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Issue 17
It’s a fiesta!
S
ummer really is the best time of year to let your hair down when it comes to
your crochet. It’s a far less serious time of year than winter with its greys and
autumnal hues – in fact, the air is alive with a sense of adventure and a riot of
colour – our favourite things!
40 We’ve embraced this carnival of colour for this issue’s Fiesta theme. Inspired by the
Mexicana trend dominating the high street this summer, we’ve got everything from
cuddly cacti to Frida Kahlo-inspired makes to fill holiday making time with the fun
and whimsical projects you deserve.
With this, you’ll find some intriguing new projects that’ll have you itching to pick
up your hook – whether it’s the cool cross block in Carmen Heffernan’s Oaxaca
Tote (page 30) or the simple chain loop technique used to make this easy and
quick Pinata Pillow (page 18).
We’re also embracing a new technique (for us) this issue with our free Tunisian
crochet hook. Not only will you find lots of fab projects in our free book, but you
18 can start our sampler scarf crochet-along (page 40) which promises to help
you learn new stitches in bitesize chunks over the next few issues, as well as fun
step-by-step guide by Anna Nikipirowicz to go crazy with cross stitch (page 46).
Other highlights include the next instalment of the Vintage Sweethearts CAL
58 (page 50), a look at the very on-trend new book based on crochet emojis
(page 62) and our roving (no pun intended) reporter Zoë Potrac on the first step
of her hands-on journey to see where her wool yarn is made (page 70).
Until next time, happy hooking!
51
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Projects 26 DISTANT MOUNTAINS 58 FRANK THE
Alessandra Hayden gives us a FESTIVAL DONKEY
14 FERIA WRAP colourwork masterclass with this This little piñata
This issue’s cover star is a real light and lacy fun blanket amigurumi is too cute
beauty delivering colour in spades! to hit with a stick! Spoiler
30 OAXACA TOTE – there are no sweets inside!
16 CUTE LITTLE CACTI Carmen Heffernan’s sweet cross
These mini makes are perfect as blocks turn a simple bag into a riot of 62 AZTEC CUSHION
pincushions or just for brightning colour and fun This brilliant Patons pattern gives
up your desk! a new spin on a chevron with its
36 BLUE ROSES RUG clever construction
18 PIÑATA CUSHION Lena Fedotova’s simple flower block
The simple chain loop technique looks gorgeous in this variegated 72 KILIM EYE PINCUSHION
makes for a striking cushion – pick your yarn – she’s used it for a small floor Try your hand at another block for a simple
palette and then give it a go rug that we love! quick make – perfect for your craft room
20 STREAMER CARDIGAN 40 TUNISIAN SAMPLER SCARF 84 HEATWAVE COWL

We love Annelies Bae’s flattering Over the next few issues we’ll be It’s a sweltering summer so far,
cardigan with its shawl neck and little introducing you to some starter but in anticipation of cooler days,
surprise round the back! Tunisian stitches to make this this cowl is simply inspired by red
colourful mix-and-match scarf! red hot weather!
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Alessandra Hayden takes us behind the
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We try out Rico’s fun scrubbie Bubble yarn 95 ABBREVIATIONS
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46 THE ONE TO SWATCH pattern and learn how to read a crochet Get your wardrobes ready for autumn in
This month we try our hand at chart? Head here first our new season style special!
cross stitch on Tunisian crochet!
89 THE BASICS 98 MEET THE BLOGSTARS!
50 VINTAGE SWEETHEARTS The very basic stitches you’ll need for Meet Stylecraft Blogstar Zelna Olivier from
CROCHET-ALONG most of the magazine’s patterns Zooty Owl!
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News
What’s
NEW?
These are the yarns, patterns, books
and tidbits of woolly wonder that
will make your month
Sweet surprise!
While the majority of the yarn world is waiting to
unleash its autumn collections on us, Stylecraft has
just unveiled patterns for its new Candy Swirl yarn
to keep us crocheting through the summer. Pretty
crochet scarves and wraps are the order of the
day, showcasing what you can do with just one ball
of this amazing yarn! Find these patterns and more
at your local Stylecraft stockist now.
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News
THE AFTER PARTY The amazing blogger team at

Scheepjes not only spends
its time creating the brand’s
amazing Yarn magazine, but also
a selection of patterns to keep us
going the rest of the year. Known
as Yarn: The After Party, these
patterns (available as downloads
and as neat pattern leaflets) are
released every two weeks, and
include the likes of the gorgeous
Stormy Day Shawl by Kirsten Ballering.
Have you met Ross?
While not a topless, scythe-wielding hunk,
Stylecraft’s latest crochet-along is still something
to admiring longingly! Ross – named after the
eponymous character of BBC series Poldark – is
the new design by new blogstar Catherine Bligh.
Inspired by the character’s costumes and the
Cornish coastline where the drama is set, it really
is a beautiful design which is sure to introduce
you to some fun new stitches. Look out for it on
the Stylecraft website at www.stylecraft-yarns.
co.uk and buy your kit from stockists such as
www.philpotts.com
UNRAVEL EARNS
ITS WINGS! Lust list:
Crafters generously donated over 100 knitted, crocheted
and felt birds at unravel in Farnam this year, for the spe-
cial Knit Aviary display at the annual knitting event, with
birds being sold afterwards to raise funds for Step by Step.
YARN AND COLORS URBAN
This brilliant yarn brand is relatively new to the
The charity works alongside young people who are facing
UK, but Wool Warehouse is expanding its range to
homelessness or other challenges in their lives and unravel
include Urban – a super chunky acrylic wool blend.
raised £500 for them with its birds! Find out more at
It’s soft and almost cloud-like to the touch and we
craft.farnhammaltings.com or www.stepbystep.org.uk
can’t wait to get our hooks stuck into this one!
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News
We were so excited to see how

many of you got involved with The
Big Woolly Weekend over 10th – 11th
June! Here is a round-up of what
Round up
some groups and shops got up to
over the weekend. We can’t wait for
next year!
Jenny Wren Yarns,
Ipswich
Knitting in
Tiverton Library
Hollies Haberdashery,
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Winner! Rainbow Yarns,

Northumberland
Congratulations to Sarah Griffen

from Hollies Haberdashery
(Newcastle-under-Lyme) and Lee
Kneen-Man (Hertfordshire) who
are the grand prize winners of a
weekend trip to France! City Knits
Owl Tree, (Christine’s Wool Shop),
Dalry Birmingham
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Pompom garland,
£9.99 per 4m pack
TIME TO
FIESTA
Party in style this summer with
these fab fiesta finds from
www.talkingtables.co.uk
Find the full Cuban Fiesta range

online, perfect for kids’ parties,
summer celebrations or even just to
Fun and colourful
brighten up your kitchen!
cocktail umbrellas,
£10.99 per pack of 40
Tropical cocktail napkins, Large cactus light,

£2.99 per pack of 20 £27.99
Pineapple light,
£27.99
Tropical leaves,
£4.99 per
pack of 3 Brightly coloured food
baskets, perfect for serving
Mini cactus lights,
tapas and treats, £5.49
£9.99 per 3m pack
per pack of 6
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Stole
Light
blocking will
really open
up the lacy
stitch pattern
Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

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Choose three of your
Stole
favourite colours for this
FERIA
wrap and the Feria Wrap
can accompany you all
year round – as a light
and lacy wrap in warmer
months and bundled up
as a big scarf at colder
WRAP
times of the year!
‘Feria’ means fair in

Spanish, and you can
see how this lacy stole
is inspired by these
fantastically bright
carnivals held in each
town every year
Start crocheting Rows 14-16: Rep rows 2-4 once. Fasten off.
4-ply 3.5mm Row 17: With B, as Row 5.
With A, chain 254. Rows 18-29: Rep rows 2-5 three times.
★ Beginner friendly Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc, Rows 30-32: Rep rows 2-4 once.
*2 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 shell, 2 ch, miss 2 ch, Rows 33-45: With C, rep rows 17-29.
1 dc; rep from * to end. Turn. 42 shells, Rows 46-47: Rep rows 2-3 once. Fasten off.
Yarn used
43 dc
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Row 2: 5 ch (counts as first tr and 2 ch), Border
1 ball each in Butterscotch 240 (A), *miss 1 tr, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 dc, 2 Row 1: Join B to corner of either short
Blackcurrant Bomb 735 (B), ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 2 ch; rep from * across, side, evenly space 97 htr along short
Sarsaparilla 545 (C) omitting final 2 ch on last rep. Turn. 43 tr, side. Turn.
84 dc Row 2: 8 ch (counts as first tr and 5 ch),
About the yarn Row 3: 6 ch (counts as first tr and 3 ch), *miss 5 sts, 1 shell, 5 ch, miss 5 sts, 1 dc,
miss 1 dc, 1 dc in 3ch-sp, *2 ch, miss [1 5 ch; rep from * 6 more times, miss 5 sts,
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; 75% wool,
dc, 2ch-sp], 1 shell, 2 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 dc 1 shell, 5 ch, miss 5 sts, 1 tr. Turn.
25% nylon
in 3ch-sp; rep from * across to last dc, 7 shells
miss [1 dc, 2ch-sp], 3 ch, 1 tr. Turn. 41 Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as st), 1 dc,
Tension shells, 44 sts *2 ch, 1 dc in 5ch-sp, 4 ch, [1 dc, picot,
12 rows = 10cm over st patt Row 4: 1 ch (does not count as st now and 1 dc] in centre stitch of shell, 4 ch, 1 dc
throughout), 1 dc, 2 ch, miss 3ch-sp, *1 in 5ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 dc; rep from * 7 more
Hook used tr, 2 ch, miss [2ch-sp, 1 tr], 1 dc, 3 ch, times. 36 dc
miss 2 tr, 1 dc, miss [1 tr, 2ch-sp]; rep Rep rows 1-3 on the other short side
3.5mm
from * across to last dc, 1 tr, 2 ch, miss of wrap.
3ch-sp, 1 dc. Turn. 42 tr, 84 dc
Sizing Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, *1 Weave in all ends and block
Before blocking: 38cm deep x 170cm wide shell, 2 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 dc in 3ch-sp, 2 to measurements.
After blocking: 50cm deep x 190cm wide ch, miss [1 dc, 2ch-sp]; rep from * across
to last tr, 1 shell, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 dc. Special abbreviations
Turn. 42 shells, 43 dc Shell: 5 tr in same st
Rows 6-13: Rep rows 2-5 twice. Picot: 3 ch, sl st in first ch
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Toy
CUTE LITTLE
CACTI!
Find more of Jo’s

designs and brilliant
kits at www.craftykit
company.co.uk
These exclusive designs by Jo at The Crafty

Kit Company are perfect as pincushions or
just as desk-friendly plants that won’t leave
you with pricked fingers!
Jo Lochhead
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Toy
DK 3.5mm a tube. Now pass the needle through the

stitches around the end of the tube and pull
★ Beginner friendly tightly. Secure the yarn with a couple of
stitches, then thread the needle into the
tube to hide the tail. Stuff the cactus firmly
Yarn used with toy filling or scraps of green yarn. Stitch
Stylecraft Special DK the base onto the body of the cactus. 3
1 ball in Cypress (A), Kelly Green (B)
Oddments in Boysenberry, Citron LARGE BARREL CACTUS 1
Base
About the yarn Rep rnds 1-4 as for Small Barrel Cactus.
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts
DK; 295m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Fasten off.
Hook used Body

Follow the instructions for the small barrel
3.5mm
cactus, but begin with 25 ch instead of 15,
and work an additional 20 rows instead of 15.
Other supplies
Fasten off and construct the cactus in the
tapestry needle same way as the small barrel cactus. 2
scissors
toy stuffing PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS
pots to put your finished cacti into Large section
Work as for Large Barrel Cactus Base to
Rnd 5. Place a stitch marker. 4
Rnds 6-13: Dc around.
Start crocheting Rnd 14: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 15: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
SMALL BARREL CACTUS Rnd 16: [1 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 12 sts
Base Rnds 17-24: Dc around.
Rnd 1: With A, 6 dc into a magic ring, join Fasten off. 5 3
the round with a sl st into the first dc on
the round. Pull the yarn tail to close up Small Section
the ring. 6 sts Work rnds 1-3 for Small Barrell Cactus Base.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts Place a stitch marker.
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts Rnds 4-11: Dc around.
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd 12: Dc2tog around. 9 sts
Fasten off with a sl st into the first st of the Rnd 13: Dc around.
previous rnd. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to Fasten off.
attach the base to the body of the cactus. 1
Attach the small section to the top or side
Body of the large section. Sew on the flowers and 4
With A, chain 15. pop into a pot! Some pebbles in the pot will
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc keep the cactus in place.
across. 14 sts
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), dc Flowers
across in BLO. Rnd 1: With pink or yellow yarn (or any
Rows 3-17: Rep Row 2. other colour you like!) 5 dc into a magic
Fasten off with a sl st, leaving a long tail for ring; join the round with a sl st into the
sewing up. 2 first dc on the round. Pull the yarn tail to
close up the ring. 5 sts
Making up Rnd 2: {[1 dc, 3 ch, sl st] into the same st} 5 times.
Thread the tail onto a yarn needle, then Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching 5
stitch the two long edges together to form the flower to the cactus.
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Cushion
Why not try a

gradient of colours for
a fun ombré look?
Hugh Metcalf
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PIÑATA PILLOW
This cushion uses just the most simple of
stitches to create a striking spoke effect
Rnd 2: 2 ch, 2 tr in same ch-sp, make loop, sts and 12

Aran 4.5mm [2 tr in next ch-sp, make loop] around, ch-loops Leave your
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 24 sts and Rnd 11: 2 ch, chain loops
★ Beginner friendly 12 ch-loops 2 tr in same loose until
Fasten off B. Join C in any first st of 2 tr st, 9 tr, make
after Rnd 11
group – from here on out when changing loop [2 tr in
Yarn used colour join new colour into any first st of 2 next st, 9 tr,
Scheepjes Stone Washed XL tr increase on a rnd. make loop]
1 ball each in Beryl (A), Peridot (B), Rnd 3: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 1 tr, make loop around, join with sl st in first st of rnd. 132
Morganite (C), Axinite (D), Black Onyx (E), [2 tr in next st, 1 tr, make loop] around, sts and 12 ch-loops
Green Agate (F) join with sl st in first st of rnd. 36 sts and At this point, you need to create your chain
12 ch-loops loop stripes. Starting from the centre, insert
About the yarn Rnd 4: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 2 tr, make loop the chain loop from Rnd 2 into the chain
[2 tr in next st, 2 tr, make loop] around, loop from Rnd 1, then insert the chain loop
Aran; 75m per 50g ball; 70% cotton,
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 48 sts and from Rnd 3 into the chain loop from Rnd 2.
30% acrylic
12 ch-loops Continue as set until only the chain loop on
Fasten off C. Join D. Rnd 11 remains.
Tension Rnd 5: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 3 tr, make loop Rnd 12: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 10 tr, sl st
14 sts x 8 rnds = 10cm measured over htr [2 tr in next st, 3 tr, make loop] around, through next ch-loop, [2 tr in next st, 10
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 60 sts and tr, sl st through next ch-loop] around, join
Hook used 12 ch-loops with sl st in first st of rnd. 144 sts
Rnd 6: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 4 tr, make loop Fasten off, weave in ends and block.
4.5mm [2 tr in next st, 4 tr, make loop] around,
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 72 sts and Change your colour choices up for the back
Other supplies 12 ch-loops to make the best use of your remaining
35cm round cushion insert Fasten off D. Join E. yarn and create a reversible design.
Rnd 7: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 5 tr, make loop
Sizing [2 tr in next st, 5 tr, make loop] around, Making up
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 84 sts and Place Front and Back WS together and dc
Approximately 35cm in diameter 12 ch-loops around two thirds of the cushion. Insert the
Fasten off E. Join F. cushion pad and dc around the remainder
Rnd 8: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 6 tr, make loop of the cushion.
Start crocheting [2 tr in next st, 6 tr, make loop] around,
join with sl st in first st of rnd. 96 sts and Finishing
Front & back 12 ch-loops We added an extra circle of surface crochet
With A, chain 4, sl st in first ch to make Rnd 9: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 7 tr, make loop [2 tr using E around Rnd 1. Simply dc around the
a ring. in next st, 7 tr, make loop] around, join with sl post of a st and 1 ch in between each st.
Rnd 1: 2 ch (does not count as st here and st in first st of rnd. 108 sts and 12 ch-loops Fasten off and sew in ends.
throughout), [1 tr, make loop, 1 ch] in ring Fasten off F. Join C.
12 times, join with sl st in first st of rnd. Rnd 10: 2 ch, 2 tr in same st, 8 tr, make Special abbreviations
12 sts and 12 ch-loops loop [2 tr in next st, 8 tr, make loop] Make loop: 6 ch, sl st into same st
Fasten off A. Join B in any 1ch-sp. around, join with sl st in first st of rnd. 120
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Cardigan
STREAMER
CARDIGAN
This light and pretty
top mixes texture
and coloured stripes
for a stylish garment
that’s full of surprises!
4-ply, lace 4mm
★ ★ Adventurous
Yarn used
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby
3 (4, 4, 5) balls in shade 845.0061 (A)
Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe
2 (2, 2, 3) balls in shade 698.0061 (B)
Available from
www.lovecrochet.com
About the yarn

Mille Colori Baby (A): 4-ply; 190m per
50g ball; 100% Merino wool
Mohair Luxe (B): Lace; 175m per 50g
ball; 77% mohair, 23% silk
Tension
19 sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured
over tr
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
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Cardigan
Annelies Bae-Vicarno
with sl st at the bottom
side of the back, 2 ch,
next work your way
up along one side until
marker, working 2 tr in
end of every row. 62
(66, 70, 70) tr
Continue by making 40
(46, 47, 50) fdc for front
arm opening.
Continue to work tr over
the back part by starting
on the top right corner,
1 dc in every dc. 93 (105,
114, 123) tr
Make 40 (46, 47, 50)
fdc to second marker,
working tr downwards
along the second front,
again working 2 tr in end
of every row to last row,
work 3 tr in end of last
row. Turn. 63 (67, 71,
71) tr
Fasten off.
Sizing Start crocheting You have a total of 298 (328, 349, 364) sts.
S-M (M-L, L-XL, XL-XXL) Row 2 (WS): Change to B. 1 ch, 1 dc in
Finished back width: 49 (98), 55 (110), 60 BACK first tr, [miss 2 tr, 3 ch, 1 dc in next tr]
(120), 65 (130) cm; 193/5 (22, 24, 26)” With A, chain 95 (107, 116, 125). across. Turn.
To fit chest: 80-90 (90-100,100-110,110- Row 1 (RS): Starting in 3rd ch from hook, tr Row 3: 4 ch (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch),
120) cm; 32-36 (36-40, 40-44, 44-48)” across. Turn. 93 (105, 114, 123) tr 1 dc in first 3ch-sp, [3 ch, 1 dc in next
Length back panel: 40 (42, 45, 45) cm; 16 Rows 2-31 (33, 35, 35): 2 ch (does not 3ch-sp] to last 3ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in last
(164/5,18,18)” count as st here and throughout), tr dc. Turn.
Length bottom-armhole: 26 (271/2, 29, 29) across. Turn. Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in first tr, [3 ch, 1dc in
cm; 102/5 (11, 113/5, 113/5)” Place marker 1 and 2 at the beginning 3ch-sp] across, finishing with 1 dc in 3rd
Front width: 25 (28, 31, 34) cm; 10 (111/5, and end of last row – markers indicate ch. Turn.
122/5, 133/5)” the beginning of the armhole part. Fasten off.
Armhole depth: 17.5 (19, 21, 22) cm; 7 (73/5, Rows 32-48 (34-50, 36-54, 36-54): Row 5: Change to A. 4 ch (counts as 1 tr
82/5, 84/5)” Continue pattern as set. and 1 ch), 1 dc, P in first 3ch-sp, {[1 dc,
Fasten off. P] in next 3ch-sp} across to last 3ch-sp,
finishing with 1 ch, 1 tr in last dc. Turn.
Special abbreviations FRONTS Fasten off.
Picot (P): 3 ch, 1 dc in first ch Row 1 (RS): With A, RS facing, rejoin yarn Row 6: Change to B. 1 ch, 1 dc in first tr, [3

Cardigan
ch
ch,1 dc in P] across, finishing with 1 dc in
3rd ch. Turn.
the back arm opening formed by tr rows
work 2 tr in every row, make sure you
Chart dc
tr
Row 7: Repeat Row 3 have an even number of sts, join with sl

Row 8: Repeat Row 4 st in first tr. Do not turn.
9
Row 9: Repeat Row 5 Rnd 2: 2 ch, [RtrF around first tr, 1 tr in next
8
Repeat rows 6-9 7 (eight, nine, ten) tr] across, join with sl st in first st.
more times. Rnds 3-7 (3-7, 3-9, 3-9): 2 ch, [RtrF around 7
Fasten off. RtrF, 1 tr in next tr] across, join with sl st
6
in first RtrF.
Sleeves Fasten off. 5
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with sl st
4
at underarm, 2 ch, work tr around Finishing
entire arm opening, along the front arm Weave in ends and block flat. 3
opening work 1 tr in every st, and along 2
1
Foundation double crochet (fdc)

1 Make a slipknot on your hook and chain
2. Insert hook into second ch from hook. Yrh
and pull through (two loops on hook).
2 Yrh and pull through one loop – this

makes the loop in which you’ll work the next
stitch (two loops on hook).
3 Yrh hook and pull through both loops on 1 2

hook (one loop on hook).
4 To start the next st, insert the hook into

the loop you made in Step 2.
5 Yrh and pull through one loop.
6 This makes the loop in which you’ll work

the next stitch (two loops on hook).
7 Rep steps 4-6 across until you reach

3 4
required size or required number of stitches.
5 6 7

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Designer M y f avo u r it e
p ro je c t,
sketchbook
o n ...
f ro m in s p ira ti
esign
... to f in is h e d d
I am originally from a small town in the I have been doing tapestry crochet work
state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. However, I’ve for a while and I noticed that the main
made my husband’s hometown – Gig reason it sometimes doesn’t work for
Harbor, Washington, USA – my home. That some crocheters is because they carry the
is where we are raising our two kids, a boy second strand of yarn too tight, so my top
aged eight and a girl aged five. tip is loosen up!
My days are busy! I get up, have coffee The philosophy for the design in the book
(coffee first, always!) tidy the house, get was to make useful and timeless pieces
the kids fed and ready for school, go to – I wanted to create items that can be
Alessandra Hayden the gym, run errands, get the kids back used today and, if you change the colour
from school and take them to their after- choices to what is trendy in 10 years, you
school activities – martial arts and ballet would still be able to wear them then too.
Crochet colourwork – at the moment – cook, eat dinner, have
some time watching a TV show with my When it comes to starting a design from
friend or foe? For husband, all before crocheting and then scratch, I’ve got to say that inspiration
going to bed. certainly varies. Sometimes the colours
designer Alessandra, are my starting point and other times I
it’s her favourite way to The reason I wanted to make Modern decide what item I want to make first and
Tapestry Crochet and a collection with choose the colours later. The designs in
add colour and shape tapestry as the main technique is because the book tell a story – if you pay attention
I simply love the fact that I can use any you will see you are being taken on a road
to a project, something two colours of any ordinary solid yarn trip and you will see different landscapes
you can see first hand and make something amazing by creating and scenarios along the way. I feel like it is
shapes with just colour changes. the same process I go through when I am
in her new book Modern creating a new pattern, it is fun
and interesting.
Tapestry Crochet
www.justbehappycrochet.com
CN17 P24 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK.indd 24 20/06/2017 10:41

Designer sketchbook
“The designs in
the book tell a
story – you are
being taken on a
road trip and you
will see different
landscapes and
scenarios along
the way”
Pretty geometric ideas
I do have a favourite project from the

book – it’s the Switchback Throw. The
idea to create that design came from a
picture of my mom walking on the famous
Copacabana beach sidewalk in Rio de
Janeiro. Another thing that made it special Get chopping
is that I was struggling so much working those ends!
on the math for the chart that my husband
ended up figuring it out for me.
When it comes to planning a colour

palette, I try selecting one neutral colour
(like grey for example) and then I like to
use a contrasting colour such as yellow to
make the pattern pop.
My favourite thing about the process

of creating a book is the first step – the
making. I love seeing something in my
mind and being able to transform it into
something tangible, but I’ve got to admit At the moment, I’ve been working on
that choosing yarn and colours are right some home décor projects like pillows and
behind. I love playing with yarn and my blankets as well as bags, all with summer
crochet hook like kids love playing with in mind, so be prepared to see some
their toys! succulents and pineapples…
Modern Tapestry Crochet,
by Alessandra Hayden,
published by FW Media
CN17 P24 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK.indd 25 20/06/2017 10:41

Alessandra Hayden
CN17 P26 MOUNTAINS BLANKET.indd 26 20/06/2017 14:50

Designer sketchbook
DISTANT
MOUNTAINS
This simple blanket is Other supplies
a great first project stitch markers

Chart
for colourwork and it Sizing
cleverly gets rid of Blanket measures 89cm wide (excluding
fringe) x 105.5cm long 5
the need to weave in
ends with its colourful You will always start with the main color 3
(MC) and carry the contrast colour (CC).
tassel border Leave a 23cm tail at the beginning and end
of each row in each colour. These tails will 1
become the fringe.
Aran 4.5mm Always crochet on the right side of your 6-st repeat
work, from right to left. Start each row
with a slipknot on your hook. To adjust the
★ Beginner friendly width of your blanket, adjust the length of with MC, dc blo
your beginning chain, adding or subtracting
Yarn used multiples of six. Work additional chart
with CC, dc blo
repeats to add length.
Big Twist Yarns Premium Solids pattern repeat
4 balls in Ivory 2002 (MC), 1 ball each in
Use stitch markers between the
Turmeric 2014 (A), Royal 2015 (B),
Scarlet 2024 (C), Sprout 2012 (D),
chart repeats.
Why not try?
Salmon 2018 (E), Passion Flower (F),
Start crocheting You can get hold of this yarn
Yam 2013 (G), turquoise 2017 (H),
Moss 2011 (I), Sangria 2019 (J), in stores like Jo-Ann in the US,
With MC, chain 104 (this will give you 17
Peacock 2026 (K), Maize 2028 (L),
pattern repeats).
but if you’re in the UK why
Kale 2032 (M), Persimmon 2029 (N), not try this great value yarn
Row 1: With MC, working in back loop of
Almost Aqua 2020 (O) Supersoft Aran from Sirdar?
ch, dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch
across. 103 sc
About the yarn Rows 2-7: With MC and A as CC, work Peacock
Aran; 125m per 100g ball rows 1-6 of chart, working 6-st pattern Fab
rep 17 times across, then work last st Fuchsia
Tension of chart.
Rep rows 2-7 fourteen more times with Oatmeal
13 sts x 9 rows = 10cm measured over
colours B-O as CC; fasten off.
dc BLO
Finishing
Hook used Tie the ends of three rows together to Peanut
Pippa
4.5mm create fringe.
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Bag
Use a smaller
hook for the
top border
of bag and
handles for a
tighter finish
Carmen Heffernan
CN17 P30 TOTE BAG.indd 30 20/06/2017 10:44

Bag
OAXACATOTE
Make a bunch of these cute blocks for
fasten off after each row; rep from * along
each 5-motif column. Rep for Back panel.
Block each panel to size.
Join MC in any corner of Front Panel, dc

around, working 2 dc in each corner 1ch-
sp. Fasten off. Rep for Back Panel.
a handy shopping bag Join Row: Holding RS of panels together
and working through both thicknesses
Start crocheting throughout row with larger hook, join in
DK 3mm, 3.5mm top left corner, *dc across to corner, 2 dc
There are 25 squares on each side of the in corner; rep from * once, dc across to
★ Beginner friendly bag. Make each square twice following corner, 1 dc in corner. Do not fasten off.
colour placement in layout diagram. Turn bag RS out.
Rnd 1: With smaller hook, 1 ch, dc across
Yarn used Square (make 50) top of Front Panel, turn, dc across top of
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Rnd 1: With first colour and working into a Back Panel, sl st to beg dc of rnd to join.
3 balls in Red Wine 416 (MC) magic ring with larger hook, 1 ch (does 90 dc
1 ball each in Blood Orange 420 (CC1), not count as a st now and throughout), 8 Rnds 2-8: As Rnd 1. Fasten off.
Mustard Yellow 424 (CC2), Lipstick Pink dc, sl st to beg dc to join. 8 dc
452 (CC3), Kingfisher Blue 435 (CC4), Pure Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2trcl, *5 ch, miss 1 st, 3trcl; Handles (make 2)
Black 402 (CC5), Vanilla Cream 408 (CC6) rep from * twice, 5 ch, sl st to top of beg With MC and smaller hook, chain 100.
2trcl to join. Fasten off. 4 clusters Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
About the yarn Rnd 3: Join next colour to any cluster, 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 99 dc
2 dc in same st as join, working in front of Rows 2-5: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
DK; 125m per 50g ball; 100% cotton 5ch-sp, 3 tr in next dc missed in Rnd 2, *3 Row 6: Fold handle in half lengthwise,
dc in next cluster, working in front of 5ch- working through both thicknesses
Tension sp, 3 tr in next dc missed in Rnd 2; rep throughout row, dc across to create a
Each square measures 6cm from * twice, 1 dc in same first cluster, sl tube. Fasten off. Sew both handles to
along each side st to beg dc to join. 24 sts inside of bag using photo as a guide.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in same st as join, *1 Add a lining if desired.
htr, 1 tr, [2 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr] in next st, 1 tr, 1
Hooks used
htr**, 1 dc; rep from * 3 times, ending
3mm last rep at **, sl st to beg dc to join.
Special abbreviations
2 treble cluster (2trcl): [Yrh, insert
3.5mm Fasten off. 36 sts
hook into st indicated, pul, yrh, draw
through 2 loops] twice in same st, yrh,
Other supplies Joining panels draw through all 3 loops on hook
Front Panel: Lay out squares following 3 treble cluster (3trcl): [Yrh, insert
lining fabric (optional)
layout diagram with 5 rows and 5 columns. hook into st indicated, pul, yrh, draw
Holding RS together, *sl st through BLO through 2 loops] 3 times in same st, yrh,
Sizing of both motifs at the same time, using each draw through all 4 loops on hook
approximately 31x36cm st and 1ch-sp across each 5-motif row,
Layout diagram Chart

3 ch
2 dc
1 htr
tr
magic ring
CN17 P30 TOTE BAG.indd 31 20/06/2017 10:44

Jewellery
Colourburst Hoops
The first of our trio of Tension picot, 6 dc, miss 2 sts, 5 tr into centre of
picot, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, miss 2 sts, 5 tr into
Mexicana-inspired Tension is not critical to this project
centre of picot, miss 2 sts, 3 dc. Turn.
Row 3: Change to B, join in top of 4th dc
jewellery are these fab Hook used after 2nd shell of 5tr, miss 2 sts, [2 dc in
earrings that wouldn’t 1.75mm next st, 2 htr in next st, 1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr, 2
htr in next st, 2 dc in next st], miss 7 sts,
look amiss on the high Other supplies 2 tr in next st, 3 ch, 2 tr in each of next 2
sts, [1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr] in next st, 2 tr in each
street this season pair hoop earrings, 30 mm inside diameter of next 2 sts, miss 7 sts, [2 dc in next st,
pair earring hooks 2 htr in next st, 1 tr, 2 ch, tr in next st, 2
jump ring and chain
Designed by Zoë Potrac htr in next st, 2 dc in next st], miss 2 sts,
sl st. Turn.
Sizing Row 4: Change to D, join in top of the first
2-ply 1.75mm Hoop earring measures 6.5cm long tr of the centre lobe, 5 tr into 3 ch-sp,
miss 2 sts, sl st, [5 tr, 3 ch, 5 tr] into next
3 ch-sp, miss 2 sts, sl st, 5 tr into next 3
★★ A little fiddly
Start crocheting ch-sp, miss 2 sts, sl st. Fasten off and
weave in ends.
Yarn used Row 1: Attach A to the hoop, then,
Rico Essentials Crochet
working into the hoop 5 dc, picot4, 5 dc, Finishing
picot4, 8 dc, picot4, 7 dc, picot5, 7 dc, Sew in any remaining ends, then block to
1 ball each in in 010 Turquoise (A), Fuschia
picot4, 8 dc, picot4, 5dc, picot4, 5 dc. shape using spray starch and iron through
(B), 013 Yellow (D)
Turn. 50 sts, 7 picots a clean tea towel
Row 2: 1 ch, 3 dc, miss next 2 sts, 5 tr into
About the yarn
centre of picot, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, miss 2
2 ply; 280m per 50g ball; sts, 5 tr into centre of picot, miss 2 sts, 6 Special stitches
Picot4: 4 ch, sl st into FLO of last dc made
100% mercerised cotton dc, 5 dc into centre of picot, 7 dc, 7 dc in
Picot5: 5 ch, sl st into FLO of last dc made
centre of picot, 7 dc, 5 dc into centre of
CN17 P32 JEWELLERY HOOPS.indd 32 20/06/2017 08:21

Create your own
magical Jungle with
JB401 JB402 JB403
www.jamescbrett.co.uk
sales@jamescbrett.co.uk Tel 01274 565 959
CN17.P33.indd 23 15/06/2017 15:42

TOFT
TALK
Kerry Lord is off
on her holidays –
but not without a
suitcase full of yarn,
she tells us!
Whether Cornwall-
Like many, I often have the feeling that – family members are often strapped
I’ve got far too many projects planned in and, if you can distract them with a
and nowhere near enough hours in the good audiobook, you stand a chance of
spun alpaca, Spanish

day to ever get them all made. few rounds.
I am lucky enough that summer should Secure your pattern!

bring me a few warm (ish) evenings Take a photo of your pattern or work
wool or Grecian silk

in the garden, maybe the odd hour on from a PDF to avoid any sudden gust of
a sunlounger and a return long-haul wind at the swimming pool or a greasy
flight. The key to me making the most sun cream disaster. Even better, use a
of every 10 minutes I can grab is having Kindle version of the pattern or print
you should be able several different types of project on the

go at any time to suit every 10 minutes
on offer.
a spare copy for yourself to avoid the
glare of the sunshine.
to find a special
Plan well in advance
Here are my top tips for packing your Sneak an extra 100g ball of yarn
bags for holiday: inside your bag just in case you are
more productive than you thought
fibre made from that

You can crochet on a plane (without the distractions of TV and an
Many people I meet are still shocked to internet connection).
hear that I carry a big bag of yarn and
country to take home

my hook (and stuffing if my handbag Plan for breaks
capacity will allow) onto the plane and Don’t forget a stitch marker or piece of
emerge through customs at the other contrast yarn as you are likely to have
end with a few completed animals. to stop and start at times, and believe
with you
Unless you are unfortunate enough to me, you’ll not remember where you left
get travel sick, trains, buses, ferries and off before lunch!
cars provide valuable stitching time
CN17 P34 TOFT TALK.indd 34 20/06/2017 10:42

TOFT talk
Ed’s Animals
Rubber Ring
& Armbands
Give your favourite
TOFT animal a
summery makeover
with these cute
mini makes!
You’ll need:
25g TOFT orange DK yarn
3mm crochet hook
Rubber ring
Chain 12 and sl st to join into
a ring.
Rnds 1-58: Dc.
Stuff firmly and sew the
ends together.
Armbands (make two)

Get social Chain 14 and sl st to join
Spread your passion by getting your into ring.
projects out in public and talking about Rnds 1-12: Dc (10 rnds)
them when people ask. It’s a great ice- Rnd 13: Fold flat and dc
breaker for meeting new friends! across to close top. (7)
Rnd 14: Dc7 into front loops,
Remember your notions turn, ch1, dc7 into back
Make sure you pack a sewing needle. loops. (14)
There’s nothing more frustrating than Rnds 15-26: Dc. (10 rnds)
making the parts and being unable Stuff both sides and dc across
to finish a project. If you return from to join one section, then dc
Greece with 16 legs, three heads and across both sides to secure.
10 ears they’ll be tangled up and lost
long before you get a chance to sew Finishing
them up and it’s an item that’s very Weave in ends.
hard to ask for in a different language!
Discover the locals

Hunt down the local yarn shop via
Google Maps or word of mouth and
take home a yarn souvenir. Whether
FREE PATTERN!
Cornwall-spun alpaca, Spanish wool You can also download a FREE
or Grecian silk you should be able to #edsanimals pattern for flippers
find a special fibre made from that and snorkels from www.toftuk.com
country to take home with you. It’s a to create special snaps of your Ed’s
lovely reminder of a good holiday to be animals this summer
crocheting a scarf in December that
reminds you of sangria and sunshine.
CN17 P34 TOFT TALK.indd 35 20/06/2017 10:43

Home
Lena Fedotova
CN17 P70 BLUE ROSES.indd 36 20/06/2017 10:37

BLUE
ROSES
RUG
Grow a little flowerbed
Start crocheting
This pattern is worked in turned rounds.
Join each round with a sl st using both
loops of first dc.
Rnd 11 (RS) first join: 1 ch, 10 dc in BLO,
remove hook from loop, insert hook in
both loops, from back to front, of last st
of previously-completed motif, grab the
right under your feet with dropped loop and pull it through st, keeping
Motif (make 19) loop on hook, 1 dc in BLO in last st used
this simple rug pattern Rnd 1 (RS): Working into a magic ring, 6 on working motif (for increase), *remove
dc, sl st in first dc to join. Turn. 6 dc hook from loop, insert hook in both loops,
made spectacular using Rnd 2 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as a st from back to front, of next st of previously
a brilliant ombré yarn now and throughout), [2 dc in BLO of next completed motif, grab the dropped loop
st] around, sl st in first dc to join. Turn. and pull it through st, keeping loop on
which gives your flowers 12 dc hook, 1 dc in BLO of next st on working
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of motif; rep from * 9 times (join complete for
depth and the look of next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 18 dc one side), 1 dc in BLO of same st, [9 dc in
fresh blooms Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of BLO, 2 dc in BLO of next st] around, sl st in
next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 24 dc first dc to join. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of
next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 30 dc Join rem motifs in the same manner, joining
Aran 4.5mm Rnd 6: 1 ch, [4 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of 1, 2, or 3 sides as necessary, beg each
next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 36 dc side’s join with the 2nd st of increase, cont
★ Beginner friendly Rnd 7: 1 ch, [5 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of with next 9 sts and finish side with first st of
next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 42 dc the next increase, complete rnd, sl st in first
Rnd 8: 1 ch, [6 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of dc to join.
Yarn used
next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 48 dc
Caron Simply Soft Ombre Rnd 9: 1 ch, [7 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of Edging
3 balls in Teal Zeal 08701 next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 54 dc Join in any st, 1 ch, dc in each st around
Rnd 10: 1 ch, [8 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of edge, sl st to join.
About the yarn next st] around, sl st to join. Turn. 60 dc
Leaves (make 18)
Aran; 186m per 113g ball; 100% acrylic
FIRST MOTIF ONLY: Chain 10.
Rnd 11: 1 ch, [9 dc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO of Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, *1
Tension next st] around, sl st to join. Fasten off. dc, 1 htr, 1 tr, 3 dtr, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc, 3 ch,
1 motif (measured from point to point 66 dc turning as you go, work into the other
through centre) = 12cm For each rem motif, join to adjacent motif side of the chain; rep from * once, sl
during Rnd 11 (or complete all as the first st in first dc to join. Leaving long tail for
Hook used and sew together). sewing, fasten off.
4.5mm Joining Making up

Ensure all motifs to be joined have Sew 2 leaves to edge on RS at any seam
Sizing RS facing. Consult the schematic for bet 2 motifs, *sew 1 leaf to edge on RS at
60cm square joining layout. next seam**, sew 2 leaves to edge on RS at
next seam; rep from * around, ending last
rpt at **. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
CN17 P70 BLUE ROSES.indd 37 20/06/2017 10:38

Jewellery
Colourburst Pendant
Add a subtle hint About the yarn Rnd 1: In B, working into a magic ring, 3 ch,
12 tr into ring, sl st to top of first tr to join.
of crochet to your 2-ply; 280m per 50g ball;
100% mercerised cotton Rnd 2: Change to C, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6
everyday wardrobe with times. 18 sts
Rnd 3: Change to D. 4 ch (counts as dtr), dtr
Tension
this cute pendant design in same space. 2 tr in next st, 2 htr in next
Tension is not critical to this project st, 2 dc in each of next 12 sts, 2 htr in next
st, 2 tr in next st, 2 dtr in next st. 3 ch, sl st
Designed by Zoë Potrac Hook used to top of beg ch 4. 36 sts, 1 3ch-sp
Rnd 4: Change to A. 12 dc, 3 ch, 6 dc, 3 ch,
1.75mm
6 dc, 3 ch, 12 dc, [2 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc] in the
2-ply 1.75mm 3ch-sp, sl st.
Other supplies Rnd 5: 10 sl st, miss 2 sts, 10 tr into 3 ch-sp.
★★ A little fiddly jump ring & chain Miss 2 sts, 2 sl st, miss 2 sts. (5 tr, 3 ch, 5 tr)
in 3 ch-sp, miss 2 sts, 2 sl st, miss 2 sts, 10
Yarn used Sizing tr into 3 ch-sp. Miss 2 sts, 10 sl st. Fasten
off and weave in ends.
Rico Essentials Crochet Drop motif measures 5.5cm long
1 ball each in in 010 turquoise (A), Finishing
1 ball in 005 fuchsia (B), Sew in any remaining ends, then block to
1 ball in 003 orange (C), Start crocheting shape using spray starch and iron through
1 ball in 013 yellow (D) This earring is worked in rounds; do not a clean tea towel. Add earring or pendant
turn at the end of each round. fixtures as desired.
CN17 P49 JEWELLERY PENDANT.indd 38 20/06/2017 08:19

CN17.P39.indd 39 15/06/2017 11:56

Crochet-along
USE YOUR
FREE
GIFT!
Hayley Robinson
CN17 P40 TUNISIAN CAL.indd 40 20/06/2017 12:40

Crochet-along
TUNISIAN
SAMPLER 1
SCARF
For the next few issues, we’ll be taking you from
the very basics of Tunisian crochet through to 2
some more advanced stitches. The result is this

brilliantly bright crochet scarf and one confident
Tunisian crocheter!
look of Tunisian crochet is more like knitting.

DK 6mm
Many people consider Tunisian crochet as
a cross between knitting and crochet, as it
Yarn used certainly has characteristics of both crafts. 3
Caron Simply Soft Light
1 ball each in Bubblegum (A), Each row of Tunisian crochet creates
Hawaiian Sky (B), Heavy Cream (C), front and back vertical bars. These are
Honey (D), Pansy (E), Coral (F) manipulated to create each stitch.
About the yarn In each row of Tunisian crochet there are

two parts: the forward pass and the return.
DK; 301m per 85g ball; 100% acrylic During the forward pass you work from
right to left creating loops and keeping
Hook them on your hook. During the return you
6mm work from left to right working off these
loops until one remains. 4
Size
Return Pass
22x162cm In all of the sections, apart from section 16,
the return will be as follows:
1 Yarn round hook, 2 draw through
Start crocheting 1 loop, * 3 yarn round hook, 4 draw
through 2 loops; rep from * until 1
Tunisian crochet uses an elongated crochet loop remains 5 .
hook with a stopper on the end. It looks like
a cross between a regular crochet hook Each Forward Pass will be explained in
and a knitting needle. The hook end is used detail for each section, along with which 5
to create the stitches, like in crochet, but the colours to be used and when.

Crochet-along
6 7
8 9
Section 1: Tunisian There are several parts to this one Insert your hook in-between the right
Simple Stitch sentence of instruction, so here is a
breakdown:
vertical bar and the two left vertical bars
of the last stitch, (use your fingers to
open this stitch more so you can see this
★ Easy peasy After the foundation row is complete, better). Once you have done this, turn
Tunisian Simple Stitch – the clue is in the you will have a row consisting of front your work to the right so you can clearly
name. As one of the most basic stitches and back vertical bars. During each see this left edge. You should now see
row, you don’t need to work the first an upside down V on your hook. To
this is a great place to start our scarf and
stitch, hence the instruction: “skip the complete the stitch: yarn over, draw up
learn the basics of a forward and return pass.
first vertical bar”. This stitch is created a loop, and keep this loop on your hook.
automatically when you work the last
Special abbreviations part of the Return, so effectively, even Return.
Tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch though you have 42 stitches, you only Refer to Return Pass instructions
6 Insert your hook from right to left need to do 41!
under the front vertical bar of the next Repeat Row 1 twelve more times, changing
stitch, 7 yarn over and 8 draw up a to B at the end of the Return of the 12th
loop. Keep the loop on your hook. ‘Tss to end’ means you need to work
repeat for the next section.
the Tunisian Simple stitch all along the
row. So, after you have skipped the 1st
Enter
With A, the back
chain 42.of the 2nd chain from When you need to change colour for the
vertical bar, work a Tunisian Simple Stitch
Foundation Row:draw
hook, yarn over, Pull up
up aa loop
loop and
in the in every stitch along the row, keeping the
next row, you do so during the last stitch
keep it on your hook. Repeat
back of the 2nd ch from hook and for each
each ch of the previous return. It results in a neat
loops on your hook as you go.
chain across, keeping each loop on your colour change that means you are ready
to end. 42 loops on hook
hook as you go, you should have 42 to work the next row in the new colour.
loops on your hook, one for each chain. For a more uniform look to your work,
the last stitch can be worked differently
Return.
to all of the other stitches, in order to
create a more desirable edge, especially
Refer to Return Pass instructions
when the edge is exposed such as with Turn to page 46 for
a scarf. When you work into the back of
Row 1: Miss the first vertical bar, Tss to the chains at the start of your work you some ideas on how
end 9 . 42 sts get nice Vs at the bottom edge. You also to embellish on top of
get Vs on the right edge of your work
too, and when you finish the last row of Tunisian simple stitch
your work. So, to have a uniform edge
on the left side of your work, you can
work the last stitch as follows:

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10
11
Section 2: Tunisian Return.

Knit Stitch in Refer to Return Pass instructions
Graduated Stripes
Row 2: Skip the first vertical bar, Tks to end
★ beginner friendly 14 . 42 sts
Return
This next section uses the Tunisian Knit Repeat Row 2 three more times, 12
Stitch to make graduated stripes. It is called changing to C at the end of the Return of
the Tunisian Knit Stitch because it looks the third repeat.
exactly like knitting. You insert your hook Work one repeat of Row 2 in C, changing to
between the front and back vertical bars, B at the end of the Return.
opening them up to create Vs at the front of Work 4 repeats of Row 2 in B, changing
your work, similar to the Vs seen in knitting. to C at the end of the Return of the
fourth repeat.
Special abbreviations Work 2 repeats of Row 2 in C, changing
Tks: Tunisian Knit Stitch to B at the end of the Return of the
10 11 Insert your hook in between second repeat.
the front and back vertical bars of the Work 3 repeats of Row 2 in B, changing to C
next stitch, 12 yarn over and draw up a at the end of the Return of the third repeat. 13
loop. Keep the loop on your hook 13 Work 3 repeats of Row 2 in C, changing to B
at the end of the Return of the third repeat.
Row 1: With B, skip the first vertical bar, Work 2 repeats of Row 2 in B, changing
Tss to end. 42 sts to C at the end of the Return of the
second repeat.
Sometimes the first row of a section is Work 4 repeats of Row 2 in C, changing
a transitional row. This is because when
to B at the end of the Return of the
you work a row, as well as making loops
fourth repeat.
to become vertical bars for the next
row, you are affecting the vertical bars Work 1 repeat of Row 2 in B, changing to C
of the previous row. So, you need to do at the end of the Return.
a transitional row in order to make the Work 5 repeats of Row 2 in C, changing to 14
colour change appear flawlessly with the D at the end of the Return of the fifth repeat
change of stitches. for the next section.

15
16
Section 3: Row 1: With D, skip the first vertical bar,
Alternated Tunisian Tks to end. 42 sts

Return.
Simple Stitch and Row 2: Skip the first vertical bar, *Tss in
the next st, Tps in the next st* repeat to
17
Tunisian Purl Stitch end. 42 sts

Return.
★★ Adventurous Row 3: Skip the first vertical bar, *Tps in
the next st, Tss in the next st* repeat to
When you alternate stitches, it can create end. 42 sts
beautiful textures. This section alternates Skip the first vertical bar.
the Tunisian simple stitch with the Tunisian Return
purl stitch, which is so called because it Repeat rows 2 and 3 six more times,
resembles the purl stitch in knitting. It is changing to E at the end of the Return of
similar to the Tunisian simple stitch as you the sixth repeat of Row 3, ready for the
enter the front vertical bar from right to left, next section. 18
except you have the yarn at the front of
your work instead of at the back, resulting
in small bumps at the front of the stitch.
Special abbreviations This stitch creates

Tps: Tunisian Purl Stitch bumps in the crocheted
15 With the yarn at the front of your
work, 16 insert your hook from right to fabric like the purl stitch
left under the front vertical bar of the next
stitch, 17 yarn over and 18 draw up a
in knitting!
loop. Keep the loop on your hook 19
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X-STITCH
USE YOUR
FREE
Anna Nikipirowicz
GIFT!
The nature of Tunisian
crochet gives you a The fabric has vertical and horizontal
neater fabric to cross strands. When you stretch your fabric, you
will see the natural openings – that’s where
stitch on – making for we will work our cross-stitches.
fabulously defined It is vital to remember that your design will
patterns made easy! look neater if all of the stitches are oriented
the same. This means the top strand of
Anna Nikipirowicz shows the ‘X’ must be positioned in the same
us how direction on all stitches.
The photo to the right shows how the
C
ross stitching on Tunisian crochet yarn will cross the fabric. The red line Chart
fabric is a great way to add interest represents the bottom thread of the ‘X’ Charts are easily created on graph paper
to your project. It is a simple way to and the blue one the top. You will start and each square represents one stitch.
embellish a plain piece of crochet. at the bottom left corner (A) just below Place the chart wherever you wish on your
horizontal crossbars of stitch, then over the projects, usually starting at the bottom
Before we start cross stitching let’s have vertical strand to the right (B), then through right corner of chart. However, with a more
a look at the fabric produced by Tunisian bottom-right corner (C), and finally through complicated design you may wish to start
simple stitch (see our guide on page 40). top-left corner (D). at the centre.
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How to…
1 2
3 4
Using a tapestry
needle and colour A,
starting at square 2 x
PROJECT
4 of chart, 1 Bring
the yarn from back
INSPIRATION
to front through a
stitch, point A, leaving
approximately a 10cm
tail, then work the
needle through point
B 2 , then through
points C 3 and D
4 Do not pull yarn
tightly; make sure
it doesn’t pucker
the fabric.
Now you know how – why
Repeat Step 1 through A B C D E not try this easy first project
next stitch until chart from Lily Sugar ‘n Cream?
is completed. Find it in this issue’s free
Tunisian crochet book!
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re you ready to meet the seniors?
That’s what Sandra’s calling the
supersized version of some of
the blocks which make up the larger
portions of this blanket. This section
sees some of the largest blocks such as
Granny Jean Senior next to the smallest,
Dot! Be sure to keep an eye on your
sizing – you can find all those details
back in issue 14 remember.
Section Three Motifs

In this third section, there are a total of
11 square motifs to be made using six
patterns. Refer to the table below which
shows you the colour breakdowns for
each motif and the quantity of each that
you need to make.
Remember to keep checking that

the squares are coming out to the
correct gauge.
Special stitches
V-st: [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into same ch-sp
2 treble cluster (2trcl): [Yrh, insert
hook in ch-sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
through 2 loops on hook] twice, yrh,
draw through 3 remaining loops
3 treble cluster (3tr-cl): [Yrh, insert
hook in ch-sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw This issue’s section!
through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yrh,
draw through 4 remaining loops
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[V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into corner 2ch-sp; rep

DK 4mm
from * twice, [1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into
next 1ch-sp] across to corner 2ch-sp, 1
Yarn used
ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl
Scheepjes Merino Soft st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 20 V-sts
4 balls in Michelangelo (grey) – 603
3 balls in Giotto (Grey Blue) – 613 Fasten off. Join 6th colour to next ch-sp.
4 balls in Magritte (Pale Aqua) – 614
2 balls in Soutine (Aqua) – 615 Rnd 6: As Rnd 5. 24 V-sts
3 balls in Botticelli (Mint) – 628
3 balls in Constable (Lime) – 629 Fasten off. Weave in ends.
3 balls in Lautrec (Jade) – 630
3 balls in Matisse (pink) – 635
2 balls in Monet (mauve) – 639
3 balls in Warhol (yellow) – 640
3 balls in Caravaggio (Peach) – 642 Granny Jean
4 balls in Titian (Soft Pink) – 647 With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first
ch to form a loop.
Scheepjes Colour Crafter
2 balls in Den Bosch (pink) – 1241 Rnd 1: Working into loop, 5 ch (counts as 1
2 balls in Sittard (light pink) – 1130 tr, 2 ch here and throughout), [V-st, 2 ch]
2 balls in Lelystad (peach) – 1026, 3 times, 1 tr, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch
2 balls in Urk (pale blue) – 1034 to join. 4 V-sts
1 ball in Den Helder (aqua) – 1068
2 balls in Dokkum (Denim Blue) – 1302 Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp.
1 ball in Almelo (Pastel Green) – 1316
1 ball in Nijmegen (Olive) – 1712 Rnd 2: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, *1 Granny Jean Senior
1 ball in Ameland (Jade) – 1725 ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first
or Alphen (Petrol) – 1722 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, miss V-st, ch to form a loop.
2 balls in Heerenveen (grey) – 1203 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of
1 ball in Leerdam (yellow) – 1263 beg 5 ch to join. 8 V-sts Rnd 1: Working into loop, 5 ch (counts as 1
1 ball in Hoorn (purple) – 1067 tr, 1 ch here and throughout), [V-st, 2 ch]
Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 2ch-sp. 3 times, 1 tr, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch
About the yarn to join. 4 V-sts
Rnd 3: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, *1
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Colour Crafter: DK; 300m per 100g ball;
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into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next
beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, miss V-st,
Hook used to join. 12 V-sts 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of
4mm beg 5 ch to join. 8 V-sts
Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp.
Sizing Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 2ch-sp.
Rnd 4: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, *[1
Approximately 158x112cm ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp] twice, Rnd 3: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, *1
1 ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch,
Special stitches 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, [1 ch, miss V-st, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next 2ch-
V-st: [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] into same ch-sp V-st into next 1ch-sp] twice, 1 ch, miss sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, miss V-st, V-st
2 treble cluster (2trcl): [Yrh, insert hook V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into
in ch-sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 of beg 5 ch to join. 16 V-sts beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch
loops on hook] twice, yrh, draw through 3 to join. 12 V-sts
remaining loops Fasten off. Join 5th colour to next 2ch-sp.
3 treble cluster (3trcl): [Yrh, insert hook Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp.
in st/sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops Rnd 5: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp,
on hook] 3 times, yrh, draw through 4 *[1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp] Rnd 4: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, *[1
remaining loops across to corner 2ch-sp, 1 ch, miss V-st, ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp] twice,
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1 ch, miss V-st, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into next Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to next 1ch-sp. Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to any
2ch-sp; rep from * twice, [1 ch, miss V-st, corner 3ch-sp.
V-st into next 1ch-sp] twice, 1 ch, miss Rnd 3: 2 ch, 2trcl (counts as first 3trcl), 2
V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 3rd ch, *3trcl in next 1ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * Rnd 3: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), 3 tr in
of beg 5 ch to join. 16 V-sts around, sl st to top of first cl to join. same beg 3ch-sp, *1 ch, [1 tr in next 1ch-
16 clusters sp, 1 ch] twice, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in next
Fasten off after each following rnd. Rep the 3ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, [1 tr in next
colour sequence as established, join new Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp. 1ch-sp, 1 ch] twice, 2 tr in beg 3ch-sp, sl st
colour in corner 2ch-sp. to 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 32 tr
Rnd 4: [6 ch (counts as 1 dtr, 2 ch), 2 dtr, 1
Rnd 5: 5 ch, V-st into same beg 2ch-sp, tr] in same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [2 tr, 1 htr] Fasten off. Weave in ends.
*[1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into next 1ch-sp] in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 dc in next 2ch-sp,
across to corner 2ch-sp, 1 ch, miss V-st, 1 ch [1 htr, 2 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, [1 tr,
[V-st, 2 ch, V-st] into corner 2ch-sp; rep 2 dtr, 2 ch, 2 dtr, 1 tr] in next 2ch-sp; rep
from * twice, [1 ch, miss V-st, V-st into from * twice, 1 ch, [2 tr, 1 htr] in next 2ch-
next 1ch-sp] across to corner 2ch-sp, 1 sp, 1 ch, 3 dc in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch,
ch, miss V-st, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, 1 ch, sl [1 htr, 2 tr] in next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, [1 tr, 1
st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 20 V-sts dtr] in beg 2ch-sp, sl st in 4th of beg 6
ch to join.
Rep Rnd 5 seven more times for a total of
12 rounds. Fasten off. Join 5th colour to any 2ch-sp.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Rnd 5: [5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), 3 tr] in

same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [3 tr in next
1ch-sp, 1 ch] 4 times, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in
next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 1 ch, [3 tr
in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch] 4 times, 2 tr in beg Granny Peggy
2ch-sp, sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first
ch to form a loop.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 1 ch (does not
count as a st now and throughout), 8 dc,
sl st in first dc to join. 8 dc
Rnd 2: 1ch, 1 dc, [3 ch, 1 dc] 7 times, 3 ch,

sl st in first dc to join. 8 loops
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to any 3ch-sp.

Granny Florrie
With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in same beg
ch to form a loop. 3ch-sp, *5 ch, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in next
3ch-sp; rep from * 6 times, 5 ch, sl st in
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 2 ch, 1 tr (counts Granny Dot first dc to join. 16 loops
as first 2trcl now and throughout), [2 ch, With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first
2trcl] 7 times, 2 ch, sl st in top of first cl to ch to form a loop. Fasten off. Join 3rd colour to any 5ch-sp.
join. 8 clusters
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 4 ch (counts as 1 Rnd 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in beg 5ch-sp, 1 ch, [1
Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to next 2ch-sp. tr, 1 ch), [1 tr, 1 ch] 11 times, sl st into 3rd tr in 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 2 dc in 5ch-sp, 1 ch]
of beg 4 ch to join. 12 ch-sps 7 times, 1 tr in 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 dc in beg
Rnd 2: [2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 2trcl] in same beg 5ch-sp, sl st in first dc to join. 16 1ch-sps
2ch-sp, 1 ch, *[2trcl, 1 ch, 2trcl] in next Fasten off. Join 2nd colour to any 1ch-sp.
2ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * 6 times, sl st to Rnd 5: Sl st into next ch-sp, 6 ch (counts as
top of first cl to join. 16 clusters Rnd 2: 1 ch, 1 dc in same beg ch-sp, 1 1 dtr, 2 ch), [1 dtr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next ch-sp,
ch, *1 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 tr in next 1 ch, *[1 htr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in next ch-sp, 1
ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch-sp, 1 ch; rep ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in next ch-sp, 1 ch,
from * twice, 1 tr in next ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 tr [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 dtr] in next ch-sp, 2 ch, [1 dtr,
in next ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in first dc to join. 1 ch, 1 tr] in next ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from *
12 sts twice, [1 htr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in next ch-sp, 1
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Part 2
ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in next ch-sp, 1 ch,
Part 3
1 tr in beg ch-sp, 1 ch, sl st in 4th of beg
6 ch to join. 32 ch-sps
Fasten off. Join 4th colour to next 2ch-sp.

Part 3
Rnd 6: 5 ch, 3 tr in same beg 2ch-sp, 1
ch, *[miss 1 ch-sp, V-st in next ch-sp, 1
ch] 3 times, miss 1 ch, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in
corner 2ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * twice,
[miss 1 ch-sp, V-st in next ch-sp, 1 ch] 3
times, miss 1 ch-sp, 2 tr in beg 2ch-sp, sl
st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 32 ch-sps
Rnd 7: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, [5 ch, 3 tr] in Part 1

same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, miss 3 tr, V-st
in next 1ch-sp, [1 ch, miss V-st, V-st in
next 1ch-sp] 3 times, 1 ch, miss 3 tr, [3
tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] in corner 2ch-sp; rep from *
twice, 1 ch, miss 3 tr, V-st in next 1ch-sp,
[1 ch, miss V-st, V-st in next 1ch-sp] 3
times, 1 ch, miss 3 tr, 2 tr in beg 2ch-sp,
sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 56 sts Rnd 2: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 3 tr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in [2 tr, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr, 2 tr] in next 5ch-sp, 1
each 2ch-sp around, sl st in first dc to ch, sl st in top of beg 3 ch to join. 48 sts
Fasten off. Weave in ends. join. 8 petals
Fasten off. Join 3rd colour between any Rnd 7: Sl st aross to first 2ch-sp, 5 ch
two petals. (counts as 1 tr and 2 ch), V-st in same
beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [V-st in next 1 ch sp,
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 1 dc in same sp as join, [3 1 ch] 3 times, [V-st, 2 ch, V-st] in 2ch-sp;
ch, miss 1 petal, 1 dc between petals] 7 rep from * twice, 1 ch, [V-st in next 1ch-
times, 3 ch, miss 1 petal, sl st in first dc sp, 1 ch] 3 times, 1 tr in first 2ch-sp, 1 ch,
to join. 8 loops sl st into 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 20 V-sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 5 tr, 1 ch, 1 dc] in Rnd 8: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 1 tr in
each 3ch-sp around, sl st in first dc to same beg 2ch-sp, *1 ch, [V-st in 1ch-sp
join. 8 petals of next V-st, 1 ch] across to corner 2ch-
sp [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp; rep from *
Errata! Granny Flora Fasten off. Join 4th colour between any twice, 1 ch, [V-st in 1ch-sp of next V-st,
In issues 15 and 16, Flora had a small two petals. 1 ch] 5 times, sl st into 3rd of beg 5 ch to
mistake – please use this pattern for join. 48 tr
future reference. Rnd 5: 1 ch, 1 dc in same sp as join, [5
ch, miss 1 petal, 1 dc between petals] 7 Fasten off. Weave in ends.
With first yarn colour, chain 4. Sl st into first times, 5 ch, miss 1 petal, sl st in first dc
ch to form a loop. to join. 8 loops
Rnd 1: Working into loop, 2 ch, 1 tr (counts Rnd 6: Sl st into next 5ch-sp, 3 ch (counts as
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Florrie
Jean
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Peggy
Flora
Jean
(24cm) Florrie
Florrie Jean
(24cm)
Peggy
Part 2 Dot Dot

Peggy
Dot Dot
Flora
Jean
(24cm)
Florrie
Dot Dot
Get the introduction plus
Part 1 Peggy part 1 and 2 of the CAL in
Dot Dot issues 14 to 16.
Buy them now online at

www.moremags.com or
www.craftstash.co.uk
Colour chart
Merino Soft
Colour Crafter
Pattern Qty 1st Colour 2nd Colour 3rd Colour 4th Colour 5th Colour 6th Colour
Monet 639 Soutine 615 Botticelli 628 Matisse 635

Jean Senior 1 --- ---
Hoorn 1067 Den Helder 1068 Almelo 1316 Den Bosch 1241
Botticelli 628 Michelangelo 603 Magritte 614 Warhol 640

Jean Senior 1 --- ---
Almelo 1316 Heerenveen 1203 Urk 1034 Leerdam 1263
Monet 639 Michelangelo 603 Warhol 640 Constable 629 Giotto 613 Caravaggio 642
Jean 1
Hoorn 1067 Heerenveen 1203 Leerdam 1263 Nijmegen 1712 Dokkum 1302 Lelystad 1026
Lautrec 630
Titian 647 Constable 629 Giotto 613
Flora 1 Ameland 1725 or --- ---
Sittard 1130 Nijmegen 1712 Dokkum 1302
Alphen 1722
Lautrec 630
Caravaggio 642 Matisse 635 Botticelli 628 Warhol 640
Florrie 1 Ameland 1725 or ---
Lelystad 1026 Den Bosch 1241 Almelo 1316 Leerdam 1263
Alphen 1722
Soutine 615 Titian 647 Matisse 635 Warhol 640 Michelangelo 603
Florrie 1 ---
Den Helder 1068 Sittard 1130 Den Bosch 1241 Leerdam 1263 Heerenveen 1203
Lautrec 630
Constable 629 Titian 647 Monet 639
Peggy 1 Ameland 1725 or --- ---
Nijmegen 1712 Sittard 1130 Hoorn 1067
Alphen 1722
Giotto 613 Warhol 640 Titian 647

Dot 4 --- --- ---
Dokkum 1302 Leerdam 1263 Sittard 1130
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Scarf
Work all treble

stitches into back
loop only (BLO)
throughout pattern,
except tr2tog sts
which are worked
into both loops
Esme Crick
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Scarf
Complete the look!
VIVA
Channel Frida’s brilliant style
with the help of the high street!
FRIDA!
Think of Frida Kahlo and you cannot
Flared sleeves and ruffles are
help but think of colour, vibrancy and a the trend of the season.
unique fabulous style – this pretty scarf £10, George at Asda
is inspired by the iconic artist
Row 1: Starting in 4th chain from hook, 1

4-ply 4mm tr (missed 3 ch counts as first tr), 2 tr in
next ch, 20 tr, 1 tr2tog over next 5 ch,
★ Beginner friendly 20 tr, [2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] in next ch, 20 tr, 1
Tassels are all over
tr2tog over next 5 sts, 20 tr, [2 tr in next
st] twice. Turn. 94 sts accessories on the
Yarn used
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr in BLO high street this summer.
Cascade Ultra Pima Fine of same st, 2 tr in BLO of next st, 20 tr in Earrings, £8, Accessorize
4 balls in True Black 3754 (A) BLO, 1 tr2tog over next 5 sts, 20 tr in BLO, Bag, £45, Monsoon
1 ball each in Jade 3735 (B), Cobalt 3725 [2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in 3ch-sp, 20 tr in BLO, 1
(C), Spring Green 3762 (D), Pink Sapphire tr2tog over next 5 sts, 20 tr in BLO, [2 tr in
3702 (E), teal 3734 (F), magenta 3703 (G), BLO of next st] twice. Turn.
Wine 3713 (H)
Rep Row 2 to end, changing colour as
About the yarn directed in Colour Layout. Fasten off.
4 ply; 125m per 50g ball; 100% cotton Weave in all ends.
Tension Colour Layout

(Read as follows – yarn colour and number
20 sts x 6 rows = 10cm over tr of rows: e.g. B2 means 2 rows of colour B)
A4, B2, C4, A2, D2, E4, D2, A4, F4, B2, A2,
Think bright, statement
Hook used G2, H4, G2, A4, C2, A2, B2, F2, A4, E2, D4,
E2, A4, F2, B2, A2, C2, A4, G2, H4, G2, A2, colours, beads and
4mm
B2, F4, A4, D2, E4, D2, A2, C4, B2, A4. precious stones when it
comes to jewellery.
Sizing
£12, Accessorize
Finished shawl measures approximately
Special abbreviations
40x190cm Tr2tog over 5 sts: Working through
both loops throughout st, yrh, insert
hook into next st, pul, yrh, draw through
Start crocheting 2 loops, miss 3 sts, yrh, insert hook into Black for summer is the new
next st, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops, black - especially with this
With A, chain 98. yrh, draw through all 3 loops on hook. gorgeous embroidered detail.
£79, Monsoon
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Toy
PERFECT
STASH BUSTER!
Zoë Potrac
CN17 P58 FRANK THE FESTIVAL DONKEY.indd 58 20/06/2017 11:34

Toy
FRANK THE
FESTIVAL DONKEY
Say hello to Frank – the cute little piñata whose belly is full
of yummy sweets – if you can only crack him open!
This pattern is worked in an amigurumi Rnd 9: Change to yarn C. 2 dc in first st, 12

DK 4mm style – in spirals, without a turning chain dc. 14 sts
and without joining each round. With the Rnd 10: 2 dc in first st, 13 dc. 15 sts
★★ Adventurous exception of the nose, tail and hat, this Fasten off, repeat for second ear but do not
amigurumi is made in one piece from ears fasten off second time.
to toes. Rnd 11: With yarn still attached to second
Yarn used
ear, dc into a stitch on edge of first ear,
King Cole Bamboo Cotton 15 dc around first ear, dc into bottom of
Start crocheting
1 ball each in Sugar Pink (A), Cyclamen (B), the st that joined the two ears, then dc
Vanilla (C), Bluebell (D), Jaffa (E), black (F) Nose into same st on 2nd ear as last st done
Rnd 1: In E, working into a magic ring, 8 dc. there (these two sts help to avoid a hold
About the yarn Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 16 sts forming), 15 dc. 32 sts
Rnd 3: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] 4 times. 20 sts Rnd 12: Dc around. 32 sts
DK; 230m per 100g ball; 50% bamboo
Rnd 4: [4 dc, 2 dc into next st] 4 times. 24 sts
viscose, 50% cotton
Rnd 5: In C, [5 dc, 2 dc into next st] 4 times. Neck
28 sts Rnds 13-16: Change to yarn D, dc around.
Tension Rnds 6-8: dc around. Rnds 17-20: Change to yarn E, dc around.
20 rows x 20 sts = 10cm measured over dc Rnds 9-12: In D, dc around. Rnds 21-24: Change to yarn A, dc around.
Fasten off, leave long tail to sew on to head Rnds 25-28: Change to yarn B, dc around.
Hook used when complete. Rnds 29-30: Change to yarn C, dc around.
Using F, stitch on nostrils.
4mm Body
Main Body (starting at ears) Rnd 31: Press the shape so far flat so you
Other supplies Rnd 1: In A, working into a magic ring, 6 dc. can see where the sides of the head are.
toy stuffing Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, 5 dc. 7 sts Insert markers at each side (they’ll be
2 black safety eyes, 5mm Rnd 3: 2 dc in first st, 6 dc. 8 sts 16 sts apart), 7 dc to get to a point 3 dc
2 white felt circles, 25mm Rnd 4: 2 dc in first st, 7 dc. 9 sts away from the edge, turn, 1 ch and work
Rnd 5: Change to yarn B. 2 dc in first st, 8 a short row of 10 dc.
dc. 10 sts Row 32-35: (Working short rows) 1 ch, 10 dc.
Sizing
Rnd 6: 2 dc in first st, 9 dc. 11 sts Row 36-41: Change to yarn A, 1 ch, 10 dc.
25cm tall, 25cm nose to tip of tail Rnd 7: 2 dc in first st, 10 dc. 12 sts Row 42-45: Change to yarn C, 1 ch, 10 dc.
Rnd 8: 2 dc in first st, 11 dc. 13 sts Rnd 46: Dc round whole body. 60 sts (14

Toy
A cute mi ni
som bre ro is the
perfec t fin ish ing
Using stitch markers
tou ch
(or inserting pieces of
scrap yarn) at the points
described helps to keep
the shape of the donkey
square; it is very easy
to accidentally twist the
shape if you are just a
couple of stitches out
dc along side of back, 22 round the front

of the neck, 14 dc along the other side of
the back, 10 dc across the rear end)
Rnds 47-50: Change to yarn D, dc around.
60 sts
Rnds 51-54: Change to yarn E, dc around.
Rnds 55-58: Change to yarn B, dc around.
At this point, stuff and sew on the nose. Second Leg (rear left leg) the tail by wrapping a length of D around 3
Push safety eyes through centre of felt Rejoin yarn at the corner marker on rear fingers about 10 times, then wrapping the
circles and insert into head. Sew around the left corner, 5 dc in sts of main body, 5 dc tail end of the yarn around the middle and
edge of the felt circles using two strands in the other side of the chain sts forming tying to secure. Use the end to stitch
separated from a length of yarn F. Stuff the the inside leg from the first leg, 5 ch, 5 dc onto the end of the tail. Sew the tail onto
ears, head and neck. in main body, join to first st (20 st loop). the body.
Continue to work as for first leg.
Legs Hat (optional)
At this stage, mark corners with stitch Front Legs Rnd 1: In yarn B, working into a magic ring,
markers; the front corners should be 10 sts Work as for rear legs, joining yarn at 6 dc.
apart as should the rear, the front should corners, making 20st loop and ensuring Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, 5 dc. 7 sts
be 20 sts away from the rear. If necessary, that second front leg joins into the first Rnd 3: 2 dc in first st, 6 dc. 8 sts
dc until you reach the corner point. by making 5 dc into the other side of the Rnd 4: 2 dc in first st, 7 dc. 9 sts
chains that formed the inside leg on the Rnd 5: Change to yarn B. 2 dc in first st, 8
First Leg (rear right leg) first one. dc. 10 sts
Still in yarn B, 5 dc, 10 ch, rejoin 5 sts before Rnd 6: 2 dc in first st, 9 dc. 11 sts
the ones just completed and complete 5 Belly Rnd 7: 2 dc in first st, 10 dc. 12 sts
dc. 20 st loop In yarn B, join behind right front leg, 10 dc Rnd 8: [dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnds 1-4: Change to yarn C, dc around. across the sts of the backs of both legs. Rnd 9: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts
20 sts Turn and work 10 rows of 10 dc. Fasten Rnd 10: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times.
Rnds 5-8: Change to yarn A, dc around. off. Stuff body and legs, then sew closed 30 sts
Rnds 9-12: Change to yarn D, dc around. around edge of belly panel. Rnd 11: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times.
Rnds 13-14: Change to yarn F, dc around. 36 sts
20 sts Tail Rnd 12: [4 dc, dc2tog in next st] 6 times.
Rnd 15: in BLO [2 dc, dc2tog] 5 times. 15 sts Rnd 1: Using yarn D, working into a magic 30 sts
Rnd 16: [1 dc, dc2tog] 5 times. 10 sts ring, 5 dc. Fasten off, stuff cone of hat lightly and
Rnd 17: [Dc2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Rnds 2-8: Dc around. stitch to back of head.
Fasten off, pull tight and weave in ends. Fasten off. Make a small tuft for the end of

Jewellery
Mexican Diamond
These pretty dangly
Earrings Tension in each of next two 2ch-sps. [3 tr, 3 ch, 3
tr] in next 2 ch-sp; rep from * for a total
earrings are the perfect Tension is not critical to this project
of 3 times, then 2 dc in each of next two
2ch-sps, sl st to top of beg 3 ch.
finish to a colourful Hook used
Rnd 4: Join B, 3 dc, [1 dc, 5 ch, 1 dc] in
summer outfit! 1.75mm 3ch-sp to form hanging loop, *3 dc, miss
2 dc, (tr between the pairs of dc from
Other supplies previous rnd, tr into post of dc on rnd 2,
Designed by Zoë Potrac 2 earring hooks
tr between the pairs of dc from previous
rnd again), miss 2 dc, 3 dc, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1
dc] in 3ch-sp; rep from * for a total of 3
2-ply 1.75mm Sizing times, then 3 dc, (tr between the pairs of
Diamond motif measures dc from previous rnd, tr into post of dc
★★ A little fiddly 5cm diagonally across on rnd 2, tr between the pairs of dc from
previous rnd again), sl st to first dc to join.
Yarn used
Start crocheting Finishing
Rico Essentials Crochet Sew in any remaining ends, then block to
1 ball each in in 010 turquoise (A), Rnd 1: Using C, working in a magic ring, 3 shape using spray starch and iron through
005 fuchsia (B), 003 orange (C), ch, 11 tr, sl st to top of beginning 3 ch. a clean tea towel. Add earring or pendant
013 yellow (D) Rnd 2: Join A, 1 ch (counts as as dc), 2 fixtures as desired.
ch, 1 dc, 2 ch in each st around, sl st to
About the yarn starting ch to join. 12 2 ch-sps.
Rnd 3: Join D in a 2 ch-sp. 3 ch (counts as
2-ply; 280m per 50g ball;
tr), 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr all in same space, *2 dc
100% mercerised cotton
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Cushion
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xxx
AZTEC
CUSHION
We love this new take on
a chevron from the new
Patons Summer Cotton
collection – follow the
charts and give it a go!
Start crocheting Large triangle 6 (x1): rows 1-4: Ivory, rows

Aran 6mm 5-10: Slate
Cushion Front
★★ chart reading required! The cushion front is pieced as shown in Small Triangles
the diagram. It is made from three triangle Work following crochet chart B. Crochet a
Yarn used strips and two intermediate strips (shaded foundation of 21 ch. Work double crochet
grey). Each strip comprises three large in RS and WS rows, decreasing on the
Patons Summer Cotton triangles and two small triangles (unbroken edges as shown. In the 1st row, work the
3 balls in Slate 00092 (MC), 3 balls in Ivory lines). The broken lines mark colour areas. 1st double crochet in the 3rd ch from the
00002 (CC), 1 ball each in Jade 00070 (A), hook, work 16 more double crochets, at the
Ruby 00036 (B), Coral 00033 (C), Large Triangles end of the row double crochet the last 2 sts
Peridot 00071 (D) Work following crochet chart A. Crochet a together. Continue decreasing in this way
foundation of 40 ch. Work double crochet in to the 10th row. In the 10th row, complete
About the yarn RS and WS rows, decreasing on the edges the triangle with 1 ch and 1 sl st.
Aran; 90 per 50g ball; 44% cotton, and in the centre as shown. In the 1st row, Small triangle 7 (x4): rows 1-4: Slate, rows
36% acrylic, 20% polyamide, work the 1st double crochet in the 3rd ch 5-10: Sand
from the hook, then work 16 more double Small triangle 8 (x2): rows 1-4: Ivory, rows
crochets, at the centre double crochet 3 5-10: Slate
Tension
together, work 16 more double crochets,
17 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured over at the end of the row double crochet the Intermediate Strips
dc patt last 2 sts together. Continue decreasing in Make two strips, following crochet chart C,
this way to the 10th row. In the 10th row, which shows only a section of the strip. For
Hook used complete the triangle with 1 ch and 1 sl st. each strip, crochet a foundation of 58 ch,
Large triangle 1 (x2): rows 1-4: Ivory, rows with Slate. In Row 1 (WS row), work the 1st
6mm
5-10: Pool double crochet in the 3rd ch from the hook,
Large triangle 2 (x2): rows 1-4: Ivory, rows then work 1 double crochet in each ch of
Other supplies 5-10: Ruby the foundation = 57 sts. Crochet rows 2 and
34cm square inner cushion Large triangle 3 (x2): rows 1-4: Slate, rows 3 with Coral and Row 4 with Slate. When
5-10: Ivory changing colour, use the new colour to
Sizing Large triangle 4 (x1): rows 1-4: Slate, rows crochet off the last stitch of the preceding
5-10: Ruby row. Fasten off. The remaining rows are
34cm square Large triangle 5 (x1): rows 1-4: Slate, rows crocheted in the opposite direction. To do
5-10: Pool this, turn the work and the crochet chart

Cushion
each by 180°. With Peridot, attach to the the inner thread of the st forms a clear Want more?
base of the foundation chain and work into boundary to the triangle strip.
this row. Crochet Row 5 in the foundation We love this collection’s cool
ch, beginning with 1 sl st as shown (not in Cushion back geometric style! Grab this cool
the 1st ch, at beginning of yarn). Work Row With Slate, crochet a foundation of 58 ch. plant pot cosy pattern and more
6 with Perodot and Row 7 with Slate. Continue in double crochet. Work 4 rows from your local Patons stockist
with Slate, then 4 rows of Ivory. Continue
Finish the cushion front in 8-row stripe repeat until work measures
For each triangle strip, join 3 large triangles approximately 34cm, end with 4 rows
and 2 small triangles, as shown in the of Slate.
diagram. When doing this, lay the triangles
together, right sides facing, matching the Finishing
adjacent edges. With Slate, sew the edges Lay cushion front and cushion back
together with overcast stitches, from together, right sides facing. Sew the edges
corner to corner, over 20 sts (see crochet together with overcast stitches, leaving a
charts A and B). Attach each intermediate slit open on one side, to insert the inner
strip to a triangle strip, right sides facing by cushion. Turn the cushion cover right side
sewing these strips together with overcast out, slide the inner cushion into the cover,
stitches, inserting the needle in each st of and sew the opening closed by hand.
the intermediate strip, only under the outer
thread of the st. When sewn in this manner,
1
1 ch
1 slst
3
1 double crochet
Layout diagram
5
double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)

7
34
9
1 ch 1 2
10
7 7
9
1 slst
Chart A 8 1 double crochet
3
3.5
4 5
6
8
34
8double crochet 3 together (dc3tog)

9
6
4
3.5
1 2
2
7 7
9
3
9 16 9
10
9
Chart B 8 Chart C
7
4
6
5 3
4 2
3 1
2
5
1 6
7

The book club
Each month, we’re expanding our literary

horizons with a new yarn classic. This time,
we’ve gone all heart eyes emoji over this fun
new book of quirky designs
W
here do you sit when it comes Whatever you think of them, they’re
to emojis? We’re guessing it’s in seemingly the world’s fastest growing
one of three camps. First up, you language, so Charles Voth (Crochet Now’s
don’t know what we’re talking technical editor no less) has dedicated this
about at all. Second, you’ve made some new book to representing them in crochet.
tentative steps into emoji usage with a
casual smiley face thrown into your text His clever little book starts out with a
correspondence. Lastly, you’re a full- guide to crocheting all the individual
blown emoji abuser and take real delight components, so you can mix and match
in texting your children with nothing but to create your favourite – best shown in
these esoteric little characters. his amazing 25’s a Crowd blanket.
However, the emoji party doesn’t

stop there, as Charles has come up
with many different ways to add
these little chaps to crochet. From
embroidery to colourwork, the collection
of projects is diverse whether you fancy
a whole blanket, a quick make, or even
an emoji-adorned hoodie!
We loved the cool Chilling Out cushion This volume is solely dedicated to the
that you can try on the next pages as he emojis of the face variety, but with a
seemed to fit in perfectly with this issue’s blockbuster film based on this hieroglyphic-
sun-loving attitude, but the best thing like language coming soon, we fear that
about this book is that you can customise before too long, we’ll be getting the next
to your friends and family’s favourite emoji edition featuring the ghost, aubergine and
– making it great for gifts. – dare we say – poop emoji.
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The book club
CHILLING OUT
CUSHION
Makes Charles’s fun cushion in your choice of colour
and create your own custom emoji face to suit!
htr] around, miss the st that made the next st, [2 tr in next st, tr in next 2
Aran 5.5mm prev join, join in first htr. sts] around, sl st in top of first htr to join.
Rnds 3-5: Rep Rnd 2. 41 tr
★★ Adventurous Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 2 to last st, yrh, insert hook Rnd 5: 2 ch, [htr in next st, 2hdc in next st,
in lower back bar of next htr, yrh, pull htr in next 2 sts] 10 times, htr in each rem
through, with B, yrh, pull through 3 lps on st around, sl st in top of first htr to join.
Yarn used
hook, join in first htr. 51 htr
Caron Simply Soft Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 6, but change to C. Rnd 6: 2 ch, 2 tr in each of first 2 sts, [tr
1 skein each in Cool Green (A), black (B), Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 6, but change to B. in next 4 sts, 2 tr in next st] 9 times, tr in
green (C), Pagoda (D) Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 6, but change to D. each rem st around, sl st in top of first htr
Rnds 10-13: Rep Rnd 2. to join. 62 tr
About the yarn Rnds 14-16: Rep rnds 6-8. Rnd 7: 2 ch, [htr in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next
Rnds 17: Rep Rnd 6, but change to A. st] 10 times, htr in each rem st around, sl
Aran; 288m per 170g ball; 100% acrylic
Rnds 18-33: Rep rnds 3-17. st in top of first htr to join. 72 htr
Rnds 34-39: Rep Rnd 2. Do not fasten off. Rnd 8: 2 ch, 2 tr in each of first 2 sts, [tr
Tension in next 6 sts, 2 tr in next st] 9 times, tr in
14 sts x 10 rows = 10cm Making up each rem st around, sl st in top of first tr
Working through both layers across top, to join. 83 tr
Hook used work dc across by *inserting hook in lower Rnd 9: 2 ch, htr in next 3 sts, 2 htr in each of
back bar of front layer of cover and then next 2 sts, [htr in next 7 sts, 2 htr in next st]
5.5mm through flo of corresponding st on back 9 times, htr in each rem st around, sl st in
layer, yrh, pull up lp, yrh, pull through both top of first htr to join. 94 htr
Sizing lps on hook; rep from * across. Rnd 10: 2 ch, [tr in next 8 sts, 2 tr in next
36cm square Fasten off. st] 10 times, tr in each rem st around, sl
Weave in ends, closing gap at foundation ch. st in top of first htr to join. 104 tr
Insert zipper in lower opening. Rnd 11: Join B in any st, dc in same st as
Start crocheting join, [2sc in next st, 16 dc] 6 times, dc in
Face each rem st around, join in first st.
Row 1 (WS): With A, make 60 fhtr, turn. Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic ring, 1 Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now working in rnds: ch, 10 htr in ring, sl st in top of first htr to
Rnd 1: 1 ch, htr around, join in first htr join. 10 htr SUNGLASSES
(being careful not to twist the foundation Rnd 2: 2 ch, (does not count as st here and First Lens
strip); gap will be sewn closed with yarn throughout), 2 tr in each htr around, sl st Row 1: With B, working into a magic ring,
tail during finishing. in top of first tr to join. 20 tr 4 dc. Turn.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, htr in same st as join, htr in Rnd 3: 2 ch, [htr in next st, 2 htr in next st] Row 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st. Turn. 8 dc
lower back bar on far side of next htr, [htr around, sl st in top of first htr to join. 30 htr Row 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times.
in next st, htr in lower back bar of next Rnd 4: 2 ch, 2 tr in each of frst 2 sts, tr in Turn. 12 dc

The book club
Row 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times. Moustache thread and needle, attach facial features
Turn. 16 dc Row 1: With B, 27 ch, sl st in BLO of 2nd ch to project. Sew face centred onto side of
Fasten off. from hook, sl st in BLO of each next 4 ch, cushion that doesn’t have the join seam.
2 dc, 2 htr, 2 linked tr, 1 linked dtr, 1 ch,
Second Lens sl st 3 times alongside dtr just made, sl st
Work rows 1-4 as for First Lens. in next 2 ch, 3 ch, linked dtr in same ch, Special stitches
Foundation half-double crochet
Row 5: 1 ch, 9 dc evenly across flat side of linked dtr in next ch, 2 htr, 2 dc, sl st in
(fhtr): 2 ch, yrh, insert hook in first ch,
lens, 2 ch, 10 dc evenly across flat side BLO of next 5 chs, 1 ch, rotate work 180˚.
yrh, pull through, yrh, pull through first
of First Lens, rotate piece to work around 25 sts lp on hook (foundation ch made), yrh,
curves with same side facing, 1 ch, dc in Row 2: Working in opposite side of starting pull through 3 lps on hook (first fhtr
first st [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 times, dc in chs, sl st in next 5 sts, 2 dc, sl st in next 5 made), *insert hook in lower 2 strands of
last 2 sts, dc in back of each ch, dc in st in sts, miss next st, sl st in next 5 sts, 2 dc, foundation ch, yrh, pull through, yrh, pull
next lens, [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 times, dc sl st in each rem st. through first lp on hook, yrh, pull through
in last 2 sts, 2 ch, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, Fasten off. 3 lps on hook; rep from * indicated
1 ch dc in each st across flat tops of lenses number of times
to last st,. 2 dc in last st, 2 ch, sl st in 2nd ch Finishing
from hook, sl st in next st around lens. Referring to the photographs or according
Fasten off. to your own preferences, with sewing

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6 things I learned...
Sheep Shearing Zoë Potrac is on a hands-on mission to find
out how her wool yarn is made, starting at the
beginning with a spot of sheep shearing!
A 1
little while ago, I began thinking I’d
like to learn a bit more about where The sheep have to be
this wool that I spend all my time
playing with actually comes from. What ready for shearing
does it feel like to shear a sheep? How Sheep need to be sheared for their own
complicated is it to spin yarn? How is yarn welfare, but you can’t just shear them
dyed? This article tells you about my first any time. They need a period of warm dry
step on that adventure – learning how to weather for the wool to ‘rise’, meaning that
shear a sheep! the fleece comes away from the skin a little
and makes it easier to get the clippers in.
The starting point of my adventure, Humble Luckily for us, the weather the week before
by Nature, is a unique rural skills centre in had been glorious, so they were ready. I
Monmouthshire. Owned by broadcaster felt a little sorry for them all bald at the
and writer Kate Humble, this working farm end of the day with the wind and rain
runs all kinds of courses for those who moving in though!
2
want to learn about the various skills and
crafts involved in rural life. They very kindly Sheep have
allowed me to come along on one of their
sheep shearing courses and give it a go. personalities
Some of them are calm and docile, happy
Being very much an indoor girl, I was pretty to be handled and take shearing like a trip
nervous that I might be the only non-farmer to the hairdressers. My sheep, however,
type there. I breathed a sigh of relief when came out of the pen fighting. “This
I met the other participants; there were one’s a bit scrappy,” said Joe, one of our
a few smallholders who needed to shear instructors, then looked at me to indicate
their own sheep, but others, like me, were it was my turn. Brilliant! It could sense my
From top: A freshly just interested and doing it for fun. Farmers incompetence and made every effort to
sheared sheep; Tim and Joe ran a brilliant hands-on day escape. The resulting haircut was a bit
and everyone had a really good chance to more Mohawk-gone-wrong than neatly
Zoe in action!
learn to shear at their own level. sheared sheep.
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6 things I learned
Clockwise from above: A Welsh Mule;

the Humble by Nature farm; Zoe’s
golden fleece; farm owner Kate Humble
3 Raw wool is
really greasy
I’d expected fluffy clouds of cotton wool,
but actually, lanolin, the natural oil that
5 Shearers
eat well
Or at least, we did that day. The farm has a
beautiful indoor teaching and dining space
helps keep sheep waterproof, makes to relax and eat in during breaks and we
it quite oily. It was a strangely pleasant were fed incredibly well! For lunch, we had
feeling; my hands (and arms, and any other homemade lasagne with salad that had been
exposed skin) were nicely moisturised by grown on the farm and a delicious fruit fool
the end of the day. I was even allowed to for dessert. There were also home-baked
keep one of the fleeces I sheared, so I’ll treats before and after the course with a cup
hopefully be able to use it to learn to spin. of tea. We were very spoiled!
4 Real shearers
are like athletes!
In a whole day, between nine of us, we
sheared about 20 sheep. Feeling quite
6 Everyone
should try it!
If I can do it, anyone can. Humble by Nature
runs all sorts of courses throughout the
proud of our achievements, we were then year, including shearing, lambing, spinning
told that between the two instructors, on a and plant dyeing yarn, peg loom weaving
good day, they could clear 500 sheep! That and many more. Have a look at the website
took us down a peg or two. It’s incredibly www.humblebynature.com to find out
physical work; while you’re not actually more. It also has accommodation on site so
lifting the sheep (they weigh about as much you could make a holiday out of it, staying in
as an adult human), the physical work of a cosy cottage or even an off-grid shepherd’s
turning them and holding them in position hut. It’s easy to get to, but its stunning
(plus catching them when they run away) is location feels like the heart of the countryside.
pretty exhausting. I would definitely recommend it! Next time: spinning!
CN17 P71 SHEEP SHEARING.indd 71 20/06/2017 11:37

Quick make
KILIM EYE
BLOCK
Hugh Metcalf
CN17 P36 KILIM EYE BLOCK.indd 72 20/06/2017 13:00

This intriguing square
design is perfect for
blankets, cushions or
even a cute pincushion
Aran 3.5mm
★ Beginner friendly
Yarn used
Three Bears Yarn Affection Aran Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, 2 tr in in 1 ch-sp, 2 htr; rep from * ending on 1
Colours pictured Bonfire Orange or Ginger, same ch-sp, 2 ch, [tr3tog, 2 ch, miss 1 htr, join with sl st in beg 2 ch of rnd.
(MC) Pitch Black (CC1), Pure White (CC2) st] 3 times, *3 tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, Rnd 7: 3 ch, *tr across to corner ch-sp, [2
Available from [tr3tog, 2 ch, miss 1 st] 3 times; rep from tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in corner ch-sp; rep from *
www.threebearsyarn.co.uk * around, join with sl st in beg 3 ch. around, join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
with 20% off using discount code Fasten off CC2. Join MC in sp on RH of 3 tr group. Fasten off. Weave in ends and block
CrochetNow14 at checkout Rnd 5: Working into same ch-sp as 3 tr to size.
on previous rnd, *2 tr, 3 ch, sl st into
About the yarn next ch-sp, working into same ch-sp on Making up
previous rnd 2 tr, [1 ch, sl st in next ch-sp, Cut two pieces of fabric to 15cm square.
Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 100% cotton 3 tr in unused st on previous rnd] 3 times, Sew edges together (we used a blanket
1 ch, sl st into next ch-sp; rep from * stitch but you could use a sewing machine)
Hook used around, join with sl st in first tr of rnd. and stuff firmly before closing. Sandwich
3.5mm Rnd 6: 2 ch (counts as 1 htr), 1 htr, *3 dc in your cushion between two blocks and dc
3ch-sp, 2 htr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 2 tr, 1 dtr, [1 around to close. Weave in ends.
Other supplues dtr, 2 ch, 1 dtr] in 1 ch-sp, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 1 tr
lining fabric
sewing needle & thread Chart
stuffing
Sizing ch
Each block measures 14.5cm square dc
htr
Start crocheting
tr
With MC or CC1, chain 4, join with sl st to make
a ring.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and
throughout), 2 r into ring, 2 ch, [3 tr into
ring, 2 ch] 3 times, join with sl st in beg 3 ch. dtr
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next ch-sp,
* 3 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next ch-sp; rep from
* 3 times, join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
Fasten off MC. Join CC2 in any corner ch-sp.
Rnd 3: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr and 2 ch), 2 tr in
same ch-sp, 7 tr, *[2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next
ch-sp, 7 tr; rep from * 3 times, 1 tr in first
2ch-sp, join with sl st in beg 3 ch.
CN17 P36 KILIM EYE BLOCK.indd 73 20/06/2017 13:00

The best way to discover a new yarn is to give it a squish at your
local yarn shop, and these fun fur and pompom yarns are so soft
you’ll want to take them all home
1
Robin 3
Firecracker
This super-chunky, 100% polyester
fibre yarn is an absolute riot of
colour and so much fun to crochet
with! Projects appear in no time
at all with Firecracker, making it
perfect for snuggly cushions and
throws that can be made up in an
evening. Each of the eight bold
colours has flecks of yellow, red
and blue that gives this yarn unique
warmth and energy.
Bernat Baby Sirdar

Blanket Sweetie
Bernat Baby Blanket is another Covered in the softest little
super-chunky yarn and comes pompoms, this sweet treat of
in impressive 300g balls – being yarn comes in solids and prints
quite lightweight, it runs for an over 12 shades that centre on
impressive 234 metres. The a tasty pastel palette. Don’t be
chenille-effect yarn comes in a deceived by the appearance
variety of solids and prints that will of this polyester yarn – the
complement any project and room. pompoms are easy to work
Beautifully soft and easy to care with and are designed to line
for, this 100% polyester yarn is up tightly (on smaller hooks)
fast becoming a favourite for quick to make snugly blankets and
baby makes and would certainly cushions, or hang loosely (on
make an impressively large C2C
graphgan for any baby or child! 2 larger hooks) in beautifully
draped edges and homewares.
CN17 P74 YARN NEWS.indd 74 20/06/2017 08:10

Yarn Stockists
JC Brett Flutterby Ammonite Yarns, Glamorgan
2
Animal Print Black Sheep Wools,
This velvety soft chenille yarn is a better Cheshire
fit for adult accessories and garments if 2, 3, 4
you are looking for something a little more
dramatic and dark. Of all the super-chunky Creative Needles,
choices this month, Flutterby is a little Gloucestershire
thinner than Bernat’s or Robin’s chenille 1
yarns and is better suited to a slightly
Johnsons Needlework,
smaller hook. Inspired by animal furs, stick
Lancashire
with traditional hues of grey, orange and 3
brown, or why not go really wild with a
bold red and black print? And don’t worry, Kimberleys Krafts, Greater
no animals were harmed in the making of Manchester
this 100% super-soft polyester yarn! 4, 5
4 Sew Unique Knit Crafts,

Worcestershire
3, 4
The Cheap Shop,
Essex
Rico Creative 6
Pompon The Wool Cabin, Essex

4, 5
This joyful pompom yarn is
available in solids and prints that The Wool Patch, Suffolk
mix pastels, sedate and vibrant 4
blends throughout Rico’s signature
expansive range of shades,
meaning you’re sure to find
something to suit baby blankets,
scarves and more – wherever your
imagination takes you! As with most
fur and pompom yarn, Creative
Pompon is 100% polyester and is on
the super-chunky yarn spectrum,
5
though it’s designed for 4mm hooks
as you work the strands between
pompoms to create neat and
uniformed patterns and effects.
King Cole Yummy

‘Scrumptious’ is the first word that comes to mind when we
got our hands on a ball of King Cole’s chenille effect yarn.
Solids, variegated and prints run through the 20 colourways
on offer that are perfect for a diverse selection of projects!
6
Think adult garments, children’s clothes, baby accessories,
anything really, and you will be able to make the soft Yummy
fit the bill. We feel inspired by Battenburgs, raspberry ripples
and Eton Mess when we look at this yarn.
CN17 P74 YARN NEWS.indd 75 20/06/2017 08:10

THE YARN
Taster
You can
use a foundation
half treble for
starting the pot if
you prefer!
CN17 P76 YARN TASTER .indd 76 20/06/2017 08:13

We’re giving Rico’s fun Start crocheting cactus arm look by adding a few stitches
into the inside of the corner.
Bubble yarn a go this Body
Rnd 1: With MC, working into a magic Pot
issue with a fun cactus ring, 2 ch (counts as 1 htr here and With CC, chain 39, join with sl st in first ch
scrub mitt that’s sure to throughout), 8 htr in ring, join with sl st in ensuring not to twist stitches
beg 2 ch. 9 sts Rnd 1: 2 ch, htr in each ch around, join
brighten up bath time! Rnd 2: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, [2 htr in next with sl st in beg 2 ch. 40 sts
st] around, join with sl st in beg 2 ch. 18 Rnd 2: 2 ch, htr around, join with sl st in
sts beg 2 ch.
Rnd 3: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 1 htr, [2 htr Now, place this piece on the base of your
Chunky 5mm
in next st, 1 htr] around, join with sl st in cactus Body piece and work the next rnd
beg 2 ch. 27 sts through both the Pot and the final rnd of
★ Beginner friendly Rnd 4: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 2 htr, [2 htr the Body.
in next st, 2 htr] around, join with sl st in Rnd 3: 2 ch, htr around, join with sl st in
Yarn used beg 2 ch. 36 sts beg 2 ch.
Rnd 5: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 8 htr, [2 htr Rnd 4-9: 2 ch, htr around, join with sl st in
Rico Bubble in next st, 8 htr] around, join with sl st in beg 2 ch.
1 ball each in green 009 (MC), beg 2 ch. 40 sts
Powder 010 (CC) Rnds 6-16: 2 ch, htr around, join with sl st Flower
small amounts in fuchsia 004 in beg 2 ch. With fuchsia, working into a magic ring, [2
Rnds 17-21: 2 ch, 37 htr. Turn. 38 sts ch, 3 tr, 2 ch, sl st into ring] 4 times. Fasten
About the yarn Rnd 22: 2 ch, 37 htr, 2 ch, sl st in beg 2 ch off and sew to Body using image as guide.
Chunky; 90m per 50g ball; 100% polyester to join.
Rnd 23: 2 ch, 37 htr, 2 htr in 2ch-sp, sl st in Finishing
Tension beg 2 ch to join. 40 sts Weave in ends. Embroider face details
Rnd 24 & 25: 2 ch, htr around. sl st in beg if desired.
Tension is not critical, however 8 sts x 7 2 ch to join.
rows = 5cm over htr Fasten off.
Hook used Thumb

5mm Rnd 1: With MC,
working into a magic
ring, 2 ch (counts
Other supplies
as 1 htr here and
tapestry needle throughout), 8 htr in
small amount of black yarn or ring, join with sl st in
embroidery thread beg 2 ch. 9 sts
Rnd 2: 2 ch, 1 htr in
Sizing same st, [2 htr in
next st] around, join
Approximately 22cm tall
with sl st in beg 2 ch.
18 sts
If you’ve been to a local yarn shop of late, Rnds 3-12: 2 ch, htr
you’re sure to have spotted this fun fuzzy around. join with sl st in
yarn from Rico. Its unique spongy quality beg 2 ch.
seems to have captured crocheters’ Fasten off, leaving a
imaginations, along with the fun mini long tail. Using tapestry
makes you can hook up in an hour or two needle, sew the thumb
that make washing up a whole lot more to the opening left on the
fun. Doughnut, watermelon and rainbow Body piece. This yarn is
scrubbies are one thing, but how about very forgiving, so you can
trying a whole cactus-inspired bath mitt? It add some shaping to the
even doubles up as a hand puppet for a fun thumb when sewing up if
storytime adventure! desired to get the curved
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THE YARN REVIEW
T-SHIRT WEATHER
This month, we’re
putting three jersey
yarns through their
paces – a summer
favourite for all!
W
hen you think of T-shirt yarn,
you may automatically think
of those huge reels of chunky,
repurposed yarn – however
there’s a good handful of jersey yarns on
the market that buck that trend and are
just waiting to be explored.
These yarns are usually a pre-knitted

fabric, sometimes also known as a
chainette yarn, which stops the ply from
being too dense, meaning you get the
lovely light and breezy feel for summer.
We’ve picked three of our favourites to
put to the test.
What are the yarns?

Patons Summer Cotton
Aran; 90m per 50g ball; 10% polyamide,
44% cotton, 36% acrylic
With a pretty mottled stonewash effect,

this Patons yarn gives a soft edge to the
vibrant brights it contains in its collection
for a relaxed, beachy look come summer.
C+B Lolli
DK; 110m per 50g ball; 80% cotton, 20% polyester
Conway and Bliss for Debbie Bliss
produces a lot of fun yarn – and this
CN17 P82 Yarn Review.indd 80 20/06/2017 12:43

Cute
What’s the colour palette like? Patons
The print range of Fashion quick
Jersey is only three make
colourways deep.
Rico’s choices are
interesting, especially
when teamed with the
‘spray’ effect on this yarn.
Pictured in Fuchsia Spray here, which has
arguably the best palette, the soft yellow is
often tinged with black, which muddies it
somewhat. Red Spray sort of reminds us of
bloodied bandages – which will have some
uses no doubt, but is not for us!
one is no different. Its unique selling Coming
point? The little rainbow specks that sit in Never mind the amazing next
every colourway, which crochet up into mini rainbows, Lolli’s issue
something quite amazing. palette is dreamy enough.
There are 16 shades in
Rico Fashion Jersey Print the range, from neutrals
Chunky; 72m per 50g ball; 64% cotton, to pastels through to vibrant
36% polyamide brights, each with the signature spectrum
speckle throughout. We’re in love with
This intriguing, heavier-weight jersey each and every one.
yarn brings splashes of colour artistically Has it got pattern support?
into the mix, sitting alongside and The stonewashed nature We’ve featured some of the gorgeous
complementing a solids colour range. of Patons Summer Cotton patterns from Patons Summer Moments
suggests to us a nautical collection, using Summer Cotton, over on
How does it handle? vibe – something backed page 62 this issue, but there are plenty
Preknitted chainette yarn is the best for up by the palettes love of more to find in this great little book.
avoiding one of our biggest bugbears – cool blues, greys, white and a hint of coral.
splitting yarn. The nature of these yarns There are a few more tropical shades in C+B doesn’t favour us crocheters much at
means you simply can’t do it as it’s a the mix however, such as bright green the moment, but if you’re lucky you might
single ply, meaning easy working and Peridot and pretty in pink Ruby. find an indie pattern putting the yarn to
smooth hook placement. good use. Failing that, we’ve got a brilliant
Is it good value for money? pattern by Sherrie Yabsley coming next
The makeup of the yarn also yields some With three 50g balls up for review, we’ve issue, so look out for that!
interesting results. With cotton making up got a pretty level playing field to compare
the majority of two out of three of these – in spite of the varying costs. Lolli has Rico has a number of patterns for
yarns, you’d imagine that there wouldn’t the most natural fibre content at 80% both the solid Fashion Jersey and
be much stretch in the fibre, but the cotton, and retailing at £3.95 from Black prints yarn in its latest catalogue
chainette structure is loose enough to give Sheep Wools seems like a steal for this – from an easy bag to a pretty cardigan.
a bit under pressure, giving you a cotton very special yarn despite being the most
like yarn with a bit of bounce. expensive yarn we’ve reviewed this issue.
With less cotton content, the offering from Patons Summer Cotton beats it out when
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Say hello to...
CHAMELEON
CRAFTERS
When sisters Hannah and Cara couldn’t
Hannah and
Cara
Do you have
find a chameleon amigurumi pattern that plans for more
they wanted, they decided to set up their products?
We currently sell
design business, Chameleon Crafters. We the PDF crochet
talked to Cara about the journey and why animal patterns
it’s so important for them to support mental and hand-drawn
stitch markers
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What inspired you to start Chameleon Crafters? are very excited to announce that we have just launched
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We had written a pattern and were testing it at a local craft stress and helps ground me. The first thing I ever crocheted
group. When we explained to the group what we were up to, was a small, very misshapen granny square and I still have it!
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Cowl
For an ‘infinity’
version, simply work
a much longer chain
(in multiples of 12) so
that it can be wrapped
around your neck
several times
Zoe Clements
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Cowl
HEATWAVE
COWL
A long, hot summer is no excuse
for no crocheting, and this quick
and simple cowl is perfect for
some relaxing holiday hooking
tr in BLO, 2 tr2tog in BLO, 3 tr in BLO, 2

4-ply 4mm This pattern is joined at the end of each tr in BLO in next st. Join with sl st into beg
row to create a seamless project. Turn 3ch, turn, sl st into BLO of last tr worked
★ beginner friendly your work at the end of each row. Use a in previous row.
removable stitch marker to mark the end of
the row. Rep Row 2 an additional 19 more times or
Yarn used Unless otherwise stated, turning chains do until cowl is desired length.
Schoppel Zauberball count as a stitch. Fasten off and break yarn.
1 ball in Burnt Almond 1874 Use long tail to join the bottom of row 1 –
The pattern creates a reversible fabric. this ensures you get a good colour match
About the yarn There is not, therefore, a right or wrong when using a variegated yarn.
side in the traditional sense. Block gently.
4-ply; 420m per 100g ball; 75% superwash
wool, 25% nylon
Start crocheting If preferred,
Tension Chain 123, leaving a 20cm tail.
Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr, you can work Row 1
28 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured {3 tr, [tr2tog] twice, 3 tr, [2 tr into next st] as a Foundation Treble
over patt twice} 9 times, 3 tr, 2 tr2tog, 3 tr, 2 tr into
next st. Join with sl st into beg 3 ch, turn,
Row instead of working
Hook used sl st into BLO of last tr worked in previous into the chain. This will
row. 120 sts give the cowl
4mm Row 2: 3 ch, 1tr in BLO in base of ch, {3 tr a beautiful,
in BLO, [tr2tog] twice in BLO , 3 tr in BLO,
Other supplies [2 tr in BLO into next st] twice} 9 times, 3 professional finish
stitch marker
(optional) Chart
sl st
Sizing ch
one size tr
BLO
repeat
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Basics
HOW
Reading a pattern line
to read a pattern
If you’re new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner’s
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern
There are many different ways to write a

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

1
is the best way to keep your place in a
pattern. Take notice of whether the pattern 2 3
says Rows or Rnds, as it’ll also signify 5
whether you should be working the piece
4
flat or in the round if not stated already.
In Crochet Now, the instructions for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
27
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Basics
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt
alternate
beg
beginning
BLO
work in back loops only
CC
contrasting colour
US to UK crochet terms
ch
chain If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
ch-sp
chain space likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
cont
continue
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
dc
double crochet translate them.
dc2tog
work two double crochet stitches together
dec
decrease US UK
Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
dtr
double treble crochet Half double hdc Half treble htr
fdc
foundation double crochet Double dc Treble tr
FLO
work in front loops only Treble tr Double treble dtr
Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
foll
following
htr h
alf treble crochet
htr2tog
work two half treble crochet stitches together
inc i ncrease
Crochet hook conversions
UK In mm US
LH l eft hand 14 2mm -
MC
main colour 13 2.25mm B/1
patt
pattern 12 2.5mm -
- 2.75mm C/2
pm
place marker 11 3mm -
prev
previous 10 3.25mm D/3
pul
pull up a loop 9 3.5mm E/4
- 3.75mm F/5
rem
remaining
8 4mm G/6
rep
repeat 7 4.5mm 7
RH
right hand 6 5mm H/8
5 5.5mm I/9
rm
remove marker
4 6mm J/10
rnd
round 3 6.5mm K/10.5
RS
right side 2 7mm -
RtrF r aised treble front: Yrh, insert around post of 0 8mm L/11
indicated st from front to back around to front 00 9mm M/13
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice 000 10mm N/15
RtrB
raised treble back: Yrh, insert around post of
indicated st from back to front around to back
again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through two loops] twice
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yourself off P.
I’m Zelna Olivier Hook used Rnd 6: Join A in any 8ch-sp. 3 ch (counts
and I blog as as 1 tr), 9 tr into same sp, miss 1 dc, 1 dc
4mm
Zooty Owl. into each of next 2 dc, miss next dc; *10
How long have Other supplies tr into next 8ch-sp; miss 1 dc, 1 dc into
you been a each of next 2 dc, miss next dc; rep from
tapestry needle
blogger and * 10 times, sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to
crocheter? close. Fasten off A.
I have been
Sizing
Rnd 7: Join A between 5th and 6th tr on
crocheting for 22cm diameter any 10tr group, 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr
46 years, and stared my blog in 2013 as a into same sp; [1 tr into sp between next 2
means to share my crafty makes with far Pattern is worked with the right side tr] twice, tr4tog over next 4 sps, {[1 tr into
away friends and family. facing throughout. sp between next 2 tr] twice; 3 tr into next
Tell us about your everyday life space between dc (3tr group), [1 tr into sp
I live with my husband on the beautiful Start crocheting between next 2 tr] twice, tr4tog over next
warm South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, 4 sps} 11 times; [1 tr into sp between next
South Africa. I spend most of my day Foundation: With T make a magic ring. 2 tr] twice. sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to
baking, cooking and crafting, crocheting
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 11 tr into ring, sl close. Fasten off A.
and designing.
st into 3rd of beginning 3 ch to close. 12 tr Rnd 8: Join S in 2nd tr of any 3tr group. 3 ch
What colour combinations are inspiring Fasten off T. (counts as 1 tr), 4 tr into same sp; 1 tr into
you right now? Rnd 2: Join Sh in any tr, 3 ch (counts as 1 each of next 2tr; tr3tog over next sp, top of
Although pink, purple and blue are my tr), 1 tr into same tr as join; *2 tr into next tr4tog and next sp; *1 tr into each of next
favourite colours, I love experimenting tr; rep from * 10 times; sl st into 3rd of 2 tr; 5 tr into next tr (5tr group), 1 tr into
with all colours and coming up with beginning 3 ch to close. Fasten off. each of next 2 tr; tr3tog over next sp, top
unusual combinations!
12 2tr groups of tr4tog and next sp; rep from *10 times;
What would be your desert island Rnd 3: Join S in sp between any 2tr groups. 1 tr into each of next 2tr, sl st into 3rd of
Stylecraft yarn? 3 ch, 1 dtr (counts as dtr2tog), 4 ch; beginning ch to close. Fasten off S.
I would not mind being stranded on a *dtr2tog in next sp between 2 tr groups, Rnd 9: Join yarn in any tr, 1 ch (does not
desert island as long as I had a box of 4 ch; rep from * 10 times, sl st into top of count as a stitch), 1 dc into same tr, 1 dc
Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK, my 4mm beginning dtr2tog to close. 12 sts and 4 ch into each of next 120 tr. Fasten off, weave
hook and a supply of tea and biscuits.
Fasten off S. in ends.
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