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CONTENTS ISSUE 107

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Hook this
pretty beaded
shawl from
Dedri Uys
PAGE 14

Make the next

part of Sarah
Shrimpton’s vibrant
Folklore CAL!
PAGE 28

NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES

08 IN THE LOOP 14 HEARTH & HOME 8
Hook Frida Kahlo-inspired designs, lust over Dedri Uys celebrates her love of wool blends,
a new yarn shop, discover crochet taxidermy, dappled changes and beads, with a stunning
plus meet maker Emily Ashbourn. hydrangea-hued shawl.

11 OFF THE HOOK 28 FOLKLORE BLANKET CAL

Get ready for the festive season!
12 BOOK REVIEWS
The latest from The Crochet Project, plus
patterns from the Rowan archives, colourful
seasonal projects and stylish shawls.
18 ESSENTIAL KITS
We’ve got your gift-buying sorted with 17
irresistible crochet and yarny kits!
Join in Sarah Shrimpton’s bright folkart-
inspired blanket crochet-along – this month
you’ll hook up a sweet bobble stitch square to
create a pretty flower motif.
36 LUXURY YARNS
We head to Loop London to join owner
Susan Cropper for a little fantasy Christmas
shopping amid her treasure trove of beautiful
artisan yarns and vintage haberdashery.

41 YARN REVIEWS 98 FINAL THOUGHT

Looking for luxury yarns this season? Pick Hand-dyer Jeni Hewlett of Fyberspates
from these top buys at Loop London. reveals how she chooses her glorious shades.

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44 Midas Touch 47 Amber 48 Moonstone

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54 Urban 56 Onyx 60 Topaz

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Pattern by KATH WEBBER

MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colors Must-Have Minis,
100% cotton, 10g/25m/27yds
Yarn A: Plum 051 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Petroleum 070 x 1 ball
● 2.5mm hook
● Two 5cm/2in hoops
● Ribbon (optional)

TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished mandalas are 5cm/2in across.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Kath is a designer and writer and the
commissioning editor of Inside Crochet, with
an undying love for mustard yarn. She loves
all things retro and wishes she lived in a Wes
Anderson movie, but without the bad dads.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot3: (3ch, sl st in third ch from hook).
Picot4: (4ch, sl st in fourth ch from hook).

MANDALA
START With yarn A (B) and 2.5mm hook,
make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: *2ch, picot3, picot4 (see Special
• COVERGIFTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH PAPER COPIES OF THE MAGAZINE.

Stitches), picot 3, sl st in base of first picot,

2ch, sl st in ring; rep from * five more times.
Rnd 2: Join yarn B (A) in picot4, [4ch, dc in
next picot4] six times.
Rnd 3: Hold snowflake in centre of hoop.
Starting from edge of hoop next to screw
join, insert hook around hoop and pick up
loop from Rnd 2, [2dc in next dc and
around hoop, 8dc in ch-sp around
hoop] six times. END
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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in idyllic countryside in Ludlow in Shropshire.
Escape from the hustle and bustle and hook
til your heart’s content in a relaxed and fun
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environment. You’ll get on-hand crochet
advice all weekend, workshops, yarn spinning
and natural dyeing, home cooked food, and
no washing up… what more could you ask for?!
From £100, www.thefibrelounge.com
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[ S H O P S W E LOV E ]
Heavenly Arts & Crafts
➻ Heavenly Arts & Crafts Cafe, outside
Watford in Hertfordshire, runs funded
courses and a drop-in crochet session
on Wednesday evenings. “We’re
known as the Heavenly Hookers!” says
organiser Elizabeth Borg. The cafe
sells yarn from Stylecraft, Caron Cakes,
King Cole, Cygnet, Eden Cottage
Yarns and Manos del Uruguay, as well
as other goodies. Join the friendly
crochet group at www.facebook.
com/groups/heavenlyhookers or find
the cafe’s Facebook page under CLP
Arts & Crafts Courses.
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[EXHIBITION]
We’re stuffed!
➻ Head to the Horniman Museum and
Gardens in south London to see an
installation of remarkable life-size crochet
animal sculptures. Created by artist
Shauna Richardson, the artworks can be
seen alongside taxidermy specimens in
the gallery. Shauna works in wool and
uses just one crochet stitch in different
directions to sculpt the anatomy and show the skin of the animals. You’ll see
huge trophy heads of a bear, lioness and wild boar, with monkeys hanging
from the wall. “We find all too many species now tragically extinct but without
this visual reminder perhaps people would forget about conservation,” says
Shauna. The exhibition, Evolution of the Artist and The Exhibited Works, also
charts the development of Shauna’s life as an artist. Entry to the gallery is free.
Exhibition runs until 17 March 2019. www.horniman.ac.uk
H E L L O , F L OW E R
➻ We can’t wait to start making the beautiful
flowers in a new West Yorkshire Spinners
booklet. The Simple Crochet Flowers
booklet has 13 of our favourite blooms and
plants, designed by Anna Nikipirowicz,
corresponding to each name in the gorgeous
Florist Collection. We love the 3D Hydrangea,
Cornflower and Peony. Just the thing to add
the wow factor to shawls, bags and hats on
a grey day. They make perfect little gifts for
special friends, too. And what about a flower
garland? There’s plenty of inspiration here
– hang one up to add a lovely vintage touch
and splash of colour to your room. Plus, find a
free download for the Rose and Honeysuckle
patterns on the website.
£4, www.wyspinners.com
Our lovely pals at West Yorkshire Spinners are giving away one booklet and one ball of
Florist Hydrangea and Peony! Head to www.insidecrochet.co.uk/competitions for your
chance to win. Closing date 21 November 2018.
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DIARY
✽ 23-25 NOVEMBER
BOURNEMOUTH
WEEKEND GETAWAY
The Heavenly Arts and Crafts Cafe in
Watford, Hertfordshire is organising
a relaxed crochet weekend getaway
at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel,
Bournemouth. It’s designed for those
who know the basics and would like
to learn more stitches and techniques.
Enjoy two three-hour workshops, plus
a yarn shop visit. £280.
Call Elizabeth Borg on 07771 992895 or
book at https://bit.ly/2MLLPQx

[ F R E E PAT T E R N S ] 22-25 NOVEMBER

KNITTING AND Don’t Miss!
Fabulously Frida! STITCHING SHOW
This huge textile, art and crafts event
➻ Channel Frida Kahlo in this fantastic new collection by the talented Katie Jones (see our heads to Harrogate this November.
Colour Block Kimono in issue 102). Plus, it’s free! Hooked in vibrant Paintbox Yarns, the five Bursting with Christmas makes and crafty
gifts, there’ll be plenty of inspiration.
designs blaze out in Frida’s bold, eccentric signature style, with motifs from Mexican heritage
Choose a workshop, from crochet flowers
and folk art, and bright colours against a black background for maximum pop. We love the and lampshade making to felted animals
boho Flower Patch Poncho, a riot of overlay crochet and stripes and multi-coloured fringes. and Japanese embroidery. Plus join the
Add a splash of colour to a sofa with the Casa Kahlo Blanket, bursting with granny octagons crochet drop-ins, and fill your bags from
the hundreds of exhibitors. Standard adult
and hexagons, or make the rainbow Passion Petal Tote and cheer up any cold morning. tickets £14.50.
www.lovecrochet.com www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com

✽ 22-25 NOVEMBER
COUNTRY HOMES &
INTERIORS CHRISTMAS
W E LOV E … Find over 100 stands at this curated
shopping event, with creative and crafted
This beautiful beret, scarf and clutch set designed festive gifts plus home, decorating and
lifestyle products. Watch demos from
by Ann Brown of Auriol Crochet – just the thing for businesses and meet their inspirational
keeping cosy and feeling fabulous over this festive owners. All taking place on the front lawns
season. Ann hooked her set in the Spanish Katia of Stonor Park Manor House, Henley-on-
Thames, in beautifully styled marquees.
Azteca DK, in a luscious pink/orange blend. Tickets from £11, 10am to 4pm.
Patterns: £6.60 for hat and scarf, £4.20 for clutch, www.thecraftshows.co.uk
www.auriolcrochetuk.etsy.com
✽ SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 2019
WALTHAM ABBEY
WOOL SHOW
Yarnaholics alert! The funky wool show
returns for its sixth year. Head to Waltham
[NEW SHOP] Abbey Marriott Hotel and browse

Join the tribe

luscious hand-dyed yarns, handmade
wool and felt items, knit and crochet
kits, a wide selection of accessories, and
demonstrations of spinning, rag-rugging,
➻ Woo-hoo, a new yarn shop! Tribe Yarns in Richmond, London, weaving and big knitting. Meet creative
was launched by Milli Abrams. The self professed “40-something exhibitors and craft artisans. Book in for a
accountant, wife, mum, adventurer and knit-nut,” spent 14 years workshop and enter the Best Funky Hats
competition! 10am to 4pm, £4.50 advance
living in the Canadian Rockies on a yacht, heading up the finance tickets, £5 on the door.
team for Sir Richard Branson. Now she’s back in the UK with yarn www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
and a cup of tea and loving
it. Head to her shop for some yummy yarn – with luxury WORKSHOPS
and indie brands from ananuca and Blue Sky Fibers to ✽ SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Walcot Yarns and Yarntelier, there’s SNOWFLAKE BUNTING
a lot of smooshing to be done! Find Get in the festive spirit and learn how to
crochet snowflake bunting with Janet
patterns from Mrs Moon, TOFT and Friel. Class sizes are small to ensure that
Erika Knight, and beginners crochet Janet can give you plenty of attention.
and knitting courses. If you’re local, Yarn and crochet hooks to use on the day
will be provided, as will tea, coffee and
join Milli’s Thursday Night Knit
cake and biscuits.
Nite – bring your project and she’ll 10-12am, £30, in Frome, Somerset.
supply the wine and snacks! www.fromeyarncollective.co.uk
www.tribeyarns.com

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[CROCHET CALL-OUT!]
Beep beep!
➻ We like to lend a hand (or hook) and
this project by Abbie David caught our
imagination. The art student at Reading
University is planning to cover the interior
of a car with crochet flowers! Abbie,
who lives with seven housemates, her
boyfriend and Ginger her rabbit, works
in an art shop and loves crocheting.
“I’m making blankets for my family for
Christmas and like experimenting with
different borders,” she says. However,
she’ll need a lot of flowers and would be
over the moon if anyone can send her any
– any pattern, size or colour, all welcome!
Do send Abbie your address too so she can
send you photos of the finished project.
Abbie David, 3 Geoffrey Avenue, Widley,
Portsmouth, PO7 5BG.
H A N DM A DE H E AV E N
➻ The huge Knitting and Stitching Show
is heading to Harrogate on 22 to 25
November. Bursting with Christmas makes
and crafty gifts, you’ll find plenty of
inspiration and the temptation to fill your
bags with goodies from the exhibitors.
Plus, why not book a fun workshop,
from lampshade making to Japanese
embroidery. Also, don’t forget to pop
along to the crochet drop-ins for a natter!
Use discount code IC18, valid until 21/11/2018,
for £2.50 discount on adult standard tickets
(£12 instead of £14.50) and £1 discount on adult
concessions. £1.50 booking fee per order.
www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com
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EMILY ASHBOURN
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I live on
the Kent/East Sussex border with my
husband Ross, my chalk-and-cheese
girls Pearl, six and Cherry, four, Vegas
the dog and Robin Hood the hamster.
COULD YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT WHAT
YOU DO? I am a self-proclaimed crochet
designer and maker. Working around
my family and flying by the seat of my
pants, pretending to be in control, while
forgetting to put the dishwasher on.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BLOGGING?
I am relatively new to blogging, it was
something I had wanted to do for a long
time, but felt like I didn’t really have
anything to say. Then I started a blog to
share free patterns and tutorials.
“I am an Instagram gal! I love it. There is a strong
sense of community and makers are celebrated.”
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START BLOGGING?
I can get very animated and passionate
when I talk about making. My blog is a
great way for me to share ideas in detail.
DO YOU USE ANY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA?
I am an Instagram gal! Come and find
me @make.e. I love it. There is a strong
sense of community, ideas are shared
daily and makers are celebrated.
HAVE YOU MADE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH
BLOGGING? I have made more friends
through Instagram who then hop over
to my blog. I have been lucky to find
myself involved with Hobbycraft’s
knitcraft ambassadors team.
HOW DID YOU LEARN TO CROCHET?
My nan taught me to knit when I was
little, but I preferred making pompoms.
Ross and I planned a trip to the Alps
and I decided to master crochet. I found
some instructions on the internet. I
spent two weeks completely confused.
When I got home I found some YouTube
clips and it all fell into place.
Blog
WE LOVE
HOW DID YOU START DESIGNING? I found
myself using a pattern then casting
it aside to do my own thing. It wasn’t
until I broke my knee skiing that it all
took a turn; the girls were two and
three. Crochet came to the rescue! I
could make little outfits for the girls’
toys. I started making my own designs.
I went on a Frank and Olive crochet
retreat and Ruby (@frankandolive) was
a real source of encouragement. I had
designed t-shirt yarn tote bags, Ruby
said I should write the pattern up.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SOURCE OF
INSPIRATION? I am drawn to Scandi
designs, but also love Californian beachy
vibes. My husband and I watch a lot of
skateboarding and surf documentaries.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN? My
moon bag was my first pattern that
made me feel like I might actually be
alright at this designing lark. People love
how quick it is to whip up.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON? On some
patterns based around my family. I find
my best ideas come when I’m designing
for my girls, myself and home.
Gather together
From £8
Combine blue and pink with pops of gold for
a Christmas table with the wow factor. Get
the Nona stoneware range from Habitat.
www.habitat.co.uk
No prob llama Waiting for Santa
£14 £48
Keep cool and on top of all those multiple Add a luxury touch to your festive styling
shopping lists with this notebook featuring with one of these stockings. They’re hand-
cheerful llamas off skiing! embroidered on to soft wool felt or linen.
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Check out our great selection of ideas for a colourful and cheerful festive season.

Glam it up
£49
Looking for a statement
skirt this season? This
iridescent tutu skirt comes
in a shimmering silvery
grey. Dress it up with heels
or down with sneakers.
www.misspatina.com

Take a gander at this! Be the star

£15.50 £26
Make your mug of hot chocolate Sparkle at the party with this green
even sweeter with this fun design. purse scattered with twinkling stars.
www.annabeljames.co.uk www.oliverbonas.com

We Love

Inspired?
Hook Elisabeth Davis
Candy house
de Herraiz’s jewel- £3
toned top from These gingerbread decs sprinkled with
issue 106. To order glitter look good enough to eat!
back issues
turn to
www.tch.net
page 52

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WE REVIEW NEW AND EXCITING RELEASES

Rowan 40 Years
Sixth&Spring, £25
➻ Rowan is one of Britain’s
most iconic yarn brands,
and its knitting and crochet
patterns are known for their
striking, fashion forward
yet classic styles and
stunning imagery. For the company’s 40th
anniversary, it has released this collection
of 40 favourite knitting designs from its
archives. Twenty are reproduced just as they
were, while twenty have been reworked
in new yarns and colour palettes. A must
for the knitters among us, or simply those
interested in handknitting design, style and
photography over the past four decades.

12 Months of Crochet
with Redagape
Mandy O’Sullivan • Meteoor Books, £13.95
US terminology
Photography © Kat Goldin for The Crochet Project

➻ If you’re starting to plan

your crochet for 2019, you
won’t go far wrong with this
colourful collection from
Mandy O’Sullivan of www.
redagapeblog.com. Colour
and shade are at the heart of Mandy’s
designs, and the book includes a section
on colour theory before launching into the
patterns. The designs are grouped by the
seasons, and we particularly love the floral
cushion and wreath for spring, the fun kiwi
Everyday Wearables fruit popcorn cushion for summer and the
Joanne Scrace gorgeous C2C heart blanket for winter, ideal
The Crochet Project, £18 for snuggling up under in colder months.
UK terminology

➻ We’re big fans of The Crochet Project here at Inside Crochet,

Handywoman
particularly for their contemporary, wearable style – summed up Kate Davies • Makadu Press, £15
here by this book’s very appropriate title! This collection from ➻ Kate Davies is a knitting
Joanne Scrace includes two jumpers and a cardigan, as well as hats, designer and former
mitts, socks and a scarf, perfect for wrapping up in this wintertime. academic whose life
There’s a definite case to be made for hooking up the whole was transformed eight
collection, but if pushed to choose, our favourite has to be the gorgeous Charn years ago when she was
Sweater. Worked in a colour block style, the body and sleeves are shown in grey and partially paralysed by a
blue with a contrasting mustard shade for the cuffs, perfectly showing off the curved stroke. In this fascinating account, she tells
hems, handy pockets and wide neckline, and like the other designs here it’s packed the stories of her hands and their work –
with texture. We also particularly love the striped Beruna Socks, showing off a pretty knitting as a child with her grandmother,
lace design, and the Halfang Hat & Mitts set, with their beautiful raised cables. rediscovering the craft as an adult, then
The designs come in a wide range of sizes (tops are sized for 30–60in chests). And relearning again after her stroke disabled
all the patterns come with informative design notes – on the importance of stretch in the left side of her body. With chapters
crochet socks, for instance, or the difference in drape and fit with differing amounts covering craft, communities, recovery and
of ease. A cosy collection that more than lives up to its name, and that will make its rehabilitation, this is a captivating record
mark in any crocheter’s wardrobe. of transformation and creativity.

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In association with

Dedri Uys
DAPPLED HYDRANGEAS
Dedri shares the importance of the right tools for the job, with a shawl
design that celebrates her love of wool blends and beaded projects.

When I first started crocheting (not counting being
taught as a nipper), I used a lot of cheap and cheerful
acrylics and a squeaky aluminium hook I’d had for
way longer than I can remember. Way back then, the
anticipation of seeing the “finished item” was enough
to see me past the squeak of the yarn as I wrestled
with stitch after stitch. Even the fact that the yarn
split more often than not was a necessary evil. I didn’t
know any better. I put it down to the fact that my
tension was so tight and just got on with it.
The more I progressed, though, the more obvious
it became that there must be an easier, more pleasant
way to crochet. I started dabbling with cotton and I
loved it! Everything looked so much nicer in cotton
than in acrylic, but, oh, the splitting!
I had been crocheting for almost five years (and
designing for three) before I finally bought myself
a proper hook set: a gorgeous set of Clover Amour
hooks with pretty coloured handles and squeak-free
coating. It changed my crochet life! I stopped splitting
my yarn almost immediately and I realised that a good
hook could make a ball of yarn feel twice as expensive
as it actually was.
From this realisation sprung another one: the nicer
I could make the experience of crocheting, the more
value I got out of each project and the money invested
in it. I stopped seeing crochet as a means to an end and
started seeing it as a mindful reward in itself.
I started choosing my yarns more carefully, buying
nicer yarn even if that meant I could not afford to buy
as much of it. I started experimenting with various yarn
bases and noticed that there seemed to be a natural
yarn progression among crocheters. Most people tend
to start with acrylic before branching out to cotton. After
a while, and finances permitting, they might try a wool
blend, followed by pure wool, followed by linen and silk.
After trying all of these yarns, as well as t-shirt
yarn, plastic yarn, paper yarn and banana fibre yarn, I
realised that my true loves are cotton/acrylic blends,
pure cotton, and wool blends. I rarely use sparkly
yarns, but I do love a touch of beading and have
recently started incorporating beads into some of my
patterns. I am not a fan of choppy colour changes, but
I love dappled changes.
With this month’s pattern, I wanted to celebrate my
love of wool blends, dappled changes, and beads by
designing a shawl in the Scheepjes yarn Our Tribe. The
colourway I chose always reminds me of hydrangeas;
never more so than when we were camping in
Newquay and the boys were playing hide and seek
between the gorgeous hydrangea bushes while I sat
cross-legged on the grass, finishing this shawl.

“From this realisation sprung another one: the nicer

I could make the experience of crocheting, the more value
I got out of each project and the money invested in it”
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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Hydrangeas Shawl
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Our Tribe,
70% Merino wool/
30% polyamide,
100g/420m/460yds
Yarn A: 972 x 3 balls
Yarn B: 882 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Toho 3/0 beads
Bead A: Transparent Rainbow
Topaz 162C x 20g (79 beads)
Bead B: Gold Lined Peridot
991 x 20g (79 beads)
TENSION
Work 14 (1ch, 1tr) repeats and
14 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished shawl is 174cm/68½in
along top and 123cm/48½in
along sides.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same st/sp.
Scallop: (1tr, 1ch) in second st of
next Shell, (1tr, 1ch) four times
into next 2ch-sp, miss next st,
1tr in next st.
PATTERN NOTES
When threading the beads onto
your working yarn, thread them in
batches of no more than 30 for
ease of use. When you run out of
beads, cut yarn, thread more beads
onto working yarn and continue.
Every even-numbered row ends
with a htr to keep straight edge
from stretching too much.
SHAWL
START Before starting, thread
beads onto yarn A,
alternating Beads B and A and
ending with Bead A (so this will be
the first bead to be used).
With yarn A, make an
adjustable ring.
Row 1: 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch),
1tr in each of next 2 ch, turn, 1ch,
move bead so it abuts hook, 2ch,
sl st in tr at base of 3ch to form a
Picot, sl st in next tr and in 2ch-sp
– 3tr, 1 Picot, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch here
and throughout), move bead so
that it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in
fourth ch from hook to form Picot,
(1tr, 2ch, 2tr) into same 2ch-sp, 1htr
in third ch of beg 5ch, turn – 1htr,
4tr, 1 Picot, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 3: 3ch (counts as 1tr here and
throughout), 1tr in next st, 1ch,
miss next st, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
2ch-sp, turn, 1ch, move bead so
that it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr at
base of 3ch to form a picot, sl st in
next tr and in 2ch-sp – 6tr, 1 Picot,
1 ch-sp, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 4: 4ch, move bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
from hook to form a Picot, (1tr, 2ch,
2tr) in same 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st,
1ch, miss next tr, 1tr in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, miss next st, 1htr in top of beg
3 ch, turn – 1htr, 6tr, 1 Picot, 2
1ch-sps, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 5: 3ch, 1tr in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, miss next tr, 1tr in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch,
miss next tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
2ch-sp, turn, 1ch, move bead so
that it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr at
base of 3ch to form Picot, sl st in
next tr and in 2ch-sp – 8tr, 1 Picot,
3 1ch-sps, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 6: 4ch, move bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
from hook to form Picot, (1tr, 2ch,
2tr) in same 2ch-sp, 1tr in next st,
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1ch, miss next st, [1tr in next 1ch-sp,
1ch, miss next st] until 1 st rem, 1htr
in top of beg 3ch, turn – 1htr, 8tr,
1 Picot, 4 1ch-sps, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Row 7: 3ch, 1tr in next 1ch-sp,
[1ch, miss next st, 1tr in next 1ch-sp]
until 3 sts rem before corner
2ch-sp, 1ch, miss next tr, 1tr in next
st, 1ch, miss next st, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next 2ch-sp, turn, 1ch, move bead
so that it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr
at base of 3 ch to form a Picot, sl st
in next st and in 2ch-sp – 10 tr,
1 Picot, 5 1ch-sps, 1 corner 2ch-sp.
Rows 8–145: As Rows 6 & 7,
remembering that each row will
have one more tr and one more
1ch-sp than previous row.
Row 146: As Row 6 – 149tr,
1 Picot, 144 1ch-sps, 1 corner
2ch-sp. Fasten off.
BORDER
Thread one Bead A and one Bead B
onto yarn A so that Bead B is
closest to hook.
Rnd 1: Working into sides of each
row, join yarn A in side of Row 1
with sl st, 4ch, move bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
from hook to form Picot, (1tr, 2ch,
2tr) into side of same row, 2tr in
each row end until 1 row rem, (3tr,
2ch, 3tr) in side of last row, working
into sps of last row [miss next st, 2tr
in next 1ch-sp] until no ch-sps rem,
miss next st, 1tr in next 2 sts, (2tr,
2ch, 2tr) in next 2ch-sp, turn, 1ch,
move bead so that it abuts hook,
2ch, sl st in tr at base of 3 ch to
form a Picot, sl st in next tr and in
2ch-sp, mark 2ch-sp with SM
– 295tr, 1 2ch-sp, 1 Picot per side,
not including central corner 2ch-sp.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Still alternating colours,
thread ten beads onto yarn B,
starting with Bead A so that Bead
B is closest to hook, join yarn B
with sl st in marked 2ch-sp, remove
SM, 4ch, move a bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
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HEARTH & HOME
from hook to form Picot, (1tr, 2ch,
2tr) in same 2ch-sp, *293tr, (2tr,
2ch, 2tr) in next 2ch-sp; rep from *
once, turn, 1ch, move bead so that
it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr at base
of 3 ch to form a Picot, sl st in next
tr and in 2ch-sp – 299tr, 1 2ch-sp,
1 Picot per side, not including
central corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 3: 4ch, move a bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
from hook to form a Picot, (1tr, 2ch, next 2 sts, sl st in next st, miss next
2tr) in same 2ch-sp, *[1ch, miss 2 sts, Shell (see Special Stitches) in
next st, 1tr] until 1 st remains, 1ch, next st] until 5 sts remain before
miss last st, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next the next 2ch-sp, miss next 2 sts, sl
2ch-sp; rep from * once, turn, 1ch, st in next st, miss next 2 sts, make a
move bead so that it abuts hook, Shell in next 2ch-sp; rep from *
2ch, sl st in tr at base of 3 ch to once, turn, 1ch, move bead so that
form Picot, sl st in next tr and in it abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr at base
2ch-sp – 154tr, 149 1ch-sps, 1 of 3ch to form a Picot, sl st in next Scallop (see Special Stitches) in
2ch-sp, 1 Picot per side, not tr – 51 Shells and 1 Picot per side, each rem Shell, turn, 1ch, move
including central corner 2ch-sp. not including central corner Shell. bead so that it abuts hook, 2ch,
Rnd 4: 4ch, move a bead so that it Rnd 6: 4ch, move a bead so that it sl st in tr at base of 3 ch to form
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch a Picot – 103 Scallops and
from hook to form a Picot, (1tr, 2ch, from hook to form a Picot, (1ch, 2 Picots.
2tr) in same 2ch-sp, *1tr in next 2 1tr) four times in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, Fasten off and weave in END
sts, 2tr in each 1ch-sp across, miss miss next st, 1tr in next st, make a ends on WS of shawl.
next st, 1tr in next st, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr)
in next 2ch-sp; rep from * once,
turn, 1ch, move bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in tr at base
of 3ch to form a Picot, sl st in next
tr and in 2ch-sp – 307 tr, 1 2ch-sp,
1 Picot per side, not including
central corner 2ch-sp.
Rnd 5: 4ch, move a bead so that it
abuts hook, 2ch, sl st in fourth ch
from hook to form a Picot, (2tr,
2ch, 3tr) in same 2ch-sp, *[miss
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BLANKET

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M YS T E RY S H AW L
PART
EIGHT
POPS OF COLOUR
Join in with Sarah Shrimpton’s glorious folkart-inspired
blanket in our colourful crochet-along.

W
ith autumn now well underway, the nights
are drawing in and the heating is getting
turned on across the land – and crocheters
everywhere are cuddling up underneath
their latest WIP for some extra handmade warmth. Our
stunning blanket will be the perfect snuggle-up
companion when it’s done, but until then simply enjoy
keeping your hands warm with a few more squares!
This issue Sarah has designed a sweet bobble stitch
square, which creates a pretty floral motif and gives you a
chance to practise this easy but effective stitch. Please
share your progress with us online at Twitter, Facebook
and Instagram – we love to see your pics, and don’t forget
the hashtag #folkloreblanketcal.
You’ll also have spotted something extra special on the
pages this month – a sneak peek at the completed
blanket! We hope you’re as excited as we are to see it in all
its finished glory. It’s worked in Stylecraft’s super-soft
Special Aran, a great-value yarn that comes in a huge
range of shades. We love the bold black borders around
the vibrant colours, giving that gorgeous folk-art look.
Happy crocheting…

“Our blanket will be the perfect snuggle-up companion when it’s

done, until then keep your hands warm with a few more squares!”

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SARAH SHRIMPTON, DESIGNER
Sarah is a proud wife, mother, teacher,
blogger and freelance designer – and
one of Stylecraft’s extra-special
“Blogstars”! She’s also the author of two
fab crochet books, Beginner’s Guide To
Crochet and Supersize Crochet. Find
her online at www.annabooshouse.
blogspot.com, and view more of her
designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/
annaboos-house.
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For your chance to win all
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FOLKLORE BLANKET
MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special Aran,
100% acrylic,
100g/196m/214yds
Yarn A: Black 1002 x 7 balls
Yarn B: White 1001 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Pomegranate 1083
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Royal 1117 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Lipstick 1246 x 1 ball
chain stitch (ch)
Yarn F: Aspen 1422 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Gold 1709 x 1 ball
slip stitch (sl st)
Yarn H: Empire 1829 x 1 ball
● 5mm hook
double crochet (dc)
TENSION
half-treble crochet
Tension is not important to the (htr)
overall project.
treble crochet (tr)
MEASUREMENTS
Square measures approximately
15 x 15cm/6 x 6in.
double treble crochet (dtr)
SPECIAL STITCHES
5Bobble: Yrh, insert hook in st,
5bobble
*pull up a loop, yrh, pull yarn
through two loops (two loops on
hook), insert hook in next st; rep
6bobble
from* five times (six loops on
hook), yrh, pull through all loops.
2 5
1
6Bobble: Yrh, insert hook in st,
*pull up a loop, yrh, pull yarn
through two loops (two loops on
hook), insert hook in next st; rep
from* six times (seven loops on
hook), yrh, pull through all loop.
PATTERN NOTES
To make bobble at beg of a round
work 2ch first, then make bobble
as before.
SQUARE EIGHT
START BOBBLE CIRCLE
Make three
Using yarn C (F, E), 4ch (counts as
1ch, 1tr).
Rnd 1: (RS) 7tr in fourth ch from
hook, join with sl st to fourth ch,
turn – 8tr.
Rnd 2: (WS) Join yarn F (B, G) to
any st, [5bobble (see Special
Stitches) in next st, 2ch]
around, sl st to first bobble,
turn – 8 bobbles, 16ch.
Rnd 3: (RS) Join yarn G (H, C) to
any 2ch-sp, 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr
in same 2ch-sp, 2ch, [3tr in next
2ch-sp, 2ch] around, sl st to third
ch, turn – 24tr, 16ch.
Folklore Blanket CAL
Square 8
6
4
3
chain stitch (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
half-treble crochet (htr)
treble crochet (tr)
double treble crochet (dtr)
5bobble
6bobble
Rnd 4: (WS) Join yarn H (D, B) to
any 2ch-sp, [6bobble (see Special
Stitches) in next 2ch-sp, 5ch]
around, sl st to first bobble, turn
– 8 bobbles, 40ch.
Rnd 5: (RS) Join yarn C (F, E) to
any 5ch-sp, 3ch (counts as 1tr),
(2tr, 2dtr, 2ch, 2dtr, 3tr) in same
5ch-sp, (2tr, 3htr, 2tr) in next
5ch-sp, *(3tr, 2dtr, 2ch, 2dtr, 3tr)
in next 5ch-sp, (2tr, 3htr, 2tr) in
next 5ch-sp; rep from * twice
more, sl st to third ch, do not turn
– 68 sts, 8ch.
Rnd 6: Join yarn A to any 2ch-sp,
5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch), 2tr in
same 2ch-sp, 1tr in each st to next
2ch-sp, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next st,
1tr in each st to next 2ch-sp; rep
from * twice more, 1tr
in initial 2ch-sp, sl st to END
third ch – 84tr, 8ch.
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 ABOVE
Joy Banner
by Dawn Curran
Using DMC Natura Just Cotton
Pattern page 72

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Christmas Baubles
by Alessandra Poggiagliolmi
Using Sirdar No 1 and Rico Design
Fashion Cotton Métallisé DK
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Th e touch of
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 Discover how to
make the most of
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this season!

Loop London is a treasure trove of beautiful artisan yarns, vintage haberdashery and
gorgeous handmade pieces, all carefully curated by owner Susan Cropper. Join us as we
indulge in a little fantasy Christmas shopping, while Susan shares her tips for best buys.
By LINDSEY HARRAD

M
any years ago, in a time before Ravelry, before
Instagram, and even before Inside Crochet
magazine, Susan Cropper dreamed of opening
her own shop, which would be filled to the rafters
with the most exquisite hand-dyed, natural yarns from around
the world along with beautiful vintage haberdashery, gorgeous
patterns, designer-made pieces and all the accessories you could
ever desire to indulge your favourite yarn crafts.
When her dream finally came true, she says the queue out the
door on the very first day made her realise how many people
wanted and needed what she was offering at Loop. “From day
one it was overwhelming, the excitement and passion for what I
was doing with the shop. People were just so thrilled to see what
we were stocking.”
As a New Yorker who had moved to London with her British
husband, Susan made regular trips back to the States throughout
the 80s and 90s, and was always dazzled by the wonderful variety
of yarns available over there – and dismayed by the relatively
limited offerings in the UK at the time. “This was pre-Ravelry
days, of course, and before the Internet thing really had taken
off and long before social media,” she says. “Back then it was
difficult to find really lovely yarn in the UK other than brands
such as Rowan and Debbie Bliss, which was really good quality,
but didn’t offer much choice. I was so frustrated, and local
independent yarn shops were often full of acrylics and horrible
synthetic yarns. I just couldn’t believe that in a city like London
there wasn’t a really beautiful yarn shop.
“I knew beautiful yarns and patterns were out there, and I had
seen gorgeous things being made in fibre by designer makers,
and it really excited me. I also couldn’t find any knitting or
crochet classes other than for beginners. I really felt there was
a need for a wonderful place that could offer all these things,”
she says. “So, I did a lot of research, reached out to companies in
Europe and the States to see if I opened a shop they would supply

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SUSAN’S SPECIAL ❤ 1. MADELINETOSH
PICKS FOR PASHMINA YARN
The colours and the feel
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
of this yarn are amazing,
it’s one of my personal
favourites. It’s soft, bouncy,
swishy – it’s just beautiful.
Photographs right and far right: Kristin Perers
to me and they were all unbelievably supportive and excited. Then I
took a leap of faith and opened Loop in Islington in 2005.”
Like all the most successful businesses, Loop has always been
fuelled by a personal passion, and Susan says that in some ways
she’s come full circle, returning to a love of fibre and textiles that
was first sparked in childhood. Raised in New York, her mother was
an interior designer and did weaving. She sometimes hand-dyed
jute and hemp, and Susan says she was surrounded by creative
inspiration from an early age. “We went to the art museums in New
York, and my mother would take me to furniture and fabric places,
so I was always highly exposed to lots of art, design and textiles,” she
says. “I’ve knitted on and off throughout my life. I first learned to knit
when I was around six and then stopped and started again when I
moved back to New York in the mid 1980s, because I passed a yarn
shop that had a whole wall of Manos Del Uruguay yarn in hanks – it
took my breath away because I’d never seen anything like that before.
Then I got back into it again when I had my children. I have always
dipped in and out of knitting – and I can do a little crochet too – but I
was never an amazing knitter, I just loved fibre and colour.”
After working as an art director for most of her career, mostly
in publishing for companies such as Condé Nast, Susan says she
had absolutely loved her job but relished the thought of a new
challenge and enjoyed applying her keen eye for art and design to
her vision for the shop. Loop was a ground-breaking concept in the
UK, inspiring a new generation of discerning crafters who craved
the quality and authenticity that was so elusive at the time. Susan
admits it’s proved to be a dream job – chatting to knitters in the
shop one day, the next she could be flying to India to buy ribbons
and beads; or hopping over to Paris to meet a crochet designer to
discuss her latest commissions, or heading over to the flea markets
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❤ 2. WILDWOOD CROCHET KIT
This is really special, from Danish brand Plant
Dyed by Mehlsen. Designer Mette makes
naturally dyed yarn using foraged natural plants
and materials and her Wildwood kit includes all
the yarn you need to make a beautiful crochet
scarf in tiny, tiny granny squares. Gorgeous.
of Amsterdam or Berlin to hunt for vintage haberdashery. This
November she headed back to New York to hold Loop’s first pop-up
shop in the States, returning ‘home’ to bring the best of British and
some European brands to American crafters, a move that signals
just how much has changed in the UK artisan yarn industry since
Susan first set up shop, when all the finest, most exciting products
had to travel in the other direction across the Atlantic.
Susan’s philosophy at Loop has always been to stock the most
beautiful and unique products she can find, which has ensured she
always stays ahead of the curve when it comes to keeping on top of
trends and taking a gamble on exciting fledgling brands. “The very
first yarns we stocked were names like Blue Sky Alpacas – now Blue
Sky Fibers – they had never been in Europe before,” she says. “We
also had Manos Del Uruguay, which had never been available in
London before, and Colinette, which was a big seller when we first
opened. Also lots of yarns from the States that had never been sold in
Europe before as the online shops and yarn fairs didn’t exist then.”
However, Loop has consistently steered clear of acrylic, polyester
and nylon yarns, focusing mostly on natural fibres. “From an ethical
perspective and my own aesthetic, natural is what Loop has always
been about,” she says. “However, I do try to cover a range of prices, as
while I know a lot of people love hand-dyed yarns not everyone can
afford them, so I always include some basics, and still do to this day.
All along, the shop has been about selling what I love – if I fall in love
with something, I hope that other people will too, and most of the
time this approach has worked.”
The craft community has changed radically since Loop first
opened its doors, of course, and so has the industry. Back then, Susan
says the yarn companies held all the power to set new trends and
supply the products to meet them, with their patterns and products
 ❤ 3. PLUCKY KNITTER
Based in Michigan, Sarah Dimond’s
Primo fingering yarn is hand dyed
and she has her bases custom milled
for us. It’s super yummy yarn and
seven of her colours are bespoke
and exclusive to Loop too.
Photographs right and below: Kristin Perers
“Instead of buying ten balls of
everyday wool to make a sweater,
people are buying two skeins of
beautiful artisan hand-dyed
yarn to make a shawl”
dominating knit and crochet magazines too, but thanks to the
internet and social media, the growing numbers of independent yarn
dyers and mills, widespread and regular yarn fairs and platforms
such as Ravelry, these days yarn dyers, independent knit and crochet
designers and crafters themselves are setting their own agenda.
And what they want is something authentic and natural rather than
something man-made and mass-produced, and the pieces they prefer
to make favour quality over quantity too.
“When we first opened everyone was buying chunky yarn like
Rowan Big Wool which is great for beginners and for making quick
knits, but now we sell hardly any chunky wool and more 4-ply
fingering yarns for delicate pieces like shawls,” she says. “These
days people are definitely spending more and buying less. Instead
of buying ten balls of everyday wool to make a sweater, people are
buying two skeins of beautiful artisan hand-dyed yarn to make a
shawl. It might be more expensive than a sweater would have been to
make, but it gives them greater pleasure. Knitters and crocheters are
much more clued up now, they are more educated about yarns, they
are interested in its provenance. It’s exactly like what’s happened
with the Slow Food movement too – people want to know where their
yarn comes from, just like they do with their ingredients.
“It’s undoubtedly the biggest change since I first opened Loop. Back
then people were only exposed to whatever the major yarn companies
put out there, but now it’s a whole new world in the fibre community.”
To meet the demand for Loop’s impossibly soft, tactile yarns in
an array of covetable shades, Susan sources products from around
the world and often works with producers to create bespoke ranges
for the shop or yarns in exclusive colours, but says she’s always
searching for the next special something that makes her heart soar.
“We are looking for people doing something genuinely, completely
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“When I find something special it’s often an emotional,
instinctive response. A new yarn has to spark something in me”
different. For example, Victoria at Eden Cottage Yarns,” she says.
“When I saw her yarns I immediately responded and just flipped
over them. I loved the British fibre, her unique palette of slightly
silverised colours, and she was lovely too – it just made me want
her products in the shop. I immediately wanted to give her yarn to
some designers to make something beautiful with it. When I find
something special it’s often an emotional, instinctive response.
A new yarn has to spark something in me.”
Another British brand stocked at Loop is Moel View, and Susan
says she particularly loves independent dyer Paula Goosen’s
naturally dyed yarns. “Paula is based in Wales and she uses
natural botanical dyes made from plants, barks and roots foraged
locally. Her Bliss merino and silk blend yarn would be lovely for a
Christmas gift or project.”
Lykke driftwood crochet hooks
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Moel View Holo Glitter
But Susan is keen to point out that not everything in the shop is
a budget-buster, there are some very affordable, everyday yarns
too. “Danish brand CaMaRose is not hand dyed, it comes in either a
beautiful merino or just a plain everyday wool, it’s totally affordable
and basic, but Trine Bertelsen’s colour palette is beautiful, they are
such clear, happy colours. Trine herself is a fantastic designer so
she provides great pattern support using the yarns. It’s affordable
and plain but I really love it, and although I already have regular
plain yarn from brands such as Rico in the shop, I just wanted
CaMaRose in the shop too and it’s sold fantastically well. So it
doesn’t necessarily have to be luxurious for me to stock it, it just has
to be something authentic and different.”
Although Susan is primarily a knitter herself, she always
ensures there are crochet experts on hand among her staff, and
CaMaRoSe

Handmaiden
CaSbah BC Garn
Jaipur
Silk Fino
Sophie Digard
the shop has plenty to tempt you to get out your hook, from
practical accessories to beautiful patterns by designers such as
Quince & Co, Big Bad Wool and Mrs Moon. Loop also stocks
an exquisite selection of handmade merino and linen wraps,
bags, toys, necklaces and brooches all crocheted, embroidered
and hand-sewn by Parisian designer Sophie Digard, which
would all make beautiful gifts too. But if you fancy making
something fun, Susan recommends looking out for the
imminent arrival of a new crochet kit to make ‘Lopsy Rabbit’,
a project created by new designer Thandi Pritchard, which
Susan says “is just adorable”.
The festive season is the perfect opportunity to splash
out on a luxurious yarn, either to make a handmade gift or
as a treat for yourself, so if you’re thinking of asking Father
Christmas for something lovely to pop on your hook, how does
Susan recommend you get the best value for money from a
special skein. “I’d make a cowl,” she says. “The thing about
luxury yarn is it usually feels incredible against your skin,
so a cowl or wrap or shawl that you can swoosh around your
neck feels lovely. I love the crochet patterns from The Crochet
Project – created by designers Joanne Scrace and Kat Goldin.
They sell really well in the shop, and a lot of their patterns
are great for one or two skeins as they are mostly accessories.
I recommend taking a look at those if you have something
special to use.”
On the subject of special purchases, Susan’s personal pick
for a thoughtful gift this Christmas would be a skein or two of
Madelinetosh Merino Light and Holo Glitter. Dyed by hand
in Texas using ethically-sourced South African wool, it has a
gorgeously tasteful hint of glitter. “I’d give a friend a skein of it
in Night Bloom, it’s such a lovely shade,” she says. “As for my
own stocking, I’d love to wake up on Christmas morning and
find a set of ten Lykke driftwood crochet hooks. They are made
of birchwood that looks like driftwood, they are so beautiful.
This set is a really special gift for a crocheter and it would
really inspire me to do more crochet!”
The Uncommon
Thread LuSh
Jade Saphire Shalimar
Exotic FibreS YarnS WorSted
Mongolian Breathless
CaShmere
HEAVENLY YARNS
Jewel-inspired skeins to treat yourself
or someone special this festive season, for
heirloom makes or luxury gifts.
All yarns available from Loop, 15 Camden Passage,
Islington, London, N1 8EA
or www.loopknittingshop.com
Jade Saphire Exotic Fibres Mongolian Cashmere
100% cashmere • 55g/137m/150yds • £39.95
Loop stocks an impressive 49 modern colours of this stunningly soft, 6ply,
Mongolian cashmere (we worked up Blue Spruce). All skeins are hand-
dyed and therefore unique. Working the yarn is incredible, with the silk-like
properties even causing a ‘squeak’ against a metal hook, it is SO smooth. A
delight to have against the hands (think pretty wristwarmers) or against the
face in a luxury cowl.
Shalimar Yarns Breathless
75% SW Merino/15% cashmere/10% silk • 100g/384m/420yds • £28
This semi-solid range of sumptuous, hand-dyed 3ply is a wonderfully
luxurious yarn to use for one-skein projects due to its generous yardage. The
superwash Merino blend would be perfect for some really pretty crocheted
long socks. In addition to being heavenly against the skin, the subtle tonal
changes of the colourways give the fabric a really beautiful depth. We used
the Loop exclusive Parma Violet.
BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino
100% mulberry silk • 50g/300m/328yds • £16
The finest of laceweight silk, for a truly delicate shawl or wrap. The Jaipur
Silk Fino shimmers beautifully with stunning depth and crochets as if you are
hooking magical cobwebs. The Danish yarn is available in 30 jewel-like shades
(we used h25), perfect for combining in a really stunning keepsake project.
The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted
80% SW Merino/10% cashmere/10% nylon • 100g/210m/230yds • £24
Hand-dyed in Brighton by the ethically conscious TUT company, this
gorgeous, worsted weight, generous skein would be perfect for baby
garments or sumptuous next-to-skin projects. ‘Lush’ is an apt title as the dye
shimmers from the plump base and it is a joy to hook with. A gentle steam
block left a deliciously soft fabric with wonderful definition and real depth of
colour. We worked up the stunning Mermaid deep green.
Handmaiden Casbah
80% Merino/10% nylon/10% cashmere • 115g/325m/365yds • £24.99
Hand-dyed in Canada, Loop has a range of 43 stunning colourways of this
ultra-soft, wonderfully light sock yarn that is also perfect for shawls and
other delicates. Nylon gives the yarn strength but the blend still feels like the
ultimate luxury. The depth of colour in Tourmaline is extraordinary with subtle
differences in the take up of dye, creating natural tonal changes resulting in a
truly unique make.
Round flower motif from 201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas by
Melody Griffiths. Cico Books
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MATERIALS
● Sirdar No 1, 50% acrylic/
50% nylon,
100g/230m/252yds
Shades: Dove White 203
Fog 213
Glow 204
Jade 200
Luna 201
Palm 219
Pure Scarlet 214

Loop London is a treasure trove of beautiful artisan yarns, vintage haberdashery and
Rosebud 206
Spearmint 205
Watermelon 218

gorgeous handmade pieces, all carefully curated by owner Susan Cropper. Join us as we
Wave 220
Wishbone 202
● Rico Design Fashion Cotton

indulge in a little fantasy Christmas shopping, while Susan shares her tips for best buys. Métallisé DK, 53% cotton/35%
acrylic/12% metallic yarn,
50g/130m/142yds
Shades: Amthyst 009
By LINDSEY HARRAD Chrome 010
Gold 003
Platinum 001
Rose Gold 007

M
Rose Quarz 008

any years ago, in a time before Ravelry, before of yarns available over there – and dismayed by the relatively Silver 004
Steel Grey 005

Instagram, and even before Inside Crochet limited offerings in the UK at the time. “This was pre-Ravelry ● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle
magazine, Susan Cropper dreamed of opening days, of course, and before the Internet thing really had taken ● Scissors
● PVA glue
her own shop, which would be filled to the rafters off and long before social media,” she says. “Back then it was ● Small brush
● Pins
with the most exquisite hand-dyed, natural yarns from around difficult to find really lovely yarn in the UK other than brands ● Blocking board/foam tiles

the world along with beautiful vintage haberdashery, gorgeous such as Rowan and Debbie Bliss, which was really good quality, YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn
patterns, designer-made pieces and all the accessories you could but didn’t offer much choice. I was so frustrated, and local to achieve a similar effect.

ever desire to indulge your favourite yarn crafts. independent yarn shops were often full of acrylics and horrible TENSION

When her dream finally came true, she says the queue out the synthetic yarns. I just couldn’t believe that in a city like London
Exact tension is not required for
this piece.

door on the very first day made her realise how many people there wasn’t a really beautiful yarn shop. MEASUREMENTS

wanted and needed what she was offering at Loop. “From day “I knew beautiful yarns and patterns were out there, and I had After blocking, each bauble
measures approx 20cm/8in high
one it was overwhelming, the excitement and passion for what I seen gorgeous things being made in fibre by designer makers, and 10cm/4in wide.

was doing with the shop. People were just so thrilled to see what and it really excited me. I also couldn’t find any knitting or DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY

Christmas Baubles
Alessandra shares patterns and
we were stocking.” crochet classes other than for beginners. I really felt there was photo tutorials on her blog
www.homemadeatmyplace.
As a New Yorker who had moved to London with her British a need for a wonderful place that could offer all these things,” blogspot.com and posts
BY ALESSANDRA POGGIAGLIOLMI frequently on Instagram
husband, Susan made regular trips back to the States throughout she says. “So, I did a lot of research, reached out to companies in @homemadeatmyplace.
The perfect sparkling touch to add
the 80s and 90s, and was always dazzled by the wonderful variety Europe and the States to see if I opened a shop they would supply PATTERN NOTES
to your Christmas tree this year. Starting from Rnd 4, the circular
shape of the bauble will see the
addition of a “neck”. Keep this in
ADD TO THE STASH mind when following the pattern.
Buy this silk-blend yarn from
www.lovecrochet.com Small amounts only are needed

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BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

Midas Touch Amber & Amethyst Midnight Moonstone Urban Landscape Onyx
Shrug Cowl Top Shawl Top
Cassie Ward Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz Sue Maton Helda Panagary Annelies Baes
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Topaz & Tourmaline Royal Tartan Houndstooth Shell Ruffle Rose

Wrap Blanket Purse Clutch Brooch
Carmen Heffernan Stylecraft Design Team Rosina Northcott Tracey Todhunter Rosina Northcott
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Joy Winter Alpaca Vintage Garnet Christmas

Banner Wreath Donkey Toddler Tunic Baubles
Dawn Curran Irene Strange Stylecraft Design Team Tracey Todhunter Alessandra Poggiagliolmi
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MATERIALS
● Rico Design Fashion Cotton
Métallisé DK, 53% cotton/
35% acrylic/12% metallic
fibres, 50g/130m/142yds
Yarn A: Gold 003 x 9 (9,
11, 11) balls
Yarn B: Onyx 006 x 9 (9,
11, 11) balls
● 4mm (4.5mm, 5mm, 6mm)
hook (see Pattern Notes)

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

TENSION
Work one motif to measure
12.5 (13, 13.5, 14.5)cm/5 (5, 5¼,
5¾)in square using 4mm (4.5mm,
5mm, 6mm) hook, or size needed
to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves to crochet clothing.
She’s largely inspired by a desire
to be different and always
wants to make something that
turns heads!

PATTERN NOTES
Pattern is sized by changing
hook size – be sure to choose the
correct hook size and work to
the correct tension for your
desired measurements.

Make 36 motifs in total; 18

motifs in each colourway as folls:
GROUP 1
Rnds 1, 3, 6 & 7: Yarn A.
Rnds 2, 4 & 5: Yarn B.

GROUP 2
Rnds 1, 3, 6 & 7: Yarn B.
Rnds 2, 4 & 5: Yarn A.

Motifs can be joined using join-

as-you-go method on Rnd 7 or

Midas Touch Shrug

sew together.
Join in rows of six motifs. Sample
alternates one of each colour.

BY CASSIE WARD MOTIF

This striking design is worked in a metallic yarn and an
absolute must-make for the Christmas party season!
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this shimmering yarn from
www.blacksheepwools.com
START Make 36
With 4mm (4.5mm,
5mm, 6mm) hook and yarn as
specified in Pattern Notes, 5ch,
sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
and throughout), 15tr in ring, join
with a sl st, changing to next yarn
on last pull through – 16tr.
Rnd 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch),

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[1tr, 1ch] in each tr – 16tr,16ch-sp.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join new yarn in top of
any tr, 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr in
ch-sp, [1tr, 2tr in ch-sp] 15 times
– 48tr.
Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join new yarn in top of
any tr, *10ch, miss 2 tr, 1dc in
next tr, 3ch, miss 2tr, 1dc in next
tr, 5ch, miss 2 tr, 1dc in next tr,
3ch, miss 2tr, 1dc in next tr; rep
from * three more times.
Rnd 5: Sl st in 10ch-sp, *3ch,
(4tr, 3ch, 5tr) in same ch-sp, 1dc
in 3ch-sp, 7tr in 5ch-sp, 1dc in
3ch-sp; rep from * three more
times (replacing first 3ch with
1tr), sl st in top of first 3ch.
Fasten off.
Rnd 6: Join new yarn in any
corner sp, *3ch, 1dc in same sp
chain stitch (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc) 7
6
treble crochet (tr)
3 4 5
2
1
(counts as 1dc, 2ch, 1dc), 5ch,
miss 5 tr, 1tr in space between
5 tr and 7 tr, 3ch, miss 3 tr, 1dc
in top of fourth of 7tr, 3ch, miss
3 tr, 1tr between last 7 tr and
5 tr, 5ch; rep from * three more
times (replacing first 3ch and 1dc
with (1dc, 2ch, 1dc), sl st to first
3ch, turn.
Rnd 7: *Sl st in 5ch-sp, *3ch, 4tr
in same sp, 3tr in 3ch-sp, 3tr in
next 3ch-sp, 5tr in 5ch-sp, (3tr,
2ch,3tr) in corner sp; rep from *

chain stitch (ch)

slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)

treble crochet (tr)

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B D

Armband
Pattern instructions

Armband
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A A C C
B D

34dc
34dc
34dc

34dc
34dc
34dc
A B B D D
C
Armband
Armband

Armband
Armband
Motif

B B D D
34dc
34dc

34dc
34dc
A A C C

MotifMotif
three times (replacing first 3ch
with 1tr), sl st in top of 3ch.

JOINING
Join motifs either by working
continual joining in Row 7
or sewing through blo once
complete.
Join in whatever colour pattern
desired, or use pictures as a
guide, making a large square of
six motifs per row and column.

ARMBANDS
Row 1: With yarn B, evenly
distribute 134dc along one edge.
Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, change to
yarn A on last pull through.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2,
changing to yarn B on last pull
through of Row 4.
Row 5: Rep Row 2.
Fasten off.
Rep on opposite edge of
garment.

Fold corners in, working along

Row 5 of armband, join corners,
working in blo work 1dc in first
34dc. Fasten off.
Rep on other side.

EDGING
Rnd 1: Join yarn B, evenly work
264dc around edge, sl st to
join, turn. S M L XL
Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, sl st to ACTUAL CHEST 79.5 84 88.5 93 cm
join changing to yarn A on last
31¼ 33 34¾ 36½ in
pull through, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: 1ch, dc to end, turn. SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 39.5 42 44.5 47 cm
Fasten off. 15½ 16½ 17½ 18½ in
LENGTH TO UNDERARM 41.5 46 48.5 52 cm
FINISHING END
16¼ 18¼ 19 20½ in
Weave in ends.

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Amber & Amethyst Cowl
BY ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ
Rich tones and a luxurious Merino and yak blend
yarn make for a warm and snuggly cowl that
adapts perfectly to your style and wardrobe.
MATERIALS
● The Yarn Collective Hudson
ADD TO THE STASH Worsted, 85% wool/15% yak,
Buy this wool-blend yarn from 100g/180m/196yds
www.lovecrochet.com Yarn A: Cortland Amorino Red
405 x 1 skein
Yarn B: Terrapin Pumpkin 406
x 1 skein
● 5.5mm hook
● One stitch marker
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Drops Big Merino (100% wool,
50g/75m/82yds) would be a great
alternative yarn for this design.
Alternatively, any standard aran-
weight yarn with a high wool
content would be suitable to
make the cowl.
TENSION
Work 6 sts and 9 rows in main
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 5.5mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 57cm/22½in.
Depth: 23cm/9in.
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 as ElizyArt on Instagram
and Ravelry and read her blog at
www.elizyart.blogspot.com.
PATTERN NOTES
Make the cowl longer or shorter
by increasing or decreasing the
row repeats, and make thicker
stripes of colour by increasing
the row repeats between
colour changes.
COWL
START With yarn A, 36ch.
Row 1: (RS) (1dc, 1ch,
1tr) in third ch from hook, miss
2 ch, [(1dc, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch, miss
2 ch] to end, 1dc in last ch, turn
– 11 x (1dc, 1ch, 1tr) groups, 2dc.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch (counts as 1dc
here and throughout), [(1dc, 1ch,
1tr) in 1ch-sp] to end, 1dc in last
st, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2 twice
with yarn B.
Rows 5 & 6: Rep Row 2 twice
with yarn A.
Rows 7–58: Rep Rows 3–6
thirteen times.
Rows 59 & 60: Rep Row 2 twice
with yarn B.
BORDER
With yarn A, work one row in
evenly spaced reverse dc along
one long side of cowl.
Rep along other side using yarn B.
FINISHING
Sl st short sides together to
form a circle.
Fasten off, weave in
ends and block to END
measurements.
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MATERIALS
● Fyberspates Scrumptious 4ply,
45% silk/55% Merino wool,
100g/365m/399yds
Yarn A: Baby Pink 306
x 2 skeins
Yarn B: Midnight 309
x 2 skeins
● 2.5mm & 3.25mm hooks
(size S/M)
● 2.75mm & 3.5mm hooks (size L)
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Other 4ply yarns with similar fibre
content could be substituted for
this design.
TENSION
Work Snowflake Motif to measure
approximately 7 (7.5)cm/2¾ (3)in
from point to point (before
blocking), using 3.25mm (3.5mm)
hook or size required to obtain
tension.
After Rnd 5 motif should
measure approximately 9 (9.5)cm/
3½ (3¾)in from picot to picot
(before blocking) using 3.25mm
(3.5mm) hook or size required to
obtain tension.
It is important that the tension
Midnight
is accurate, so several hook sizes
may need to be tried to achieve
the correct size.
Moonstone Top
The final round for the neck
and hem is worked on 2.5mm
(2.75mm) hook. This could be
worked on a larger hook if the
BY SUE MATON
edges are too tight.
Inspired by the geometry of DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
snowflakes, this luxurious Sue is a full-time textile designer
and teacher working under the
evening top is perfect for the brand name The Mercerie.
mid-winter party season. Find her online at
www.themercerie.co.uk
PATTERN NOTES
This top is made of individual
crochet snowflakes worked in
yarn A, which are then “joined
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this silk-blend yarn from as you go” using yarn B.
www.lovecrochet.com
The neck edge and bottom hem
include “partial snowflakes”
which have points missing to
achieve a smooth edge.
The tip of each snowflake point
has a “3picot-point” made up of
three 3ch-picots.
48 Inside Crochet
Use the schematic/assembly
diagrams to ensure “join as
you go” connections are
worked correctly.
Ensure motifs are all joined with
(RS) facing.
Weave in ends as you go.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Large Picot Point: 5ch, sl st
in second ch, 3ch, sl st in same
second ch, 3ch, sl st in same
second ch.
6-POINTED
START SNOWFLAKE
Make 110
With yarn A 4ch, join with sl st to
form ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 11dc in ring, sl st to
1ch to join – 12dc.
Rnd 2: 1ch, [3ch, miss 1 dc, 1dc in
next dc] to end, ending 3ch, sl st
in 1ch to join – 6 3ch-sps.
Rnd 3: 1ch, *1dc, 1htr, 1tr, Large
Picot Point (see Special Stitches)
1ch, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) in 3ch-sp, 1dc
in next dc; rep from * to end, sl st
in 1ch – 6 points.
Fasten off.
5-POINTED SNOWFLAKE
(NECKLINE)
Make six
Work as for 6-Pointed Snowflake
to end of Rnd 1.
Rnd 2: 1ch, *3ch, [miss 1 dc, 1dc
in next st] three times, 2dc, 3ch,
miss 1 dc, 1dc in next dc, 3ch, sl st
in 1ch to join – 5 3ch-sps.
Rnd 3: 1ch, *(1dc, 1htr, 1tr, Large
Picot Point, 1ch, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) in
3ch sp, 1dc in next dc; rep from *
twice more, 2dc, **(1dc, 1htr, 1tr,
Large Picot Point, 1ch, 1tr, 1htr,
1dc) in 3ch-sp, 1dc in next st; rep
from ** once more, sl st in 1ch
– 5 points.
Fasten off.
4-POINTED SNOWFLAKE
(HEM)
Make 8
Work as for 6-Pointed Snowflake
to end of Rnd 1.
Rnd 2: 1ch, [3ch, miss 1dc, 1dc
in next dc] three times, 4dc, 3ch,
sl st in 1ch to join – 4 3ch-sps.
Rnd 3: 1ch, *(1dc, 1htr, 1tr, Large
Picot Point, 1ch, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, dc in next dc; rep from *
twice more, 1dc in next dc, 2dc in
each of next 3 dc, 1dc in next dc,
 3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1

Midnight Moonstone Top

3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1

(1dc, 1htr, 1tr, Large Picot Point, back in corresponding 3ch-picot

1ch, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) in 3ch-sp, 1dc
in next dc, sl st in 1ch
– 4 points. Fasten off.
JOINING 6-POINTED
SNOWFLAKES
WORKING FIRST MOTIF
Rnd 4: Join yarn B in 3ch-picot
at tip of first Large Picot Point,
1ch, 1dc in same 3ch-picot, *2ch,
1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, sl st
in centre of 3ch (at base of Large
Picot Point), 3ch, miss 3 sts, 1dc in
next dc, miss 3 sts, sl st in centre
of next 3ch picot-point, 2ch, 1dc
in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, 1dc in next
3ch-picot (at top of Large Picot
Point); rep from * to end, ending
with 2ch, sl st in 1ch to join.
Rnd 5: *3ch, sl st in 1 dc, sl st in
each of next 2 ch, sl st in next dc,
5ch, sl st in first dc of next Large
Picot Point, sl st in each of next
2 ch, sl st in next dc; rep from *
to end (working first sl st of each
rep in same dc as last sl st of rep),
ending with sl st in each of last
3 ch. Fasten off.
JOINING MOTIFS
Joining at a 3ch-picot: Work
first 2ch of 3ch-picot, remove
chain stitch (ch)
hook from working st and insert
of next motif, pick up working st
and pull through, work third ch of
3ch-picot, cont with patt.
When joining third picot in two
previously joined picots, do
this through either of the two
joined picots.
Joining at a 5ch-sp: Work first
3ch of 5ch, remove hook from
working st and insert back in
corresponding 5ch-sp of next
motif, pick up working st and pull
through, 2ch, cont with patt.
Join 100 6-Pointed Snowflakes
as indicated by pink stars on
schematic, overleaf.
JOINING 5-POINTED
SNOWFLAKES (NECK)
Join at 3ch-picots and 5ch-sps
as before. Insert 5-pointed
snowflake motifs in neck edge
as indicated by blue stars on
schematic, overleaf.
Rnd 4: Join yarn B join in 3ch-
picot at tip of first snowflake
picot-point, 1ch, 1dc in same 3ch-
picot, *2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot,
2ch, sl st in centre of 3 picot-
point, 3ch, miss 3 sts, 1dc, miss 3
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
chain stitch (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
sts, sl st in centre of next 3 picot-
half-treble crochet (htr)
point, 2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot,
2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot**; rep treble crochet (tr)
from * to ** once more, 2ch,
1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, sl st
in centre of 3 picot-point, 3ch,
miss 3 sts, 3dc, miss 3 sts, sl st
in centre of 3 picot-point, 2ch,
1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, 1dc in

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next 3ch-picot, rep from * to **

twice more ending with 2ch, sl st
in 1 ch.

Rnd 5: *3ch, sl st in 1dc, sl st in

each of next 2 ch, sl st in next
dc, 5ch, sl st in first dc of next 3
picot-point, sl st in each of next
2 ch, sl st in next dc**, rep from *
to ** once more, 3ch, sl st in 1dc,
sl st in each of next 2 ch, sl st in 52 (58.5)cm/20½ (23)in
next dc, 5ch, miss 1dc, 1dc, miss
1dc, 5ch, sl st in first dc of next
3picot-point, sl st in each of next
57 (64)cm/22½ (25)in

2 ch, sl st in next dc, rep from * to

** once more ending with sl st in
each of next 2 ch, sl st in 1 ch.
Fasten off.

BLOCKING
Block work before joining side and
sleeve seams.

Pin work out on a clean, smooth

surface with WS facing. Make sure
it is laying square and ease it in
the correct measurements:

S/M Body width: 48cm/19in, 104 (117)cm/41 (46)in

complete length from top to
bottom: 114cm/45in.

L Body width: 53cm/21in, sl st in centre of 3 picot-point,

complete length from top to
bottom: 127cm/50in.
Use a steam iron to thoroughly
steam the work.
Allow to cool and dry whilst flat.
JOINING SLEEVE &
SIDE SEAMS
The sleeve and side seams are
joined using rem 6-pointed
snowflakes.
Join in eight side seam snowflakes
as indicated by green stars in top
schematic, opposite.
Join in two sleeve seam
snowflakes as indicated by
green stars in bottom schematic,
opposite.
JOINING 4-POINTED
SNOWFLAKE MOTIFS (HEM)
Join at 3ch-picots and 5ch-sps as
previously.
Insert eight 4-pointed snowflake
motifs along hem in gaps
between 6-pointed stars.
Rnd 4: Join yarn B join in 3ch-
picot at tip of first snowflake
point, 1ch, 1dc in same 3ch-picot,
*2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch,
3ch, miss 3 sts, 1dc, miss 3 sts,
sl st in centre of next 3 picot-
point, 2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot,
2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot**, rep
from * to ** once more, 2ch,
1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, sl st in
centre of 3 picot-point, 3ch, miss
3 sts, 1dc, 2ch, miss 3 sts, 1dc in
between third and fourth dc, 2ch,
miss 3 dc, 1dc in next st, 3ch, sl
st in centre of next 3 picot-point,
2ch, 1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch,
1dc in next 3ch-picot, 2ch, sl st in
centre of 3 picot-point, 3ch, miss
3 sts, 1dc, miss 3 sts, sl st in centre
of next 3 picot-point, 2ch, 1dc in
next 3ch-picot, 2ch, sl st in 1ch.
Rnd 5: *3ch, sl st in 1dc, sl st in
each of next 2ch, sl st in next dc,
5ch, sl st in first dc of next 3picot-
point, sl st in next 2ch, sl st in next
dc; rep from * once more, 3ch, sl st
in 1dc, sl st in each of next 2ch, sl
st in next dc, 5ch, 2dc in 2ch-sp,
miss 1dc, 2dc in 2ch-sp, 5ch, sl st
in first dc of next 3picot-point, sl st
in next 2ch, sl st in next dc, 3ch, sl
st in 1dc, sl st in each of next 2ch,
sl st in next dc, 5 ch, sl st in first dc
of next 3picot-point, sl st in each of
next 2ch, sl st in 1ch. Fasten off

50 Inside Crochet
 Don’t join Don’t join
at this at this
picot point picot point

Rnd 3: 5sl st blo, [3ch, sl st in Neck Edging.

1 ch, miss 1 st, 5sl st blo] to end. Fasten off
Fasten off.
FINAL BLOCKING
HEM EDGING Lay work out on a clean
Rnd 1: With 3.25mm (3.5mm) smooth surface again, pin in
hook, join yarn A to any 5ch-sp shape and give it a gentle, final
on a 6 pointed snowflake 1ch, steam, allow to cool and dry
*3dc in 5ch-sp, 3ch, 3dc in space whilst flat.
under picot join (counts as ch-sp),
3ch, 3dc in next 5ch-sp, 4dc, 3dc AFTERCARE
in next 5ch-sp, 3ch, 3dc in next Hand wash gently at
ch-sp, 3ch; rep from * to end, sl st 30 degrees and allow
in 1ch. to dry flat. Do not hang END
Rnds 2 & 3: As Rnds 2 & 3 of – store flat.

S/M L
TO FIT BUST 97 110 cm

NECK EDGING from * to end, sl st in 1ch. 38 43¾ in

Rnd 1: With 3.25mm (3.5mm) ACTUAL BUST 104 117 cm
hook, join yarn A to any 5ch-sp, Rnd 2: 1ch, 1dc in every dc and
41 46 in
1ch, *3dc in 5ch-sp, 3ch, 3dc in 3dc in every 3ch-sp around, sl st
space under picot join (counts as in 1ch. LENGTH 57 64 cm
ch-sp), 3ch, 3dc in next ch-sp, Change to 2.5mm (2.75mm)
22½ 25 cm
3ch, 3dc in next ch-sp, 3ch; rep hook.

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START

Urban Landscape Shawl

MATERIALS
● MrB @birdstreetuk,
75% Merino wool/
25% nylon,
BY HELDA PANAGARY 100g/425m/465yds
Yarn A: Rust Bucket x 1 skein
This design is inspired by the old rusty corrugated Yarn B: Just Rust x 1 skein
● Any sock-weight yarn
panels that are used as fencing on building sites. Yarn C: Mustard x 10g
● 4mm hook

ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this wool-blend yarn from
www.birdstreetuk.etsy.com
TENSION
Exact tension is not critical for
this design.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Helda is hopelessly devoted to
yarn, and is constantly working
to transform it to modern
wearable crochet.

PATTERN NOTES
A simple textured unisex shawl,
this is crocheted from the bottom
up to make this easily adaptable
to any size.
A large triangle that can be
folded in half to create diagonal
striping for a different look.

54 Inside Crochet
 SHAWL
END Wind off 5g of yarn A
to be used for tassels.
With yarn A, 3ch.
Row 1: 1dc in third ch from
hook, turn – 1dc, 1 2ch-sp.
Row 2: 3ch, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
2ch-sp, turn.
Row 3: 3ch, miss first dc, [1dc
in next 1ch-sp, 1ch, miss next st]
to end 3ch-sp, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 3 until
60g of yarn has been used
(including 5g set aside for tassels)
– approximately 93 rows.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first dc,
[1htr in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr)
in 3ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first htr,
[1htr in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr)
in 3ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row until all of yarn A
has been used (approx 14 rows).
Change to yarn B.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first htr,
[1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first dc,
[1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row a further 19 times.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first dc,
[1htr in next ch-sp, 1ch,
miss next st] to end, (1htr,
1ch, 1htr) in 3ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first htr,
[1htr in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row a further 13 times.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first htr,
[1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Next Row: 3ch, miss first dc,
[1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, miss
next st] to end, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in
3ch-sp, turn.
Rep last row a further ten times.
Change to yarn C.
Rep last row four more times.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
FINISHING
Make tassels by wrapping yarn
around a piece of cardboard that
is 1cm/½in longer than desired
finished length of tassel.
Sample used a piece of
cardboard approx 15cm/6in long
resulting in a 14cm/5½in tassel.
The yarn was wrapped around
approximately 30 times.
Cut yarn.
Cut a 38cm/15in length of yarn
and thread it on to a yarn needle.
Bring the needle under the wraps
of yarn at top of cardboard.
Remove needle and tie a tight
knot around wraps.
(Later you can use these tails to
attach the tassel.)
At opposite end of cardboard,
carefully slide scissors between
the wrapped yarn and cardboard.
Cut wrapped yarn, freeing it
from cardboard.
Cut another 38cm/15in length
of yarn.
Lay it horizontally on a flat surface.
Lay tassel on top of this strand so
strand is approx 2cm/¾in from
top of tassel.
Tie a tight knot around loose
strands.
Wrap the tails of strand around
cinched tassel a few times to
cover knot.
To secure tails, using a yarn
needle or crochet hook, bring
them under the cinching strand
from the top and down the
centre of tassel to join the other
strands of tassel.
Gently shake tassel and trim
ends neatly.
Use tails at top to END
attach tassel.
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MATERIALS
● Lang Yarns Merino Perliné,
89% wool/11% glass (beads),
25g/122m/133yds,
Shade: Marine 951.0035
x 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls
● 3.5mm & 3.75mm hooks

YARN ALTERNATIVES
This yarn can be difficult to
find in the UK – try Lang Yarns
Stellina Perliné, Lang Yarns Stellina
Paillettes or Lang Yarns Merino
Paillettes as sparkly alternatives.

TENSION
Work 12 rows in pattern, starting
with 23ch and working (3TrG,
3dc, 1tr) at each end of row, to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
3.75mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension. See Tension Chart,
overleaf.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Treble Group (TrG): (1tr, 2ch, 1tr,
2ch, 1tr) worked in a ch or ch-sp.
Patt St: [2ch, miss next 2ch-sp,
TrG in next 2ch-sp (ie before next
dc), 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc
in next 2ch-sp (ie first 2ch-sp of
next TrG)], work stated number
of times.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies loves making garments
that fit well and make every
woman shine! View more of her
designs at www.ravelry.com/
designers/annelies-baes-vicarno.

PATTERN NOTES
Back and front parts are worked
separately. The waterfall neckline
is created by increasing stitches on
the front side.
The front has fewer rows than
back. This way the waterfall
effect on the front can be
accentuated by pulling the

Onyx Top
shoulders a little to the front.

Side seams are closed, as well as

shoulder seams.
BY ANNELIES BAES Small edgings at the bottom of
the top and armholes finish
A luxurious festive top, worked this design.

in beaded Merino wool. BACK

START With 3.75mm hook, 83
(89, 95, 101, 107, 119)ch.
Row 1: (RS) TrG (see Special
Stitches) in sixth ch from hook,
2ch, miss 2 ch, 1dc in next ch,
[2ch, miss 2 ch, TrG in next ch,

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2ch, miss 2 ch, 1dc in next ch]
12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) times,
2ch, miss 1 ch, 1tr in last ch,
turn – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 19)TrG,
13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 19)dc, 1tr at
each end of row.
Row 2: (WS) 3ch (counts as 1tr
here and throughout), miss first
2ch-sp, TrG in next 2ch-sp, 2ch,
miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch-
sp, Patt St (see Special Stitches)
12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) times, 2ch,
1tr in third ch, turn – 13 (14, 15,
16, 17, 19)TrG, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17,
19)dc, 1tr at each end of row.
Row 2 forms patt row.
Rep Row 2 a further 37 (37, 39,
41, 43, 45) times.
Back will meas approx 32.5 (32.5,
34, 36, 37.5, 39)cm/12¾ (12¾,
13½, 14¼, 14¾, 15¼)in.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
& UPPER BACK
Row 40 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48):
(WS) Rejoin yarn with sl st in
second 2ch-sp of first (second,
second, second, second, second)
TrG, (2ch, 1tr) in same 2ch-sp,
miss next 2ch-sp, TrG in next 2ch- 5 (5,5 (5,
5.5,5.5,
5.5,
5.5,6.5,
6.5, 6.5)cm
6.5)cm
sp, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in 2 (2,2 (2,
2¼, 2¼,
2¼, 2¼,2½,
2½, 2½)in
2½)in
next 2ch-sp, Patt St 10 (9, 10, 11,
12, 14) times, 2ch, 1tr in next dc,
turn leaving rest of row unworked
– 11 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15)TrG, 1tr at
each end of row.
49.5 (52.5, 54.5, 57.5, 59.5, 65.5)cm
Row 41 (41, 43, 45, 47, 49): (RS)
19½ (21, 21¾, 22¾, 23½, 26)in
49.5 (52.5, 54.5, 57.5, 59.5, 65.5)cm
2ch (does not count as 1tr here
19½ (21, 21¾, 22¾, 23½, 26)in
and throughout), miss 2ch, TrG 40 (43, 46, 49, 52, 58)cm
in next 2ch-sp, 2ch, miss next 16 (17, 18¼, 19½, 20½, 23)in
12¾ (12¾, 13½, 14¼, 14¾, 15¼)in
2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch-sp, Patt St 40 (43,Across
46, 49,
Back52, 58)cm
32.5 (32.5, 34, 36, 37.5, 39)cm
9 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) times, 2ch, miss 16 (17, 18¼, 19½, 20½, 23)in
12¾ (12¾, 13½, 14¼, 14¾, 15¼)in
next 2ch-sp, TrG in next 2ch-sp,
Across Back
32.5 (32.5, 34, 36, 37.5, 39)cm
2ch, miss next TrG, 1tr in last tr,
turn – 11 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15) TrG,
2ch at beg and 1tr at end of row.
Row 42 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50):
2ch, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in first 2ch-sp,
2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next
2ch-sp, Patt St 9 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13)
times, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, (1tr,
2ch, 1tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1dtr in
centre tr of last TrG, turn – 9 (8,
9, 10, 11, 13)TrG and half TrG at
each end of row.
Row 43 (43, 45, 47, 49, 51): 2ch,
1tr in first 2ch-sp, 2ch, miss next Patt St 8 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12) times, 2ch-sp, 1dtr in last tr, turn – 9 (8,
2ch-sp, TrG in next 2ch-sp, miss 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, (1tr, 2ch, 9, 10, 11, 13)TrG, 1tr at beg and
next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch-sp, 1tr) in next 2ch-sp, miss next half TrG at end of row.
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Row 44 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52):
2ch, 1tr in first 2ch-sp, miss next
2ch-sp, TrG in next 2ch-sp, 2ch,
miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next
2ch-sp, Patt St 8 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12)
times, 2ch, miss last 2ch-sp, 1tr in
last tr, turn – 9 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13)
TrG, 1tr at each end of row.
Sizes XS & 2XL only
Rep last four rows once more.
All sizes
Row 49 (45, 47, 49, 51, 57): 2ch,
1tr in first tr, miss next 2ch-sp,
TrG in next 2ch-sp, 2ch, miss next
2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch-sp, Patt St
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10) times, 2ch, 1tr
in last tr, turn – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11)
TrG, 1tr at each end of row.
Rows 50–58 (46–62, 48–64,
50–68, 52–70, 58–74): Rep
last row.
Cut yarn, fasten off.
FRONT
Rows 1–33 (1–33, 1–35, 1–37,
1–39, 1–41): Work as for Back.
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41 (41, 43, 45, 47, 49)
SHAPE FRONT BACK DECREASES
Row 34 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42):
(WS) 3ch, miss first 2ch-sp, TrG
43 (43, 45, 47, 49, 51)
in next 2ch-sp, 2ch, miss next
49 (45, 47, 49, 51, 57)
51 (47, 49, 51, 53, 59)
2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch-sp, Patt St
12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) times, 2ch,
(1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in third ch, turn – 13
(14, 15, 16, 17, 19)TrG, 13 (14, 15,
16, 17, 19)dc, 1tr at beg and half
TrG at end of row.
Row 35 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43): (RS)
2ch, 1tr in first tr, 1tr in first 2ch-
sp, 2ch, 1dc in next 2ch-sp (before
dc), 2ch, TrG in next 2ch-sp (after
dc), 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in
next 2ch-sp, Patt St 12 (13, 14, 15,
16, 18) times, 2ch, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in
third ch, turn – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17,
19)TrG, 13dc (14, 15, 16, 17, 19),
half TrG at each end of row.
Row 36 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44): 2ch,
1tr in first tr, 1tr in first 2ch-sp,
2ch, 1dc in next 2ch-sp (before
dc), 2ch, TrG in next 2ch-sp (after
dc), 2ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1dc in next
2ch-sp, Patt St 12 (13, 14, 15, 16,
18) times, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp,
TrG in next 2ch-sp, miss 1tr, 1tr in
back decreasing
50 (46, 48, 50, 52, 58)
44 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52)
42 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50)
40 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48)
 Front part increasing
FRONT INCREASES

39 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47)

38 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46)

37 (37, 39, 41, 43, 45)

36 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44)
35 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43)

34 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)

TENSION CHART
– 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 21)TrG, 15 Rows 41–56 (41–58, 43–60,
chain tr
(16, 17, 18, 19, 21)dc, 1tr at each 45–64, 53–64, 55–68): Rep
dc (1tr, 2ch, 1tr, 2ch, 1tr) end of row. last row.
Row 39 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47): PM Cut yarn, fasten off.
(for side seam), 3ch, 1tr in first
tr, miss first 2ch-sp, TrG in next FINISHING
6
2ch‑sp, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, With right sides together, join
5 1dc in next 2ch-sp, Patt St 12 (13, Front and Back side seams using
14, 15, 16, 18) times, 2ch, miss loose sl st join from bottom to SM,
4 next tr, 1tr in next tr, PM (for side lining up Front and Back parts so
3 seam), turn – 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, they fit perfectly on to each other.
21)TrG, 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 21)dc, Join shoulder seams for about
2 1tr at each end of row. 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5, 6.5, 6.5)cm/2 (2,
1 2¼, 2¼, 2½, 2½)in from outside
Sizes XL & 2XL only towards neck. Leave large centre
Rep last six rows once more. part of Front open, to create
waterfall neckline.
last tr, turn – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, in next 2ch-sp, miss 1tr, 1tr in last All sizes Weave in all ends.
20)TrG, 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 20)dc, tr, turn – 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 21) Row 40 (40, 42, 44, 52, 54):
half TrG at beg and 1tr at end of TrG, 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 20)dc, 1tr 3ch, miss first 2ch-sp, TrG in next BOTTOM EDGING
row. at each end of row. 2ch-sp, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc With RS facing, using 3.75mm
Row 37 (37, 39, 41, 43, 45): 2ch, Row 38 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46): in next 2ch-sp, Patt St 12 (13, 14, hook rejoin yarn with sl st at lower
1tr in first tr, TrG in next tr, 2ch, 2ch, 1tr in first tr, TrG in next tr, 15, 18, 20) times, 2ch, 1tr in third side seam.
miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next 2ch- 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, 1dc in next ch, turn – 15 (16, 17, 18, 21, 23) Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 1dc in every st or
sp, Patt St 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 19) 2ch-sp, Patt St 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, TrG, 15 (16, 17, 18, 21, 23)dc, 1tr ch across, close round with sl st in
times, 2ch, miss next 2ch-sp, TrG 20) times, 2ch, 1tr in last tr, turn at each end of row. first dc, turn.
Rnds 2–5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 9): 1ch, dc
XS S M L XL 2XL around, sl st in first dc, turn.
Cut yarn, fasten off.
BACK WIDTH 40 43 46 49 52 58 cm
16 17 18¼ 19½ 20½ 23 in ARMHOLE EDGINGS
With RS facing, using 3.5mm
HEIGHT BACK TO ARM 32.5 32.5 34 36 37.5 39 cm
hook rejoin yarn with sl st at
13 13 13½ 14¼ 15 15½ in underarm seam.
TOTAL LENGTH 49.5 52.5 54.5 57.5 59.5 65.5 cm Dc around armhole opening
working 1dc in every st and (1dc
19½ 21 21¾ 22¾ 23½ 26 in
in first tr, 1dc in first 2ch-sp, 1dc
FRONT WIDTH AT BOTTOM 40 43 46 49 52 58 cm in second tr, 1dc in second 2ch-sp,
16 17 18¼ 19½ 20½ 23 in 1dc in last tr) in every TrG, sl st to
first dc.
FRONT WIDTH INCREASED 46 49 52 55 64 70 cm
Cut yarn and fasten off.
18¼ 19½ 21 21¾ 25½ 27¾ in
TOTAL LENGTH FRONT 48 49.5 51 54 54.5 60.5 cm Weave in remaining
ends. Block and allow END
19 19½ 20¼ 21½ 21¾ 24 in
to dry naturally.

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Topaz &
Tourmaline Wrap
BY CARMEN HEFFERNAN
Luxury and softness combine
to make this wrap a must-have
winter accessory!
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this silk-blend yarn from
www.lovecrochet.com
60 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● Fyberspates Scrumptious 4 Ply,
55% wool/45% silk,
100g/365m/400yds
Yarn A: Oyster 303 x 2 skeins
Yarn B: Amethyst 329 x 1 skein
● 4mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any heavy 4ply/
light DK weight yarn to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work each Motif to measure 23 x
23cm/9 x 9in using 4mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Wrap is 165 x 46cm/65 x 18in
before tassels are added.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Carmen lives in the Irish
countryside and is obsessed with
yarn and colour combinations.
She can be found on Instagram
@anniedesigncrochet, and you
can view more of her designs
at www.ravelry.com/designers/
carmen-heffernan.
SQUARE MOTIF
START Make 14
With yarn A, 4ch, sl st
to first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, (1dc in ring, 3ch) four
times, sl st to first dc.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first 3ch-sp, 3ch
(counts as 1tr), 4tr in same sp,
5ch, *5tr in next 3ch-sp, 5ch; rep
from * twice more, sl st to top of
3ch – 5tr in each section.
Rnd 3: 3ch, 1tr in same st (counts
as 2tr), 1tr in each of next 3 sts,
2tr in next st, 3ch, 1dc in next
5ch-sp, 3ch, *2tr in next st, 1tr in
each of next 3 sts, 2tr in next st,
3ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp, 3ch; rep
from * twice more, sl st to top of
3ch – 7tr in each section.
Rnd 4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
in each of next 6 sts, 3ch, 1dc
in next 3ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, 3ch, *1tr in each of next
7 sts, 3ch, 1dc in next 3ch-sp, 5ch,
1dc in next 3ch-sp, 3ch; rep from
* twice more, sl st to top of 3ch
– 7tr in each section.
Rnd 5: 3ch, 1tr in next st (counts
as tr2tog), 1tr in each of next 3 sts,
tr2tog over next 2 sts, 3ch, 1dc
in next 3ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next
5ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next 3ch-sp,
3ch, *tr2tog over next 2 sts,
1tr in each of next 3 sts, tr2tog
over next 2 sts, 3ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp,
5ch, 1dc in next 3ch-sp, 3ch; rep
from * twice more, sl st to top
of tr2tog – (2 tr2tog, 3tr) in
each section.
Rnd 6: 3ch, 1tr in next st (counts
as tr2tog), 1tr in next st, tr2tog
over next 2 sts, 3ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp,
5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc
in next 3ch-sp, 3ch, *tr2tog over
next 2 sts, 1tr in next st, tr2tog
over next 2 sts, 3ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp,
5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp, 5ch, 1dc
in next 3ch-sp, 3ch; rep from *
twice more, sl st to top of tr2tog
– ( 2 tr2tog, 1tr) in each section.
Rnd 7: 3ch, tr2tog over next
2 sts (counts as tr3tog), 4ch,
1dc in next 3ch-sp, [5ch, 1dc in
next 5ch-sp] three times, 5ch,
1dc in next 3ch-sp, 4ch, *tr3tog
over next 3 sts, 4ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, [5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp]
three times, 5ch, 1dc in next
3ch-sp, **4ch; rep from * once
more, and from * to ** once
more, ending round with 1ch, 1tr
in top of tr3tog (counts as 4ch).
Rnd 8: 1ch, 1dc under last tr just
made, *7ch, 1dc in next 4ch-sp,
[5ch, 1dc in next 5ch-sp] four
times, **5ch, 1dc in next 4ch-sp;
rep from * twice more and from
* to ** once more, ending round
with 2ch, 1tr in first dc (counts
as 5ch).
Rnd 9: 1ch, 1dc under last tr just
made, *5ch, 1dc in next 7ch-sp,
7ch, 1dc in same sp, [5ch, 1dc in
next 5ch-sp] five times; rep from
* twice more, 5ch, 1dc in next
7ch-sp, 7ch, 1dc in same sp, [5ch,
1dc in next 5ch-sp] four times,
ending round with 2ch, 1tr in first
dc (counts as 5ch).
Rnd 10: 1ch, 1dc under last tr
just made, *4ch, 1dc in next
5ch-sp, 4ch, 1dc in next 7ch-sp,
5ch, 1dc in same sp, [4ch, 1dc in
next 5ch-sp] five times; rep from
* three more times, ending last
rep with sl st to first dc.
Fasten off yarn A.
 Tourmaline and Topaz Wrap

Rnd 11: Join yarn B in any corner

5ch-sp, 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr, 10
10
3ch, 2tr in same sp, * [4tr in next 9
4ch-sp] seven times, ** [2tr, 3ch, 9
11
8
2tr] in next 3ch-sp; rep from * 11
7
twice more, and from * to ** 6
5
8
once more, sl st to top of 3ch. 4
3
Fasten off and sew in any ends. 7
6
5 2

FINISHING 4 1

Gently steam/block motifs to size. 3

Assemble two rows of seven
squares each.
With RS tog, join squares by whip 2
stitching through back loops only, 1
to give flat finish.
Block shawl gently by pinning
in shape, spray with water and
leave to dry.

TASSELS
Make four tassels in yarn B as
follows and attach one to each
corner of shawl:
Using book approximately
15cm/6in wide, cut 30cm/12in
length of yarn and lay across top
of book (this will be used to tie
top of tassel).
Wrap yarn around book
approximately 24 times (depending
on thickness required).
Using 30cm/12in tie, knot top of
tassel tightly. chain stitch (ch)
Cut tassel at opposite end.
slip stitch (sl st)
Wrap another length of yarn
around tassel 2.5cm/1in from top double crochet (dc)
approximately five times and knot
treble crochet (tr)
ends together.
Trim if needed and sew
securely to corners END
of shawl.

chain stitch (ch)

slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)

treble crochet (tr)

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MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Batik DK,
80% acrylic/20% wool,
50g/138m/151yds
Yarn A: Biscuit 1901 x 4 balls
Yarn B: Old Gold 1902 x 4 balls
Yarn D: Cherry 1904 x 4 balls
Yarn E: Rose 1916 x 4 balls
Yarn G: Raspberry 1905 x 4
balls
Yarn H: Plum 1907 x 4 balls
Yarn I: Indigo 1914 x 4 balls
● Stylecraft Batik Elements,
80% acrylic/20% wool,
50g/138m/151yds
Yarn C: Copper 1934 x 4 balls
Yarn F: Sulphur 1931 x 4 balls
● 6mm hook

TENSION
Work one square to measure
4.5 x 4.5cm/1¾ x 1¾in, and block
of nine squares to measures
41 x 41cm/16 x 16in, using 6mm
hook or size required to obtain
correct tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures
132 x 132cm/52 x 52in.

PATTERN NOTES
The blanket is made from nine
blocks, each block is 9 squares
wide by 9 squares long. The
Blanket Chart shows one
block; each square in the Chart
represents one crochet square and
the two colours used to make that
square. The two strands of yarn
are held together as one yarn.

The squares are joined together

as they are worked. The easiest
way to join the 9 x 9 blocks is
to join them as you make each
subsequent piece rather than
assembling at the end.

BLOCK 1

Royal Tartan Blanket

BY STYLECRAFT DESIGN TEAM
This stunning blanket uses a clever blended
yarn effect for easy colour transitions.
START SQUARE
Make 81
Using 6mm hook and two strands
of yarn held together as given in
the chart, 5ch, sl st into first ch to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 3tr into
ring, 3ch, (4tr into ring, 3ch) three
times, sl st into third of 3ch.
Fasten off.

Make another 80 squares,

following the Chart and joining
together at corner 3ch-sps where
appropriate as follows: instead of

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3ch, work 1ch, sl st into corner sp BLOCK COLOUR CHART
of next square, 1ch.
A B C D E F G H I
MAKING UP I I I I I I I I I
Make eight more blocks in the A B C D E F G H I
same way and assemble into a
H H H H H H H H H
blanket three blocks wide and
three blocks long. A B C D E F G H I
G G G G G G G G G
BORDER
A B C D E F G H I
Work in stripes using two strands
of yarn held together
F F F F F F F F F
Rnd 1: Attach yarn I into any A B C D E F G H I
corner ch-sp, 1ch, **(1dc, 3ch, E E E E E E E E E
1dc) into corner 3ch-sp, (1ch, miss
a st, 1dc into next st) twice across
A B C D E F G H I
edge of square, *1ch, 1dc into join D D D D D D D D D
between squares, (1ch, miss a st, A B C D E F G H I
1dc into next st) twice across edge
C C C C C C C C C
of square; rep from * to corner
sp, work from ** in the same way A B C D E F G H I
across rem three sides of blanket, B B B B B B B B B
sl st into first dc. A B C D E F G H I
Fasten off.
A A A A A A A A A
Rnd 2: Attach yarn F into any
corner ch-sp, 1ch, **(1dc, 3ch, sides of blanket, sl st into first dc. FINISHING towels and leave to dry.
1dc) into corner 3ch-sp, *1ch, 1dc Fasten off. Sew in all yarn ends neatly.
into next 1ch sp; rep from * to Pin out blanket to the See ball band for
next corner sp, work from ** in Rnds 3–5: As Rnd 2, working in measurement given. washing and further END
the same way across rem three yarns D, A and B. Cover with clean, damp tea care instructions.

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MATERIALS
● Drops Muskat,
100% cotton,
50g/100m/109yds,
Yarn A: Purple 14 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Petrol 74 x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Purse frame, 18cm/7in
● Fabric for lining,
20.5 x 29cm/8 x 11½in
● Needle and strong thread

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

TENSION
Work 21 sts and 15 rows in patt
to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 3mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished purse is 13 x 18cm/
5 x 7in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rosina blogs at www.zeens
androger.wordpress.com where
she shares her crochet projects
and patterns she’s designed
as well as general lifestyle,
gardening and cooking.
You can also find her on
Instagram @zeensandroger.

PATTERN NOTES
The purse is made in one flat
piece, folded in half and partly
sewn up the sides. The purse
frame is then sewn onto the
crochet with the lining being
hand stitched on at the end.
Ends of non-working yarn are
carried over each row.

Change colour on last stitch of

previous colour by working last

Houndstooth Purse
pull through in new colour.
Carry yarn not in use along the
row and crochet over the top
of the yarn and into the
BY ROSINA NORTHCOTT stitch below.

Purse frame shown is “Purse

A simple purse that harks back to the glamour of times Frame Square – Silver Plated
gone by. Use bright colours and add a contemporary Sew In Large” from
www.crabtreelaneshop.etsy.com.
fabric for the lining to give it a modern twist.
PURSE
START With yarn A, 35ch.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this pure cotton yarn from Row 1: 1dc in second
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk ch from hook, 1tr in next ch, [1dc
in next ch, 1tr in next ch] to end,
change to yarn B, turn – 34 sts.

66 Inside Crochet
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st), working over yarn A [1dc, 1tr]
to end, change colour, turn.
Rows 3–37: Rep Row 2,
changing colour at end of
every row.
Row 38: (RS) With yarn B, 1ch,
dc to end, do not turn, cont
down side of work making 1dc
in each dc st and 2dc in each tr
st (ie 55 sts), 1dc in each st along
bottom (ie 34 sts) and work
along last side as before, join
with sl st to first st of row.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
MAKING UP
Fold in half, with right sides
together.
Join sides from bottom by slip
stitching tog outer loops only for
7cm/2¾in, leaving an open gap
of 6cm/2¼in. Sew in ends.
Turn right side out and using a
needle and strong thread, stitch
the frame to the opening ends.
Tip: Attach thread in all corners
first to keep it from moving
about too much.
Fold lining fabric in half and
machine sew or hand stitch
up sides, leaving a gap
at opening, matching
measurements of main purse.
Use 1cm/½in seam allowance.
Press seams open including non-
sewn part of sides and tops.
Tuck into purse and pin in place.
Hand stitch lining to bag.
STRAP
With one strand each of yarns A
and B held tog, 165ch.
Fasten off. Thread chain through
loops of purse frame
and tie ends together END
in a firm knot.
Shell Clutch
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
Soft yarn and an elegant pattern
combine to make a pretty bag
that will see you though the
winter party season.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this luxurious yarn from
www.edencottageyarns.co.uk
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MATERIALS
● Eden Cottage Yarns Milburn
DK, 85% Blue Faced
Leicester wool/15% silk,
50g/112m/122yds
Yarn A: Harvest Gold x 1 ball
Yarn B: Night Sky x 1 ball
Yarn C: Estuary x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Metal purse frame, 21cm/
8in width
● Textile glue or needle and
matching thread to attach
frame
● Lining fabric, 50cm/20in

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can substitute any DK weight
yarn for this project.

TENSION
Work 15 dc and 22 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in with
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished clutch is 21cm/8in wide,
and 17cm/6¾ high.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey is a crochet designer
specialising in homewares and
accessories. Find free patterns
and advice at www.grannycool
crochet.com, or follow her on
Instagram @traceytodhunter.
PATTERN NOTES
Embossed Shells are worked as
multiples of 8 sts +1, plus 1 for
foundation chain.
Change to new colour on last yrh
of last st worked of previous row.
Always cut yarn when
changing colours.
FRONT/BACK
START Make two
With yarn A, 34ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 1dc in each ch across, turn
– 33 sts.
Row 2: 1ch, 33dc, change to
yarn B, turn.
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in first dc, miss
3dc, *7dtr in next dc, 1ch, miss
next 7dc; rep from * to last 5dc,
7dtr in next dc, miss 3dc, 1dc in
last dc, change to yarn A, turn.
Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in first dc, *1dc
in each dtr, 1dc in centre dc of
missed 7dc on row below; rep
from * to last dc, 1dc, turn.
Row 5: 1ch, 33dc, change to
yarn C, turn.
Row 6: 4ch, 3dtr in first dc, 1ch,
*miss 7dc, 7dtr in next dc, 1ch;
rep from * across, ending 4dtr in
last dc, change to yarn A, turn.
Row 7: 1ch, 1dc in each st across
(1ch-sp counts as stitch), turn.
Row 8: As Row 5.
Repeat Rows 3–8 three times
more ending last rep after Row 5.
Fasten off yarns B and C.
Weave in all ends.
EDGING
With RS facing, join yarn A to
top right hand corner of front,
1ch, 3dc in first dc, 1dc in each
dc across to last dc, 3dc in last
dc, turn, 20dc evenly down side,
turn, working along underside of
foundation chain, 3dc in first ch,
1dc in each ch across to last ch,
3dc in last ch, turn, 20dc evenly
along second side, sl st in first dc.
Fasten off yarn.
Repeat edging for back
MAKING UP
With WS together, place frame
on top of front and mark the
point where the hinge rests on
the fabric on both sides with pins
or stitch markers.
Starting at stitch marker on left
hand side, join front and back
pieces by working 1dc in each dc
of edging from first stitch marker
to second marker.
The top and sides of the bag,
which fit into the frame, should
not be joined.
Fasten off yarn.
LINING
Measure the width and height
of the bag, fold your fabric in
half and cut the fabric to match
the dimensions of your bag, plus
1cm/½in seam allowance. The
fold will be the bottom of the
lining.
Pin the sides together and stitch
to match crochet bag (again
leaving sides that will fit within
frame unstitched).
Slip the lining into bag and fold
over the unstitched edges to
match top and sides of bag, sew
lining to crochet bag using top
stitch or whip stitch.
FIT FRAME
If you are gluing the bag into
the frame, apply generous
amount of textile glue to
inside of frame.
Starting at right hand hinge,
gently fit the bag into the
frame, pushing firmly so that
fabric sits snugly in the frame,
slowly work bag into frame as
far as left hand hinge.
Allow glue to dry for 10–15
minutes, and then repeat
with second side of frame.
Use small pair of scissors
or bamboo skewer to push
fabric into frame.
Wipe any excess glue off the
fabric and frame as you work.
Once dry, any glue residue
on the frame can be removed
with acetone based nail
polish remover.
If you are sewing the bag into
the frame, use a needle and
matching thread to stitch
the frame to the top END
and sides of the bag.

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 MATERIALS
● Sublime Baby Cashmere
Merino Silk DK, 75% Merino
wool/20% silk/5% cashmere,
50g/116m/127yds
Yarn A: Dusty Pink 346 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Twinkle 491 x 1 ball
● Twilley’s Washable
Goldfingering, 80%
viscose/20% metallised
polyester, 25g/100m/109yds
Yarn C: Antique Gold 04 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Brooch back, 3cm/1¼in
● Yarn needle

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

TENSION
Tension is not critical for
this design.

MEASUREMENTS
Diameter: 8cm/3½in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rosina is a Devon-based crochet
designer. Find her on Instagram as
@zeensandroger She frequently
talks about how brilliant crochet is
elsewhere online too! Her blog
is www.zeensandroger.
wordpress.com

PATTERN NOTES
This is made in one long piece and
spiralled around into shape, using
a few stitches to secure in place.
Use the tail ends to stitch it
together and to sew on the
brooch back.

BROOCH
START With yarn A, 31ch.
Row 1: 5dc in second ch
from hook, 5dc in next ch, [5htr in
next ch] five times, [6tr in next ch]
seven times, [6dtr in next ch] four

Ruffle Rose Brooch

times, change colour to yarn B,
[6dtr in next ch] four times, [7dtr
in next ch] eight times, fasten off
leaving a tail, do not turn – 181 sts.
BY ROSINA NORTHCOTT Row 2: Join yarn C to first st of
Row 1, 1dc blo in each st to end.
A classically elegant statement piece – add to your seasonal Fasten off.

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yarn tail as you go
(begin with the end of
smaller petals). END
Sew onto brooch back.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions

Joy Banner
BY DAWN CURRAN
This Scandi-inspired banner is
a fun first colourwork project,
and makes a great addition to
your seasonal decor.
ADD TO THE STASH
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MATERIALS
● DMC Natura Just Cotton,
100% cotton,
50g/155m/170yds
Yarn A: Ibiza N01 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Passion N23 x 1 ball
● 2.75mm & 3mm hooks
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light DK-weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect
TENSION
Work 26dc and 28 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
2.75mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Each flag measures 10cm/4in
wide and 11.5cm/4½in long.
Finished banner measures
88cm/34½in wide.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Dawn believes we all have a
creative desire and hopes to help
makers create items they love
while developing their crochet
skills. Visit her Etsy store at
www.thealmondsnug.etsy.com.
PATTERN NOTES
Work stated number of stitches
in yarn shade as indicated, so
“A3dc” means work 3dc in
yarn A etc.
When referring to Charts read all
odd (RS) rows from right to left
and all even (WS) rows from left
to right.
To start a new colour, work last
yrh of st before colour change
in new colour, except when
working “snowA1dc” in the tree
picture. Here finish previous st in
yarn B and work only first yrh in
yarn A before changing back to
yarn B for last yrh.
Using intarsia method, start a
new length of yarn for each
change of colour and hold all
strands on WS.
“J” FLAG
START With 2.75mm hook
and yarn A, 2ch.
Row 1: (RS) 3dc in second ch
from hook, turn – 3 sts.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch (does not count
as st here and throughout), 2dc
in first st, 1dc, 2dc in last st, turn
– 5 sts.
Rows 3 & 4: 1ch, 5dc, turn.
Row 5: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 3dc,
2dc in last st, turn – 7 sts.
Rows 6 & 7: 1ch, 7dc, turn.
Row 8: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 5dc,

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 27 27
26 27 26 27
26 25 26 25
24 25 24 25
24 23 24 23
22 23 22 23
22 21 22 21
20 21 20 21
20 19 20 19
18 19 18 19
18 17 18 17
16 17 16 17
16 15 16 15
14 15 14 15
14 13 14 13
12 13 12 13
12 11 12 11
10 11 10 11
10 9 10 9
8 9 8 9
8 7 8 7
6 6
7 7
6 5 6 5
4 5 4 5
4 3 4 3
2 3 2 3
2 1 2 1
1 1

27 27
26 27 26 27
26 25 26 25
24 25 24 25
24 23 24 23
22 23 22 23
22 21 22 21
20 21 20 21
20 19 20 19
18 19 18 19
18 17 18 17
16 17 16 17
16 15 16 15
14 15 14 15
14 13 14 13
12 13 12 13
12 11 12 11
10 11 10 11
10 9 10 9
8 9 8 9
8 7 8 7
6 6
7 7
6 5 6 5
4 5 4 5
4 3 4 3
2 3 2 3
2 1 2 1
1 1

2dc in last st, turn – 9 sts.
Rows 9 & 10: 1ch, 9dc, turn.
Row 11: 1ch, A2dc (see Pattern
Notes) in first st, A2dc, B4dc,
A1dc, A2dc in last st, turn – 11 sts.
Row 12: 1ch, A2dc, B5dc,
A4dc, turn.
Row 13: 1ch, A3dc, B6dc,
A2dc, turn.
Row 14: 1ch, A2dc in first st, B7dc,
A2dc, A2dc in last st, turn – 13 sts.
Row 15: 1ch, A4dc, B3dc, A1dc,
B3dc, A2dc, turn.
Row 16: 1ch, A2dc, B3dc, A1dc,
B3dc, A4dc, turn.
Row 17: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A3dc, B3dc, A5dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 15 sts.
Row 18: 1ch, A7dc, B3dc,
A5dc, turn. Row 23: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
Row 19: 1ch, A5dc, B3dc, A3dc, B7dc, A5dc, A2dc in last
A7dc, turn. st, turn – 19 sts.
Row 20: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A6dc, B3dc, A4dc, A2dc in last Cont in yarn A only.
st, turn – 17 sts. Rows 24 & 25: 1ch, 19dc, turn.
Row 21: 1ch, A4dc, B7dc, Row 26: 1ch, 2dc in first st, 17dc,
A6dc, turn. 2dc in last st, turn – 21 sts.
Row 22: 1ch, A6dc, B7dc, Row 27: 1ch, 21dc.
A4dc, turn. Fasten off.

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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
“O” FLAG
Rows 1–10: As Rows 1–10 for
“J” flag.
Row 11: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A1dc, B4dc, A2dc, A2dc in last st,
turn – 11 sts.
Row 12: 1ch, A3dc, B5dc,
A3dc, turn.
Row 13: 1ch, A2dc, B6dc,
A3dc, turn.
Row 14: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
[A1dc, B3dc] twice, A1dc, A2dc in
last st, turn – 13 sts.
Row 15: 1ch, A2dc, B3dc, A2dc,
B3dc, A3dc, turn.
Row 16: 1ch, A2dc, B3dc, A3dc,
B3dc, A2dc, turn.
Row 17: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A1dc, B3dc, A3dc, B3dc, A1dc,
A2dc in last st, turn – 15 sts.
Rows 18 & 19: 1ch, A3dc, [B3dc,
A3dc] twice, turn.
Row 20: 1ch:, A2dc in first st,
[A2dc, B3dc] twice, A3dc, A2dc
in last st, turn – 17 sts.
Row 21: 1ch, A5dc, B7dc,
A5dc, turn.
Row 22: 1ch, A5dc, B6dc,
A6dc, turn.
Row 23: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A5dc, B5dc, A5dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 19 sts.
Cont in yarn A only.
Rows 24–27: As Rows 24–27 for
“J” Flag.
Fasten off.
“Y” FLAG
Rows 1–10: As Rows 1–10 for
“J” flag.
74 Inside Crochet
Row 11: 1ch: A2dc in first st,
A2dc, B3dc, A2dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 11 sts.
Row 12 & 13: 1ch, A4dc, B3dc,
A4dc, turn.
Row 14: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A3dc, B3dc, A3dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 13 sts.
Row 15: 1ch, A5dc, B3dc,
A5dc, turn.
Row 16: 1ch, A4dc, B4dc,
A5dc, turn.
Row 17: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
A3dc, B5dc, A3dc, A2dc in last
st, turn – 15 sts.
Row 18: 1ch, A4dc, B6dc,
A5dc, turn.
Row 19: 1ch, A4dc, B3dc, A1dc,
B3dc, A4dc, turn.
Row 20: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
[A2dc, B3dc] twice, A3dc, A2dc
in last st, turn – 17 sts.
Row 21 & 22: 1ch, A4dc, B3dc,
A3dc, B3dc, A4dc, turn.
Row 23: 1ch, A2dc in first st,
[A3dc, B3dc] twice, A3dc, A2dc
in last st, turn – 19 sts.
Cont in yarn A only.
Rows 24–27: As Rows 24–27 for
“J” flag.
Fasten off.
TREE FLAG
Make two
With yarn B work as folls:
Rows 1–8: As Rows 1–8 for
“J” flag.
Rows 9 & 10: 1ch, B2dc, A5dc,
B2dc, turn.
Row 11: 1ch, B2dc in first st,
B1dc, A4dc, B2dc, B2dc in last
st, turn – 11 sts.
Row 12: 1ch, B4dc, A3dc,
B4dc, turn.
Row 13: 1ch, B1dc, A8dc,
B2dc, turn.
Row 14: 1ch, B2dc in first st,
A9dc, B2dc in last st, turn
– 13 sts.
Row 15: 1ch, B1dc, A10dc,
B2dc, turn.
Row 16: 1ch, B2dc, A9dc,
B2dc, turn.
Row 17: 1ch, B2dc in first st,
B1dc, A7dc, B3dc, B2dc in last st,
turn – 15 sts.
Row 18: 1ch, B4dc, A6dc,
B5dc, turn.
Row 19: 1ch, B2dc, snowA1dc
(see Pattern Notes), B1dc,
A7dc, B1dc, snowA1dc,
B2dc, turn.
Row 20: 1ch, B2dc in first st,
B3dc, A7dc, B3dc, B2dc in last
st, turn – 17 sts.
Row 21: 1ch, B1dc, snowA1dc,
B3dc, A5dc, B5dc, snowA1dc,
B1dc, turn.
Row 22: 1ch, B6dc, A4dc,
B7dc, turn.
Row 23: 1ch, B2dc in first st,
B3dc, snowA1dc, B1dc, A4dc,
B2dc, snowA1dc, B3dc, B2dc in
last st, turn – 19 sts.
Row 24: 1ch, B8dc, A3dc,
B8dc, turn.
Row 25: 1ch, B3dc, snowA1dc,
B4dc, A2dc, B5dc, snowA1dc,
B3dc, turn.
Cont in yarn B only.
Rows 26 & 27: As Rows 26 & 27
for “J” flag.
Fasten off.
EDGING
Edge each flag as folls:
With 3mm hook and RS facing,
join yarn B in first ch at lower
point of flag, 2ch (counts as first
dc), (1dc, 3ch, 2dc) in same ch,
turn to work alongside edge of
flag, starting in edge of Row 2,
2dc in this and every alt row edge
12 times, (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) in st at
next corner, cont along top edge
[miss 1, 2dc in next st] nine times,
miss 1, (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) in st at
next corner, turn to work along
next side edge, starting in edge
of Row 25, 2dc in this and every
alt row edge 12 times, join in top
of 2ch at beg of rnd – 78dc.
Fasten off.
JOINING
Using the photo as a guide,
arrange flags in correct order
with RS facing.
Using 3mm hook and yarn B,
10ch, sl st in tenth ch from hook,
35ch, cont across top edge of
last flag of sequence *2dc in first
ch-sp, 22dc, 2dc in last ch-sp; rep
from * to work across top edge
of each flag, 45ch, sl st in tenth
ch from hook.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends END
and wet block.
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 ➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
Winter Wreath
BY IRENE STRANGE
Combine a natural colour
palette with hidden gold sparkle
and a splash of rose to create
a beautifully layered wall
76 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● DMC Natura Just Cotton,
100% cotton,
50g/155m/169yds
Yarn A: Gardenia 36 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Nacar 35 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Agatha 44 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Gerbera 98 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Spring Rose 07 x 1 ball
● DMC Lumina Metallic Gold,
60% viscose/40% polyester,
20g/150m/164yds
Yarn F: Gold L3821 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Thick garden wire
● Yarn needle
● Toy stuffing
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use a combination of any
DK weight cotton and yarn with
metallic thread mixed in to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for
this project.
The doubled-up yarn elements
will feel a bit firmer than single
yarn ones.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished wreath is approximately
35cm/13¾in in diameter when
assembled, including the leaves.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
A crochet addict, Irene loves
experimenting with characters,
shapes and textures! Visit
www.irenestrange.etsy.com
for more of Irene’s patterns or
see what she’s making next on
Instagram @irenestrange.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Tr10tog: When decreasing all the
trebles into one stitch it might be
easier to use two hooks – first five
sts on first hook, then next five
sts on second hook, pull final loop
through all loops on second hook,
then all loops on first hook to
complete stitch.
Invisible dc2tog decrease (inv
dc2tog): Insert hook in front loop
only of each of next two sts, yrh,
pull yarn through both front loops,
yrh, pull through two loops, yrh,
pull through last two loops.
Invisible dc3tog decrease
(inv dc3tog): Insert hook in
front loop only of each of next
three sts, yrh, pull yarn through
all three front loops, yrh, pull
through two loops, yrh, pull
through last two loops.
Dcblo: Dc in back loop of
next stitch only.
PATTERN NOTES
To add subtle gold shimmer some
of the elements double up metallic
thread with other colour yarns.
The base of the wreath will look
like a long strip which is wider
in the middle and narrower on
the ends. You can turn at the
end of each row and work in
the opposite direction if you
prefer, but we prefer the look
given by all the rows running in
the same direction.
Wrap the base around a frame or
embroidery hoop loosely when
assembling – this will give the
wreath a bit of volume without
the need for stuffing.
Arrange the elements in the
way that’s pleasing to you,
building a composition by
grouping together different
tones of colour, with a bit of
gold shimmer between layers.
Make more or fewer of different
elements of the design to suit
personal preference.
BASE
START Work in rows, fastening
off at the end of each
row and starting new row above
beginning of previous row (see
Pattern Notes).
With yarn A and 4mm hook,
151ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 19dc, 30htr, 50tr, 30htr,
20dc – 150 sts.
Fasten off yarn A
Row 2: With yarns A and F held
together, 1ch (does not count as
st), 20dc, 30htr, 50tr, 30htr, 20dc
– 150 sts.
Fasten off yarns A and F
Row 3: With yarn A, as Row 1.
Rep Rows 1–3 along other side of
the chain.
SMOOTH LEAF
Make five in yarn B, one in
yarns A and F held together,
one in yarn A, two in yarn C,
three in yarn F
With 4mm hook, 14ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 2htr, 2tr, 3dtr, 2tr, 1htr,
5htr in last st, work along other
side of the chain, 1htr, 2tr, 3dtr,
2tr, 2htr, 1dc, sl st in first st
– 28 sts. Fasten off.

TEXTURED LEAF
Make eight in yarn A, eight in
yarn C, three in yarn B, five in
yarns A and F held together,
three in yarns C and F held
together, three in yarn D
With 4mm hook, 14ch.
Row 1: 2dc in second ch from
hook, 4dc, dc3tog, 4dc, 2dc in
last ch, turn – 13 sts.
Rows 2– 4: 1ch, 2dcblo (see
Special Stitches) in first st, 4dcblo,
dcblo3tog, 4dcblo, 2dcblo in last
st, turn – 13 sts.
Row 5: 1ch, 5dcblo, dcblo3tog,
5dcblo, turn – 11 sts.

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g Shimmer Wreath
red Leaf M A K E I T Pattern instructions
➻
oth Leaf
SMOOTH LEAF
TEXTURED
LEAF
4
chain stitch (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
2
dc3tog
half-treble crochet (htr)
(ch) treble crochet (tr)
double treble crochet (dtr)
st)
het (dc) Row 6: 1ch, 4dcblo, dcblo3tog,
4dcblo, turn – 9 sts
Row 7: 1ch, 3dcblo, dcblo3tog,
3dcblo, turn – 7 sts
rochet (htr)
Row 8: 1ch, 2dcblo, dcblo3tog,
2dcblo, turn – 5 sts
et (tr) Row 9: 1ch, 1dcblo, dcblo3tog,
1dcblo, turn – 3 sts
Row 10: 1ch, dcblo3tog.
e crochetFasten
(dtr)off.
ROLL-UP CONE
Make three in yarn A, two in
yarns A and F held together
With 4mm hook, 32ch.
Row 1: 1htr in third ch from
hook, 27htr, 1dc, 3dc in last
ch, work along underside of
foundation ch, 1dc, 28htr, turn
– 61 sts.
Row 2: 2ch, 28htr, 2dc, 3dc in
next st, 2dc, 28htr – 63 sts.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Roll up into a cone shape and
secure with yarn tail.
FLOWER
Make three in yarns D and F
held together
Make an adjustable ring, *8ch,
sl st in ring; rep from * four times
stitch (ch)more – 5 loopy petals.
Fasten off.
ch (sl st)
BERRY
crochetMake
(dc)three in yarn E and
three with two strands of
yarn F
With 4mm hook, 4ch.
ble crochet (htr)
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4
3
2
1
1
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
3
1
Rnd 1: 10tr in fourth ch from
hook (3ch do not count as st),
sl st in first tr – 10 sts.
Rnd 2: 2ch (does not count
as st), tr10tog (see Special
Stitches), 3ch. Fasten off.
BIRD TUMMY
With 4mm hook and yarns D
and F held together, make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around
– 12 sts.
Rnd 3: 2dc in first st, 1dc, [2dc in
next st, 1dc] five times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: 4dc, 3dc in next st, 8dc,
3dc in next st, 4dc – 22 sts.
Rnd 5: 5dc, 3dc in next st, 10dc,
3dc in next st, 5dc – 26 sts.
Rnd 6: 6dc, 3dc in next st, 12dc,
3dc in next st, 6dc – 30 sts.
Rnd 7: 7dc, 3dc in next st, 14dc,
3dc in next st, 7dc – 34 sts.
Rnd 8: 8dc, 3dc in next st, 16dc,
3dc in next st, 7dc, sl st in last
st – 38 sts.
Fasten off.
BIRD BODY
Join yarn B to centre of corner
increase.
Rnd 1: 38dcblo around – 38dc.
Rnds 2–7: 38dc around – 38dc.
Rnd 8: 13dc, [inv dc2tog (see
Special Stitches), 1dc] six times,
dc to end – 32dc.
Rnd 9: 13dc, inv dc2tog six
times, dc to end – 26dc.
Rnd 10: 13dc, inv dc3tog (see
Special Stitches) three times, dc
to end – 23dc.
Fasten off, add stuffing, pinch
tog the edges, shaping the end
into a flat tail. Sew shut.
BIRD WINGS
With 4mm hook and yarn B,
make an adjustable ring.
Row 1: 5dc in ring – 5dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in each of next
2 st, 2htr in next st, 2tr in next st,
3tr in next st, turn – 11 sts.
Row 3: 1 3ch (does not count as
st), 1tr in same st, 2tr in next st,
1tr, 2tr in next st, 2htr in each of
next 2 sts, 2htr, [2dc in next st,
1dc] twice – 18 sts.
Fasten off, sew to the side of
the body.
Make a second bird with yarns B
and F held together for tummy,
and yarn C for Body and Wings.
MAKING UP
Make a ring from garden wire,
twisting together into a strong
wreath shape approximately
28cm/11in in diameter.
Wrap the base strip around the
metal wire of the wreath loosely.
Stitch together the edges to cover
the base. The wrap will have a bit
of ripple texture to it.
Weave in loose ends on all the
elements before arranging them
on the wreath if you prefer.
Add a hanging loop made up of
20 or more chains to the top in
yarn A, sew to the wreath top. The
project will look best if arranged
asymmetrically, the widest part of
the wrapped base on the left and
narrowest at the top right.
Arrange the textured leaves
around the base on the wider
base section, sew them in place
with same colour yarn. Check
how the wreath looks when
hanging, secure the leaves that
are too floppy with extra stitches.
Next add in the rolled-up cones,
positioning them on angles to
help lift the leaves. Sew leaves to
the cones if necessary.
Add in smaller leaves and berries,
make sure the contrasting colours
sit next to each other for a
pleasing composition.
Sew in the flowers hidden within
the leaves.
Finish the birds by embroidering
their eyes, beaks and cheeks in
contrasting yarns. Add the beak
by building up layers of short
stitches in cross-hatching pattern
– first four horizontally, then
three vertically around the first
four, then two horizontally across
the previous three and so on.
Hang up the wreath and choose
the best position for the birds.
Sew them in place.
Weave in any loose END
ends to finish.
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MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Alpaca DK,
80% acrylic/20% alpaca,
100g/240m/262yds
Yarn A: Orchid 6012 x 1 ball
● Stylecraft Alpaca Tweed DK,
77% acrylic/20% alpaca/
3% viscose, 100g/240m/262yds
Yarn B: Sea Breeze 1659 x 1 ball
● 2.5mm hook
● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle,
● Safety eyes, 12mm/½in
● Polyester toy stuffing

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Design would also work well in
Stylecraft Special DK or Batik DK.

TENSION
Work 28dc and 30 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
2.5mm hook or size required to
obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
When seated, donkey is
26cm/10¼in tall.

PATTERN NOTES
Photographs show donkey and
pony – pattern is only for the
donkey, shown on the right.

The pieces are worked in

continuous rounds throughout,
unless otherwise stated.
It is recommended that a stitch
marker is used and placed in the
first stitch to denote the start of
each round.
Move the marker into the first
stitch of each round as you go.

When finishing each piece, leave

a long yarn tail for sewing up.

DONKEY
START HEAD
Using 2.5mm hook and
yarn A, make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc into first ch – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st – 12 sts.

Alpaca Donkey
BY STYLECRAFT DESIGN TEAM
This sweet donkey is an easy crochet in simple
stitches and a super-soft alpaca blend yarn.
Rnd 3: (1dc into next st, 2dc into
next st) six times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (1dc into each of next 2 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: (1dc into each of next 3 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 30 sts.
Rnd 6: (1dc into each of next 4 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: (1dc into each of next 5 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 42 sts.
Rnd 8: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 9: (1dc into each of next 6 sts,

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2dc into next st) six times – 48 sts.
Rnd 10: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 11: (1dc into each of next
7 sts, 2dc into next st) six times
– 54 sts.
Rnds 12–15: 1dc into each st
to end.
Change to yarn B.
Rnd 16: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 17: (1dc into each of next 16
sts, dc2tog) three times – 51 sts.
Rnds 18–20: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 21: (1dc into each of next 15
sts, dc2tog) three times – 48 sts.
Rnds 22–27: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 28: (Dc into next 15 sts, 2dc
in next st) repeat to the end of the
round – 51 sts.
Rnd 29: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 30: (1dc into each of next
16 sts, 2dc into next st) three
times – 54 sts.
Rnd 31: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 32: (1dc into each of next
17 sts, 2dc into next st) three times
– 57 sts.
Rnd 33: (1dc into each of next
18 sts, 2dc into next st) three
times – 60 sts.
Rnds 34–36: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 37: (1dc into each of next
8 sts, dc2tog) six times – 54 sts.
Rnd 38: 1dc into each st to end.
Place safety eyes between Rnds 29
& 30 and set them approx 12 sts
apart.
Start stuffing at this point, adding
more as you go.
Rnd 39: (1dc into each of next
7 sts, dc2tog) six times – 48 sts.
Rnd 40: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 41: (1dc into each of next
6 sts, dc2tog) six times – 42 sts.
Rnd 42: (1dc into each of next
5 sts, dc2tog) six times – 36 sts.
Rnd 43: (1dc into each of next
4 sts, dc2tog) six times – 30 sts.
Rnd 44: (1dc into each of next
3 sts, dc2tog) six times – 24 sts.
Rnd 45: (1dc into each of next
2 sts, dc2tog) six times – 18 sts.
Add more stuffing.
Rnd 46: (1dc into next st, dc2tog)
six times – 12 sts.
Rnd 47: (Dc2tog) six times – 6 sts.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Weave yarn tail through last sts
and pull tight to close.
Sew in yarn end.
NOSTRILS
Using the photographs for
guidance, create the nostrils by
sewing a length of yarn several
times from one side of the nose to
the other, pulling tight each time
to make indents in the nose.
Sew in yarn end securely.
EARS
Make two
Using 2.5mm hook and yarn B,
make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc into first ch – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: (1dc into next st, 2dc into
next st) three times – 9 sts.
Rnd 3: (1dc into each of next 2 sts,
2dc into next st) three times
– 12 sts.
Rnd 4: (1dc into each of next 3 sts,
2dc into next st) three times
– 15 sts.
Rnd 5: (1dc into each of next 4 sts,
2dc into next st) three times
– 18 sts.
Rnd 6: (1dc into each of next 5 sts,
2dc into next st) three times
– 21 sts.
Rnds 7–11: 1dc into each st to
end.
Rnd 12: (1dc into each of next
5 sts, dc2tog) three times – 18 sts.
Rnds 13 & 14: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 15: (1dc into each of next
4 sts, dc2tog) three times – 15 sts.
Rnds 16–18: 1dc into each st
to end.
Flatten the last row so ear is closed
and work 1dc into each st through
both thicknesses to close the base.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Sew ears to top of head, using the
photographs for guidance.
Ear placement, like the eyes,
can change the character and
expression so have fun with it!
BODY
Worked from base up to the neck
Using 2.5mm hook and yarn B,
make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc into first ch – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (1dc into next st, 2dc into
next st) six times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (1dc into each of next 2 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: (1dc into each of next 3 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 30 sts,
Rnd 6: (1dc into each of next 4 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: (1dc into each of next 5 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 42 sts.
Rnd 8: (1dc into each of next 6 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 48 sts.
Rnd 9: (1dc into each of next 7 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 54 sts.
Rnd 10: (1dc into each of next
8 sts, 2dc into next st) six times
– 60 sts.
Rnd 11: (1dc into each of next
9 sts, 2dc into next st) six times
– 66 sts.
Rnd 12: (1dc into each of next
10 sts, 2dc into next st) six times
– 72 sts.
Rnds 13–30: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 31: (1dc into each of next
10 sts, dc2tog) six times – 66 sts.
Rnd 32: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 33: (1dc into each of next
9 sts, dc2tog) six times – 60 sts.
Rnd 34: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 35: (1dc into each of next
8 sts, dc2tog) six times – 54 sts.
Rnd 36: 1dc into each st to end.
Rnd 37: (1dc into each of next
7 sts, dc2tog) six times – 48 sts.
Start stuffing the body and add
more as you go from this point.
Rnds 38–42: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 43: (1dc into each of next
6 sts, dc2tog) six times – 42 sts.
Rnds 44–46: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 47: (1dc into each of next
5 sts, dc2tog) six times – 36 sts.
Rnds 48 & 49: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 50: (1dc into each of next
4 sts, dc2tog) six times – 30 sts.
Rnds 51 & 52: 1dc into each st
to end.
Rnd 53: (1dc into each of next 3
sts, dc2tog) six times – 24 sts.
Rnds 54 & 55: 1dc into each st
to end.
Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving
a long tail for sewing up.
Sew the head to the top of the
body, making sure the neck is
stuffed firmly.
FRONT LEGS
Using 2.5mm hook and yarn A,
make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc into first ch – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (1dc into next st, 2dc into
next st) six times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (1dc into each of next 2 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 24 sts.
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Rnd 5: Working into back loops
only, 1dc into each st to end.
Rnds 6–10: 1dc into each st
to end.
Change to yarn B.
Rnd 11: 1dc into each st to end.
Start stuffing the leg and add
more as you go from this point.
Rnd 12: (1dc into each of next
2 sts, dc2tog) six times – 18 sts.
Rnds 13–42: 1dc into each st
to end.
Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a
long tail for sewing up.
Using the photographs for
guidance, sew the front legs
to either side of the body
approximately 4cm/1¾in, below
the neck seam.
BACK LEGS
Make two
Using 2.5mm hook and yarn A,
make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc into first ch – 6 sts.
Rnd 2: 2dc into each st – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (1dc into next st, 2dc into
next st) six times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (1dc into each of next 2 sts,
2dc into next st) six times – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Working into back loops
only, 1dc into each st to end.
Rnds 6–10: 1dc into each st to end.
Change to yarn B.
Rnd 11: 1dc into each st to end.
Start stuffing the leg and add
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more as you go from this point.
Rnd 12: (1dc into each of next
2 sts, dc2tog) six times – 18 sts.
Rnds 13–34: 1dc into each st
to end.
Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving
Vintage Garnet
a long tail for sewing up.
Sew legs to the front of the body
to allow the donkey to sit upright.
Toddler Tunic
MANE
Using yarn A, cut a large number
of 12cm/4¾in long strands.
Fold two strands in half and BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
using hook, pull fold through
the top of the head then pull the Designed to make the best
ends through the fold to secure
the strand. use of a single skein of luxury
Continue adding strands in the yarn, this tunic is a quick hook
same way to make a thick mane
that covers the top of the head with no seams.
between the ears.
Trim to desired length.
TAIL
Sit the donkey down and mark
the position of the tail on the
lower back.
Using a mix of yarns A and B, cut ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this super-soft yarn from
eight 16cm/6¼in long strands.
www.tangled-yarn.co.uk
Fold two strands in half and using
hook, pull fold through the body
then pull the ends through the
fold to secure the strand.
Repeat for the other three
sets of two strands to
make the tail. END
Trim to desired length.
MATERIALS
● The Fibre Co. Cumbria
Fingering, 90% wool/
10% mohair,
100g/300m/328yds
Shade: Cowberry CUF058
x 1 (2) skein(s)
● 3.5mm & 3.75mm hooks
● Stitch marker
● Button
● Narrow ribbon, 1m/1yd
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight yarn can be
substituted. One 400m skein will
be sufficient to make either size.
TENSION
Work 9 bobbles and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
3.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
To fit newborn (6–12 months).
Chest circumference:
38 (48)cm/15 (19)in.
Length from neck to hem:
27 (33)cm/10½ (13)in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey is a crochet designer
specialising in homewares
and accessories. You can find free
patterns and crochet advice on
her website www.grannycool
crochet.com, or follow her on
Instagram @traceytodhunter.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beginning bobble (beg bob):
3ch, yrh, insert hook in sp, pull up
lp, yrh, pull through 2 lps, (yrh,
insert hook in same sp, pull up
loop, yrh, pull through 2 lps)
twice, yrh, pull through all loops
on hook.
Bobble (bob): Yrh, insert hook in
sp, pull up loop, yrh, pull through
2 loops, (yrh, insert hook in same
sp, pull up loop, pull through
2 loops) three times, yrh, draw
through all 5 loops on hook.
PATTERN NOTES
Bobble Stitch is worked in sp
between each tr on the first
round. On subsequent rounds,
bobbles are worked in ch-sp.
If using recommended yarn, it
may be necessary to unravel your
tension square to complete the
larger tunic.
TUNIC
START Use stitch marker to
mark last stitch of
each round.
With 3.75mm hook, make 67
(85)ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn
– 66 (84) dc.
Change to 3.5mm hook.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st), [10 (13)dc, 2dc in next dc] six
times – 72 (90)dc.
Taking care not to twist sts, join
with sl st in first dc and cont
working in spirals.
Rnd 3: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 4: [11 (14)dc, 2dc in next dc]
six times, turn – 78 (96)dc.
Rnd 5: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 6: [12 (15)dc, 2dc in next dc]
six times, turn – 84 (102)dc.
Rnd 7: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 8: [13 (16)dc, 2dc in next dc]
six times, turn – 90 (108)dc.
Rnd 9: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 10: [14 (17)dc, 2dc in next
dc] six times, turn – 96 (114)dc.
Rnd 11: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 12: [15 (18)dc, 2dc in next
dc] six times, turn – 102 (120)dc.
Rnd 13: 1dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 14: [16 (19)dc, 2dc in next
dc] six times, turn – 108 (126)dc.
Rnd 15: 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 16: [17 (20)dc, 2dc in next
dc] six times, turn – 114 (132)dc.
Rnd 17: 1dc in each dc to end.
Size 6–12 mths only
Rnd 18: 1dc in each dc to end.
All sizes
Remove marker.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Rnd 1: 14 (17)dc, 12 (16)ch, miss
28 (32)dc, 29 (34)dc, 12 (16)ch,
miss 28 (32)dc, 15 (17)dc.
Rnd 2: 1dc in each dc and ch
across – 82 (100)dc.
BODY
Next Rnd: (Eyelets) 3ch
(counts as 1tr), 1tr in each dc
around, sl st in top of 3ch to join
– 83 (101)tr.
Next Rnd: Sl st in sp between
3ch and first tr, beg bob (see
Special Stitches), 1ch, miss sp
between next 2 tr, bob (see
Special Stitches) in next sp, 1ch,
miss next sp *bob in next sp, 1ch,
miss next sp; rep from * to last sp,
sl st in top of 3ch. Do not turn.
Next Rnd: Sl st in first ch sp, beg
bob, 1ch, * bob in next ch-sp,
1ch; rep from * to end of rnd,
join with sl st to top of 3ch
– 41 (50) bobbles, 41 (50)ch-sps.
Rep last round until tunic
measures approximately 26 (32cm)/
10¼ (12½)in from start.
HEM
Change to 3.75mm hook.
Rnd 1: Sl st in first ch-sp, 1dc in
each ch-sp and in top of each tr
around, sl st in top of first dc.
Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count as st),
1dc in each dc around.
Fasten off yarn.
NECK
With 3mm hook, rejoin yarn to
centre top at back of neck, 1dc
in each foundation ch around,
ending with 3ch for button tab.
Fasten off yarn and leave long
tail to sew ch to neck to make
button tab.
ARMHOLE EDGING
With 3.5mm hook rejoin yarn to
any dc of armhole with sl st, 1dc
in same place as sl st, 1dc in each
dc and in each ch around, join
with sl st in first dc.
Fasten off yarn.
Sew button on opposite
button tab. Weave in all ends
Block lightly to finish.
Weave ribbon through
eyelet row, tie in bow END
and trim if necessary.
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MATERIALS
● Sirdar No 1, 50% acrylic/
50% nylon,
100g/230m/252yds
Shades: Dove White 203
Fog 213
Glow 204
Jade 200
Luna 201
Palm 219
Pure Scarlet 214
Rosebud 206
Spearmint 205
Watermelon 218
Wave 220
Wishbone 202
● Rico Design Fashion Cotton
Métallisé DK, 53% cotton/35%
acrylic/12% metallic yarn,
50g/130m/142yds
Shades: Amthyst 009
Chrome 010
Gold 003
Platinum 001
Rose Gold 007
Rose Quarz 008
Silver 004
Steel Grey 005
● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Scissors
● PVA glue
● Small brush
● Pins
● Blocking board/foam tiles

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

TENSION
Exact tension is not required for
this piece.

MEASUREMENTS
After blocking, each bauble
measures approx 20cm/8in high
and 10cm/4in wide.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY

Christmas Baubles
Alessandra shares patterns and
photo tutorials on her blog
www.homemadeatmyplace.
blogspot.com and posts
BY ALESSANDRA POGGIAGLIOLMI frequently on Instagram
@homemadeatmyplace.
The perfect sparkling touch to add
PATTERN NOTES
to your Christmas tree this year. Starting from Rnd 4, the circular
shape of the bauble will see the
addition of a “neck”. Keep this in
ADD TO THE STASH mind when following the pattern.
Buy this silk-blend yarn from
www.lovecrochet.com Small amounts only are needed
of all yarns.

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Please note that there is not
a strict colour combination
to follow:
Yarn A is any of the Rico Design
Fashion Cotton Métallisé DK yarn,
and used in Rnd 1.
Yarn B is Sirdar No 1, in Dove
White 203, and is used in Rnd 2.
Yarns C & D are any of the other
shades of Sirdar No 1, and are
used for Rnds 3–6.
BAUBLE
START With 4mm hook and
yarn A, 4ch, sl st in first
ch to form the foundation ring.
Rnd 1: 2ch (does not count as
stitch throughout), 12tr, sl st in
top of first tr – 12tr.
Cut yarn A and fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join yarn B in any sp
between two tr, 2ch, 2tr in same
sp, 2tr in each sp, sl st in top of
first tr – 12 x 2tr shells.
Cut yarn B and fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join yarn C in any space
between two shells, 2ch, 3tr in
same sp, 3tr in each sp, sl st in
top of first tr – 12 x 3tr shells Christmas Baubles
Cut yarn C and fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join yarn D in any space
between two shells, 2ch, (3tr,
1ch) in same sp, (3tr, 1ch) in each
sp, sl st in top of first tr, 17ch
(foundation chain for “neck”),
turn and working back along
6
underside of chain, 1tr in fourth
ch from hook, 13tr, sl st in top 5
of second tr of shell – 12 x 3tr
4
shells, 12 x 1ch- sps, 14tr (“neck”
of bauble).
Rnd 5: 2ch, 1tr in same st as last
sl st, 46tr (working 1tr in each
3
tr and in each 1ch-sp), sl st in 2
second ch of previous foundation 1
ch, (1ch, 1dc) in same stitch,
12dc, 3dc around 3ch at top of
“neck”, sl st in top of first tr, 1ch,
1dc in same stitch, 12dc, miss
last tr on “neck”, sl st in first tr of
Rnd 5 – 47tr, 27dc.
Rnd 6: 1ch,1dc in same st, 19dc,
1htr, 1tr, 1dtr, (1dtr, 3ch, 1dtr)

in same st, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr, 20dc, chain stitch (ch)

sl st in first dc of “neck”, (12sl sts, slip stitch (sl st)
3sl sts, 13sl sts) around “neck”,
double crochet (dc)
sl st in top of first dc of Rnd 6.
Cut yarn and fasten off. half-treble crochet (htr)
Weave all ends in. treble crochet (tr)

Put your bauble face down on a

double treble crochet (dtr)
blocking mat and pin it in place.
Spray some water to define the
shape, the pointy bottom and the
top hole where the hanging loop

chain stitch (ch) will go.

Once the bauble is dry, you need
to stiffen it with a solution of
slip stitch (sl st) equal parts water and PVA glue.
With a small brush, spread this
double crochet (dc) solution on back only.
Leave to dry completely before
half-treble crochet (htr) adding the fringe and hanging
loop.
treble crochet (tr) FINISHING
Select different shades from the
metallic yarns and cut at least
Fold these threads in half and
with help of a hook pull them,
from front to back, through the
bottom pointy hole.
Pass threads through loop and
pull them to form fringe.
Trim to desired length.
Cut an extra thread 30cm/12in
long to create hanging loop
at top of bauble, using
same technique used
for fringe.

double treble crochet (dtr) eight threads, each approximately

34cm/13in long.
Knot the thread to
form the loop.
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Crochet
Howto

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…

TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double
& treble crochet,
slip stitch TURN THE PAGE FOR ALL
YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

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

HOLDING THE HOOK

1 Make a loop in the yarn

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

2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

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

The action of working

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

90 Inside Crochet

THE MAIN STITCHES
SLIP STITCH
(sl st)
A slip stitch is usually used to
join one stitch to another, or to
join a stitch to another point.
It is generally made by picking
up two strands of a stitch but
when used all over, you usually
only pick up the back loop.
1 Insert hook into st or chain
required. Yarn over hook, as
when you make a chain. Pull
a loop through all stitches/
loops/work on hook to finish
slip stitch.
COUNTING
A CHAIN
The right side of your chain is
the one that looks like a little
plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is
a stitch and must be counted.
When you are working the
chain, you do not count the
slipknot, but begin to count
your chain when you pull
through the first loop. To count
the chain afterwards you
count the slipknot as the first
stitch, but not the loop on the
hook, or “working” loop.
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
This adorable
Cupcake Ella
amigurumi by Lydia
Tresselt (issue 100)
uses simple dc
stitches for a
sweet finish!
Double crochet stitches
are perfect for 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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information, forums and project galleries.
92 Inside Crochet
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!
 ➻ HOW TO CROCHET

The Blossom & Blue

USING THE STITCHES Skies Garland by

WORKING
INTO A CHAIN
When working into a chain, you need
to miss out the appropriate number
of chain stitches called for with your
particular stitch (see the information
on turning chains, to the right). Now
insert the hook from front to back into
the next chain, under the top loop of
the chain. Yarn over and draw a loop
through to the front of the chain.
Hattie Risdale (issue
101) is largely made
of easy treble, double
and chain stitches.
WORKING
STRAIGHT
When working straight, you need to
turn your work at the end of a row
and then work a turning chain (t-ch)
to the height of your intended stitch
so that you can continue working
along the next row. This chain often
counts as the first stitch of the
row and each type of stitch uses a
different number of chain stitches
for the turning chain.

Sometimes you are

WORKING INTO
WHICH LOOP?
Crochet stitches are always worked
through both loops of the next stitch
(this looks like a “v” on top of the stitch),
unless the pattern tells you otherwise.
asked to work into a
space or chain space.
To do this, simply
With htr and taller stitches, you now
insert your hook into
miss out the first stitch of the row, the hole underneath
then work into every following stitch.
This is because the turning chain is the chain and complete
the stitch normally
tall enough to count as the first stitch
itself, so is counted as the first stitch of
the row. This also means that you must
remember to work the last stitch of a
row into the top of the previous row’s
turning chain.

Sometimes a pattern will ask you to work
only through one loop of the stitch. To
work through the front loop only (flo),
insert your hook under the front loop of
the next stitch, then bring it out at the
centre of the stitch, then complete. To
work through the back loop only (blo),
insert your hook through the centre of
the stitch, then under the back loop to
the back, then complete the stitch.
Sometimes you are even asked to work
in between the stitches. In this case,
ignore the top loops of the stitch and
insert your hook between the posts of
adjoining stitches.
WORKING
INTO A SPACE
Sometimes you are asked to work
into a space or a chain space. To
do this simply insert your hook into
the hole underneath the chain, then
complete your stitch normally.
This is similar to working into a ring,
as shown on page 94.
KEEPING
STRAIGHT EDGES
Knowing which stitch to work into when
working straight can be a problem for
beginners, because the turning chain
has such a role to play. If you don’t know
which stitch to work into after making
your turning chain, simply unravel back
to the last stitch from previous row and
insert a thread or stitch marker into that
stitch. Make your desired turning chain
then miss out the stitch with the thread
in (except with dc stitches), as your
turning chain now counts as the first
stitch of the row. Once you have worked
across all stitches in the row, you must
remember to put a stitch into the top of
the previous row’s turning chain, as this
also counts as a stitch.

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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.
94 Inside Crochet
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.

SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION
Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add
in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first
though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!
INCREASING
To work an extra stitch, you simply
need to work into the same stitch more
than once. Work one stitch as normal.
Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just
worked and complete another stitch.
One stitch increased.
DECREASING
To decrease a stitch, you need to work
into two stitches without finishing
them, then work them together.
For a double crochet (above), insert hook
into next st, yarn over hook and draw a
loop through the stitch, but do not finish
the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert
hook into following st, yarn over hook and
draw a loop through the next st, so there
are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn
over hook and draw the loop through
all loops on hook, drawing two stitches
together. One stitch decreased.
For a treble crochet, work a treble into the
next stitch until the last step of the stitch,
two loops on hook. Do the same into the
following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw
through all three loops on hook to draw the
two trebles together. One stitch decreased.
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
JOINING IN
A NEW COLOUR
To join in a new colour (or a new ball
of the same colour), you can simply
fasten off the old yarn and then attach
the new colour with a slip stitch into the
top of the last stitch made. However,
for a neater join, you can also work the
colour change as follows:
Work the last stitch in the colour you
are using first, up to the final step, so
that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the
new colour through the loops on your
hook, completing the stitch and joining
the new colour at the same time.
Working a new colour over
double crochet
Working a new colour over
treble crochet
Once you have joined in the new yarn,
you can weave in the ends of both
yarns as you go, by holding them on
top of your stitches and working round
them as you work into the following
stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in
then cut the remaining ends.
TURN THE PAGE FOR CLUSTER STITCHES, 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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CLUSTERS
Clusters are groups of stitches worked into the same stitch, but rather than an increase,
they still only equate to one stitch overall. Clusters can be confusing to work, so here
are the details of some of the main cluster stitches.
BOBBLE
A bobble is a number of stitches
(generally trebles), half finished and
all worked into the same stitch.
Work each stitch until the last step,
omitting this final step. Once the desired
number of half finished trebles have
been completed, you will have one
more loop on your hook than you have
half finished trebles. Yarn round hook,
then pull through all loops on hook to
complete the bobble.
POPCORNS
Popcorns are a number of complete
stitches worked into one stitch.
1 Once the sts are completed, remove your
hook and insert back into the first stitch
worked, then through the final loop.
2 Yarn round hook and pull through
everything on the hook. Popcorn complete.
Choose light-coloured yarn for your first few projects
to make sure that you can see all of your stitches
easily – this helps prevent mistakes occurring
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PUFFS
A puff is a number of elongated half
trebles worked into the same stitch
and then finished together, as follows:
1 Yarn round hook, insert into next stitch,
pull a loop through the stitch and then
pull it up to the height of all other stitches
in the row.
2 Yarn round hook, insert into same
stitch, pull a loop through stitch and pull
it up to the height of all other stitches
in the row. Repeat this step the desired
number of times.
3 Yarn round hook and pull through all
loops on hook. Puff made.
TIPS ANDTRICKS
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Working from
a pattern
➻ Once you have “cracked
the code” and understand
the stitches’ abbreviations,
a pattern becomes much
easier to read. Don’t read a
pattern fully before starting
it as it may make it seem
more complex, but do
take a brief look through
to check if there any
abbreviations you are
unfamiliar with. Consult
the abbreviations tables
opposite before beginning.
➻ Purchase yarn with the
same dye lot number on
the balls to avoid unwanted
colour changes and choose
light coloured yarn for
your first projects to make
sure that you can see your
stitches easily – this helps
prevent mistakes occurring.
➻ If you are attempting
a project with multiple
size options, circle or
highlight the instructions
for the size you are making
throughout the pattern
to avoid confusion. The
smallest size is listed first,
then all following ones inside
brackets, increasing in size
and separated by commas.
➻ Where a pattern has an
accompanying chart, use this
for reference, as it shows the
formation of the stitches as
they will be worked and can
help with tricky instructions.
➻ Finally, and most
importantly, for projects
that need to have a good fit,
always check your tension by
swatching before you begin.
 ➻ HOW TO CROCHET

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
➻ FINAL THOUGHT
Above: Jeni started hand-
dyeing back in 2004, when
there were only a few other
UK hand-dyers around.
Below: A selection of some
of Jeni's absolutely stunning
hand-dyed yarns in beautiful
bright and muted tones.
Jeni Hewlett
FANTASTIC FIBRES
We chat to Jeni of Fyberspates yarns about colour, silk
and finding inspiration in food…
Tell us about your life… I live in Chester with my
husband and business partner and my cat Kit. I have
a massive greenhouse where I like to grow things like
ginger, citrus and turmeric, and I am obsessed with
fermenting things from kimchi to soy sauce.
 
Fyberspates has gone through quite a few
changes over the years – could you tell us
about the company’s journey? I started off as a
hand-dyer in 2004 while I was at university – there
were only about three other hand-dyers at that time
in the UK. I ran my business alongside my job and
eventually took the plunge to run my business full
time after about three years. I sold yarn to shops as
well as retail, and found this a difficult balance.
Eventually I created my Scrumptious range which
was purely for wholesale, and this lifted my business
significantly. It eventually got too big for me to
continue to dye yarn, do the shows and manage all
the wholesale, so I switched entirely to wholesale. In
2015 I joined my company with my husband’s and
became Chester Wool Co. Now I run Fyberspates
and also help with parts of Chester Wool Co;
developing yarns, dealing with the ecological and
sustainability aspects of the business and I do all the
test dyeing. It’s wonderful, although nothing I ever
do stays the same for very long!
What are your favourite fibres to work with?
My absolute favourite fibre is silk – it’s impossible to
get a bad colour on silk, whereas wools can become
muddy, the shine on silk makes everything gorgeous.
I have a couple of yarns with silk in, Scrumptious and
Faery Wings, Faery Wings in particular shows off
how gorgeous it can be.
 
How would you describe your colour
sensibilities? My tendency has been towards bright
jewel colours, but I have recently been embracing
pastels and also muted colours. I tend to go in phases
– I had a yellow phase, and a long grey phase, and
there are a lot of greys in Vivacious as a result!
How do you choose colours for the different
yarn ranges? When we launch a new range, there
are a basic 12 colours we know will sell, the colours
“My absolute favourite fibre to wor
k
with is silk – it’s impossible to get a bad
colour on silk, the shine on silk makes
everything gorgeous!”
which come after that tend to fill in the gaps, but also
reflect what works well with that particular fibre.
With Scrumptious we made the palette into a
rainbow and then added pastels. With Vivacious we
started with a rainbow and then moved towards
more complex colours, it all depends on what looks
good with the construction and fibre content.
 
Do you have a favourite of your yarns? This is a
super hard one, but I think it’s a tie between Faery
Wings and Vivacious (probably because they are
both hand-dyed). Vivacious is an all-around yarn
perfect for sweaters and accessories, and we are
always working on the palettes. If I had to take one to
a desert island it would be Vivacious I think. 
 
What’s a typical day like for you? If I'm working
for Fyberspates I check emails, work on patterns, do
sketches for designs, or dye colours to be matched by
our hand dyers. If it’s for Chester Wool Co, it’s social
media, test dyeing yarns, answering queries or giving
information on the sourcing of our yarns.
 
What inspires you? This is going to sound weird,
but I try not to get inspiration from yarn and knitting
– on my social media accounts I tend to follow
creatives in different industries and also indie food
producers, these can often give you ideas which
come from a totally different perspective. If I
followed yarnies all the time I wouldn’t be able to tell
if my ideas were coming from others or myself. Of
course, I dip in and out, but I don’t follow it all the
time. So basically, I get inspiration from food,
strange but true!
 
What are your plans for the future? Fyberspates
continues to grow, we have some big targets that I
want to hit next year, and we have some really
exciting collaborations coming. I tend to have targets
like who I’d like to work with and turnover goals, but
other than that, I like to keep it simple and flexible
and do things when they feel right.
View Fyberspates yarns at www.fyberspates.com
Turn to pages 48 and 60 for our fab projects in the
luxurious Fyberspates Scrumptious yarn
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