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Sometimes life is tough, so make sure you spend the good times laughing. > My hopes that when you flick through this new edition of Let’s Get Crafting, you'll be grinning from ear to ear. ‘There’s certainly plenty to beam about. See our litle fox over there? Ibet my (beret) hat that you're cracking a smile at the sight of him. Our crochet colouring pencils (p34) are too cute for words, as is Sachiyo Ishii’s knitted zebra on page 32. We've also got an array of homewares for you to enjoy, including a gorgeous rose wall hanging (p54). ‘That's not all, Part two of our fairy garden crochet-along PIs ishere (p22) and Jessica spreads the love with her Valentine's Day PICASSO yarn round-up over on page 44. Make sure you flick to page 30 THE FOX for some teeny tiny tortoises too. They're almost too adorable. Artsy is the name of this issue’s yarn kit and it will certainly =f perk up your stash. Featuring five bold shades and a beautiful ‘variegated yarn created especially for you, all that's left to do is choose your favourite pattern and get making. Have a mega happy time crafting, everyone - we can almost : see your smiles from here. ROSIE SAVAGE, EDITOR auummmummmiiit MEET OUR EXPERTS minimis =e QS. " STUART HILLARD ARIA CALIRI ‘CORINNE BRADD Ishare my thoughts on Discover my amigurumi Try a spot of macramé = this issue's kit Toptipson page 27 with my feathers (p Be TULLE Locking Crochet 3& YOUR LGC 6 NEWSFLASH Settle into the new year with these ‘op crafty picks 18 ALLABOUTYOU ‘ook at what our readers have been making 24 SUBSCRIBE TODAY {nd get your hands on an amazing gift 46 READER OFFER Claim your FREE” Knif The Alphabet ook worth £14.99 53 CLICK & WIN! Show tickets, chunky yarn tools {and more to win 57 COMING NEXTISSUE Prepare for Easter with our adorable projects 62 KNITSCHOOL Getting alittle stuck? We guide you through here 64 CROCHET SCHOOL KNITTING 13 PICASSOTHE FOX 16 WINTER WARMERS 48 KITTYDOORSTOP 54 ROSE PENNANT ter the basic stitches become a crochet pro Wad) y Sec tity Caner tt) RAFTING COM | LEC Kniting & Crochet AMIGURUMI MADE EASY CROCHET 8 NICOLA & IAIN 10 LAMPSHADE COVERS 20 MARMALADE THE CAT 22 FAIRY GARDEN CROCHET- ALONG: PART TWO 47 FRINGED FEATHERS BONUS PROJECTS 58 SPRING PULLOVER. 60 PETBUDGIE RELAX AND READ a This month we're sharing a funny, thoughtful tale from Gill Parkinson a We help you say "ove you' the crafty way 51 Put yarn scraps fo good use and dive your toys the wow factor 66 ‘Meet the designer who crochets so she doesn’ kil peopleSettle into the new year with these top crafty picks you enjoy an incred crafts on offer, you'l wing For Knitters, cfocheters and all-round yarn loColour crush! Rol up, rollup. The Vilage Haberdashery has restocked the fullrange of Stirch & story yarns and we've filed aur onine shopping basker twice over. Our absolute favourites the variegated shades of The il ‘Merino Baby Woo! - any yarn that changes colour isa stash essential in our opinion. Check it out at ‘thevillagehaberdashery,co.uk tf you can find someone who doesn't love asses, welleat our proverbialhats, The wary accessory \ tivens up any project ands certainto bring a smile, sof you want 10 fake the hassle out of tassels you need 10 get your hands on Te We R Memory Keepers (wermemorykeepers.com)ioon Youcan | MeLTaenr Tet Find the foo for £12753} onbuy.com. at ; f a Deine eer fessor erent Peete ree eater jon and ea) laying with eolour is one of ‘my favourite things to do, particularly ifthe weather ‘outside is gloomy it just makesme want to cover everything in a blanket of bright, intense, delicious colour. This issue we've included a wonderfully analogous pack called Artsy; the shades are ones you'll ind next to each other on acolour wheel, and are sure to bring warmth and energy. Why not havea go at circle weaving this month? It’seasy and requires no special equipment. You'll need some fairly thick cardboard —acereal boxis fine ifyou glue two or three layers together, then draw around small plate and eut out, You'll need to trim paper to the same size then fold itn half four times. Unfold it and use thisas a template tomark notches all around the edge of your cardboard circle, Snip about lem into the cardboard at every line, then use a strand of wool and wind itso that it goes through every notch. Start and finish at the very centre of your circle then ti the two ends together. You've created a loom and warp threads—now the fun begins! Use other strands of yarn from your Artsy pack to weave under and over your warp threads. You could even hold several strands together to create different effects, Make small pom-poms and add to your ‘weaving or leave tufts of yarn loose for a unique design. You ean always use your erochet hook to add extra tufts into your work. Tape the last piece of yarn over the edge and onto the back of your loom, leaving the eardboard in piace for extra stability. These woven pieces make brilliant table mats, coasters and pieces of art to decorate — Ca UEBGETCRAFTING COM | LECKniting& Crochet 7stuffing, tapestry needle, four iomm safety = eyes small = amount of red = and purple fet, yellow embroidery thread SUE Height: 7m Perfect For beginners NICOLA. & IAIN head ‘Make two Using 375mm hook and Vibrant Orange (Bright Yellow) make 2h Rnd ¥ 60 0 second ch from hook. Six sts Rnd 2:20 in each st To end. 12sts Rnd 3: (icc, 2c in Next st) to.end. ‘esis nd 4: (2k, 20 in next st) toend, 2asts Rnd 5: (30, 20 in next st) 10 end, 30sIs, nds 6-10: ic in each st toend Rnd Mi (3c, dc2tog) to end, 2asts Rnd 2: (2c, {dc2t0g) to end, ests Rnd 13: (ld, dc2tog) to end, sts Fasten off, leaving along rail rollneck Make two Using 375mm. hhook and Vibrant Orange (Bright Yellow) make 2ch nds 1-5: rep Rds Sof Head. 30 sts Rnd 6: (acc, 20 in next st) to end, 36 sts Note: change to Soft Viole (Rich Plum) after Rnd 9 nds 7-15: Ic in each st toend Rnd 16: (4c, dc2t0g) to end, 30sts nds 17-20: rep nds 10-13 of Head. 12sts| stuff Change to Purple Mix Rnd 21: working in front loops oniy, Tech, 2c in each st toed. 24 sts nds 22-24: Ic in each st toend Fasten off MAKE WAY FOR THE UN-BEAR-ABLY CUTE Nicola & Iain The trick to making SARAH-JANE HICKS’ amigurumi bears look the part is to go easy on the stuffing in the arms. Fill them too firmly and you'll be left with scarecrow-esque limbs! Also consider the facial expressions ~ ours have a somewhat inquisitive look, but you could always embroider a smiley face and fluttering eyelashes if you prefer. Which bear will you crochet first? ITU EEL arm ‘Make four (1/0 in each colour) Using 375mm. hook and Soft Violet (Rich Plum) make 2ch Rnd 6c | second ch from hook, Six sts Rnd 2: (luc, 2c in next st) end, Nine sts nds 3-1 1 in each sttoend Fasten off, leaving along rail leg Make four (10 9 each colour) Using 375mm nook and Vibrant Orange bright Yellow) make ach nds -2 9 frids of Head tts Inds 3-4 in eachsttoend ind 5: (24 Gc2109) to end Nines finds 6-8: cn eachsttoend Fasten off, leaving atong all 8 LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kniting & Crochet, ear ‘Make four (Iwo in each colour) Using 3:75mm hook and Vibrant (Orange (Bright Yellow) make 2ch nds 1-2: rep ends 1-2 of Head. 12 sts Rnd 3: lic ineact sttoend nd 4: (dc2!09) 10 fend, Six sts Fasten off, tomake up Insert safety eyes in Head. Using Rich Plum (Soft Violet) embroider nose stuff Head and sew to Body through unworked back loops at neck. Stuff Arms and Legs lghtiy and sew to Body. Sew gap closed on Ears and sew to Head, Make heart template from paper and cut one from red felt and another from purple felt, Sew to tummy with yellow embroidery, thread using running sts. Weave in all ends<< we Py ¢ ¥ — wa se es -, * sed @ * ‘ ~ > —- f : sera q A a needles and jong fail tread fb) 10 Vibrant Orange tallonto tapestry end 16 sts castontensis needle and thread Rowst7-iep through remsts ROWSI-T of Body. fastenoff 40st Row @(c3,kfb)10 arm, Rows6-9:sia°ting end 50515 Makerwo witha k row work Rows 9-17: Using 375mm instst starting with ap needles and Row 10 (shape U__LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOCAniting & Crochet AN Sat TEMPLATE AND UN ees) eats cerns Te ees Tio coloured felt and glue onta reise aes alette then add some Perse eLearn ch Piece ingers six time id toa wooden Cover the join with masking Pest Seria ee ee prec rties Rone tieener it ankle): k5, (2109) three times, k to end 3st Rowi:p Row 12:k5, £3109, ktoend lists Rows 13-15: rep Rows 35 Change fo vibrant Orange Row 16: Row 18: Cast off ear Make two Using 375mm needles and Vibrant Orange cast on 16 sts Row3:p Row 4:(k2,k2109) Tend. 12 ss Row5:p Change to Rich Plum Row 6: (1 k2!09) toend. Eight sts Row 7: (92109) ro lend. Four sts Cut yarn leaving 3 Jong tail, thread tall onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fastenoff tail Using 375mm, needles and vibrant Orange caston'a sts Row’ Row 2: Row3:p Row a:k2, (kf, k2) toend. 18 sts Rows 5-7: rep) Rows 1-3 Change to Bright Yellow Rows 8-13: starting with ak row work in st st Row 14: (ki «2100) toend.12sts Row 5: Row 16: (k2109) Toend. sixsts Cur yarn leaving a long tail thread tall onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten offhat Using 375mm needles and Purple Mix cast conten sts Row 1(WS): Row 2: (kb) 10, end, 20 sts Rows3-7: starting with a p row work instst Row 8: (2109) toend. Ten sts Cut yam leaving ‘along tail, thread tailonto tapestry needle and thread through rem st, fasten off tomake up Using fastened-off Tall sew Head halfway. with cast-on tal, work ‘gathering thread around cast-on edge and drat righty. Sturt Head leaving a small opening, Using Bright Yello work gathering thread around first row of Bright Yellow to shape muzzle. Seam Ears, with Ear seam facing forwards, attach toHead. Insert safety eyes, Using dark brown 4-ply, embroider nose and mouth with backstitch, Sew up rem seam on Head. Using cast-on tail of Body, work gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw tightly, Seam Body tocast-off edge and stuff with fastened-off tail seam arm to cast-off edge and stuff. Fold Leg in half lengrhwise ‘and work, gathering thread ‘around cast-on edge. Sew rest of Leg seam to cast-off edge and stuff, Using Soft Violet, pierce: from sole, take needle out from ankle and rep. Pull thread to flatten sole and shape ankle seam Tail and stuff, attach Head, ‘aims, Legs and Tail fo Body. Seam Hat. Using Purple Mix and hook make 2ch, fasten Off, attach to tip of Hat. Sew Hat toHead, Weave inallends LETSGETCRAFTING <: @ ° THIS PATTERN? we CROCHET PATTERNS IF YOURE FEELING FOXY, YOU CAN ALSO FIND THIS HEADBAND PROJECT AT TOPCROCHETPATTERNS.COM Leckniting Crochet 15Pus smi wide aliceband, = = tapes = needle size Tofit: Alice band Take the next step WINTER WARMERS headband Using 375mm needles and Rich Plum and Purple Mix held tog cast on four sts Row I:k, work i-cord as folls:* with RS facing slip sis one by one back onto LH needle, keeping RS facing pull working yarn across back, ka Rep from * unt i-cord is long enough ro fit over alice band Cast off muff Make two Work in fol! six-tow stripe sequence: Vibrant Orange and Soft Violet held tog, Rich Pium and 6 TACKLE BRISK DAYS HEAD-ON WITH OUR Winter warmers Handmade is always best, especially when it comes to keeping yourself cosy in chilly weather. These colourful earmuffs designed by CLAIRE GARLAND are certain to impress, so if you're finding ‘yourself stuck for what to make for a loved one’s birthday then look no further. This project uses two yarn colours held together ‘so make sure you keep an eye out for this throughout. Purple Mix held 109 Using 375mm needles and chosen yams cast onissis, Row ¥:kIl turn Row 2:sI 1kwise, ké.turn Row 3:sI kwise, k8.turn Row 4:11 kwise, Kio, turn Row'5:s!1 wise, KI2 Row 6:i. Rows 7-78: (ep Rows 1-612 times Rows 79-83: cp Rows 1-5 Cast off tomakeup Join each end of SGETCRAFTING CON | LGCKnitng © Crochet Headband. stuff ea ‘muffs. Using Bright wit + Yelow embroider MUR «a2 coisy ana Rarteig . French knot sis around centre of ach Mutt Sip me Headband into and cast-off ‘gaps and secure in edges with place with a few mattress st, sts, Weave in leaving gapfor —_allends Headband with mattress st 10 stop hneadband from slipping out. Run central yarn fail of Muff around) centre on both sides then pull up to gently gather and close gap, secure with a few sts, Join cast-on