am Master the forked cluster ‘ Mina ~) stitch with Belle Cece rare, TeChristsnas CrocngeIssue 98 Etheseal Beauty We've stepped a ite bit out of our comfort zone here at Grochet Now HQ to pull together this month’s themed collection. |, like many of our lovely readers, tend to gravitate to lots of eolour, the brighter the better, and if can use pink and mint, you better believe Iwill But in discussions with our sister magazine, Knit Nowy, | fell down a Pinterest abit hole of floaty garments, soft pastes and fairy tale fashion and just knew that we had to give this colour palette a go don’t worry though, | still managed to work plenty of my favourite pinks in there! ‘When the sample for the Ethereal top (page 38) arrived in the office, limmediately tried it on and fell n love! | hope you will too with its textured stitches and enjayable construction, For something alittle more tallored, try the Olivia tee (page 54 from the experts at Rowan, and ifyou fancy a chellenge, the deliciously gorgeous Plumaria Tunisian capelet (oage 12) will be right up your street! The Textured Meadow wrap (page 72) uses shades of yellow that | wouldn't tend to use myself, but sit simply perfectly in this season of designs, as well as being such fun to work up! It’s easy to inject this alry aesthetic into your home as well starting with the pretty puffed chevron blanket (page 26) and working through the Lily Pond cushion (page 48), Maharani mandala (page 44) and Ferro chevron bag (page 74). It wouldn't be an issue of Crachet Now without some of the most adorable amigurumi you can find ~ and | dare you not to want to hook up Astro the narwhal (page 42) immediately! ‘Speaking of amigurumi, | hope you will love this month's official pattem as much as I dal The Magic Roundabout is a show full of whimsy and delight, perfectly captured in this sweet set of toys (page 18), including Ermintrude riding a hot air balloon — what a treat to see this hanging over the shelf of a little one’s bookcase, Before | say goodbye for another month, |hape you will enjoy using your new crochet hooks — soft-zrip hooks are arnong my favourites to use when crocheting for hours in front ofthe TY, they are comfy on the hand and light to use. I've pointed out which pattems you can use them for right away in this issue too. Merry making! Oem ; Editor Jenny.conduit@practicalpublishing.co.uk For subscription enquities, please call 0161 327 0441 or email subscriptions@practicalpublishing.co.ukINSIDE Projects 12 PLUMARIA TUNISIAN CAPELET Feel te flow with this wonderful crochet capelet ‘1S THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT TOYS Take tothe sides in style with this oficial toy pattern! 26 PRETTY PUFFED ‘CHEVRON BLANKET \Whip up ts pretty piece of home décor in no time to crochet for your litle ones a 34 SECRET GARDEN WRAP 7 Crochet a sifish wrap that can ‘complement any of your outfits 38 ETHEREAL TOP 54 OLIVIA TOP 72 TEXTURED MEADOW WRAP Feel lighter than air with this soft Anexclusive patter extract from Rowan, Perfect for in-between days, crochet a and delicate top a stylish summer top for you show-stopping wrap for your wardrobe 42 ASTRO THE NARWHAL 58 ALFIVA BABY BLANKET 74 FERRO CHEVRON BAG Meet the amazing Astro the nanwhal ‘The fies are bursting with butteties, This clever tote uses tapestry crochet to Using this simple amigurumi pattern ready for your new baby blanket create a sturdy shopping accessory ‘44 MAHARANI MANDALA 64 KOALA FAMILY 76 AVERY CARDIGANS Aid in yours ora loved one's spiritual These adorable, crocheted koalas wilbe Pick your favour style and hook up development by crocheting amandala the perfect campanion for your ile anes something sweet with these lvely cardigans 48 LILY POND CUSHION Currently outin bloom, these gorgeous pond ilies will bighten your home 4 | wwiwecraftworld.comRegulars — ‘The woolly things that are not to be missed and are meking our month 10 READERS’ MAKES Show us your Crochet Now makes for a chance to win a yarny prize from Cygnet 20 BEYOND THE PATTERN Meet the technical superstars unraveling the perfect knitting and crochet patterns 24 HOTLIST ‘See our top yarn picks for your next crochet project! 36 YARNS OF CHANGE ‘The secrets of sustainable crocheting are shared by Cascade Yarns 46 KERRY'S JOURNAL Kerry updates us on her globetrotting creative crochet adventures. 50 REFLECTIONS CROCHET-ALONG For the fourth instalment of our CAL, we're adding two more vinrant square designs to our tapestry Lact) Portree gale (la Muse Hooks Rota 62 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES Sarah-Jayne shares ter must-know ‘techniques for mastering the forked ccster stitch 67 THE BOOK CLUB Update your crochet ifestye with Molla Mil's rey book Crochet crush 79 ABBREVIATIONS Learn your de from your BLO with Crochet ‘Now abbreviation guide 80 COMING SOON ‘We're getting snug and using up our stash in ‘Our Odds & Ends issue 82 TEA & CHAT Rolax with a brew and chat crochet with the talented Kate Rowell wowcraftworkd.com | 5Co) WE NOW oe LITTLEWOOLSHOP.com Gs James ©. 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Made aransweight croctet from fine merino superwash woo), alpaca, polyamide, acrylic projects too! and viscose this yan is super sof, curable and machine www stylecraft- ‘washable, Welove the autumnal hues in this collection, yarns.co.uk Avaliable rom wwnw.woolwarehouse.co.ukSHOW US Send a photo of your Crochet Now project and, if you're featured, you will srochethyconny, win three balls of Cygnet yarn! Bees % agus with your Crocher Now makes on Instagram. orsend them by email 10 » contact@crochetnow.co.uk Lavender Garden Gir, issue 9 Feathers Medraw, isve 95 IN ASSOCIATION WITH WWW.CYGNETYARNS.COM CYGNET 10 | wwwwicraftworld.comSpecial stitches ‘Make 1 (M1): insert iook nthe front horizontal loop before next st, yr, pul ‘Short RP: “Yih, draw through 2 loops; rep from * to astst ‘Tunisian Edge Stitch (tes) Insert hook into last st from front to back so there are 2 strands of yarn to the let ‘of hook and oneto the right, th, pul Tunisian simple stitch 2 together {tss2tog): Insert hook under front vertical bars of the nent 2 sts atthe same time, th, pul —————————$ 12 | wwwenicraftworid.comAccessory Plumaria Y \ flag CAPELET A A sublime accessory for all occasions, the Tunisian crochet fabric drapes gently over the back and shoulders for a light but warm capelet DK 6mm Tunisian 30k Intermediate Yarn used Katia Concept Cotton-Merino Fine ‘ébals in light purple 86 vist www.katia.com/uk tofind your local stockist ‘About the yam 1X; 75m per 25g bal 70% cotton, 30% superwash Merino wool Tension 14 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured over tss Hook used, ‘6mm Tunisian nook, atleast 30cm long Other supplies 1 matching button, 2-3ern (optional) stitch markers Sizing 7am neckine 28cm along the outer edge Use stitch markers ta mark the end of each short row so the frst st is easy tofind later. When working Tss in the eyelets, insert the haok through the eyelet and draw up aloop. All loops are considered stitches for the row stitch counts, Read chart from rit to left for FP and left to right ork, note thatthe fist st, the loop that remains on the hookis not shown on the chart. © Start crocheting... chain 74, Row 1 FP: Stating nist ch from ook, pul in back burp of each ch, 75 loops on hook Row 1 RP and all RP unless stated otherwise: Standard RP, Row 2:73 tgs, 112s. Row 3:2 ch, pul in back burp of each ch, 7a}ss, 1 tes. 77 ops on hook Row 4 FP: 3tss, [Mi, 113s) twice, [1 yr, 1ts520g, 2 ts5] 16 times, 1 55, eave rem sts unworked. 73 000s 07 fhook Row 4 RP: Short RP. Row 5 FP: 115s, Mi, 385, [1 yh, 1 tss2108, 2s] 15 times, 2t8s, leave rem sts unworked, 68 Jogas on hook Row 5 RP: Short RP. Row 6 FP: 7tss, M1, 5ts5, 1 yh, 1 tss2t0g, 2tss] 12 times, 7 t3s, leave Tem sts unworked, 63 9p on hook Row 6 RP: Short RP. ROW 7 FP: 213s, [Mi, 1tss] twice, 48s, [1 yh, 1 tss2tog, 2tss] 11 times, 4 ts, leave rem sts unworked, $9 fons on hook ROW 7 RP: Short RP. Row 8 FP: 2tss, Mi, 9135, [1 yh, 1 tss2t08, 215s} 10 times, 1155, leave Tem sts unworked, 54 fogas on hook Row 8 RP: Short RP. Row 9 FP: 25s, M1, 585, 1yrh, miss 1st, 5tss, [1 yh, 1 tss2tog, 2tss|7 times, 6 ts, leave rem sts unworked. 49 Jogps on hook Row 9 RP: Short RE Row 10 FP: 6135, 1 tss2t0g, 1 yth, 118s, 1 yh, 1 tss2tog, 4 tss, [1 yh, 1 tss2tog, 2s} 5 times, 7 tss, leave rem sts unworked, 43 fo9ps on hook Row 10 RP: short RP. Row 11 FP: 1135, M1, 4ss, 1tss2t08, 1 yrh, 3t8s, 1yth, 1 tss2t0g, 4tss, (1 rh, 1 ts52t0g, 2 ts5] 5 times, leave rem sis lunorked. 38 (oops on hook F Row 11 RP: Short RP. Row 12:55, 11852108, 1 yr, 855, vy, 1 tss2tog, working over rem sts in all previous rows, 70,1 tes. 8 loons con hook Row 13:55 [1 yih, miss 1 st, 3tss] 3 times, 67 tp5, 1 tes. 8 ioops on hook Row 14: 68s, 1 yi 1 tSs2t0g, 3185, 1 ‘ssatog 1 yth, 711s, 1 tes. 8 loops on haok Row 15 FP: 7135, 1 yth, 1 tss2tog, 113s, ‘tssatog, 1 yrh, 4 ss, [1 tss2t0g, ‘1 yth, 2 ts] 5 times, 1 ts, leave rem 15 urnvarked, 38 oops on hook ROW 15 RP: Short RP. "Note: For Row 16 through Row 22, sis at 1d of row will be worked over umorkect ts from ROW 14, ROW 16 FP: 13s, 1 1882402, 58s, 1th, 1 tss3T0g, 1 yr, 4tss, [1 tss2teg, 1 yr, 2tss] 5 times, 8 tss. 43 logs on hook ROW 16 RP: Short RP. Row 17 FP:8 135, 1 yr, iss 1 ts, 4135, [1 tss2tog, 1 yrh, 2tss] 7 times, 7s. 49 loops on hook Row 17 RP: Short RP. ROW 18 FP: 1185, 1 is82t0g, 95, 1 tssdtog, 1 yth, 2tss] 10times, 2tss. ‘loops on hook Row 18 RP: Shovt RP Row 19 FP: 1185, 1 1s52t08, 7 ts, 1 ‘ssdtog, 1 yrh, 23s] 1 times, Stss. 5909p on hook Row 19 RP: Short RP. Row 20 FP: [1 1ss, 1 tss2t0e] twice, 213s, [1 tss2tog, 1 yr, 2 ss} 12 times, 8 ss. 63 loops on hook Row 20 RP: Short RP. Row 21 FP: 1185, 1 1s82t0g, 2, [1 tssatog, 1 yth, 2tss] 14times, 7tss 68 loops on ook ROW 21 RP: Short RP Row 22 FP: 1135, 11852108, 45, [1 ‘ssatng, 1 yth, 218s] 1étimes, 2s 7309s 07 took wwwweraftworld.com | 13Accessory Row 22 RP: Short RP. Key Row 23: (1155, 1 tsstog twice, 71185, & 15.77 oopsan hook oma 8 at Row 24: 280, 73105, 1125 75 oops ma ea AN oe Reprows 3.2413 times rare olde) eae Last Row. Inserting hookas forts sist gan Fe in each across to bind of, rotate to work — across wands, ch, sistineschrow _# Finishing. end to last rowend, [1 st, 12 ch, 1 st] inlastrowsend for button oop (optional, Fasten off, ton loop was made, sew button in comer on opposite side of neckine. ave in end, Block to dimensions. ven, usingpins to open up the lace. Rotate te vad 14 | wewnucraftworid.comHook up Ermintrude and this iconic hot air balloon with your exclusive patterns! z 5 5 & = al i EL & &Official pattern Scheeples Catona 2x 0g balls in Lemon 280 (MC) +1 50g ballin Tulip 222 (CCT) 4x25 ball each in Hot Red 115 (C02), Sow White 106 (CC3) &Coinfloner 511 (664) 1X 10g bal each in Caramel 506 (CCS) & Jet Black 110 (CC) vist www.scheepjes.com/en tofind your local stockist 4-ply; 125m per 50g; 100% cotton 27 sts x30 rows = 10cm measured over de ‘Tension is not critica fr this project. but sts should be tight enough to avoid stuffing showing through 2mm toy stuffing tapestry needle pins, stitch markers Balloon is 26cm approximately from top to base of basket (plus hanging laop and anchor) Ermintrude is 11em tall approximately ‘rom top of Hat to her bottom Pieces made in the round are worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching or turning chains. Use a stitch marker or waste yarn to keep track of the first stitch of each round, Special stitches Invisible increase (2 de in next st): 1dcin FLO of next st, 1d in both loops of same st. Invisible decrease (inv-de2tog): [nsert hook in FLO of next sf twice, Yh, pul, yrh, draw through both loops, ‘on hook. 16 | wvew.craftworld.com For pieces made using turned rows, the beg 1 ch does not count asa st. Unless otherwise stated, finish each piece by pulling the yam through the last ¥ loop and leaving a long tail for sewing, ‘Make all the pieces frst and then sew tog in the order given in the Making Up instructions. ® Start crocheting... Balloon Balloon Canopy ‘Made from the top down, stuffs you go. Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic rng, dc. 6sts Rnd 2: 2 dcin each st around. 12s Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times, 78 sts Rnd 4: (2 de, 2dcin next st] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd ‘dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts. : Rnd ‘dc, 2d¢ in next st] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 7: (5 dc, 2dcin next st] 6 times. 42 sts Rnd 8: [6 dc, 2 cc in next st] 6 times. 48 sts Rnd 9: [7 de, 2dcin next st] 6 times. 54 sts Rnd 1 F Rnd 12: [10.dc, 2c in next st] 6 times. 7sis Rnd 13: (11 de, 2dc in next st] 6times. 7asis , Basket [ede, 2d in next st 6 times. 60sts Rnd 11:[9 de, 2 dc in next st] times. 66 ts nd 14: (12 do, 2dcin next st 6 times. aasts Rnd 15:13 de, 2d¢ in next st] 6 tines, posts Rnd 16:[14 de, 2d in next st 6 tines. 36sts nds 17-82: De around. Rnd 33: (14 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog| 6 times. 90 sts Rnd 34 and all even mds through Rnd 56: De around. nd 35: (13 dc, 1inv-dc2tog] 6 times. 84 ts Rnd 37: (12 do, 1 invedc2tog) 6 times. 78 ts nd 39: [11 de, 1inv-dc2tog| 6 times. 72 ss Rnd 41: [10 de, 1 inv-dc2tog| 6 times. 66 sts nd 43: [9 dc, 1 inv-de2tog] 6 times. 40 sts Rnd 45: [8 dc, 1 invde2tog] 6 times. 54 sts Rnd 47:7 de, 1 invedc2tog] 6 times. 43 sts Rnd 49: [6 dc, 1 nv.dc2tog] 6 times. 42 sts Rnd 51: (5c, 1 invdc2tog] 6 times. 36 sis nd §3: [4 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts nd 55: [3 dc, 1 invedc2tog] 6 tres. 24 sts Rnd 57:[2de, 1 inv-dc2tog] 6times, 13 sts Rnd §8:[1 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 6 times. 12.15, Rnd 59:6 inviic2tog, 4 sts Fasten off, Weave tal through FLO of rem. 6 sts andl pull to close hole, Weave in end Base is made in two parts which are then crocheted together, then the side of the Basket is worked, Base (make 2) Rnds 1-10: With MC, work 2s for Balloon Canopy. 60 sts Fasten off for first Base, Do not fasten off 2nd Base. Place bases with WS tog then, crocheting,through the edge sts of both pieces to join, ‘cont with Rnd 11 to create Basket side. Rnd 11:19 de, 2dcin next st] 6 times. 66.05 Rnd 12: De in FLO around, nds 13-16: De arounc, nds 17-18: De in BLO around Rnds 19-21: De around, Fasten off, leaving a long tall for sewing. Fold top down to outside of Basket. Use tall 10 sew top edge of last rnd to unused loops oFRnd 11 Decorative Band Front & Back of Band made separately Follow instructions in Making Up section atend of pattem for assembly - decorative elements need to be stitched in place an Front of Band before Back of Band isattached Front of Band ‘Worked from top ecige down, ‘With CC4, chain 71 Row 4 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 70,de. Turn. 70 sts Change to C3 Rows 2-9: 1 ch, de across. Tum, Change to CA. Row 10: 1 ch, de across, Turn, Row 11: 1 ch, si stacioss, Fasten off, Back of Band With €c3, chain 71 Row 4: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 70 dc. Tum. 70 sts Rows 2-7: 1 ch, deacross, Fasten off Decorative Elements Red Panels (make 5) Rnd 4: With CC2 and working into a magic ring, 1st, ch (counts as frst hen, 2 htr, [2ch, 3htr] 3times, 2c, join with sl st in top of beg 2 ch. 12 sts Fasten off, Pink Crescents (make 10) Curved shape is created once stitched inplace. ‘With Cc, chain a. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7sist. 7sts Fasten off, ‘Sandbags (make 4) Stuff as you go. Do not stuff beyond Rnd 6. nd 4: Wth CC2 and working into a magic ring, 6dc. 6.53 Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12sts nd 3: [8 dc, 2c in next st} times, 15 ts Rnd 4: De around. Rnd 5: [3 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 3 times. 12 sts Rnd 6: [2dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 3 times. 955 nd 7: [1 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 3 times, 6 ts Rnd 8: As Rnd 2. 12 ss Fasten off, Bows (make 8) ‘Atend of Rnd 1 gently tighten magic ring, leavingit loose enough to still work into in the 2nd md. Rnd 4: with CC1 and working into @ magic Ting, [1s st, 10 ch twice (bow loops made} (1 sl stin magic ring, § ch, starting In 2nd ch from hook, 4s! st dawn ch ‘twice, 1 st in magic ring. Tighten magic ring gently. nd 2:1 sist in each ch around frst bow loop, 1 Ist in magic ring, 7 st t in each ‘ch around 2nd bow loop, 1! st in magic ring. Tighten magic rng fully Fasten off, Joining Strings (make 4) with CC4, chain 45, Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch fram hook, 44 dc. 44 ts Fasten off, Anchor Made in 3 parts, Vertical Bar with CC4, chain 13, Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch fram hiook, 12.dc. Tun, 123¢8 Row 2: 1 ch, 12st Fasten off, Horizontal Bar with oc4, chain 9. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch fram hiook, 8 de. Tum. 8 sts Row 2: 1 ch 8 sist Faston off Bottom curve with CC4, chain 13, Row 1: Stating in 2nd ch fram hook, 1 de, I2dein next st, 2 del 3 times, 2c in next st, 1c. Turn, 16st Row 2: 1 ch, 1615t Fasten off, Anchor Rope with CC3, chain 21, Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 20, Official pattern sist. 20sts Fasten off Balloon Hanging Loop with CC, chain 81 Row 1: Stating in 2nd ch from hook, 89 lst. 80st Fasten off Errintrade Body Worked from bottom up to neck. stuff as. you go. Rnd 1: With CC1 and working into a magic fing, 6c, 6st5 Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 72 sts. Rnd 3:1 dc, 2c in next st 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 4:6 dc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3times, [1.de, 2 dc in next st} 3 times. 24 sts Rnd 5:7 dc, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] Stimes, 2dcin nextst, 1 de, 3018 Rnd 6; Dc around Rnd 7:8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] twice, 2.dc In next st, 2 de, [2 de In next st, 3 dc) twice, 2de in next st, 2 de 36s Rnds 8-11; Dc around. Rnd 12: [4 dc, 1 inv-dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts nds 13-18: Dc around Rnd 16: 16 dc, [1 inv-de2tog, 3 de] twice, “inv-kctog, 2 dc, 27 sts Rnd 17: De around Rnd 18:15 de, [1 inv dcatog. 3 dl twice, ‘iny-deatog, 24 sts Rnd 19: 0c around. Rnd 20: 1 Inv-de2tog, 14 dc, (1 imv-deztog, ‘yanw.craftworld.com | 172de] twice. 21 sts Rnd 21: 13 de, [1 invdc2tog, 1 de} twice, ‘inv de2tog. 18 ts Rnd 22:11 dc, 1inv-cle2iog) 6 times. 12 sts Rnd 23: De around, Fasten off Head Worked from front to back. Stuffs you go. Rnd 1: with CC1 and working into a magic ring, 6 dc. 6 ts Rnd 2: 2d in each st around, 12st Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. 1815 Rnd 4: De around Rnd 5: [2dc, 2 dc innext st] 6 times. 24 ts Rnds 6-13: De around, Rnd 14: [2.dc, 1 Inv-cle2togl 6 times. 18 sis 1 | www. craftworid.com E Rnd 18: De around Rnd 16: [1 de, 1 invde2tog] 6 times, 1215 Rnd 17:6 inv-ce2tog, 4 sts Fasten off, ; Haunches (make 2) : Stuff atthe end. Rnd 4: with OC1 and working intoa mage ting, de. 6 sts Rnd 2:(1 dc, Zdcin next st 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 3:(2 de, 2dcin next st]3 times. 12 ts Fasten off Hat ‘tuff atthe end, Rnd 4 th CC4 and working toa magic ring, 6 de. 6 sts E Rnd 11: 4 dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times, 36 Rnd 2:2de in each st around. 12 sts Rnd 3:[1 dc, de innext st é times. 18s Rnd 4: Dc in BLO aroun. # Rnd 5-7: De aroun. E Rnd 8: [2 dc, 2dc in next stl 6 times, 24 sts # nd 9: Oc around Rnd 10: [3 dc, 2dcin next st] 6 times, 30 ts Rnd 12: De in FLO around Rnd 13: De aroun Rnd 14:34 de, 2s) st # Fasten off, Fold brim out and up, Weave in end, } Horns (make 2) ¥ bo not ttt. Rnd 4: with C3 and working into a ring, 4 de. 4 sisOfficial pattern nd 2: De around Rnd 3: 2dcin next st, 3de, 5 sts nd 4: De around lower Petals _ top of Vertical Bar and top of Anchor Rope: and 1: with CC3 and working into a magic to side of Basket justo right or left front ring, {1 dc, 2chl 5 times, join with sist to: Joining String. nd 5: 1 dc, 2d in next st, 3d. 6 sts beg de. 5 petals Fasten oft Fasten off, ¥ sew both ends of Hanging Loop to centre i top of Balloon Canopy, Fringe ; Flower Centre t ‘ith CCS, chain 5. Rnd 4 With CCA and working nto @ magle | For Ermintrude: Stuff Hat and, using Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, ring, 4 de, join with sist to beg dc. sts photograph asa guide, stitching through the [slst,3ch,1 sist in each chtoend, | Fasten off unused back laops of nd 11 of Hat, sea 1430nsps to top of Head. Sew Fringe in place along, Fasten of Making Up E underside of Hat brim. Sew Homs in place se a tapestry needle and yam tlls to sew” £ on Hat Feet (make 8) F pleces tog, pinning in pace fis i Two pieces are matte for each Foot, E Spit a length of Ccé to halve the thickness then sewn tog Use standard rather than: For Balloon: Lay Front of Band horizontally! and use to embroider Eyes approximately 3 invisible increases, in font of you with RS up (ast row of sists rowsdown ftom Fringe with 1 st between, Rnd 1: With CC2 and working into.a magic isthe bottom edge). Layout Red Panels and smile from Rnd §, down and across ring, 7 dc. Tum. 7sts Jong Front of Band, aternating with two | centre of mag’ ring and up to other side nd 2: 1 ch, [2dc In next t]7 times. 14 sts; Pink rescents, Curve Crescents as you of Rnd 5, Sew Outer Petals of Flower over Fasten of tach them, leaving enough space between | top of smile offset to right (as viewed), Sew For each Fock, place 2 pieces tog and sew! each pairto embroidera star. Sew Red: Flower Centre to Outer Petals, around the edge to join F Panels to Bend with CC, just sttchingat the comers as shown in photograph. With CC, £ Looking atthe Body, the more rounded side mbroKer an 8-polnt star in centre of each: is the belly. Sew Body to Head, The front E pair of Crescents. Sew Back of Band along {edge of neck should sit roughly ne with ack of Front of Band, concealing backof Rnd 6 of Head smbroidery. Join short edges of joined Bands | to forma ring. With CC4, sew top edge of Sew Tall onto back of Body, sitting roughly Legs (make 4) Do not stu Rnd 1: with CC2 and working into magic ring, 4 dc. 4 sts nds 2-4: Dc aroun. Fasten off, sompleted Band to Balloon Canopy, 5 inline with Rnd 5 of Body, leaving room for F Ermintrude to sit on her bottom, Sew stuffed Scarf Designate one of the Cresceni/Star } Haunches in place ether side of Tail, ‘with C2, chain 35 -ombinations as centre front of Ballon. Fin Row 1: Starting in nd ch from the hook, airing Sting ether sde ofthe outer edge Sewone Leg to top of each Foot Join top of ‘3h dc. 3a sts | ofthe twoRed Panels on eithersideofthis lower Legsto Bodyin inewith nd, siting Fasten of | oenter font Crescent/Ster, Cenre-backof approximately ss apart. Sew upper Legs he Baloon/Band runs through centre ot in place ether side of Body, attaching ther Red Panel, witha pair of Crescents/Star_— approximately rnds down fom where Large Spots (make 4) nd 1: With CC2 and working intoa magic _ elther side oft. Pin the other two oining | Body and Head join, ring, 6dc, joinwith sl stto beg dc. 6sts Strings ether side of the outer edge ofthese Fasten off, F tyvo Crescent/Stars. Looking from the side of! sew Scarf round neck, Sew Large and small jalloon/Band, front and back Joining Strings ‘Small Spots (make 6) ould be separated by one Red Panel and Rnd 1: With CC2 and working into a magic yne Crescent/Star. Once you are happy with ring, 2dc, pull magic ring to tighten. 2 sts the positioning, sew Joining Strings to Front Fasten oft } of Band, Sew Batiom of each ining tring to side of Basket. Spots to Body. Tail ‘Worked from tip of Tal back, Do not stuf. Rnd 1: With CCé and working nto a magic ring, &dc. 4 sts Rnd 2: [2c in next st, 1 de] twice. 6 sts Rnd 3: [2dc in next st, 2d] twice. 8 sts nd 4: [1 inv-deztog, 2 del twice. 6 sts Rnd 5: [1 inv-de2tog, 1de]twice.4sis __ Tomake the Anchor, sew short edge of Sewwa Bow at the top and bottom of each fining String withthe bottom ones sitting F inline with the top edge of Basket. Sew a Sancibag onto basket, just below each of he lower Bows, Change to cC2. ertical Barto inside centre of Bottom nds 6-18; Dc around urve and sew Horizontal Bar in place Fasten oft, ;pproxmatety one third ofthe way down £ Vertical Bar. Sew bottom of Anchor Rope toVORA RC —__roranrae behind unravelling PATTERN Sees and crochet patternsFeature Mest people have probaly never heard and check fr anyerorsin sich counts, cf acrochet or niting Tech Edtoraeore. gauge, erminolcy and formating they “Theyre ike these secret superheroes inthe spot ay mistakes, they make the necessary pattem word Sometimes they are known coreconsto ensure the pattem 5 as'pattem checkers, orliketothink of consstent and mathematical sound, themas‘petem perfection. Teyte A Tech Eto enecks tat te paren part of hidden team that works behind meets ics sandares and any specie the scenes to make sureyour crochet and requltemers stb te desgner or knitting patterns are the absolute best they publisher. This can include language or can be, giving you accurate instructions for —_ terminology, formatting, house style and brian ess crher guns to ensure conssoncy knitingand crochet pattems are crested across colecton of patterns ora by talented designers who pour countless Publication. One important thing to note is. hours into their unique and Intricate designs, that Tech Editors work closely with designers: “etrutns, even the mostexporenced wih the ai tat ther unique von and cosines can make msiokes oven now and voce shinetircusn ne pier. snot ‘then — that Is where the Tech Editor comes —_one-size-fits-all approach. They collaborate in Boloreepatemis eeasedor pubisnec, io accurately tensa tnecestener’sintnt itusualy undergoes thorough revewby tote pattern, making sure reflects ter a Tech Editor. They are like the last line of style and creativity. Cefence before he pate itt and - Sent outino tre work, Ther obisto locke SMR eros, ensure clrtyancmake sure the fo gat ociting pattem s perfect! ‘So, the next time you're working ona patter, rember that there's noe team of secret heroes nudge Tech Ector, who have played role making tne bestiteante ‘Tech Editors play a crucial roe in the world ‘of knitting and crochet. They provide a vital service to independent designers and book or magazine publishers, meticulously checking over patterns to make sure they Well, a poorly written pattern can are ready for craters to creat cause frustration, wasted time and Tech editing involves reviewing pattern disappointment. It can also damage the to ensure that itis accurete, clear and easy reputation of the designer or publication, to follow, They have a Keen eye for detail That is why Tech Editors are here to check thatthe pattems are of the highest quality they can be, giving crafters the best experience possible and uphoiding the integrity of the designer's work. Every Tech Editor has their own unique way of doing things, however they all follow a similar process or checkist to make sure those knitting and crochet pattems are absolutely perfect. So, let ime give you a glimpse into the typical tech editing process | ga thraugh when pattern lanes on my desk: Firstly start by reading through it carefully, making sure | understand the designer's vision and the overall structure of the pattern. Then, it's time to get into Tools of the craft! | \wwwwcraftworld.com | 21the nitty-gritty deta. | go line by line, sttch by stitch, checking for any errors Or inconsistencies. m ikea detective searching for the tiniest clues, | make sure the stitch counts are on point, the gauge is accurate and the terminology is clear and ‘consistent throughout However, it doesn't stop there. I'm also on the lookout for any formatting issues, iregula stitch counts or repeats, If something seems inaccurate, | puton ‘my problem-solving hat and figure out the best way to make it right, Throughout the process, 'm in constant communication with the designer. | want to make sure | Understand ther vision and capture their style. We work together ta fine-tune the pattern, ensuring it’s a true reflection of their creativity and expertise, Finally afterall the checks and edits are lyndsey’s reference bookshelf » 22 | wwwcraftworld.com the years. | am quite proud of my geeky reference bookshelf I's pretty impressive, F even if do say so myseltt A Tech Editor should realy have a good Understanding of pattern writing and F design. That means they have a deep knowledge of pattern structure, grammar and punctuation. They should be able ¥ to identify inconsistencies in pattern E instructions and suggest ways to make F them better. Understanding the basics of design is key because it allows a Tech Editor to anticipate any potential problems in how the pattem comes together. Tech Editors need to be able to da some serious mental gymnastics, imagining themselves done and the designer has had a chance to review, | give the pattern one last thorough check. | want to be absolutely certain that its errorree, clear and ready for crafters to £ work their magic. So, that's @ sneak peek into the typical tech editing process | follow. t's a mix of attention to detail, problem-solving and # collaboration with the designer. alin the pursuit of delivering brillant kitting and Crochet patterns to crafters like you, As you} can see, this sa very involved process and requires a number of skils and attention to detail Asa crafter, you will probably hhave noticed when a pattem hasr’t been through the laser focussed gaze of a Tech Editor! knitting or crocheting the iter in their mind ‘while double-checking all the calculations. F i's no easy task, I can tell you! ‘olt’s a mix of attention to detail, problem-solving and collaboration with the designer) ‘A successful Tach Ealtor has this amazing abiity for spotting even the tiniest erors in pattems. They're lke super detectives of F detail, always catching misaligned tables in What does it take to be a successful Tech Editor? Firstly, itis important to understand that technical editing is @ specialised skil st. It requires a deep knowledge of techniques and terminology, as well a8 a sharp eye for detall and a strong understanding of grammar, syntax and formatting. This means that not just ‘anyone can provide technical editing services for kitting and crochet patterns ~ it takes a skiled and experienced professional ta do the job right. ‘A professional Tech Editor should have a: deep, solid understanding of knitting and cr crochet. That means they should know all about diferent stitches, techniques, constructions and pattern styles. i's crucial for them to be able to spot any mistakes in patterns and know exactly how to fix them. Usually, a Tech Ealtor wil have this amazing collection of reference ‘books that they've been building up over documents or those sneaky typos in writen texts. They want to make sure that anyone # who reads the pattern can easly understand # ftand follow along without any confusion t's # all about lay and making things foolproof! ‘Analytical thinking sks are essential fora # Tech Editor. They have got to be able to dive ¥ deep into patterns and analyse them with a sharp eye. They are lke pattern detectives, F spotting errors, inconsistencies and even potential problems that could pop up. They possess this innate abilty to think critically bout how the pattern is put together. Te first eror encountered is quite often not 5 the root cause of the actual error, so some £ pattern detective work needs to take place “Tech Eaitors need to be able to express themsaives clearly when they find any errors, or issues in a patem and communicate } them effectively tothe designer or publisher. F Working with a designer or publisher is £ all about collaboration to make the best possible pattern they can. Editors need to beable to make suggestions for improvement a constructive and kind way. They also need tomake things crystal clear so that crafters of alllevels can understand the pattern Beingaa Tech Editor usually means juggjing muttiple pattems at the sare time They have got to be able to prioritise their workioad and make sure they meet al of the publishing deadlines. They are usually organised, have systems in place to stay (ontrack and get things done on time. t's all about being efficient and getting the job done right on schedule! ‘As you can see, even within the niche hobbes of crochet and knitting, this isa pretty specialist skil set, and not for those who are aftald of maths! There are no formal qualifications required to become a Tech Editor. However, there are courses and certilications available to help develop the necessary skis quicker than scouring the internet for free resources. Many Tech Editors start out as designers or pattern testers before transitioning into editing for other designers, ‘You know what's really interesting? When a crochet or knitting pattem has gone through tect exiting the crater usually doesn't even. realise it. The end results usually inisibleto the crater, ke a behind:-the-scenes magic trick! That is why the role ofa Tech Editor Is often not so obvious and thelr credis are hidden away in the small print. Go ahead, grab any craft book or pattern magazine from your bookshelf andl expect you'l fine ‘an acknowledgement in there scmewhere for the Tech Editors Theyre lke secret heroes, making sure everything s accurate, Clear and consistent. Thankfully, more and more independent designers are recognising £ the value oftheir Tech Ecitors' input. So, you ‘might start seeing thelr names and contact ‘details right there on the pattern shining a spotight on a Tech Editors’ awesome work! ‘with more people picking up their hooks ‘or needles and diving nto crochet and knit projects, the number of designers out there is skyrocketing! This means there is ‘a gawing demand for stunning designs. However, with more designers cares ‘greater need for technical eiting services. ‘We want craters lke you to have the most successful crafting experience possible Standard OUT ~ Professional Complete NOW Fine Fettle Fibres - www.finefettlefibres.uk British, European & Fair Trade Yarn raftworld.com | 2526 | wewwicraftworld.comBlanket Preity Puffed Chevron BLANKET Asimple repeating pattern and a bright but sophisticated palette presents the ideal blanket fo make for crocheters of all levels DK @ 4mm + Beginner friendly Yarn used Cygnet DK balls in Mother of Pearl 146 (A) 2 balls each in Pink 65 (B) & Barley 4884 (C) ‘Visit www.cygnetyams.com to find your local stockist. ‘About the yam Dk; 298m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Tension 17 stSX7 rows = 10cm measured over de ‘Sch tension measured from top of chexron 03rd ston the way up the next chewron. Row tension measured from bottom Offat chevron to end of puff stitch row 7 rows above Hook used 4mm Other supplies ‘stitch marker ‘To make a larger or smaller blanket, Increase or decrease stating chain by ‘a multiple of 23 chains To make the puff stitches stand out Special stitches Puff stitch (PS): rh, insert hook into st, yh, pull 4 times into same st, ‘yth, draw through 8 oops on hook, yt, draw through rem 2 loops F more, you can work more yth before ‘Grawing the yam through the loops. CCheck your work regularly and count as you .g0 0 prevent your chevron becoming out ‘of sync. The 5 tr will always be Worked into the 3rd tr of the S tr sts in the row below, ® Start crocheting... “The pattern has the typical chevron paaks but in between the chevron dips there is a straight parts well. Each colour block is 4 rows with the puffstitches on the 3rd row. Unless othernise stated turning chains donot count asa stitch, The fist stitch ‘of each row is worked in the first stitch. with B, chain 184. Row 1 (RS): starting in 3 ch from hook, “tr, pin first. ch (marks start of Borden, “1 tratog, 6 tr, St in next, 6tr, 1 watog**, 4 tr: rep from * 7 times more, ending ast rep at **, 1 tr Turn, 182 sts Row 2(WS): 2ch, 1, *7tratog, 6tr, Str in next st, 6,1 trStog**, at, rep from * 7times more, ending last rep at **,1 tr. Turn. Row 3: 2h, 1 tr, "1 Steg, (miss 1 st, 1, 1 PS in missed st] 3 times, 5 tin next st, [miss 1st, 1 tr, 1 PS in missed st] 3 times, ‘tr3tog’’, (miss 1st, 1 tr, 1 PS in missed st} twice; rep from *7 times more, ending last rep at *4, 1. Tur, Row 4: As Row 2. Fasten off Row 5: Working in BLO, with A, 2.ch,1 1, *1 tratog, 6tr, Str in next st, 6,1 ‘ratog**, 4 tr: rep from * 7 times more, ending ast rep at *, 1 tr Turn. Rows 6-7: Rep rows 2-3 Row 8: As Row 2. Fasten off Rows §-8 set the patt. Rows 9-80: Following te colour ‘sequence C, A,B, A, C,A]4 times, } rep rows 5-8 another 18 times. 29 colour stripes completed. jorder Rnd 1: With RS facing, jin Ain marked st ‘of RoW 1, 1m, 1ch, “dc evenly across the Jong side, working [2 dc in next trrow end, 3c in next tr row endl toend, 1 dcin each st along top, [2 dcin next tr E rowend, 3 dein next tr row end) to end, change toB, 2dc in fst st of short side {commer point), dc in each st across toast st, 2dCin ast st, join wth sl st tobeg de, 7668 aston of Finishing Weave in ends and block to wwweraftworld.com | 27Special stitches Bobble (bb): [rh, insert hook in indicated st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops] 4 times in same st, yr, craw through all 5 joops on hook 28 | wwwicraftworld.comBaby LITTLE UNICORN JUMPER Little ones will love this cheerful and super-soft unicorn sweater, with sweet little button details @ Sport @3,3.5& 4mm _; The|uperis worked bottom up in two ‘Schematic Pieces, then front and hack are seamed. It SSRIMSTTSOIG) isa drop-shouider construction with faux button plackets at neck (using snapsto close dl ] for easy dressing). Grosgrain ribbon is added Yam used for stabilty Cuffs anc hems are added at ‘Scheepjes Stone Washed the end. Sewing on small pieces is best 8 B 2, 3,4,4)bals in Smokey Quartz 802 (MC) 1(1,1, 1,1) ball each in Carnelian 823 (CC, Beryl 833 (C02), Turquoise 824 (CC), Deep Amethyst 811 (004), Coral 816 (CCS), achieved using sewing thread and needle, \white all-purpose sewing thread is great for this project Moonstone 891 (C06), Rose Quartz 820(cc7) : ® Start crocheting... =>: —_ & Onyx 803 (CCB) vist wwnwscheepjes.comven Beg 1 ch does not count asa st unless tofind your local stockist otherwise stated, Neck Shaping i Row 1 (RS):1 ch, 14(16, 18, 19, 20)do, About the yan ‘Ac a marker to the RS ofeach piece, leave rem sts unworked, Tur. 14 (76, 18, this wlhelpwhen itcomestomekingup. 19, 20)sts See en Row 2:1 hit, 1 hice, 11 (13, 15, 16,17) “This sweater is a great way to use Up i Turn. 13/15, 17,18, 19) st fora leftovers or if you are lucky enough to Row 3:1 ch, 10(12, 14, 15,16) do, 1 fension have a pack of Stone Washed minis, dc2tog, 1 de. Tum. 12/14, 16, 17, 18) sts 17 sts x 18 rows = 10cm measured over Row 4: 1 de, 1 htr2tog, 9 (11, 13, 14, 15) ht. alternating rows of tr and de FRONT Tum. 11(13, 15,16, 1 sts \Wth MCand 4mm hook, chain 41 45,51, | ROWS: 1 ch, deto end, Tur, Hooks used 53,55), Row 6:1 ch, to end. Tum. am Row 1 (RS): Stating 2nd ch fom hook, Rep ows 56 untl piece measures 24.5 27, 35mm dctoend, Tum. 40 44, 50,52 54)sts ? 90,925, 35)om ‘am Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, tr to end. Turn. Fasten of Row 3: 1 ch, detoend, Tum, # wth RS facing, miss next 12(12, 4, 14,14) i Rows 28.3 form pattern. J sts aftr first row of neck shaping, join MC Othe raupptes Workin pat asset unt piece measures} innnext st. Bnet 1850205, 21.5,245, 27)cm,endingafter } Row 1:1 ch, 14(16, 18, 19, 20) de. Turn. ‘Segiah Mevon za 7 awsrow. E1406, 18,19, 20/518 sewing needle white sewing thread ‘esnaps Finished measurements darring needle stitch markers A Sizing F Age:0-6m 612m, 12-18m, 18-24, 2-39) B Tofit chest 41 (46,51, 83,56) em ec 116m 11.5cm —12.75em —13,75em_ —_13.750m ———e VdSem Bom = 28em = Sem = Bem i D wwwweraftworld.com | 29Row 2:1 ch, 11 (13, 15,16, 17) tr, 1 hiratog, 1 htr. Tum. 13 15, 17, 18 19) sts Row 3: 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1012, 14, 15, 16) de. Tum. 12(14, 16, 17, 18) sts Row 4:1 ch, 9(17, 13, 14, 15) hi, 7 htr2tog, 1de, Turn, 17 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts Row 5:1 ch, dc toend. Tur. Row 6: 1 ch, htr to end. Turn. Rep rows 5-6 until piece measures (24.5, 27, 9, 325, 35)em. Faston off, Front Neckband Row 1: With RS facing and amr hook, join MC with sl stat top edge of neck ‘opening, 1 ch, evenly place 11.(11, 13, 13, 13) dedowm side of neck, 12 (12, 14, 14, 14) de along missed sts on front neck edge, 11 (11, 13, 13, 13) upside of neck Tum, 34 34, 40,40, 40) sts Row 2:11 ch, dctoend. Tur. Rop last row 1 (1, 1,2, 2)times more. Fasten off Left Front Shoulder Placket With RS facing and 4mm hook, join MC ‘with si stat top of Left Front shoulder, Row 4 (RS): 4 chi, 11 (13, 15, 16, 1) de ‘across top of shoulder, $(3, 3, 4, 4) de along row ends of neckband, Tur. 14 (16, 18, 20,21) sts Row 2:1 ch, de across, 30 | www.craftworid.com Rep last row 1 (1, 1,2, 2) tmes more Fasten off ‘with sist at bottom of Sleeve (underside | of foundation ch. Workat right angles # to Sleeve and into the foundation ch as follows: Row 1 (RS):6 ch, stating in 2nd ch from. th lst in ast row end of Neckband on hook, 5 de, sist in next2 foundation chs, Right Front. Tum. 5 de, 2sIsts Row 1 (RS): 1 ch, Work 318.3, 4,4)dcalong | Row 2: Miss 21 sts, din BLO. Tum. § sts edge of neckband, 1113, 15,16, 1de ? Row 3:1.ch, Sdein BLO, s/s in next2 acrOss top of shoulder. Turn. 14 (16, 718, foundation chs. Turn. 5d, 2st st 21 21)st8 Rep rows 2 and 3 around bottom edge Row 2:1 ch, dcacross. of Sleeve. Rep last row 1 (1,1, 2,2) times more. Fasten of Fasten off, Right Front Shoulder Placket With Rs fecing and 4mm hook, join MC Hem ‘with Rs facing and smm hook, join MC # with sl stat the bottom edge of Front or Back Panel (in underside of foundation ch). ‘Work ribbing as for Sleeve Cuff. Rep for cther panel Fasten off, BACK ‘Work as Front, without Neck Shaping until piece measures 245 (27,30, 325, 35}cm from beg, ending after @ WS row, Back Button Placket Row 1 (RS): 1 ch, deto end, Tum, Rep last Row 2.2, 2,3, 3)times more. Fasten off, } UNICORN APPLIQUE ; Muzzle ‘Worked in a spiral without joining or turing SLEEVES chains, pm in fist stand rave up as you go , Stripe sequence Work 2 rows in each of CC1, C62, C63, cot &.0cs. with MC andl arm hook, chain 26 (26, 30, 30, 30, Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch fom hook, E detoend, Tum. 25 25, 29,29, 29)st5 F Row 2: 1 ch htr toend, Turn, Stating with Row 3, work stipe sequence ‘once, then cont in MC only to end, i Row 3:1 ch, dctoend Tum i Row 4: 1 ch, htt toend, Turn, i F Rows &4 form pat ‘With CC7 and 35mm hook, chain 14 Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 12 de, ‘3d in last ch, rotating as you go, work in the other side ofthe chain, 11 de, 2dc in same ch as first dc. 28 sis, nd 2: 2 dc in next st, 11 dc, [2dc in next st] 3times, 11 de, [2 de in next st] twice, 34 sts Rnd 3:1 de, 2dc in next st, 11.de, [1 de, 2 cin next st] 3 times, 11 de (1 de, 2dc in ext st twice. 40st Rnd 4: 2dc, 2dc in next st, 1 dc, 2d, 2 cin next st] 3 times, 11 de, [2 de, 2d in ext st} twice. 46s Rnd 5: 3c, 2cdcin next st, 2dc, 7 htr, 2de, [B dc, 2c in next st 3 times, 2 de, 7hir,Z dc, [3 de, 2 de in next st] twice. 52 ss | Fasten oft, SIZES 0-6, 6-12, 12-18 ONLY: Row 5:1 ch, 2dcin fistst, dc to end. Turn } Row 6:1 ch, 2hir in frst st, htrto end, Tur, Rep rows 5-6 another 66,6, (99, 43,,, )st8 SIZES 18-24 & 2-3 ONLY: Row 5:1 ch, 2dcin fists, dc to end. Turn E Row 6:1 cli, htrtoend. Turn, Find the centre top and bottom of Muzzle + by folding it in half, bringing the curved # edges tog, pm in the centre top and centre bottom sts. fo a7, a7sts Head ‘With RS facing and 3.5mm hook, jon CC6 with si stin 7th st before top marker, Row 1: 1 ch (counts as first dc), 14 dc Tum. 15sts Rows 2-7: 1 ch, detoend, Tum, Row 8: Missfirstst, 1 d0, 11 htr, 1c, miss last st. ALL SIZES: Rep rows 3 & 4, until sleeve measures 12 (155,225, 27.5,295)cm from start. Fasten off, Cuff With RS facing and 3mm hook, join mcFasten of } Rainbow Mane ‘with CC6, s st around Head. Long strands (make 1 each in CCI, C02, 03, CC4 & C5) Neck With amm hook, chain 20, Fasten off ‘with RS facing and 3.5mm hook, oinCCé =; Short Strands (make 1 each in C2, 0c3,, In th st betore bottor marker, oca.ccs) Row 1: 1 ch (counts s firs dc), 10de. Turn, with amm hook, chain 8, Fasten off 11st Row 2: 1 ch, 2deinnextst, de across to last 2sts, 2dc inne st, 1.de. 13 sts Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2. 1718 Making Up Slock Jumper piaces to make the assembly easier. Fasten of Using photograph as a guide, sew Eyes onto. Head 1 row above Muzzle and with Eyes (make 2) ‘3sis between. With CCB, embroider nostrils nd 4: With cca, anim hook, and working into a magic ring, 8 dc, join with sist to beg de. & sts Rnd 2:11ch,2de, 1sIst, 1do,2dcin next} front of Head and at a slight angle. Use a st, 1c, 1 sist, 1dc,join with sistto = small amount of toy stufing behind Horn to, ‘onto Muzzte, Pin Unicorn inta postion just ‘above bottom ribbing and sew in place. Pin beg de. ¥ ge ita curved shape. Sew in postion. Fasten of Sew Ears at top and sie of Head. Attach Using photograph as a guide, with CC, (CC1 Mane Long strand behind left Ear ‘embrower a small tangle highlight. ‘and along the side of Head soit ficks out from side of Muzzle, Attach rem Mane Lang Ears (make 2) Strands to the other side of left Ear and ‘With CCé and 3rnm hook, chain 7. raping across Head, sew into postion. nd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 de, ‘hi, 3tr, [1 htr,2dc, 1 tn fast, rotating 3s you go, workin the other side ofthe chain, 3tr,1 hr, 1.dc, join with st sttobeg de. 14 ts Bring RS tog at one end of Earto and secure with a stitch, 4 attach Mane Short Stends below the Long CCt strand at bottom : of Muzzle. Horn ‘With CC! and 3.5mm hook, chain 10. Row 1: Startingin 2nd ch from hook, 9d. Tum. 9st Row 2: 1 ch (counts as dc here and ‘houghout Hom), 8 de, Tur. Row 3:1 ch, miss next st,7 dc, Turn, 8sts Change to cc2 Row 4: 1ch, 7 de, Tum. Row 5:1 ch, miss next st, 6de, Tum. 7sts Row 6: 1 ch, de, Tur. Change toca, Row 7: 1 ch, miss next st, Se, Turn, 6 sts Row 8: 1 ch, Sc, Tur. Row 9: ch, miss next st, 4 dc, Turn. 5 sts Change tocc4. Row 10:1 ch, 4c. Turn. Ssts Row 11:1 ch, miss nevt st,3.dc. Tum. 4sts Row 12:1 ch, 3c, Tur. Change to ccs, Row 13:1 ch, miss nev st,2de. Tum. 3315 Row 14:1 ch, 2c. Turn. Row 15:1 ch, miss next st,1 dc. 2sts Fasten off, Weave in ends. Horn into postion, slightly overlapping centre Baby Lay Front of jumper with Front shoulder plackets overlapping back plackets. Oversew the row ends tog atthe armhole edge only to secure. Fold Sleeves in half # lengthwise and line up centre of sleeve ith shoulder Sear, pin into postion then sew sleeves onto Body. Sew a lengt of Grosgrain ribbon on the RS of Back button packets and another ath on the WS of Front shoulder | lackets for stabllty (or sew buttons on rst, see below), With sewing needle and head, sew 3 snaps on each of left and ight plackers, Join side and Sleeve seams. With sewing needle and thread, sew 3 buttons, evenly paced, on top of each Front shoulder placket (you might find it easier to sew £ buttons and then cover the sewing with ine ribbon) } Where to buy Purple Confetti Candies Buttons. by Ethel and Joan, 14mm x 3mm Available in a set of, handmade 3 aut of epoxy resin www.ethelandjoan.com wwwwcraftworld.com | 31SUBSCRIBETO COC Nel. Boxe: ford chante > FABULOUS REASONS Sh lle Co es 1 TO SUBSCRIBE! 1 SAVE money on every issue 2. FREE delivery direct to your door TWE UN'S NO.1 CROCHET MAGAZINE 3 > NEVER miss an issue 4 BE THE FIRST to read Crochet Now 5 TREATS worth over £7 with every issue 6 Step-by-step guides in inspiring EVERY ISSUE 7 The BEST tutorials and j PATTERNS 7 ae industry experts crochet knowledge 9 NEVER be short of crochet inspiration again 10 SPREAD THE COST with a Direct Debit or by credit card £19.99 EVE i eau Ry 2 TS ISSUES aSTYLISH CROCHET CARRY CASE & MUSE HOOKS! HOOKS tte \ Call: 0161 327 0441 (auote coaSpecial stitches Bobble (bbl): [Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 oops) times into sae st, yt, draw through all 5 loops on hook 34 | wwwrw.craftwortd.com ®DK @3.5mm && Intermediate Yarn used Yarnsmiths Create DK 4 balls in Dark Turquoise 3240 Avaliable from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk ‘About the yarn DK; 290m per 100g ball, 100% acrylic Tension 17 stsx 11 rows = 10cm measured over patt Hook used 3mm Sizing 38.5x1786m ‘The design is created by adding bobble ito filet to add symmetrical vines running the length ofthe wrap. Bobble sts are worked with WS facing, but the bobble effect will appear on RS ‘once completed. ® Start crocheting... Chain 6a. Row 4 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc across. Turn, 63 sis Row 2:3 ch (counts as firsttr here anc ‘Hhroughout, 1 bbl 1 tr, [1ch, miss 1 st, 1 tra times, [1 bbl, 1 1 twice, [1 ch, miss 1st, 11114 times, 1 bbl, 1, [1 ch, miss 4st, 11117 times, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 4 st, 1] times, [1 bbl, 1 t] twice, [1 ch, miss 1st, 14114 times, bbl, 14, Tum, Row 3 and all odd rows: 1 ch (does not count asa st here and throughout), de -acr0ss, Tum, 63 sts Row 4:3 ch, 1 bb), 1, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ‘f)3times, 1 bbl, 1¢r, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] twice, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tf 15 times, 1 bl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 11r] twice, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 14113 times, 1 bbl, 1 tr Tum. Row 6:3 ch, 1 bb), 1, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] twice, (1 bbI, 1A] twice, [1 ch, miss 1 St, 1tf]3times, 1 bbl 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st 1] 13 times, 1b), 1, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1tf]3 times, [1 bbl, 1 ty] twice, [1 ch, miss 1st, 1] twice, 1 bb), 1 tr. Tum.Secret Garden WRAP Combine textured bobble stitches and filet crochet for a secret, climbing plant design in a snuggly transitional accessory Row 8:3¢ch, 1 bbl, 1, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ‘twice, [1 bb\, 1 +f] 3 times, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] twice, 1 bb, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] 13 times, 1 bl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, trtwice, [1 bb|, 1 f]3 times, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1] twice, 1 bbl, 1 tr. Tum, Row 10:3.ch, 1 bbl, 1tr, 1ch, miss 1 st, 1 ‘tr, [1 bbl, 1 tr 4 times, [1 ch, miss 1st, 1 ‘r]3times, 1 bbl, 1r, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] 11 times, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 111] 3 times, [1 bbl, 1 tr] times, 1 ch, miss 1 st 17,7 Dbl 1 tr Tum, Row 12: As Row 10. Row 14:3ch, 1 bb), 1, 1ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr, [1 bbl, 1 tH 3 times, [1 ch, miss 1st, 1 ‘rl times, 1 bbl, 1.1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tt] 11 times, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 147] times, [1 bbl, 1] 3times, 1.ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr, 1 bbl, 1 tr. Tum. Row 16:3¢ch, 1 bb), 1, 1ch, miss 1 st,1 tr, [1 bbl, 1 tr wee, [1 ch, miss 1st 1 tf] times, 1 bbl, tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 11) ‘13 times, 1 bbl, 1tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 111] times, [1 bbl 1 tr}twlce, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 44,1 bbl, 1 tr. Tum Row 18: ¢h, 1 bb) 1tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 1 ‘rtwice, 1 bbl 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 t] times, [1 Dbl 1 t] twice, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ‘111 times, 1 bbl, 1 tr] twice, [1\ch, miss 13t,1 tr] 4times, 1 bbl, 1 tr, (1.ch, miss 1 ft] Stimes, 1 bbl 1 t, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 st, 1 tr] twice, 1 bb, 1 tr. Tur, {r] twice, [1 bbl 1tr]3 times, 1 ch, miss Row 20:3¢h,1 dbl, 1tr, [1 ch, miss 1st, 1 | 1st, 1117 times, [1 bbl, 1 tr] 3times, [1 ‘r]6 times, 1 bbl, 1r, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 caus 1s, 1 bce, 1b 1A Nh tr] twice, 1 bol 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1] 1b ‘times, 1 bbl, 1 tr 1 ch, miss 1 st,1 ty] Row 26:3.ch, 1 bbl, 1tr,[1 ch, miss 1 st, twice, 1 bbl tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st,1tr]6 tr]. 4times, 1 bb, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 times, 1 bbl 1 tr, Tum, ‘times, [1 bl, 1 tr 4times, [1 ch, miss Row 22: 3ch, 1 bbl, 1tr,[1ch, miss 1st,1_{ st, 1] Stimes, [1 bbl 1 tr] 4 times, [1 ch, tr] Stimes, 1 bbl, 1r, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tr] | miss 1st, 1 tr] Stimes, 1 bbl, 1, [1 ch, <3 times, [1 bb, 1 tr] twlee, [1 ch, miss 1 st, ty] times, 1 bbl, 1 tr. Turn 114117 times, [1 bbl, 111] twice, [1 ch, miss : 11,1 3times, 1 bbl, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1f]5 times, 1 bbl 1 tr. Turn, ‘r]4 times, 1 bbl 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 Row 24:3.ch,1 bb|,1tr,[1ch, miss 1st,1 } a times, [1 bbl, 1 tr] 3times, [1 ch, miss LEDEChrY st, 1 tr] Stimes, [1 bbl, 1 tf] times, [1 ch, imiss 1 st, 1 tr] 4 times, 1bb|, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 11] 4times, 1 bb), 1 tr. Tun, Row 32:3 ch, 1 bbl 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st,1 tr] Stimes, 1 bb), tr, [1.ch, miss 4 st, 1 tH 4 times, [1 bbl, 1 t] twice, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1S times, [1 bbl, 1 ty] twice, [1 ch, miss ‘1st, 1] times, 1 bol, 1 tr, [1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 tf] Stimes, 1 bb, 1 tr. Tum, Row 34: As Row 2, Row 35: 1 ci, dc across, Tur. Rows 36-195: Rep rows 4-35 five times ‘more or until the wrap reaches the preferred leneth, Sten off. Weave in ends. wwweraftworld.com | 35