& a Top travel crochet ideas Euolore with you'll love from y2__f) y Nelie! i Bella Coe = THE UK'S NO.1 CROCHET MAGAZINE must-make PATTERNS % Wandetus At 9 J) tual ear trunaas Seanrrn cee » s\ Skill-hoosting crochet ba i A “< wi Ns. 5 - Gran | ema 4%. mre RENDY DESIGNS > oh) f. 3 aye = rin FREE granny square d ‘eg book download for & te every reader ca J otORED Tay super saver R DURABLE 100% NOW AVAILABLE FROM WOOL WAREHOUSE | READICUT‘As | write this month’s welcome letter, it seems as ifthe rain in the UK (and particularly the in North West) is never ending — talk about spring showers — and my poor roofs really suffering in these recent storms. The beauty of a magazine and crocheting though, is the chance to escape the everyday (soggy) mundanity with some lovely patterns! This month we've been inspired by that desire we all have inside Us to explore the wide world and get travelling - in my opinion ‘though, travelling should very much involve as lite ‘travel’ as possible; glve me one plane journey to a sunny vila and poo! | can crochet by, and|'mn happy. But | know that's not for everyone! ‘So why not join Nellie -so named for Nellie Bly (an American journalist who travelled the world in 1889 in just 72 days!) and her hot air balloon (page 14), or inspire little ones to take fight with our Up in the: Clouds mobile (page 661? It’s important to keep the sun off your skin on your travels, and we have you covered (in more ways than cone) with the Sunshine shawl (page 12), the Mix & Match bucket hat (page 74) and the stunning, Dappled Light parasol (page 18). For those travelling to breezier climates, enjoy the lightweight garments from the Feeling Floral sweater (page 26) to the Snug cardi (page 62). Perhaps you'd lke to map out your travels with the World of Wonder blanket (page 48) or stay cosy in your camper van with the Travelling in Style bianket (page 30). Speaking of blankets, be sure to check out our brand-new crochet-along on page 34, where you can find an exclusive subscrition offer to get all the yarn you need to join int! It wouldn't be an issue of Crochet Now without our favourite regulars, from Kerry at TOFT to the yarn news, and of course the Bella Coco Crochet Chronicles —| hope you wil love your exelusive crochet hook and stitch marker this month to add to your collection. Finally, | am so excited to welcome Moomins to the Crochet Now pattem library ~ have fun making Snorkmaiden and Moomintroll (page 22)! Merry making! oe Commissioning Edttor Jenny.conduitépracticalpublishing.co.uk [ove to eclleet For subscription enquiries, please call 0161 327 0441 or email subscriptions@practicalpublishing.co.uk Pa |" E YEAR CELEBRATION IN ISSUE aU . , ISS OUR COLOUR OF THI a ees \d out more on page 80 @ seoProjects 12 SUNSHINE SHAWL Wrap yourseff up in a ray of sunshine with this delicate shaw! ‘0 NELLIE THE TRAVELLING BEAR ‘Nel loves to float up high and gaze down atthe world below 18 DAPPLED LIGHT PARASOL ‘This parasols the perfect summer holiday accessory 22 OFFICIAL MOOMINS TOYS We're takinga tip to Moorinvallov withthe Moors! 26 FEELING FLORAL ‘SWEATER Made from luxurious mohair this jumper is@ spring wardrobe staple 30 TRAVELLING IN ‘STYLE BLANKET This blanket will keep you cosy ‘on all your advertures: 38 WANDERLUST BACKPACK Pack up your travel essentials in this bright and bold backpack 42 FRENCH LAVENDER STOLE This detailed stole s both luxurious and stylish 44 REFLECTIONS CAL ‘We've made to the final part of our crochet along! 4 | wwiwacraftworld.com - 22 ‘Bold colours and geometric shapes Combine to create this lovely market bag 48 WORLD OF WONDER BLANKET Travel the world fromthe comfort of your home with ths striking blanket NEED SOME HELP? Our patos though Sovera cocks fr aoc 62 STYLISH SNUG CARDIGAN This cotton cardigan is perfect for the warmer weather 66 UP IN THE CLOUDS BABY MOBILE Let your litle ones drift ff with this super-cute make ‘74 MIK & MATCH BUCKET HAT ‘Add a pop of colour to your wardrobe with this on-trend accessory butsomatines ners sip Ubraugh te gups Boor contact the Ealic. ead to wmweratworld.convems/crochet now 02° ifn’ reac afix—i not, et usknow ty eral at eontact@erochetnow.co.koof) Contents ; 4 ‘ 1 Witt} FREE | i ii 5 PET a TTT i c i} 5 SUR Cl] / 3° 34 Pot trte er 66 — Exciting Reads 57 BOOK CLUB = We're exploring the world of Lauren Espy's volume 2 o L sew exocner atone ig OY, : cats trtlocataur anne cx. launching nentissuet a. 6 SHOPPING 79 ABBREVIATIONS Take lookat cur top picks to getyeu Lear yeur de emnyour BLO with holiday reac inno tine Crochet Now abreiton Bide Regulars 80 comic soon wie fol us peachy in ou 7 war's New nent se! Get your nok io a es erop of ool tres eo TEAg char Relax witha brew al chat crochet 10 READERS’ MAKES wn or tated tar fhe ment Show us your Crochet Now makes for a chance to win a yarny prize from Cygnet 34 KERRY'S JOURNAL This month, Kerry is celebrating a nole decade of glant toys and Edward's Menagerie 70 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES Safati-Jayne brings us the perfect ‘on-the-go pattern for your holidays 72 SHOP LOCAL Find out what's new and support your local businesses wowcraftworkd.com | 5Get your hook into the latest news from the woolly community Filet Crochet fo Wear: by Lauren Willis, 2 RRP £15.99, [om Make this gorgeous David & Charles [a vest in issue 109!News Head over to CraftWorld now to download your copy of 21 FREE Squares to Crochet Block Patterns for ‘Modern Biankets; it's the perfect stash-busting ‘companion! There are so many excting stitches and patterns for you to learn, and you can use these squares to make b your own bag, blanket or even a patchwork cushion! wwnw.craftworid.com 12 adorable animals to make using pompoms by Henry Le, RRP £16.99, GMC Publishing Henry Les back with another amazing pomporn book, and this time we're creating adorable animals! With everything from hamsters to lions, this book is perfect for crafting enthusiasts looking for a new challenge. ‘Make your awn favourite animal, or surprise a Javed one with a unique and fun git; this book Is perfect for crafters ofall types! Combining traditional pompom making and some new ‘needle-flting techniques, you can create these super-cute makes with guidance from Henry, ‘following the detailed step-by-step images and easy-to-follow patterns. We don't know which project to make first! Kis 8 | www.craftworkl.com ‘West Yorkshire Spinners fs adding six wordierful new shadesto the Bo Peep DK range. Golden Lion, Toy Box, Safari Par, Play Puty, Flower Fairy and Dancing Blusbells are the brand-new gorgeous colours that are just watting to be made into super-soft baby garments, Lovingly spun from Falkland wool and the finest nylon, this delicate and durable yam is the perfec fibre for your Iitle one. ‘www.wyspinners.com We're slowly swapping out our scarves forsummier accessors, and this bucket hat 7 ftom Caron ste perfect way to refresh your lise one’s wardrobe and keep them safein J the sun! Made rom super-soft Caron ya, this styish accessor sa great way to use up your yam stash and canbe fuly customised veh your chiles favourite colours www.reatdicut.co.Uk & . www.woolwarehouse.co.uk & { o> w <News FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONE re cores influencers, and these are the three fo follow this month @xwobrothersblankets wwwinstagram.com @hookedbyti @dj.dsgn oa " reiccocret | MiheleIs.a crochet designer an spage docu peces | author of Crochet Makes for Men jaune eevercatlnces | Sitiagetnatnenonte, — —iAa te deseer ters tis fe mad vere iniowe theyremakngaereicasintey | modem and tyish pees irom tng aM ee In This super cute © ‘on ur crochet wish fist! garments and accessories to homewares; there's something for everyone! From cosy biankets to deiightul home accessories, Daniela’ page |s full oF inspiration HOMESPUN HERO = King Cole is back with four new gorgeous shades of thelr Homespun Prism DK range! Crafted from a blend of fine ‘merino superwash and alpaca, this yarn perfectly combines luxury and durabilty. __ The variegated shades remind us of the flow of nature, and anything you ‘make with this wonderful fibre will have an exquisite, enchanting feel www.kingcole.com STITCH SUBSCRIPTION! Get ttehing every month with your very own craft subscription box! stitch iti the place to go if you're looking for ‘anew project delivered straight to your door. They ve got ots of diferent crafts to.choose from, so there's something, {or everyone to get stuck ito. www stitchkit.co.uk Renee ket d wwweraftworld.com | 9SHOW US Send a photo of your Crochet Now project and, if you're featured, you will win three balls of Cygnet yarn! Sheree Sonera ile, Paddington Bear toy, isve LOS hookedwithh, Bee-utiful Springtime Cushion, issue 103 Tagus with your Crochet Now makes on Instagram, orsend them by email to Vivienne Jackson, Audrey toy, issue % IN ASSOCIATION WITH wv WwW CVGNETYARNS COM 10 | wwwwicraftwortd.comlie va 3 > J Lauren Willis @ DK @4mm Je Intermediate Yarn used king Cole Island! Beaches 23 balls in Sand 4536 Visit www.kingcole.com tofind your local stockist About the yarn 3m per 100g ball; 70% acrylic 30% polyamide Tension 17 sts x8 rows = Tocm measured over tr Hook used 4mm Other supplies © 30cm of sturdy cardboard Sizing ‘Approximately 145cm wide x 65cm deep, excluding tassels Wonky tassels? Use a garment ste on a very low heat to straighten therr Your shawl is worked in tuned Increases are worked an most rov cteate the curved shape. og 2 ch and bag 1 ch do not count asst. ® Start crocheting Chain. Row 1: tr in Sr ch from hook, Tum. 6 sts Row 2 (RS): 2 ch, 2 ir in each st across, Tutn, 12 sts Special stitches Crossed tr (x-tr): Miss 1 st, 1 tr in next st, 1trinrmissed st Crossed trincrease (xr ine): rin next, 1tr in previous st worked Bobble (bbl): [Yh insert hook into st, ‘th, pul, draw through 2 loops} 4 times into same st, yth, draw through all § loops ‘on hook Bead st (bead): 1 tr, [yrh, insert hook from front to back around post of tr just made, yh, pull 3 times, yr, draw through all 7 loops on hook (counts as 2 sts) ——Row 3 (WS): 2h, [1 tr, 2trin next st) 6 times, Tum. 18 sts Row 4: 2ch, 2tr, (1. inc, 1 xt] 5 times, 2tr in last st. Turn 24 sis Row 5: 2ch, 2tr, 1 ch, miss 1st, tr in Next st, 2tr, 1 ch, miss 1st] Stimes, 2 in ast st. Tum, 24 sts, 6 toh-sps Row 6: 2 ch, working into sts and ‘ch-sps, 2tr, {1 ch, 5 tr 5 times, 1 ch, 3 tr. Tum. S0ts, 6 Tchsps Row 7: 2h, [3tr, 1 bbl into tch-sp,1 tr, 2tr in next st] 6 times. Tum. 42 sts Row 8:2 ch, 3tr,[1.ch, 1 trin BLO, ét1]5 times, 1¢h, 1 rin BLO, 3tr, Tun, 425, 6 Tehsps Row 9:2 ch, [¢tr, 1 ch, miss 1ch-sp, 2tr,2tr innext st] times. Turn. 48s, 6 toh-sps Row 10:2 ch, dtr, [1ch, 1 tin BLO of ch tr] S times, 1ch, 1 trin BLOOf ch, 41 Tum. 54 sts, 6 tch-sos Row 11:2 ch, [5tr, 1 bbl into toh-sp, 3, 2irin next st 6 times, Tum. 66 sts Row 12:2 ch, Str, [1 ch, 1 tin BLO, 10} Stimes, 1 ch, 1trn BLO, Str. Tum. 66 ts, 6 Ich-sps Row 13:2 ch, [61,1 ch, miss 1ch-sp, 4 tr, tr in next st] 6 times, Tum. 72, 6 teh-sps Row 14:2 ch, 6tr, [1 ch, 1 trin BLO of ch 121H] 5 times, 1 ch, 1 tr in BLO of ch, 6 Turn, 78 sts, 6 teh-sos Row 15:2 ch, 71,1 ch, miss tch-sp, Str, tr in next st] 6 times. Turn. 84 sts, 6 tch-sps Row 16:2 ch, 7tr, [1 bead stinto teh-sp, Att S times, 1 bead st into tch-sp,7 tr. Tum, 96 sis Row 17:2 ch, [15 tr, tin next st] 6 times. Tum, 102 sis Row 18:2 ch, 2tr, 3xtr, [1 xr ine, Bxtr] S times, 1 xtr nc, 3x¢r, 2 tr. TUM. 108 sts Row 19:2 ch, [17 tr, 2trin next st] 6 times. Tum. 114 sts Row 20: 2 ch, 3tr, miss 2s, [1 shel, miss 5sts]1? times, 1 shell, miss 3 sts, 3tr, Tum. 18 shels, 6 tr Row 21:2 ch, 3tr, [2ch, miss sts, 1 de in sp between central 2tr of shel,2 ch, miss 3 sts, dc in sp between shes] 17 times, 2ch, miss3 ss, 1 dc in sp between central2trof shell, 2ch, miss 3 sts, 3. Tum, 36 20h-sps, 35 6, 6 tr Row 22: 2 ch, 3tr, [3tr nto next 2ch-sp, 11tr,3 trinto next 2ch-sp, miss 1 st}17 times, 3trinto 2 ch-sp, 1 tr, $rinto last 2che-sp, 311. Tum. 132 53 Row 23:1 ch, 2d in frst st, (6 ch, miss ‘6, 1 do] 3times, 2dcin next st) 5 times, [6 ch, miss 6 sts, 1 de] 3 times. Tum, 30sts 18 éch-sps Row 24: 2 ch, [8tr into next éch-sp] 17 times, 7 tinto last éch-sp, miss 7 st, 1 tr, Tum, 144 sts Row 25: 2 ch, {1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st] 11 times, 1tr, 1 ch, 1 tf 6times, 78 sts, 72 10hsps Row 26: 2ch, working into sts and tch-sps, [2trinnext st, 24 tr 6 times. Turn. 156 sts Row 27:2 ch, (254, 2 in next st] 6 times. Tum, 162 sts Row 28:2 ch, 1, 6xctr, {1 tr inc, 13 x] Stimes,1 xr inc, 6 tr, 1 tr Tum. 168 sts Row 29: 2c, 27, 2trin next st 6 times, Tum, 174 sts Row 30: 2 ch, Str, miss 2sts, [1 shel, miss 5sts) 27 times, 1 shell, miss 3sts,3tr, Tum, 28 shells, 6 tr Row 31: 2ch, 3tr, 2 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc in sp between central 2trof shell, 2ch, ‘miss3 sts, 7 de in sp between shel} 27 times, 2 ch, miss 3sts, 1 de between ‘central 2trof shel, 2ch, miss 3 ts, 3 ‘Tum. 96 2ch-sps, 55d, 6 tr Row 32: 2 ch, 2trinfirst st, 2trin next st, 1 tr, [Strinto next 2chesp, 11,3 tr into next ‘2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 31 into next 2ch-sp, ‘miss 1st, 3 ito next 2ch-sp, miss 1 st] ‘1a times, 3 trinto next 2ch-sp, 11r,3tr Into next 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 3 into next 2ch-sp, miss 1st, 3tr nto last 2ch-sp, 1, [2tr innext st twice, Tum. 192ts Row 33:1 ch, 1c, 4ch, miss sts, 1d, Row 41: 2ch, tr, 1 ch, miss 1st] 19 times, 1,1 ch, 1 6 times, Turn, 726 t, 120 1ch-s0s Row 42: 2ch, counting each 1ch-spasa s, 31, [5 ch, miss 5 ss, 1 de] 40 tes, 3. Tum. 40 Sch.sps, 40 de, 6 tr Row 43: 2ch, 3tr,2 ch, 1 dc int fst Sch-sp, [6 ch, 1 de into next Sch-sp 39 times, 2 ch, 3tr. Tum. 39 6ah-sps, 22chesps, 40 de, 6 tr Row 44: 2ch, 1 tr, miss 2sts, 1 tr into 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, [6tr nto éch-sp, 1, Gtr into éch-sp, miss 1 st] 19 times, 6 tr J into last 6ch-sp, miss 1st, 11 ito 2chesp, f _ miss2 sts, 1 tr. Turn. 257st5 Row 45: 2ch, 14tr,2irinnextst, {2tr, 2 in next st] 18times, 8tr Tum. 276 sts Row 46:2 ch, 1 tr, 12xtr, 1 xtrinc, 22%] times, 1 xtr inc, 12x, 1 tf. Tum, 282t5 Row 47: 2ch, tr across, Do not tun. {Rotate to work along row ends, ind 48: 2 ch, [2 htr in next row end] 47 times, 1 rin centre, [2 her in next row end] 47 tines, rotate to work across Row 47, hr, 1 de] in fist st, dc across 0 last st, (1.dc, 1 ir] in ast st, join with st P sttobeg hr, | Fasten off, Tassels Use a piece of cardboard to make 282 ssels, 30cm long. Attach one to each de ong the last nd, (ich, miss 6s, 1 de}twice, 2d innextf sf} 12 ties, 1 dc, 4 ch, miss dts, 1 dc Tum. 528,24 6ch-sps, 2 4ch-sps Row 34: 2chi tr, Strinto Ach-sp, miss & ss, [tr nta next éch-sp] 2a times, 5 tr Into last 4chesp, 1 tr. Turn, 204 sts Row 35:1 ch, 1dc, 4 ch, miss sts, 1d, ch, miss3sts,2dc, 3ch, miss 3st, ‘ide between next 2 sts} 24 times, 4 ch, miss 5 sts, 1 de. Tumn, 75:de, 48 3ch-s0s, 2ach-sps Row 36: 2 ch, 1 tr, Strinto dch-sp, miss 1 st, [Ar into 3ch-sp, miss 2st, 4 tr into 3ch-sp, 1 tr, 4tr into 3ch-sp miss 2st, eR hep te goes (2 ee pepe ke pe tt SW ededepe te en erer ener rr an heme Behe tao Nhe pe pepe noe See 7" ’ y (r Andveia Fereeira 14 | wwwewucraftwortd.comToy NELLIE THE TRAVELLING BEAR Nellie loves to float up high amongst the birds and gaze down at the world below DK G3mm 2*& Intermediate _ Yam used Ricoruri DK 1 balleach in Cream 002 (A), Light Blue 033 (6), Candy Pink 012 (C), Ecru 054 (D) & Caramel 053 (E) visit www.rico-design.de/en to find your local stockist About the yarn Dk; 7.5m per 25¢ ball, 100% cotton Tension 30 tx25 rows = Tom measured verde. # Rnd 2:2dc in each st around. 12sts Hook used mm | Other supplies © 2 black safety eyes, rm * toy stuffing + black embrodery thread + sowingneedle ‘tapestry needle «sitet markers ocr all ‘The main parts ofthis pattern are worked In the amigurumi style, n a spiral without siip-sttching or turning chains, excent for the straps and the cowl. Use a stitch marker: or waste yam to keep track ofthe first stitch of each round, E This patter was made using x double F crochet stitches, it can be made with F regular double crochet stitches but wil have a ciferent appearance, : & Start crocheting... HOT AIR BALLOON : Base Rnd 1; with Cand working into a magic ring, 8d. 8 ts Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 16 ts F Rnd 3:11 dc, 2c in next st] 8 times, 24 sts Rnd 4:[2dc, 2dcin nest st] 8times. 220s. f Fasten off. weave in ends. Balloon Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Ting, 6c. 6 ts Rnd 3:(1 cc, 2c in nest st 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd 5: (3c, 2dc in next st] étimes. 29 sts nd 6: [¢ dc, 2dc in next st} 6 times, 26 ss § Rnd 7: (5 de, 2dc In next st 6 times. 42 sts Rnd 8: (6 dc, 2d in next st 6 times. 48 sts Rnd 9:(7 dc, 2dc in next st 6 times. 54 sts Rnd 10:18 dc, 2dc n next st] 6 times. 0 sts Rnd 114: De around, Rnd 12: 9dc, 2dc in nextst] 6 times. 66 sis Rnd 13: [5 dc in A, 1 dein B) 11 times. Rnd 14:(1 dein 8, 3dcin A, 2dc in B] ‘vi times. Fasten off Aand cont with B, Rnds 15-22: De around Rnd 23: [9 cic, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 20 sts Rnds 24-25: De around Rnd 26: [8 cc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 54 sts Rnids 27-28: Dc around, Rnd 29: (7 cc, 1 dc2tog] 6times. 48 sts nds 30-31: De around Rnd 32: (6c, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 42 sts nds 33-34: De around Rnd 35: [5 cc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 36 sts ‘dc, 1 deatog! 4 times. 32 sts (Change to C and fasten off B Rnd 37: (1 bbl, 1 dc) 16 times. Rnd 38; S| st around, ‘Stuff firmly. Work next rnd through both nd 38 of Balloon and Rnd 4 of Base at the same time to close opening, | special stitches de: Work each cic with a yam under: Insert hook in st, yrh with yarn wrapped fom back to front, pul, yrh (@s usual), draw through both loops on hook Spike de: Insert hook in st hwo rs below, yrh, pul, drawing loop level with ‘other de on working md, yrh, draw: thre both oon on nook Bobble (bbl): [Yrh, Insert hook in st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops} 4 times in same st, yrh, draw through all, ‘5 loops on hook ————— ee wwwwcraftworid.com | 15.Toy Rnd 39: Dc around bth pieces. Rnd 40: De around. Fasten off. Weave in ends, Basket Rnd 1: \with D and working into a magic ting, 7 de. 7 sts Rnd 2:2 dc in cach st around, 14 sts Rnd 3:[1 de, 2dcin next st] 7 times. 27 sts Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] 7 times. 28 sts Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] 7 times, 35 sts Rnd 6: Dc in BLO around. Rnd 7: [1 de, 1 spike del 17 times, 1 de Rnd 8: [1 spke dc, 1 dc] 17 times, ‘spike de, Rnds 9-14: Rep mds 7-8 three times. Rnd 15:2 ch (does not court asa st), tr ‘around, join with sl stn fist tr. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold Rind 15 down. Straps Make 4 With A, chain 18. in ch to tap of Basket «Rnd 14) with 1 de. Row 1: 185| stacross ch. 18 sts Fasten off leaving a long tall for sewing. ‘Make sure Straps are evenly spaced around top of Basket, Sew ends of Straps to Balloon at base of Rnd 37, also evenly spaced. CCuta long strand of A and attach it as a loop to top of Hot Air Balloon for hanging. BEAR Head & Body Rnd 1: With E and working into a magic Ting, 6c. 6 sts Rnd 2: 2.dc in each st around, 12 sts Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times, 18 sts Rnd 4: [2 de, 2c in next st] 6 timas. 24 sts Rnds 5-7: De around, Rnd 8: 6 dc, (2 dc in next st] twice, 3 de, sere yeh inioannpe 2de in next st, 1 de, 2 de in next st, 3 dc, 2d in next st] twice, 5 de. 30 ts nds 9-10: Dc around Rnd 11: [3dc, 1 deztog] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd 12; [2dc, 1 de2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Place safety eves between mds 8-9, with first eye between 12th and 13th st, second F eye between 19th and 20th st ; Cowl Beg to stuf, cont as you go. Rnd 13: ist around. Rnd 14: De around Rnd 15: [2.dc, 2d in next st] 6 times. 24 ts Rnd 16: 10 de, 1 bbI, 6 de, 1 bbl, 6de, Rnds 17-19: De around. Rnd 20: 19 cc, 1 bbl, 7 de, 1 bbl, Sde. Rnd 21: 12 de2tog. 12. Rnd 22: 6 de2tog. 6 sts Fasten off, sew hole closed with tall ‘wit C, embroider cheeks next to eyes. Muzzle nd 4: Weth And working into a magic ring, 8d, 11st in next st to-end spiral asis Fasten off, leaving a long tall for sewing. ‘with black thread, embroider nose on Muzzle. Sew Muzzle between eyes, Ears Make 2 Rnd 4; With E and working into a mage ring, 6d. 6.3 Rnd 2: 1 dc, 2dc in next st 3times, #sis Rnd 3: Dearound Fasten off, leaving a fong tail for sewing. Do not stuff, Flatien Ears, ‘Sew Ears on each side of Head over mds 3, with B, chain 29. Row 1: Starting n 3rd ch from hook, 27 bir. 27 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tall for sewing, Wrap Cow around Body above Rnd 16 Sew ends tog. Place Bear inside Basket of Hot 4 Air Balloon. @(>) WOOL Ww au WAREHOUSE _soiths Lago, lem ag 100% mew passhimalloy, a & oe 100% aces 5 2 Sh x | | | | = Se QE WOOL rams: Sisensisoee asso FREE delvery on UK ord ove £30 woow.craftworld.com | 17ee Sirscsser 418 | wwewicraftworid.comAccessory Dappled Light PARASOL This incredible parasol will keep you shady and stylish all summer long! @4ply Camm & Intermediate Yarn used Scheepjes Whit 1 ballin Popin Candy 762 Visit www.scheepjes.com/en tofind your local stackist ‘About the yarn 4-ply; 1000m per 215g ball; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic Tension. 9 mds x 20 sts = 10cm when stretched over umbrella frame Hook used 4mm Other supplies ‘+ an umbrella ~| used the Droplets Dome umbrella available from BBM for £4, The ribs on this umbrella are approximately 58cm long, so any Umiorela this size should work ‘sewing needle & thread Sizing ‘58cm radius Be gentle with the umbrella frame when attaching the work so as not to bend the ribs ~ once bent they are weakened and though you can straighten them a ile, they willbend again in the seme place, Beg 3ch counts as fist tr. Beg 2ch does not count asa st E @ Start crocheting... Chain 10.oin with sl st in frst ch to form aring. nd 4:1 ch, working into ring, 16 dc, join with sl st to beg de. 16 sts nd 2: 4 ch, miss 1st, 1 dc] 7 times, 1 ch, iiss next st, 1 tr (Counts last Ach-sp, 11do). 8 4ch-sps Rnd 3:3 ch, 1 tintofirstach-sp, (6 ch, 2 ‘tr into next 4ch-sp] 7 times, 6 ch, join wit sl stin top of beg 3 ch. 8 6ch-sps, 16 tr Rnd 4:1 ch, [8 dc into next 6ch-sp] 8 times, join with sist to beg de. 64 sts Rnd 5:3ch, 6tr, 2trinnext st, 7 tr, 2trin ‘next st]7 times, join with sl st in top of bog 3.ch. 72sts Rnd 6: 3 ch, 1 vin first st, 2trin net st, tr, 12 tin next st] twice, 7177 tes, join with si stn top of beg 3 ch. 88 sts Rnd 7:3ch, 9¢r, 2trin next st, [10¢r, 2tr in next st}7 times, join with sI stn top of beg ch, 96 sis Rnd 8: (3 ch, 1 tin fist st, 2trin next st, 10tr, (2 trin next st twice, 10 tn 7 times, join with si stn top of beg 3 ch. 112sts Rnd 9: 2ch, [1 tr2tog, 10, 1 tr2tog, 4 ch} Btimes, join with sist to beg tr. 96 sis, 84ch-sps Rnd 10: 2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 8tr, 1 utog, 4 ch, 11 dc nto next ach-sp, 4 ch] & times, join with sl st to beg tr. 80 tr 80, 16 4cf-sps Rnd 14:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 6tr, 1 tr2tog, [a ch, 11d into next Ach-sp) twice, 4 ch) 8 times, join with sist to beg tr. 64 t, 16 de, 24 Ach-sps Rnd 12:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 4 tr, 1 t2tog, [4 ch, 1c into next ach-spl 3 times, 4 ch) 8 times, join with sl st to beg tr. 48 1,24 de, 32 dch-sps Rnd 13:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 2tr, 1 tog, [4-ch, 1 dc nto next Act-sp) 4 times, 4 ch 8 times, join with sl st to beg tr. 32 1, 32 de, 40 4ch-sps Rnd 14:2 ch, 2 tr2tog, [4 ch, 1 dc into next 4Ach-sp] 5timas, 4 ch} 8 timas, join with sl stto beg tr. 16 ¥, 40 de, 48 dch-sps and 15: 2 ch, (1 tr2tog, [4 ch, 1 dc into next 4ch-sp] 6 times, 4 ch} 8 times, join with sl stto begtr. 8 tf, 48 db, 56 4ch-sps ind 16: [3 ch, 1 tin fist st, 14 intonext 4ci-sp] 7 times, 2tr in next st fep from * around, ending last rep at **, jon with sist in top of beg 3 ch. 240 sts ind 17:2 ch, [1 tr2tog, 26 r, 1 tr2tog, 4 ch) 8 times, join with sist to beg tr. 224 sts, 8 4chesps and 18:2 ch, [1 tr2tog, 24, 1 t2t0g, Ach, 1 dc into next 4ch-sp, 4 cht 8 times, join with sl st to beg t. 208 tr, #0, 16 ach-sps ind 19: 2 ch, {1 tr2tog, 2241, 1 t2t0B, [ach, 1 dc into next ach-sp] twice, 4 ch} ‘times, join with sts to beg tr. 192, 16 de, 24 ach-sps ind 20:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 20tr, 1 t2t0g, [ach, 1c into next 4ch-spl 3 times, 4 ch} Btimes, join with sist to beg tr. 178 tr, 24 de, 32 Ach-sps ind 21:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 18 tr, 1 t2t0g, [@4ch, 1 dc into next 4ch-sp] 4 times, 4 ch} ‘times, join with sist to beg tr. 160 t, 2d, 40 Ach-sps ind 22:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 16 r, 1 b2t08, [ach, 1d into next 4ch-sp 5 times, 4 ch} Btimes, join with sist to beg tr, 144 tr, AD de, 48 dch-sps ind 23: 2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 14, 1 t2%0B, Tach, 1d into next 4ch-sp 6 times, 4 chy times, join with sist to beg tr. 128 t, 48 dc, 56 4ch-sps ind 24:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 12tr, 1 t2t0g, [ach, 1c into next 4ch-spl 7 times, 4 ch} times, join with sist to beg tr. 112 tr, 56 de, 64 dch-sps ind 25:2 ch, (1 tr2tog, 104r, 1 42108, (ach, 1c into next 4ch-sp] 8 times, 4 ch} ‘times, join with sl st to beg tr. 96 tr, 6 de, 72-4cn-sps and 26: 2 ch, (1 tr2tog, Btr, 1 t2tog, [4 ch, wwweraftworld.com | 19Accessory 1 dinto next 4ch-sp] 9 times, 4 ch) times, join with sist to beg tr 80 t, 72 de, 8 ach-sps Rnd 27: 2ch, (1 t2t0g, 61,1 2108, {8.ch, 1 de into next 4ch-sp] 10 times, 4-chi Btimes, join wth si stto beg tr 64 tr, 80 0 88 Ach-sps Rnd 28: 2chy, (1 t2t0g, at, 1 t2t0g, {8h 1 de nto next 4ch-sp] 11 times, 4ch} times, join wth si sto beg tr. 48, 88d, 96 Achesps Rnd 29: 2ch, (1 t2t0g, 2tr, 1 t2t08, {8 ch, 1 de into next 4ch-sp] 12 times, 4-ch] 8 times, join with sist to beg tr. 32, 966, 108 Ach-sps Rnd 30: 2c, (2tr2tog, [4 ch, 1 de into next 4ch-sp] 13 times, 4 chy 8 times, join with sist to beg tr. 16 tr, 104 do, 172 ach-sps Rnd 31: 2c, (1 t2tog. [4 ch, 1 de nto next 4ch-sp) 14 times, 4 cy 8 times, join with slstto beg. 87, 112d, 120 dch-sps Rnd 32:(3ch, 1 infitstst, *[4tr Into next 4ch-sp] 15 times**, 2 tn next st; rep fram * around, ending ast rept **, jin with sistin top of beg 3 ch. 496 sts Rds 33-35: 3 ch, tr around, join with sist in top of beg sch, Rnd 36: 3ch, 2ch, miss 2st, 1] 164 times, 2 ch, miss 3 sts, join in top of beg 3.ch, 1651, 165 20h-sps Rnds 37-40: Sst into fst 2ch-sp, 6 ch (Counisas 1tf,3.ch),*Ttrinio next plastic ctcles attached tothe tps. other chvsp,3ch, miss 1t, rep from * around, umbrellas may have tips with hokes for jain with sstin ad of beg éch. } sewing through (especially if they were a Rnd 41: 3 ch, 3tr into each 3ch-sp around, fabric cover rather than plastic). Join with sl stin top of beg 3 ch, 496 sts Rnds 42-43: 3 ch, tr around, join with sist Place the end of the umbrella through in top of beg 3 ch, # the central hole in the piece, then pull Rnd 44:5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2ch), miss __# each tip tothe end of a rip and hook it next 2sts, [1 tr,2 ch, miss 2sts] 163 on. Tension when the umbrella opens times, 1tr,2.ch, miss 3 sts, join with slst_£ will hold these in place, once you are in ard of beg Sch. 145, 1652ch-sps _ happy, you could also glue them on to Rds 45-51: Rep mds 37-43. prevent them fling off when the parasol Fasten off. Weave in ends. is closed. © Making up Cut the original umbrella fabric away around the centre top and at each point, ‘saving the eight plastic tps for later (it you're using the suggested umbrella, make ‘sure to cut these away with the litte round flat bit stil attached for sewing through — ‘see photo}. with sewing needle and thread (matching as closely as possible to the colours in the final md), sew the tips in place, 62 sts apart all the way around. A sharp needle will easily push through the tle 20 | wwwcraftworld.com