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Technique illustrations: Vanessa Mooncie
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The yarn used for this project is enough to make several starf.sh.
You can make all three with the three colours, either using the same
colour for each starf.sh or different colours for the top and bottom.
Storflsh
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King Cole Cottonsoft DK,
100% cotton (229yds/21 0m per 1009
1 x 1009 ball in 781 Jade (A)
1 x 1009 ball in 1 574 Coral (B)
1 x 1 009 ba ll n 7 42 Oyster (C)
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22 sls and 22 rows to 4in (10cm) over
double crochet using 3mm hook
Speeial abbreviatEmn
3 treble cluster (3 tr cl): The clusters appear
on the reverse side of the work. This will
be the right side. Carry the unused yarn
across the back of the work as you crochet.
This stitch is made by half-f inishing 3 treble
stitches, then drawing the yarn through all
the loops on the hook at once.
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How to make Starfish
The top and base of the starfish are
crocheted separately in double crochet,
starting f rom the centre and working
in rounds. Each arm of the starfish is
Top
crocheted separately in rows, working Rounds 1-7
from the central part of the body. The top
of the starfish begins with the WS facing,
crocheted in rounds. The clusters are
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (to count as first dc), in next dc with A, sl st into first ch (5 sets
worked in a contrast colour and appear on
1 dc in same dc, (dc2inc) 4 times, sl st into of 4 dc,2 ch and 1 cluster).
the reverse side of the piece. An edging is
first ch (10 sts). Pull on the short end of Round 5 (inc): With A, make 1 ch (to
crocheted around the top and base, and
the pieces are joined with double crochet yarn to close the ring. count as first dc), 1 dc in next 3 sts, (1 dc,
and filled with toy stuffing before closing. Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (to count as first dc), 2 ch,1 dc) into next 2 ch sP, *1 dc into
1 dc in same dc, (dc2inc) 9 times, sl st into next 5 sts, (1 dc,2 ch, 1 dc) into next 2 ch
first ch (20 sts). sp; rep from * 3 more times, 1 dc in next
Top
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (to count as first dc), dc, sl st into first ch (5 sets of 7 dc, 2 ch).
Starting at the centre, with 3mm hook and
A, wind yarn around a finger a couple of join in B, 3 tr cluster in next dc with B, with Round 6 (inc): With A, make 1 ch (to
A work 1 dc in next dc,
*(1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) count as first dc), 1 dc in next 4 dc, (1 dc,
times to form a rin9, insert the hook, catch
the yarn and draw back through the ring. in next dc, 1 dc in dc, with B work a 3 tr 2 ch, 1 dc) into next 2 ch sp, * 1 dc into
cl in next dc, with A work 1 dc in next dc; next 7 dc, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 da) into next 2 ch
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 dc into ring, sl st to first dc (5 sts). rep from * 3 more times, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) sp; rep from * 3 more times, 1 dc in next 2
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The whale is worked in double crochet usinlichunkyyarn
and a small hook to create a fi.rm fabric. The simple shape and
friendJ;r features make it perfect to snuggle up with.
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Finished size WEEBEDOYOU
Approximately 19in (48cm) long , 41/zin
(1 1 5cm) at the widest end, 1|/qin (3cm)
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Wendy Merino Chunky, 1 00% merino
wool (71yds/65m per 509 ball):
4 x 509 balls in 2472 Pumice (A)
Oddment of chunky yarn in black (B)
4.5mm (UK7:US7) crochet hook
Dressmakers' pins or safety pins
Toy stuff ing
Tapestry needle
Tension
1B sts and20 rows to 4in (1Ocm) over
double crochet using 4.5mm hook
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Key
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& C ha in (ch)
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Body
Rounds 1-50
increasing and decreasing stitches. The crocheted togethen. The blowhole is a tiny Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times
body is started at the front of the face circle of double crochet, sewn to the top of (24 sts).
and finished at the tail end, and stuffed the body. Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times
after every few rounds. The last round of (30 sts).
the body is worked into the back loops Body Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times
of the stitches, then the opening is closed Starting at the front of the whale, with (36 sts).
by weaving a length of yarn, left after 4.5mm hook and A, wind yarn around a Round 7 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times
fastening off, through the stitches and finger a couple of times to form a ring, (42 sts).
gathered up. The remaining front loops insert the hook, catch the yarn and draw Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 6 dc) 6 times
of the stitches, left after working the last back through the ring. (48 sts).
round of the body, are crocheted into to Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), Round 9 (inc): (Dc2inc,7 dc) 6 times
begin the tail. Each side of the top of the work 6 dc into ring (6 sts). (54 sts).
tail shaping is done separately. The eyeballs Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts). Round 10 (inc): (DcZinc, B dc) 6 times
and eye sockets are crocheted separately Pull on the short end of the yarn to close (60 sts).
and then joined with double crochet the ring. Rounds 11-50: Work 1 dc in each dc.
(39 sts).
Round 54: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Round 55 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 1 dc) 3 times
(36 sts). Body
Round 66: Work 1 dc in each dc. Rounds 51-66
Add more stuffing before continuing.
Round 57 (dec): (Dc2dec, 10 dc) 3 times
(33 sts).
Round 58: Work 1 dc in each dc. SEJEN
Round 69 (dec): (Dc2dec, 9 dc) 3 times II,AXIEYOU GBII?
(30 sts). ADOI'PIIXN a
Round 70: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Round 71 (dec): (Dc2dec, B dc) 3 times
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Round 72: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Round 73 (dec): (Dc2dec, 7 dc) 3 times
(24 sts).
Round 74: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Round 75 (dec): (Dc2dec, 6 dc) 3 times
(21 sts).
Round 75: Work 1 dc in each dc.
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Jain stitches af end of tail Eyes (make 2) Blowhole
Next: Sl st into the back loops only of each Eyebatt With 4.5mm hook and B, wind yarn
of the 17 dc from both sides at the same With 4.5mm hook and B, wind yarn around a finger a couple of times to form
time to join (17 sts). Fasten off.* around a finger a couple of times to form a ring, insert the hook, catch the yarn and
To complete the other side of the tail, with a ring, insert the hook, catch the yarn and draw back through the ring.
4.5mm hook and the finished side of the draw back through the ring. Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 5 dc
tail shaping on the right-hand side of the Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), into ring (5 sts). Pull on the short end to
whale, miss the first 1 6 of the remaining work 10 dc into ring (10 sts). Pull on short close the ring. Fasten off, leaving a long
sts and rejoin A to the next dc with a sl st. end of yarn to close ring. Fasten off . length of yarn at the end.
Next: Dc2inc in the same st, 1 dc in the
next 30 dc, dc2inc (34 sts). Eye sockef
Rep from * to * to complete the other side With 4.5mm hook and A, make B ch, join
of the tail. with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
Fins (make 2) 1 0 dc into ring (1 0 sts).
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off, position a fin, with the curved edge at and ending the line 'l in (2 5cm) below the
the top, around 1 in (2.5cm) f rom the eye outer edge of the eyes. With a tapestry
cn each side of the body Starting at the needle threaded with A, embroider the
corner of the fin, stitch 1 in (2.5cm) of the mouth in chain stitch (see page 1 55),
top edge to the body. making each stitch around 3 rows of
crochet long,
Weave in all the yarn ends.
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The smaller balls of yarn used for this jelI5d.sh are ideal for adding
accents of bright or fluorescent colours to give it a real deep-sea air.
Make a multi-coloured 'bloom' ofjellydsh in a variety of bold shades.
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Finished size
Approximaiely 51/zin (1 4cm) diamete r
(including frilled eJge) and 24in (Of cm)
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Rejoin C with a sl st to the front loop only
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the oral arms.
The following is worked in rounds:
Round 'l: Working into the front loops only
of each st, dc2inc in the same dc, 1 dc in
the next dc, (dc2inc, 1 dc) 7 times (24 sts).
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) B times
(32 sts).
Round 3 (inc): (DcZinc, 3 dc) B times
(40 sts).
Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) B times
(48 sts).
Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) B times
(56 sts).
Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 6 dc) B times
(64 sts).
Fasten off.
hook and A, wind yarn around a finger (40 sts) times (56 sts).
a couple of times to form a ring, insert Join in C. Round 11: 1 dc in each dc with A.
the hook, catch the yarn and draw back Note: As some of the stitches are made by Round 12 (inc): With A, (dc2inc, 6 dc) B
ihrough the ring. missing rows, the loop on the hook should times (6a sB).
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), be extended up to the level of the row Rounds 13-15: 1 dc in each dc with A.
work B dc into ring (B sts). being worked. Join in B and fasten off A.
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) B times (16 sts). Round 7: With C, (1 dc into the next 4 dc, Round 16: With B, (1 dc into the next 3 dc,
Pull on short end of yarn to close ring. 1 long dc into the ring at the centre, miss 1 dc rnto the next dc three rows down, miss
Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) B times the dc behind the long stitch) B times. the dc behind the long st) 16 times.
24 sts). Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) B times with Rounds 17-22= 1 dc in each dc with B.
Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc,2 dc) B times A (48 sts). Do not fasten off B.
32 sts).
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Hood
Rounds 16-22
Join hood and base
Frilled edge rounds 1-3
Making up
Join hood and base
Place the top and base with
WS together and the hood facing
up. With 3mm hook and B, inserting
the hook into each stitch from both
pieces at the same time to join, work 1 dc
in each dc, leaving an opening. Stuff the
piece, keeping the base flat, before joining Tentacles
the remaining stitches to close. With 3mm hook and the base of the
(trZinc) 63 times, sl st to third of 3 ch, turn jellyfish facing up, join C to a dc on round
Frilled edge (128 sts). 6 of the base with a sl st. *Make 100 ch
Round 1: Work 1 dc in each dc with B Join in A. and fasten off, leaving a 4in (10cm) length
(64 sts). Round 3: With A, dc2inc in the same st of yarn at the end. Miss 7 tr and rejoin C
Join in C. (dc2inc) 1 27 tirnes, sl st to first dc and to the next dc. Rep from * until B tentacles
Round 2: With C, sl st to the first dc, make fasten off (256 sts). have been completed. Weave in the short
3 ch (to count as first tr), 1 tr in the same st, Weave in all the ends. ends at the top of the tentacles.
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This shark is a cuddly version of the Great Tllhite. It can be made
to look more menacingby swapping the pale pink for a deeper
shade, or using a red colour yarn to crochet the mouth.
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Katia Peru , 407o wool, 40oh acrylic,
20% alpaca (1 15yds/106m per 1009 ball):
2 x 1009 balls in 012 (A)
1 x 1009 ball in 026 (B)
1 x 1009 ball in 003 (C)
Oddments of DK yarn in black (D)
and white (E)
Tension
14 sts and 1 5 rows to 4in (1Ocm) over
double crochet using 4.5mm hook
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Key Top body
Rounds 1-3,
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row 1 of base
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The top of the shark's body is started Top Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
in rounds of double crochet, and then Starting at the tip of the nose, with 4.5mm 1 dc in first dc, (dc2inc,2 dc) twice,
continued in rows. lt is shaped by increasing hook and A, wind yarn around a finger dc2inc, 1 dc in next dc, turn (12 sts).
and decreasing the stitches. The base of the a couple of times to form a ring, insert Row 4: As row 2.
body is formed by joining the second colour the hook, catch the yarn and draw back Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
to the last round of the nose end, and then through the ring. st), 1 dc in first dc, (dc2inc,2 dc) 3 times,
finished in the same way as the top, with Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next dc, turn (1 6 sts).
the addition of the mouth, which is worked 6 dc into the ring (6 sts). Rows 6-8: As row 2.
separately in rounds and then joined into the Round 2 (inc): (DcZinc) 6 times (12 sts). Row 9 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
base of the body. The tail ends of the two Pull on short end of yarn to close ring. 1 dc in first dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc,
pieces are crocheted together. The stitches Round 3: Work 1 dc in each dc. dc2inc, 1 dc in next 4 dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in
of the tail end of the body are picked up The following is worked in rows: next 3 dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in next dc, turn
to crochet the crescent-shaped shark's tail. Row 1 (RS) (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 3 (20 sts).
The fins and eyes are crocheted in rounds times, turn. Rows 10-12: As row 2.
and stitched on. The teeth are worked into Continue on these 9 sts. Row 13 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
the stitches of the mouth and the shark is Row 2 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as a st), st), 1 dc in first dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in next 4
finished with embroidered nostrils 1 dc in each dc. dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in next 6 dc, dc2inc, 1 dc
+ ++ty! lrq
Rows 18-30: As row 2. * +
s *++ f-+ + ++-* ,,=
+l-i trz
f:s
Row 31 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a +
{x.
+f f+
+ t irr '.
r:, 1 dc in first dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next
J oc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next B dc, dc2dec,
+
+
+ ++ +
+:# L
L
-L
t+i frt
|- 0,,
" cc in next 5 dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next dc,
:-'.,'r (24 sts).
t,}h( ++ +
1* + + +1+
+ +
+ +l +
J-
+.o+,,
dn
dfi
++ + t+
++
lI',
+Io*
Rows 32-34: As row 2.
+f +t+ +.+ .{+
}\
+ J-cfl +
Row 35 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
s: , 1 dc in first dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next rj f++ f:t+++-,-t
+ *L++"+
f
+s'- n+t
+,i+r
j Cc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next 6 dc, dc2dec, J*!* +++ + + +
+.4t; t
-i-
+._l+ + i+l
' dc in next 4 dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next dc, +t+ +++ ++s f -$* ; +r *,
+:dt
:n
+
t-ro (20 sts).
Rows 36-38: As row 2.
ff+ *
&f+ *++ + +i-+
+ +*+ + *f
+'
-L:
d+r
o+*
Il-L+"t;
..ilI
$dir*
Row 39 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a +I 1+T +++
*f* *t
+
*&- -*- *** t $:+r+ f-l
+t- J-v *
s.r, 1 dc in first dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next t
t
fq-r i :
fr*
:, i
*+"
. .,;. ,.i +_+ltt_*r-t .l 1\
+ds.rr
3 dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next 4 dc, dc2dec,
1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2dec, 1 dc in next dc,
i
it:i'
-.,. ,,'i- :
-
+_+T++.trI+ !, s?r
.Tr ir
:Jrn (1 6 sts).
ir+gT-
+"
,
,Y
i
'.'.
l*
j
+,d,
{*- I
tr
Rows 40-44: As row 2.
Row 45 (dec): 1 ch. (does not count as a
+-
+
sr), 1 dc in first dc, (dc2dec, 1 dc in next .Uuff
{gE
49
Mouth I
With 4.5mm hook and B, wind yarn Rounds,'-,
"ili,::louth to base I
around a finger a couple of times to form
a ring, insert the hook, catch the yarn and Base - join mourh I
draw back through the ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 dc into ring (5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): (DcZinc) 5 times (10 sts).
Pull on the short end of the yarn to close
the ring.
Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 5 times
(1 5 sts).
Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 5 times
(20 sts).
Round 5 (inc): (Dc2 inc, 3 dc) 5 times
(25 sts).
Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc,4 dc) 5 times
(30 sts).
Rou nd 7 (inc): (Dc2inc,5dc) 5times
(35 sts).
Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc,6dc) 5times
(40 sts).
Fasten off.
ilItrffiffiffi
1 dc in next dc, (dc2inc, 1 dc) twice, turn
(9 sts).
Rows 2-10: Work as for rows 2-10 of top
of shark.
front loop only of each of
DIDYOUITNO\IU?&
doCt'harfe
SharKs
ln t.,rrelr body!
singl";; st'ruct'ure is
Their bodY
cart'ila8e'
firade of
x +-L
ts,-'Q, ?f"# +*-
-#tfi
#
T
."fi{.ttlt
t*e
\:f"
k*u:.
Top '"-'- 1,\,
Base :i+-
*f,C
r
++f
*ffi H*$58n.
#*.',IY*rfia+'.r-;-y*144-
uo*u,.rffi*+4r$
,&d
Yq+
.lt'rn tail end t''
t-++-H,'++I
WS together, 4.5mm hook and A,
infrin yarn to the first dc at the tail end of +-++tfff
-+:+"++++
fte top of the shark with a sl st.
t {i-i --*+++
hr* ++**+-+
#
Work 1 dc into the back loop only of
fre same dc, 1 dc into the back loop only t4
-F
Tail the next 3 dc) twice (22 sts). dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in
Ufrft the top of the shark tail end facing, Round 4 (inc): (1 dc in the next 4 dc, the next B dc) twice (42 sts).
{.5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the first dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dcZinc, 1 dc in Round 9 (inc): (1 dc in the next 9 dc,
dr of row 62 with a sl st. the next 4 dc) twice (26 sts). dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in
hrnd 1: 1 dc in the front loop only of Round 5 (inc): (1 dc in the next 5 dc, the next 9 dc) twice (46 sts).
tre same st, 1 dc in thefront loop only of dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dcZinc, 1 dc in Round 10 (inc): (1 dc in the next 10 dc,
mh of the next 13 dc of row 62 of both the next 5 dc) twice (30 sts) dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in
fte top and the base of the shark's body Round 5 (inc): (1 dc in the next 6 dc, the next 10 dc) twice (50 sts).
(14 sts) dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in Round 11 (inc): (1 dc in the next 11 dc,
hnnd 2 (inc): (1 dc in the next2 dc, the next 6 dc) twice (34 sts). dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in
dr2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in RoundT (inc): (1 dc in the nexlT dc, the next 1 1 dc) twice (54 sts).
tre next 2 dc) twice (18 sts). dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in Round 12 (inc): (1 dc in the next 12 dc,
hund 3 (inc): (1 dc in the next 3 dc, the next 7 dc) twice (38 sts). dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dcZinc, 1 dc in
dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in Round 8 (inc): (1 dc in the next B dc, the next 12 dc) twice (58 sts).
51
r
Dorsal fin
Rounds 1-12
+t-++++
.ua*|-{++
rtF#
F?t;+
Shape tail x
xx..,x,(-
Rounds 1+22 #"
Sfiape taff
Work each side separately.
x
x
xx
5 dc, dc2dec (7 sts). between the top and lower shaping. Round 7: As round 2.
+
,h
bund 5: As round 2. +
-^r**x)' +
frrlge {in +
,hrind 7 (inc): Dc2inc,
lO dc, dc2inc (14 sts).
1 dc in the next
**r^{' / +
+
+
hunds 8-9: As round 2. +
Dnnd 10 (inc): DcZinc, 1 dc in the next
+
+
12 dc, dc2inc (16 sts). +J.
Dnnds 1 1 -12: As round 2.
+
Dund 13 (inc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in the next +
14 dc, dc2inc (18 sts). +
bnnds 14-15: As round 2.
hnnd 16 (inc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in the
rrcxt 16 dc, dc2inc (20 sts).
hrnds 17-18: As round 2.
hund 19 (inc): DcZinc, 1 dc in the next
18 dc, dc2inc (22 sts).
Botrnds20-21: As round 2.
ilotrnd 22 (anc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in the next
2O dc, dc2inc (24 sts).
I st to next st and fasten off, leaving a
Making up
ffiyes Bcdy FIns
With WS together, matching the shaping, Stuff the three fins, keeping a flattened
use the right side seam method (see page shape. Bring the two sides of the Iast
i 53) to sew the top of the body to the round together and sew together the
base on each side, leaving an opening at back loops only of each stitch to close the
the head end on one side. Push the mouth opening, forming a straight edge. Stitching
inside the shark and stuff the sharkS body, each of the front loops of the last round
keeping the inside of the mouth flat. of the fins to the body to hold them firmly
Sew the open edges of the side of the in place, sew a pectoral fin to each side of
sha rk together. the shark with the shaping at the front,
so they slope back towards the tail end.
Teeth Attach the dorsal fin to the top of the
With the lower jaw facing, 3mm hook and shark in the same way, positioning it so
E, miss the first 2 dc from the corner of the it curves towards the tail end.
mouth, *(sl st into the back loop of the
next dc, make 5 ch, work 1 dc into third ch Hyes, ffi*strfrls *r*d gil*s
from hook, t htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, Use the long length of yarn left after
miss 2 dc, sl st into the back loop of the fastening off the eyes to sew them in
next dd a times. Fasten off.* place. Embroider the nostrils in D, working
Next: With the upper jaw facing, 3mm two small straight stitches (see page 1 55)
hook and E, rep from * to * to complete for each one. Embroider lines of chain
the teeth. stitch (see page 155) in D, in front of the
pectoral fins on each side of the body, for
the gills. Weave in all of the yarn ends.
Lots
55
The crocheted puffer fi.sh is soft and cuddly, unlike its real-life deadly
counterpart. Picots form the spines coverinlthe body and a simple
scalloped pattern creates the delicate-looking edge of the fi.ns.
Puffer flsh
rc II' d
Finished. siz,r:'.,,,,',- .'..":,,
Materials
B,eigd1g.de France ld6al, 40% woo.[i,,i,0o/o
a-rylic, 30 o/o polyamide (136yds/1 25m per
509 ball):
1 x 50g ball in 23040 Citronnier (A) ' .' '
1x509ballin51253MeffiB),..........
Oddment of DK yarn in blae
). ,',' ,, ', : :,
Du)rou
tsr,,##r.rhar
:
ffi ;#recrion.
Saf
Toy stuff ing
Tapestry needle
' 'Il: l
,-&f, ,pufru;;Hll:'
lt
Tension *f ;"I;iri* if
',' a derircaey,but
,,,ofiough skirred
double crochet using 3mm hook h p****S onlJr
the bxin_free
.Special abbreviation can be a
A.rfr,
this
P.i lhe picot appears on the reverse deadJyOnnurf
sid'e 6f$e work. This will be the right side.
:lnsert,,hmt into next st, catch yarn and
diaW:beekthrough stitch (2 loops on hook),
(c , and draw through first loop on
,hook'offi times, catch yarn and draw
4
thro@'both loops on hook.
57
Key
Wind yarn around finger to form
a ring
o
Slip stitch (sl st)
x/ dc2 i nc
)O( dc2dec
(F Picot
onlY
Double crochet into back looP
A
+ Double crochet into front loop
only
U
fi dc2inc into back tooP onlY
fish
How to make Pufferrounds
The bodY is worked in continuous
of double crochet; the Picots, which
appear on the reverse side of
the work' BodY
stitches
are made with a number of
chain Rounds 1-20
crocheted
formed into a loop. The fins are
and then
in rounds; each piece is flattened
6 times
joined at the top with a decorative edging to close the Round 9 (inc): (Dc2inc' 6 dc)
Pull on the short end of yarn
ofdoublecrochetandchainstitches'The (48 sts)'
bulging eyes and open mouth
provide ring. Round 10: (1 dc in next 3 dc'
picot) 12
6 times
the features' Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc)
the finishing touches to times'
(1 8 sts). 6 times
picot) 6 Round 11 (inc): (Dc2inc' 7 dc)
Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc' (54 sts)'
times (24 sts).
ffiCIdY
with 3mm 6 times
Startrng at the top of the body' 6 times R:-und 12 (inc): (Dc2inc' 8 dc)
around a finger Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc)
hook and A, wind Yarn (60 sts)'
(30 sts). picot) 12
a couple of times to form a ring' insert
6 times Round 13: (1 dc in next 4 dc'
yarn and draw back Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc)
the hook, catch the (36 sts).
times'
6 times
through the ring ' picot) 'l 2 Round 14 (inc): (Dc2inc' 9 dc)
Round 7: (1 dc in next 2 dc'
Round 1 (WS): 1 ch (does not count
as a (66 sts)'
3 times into the ring times. Round 15 (inc): (Dc2inc' 10 dc)
6 times
work
st), (1 dc, picot) 6 times
Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) (72 sts)'
(6 sts).
(1 2 sts) (42 sts).
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times
ffi*lffiI
'{hH
-:*-- . "#ffiffiffi}r ,l:
{F,]
--i1
fL
\*"fj'rfr*.{iitit*}}..*\,,
\-f rtr rti tdiilli{*,- =\*
nd2':Asround 16
H::il',ffitljo';,,,dc)6,imes
['.'xj"(dec):(Dc2dec'
10d'l
tll
LA
:3'
[#f+ f f;flYx*a-/a-{
\}o'.*"x ["r1l3"(dec):(Dc2dec'edc)6times
trs#$
-r + Body
li:ii;a:;it1ji;.8dc,6,mes
# 21-37
(s4 sts).
Round 30 (dec): (Dc2dec, 7 dc) 6 times
Rounds
., .L (48 sts)'
,,''{1!e
!.'tA Round 31: As round 10.
effi Round 32 (dec): (Dc2dec, 6 dc) 6 times
& *: . --
{I, B.. - a* (42 sts).
-,rt*-,-
,- *- #. 12
S j1# r A Round 16:(1 dcin next5dc, picot) Round33(dec):(Dc2dec, 5dc)6times
:,..-;1fqtgq":k:;.,$ . times.
llts ::
Round 36
f:'i1t"
(dec)r (Dc2dec,
i
"l
:1'"'
3 dc) 6 times
Hffi Round 21: Work 1 dc in each dc. (24 sts).
Round 22: As round 16. Round 37 (dec): (1 dc in next 3 dc, picot)
Rounds 23-24:, Work 1 dc in each dc. 6 times, sl st into same st
i
!
I
59
:
i7 s\
'#^ I Y i*'
X}fl
,t
){}(
4 *l-'
i'
.r)*{
'i1.. #*3AlJ$r"
'+
,$
. ,.,i.'"
#"1 xx**_di
*1..r.,"4
+
tr' t*"
r$p-#FqI+**rT1g;
+-ry'
l* r$ftT
,t,;6:r1"9 sfh t.:L=5 ,
1". t
$
*&,,
* h,tfl j
\(/{
X,
-
Body Caudal (tail) fin
Rounds 38-39 Rounds 1-9
Fasten off A, but do not fasten off yarn Caudal (tail) fin .Sraff*ped edgre
B. Remove the crochet hook and insert With 3mm hook and B, wind yarn around Round 9: With A, work *(1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc)
a safety pin into the loop to prevent a finger a couple of times to form a ring, in next dc, miss next dc*, rep from * to *
the work unravelling. Carefully turn the insert the hook, catch the yarn and draw 13 more times, sl st into the first 2 ch
piece right side out. Stuff the body firmly. back through the ring. (1 4 sca llops).
Remove the safety pin and insert the hook Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
back into the loop. Continue working on work 6 dc into the ring (6 sts).
the RS, pushing the picots forward so the Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 3 times
stitches can be seen for the next round. (9 sts). Pull on the short end of the yarn
Round 38 (dec): (Dc2dec, 2 dc) 6 times to close the ring. DID TOUIilVOW?
(1 B sts). Round 3: i dc into the back loop only of
Round 39 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times each dc.
?o prob.t th;;
(1 2 sts). Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc) 9 times (18 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn at
the end. Thread the yarn onto a tapestry
Join in A.
Round 5: 1 dc in each dc in A.
&ffi;'sh;;;;tr#f*
ro inflate
needle and weave it through the last round Round 6 (inc): With A, work (dc2inc, 2 dc)
bodies. ,o 's tfreii
rna]
of stitches. Push a little extra stuffing 6 times (24 sts). arrnost iT
inside, if necessary, before pulling up the Round 7: As round 5 in B. &predarortrossit:;T"*
yarn tightly to close the opening and Round 8 (inc): With B, (dc2inc, 5 dc) 4 to sT4ral]oTnt
fastening off. times (28 sts).
1@ Ga'
#tE
X;e
q##.r
3qP
#E
5*
4l{Sr
)tlt
qF qpH
{tr
rt #,
F
S
61
Fmsd reaor1ffit"',:'"'
Turn the caudal fin upside down, so the
first round is at the top. With 3mm hook
and A, join the yarn to a dc on round 2 of
the caudal fin with a sl st.
Iitffffi, ,?***
Round 1: 1 dc in the front loop of the
same st, work 1 dc in the front loop of
each of the next B dc (9 sts).
frlJ"rY'ffi'''x't'r
" :t
*lphz ij-r;
1)>
{i*r
Round 2: 1 dc in each dc.
Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 3 times
\?;.i{t^ff**,
1 2 sts).
Round 4: As round 2.
Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 3 times
(1 5 sts).
Round 6: As round 2.
Round 7 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 3 times
(18 sts). Sl st to next st and fasten off,
leaving a long length of yarn at the end.
+
ra
+
{siii-";
Pectoral and dorsal fins (make 3)
With 3mm hook and B, wind yarn around
a finger a couple of times to form a ring,
4!r" I *
o*o* \ i i/-
insert the hook, catch the yarn and draw
back through the ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
****i**.,1
work 6 dc into the ring (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts).
!_*in-{*+.
L t 3+ r b
Pull on the short end of yarn to close the
ring.
+t+H++)f 1#,1,1'
"="'*C)L*+S
1
.t}r \ /+*
f.-t)fu
"rg $ x*+ fx*
Xqt
-t
a{.i/.*o *o?tlr
^\t
,{Y^-)A:+"x
I
'
s, +t
i,t"'
' , '' . ",t,,Hlouth mouth to the front of the body, Push some
' , W*tl,3ffim hook and A, make 1o ch, join stuffing inside the eyes so they pop out.
and C, *ind yar:h iround" ' with'a sl st to first ch to form a ring. With the length of ya,rn left after fastening
ot,timdaio form a ring,i , noil t: I ch (does not count as a st), off, sew the eyes to the front of the **ffifu
body, stitching all around th'e edges.
*tff$'ryff1='
:atch the yar'n bhO draw 15iffito ring (15 sts).
'c
Jo*s not count is a st)'; ' , . :Jo,ln'in C Tail 5a
il'.
work 1 dc into the back Stuff the open end of the tail firmly and G'
sew it to the back of the body, stitching all
J
Fins
nng. Stitch one fin to each side of the body,
3: With B, (dc2inc, 2 dc) 3 times sewing all around the narrow end to hold
sts).Fasten off. th_qm firmly in place. These are the pectoral
fins. Sew the remaining dorsal'fin securely
sockef to the top of the body. Weave in all of the
3mm hook and A, make 9 ch, join yarn ends.
a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc into ring (12 sts). r fastening
needle and
eya pieces round of stitches,
nd 2: With right side of eyeball to
side of eye socket, slip the eyeball fasten off. This will lie flat at the back to
ide the eye socket and work 1 dc into form the inside of the mouth. Squash the
dc of both pieces at the same time to round shape a little to form an oval and,
in. Sl st to next st and fasten off, leaving with the length of A left after fastening
long length of yarn at the end. off, sew the f ront loops of rou nd 2 of the
The body of the lobster is crocheted in one piece with the sections formed
by working into the front loop of the stitches to create a rid$e. The back
Ioops of the stitches are worked into to continue the body.
Lobster
+
Key $
,X
O Wind yarn around finger to form a ring xueq
'1(}
.
a
Slip stitch (sl st)
C hain (ch)
i& x{-f
*}P
x/ dc2 i nc
xj^fr{
afl
\-*o-
}(:f-
fi Double crochet into back looP onlY
4J
.nfl
,:xa
)tf\
-r-\Y
+
U Double crochet into front loop only tA
lrebte
T
Slip stitch into the back loops of both
V
n stitches at the same time
Rounds
**++c*+:f
ri
t/_1
.*n
r:j
*1
f t\\
-ftounds 31-32= 1 dc in each dc.
ffiound 33: As round 28.
1
Round 34: Work 1 dc into the front loop
: - _, 'cf each dc of round 32 lo form a
-r;e around the body.
Round 35: Working into round 33, 1 dc in
dC.
==:-
Rounds 36-37:1 dc in each dc
Round 38: As round 28.
Round 39: Work 1 dc into the front loop
r- , of each dc of round 37 lo form a
' r je around the body.
Round 40: Working into round 38, 1 dc in
==:r dC.
67
Round 44: Work 1 dc into the front Body
loop only of each dc of round 42 lo form
a ridge around the body.
Rounds 4548 WIIYDoN'1
LoBsiing^1rens
Round 45 (dec): Working into round 43,
(dc2dec, 2 dc) 6 times (18 sts).
fr
+
+
,{ rrsin''9Hsbernshl
theY
Rounds 46-47:1 dc in each dc.
Add some more stuffing before
{Y\,
Il
J' yr
l,'"x -f Beqarrse
.i:.. :
contin u ing.
Round 48: As round 28
Round 49: Work 1 dc into the front
loop only of each dc of round 47 lo
form a ridge around the body.
Body Body
.r+ ti
X.UV ,t'
-& +{
Ud,X
X\ ;V,X .tr '
\-/
,ito
. ,(*-,
*f,
,'":l
rX
"*L" )49
\l", " j
4) ",".
r{'I ":'
i
\y
x'fi
,l
)r
(30 sts).
Round 52 (inc): (Dc2inc,4 dc) 6 times,
(36 sts).
Round 53 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times,
(42 sts).
.it
ffirrr+fffr Round 54 (inc): (Dc2inc, 6 dc) 6 times,
. c_
Iaj (48 sts).
Round 55 (inc): (Dc2inc,7 dc) 6 times,
(54 sts).
Round 56 (inc): (Dc2inc, B dc) 6 times,
(60 sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off .
UUUUU* UUU
:: ;, i : ; i l
time to join, leaving a small opening to
flnn(tfi ntl n n push some stuffing in before closing the
aale.aaaa
69
First legs CIaw First legs (make 2)
Rounds 1-5 divide for claw Round With 4.5mm hook and A, wind yarn
around a finger a couple of times to form
* a ring, insert the hook, catch the yarn and
}(1
K [*ffi{t
]*+
t)
fu'J
''i.
.n "..
?. '
draw back through the ring.
Round 1: 1. ch (does not count as a st),
work 6 dc into ring (6 sts).
W o{.';:# -1-)i
,;'""3r'*1
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times. Pull on
short end of yarn to close ring (12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times
-#tu {.
i
.r1 n\y
tjr
(1 B sts).
ry
}
+
T +r(
(24 sts).
*.
Y*
*
-,1t"ry
X
tt f
+
-#*
+ Round 9 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 3 times
(1 5 sts).
*d +*
f"#-tu
J{"'
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71
#sysde fmr prnr#r"s Secsffid prneer {Jpper feg
Round 18: Work 1 dc in the next 1B dc, Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaining 9 Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaining 1 2
miss the next 9 dc and continue on the sts of round 17 of the claw with a sl st. sts of round 4 of leg with a sl st.
first 1B dc to shape the first pincer (18 sts). Round 1: 1 dc in the same dc, 1 dc in the Round 1: 1 dc in the same dc, 1 dc in the
Rounds 19-20: 1 dc in each dc. next B dc (9 sts). next 1 1 dc (12 sts).
Round 21 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times Rounds 2-5:1 dc in each dc. Round 2: Work 1 dc into the back loop
(1 2 sts). Stuff the second pincer. only of each dc.
Rounds 22-23:1 dc in each dc. RoundT (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 3 times (6 Round 3: Work 1 dc into the front loop
Round 24 (dec): (Dc2dec,2 dc) 3 times sts). only of each dc of round 1 to form a ridge
(9 sts). Round 8: 1 dc in each dc. around the leg.
Round 25: 1 dc in each dc. Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn at Round 4: Working into round 2, 1 dc in
Round 26 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 3 times the end. Add some more stuffing, pushing each of the 12 dc.
(6 sts). it into the opening with the end of the Rounds 5-10: Work 1 dc in each of the
Round 27: 1 dc in each dc. crochet hook. Close the opening as for 12 dc. Sl st to next st and fasten off,
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn at the first pincer. leaving a long length of yarn at the end.
the end. Thread the yarn onto a tapestry Stuff the upper part of the leg, filling it
needle and weave it through the last right to the top.
round of stitches. Pull up tight to close the
opening and secure with a few stitches.
Stuff the piece, filling it to just below both
of the openings.
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Round 4: Work 1 dc into next 3 dc,
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miss the next 6 dc, 1 dc in the next 3
dc. Continue on these 6 sts to shape the
upper part of the leg.
Rounds 5-15: Work 1 dc in each dc' Sl st
Ualking legs (make 8) to the next st and fasten off, leaving a long
\Wrfi 3mm hook and A, wind Yarn around
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 3 times. Pult length of yarn at the end.
afrnger a couple of times to form a ring,
ifrrrrert the hook, catch the yarn and draw on short end of Yarn to close ring (9 sts).
Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 3 times Lower Jeg
btk through the ,!ng Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaln lng
btrnd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), (1 2 sts).
6 sts with a sl st.
mrk 6 dc into ring (6 sts). dc in the
Next: 1 dc in the same dc, 1
next 5 dc (6 sts).
Upper first leg Work rounds 5-1 5 to finish the other end
Rounds 1-2 and 4-10 of the leg. St st to the next st and fasten off,
leaving a long length of yarn at the end'
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Antennae {make 2} Eyes
With 3mm hook and A, make 41 ch.
Next: Sl st into second ch from hook, sl DID TOUINVOW?
st into the next 39 ch (a0 sts). Fasten off,
Lobster t
leaving a long length of yarn at the end. live at the
botfur,
Antennules (make 2) feed ocean and
on;l:ne
With 3mm hook and A, make 10 ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn
suchr,;:lfff:ffi
at the end.
Eyes {make 2}
With 3mm hook and B, make 4 ch.
Next: Work 7 lr into the first ch, sl st into
fourth of 4 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long
length of yarn at the end.
Antennae
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Antennules
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75
The crocheted sea urchin is inspired by the sea creature's skeleton and
its beautiful markings. The base has an attractive texbure, while clusters,
star patterns and chain stitches form the details on the surface.
Seo urchin
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Materials
Debb e B ss Ri a lto C h u n ky,:.rt00..ffi*tfu .,,.,,, .,.,,,..:,
i Ii Wffire
wool extra fine super wash (66idal60m per :
ru
"1'rrr:r"r'
ir..., 50g ball).
i"' 1 x 50g ball in 003 Ecru (A) for the
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3"
markings
1 x 50g ball in 017 Lime (B) and,003,,,,E,c,f!,,,=.,.,1,
(B) for two bodies ' .;1"*''l
Debbie Eliss Riva, 70% w66.|,;'j30fficrylic l
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rows to +in (i Oim) over double crochet
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3ireb1ecluster(3tr:cl):seepagezs
77
Kmy Body
Rounds 1-18
e Wind yarn around finger to form a ring
C ha in (ch)
dc2inc
>c( dc2dec
T Treble (tr)
,ft
OrJ tr2dec into f ront loops only
# 3trcl
(35 sts).
8 (inc): With B, (dc2inc, 6 dc) 5
(40 sts).
9 (inc): With B, (dc2inc, 1 dc in the
6 dc, with A work 3 tr cl in the next
5 times (45 sts).
10 (inc): With B, (dc2inc, B dc) 5
(50 sts).
11: With B, 1 dc in the next 10 dc,
A work 3 tr cl in the next dc, with B,
tr in the next 9 dc) 4 times, with A work
ilr d in the next dc.
12: Work 1 dc in each dc.
13: As round 1 1 .
15: As round 1 1
15: As round 12.
.
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4
";'"aff4
{PO sts).
Carefully turn the urchin right side out, dk*'
muking sure the stitches don't unravel, and
silrff firmlY before continuing.
ko*t'=
Work on the outside of the urchin to x#r,:,*
*^^I*,
ornplete the following rounds. These
will run in the opposite direction to the -\d "--}-
W" 'l-,"r.
previous rounds.
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t'4r.3-{-"ed
sts).
With A, work 1 dc into the ._E_._ s_ f
only of each dc.
next st and fasten off, leaving
of yarn at the end.
length of yarn onto a taPestry
*{$
weave it through the last round
Add more stuffing before
tght on the Yarn to close the
and fastening off %-T-.f
hf1
.
of the urchin (when it is laid over Next: With the top of the urchin facing,
x
rejoin A to the back loop of the next stitch of
H
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Detail
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Repeat
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The hermit crab and. its home are made separately so it can come out
of its shell. If you are substitutin the yarn, choose cotton for the
seashell, wtrich will form a flrm fabric and help keep its shape.
Hermlt crob
Xmffmrrffim&lmm
yffir3'33 x:ffim$
F$mished sixe
Length of hermit crab approximately 9in
(23cm) (excluding first legs and claws)
Length of seashell approximately 12in
(30cm)
MateriaEs
Wendy Supreme Cotton Chunky,
1 00 7o mercerized cotton (9 1 yds/83 m
Temsion
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over
double crochet using 4.5mm hook
SpeeEatr abbreviation
Picot, see pag e 57 for instructions.
83
Key Body
Rounds 1-16
a Chain (ch)
X/ dc2 i nc
x+( dc2dec
*l*
U Double crochet into front loop only +{"*}*+*{-: , . h_
t Treble
() Picot
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Imd 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times (36 sts)'
85
Join body to abdonruen Jmssx &m#y f'm m&dm$?B#rt
Round 1 5 Round 15: lnsert the hook under both
loops of the first dc of the abdomen and
then under both loops of the first dc of
round 16'of the body. Work a double
crochet to join the two stitches. Continue
in this way, working together each dc
Roundl6ofbody from both pieces at the same time, being
sure to insert the hook into a stitch of the
abdomen first and then the body, so the
Work into each dc of
abdomen and body at
stitches will form a decorative ridge that
the same time to join will lie towards the abdomen and define
the body from the tail end. Sl st to the first
dc and fasten off .
Frffiss#? a&dmmen
Stuff the abdomen before continuing, filling
it to just under the edge of the open end.
Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaining 1B
stsof round B of the abdomen with a sl st.
Round 1: 1 dc in the same dc, 1 dc in the
Finish abdomen next 17 dc (18 sts).
Rounds 1-5 Round 2: 1 dc in each dc.
Round 3 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times
(1 2 sts).
Add more stuffing to the abdomen.
Round 4 (dec): (Dc2dec, 2 dc) 3 times
(9 sts).
Round 5 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 3 times
(6 sts).
f,
Sl st to next st and fasten off, leaving a
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'xxx needle and thread through the last round
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secure. Sew together the gap in the work,
where the abdomen was divided to shape
the head and tail end, if necessary.
Second pimcer
Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaining 9
sts of round 15 of the claw with a sl st.
Round 1: 1 dc in the same dc, 1 dc in the
next B dc (9 sts).
Rounds 2-4:1 dc in each dc.
Stuff the second pincer.
Round 5 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 3 times
(6 sts).
Round 5: 1 dc in each dc.
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn at
the end. Add some more stuffing, pushing
it into the small opening with the end of
the crochet hook. Close the opening as
for the first pincer.
87
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need'
Hermit' crabs
flnd a shell for Protection
a soft and
as ttrey have
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rrulner alole und'ert
TheY are also
relativeil^
small and are Preyedupon
creat'uros'
by marry ciceal
and octoPlls'
including sqpid
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>ff* /} Rejoin yarn to the first of the remaining
\{ 6 sts on round 3 with a sl st.
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t
Iound 5 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 4 times Rounds 14: Follow rounds 1-4 of the
i(8 sts) Lobster walking legs pattern on page 73.
Iounds 6-8: Work 1 dc into each dc. Rounds 5-14: Work 1 dc in each dc.
str st to next st and fasten off, leaving a Sl st to the next st and fasten off,
bng length of yarn at the end. Stuff the leaving a long length of yarn
rrpper part of the leg, filling it right to at the end.
the top.
Eyestalks t
* bbbo
Start + **** Antennae
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r. A
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Eyes *o
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Start
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,0
*fi Eyestalks (make 2)
Start
? With 3mm hook and A, make 5 ch.
1 dc into second ch from hook, 1 dc into
each of the next 3 ch (4 sts).
Next: 1 ch, sl st into both the back loop of
the next dc and the reverse side of the ch
at the same time to join and form a cord.
Fasten off.
Eyes (make 2)
With 3mm hook and D, make 4 ch
Next: Work 7 tr into the first ch, sl st into
fourth of 4 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long
rou length of yarn at the end
llrdrr abandon
a larger Antennules (make 2)
one for With 3mm hook and A, make B ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
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Round 15 (inc): (Dc2inc) 24 times (48 sts)' a st), (dc2dec, 5 dc) 6 times, turn (36 sts)'
iulr tn 4.5mm hook and B, wind Yarn
Round 16 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 24 times Row 13: As row 1 .
E :rmes.
(dc2dec, B dc) 6 times, turn (54 sts). Row 28 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
Round 7: 1 dc in each dc.
Row 7: As row 1. a st), (dc2dec, 1 dc) a times, turn (B sts).
Round 8 (dec): (Dc2dec) 12 times (12 sts)'
Row 8 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), Row 29 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
Round 9 (inc): (Dc2inc) 12 times (2'4 sts).
(dc2dec, 7 dc) 6 times, turn (48 sts). a st), (dc2dec) 4 times, turn (4 sts).
Round 10 (inc): (Dc2inc) 24 times (48 sts)'
Round 11: (Picot, 1 dc in the next 2 dc) Row 9: As row 1.
i 6 times. Row 10 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
Round s 12-13= 1 dc in each dc. st), (dc2dec, 6 dc) 6 times, turn (42 sts).
91
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to spot as
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lnner and outer
Rows 1-17
Seashell
Outer rounds
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Edging
Work as for outer piece. Sl st to the
'x first dc and fasten off.
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93
into both stitches at the
same time to join
Making up
First legs Eyes
Bring together the 4 stitches from each Thread the length of yarn left after
side of the last round on the upper part fastening off the eye onto a tapestry
of each leg and, with the length of yarn needle and weave it through the top of
left after fastening off, sew the stitches the stitches, pull up tight to gather and
together to form a straight edge. Sew form a bead. Sew an eye to the toP of
together the gaps in the work, at the each stalk. Stitch the other end of the stalk
bend in the leg and between the pincers to the front end of the 9rab.
where the shaping begins. With the body
on a flat surface, place the seam of the Antennae and antennules
leg against the body, positioning the front Sew the shorter antennules to the front
corner of the seam on the 7th round of of the crab, a little lpwer and in between
the body. Sew the legs in place on the the eyestalks, using the length of yarn left
body a long the stra ig ht sea m. after fastening off. Trim the other end of
$ the yarn to within %in ('l cm) of the chain-
Walking legs With the length of yarn left after fastening
Join inner and outer shell Use the end of the crochet hook to push off, sew each long antenna to the crab,
small amounts of stuffing at a time into both positioning them each side and just a little
lain inner and outer shell ends of each leg. Sew together the gaps in bit lower down from the eyestalks. Weave
With wrong sides together, slip the inner the bend in the legs, if necessary. Weave the in the short ends of yarn
shell inside the outer, matching the length".of yarn left through the last round of
shaping and edges. With right side of stitches of the lower leg. Pull up tight to close Seashell
outer facing, 4.5mm hook and A, make the opening and secure with a few stitches. Sew a few stitches through the two
1 ch (does not cgunt as a st) With the length of yarn left after fastening. layers at the tip of the shell to keep them
Next: Work 1 dc in the next 60 sts, off the upper leg, bring the 3 stitches from together. Weave in the yarn ends.-
inserting the,hobk into each dc of both the each side of the last round together to form
outer and inner pieces at the same time to a straight edge and sew together; Attach the
join the edges of the seashell together. legs to the body, sewing two of them in a
Sl st to the first st and fasten off
. straight line next to each first leg.
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95
The seatrorse uses short rows to shape the neck, while the body is
d.ecorated with chain stitches and picots. The yarn specif.ed for ttris
project is enough to make one seatrorse in each coiourway.
Seohorse
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y0u'1} need
Finished size
Approximately 12in (3Ocm) long
Materials
Drops, 1 00 oh alpaca (1 B2yds/167 m)'.
1 x 509 ball in 2923 Goldenrod (A)
1 x 509 ball in 291 5 Orange (B)
Oddments of DK yarn in white (C)
and black (D)
3mm (UK1 1 :USC2-D3) crochet hook
Toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
Tension
26 sts and 30 rows to 4in (1Ocm) over
double crochet using 3mm hook
97
Key f
f
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Wind yarn around finger to form a ring
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Shape neck
Rows 1-end
18: (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times (12 sts). as a st), work 1 dc into the dc in front of Next: Rep rows 1 -5.
in B. the first dc, 1 dc in the next 5 dc, turn. Next (RS): With A, work 1 dc in the back
With B, work 1 dc into each dc.
19: Row 3: With A, 1 ch (does not count as loop only of each dc.
20: With A, work 1 dc into the a st), work 1 dc into the dc in front of the Next: Rep rows 1-5.
loop only of each dc. The remaining first dc, 1 dc in the nexlT de , turn. Next (RS): With A, (dc2inc into the back
loops of round 19 will form the Row 4: With A, 1 ch (does not count as loop only) 3 times, 1 dc in the back loop
ation for the first ring around the a st), work 1 dc into the dc in front of the only of the next 6 dc, (dc2inc into the
orse. first dc, 1 dc in the next 9 dc, turn. back loop only) 3 times (18 sts).
Row 5: With B, 1 ch (does not count as a Before continuing the shaping, stuff the
,pe neck st), work 1 dc into the dc in front of the seahorse, using the end of the crochet
following is worked in rows: first dc, 1 dc in the next 11 dc. Do not hook to push the stuffing right into the
1 (RS): With A, 1 dc into the next turn. tip of the snout, and filling it to just below
dc, turn. Next (RS): With A, work 1 dc in the back the last row of stitches. Take care not to
2 (WS): With A, 1 ch (does not count loop only of each dc. unravel the stitches.
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Rounds 1-1 5
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Rounds 15-25
nd 16 (dec): With A, (dc2dec, 2 dc) 3 Round 21: With A, (dc2dec, 1 dc) 3 times, DIDTOUITNO{U?
feed on
(dc2inc,2 dc) twice, (dc2inc) twice, (2 dc,
,1dc in the next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in Seahorses f,sb'
next 2 dc, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in the dc2inc) twice, (1 dc, dc2dec) 3 times.
2 dc, dc2inc, 1 dc in the next dc, (2 Rounds22-23: As round 1. Plany$""a,"U$nY
stornacrt
dc2dec) 3 times (32 sts). Round 24= As round 4.
Round 25: As round 5.
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nds 17-18: As round 1 .
toholefood a'rr t'he t,inte'
nd 19: As round 4. Before continuing, stuff the body, filling it
to just below the last round of stitches. harle ;;
nd 20: As round 5.
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Rounds 2640
44: As round 4.
45: As round 5.
4648: As round 1.
49: As round 4.
50: As round 5.
51-53: As round 1 .
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re stuffing before continuing.
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Round 59: As round 4.
Round 50: As round 5.
Rounds 51-63: As round 1 .
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Round 55: As round 5.
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Add more stuffing, but not too firmly,
before contin u ing
.
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Round 69: As round 4.
round 1.
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S-hape tail
Rounds 56-70
103
Shape tail Tail ring (first ring)
Rounds 71-85
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fe "t",{-
/
lx+{_"** i I i
4..'+*+**c
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tr
1r .t.^.,tnriro * rl 13 8+
-,*c*' nt' {
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Sl st to next st and fasten off, leaving a
*."9 i t
crochet hook to push the stuffing through
the narrow opening. Thread the length of
si,
yarn left after fastening off the tail onto
a tapestry needle and thread through the
last round of stitches, draw up to gather'
and stitch to secure.
-
Front and sides
Body rings and decoratiom
Back (first ring and picot)
{)
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F
# r} l- I
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1,,,,,,-j:;i,:a!jij # 1 -
fr1 Lt'
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Dorsal fin Coronet
Rounds 1-7 Rouli'*
Y'+
r*n"+#*.;r
*:rxffx\'**
$;,['
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$ +
Round 5: As round 2.
Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times
Join top edges
(24 sts).
Work into both stitches from each side
RoundT (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) a times
at the same time to join
(30 sts)
Sl st to the next st and fasten off.
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o" i&" ryilirorol:lin]<ed'
with th;
tarls
1It7
The main part of this cuddly octopus is crocheted in two pieces.
Its eight arms curl in the same direction, but call be twisted and
tgrned. to a d.e$ree, without requiring the insertion of wire.
0ctopus
11
f+
U
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Kmy ${ead Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) B times
Starting at the top of the head, with 3mm (48 sts).
O Wind yarn around finger to form a ring hook and A, wind yarn around a finger Round 7= 1 dc in each dc.
a couple of times to form a ring, insert Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) B times
# C ha in (ch) the hook, catch the yarn and draw back (56 sts).
th roug hthe ring. Round 9: As rou nd 7 .
' Slip stitch (sl st) Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), Round 10 (inc): (Dc2inc, 6 dc) B times
work B dc into ring (B sts). (64 sts)
+ Double crochet (dc) Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) B times (16 sts). Round 11: As roun d 7 .
Pull on short end of yarn to close ring. Round 12 (inc): (Dc2inc,7 dc) B times
XX dc2inc Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, '1 dc) B times (72 sts).
(24 sts). Rounds 13-22= As round 7.
.lfi dc2dec Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) B times Round 23 (dec): (Dc2dec, 7 dc) B times
(32 sts) (64 sts).
$. 3 treble cluster (3 tr cl) Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) B times Rounds 24-25: As roun d 7 .
(40 sts).
@ 5 treble cluster (5 tr cl)
E-tead
Rounds 1-22
irt
Ig*r:I*^'t*;'0"'']'
I dc,
no,rna 32 (dec): 1 dc in next 24 Round 35 (dec): 'l dc in next 24 dc,
ffi;lr:,s"-,'
I ta.zO"., 4 dc) 4 times (44 sts). (dc2dec, 3 dc) 4 times (40 sts).
*rrdr 33-34: As round 7. Rounds 36-37: As round 7.
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t
Head
Sftape frmnf mf fuead
Round 37
The following is worked in rows:
Shape front of head
Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in next 1B dc, turn.
Rows 1-11
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc into the dc in front of the first
t
dc, 1 dc in next 17 dc, turn. + t
*r
Continue on these 1B sts. + +
Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
f +
)AX
+
1 dc into the dc in front of the first dc,
dc in next 19 dc, turn (20 sts).
1
{
+
Row 4:1ch (does not count as a st), work +
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n
t
U
I
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-{$ff*
fr+"#
;-, '{sffi-
1;;*r+,'
:i+-+o} ,+*1+l-*
*-+"i*tff' *;*1-.r-f
*++ u rrNo{u? inrellr8ent'
','-fl -ff+ DrD YoU ::i.r, _ {,
=t=++1 ,. f are
ffipuses been"'Ji;;r"g co.oT.
usrn8 cocornrts
"to*a'L oPenins
and
"*"
to rnarasbelt'etl
get food'
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113
Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work Row 6: 1 dc into each of the next 85
S&mp* f*P ffirs'r?s
dc, tu rn
1 dc into the dc in front of the first dc,1 .
Next: 1 dc in next 3 dc, make 61 ch' Row 7: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
The following is worked in rows:
dc in next 30 dc, sl st into the next 2 dc of
the last round of the head, turn' in next 85 dc, sl st into the next 2 dc of the
Row 1 (RS): 1 dc into second ch from last round of the head, turn.
hook, (2 dc into next ch, 1 dc in next ch) Row 4:1dc into each of the next 60 dc,
turn. Row 8: As row 6. Fasten off .
25 tirnes, 1 dc in next 9 ch, sl st into the *With RS facing, rejoin A to the next dc
next dc of the last round of the head, turn Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc into the dc in front of the first dc,1 of the last round of the head with a sl st,
(85 sts).
make 61 ch.
Row 2 (WS): 1 dc into each of the next dc in next 60 dc, sl st into the next 2 dc of
the last round of the head, turn' Work rows 1 to B to complete the top of
30 dc of the arm, turn. the next arm.
*
Rep from 6 more times.
DxD rournvow? l
Most octopuses:
it generally sorne venoi
isn,rt**',
;*:ffiT*lidffi
Base r*
{.4
*$ffi
(56 sts).
Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5trcl ,2dc,5lr
d,2 dc) B times (64 sts).
115
Sfeape ffrT ffis artd suckers Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work Row 7: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
Next: 1 dc in next dc, make 61 ch. 1 dc into the dc in front of the first dc,1 in next 5 dc, (3 tr cl in next dc, 1 dc in next
The following is worked in rows: dc in next 2 dc, (5 tr cl rn next dc, 1 dc in 3 dc) 5 times, (5 tr cl rn next dc, 1 dc in
Row 1 (WS): 1 dc into second ch from next 3 dc) 7 times, sl st into the next 2 sts next 3 dc) 15 times, sl st into the next 2 sts
hook, 2 dc into next ch, 1 dc in next ch, of round B, turn. of round B, turn.
(1 dc, 3 tr cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc Row 4: 1 dc into each of the next 60 Row 8: As row 6. Fasten off.
in next ch, 3 tr cl in next ch,2 dc in next sts, turn. *With WS facing, rejoin B to the next dc of
ch, 1 dc in next ch, (3 tr cl, 1 dc) in next ch, Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st), round B with a sl st, make 61 ch.
1 dc in next ch, (1 dc,3 tr cl) in next ch, 1 work 1 dc into the dc in front of the first Work rows 1 to B to complete the base of
dc in next ch,2 dc in next ch, 3 tr cl in next dc, (5 tr cl in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc) the next arm.
ch, (2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch) 1B B times, 1 dc in next 28 dc, sl st into the Rep from * 6 more times.
times, 1 dc in next 9 dc, sl st into the next next 2 sts of round B, turn.
dc of round B, turn (85 sts). Row 6: 1 dc into each of the next 85
Row 2 (RS): 1 dc into each of the next 30 sts, turn.
sts of the arm, turn.
Base
Shape arms and suckers
- next and rows 1-8
s
ro.
8l
cI
O, I
E/
PI
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CIJ I
d. I
**u" l,'
,n.#i "
r'.-'
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"Se.1 "
.ffiF
_
"a'r''
ffi
&f
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1
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:;.lql
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,':,1"'
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-*#r
'x.jlr
.qt{$t e-Itif.x
rr ,*J-i o
of the arms, with a sl st. Place the wrong
sides of the top and base together With
the RS of the top piece facing uP, 3mm
hook and A, *crocheting into each stitch
()
*+
\-i,
I*
r/.i
{=}
--=;-'-O++++ {*, A $eF
# of both pieces at the same time to join,
J}hrL:Lffi
,A
-L
s:': "ffi4
work 1 dc into the reverse side of each of
x^#f+++
+++$-s* fu* frtF{i- the 60 ch sts, work 2 dc evenly along the
**t#*'-.
-m
tip of the arm, work 1 dc into each of
the B5 sts up the other side of the arm,
ffi#"
at the same time stuffing the arm as you
go, until you reach the en d (147 sts). Sl st
between the two arms.*
Rep from * to * to join the toP and
base of the remaining 7 arms, filling
Note: Round 3 - slip the eyeball inside the eye socket and the head with extra stuffing before
work 1 dc into each dc of both pieces at the same trme to join closing the opening of the final arm.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
ffiyes
DxDgouKNovu?
is copper&ased Sew the eyes to the front shaping of the
octoPus;' blood 1rke ours'
This head. Stitch all around the edges, leaving a
iron-nuseO red'
ratfrer t'han is lo1ut t*Oer t'han small opening. Push some stuffing into the
blood opening before stitching it down.
roeans their
117
The open mouth of this angler flsh goes right inside the body and a pipe
cleaner shapes the lure on its head that attracts the prey.A couple of
coats of PVA glue will help prevent the teeth from curlingup.
Angler fish
IVEaterlaf;s ,-:;
:r.
glue DXDYOUITNOVU?
flsh's lure
PVA
Tapestry needle
The a'ngter
to biolurrnnesc-ent'
glows t*
Coloured thread
o11 rt'
Ttris
Tensi*m bact'eri;t'hat'lrves
srnall creat'ures
20 sts and 21 rows to 4in (10cm)
Ught at'tract's vrhere
over double crochet using flsh s rooutfr'
into tfre
3mm hook dinnerl
theY;;rre
119
Key the mouth. The pectoral fins and tail are Mouth
crocheted in rounds, while the dorsal fin With 3mm hook and A, wind yarn around
o Wind yarn around finger to form a ring is worked in rows of double crochet and a finger a couple of times to form a ring,
half treble stitches to shape it. These are insert the hook, catch the yarn and draw
Slip stitch (sl st) all embroidered with straight stitches. The back th roug h the ring.
stalk of the lure on the top of the head is Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
Chain (ch) crocheted in rows and the edges are joined work 6 dc into ring, sl st to first dc (6 sts).
around a pipe cleaner by slip stitching each Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts).
+ Double crochet (dc) stitch from both sides at the same time. Pull on short end of yarn to close ring.
The bait at the end is worked in rounds Round 3: Work 1 dc in each dc.
\r dc2 i nc and stuffed. The eyes are made in rounds Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times
of double crochet, half treble, treble and (1 B sts).
,r,k dc2 dec slip stitches. Finally, the teeth are worked Round 5: As round 3.
into the stitches of the mouth, and the Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times
+
n Double crochet into back loop only fins, lure and eyes are stitched on to finish
the angler f ish.
(24 sts).
v
n
Slip stitch into back loops only of both
stitches at the same time
--*
;a
*i-.J*+*-"t*
+
tr hfiZinc into back loop only *f-r-*"++--*-4*+_
*f++-**-4*, Jf{
#++++++-*{* ,{I1
H
tr2inc into back loop only
-ffiIrx i-F
te -1.
lj ffi
How to make Angler fish
The mouth of the angler fish is worked in
rounds, increasing every other round to
form a cone shape. The body is worked *u ** ,r*'uX
in rounds of double crochet starting from -*.r***"r*tkl'
the tail. At the mouth, the lower jaw is
crocheted in rows. The body is stuffed
and an opening is made ih the stuffing to
t{4*l${r
'x*-rx"
x*#1x'
accommodate the shaping of the mouth.
*u*t'#
The mouth is joined to the opening in x*# i
*.+
the head by crocheting into the stitches
of both pieces at the same time, and
then a crocheted ridge is made around
t
-r++_++.i
120 Crocheled Sea Creaiures
Roun$ 7: As round 3. Rounds 5-9: 1 dc in each dc. Round 16 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times
Round 10 (inc): (Dc2inc,2 dc) 6 times (42 sts).
Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times
(30 sts). (24 sts). Round 17: As round 1 1.
Round 9: As round 3. Round 11: 1 dc in each dc. Round 18 (inc): (Dc2inc, 6 dc) 6 times
Round 10 (inc): (Dc2inc,4dc) 6 times Round 12 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times (48 sts) ?
Round 11: As round 3. Round 13: As round 11. Round 20 (inc): (Dc2inc,7 dc) 6 times
Round 14 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 6'times (54 sts).
Round 12 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times
(42 sts). (36 sts). Round 21: As round 1 1.
sts),
nd 21: As round 3.
iilrt a,
=
Q
fD
-r
nd 22 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 0 dc) 6 times *
>
sts).
d 23: As round 3.
L
nd 24 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 1 dc) 6 times
sts).
off .
:(7q.ffq HIM
ff' *r
ing at the tail end of the anqler fish,
ith 3mm hook and B, wind Yarn around
i5l$;xx
finger a couple of times to form a ring,
the hook, catch the yarn and draw
^l{H
+ $L
through the ring.
nd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
6 dc into ring (6 sts).
2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts). ^,c{ttii+
on the short end of the Yarn to close
nng.
++1111+If_-*r*'
ll***
d 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, I dc) 6 times
sts).
dc.
4:, 1 dc into the back looP onlY of
+ + *ffiib$}
HF$I**6
121
Round 22 (inc): (Dc2inc, B dc) 6 times Body
(60 sts). Rounds 22-37
Round 23: As round 1 1
Round 24 (inc): (Dc2inc, 9
.
dc)6'lmes
(66 sts).
Round 25: As round 1 1.
Round 26 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 0dc)6,mes ^**iiiifIftfr..
_*,.-* i i liiiffi.i_",
1"',#,
(72 sts).
Round 27: As round 1 1 .
l^,.tr ':
=,
t+{rr+*t*t
,rrn
-\tii$xli1.1..
I
**^,,***.ffi iiii 1i
**x".,x!,.ffiiriT 1+i iiJ.I-I;*i^
""ffiif}111 iY{i.
H
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flsh1we int'he
*grer of t'he
deePest' dePths
are calted
ffi;totv
flsh becarrse
angler
other
io"V flsh for
deeP-sea creat'uros'a
hrre as
using their
rod'
,o", of flshin$
x M
,^fr{ltx*{tffi
ffi"
eHH ,,ffir
,^{'x
ffi.
{tfri
-f,f*#
-}<'
P:].*"*
-&kfrfi1$ij++ **
,,:ffiiffiffi
tu
ta
+
t'
",fafu'*+IH#++
J
r[T.
t
t';'[fffffttffit;tx
pe tap of head
Round 42 (dec): 1 dc in next 37 dc, Round 45 (dec): 1 dc in next 35 dc,
nd 38 (dec): 1 dc in next 39 dc,
dc2dec , 2 dc, dc2dec , 37 dc (78 sts). dc2dec,2dc, dc2dec,35 dcUa sts).
dc2dec , 2 dc, dc2dec , 39 dc (82 sts).
Round 43: As round 1 1. Round 47: As round 1 1 .
nd 39: As round 1 1 .
123
*mwrer jaw Body
Lower jaw
Next: 1 dc in the next 19 dc, turn.
Rows 1-17
The following is worked in rows:
+r& -l-
d:$*'
Row 1 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in the next 34 dc, turn.
,"q
Continue on these 34 sts. fi
0
Row 2 (dec) (RS): 1 ch (does not count rfttrJftf{tor.
as a st), 1 dc in the next 15 dc, (dc2dec) ffi
,&?fi*li#in,*
twice, 1 dc in the next 15 dc, turn (32 sts) .
Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
in each dc, turn.
,
I5' ;t ++;f++I+;f++
j* {.++If +*ir+irr \rr
Row 4 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in the next 14 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc
Irr
$
eti+iifliirliio,.
)ft +Irt++I+I++ t+i
in the next 14 dc, turn (30 sts).
i.i+ Iilt
il*itiIt$ n
*
f*rifrt#filff+irq,
Row 5: As row 3.
Row 6 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in the next 13 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc
in the next 13 dc, turn (28 sts).
Row 7: As row 3.
1f
$ *ffi;;
Row 8 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 50
fl
*,'Ne*t
1 dc in the next 12 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc
in the next 12 dc, turn (26 sts).
f
Row 9: As row 3.
Row 10 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), 1 dc in the next 11 dc, (dc2dec) twice,
1 dc in the next 1 1 dc, turn (24 sts).
Row 11: As row 3.
Row 12 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (2 dc, dc2dec) 3 times, (dc2dec, 2 dc) 3
times, turn (1 B sts).
Row 13: As row 3.
Row 14 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (1 dc, dc2dec) 3 times, (dc2dec, 1 dc) 3
times, turn (1 2 sts).
Row 15: As row 3.
Row 16 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2dec) 6 times, turn (6 sts).
Row 17: As row 3.
Join mouth
Round 1
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:-' t 'l* "i" : -t-
*-+++ ++ j
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Start edging
Join mauth
Join in C.
Round 1: With 3mm hook and C, make 1
ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc into
both loops of the first dc of the edging
and, at the same time, into the front loop
only (the loop closest to you on the outside
edge) of the first dc of the mouth to join-
L? x. , - loop *** ';xr \
work into both loops of edging stitch and tront Work 1 dc into the next77 dc of both
join
\. ,,V;"\v;ri
:...u{))X'*'ru{ only of morth at thJsame time to
*
"""'Y,#"{}$^i,. pieces at the same time, inserting the hook
''
into both loops of the dc of the edging
i. 1''*5'tii)t'""t
i. .i.
.prF,1,1*.-f,-T$$jii}W-r* .i_ first and then the front loop only of the
corresponding stitch on the mouth-
t2!I,
Round2:workl dcintotheback,oop
xr{x *ry,
"e'l$$h$t**ff4'1dfo-
rqA*
-XCll
-
x,'{lx i]'I,ii;:"l,:,.'o , ,,u into the rront roop
only of each dc on round 1 and, at the
xC* x'.4 same time, into both loops of each dc on
t'C+ {'1X round 2 to form a ridge around the mouth.
rT
st st to the first st and fasten off.
,fr #t
.!q+ x+
4c*
.{'c+
+)+
+#
+5i
.rct
"6rrpr^ flF
f)l
i%^
$"k sn-
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-f.raearea.r.
Round 1 5
nnnn n nn nd nn frF':;;'
'l
'r rr- i j . ::,,i,. i, ! | ): i n
Slip stitch into back loop only of each dc from both sides
at the same time to ioin
Dorsal fin 1 dc into the next B dc, t htr in the next Row 6: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
With 3mm hook and C, make 29 ch. 6 dc (htr2inc) twice, t htr in the next 6 dc, 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 1: 1 dc in the second ch from hook, 1 dc in the next B dc, turn (32 sts). Fold the piece in half, matching
1 dc in the next 27 ch, turn (28 sts). Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), the shaping.
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in the next 15 sts, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc
1 dc into the next B dc, t htr in the next in the next 1 5 sts, turn (34 sts). loin sfitclres at tap af fin .
5 dc (htr2inc) twice, t htr in the next 5 dc, Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), sl st
1 dc in the next B dc, turn (30 sts). in the next 16 sts, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in into the back loop only of each of the
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), the next 16 sts, turn (36 sts). 1B dc from both sides at the same time to
join (18 sts). Fasten off .
Dorsal fin
Rows 1-6
}{,x t,rx }{
Xx 'sx
X*x fx x X
f**ir X
ffi
Iffi;
l:r*;
tl }(
t,ir*t*_J
:*)'**; \fi"r'+f
[]--"*a*
{*{-a*u*{* ";;+t++
-t++{*'h++
**++*-+d
++++{-*s U-{rt**t++
.rAA
f++t+*l-s \t-3.r
\\\*
L t L \r,.n
. Join stitches at top of fin
^ *.,n.u
nt$$Sf$Su$frusu$ficut
{,, +tlq+
i+++[t+{grs?+L..-
Slip stitch into back loop only of each dc from both sides
at the same time to join
Round 7: As round 5.
Round 8 (inc): (Dc2inc,2 dc) 6 times
(24 sts).
Round 9 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times
(30 sts).
Round 10: As round 5.
-.
time to join (1 5 sts). Fasten off
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.
fl\ 'La
fl '*+ o***
"L
-}f "/
Low*r panf sf fsffi x-){. bf*"
'u)
Turn the fin upside down so the first round I
lU'
Lure Lure
SfaIIr {itlicium} Stalk, Rows 14
With 3mm hook and B, make 31 ch.
+ 0+ + ++ +++++++ ++ ++ +++{-++ + ++ +++**r
Row 1: 1 dc in the second ch from hook, ++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ ++ + + * * at
Lat t+r++++++* ++ +++++++++++ *+++++
1 dc in the next 29 ch, turn (30 sts).
Rows 24: 1 ch (does not count as a st), +t+tttt tt tt fttttt+t ++t+* ++ ++ **to
y' a
(5' a a #O ara Q e e aq #oci ce @ 6e' {El, cl a ee ee
Start
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Turn under the sharp edges of the pipe
cleaner and place it in the centre of the
crocheted piece. Fold it around the pipe
cleaner, bringing the long edges together. Join edges
Next row
Join edges
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), sl st o P srart
into both loops of each dc and the reverse
Slip stitch into each dc and chain at the same time to join
side of the foundation chain at the same
time to join, encasing the pipe cleaner.
Do not fasten off.
i:ri.liii:ir
:iirilL;lr:,5 |
iii:.r
ritt:
,lri.::
tiait4!:i
iii+irilr:tl
rii;:i+r
,. .-r .
titjl.lirti;rl;
a,j;ttai:,
ffiye
Eyes (make 3) Rounds 1-3
,', th 3mm hook and E, wind yarn around Round 2 (inc): With D, working into the
=inger a couple of times to form a ring, back loops only, dc2inc, htr2inc, tr2inc,
=
^sert the hook, catch the yarn and draw htr}inc, dc2inc (1 O sts). Pull on short end
:ack through the ring. of yarn to close ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), Round 3 (inc): With D, sl st into the first
,'. crk 5 dc into ring (5 sts). 3 sts, 1 dc in the next dc, (dc2inc) twice,
- irn in D. 1 dc in the next dc, sl st into the next 3 sts
(1 2 sts),
Fasten off, leaving a long Iength of yarn.
131
DXDYOUITNO{U?
spit'e io"" ""*werrt'ional
edrble
D
flsrr are
e
DorsaE fEn
'reatly sew the short edge of the fin. Stuff
:re f in lightly, keeping it flat. With the
:aller end of the fin facing the tail end
:= the fish, sew to the back of the body,
r rching all around the lower edges to
-cld it firmly in place With A threaded
r^to a tapestry needle, embroider 7
*:riical straight stitches on both sides.
PectoraE fErss
,', ,th B threaded onto a tapestry needle,
=-broider 5 straight stitches from the top
--: rhe narrow edge of the fin on both
; ies Stuff the open end of the fins firmly
i^C, with the length of yarn left after
'asiening off, sew one to each side of the
:rCy, stitching all around the edges to
-o d them firmly in place
,n o ''7 Start
133
Double crochet and half treble stitches form the shaping of the shell
for this woolly molIusc. The flnished piece is a little larger than
the average charnbered nautilus found in the deep sea.
Noutllus
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Information
you'lI need
Finished size
Approximately 1 1in (28cm) from the back
of the shell to the front of the head
Materials
Sirdar CountrY StYle DK,407o nYlon,
30% wool, 30 oh acrylic (170ydsl155m
per 509 ball):
: 2'x,5'0g balls in 391 Palest Pink (A)
.tx..50gba{1in3Amber.(B)...
OddmeRt':o$' DK yarh in' black,(C)" '
r, r , ,,,
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135
Shell
Rounds 1-3, Rows 1-17 and ioin the
two pieces
a
r't}
)tr Join the two pieces
rFr - slip stitch into
each dc of both
f r 4*""
,-r; x[:T.',:ll'same
"frff d'
i'\\,Y
,f f\
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p}""-+++*+4-|r
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f *S*F***+*+*****a*
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137
Head Head and edging
With 3mm hook and A, make 35 ch. Rows 1-28
Row 1 (RS): 1 dc into second ch from
hook, 'l dc into the next 33 ch, turn
(34 sts).
Rows 2-16:1 ch (does not count as a st),
f
+;
+
,Lfr
+'t'lelfi d
+
,xx + -J.+
t+ +; *t* +
+
fr
T ++
ii&&
a,,*
++ + ++ f I f,t
o,,1
1 dc into each dc. -hWI r] +
+ ti ++
- lr' |J $ U +
fr f
+
U
J*J* It
* ,ti U SS S,5S
t S S SSt-+
Join in B and fasten off A.
Row 17 (dec): With B, 1 ch (does not
count as a st), 1 dc in the next 4 dc,
+7 t
+?
z?.
+7ot ++ + +
+ ++ ++ +!
Itrt++ + +t
+
J*
)O( +fx
+{*t U+ $s*
+ + + +
+ -Ltfl+
20(
+'
-+
-+'
..yl.r++d
Fd
ff *+
f+ ++
+ -L
{
++
T
++-+ +++
+*-tT ++
++$t;+** +++
el
-"1-
+ +"-+,+ +1-+ 4++
+ *Irf ++ +
t+i-
J. +
+ +-{++ + +
-l-
+
+
-"i
I
rflttf:llfxf :ri
Row 18: With A, 1 ch (does not count as a
st) work 1 dc into the front loop (the loop f, '.lL
+.ltafi
+
ti '+
Li t
+ ++ +
+
+*
+ t*-*f
++++-+ +++
+ +-l+ -L +i+1*+f ++#+ +++++++++++++ +
+++
+ +i+ + +
I
+l+ J*+++
+
+ +++++ + ++++ ++++ ++++ a t*
I
+
+ ;r { ba aba ae a ae,
+ f- + ; ; ;-**+"+ + + + {* {* +* ++-t-+++ +* #
AAI
Join in B and fasten off A. Start\'r
,/ r* ++ ;
++ + +- + +++
Row 23 (dec): With B, 1 ch (does not Edgging
tfi:". i1ri!:
;$$,i,.. r'-:
' IIPo
*i*0
++p0
fr*o d#, *"* e&qry; .".*3
ISlo
+ ":i' "' ':' '
h'if
'o *t
*'.u .,0
u **',ro
,,, *
If+o
,.
*rPo
tlpo '' jji'.,@'r:Yt'8+r*"
f sPu
': 'riillir,,.
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f iPo
tfpn
IIlo
Ir*o Tentacles a st), 1 dc in each dc with A, with B, sl st
Ii*o ffsrsf fl#kqfl
facing, 3mm hook and B, join
into the back loop only of the next 2 dc
of the head, carrying A across the back of
ISo With RS
yarn to the back loop of the first dc on the stitches. *
Xfpo *
Rep from * to 7 more times, sl st into the
row 17 with a sl st. This is the first of the
fFu remaining loops worked in B.
Next: Sl st into the back loop only of the
next 2 dc (B tentacles).
Fasten off.
nfrAnAn^n?o"'n next 3 dc.
t.".1 Next: *With B, make 26 ch. Segmffi# s"#w
Row 1: With 8,2 dc into second ch from With RS facing, 3mm hook and B, rejoin
First row - rep 7 more times
Second row - reP 4 times hook, (2 dc into next ch) 24 times, sl st yarn to the back loop of the first dc on row
into the back loop only of the next dc of 23 with a sl st.
the head, turn (50 sts). Next: Sl st into the front loop only of the
Join in A. next 3 dc.
* *
Rep from to 4 times (4 tentacles), sl st
Row 2: With A, 1 dc into each dc of the
tentacle, turn. into the next 2 dc.
Row 3: With A, 1 ch (does not count as Fasten off.
139
Hood Row 8 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
With 3.5mm hook and yarns A and B used dc2dec, 1 dc in next 20 dc, dc2dec, turn
together, make 35 ch. (22 sts).
Row 1: Work 1 dc in second ch from Row 9 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
hook, 1 dc into the next 33 ch, turn dc2dec, 1 dc in next 1B dc, dc2dec, turn
(34 sts). (20 sts).
Rows 2-4:1 ch (does not count as a st), Row 10: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in each dc, turn. 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 5 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a Row 11 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2dec) twice, i dc in next 26 dc, st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 16 dc, dc2dec,
(dc2dec) twice, turn (30 sts). turn (1 B sts).
Row 6 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a Row 12: As row 10.
st), (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 22 dc, Row 13 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
(dc2dec) twice, turn (26 sts). st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 14 dc, dc2dec,
Row 7 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), turn (1 6 sts).
dc2dec, 1 dc in next 22 dc, dc2dec, turn Row 14: As row 10.
(24 sts).
* t+J*t++ t
5^K +++ +++ ,Y}( +
{+o
+
+*Lt#,x
++
1t+d
J*
t.t# )rK -r + ++
+ t+++t++ $tzrf
++
+ + + J** +++ *+"t-+
JfH +
++++ + * azi +
+?zn )fK
+ +
#
+)fK-+ + ++++++++
+:++-+ ++++++++ + *art+
I
rx *
*l* $#+ + ++-J- +++++++++ + +
+ + r*
+ +*-+ ++++++++ + * drr*
I
-L
++
* tqa F + ++ I +++ *++++++
1(+-r++++-{
JC(
I
ff + ++++++++ +++
++++-{ lr
+ +
)e(
)C k++
_ + +++.1
++ + t++++ tt*+
++ )O( r,i* 1 dc in each dc, turn.
+ ,a*+-++++
+ lcr...t-
r + + ++ -** +t++++f++ +++
a(i
l++++'
+++ ++ t f ++ +t+++ +++ + .** a't +
I
+ + Row 20 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 10 dc, dc2dec,
{-A-+
q.
*t,Li
+
+
*a
(
+-r
+-+++
+r-+++
+++++-
+*.+++++-
+++ -i-++ ++ ++ + +++ + + -\"}( +
*L I
'++'+++t ++ I
st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next B dc, dc2dec, turn
+ * + t+ tt+t++++++++t+ +**at*
+ ,i: + *+ +r +**
-+*
I
*-t -+*-r"
+ ++-{*"* +++ *++ ++ -f -i-+ ++++ + + +++ + (1 0 sts).
+ +
Start *|:r T T} L
:
"++
:tt tttj
t ttJ jt
}J ++++++ t+ ++ +++++++ oa#
e 1' O e
t++ AL+ Gr a e lrl a a?t*?e e @
Row 23: As row 10.
Row 24 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
/q+ + ++
,a
++++{ +++
+ ++ + + + +++++++ ++-l- +{-++++ *++
? a,
a
/{
Edgir ng
,l
st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 6 dc, dc2dec (B sts).
Fasten off.
-
a,
(make 2) +
e
ra
h 3mm hook and A, wind Yarn around
a finger a couple of times to form a rin9, *1.. "
I '-i'
L 9
ii
Fasten off, leaving a long length of B at Stuff the shell, filling it right up to the
the end. open edges.
141
Eyes
Thread the length of B, left after fastening
off, onto a tapestry needle and weave
through the last round of stitches. Flatten Du) Yourrllrow?
the shape so the first round in B forms
an outline around the eye. Embroider a
French knot (see page 155) in the centre
;HffiH:rf if,fiarure
or rhe naurirus
Hocd
To crochet the edging, using 3.5mm hook
and A doubled, join yarn to the reverse
side of the first of the 34 ch at the top of
the hood with a sl st.
Next: 1 dc into the same ch, 1 dc into the
r
reverse side of the next 33 ch, work 1 dc
.-+
-he head along the top edge and catch it Yniit i,l::,* ' * "" u,
143
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hog the
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At the beinniniof each pattern there is a list of materials required
for eactr Sea creature, So you can $ather together everSrthin$ that
youwill need before Youbegin.
Tension rows
Tension stitches
145
Hooks Substituting yarns Reading charts
Crochet hook sizes vary widely, from tiny When substituting yarns, it is important Each symbol on a chart represents a stitch;
hooks that produce a very fine stitch when to calculate the number of balls required each round or horizontal row represents
used with threads, to oversized hooks for by the number of yards or metres per one round or row of crochet.
working with several strands of yarn at one ball, rather than the weight of the yarn,
time to create a bulky fabric. Using a larger because this varies according to the fibre. For rounds of crochet, read the chart
or smaller hook will change the look of the anti-clockwise, starting at the centre and
fabric and will also affect the tension and Tension is also important. Always work a working out to the last round on the chart.
the amount of yarn required. The projects tension swatch in the yarn you wish to use
in this book use hooks ranging in size from before starting a project. For rows of crochet, the chart should be
2.5mm (UK12:USC2) to 4.5mm (UK7:US7) read back and forth, following the number
at the beginning of each row.
Needles
A blunt-ended tapestry needle is used to
sew the projects together. The large eye
makes it easy to thread the needle with
thicker yarns and the rounded end will
prevent any snagging
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a::
'a
147
Mogic ring
Many of the crocheted pieces start with yarn, the short end of yarn is pulled tight
an adjustable ring of yarn. To make the to close the centre. An alternative method
ring, wind the yarn around a finger, insert rs to make 4 chain stitches and then slip
the hook, catch the yarn and draw back stitch to the first chain to form a ring.
though the ring. After a couple of rounds However, this technique does leave a hole
have been crocheted, covering the ring of in the middle.
Choin (ch)
I Pass the hook under and over the
yarn that is held taut between the
first and second fingers. This is called
'yarn round hook' (yrh). Draw the yarn
through the loop on the hook. This
makes one chain (ch).
Doublecrochet (dc)
Make a practice chain of 17. Miss the Next row
first chain. Turn the work so the reverse side faces
you. Make 1 chain (ch). This is the turning
I lnsert hook from the front into the next chain, which helps keep a neat edge and
stitch (st), yrh and draw back through the does not count as a stitch. Repeat steps
stitch (2 loops on hook). 1 and 2 to the end of the row. Continue
until the desired number of rows is
2 Yrh and draw through 2 loops (1 loop complete. Fasten off .
e
t:
a'
it
149
t-
I
Treble (tr)
Make a practice chain of 18. Miss the g Yrh, draw through 2 loops (1 loop on f,Sext rffiw
first 3 chain stitches (these count as the hook). This forms 1 treble (tr) Turn the work so the reverse side faces
first treble stitch) you. Make 3 ch to count as the first tr.
Repeat steps 1-3 to end of row. Miss the first stitch of the previous row.
I Yrh, insert hook into the next st, yrh, draw Repeat steps 1-3 to the end of the row,
back through stitch (3 loops on hook). On the foundation chain of 1B sts you working 1 tr into the third of the 3 ch at
shou ld have 1 6 trebles (1 6 sts), includ ing the beginning of the last row. Continue
A Yrh, draw through 2 loops (2 loops the 3 ch at the beginning of the row, until the desired number of rows is
on hook). counted as the first stitch. complete. Fasten off .
151
Joining in colours Fostening of.f
I When joining in a new colour at the When you have finished a crochet
beginning of a round or row, catch piece, fasten off by cutting the yarn
the yarn in the new colour and draw it around 4%ih (X Zcm) from the work.
through the stitch. Work the first stitch Draw the loose end through the
in the new colour into the same place remaining loop, pulling it tightly.
as the join.
Stuffing Seoms
::iyester stuffing is a synthetic fibre that When stitching up your work, use
s ightweight and washable. Pure wool clothes pegs, safety pins or glass-headed
=:-ffing is a lovely, natural fibre. Durable dressmaker's prns to hold the pieces together.
,^d soft, it can be washed by hand but Here are a couple of seams that can be used
:a n not be mach ine-washed as it will sh rin k to finish off the crocheted projects
,^d felt. Kapok is a natural fibre with a ,%.
#&
s3rt, silky texture. lt comes f rom a seedpod ffifrght sf;de se#BYB +*#
:^ at rs harvested f rom the Ceiba tree. This method produces a strong, flat and l-
:-e fibres by pulling them apart with your the body of the Shark on page 46.
",gers to make them light and fluffy.
-se small amounts at a time and line I With wrong sides of the work together,
:-e inside of the crocheted fabric with a attach the yarn to one piece of the
a:/er of stuffing before building up the work to be joined, insert the needle in
= iing in the centre. This will prevent the from the back to the front of the other
:'ccheted piece from looking lumpy.The piece of the work, catching one loop of
c unt end of a knitting needle, crochet the edge stitch. Then insert the needle a
^cok or a pencil is useful for pushing the little further along the same piece of the
s:.rffing into hard-to-reach areas such as work, from the front to the back, and
:^e narrow legs of the Lobster and Hermit draw up the yarn tightly.
:'ab (pages 64 and B2).
A lnsert the needle into the first piece of
the work from the front to the back,
catching one loop of the edge stitch as
before. Then insert the needle a little
f urther along the same edge f rom the
153
$;.*".$,j.' * .,*
ffimek stfrteh
This method is used to create the quilted
effect on the Lobster's tail on page 75.
q;t
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.ft.;
,
f.Ih.
b
155
Abbreviotions Conversions
ch chain The projects in this book use hooks ranging in size from 2.5mm
cm centimetre(s) (UK12:USC2) to 4.5mm (UK7:US7).
dc double crochet
dc8dec work 2 double crochet stitches together to
decrease
dc8inc work 2 double crochet stitches into the next stitch Crochet Hook Conversion
to i n crease
dc5inc work 3 double crochet stitches into the next stitch Metric (mrn) UK: US:
to i n crease 2.00 14
dec decrease 2.25 13 B/1
htr half treble 2.50 12
htr8inc work 2 half treble crochet stitches into the next 2.75 c/2
stitch to increase 3 .00 11
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