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    | HN 100% NATURAL i je 43 shades Stylécratt { 184 848435 Stay up-to-date f wv ee ul Issue 56 Birthday Special! | can scarcely believe that this magazine has enjoyed five whole years of keeping your cups of tea and crochet hooks company every month! Some of you have been with us since day one, and for that you have my wholehearted, heartfelt thanks! We want to make sure to bring you the absolute best that crochet has to offer, from patterns and content to treats and discounts, ‘and Crochet Now readers have been amazingly supportive anda delight to exchange emails with, especially over the last year, 80 thank you readers because, without you, this magazine ‘would not be possible! Get set for spring with our wardrobe essentials and cool seasonal makes, from Tiam Safari's amazing Falling Leaves ‘Sweater (page 30), to Cassie Ward's stylish Green Shoots Shaw (page 44). The toys this issue are as stylish as you will be in your new crochet too! Isabelle the Doll (page 40) from Shabnam Mirzaei looks just adorable in her mici skirt and French beret. Be sure to add some fun and colour to your home with Katie Somchand’s wall-nanging (0age 38) and Zoé Potrac’s delightful sunflower inspired cushion (page 26), or why not stretch your skills with Ines Facil Basymeleh’s Sunflower Mandala (page 68)? Looking for some me time this month? Then grab @ cuppa and settle down and dream about your dream craft room (page 24) - do you already have yours? Send me a picture! Or meet Michael, one of the brains behind Rico Design, doing his bit to support local yarn shops in the UK (page 64)! And don't forget our regular columns from Kerry at TOFT (page 52) and Sarah-Jayne (page 36) who with |'am delighted to have teamed up with this month to bring you a must-have crochet hook and pattern collection! ‘And don't forget to turn to page 51 for an amazing 25% off ‘your favourite Paintbox Yarns from aur friends at LoveCrafts! Stay safe, Here's to the next 5 years of Jenny trothet together! Editor Jenny.conduitepracticalpublishing.co.uk For subscription enquiries please call0161 327 0441 or email subscriptions@practicalpublishing.co.uk ©) crstvrces GP acnosncinosmag @ cecheinowmag @) crochetnowmag @) crochet Now Projects 40 | OSTARIA CHANT WRAP Look ahead to spring and lighter layers with this pretiyn-pink floral accessory 6 XANATH BLANKET Named after the Totonac word for ‘venila’, the cool biack and cream striped effect creates a strking finish THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT Use our official patterns to crachet your very ‘own Zebedee and Brian from the hit TV show! 26 HELIANTHUS CUSHION ‘Also know as the common sunflower, this is a perfect sunny cushion for your home! VERY VELVETEEN SWEATER Crocheted with just one bal of yar, you" ‘whip up this snuggly baby sweater in next to no time FALLING LEAVES SWEATER Crochet alight and lacy top, perfect for cool spring evenings with Tiam’s stylish sweater 38 COLOUR WHEEL WALL-HANGING Celebrate colour and plan your next crochet blanket with ease with this fabulous wall hanging 4 | www.crochetnow.co.uk 10 ISABELLE THE DOLL Aig fan of fashion, Isabelle looks sweet inher beret, matching scarf and stylish mii skirt \4 GREEN SHOOTS SHAWL Combine peaceful mint stades with bold stripes for stylish, modem accessory 46 PINK BLOOM BLANKET ‘Adda splash of springtime pink to any room with this beautiful blanket (8 EASTER WREATH Get set for Easter with thi super-cute wreath complete with sweet litie ducking toy A STITCH IN TIME: PISCES Empathetic, caring, and faithful, this Pisces ‘arrigurum will stick with you through thick and thin ‘SUNNY SUNFLOWER MANDALA, Hook upa blooming mandala, put a smile on your face and a touch of spring into your home PRETTY AS DAISIES BOOTEES Daisies symbolise innocence, chien, ‘and new beginnings —a great gift dea for litle ones 82 ROWAN LEAF WRAP Rowans are elegant trees with mystical history -the perfect inspiration forts lovely shawl RADIATING BABY BLANKET Grab some super-soft Bernat Blanket yarn ‘and crochet this quick and easy blanket for litle ones [NEED SOME HELP? Ou pattems go trough several checks for accuracy, but sometimes eros co lip ‘tough the gees. Before contacting the Ec, head to www crochetnowco.uk/category/errata © soe there's already a xii let us know by ema at contact@crochetnow.co.uk Regulars 7 WHAT'S NEW The woolly things that are not to be missed ‘and are making our month 113 READER'S MAKES Show us your Crochet Now makes for a chance to win a yarny prize from Cygnet! 24 YOUR DREAM CRAFTROOM ‘We're swooning over these amazing cratt- room ideas, and hurrying to redesign ours 36 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES Sarah-layne helps to celebrate our birth issue while loking back on her favourite Crochet Society boxes and pattems ay 91 25% OFF PAINTBOX YARNS! Give your stash a mega-boost with this ‘amazing discount offer from our friends at LoveCratts! 52 KERRY'S JOURNAL Kerry and the TOFT team are getting ready for Easter, and you can too with Kerry's cute litle egg pattern! 59 THE BOOK CLUB This month we're reading Crochet Animal Slippers by ra Rott 64 LOCAL HERO Say hello to Managing Director of Rico Design and Chairman of The UK Handkaitting Association, Michae! Armstrong, 70 YOUR CROCHET COMMUNITY We've tearned up with Wallace & Gromit to promote local yam shops and to share ‘what's new in your yam community 76 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK This month we get ta know Miranda from CrazyaCrachet Momma, and have a go at her stylish Remix Beanie pattern 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN Learn how to tackle a Crochet Now patter and get hints for reading crochet charts, Contents (XY a3; Meee _ISSUE! ‘Seepage 34 89 THE BASICS ‘A complete rundown of the basic stitches featured in our patterns ‘95 ABBREVIATIONS eam your de from your BLO with Crochet ‘Now's abbreviation guide 96 COMING SOON We're feeling artistic this spring with our Brushtrokes collection ‘98 MY FAVOURITE YARN WITH THE BLOGSTARS We chat with Heather Leal and lear all about Stylecraft Highland Heathers! \wvew.crochetnow.co.uk | § WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS ColourLab™ Six new shades available now. Cr ce Perfectly Plum Electric Blue @e00e°90 rd SE USER Cee LUC ROLE) NEW? These are the yarns, patterns, books and tidbits of woolly wonder that will make your month BLAST OFF! ‘The Ricorumi Space booklet 's truly out ofthis world! Join Rico for an extra terrestrial adventure and Create intergalactic crochet with these fantastic patterns. Meet Frido and Fredo, two friendly aliens and join them for an exploration oftheir planet ‘amongst the twinkling stars and glowing planets traveling in your brand- new space rocket. These charming pattems can be created from Rico's 25g balls of Ricorumi, Ricorumi Print, Ricorumi Lamé and Ricorumi Neon, wwwurico-design.de/en News Colorful Crochet ap ee Colourful Crochet by Emma Leith £12.99, CICO Books Available 9th March 2021 Weal feelhanpier ‘when surrounded bybeautful yams inakaleidoscope of gorgeous colours ‘and those of us who are fans of multicoloured crochet will already be famitar with crochet colour expert Erma Leith. We are so excited ‘bout Em's latest book Colourful Crochet, which features 35 designs to bring te benefits of colour nto your if, With notes on the colour therapy benefits of cfferent pattems as well asa chapter for every season, you will soon be cracheting in full colour 8 | wuwwicrochetnow.co.uk Go Green! Green is the new pink! King Cole isa company that is always looking to the future, andits new Forest Aran yarn is the brand-new environmentally- fiendly yarn from the forward- thinking brand. Forest Aran is green in more than colour, this ‘yarn is made of entirely recycled fibres making ita completely guilt- free purchase. With a super-soft feel and available in some beautiful shades, this is a yarn that will make you look as good as you feel! wwwkingcole.com All Natural you're looking for a ‘00%organic cotton in ‘gorgeous shades, then Styeleraft Naturals Organic Cotton is the yyatn for you! with a palette that contains an incredible 38, shades you will be spoilt for choice wen itcomesio iy crocheting ight and coo! items for the warmer ‘months. This yarn is soft butstructured and is perfect for a whole range of projects. www stylecraft yams.co.uk GORGEOUS GENESIS Have you seen the latest collection from designer Natalia Mayle? We lve the latest patterns from one of our favourte designers! “The Genesis Collection consist of four pattems designed forthe beginner and the experienced crocheter alte. Beginners can utilise this collection of patterns to level up thelr crochet skills and, if you're an experienced crochete, enjoy each pattern while relaxing and add some stunning new pieces to your wardrobe. ¢ ‘www taliacrochetcreations.com 14 Instagram is full of inspirational crocheters ond influencers.and these are the three to follow this month! www.instagram.com the_foundry_works Check out beautiulyam at the foundry works Cn Instagram then head over and pick up some {gorgeous hand:-dyed goodness delivered straight toyour door from Claire's site, 2s well as all your favourite brands from this fab local shop. mihankushea Ifyou‘ looking for stunning crochet cuts rom a fabulous croeheter, thisis our rex instagram flow. We absolutely love mihankushea. This talented desener has us creaming o¥ beautiful couture crochet cesses nd how chic out crochet style could be! News mech COT mae qa ey Cute and cosy desis with 2coxsta| aa setting $ whet eoastalerochet i all about! Tis Instagram account wilhave you pining fora cay atthe beach with your latest crochet project. Tis is the perfect Instagram for crochet, the beach and dog lovers everywhere! ‘wvew.crochetn Lk | 9 News Tae Tigaywinkles Tinsol hedgehogs are back! Grab your hooks and pick up a ball oF sittery King Cole Tinsel Chunky because nobody should ever be withouta hedgehog. This fun pattem includes three szes so you ‘can make a whole family of adorable Tigeywinkles. Get your Tinsel Hedgehog pattem and make some sweet and spiky fiends. We love these super cute figures and can't wait to make our own! weww-kingcole.com 10 | www.crochetnaw.co.uk Oyen Your Painthox At last, the Paintbox yain you've been waiting for! Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4-ply ig as smooth as butter and super soft, perfect for any cotton knitting or crochet project and it's hardy too! This yarn is perfect for shawls, fine knitted and crochet tops, and is perfect for amigurumi too. really 's the cotton yam that does itall, in true Paintbox style, this yarn is available in a range of stunning shades, from cool paste's to bright and bold colours. www lovecrafts.com Tumto poge 1 for your excuse Paintbox Yarns discount Keep it Classic Marriner Double Knitis the ‘company's staple product and is guaranteed to be your next favourite yarnt its most popular range has lots of ‘colour choice, and is crafted from soft, high-quality 100% acrylic that is very much a 'go-to'. DK for any crochet project that cals for Dk yarn ~ plus the price is kind to your bank account too! ‘yww-marrineryams.com BABY CROCHET BOOK ONE Com eatretns ARAN WEIGHT YARN | MASSIVE RANGE OF COLOURS 100% COTTON | PERFECT FOR ALL KINDS OF PROJECTS MACHINE WASHABLE AND DRYABLE NOW AVAILABLE FROM WOOL WAREHOUSE | THE RANGE | READICUT OH SEW CRAFTY SHOW US Send in a photo of your Crochet Now project and if you're featured, you will win three balls of Cygnet yam! sill Darlaston, Polar Play Penguins issue 62 DL de Thitlewood, Araany Mandal, isue © Tag us with your Crochet Now makes on Facebook. Instagram iter, or send them y email to contact@ * crochetnow.co.uk for your chance to be featured here Sweethearts CAL, 20177 erathet-along IN ASSOCIATION WITH WWW.CYGNETYARNS.COM CYGNET ‘wwww.crochetnowco.uk | 13 OSTARIA CHANT VWRAP Look ahead to spring and lighter layers with this pretty-in-pink floral crocheted accessory Check out www.ukhandknitting.com to find over 400 local yarn shops across the UKI Make sure your tension isn’t too tight, this wrap needs plenty of drape @ DK 5mm Ick Intermediate Yarn used Rowan Alpaca Soft DK balls in Candy 219 Vist www.ukhandknitting.com to find your local Rowan stockist and support small businesses About the yarn 1k; 125m per 50g bal, 70% virgin Woo! 30% alpaca Tension 19 sts x9 rows = 10cm measured over tr Wave pattern One repeat ofthe Wave pattern (Grows x6 sts) measures approximately 22cm tall x 2.5om wide at the dc section and: 4om tax 3.5cm wide atthe dtr section. ‘The pattern is quite stretchy Hook used smm Other supplies tapestry needle Sizing ‘5x60em ‘To make things neater, weave in the ends in the three treble blocks and not the open lace o filet sections. Beg 4 ch counts as 1 tr, 1 ch. Beg 3 ch counts as 1 tr. eg 1 ch does nat count as ast Start crocheting... Chain 102 Row 4: Starting in 6th ch from hook (missed chs count as 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1), ‘tr, [1.ch, miss 1 ch, 1 tr} 3 times, 2, “11 ch, miss 1 ch, 11117 times, 2; rep from * 4 times more, [1 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 ty] 4 times. Tum. 56 tr Row 2: 4 ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr, [1.ch, miss (ch 9p, 1 tt] twice, 1 trinto ch sp, 1 tr, 4.ch, miss 1 st, 111, 1tr into ch so, Tr, “(1 ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr] § times, 1 trinto Accessory ch sp, 1 tr, 4.ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr, 1 trinto ch sp, 1 tr; rep fram * 4 times mare, [1.ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr 3 times. Turn. er Row 3: 4 ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss ch sp, *1 tr, 1 trinto ch sp, 1 tr, 3ch, rmiss2 sts, dc into ch sp, 3ch, miss 2 sts, 1tr, 1 into ch sp, tr, [1ch, miss ch 5p, 1 tr] twice**, 1 ch, miss ch sp; rep from * § times more ending last rep at +, Tum, 50tr, 6d Row 4: 4 ch, miss ch sp, *1 tr 1 trinto ch sp, 1tt,4.ch, miss 2 sts, 1 d¢ into ch sp, ‘Tdc, 1 dc into ch sp, 4ch, miss 2sts, ‘tr, 1 tr into ch sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss ch sp, rep from * § more times, 1 tr. Turn. 38 tr, 18de Row 5: 30h, 1trinto first ch sp, 1 tr, *4 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc into ch sp, 3 de, 11dc into ch sp, 4 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 tr 1 trinto ch so, 1 ty, rep from * § more times. Tum. 21 ty, 30 de Row 6: 4 ch, miss 1 st,*1 tr, 2tr nto ch sp, 4 ch, miss 1 st, 3d, ch, miss 1 st, 2trinto ch so, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st rep from * § more times, 1 tr. Turn, 38 7, 18de Row 7: 4 ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st, *1 tr, 2tr into ch sp, 4 ch, miss 11st, 1c, 4 ch, miss 1 st, 2trinto ch sp, ‘tr, 1.ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr,1ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr**, 1 ch, miss 1 st rep from * 5 times more ending last rep at ** sot, 6de £ Row 8: 4ch, [miss ch sp, 1 tr, 1 ch] twice, miss 1 st, 1 tr, *2trinta ch sp, 1¢h, 2tr into next ch sp, 1 tr, [1.ch, miss 1 tr or ch sp, 1 tr] 5 times; rep from * 4 times more, 2 tr into ch sp, 1 ch, 2 tr into next ch sp, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 tr or ch sp, 1 tr] Btimes. Tum. 62 tr Row 9: 4 ch, miss ch sp, 1 tr, 1 ch] twice, miss ch sp, 1 tr, miss 1 st, ch, ‘tr, *1 tr into ch sp, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 torch sp, 1 t] 7 times, rep from * 4 more times, 1 tr into ch sp, 1 tr, (1 ch, miss 1 tr or ch sp, 1 tr] 4 times. Turn. S6tr Rep rows 29 nineteen timies more. Do not fasten off, Border Row 1: 1 ch, 2dc in first st, 1d in each stand ch sp to end. Turn. 100 dc Row 2: 1 ch, 4dc, *2 ch, miss 2sts, ‘Ide, miss 2sts, 5 trin next st, miss Row 3: 1 ch, 2de, 2 ch, miss2 sts, *1 dc into ch sp, miss 1, 2.ch, [1 tr, 1 ch 4 times, 1 tr, 2ch, miss 1; rep from * 9 times more, 1 de into ch sp, 2.ch, miss 2 sts, 2 de. Fasten off Rep border on opposite end. weave inends. © 2s, 1 de; rep from * 9 more times, 2ch, miss 2 sts, 4 de. Turn, 10 6-1 shells ‘wm.crachetnow.co.uk | 15 Blanket XANATH BLANKET *Xanath’ means ‘vanilla’ in the language spoken by the Totonac people and the juxtaposition of the white petals against the long black vanilla pods make for a strikingly beautiful vanilla orchid @Aran @5mm & Intermediate Yarn used Patons Woo! Blend Aran 7 balls in Natural Farme 00080 (MC) ‘balls in black 00099 (CC) Visit www.knitpatons.com to find your local stockist and support ‘small businesses About the yarn ‘Avan; 185m per 100g ball 63% new wool, arwacrylc Tension 6 rOWSX7 sis = 100m measured over tr Hook used smm Other supplies tapestry needle Sizing ‘rextz2em The Totanac are an indigenous people of ‘Mexico and tribal pattems in this part ofthe world were designed to worship particular ettes or elements of nature, an so this blanket i inspired by the traditions ofthis area and the wonderful spice it gave us. Turn after every row or md. Join each md with a s st in 3rd ch of beg ch Beg3 ch counts as frst tr. Beg § ch counts as frst rand 2 ch > Rnd End 5: | © Start crocheting. Full Square (make 14) Rnd 1 (RS): With MC and working into a magic ring, §ch, [8 tr, 2ch] 3 times, 2 tr, join. Tum. Fasten off, 12r, 3 per side Rnd 2 (WS): join CC in any ch-sp, § ch, 2 ‘tr into same so, *3 tr, [2tr, 2ch, 2H] into ‘comer 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 317, 1 tr into beg 2ch-sp, join Fasten off.28 t;, 7perside. £ Rnd 3: Join MC in any ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr into same sp, *7 , [2tr,2ch, 2tr]intocomer £ 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 7 tr, 1 tr into beg | 2ach-sp, jin. 44 tr, 11 per side stinto 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 into same sp,*11 tr, [2tr, 2ch, 2 into corner 2ch- Sp; rep from * twice, 11 tr, 1 tr into beg 2chesp, join, Fasten off. 60 7, 15 per side = Rnd 5: Join CC in any ch-sp, 5 ch, 11 into same sp, “15 tr, [1 tr,2.ch, 1 ty] into ‘corner 2ch-sp; rep from * twice, 15 tr, Join, Fasten off 68 tr, 17 er side Top & Bottom Half Square (make 7) Row 1: With MC and working into a magic ring, 5 ch, [3tr, 2 chl twice, 2 ch, 1t. Turn, Fasten oft 8 tr © Row 2: Join CC in frst ch-sp, § ch, 2tr nto ‘same sp, 3, [2tr,2ch, 2] into corner 2ch-sp, 3tr, 2tr, 2ch, 1 t]nto last ch-sp Turn, Fasten off. 16 tr Row 3: Join MC in first ch-sp, 5 ch, 2tr into same sp, 7 t, [2tt,2ch, 2] into corner 2chesp, 7 tr, 2tr, 2ch, 1 t]into last ch-sp. Turn, 28 tr Row 4: SIstinto 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 nto same ‘9p, 11 tr, [2t%,2ch, 21 nto comer 2ch. sp, 11 tr, (2tr,2ch, 1 ty] into last chs Fasten off. 22tr ‘Side Half Square (make 4) Rows 1-4: As for Top & Bottom Half Square. in CC in first ch-so, § ch, 1 tr nto beer Joinigg Furth gect ra Sto same sp, 15 tr, [ tr, 2.ch, 1 t] into comer 2ch-sp, 18 tr [1 2ch, 1 te into last ch- sp. Fasten off. 36 tr Corner Triangle (make 2) Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic ring, 5 ch, 31r into ring, 2 ch, 1 tr Tur. Fasten off 5 tr Rnd 2: Join CC in frst csp, 5 ch, tr into same sp, 3tr, (2¢r, 2ch, 1 tr into last ch-sp. Tum. Fasten off. 9 Rnd 3: Join MC in frst ch-sp, 5 ch, 2tr nto ‘wow.crachetnow.co.uk | 17 Blanket same sp,7 tr, [2 2ch, 1] into las so. Tum. 13 tr Rnd 4: Sst ito 2ch-sp, Sch, 2 into same sp, 111, (2tr, 2ch, 14] nto last ch Fasten off. 17 tr Joining First Section Row 1 (RS): Join CC to frst tr of Comer Triangle after edge tr and ch-sp, [3 ch, 1 tein same st, 13 tr, 1 tr3tog over last 2 tr of Comer Triangle miss ch-sp) and firs tr of Top & Bottom Half Square, *miss ch 0, 15tr, 3 trinto comer ch-sp, 14 tr**, 1 tr3tog in last 2tr of Top & Bottom Half Square (miss ch-sp) and frst tr of next Top & Bottom Half Square; rep from * s to Comer Triangle ending last rep at**, 1 tr3tog in last 2tr of Top & Bottom Half Square and first tr of last Comer Triangle, miss ch-sp, 14 tr, 2trin next st Fasten off, Tum, 125 st Row 2: Join MCin first st, 3 ch, 1 tin fist st, 14, 1 t3tog, [14 ty, 3tr in next st, 18 t, 1 tr3tog] 3 times, 13tr, 2trin last st Tur, Row 3: 3ch, 1 trinfirst st, 13tr, 1 tratog. [n5tr, 3trin nextst, 14,1 t3tog) 141, 2 in last st. Tur. Row 4: As Row 2, Fasten of Row 5: With CC, as Row 3, Fasten off, Rep rows 2-4 once more. Fasten off Joining Second section Sew next Row of Full Squares so the ch- spsiline up with the ttogs (valleys) in the previous section and the corners line up ‘with the 3+r groups (peaks). Row 1: Join MC to first trof Full Square ‘at RH edge that is after the ch-sp, 3 ch, miss next st, 15 t, [3 into ch-sp, 16 tf, 1 ‘ratog over last tr before next 2ch-sp and first tr of next Full Square (miss both ch s0s),16 13 times, 3 tr into ch-sp, 15 t, st, 1trin last st. Turn, 143 sts ch, miss next st, 15t,[3trn Next st, 16tr, 1 tratog, 16] 3 times, 3tr in Next st 15 tr, miss 1st 1 tin ast st. Tun, Row 4: With CC, as Row 2. Fasten off, With MC, rep Row2 three times. With Cc, rep Row 2. Fasten off With MC, rep Row 2 three times, Joining Third section Sew next Row of Full Squares and Side Halt Savi vas done for Second Section Full Squares, placing Side Haff Squares facing outwards at each edge. 12 | www.crochetnow.co.uk Row 1 (RS): Join MC to first tr of Side Half ‘Square at RH edge tat is ater the ch-sp, [3ch, 1tlin same st, 15 tr, 1 tr2tog over last tof Side Half Square and fist tr of Full Square (miss both ch-sps),*16 tr, 3 trinch-sp, 16 tr**, 1 tr2tog over last tr of Full Square and firs r of next Full Square (rss ch-sps} rep from * across to Side Half Square ending ast reo at **, 1 tr2tog over last tf Full Square and first trof Side Half Square, 15 tr, 2 tin next st Fasten off. Turn, 143 sts Rows 2-3:3 ch, 1trin fst st, 15¢r, 1 {r3tog, [16 tr, 3 rn next st, 16 t, 1 tr3tog] 3 times, 15 tr, 2tr in last st. Tum. Row 4: With CC, as Row 2. Fasten off with Mc, rep Row 2 three times, With CC, rep Row 2. Fasten off With MC, rep Row 2 thr Joining Fourth Section {As for Joining Second Section. Joining Fifth Section {As for Joining Third Section, ‘Sew last Row of Top & Bottom Half Squares Fasten off. Weave in ends. Border Rnd 1: Join CC to fist stafter any comer st, *trevenly across edge to next corner (working2trin each ch-sp), 3 in comer rep from * around, jon Rnd 2:3 ch, tr across to next comer st, 3tr in carer st; rep from * around, jin Fasten off. Weave in ends and block toshape. ‘PROUD To SUPPORT YOUR YARN SHOP fAlgo-vesicn.co.uK Zebedee & Briar We are sure, like us, many of you grew up with these quirky characters - and now you can enjoy crocheting them while watching this classic children’s TV show! Designed by Sachiyo [shi Leave a long end for parts that require assembly @DK O3mm Intermediate Yarn used stylecraft Special Dk 1 ball each in Lipstick 1246 A), Dandelion 1856 (8), white 1001 (C), black 1002 (0), Aster 1003 (), Spice 1711 (F), Camel 1420 (G) & Soft Peach 1240 (H) visit www.ukhandknitting.com to find your local Stylecraft stockist and support small businesses ‘About the yarn Dk; 295m per 100g bal; 100% acrylic Tension 20 de x22 rows = 10cm Hooks used 3mm Other supplies toy stuffing tapestry needle stitch marker all-purpose sewing needle 2 black beads (for Zebedee): 4rnm 2 black beads (for Briany: 3mm black cotton thread to sew beads ‘amceatt wire aluminium tape oddments brown yarn Sizing Zebedee: 136m srian: 120m long This patter is worked in joined rds, join Rnd 3:[1 de, 2dc in next st] 5 times, joi. ? Rds 22-34: Dc around, join. with a sist to first dc at end of each rnd. 15 sts Rnd 35: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 30 sts Do not 1 ch at beg of round. Use ast Rnd 4: [2 de, 2.dc in next st] 5 times, join. Rnd 36: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 24 sts marker to keep track ofthe beg of mas. 2sts Rand 37: 2c, 1 de2tg] times, jon. 1 sts Due to small pats these toys ae not Rnd 5: Dc In 8.0 aroun, jon stuff heed ‘suitable for children. + Rnds 6-10: Dc around, join. Rnd 38: (1 de, 1 dc2tog] Change to times, join. 12515 Rnds 11-14: De around, join. | Rnd 39: 6 de2tog, © Start crocheting, stuf ody. jon 61s Rnd 15 (neck): 2 de, 8cc2t0g 2de,jon. | Fasten oft rests Zebedee Rnds 16-18: Dc around, join i Jacket Body & Head Rnd 19:2dc.in each st around, join. 24 sts With €, cain 25. Rnd 1: ith 8 and working intoamagic Rnd 20: 3ce, 2dc innext st] 6 times, join. | Row 4: Starting in ting, 5 dc, join, 5 sts. i 30sts ‘2nd ch from Rnd 2: 2 de in each st around, join. Rnd 21: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. hook, dc across. es 10sts sts P tum. 24sts If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach them before stuffing head, or make Frenth knots with black yarn Change to 8. Rows 2-12: 1 ch, de. across. Tum, Fasten off Join Eto bottom comer and de evenly around the edge of jacket Fasten off. Eyes (make 2) nd 1: with Cand workinginto a magic ring, 6 de, jin. 6 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around, join, 12 ts Fasten of } Hands (make 2) # rnd 1: With Cand working into @ magic ring, Sd, jon. 5 sts | rnd 2:2 in each st around, jin. 10 sts © nds 3-6: De around, join. Sleeves (make 2) With 8, 11 ch. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, de -acFOss. Tum, 10:8 Rows 2-10: 1 chi, dc across. Tun, Row 11:1 ch, 2dc, (1 de2tog, 2c] Thumb twice. &sis Row 7: 1 ch, 2de. Tum. Fasten off. Row 8: 1 ch, 2dc. Fasten off Nose cont Hand Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic: Join yarn to next unworked st on Rnd 6 Ting, 6c, join. 6 sts of Hand. Rnd 2:2 dc in each st around, join. 12 sts Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2d¢ in next stl 6 times, join 18sts Rnd 4: Dc around, join Rnd 5: [1 de, 1 de2tog] times, join. Next Rnd: 8 dc, join. 8 sts Next Rnd: 4 dc2og 4 sts Fasten off, Moustache (make 2) 12818 with 0, chain 4 stu § Row 1: Stating in 2nd ch from hook, de Rnd 6:6 dztog, join. 6 sts ross, Tun, 3sts Fasten off Rows 2-5: 1 ch, dcacross, Tur. Row 6: 1 de2t0g, 1 de. 2sts Fasten off, Bow With ¢, chain . Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, de across, Turn. 4 sts Rows 2-8: De across. Tum, Row 9: 2 dc2tog. Turn. 2sts Row 10: 2d in each st. Tum. 4 sis Rows 11-17: De across. Tur, Fasten off, Making up Wind D around 2 fingers Totes ante Cone enc to make a tassel. ith the knot a few times to prevent unravating.Cutloops and separate stands. Inset tassel ontop of Head and weave through the finishing edge cof Head. Sew Nose to centre of Head. Sew ‘Moustache under Nose, connecting both pieces in centre. Sew eyes to Head and sew con eye beads Wrap body with jacket and se front og, Fold thumb in half longways and sew edges. Stuf Hands ight, wep Hand wit Steeve and sew Sleeve seam. tut Seve lhty and sew Sleeves to Body. Sew ends of bow piece tog and wih , make four Official pattern French kno. Sew Bow to Jacket £ Rnd 3: Dc in BLO around, join, # Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, de Coil 1m wire, making the bottom sightly | Rnds 4-8: Dc around, jon. F across. Tum. 4 sts wider. Insert coll beneath Jacket and secure : Rnd 6: 2dc in each st around, join. 24 sts ROWS 2-65: 1 ch, de across. Turn. Wire to Body with afew stitches around. | Rds 7-13: Dc around, jon. Fasten off To make itstand, insert a supporting wire: Rnd 14: 2 do, 1 de2t0g] 6 times, join. 18 ts in centre. Wrap wire coil base with Rnd 15: 1 dc, 1 dc2t0g] 6 times, join. 12sts | Nose aluminium tape. stuf # with and working into a magi rng, § Rnd 16: 6 dc2tog, join. 6 sts £ dc, jin. 6 sts Briar Fasten off Fasten off Body Shell F Eyes (make 2) Rnd 1: With 8 and working into a magic With A, chain 24. Join withsIsttoworkin_# With3 strands taken from C and working ring 6 dc, jin. 6 sts the rn, being careful not to twist $ into a magic rng, 6 dc, join. 6 sts nd 2: Dc around, join, Rnds 1-18: Dc around, jin. 24 sts + Fasten off Rnd 3: [2dc, 2dcin nextstl tice, jon. sts | Ind 19: [10 dc, 1 deZiog twice, jn. 22 sts Rnd 4: Dc around, jon. Rnd 20: De around, oin Making up Rnd 5: [3dc,2dcinnextst] twice, jin. 10sts | Rd 21: (9c, 1 dc2tog twice, jin. 20sts | Stuff body. Insert neck end of Head Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 den next st tie, jin. 12588 | RINds 22-32: De around, jin £ on Body and sew Head to Body with Rnd 7: (5 dc, 2dcin next st twice, jin. 145t8 | Ind 33:[8.6c, 1 dc2tog twice, join. 18sts stitches around neck. Sew Hat to Rnd 8:(6dc,2dcinnext si twice, jin. 16sts | Rds 34-35: De around, jin, Head. Stuff Shell, ol Shell and secure Rnd 9: (7 dc, 2dc inne st} twice, jin. 18Sts | Rind 36: [7 dc, 1 deZtog twice, jin, 16 sts with afew stitches to keep shape. nds 10-13: De around, join Rds 37-39: De around, join. | Sew Shell to Body. Fold Antennae Stalk Rnd 14: (2d, 2 dc innext si 6 times, join. Rind 40: 6.6, 1 dc2tog twice, join. 14 sts | in haf longways and sew sides tog. Cup 2Asts nds 41-43: De around, on # one ofthe ends with Antennae Bobble nds 15-21: De around, oi. £ Rnd 44: [6 dc, 1 dcZiog] twice, join, 12sts : and work a gathering thread along Rnds 22-29: 6 his, 12 oc, 6h, join = Rnds 45-46: De around, jon. # bobble'sfastened-off edge. Sew Bobble Rnd 30: Gh, d¢,2de2tog, dc, gtr, | Rnd 47: &dc2t0g, join. 6 sts $ to Stak. Sew completed Antennae to join, 22 sts Fasten off £ Hat. Sew Nose and Eyes to Head, Sew nd 31: 6h, 3.dc,2 deatog, 3, 6h, # on eye beads. with ply dark brown join, 20 sts i Hat # yam, embroider mouth. Wrap neck Rnd 32: 8 dc, dc2tog, 8c, join. 18sts | Rnd 4: With Gand workinginto a magic! with Scart. nds 33-34: De around, join ring, 6d, join. 6 sts Rnd 35: 306, [1 dc2tog 30¢] times, join, Nd 2:2.dc in each st around, jin. 12 sts 15sts Rnd 3:[1 dc, 2dc in nextstl 6 times, jin Fasten oft 1Bsis £ nd 4: Dc in BLO around, jin. Head © nd 5: De around, join. Rnd 1: With H and working into amage | Rnd 6: Working in BLO, (1 htt, 2htr in next ring. 6 dc, join 6 sts stl9 times. 27 sts Rnd 2:2 dc in each st around, join. 12sts Fasten off. Antennae Bobbles (make 2) Rnd 1: With G and working into a magi ring, 8 d, jin E Rnd 2:8 de, jin Fasten off Stalks (make 2) = with, chain 6, Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc across, Turn, 5 sis Row 2: ich, de across, = Fasten off Scarf with F, chain 5, Craft Room AMS J There is something so special about creating your own little creative sanctuary, no matter how small your space, 80 take a look at these inspiring ideas ‘Your happy space Exvenifi’sonlya tiny comer, it wth things that make you sme, whether thats craft supotes ulti quotes, corpictures of your loved ones ‘his space was created by planner fen Gabre wwwinstagram.com/ frecklyfaced Shine a light! cof difference to a space, as Get inspired by this crafty IeSnotal about storage The Marquita proves withher pretty genius: www.instagram. reghtlghtng can make werd faryights andbvight space. —-—-comnvathomewithquita Love those iex< swatches! Youtienjoy making tension swatches much moreifthey have alfeattertneyve been made and boced! Look at this gorgeous ds : ita desger ‘Small space? No problem! uy Lisa from thing Ty created a Checkout her crafirg space in her wardrobe'she stunning pattems: ‘most used things she aready had www. inthe house, so she only spent instagram.comv £149 to buy more drawers iykatemakes Follw for more try ideas wwwinstagram.convilvingthrifty 24 | www.crochetnow.co.uk VX 53 oi s4 Craft as therapy Custom storage Nat from tle Cosy Things has spoken about how organising her craft spa0e Can‘ find what you need in exactly the right shade or size? can be a postive outet for her when she's having tough time, Youre a crocheter — you can make your wn! Ty thi cute Give her a follow and show her some love: wuwwinstagram.com/ pattern by Fran Mor. littlecosythings Find this pattern and more: wwwwuinstagram.comy crochetlovemelbourne Perfect pegboard Drawers or shelves? There are lots of little things we want to keep handy whilst ‘Yam is So beautiful why not have it on display rather than ‘we're working, and pegboard is a fantastic way to do this. hidden away? Kate from JellyBean Junction’ litte craty comer Alice makes space for all of her crafty passions on hers! looks like such @ happy place to be. Follow Alice's acventuresincraftand: wwacinstagram.com/ For brit and beautiful cochet: wwwuinstagram.com/ alicegerfault jellybean junction www crochetnow.co.uk | 25 .. the cushion pad before sewing on the appliques as it, Provides support and makes them easier to sew in place Cushion HELIANTHUS CUSHION Helianthus annuus, also known as the common sunflower, makes a perfect sunny cushion for your home! @DK @4mm Cushion Front With A, chain 81. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 80 hts. Turn, Rows 2-38: 2 ch, 80 itr. Turn, # Fasten off. + Beginner friendly Yarn used Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK 2 balls in cream 812 (A) ‘ball each in Grass 825 (8), black 965 (C), Walnut 927 (D) & Sunflower 978 (E) : Cushion Back (make 2) with A, chain 49. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, ashi. Tum, Why not try? i : Martner Double Knit, ee ce cee eee © Fasten off 2ballsin cream ‘ball each in Apple, blac, Latte & Sunfiower . = : nerve that together they are the same width as the £ § frontpiece. Fix in pace with st markers or pins. With A, sl st through all iayers around About the yarn the edige withthe Cushion Front facing. Dk; 280m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic: Join B atany corner, dc in BLO of each sist = around, working 3dc in BLO in each comer = st, join md with s st to beg de. Fasten off \Weeve in ends. The cushion cover wll have apilowcase-type overlapping opening on § the back for inserting the cushion. Tension ‘16sts x 12 rows = 10cm measured over hr Hook used 4mm small Sunflower i Rnd 1: With C and working into a magic Other supplies Pring, 66.6 sts stitch markers or pins | Rnd 2:2 dcin each st, 12st tapestry needle | Rnd 3:[1 dc, 2c in next sl] times, ‘30xS0em cushion insert changing to D in last st. 18 sts Rnd 4: With D, [2.dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. Sizing eit Rnd 5: 5! stin FLO around, changing to& 86> 98)¢r Row 2: 5 ch, *miss 2ch-sp, 2tr2tog, 2 ch, [2tr in next st] twice, 2 ch, 2 into 2ch- sp, 2ch, 1 tr2tog, 2, 1 tr2t0g, 2 ch; rep from * to beg 5 ch, 1 trin 3rd ch of beg 5 ch. Tum, Row 3:5 ch, “miss 2ch-sp, 2r2t0g, 2ch, miss 2ch-sp, [2 in next st tice, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 2tr in next st, tr, 2 in ext St, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr2tog. 2 ch; rep from * to beg 5 ch, 1 trin3rd ch of bog 5 ch. Tum. 84 6, 67, + 80, ~ 98>, 106) tr Row 4: 5 ch, *miss [2ch-sp, 1 st, 2ch-spl,6. ‘8,2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 21" innext st, 21,2 ‘rinnext st, 2ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr2tog, 2 chy ep fom *to-beg § ch, rin 3d ch of beg Sch. Tum, Row 5: 5 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1st, 2ch-sp, ‘tr, 2h, 2tr into next 2ch-sp,2ch, 1 ‘r2t0g, 2tr, 1 t2t0g, 2 ch rep from * to beg § ch, 1 trin 3d ch of beg § ch, Turn, 56, 62> 74, 86,7 9B)tr Tw © Row 2: iBack: XS, M, 1X, 3X and 5x = SIZES S, L 2X, AND 4X ONLY: Row 1: Starting in &th ch from hook, 6, 2ch, *miss2 chs, 2trin nextch, 2 ch, miss 2 chs, 1 t2t0g, 2, 1 u2t0g, 2 ch, miss 2 chs, 6 tr, 2c; rep from * to last 2 chs, miss 1 ch, 1 tr inlast ch, Turn, - 6, 7 68, 80, +, 92, ) tr ch, 2tr into first 2ch-sp, 2.ch, 1 ‘2tog, 2tr, 1 tr2tog, 2 ch, *miss 2ch-sp, 2tr2tog, 2.ch, miss 2ch-sp, [2tr in next st} twice, 2 0h, 2 tr into next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 r2t0g, 2 tr, 1 tr2tog, 2.ch; rep from * tobeg 5 ch, 1 trin 3rd ch of beg 5 ch. Turn, Row 3:5 ch, *miss 2ch-sp, 2tr2tog 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, [2 tin next stl twice, 2 ch, miss 2cte-sp, 2 trin next st, 2ty, 2 trin next st, 2ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr2tog, 2 ch; rep from * to beg 5 ch ending last rep at =, rin 3rd ch of beg 5 ch. Turn. -(60, 1173, 8, NT | Row 4:5 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 2trin next st, 2tr,2trin nextst,2ch, 1 tr2tog, 2ch, ‘miss [2ch-sp, 1 st, 2ch-so, 6, 2ch, miss 2ch-sp, 2trin next st, 2tr,2tr in Next st, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr2tog, 2 ch, rep from * to beg § ch, 1 trin 3rd ch of beg § ch, Turn, A t2tog Row 5:5 ch, miss [2ch-sp, 1 st, 2ch-sp], 64, 2¢h, *2trintonext 2ch$9,2ch, 1 tr2tog, 21,1 t2i0g, 2 ch mis ach-s, 1st, 2chsp, tr, 2c, rep from * to beg 50,1 trin 3rd ch ofbeg 5 ch. Turn. — (56, », 68, -, 80, ~, 92, ) tr ALL SIZES: Rows 2-5 form the patt rep, Work patt rep 8 (8, 8,9, 9,9, 10, 10, 10) times more, Rep first 3 rows of patt ep. Last Row: Sch, *miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr, 20h, miss 2ch-sp, 1 htr, 2ch, miss 2st, 1 htr, Schematic , J Back: 5, L, 2X and 4x ‘winw.crachetnowco.uk | 31 \ oe 2.ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc into 2ch-sp, (2 ch, miss 2st, 1 hr twice, 2 ch rep from * to beg Sch, ending last eo at ** for S228 =, - l=, 24,- 4%, Joly, 1 (oe 1, 6, t, dct, de, in 3rd ch of beg 5 ch Fasten Off.26 (29,32, 9, 38,41, 44, 47,5088 Front Work rows 1-5 as for Back Work patt re9 6 (6,67, 6,6 7,7,7) times more, Then work rows 2-4 forall sizes. Neckline shaping With facing, pm int tn, 7,7, 9, ohn, Th, ttn, 12h from the Re shuler exdge and inthe ih (th 7th, 7, hth, “ot, 10th, 2th) 2ch-sp from the Le shovider exlge sis the fst 2chsp afer the frst 1.5 (15,2,2,25,28,3,3,39) repeats 2 | www.crochetnow.co.uk First Shoulder Row 1 (RS): Work as Row 5 of patt rep to first marker, ending with 1 t (tr, 112g, 1r2t0g, 11,1, 1 t2tog, 1 2tog, 1, leave marked sp andl rem sts unworked, Im, Tum, 1999, 25, 25,31, 31, 7,97, tr SIZES XS, S, 1X, 2X, & SX ONLY: Row 2:2 ch (does nat count as ast), miss firsts, tr next st, cont in established patt across. Turn, Row 3: Work in established pat across ending with 1 tr2tog in last 2 sts. Turn Row 4:2 ch (does nat count as ast), miss first st, 1tr in next st, 2 ch, miss [2ch-sp, + tr2tog, 2ch-sp], contin establsned patt ‘across, Tun, Row 5:5 ch, miss [2ch-sp, 1 tr2tog, 2ch- sp], contin established patt across ending with 2 ch, 1. Turn. ROWS 6-8 (6-8, - -, 6-12, 6-12, ‘Work even in established patt as for Back Size XS, SIZES M, L, 3X & 4X ONLY Row 2: I st across to 2nd 2ch-sp,[s) st, Sch, 2tr] into 2nd 2ch-sp, cont in established patt across. Turn. ROWS -(, 3-8, 38, ~~, 3-12, 3-12, : ‘Work even in established pat as for Back Size. ALL SIZES: Last Row: Working [1 dc, 2 ch into each 2ch-sp at a peak of pattrep, [1 tr,2 ch into each 2ch-sp ata valley of patt rep and [1 hte, 2ch, 1 htr, 2c] in between the peaks and valleys, even up the st patt as was done for Back. Fasten off Second Shoulder Row 1 (WS): Join with sl stin fist st rm edge) of unworked shoulder, work as Row 5 of patt to marker, ending with 1 (tr, 1 tr2tog, ttr2tog, 1 tr, 1,1 t2t0g, 1 ‘2t0g 1 tn, leave rem sts Unworked, rm. Tun. 19(19, 25, 23, 31, 31, 37, 35, 43) SIZES XS, 1X & 5X ONLY: Row 2:2 ch (does not count asa st, miss first st, tr in next st, cont in established Patt across, Turn Row 3: Work in established patt across ending with 1 tr2tog in last2 sts. Turn. Row 4:2 ch (does not count asa st, miss first st, 1 tr in next st, 2 ch, miss (2ch-sp, 1 tratog, 2ch-sp], contin established patt across, Tur. Row 5:5 ch, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tog, 2ch- sal, cont in established patt across ending with 2.ch, 1 tr. Tum. ROWS 658 (5 ==, 612,27 6-12) Work ‘even in established pat as for Back Size XS. SIZES M & 3X ONLY: Row 2: I st across to 2nd 2ch-sp,[s! st, 5 ch, 2] into 2nd 2ch-sp, cont in established patt across. Turn. Rows = (+, 3-8, «73-12, --): Work even in established patt as for Back Size S. SIZES $ & 2X ONLY: Row 2:2 ch (doesnot count asa st, miss firsts, trn next st, contin established Patt across. Tum Row 3: Work in established pat across ending with 1 tr2tog in ast 2 sts, Tur, Row 4:2 ch (does not count asa st, miss first st, 1 trin next st,2.ch, miss 2ch-sp, 2 trin next st, 2tr, 2 tr in next st, 2ch (pm), cont in established patt across. Turn Row 5: Work in established pat across to marked 2ch-sp, 2 tr in marked 2ch. sp, 2ch, 1trin next st, leave rem sts Unworked. Tur, Row 6: 5 ch, [2tr innext st twice, contin established patt across, Turn. Row 7: Work in established patt across ending with 2.ch, miss 2 ch-sp, 1 trin 3rd ch of beg § ch. Tur, Row 8: § ch, miss 2 ch sp, contin established patt across, Turn. SIZE 2X ONLY: Row 9: Workin established patt to last 20h- sp, 2c, miss 2ch-sp, 1 tr in 3rd ch of beg 5h. Tum, Rows 10-12: Rep rows 6-8. SIZES L & 4X ONL Row 2: 2 ch (does not count asa st, miss first st, 1, contin established part across, Tum. Row 3: Work in established patt across, ending with 1 tr2tog in last 2 sts. Turn Row 4: 5 ch, miss 2 ch-sp, 1 t2tog, cont in established patt across, Turn Rows 5-8: Work in established patt SIZE 4X ONLY: Row 9: workin established patt. Rows 10-12: Reo rows 6-8. ALL SIZES: Last Row: Work as for fist shoulder. Fasten off Sleeves Chain 72 (72, 83, 91, 91, 102, 102, 110, 110). SIZES XS, S, L, 1X, 4X & 5X ONLY: Row 1: Starting in &th ch from hook, 6 tr 2 ch, *miss 2 chs, 2 in next ch, 2ch, miss 2echs, 1 tr2t0g, 2 tr, 1 tr2t0g, 2ch, miss 2 chs, 6, 2 ch; rep from * to last 2 chs, miss 1.ch, 1tr in last ch, Turn. 44 (4, -, 68, 68) tr Rows 2-5: Work as for rows 2-5 of Back (follow patt rep for size S for al sizes). SIZES M, 2X & 3X ONLY: Row 1: Starling in 8th ch from hook, *6 tr, 2ch, miss 2.chs, tr in next ch, 2 ch, miss 2 chs, 1 tr2tog, 2tr, 1 tr2tog 2 cch**, miss 2 chs; rep from * to last 2 chs ending last rep at **, miss 1 ch, 1trin last ch. Turn. ~¢, 50, ++ 62 62, + tr Rows 2-5: Work as for rows 2-5 of Back (follow patt rep for size XS for al sizes) ALL SIZES: Cont to follow patt rep as established for ‘ith WS tog, pm toma at edge of cuff, underarm and bottom £ hem, sl stto join along sleeve and down side seam, nds 2-6: Working ina spiral, *1 Rh, 1 Sleeve and work patt rep 7 7,7,7,6, 6 5,5, 5) more times. Work frst 3 rows of patt rep once more for $36 (36, 36, 36, 32, 32, 28, 28, 28) total rows. Last Row: 5 ch, *miss 2chsp, 1,2 ch, miss 2chesp, 1h, 2ch, miss2s, 1 htt, 2ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc into 2ch-sp, [2 ch, miss 2K, 1 hi twice, 2 ch rep from * to beg 5 ch, ending last rep at ** for sizes XS, - L, 1K, =. 4X, 5 only, 1. de (tr, d6, dt tr, , de in 3c ch of beg 5 ch. Fasten off. 23 (23,26, 29,29, 2, 32,35, 35) ts | Finishing | With WS tog, join Front and Back tog with sist through both pane's atthe same ime across shoulders. Pm at centre of top of sleeve, match marked stt shoulder seam, } sl st to join sleeve to armhole. Rep for second sleeve front and back Cuff Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sl stto last row of sleeve, 2ch, eventy place 24 (24, 26,28, 30, 0, 22, 4, 36) htr around, do rat join. nds 2-3: Working ina spiral, 1 Riv, 1 hte; rep from * to end. Rnd 4; 1 RhirF, 1 Rh’; rep from * to end, si stin next st to end spiral. Fasten off Hem = Rnd 1: Join with sist to hem edge, evenly lace 110 (134, 138, 160, 164, 188, 192, 214, 200) ht. Rhtr®; rep from * to end, Rnd 7:1 Rhtr, 1 Rhtr8; rep fram * to end, 1 stin next st to end spiral. Fasten off Neckline Rnd 1: Join with sist to seam at left shoulder of neckline, evenly place 38 (38, 38, 38, 5, 54, 54, 54, 54) htr around front neckline, evenly place 26 (27, 32, 34,42, 46,48, 52, §8) htt across back necktie. 96 (67, 70, 93, 110, 114, 106, 133, 140) sts £ Rnds 2-3: Working in a spiral, “1 RhtF, ‘1 Ahts8; rep from * to end. 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Every single time | hop into the Facebook group or take alook at #erochetsociety on Instagram fm blown away with the talent, creativity ‘and the support you offer each other. Hove how there is also a tribe of litle erochetsocietyrouges who further push themselves out oftheir crochet comfort Zones, who switch up their patterns, get ‘creative with yar amounts or even create their own designs. You're a amazing! Bella Coco Why not crochet ithday blanket for loved ones with his febulous block stich? Foundation chain: Cian loosely in multiples of + 2ch with your chosen main colour. Row 1: 1 rin th ch from hook J ~ (missed ch count as 1, trin Bach - ch across, Do not turn, ‘Atthe end of Row 7 you should have 1 less stitch than the orignal ch number. — - My chain was 18 +2and I now have 17 Pal up the working loop and remove your hook ifyou havea sttch marker, aii to the loop so you dont ose Row 2: Join you contrast colour to tuning ch at beginning of previous ; row J, 3ch (counts as 1 do, 2h) Bi.iss 1 dcinsp between < 53 “2 ch, miss 3, 1dein sp - between sts, rep from * across, 4 working last st into last sp before fina st. Fasten off your yarn by pulling it through the loop. _ Row 3: Remove sttch marker {if using) from loop of first colour, insert hook in loop of first colour, 3.ch counts asa tr), tum work, Str innext2chsp cross {into top of chrom Row, Pull up the working loop, remove hook and add stitch marker if usin. Row 4: Using contrast colour, rep Row Row 5: Using main colour, rep Row 3. Rep pattas set in rows 4-5 to desired length. Weave in ends, ‘www.crachetnow.co.uk | 37 Colour Wheel WALL HANGING ANY BRRERREET ERE VE ’ ' p. Celebrate colour and make planning the shades of your next crochet blanket easier with this fabulous wall hanging Remember to carry all the yarn and loose ends to the back of the work F Katie Sochand | Centre top, 2ch, 4d, 4 tr, 4t, 2 dtr in ext st, 1.ch,2 dtr in next st, 4t, 4 ht, (9 de, 4 tr, 4,2 dr in next st.1 ch, 2k in next st, 4 tr 4 his] 3 times, 4 de, i join. 176 sts Change colour where indicated by working ! Rnd 14: 2ch, 5 de, 2hr, 2htr in next st, = ayeh with new colour. Don't cutoff the old : thir, 2tr, 2trinext st, 1 at, 2 dt in £ yam until you are finished with the wheel, : next st, [2dtr,2ch, 2 dtr] into ch-sp, 2 § cary it up to the next round on the WS, dtr in next st, 1 dr, 2trin next st, 2 tr, You will have floats of yarn on the WS. ‘ht, 2htr in next st, 2htr, #14 de, 2 ht, 2hir in next st, 1 htr, 2, 2 trin next st, Cygnet DK ‘ball each in white 208 (A, red 1206 (), Light Mauve 1048 (C), Regal 2566 (0), Indigo 6505 (), Saxe 1255 (A), Aqua 211 (6), ‘Apple 6711 (H), Kivi 303 (0, Bright Yellow 3378 (), Sunshine 184 (0, Beg 3 ch counts as first. 4 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [2 dr, 2.0, 2c Jaffa 6632 (1) & Coral 442 (M fale pen ace : Beg 2 ch counts as first d. into ch-sp, 2 dtr in next st, 1 at, 2 tr in www weolwrehouse.co.uk | 2iwithssttotop ofbeg ch next st, 2,1 hts, 2htr in next st, 2 ht, rep from * twice more, § dc, join. Fasten off. 156 sts rABarnS aT] @ Slart crocheting, (DK; 298m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Top Border ring, 3 ch, 11 tr, join. Tighten magic ring. ‘We will now work extra rows at the top “Tension bss | andbotiom ofthe square to extend into 6stsx8 rows = 1demmessutedovertr ; RNG 2:3.ch, 1trinfstst,2trinesch st arectange. Tension isnot imporuntior this project found, oh. Fasten of 24 sts Row 1: ith 8S facing and Bat conte top, it willjust ater the size of your wall E join Ain top RH comer ch sp, 3ch, 391, hanging and yarn amounts required | RSds are worked in the following colour 1 trin next ch sp. Tum. 47 sts sequence: B, C,D,E,F,G,H,1,J,K,L, M.WS | Row 2:3 ch, 40 tr. Fasten off [ERs] = nds are worked in the reverse. at Rnd 3 (RS): With 8, 3 ch, 1 trin first st, 1 tr, [with next colour, 2trin next st, 1 t] Other supplies - around, join. Turn, 36 sts Bottom Border \with RS facing and yarn H at centre top, join Ain top RH corer ch sp. Rep £ rows 1-2 of Top Rorder, but do not fasten tapestry needle = Rnd 4 (WS): with M, slstin frst Mitr,3 off, Turn. 4 stitch markers Ech 1trinsame stas lst. 20, lth next 25cm wooden dowel orstick «colour, 2trinnextst, 2tr around, join. Final Border string or yarn for hanging, Turn. 48 sts 5 This final mais worked around the entre £ Rnd 5: With 8, sistin fist 8 tr, 3ch, 1 tin: rectangle. On the long edges you will need “Sizing” same st as 3! st, 3, (with nextcolour, 2: to crochet ino the sides ofthe tr sts, tin next st, 317 around, join. Turn. 60 sts Rnd 6: With M, sl stin first Mtr, 3.ch, tin same st ass st, 4, [with next colour, ‘rin next st, 4 tf] around, join, Turn. 72 sts Rnd 7: With 8 sstin frst Bt, 3c, 1 tin ‘You may find it easier to peg your mini same st as sist, § tr, with nextcolour,2 | [.do, 2ch, 1 dl innexttr, 39 do, rep balls of yam secure while they aren't trin next st, Str] around, join. Turn. 84 sts between * and * once, [1 dc, 2chl in being used to stop them from unrevelling Rnd 8: With M,sistin fist Mtr,3.ch, 1 trin | begit, join. Fasten of. Weave in ends andi geting tangled atthe back of the same stass st, 6tt, with nextcolour,2 and block work, Stitch markers are important for tr innextst, 6 7 around, join, Turn. 6 sts marking the top, bottom, and sides of the Rnd 9: With, sistin first 8 tr, 3ch, 1trin : Tassels colour wheel seme st as sist, 7 tr, [with next colour,2.£ Cut yamin lengths of SOcm, 10 strands ‘rin next st, 7 tr] around, join. Fasten off. per tassel (colours B to M). Fold in hat to This pattern is worked in the round, turn | 108 st5, form a loop. insert nook into Wall Hanging only atthe end of @ round when indicated from the back of dc in bottom raw and Before starting, cut a Sm length of every | Using sttch markers, mark the centre st of pull oop through to the back, thread the ‘yatn except A and wind into a small ball. _: B, €, Hand K wedges on the last md. The ends through loop. Work 12 tassels evenly This will make working on the wall hanging central tr of B willbe the top ofthe colour along the bottom in colour order (@ to M. easier as every colour of the colour \whee! and the centraltr of H willbe the whip stiten your wall anging toa dowel wheel remains joined tothe project while: bottom ofthe colour wheel. or stick and hang using 2 length of yarn working and the yam is carried on the WS. = Rnd 10(RS): Join A at st marker atthe = or string.@ Border Rnd: 2 ch, 39 dc, {1 do, 2ch, 41dc] in next tr, rotate to work across long edge, [2 de in next row edge] twice, 11d into ch-sp, 39 dc, 1 d¢ into ch-sp, l2dc in next row edgel twice, rotate, 24x28cm before tassels ‘2axsdcm with tassels ‘ww. crachetnow.co.uk | 3° Beg 3 ch counts as first tr bi 2 ‘Shabnam Mirzaei Toy ISABELLE THE DOLL A big fan of fashion, with her French beret and midi skirt, Isabelle is ready fo stroll along a spring promenade @DK O25mm % Beginner friendly Yorn used Rico Ricorumi 2 balls each in Mastic 051 () ‘& Chocolate 057 (8) 1 ball each in white 001 (C), Midhight Blue (035 (0), Light Blue 033 fe) & Raspberry 013 (A Avalable from www.thefoundryworks.co.uk About the yam Dk; 58m per 258 bal, 100% cotton Tension 2A sts x24 rows = 10cm measured over de Hook used 25mm Other supplies tapestry needle sftch markers toy stufing 2buttonso8mm firk Blusher for cheeks small amount of black yarn for eyes small amount of red yam for mouth Sizing ‘Approximately 30m tll ‘Most pieces in this pattem are worked in the amigurumi syle, ina spiral without slip itching or turning chains. Use a setch marker lor waste yarn to keep track ofthe first itch cof each round, This dallis made from multiple leces sewn together; leave a ong tal for sewing aftr each section. Pin pieces in piace before sewing together to find the perfect Position and avoid pieces moving. | Rnd 5: 10.d, 4 dc2iog, 1a de. 28 ts © Rnd. = Rnd. = Rnds 10-12: De around, Rnd 14; Join A in BLO of Red 12, dein BLO © Rnds 15-30: De around, before the end of frst leg and pm in this st. : Body & Head § Rnds 6-7: Dc around. Change to C on last Rnds 8-20: Dc around, working in stipes § Cont the stipe pattern. E Rnd 21:9.dc, 1 de2iog, 18 de, 1 de2i0g, 10, E Rnd 22:8 dc, 1 de2tog, 18 de, 1 do2t0g, 9 £ Fasten off C and cont with D. ! @ Start crocheting... § rnd 28:7 d, 1 dc2og, 18,1 doz. & i 0.35508 Legs (make 2) Rnd 24: De around, with B, chain 7. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, $d, dc in last ch, rotating as you go, work in the other side ofthe chain, § de, 3 de in last ch (which isthe ist missed ch). 16st Rnd 2: [2 dein next st] 16 times. 22 sts Rnd 3: Dc around, Rnd 4: Dc in BLO around, Rnd 25: [5 dc, 1 oc2togl 5 times, 3sts Begin stuffing and cont as you go. 2 Rnd 26: [4 dc, 1 dog) § times, changin, toA on last yin of last st.25 sts Rnd 27: (3.de, 1 oc2tog| 5 times. 20 sts Rnd 28: [2 dc, 1 oc2togl 5 times, 15 sts Rnd 29: 2c, 2dcin next st] 5 times. 20 sts Rnd 30: [3 , 2dc in nextst 5 times. 25 sts Rnd 31: [4 dc, 2dc in nex st 5 times. 30 sts Rnd 32: [5 dc, 2dc in nex st] Stes. 35 sts Rnd 33: [6 dc, 2d in next st 5times. 40 sts Rnd 34: 7 dc, 2d in next st 5 times. 45 sts Rnd 35: [8 dc, 2dc in ext st 5 times. 50 sts # Rnd 36: 9 dc, 2dc in next st 5 times. 55 sts Rnd 37: [10 dc, 2 dein next st 5 times. €0 sts nds 38-46: Dc around Rnd 6:8 do, 4 dcatog, 12 dc. 24 sts Rnd 7:6 do, 4 dc2tog, 10 de. 20 sts dc, 2dc2tog, 10

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