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N in the week (particularly if your job keeps you inside for most of the day!), the best
way to fight the winter blues is with a riot of colour and fun, which is what the
Crochet Now designers and I have tried to bring you this month!
Challenge yourself to make something a little different with Zoë’s amazing and
sparkle-filled Carousel cushion on page 16, or bring the Big Top into your home with
Melinda’s spectacular Roundabout Ripple blanket on page 46. And if you really want
to welcome colour into your life, Cassie’s Colourful Boho cardigan on page 36 is
a must-make this month! It has a comfy, slouchy feel that is combined with a trendy
colour palette and style that is fun to make, and even more fun to wear!
Behind on your Christmas crochet this month? We have that covered too with plenty
of last-minute gift ideas that you can make in as little as a few hours! Kate’s Winter
Warmer scarf on page 52 uses just one ball of yarn and can be made in front of the TV,
and Sachiyo’s Chris Mouse (get it?) and teddy on page 24 is the perfect duo
for the scraps in your stash. Keep an eye out for the stamp on the pattern pages for
more ideas!
This month, we’re excited to be talking to Stephanie Lau of All About Ami in our
Designer Sketchbook on page 20, and regular columnist Kerry Lord of TOFT shares her
76 top tips for making small toys over on page 28 – which you can put right to the test
with her Bill the Mini Frog pattern! Finally, UK readers are in for a treat this month
with our official Crochet your own Mr. Men and Little Miss 2019 Diary, including patterns
for 12 of our favourite characters!
s our UK readers
Goodbye for now!
We’re excited to see all the character
2019 diary!
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Projects
14 FUN AT THE FAIR COWL 40 BRUCE THE HOUND DOG 60 FOXY CUSHION
A great last-minute gift made in 100% wool Crochet a sweet little puppy This fab cushion is a fun addition to
toy from The Rico Toy Box any room
16 CAROUSEL CUSHION
Add sparkle to this fairground horse design 44 CROCHET HOOK CASE 62 HARLEQUIN SET
Bright little pops make for a cute hook case Try out a new technique by making this hat
24 CHRIS MOUSE & TEDDY and scarf duo
‘Twas the night before Christmas – just 46 ROUNDABOUT RIPPLE BLANKET
enough time to make these cuties This show-stopper piece is a riot 72 PIPPA THE PANDA
of colour Want to try amiguruimi? Pippa is
30 CAROUSEL SHAWL a great first project to have a go
Use a luxurious wool and alpaca blend to 50 BABY BRIGHT HAT
make a classic accessory This adorable make for little ones comes 76 POMPOM PONCHO
complete with a sweet pompom Let little ones layer up in this charming
36 COLOURFUL BOHO CARDIGAN little top
Invite colour into your life with this 52 WINTER WARMER SCARF
snuggly design Just one ball of yarn makes this colourful 78 MERRY-GO-ROUND BLANKET
winter accessory Here’s a bright blanket to work on in
the evenings
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Here are the woolly things that have and workshops
made our month 54 RISE AND SHINE CROCHET-ALONG
Part 9 is inspired by traditional quilt designs 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
12 READER’S MAKES and pretty flowers Learn how to tackle a Crochet Now pattern
Show us what you’ve been crocheting and hints on reading crochet charts
this month 62 STITCH MASTERCLASS
Give the impressive Harlequin stitch a go 89 THE BASICS
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Say hello to Stephanie, the kawaii star 69 THE BOOK CLUB
behind All About Ami This month we read Crochet with String 96 COMING NEXT ISSUE
by Jemima Schlee Indulge in a little self-care and crochet for you
28 KERRY’S JOURNAL
What’s the story behind TOFT’s 81 SHOP LOCAL 98 CROCHET 101 WITH THE BLOGSTAR
mini amigurimi? The best part about buying new yarn is Sandra Paul shows us how to make a
giving it a squish in your local yarn shop magic ring
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NEW? These are the yarns,
patterns, books and tidbits
of woolly wonder that will
make your month
YARN-Folk
Scheepjes has released the latest edition
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their roots in folk culture around the world,
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News
In the Studio
Deramores is delighted to announce a new addition
to its award-winning Studio range –Studio Baby DK. Feeling Good
Available in 15 colours, including a limited-edition Wool and the Gang has unveiled four brand-new additions
shade, this yarn is made from 100% acrylic and is to its Feeling Good yarn range. The Baby Alpaca, Merino
beautifully soft to touch and perfect for crochet and nylon blend is gorgeously soft and perfect for cosy
projects including baby blankets and garments. winter projects. The new shades consist of a soft palette
As well as the release of this new yarn, you will be including Lilac Powder, Eucalyptus Green, Pink Sherbet
able to download a variety of patterns for free from and Bronzed Olive. If you’re not sure what to make, you
the Deramores website to get you started. can choose from one of Wool and the Gang’s kit project
www.deramores.com that come with everything you need including hook, yarn
and pattern. www.woolandthegang.com
The Art of
Crochet
Blankets
Join designer Rachele
Carmona as she
shares her unique
collection of crochet
blankets, inspired by
the work of popular
independent artists.
The Art of Crochet
PONY CHROMA
This latest set from Pony is a perfect gift for crochet
Blankets will inspire lovers. Containing seven hooks ranging from 3-6mm,
you and show this accessory kit is presented in a pure cotton
you how to create case that is compact and perfect for carrying with
colourful blankets, you when you’re on the go! Made from premium
looking at them as anodised aluminium, each hook is colour coded
unique works of art for quick and easy identification and also come
for your home. This book features 18 bold afghan with six interchangeable cables and end caps
patterns and is an essential for your bookshelf and is so that you can extend your hook and work in
due for release in December 2018. Tunisian crochet. For stockist enquiries contact
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News
Nicki’s
CORNER
Every month, Nicki Trench
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TELL A STORY I’ve been thinking of designing
Everyone’s favourite bunny Miffy has
collaborated with Stitch & Story to bring
a new crochet-along blanket “As they say,
and I’m looking at the colour
you a collection of exclusive, beginner-friendly
crochet and knitting kits. Including designs
trends that will be around this what goes
year. Back in the day when I
for babies, children, adults and homewares,
these all-in-one kits contain everything a new
used to paint all my furniture around comes
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Innes Paint Magic book, the around”
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They’re available to purchase now and are deep teals and Forest Green,
the perfect present for your loved ones this and more brass on the
with Aztec pattern shapes
Christmas. www.stitchandstory.com mantelpiece – at least in my
on soft furnishings in dark
family. I can’t believe that my
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grandmother would make my
highlights. It’s so interesting
sister and I rub all the brass
to see exactly these colours
within an inch of our lives until
and shapes coming back
it was shiny and new when we
into fashion.
were children.
With every returning
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improvements and on textiles in the home that
adjustments. This time offsets our addiction of
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Décor
Be careful with
tension when
floating the yarn
– if you pull it too
tight, the fabric
will pucker
Zoë Potrac
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Décor
DK 4mm
Start crocheting needle. Sequins are placed when working
on the WS (even rows) only as the sequin
When changing colour, change on the final falls on the back of the stitch. They are to
★★ Try something new yrh of the stitch before the colour change. be added on every other CC stitch on the
Float the yarn along the back of the work, WS rows. Begin working dc st as normal
catching it in every 7 sts for longer floats (insert hook, yrh, pul), then push up a
Yarn used of colour. sequin to the hook before the final yrh and
pull through.
King Cole Cottonsoft DK
Back Panel
2 balls in ecru 711 (MC)
With MC, chain 61. Work as for Back Panel, following Colour
1 ball in Lavender 1849 (CC)
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 60 dc. chart for colour changes.
Available from
Turn. 60 sts
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Rows 2-72: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Finishing
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Match Front and Back Panel of
About the yarn cushion together (RS facing out). With
DK; 210m per 100g ball; Front Panel MC and tapestry needle, seam around
100% cotton Before you start, thread approximately 300 3 sides, insert cushion pad then seam
sequins onto CC using your collapsible eye final side.
Tension
17 sts x 21 rows = 10cm measured Colour chart
over dc
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
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collapsible eye needle for threading
sequins onto yarn, eg by Beadalon
tapestry needle
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Sizing
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Designer
sketchbook Stephanie Lau
picked it up again after. I always wanted to and style and have a strong sense of my
Stephanie, author of start a blog and thought it would be a great own aesthetic. I won’t design something
the successful crochet way to keep track of my projects – the blog I wouldn’t wear. Many readers reach out
serves as a journal and might encourage saying they have the same aesthetic so
blog www.allabout others to take up crafting. I started my they gravitate towards my designs. For
blog with projects following other people’s amigurumi, I’ve always loved cute, kawaii
ami.com, has a keen designs but once I became familiar with stuffed animals. My husband Ryan and I
eye for kawaii and reading patterns and creating shapes, I took design them together. Ryan will make a
the plunge to publish my own designs. sketch and we bring it to life with yarn.
shares fashionable People say they can tell if an item is ours
When I started blogging, amigurumi and just by the photography.
knitting and crochet crocheted animals were the focus. My blog
patterns regularly name ‘All About Ami’ is a play on ‘all about For garments and other accessories,
me’ and ‘ami’ is short for amigurumi and sometimes I’ll have an idea to use a certain
means friend in French, and I was creating stitch or construction and then search for
i, I’m Stephanie Lau and I am a crochet adorable little friends. People assume my the appropriate yarn. I make a swatch to
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Designer sketchbook
Stephanie’s Chinese
New Year dragon
I love working on many different as a journal or portfolio you can look Turn over to make
types of projects – the variety keeps it
interesting. Since amigurumi projects
back on and see how you’ve grown.
I love many aspects of blogging, Stephanie’s Bold
are small and they work up quickly, it’s from writing posts, designing pieces & Bright Chevron
amazing seeing a three-dimensional
animal come to life. They can have so
and interacting with readers. I’m so
thankful I started and never dreamed
baby blanket
much personality and I think it’s neat how far I would go!
how everyone’s amigurumi can look
so different even though they follow One of my favorite patterns is my
the same pattern. I adore crocheting Chinese New Year dragon. He is
garments as there is something part of a series in which we design
special about wearing an item that is a zodiac amigurumi for each year.
handmade. You can personalise it to We’ve been doing this since 2011.
your size and select the details The dragon became very popular as
and colour. he was featured on different sites
and magazines and many people
I am inspired by the bloggers we discovered my work through this. I
collaborate with, including Alexi of Two think he’s unique and I love seeing
of Wands, Jess of Make and Do Crew, people’s dragons all over the world.
Jessica of Mama in a Stitch, Ashleigh of I am in the midst of designing cosy
Sewrella and ChiWei of 1DogWoof! They garments with the cold weather
create modern designs everyone can approaching and will be working
try. If you’re interested in starting a blog, on our Chinese New Year pig soon,
try it and see if you like it. It can serve since 2019 is Year of the Pig!
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Designer sketchbook
CHEVRON
BABY
BLANKET
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Designer sketchbook
Need an alternative?
100% acrylic
Hook used
6mm
Sizing
102x86cm
Special stitches
Shell stitch (shell): 2tr, 1 ch, 2 tr in
indicated st
Beginning 3 Stitch Decrease
(B3dec): [Yrh, insert hook in next st,
Bernat Satin
yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 2 loops on
hook] 2 times, yrh, pull through all 3
loops on hook
5 Stitch Decrease (5dec): [Yrh,
insert hook in next st, yrh, pul] 5
times, yrh, pull through all 6 loops
on hook
End 3 Stitch Decrease (E3dec):
Stylecraft Special Aran
[Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, pul,
yrh, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 Available from
times, yrh, pull through all 4 loops www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
on hook
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Toys
CHRIS MOUSE
& TEDDY
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in the
Crochet Now house, not a creature was
stirring, except little Chris Mouse
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Toys
Sizing
Mouse: 11cm, including hat
Teddy: 6cm
Start crocheting
Each rnd is joined with a sl st. When joining
each rnd, sl st to first dc, then work the first
dc of the following rnd in same st as the
sl st. It is not necessary to work a 1 ch first.
Chris Mouse
Body
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts
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Toys
Rnd 8: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. Pompoms (make 2) Because these
24 sts Wind C around two fingers 20 times, tie
toys use very
Rnds 9-10: Dc around, join. centre with strong cotton thread. Cut loops
Rnd 11: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. and trim. little yarn, they
18 sts are great for last-
Rnd 12: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. Making up minute stash-
12 sts Attach Head to Body. Sew a pompom to busting
Stuff Head. top of Hat. Sew Ears and Hat to Head. Using
Rnd 13: 6 dc2tog, join. 6 sts photo as a guide, sew beads (eyes) to Head,
Fasten off. or if giving to a small child embroider eyes
with black cotton thread. With dark brown
Hat 4-ply, embroider mouth and nose. Matching
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic long edges, fold Arms in half and seam.
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts Matching long edges, fold Tail in half and
Rnd 2: Dc around, join. seam. Attach Arms, Legs and Tail to Body.
Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join. Attach pompoms to each end of Scarf and
8 sts wrap Scarf around neck.
Rnd 4: Dc around, join.
Rnd 5: Change to C, dc around, join.
Fasten off.
Teddy
Arms (make 2)
With A, chain 6. Body
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 dc. Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic
Turn. 5 sts ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Rows 2-3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around, join. 12 sts
across. Turn. Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Fasten off. 18 sts
Rnds 4-6: Dc around, join.
Ears (make 2) Rnd 7: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 8: Dc around, join.
ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts Fasten off. Rnd 2: Dc around, join.
Rnds 2-3: Dc around, join. Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
Fasten off. Pull centre thread tightly. Head 8 sts
Work as Body through Rnd 5. 18 sts Rnd 4: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
Legs (make 2) Rnd 6: 6 dc, 3 dc2tog, 6 dc, join. 15 sts 10 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 7: Dc around, join. Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, join.
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Fasten off. 12 sts
Rnds 2-5: Dc around, join. Rnd 6: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Fasten off. Sew closed. Ears (make 2) 18 sts
Row 1: With D and working into a magic Rnds 7-8: Dc around, join.
Tail ring, 8 dc. 8 sts Rnd 9: Change to C, dc around, join.
With A, chain 16. Fasten off. Pull centre thread tightly. Fasten off.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 15 dc.
Turn. 15 sts Muzzle (make 1) Making up
Rows 2-3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), With 4-ply beige, work as for Ear. Stuff Body and Head. Sew closed end of
dc across. Head to open end of Body. Sew a craft
Fasten off. Arms & Legs (make 4) pompom to Hat and cover Head with Hat.
With D, chain 4. Stitch Hat to Head, completely covering
Scarf Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc. opening. Sew Ears and Muzzle to Head.
With B, chain 3. Turn. 3 sts Sew beads (eyes) to Head, or if giving to
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc. Rows 2-3: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. a small child embroider eyes with black
Turn. 2 sts Fasten off. cotton thread for safety. With dark brown
Rows 2-30: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 4-ply, embroider mouth and nose. Matching
dc across. Turn. Hat long edges, fold Arms in half and seam.
Fasten off. Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic Matching long edges, fold Legs in half and
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts seam. Sew Arms and Legs to Body.
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KERRY’S
JOURNAL TOFT founder Kerry
gives us her top tips for
crocheting small toys,
including Bill the Frog
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Kerry’s Journal
BILL
the Mini
Frog
Yarn used
Rnd 15: [Dc2tog, 6 dc] twice. 14 sts Eyes (make 2)
TOFT DK
Rnd 16: [Dc2tog, 5 dc] twice. 12 sts Working into a magic ring, 6 dc.
25g in blue
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 1: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times.
Rnd 18: [2 dc into next st] 9 times. 18 sts 9 sts
About the yarn Rnd 19: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] 6 times. Rnds 2-3: Dc around.
DK; 55m per 25g; 100% wool 24 sts Sew into place.
Rnd 20: [3 dc, 2 dc into next st] 6 times. Attach Legs to Body, and embroider eyes
Hook used 30 sts and nostrils onto face with black wool.
Rnds 21-23: Dc around.
3mm
Rnd 24: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts
Other supplies
Rnd 25: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnd 26: [Dc2tog] 9 times. 9 sts Top tips for
small amount of black wool for face
toy stuffing Front Legs (make 2)
Chain 10 and sl st to join into a ring.
amigurumi
tapestry needle
Rnds 1-6: Dc around. 10 sts 1 If you are new to amigurumi
Rnd 7: Dc2tog, 8 dc. 9 sts crochet, try your first project with
Start crocheting Rnd 8-14: Dc around. a lighter-coloured yarn so it’s
Unless otherwise stated, to complete each Rnd 15: Dc2tog, 7 dc. 8 sts easier to see your stitches.
piece, break yarn, stuff and gather stitches.
Toes (at end of Leg) 2 When working rounds with six or
Body & Head Toe 1: 5 ch, 2 htr into end st and sl st fewer stitches, you might want to
Rnd 1: [1 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times. back down. consider using a drinking straw
9 sts Toe 2: 6 ch, 2 htr into end st and sl st (paper of course!) pushed inside
Rnd 2: [2 dc, 2 dc into next st] 3 times. back down. the round to make it easier to
12 sts Toes 3 & 4: As Toe 2. work the stitches. You can remove
Rnd 3: {[2 dc into next st] twice, 4 dc} this afterwards.
twice. 16 sts Back Legs (make 2)
Rnd 4: {[2 dc into next st] 4 times, 4 dc} Chain 10 and sl st to join into a ring. 3 Pay special attention to the right
twice. 24 sts Rnds 1-10: As Front Legs. side and wrong side of your work
Rnd 5-9: Dc around. Rnd 11: Fold work flat and dc across top to as it can be quite difficult to turn
Rnd 10: {[1 dc, dc2tog] twice, 6 dc} twice. close. 4 sts small parts inside out if required.
20 sts Rnd 12: 4 dc in FLO, turn, 4 dc in BLO. 8 sts
Rnd 11: Dc around. Rnds 13-18: Dc around. 4 All TOFT minis work well as key rings,
Rnd 12: [1 dc, dc2tog, 7 dc] twice. 18 sts Rnd 19: Dc2tog, 6 dc. 7 sts and it’s easy to push a split ring
Rnd 13: Dc around. Rnds 20-23: Dc around. through the top of a head or leg.
Rnd 14: [Dc2tog, 7 dc] twice. 16 sts Toes 1-4: As for Front Legs.
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Accessory
CAROUSEL
SHAWL
Keep wrapped up Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, st, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts]
tr across to last st, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 7 sts 3 times, 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 16 sts
when visiting the Row 5: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to last Fasten off MC, join CC.
2 sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 8 sts Row 17: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr, [3 tr in
winter market in this Rows 6-7: Rep rows 4-5. 11 sts next 3ch-sp, 3 tr] 3 times, 1 tr2tog. Turn.
snuggly layering Row 8: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, 26 sts
1 tr, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 4 tr, 3 tr in last st. Row 18: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st,
shawl, made in Turn. 10 sts tr across to last st, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 28 sts
Row 9: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 3 tr, 3 ch, miss Fasten off CC, join MC.
luxurious wool 3 sts, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. Row 19: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to
blended with alpaca 11 sts last 2 sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 29 sts
Row 10: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Row 20: As Row 18. 31 sts
st, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr in 3ch-sp, 3 ch, Fasten off MC, join CC.
miss 3 sts, 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 10 sts Rows 21-24: Rep rows 19-20, changing
DK 4.5mm Row 11: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 1 tr, [3 ch, miss colour after each 2nd row. 37 sts
3 sts, 3 tr in next 3ch-sp] twice, 1 tr2tog. Row 25: With CC, 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 4 tr,
★★★ Adventurous Turn. 11 sts [3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr] 5 times, 1 tr2tog.
Row 12: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Turn. 23 sts
st, 2 tr, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 Row 26: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next
Yarn used sts] twice, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 13 sts st, tr across to 3ch-sp, *3 tr in next 3ch-
West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious Row 13: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 2 tr, [3 tr in sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to 4th st
2 balls of Mulberry 765 (MC) next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 3 sts] twice, 2 tr, after last 3ch-sp, tr across to last st, 3 tr
1 ball of Antique Gold 203 (CC) 1 tr2tog. Turn. 14 sts in last st. Turn. 25 sts
Available from Row 14: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next Row 27: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, tr across to 3
www.smdknitting.com st, 1 tr, [3 tr in next 3ch-sp, 3 ch, miss sts before 3ch-sp, *3 ch, miss 3 sts, 3 tr
3 sts] twice, 4 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 16 sts in next 3ch-sp; rep from * to tr after last
About the yarn Row 15: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 3 tr, [3 ch, miss 3ch-sp, tr across to last 2 sts, 1 tr2tog.
3 sts, 3 tr in next 3ch-sp] twice, 3 ch, miss Turn. 26 sts
DK; 225m per 100g ball; 70% Falkland 3 sts, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. Turn. 14 sts Row 28: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next
wool, 30% British alpaca Row 16: 3 ch, 1 tr2tog over first and next st, tr across to 3 sts before 3ch-sp, *3 ch,
Tension
14 sts and 8 rows = 10cm measured over
Chart
tr after blocking
Hook used
4.5mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Sizing
170x130x98cm
Start crocheting
Join new colour with a sl st in last tr of
previous row. Special stitches
Foundation treble crochet (ftr): 3 ch
(does not count as first tr), yrh, insert hook
Row 1 (RS): With MC, 3 ftr. Turn. 3 sts
in 3rd ch from hook, *yrh, pul, yrh, draw
Row 2 (WS): 3 ch (counts as first tr now through 1 loop on hook (ch made), [yrh,
and throughout), tr in first st, 2 tr. Turn. draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (tr
4 sts made)**, insert hook in last ch made; rep
Row 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st, 1 tr, 1 tr2tog. from * for number of sts required, ending
Turn. 5 sts last rep at **
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Accessory
Finishing
Make nine tassels. Attach 1 to the base of
first row. Attach 5 evenly-spaced along last
row, with first and last attached to each 3 6
side edge of last row. Attach one each on
Yrh, pull through 3 loops on hook (first Yrh, pull through 3 loops on hook; rep
first row of the three central solid tr blocks.
fhtr made). from * required number of times.
Weave in ends and lightly block.
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Choose wool
TOP 5 REASONS
TO CHOSE WOL
Don’t let the price tag of wool put you
off trying this age-old favourite fibre
1
Easy care
The protective waxy coating on wool fibre makes
wool products resistant to staining and they also
pick up less dust, as wool is naturally anti-static.
Recent innovations mean wool items are no
longer hand-wash only. Many wool products can
now be machine washed and tumble dried.
2
Biodegradable
At the end of its useful life, wool can be returned to
the soil, where it decomposes, releasing valuable
nutrients into the ground. When a natural wool fibre
3
is disposed of in soil, it takes a very short time to
break down, whereas most synthetics are extremely Resilient & elastic
slow to degrade. Wool fibres resist tearing and are able to be bent
back on themselves over 20,000 times without
breaking. Due to its crimped structure, wool is
also naturally elastic, and so wool garments have
the ability to stretch comfortably with the wearer,
but are then able to return to their natural shape,
making them resistant to wrinkling and sagging.
5
Local
4
Natural
Here in the UK, we’re blessed with a huge range
Wool is a protein fibre from the fleece of sheep,
of home-grown wool yarn to suit all kinds of
and is thus 100% natural, not man-made. Since
knitting projects. By choosing a UK-made wool
the Stone Age, it has been appreciated as one of
yarn, you’re not only supporting your local
the most effective forms of all-weather protection
economy, you’re also minimising your carbon
known to man, and science is yet to produce a
footprint as the yarn has not had to travel very
fibre that matches its unique properties.
far between the sheep and your needles!
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Garment
COLOURFUL
BOHO
CARDIGAN
This fairground-
inspired cardigan
is an instant pop
of fun and colour,
brilliant for a day out
or just snuggling up
on the sofa
Cassie Ward
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Garment
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Garment
Rows 13-18: Rep rows 11-12 three times. Rows 22-51: Rep rows 12-21
41 htr once each with CC3, MC and
Row 19: 2 ch, htr across to last st, 2 htr in CC4. 62 sts
last st. DO NOT TURN. Fasten off. 42 sts Rows 52-56: With CC5, rep
Rows 20-46: Rep rows 11-19 once each rows 12-13 twice then row 12
with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of once more. 65 sts
beg 2 ch at start of previous row. 57 sts Row 57: 66 ch, starting in 3rd ch
Rows 47-51: With CC5, rep rows 15-19. from hook, htr across ch and
60 sts sts to end. Turn. 130 sts
Row 52: 58 ch, starting in 3rd ch from Rows 58-61: 2 ch, htr across.
hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn. Turn.
117 sts Fasten off.
Rows 53-56: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. Rows 62-101: Rep Row 58 ten
Fasten off. times each with CC6, MC, CC1
Rows 57-92: Rep Row 53 nine times each and CC2.
with CC6, MC, CC1 and CC2. Fasten off.
Fasten off.
Continue here for all sizes.
SIZE 2X ONLY: FRONT (make 2)
Row 10 (WS): 3 ch (counts as first tr now Work as for Back but fasten off
and throughout), 2 tr in next st, tr across. at end of Row 70 (70, 77, 77, 88,
DO NOT TURN. 39 sts 88, 96).
Fasten off. Join CC2 to top of beg 3 ch at
start of Row 10. Making up
Row 11 (WS): 2 ch, htr across to last st, 2 With RS together and CC2, join
htr in last st. Turn. 40 sts Back pieces along centre seam
Row 12: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. using dc. With RS together and with colour Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc
Rows 13-18: Rep rows 11-12 three times. of choice, join Fronts to Back at shoulder across to back neck, 10 (10, 20, 20, 20,
43 sts and underarm using dc. 20, 25) dc evenly placed across back
Row 19: 3 ch, 2 tr in next st, tr across. DO neck, dc to end (bottom of ribbing). Turn.
NOT TURN. Fasten off. 44 sts Bottom Ribbing 214 (226, 250, 260, 284, 296, 315) sts
Rows 20-46: Rep rows 11-19 once each As for Cuff working for 116 (124, 134, 142, Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and
with CC3, MC and CC4, joining to top of 150, 158, 166) rows. throughout), tr across to end. Turn.
beg 3 ch of previous row. 59 sts Pin to bottom of cardigan and join to Rows 3-4: 3 ch, [1 RtrF, 1 RtrB] to last st,
Rows 47-51: With CC5, rep rows 11-15. bottom edge using sl st. 1 tr in top of 3 ch. Turn.
62 sts Fasten off.
Row 52: 62 ch, starting in 3rd ch from Front Edging
hook, htr across ch and sts to end. Turn. With RS facing, join MC in bottom corner of Finishing
123 sts right Front (bottom of ribbing). Weave in ends and block to
Rows 53-55: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. finished measurements.
Fasten off.
Row 56: With CC6, 3 ch, tr across. Turn. Schematic
Rows 57-64: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Row 65: With MC, as Row 56
Rows 66-73: Rep rows 57-64.
Row 74: 3 ch, tr across. Turn. Fasten off.
Rows 75-92: Rep rows 66-74 once each
with CC1 and CC2.
Fasten off.
SIZE 3X ONLY:
Fasten off CC1.
Row 12: With CC2, 2 ch, htr across to last
st, 2 htr in last st. Turn. 43 sts
Row 13: 2 ch, htr across. Turn.
Rows 14-21: Rep rows 12-13 four times.
47 sts
Fasten off.
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The Rico Toy Box
Don’t forget
to share
your pictures
online and use
#ricotoybox
Val Pierce
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The Rico Toy Box
BRUCE
the hound Dog
Bruce is a playful little puppy, and the penultimate
friend in our Rico Toy Box!
DK 3.25mm
Start crocheting Rnd 20: 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 dc2tog; rep from *
to end, join. 12 dc
Most pieces are worked in the round. Begin Fasten off.
★★ Intermediate each rnd or row with 1 ch (which does not
count as a st). Each round is joined with a Muzzle
Yarn used sl st to first dc. When stuffing the toy, tease With B, chain 2.
out little bits of stuffing at a time, this will Rnds 1-5: As rnds 1-5 of Head. 30 dc
Rico Ricorumi ensure a smooth and lump-free shape to Rnds 6-11: 1 ch, dc around, join.
4 balls in beige 55 (A) the finished project. If you intend to give Fasten off.
2 balls in Nougat 56 (B) the toy to a young child then please make
1 ball each in black 60, white 01 & red 28 sure all parts are sewn on very firmly and Ears (make 2)
Available from regularly check that parts are fully attached. With B, chain 2.
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to
Head first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc
About the yarn With A, chain 2. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join.
DK; 130m per 50g ball; 100% cotton Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 12 dc
first ch to join into a circle. 6 dc Rnds 3-10: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Tension Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in each st to end, join. Rnd 11: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times,
12 dc join. 16 dc
10 sts x 12 rows = 5cm measured over dc Rnd 3: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnds 12-14: As Rnd 3.
* to end, join. 18 dc Rnd 15: 1 ch, 8 dc2tog, join. 8 dc
Hooks used Rnd 4: 1 ch, *2 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnd 16: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. 4 dc
3.25mm * to end, join. 24 dc Fasten off.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *3 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from
Other supplies
* to end, join. 30 dc Body
Rnd 6: 1 ch, *4 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from With A, chain 2.
toy stuffing * to end, join. 36 dc Rnds 1-7: As rnds 1-7 of Head. 42 dc
wool needle Rnd 7: 1 ch, *5 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from Rnd 8: 1 ch, *6 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from
* to end, join. 42 dc * to end, join. 48 dc
Sizing Rnds 8-15: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnds 9-18: 1 ch, dc around, join.
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The Rico Toy Box
Nose
With black, chain 8.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
across. Turn. 7 dc
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn.
5 dc
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn.
3 dc
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc3tog. 1 dc
Fasten off.
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Seriously Chunky Metallics
New shades now available
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Décor
Special stitches
Dot: Working over 2 tr, join next colour
with sl st around post of second tr, ch 3,
5 tr over same tr, rotate piece and work
6 tr over post of first tr; join with sl st to
first tr (3rd ch of beg ch-3). Fasten off
and weave in ends on WS of piece
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Décor
6
About the yarn
4-ply; 155m per 50g ball; 100% cotton 5
Hook used 4
3.25mm
3
Other supplies
2
tapestry needle
fabric for case back,
1
about 23x13cm
zip
sewing needle = treble crochet
= chain = slip stitch
sewing thread = slip stitch
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Blanket
ROUNDABOUT
RIPLE
BLANKET
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Blanket
This spectacular
Special stitches
carousel-inspired Beginning popcorn (Begpc): 3 ch, 4 tr
Join new in first st, remove hook from loop, insert
colours exactly throw features an hook in top of beg 3 ch, replace loop on
hook, yrh, draw tightly through loop and
where indicated impressive central st on hook
for neat colour motif, with bold Popcorn (pc): 5 tr in same st, remove
changes hook from loop, insert hook in first tr
colours in an made, replace loop on hook, yrh, draw
tightly through loop and st on hook
impressive spiral Raised half treble Front (RhtrF): Work
the half treble around the post of the
stitch inserting hook from front to back
to front again
Raised treble Front (RtrF): Work
the treble around the post of the stitch
inserting hook from front to back to
Aran 5.5mm front again
Raised triple treble Front (RttrF):
★★ Intermediate Work the triple treble around the post
of the stitch inserting hook from front
to back to front again
Yarn used Triple treble (ttr): Yrh 3 times, insert
Caron Simply Soft hook in indicated st, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw
2 skeins in Blue Mint 9608 (A) through 2 loops on hook] 4 times
1 skein each in Mango 9605 (B), Standing double crochet (standing
dc): Place slip knot on hook, insert
Limelight 9607 (C), Watermelon 9604 (D),
hook in indicated st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw
Chartreuse 9771 (E) & Persimmon 9754 (F)
through both loops on hook
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
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Baby
BABY
BRIGHT
HAT
This adorable quick hat
for little ones has cute
earflaps and a lovely
bright pompom
to finish
Chunky 5mm
Yarn used
King Cole Big Value Chunky
1 ball each in Petrol 552 (A), Mango 1746
(B), Rosehip 1749(C), purple 3105(D),
Fjord 1971(E) & Wine 545 (F)
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Tension
11 sts x 8 rows = 10cm over htr
Hook used
5mm
Other supplies
tapestry needle
pompom maker
Sizing
Newborn (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12
Special abbreviations months, 12-24 months, 2-3 years)
Rdc: reverse double crochet Finished circumference: 34.5 (35.5, 38,
40.5, 43, 45.5) cm
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Baby
Start crocheting Rnd 8: With D, rep Rnd 6. SIZES 12-24 MONTHS
Rnd 9: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off D. (2-3 YEARS) ONLY:
Hat is worked in joined rounds with right Rnd 10: With E, rep Rnd 6.
side always facing and beginning at Fasten off E. Right Earflap
the top of the hat. Earflaps are worked Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 4 sts
back and forth in rows, beginning over a Right Earflap following back seam, join E with sl st in
section of the last round of the hat. Unless Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 3 (4, 4) next st, 2 ch, htr in next 9 sts. Turn. 10 sts
otherwise stated, join each round with sl sts following back seam, join E with sl st Rows 2-3 (2-4): 2 ch, miss first st, htr
st to beg ch. in next st, 2 ch, 7 (8, 8) ht. Turn. across. Turn.
8 (9, 9) sts Row 4 (5): 2 ch, miss first st, 8 htr. Turn.
Rnd 1 (RS): With A, working into magic Row 2: 2 ch, htr across. Turn. 9 sts
ring, 2 ch (counts as first htr here and Row 3: 2 ch, miss first st, 6 (7, 7) htr. Row 5 (6): 2 ch, miss first st, 7 htr. Turn.
throughout), 8 htr, pull tail to close ring. 7 (8, 8) htr 8 sts
9 sts Row 4: 2 ch, miss first st, 6 (6, 6) htr. Row 6 (7): 2 ch, miss first st, 5 htr,
Rnd 2: 2 ch, htr in same st, 2 htr in each st 6 (7, 7) htr miss next st, sl st. Fasten off.
around. 18 sts Row 5: 2 ch, miss first st, 3 (4, 4) htr,
Rnd 3: 2 ch, htr in same st, 1 htr, [2 htr in miss next st, sl st. Fasten off. Left Earflap
next st, 1 htr] around. 27 sts Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 19 (26)
Rnd 4: 2 ch, htr in same st, 2 htr in Left Earflap sts following Right Earflap, join E with sl st
next 2 sts, [2 htr in next st, 2 htr] Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 18 (18, in next st, 2 ch, 9 htr. Turn. 10 sts
around. 36 sts 21) sts following Right Earflap, join E with Rows 2-6 (7): Work same as rows
sl st in next st, 2 ch, 7 (8, 8) htr. Turn. 2-6 (7) of Right Earflap. Fasten off.
SIZE NEWBORN ONLY: 8 (9, 9) sts
Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off A. Rows 2-5: Work same as rows 2-5 of ALL SIZES:
Rnd 6: Join B with sl st in same st as Right Earflap. Fasten off.
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Finishing
Fasten off B. SIZE 12-24 MONTHS ONLY: With RS facing, join F with sl st in back
Rnd 7: With C, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr in same st , 3 htr, [2 htr in seam, 1 ch, rdc in each st around, join
Fasten off C. next st, 3 htr] around. 45 sts with sl st in beg ch. Fasten off. With F,
Rnd 8: With D, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 6: 2 ch, htr in same st, 21 htr, 2 htr in make a medium-size pompom and tie
Fasten off D. next st, htr to end. Fasten off A. 47 sts pompom to top of hat. Weave in ends.
Rnd 9: With E, rep Rnd 6. Fasten off E. Rnd 7: Join B with sl st in same st as
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Ties (make 2)
Right Earflap Fasten off B. With F, work foundation double crochet
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 3 sts Rnd 8: With C, rep Rnd 7. until Tie is desired length. Fasten off,
following back seam, join E with sl st in Fasten off C. leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew tie to tip
next st, 2 ch, 7 htr. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 9: With D, rep Rnd 7. of one Earflap.
Row 2: 2 ch, 8 htr. Turn. Rnd 10: 2 ch, htr around.
Row 3: 2 ch, miss next st, 6 htr. Turn. 7 htr Fasten off D.
Row 4: 2 ch, miss next st, 5 htr. Turn. 6 htr Rnd 11: With E, rep Rnd 7.
Row 5: 2 ch, miss next st, 3 htr, miss Rnd 12: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off E.
next st, sl st. Fasten off.
SIZE 2-3 YEARS ONLY:
Left Earflap Rnd 5: 2 ch, htr in same st, 3 htr [2 htr in
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, miss 14 sts next st, 3 htr] around. 45 htr
following Right Earflap, join E with sl st in Rnd 6: 2 ch, htr in same st, 9 htr, [2 htr in
next st, 2 ch, 7 htr. Turn. 8 sts next st, 9 htr] to last 5 sts, 2 htr in next st,
Rows 2-5: Work as rows 2-5 of Right 4 htr. 50 htr
Earflap. Fasten off. Rnd 7: Join B with sl st in same st as
joining, 2 ch, htr around.
SIZE 0-3 (3-6, 6-12) MONTHS ONLY: Fasten off B.
Rnd 5: 2 ch, 1 htr in same st, 8 (5, 3) htr, [2 Rnd 8: With C, rep Rnd 7.
htr in next st, 8 (5, 3) htr] around. 40 (42, Rnd 9: 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off C. About the book
45) sts Rnd 10: With D, rep Rnd 7. Baby Brights
by Kathleen McCafferty,
Rnd 6: Join B with sl st in same st as Rnd 11: 2 ch htr in each st around; .
published by Lark (£16.99,
joining, 2 ch, htr around. Fasten off D. Rnd 12: With E,
available from
Fasten off B. rep Rnd 7.
www.thegmcgroup
Rnd 7: With C, rep Rnd 6. Rnd 13: Continuing with E, ch 2, htr in .com
Fasten off C. each st around. Fasten off E.
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Accessory
LAST-
MINUTE
GIFT
IDEA
Highland
Kate Rowell
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Accessory
DK 4.5mm Meadow
★ Quick & easy
Yarn used
Stylecraft Batik Swirl
1 ball in Highland 3735 or 1 ball in
Meadow 3736
Available from
www.deramores.com
Tension
6 V-sts x 8 rows = 10cm
Hook used
4.5mm
Sizing
Finished scarf is 2 ch, 1 V-st in next ch; rep from * Yarn ideas
approximately 22x200cm to last 2 sts, miss 1 ch, 1 tr. Turn.
12 V-sts, 2 tr
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr now
Start crocheting and throughout), *1 V-st in 1ch-sp of
next V-st; rep from * to last tr, 1 tr in
Chain 40. top of first tr. Turn.
Row 1: Starting in 5th chain from Rep Row 2 until yarn runs out Forest Hedgerow
hook (missed sts count as first (approximately 160 rows).
missed ch and first tr),1 V-st, *miss Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
ends together.
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Crochet-along
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Crochet-along
Lucia Dunn
Try something new this month with the fabulous
Log Cabin square in Part 9 of our 2018 CAL
www.luciasfigtree.com
e’re reinventing the garland square Inspired by quilts clarity, preserving the identity of the block
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Crochet-along
Hooks
6mm, 7mm
Block 1
With A and larger hook, chain 6.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
across. Turn. 5 sts
Rows 2-5: 1 ch (does not count as a st
now and throughout entire log cabin
square), dc across. Turn.
Fasten off.
Special stitches
Bobble (bbl): [Yrh, insert hook into
st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops]
5 times into same stitch, yrh, draw
through all 6 loops on hook Block number A B C D E F G H I Where to beg
next block
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Décor
FOXY
CUSHION
This fun cushion would make a great addition
to any little one’s room
Designed by Zooeyzo
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Décor
Super chunky 10mm across to last 2 sts, [2 dc in next st] twice. in the next st after the end of Row 11a.
Turn. 35 sts Row 11b: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st. Turn.
★★ Intermediate Row 21: Rep Row 20. 39 sts 9 sts
Rows 22-25: Rep Row 3. 47 sts Row 12b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc,
Rows 26-27: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 9 sts
Yarn used Fasten off, and re-join MC at 10th st Row 13b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc. Turn. 8 sts
Hoooked RibbonXL counted in from right-hand side on Row 27. Row 14b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 5 dc,
2 skeins in Caramel Brown (MC) Row 28: 1 ch, 29 dc. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts
1 skein in Optic White (CC) Rows 29-30: 1 ch, 29 dc. Turn. Row 15b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, 2 dc in next
Small amount in black Work over these 29 sts only. st. Turn. 8 sts
Available from www.hoooked.co.uk Row 31: 1 ch, dc2tog, dc to last 2 sts, Rows 16b-17b: Rep rows 14a-15a.
dc2tog. Turn. 27 sts Row 18b: 1 ch, 8 dc. Turn.
Row 32: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 19b: Rep Row 15b.
About the yarn
Row 33: Rep Row 31. 25 sts Row 20b: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, 4 dc,
Super chunky; 120m per 250g; Row 34: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 9 sts
100% recycled fibre Rows 35-37: Rep Row 31. 19 sts Row 21b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, [2 dc in next
Fasten off st] twice. Turn. 10 sts
Tension Row 22b: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc,
Muzzle dc2tog. Turn. 10 sts
7 dc = 10cm
With CC, chain 6. Row 23b: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc, 2 dc in next
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc st. Turn. 10 sts
Hook used in next st, dc across to last st, 2 dc in next Rows 24b-25b: Rep rows 22b-23b.
10mm st. Turn. 7 sts Rows 26b-27b: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn.
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 28b: 1 ch, 1 sl st, 9 dc.
Other supplies Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, dc across to Fasten off.
last st, 2 dc in next st. 9 sts
tapestry needle Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Ears (make 2)
cushion stuffing Row 5: Rep row 3. 11 sts Rnd 1: With MC, working into magic ring,
Rows 6-7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. 6 dc. 6 sts
Sizing Rows 8-10: Rep Row 3. 17 sts Rnd 2: Dc around.
Approximately 50x42cm Rnd 3: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 8 sts
Short Rows Rnd 4: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 10 sts
Row 11a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc. Turn. Rnd 5: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 12 sts
9 sts Rnd 6: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 4 times. 16 sts
Start crocheting Row 12a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 6 dc, 2 dc in next Rnd 7: [7 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice. 18 sts
st. Turn. 9 sts Fasten off.
1 ch does not count as st unless stated. Row 13a: 1 ch, 7 dc, dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts
The Ears and Nose are worked in the Row 14a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 5 dc, 2 dc in next Nose
amigurimi style in a spiral without joining. st. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 1: With black, working into magic ring,
Row 15a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 5 dc, 6 dc. 6 sts
Head (make 2) dc2tog. Turn. 8 sts Rnd 2: 2 dc in next st around. 12 sts
With MC, chain 6. Rows 16a-17a: Rep rows 14a-15a. Rnd 3: 81 dc, [1 dc, 1 htr] in next st; rep
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc Row 18a: 1 ch, 8 dc. Turn. from * once more, 3 dc, [2 dc, 1 htr] in
in next st, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st. Turn. 7 sts Row 19a: Rep Row 15a. next st, 3 dc, [1 dc, 2 htr] in next st.
Row 2: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Row 20a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 4 dc, [2dc in next Fasten off.
Row 3: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, dc across to st] twice. Turn. 9 sts
last st, 2 dc in next st. Turn. 9 sts Row 21a: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, 5 dc, Making up
Row 4: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. Turn. 10 sts Beginning at top, crochet Head pieces
Row 5: Rep Row 3. 11 sts Row 22a: 1 ch, dc2tog, 7 dc, 2 dc in next together with dc. At corners, work 2 dc in
Rows 6-7: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. st. Turn. 10 sts the same st. Stuff cushion evenly before
Rows 8-12: Rep rows 3-7. 21 sts Row 23a: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc, you reach the end. Complete crocheting
Row 13: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. dc2tog. 10 sts and fasten off. With CC and tapestry
Rows 14-17: Rep Row 3. 29 sts Rows 24a-25a: Rep rows 22a-23a. needle, attach Muzzle to front. With MC
Row 18: 1 ch, dc across. Turn. Rows 26a-27a: 1 ch, 10 dc. Turn. and tapestry needle, attach Ears to top of
Row 19: Rep Row 3. 31 sts Row 28a: 1 ch, 9 dc, 1 sl st. cushion. Attach nose to front of Muzzle.
Row 20: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] twice, dc Fasten off. Return to Row 11 and re-join CC With CC, embroider 2 eyes to front.
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How to…
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How to…
STITCH MASTERCLASS
UIN
Foundation Double
STITCH
Make a slip knot on your hook and
chain 2. Insert hook into second ch
from hook. Yrh and pull through (two
loops on hook).
S
imilar to the Catherine Wheel and
Available from Yrh hook and pull through both loops
Starburst stitches, the Harlequin on hook (one loop on hook).
stitch is composed of alternating www.smdknitting.com
rows of shells and clusters, stacked
to make a diamond effect. While shells About the yarn
and clusters of treble crochets would DK; 135m per 50g ball; 76% cotton,
normally make a rounded pattern, 15% yak, 9% nylon
using double treble crochets gives a
4
sharper, argyle effect, resulting in a
Tension
more ‘square’ pattern that works well To start the next st, insert the hook into
on the edges of accessories for men 20 sts x 16 rows = 10cm measured over dc the loop you made in Step 2.
and women. Take a look at our step-by- 20 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over
step guide to the elements that come stitch pattern
together to make this stitch, and then be
sure to have a go at the Harlequin hat Hook used
and scarf accessory set.
4mm
5
There are a lot of steps in this stitch, but
don’t be put off. Try the scarf first to get
Sizing Yrh and pull through one loop.
a feel for what to do. Scarf: 16.5cm wide by 160cm long,
plus 30cm fringe
Hat: 53-54cm circumference, 20cm height
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How to…
Harlequin stitch Row 2 – Clusters
Worked over a multiple of 8 sts + 1 over four rows.
Row 1 – Shells
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How to…
1 2
Hat The third row begins with a half-shell. Miss 3 sts, 1 dc. This completes the
3 ch, work 3dtr into the ‘eye’ of the row half-shell.
Do not turn your work at the end of the
below (see image).
round, join with a sl st to first st of rnd.
Rnd 1: With MC, and working into a magic
ring, 4 ch (counts as first dtr now and
throughout, 15 dtr, join. 16 sts
Rnd 2: 4 ch, 1 dtr in first st, [2 dtr in next st]
15 times, join. 32 sts
Rnd 3: 4 ch, 2 dtr in next st, [1 dtr, 2 dtr in
next st] 15 times, join. 48 sts
Rnd 4: 4 ch, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [2 dtr, 3 4
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 64 sts
Rnd 5: 4 ch, 2 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [3 dtr, Again, working into the ‘eye’ of the row Miss 3, work 3 dtr in the ‘eye’ below, 1
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 80 sts below, 7 dtr, miss 3, 1 dc. Rep rows 2 dtr in turning chain of below. Turn.
Rnd 6: 4 ch, 3 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [4 dtr, and 3 to the last 6 sts.
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 96 sts
Rnd 7: 4 ch, 4 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, [5 dtr,
2 dtr in next st] 15 times, join. 112 sts
Rnd 8: 1 ch (counts as first dc now and Row 4 – Clusters
throughout), dc across, join.
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 13 times, 1 Shell,
join, 4 sl st across first 4 dtr to move start
of rnd to peak of first Shell. ICC to CC1.
Fasten off MC.
Rnd 10: With CC1, 1 ch, [3 ch, 1 dtr7tog,
3 ch, 1 dc] 13 times, 3 ch, 1 dtr7tog,
3 ch, join.
Rnd 11: 1 ch, [1 Shell, 1 dc] 13 times, 1 Shell,
join, 4 sl st across first 4 dtr to move start 1
of rnd to peak of first Shell. ICC to CC2.
Fasten off CC1. Rnds 10-11 establish patt. The fourth row is composed of full
Rnd 12-15: Work 1 patt rep in each of CC2, clusters. 1 ch, miss 1, 3 ch, dtr7tog
CC1. ICC to MC at end of Rnd 15. Fasten over valley of row below, as shown.
off CC1. Complete with 3 ch, 1 dc.
Rnd 16: With MC, as Rnd 10.
Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc across (working 3 dc in
each 3ch-sp and 1 dc in each dtr7tog).
Join. 112 sts
Rnd 18: 4 ch, dtr across, join.
Rnd 19: 1 ch, dc across, join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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The book club
Each month, we’re expanding our literary horizons with a new yarn classic – this
month it’s about being resourceful, turning string into exciting makes for the home
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The book club
This pouffe
can be made using strips
of old fabric. Torn edges
would give the pieces a
lovely, soft, worn-looking
finish, and is a great way
to recycle old
bed linen
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The book club
Giant
Pouffe
More rigid than the Start crocheting through to the front of the work. This forms
the first two stitches.
crochet surface might Top
suggest, this pouffe With CC1, chain 5, sl st to first ch to make Continue to work in this way until you
a ring. have completed three quarters of the
makes a great footstool, Rnd 1: Working into ring, 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch] 10 circumference. Stuff the pouffe through the
times, join to first 2 ch with sl st. 20 sts gap in the join, filling it as firmly as possible.
seat or coffee table Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc to end. Close the stuffing gap.
Rnd 3: 2 ch, 1 tr into stitch at base of 2 ch, *2
tr into next st; rep from * to end of round. To finish off, hook the rope end through to
40 sts the front between the two halves. Tie a tight
Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc to end. double knot, trim the tail end to about 15cm
Super chunky 8mm
Rnd 5: 1 ch, *1 tr, 2 tr into next st; rep from * and push it firmly back through to the inside
to end of round. 60 sts of the work.
★ Beginner Friendly Rnd 6-9: 1 ch, dc to end.
Fasten off leaving tail of 30cm.
Yarn used
Cotton Magicians’ Rope (1cm in diameter)
Bottom
With CC2, work as rows 1-9 of Top.
Need an alternative?
200m in Sage Green (CC1), 200m in Fasten off leaving a tail of 6m. Hoooked Zpagetti
Olive (CC2)
See our yarn alternatives! Making up
Place the two halves, WS together and
Hook used start to join. Starting with the long tail end
8mm of CC2, push the hook through the top of
a stitch along the edge of Bottom working
from front to back. Wrap the rope around Fir Green Chic Mint
Other supplies
the hook and draw the whole tail through. DMC Natura XL
stuffing (2 small duvets)
Now insert the hook through the stitch
Sizing above in Top, working from back to front,
Approximately 60x30cm wrap with the rope and pull through to
the back of the work. Now insert the hook
from back to front in the next stitch in Top.
This pouffe is made in two halves and Wrap the rope around the hook and pull the 07 81
joined together when stuffed. This pattern is whole tail through to the back. Insert the
Available from
worked in the round. Join each round with hook from front to back of the next stitch
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sl st in top of beg ch. on Bottom, wrap with the rope and pull it
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Toy
PIPA
THE PANDA
This cute companion can be made in no time, and is a great
choice if you want to try amigurumi for the first time
Designed by Threaders by Crafter’s Companion
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Toy
Rnd 12: 1 dc2tog, 40 dc. 41 sts
DK 3mm
Rnd 13: 10 dc, 1 dc2tog, 29 dc. 40 sts
Rnd 14: 19 dc, 1 dc2tog, 19 dc. 39 sts
★ Beginner friendly Rnd 15: 28 dc, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc. 38 sts
Rnd 16: 1 dc2tog, 36 dc. 37 sts
Rnd 17: 8 dc, 1 dc2tog, 27 dc. 36 sts
Take your time to
Yarn used
Rnd 18: 17 dc, 1 dc2tog, 17 dc. 35 sts read the pattern
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK
Rnd 19: 25 dc, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc. 34 sts first so you know
1 ball each in white (A) & black (B)
Small amounts in silver grey (C) & pink (D)
Rnd 20: [dc2tog, 15 dc] twice. 32 sts where colour
Fasten off A. Change to B. changes are
Available from
Rnd 21: 7 dc, 1 dc2tog, 14 dc, 1 dc2tog, 7
www.crafterscompanion.co.uk
dc. 30 sts
coming
Rnd 22: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts
About the yarn Rnd 23: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
DK; 280m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Start stuffing.
Rnd 24: 9 dc2tog. 9 sts
Other supplies Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto
the Head.
toy stuffing Toes (make 6)
tapestry needle Arms (make 2) Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic ring,
black toy eyes, 10mm Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring, 5 dc.
6 dc. Sl st to first st to close. Fasten off, leaving a
Sizing Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts 10cm tail to sew onto the Leg.
16cm when sitting Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnds 4-5: Dc around. Outer Ear (make 2)
Rnd 6: [4 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 15 sts Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring,
Rnds 7-11: Dc around. 6 dc.
Start crocheting Rnd 12: 1 dc2tog, 13 dc. 14 sts Rnd 2: [2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc] twice.
Rnd 13: Dc around. 10 sts
Pippa is made in the amigurumi style, in a Rnd 14: 1 dc2tog, 12 dc. 13 sts Rnd 3: 1 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc,
spiral without joining. Rnd 15: Dc around. 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc. 12 sts
Rnd 16: 1 dc2tog, 11 dc. 12 sts Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail to sew onto
Eyes (make 2) Rnd 17: Dc around. the Head.
Rnd 1: With B, working into a magic ring, Start stuffing.
5 dc. Rnd 18: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Inner Ear (make 2)
Rnd 2: Dc, [2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc. 8 sts Rnds 19-20: Dc around. Rnd 1: With D, working into a magic ring,
Sl st to first st. Fasten off, leaving a 15cm Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto 8 dc.
tail to sew onto the Head. Attach black eyes the Body. Sl st to first st. Fasten off and use the tail to
to Eye Patches. sew onto the Outer Ear.
Legs (make 2)
Head Rnd 1: With C, working into a magic ring, Scarf
Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic ring, 6 dc. With D, chain 76.
6 dc. Rnd 2: [3 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc) Row 1: Beginning in 3rd ch from hook, 74 tr.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts twice. 14 sts 1 ch, sl st into first ch to fasten off. Make
Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 3: 1 dc, [2 dc in next st] 4 times, 3 dc, tassels at both ends of Scarf.
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts [2 dc in next st] 4 times, 2 dc. 22 sts
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts Fasten off C. Join B. Snout
Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 4: 2 dc, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, 14 dc. 28 sts Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic ring, 6 dc.
Rnd 7: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 42 sts Rnds 5-8: Dc around. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Rnds 8-13: Dc around. Rnd 9: [12 dc, dc2tog] twice. 26 sts Rnd 3: [Dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts
Rnd 14: [5 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 10: [11 dc, dc2tog] twice. 24 sts Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 15: [4 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Rnd 11: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
Rnd 16: [3 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts Rnds 12-14: Dc around. Stuff, then fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Start stuffing. sew onto the Head.
Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto Rnd 15: [1 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 12 sts
the Body. Attach Eyes and stuff. Rnd 16: Dc around. Making up
Rnd 17: [2 dc, dc2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Sew body parts together in appropriate
Body Fasten off, leaving a 20cm tail to sew onto places. Use B to sew on the nose and
Rnds 1-11: With A, as given for Head. the Body. mouth details.
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Special stitches
Cluster (cl): [Yrh, insert hook in indicated st or
sp, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook]
3 times, yrh, draw through all 4 loops on hook
Tunisian knit stitch 2 together (tks2tog):
Insert hook as for tks in next 2 sts at the same
time, yrh, pul
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Blanket
MERRY-
GO-ROUND
blanket
This bright
blanket reminds
us of fun colours
and fond
memories of
riding merry-go-
rounds when we
were younger
Designed by
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Blanket
throughout), 4 ch, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 match colour combination chart). Join
Aran 4.5mm tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, 4 ch, 1 squares together in rows first, then join
tr in next ch-sp, 4 ch; rep from * 3 times, rows together as follows: hold squares
★ Beginner friendly [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next with WS facing, working around both layers
3ch-sp, 4 ch, join with sl st in top of beg with A, **1 dc in corner, *3 ch, miss 2, 1 dc
Yarn used 3 ch. in next ch-sp; rep from * to, and include,
DROPS Paris Rnd 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in same beg st, [2 ch, 1 tr, square corner (6ch-sps), 2 ch, join next
3 balls each in Light Blue 101 (A), 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, square**, rep from ** to ** along entire
Light Wash 100 (B), Mustard 41 (C) & 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 row, 1 dc in final corner. Fasten off.
Heather 07 (D) ch, 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, 3 tr in next Cont as set until all rows have been worked
2 balls each in Vanilla 35 (E), Medium Pink st, [2 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp; rep together along. Then work the rows
33 (F), Raspberry 38 (G), Light Purple 05 (H), from * 3 times, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 together the same way across.
Powder Pink 58 (I) & Grey Blue 30 (J) tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 ch,
1 ball each in Petrol 48 (K), Light Mint 1 tr, 2 ch] in next 4ch-sp, join with sl st in Edging
Green 21 (L) & Moss Green 25 (M) top of beg 3 ch. Join A in any blanket corner with a sl st.
Available from Rnd 5: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), 2 tr in Rnd 1: [3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 1 ch, 1 tr, 3
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 2ch] into first corner,
ch, *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] ** miss 2 tr, [2 tr in next ch-sp, 2 ch, miss
About the yarn in next corner 3ch-sp, [2 ch, 2 tr in next 2] 5 times, 1 tr in ch-sp in the corner of
2ch-sp] 4 times, 2 ch; rep from * 3 times, square, 2 ch, 1 tr in next square corner,
Aran; 75m per 50g; 100% cotton [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next ** rep from ** to ** until 2nd corner of
corner 3ch-sp, 2 ch, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, 2 blanket, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Tension ch, 1 tr in beg ch-sp, join with sl st in top tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to 3rd
of beg 3 ch. corner, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
16 sts x 9 rows = 10cm over tr
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to 4th
13x13cm = 1 complete square
corner, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Assembly tr, 2ch] in corner, rep from ** to ** to first
Hook used
Place squares randomly, in rows of 9 corner, join with sl st to beg 3 ch to join.
4.5mm squares over 6 columns (square numbers Fasten off.
Sizing
Approximately 80x119cm
Colour combinations
Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 Rnd 4 Rnd 5
Start crocheting
1 B H D C F
Take your time to read the square pattern 2 I D C J B
carefully. The Merry-Go-Round blanket 3 G D F C E
consists of 54 squares of 18 different colour
4 C G D M L
combinations. Work all squares first, then
join in order to crochet an edge around the 5 F C D H B
entire blanket to finish. 6 E C D G F
7 F D M L E
Merry-Go-Round Square
8 I H E J B
(make 54)
Note: Change the colour after each round, 9 B J C D I
following the colour combination guide. 10 E C F D G
Make 3 of each of the 18 squares. 11 C D G L H
Chain 5, join to work in a ring.
12 C E G H I
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 2 tr, [3 ch, 3
tr] three times, 3 ch, join with sl st in top 13 H I J K L
of beg 3 ch. 14 E C D K B
Rnd 2: 4 ch (counts as first tr, 1 ch), *[3 tr, 15 D J B K I
3 ch, 3 tr] in next 3ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from *
16 E I G D M
three times, [3 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] in next 3ch-
sp, join with sl st in top of beg ch. 17 E C D B J
Rnd 3: 3 ch (counts as first tr now and 18 D G C H I
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Basics
2
LEARN
the basics
Master the essential crochet
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7
techniques you’ll need to see you
through your next project 8
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Holding the hook
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1 2
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PEN METHOD KNIFE METHOD
There’s no right or wrong way to hold your hook, but many Others prefer the knife method, with the end of the hook resting 16
crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook.
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Holding the yarn Making a slipknot 18
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1 1 2
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The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 21
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you’ve just made.
over the middle finger. 22
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24
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2 3 4
This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26
between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot – it’s now ready to be popped onto
the working end wrapped around the index looks like this. your crochet hook and pulled tight to close. 27
finger – see what works best for you!
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2
3
Chain stitch (ch) 1 This is what the start of any
4
crochet project looks like – a slipknot
on a hook.
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2 To begin making your first chain, first
6 wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
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13 3 4
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Working into a chain
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16
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18 1 2 3
19 Once you’ve made the required length of The starting chain instructions often include This is what the first treble stitch into a
chain, you should be left with something the turning chain in them already. This chain looks like – you will then continue to
looking like this. This is your foundation example shows a treble crochet, so the stitch make the next stitch in the next chain all
20 row, into which Row 1 is worked. is worked into the 4th chain from the hook to along to the end to create your first row.
create the height needed for the first stitch.
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Working in rows Turning chains
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23
24
25 1 2 1
26 Once you reach the end of a row, it’s Then simply turn the work before continuing Different stitches have different size turning
time to work back along the other way. to work the next row. This produces what is chains; double crochet is one chain (which
To do this you need to turn the work. This known as a right side (RS) and wrong side is often not counted as a stitch); half treble
27 example shows a treble once again, so (WS) to the crochet fabric – something you’ll is two chains; treble is three chains and
we’ve made a three chain turning chain. come to recognise in no time at all. double treble is four chains.
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3
1 To work in the round, first of all you need
Working in the round
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a centre ring, into which the first round of
stitches are worked into. There are many
ways to do this, but for this example, we are 5
first making a chain of four stitches.
centre 6
2 Next, slip-stitch into the first chain you ring
made to create a centre ring.
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3 We are creating treble stitches again, so
1 2
next up we make a chain of three for the 8
turning chain.
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3 4
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Magic ring
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1 2 3
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A magic ring is a key technique used in the To start off, follow the first few steps Pull through a loop of the working end of 19
making of toys (also known as amigurumi). for making a slip knot by making a loop the ball of yarn – place your hook into the
It allows you to have even greater control around your fingers with the working end new loop; however, this time don’t pull the
on the size of the hole at the centre ring of of the yarn. tail to make a slipknot. Hold the centre ring 20
your project. in your fingers to stop it moving.
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22
23
24
4 5 6 25
In this example, we’re double crocheting Then continue to work the number of Pull the tail end of the yarn and the magic 26
into the magic ring. To secure the magic required double crochet stitches directly ring will close up as tightly as it is able,
ring, make one chain. into the magic ring, ensuring both the loop depending on the number of stitches.
and the tail end are caught in the stitches. 27
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6
1 2 3
7 Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
8
10
11
12
4 5
13
Yarn round the hook again. Pull through both loops on hook.
You’ve made your first double crochet.
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20 1 2 3
This stitch is a common decrease in double Yarn round the hook again. Pull through all three loops on the hook.
21 crochet. First up, work a double crochet
stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
22 hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
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24
Double crochet To increase
increase (Dc inc) the number of
double crochet
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26
stitches, simply
make more
than one
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Half treble (htr) 1 First up, yarn round the hook. 9
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch,
yrh and pull through one loop. There are
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three loops on the hook.
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3 Yarn round the hook again.
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4 Pull through all three loops. One half
1 2
treble stitch made.
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Half treble 2 together 14
(Htr2tog)
1 Work as for half treble until 15
Step 2.
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22
1 First up, yarn round the hook.
1 2
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch 23
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24
3 Yarn round the hook and pull
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through two loops. There are two loops
left on the hook.
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4 Yarn round the hook again and pull
through the remaining two loops. One 27
3 4 treble crochet stitch made.
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Changing colour
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16
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1 2 3
18 Crochet colourwork can make for some Pull through both loops to complete the Once secured, you can either fasten off
fantastic results. To change colour mid-row, stitch and continue to work the next stitch the old yarn, or keep it attached if you’ll
first work the stitch until the penultimate in the next colour. be working it in again soon – this is called
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step in colour 1. Yarn round the hook in the stranded colourwork.
new colour.
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Measuring tension
Tension squares are
23 particularly important
for projects where size
does matter, so be sure
24 to work up a square in
pattern that’s slightly
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larger than 10cm2. 14 15 16
25 Grab your ruler and 8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7
5
count your stitches. 1 2 3 4
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STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt alternate sp space
beg beginning st(s) stitch(es)
BLO work in back loops only tbl through the back loop
CC contrasting colour tr treble crochet
ch chain ttr triple treble
ch-sp chain space tr2tog work two treble crochet
stitches together
cont continue
WS wrong side
dc double crochet
yrh yarn round hook
dc2tog work two double crochet stitches together
dec decrease
dtr double treble crochet US to UK crochet terms
fdc foundation double crochet If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
FLO work in front loops only likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
foll following
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
htr half treble crochet translate them.
htr2tog work two half treble crochet US UK
stitches together Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
inc increase Half double hdc Half treble htr
Double dc Treble tr
LH left hand Treble tr Double treble dtr
MC main colour Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
patt pattern
pm place marker
Crochet hook conversions
prev previous UK In mm US
pul pull up a loop 14 2mm -
13 2.25mm B/1
rem remaining
12 2.5mm -
rep repeat - 2.75mm C/2
RH right hand 11 3mm -
rm remove marker 10 3.25mm D/3
9 3.5mm E/4
rnd round - 3.75mm F/5
RS right side 8 4mm G/6
RtrF raised treble front: Yrh, insert around 7 4.5mm 7
post of indicated st from front to back 6 5mm H/8
around to front again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 5 5.5mm I/9
through two loops] twice 4 6mm J/10
RtrB raised treble back: Yrh, insert around 3 6.5mm K/10.5
post of indicated st from back to front 2 7mm -
around to back again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 0 8mm L/11
through two loops] twice 00 9mm M/13
sl st slip stitch 000 10mm N/15
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