& \ Beginner's guide to Tunisian Superate "y) crochet from ) cei an) bi kt Bella C i) STYLISH ACCESSORIES INSIDE Need-to-know seams / Exclusive designs | Win 3 miles of yarn |— — Sannin! WEST YORK: RE: TREAT SUPER CHUNKY ROVING Crafted with wellbeing in mind, Retreat beautifully embodies mindful crafting, with a silky-smooth handle that glides off your needles and hooks. Discover the new range and yout local stocist at wyspinners.com © @O © @ 01535664500Atthis time of year, it can be so easy to fall nto alittle bit ofa slump as the days take their time getting longer and warmer. So, [think it’s important to inject some joy and colour wherever you cen, and to that end | thought ‘what could be more colourful than a day out at the fair?’ Update your wardrobe with Lauren Wills's Peppermint Cardigan (page 24), which holds DK and halo lace yam together throughout for a gentle and trendy fluffy finish. Accessorise with Zoe Potrac’s amazing Popcorn bag (page 68) and Victoria Tysor’s colourful Fun at the Fair shawl page 10), or perhaps you're looking for something a itie more sophisticated? in which case you should hook up the Charlotte's Evening stole (page 40) designed by Shabnam Mirzaei. Ifyou lke blankets, then you will ove whit we have in store for you in this issue — from a jaw-dropping merry-go-round C2C blanket (page 12)to an ornate flora quilt (page 76). My personal favourite though this month, are the Peanuts baby loveys page 18); what litte one wouldnt love to cuddle their very own Snoopy and Woodstock?! While we can't necessarily rely on the weather to keep us entertained, we've brought you a bumper pattern collection to keep you warm, snugely and busy! From an inspirational spring wardrobe collection from the lovely folk at King Cole to @ pocket-book of granny squares for youl to take on the go for inspiration no matter where you are, you are certain to find something you will love to make this month! Memy making! Denny [b's so eacy to inject colour and joy inte your day with adorable crochet like this! Eoitor \ a Jenny.condultepracticalpublishing.co.uk For subscription enquiries, please call 0161 327 0441 Femail subscriptions@practicalpublishing.co.uk @ cchetnownag ©) acrccretnownag “QD @ cochenownag @ crocnetnowmag (@) crocnetnow10 FUN AT THE FAIR SHAWL Easily accassorise ary transiional outit vt ths styish plece ‘12 CUTE CAROUSEL BLANKET AcasscC2C cesign Inspired by the beloved inenry-go-roundss at your favourite firs ‘16 ADMIT ONE CUSHION You'love to show off tis ‘showstapping eushian in yourhiome 18 PEANUTS ‘ (66 ENJOY THE RIDE CUSHION Got your lite ones hooked on Paanuts ary wth these adorable blanket ioveys 28 ALFONSE THE ACROBAT MOUSE Foal on top of te worl wit this stunning Ferris whee! cushion 68 SWEET TREATS BAG Afonse nas lots of funat the orcus, Juggting, Jumping and balancing on his ball LUghts, camera, action! ‘Pop’ some style nto. Your wardrobe wih this swveet ite bag 34 LITTLE WINDMILLS BLANKET 56 AMERSFOORT SHAWL 79 STEVIE THE LLAMA 8 FRIENDS Breeze through tis cok Banke ‘Ths Igitand tac shan incorporates sweet steve and his fiends are a wel-known patior and brighter up your living space _-matis that lock ike Ratings herd with fastionable saccies 40 CHARLOTTE'S EVENING STOLE (60 FESTIVAL FLAGS BUNTING 76 FLORA QUILT Light ancletegant, tis charming stole pattem Erighten up your tome or garden Henna blarket clevetty uses leaf motifs is suitable for evenings cut and about this fabuous stash-bustng proect to on octagonal blocks togstner 44% MOLLY THE DUCKLING NEED SOME HELP? Cu pars go traughsealchek for aa racy, ut semetines eras sip ‘Wolly the Ducking ioves to calebrate ‘rouge gps Bere cortctngte Edo, beadlowwwe cochetnowec.ukictegory erat io 2h vath party has, presents and cakel er’ aeasya x rot ets aby ena al entactacochetnaw 0 uc 4 | vowmicraftworid.comRegulars 6 WHAT'S NEW ‘The woolly things that are not tbo missed andl are mating our month 9 READERS’ MAKES ‘STOW Us your Crochet Now mekes fora chance to win 2 yamy prize from Cygnet 22 KERRY’S JOURNAL Get (resi wth pastel colours at TOFT and crjoy Kerry's exclusive sprig of sage pattem 38 ALL SEWN UP \We show you three must-know seaming {echniques to finish your projects 43 THE BOOK CLUB For those of you with green fingers, we dive Into the world crochetea Houseplants 50 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES ‘Sareh-Jayne takas us through the basies of Turisan crochet 52 PIECE OF CAKE CAL PART 10 ‘We share two new sttchesas we move ‘onto Patt 10 of our Piece of Cake CAL! 58 DISCOUNTS & GIVEAWAYS Brighten up your winter vith an injection ‘of colour into your yarn stash 62 YOUR CROCHET COMMUNITY We've teamed up wth Walace & Gromit and UK Handing to promote local yarn shops and share what’s newin your yarn comenunity 63 SHOP OF THE MONTH Take a look at the lncal snap that’s turning. heads tis month 75 HOT UST Dscaver bold and beaurtfUl blue yarns that wll boost your stash 79 ABBREVIATIONS Learn your de ffem your BLO with Crochet Now's abbreviation guide Contents Ee _— 2 i314 a Te OF RICORUMI Reiners. ‘80 COMING SOON CCalebrate our adorable arima friends ‘wit ths collection of fabulous patterns, Just for yout ‘82 MEET THE BLOGSTARS \elearn about all thirgs crochet wth one of tho wonderful Blogstars! vvewncraftwortd.com | 5These are the yarns, patterns, books and tidbits of woolly wonder that will make your month WhiAT S NEW? Crochet in style (Crochet in-Styie is @ modern twist ‘on the tractional. Emma Wright focuses ‘on classic shapes and key cotaling In this versatile colection of crochet ‘garments and accessories worked in a palette of earthy and neutral tones of Alpaca Sort DK. Merino Aria and Be. ‘Wool. This publication conssts of 11 stylish pattome, including the fabulous INartha sweater (pictured), Pretty bobbied stipes sit azainst e backdrop ‘of double crochet. This relaxed ‘easygoing sweater wil fake you effortlessly througn the seasons. www knitrowan.com, FOLLOW YOUR PASSION! Instagram is ful of inspirational crocheters and influencers, er ‘and these are the three to Oa follow this monthl Ue wwwinstagram.com Weerochet We are blown away by how lifelike these crochet portraits are! This Incredible Instagram feed will have you eager to try something new. little_poppets_crafts Adorable amigurumi patterns are the main focus of this account. From floppy eared bunnies to dinosaurs and all ‘things inbetween, you will fall in love with these cute creations. Hokerochethub if you're looking for stunning garments and accessories, then look no further, Kaothar also. runs online crochet classes for beginners and improvers! 6 | voww.creftworld.comNews. WHAT ACHARMER _ CHECKMATE See te fa rar ee a ‘Summer Haze, Ripping Stream and ea WET, Moorland. With a delightful, Jeweltoned gio, every ball Of stylecraft’s Charm has a Unique charm ofits ownt social and enjoy some ol¢-scho! fun with a board game i. Tho th Alig, laceaneight yarn with Foun ‘soft hao of fibres, charm Ute Things 34 — ispetfet for shavis and eae ‘thor eccessorios for ae ; tribute to dassics specialoccasions, and Tere with over 1o00m, enjoyed around tables for generations Set the mood with eee a Sarah-lane Hicks's Crocheted Chess King and Queen. Projects you can ‘These iconic figures wil look fabulous on the tabletop set ‘complete wrth amongstthe snacks. Kritters and sewists will aso love the Noughis and Crosses knitted cushion, and sewn dice tray that are Included in the collection. www. scheepjes.com/en Just one ball! _ CROCHET WITH CASCADE ‘The Twiling Colors Baby Blenket in Pacific Prints by Laura Krzak isa fabulous ‘ee pattern that Is perfect for beginners to push their 5 rice ' skis. Why not try hooking, Up these blankets in @ variety of colours forthe 5 perfect gift? Download NEW YARN RELEASE spar en The new colton som Yaresmtnsituaesa Sh scostaciajaenscont traditiona-siyle, fine baby yarn, Featuring a fantastic palette of pastel shedes that blend together beautiuly, this SUMpLUOUSIy soft 4-pY yern isa nance-Mendly crating material that you'll be delighted to have In your siash, Suitable forall kinds of projects including blankets, clothes, toys, and accessories, this versatile acrylic s easy to Usel www.woolwarenouse.co.uk Get into the mix with Creative Alpaca Mélange from Rico ‘Yams. Gorgeous soft, this aran-weight yarn is mace of ‘an aipaca and polyamide blend of fires to gve warmth ‘and comfort. The soft undulating cclourways change fiom cark to ignt shades ‘end are sprinkled with tweeded reps to provide edided texture creative to clothes, alpaca melange accessories = and home décor projects, www ico- design.deven vinnw.crafiworlé.com | 701756 703670 Kingcolecom enquiresakingcolecon @ VI EIONGOSHOW US Send in a photo of your Crochet Now project and, if you're featured, you will win Kate Pa : three balls of Cygnet yarn! Milo the Mindful ier issue 78 Tag us with your Crocher Now makes on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or send them by cmail to contact@ crochetnow.co.uk foryourchanceto 4 befeaturedhere (7 Lily Andrews, E Easter Bunny, issue 14 IN ASSOCIATION WITH WWW.CYGNETYARNS.COM CYGNET ‘whuw.craftworld.com | 9Accessory Fun at the kar SHAWL A beautifully soft shawl in colour and yam, you can easily accessorise any transitional outfit with this stylish piece “@DK @4.5mm 9% Intermediate Yam used West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep ‘Sbalsin Tooth FalryO11 () 2balls each in Pie $26 (A), Sparkie 728 @), Raindrop 460 (0), Buttercup 442 (0) & Unicorn 665 2) \sit wwnwavyspinners.com to find your local stockist About the yam - DK 112m per 50 ball 52% Falkland woo), 4% nylon Tension 1851S x 20rows = Toon Measured over dc Hook used - mm “Other supplies ‘stitch marker Sizing | ‘them wee 622m ong Crochet over your ends evety row to make sure you have a mnimum number of encis toweave in at the end. When working frst Towalong the row ends, make surenotto ‘erochat to tightly to ensure the shawl ays flat wehout any bunching along the edges. _Aftar working RirF, always miss the ‘ac behind, @ Start crocheting... wah A, chan 4, Row 4 (RS): Starting in 2 ch from nook (missed chs count as frst cc), 2 dc Fasten ‘off, do not tur here and throughout Lnless otherwise structed. 3sis Row 2 (RS): Join B with sist infistst, 1 de In fist st, Ccacross, Fasten off.35is jow 3: Join C with si st in firs st, 2d in fits st, dc across tO last st, 2 dc In ast st. Fasten off. sis tow 4: Join D with sl stin first st, 2° in first st, de across to last st, 2 d¢ In ast St. Fasten off.75i5 tow 5: Join E with x stin irs st, 1 de in firs st, dc across. Fasten off Row 6: Join F with sl stin fist st, 2de in first st, dc across to last st, 2 dc in last st Fasten off. 9sis: Row 7; Join Awith sl stin first st, 2dcin first ct, de across to last st, 2.d¢ In last st. Fasten off. 11 sts dOWS 8-31: Rep FOwS 2-7 four times, 43's Row 32: oin 8 wthsi stinfirstst, 1 dc in fist st, 1 RUE around left1eg of dc 2 ovis balow, cc across to last 2 sts, 1 RET around right leg of de 2rows below, 1 de In last st, Fasten off. Row 33 (inc): Join C wih ssh fist 2c Infirs st, dc across to next tr, 1 de Inte, 1 RUF around lof log of de 2 rows below, de across to last st hefore next tt, 1 REF around rignt leg of dc 2 rows, below, de across to last st, 2 din las st Fasten off. 45 sts tow 34 (Ino): Joln Dwinsi sein firstst, 2dc infirst st, de across to next tr, de Inte, 1 RUF around let lag of de 2 rows below, de across to last st hefore next 11, 1 RUF around right leg of dc 2 ros bolow, de across to last st, 2 dc in lat st. Fasten off. 47 sts Row 35: Jon E wit sistin fist st, ccacross to noxttr, 1 dcintr, 1 Ruf aroundleftleg. of dc2 raws below, de acrossta last st before next, 1 RUF arcund rgntieg of dc 2rovrs below, de to end. Fasten off. tows 36-51: Cont with established colour ssaquence, rep rovis 33-35 tve times then ep row 33 once more. There willbe 1 st In between the 2 RUF sts atthe end of Row 51. 69 ts Row 82: Join Dwith sl stin first st, 2de in fifst st, dcacross to nexttr, 1dcin tr, 1 RUF around right leg of dc 2 rows below, ‘ec acrossto last st,2 de inlast st. Faston off. 77 sts Rows 53-82: Cont it! estabisned colour ‘sequence, rep rows 47, then rep rows 2.7 four timas, then rep rows 2-4 once, IT sts Row 83: With E, rep Row 32, Rows 84-136: Cort wth established ‘colour sequence, rep rows 33-35 seventeen times then 12p (01s 33-34 once, 189515 Row 137: WitnE, rep FONS2, Rows 138-185: Cort vit established ‘colour sequence, rep rows 6-7, then rep rows 2-7 seven times, then rep rows. 2-bonce. Row 186: Rep Row 6 but donot fasien off. Tum, 249 sts ROW 187: 2 Beginner friendly Yarn used Caron simpy Soft ‘3 balls in Sunshine 9755 IMC) ball in rec 9729(0C) Avaliable trom ‘Wwnw.woolwarehouse.co.uk About the yarn ‘Aran; 288m per 170g ball; 100% acrylic Tension 135s» 10,0ms = 10em toon measured over nit Hook used sm ‘Other supplies pillow, SOx7Sem “sting sowsem ®@ Start crocheting... ‘Worked In rows, turingat the erd of each row unless otherwise stated. Beg.2 ch does nat count as a st Front With Mc, chain 72, Row 1: Starting in 31d ch from nook, 70 hit. 70sis Rows 2-6: 2 ch, hir acres. Row 7: 2.ch, 2htrintirst st, ntr across to last st, 2 hi in ast st.2 ts inc’d, 72s Rows 8-10: As Row7. 78 sts Row 11: 12 ch, starting in3rc.ch from ‘Special stitches Foundation hetf treble crochet (hin): Ve, insort hook in base oflast ‘stmace, “yh, pul yeh, araw tough ‘Toopon hook ich made), yh dra ‘trough al 3 aops on hock, tr mace}, yh insert hook nls ch made rep ftom * fo: number of sis required, encing last rep ot ** nook. 1Ontr, 78 ntr nts from RaW 10, 10 her. 98st5 Rows 12-40; 2 ch, htr across. Row 41: 10 sist, ? ch, 78htr, leave rem 10 sts UNMOIKed, 78.5 ]oW 42: 1 her2A0g, Mitr across to last 2s, ‘ her2ing. 2 sts decd, 76 sts OWS 43-45; As ROW A2. 70 sts tows 46-50: 2 ch, htr across. aston off. Waave in ends Back Piece (make 2) ‘with Mc, chain 47 Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch trom nook, &6 rr. 45515 ows 2-6: 2ch, hir across, jow 7: 2 ch, 2htrin first st, tr across, 46 53 tow 8: 2 ch, hiracrossto last st, 2htrin last st. 47 sts| {OWS 9-10: RED FOWS 7-8. 49SIS tow 11: 12 ci, startingin ro ch from, hook, htr actos. S9-sis tows 12-40: 2 ch, hth Across. Row 41: 10 sist, 2 ch 49 ir. 49515 tow 42: 2.ch, hiracross to last 2sts, ‘Thir2ing. 1 st decid 48.sis £ Row 43:2ch, 1 hir2tog, it: actos. 47 sis Rows 44-45: Rep rows 42-42. 45 sis Rows 46-50: 2 ch, hi across. aston off. Weave in ends. Star (make 2) nd 1: With CC and working into a magic ring, 6 dc 6 sts Ind 2: 2d inoach st. 128! nd 3:[1 dc, 2c in next st 6 times. 18 ts Nd 4: [2 6c, 2c In Nets 6 tes. 26 Sts Ind 5 (RS): 3 do, 2 de next st} 6 times, Tum. aOsts Point tow 1: With WS facing, 1 ch, 6de, leave Tem sts unwvorked, Turn, gow 2: 1 ch, miss st st, Se, Tur, tow 3: 1 ch, missfirst st, Ade, Turn, {OW 4: 1 ch miss first st, 3c. Turn, Row 5; 1 ch, miss ist st, 2de, Turn, tow 6: 1 ch, missfirst st, 1do, aston of ‘with WS facing, ein yamin next inworked st of Star and rep Point rows -6 four times mare, Do nat fasion off her 5th Point. ‘with Rs facing, st around the edge of he whole Star. Border ith tapestry noodle and CC hold double, Cushion embroder arunning stitcn around tne exlge, about 1.5om in fom the edge, to \00kliko a dashed line on the ticket. ide bars ith tapestry needle ard CC held double, ‘embroider aline of back stitch verticaly at either end of ticket just before it narrows. Ticket number vith tapestry needle and CC neld double, embroider using back stitc’ to create he ticket numbers at elther ond of the ket. You could personalise this toa ‘meaningful number such sa birthday (or memorable date, Admit One text With tapestry needle and CC, chalh stitch to write the words “ADMIT ONE”, using pphotographas a guide for size and layout Ifyou prefer, you could also do this using surface crochet Making up Sw stars ether sido of ONE’ on Front Dlece. Lay Back pleces onto Frort piece ‘0 that the edges line up and a pillow style ‘overlap is formed, Pin together or use cnitting clips to hold in placa, then with (MC, si st through both layers al around: ‘edge (all three layers at the overlap), to join. { Fasten off. Weave in ends. Insert Plow. @ wovcraftworld.com | 17Ne ) of mi Fh SONS EN PT yn ng OH OT on ng ON OT a ns HONBn WOON An eh FOO Official pattern PEANUISE: or Get your little ones hooked on Peanuts early with these adorable Snoopy and Woodstock baby blanket loveys @OK 4mm 30 Beginner friendly Yarn used Stylecratt Special Dk 2 bails each in wh Saffron (0) 1 ball each in black 102 @) & Matador 10100) visit wwwstylecraft-yarns.co.uk to find your local stockist About the yarn Dx; 295m par Toog ball, 700% acrylic Tension 513 = 2.5m measured over dc Hook used ann Other supplies tapesty needle stitch maréer (optional) toy stung black emoroldery thread sizing ‘Approsimately 20cm tall Special stitches Invisible de2tog (inv-de2tog): Insert hook through FLO of next st. yr, pul, insert hook through FLO of next, ym, draw throug? all 3 loops on hook. 1001 (A) & 1087 ICTe besigned by Heather C Gibbs Into corner 2chesp, “3, [2,2 into next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice mor 3, jon 28sis Rnd 3: (3 ch, 1 tr, 2ch,2¢r| Into corner ‘2che 8p, “if across to next corner 2ch-sp, [2 tr, 2ch, 2t into next 2ch-sp; rep from twice more, trto end, jon, 16 sts inc’a Rnids 4-14; Rep Rid 3. 22055 Rnd 15: #21, 1 tr, 2 ch, 2 t] into comer 2cn-3p, 1 RIF, [1 RIB, 1 RIVE to next comer 2ch-sp, rep rom * 3 times more, join. 236 sts Rnds 16-19: Rep Rnd 15, 300sts Fasten off, Weave In ends. “CORN Head Rnd 1: wen Ana wording nto a magic ting, 66.6 55 Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st 6 times. 12st8 Rnd 3 [1 dc, 2 dcin next ss times. 18s J Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 din next si mes. 24 sts # Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dcin nox i times. 30 sts his pattern is worked in the amigurumi F style lunloss specie, in. spiral without lp stitching or turing chains. Use a stitch rarker or waste yarn to Keep track ofthe ist stitch of each round. Leave along yarn 2l when fastaning off (uriess specified) 0 se to oh parts together Bog ch counts as frst tr. | @ Start crocheting. SNOOPY Lovey Body jon each rnd with as st top of beg 3ch, F then sl tto end then into the ne chespto start the nast md, nd 1: wth anc working, Into a magiering, 3ch, 2 tr, 2ch,{atr, 2h 3 times, Join. 12 8s nd 2: st toner corner ‘2ch-sp, [3 ch, 1 t, 2h, 2tr] wwew.crattworld.com | 19 PTR lO a > Ho a0 OS a TOO e DH.Official pattern nds 6-11: Dc aroun. On the nex: i, the increases mark the top of Head. Rnd 12: 12 dc, [2 dc in next st] times, 12 2.35 sts Rnds 13-18: De around. Rand 19: ce, 1irv-ceZtog] & tes. 30 sts Beg to stuf, cont as yougo. Using photograpi as e gude, with black embroidery tread, embroider eyes between mas 13:14, approximately 8 ss apart. Rnd 20: (3c, 1 rv-deztog!& times. 24 sts Rnd 21: (24,1 Invetcategl étmes. 18 sts Rnd 22: (1 ds, rvedcztegl 6 tines. 12 ts Rnd 23:6 ni-dc2i0g. 6 sis Fasten off, leairg a ong tt for swing Use tallto sew nole closed Nose Rnd 1: With 8 and working Into a magic Ting, 6d. 6 sts Rnd 2: *[2de next st] twice, 1 de; rep from * once more. 10sis Rnd 3: Dc around Fasten off. Ears (make 2) Ears are not stufed nds 1-3: Workas for Snocpy’s Head. 7515 Rnds 4-7: De around. Rnd 8: [4.dc, 1 inv.cc2tog] 3 times. 15 sts Rds 9-10: Dc eround. Rnd 11: (3c, 1 inv-deZtog] 3 ties, 12 sts Rnds 12-13: De around. Rnd 14: (a.d>, 1 invcle2tog] twice, 10 sts Rnds 15-16; Dc around, Fasten of . Back Patch Rnd 4: With B and working into a magic ting, éde. 6 sis nd 2:2. cc In next st] 6times, 2sts Fasten off, ‘Arms (make 2) nd 1: Wi A ard working into a magic ring, 7 de. 7 ts nd 2: 2 dein next st]7 times, 14 sis Rnd 3-5: Dc arounc. Rnd 6: dc, 2 inv-dcaiog] twice. 10i5 nds 7-17: De around, ‘Stuff to Rn 10 ony. Fasten off. ‘ith black ombroidary thread, embroider 3 les onto each paw. Collar with c, chain 3, Row 1: starting in 2nd ch tfom hook, 2 dc. Tum 2sts Rows 2.22: 1 ch (coos rat count as ast) 2c. Turn. Fasten off, Making up Using photograph as 2 guide, stuff Nose slightly and santo Head Dermeen eyesand over mds3-6, Sew Ears to ether side of Head over nds 16-19, approximately 9 sisapert Sem Heed to middle of Lovey, ssawy Back Patch to the back of the Lovey. ‘Sev Collar around bottom of Head, Sew ‘Ass eltner side of Head, WOODSTOCK nds 1-19: with D, work as for Sneapy nds 1-24: Viti D, work as ‘or Snoopy Head, With black embroidery thread, embroider a milo and eyes using photos as a guide Using photograoh as a guide, join yarn with, sistto centre top of Head. “5 Gh, siting in 2nd ch frorn hook, 4 sisi, 1 slstinto next st on Head, rep irom * & times Wings (make 2) Wings 26 rot stuffed Rds 1-3; With D, Work as for Snoopy Head. nds 47: De etound. ‘invedcatogl times. 15 sts nid 9-10: Dc avout And 11: [Sco, 1 nw-dc2tog| 3times. 1254s Rnd 12: [2c 1 invadcZi03) times. 9 sts nd 13: (1 dc, 1 invdcZiog) 3times. 6 sts Feston off leaving along tal for sowing Uso tal to sew hoe cosed. Using photograph as.a guide, sow Head to iadle of Lovey. Sew wings to ether sige of Head, Weave in ends. ©Sew-In Nerple | Buxton | Online Stockists of West Yorkshire Spinners, King Colo, Styl 9, ar id more Hundreds of knitting and ace terns, books Cross-stitch/ Tapestry/Embroidery/ Haberdashery Expert advice, knitting up service Friondly, weekly knitting club at Marple ed, All major credit cards accep ee Brigg Wel Shopica family un wos!shop in Brig, North Linclnchie Run bby emother and dugher team, Pam & Sr. Pam & Sian opened the doors In September 2019 after years of creamirg and planning. They put aly Locally hand-dyed yarns from attheheat ofthe hon cuaity wen tay cases ae cstomer “erclifwhat you want not ready on the she then Brg Weal Shoo Peak District Yarns wild ter best to gett! etnanee eek ae Specisinkitig, Crochet. Ember Fein Spain, ae Weaving Fantasicrangeot products - Fen Soci Gouns even day Classes ‘aaiable nal sted. ‘4 Market Place, Brigg, ON20 SHA 652 408 632 > wpmnfinfeteibres, isi Pid: Eu! renga & Fair Trade Yarn 3h a wovmcraftworld.com | 21JOURNAL Get fresh with pastel colours atTOFT, and enjoy Kerry's exclusive sprig of sage pattern www.toftuk.com f paleto are the Broad Beans, Margherita & ‘he Greater Famingo, Tulpand arnapel ~ ‘he Blue Morpho Buttery, but they would lond themselves io whole host of OFT patterns! nope you entoy worang uD 1 your own sprig of sage which could be used o add dotalsto fs, the beginnings ofa crocheted garden, or 2 cutie Four newpaste-coloured yams eve stasi-uster simply to ass the tine Jplnec cur colour spectrum throughout ‘2002 (et, Hyacirth, Coral ac Sage), andithose tat row my ove of ses ‘Wpist orneern anos one Wahave psssed nacre righkbe’ Sliver crochet Snug Hat couple oFsurprisos up my sleove for 2023 be sure to watch ths space! Yhendesiging tnese colours, | Krew they reeced tobe vintage-nspired pastels, with sunt tones but Stuong identities tat would lend thomeoveste lots of preets, whether crocheting animals or a scat we've dso made apaca ompoms to match these new srades, which look stunnirg on ‘0p ofa natural coboured nat Why riot whip up a sprig of sage to pay ‘celebrate tris minty fresh yarn colour, bad oF treat yoursei toa kt or two? Some of my favourite designs using the pastol 22 | yew crattworld.comAnnabel the Blue Morpho # Butterfly in hyacinth mn BASE Tullp Kit in violet @DK 3mm ok Intermediate You will need 25g TOFT Dk yarn Green 25g TOFT Dk yam Sago ammm crochet nook Tension (One sprig measures approximately cm total engh SPECIAL STITCHES DC TRAVERSE 4. Insert the hook into the fabric around a stitch 2. Yarn aver and bring through the fabric then yain over ang bring through both loops on hook, 3 Move across the fabric in this way as stated in paitern, © Start crocheting... LEAF Workingin loaf colour ch, turn and work back clown chain as follows: hirt, tr3, ctr6,t2, htr2, det ‘Continue to work along other ‘S02 Of chain as follows: oct, hia, 12, are, 13, hirt Break yarn, STEM ‘Working in stem colour 1 stinto postion on tha leat approximately 3 sts fom the end ‘and work a line of DC TRAVERSE along the centre Chain to your desirea stem length and then sI stback down chain to the edge of the leat break yarn, www. creftworld.com| 25,Garment PEPPERMINT LOVE CARDIGAN Astylish wardrobe staple you'll love to make, this cardigan is worked holding DK and halo lace yam together for a gentle fluffy finish ‘@DK/Lace @4mm et0k Adventurous Yan used Scheapjes Serumptious 4G@,4,4.4,5,5,6,6)balsin Grasshopper Pie 339 (A) ‘Scheopjos Mchair Rhythm 516.6 6,6,7,7, 7, 7) alls in Twat) Visit wwwwi.scheepjes.com to find your local stockist ‘About the yarn Schaapjes Scrumptious ‘DK; 300M per 100g ball; 50% recycled polyester, 50% acrylic ‘Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm Lace; 200m per 25g bal} 70% moh, 20% microflore Tension 18sisx7 rows =10em square measured over tr Hook used am Siting XS (S,M, L, XL, L, 2K, 3X, 4X, 5X) Designed with approximitely Yom positive ease for a relaxed fit ‘Soe table for finished measuremants. ardiis made with two strands of yam hold together throughout. You can change helengtn of your cardi oy ether working more or less repeats, though yern mounts ll nged to be altered, The sleeves are worked fat and seamed at the end 18g 9 ch counts as first tr throughout. Work into ch sts as you come to them, do nat work into the ch-sp, work chains loosely to ensure they re easy to work into ® Start crocheting... ack ‘With A andl B held tog, chain 70(78, 88,92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 130) {OW 1 (RS): Sarting hath ch from hook (gnlssed chs count as fist i, 67 (75, 85, 89,97, 105, 113, 121, 127) tt. Tn. 68 (76, 86, 0, 98, 104, 194, 122, 128) sts tow 2; $ ch, t across. Tum, OW 3: AS ROW 2. ow 4: 3 ch, 3(1,0,2,0,4,2,0, 94, Ar, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 2tr, 2 ch, miss2s's, 3t1] 5(6,7,7,8,8,9, 10, 10)times, 42, 1,3, 4,5,3,1,4t Tum. OW 5: 3ch, 3(1,0,2, 0, 4,2.0, tr, t, SizingTable Schematic ities 2h, miss2si5, 5H 56,7, 7,8,8,9, 1, 40) times, 4, 1,3,1,5,3,1, 4. Tur, Row 6: 3h, tr across. Turn Row 7: 3 ch, 9 (7,6,8, 6, 10,8, 6, 9) ur, [3 tr, 2.ch, miss 2st, 24,2 ch, més 2 9] 106,6,6,7.7,8, 9, times, 106, 7,9,7, 31,9, 7.1087 Tum Row 8: 3ch, 9 (7,6, 8, 6, 10,8, 6, 9) tr, [5 tr, 2h, miss2sts, St] 416,4,6,7,7,8,9,9) times, 108, 7.9,7.11.9. 7.10. Tum Row 9: 3 ch, ir across. Turn Rows 10.39: Rop rows 4-9 fv times, SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL ONLY); Faston off SIZES 2X, 3X, 4X & SX ONLY: Rows 40-45: Rap rows 4-9. aston off. Fronts (make 2) With A and 8 held tog, chain 32 (36, 40, # 2, 46,52, 52,56, 58) A 90.8em — 100.5em 4.em 1206em — 130.5em 141.5cm is2cm —1625em —170.5om © 205m — 20.50 22cm 22cm = 22cm 29.5cm 2450m, 28.5om 24.5em — 28.50 wivmcraftworld.com | 25Garment Row 1: starting ath ch from nook (inissed chs count as fist i, 29 33, 37, 39,43, 49, 49, 53, 55) tr. Tum, 30 34, 38, 40, 44,50, 50, 54, 54) sts Row 2: 3 ch, tr acuss, Turn, Row 3: AS Row 2. Row 4: 3ch, (4,0, 1,3,0,0,2, 9, (ir, 20h, miss 2sts, 2tr,2 ch, miss2ss, 3] 20,3,3,3, 4,4,4, 4) times, 346, 1,2, 4, 4,1.3,4)t8. Turn, ROWS: 3 CN, 210.0, 1,3,0.0.2, tf, Str, 2h, miss 2t3,5tt]2 2,3,5,3,4,4, 4, 4) times, 36, 1,2,4, 1, 1,3,4)4r. Tum, Row 6: 3 ch, tr access. Turn, ROW7: 3 ch, 8 (10, 6,7,9,6,5,8, 9) tf [3 2ch, miss 2sts, 2tr,2 ch, miss 2sts, 3 ti] 1(1,2,2,2,3,3,3, 9 time(s, 9(11,7, 8, 10,7, 7,9, 10)t Tum. Row 8:3 ch, 8 (10, 6,7,9, 6 6,8, Ht [Str, 2ch, miss 2sts, StH] 1 (1 2,2,2,3,3 3, times, 9 11,7,8, 10,7, 7,9, 10). Tur. Row 9: 3 ch, tr ac'oss. Turn, Rows 10-29: Rep rows 4.9 five times, SIZES KS (S, M, L, KL ONLY): Fasten off, leaving along tal for sowing, SIZES 2X, 3K, 4X & 5X ONLY: Rows 40-45: Rep rows 49. Fasten of, leaving along tall of A for sewing ‘Sleeves (make 2) With A and 8 hold tog, chain 33(%3, 35, 95, 35, 35, 36,35, 39). Row 1: Starting nth oh from ook, 30 (G0, 32, 2, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32 tr Turn. 311,33, 3 B BBB, 3st Row 2; 3 ch, tr acuss, Turn, SIZES XS, S, M, L & XL ONLY: Row 3: 3.01, 11 in frst st, 2trin each rem SE TUM. 62 (62, &, 65,66, 5-,-, )9t5 SIZES 2X & 3X ONLY: Row 3: 3 ch, 2trinfitsts, I3trin nextsi) 7 times, 2 rin each rem st, Turn. — 4, 74, -, StS SIZES 4X & SX ONLY: Row 2: 2.ch, 2trinfirstst, [3trin next] ‘times, 2 tr gach rem st. Turn. f 1 8, 86)9IS ALL SIZES: Row 4: 9 ch, 0(0,2,2,2,0,0, 0, tr, (3, 2ch, miss 2sts, 2tr, 2 ch, miss 2sts, 3 ti] 56,5,5,5,6.6,7, Dimes, 1(1,3,3 3,1, 4,1, tr Tun, Row 5: 3 ch, 0 0,2, 2,2,0, 0,0, 0}, [Str 26 | wwenccraftworid.com 2ch, miss 2's, Sti] § 6,5, 5, 5,6, 7,7) times, 1(1, 3,3,3,1, 1,1, tr Tum. Row 6: 3 ch, across, Tu, Row 7:3.ch, 616,88, 8,66 6, dt, (Bir, 2 ch miss 2sis, 2tr,2 ch, miss 2sts, 3] 4 1.4, 4,4,5,5,6, OtImes, 707,9,9,9,7,7, } 7,7). Tun. Row 8: 3 ch, 66,8, 8, 8,6,6 6, St, [5 , 2h, MISS2SIS, Str] AU, 4 4, 4,5,5,6,6) | times, 7 7, 99,9, 7,7,7, 714. Tum, Row 9:3 ch, tr across, Turn. i Rows 10-33: Rep vs 4-9 four times. Row 34 (seaming): Rotate to work across rowencs, 1 ch, with RS tog, seam Sleeve byworking 2 dc in each row endl through both thicknesses to end of cut Fasten off. Making up ‘With RS tog, place Fronts on Back with top i and outsice odgas even (hare wil be « gap between Fronts). With long talls on Fronts, } sew shouidar seams. With A, seam sites up t0 row 24 (24, 23, 23, 28, 27,27, 24,24), then sew Sleeves by Joining each body-panel row end with 2tr 0m last ro\v of Seeve anc sewng separately ‘oFrontand Back panels, Edging ‘With RS facing, join with si stin the end of Row 1 on right Front panel, Rnd 1: 1ch, 2 din each caw and atone fst Front, rotate to work along unsean sts of Back, 1 dcin each free st across Back, rotate to work along lo% Front pane, 2 de ineach row end nem. Tum, Rnd 2: 1 ch, écacross to bottom of right Front, rotate o work alorgthe bottom 2082 lundersie of oundaton crs), ce along bottom edge, join with sl st to beg de. Fasten oft Weave in ends. @This chunky vorsion of elessie Eco Tweed is an organically {grown Merino twood blend that isthe perfect balance of softness,strergih and sturciness, allowing you to croate = hherd-wearing, quickto-knt dorments and accessories. The 42 aitferent shades are ‘Alpaca Mohair Degradé is a delicious biend of South African ‘mohair and Peruvian superfine alpaca that hits all the mohair and ombré trends seen on high fashion runways, AS superfine laceweight, it can ako he used as a carry-slong. yarn, adding a dicate halo effect to finished garments Eco Organie Cetton Handpaints 1b made up of 100% organic, cotton and comes in 1003 ‘keins, with 250m per skein, This lovely variegated yarn s € is perfect for garments or > ‘accessoties, and is avaiable in y ight different colourways MR wivw.ctaftworkd.com | 27Toy ALFONSE THE ACROBAT MOUSE Alfonse has lots of fun at the circus, juggling, jumping and balancing on his ball! G4ply S2mm ex Intermediate Yarn used Scheepjes Catona 50g ball: + hall in Linen 50 (Mc) 25g bals: ‘ball each in Targerine 281 (CC), Shocking, Fink 114 (CC2)& Snow wmite 106 (CC) ‘og bals: 1 ball each in Povicer Bite 384 (CC3}, rystalne 385 (CCS), ley Pink 246 (C4) &.Jot Black 110(CC7) \ist www.scheepjes.com/en to {ind your local stockist ‘About the yarn 4+ply, 125m per Sog alt, 100% cotton, Tension 27 ts x30rows = 10 cm measured over the de. Tension isnot ertical fortis project but sis should be tignt enough o avo stufing showing through, Hook used amm Special stitches Invisible Increase (2 dc in next ‘s): 1.dc In FLO of next st, 1.d¢ in both loops of same st Invisible Decrease (inv-de2tog): {insert hook in FLO of next st] twice, yh, pul, yrh, draw through both loapson hock —— Other supplies toy stuffing, sapestry reece sttch markorsor west yarn ‘Optional: if you wesn to weight the Dase of the bal so your Mouse sree stan, you ‘willalso neod plastic toy-filing paliots sting Approximately 27cm tall \part from his Hat, Ruffand Ball, the Mouse worked in he arigurumi sil, na spa vithoutsipsitshing or tuming chains. Uce sttch markor cr waste yamnt kop tack 3 tne fst sch ofeach round he Hat and the Ball are workad in joned unas, Join each md with sl sti BLO of beg dc then work first st of next md into. both loops of same deasioin. From the nc joined rr onwerds, make sure you miss the st ffom prev nd. Do not work into this rather than the beg de by mistake, he s st jans do not count in the st count for each in lass otherwise stated, fnish each piace by puting tne yam trrouen the las loop ana leaving. long yain tal for sewing. Any loose iis at the end can be easly woven in @ Start crocheting... Head ‘Worked from flont to back. Stuff as you go. ind 1: With MC and working into a magic ring, & de. 6 sts Ind 2: Dc arourd ind 3:2 de in each st around, 12% Ind 4: Dc around nd §:[7 6c, 2c in next st 6 times. 18 ts nd 6; De atourd Ind 7: [2 dc, 2c in next st 6 times, 24 sts E Rnd 8: Dearcunc, Rnd 22: Rnd 9: [3 de, 2 dcin next sl] é times. 20sts Rnd 10: De around, oc, 2d¢ innext st]6times. 36815 Rnd 13: [5 cc, 2de next st]6times. 42's Rnd 14: [6 0c, 2d¢ Nnextstl6 times. 48.535 Rnds 15-18: De eround. Rnd 19: [6 de, 1 inv-cicdtog) 6 times. 42 sts Rnd 20: (5 dc, 1 inv-cicztog) 6 times. 35 sts Rnd 21: [4 dc, 1 Invecic2tog) 6 times. 30 ts de, 1inv-cc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts wivncraftworld.com | 29Rnd 23: (202, 1 nv.dc2togi 6 tmes. 78 sts Rnd 24: [1 dc, 1 invdc2tog] 6 times. 12 sis Rnd 25: 6inv-de2og. 6 sis Fasten of. Weave yarn ‘al througn FLO of Tem 6 sts. Pull 10 close tole, Weave In enc. Body ‘worked fer bottom up, stuf 2s you g. Rnd 1: with MCand working inte 2 mage ring, 6c. 6 sts Rnd 2:2 de meach st around. 12 sts de, 2ccin next st 6 times. 18 sts 6,2 dc inroxtst] & tims. 24 sts Rnd 5: [3 66, 2ccinrextst! 6 tmes. 30 sts 66, 2 cin rextst] 6 tes, 35 sts Rds 7-11: De around ‘Change to 03. Rnids 12-13; De aounc. Rnd 14: [4 dc, 1 Inv dcatog! 6 tes, 30 ts Rnds 15-19: De around nd 20: (3d, 1 Invdcztog| 6 times. 24 sts Rnds 2122: Dearouna Rand 23: [2 ce, Tinv-ddng! & tes 18 sts nd 24: De around. Fasten of Outer Ears (make 2) Donot stuf. for mds 1.5 of Body. 20 sts 30 | wwrnccraftworid.com nds 6-11: De around. Rnd 12: 3.dc, 1 Inv-dc2tog) 6 times, 24 ts Rnd 13: [2 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog) 6 times. 18 st Rnd 14: [1 de, 1 inv-de2tog] 6 times. 12.58 Rnd 15: Dc around. Fasten off Inner Ears (make 2) Rnd 4: With CCS and working into.a magic ring, 6de. 6 sts Rnd 2: 2 dcin each st around. 12 sts Rnd 3: [1 de, 2 dein next si]6 tines, 181s Rnd 4: 2 de, 2 dcin next st $ times, 24 sts Fasten off Eyes (make 2) Rnd 1: \vth CC7 arc working into a magic ing, 4.dc, join with sl st in beg de. 4 sts Fasten cf. Nose Donot surf Rnd 4: With CCS and working into.a magie ring, 6c. 6 ss Rnd 2: [1 de, 2d in next st] times. 9 sts Rnd 3: Pde, 2 dcin next si] 3 times, 12sis Rnd 4: Dearcunc, Fasten off. Arms (make 2) ‘Stuffas you go. Rnd 1: With MC and working into.a magic ting, 6d. sts E Rnd 2: [1 de, 2 dcin nextst|3 tmes. 9sts Rnd 3; [2 de, 2dcin next sl 3 times. 12 sts Rnd 4: Dearcund, Rnd 5: [2 de, 1 inv-cc2tog] 3 times. 9sts nds 6-7; Dcarourd, Rnd 8: [1 dc, 1 Inv-cc2tog] 3 times. 6 sts nds 9-11: De around, 4 Fasten off Feet (mako 2) Do not su, # Rnd 4: with MC and working into a magic ting, 6d. 6 sis = Rnd 2: [1 de, 2 d¢ in next st] 3times. 9 sts Rnds 3-5: De round. Rnd 6: 1 Inv-dc2tog, 7 do, 8 sts Rnd 7: De eroune. Rnd &: 1 inv-dc2tog, 6 dc. 7 sts [Rnd 9: De aroune, Rnd 10: 1 inv.ce2ing 5 de 4 sts Rnd 11: Dearound. Fasten off Tall Do not stuf 5 Rind 4: With NC and working into a magic ring. § dc. § sts Rnds 2-14; Dc arcune. Faston oft, Ruff With CCA and leaving a long beg tall for sewing, chain 24, Row 1: Starting in ath ch from nook (missed 3 chs count as frst ir, 2trin first st [Btrin next sj 20timos. Tum. 69 sts Row 2: 4c (courtsas tirsttr and 1 ch, ‘Vr in fst st, [1 tr, 1 ch, 7 tr] n each st across, ondingin top of beg 3.ch. 126 t, 63 1ensps Festen off Jumper Spots (make 6:3 each in cc1 and cca) Rnd 4: Working intoa magic ring, 60, join with sl st to beg le. 4 sts Fasten off Hat ‘Mace from top dawn in oinecirncs, Rnd 1: with CC4 and workinginto a ‘magic ring, 6dc, join in BLO. é sts nd 2: De around, join ‘Change to CC5, g mon ipenas anti Wortacenrr Raat ntsc)Rnd 3: 11.02, 2c¢ mnnext sti 3times, jon sts Rnd 4: De around, jin Changeto cca Rnd 5: [2dc,2dc hnnext st] 3times, jon tests Rnd 6: De around, join Change to CCS. Rnd 7: (3d, 2d innextst]3times, jn 15 sts Rnd 8: Dc around, join. Change to cca, Rnd 9: [4 do, 2dc lnnext st] 3times, jon 1Bsts Rnd 10; Dcaround, on, ‘Change to OCs. Rnd 14: [5 dc, 2c in next st] 3 ies, jin, 2180s Rnd 12: De around, oin Change to cca Rnd 13: (6 dc, 2c in next st 3 tes, join 2asts Rnd 14: De around, on, Change to CCS Rnd 15: (7d, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, jin sts Rnd 16: Dcarcund, jon, Changeto cca. Rnd 17: [8 d, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, jin, 30sts Rnd 18; Dcaround, jon with si stin both loops of beg dc. Fastan off Big Hat Bobble Stuff 2s yougo. Rnd 1: With CC3.and working into @ magic ring, 60°. 6 sts Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around, 12:95 Rnds 2.4: De around Rnd §: 6 Inv-dcZi0g. 6 sts Fasten oft, ‘Small Hat Bobbles (make 12; 6 each in CC1 and cc2) ‘Stuff 2s yougo. Rnd 1: Working Into a magicring, 6 de. 6 Rnd 2; [2dc, 2d in next st] twice, 8 sts Rnd 3: De around, Rnd 4: 2d, 1 inv.cleztog] twice. 6 sts Fasten off. Weave tall trough FLO of rem, ‘6t8, Pull to close hole, Leave long tal ‘for sewing. Ball \Workedin joined rds. stu firmly as you go. Rnd 1: With CC1 and working into a magic ring, 0, jon in BLO. 6 sts nd 2: 2 dc in each st around, jon, 12 sts ange to CC2. nd 3: [1 dc, 2c in next st 6 times, join. 1850 nd 4: [2 6¢, 2c¢n next st 6 times, joi. 24sts hang CC, nd 5: [3.0¢, 2c¢in next st times, jin. ws nd 6: [4 dc, 2ccin next st 6 times, join 36518 ange to CC2. nd 7: [8 dc, 2ccn next tl 6 times, joi. 42st nd 8: (6 6¢, 20 in next st 6 times, join 48 sts change to CC nd 9: (7 6c, 2cein next st 6 times, jin Si sts ind 10: De around, join. ange to CC2. nds 11-12: De aroun, jin. change CC Inds 13-14: Dearoune, jn change to C2 Inds 15-16: Dearound, fin. hanige to CC. Inds 17-18: Dcaround, jin. ange to CC2, Ind 19: [7 de, 1 inv-de2tog] é tres, jon. a8 sts dc, 1 Invedeztog 6 times, jin. nd 21:5 de, 1 v-dcatoel é times, jon 385ts nd 22: [ de, 1 rv.de2togl & times, jin. 30sts ange t C2. nd 23: (3d, 1 rv doatogl & tines, jin 2sts nd 24: [2 de, 1 Invedc2tegl 6 umes, on 185s ange to CCA. nd 25:11 d2, 1 Iv-deatog! times, jon 2sts loons of beg. 6 sts asien off, Weave tall through FLO of em ss. Pul to close hole, Weave in ond. Making up Using photographsas a guide, use tapestry needa and yarn ‘alsto sew pisces tog, inning in place frst. tut Hat andi sew join siting about 2 sts down from bottom. ledge of Hat. Sew Nose over point on front Ind 26: 6 inv-de2og, join with sist in bath ‘op of Head. Sew ner Ears into fattened Outer Ears, Sew cormpleted Earsin place £ of each side of Head, with top etge of ‘of Head. Sew Eyes in place approximately 221mes down ftom bottom eakeoF Kat. PIN Rurf to top edge of Body along Rus staring ‘hain nd use te beg tlt sew into place. use the fisting tallto sew tre shortedges Of Rufftog, werking nr towards the neck. sew Aisin place, siting rds down from top exge on each side oF Bony ~ Arms ‘Stoud st vertically in ire with Ears Sew Foot to bottom of Bocy. Sew Tal nplace ‘on back of Body in line with Ra 7. ‘Sew Bocy 10 pottom oF Head. Sew Big Hat Bobte to top of Hat. Sew Small Hat Bobbles ‘round bottom edge of Hat, alternating tho Colours. Sew Jumper Spots onto te tive part ofBoey, tree on te front and three ‘onthe back with a length of Mc, sew completed Ncuseto Bal. With a ergthot C4, embroider single-sitch highs on cach Eye. Wth CC7, omorokdor a Mouth, @ wovmcraftworld.com | 31ae | | SUBSCRIBE TO Crochet, Beginner's guide to Tunision (lee 1 SAVE money on every issue 2 FREE delivery direct to your door 3) NEVER miss an issue 4 BE THE FIRST to read Crochet Now ‘ 5 TREATS worth over £7 with every issue Step-by-step guides in EVERY ISSUE inspirational The BEST tutorials and 6 7 SE projects from industry experts 8 BUILD your crochet knowledge 9 NEVER be short of crochet inspiration again 10 SPREAD THE COST with a Direct Debit or by credit card BLANKETS § Cae a) ea 3 MONTHS PRUSS|39 ‘Mig oitamym bribe nmi sh Sioa pot asian Verscre Prin nant beater stdin nttenbcnah a Noe ‘fongntovord a sors ete yer per xconaaslate Fe evs ke ensoba pet thos Se ee umeeMas con serene Hy et prs SUCO RIE40-PIECE RICORUMI YARN BUNDLE WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO crochet Receive a FREE Ricorumi yam bundle when you subscribe to Crochet Now! Your bundle consists of 40 25g balls of carefully selected colours from the Ricorumi range, which is perfect for home furnishings and toys! Online: eee ten: 8399 Call: 0161 327 0441 (Quote code: PLeRGO91) This faluuldus offer expires 34/03/2023,ind the post ofthe st, font to beck around Rosina Pan |SDK @4mm @ Start crocheting... & Intermediate ; Hexagons (make 49 in colours ! given in table) Vora \With C1, chain 6 Join with sl sin frst ch toformarng. ‘Senet Dk. E Rnd 1: Working into ring, 1 ch, 12 dc, join, ‘balls in Linen 0234 eMC} 4 ball each in Deffodil0145, Liac 0233, Pepperminto¥78, Aqua 0211, Lupin 0235, 4 4, pm in lasts, [1 ch, Ztrinnestst, 1 Dink 065, coralo4z2.& Fuchsia 0676 — tr] § mes, 1 ch, join with invisible jin in ‘sit wwnw.cygnetyarns.com to top of begch. 78 sts irelyour Peel Soe Rnd 3: oin MC witha sanding tr around = E marked st, m, *3 ch, miss toh sp, [1 About the yarn £ RYB, 1 ch twice**, 1 RUB; rep from * DX; 298m par 1o0g alt 109% acrylic «| —-Stimes more enaing last rep at ** Join Blanket Little Windmills BLANKET Breeze through this colourful, reversible blanket patiem and brighten your living space with sl st to beg de, 12 sts Rnd 2:3 ch (counts 6s 1 tr, 1 trim tt st vith 3 st to beg RUB, 2ch (does not Tension E count asst here and throughout unless ‘otherwise specited}, remove nook ana Hexagon mezsures Técrn leave active loop on marker at back of arene ate work, 18sts Rnd 4: WF 32h-sp join Cc2 wit standing Hook used @fr into any 1ch-sp on nd 2, cont to Amn work and miss sts of Rnd 2 only, 6 ch, ‘miss 3sts, WF 3ch-sp, 3a info rest Other supplies ‘ch-sp, 6 ch, rep fom * 4 tines more, 2 Tae int frt ich-sp,joinwith sl tto beg siing Hexagon quantities Firisned banket measures i Tem atte pe (oo Ie] Hexagon A tice Deffodil This pattorn is constructed from hexagons. ‘worked in the rune. Al reunes are worked) = with RS facing you. Donottumn attheend | Hexagon C Dafoait Poppermint of the round unless otherwise instructed. ach nexagon uses the same patter, Dut Hoxgen E Daffodil the colours used for Cot and Cc2 vary. ‘This bianket is Gesigned to De reversbie, so lake extra care when weaving your ends in contre WS. Hexagon 6 Dalfodit wivmcraftworld.com | 35Blanket dt, 7 ch, remove nook and leave active loop on marker at front of work, 18 sts Rid: Pick up MC loop, Working only IMC sts of Rnd 3, WF éch-sp, 1 1 insamest as Joh, *5 ch, mss Rnd 4 sts, WOSchesp: 11, miss Teh-sp, tr, 2ch, 1 tr In next, miss {chsp**, 14, rep from * 5 times more ending last rep at**, join with sl stn top of 2.ch, 2h, remove hook and leave active loop on rrarker at back of work. 24 sis Rnd 6: Pickup CC2 loop, workire only in C2 of Rnd 4, 2ch (counts as 1 WF 5ch-sp, 1 RatiF aroun fists, *7 ch, WE Seh-sp, 1 Rati, (1 tr, 7 ReRrFLin next st) tile, rep from * 5 times more, omitting last 2 sts ontast rep, jon ith sl stin top of beg 2ch, 1 ch, remove hook and leave actve loop on marker at front of work 20.55 nd 7: Pick up MC leap, working orty in MC StS OfRNGS, WE Tchesp, 1 tf, "6h, WO 7eh-sp, 1 t, mis 1st, I ctr, 1 hi 3 times, 1 dt into next 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 1 tr; rep from * 5 times more ending lest rep at **, join with sst to beg tr. Tum, (WS) 1 chy sIstinto last 1en-sp, 2 ch, turn, RS) 5 remove hook and leave active ion on 2 f marker at back of work. 36 sts 1 i nd 8: Pickup C2 loop, workirg only in C2 ss of Rnd 6, WF éch-sp, 2 ch (counts a8 1), 1 tr n same st, 1 RAUF, "8 ch, WE échesp [1 Rei, 2trin next st twice, 1 Rate: rep from * § times more, omitting last3 sts on last rep join wat insole join intop of beg ch. 42 sts and 9: Pickup MC loop, WE ch sp, 1 tr Insame ‘ch-sp as lasts st, *7 cc in BLO Of C2 sts, NOBCresp Mss 2 ts, 2tF IN MC 1ch-sp, miss 1st [1 tr,2.ch, tH more, omiting lasttr on last rep, jin with invisibla join to beg de. Weave in ends. 78 sts Sow hexagons tog using matiross stitch ‘tough the top loops using proto as a ‘guide to placement, B Jon MC with a standing dcin any unjoined corner 2ch-sp, 2 dc in same ch-sp, de around, missing each 2ch-sp where hexagons join and working 3 dz in al other 2ch-sps. At endof md, join vith invisible Join to standing de. Weave in all ends neatly OnWS, Block if required. @ 36 | wrrnccraftworid.comSAVANNAH ’ Aran Weight A luxuriously soft cotton yarn that stripes up as you crochet. Kind to sensitive skins. Stylecraft For all our latest pattems & yarns vist Bow Fipp.e YARNS www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk fw Autumn shades for cooler weather, Get yours at www.bowfiddleyarns.com For your nearest stockist telephone Follow us on Instagram @bowficdieyans 1484 Bh8tN 10% discount autumnvibes on soends of over £30 www.raftworld.com | 37EWN UF CODY Feocuw ASCADEZAARNS” cent In association with Cs) www.cascadeyarns.com Brought to you in association with Cascade Yarns, we show you Three must-know seaming techniques to finish your projects or all the pieces for a cute litte rdigan, onty to rush the fnal step Stitch markers ave invaluable for sewing, up!How to... An Mattress stitch The isibe one Great for: garments, accessories, rox-uiky seems Drawbacks: takes @ lot of time, atten matching amuct Bot wore stg, with tapostry needa tt woikng or 0 Dac, treed der te BLO oF ss tog, pl Werk to sama rinext st, but working rom hackto font Rep steps 1 ar2 Whip stitch he quick one Great for: blankets, cushions, toys Drawbacks: rot asrnect as other techriques [lHou works tog, with tapestry needle and working frort io back thread yarn under 2 sts together, pul Bring yam back to tront, thread under next 2 sts tog, pul EEfrep step 2 to end, fasten off, we recommend a matching yarn colour tobi the seam ‘The eators pick Great for: texture, blankets Drawbacks: duly, uses alot of yarn ‘Hold Work WS tog. wit crachet nook unde 2 sts tog Yih, ul 7 ch to secure Hook from front to back under next2 sts, ‘yrh, pul, yrh, pull (dc through both layers). Rep toeng, fasten off. You will finish with a clear row of deon ‘ight side of our work. Top tips © Use stitch markers instead of pins to hold your pieces together when sawing up fora Secure andt accurate matcn + Gently steem block the edges before end, working loosely, then pull the thread ‘sewing up so you cen see all sttchies you need to match «© Don’t rush! Take your time and enjoy yourself: sevring up can be ust as fun ‘as crocheting, nity to fuse’ the edges tog, This seam should be invisible flom the Tight side of your work, wivcraftworld.com | 37Special stitches ‘hel: 5trin inccated st ‘Open Shelt: Over shell of previous row, (1tr, Yeh) 4 times, 1 tr Double open Shell: Gver open Siell of previous row, miss all ccsps {1 tr, 2 ch] 4 times, 1tr Shabnam MirzaeiAccessory CHARLOTTE’S EVENING STOLE Light and elegant, this charming stole pattern is suitable for evenings out and about @DK @4mm 122chsps, Sshels 4 Soh ps, 1006, 2 Row 3:3.ch, [1 open shell, 2 ch, 1 dc into Jok Try something new ‘Sch-sp, 2h} 4 tines, 1 open shel, 2 ch, ‘1de ned of beg 5 ch. Tur. 92ch-sps, Sopen snails, 5 de Noteieeeel Row 4: 4 ch, double open shel s umes, ‘Cascade 220 Superwash ‘din frst of beg 3.6. Turn. Sdouble 3 ballin Pirk Rose 835 ‘open shells, 2 ‘avalaoee trom Row 5: $i [1 tr, 1trinto next2.ch-sp, 1 www. woolwareliouse.co.uk ti, 2ir nionent2ctrsp, 14, 2 tf mtoneRt 2en-p, 1,14 ito next 20-6, 14,1 ‘About the yarn trberween’2 couble open shel times, "i (tr, 1 trinto next 2 ch-sp, [1 tr, 2tr into 40g ball \ B&G 200m per 100g bal DOES wal not 2 ch-sp] tvice, 1 tr, trinto last 2 ch- ‘Sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in top of beg 4 ch. Turn. 61 Tension ROWs 6-141: Rep rows 2-5 34 more times. 23sIs K3 rons = Too measured over tr | Dp not asin oft. Hook used Border mm with RS facing, rotate to work across ow ends, siitg cd in firstst, work 2 dcin every Sch, Wor 4ctrsp to lst st, Sc lest st $ lest, 3de n ast st social Rotate andwork across unused ioopsof | Rotale and werk across last row, de, foundation chs, ft dc, miss rext ch] 12 tas, £ miss next s] 12 times, 1 de nlast st, 1 dein dein ast. beginning st, join wit sist to frst dc. 527 sts. ‘The pattern is in multiples of 1243 starting chains, so the sizo can ba adjusted based! infirst st, 2de in every 3ch-sp, tror dtr to! Fastanoff. Weavein ends. © ‘on your needs. Beg3ch counts as 1 tt. Beg.4ch counts as 1 ctr. Beg Sch counts a5 11s, 2¢h, © Start crocheting chain ga. Row 1 (RS) Starting in th ch ftom nook tr acrOsS. TUM. 67 tr Row 2:5ch, miss pextst, 1 cc [2 ch, miss next 38,1 shel, 2ch, iss neXt 3s, 1 de, S ch mssrext sts, 1 dc 4 tres, 2ch imi ext 335, 1 shel, 2c, miss next 3 8,1 de, 2 ch, 1 tin top ofbeg 3c. Tur dtr pattern repeat (hart Key) 9 ch + de T te SH www.craitworld.com | 412 CYGNET 9 SILCARESS DK A SUPER-SOFT YARN WITH AN INCREDIBLY SMOOTH SILK-LIKE FEEL. ITS HIGH TWIST GIVES GREAT STITCH DEFINITION. AVAILABLE IN 15 RAINBOW PASTEL SHADES. ; ‘ ‘exchsve Dorset buiton kts books and Crochet Something Cosy in our loan yarn hand-dyed threads, too vd materials forthe discerning crafter Warm Autumnal Yarns We un button and rece workshops from —— ; : bginrer to advanced. Self guided online workshops See the website for detalls tps: /wwwbeakerbutton.co.uk/ workshops--events-04-c.asp Tel: 01264 748 070 wwv.beakerbutton.co.uk info@beakerbutton.couk. wwwowcraftviorid.comFor those of you with green fingers, we dive into the world of ‘Springs the perfect time t0 ‘adda touchof greenery to your Ihing space. Fyouare not as seer fingered as you would bbyeto be, or dent ike geting your hands dity, onsicer these ‘abUous wooly aternatves! Emme Vamnam’s Crocheted Houseplants vil meke you ‘cule take ~ these crocheted makes fook ust ke tre real thing! Crocheted Houseplants cortaire, pattems ftom succulents and cack 10 oral designs that will ada Crocheted Houseplants! a touchof natural adcor to your omeall year round! The bock stars with a beavtitul gallery containing ofthe patterns within the book for youto pick rom, arc then youcendive igi in! Eech pattern win the bookis ‘accompanied by siyish. crisp photograpty, giving. amodern ‘ouchto the ratural fee ofthe desis. you ere alite ass familar wth the sutares used within the patierns, there are stop-by-stap illustrations and clear Instructions to guide you through everytring from a cc toaFronch knot. As. result, this book i also the perfect aft for @ rature-lovhg fend wie Acct louseplants Crocheted Houseplants — £16.99, GMC Publications wartsto have attyat crochet. Our ‘favourite pattem from Crocheted Houseplants weutl have io be the Fairy Caste cactus, which somehow manages to make the ya look ke cactus spkes! ar Tuen over to crochet Oeehid! nine & from algo bookshoo 5 a 5 E wivcrattworld.com | 43a wwwmwcraftviori com By making a crocheted orchid, you can have an » everlasting flower and will never have to see the beautiful ‘ flowers Y drop @ 4ply& DK @ 3& 3.5mm & Intermediate ), lary 755 (6) ‘& Sherbet 778 F] Slidar Haworth Tweed OK small amount of Hare st wwwsirdar-com to find your cal StOCKBSt About the yam Country Classic 4-ply, 200m per 50g ball, 50% wool, snuggly 1BK: 106m per sg Dal: 100% I; 165m per 50g ball, 50% nyion, 50% woo) Tension 3mm 3.5mmr. Te ‘Other supplies toy stuffing tapestry needle (035mm floristry wire “Lamm garden wire, desired length plant steke orchid clip plant pot approximately 10cm in diameter Size Piantis approximately 27cm tall ‘This pattern, tor the parts mace in res, Is workedin the amiguum style, na spiral without sip stitching or turing chains, Use a stitch marker or waste yarn to keop track ofthe firs stitch of each round. @ Start crocheting, Leaf (make 3) Rnd 1: With smaller hook, A and working into amagicring, 1 ch, 6de. 6's Rnd 2: 2dc in esch starourd 12 Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2dr noxt st} times, 18 sts Rind 4: 20°, 2d in nex st] 6times. 24 sts Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2d ii next st} 6 times. 30 sts nds 6-15: Dc around Rnd 16: de, 1 dc2t0g] Stimes 25s Rnd 17-26: Deatound., Rnd 27: (3d, 1 deaiog] 5 times. 20s nds 28-32: Oc around. Rnd 33: 2 0c, 1 acto Stimes, 155t Fasten of, leaving a long tall for seving Outer Trefoil Petals (make 3) This s the three-petel partot the orchic that forms tho back of tho flower. Bog the flowar by working one rnd, then each petal Is worked in rows beginnirg on two of the sts made in Rind 1 nd 1: With larger hook, C and working Inco a magic ring. 1 ch, 6 oc, jon wii st stto beg de, 6 sts Petal Row 1 (RS): 1 ch, 3.d¢ in next st,2 dein ext st, leave rom sts unworked, Tur, 5sts Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, 106, [2 Ccin next st times, 1 dc. Tum, & sts Row 3:3ch (doesnot count asa sb, 8 Turn. Row 4:.ch, miss first si, 1 dt7tog, 2.ch, ‘sl stin 2nd ch from hook, 3 ch, 1 sl st Intop of beg 3.ch on Row 3. Fasten ort. [Turn work 10 RS, join ¢ with sI st to next dc on Rnd 1, rep rows 1-4] twice. {Fasten off. weave in ends i Two Petals (make 3) £ This isthe two-patal part of the orchid iat for the ride ofthe flower. tis ‘worked in a similar fashion to the Outer ool Petals F Rnd 1: with larger hook, C andworkng into a magicring, 1 ch, 6 do, jin with st sito bog de. 41s nd 2: [2.ch, Miss 1 St 1 dc] 3.tmes. Petal {OW 1 (RS):S) st into next 2c-sp, pmin same 2oirsp, 1 chy Ade, Tur. 4 sts Row 2 (WS): ch, [2 dein next 4 times Tum. ais Row 3: {ch dcacross. Tum. Row 4: 3 ch (counts 2s fists, 2cr in next st, 4h, 2 ot in nett, 1 ot in lest. Fasten Of. 10 ts | Row 5 foisie to Work across the edge J ofthe peta join with si stto de beiore marked 20-89, 1m, work 7 dc nthe edge of rows 3,2 ch, 1 sstin top of ‘each st of Row 4, 2 ch, rotate to work across opposite side of rew ends, work ‘dc in the edge of rows 3, 2& 1 aston off. Weave in ends. Jin with s st to next 2cr-sp on Rnd 2. {op rows +5. Fasten oft, Weeve ln ens. Inner Petals (make 3) ind 1: With smaller hook, D and workang Into a magicring, 1 ch, 6 dc, join with s st to begde. 6 sts sien off, leaving. long tal Ind 2: Join E with sist Many st Bch (counts gs first t), 3trin next st, 2 ch, ‘sist 2ndch from hook, 3ch, 11st In nextsst} 3 times, placing last st stin bog s st. aston off. Waave in ends oF E. jud (make 2) ind 1: With smaller hook, F and working Into a magicring, 3 ch, 7 ar. 8 sts asien off, leaving along tal. Using a tapestry needle, weave tal through tops ‘fs and gather tog to form a bud, tem, \Worka length of de sts arcuncithe garcan re, 35 YOIOW: Wt Sale HOOK and A, place a sipirot cn hook, wath the wre in he haa that hols your yar, place yam uncer the wire ane nook over te wire, yr and pull trough sipknot,*put hook uncer the wie, nt, pul upand bring hook ever tro wire, # ym pul through both ioops.on nook: rep | fom * unt the sts re covering the same # length as you ware your plantto be Roots (make 3) With larger hook end 6, chain 20, Rnd 4: with smaller hook, 8 and worang Intoa magicring, 1 ch, 6 de. 6 sts Rnd 2: 2 dcinoach st around, 12918 Rnd 3:1 dc, 2dcin next st 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2dcin rext st} times. 24 sts Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2dcin next st 6 times, 30 , 1 -2tog] 6 times. Sa sts the next row through toh layers to close Rnd 33: 7 dc, 1 d:210g] 6 ties. 48 sts Rnd 6: 1h, 3 tr fists, 131s, Rnd 34: (6 ds, 1 dz2tog] 6 times, 42 sts Innext st, 161 stl twice, 2 tr next st, Rnd 35: [5 dc, 1 d-2t0g] 4 times. 36 sts (thir, 15 st]in nextst Rnd 36: (4d, 1 dczt0g] 6 times. 30s Fasten of, leaving a ing tall for sewing Stuff Booy. Sew Wings onto each side oF Body, with the Rnd 37: [3.dc, 1 dc2tog] 4 times, 24 sts last rd facing down, between mds 25.27. Rnd 38: (20c, 1 ccztog] 6 times. 78 sts Rnd 39: [11dc, 1 d:2tog] 6 times. 12 sts é Party Hat Rnd 40: 6de2tog, 6sts Rnd 4: nth CCB.and working into ¢ Fasten of, leaving long tal for sewing mage ning, 62. 6 58 ‘Sew hole cosed. Rnd 2:(11dc, 2dc in next st] tines. 9 sts Using photograph as a guide, with CC1, ‘Change to CC1, Do not fasten of C3, cary ‘embroider eyenraws above ayes by making up on WS oF Hat ‘wo Glegoral ines over Rnd 9, 2 sts wide, 3 Rnd 3: De around for each eyebrow. Rnd 4: 2dc, 2dc innext st] Stimes. 12 sts ‘Change to CC3 and cont to work. Beak 2-7OW stripe sequence as set with C2, chain 6. Rnd 5: (Sc, 2dc innext st] Stines, 15 sts Rnd 4:Starting in2nd ch from hook, Adc, Rnd 6: De around ‘Sdcinlest ch, rotating as you go, work Rnd 7: dc, 2c innext st] 3times. 18 sts Inthe other side of the chain, 3.dc, 2 de Rnd 8: (5c, 2de in next st] Stns, 27 sts Innext ch. 12 sts Rnd 9: Dc around, Rnd 2: (2.dcinnextst, 3c, 2 dcinnextst, Rnd 10: (6c, 2 dc in rextst] 3 times. 24 sts ‘1da) twice. 16 55 ‘Change to CC4, Fasten off OCt & CC nds 3-4: De around, Rnd 11: [1 bl, 16st] 12 times. Rnd 5:3dc, [1 dc, 1 hr in FLO of next st, Fasten off leaving a iong tall for sewing [1 tr, 1 dc} in LO OF next st, 11 dc. 18% ‘with CC4, make 1 small pompom ana Fasten off, leaving along ial for sewing, attach to top of Party Hat. Stuff Hat lightly Stufflightly, Sow Boak onto Heed batwaen : édc dts and sovi to top of Hoad slightly tited back eyes, Detween mas 10-14, Rnd 2: {1 do, 2 dcin next st]3 times. 9ts | andito ona side. Rnd 3: 2.dc, 2 dc next si] 3 ties. Cheeks (make 2) tasts Shawl Rnd 1: With CC3 and nls 4-5: De aroun Row 4: With CC1 and working into a working into a mage ring Do rrot stuf. Flatten the opening magic ring, 4 ch (counts.as first, ch Bde, 555 and work the next row through throughout, 3tr, 3h, 3tr, 1 ch, tt, Rnd 2: 2cc in ach st. 10 ts both layers to cose, tighten magie rig. Tum. 8 Fasten of leavingalongtal = Row 6: 1 ch, 3c infirs st, 181 Change to CC3 Fasten off Cc for sewirg. st, [9 doin next st, 13st] twice. 12sts | Row 2:4.ch, Strinto tsp, 1 ch, miss 3 ‘Sow Chooks next to ayes, ee Faston of, leaving along tall tr, Br, 3ch, 3 nto 3chsp, 1 ch, miss between mas 12-14 ‘or sewng. Bir, Strnto 1en-sp, 1 ch, tin ara of ‘ Sew Feet to front of Body, beg ch. Tum, 14 sts Feet imake 2) betwen mds 31-34, with | Change to CCA Fasten off 0c, Rnd 1: wn cc2 4sts between them. Mace | ROW 3: 161, 3t into 1C1sp, miss t, 1s and working into: sure the Duck can sit ‘stin next tr, miss 1tr, 6 tr Into next ch-sp} ‘on 2 flat surface, ‘times, miss 1 tr, 1 sl stin nexttr, miss 4 tr, 3trnto nex tchsp, 1 sIstin rd of Wings (make 2) | pegach.27sts Rnd 4: WihMc Fasten of, Weave in enc. ‘ane working into a magic Ting, 6 dc. 6 sts ‘Cuta long piece of CC4. With a tapestry Rnd 2: 2d ineach st 12sis needie, sew the ends through the comers Rnd 3: 4 de, [2dc in next st} of the shawl, making a loop. Place the times, 4.18 sts sta onthe duck’ ace, withthe oon Rnd 4: Oc around below the heae atthe ror. Tea bow Rnd §:1 dediog, Sc, [2écinrext | withthe ends o secure. ® 48 | wrrmccraftworid.comYARNSMITUS SUPER CHUNK SUPER CLUNKY VARNSHITHS. SUPER CHUN SUPER CHUNKY Lt one: worm yoowarhotse cok REE detvery on Uk eroen over 28 www.craftworld.com | 45oe K) Romantique 50 | www craftworld.com wiry am Sarah—Jayne Bella Cece | CHRONICLES Fancy giving a new technique a try? Sarah-Jayne takes us through the basics to get you started with Tunisian crochet www.bellacococrochet.com www.crochetsociety.co.uk about new projects and dream up luscious naw colour schemes that | (COUN Use for them. | ke to raid my yarn siash and fantasise about ways | could use them up—in en attempt to finally make aint in the stash before | go ahead and Inevitaply adc to kt | know many people ccan get really overwhelmed by choosing, colour schemas, but it can ba as simple as taking Inspiration from images or tems ‘around your home, Here are a few mood boards to give you some ideas. Creating a mood board ‘Like to start with images that inspire me of make me feel something emotionally, whether ite a dramatic painting or a simple, flower on a pop of colour, With those images: it ming, pidecutthe three min coiours that you can see and choose your favourte yam that mest cosely matches these. For ‘xampe with my Pastels mood board ‘shown, !love the simplicity of the flower on. biue, with three colours standing out — pink, ggeen and blue. Once you have your three base colours, use a colour wre! to hap lek ‘out two more complementary colours and there you have 2 simple buteffective mood ‘board - perfect for blankets or accessories! Te ‘ime of year, | get really exctea Try something news Its also a great time to ty something new, andif Tunisian crochet isa tachnique you stil avenrt venturec into, | encourage you togive ia try! Once you get the hang of itard whatal the abbreviations ate, its eed easy! cE ie Lahey os | SS) If you want fo further yourTunisian crochet journey, you can download your FREE copy of Tunisian Crochet from wwrw.crattworld.com/ems/ free-tunisian-crochet-book/ CRAFTWORLDForward & Return Pass Chain any number of stitches until you ‘each the desired length of your row. Roll the chain so the front faces you and Insert the hook into the back bump behind the second chain from the Nook. XF.= ‘Continue Inserting the hook into the ext To work a Retum Pass (RP) once you've Yrtvand craw through the next 2 loops chain. yrn and pul, leaving loop on the reached the end of the row, yrh and on the cok, repeating this until you hook until you reach the end of the row. craw trough fist 2 loops on the nook. reach the end of your rowr, leaving the Every Forward Pass (FP is worked like last loop on the hook this, by working the stitch as directed ‘Yrh and pul, leaving [oop on the hook. and leaving the loop on the nook. Tunisian simple stitch Tunssian simple stitch (T5s) 6 the most commonly used stitch in Tunisian crochet insert the hook from right to left under the vertical bar of thenextsitch, Yih and pul leaving the oop on the hook Repeats steps 1 and 2 unl you reach a with FP, Lids le > post Complete te RP as normal, working yrh Rep stops 1-9 fer ho desir rumor of Tin single stitch i so ard drawing trrougn 2 oops Unt you rows. AS you Work more rows Os You reach the beginning of he ow. vl lin the gaps lem previous rons. satistyg to make! \www.craftworld.com | 81Crochet-along Cue Fee Pee | 52 | www.craftworld.comDIECE CROCHET-ALONG PART 10 This month we are focusing on beans & beads with another two new stitches in our Piece of Cake CAL! Hints & tips + The Pece of Cake Sampler is ceslened toencourage your crochet growth by practising sores of sttches. Each ‘month, youl receive two patterns based ona theme - one begmier patiom and cne intermediate. Crochet each patter twice with diferent Colours resuting in four squares competed each month, one in each ofthe four eclours * Tension wit vary for each square. Adjust the size of your square by using a larger or smaller crochet ‘hook. Ifyou are stil unable to meet the cortect se, use the stich ‘multiple provided in each pattorn to-adst the sze of your squares * stitn patterns ze reversibe unless otherwise stated in the pattern special stitches Mint Bean (mb); Insert hook in indicated st, yrh, pl, yh, insert hook into same st, yh pu yrh, craw through all 4 Joop on nook, 1 ch to close st Bead Stitch (bst): | t nextst, [yh insert nook from front to back aroun to fontagein around tr just made, yh, pull 3 timos (loops on nook), yrh, raw through 6 loops on hook, yrh, draw through last 2 loops on hook www.tlyarncrafts.com ® Siart crocheting... Pattern 1: Mini Bean Stitch (make 7 each in A ancl B) Stitch Multiple: Chain any ‘odd number. wit 4mm nook, chain 37. Row 1: Siarlingin 2rd ch from hook, ‘mb, *miss 1 ch, 1 mb in next cn rep from * across. Turn. 18m Row 2: | ch, “1 mb in side of next mb; Top from * across Re Row 2 untl square measures 0,5 from beg, sample Nas ¢ total of 24 rows. Fasten off. aerial pede is ela) Stylecraft Special DK ‘balls in Parchmort 1218 @) balls in shrimp 1132.) 3 balls each in Lincoin 1834 (A) Citron 1263 (0) 95m per 1003 ball, 100% acrylic Each square is 2050m aftr blocking 35mm mm, A particular hook Is recommended for each pattern to ald with achieving gauge Snes ‘tapestry needle blocking equipment Sr Finished blanket is 130x1700m Get your yarn! -wwwavoolwarehouse.co.uk Orfind your local Stleoraft stockist at | wwwstylecraft-yams.co.uk www.craftworld.com | 53