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 CONTENTS

14 Lip Balm and Hand 20 Tealight Candle Holders 26 Raffia Pot Plant Covers
Sanitiser Holders

32 The Henny Bag 36 Ocean Tiles 44 Mulberry Multiway Top

ARTICLES
8 The Ultimate Crochet Kit
50 Hooked on the Flow
112 Getting to Know
Chloe Yuen
132 Yarn Weights
134 Common Crochet Stitches
136 Conversion Chart
138 Stockists

56 Elephant Filet Baby Blanket 62 Scallop Shell Cowl

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 Santa’s Toy Box

68 Merry Motfis 72 Jolly Pots 78 Cracker the Christmas

Pupcake

84 Charlie the Christmas 90 Sunny the Sunflower 98 Esme the Echidna

Snail

104 Noel the Gingerbread 116 Snowman Wreaths 124 Cuddly Crochet Friends
Bear

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 Crochet
TOOL KIT

THE

CROCHET KIT
The best tools to have in your project bag!
WORDS BY LYNDA TOMKINS AND JESSICA HARLOW MORRALL

HOMESPUN Crochet | 9
 A crochet hook and yarn are really the
only fundamentals you need as a beginner
crocheter, but there are some other items
you should consider adding to your kit.
These will essentially help to make your
crochet life a lot easier in the long run, and
who doesn’t love accessories? It’s not a
must to have all of these at once, so take
your time to collect them and watch your
basic kit grow into the ultimate crochet kit!
YARN NEEDLES
At the beginning and end of your work,
when you change colours or introduce
a new ball of yarn, you will end up with
‘tails’. If you just tie these in a knot and
cut them off, your work will likely unravel.
The best approach is to sew these tails
back into your work. Darning or tapestry
needles are best for this (also called wool
or yarn needles). These are generally
blunt at the tip, which is good for thicker
yarn, but sharper tipped needles are
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recommended for thinner yarn or
thread. There are also an abundance
of cases and holders you can buy to
store your yarn needles.
SCISSORS
Sharp scissors, cutters or snips are
necessary for when you fasten off your
work. There are many styles available,
which are suitable for different situations.
If you crochet a lot on the go, small
travel scissors or embroidery scissors
would be more suitable for you as they Sc iss ors
take up less space. Pendant cutters are
ideal if you intend to travel on planes
or go places where security is high as
the blade is not exposed. Any pair of
scissors will do the job!
TAPE MEASURE
If the size of the finished item is
important, or when making garments,
you want precise measurements, so
Yarn needles
 having a tape measure available is
important. A retractable one is neat and
tidy and gives it a longer life. There are
many of these available at local craft
shops and online and they come in all
sorts of fun shapes and colours.

STITCH MARKERS
Stitch markers act as visual reminders
for important stages of any project,
whether that be to mark the last stitch to
help with straight rows, marking places
for increases, beginning stitches when
working in the round, colour changes,
corners, pattern repeats or changes. You
can never have too many of these either,
and being so small they can easily go
missing. We recommend the lockable
types so they don’t fall out of your work.

TENSION RING
A tension ring is a fairly new invention that
can make you more comfortable as you

Stitch markers

Tape measure
Tension ring

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 PROJECT

01a
EASY

Twinning Lip Balm

HOLDER BY KATE FOX (TALL FOXES)

A quick and easy project to keep your lip balm and hand sanitiser
handy so you don’t have to rummage through your bag to find them.
Make them in matching colours or for you and a friend - twinning!

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 YARN
• Panda Miracle 4ply yarn 100% acrylic
50g/210m: 1 ball each of colour Lagoon,
Sapphire Blue, Soft Mint and Midnight Blue

EQUIPMENT
• 3.75mm hook
• Darning needle
• Lobster clasp D ring 30mm
• Press stud
• Sewing needle and thread

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Made to fit 4.8g lip balm tubes

CROCHET TERMS
sl st – slip stich
ch – chain
tr – treble crochet
blo – back loop only
rtrf – raised treble front

PATTERN

BODY
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 5 tr into magic
ring, sl st into first tr of round to join. (5 tr)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 tr into same st as ch 1, 2 tr
into each st around, sl st into first tr of round
to join. (12 tr)
Rounds 3-12: Ch 1, tr blo into same st as ch
1, 1 rtrf, *1 tr blo, 1 rtrf*. Repeat * * around,
sl st into first tr of round to join. (12 tr)

LID
Row 1: Ch 1, hold lobster clasp D ring on
outside of sling and to the edge of working
sts. Work 5 tr sts through keyring and
working sts, turn. (5 tr)
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, 1 tr in next 5 sts, turn. (5 tr)
Fasten off at end of row 5

Sew on press stud using sewing needle

and thread. C

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 PROJECT

01b
EASY

Twinning Hand Sanitiser

HOLDER
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 YARN
• Panda Miracle 4ply yarn 100% acrylic
50g/210m: 1 ball each of colour Lagoon,
Sapphire Blue, Soft Mint and Midnight Blue

EQUIPMENT
• 3.75mm hook
• Darning needle
• Lobster clasp D ring 30mm
• Press stud
• Sewing needle and thread

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Made to fit 50ml hand sanitiser bottles

CROCHET TERMS
sl st - slip stich
ch - chain
tr - treble crochet
blo - back loop only
rtrf - raised treble front

PATTERN

BODY
Round 1: Ch 13, sl st into first ch to join loop.
(13 ch)
Round 2: Ch 1, 20 tr into the loop, sl st into
first tr of round to join. (20 tr)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 tr into same st as ch 1, 1 tr in
next 8 sts, 2 tr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 8 sts,
2 tr into last st, sl st into first tr of round to
join. (24 tr)
Rounds 4-11: Ch 1, tr blo into same st as ch
1, 1 rtrf, *1 tr blo, 1 rtrf*. Repeat * * around,
sl st into first tr of round to join. (24 tr)

LID
Row 1: Sl st in next 2 sts, hold lobster clasp
D ring on outside of sling and to the edge of
working sts. Work 5 tr sts through the ring
and working sts, turn. (5tr)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, 1 tr in next 5 sts, turn. (5tr)
Fasten off at end of row 7.

Sew on press stud with sewing needle

and thread. C

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 PROJECT

02
INTERMEDIATE

Tealight Candle
HOLDERS
BY LYNDA TOMKINS (CROCHET AUSTRALIA)

I hate throwing things out, so I designed this project

which is perfect for small coffee, Vegemite and jam
jars (or any jar with a diameter of 6-7cm). We had ours
hanging around the table at night when on a camping
trip to add a magical touch. The pattern can also be
adapted for larger jars, although the taller the jar, the
harder it is to get the candle in and out.

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YARN FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Create Handmade 4 ply crochet cotton Fits any jar with a diameter of 6-7cm
50g/140m
• 1 ball of colour Turquoise CROCHET TERMS
Excel Metallic yarn 4 ply cotton ch – chain
20g/170m tr – treble crochet
• 1 ball of colour Old Gold sl st – slip stitch
or st/s – stitch/es
• any 8ply red yarn htr – half treble crochet
blo – back loop only
EQUIPMENT dc – double crochet
• 3.75mm crochet hook sk – skip
• 5cm/2in diameter wooden ring pm – place marker
• Darning needle sp/s – space/s
• Stitch marker

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 PHOTO 1
PATTERN
Puff Stitch - wrap yarn around hook and
insert hook into the dc 2 rows below 4
times, pulling the hook up level to the top
of the current row before each yarn over.
Yarn over and pull through all loops on the
hook, ch 1 to close.
Hold 2 strands of 4 ply together or one
strand of 8 ply.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts
as tr), 11 tr into ring. Sl st to top of ch 3. (12 tr)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in same st
as ch 3. 2 tr in each st around. Sl st to top of
ch 3. (24 tr)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as tr), *2 tr in next
stitch, tr in next stitch*. Repeat * to * until 1 st
remains. 2 tr in last st. Sl st to top of ch 3. (36 tr)
Place your jar on top of your circle - your
crocheted circle should be just that little
bit smaller than the outside of the jar. See
photo 1 and note.
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PHOTO 2
Round 4: Ch 2 (does not count as st), htr
blo in each st around. Sl st to top of ch 2.
(35 htr)
Round 5: Ch 3, tr in each st around. Sl st to
top of ch 3. (35 tr)
Ch 1 does not count as st on rounds 6 to 12.
Round 6: Ch 1, dc in same st as ch 1. *ch 5,
sk 3 sts, dc in next st*. Repeat * to * until 3
sts remain. Ch 2, 1 tr into the top of first dc
(this is the joining tr). (9 dc + 9 ch 5 sps)
Round 7: Ch 1, dc around joining tr, pm in
dc. *Ch 5, dc in next ch 5 sp*. Repeat * to *
until last ch 5 sp. Ch 2, tr into top of marked
dc. (9 dc + 9 ch 5 sps)
Round 8: Ch 1, dc around joining tr, pm
in dc. *Ch 3, dc into next ch 5 sp*. Repeat
* to * until last ch 5 sp. Ch 3, sl st to top of
marked dc. Remove marker. (9 dc + 9 ch
3 sps)
Round 9: Ch 1, *dc in next st, 3 dc in ch 3
space* 9 times. Sl st to top of dc. (35 dc)
PHOTO 3
Round 10: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Sl st
to top of dc. (35 dc)
Round 11: Ch 1, dc in same st as ch 1, dc in
next 2 sts. *sk st, pm, make puff stitch in sk
st, dc in marked st, dc in next 2 sts* 9 times.
Puff stitch in last st. (9 puff stitches + 27 dc)
Round 12: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Sl st
to top of dc. (35 dc)
If you have a taller jar, repeat rounds 6-12 as
needed until your cover sits just below the
neck of the jar. See photo 2.
Round 12: Ch 1, dc in same st as ch 1, dc in
next st. *Ch 53, dc around the wooden ring,
[see photo 3] sl st in each ch until 3 remain.
Ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 4 sts* 7 times.
Ensure your strips don’t twist. Dc in last 2
sts. Sl st to top of first dc.
Fasten off and sew in ends. C
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 PROJECT

03
EASY

Raffia Pot Plant

COVERS
BY ELIZABETH CASTLE (CASTLE HANDMADE)

Add some style to your home with these raffia pot plant
covers, designed to decorate your ordinary plastic planter
pots. Mix and match colours and choose your own edging
to create your own inspired look! A great simple project
for you to try an unusual and exciting fibre.

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 YARN PATTERN
Kremke Soul Wool 'Papyrus', 100% paper,
100g/153m: approx. 55g/85m for the large LARGE POT PLANT COVER
plant cover and 30g/45m for the small. Use Colour A and start at the base.
• Colour A: Rust (18) Round 1: Ch 3, 12 tr into the 3rd ch from hook,
• Colour B: Burnt Orange (91) sl st to the top of the first tr. (12 tr)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 tr in same st, 2 tr into each st
EQUIPMENT around, sl st to the top of the first tr. (24 tr)
• 4mm crochet hook Round 3: Ch 2, 2 tr in same st, tr in next st, *2
• Large eye darning needle tr in next st, tr in next st* 11 times, sl st to the
• Scissors top of the first tr. (36 tr)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 tr in same st, tr in next 2 sts,
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS *2 tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts* 11 times, sl st to
Large: 12cm (4 ¾in) in diameter, the top of the first tr. (48 tr)
14cm (5 ½in) high.
Small: 10cm (4in) in diameter, Please Note: This is the finished flat base,
10cm (4in) high. you will now start to work on the sides and
the cover will curve upwards.
CROCHET TERMS (UK/AUS)
ch – chain Round 5: Ch 2, tr in same st, tr blo of each st
tr – treble crochet around, sl st to the top of the first tr. (48 tr)
sl st – slip stitch Round 6: Ch 2, tr in same st, tr in each st
st/s – stitch/es around, sl st to the top of the first tr. (48 tr)
blo – back loop only Rounds 7-12: Repeat row 6. Join Colour B.
Rounds 13-16: Repeat row 6.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
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SMALL POT PLANT COVER
Use Colour B and start at the base.
Round 1: Ch 3, 12 tr into the 3rd ch from
hook, sl st to the top of the first tr. (12 tr)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 tr in same st, 2 tr into
each st around, sl st to the top of the first
tr. (24 tr)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 tr in same st, tr in next
st, *2 tr in next st, tr in next st* 11 times,
sl st to the top of the first tr. (36 tr)
Please Note: This is the finished flat base,
you will now start to work on the sides
and the cover will curve upwards.
Round 4: Ch 2, tr in same st, tr blo of
each st around, sl st to the top of first tr.
(36 tr)
Round 5: Ch 2, tr in same st, tr in each st
around, sl st to the top of first tr. (36 tr)
Rounds 6-7: Repeat row 5.
Join Colour A.
Rounds 8-11: Repeat row 5.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
 DESIGNER'S TIPS
Whilst this pattern has been written
for using raffia/paper yarn, it can
also be made using cotton yarn,
but will take on a different look.

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 PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3

FINISHING
The finished pot plant cover can be left
as is, with the final row being the straight
edge. Fold the top two rows of the cover
over to create a rim. This is shown with the
Small Pot Plant Cover.

Or you can choose to add a fringed edge

by following the method below. The fringe
is added to every second stitch, shown with
the Large Pot Plant Cover.

1 Insert the hook into the desired stitch

along the top edge of plant cover.
(Photo 1)
2 Cut lengths of yarn approximately 15cm
each. Take 2 strands of yarn, fold in half
and loop them over the hook. (Photo 2)
3 Pull the strands through the stitch with
your hook. Continue pulling the loop
through until it is large enough to take
the tail ends through. (Photo 3)
4 Take the tail ends through the loop and
pull tight. Trim the fringe to the desired
length. (Photo 4)

When finished, fold the top of the cover

PHOTO 4
over, so the fringe hangs downwards. C

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 PROJECT

04
EASY

The Henny

BAG
BY TAYLA ENGLAND (CROCHET TAY)

This gorgeous chunky crochet bag is the perfect summer

project and can be made in a range of different colours! Make
one for every outfit or to give as gifts throughout the year.

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 YARN
DMC Nova Vita 12 recycled
cotton/250g/55m: 1 ball each of
Colour 043 and Colour 10
EQUIPMENT
• 12mm crochet hook
• 5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
TENSION/GAUGE
6 sts x 6 rows = 10cm/4in using dc
with 12mm hook
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag measures 24 x 27cm (H x W)
NOTES
• The Henny Bag is worked in
continuous rounds. Do not ss at the
end of a round. Dc straight in to the
first st to avoid visible join lines. Use a
stitch marker to keep track of the start
of the round.
• Due to the thickness of the yarn, instead
of sewing in tail and ends, leave 15cm/6in
long tails to crochet over as you go
to secure.
• Once Round 1 is complete, crochet with
“right side” of work facing you. The right
side can be identified as the side with
the “V” shaped stitches as opposed to
horizontal bars.
• Colours have been identified as ‘Colour
A’ and ‘Colour B’. ‘Colour A’ will be the
starting colour and will form the base of
the bag. ‘Colour B’ will be the 2nd colour
and will form the handles.
CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
ss – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
inc – increase (2 dc in the same st)
sk - skip
PATTERN
Starting with Colour A.
Foundation: The foundation will be
created by working in both sides of the
chain. Ch 11, inc in 2nd ch from loop (be
sure to work in the top loop and back bump
of the ch), dc in next 8 sts, inc in last st. Turn
ch in a clockwise motion to work in the
opposite side of the ch. Inc in first st, dc in
next 8 sts, inc in last st. (24 sc)
Round 1: Inc in first st from the foundation
row. Inc in next st, dc in next 8 sts, inc in next
4 sts, dc in next 8 sts, inc in next 2 sts. (32 sc)
Rounds 2-7: Dc in each st around. (32 sc)
Change to Colour B.
Rounds 8-12: Dc in each st around. (32 sc)
Flatten the bag and identify the sts in
each crease. Count 5 sts inward from
each crease and place a stitch marker.
There should be 6 sts between the 2 stitch
markers. Repeat on the opposite side. This
will map out the holes for the handles.
Round 13: Dc in next 4 sts, dc in marked st.
Ch 6, sk 6 sts. Dc in marked st, dc in next 8 sts,
dc in marked st. Ch 6, sk 6 sts. Dc in marked
st, dc in next 4 sts. (20 dc and 2 x ch 6)
Round 14: Dc in next 5 sts. Dc in each back
bump of ch, dc in next 10 sts, dc in each
back bump of ch. Dc in next 5 sts. (32 dc)
Round 15: Dc in each st around. (32 dc)
FINISHING
Finish off by leaving a long tail. Turn the
bag inside out. Use a 5mm crochet hook
to weave the tail in to your work. To do this,
insert the hook in to a st below the last st.
Using the hook, grab on to the tail and pull
it through. Repeat until you’re confident
the tail is secure. Cut away excess. C

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05
ADVANCED

OCEAN TILES
BY DONNA RICHARDSON (DONNA’S CRAFTY STUFF)

This crochet blanket is simple yet effective in its design. An easy

project for those with knowledge of mosaics, and a more challenging
project for those who haven’t dabbled in mosaics before.

Facebook: @Donna’s Crafty Stuff | Etsy: @Donnasacrochet | Ravelry: @donna-richardson

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YARN
• Lion Brand Ferris Wheel Acrylic
85g/247m: 9 balls in Cotton Candy (A)
• 4 Seasons Marvel 8 Ply Acrylic
100g/283m: 11 balls of Black (B)
EQUIPMENT
• 4.00mm crochet hook
• 4.50mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
TENSION/GAUGE
20 sts x 10 rows in tr per 10cm
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
120cm wide x 160cm long
NOTES
• This pattern uses a mosaic overlay
technique, using 1 colour per row and
cutting the yarn at the end of the row,
ch 1 and pull through. Do not turn at
the end of the row. Start a new row
with the required colour.
• Tr flo are always worked one row
down into the front loop of st in the
same colour. When working a tr flo
or a rtrf you will skip 1 st behind the
st just worked.
CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
sk – skip
st/s – stitch/es
dc – double crochet
htr – half treble crochet
rtrf – raised treble front
sl st – slip stitch
blo – back loop only
flo – front loop only
CROCHET TUTORIALS
rtrf2tog – raised treble front 2 together -
this will be the post 1 row below and one
to the right and the next upcoming post,
you will only skip 1 st in behind.
M1LMTR – Make 1 Left Mosaic Treble
Crochet. This is worked 3 stitches to the left
and 1 row down into the front loop of the
same colour.
M1RMTR – Make 1 Right Mosaic Treble
Crochet. This is worked 2 stitches to the
right and 1 row down into the front loop
of the same colour.
MVS – Mosaic V Stitch, tr flo around the
stitch, which will be a rtrf2tog, skip a st on
the row you’re working on, dc blo in the
next 3 sts, tr flo around the same tr flo, sk st
and continue on as usual.
PATTERN
Starting with 4.00mm hook.
Row 1: Using colour B, ch 235, dc in 2nd
chain from loop, dc in each st across. (233)
Row 2: Using colour A, dc in next st, dc blo in
each st across until last st, dc in last st. (233)
Row 3: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc blo
in next 18 sts, *M1LMTR, dc blo in next 10
sts, M1RMTR, dc blo in next 11 sts* 8 times,
M1MLTR, dc blo ion next 10 sts, M1RMTR,
dc blo next 18 sts, dc in last st. (233)
Row 4: Using colour A, dc in next st, dc flo in
next 18 sts, *dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 10
sts, dc flo in next st, tr flo in next 11 sts* 8 times,
dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 10 sts, dc blo in
next st, tr flo in next 18 sts, dc in last st. (233)
Row 5: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc blo in
next 16 sts, *tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 14
sts, tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 7 sts* 8 times,
tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 14 sts, tr flo in
next st, dc blo in next 16 sts, dc in last st. (233)
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Row 6: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr flo
in next 16 sts, *dc blo in next st, tr flo in next
14 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 7 sts* 8
times, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 14 sts,
dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 16 sts, dc in
last st. (233)
Row 7: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc blo
in next 14 sts, *tr flo in next st, dc blo in next
18 sts, tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 3 sts* 8
times, tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 18 sts, tr
flo in next st, dc blo in next 14 sts, dc in last
st. (233)
Row 8: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr flo
in next 14 sts, *dc blo in next st, tr flo in next
18 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 3 sts*
8 times, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 18 sts,
dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 14 sts, dc in
last st. (233)
Row 9: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 12 sts, tr flo in next st, *dc blo in
next 22 sts, rtrf2tog* 8 times, dc blo in next
22 sts, tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 12 sts,
dc in last st. (233)
Row 10: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr flo
in next 12 sts, dc blo in next st, *tr flo in next
22 sts, dc blo in next st* 8 times, tr flo in next
12 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 12 sts,
dc blo in next st, dc in last st. (233)
Row 11: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 10 sts, *MVS, dc blo in next 18
sts* 9 times, MVS, dc blo in next 10 sts, dc
in last st. (233)
Row 12: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr
flo in next 10 sts, *dc blo in next st, tr flo in
next 3 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 18
sts* 9 times, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next
3 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 10 sts,
dc in last st. (233)
Row 13: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 8 sts, *tr flo in next st, dc blo in
next 7 sts, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 14 sts*
9 times, tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 7 sts,
tr flo in next st, dc blo in next 8 sts, dc in
last st. (233)
Row 14: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr
flo in next 8 sts, *dc blo in next st, tr flo in
next 7 sts, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 14
sts* 9 times, dc blo in next st, tr flo in next 7
sts, dc BLO in next st, rtrf in next 8 sts, dc
in last st. (233)
Row 15: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 6 sts, *rtrf in next st, dc blo in
next 11 sts, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 10
sts* 9 times, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 11
sts, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 6 sts, dc
in last st. (233)
Row 16: Using colour A, dc in next st, tr
flo in next 6 sts, dc blo in next st, *tr flo in
next 11 sts, dc blo in next 12 sts* 9 times, dc
blo in next st, tr flo in next 11 sts, dc blo in
next sts, tr flo in next 6 sts, dc in last st. (233)
Row 17: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 6 sts, *rtrf in next st, dc blo in
next 11 sts, rtrf in next st, tr flo in next 10 sts*
9 times, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 11 sts,
rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 6 sts, dc in last
st. (233)
Repeat rows 16 and 17 four more times.
Repeat row 16 once more.
Row 27: Repeat row 13.
Row 28: Repeat row 14.
Row 29: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc
blo in next 10 sts, *rtrf in next st, dc blo in
next 3 sts, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 18 sts*
9 times, rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 3 sts,
rtrf in next st, dc blo in next 10 sts, dc
in last st. (233)
Row 30: Repeat row 12.
Row 31: Using colour B, dc in next st, dc blo
in next 12 sts, *rtrf2tog, dc blo in next 22 sts*
9 times, rtrf2tog, dc blo in next 12 sts, dc in
last st. (233)
Repeat rows 10-31 nine times. Do not cut
yarn on the last row.
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 BORDER
Using 4.50mm hook, start working down
the row edge. Do not work over your ends.
Round 1: Ch 2, sl st loosely down the row
ends, only placing 1 st in each row until the
next corner. Change to 4.00mm hook, ch
2, dc in each st across until the next corner,
ch 2. Change to 4.50mm hook, sl st loosely
down the row ends, only placing 1 st in each
row until next corner. Change to 4.00mm
hook, ch 2, dc flo in each st across. Sl st to
join. Sl st in ch 2 space.
Round 2: Ch 1, *2 htr, ch 2, 2 htr into the
ch space, htr flo in each st until next ch 2
space* 2 times. 2 htr, ch 2, 2 htr in the ch
space, htr in each st across. Sl st to join.
Rounds 3-11: Ch 1, htr in same st as ch 1,
*htr in each st until ch 2 space. 2 htr, ch 2, 2
htr in chain 2 space* 4 times. Sl st to join.
Fasten off.

Turn the work so the wrong side is facing.

Starting at the bottom near the corner join
in the back loop of round 2, htr in each st in
the back loops until you reach the corner.
In the corner between 2 htr and 2 htr, you
will see a loop to work into. 2 htr, ch 2, 2
htr into this space. Htr each st across until
you reach the corner and work the corner
as before. Continue in this manner until
you reach the beginning, sl st to join. Work
rounds 2-11 as you did for the first border,
do not fasten off.

You will see all your ends are in between the

2 borders. Line the stitches of both borders
up and working through both thicknesses
(4 loops) dc in each st. This method sews
the 2 borders together, keeping the tails
from the rows on the inside. In the corners
work 4 dc. Sl st to join when you reach the
beginning, fasten off and weave in ends. C

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06
INTERMEDIATE

Mulberry Multiway

TOP
BY KELLY LEARY (HAPPY LITTLE KNOTS)

Perfect for festive celebrations and summer days!

The Mulberry Multiway Top can be worn in endless
ways to suit any style and can be easily modified to each
maker’s preference. This is a quick, beginner friendly
crochet project, constructed from a two row pattern
repeat and framed by simple edging for a seamless finish.

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YARN
4 Seasons Flinders cotton 8 ply 50g/115m:
3 balls of colour Claret
EQUIPMENT
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Darning needle and scissors
TENSION/GAUGE
Using peacock sts, 2 sts x 4 rows =
10cm x 10cm, after blocking
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Due to the tie-up design of this garment,
one size fits most. Width of the sample from
left to right when it is flat is 70cm. Length
from top to bottom (including edging) is
30cm. Strap length is 175cm.
The pattern can be made to measure
by following the instructions and is easily
adjustable by adding or subtracting rows.
NOTES
• The garment is worked from right to
left, top to bottom.
• The top is made with extra long straps
to enable the multiway style of this
garment. Straps can be shortened
if desired.
• Ch 1 at the start of the row is not counted
as a st. The first st will be worked into the
same st as the turning chain.
CROCHET TERMS
See the crochet abbreviations on page 135.
All terms are Australian/UK.
STITCH TUTORIAL
Peacock st – work 9 dtr into the same st
3dtr cluster – *yo twice, insert hook in next
st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, pull through 2
loops] twice* 2 more times in same st, yo,
pull through all 4 loops on hook.
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PATTERN
Ch 142 (or to customise width of garment,
create foundation ch of desired length
(plus additional 8cm to account for ease),
and ensure the ch is a multiple of 10 + 2).
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each
ch across, turn. (141 dc)
Row 2: (Right side) Ch 1, dc in 1st st, *skip 4
sts, 9 dtr in next st, skip 4 sts, dc in next st*
13 times, turn. (14 peacock sts)
Row 3: (Wrong side) Ch 4 (counts as dtr), dtr
in same st as ch, *ch 3, dc in 5th dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr
in dc* until end of row, turn. (15 dtr pairs)
Row 4: Ch 1, dc between 1st 2 dtr sts, *9 dtr
in next dc, dc between next 2 dtr* until end
of row, turn. (14 peacock sts)
Repeat rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (or
repeat until the desired length is reached).
Work a final repeat of row 3.
BOTTOM EDGING
Row 1: Ch 1, dc between 1st 2 dtr, *3 dc in ch 3
sp, dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch 3 sp, dc between
next 2 dtr* until end of row, turn. (113 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in the same st,
*ch 1, skip 1 st, tr into next st* repeat until 3rd
last st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 tr in last st, turn. (59 tr)
Row 3: Sl st in 1st space, *ch 5, skip 1
space, 3dtr cluster in next space, ch 4, sl
st in top of 3dtr cluster (forming a picot),
ch 5, skip 1 space, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next
space* until end of row, sl st, fasten off.
TOP EDGING AND STRAPS
With wrong side facing, join the yarn to the
right corner of the opposite edge (at the
start of the initial foundation ch).
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in same st, *ch
1, skip 1 st, tr in next st* repeat until 3rd last
st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 tr in last st, turn. (73 tr)
Row 2: Ch 1, dc between 1st 2 tr sts, dc
in each st and ch 1 space until you have
worked 47 dc then ch 400 to create the first
strap (feel free to adjust the length of the
straps to suit, ensuring you work an even
number of ch). Working back along ch, sl st
in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sl st in
next ch* repeat until end, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc
in next ch space on the garment. Continue
working dc in each st and ch 1 space along
the top edge of the garment until you have
worked another 47 dc. Work the second
strap as per previous instructions. Finish
by working 47 dc along the remaining top
edge of the garment. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in all the ends with a darning
needle before blocking. Lace up the straps
between dtr pairs along the back or through
the tr ch spaces along the top and bottom
edges in a variety of ways to suit your style.
TYING VARIATIONS
a) Lace the straps through tr ch space at
the top and criss-cross through dtr pairs.
Criss-cross can be worn at front or back.
b) Halter neck style by lacing each strap
around the neck and through the centre
space where the strap attaches to the
garment on the opposite side. Then
weave the strap through tr ch spaces
along the top, criss-cross down the back
and tie around the waist.
c) Create extra straps that sit off the shoulder
by lacing each strap through the back tr ch
space. Bring them back through the centre
of the strap at the front, then lace them
through the back, criss-crossing down.
d) Cross over the straps at the front and
lace them through dtr pairs to create
ruching around the bust. Criss-cross
down and tie them up around the waist.
e) Racer back style by twisting the straps
multiple times before criss-crossing
them down the back. C
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MAKING

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Our 21st century lifestyles often leave
much to be desired. Dominated by instant
messaging, depressing daily broadcasts
and the never-ending demands of work
and family (complicated even more
recently by the pandemic), there are
sometimes few intervals of time when we
can truly relax. On top of that, those rare
moments when we finally have nothing
to do can be just as anxiety-producing as
when we were stressed and over-busy.

A number of recent studies have revealed

that handcrafts, such as crochet, have
extraordinary health and wellbeing benefits
apart from the enjoyment of creating
something. Perhaps this is something our
grandmothers knew deep down, but didn’t
think to tell us. This could be one of the
reasons, as well as the extra home-time
the pandemic has created for some, many
people (including the young) have taken
them up as pastimes.

TO START WITH,
A REGULAR DOSE
OF CROCHET
CAN, IN FACT:
1. Keep your hands supple
and flexible, which can ward
off debilitating conditions
such as arthritis and
Dupuytren’s contracture
of the hand and fingers.
2. Keep your hands busy, which
can reduce anxiety and
give your mind a rest as you
simply concentrate on the
stitches and pattern.
3. Keep your brain sharp, as
crafts such as crochet require
multiple parts of the brain
and hand-eye coordination
to work together.

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 MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is a meditative-like state
where you are awake and fully aware in
the present moment. There are various
ways of achieving mindfulness including
walking in nature or writing in a daily journal.
However, crochet offers the addition
of the rhythmical action of the stitches
to keep you in the moment and end up
with a satisfying result. The practise of
mindfulness has become an important part
of treatment for anxiety, depression and
PTSD by many psychologists.

In her 2014 book, Crochet Saved My Life,

Kathryn Vercillo describes how turning to
crochet took her out of an incapacitating
period of depression. In her Introduction,
she describes how: “I couldn’t do almost
anything and yet the one thing I could do
was to move a crochet hook back and forth
through yarn … creating fabric out of thin
air so I could breathe in it.”

Most people are not necessarily coming to

crochet from such a dire place in their lives,
however, many do find that the intrinsic
benefits of raised serotonin levels (the feel-
good hormone) and reduced cortisol levels
(the hormone that can mess with your
immune system) very helpful to get through
their days. Some people also find that a
daily session of crochet can even improve
sleep and be an enjoyable distraction from
chronic pain.

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 FLOW
The concept of ‘flow’ was first developed
by Hungarian-American psychologist
Mihaly Csikszentmihlyi during the
1980s. Akin to mindfulness, flow is also a
meditative-like state but there are some
significant differences. While mindfulness
can be obtained through a stillness
practise, flow requires the wholehearted
engagement in a meaningful task or
activity. As well as that, flow also requires
that the activity has a clear objective
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and purpose, provides immediate
feedback and requires a skill to be
utilised and progressed. So, it’s important
that the activity offers new challenges
along the way to maintain the flow. For
example, learning new stitches or trying
out a more complex pattern. Given
these requirements, crochet certainly
fits the bill!
Time can seem suspended during a flow
state when disturbing things that might
normally concern you seem to melt away
and all that matters is the dedication to
the craft. And if the activity is also
enjoyable, it can enhance mood by with
the addition of feelings of ecstasy,
motivation and fulfilment.
PROCESS OR PRODUCT?
It’s usually suggested that the beneficial
wellness effects of a meditative-like
state like mindfulness or flow created
by any activity are experienced during
 Flow and creativity are often
found to go hand in hand.
Studies have shown that flow
can trigger creativity, which
then, in turn, triggers flow.
A little like a domino effect.

the process, not by the end result.

However, with crafts such as crochet,
producing a physical item can also give
rewards. Holding that newly created
piece, whatever it is, in your hands once
completed, can facilitate feelings of
confidence that can cross over into
other areas of your life.

So … what are you waiting for? When

you have finished reading over all of
the inspiring projects and articles in this
magazine, pick up your hook and a skein
of your favourite yarn and go with the
flow. It’s not just fun, it’s good for you! C

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07
EASY

Elephant Filet

BABY BLANKET BY JESSICA WARDEN (THE WOOLY WARDEN)

A gorgeous project to make for a baby shower, to give as a gift

or for your own little one! A pattern to be enjoyed over and over again.

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YARN repeats of 33 stitches.

• 4 Seasons Flinders cotton 8 ply yarn 50g: • Where there is a treble above a ch,
7 balls of Mandarin make the treble into the ch space.
• Ch 2 at the start of every row does not
EQUIPMENT count as a stitch. Always begin in the very
• 4.5mm crochet hook first stitch.
• Darning needle • As you make your piece, it may stretch
as it becomes weighted; this is normal.
TENSION • Work from the chart above – or from the
15 sts x 9 rows = 10cm using treble crochet written instructions.
with 4.5mm crochet hook.
Gauge is not critical for the blanket. If you CROCHET TERMS (AUS/UK)
wish to use a different size yarn, this pattern ch – chain
will still work: you will just need to adjust sk – skip st
your hook size as required. tr – treble crochet
dc – double crochet
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
90 x 65cm (35½ x 25½in) STITCH PATTERN TUTORIAL
Crab Stitch – Insert hook in st to the
NOTES right of the working st and make a dc
• Pattern can be adjusted to any size as normal. Continue working from left
blanket by adding or subtracting pattern to right.

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PATTERN
Row 1: Ch 102, tr in 3rd chain from loop, tr
in each st, turn. (99 tr)
Row 2: Ch 2, tr in each st along the row,
turn. (99 tr)
Row 3: Ch 2, *tr in next 7 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 3
times, tr in next 5 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 3 times,
tr in next 9 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more
times. (99 tr)
Row 4: Ch 2, *tr in next 10 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 6 sts, ch 1, sk, tr
in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 7 sts*. Repeat
* to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 5: Ch 2, *tr in next 7 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 7 sts, ch 1, sk, tr
in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts, (ch 1, sk,
tr) 3 times, tr in next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * 2
more times. (99 tr)
Row 6: Ch 2, *(tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk) 3
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times, tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 7 sts,
ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 7
sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 7: Ch 2, *tr in next 7 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, (tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk) 2
times, (tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk) 4 times, tr in
next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 8: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 3
times, (tr, ch 1, sk) 2 times, tr in next 2 sts,
(ch 1, sk, tr) 2 times, tr in next 2 sts,
(ch 1, sk, tr) 2 times, tr in next st, ch 1, sk,
tr in next 7 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more
times. (99 tr)
Row 9: Ch 2, *(tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk) 2
times, tr in next 13 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 2 times, tr
in next st, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 3 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 10: Ch 2, *tr in next 6 sts, ch 1, sk, tr
in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 16 sts, (ch 1,
sk, tr) 3 times, tr in next st*. Repeat * to * 2
more times. (99 tr)
Row 11: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, (ch 1, sk,
tr) 3 times, tr in next 18 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr)
2 times, tr in next 3 sts*. Repeat * to * 2
more times. (99 tr)
Row 12: Ch 2, *tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 20 sts, ch 1, sk, tr
in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts*. Repeat
* to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 13: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 17 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 2 times, tr in next st,
ch 1, sk tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 3
sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 14: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 6 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr)
2 times, tr in next 14 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2
sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 15: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next
14 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 12 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next
2 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 16: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 13 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 13 sts, ch 1, sk,
tr in next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times.
(99 tr)
Row 17: Ch 2, *tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 11 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 10 sts, ch 1, sk, tr
in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 2 sts*. Repeat
* to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 18: Ch 2, *tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 14 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 10 sts, ch 1, sk,
tr in next 4 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times.
(99 tr)
Row 19: Ch 2, *tr in next 5 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 9 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 13 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 3 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 20: Ch 2, *tr in next 4 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in
next 11 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 2 times, tr in next 6
sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 6 sts*. Repeat * to * 2
more times. (99 tr)
 Row 21: Ch 2, *tr in next 7 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr) 4
times, tr in next st, ch 1, sk, tr in next 9 sts, ch
1, sk, tr in next 6 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more
times. (99 tr)
Row 22: Ch 2, *tr in next 7 sts, (ch 1, sk, tr)
2 times, tr in next 4 sts, ch 1, sk, tr in next 17
sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more times. (99 tr)
Row 23: Ch 2, *tr in next 18 sts, (ch 1, tr) 3
times, tr in next 9 sts*. Repeat * to * 2 more
times. (99 tr)
Rows 24-25: Ch 2, tr in each st along the
row, turn. (99 tr)

Repeat rows 2 to 25 two more times.

On last row, do not cut the yarn.

FINISHING
Begin working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 1, dc in each st along the top
until corner. *Dc, ch 1, dc* in corner. Work
2 dc per tr down the side, repeating * to
* in the corners. Sl stitch to first dc when
round is completed. Do not turn.
Round 2: Ch 1, crab stitch in each st
around, 1 crab stitch in corner chains.

Weave ends in to finish. C

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ADV. BEGINNER

Scallop Shell
COWL
BY ERIN DAWE (CROCHET & QUAVER)

An easy crochet cowl for the advanced beginner. Another great

project to remake again and again, changing colours as you go!

Instagram, Facebook: @crochetandquaver | Website: www.madeit.com.au/crochetandquaver

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 YARN
Changeling Coloured Yarns ‘Single
And Fabulous’ 8 ply wool/alpaca blend
100g/230m: 1 skein of colour Embers

EQUIPMENT
• 5.00mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
34 x 21cm

NOTES
• For this pattern, you will be working
into the ‘back bump’ of the foundation
chain. This will give an attractive edge
to your cowl. Once you have joined
your foundation chain with a slip stitch,
rotate the chain forward slightly to
expose the ‘back bump’. Insert your
hook under this ‘bump’ and complete
the stitch as directed.
• Do not turn at the end of each round.
• The cowl can be altered to your desired
length by creating your foundation chain
in multiples of 5 + 2.

CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: 5 tr into same st.

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 PATTERN
Round 1: Ch 82 loosely, sl st into first ch from
hook (ensure chain is not twisted). Dc in
next ch, sk 1 st, *shell, sk 1 st, dc in next st, sk 1
st* 20 times, sl st into top of first dc. (81)
Round 2: Ch 5, sk 2 sts, dc into 3rd tr of
shell,*ch 2, sk 2 sts, tr into dc between
shells, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc into 3rd tr of shell* 19
times, ch 2, sl st into 3rd ch. (81)
Round 3: Ch 3, 4 tr into same st, sk 2 sts, *dc
in next st, sk 2 sts, shell, sk 2 sts* 19 times, dc
in next st, sl st into top of ch. (81)
Rows 4-23: Repeat Rounds 2 and 3.
Row 24: Repeat Round 2. If you would like
a scalloped edge, fasten off at the end of
this round.
Row 25: Repeat Round 3. Fasten off and
weave in the ends.

FINISHING
For an invisible finish, cut your yarn and pull
it through. Using your yarn needle, skip the
next stitch, insert your needle through the
2nd stitch, then back between the ‘V’ of the
previous stitch. Weave the remaining tail
into the inside of the cowl. C

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09
INTERMEDIATE

Merry
MOTIFS
BY CARINA REGO (CARINA’S CRAFTS)
These teeny tiny Christmas motifs can be made up
into the most adorable decor for the festive season!
Decorate your home with these gorgeous projects
or gift to family and friends.

Instagram: @carinascrafts | Blog: carinascrafts.wordpress.com

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 YARN
• Sullivan’s Crochet Yarn 2 ply cotton
50g/384m: 1 ball each of Brown,
White and Red

EQUIPMENT
• 1.5mm hook of the corresponding hook
size if you choose a different yarn
• Darning needle
• 1m of 6mm ribbon for bunting
• 50cm of 6mm ribbon for each bauble
(canvas art)
• Thread (canvas art)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 4 x 6cm per motif

CROCHET TERMS
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
tr – treble crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch

STITCH TUTORIAL
RetP – Return Pass. Work a RetP at the
conclusion of every row. Ch 1, *yo, pull
through 2 loops* until 1 loop remains on
the hook.
Tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch. Insert the hook
from right to left under the front vertical
bar, yarn over, pull up a loop.

NOTES
• The basis of these Christmas motifs is a
leaf shape. It is crocheted using Tunisian
crochet technique, worked with loops
left on your hook in the forward pass (FP)
and return pass (RP). Once the forward
and return pass are complete at each
row, you will have 1 loop on your hook.
• For the bunting, Carina used Sullivan’s
crochet cotton 2 ply, for the reindeer
variegated brown, but any yarn can
be used, making this a great stash
buster project.
• For the canvas art, Carina used Perle
3 equivalent thread in variegated
purple tones.
Tips
• The vertical bars will appear slanted
towards the end of the row once the
stitches increase, and you work around
the curve.
• Once all the motifs are finished, block
them by pinning them to a mat and
spritzing them with water.
• Motifs can be:
– hung as Christmas decorations on
a tree/plant
– added as a tag on a gift
– attached to Christmas card or tags
– joined to create bunting
– sewn to a canvas to create canvas art
PATTERN
Using Variegated Brown for the reindeer,
White for the bauble and red for the Santa
hat, make a magic ring. 9 dc into the ring,
sl st to join. Pull the tail to close the ring.
Row 1: Ch 1, pull up a loop blo in next 2 sts
(3 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 2: Ch 1, Tss 2 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (4 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 3: Ch 1, Tss 3 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (5 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 4: Ch 1, Tss 4 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (6 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 5: Ch 1, Tss 5 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (7 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 6: Ch 1, Tss 6 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (8 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 7: Ch 1, Tss 7 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (9 loops on hook). RetP.
Row 8: Ch 1, Tss 8 times, pull up a loop in
next stitch (10 loops on hook). RetP. Do not
cut the yarn.

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From this point, continue to the instructions
for the reindeer, bauble or Santa hat.
REINDEER
Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook. This will
create the foundation for the nose. Sl st in
the next 6 vertical bars.
Ch 7, skip 1 ch, sl st in next 3 ch, ch 5, skip
1 ch, sl st in next 7 ch to complete the 1st
antler. Sl st in next vertical bar. Ch 8, skip
1 ch, sl st in next 4 ch, ch 4, skip 1 ch, sl st
in next 6 ch to complete 2nd antler. Sl st
in next 2 vertical bars, *ch 1, sl st in next
vertical bars* 2 times.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Using red for the nose, make a magic ring.
8 dc into the ring, sl st to join. Fasten off.
Pull the tail to close the ring. Sew the nose
in place on the nose foundation.
BAUBLE
Ch 2, *sl st in next 3 vertical bars, ch 1* 3
times, sl st in next 3 sts. For a different
colour bauble cap, change colour here.
Ch 3, tr in same space, tr in next st, ch 3,
sl st in same space.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
SANTA HAT
Ch 2 will create the foundation for the hat
tip, *sl st in next 3 vertical bars, ch 1* 3 times,
sl st in next 3 sts.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Using white for the pompom, make a magic
ring, 8 dc into the ring, sl st to join. Fasten
off. Pull the tail to close the ring. Sew in
place on the hat tip foundation.
Continue using white for the hat brim.
Row 1: Ch 4, dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in
next 2 ch, turn. (3)
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, dc blo in next 3 sts, turn. (3)
Row 9: Ch 1, dc blo in next 3 sts. Fasten off.
Weave in the ends. Sew in place. C
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10
INTERMEDIATE

JOLLY POTS BY CARA ENGWERDA (CARA’S CREATIONS)

A cute pair of festive-themed succulent pots! One resembling the big,

ol’ guy and another inspired by candy canes. Use as a decoration or gift some joy.

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @carascreationsaus | Ravelry, Amigurumi.com: @cara-engwerda

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 YARN SANTA POT
• Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
50g/125m/137yds: 1 ball of each colour BASE
in Paper White, Rose Red, Pure Black, Round 1: Using Red, make a mr, dc 6 times
Buttercup Yellow, Spearmint Green into the ring. (6 dc)
and Light Caramel Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
EQUIPMENT times. (18 dc)
• 2.50mm crochet hook Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
• Darning needle 6 times. (24 dc)
• Polyfill stuffing Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
• Stitch marker 6 times. (30 dc)
• Scissors Round 6: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (36 dc)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Round 7: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*
10cm wide x 12 cm tall 6 times. (42 dc)
Round 8: *Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st*
NOTES 6 times. (48 dc)
• Amigurumi is usually stitched in the Round 9: *Dc blo in next 7 sts, inc blo in
round. A yarn without stretch is best. next st* 6 times. (54 dc)
• When changing colour, pull through
the new colour on the stitch before you Fasten off and weave in tail.
need it. This will ensure that you have the
correct colour yarn on the hook for the POT
upcoming stitch. Work into the front loops left unworked
• Stitch markers are optional but from Round 9 of the Base.
recommended when working in the Rounds 1-5: Using Rose Red, dc into each
round. Use a stitch marker to identify st around. (48 dc)
the end of each round. Round 6: *Dc in next 7 sts, inc in next st* 6
• Your tension, yarn thickness and hook times. (54 dc)
size used will affect the size of your Rounds 7-9: Using Pure Black, dc into
finished items. each st around. (54 dc)
Round 10: Using Rose Red, dc into each st
CROCHET TERMS (UK) around. (54 dc)
ch - chain Round 11: *Dc in next 17 sts, inc in next st*
mr - magic ring 3 times. (57 dc)
dc - double crochet Rounds 12-13: Dc into each st around. (57 dc)
inc - double crochet increase Round 14: *Dc in next 18 sts, inc in next st* 3
(2 dc in one stitch) times. (60 dc)
dec - decrease (dc 2 together) Round 15: Using Paper White, *dc flo in next
sl st - slip stitch 5 sts, inc flo in next st* 10 times. (70 dc)
blo - back loop only Round 16: Dc blo in each st around. (70 dc)
flo - front loop only Round 17: Dc in each st around. (70 dc)

Fasten off and weave in the tail.

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Using Buttercup Yellow, embroider a ‘square’
on the pot for the belt buckle. Make 2
horizontal lines over 4 sts between rounds 6-7
and 9-10, then make 2 vertical lines to join the
horizontal lines. Go over twice to thicken.
SOIL
Stuff the pot and work in the back loops left
unworked from Round 15.
Round 1: Using Light Caramel, *dc in next
8 sts, dec in next st* 6 times. (54 dc)
Round 2: *Dc in next 7 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (48 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next 6 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (42 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 5 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (36 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 4 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 3 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (24 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (18 dc)
Round 8: *Dc in next st, dec in next st*
6 times. (12)
Round 9: Dec in each st around. (6)
Fasten off, weave the tail through the final
round and pull to close. Weave in the tail.
LEAVES
Make 6.
Round 1: Using Spearmint Green, make a
mr, dc 6 times into the ring. (6 dc)
Rounds 2-3: Dc in each st around. (6 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 3
times. (9 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 3
times. (12 dc)
Rounds 6-8: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 9: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in each st* 3
times. (15 dc)
Rounds 10-12: Dc in each st around.
(15 dc)
Do not stuff. Fold and dc through both
sides of the final round to close. Fasten off
and sew the leaves to the centre of the soil.
CANDY CANE POT
BASE
Using Paper White, repeat as per Santa pot.
POT
Work into the front loops left unworked
from Round 9 of the Base.
Rounds 1-3: Using Paper White, dc in each
st around. (48 dc)
Rounds 4-5: Using Rose Red, dc in each st
around. (48 dc)
Round 6: Using Paper White, *dc in next 7
sts, inc in next st* 6 times. (54 dc)
Rounds 7-9: Dc in each st around. (54 dc)
Round 10: Using Rose Red, dc in each st
around. (54 dc)
Round 11: *Dc in next 17 sts, inc in next st* 3
times. (57 dc)
Rounds 12-13: Using Paper White, dc in
each st around. (57 dc)
Round 14: *Dc in next 18 sts, inc in next st* 3
times. (60 dc)
Round 15: Using Rose Red, *dc flo in next 5
sts, inc flo in next st* 10 times. (70 dc)
Round 16: Dc blo in each st around. (70 dc)
Round 17: Dc in each st around. (70 dc)
Fasten off and weave in the tail.
SOIL
Repeat as per Santa pot.
LEAVES
Repeat as per Santa pot. C
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INTERMEDIATE

Cracker the Christmas

PUPCAKE
BY HONEY MORRIS (HANDMADE BY H-MONSTER)

This adorable dog is the sweetest little Christmas project.

Everyone will want their own version of Cracker.
What’s not to love about a Christmas Pupcake!?

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @handmadebyhmonster

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 YARN Rounds 14-15: Using Jet Black, dc in each
Scheepjes Catona 4 ply cotton 10g/25m: st around. (48 dc)
1 ball each of colours Poppy Rose (390), Fo and weave in the ends.
Jet Black (110), Hazelnut (503), Bridal
White (105) and Lemon (280) HEAD
Round 1: Using Hazelnut, make a mr, 8 dc
EQUIPMENT into the ring. (8 dc)
• 3mm crochet hook Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 dc)
• 8mm safety eyes Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st*
• Polyfill stuffing 8 times. (24 dc)
• Tapestry needle Round 4: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
• Scissors 6 times. (30 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st*
FINISHED MEASUREMENT 6 times. (36 dc)
11cm tall Round 6: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (42 dc)
CROCHET TERMS Round 7: *Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st*
blo – back loop only 6 times. (48 dc)
ch – chain Rounds 8-14: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)
f/o – fasten off Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
inc – increase (2 dc in same st)
mr – magic ring Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11
dc – double crochet with a space of 10 sts.
dc2tog – double crochet 2 sts together
(decrease) EARS – MAKE 2
st/s – stitch/es Round 1: Using Hazelnut, make a mr, 5 dc
into the ring. (5)
PATTERN Round 2: Inc in each st around. (10 dc)
Round 3: Dc in each st around. (10 dc)
BASE Round 4: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st*
Round 1: Using Poppy Rose, make a mr, 2 times. (12 dc)
8 dc into the ring. (8 dc) Round 5: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 dc) Round 6: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 8 3 times. (15 dc)
times. (24 dc) Rounds 7-8: Dc in each st around. (15 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st* Round 9: *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog* 3 times
6 times. (30 dc) (12 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st* Round 10: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
6 times. (36 dc) Round 11: *Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog* 2 times.
Round 6: *Dc in next 8 sts, inc in next st* (10 dc)
4 times (40 dc) Round 12: Dc in each st around. (10 dc)
Rounds 7-8: Dc in each st around. (40 dc) Round 13: *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog*
Round 9: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st* 2 times. (8 dc)
8 times. (48 dc) Round 14: Dc in each st around. (8 dc)
Rounds 10-13: Dc in each st around. (48 dc) Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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MUZZLE CHERRY MUZZLE
Round 1: Using Hazelnut, make a mr, 8 dc Round 1: Using Poppy Rose, make a mr, Sew to the head over rounds 10 to 14
into the ring. (8 dc) 7 dc into the ring. (7 dc) (lightly stuff when you’re three-quarters
Round 2: Dc in next st, inc in next 2 sts, dc in Round 2: Inc into each st around. (14 dc) of the way around).
next 2 sts, inc in next 2 sts, dc in next st. (12 dc) Rounds 3-4: Dc in each st around. (14 dc)
Round 3: Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next 2 sts, Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. NOSE
dc in next 4 sts, inc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 Using a length of black yarn, embroider
sts. (16 dc) ASSEMBLY a nose onto the muzzle.
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
HEAD ICING
ICING Sew to the base (begin stuffing when you’re Centre and sew on top of the head
Round 1: Using Bridal White, make a mr, three-quarters of the way around). (lightly stuff when you’re three-quarters
8 dc into the ring. (8 dc) of the way around).
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 dc) BUCKLE
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* Using a length of lemon yarn, embroider CHERRY
8 times. (24 dc) a buckle onto the belt. Centre and sew on top of the icing
Round 4: Dc in each st around. (24 dc) (lightly stuff when you’re three-quarters
Round 5: Dc blo in each st around. (24 dc) EARS of the way around). C
Round 6: Dc in each st around. (24 dc) Sew to either side of the head over rounds
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. 5 and 6.

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12
INTERMEDIATE

Charlie the Christmas

SNAIL
BY PAMELA WONG (MON AMI CROCHET)

This adorable guy will have everyone smiling,

whether you’re making him as a gift, to hang
on the tree or to decorate your home!

Instagram: @mon.ami.crochet | Facebook: @mon.ami.crochets | Etsy: @MonAmiCrochetAU | Ravelry: @pam-wong

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 YARN FINISHED MEASUREMENTS dc - double crochet
• 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply Acrylic 100g/283m: Approximately 7 x 10cm sl st - slip stitch
1 ball each of colour Lemon Sorbet inc - increase
• Semco Stallion 8 ply Acrylic 100g/230m: NOTES dec - invisible decrease
1 ball each of colours Lime, Red, White, • Finished item size will vary on individual dc3tog - double crochet 3 sts together
Black and Pink tension, as well as yarn and hook used. blo - back loop only
• A loop can be added to convert Charlie fo - finish off
EQUIPMENT into a Christmas tree ornament
• 3.00mm crochet hook PATTERN
• Polyfil CROCHET TERMS
• Stitch marker ch - chain GIFT BOX
• Darning needle mr - magic ring Round 1: Using Lemon Sorbet, make a mr,
• Scissors st/s – stitch/es 4 dc into the ring. (4 dc)
Round 2: *3 dc in next st* 4 times. (12 dc)
Round 3: Dc in next st, *3 dc in next st, dc in
next 2 sts* 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in next
st. (20 dc)
Round 4: Dc in next 2 sts *3 dc in next st,
dc in next 4 sts* 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in
next 2 sts. (28 dc)
Round 5: Dc in next 3 sts *3 dc in next st, dc
in next 6 sts* 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in
next 3 sts. (36 dc)
Round 6: Dc in next 4 sts *3 dc in next st,
dc in next 8 sts* 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in
next 4 sts. (44 dc)
Dc in next 5 sts to reach the corner and
start round 7.
Round 7: Dc blo in each st around. (44 dc)
Rounds 8-15: Dc in each st around. (44 dc)
Round 9: Dc blo in next 43 sts. (43 dc. Last
stitch is left unworked intentionally.)
Round 10: *Dc3tog, dc in next 8 sts*
4 times. (36 dc)
Round 11: *Dc3tog, dc in next 6 sts*
4 times. (28 dc)
Stuff firmly but do not over-stuff.
Round 12: *Dc3tog, dc in next 4 sts*
4 times. (20 dc)
Round 13: *Dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts*
4 times. (12 dc)
Round 14: *Dc3tog* 4 times. (4 dc)
FO and sew closed. Weave in the end.

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RIBBON
Row 1: Using Red, ch 120.
Tie knots on both ends and
trim the ends.
EYES - MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Black, make a mr,
4 dc into the ring. (4 dc)
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Round 2: Using White, *dc blo inc*
4 times. (8 dc)
Fo and leave long tail for sewing.
CHEEKS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Pink, make a mr, 4 dc
into the ring, sl st to 1st st. (4 dc)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
EYE STALKS - MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Lime, make a mr, 8 dc into
the ring. (8 dc)
Round 2: *Inc* 8 times. (16 dc)
Rounds 3-4: Dc in each st around. (16 dc)
Round 5: *Dec* 8 times. (8 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec* 2 times.
(6 dc)
Rounds 7-10: Dc in each st around.
Place marker in last st. (6 dc)
Fo for the first eye stalk. Repeat rounds 1-10
for the second eye stalk but do not fo.
BODY
Round 11: Ch 3, dc into marked stitch of
first eye stalk, dc in next 5 sts, dc in next 3 ch
(in one side of ch), dc in next 6 sts around
2nd eye stalk, dc in next 3 ch. (18 dc)
Round 12: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (24 dc)
Round 13: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
Rounds 14-38: Dc in each st around. (30 dc)
Start stuffing lightly.
Round 39: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec* 6 times.
(24 dc)
Round 40: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 41: *Dc in next st, dec* 6 times. (12 dc)
Round 42: *Dec* 6 times. (6 dc)
Fo and sew closed. Weave in the end.
ASSEMBLY
Tie the ribbon onto the gift box. (Rounds
10-14 are the base of the gift box.)
Bend the body into an “L” shape. Sew the
base and side of the gift box onto the body.
Sew the eyes to the top of the eye stalks,
and add the eye detail using small amount
of white yarn.
Embroider a mouth using black yarn
between rounds 16-17. Sew the cheeks on
either side of mouth. C
 Marie uses different techniques while
creating her many different colourways.
Some have multiple steps, while variegated
styles or moody, nuanced tonals can take
up to three or four hours to complete.
main goal with Obsession Yarns is to
spread her love of colour and creation
with as many people as possible, and
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Sunny the Kawaii

SUNFLOWER BY BROOKE LEHRICH (INSPIRED BY MARGOT)

This adorable girl will brighten up your day with her gorgeous face
and cute little bee buddy addition. The perfect project to add some
happiness to your home or to give as a gift to make someone else smile!

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 PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3

YARN sl st – slip stitch will be pushed through later.

Scheepjes Catona 4 ply mercerized cotton
50g/125m: 1 ball of each colour 412 Forest
Green, 106 Snow White, 110 Jet Black, 507
Chocolate, 522 Primrose, 162 Black Coffee
and 504 Red Brick.
EQUIPMENT
• 3.00mm and 2.50mm crochet hooks
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• 8mm black safety eyes
• Embroidery thread - DMC pink and black
• Polyester stuffing
• Floristry wire (approx 30cm). Brooke used
Vivaldi Floral 12 gauge 5m aluminium wire
• Pliers/wire cutters
• Arbee stuffing pellets
• Cardboard
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height: 13.5cm/5½in
Width: 8cm/3in
NOTES
• Stuffing pellets are recommended to fill the
pot as they help counteract the weight of
the flower head so it can stand unassisted.
• Invisible decreases and yarn under dc
techniques are recommended for this
pattern for the best results.
• Floristry wire can be substituted with
pipe cleaners, although you may need to
use two or three together for additional
strength.
CROCHET TERMS
ch – chain
tr – treble crochet
dc – double crochet
fo – finish off Round 2: Working loosely in the blo, dc
dec – invisible decrease into every st. (6 dc)
inc – increase Rounds 3-20: Dc in each st around. (6 dc)
htr – half treble crochet Round 21: Inc into each st. (12 dc)
mr – magic ring Round 22: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
blo – back loop only times. (18 dc)
flo - front loop only Round 23: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
st/s – stitch/es 6 times. (24 dc)
dtr – double treble crochet Round 24: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
PATTERN Round 25: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (36 dc)
FLOWER FACE Round 26: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*
Round 1: Using Chocolate, make a mr, 6 dc 6 times. (42 dc)
in the ring. (6 dc) Round 27: *Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st*
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc) 6 times. (48 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6 Round 28: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)
times. (18 dc) Fo, weave in the tail.
Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (24 dc) Bend one end of the wire into a loop
Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st* 6 approximately 2cm/¾in in diameter.
times. (30 dc) Straighten the rest of the wire, then feed it
Round 6: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st* 6 through the hole in the centre of the flower
times. (36 dc) head. Keep pushing it through until the
Round 7: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st* 6 wire comes through the mr at the bottom
times. (42 dc) of the stem until it stops. (Photo 2)
Round 8: *Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (48 dc) JOINING FRONT AND BACK
Round 9: Dc in each st around. (48 dc) OF FLOWER
Sl st into the next st, fo and sew in the yarn Press the front and back of the flower
tail. together with the wrong sides facing
each other.
Insert the eyes between rounds 5 and 6 With the face of the flower facing you,
with 17 visible sts between them. (Photo 1) insert your hook through both sts at the
bottom of the face, making sure you work
STEM AND FLOWER BACKING through both layers.
Round 1: Using Forest Green, make a mr, 6
dc in the ring. (6 dc) Round 1: Using Primrose, pull up a loop,
Don’t pull the yarn tail too tight, as the wire ch 1, dc into the same st. Dc in next 39 sts

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through both layers. Stuff the head firmly,
making sure that you spread it around the
back of the eyes. Dc in next 8 sts, sl st to 1st
dc. Do not fo. (48 sts) (Photo 3)
PETALS
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st in
same st as sl st from round 1. *Slst in next 2
sts, slst in same st as 2st sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2,
2 dc, ch 2, slst* 23 times. Sl st in base of 1st
petal. (24 petals)
Fo and weave in the ends. (Photo 4)
EMBROIDERY
Using pink embroidery thread, embroider
the blush onto the cheeks. Sew one st
under the eyes slightly to one side.
Using black embroidery thread, embroider
the little ‘U’ shape smile between the eyes,
between rounds 1 and 2 of the face.
SOIL
With the flower head facing down and the
stem pointing away, insert hook through
the flo from round 1 of the stem. Bend the
wire away from you as you work.
Round 1: Using Black Coffee, pull up a
loop, inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 2: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (24 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (36 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (42 dc)
Fo and weave in the ends. (Photo 5)
TERRACOTTA POT
Round 1: Using Red Brick, make a mr, 6 dc
into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (24 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (30 dc)
Round 6: Dc blo in next 14 sts, dec, dc in
next 12 sts, dec. (28 dc)
Round 7: Dc in each st around. (28 dc)
Round 8: Dc in next 12 sts, inc in next st, dc
in next 14 sts, inc in next st. (30 dc)
Round 9: Dc in each st around. (30 dc)
Round 10: *Dc in next 14 sts, inc in next st*
2 times. (32 dc)
Round 11: Dc in each st around. (32 dc)
Round 12: Dc in next 7 sts, inc in next st, dc in
next 16 sts, inc in next st, dc in next 7 sts. (34 dc)
Round 13: Dc in each st around. (34 dc)
Round 14: *Dc in next 16 sts, inc in next st* 2
times. (36 dc)
Round 15: Dc in each st around. (36 dc)
Round 16: Dc in next 8 sts, inc in next st, dc
in next 18 sts, inc in next st, dc in next 8 sts.
(38 dc)
Round 17: Dc in each st around. (38 dc)
Round 18: *Dc in next 18 sts, inc in next st*
2 times. (40 dc)
PHOTO 4
Round 19: Dc in each st around. (40 dc)
Round 20: Dc in next 9 sts, inc in next st,
dc in next 20 sts, inc in next st, dc in next
9 sts. (42 dc)
Round 21: Dc in each st around. (42 dc)
Cut a piece of cardboard into a little circle
to insert in the bottom of the pot. Do not
fo. Bend the other end of the wire on the
stem into a little ‘C’ shape, or into a circle
that spreads enough to sit under the soil to
support the flower head.
With the flower facing away from you,
insert the hook through the next st and blo
of soil (flo will be visible on top of soil).
PHOTO 5
Round 22: *Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st*
4 times. Fill the pot just over half way with
pellets, then stuff the top with polyester
stuffing. Dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st, then
stuff more into the top. Make sure that you
are spreading the stuffing around the wire
evenly, dc in next 6 sts, inc in next st. (48 dc)
fo, weave in the yarn tail. (Photo 6)
With the pot upside down and the bottom
facing away from you, working into the flo
from round 5, pull up a loop of the Red
Brick. Ch 1, dc into the same st as ch 1, dc in
each st around the base of the pot, sl st into PHOTO 6 - Yarn bending example
the first dc. FO and weave in the yarn tails.
LIP OF POT
Round 1: Using Red Brick, with the
bottom of the pot facing away from you,
attach yarn to the blo of round 22, ch 1,
dc into the same st as ch 1, dc in each st
around. (48 dc)
Round 2: *Dc in next 6 sts, dec* 6 times.
(42 dc)
Round 3: Dc in each st around. (42 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 5 sts, dec* 6 times.
(36 dc)
Sl st into the next st, fo, weave in the ends
and fold the lip down. PHOTO 7
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LEAF
Round 1: Using Forest Green, ch 16, sl st
into the 2nd ch from the hook, dc in next
ch, htr in next ch, tr in next 2 chs, dtr in next
4 chs, tr in next ch, htr in next ch, dc in next
ch, sl st in next 3 chs, turn. Working in the
other side of the chain, sl st into the same
ch, sl st in next 2 chs, dc in next ch, htr in
next ch, tr in next ch, dtr in next 4 chs, tr in
next 2 chs, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, sl st
in last ch. Turn, work sl sts through the ch
spaces in the centre of the leaf until you get
to the starting tail.
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use the
needle to thread the yarn tail onto the stem
of the leaf. Sew onto the centre of the stem
to one side. (Photo 7)
BEE
Use 2.5mm crochet hook.
Round 1: Using Primrose, make a mr, 6 dc
into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: Dc in each st around. (18 dc)
Rounds 5-6: Using Jet Black, dc in each st
around. (18 dc)
Rounds 7-8: Using Primrose, dc in each st
around. (18 dc)
Rounds 9-10: Using Jet Black, dc in each st
around. (18 dc)
Round 11: Using Primrose, *dc in next st,
dec* 6 times. (12 dc)
Round 12: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Cut the yellow yarn tail and push the yarn
tails into the body. Stuff firmly.
Round 13: Using Jet Black, dec 6 times. (6 dc)
Before finishing off, use your scissors to
push more stuffing in. To fo, weave the
yarn tail through all of the flo from round 13
and pull the yarn tail firmly so that the hole
closes. Thread the yarn through the centre
and out through the middle of the bee.
This tail will be used to sew the bee onto
the sunflower (make sure that the colour
changing area is at the bottom of the bee).
Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Use the needle
to close the hole, then push it through the
back and pull it out under the belly (where
you can see the colour changes).
WINGS
Use the 2.5mm crochet hook.
Round 1: Using Snow White with a long
starting tail, ch 4, 3 dc into the 2nd ch from
the hook, ch 1, sl st into the same ch, slst in
next 2 chs, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, sl st in
next ch, sl st in next ch.
Fo, leaving a long tail. Wrap it around the
centre of the wings twice. Face the wings
down and tie a knot with the two tails.
Weave one of them in, use the other to sew
the wings onto the back of the bee in the
centre (over the yellow stripe).
Embroider the face on the bee, using
the photo as an example or change it up
however you prefer.
Sew the bee to the top of the sunflower
head, towards the petals. C

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Owning a yarn shop had been a lifetime
dream for Sharon, so when she finally
found the ideal location after many years
of searching, she knew it was time to stop
dreaming about it and take that leap.
Fibre Frolic opened in August 2020 in the
beautiful town of Kurrajong in New South
Wales. Sharon had an interesting first two
years during the pandemic and lockdowns,
but she made it through.
Sharon grew up in Tasmania and
was taught to knit by her beautiful
grandmother, Freda, around the age of
five. She then learned to crochet around
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the age of ten. “Even when knitting and
crochet weren’t so popular I continued
on. We have had a big resurgence in the
last 20 years and there is now a younger
generation that are loving knitting and
crochet and enjoying all of the beautiful
yarns and patterns that are available. The
pandemic has also seen a lot of people who
haven’t knitted or crocheted in years take it
up again, which is wonderful!”
Fibre Frolic aims to showcase the
beautiful yarns, patterns and accessories
that are available to knitters and
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workshops, crafternoons, knit nights and
social activities that involve getting out
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crafts you love.
“Our standout product would be our
gorgeous selection of beautiful hand-dyed
yarns from indie dyers around Australia.
We have yarns that are dyed in New South
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CONTACT
Fibre Frolic is located in the
beautiful Kurrajong Village
in the Hawkesbury area of
NSW. You can find them at
70B Old Bells Line of Road,
Kurrajong, NSW 2758
Website:
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Instagram: @fibrefrolic
Facebook: @fibrefrolic
 Fibre Frolic is a boutique yarn shop located in Kurrajong Village,
NSW, where you will ȴnd a beautiful selection of Australian
hand-dyed yarns, quality commercial yarns, knit and crochet
accessories, and giftware.
We also run classes, Saturday Crafternoons and Knit Nights
with local cafes.
We look forward to welcoming you in store or you can shop online.

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14
INTERMEDIATE

ESME THE

ECHIDNA
BY ADELE COULTAS (CRO WITH THE FLO)
Real life echidnas are shy and wary with spikes to deter
predators, but this soft version is the opposite of that! This
echidna friend would be perfect for an Aussie animal lover,
a kid (or adult) who wants a truly unique plushie toy.

Instagram, TikTok: @cro_with_the_flo | Website: www.crowiththeflo.com

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 YARN
• 4 Seasons Flinders 8 ply cotton
50g/115m: 1 ball each of colour Bark,
Jet, Mustard, Mandarin and Ruby
• Bella Baby Tootgarook Cotton 4 ply
50g/145m: 1 ball each of colour Black,
White and Blue
EQUIPMENT
• 3.5mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfill
• Sewing pins or U-shaped bobby pins
• Chopstick or other pointy stuffing device
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Depending on your tension, the finished
echidna will be 10cm tall and 16cm long.
NOTES
• Rounds are crocheted in a continuous
spiral (so when you finish one round,
move straight on to the first stitch of the
previous round). Don’t forget to move
the stitch marker to keep track.
• If you would prefer safety eyes over
crocheted eyes, you will need two
12mm eyes.
CROCHET TERMS
dc – double crochet
st/s - stitches
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase (2 dc in a st)
invdec – invisible decrease
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PATTERN
BODY
Use the 3.5mm hook and the 8 ply brown
(Bark) yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 dc into the
ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: *Dc in next st, inc* 3 times. (9 dc)
Rounds 3-7: Dc in each st around. (9 dc)
Round 8: Dc in next 3 sts, *inc* 3 times, dc
in next 3 sts. (12 dc)
Round 9: Dc in next 4 sts, *inc* 5 times, dc
in next 3 sts. (17 dc)
Using your pointy stuffing device, stuff the
nose with polyfill.
Round 10: Dc in next 4 sts, invdec, dc in
next st, *inc in next st* 5 times, dc in next st,
invdec, dc in next 2 sts. (20 dc)
Round 11: Dc in next 4 sts, invdec, *dc in
next st, inc in next st* 5 times, dc in next st,
invdec, dc in next st. (23 dc)
Round 12: Dc in next 5 sts, invdec, inc in
next st, dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, dc in
next 5 sts, inc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, inc
in next st, invdec, dc in next st. (25 dc)
Round 13: Dc in each st around. (25 dc)
Round 14: Dc in next 5 sts, *dc in next 2 sts,
inc in next st* 2 times, dc in next 7 sts, *inc in
next st, dc in next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next
st. (29 dc)
Round 15: Dc in each st around. (29 dc)
If you are using safety eyes, insert them
between rounds 11 and 12.
Round 16: Dc in next 5 sts, *inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next 10 sts,
*dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2 times, dc in
next 2 sts. (33 dc)
Round 17: Dc in each st around. (33 dc)
Round 18: Dc in next 5 sts, *inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next 15 sts,
*dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2 times, dc in
next st. (37 dc)
Round 19: Dc in each st around. (37 dc)
Round 20: Dc in next 7 sts, *inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts * 2 times, dc in next 17 sts,
*dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2 times, dc in
next st.(41 dc)
Round 21: Dc in each st around. (41 dc)
Round 22: Dc in next 8 sts, *inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts* 2 times, *dc in next 4 sts,
inc in next st* 3 times, dc in next 4 sts, *dc in
next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2 times, dc in next
2 sts. (48 dc)
Round 23: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)
Round 24: Dc in next 9 sts, *inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next 23 sts,
*dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2 times, dc in
next 4 sts. (52 dc)
Round 25: Dc in each st around. (52 dc)
Continue stuffing the head of the echidna.
Round 26: Dc in next 9 sts, *invdec, dc in
next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next 25 sts, *dc in
next 2 sts, invdec* 2 times, dc in next 2 sts.
(48 dc)
Round 27: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)
Round 28: Dc in next 8 sts, *invdec, dc in
next 2 sts* 2 times, dc in next 23 sts, *dc
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in next 2 sts, invdec* 2 times, dc in next st.
(44 dc)
Round 29: Dc in each st around. (44 dc)
Round 30: Dc in next 8 sts, *invdec, dc in
next 4 sts* 6 times. (38 dc)
Round 31: Dc in each st around. (38 dc)
Round 32: Dc in next 7 sts, *invdec, dc in
next 3 sts*, 6 times, dc in next st. (32 dc)
Round 33: Dc in each st around. (32 dc)
Round 34: Dc in next 7 sts, *invdec, dc in
next 2 sts* 6 times, dc in next st. (26 dc)
Round 35: Dc in each st around. (26 dc)
Round 36: Dc in next 6 sts, *invdec, dc in
next st* 6 times, invdec. (19 dc)
Round 37: Dc in each st around. (19 dc)
Round 38: Dc in next 6 sts, invdec 6 times,
dc in next st. (13 dc)
Round 39: Dc in each st around. (13 dc)
Round 40: Invdec 6 times, dc in next st.
(7dc)
Stuff the remainder of the echidna, making
sure it’s firmly stuffed. Fasten off with a
tail for sewing up. Close up the end of the
echidna body.
SMALL SPINES - MAKE 11
3 in each of the colours Ruby, Jet, and
Mustard, and 2 in Mandarin.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 dc into the
ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Rounds 3-6: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next 2 sts, invdec* 3 times.
(9 dc)
Begin stuffing the spine.
Round 8: Dc in each st around. (9 dc)
Round 9: *Dc in next st, invdec* 3 times.
(6 dc)
Finish stuffing spine a medium amount.
Round 10: Invdec 3 times. (3 dc)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Close
up the end of each spine. Thread the length
through the point of the spine and out
one side of the bulb of the spine to use for
sewing onto the body.
LARGE SPINES - MAKE 7
2 in Jet, Mandarin and Mustard, and 1 in
Ruby.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 dc into the
ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Rounds 3-10: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 11: *Dc in next 2 sts, invdec* 3 times.
(9 dc)
Begin stuffing the spine.
Rounds 12-13: Dc in each st around. (9 dc)
Round 14: *Dc in next st, invdec* 3 times.
(6 dc)
Finish stuffing spine a medium amount.
Round 15: Invdec 3 times. (3 dc)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Close
up the end of each spine. Thread the length
through the end of the spine and out one
side of the bulb of the spine, to use for
sewing onto the body.
EYES - MAKE 2
Using the 2.5mm hook and the 4 ply yarn.
Round 1: Using Black, make a magic ring, 8
dc into the ring. (8 dc)
Round 2: Using Black, inc in next st, [white]
inc in next st, [black] inc in next st, [blue]
*inc in next st* 3 times [black] *inc in next
st* 2 times. (16 dc)
Round 3: Sl st in each st around. (16 sl st)
Fasten off using an invisible fasten off to
make sure the eyes keep their round shape.
ASSEMBLY
1 Attach eyes to either side of the head,
starting from round 10. The coloured
stitches of the eyes should be oriented
towards the bottom of the eye. Sew the
eye to the body by working around its
edge into each stitch.
2 Using pins to temporarily hold the
spines in place, set them out to make
sure the colours are dispersed as you
want them. Adele does this in rows,
beginning with the first row around the
face. Start with five small spines and
attach them to round 14 of the body.
When attaching the spines, make sure
to secure the bulb of the spine to the
body very solidly, but leave the point of
the spine free.
3 Position the next row of four large
spines. These should sit in the gaps
between the first smaller spines, across
the top of the body. They should be
attached on approximately round 19.
Attach as you did for the small spines.
4 The next row will be the remaining three
large spines, which will be positioned
between the spines that you just
attached. Sew them onto round 24 of
the body.
5 The next row will be four small spines,
positioned behind the previous row.
These spines should be sitting near the
tail of the echidna body, on round 30.
6 The two remaining spines should be
placed on either side of the echidna’s
body, in between the first row and final
row of small spines. Wherever looks
right and brings balance to your lil
cutie! And with that, your echidna is
DONE. C
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15
INTERMEDIATE

Noel the Gingerbread

BEAR
BY CHLOE YUEN (EMI CREATIONS)

Meet Noel the Gingerbread Bear! He is the sweetest cuddly

gingerbread bear and will bring many smiles come Christmas time.
He would also make a great gift. He is very quick and easy to make,
so make one for yourself and one for a loved one! He will bring so
much joy and happiness this festive season.

Instagram: @e.m.i_creations | Facebook: @emi.creations.designs | Website: www.emicreations.com.au

Etsy: @EmiCreationsByChloe | Ravelry: @emi-creations

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 • Always use pins to secure pieces prior to
sewing to ensure that they are in the right
position and to allow ease of sewing.

CROCHET TERMS
st/s – stitch/es
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
htr – half treble crochet
tr – treble crochet
tr-inc – treble increase
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease

PATTERN

YARN FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 100% cotton 14.5cm tall
8 ply yarn 50g/125m: 1 ball of colour Soft
Fudge (410) NOTES
• 4 Seasons Flinders 100% cotton 8 ply • Amigurumi is worked in rounds. There
yarn 50g/115m: 1 ball each of colours are some elements in this pattern that
Ruby, Off-White and Avocado will be worked in rows, noted as Row 1,
Row 2 etc.
EQUIPMENT • Use stitch markers to assist with the
• 2.5mm crochet hook count of stitches for each round.
• Yarn darning needle • Ensure the amigurumi is made with a tight
• Fibre fill tension to avoid gaps.
• 9mm safety eyes • This amigurumi needs to be stuffed
• DMC Stranded Thread (310) quite firmly.
• Pins • Depending on your tension, hook size
• Stitch markers and yarn thickness, the amigurumi will
vary in size.
HEAD
Start from the top of the head.
Round 1: Using Soft Fudge, 6 dc into a
magic ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc
in next st* 6 times. (24 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st,
dc in next 2 sts* 6 times. (36 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (42 dc)
Round 8: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st,
dc in next 3 sts* 6 times. (48 dc)
Round 9: *Dc in next 7 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (54 dc)
Round 10: *Dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st,
dc in next 4 sts* 6 times. (60 dc)
Rounds 11-22: Dc in each st around. (60 dc)
Round 23: *Dc in next 4 sts, dec, dc in next
4 sts* 6 times. (54 dc)
Round 24: *Dc in next 7 sts, dec* 6 times.
(48 dc)
Round 25: *Dc in next 3 sts, dec, dc in next
3 sts* 6 times. (42 dc)
Round 26: *Dc in next 5 sts, dec * 6 times.
(36 dc)
Round 27: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec, dc in next
2 sts* 6 times. (30 dc)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Insert
9mm safety eyes between rounds 15 and
16, 8 sts apart. Stuff the head firmly with
fibre fill. (See Photo 1.)
CHEEKS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Ruby, make a magic ring,
8 dc into the ring, sl st. (8 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 15cm long for sewing.

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 PHOTO 1
PHOTO 4
SNOUT
Round 1: Using Off-White, ch 6, dc in 2nd
ch from hook, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in the
last ch, continue to crochet on the other
side, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Inc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, inc
in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next 2 sts.
(18 dc)
Round 3: Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc
in next 3 sts, *dc in next st, inc in next st* 3
times, dc in next 3 sts, *dc in next st, inc in
next st* 2 times. (24 dc)
Round 4: Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, dc
in next 3 sts, *dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
3 times, dc in next 3 sts, *dc in next 2 sts, inc
in next st* 2 times. (30 dc)
Round 5: Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, dc
in next 3 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
3 times, dc in next 3 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, inc
in next st* 2 times. (36 dc)
Rounds 6-8: Dc in each st around, sl st to
join. (36 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 30cm long for sewing.
(See Photo 2.)
PHOTO 2
PHOTO 5
NOSE
Round 1: Using Avocado, make a magic
ring, 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
3 times, sl st to join. (15 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 20cm long for sewing.
(See Photo 3.)
FROSTING
Round 1: Using Off-White, make a magic
ring, 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
next st* 6 times. (24 dc)
Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (30 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next st, htr in next st,
tr-inc in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st*
6 times (36 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next st, htr in next st,
tr-inc in next 2 sts, htr, dc in next st* 6
PHOTO 3
PHOTO 6
times, sl st to join. (48 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 30cm long for sewing.
(See Photo 4)
EARS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Soft Fudge, make a magic
ring, 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Rounds 4-5: Dc in next 18 sts, sl st to join.
(18 dc)
Do not stuff the ears with fibre fill. Fold
down the opening of the ears and
crochet through both loops, 9 dc, to
close them. Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 20cm long for sewing.
(See Photos 5 and 6)
LEGS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Avocado, make a magic
ring, 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
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 PHOTO 7
PHOTO 10
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Rounds 4-5: Dc in next 18 sts, sl st to join.
(18 dc)
Round 6: Using Off-White, dc in next 18
sts. (18 dc)
Round 7: Using Ruby, dc in next 18 sts.
(18 dc)
Round 8: Using Off-White, dc in next 18
sts. (18 dc)
Round 9: Using Soft Fudge, dc in next
18 sts. (18 dc)
Round 10: Dc in next 18 sts, dc in next 3
sts (you may need more or less to line up
the colour changes. The colour change will
be on the insides of the legs, to allow for a
cleaner look of the amigurumi). (18 dc)
Fasten off and repeat rounds 1 to 10 for the
second leg, but do not fasten off. You will
now join the two legs and continue to make
the body. (See Photos 7 and 8.)
BODY
Continue from the second leg, ch 3 and
without fastening off, join to the last st of
the first leg.
PHOTO 8
PHOTO 11
Round 11: Using Soft Fudge, dc in next 18
sts of first leg, dc in next 3 chs, dc in next 18
sts of second leg, dc in next 3 chs. (42 dc)
Rounds 12-23: Dc in each st around. (42 dc)
Round 24: *Dc in next 5 sts, dec in next st*
6 times. (36 dc)
Round 25: Dc in each st around. (36 dc)
Round 26: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec, dc in next
2 sts* 6 times. (30 dc)
Round 27: Dc in next 30 sts, sl st to join. (30 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 40cm long for sewing. Stuff
the body firmly with fibre fill. (See Photo 9.)
CHEST
Round 1: Using Off-White, ch 6, dc in 2nd
ch from hook, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in the
last ch, continue to crochet on the other
side, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Inc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, inc
in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next 2 sts.
(18 dc)
Round 3: Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
next 3 sts, *dc in next st, inc in next st * 3
times, dc in next 3 sts, *dc in next st, inc in
next st * 2 times. (24 dc)
PHOTO 9
PHOTO 12
Round 4: Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
next 4 sts, *dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
next st * 3 times, dc in next 3 sts, *dc in next
st, inc in next st, dc in next st * 2 times,
sl st to join. (30)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 30cm long for sewing.
CHEST BUTTONS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Ruby, make a magic ring,
6 dc into the ring, sl st to join. (6 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 15cm long for sewing.
ARMS – MAKE 2
Round 1: Using Soft Fudge, make a magic
ring, 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st *
3 times. (15 dc)
Round 4: Dc in each st around. (15 dc)
Round 5: Using Off-White, dc in each st
around. (15 dc)
Round 6: Using Ruby, dc in each st around.
(15 dc)
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 Round 7: Using Off-White, dc in each st
around. (15 dc)
Round 8-11: Using Soft Fudge, dc in each
st around. (15 dc)
Round 12: *Dc in next 3 sts, dec* 3 times.
(12 dc)
Round 13: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)

Lightly stuff the arms with fibre fill. Fold the

opening of the arms down and crochet
through both loops, 6 dc, to close the
opening. Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 15cm long for sewing. (See
Photos 10 and 11.)

BOW

MAIN BOW
Row 1: Using Avocado, ch 30, tr in 3rd ch
from hook, tr in each remaining ch, turn. (28)
Rows 2-3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), tr
in each st across, turn. (28 tr)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail,
approximately 20cm long for sewing.
Sew the two short ends together. Wrap
the remaining tail around the centre
twice and pull tightly to create the bow
shape. Tie a knot to secure. Keep the
remaining tail for sewing. (See Photos 12
and 13.)
CENTRE PIECE
Row 1: Using Avocado, ch 10, dc in 2nd ch
from hook, dc in each remaining ch. (9 dc)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail
approximately 15cm long for sewing. Wrap
the centre piece around the main bow and
sew into place. The bow is complete. Keep
the remaining tails for sewing. (See Photos
14 and 15.)
LEAF
Round 1: Using Avocado, ch 11, htr in 2nd
ch from hook, *tr in next ch, ch 2, dc in 2nd
ch from hook, tr in next starting ch, htr in
next ch* 2 times, dc in next ch, sl st in next
ch, 3 sl st in last ch, continue crocheting on
the other side, sl st in next ch, dc in next ch,
htr in next ch, *tr in next ch, ch 2, dc in 2nd
ch from hook, tr in next starting ch, htr in
next ch* 2 times, sl st in next ch. Fasten off
and leave a yarn tail approximately 15cm
long for sewing. (See Photo 16.)
HOLLY BERRY
Round 1: Using Ruby, make a magic ring,
6 dc into the ring. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)

PHOTO 13 PHOTO 14 PHOTO 15 PHOTO 16

PHOTO 17 PHOTO 18 PHOTO 19 PHOTO 20

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 PHOTO 21
PHOTO 25
Rounds 3-4: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 5: Dec 6 times. (6 dc)
Stuff the berry. Fasten off and leave a yarn
tail approximately 15cm long to close up
the hole. Weave it through front loops and
pull tightly to close the hole. Leave the
remaining yarn tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLE
Sew the snout onto the head, just below
the eyes, between rounds 16 and 25.
Stuff the snout as you sew. Then, sew the
nose to the snout, between rounds 1
and 5. Stuff the nose as you sew.
(See Photos 17 and 18.)
PHOTO 29
PHOTO 22 PHOTO 23
PHOTO 26 PHOTO 27
Sew the cheeks to the head, between
rounds 17 and 20, with the cheeks 2 sts
from the snout.
With the front of the bear facing you,
sew the frosting anywhere to the left
side of the head. Place the ears on top
of the head and the frosting, sew the
ears to the head between rounds 5 and
11 or symmetrically (dependent on the
location of the frosting).
With DMC stranded thread, embroider
the eyebrows just above the eyes. Make
sure to secure the thread before weaving
in the ends. (See Photos 19 to 24.)
PHOTO 30
PHOTO 24
PHOTO 28
Sew the chest to the front of the body,
between rounds 15 and 25, and then
the two buttons, centred on the chest.
(See Photos 25 and 26.)
Sew the body and the head together.
Then sew the arms onto the body just
below the head, between rounds 26 and 27.
(See Photos 27 to 29.)
Sew the bow to the body, just below
the head. Then, sew the leaf on top of the
frosting on the head, with the holly berry
on top of the leaf. (See Photos 30 and 31.)
Finally, weave through any loose ends. C
PHOTO 31
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 Meet &
GREET

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 GETTING
TO KNOW
of EMI Creations
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM
AND WHAT DO YOU DO
FOR WORK?
I’m Chloe and I’m a Sydney based fibre
artist who specialises in crochet, specifically
amigurumi and also macramé. I’ve been
running my small business, EMI Creations,
full time for the last one and a half years,
selling patterns, handmade crochet and
macramé items, DIY crochet kits and
crochet accessories. I previously worked
wild imagination and would try to bring
it to reality. I remember I did a painting
program in primary school and that was
the start of my interest in the arts. I also
would do random crafting projects for fun
throughout high school, making knitted
booties and blankets, jewellery, felted toys
and paper art. I honestly believe I was born
with a creative flair.
WHAT WAS THE FIRST
CROCHET ITEM YOU
EVER MADE?
My very first crochet item was a succulent
from a kit, designed by Jana Whitley.
My husband bought it for me in 2019.
The kit had all the essentials to make the
succulents and it was a great introduction
to crochet and amigurumi.
in the architecture industry for seven and
a half years, specialising in urban planning,
before making the decision to leave the
profession to pursue my dream of owning
my own arts and craft store!
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN
CREATIVE? WHEN DID
YOU START?
Yes, I have always been very creative and
I would say that started at a very young
age. My mum told me I always had a
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 WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR
CREATIVITY THE MOST?
There are a few things that influence my
creativity, although my Chinese culture
has definitely influenced most of my
designs, such as the zodiac animals,
Chinese festivals (such as the Lunar New
Year), the food I grew up eating (like
yum cha), and the stories of Chinese
mythical creatures (such as dragons and
phoenixes). Other things that inspire
my creations include my plants and my
favourite comic book characters from
Marvel and DC.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE

MATERIALS TO USE? DO YOU
HAVE A FAVOURITE YARN?
I usually use 100% cotton DK yarn. I
don’t have a favourite, but I usually use
the Flinders Yarn from Spotlight, Hobbii
rainbow yarn and Paintbox Cotton DK yarn.

WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT
ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I’m not going to lie: the thought of having
one of my patterns featured in a magazine
was a proud moment for me! However, my
proudest accomplishment was definitely
taking that leap of faith one and a half years
ago to start my own small business and sell
my creations and designs. C

CONTACT
Y can find
You d one of Chloe Yuen’s
adorable amigurumi projects
in this issue! Crochet your own
version of her fun and festive
Noel the Gingerbread Bear on
pages 104 – 111!

Website:
www.emicreations.com.au
Instagram: @e.m.i_creations
Facebook: @emi.creations.designs
Pinterest: @emicreactionsbychloe
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 PROJECT

16
EASY

Snowman

WREATHS
BY JAY CRITCHLEY (J MADE CREATIONS)

These adorable snowman wreaths are the

perfect Christmas project this festive season!

Instagram: @jmadecreations

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 inc – increase (2 dc in same st)
dc2tog – double crochet 2 sts together
blo – back loop only
flo – front loop lnly
rdcf – raised double crochet front
htr – half treble crochet

PATTERN

WREATH STRIPS

LARGE WREATH – MAKE 1

Row 1: Using Duck Egg Blue, ch 11, dc in 2nd
ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn. (9 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, dc in each st across. (9 dc)
Repeat row 2 until strip measures 80cm
and tie off, leaving a long tail to stitch
around the wreath.

SMALL WREATH – MAKE 1

Row 1: Using Duck Egg Blue, ch 9, dc in
2nd ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn.
(8 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, dc in each st across. (8 dc)
YARN FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Repeat row 2 until strip measures 59cm
• Fiddlesticks Superb 8, 8 ply 100% acrylic Large wreath 27cm in diameter and tie off, leaving a long tail to stitch
100g/250m: 1 ball each of colours White Small wreath 20cm in diameter around the wreath.
and Duck Egg Blue
• Fiddlesticks Superb 4, 4 ply 100% acrylic NOTES SNOWMAN – MAKE 3
100g/330m: 1 ball each of colours • Use any type of wreath, wooden or Round 1: Using White, make a mr, 6 dc into
Orange, Bright Green, Pale Pink and polystyrene. If the wreath is thicker the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker to track
Black than 5mm, ch until the length of the rounds, remember to move this marker at
ch fits snug around the wreath for the the end of each round. (6 dc)
EQUIPMENT Wreath Strip, then start row 1. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
• 3.00mm crochet hook • Safety eyes are not suitable for projects Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
• Darning needle designed for children under 3 years of times. (18 dc)
• Stitch marker age. Embroider the eyes instead. Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
• Scissors and wire cutters • When it comes to stuffing your work, 6 times. (24 dc)
• Pins “less is more” to avoid seeing the Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
• 2 x 1.5cm pink pom poms stuffing through your work. Always 6 times. (30 dc)
• 1 x 2cm red pom pom stuff in stages with smaller pieces of Rounds 6-10: Dc in each st around. (30 dc)
• 15 x 3mm safety eyes polyfil and shape your work as you go. Round 11: *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
• 10cm fine gauge floristry wire or pipe (24 dc)
cleaner CROCHET TERMS Round 12: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
• 5mm wooden or styrofoam wreath st/s – stitch/es (18 dc)
(see notes) ch – chain Round 13: *Dc in next st, dc2tog* 6 times.
• Polyfil dc – double crochet (12 dc)
• PVA or fabric glue mr – magic ring Round 14: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
sl st – slip stitch If using safety eyes, place eyes on round

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 6 and approximately 5-6 stitches apart.
Stuff the head.
Round 15: *Dc in next st, inc in next st*
6 times. (18 dc)
Round 16: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (24 dc)
Round 17: Dc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 18: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st*
6 times. (30 dc)
Rounds 19-23: Dc in each st around. (30 dc)
Round 24: *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
(24 dc)
Round 25: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
(18 dc)
Round 26: *Dc in next st, dc2tog* 6 times.
(12 dc)
Insert safety eyes for buttons on rounds 17,
20 and 23, ensuring they are aligned with
the centre of the snowman’s face.
Round 27: Dc2tog 6 times. (6 dc)
Tie off, keeping a long thread. Stuff the body
of the snowman and sew the hole closed.
Leave the long tail to stitch him to the wreath.
CARROT NOSE - MAKE 3
Round 1: Using Orange, make a mr, 4 dc
into the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker.
(4 dc)
Round 2: Dc in each st around. (4 dc)
Round 3: Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
next 2 sts. (5 dc)
Round 4: Dc in each st around. (5 dc)
Tie off, leaving a long tail to stitch to the face.
SNOWMAN HATS
TOP HAT – MAKE 1
Round 1: Using Black, make a mr, 6 dc into
the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (24 dc)
Round 5: Dc blo in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 6: Dc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
(18 dc)
Round 8: Dc in each st around. (18 dc)
Round 9: Dc flo in each st around. (18 dc)
Round 10: Inc in each st around. (36 dc)
Round 11: Dc in each st around. (36 dc).
Fasten off and sew in ends.
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BEANIE - MAKE 1
Round 1: Using Bright Green, ch 36, sl st in
1st ch to make a circle. Careful not to twist
chain. Place a marker. (36 ch)
Round 2: Ch 1, dc in each ch around. (36 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, rdcf in next st* 18
times. (36 dc)
Round 4: Repeat round 3. (36 dc)
Rounds 5-6: Dc in each st around. (36 dc)
Round 7: *Dc in next st, dc2tog* 12 times.
(24 dc)
Rounds 8-9: Dc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 10: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6
times. (18 dc)
Rounds 11-12: Dc in each st around. (18 dc)
Round 13: *Dc in next st, dc2tog* 6 times.
(12 dc)
Round 14: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 15. Dc2tog 6 times (6 dc)
Tie off and sew the top of beanie closed.
Weave in the ends. Sew the 2cm red pom
pom to the top of the hat and then sew
the hat to the snowman.
EAR MUFFS - MAKE 1
Cut the fine gauge floristry wire or pipe
cleaner to approximately 10-11 cm with
plier cutters. Carefully shape it. Add the
1.5cm pom poms with a dab of PVA or
fabric glue to secure them to the wire
and then secure the pom poms to the
side of the head.
SNOWMAN SCARVES
– MAKE 3
One each in Bright Green, Red and Pale Pink.
Row 1: Ch 60, htr in 2nd ch from hook, htr
in each ch across. (58 htr)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
SNOWBALLS
LARGE – MAKE 9
Round 1: Using White, make a mr, 6 dc into
the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 6
times. (24 dc)
Rounds 5-7: Dc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 8: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
(18 dc)
Round 9: *Dc in next st, dc2tog* 6 times.
(12 dc)
Round 10: Dc2tog 6 times. (6 dc)
Stuff the snowball and sew up the hole,
leaving a long tail to sew it onto the wreath.
MEDIUM - MAKE 7
Round 1: Using White, make a mr, 6 dc
into the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Rounds 4-6: Dc in each st around. (18 sts)
Round 7: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog* 6 times.
(12 sts)
Round 8: Dc2tog 6 times. (6 dc)
Stuff the snowball and sew up the hole,
leaving a long tail to sew it onto the wreath.
SMALL - MAKE 5
Round 1: Using White, make a mr, 6 dc
into the ring, sl st to join. Place a marker.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Rounds 3-5: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 6: Dc2tog 6 times. (6 dc)
Stuff the snowball and sew up the hole,
leaving a long tail to sew it onto the wreath.
FINISHING
Using Black, embroider smiles, eyelashes,
eyes and buttons (if not using safety
eyes). Add a little stuffing inside the hats,
and use pins to put them in place before
stitching them. Stitch the noses, ensuring
they are tightly secured. Tie a scarf
around each Snowman.
Using the pictures as a guide, place the
snowballs on the wreath, firmly stitching
them into place. Then ensure your
snowmen are securely stitched in place
on the wreath strip. For extra security,
also stitch them to the snowballs.
Embellish as you wish.
Add either a split ring or extra strong
paper clip formed into a triangle on to
the back of the wreath for hanging or
use a ribbon. You can also just hang the
wreath on a hook as is. Enjoy! C
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 YARN
• 4 Seasons Spot Saver USA Style
200g/312m: 1 ball of each colour in
Light Brown, Dark Brown, White, Pink,
Dark Pink and Mustard
EQUIPMENT
• 4.00mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• 10mm safety eyes
FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS
The bear and unicorn will measure
approximately 16cm tall when sitting flat.
The unicorn will measure approximately
18cm tall when sitting flat.
NOTES
• The head, body, nose, legs and arms
all follow the same pattern for each
Cuddly Crochet Friend.
• Using plastic eyes is optional. You
can choose to embroider the eyes with
black yarn if you prefer.
• If your tension is tight, you may need
to go down to a 3.5mm hook if you
notice gaps in your work.
• Stitch markers can be used to identify
the end of each round.
STITCHES
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
inc - 2 dc in same st
dec – decrease - dc 2 sts together
blo – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
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PATTERN
BODY/ HEAD
If making the Pig, use Light Pink. If making
the Unicorn, use White. If making the
Teddy Bear, use Light Brown yarn.
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from
hook. (6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Inc in next st, dc 1 in next st*
6 times (18)
Round 4: *Inc in next st, dc 1 in next 2 sts*
6 times (24)
Round 5: *Inc in next st, dc 1 in next 3 sts*
6 times (30)
Rounds 6-12: Dc in each st around. (30 dc)
Round 13: *Dec, dc in next 3 sts* 6 times.
(24 dc)
Round 14: Dc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 15: *Dec, dc in next 2 sts* 6 times.
(18 dc)
Begin stuffing the body.
Round 16: *Dec, dc in next st* 6 times.
(12 dc)
Round 17: Inc in each st around. (24 dc)
Round 18: *Inc in next st, dc in next 3 sts*
6 times. (30 dc)
Round 19: *Inc in next st, dc in next 4 sts*
6 times. (36 dc)
Rounds 20-25: Dc in each st around.
(36 dc)
Round 26: *Dec, dc in next 4 sts* 6 times.
(30 dc)
Round 27: *Dec, dc in next 3 sts* 6 times.
(24 dc)
If using plastic eyes, insert them between
rounds 23 and 24, 6 sts apart. Continue to
stuff the head and body until closed.
Round 28: *Dec, dc in next 2 sts* 6 times.
(18 dc)
Round 29: *Dec, dc in next st* 6 times.
(12 dc)
Round 30: Dec in each st around. (6)
Cut yarn, ch 1, pull through and sew in
the ends.
ARMS – MAKE 2
If making the Pig, use Dark Pink. If making
the Unicorn, use Light Pink. If making the
Teddy Bear use Dark Brown.
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from hook.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: Dc blo in each st around. (12 dc)
If making the Pig, change to Light Pink.
If making the Unicorn, change to White. If
making the Teddy Bear, change to
Light Brown.
Rounds 4-5: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 6: *Dec, dc in next st* 4 times. (8 dc)
Rounds 7-12: Dc in each st around. (8 dc)
Stuff halfway. Dc across to close, cut yarn,
leaving a long tail to sew to the body. Ch 1
and pull through.
LEGS – MAKE 2
If making the Pig, use Dark Pink. If making
the Unicorn, use Light Pink. If making the
Teddy Bear, use Dark Brown.
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from hook.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Inc in next st, dc in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: Dc blo in each st around. (18 dc)
If making the Pig, change to Light Pink.
If making the Unicorn, change to White. If
making the Teddy Bear, change to
Light Brown.
Rounds 5-7: Dc in each st around. (18 dc)
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Round 8: *Dec, dc in next 4 sts* 6 times.
(15 dc)
Rounds 9-10: Dc in each st around. (15 dc)
Round 11: *Dec, dc in next 3 st* 3 times.
(12 dc)
Rounds 12-13: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 14: *Dec, dc in next 2 st* 3 times.
(9 dc)
Dc across to close. Cut yarn, leaving a long
tail to sew to the body. Ch 1 and pull through.
NOSE
If making the Pig, use Dark Pink. If making
the Unicorn, use Light Pink. If making the
Teddy Bear, use Dark Brown yarn.
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from hook.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 3: *Inc in next st, dc 1 in next st* 6
times. (18 dc)
Round 4: Dc in each st around. (18 dc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to
the head. Ch 1 and pull through.
EARS – MAKE 2
Unicorn and Teddy Bear only. If making
the Teddy Bear, use Dark Brown. If making
the Unicorn, use White.
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from hook.
(6 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 dc)
Rounds 3-6: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Teddy only: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail
to sew to the head. Ch 1 and pull through.
Go to Assembly.
Unicorn only: Fold the ear in half, and sl st
it closed. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to
sew to the head. Ch 1 and pull through.
Go to Unicorn Tail.
Pig only. Using Dark Pink.
Round 1: Ch 2, 4 dc into 2nd ch from hook.
(4 dc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (8 dc)
Round 3: Dc in each st around. (8 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 4
times. (12 dc)
Round 5: Dc in each st around. (12 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 4
times. (16 dc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to
the head. Ch 1 and pull through.
PIG TAIL – MAKE 1
Row 1: Using Dark Pink, ch 10, inc in each
ch across. (20 dc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to the
body. Ch 1 and pull through. Go to Assembly.
UNICORN TAIL – MAKE 3
Make 2 in Light Pink, and 1 in Dark Pink.
Round 1: Ch 20, inc in each ch across. (40 dc)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to the
body, ch 1 and pull through.
UNICORN HAIR - MAKE 9
Make 5 in Light pink, and 4 in Dark Pink.
Round 1: Ch 30, inc in each ch across. (60 dc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to
the head. Ch 1 and pull through.
UNICORN HORN
Round 1: Using Mustard, ch 2, 4 dc into
2nd ch from hook. (4 dc)
Round 2: Dc in each st around. (4 dc)
Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 2
times. (6 dc)
Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* 2
times. (8 dc)
Round 5: Dc in each st around. (8 dc)
Round 6: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st* 2
times. (10 dc)
Lightly stuff. Cut the yarn, leaving a long
tail to sew to the head. Ch 1 and pull
through.
ASSEMBLY
1 Sew the nose onto the animal so it is
centred just below the eyes. Lightly stuff
it before sewing it closed.
2 Sew the ears onto the animal on an angle
slightly above the eyes.
3 Sew the arms in an outwards position,
parallel to the ears.
4 Sew the legs so that the animal is sitting
in an upwards position.
If making the Pig.
5 Sew the tail on the bottom of the pig so
it is centred between the legs, and sticks
out when it is sitting up.
If making the Unicorn.
5 Sew the horn in the centre of the
forehead between both the ears.
6 Sew the strands of hair around the
horn and between the ears to make
the mane. Make sure all the white in
between the hair is covered.
7 Sew the tail on the bottom of the unicorn
so it is centred between the legs, and the
3 curls stick out when it’s sitting up. C
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WEIGHTS
Source: Craft Yarn Council | Website: craftyarncouncil.com/standards | Email: craftyarncouncil.com/standards

LACE YARN (weight 0)

0 • Knitting needles: 1.5 to 2.25mm, or sizes 000 to 1

• Crochet hook: Steel hooks that are 1.6 to 1.4mm or a regular
hook that is 2.25 mm. (Steel hooks are sized differently from
regular hooks – the higher the number, the smaller the hook,
which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.)
• Suggested gauge: 33 to 40 knit sts; 32 to 42 double crochet sts
• Types of lace yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread

SUPER FINE YARN (weight 1)

1 •
•
Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25mm, or sizes 1 to 3
Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4
• Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit sts; 21 to 32 crochet sts
• Types of super fine yarn: sock, fingering, baby

FINE YARN (weight 2)

2 •
•
Knitting needles: 3.25 to 3.75mm, or sizes 3 to 5
Crochet hooks: 3.5 to 4.5mm, or sizes E-4 to 7
• Suggested gauge: 23 to 26 knit sts; 16 to 20 crochet sts
• Types of fine yarn: sport, baby

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 LIGHT YARN (weight 3)
3 • Knitting needles: 3.75 to 4.5mm, or sizes 3 to 5
• Crochet hooks: 4.5 to 5.5mm, or sizes 7 to I-9
• Suggested gauge: 21 to 24 knit sts; 12 to 17 crochet sts
• Types of light yarn: DK, light worsted

MEDIUM COMMONLY CALLED WORSTED

YARN (weight 4)
4 • Knitting needles: 4.5 to 5.5mm, or sizes 7 to 9
• Crochet hooks: 5.5 to 6.5mm, or sizes I–9 to K–101⁄2
• Suggested gauge: 16 to 20 knit sts; 11 to 14 crochet sts
• Types of medium yarn: worsted, afghan, aran

BULKY YARN (weight 5)

5 •
•
Knitting needles: 5.5 to 8mm, or sizes 9 to 11
Crochet hooks: 6.5 to 9mm, or sizes K–101⁄2 to M–13
• Suggested gauge: 12 to 15 knit sts; 8 to 11 crochet sts
• Types of bulky yarn: chunky, craft, rug

SUPER BULKY YARN (weight 6)

6 • Knitting needles: 8 to 12.75mm, or sizes 11 to 17
• Crochet hooks: 9 to 15mm, or sizes M–13 to Q
• Suggested gauge: 7 to 11 knit sts; 7 to 9 crochet sts
• Types of super bulky yarn: super bulky, roving

JUMBO YARN (weight 7)

7 •
•
Knitting needles: 12.75mm and larger, or sizes 17 and larger
Crochet hooks: 15mm and larger, or sizes Q and larger
• Suggested gauge: 6 knit sts and fewer; 6 crochet sts and fewer
• Types of jumbo yarn: jumbo, roving

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 Common

CROCHET
STITCHES
AUS/UK/Homespun USA Symbol How To Make
Ch Chain Ch Chain Yarn over and draw through 1 loop.

Sl st Slip stitch Sl st Slip stitch Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and
draw the loop through the stitch
and the loop on the hook.

Dc Double Sc Single crochet Insert hook in stitch, yarn over,

crochet draw through 1 loop. Yarn over,
draw through 2 loops.

Htr Half treble Hdc Half double crochet Yarn over, insert hook in stitch,
crochet yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook), yarn over and pull through
all 3 loops.

Tr Treble crochet Dc Double crochet Yarn over, insert hook in stitch,

yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook). Yarn over and pull through
2 loops twice.

Dtr Double treble Tr Treble Yarn over twice, insert hook in

stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop
(4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull
through 2 loops 3 times.

Ttr Triple treble Dtr Double treble Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in
stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop
(5 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull
through 2 loops 4 times.

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 Common

TERMINOLOGY USED IN CROCHET PATTERNS

Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning

Sk Skip Tog Together

Bp Back post Prev Previous

Fp Front post Dc2tog/dc3tog Double crochet 2/3 together

Fl Front loop RS Right side

Bl Back loop WS Wrong side

Sp Space Yo Yarn over (means the same as yarn

over hook or yarn round hook)

Beg Beginning

* Repeat instructions between

Bet Between two asterisks for a stated number
of times
Pm Place marker
() Repeat instructions between
brackets in the same place (stated
Rep Repeat in the pattern).

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 CROCHET
HOOK CONVERSION CHART

Metric Hook Sizes Canada/US UK Metric Hook Sizes Canada/US UK

2.0mm 14 0 6.5mm 3 K/101⁄2

2.25mm 13 B/1 7.0mm 2 10.75

2.75mm 12 C/2 7.5mm 1 -

3.0mm 11 C/2 8.0mm 0 L/11

3.25mm 10 D/3 9.0mm 00 M/13

3.5mm – E/4 10.0mm 000 N/15

3.75mm 9 F/5 11.0mm – O/17

4mm 8 G/6 12.0mm – P/19

4.5mm 7 7 15.0mm – Q/19

5.0mm 6 H/8 16.0mm – S/35

5.5mm 5 I/9 19.0mm – 50

6.0mm 4 J/10 25.0mm – -

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BLOOMING colour
WRAP
MEASUREMENTS
150cm wide x 100cm long approx.
YOU WILL NEED
• 9 balls PATONS Cotton Blend 8 ply 50g
in Quartz Pink (shade 51).
• 4mm crochet hook.
• wool needle for sewing in ends.
TENSION
NOTE – Australian/UK crochet terminology used.
22 sts to 9cm in width and 6 rows to 10cm in length
over patt, using 4mm hook.
Correct tension is not essential for this wrap,
however stated measurements and yarn quantity
are based on this tension.
WRAP
Using 4mm hook, make 4ch loosely.
1st row – Miss 3ch, 1tr in next ch.
2nd row – 5ch, 2dtr in tr, 1dtr in turning ch.
3rd row – 4ch, miss first dtr, (1tr, 1ch) in each of
next 2dtr, 1dtr in turning ch.
4th row – 5ch, (2dtr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in first dtr,
miss next 2tr, (3dtr, 1ch, 1dtr) in 3rd of 4 turning ch.
5th row – 4ch, miss first dtr, 1tr in next dtr, 1ch,
miss next dtr, (1tr, 1ch) in each of next 2dtr, miss
next dtr, (1tr, 1ch) in each of next 4dtr, 1dtr in
turning ch.
6th row – 5ch, (2dtr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in first dtr,
miss next 2tr, (3dtr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in next tr,
miss next 4tr, (3dtr, 1ch, 1dtr) in 3rd of 4 turning ch.
7th row – 4ch, miss first dtr, 1tr in next dtr, 1ch,
* miss next dtr, (1tr, 1ch) in each of next 2dtr, miss 65th row W874
next dtr, (1tr, 1ch) in each of next 3dtr, rep from * to
last 2 sts, 1tr in last dtr, 1ch, 1dtr in turning ch.
8th row – 5ch, (2dtr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in first dtr, 8
miss next 2tr, * (3dtr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in next tr, 7
miss next 4tr, rep from * to turning ch, (3dtr, 1ch,
1dtr) in 3rd of 4 turning ch. 6
Rep last 2 rows 28 times, ending with an 8th patt row. 5
65th row – 4ch, miss first dtr, 1tr in next dtr, 1ch,
* miss next dtr, (yoh, draw up a lp in next dtr, 4
yoh and draw through 2 lps) twice, yoh and draw 3
through all 3 lps on hook, 1ch, miss next dtr, 1tr in
next dtr, 1ch, (1tr, 1ch) twice in next dtr, 1tr in next 2
dtr, 1ch, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1tr in next dtr, 1ch,
1dtr in turning ch. Fasten off. 1

See website for abbreviations and crochet techniques. KEY – Shaded area represents stitch repeat
= chain (ch) = treble (tr) = double treble (dtr)

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