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CONTENTS ISSUE 83
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Hook Rachel
Atkinson’s
colourwork
cowl
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NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES

06 IN THE LOOP 14 CONFESSIONS OF A
Check out cute makes for baby, new lines PATTERN COLLECTOR
from Paintbox Yarns, and save 25% on tickets Rachel Atkinson is fascinated by the vibrant 07
for the Country Living Christmas Fair! Plus, colourwork patterns in her vintage
plan yarny days out with our diary dates. collection, inspiring her to design a pretty
cowl to keep away winter chills.
09 YARN REVIEWS
Discover fabulous new yarns this month 24 TUNISIAN CROCHET BASICS
including the sheepy Dovestone Natural Can’t wait to try out this issue’s great cover
11
Aran, a hardwearing King Cole striping yarn gift? Read our essential guide to learn about
and a Sirdar acrylic with sparkly glass beads. different hooks, then get to grips with the
forward and return pass and Tunisian simple
11 OFF THE HOOK stitch. You’ll soon be ready to hook our sweet
Make a statement with bright, playful gadget cosies and glam Starlight Sweater.
accessories and gorgeous homewares.
98 FINAL THOUGHT
12 BOOK REVIEWS West Sussex designer Jenny Reid takes time
Cute animals by Emma Varnam, Amanda out of her busy crochet schedule to chat to us
Perkins’ rainbow blankets, undyed wool about her passion for luxury fibres, favourite
from The Crochet Project plus Celtic cables. techniques and crafting at university.
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News IN THE LOOP
etc BLOGS | BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS
FA B F OXG L OV E S !
➻ For a surefire
pep-me-up you
can’t beat Amanda
Perkins’ gorgeous,
vibrant designs and
her latest collection,
a bright trio of
blankets, is inspired
by Countisbury
Hill and the tall
foxgloves near her Exmoor home. All three
designs use the same motifs and layout, with a
zig-zag representing the flower spikes.
The difference is in the colour placement. We Love
Foxgloves 1 celebrates the pinks and purples [BABY GIFTS]
of the flowers, Foxgloves 2 blends from sunset
orange to wintry dark green to reflect the hill at
different times and seasons, while Foxgloves 3
Soft and snuggly
evokes rainbows across the Bristol Channel. ➻ Looking for ideas for a newborn? Why not hook one of these sweet blankets
£4.80, or £9.60 for three. www.ravelry.com from Ilaria Chiaratti, an Italian designer living in the Netherlands? “Baby
blankets have a special place in my heart and they are also quite fast to make,”
she says. Choose from beautiful, lacy filet designs, a cheerful, colourful ripple
motif in double crochet, or a light grey blanket with subtle stripes. “The stitch is
[ S H O P S W E LOV E ]
simple, but the colour combination makes it interesting and suitable for baby
Bibelot boys and girls,” says Illaria. She also has the cutest little white sweater with
clouds and raindrops in different shades of blue, ideal for 3–6 months – we just
➻ You’ll get a super-friendly welcome wish we could fit into it too! The patterns come in English and Ilaria uses Annell
from Sophie and Liz at Bibelot, in wool, cotton and acrylic yarns which you can buy at www.idayarnshop.com.
Leek, Staffordshire. Here you’ll find Pattern pdfs £5.44, www.idalifestyle.etsy.com
Stylecraft and Drops yarn in a fantastic
array of colours, plus patterns, crochet
kits, books, hooks, lots for sewers and
knitters, plus homewares, accessories
(including Cath Kidston bags), toys,
C O U N T R Y L I V I N G C H R I S T M A S FA I R S
cards and gifts. ➻ Get Christmas-ready and stock up with decorations, treats from regional
“We think people are drawn to our food producers, stocking fillers, gorgeous table accessories and gifts, all at the
shop because we try and make it a Country Living Magazine Christmas Fairs. Plus, get tips from the experts on
really inspiring space by presenting all beautiful wrapping, adding sparkle to your table and planning your menu!
our products in a beautiful, quirky way,”
says Sophie. Why not join one of their London The Business Design Centre, Islington, N1, 9–13 November 2016.
workshops to make something lovely, Glasgow The SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW, 17–20 November 2016.
or their crafty natter group? Catch up Harrogate Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, HG1 5LA,
with the girls at www.facebook.com/ 1–4 December 2016.
bibelotshop. www.bibelot.co.uk
Save 25% when you buy advance tickets
instead of at the door with this special offer.
London: Quote code CL16XL2 (tickets £13
instead of £18). Glasgow: Quote code
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Harrogate: Quote code CL16XH (tickets £10
instead of £13.50). Tickets must be booked
by 1pm on the day before the visit.
Call 0844 581 1385.
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➻ IN THE LOOP
News etc
DIARY
✽ 5–6 NOVEMBER
STITCHFEST
Visit this new yarn festival in the pretty
market town of Totnes, Devon, bringing
together 30 independent makers
selling goodies from hand-dyed yarn
and fibre to crochet accessories. Plus,
join workshops on spinning, dyeing
and weaving. Hosted by Social Fabric,
a contemporary craft shop in Totnes.
10am–6pm Saturday, 10am–4pm
Sunday, tickets £4.50.
www.stitchfest.co.uk
[ N E W YA R N ]
Playful palette ✽ 5–6 NOVEMBER

YARNPORIUM Don’t Miss!
King’s College, London is hosting
➻ Modern and playful are the buzzwords for a brand new launch, Paintbox Yarns, which you
this show with over 40 exhibitors.
can buy exclusively through www.lovecrochet.com and www.loveknitting.com. Launching Workshops (£60) include crochet
with four new lines, choose from the durable and practical DK, aran and chunky acrylics in for knitters with Joanne Scrace and
a breathtaking 60 shades, or a value cotton DK in no fewer than 56 shades. With such an photographing your pieces with Kat
extensive selection, you’ll be hard pressed not to find the perfect colour for your project! Goldin. 10am–5.30pm Saturday, 10am
You can download free crochet patterns too, from Harriet the Hedgehog and Lola the –4pm Sunday, tickets £8 in advance.
www.yarninthecity.com
Ladybird to Bobby the Bee and Caitlin the Caterpillar. With six adorable characters in total, why
not make the full menagerie – they’d make sweet gifts for little ones. Plus, look out for the cute
✽ 12 NOVEMBER
Morning Dew Cardigan for babies, and elegant Night Breeze Shawl for your next party.
FESTIWOOL
Simply DK, Aran and Chunky £2.25, Cotton DK £2.40 a ball, www.lovecrochet.com
At this yarn and wool fair at Hitchin in
Hertfordshire you’ll find 50 independent
designers, spinners, dyers and
craftspeople, with demonstrations
and talks. 10am–5pm, tickets £5 in
W E LOV E … advance, £7.50 on the door.
www.festiwool.com
This chunky neon flat braid necklace,
crocheted in a washable T-shirt yarn by ✽ 24–27 NOVEMBER
THE KNITTING
Cambridge-based Kate Constable. Ties at & STITCHING SHOW
the back so you can wear it long or short. This annual crafting fest heads to
Check out the other bright colours too! Harrogate. Packed with over 300
exhibitors, workshops (from goldwork
£6, www.lanaboushop.etsy.com and arm knitting to granny squares and
simple tassels) and more. Tickets from
£14.50 in advance.
www.theknittingandstitching
show.com
[ N E W YA R N ] WORKSHOPS
Dare to dazzle! ✽ 1, 8 & 13 NOVEMBER
LEARN TO CROCHET
Learn the basics by creating a beautiful
➻ It’s always fun to add a hint of glitz to your bag over three sessions with Amanda
wardrobe, Christmas or not! The new Wendy Jones. Join granny squares together and
Celeste DK yarn is a real winner. Soft and feminine, learn how to do some simple shaping.
it’s a gentle blend of 39% acrylic/35% polyester/ 6–7.30pm, £65 incl. materials.
13% mohair/13% wool, with tiny sparkling sequins www.ayarnstory.co.uk
threaded through the yarn like little stars – it’ll give
✽ SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER
a subtle shimmer to a wrap, shawl, hat, cardigan or
TAPESTRY CROCHET COSY
sweater, so you can glam up your outfit day or night!
Improvers can join Holly in Sherborne
There are two crochet and nine knitting patterns
and make a tapestry crochet mug cosy
accompanying the yarn, including a sweet crochet
– they’re quick to hook and make great
cardigan and sleeveless top, which would pair gifts! 10–12am, £19.50 incl. materials
perfectly with a diaphanous skirt. (please bring a 4mm hook).
Wendy Celeste DK, £2.80 per 50g ball; www.theslippedstitch.co.uk
patterns £3. www.tbramsden.co.uk
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[CAREERS]
We Love
CROCHET
ENTREPRENEURS
We chat to Maaike van Koert about rising to
the challenge – and her stunning blankets!
www.creJJtion.com
Maaike van Koert lives with her husband, “I always have the feeling a certain yarn
one-year-old baby girl and chocolate wants to ‘become’ something!” she says.
[CROCHET KITS]
labrador in a village in the south of the One of Maaike’s most popular designs
Woodland friend Netherlands, between fields and an old is her colourful, stripy Miami Beach
market square. She sells her crochet blanket. “There’s a certain rhythm to the
➻ Dorset-based Hawthorn Handmade patterns on Etsy and Ravelry. design that is just so addictive!” she says.
create the cutest animal amigurumi crochet It was a happy combination of events “It makes you want to see the next colour,
kits, and this adorable red squirrel, standing that led Maaike to crochet in 2010. She so they finish pretty quickly too.” Her
25cm/10in high, is the perfect pal for had learnt to knit and wanted to make stylish Beautiful Blanket is another fast-
autumn. The kit has everything you need, scallop edges for her shawls; her mother selling design. “I didn’t quite expect that
including a crochet guide, pattern, yarn, suggested crochet, then some friends success, since it’s done in one colour. But
a 3.5mm hook, a bent tapestry needle for asked her along to a crochet course. people love it, just like me and my family.”
seaming and plenty of stuffing. Plus felting “I didn’t get it for the first three lessons With her husband often away for
wool and a felting needle to add his oh-so- and almost threw it out the window!” work, Maaike juggles the household and
cute features. Look out for the sweet fox, Maaike says. Luckily, she persevered, business, and when her little girl is in
hare, owl and badger too! crocheting on her commute to her job as daycare three afternoons a week, she’s
£32.95, www.hawthornhandmade.com a strategy consultant. She also started a whirlwind of activity. “I work on my
blogging to keep a diary of her creative designs, books, magazine contributions,
attempts and find like-minded people. answer emails, prepare dinner, mop
Then in 2011 she and her husband floors and change laundry loads!”
moved to Toronto, Canada. When Maaike Like many designers, Maaike rises to
couldn’t find a job, she kept blogging and the challenges. “Deadlines are my friend
soon got requests for her designs. In 2012 and my enemy! I love to work on new
she opened her Etsy shop, with support designs more than I like to write them
from a local women’s club. down… so my productivity spikes when
Two years later, Maaike moved back deadlines approach. Stress makes my
to the Netherlands for her husband’s job. sugars go up and down like a yo-yo – I
Images © Juju Vail
A blogging friend, Annemarie Benthem am diabetic Type 1.” However, Maaike

(www.annemarieshaakblog.blogspot. loves the free time when the deadlines
co.uk) introduced her to a publisher, and have passed, and the ability to plan her
Maaike wrote her first book, Puur Haken. own work makes her more relaxed. “The
By the following year she was selling her best part is my freedom,” she says.
[ N E W YA R N ] patterns on Ravelry. So what’s next for Maaike? “We are
Blue beauty Maaike finds inspiration for her
gorgeous, fresh colour combinations
moving house. I have just finished my
third book, the first one in English, to be
➻ Cosy up with Kettle Yarn Co’s luxurious from different countries, flowers and published in January 2017. And I will be
new yarn, Baskerville. In three shades of blue nature, as well as in fabric and wallpaper releasing new patterns on Ravelry and
(Umbra, Eventide and Dusk) and a heathered patterns, while her ideas for structures Etsy – at least two shawls and a blanket
light grey (Dawn), this 2-ply blends British and techniques come from the yarn itself. – which I am very excited about too!”
Gotland and Exmoor Blueface, with a hint of
shimmering silk. The spun worsted is lightly
twisted giving an airy warmth, with combed
fibres for strength and softness. Kat Goldin’s
beautiful end-to-end Yealm shawl is part of
the moors-inspired Dawn To Dusk Baskerville
collection. “I love the way there are streams
and rivulets threaded through the landscape,”
says Kat. “The colour of the wool and the
ripples pair perfectly to create that feel.”
Yealm, £3, www.ravelry.com; Baskerville
yarn £24/100g, and Dawn To Dusk
collection, £14, www.kettleyarnco.co.uk
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➻ IN THE LOOP
Yarn Reviews
[ YA R N R E V I E W ] [QUESTION TIME]
YARNS
Add to your stash WE LOVE W E A SK ED

OU R R E A DER S…
WORDS RHIAN DRINKWATER
Have you started crocheting

Dovestone Natural Aran Christmas presents yet?
New for AW 2016, this 100% British wool Don’t forget, we are now offering a free
yarn from Baa Ram Ewe is a beautifully one-year subscription to Inside Crochet
sheepy blend perfect for hardwearing for our favourite response, so send us
pieces. It comes in five undyed shades your comments!
ranging from creams to browns, ideal for
gradient or colourwork projects. It’s quite 50% Bluefaced Leicester/25% Wensleydale WINNER! SHARON HARMAN CHEEK
fine for an aran weight and has a coarse, Longwool/25% Dark Brown Masham ➻ If I waited until October to start
hairy feel to work with, but works up into 100g/170m/185yds making gifts for Christmas, none would
a non-scratchy fabric with a lovely drape. £14 from www.baaramewe.co.uk ever get made. I make items for gifting
throughout the year, that way there is
no end of year rush, no stress, and it’s
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran all fun. (Great planning Sharon! Inside
Part of the new Paintbox Yarns line-up, this Crochet team)
soft aran-weight acrylic comes in more
than 60 colours including brights, neons ➻ Vivienne White: No, but I’ve made a
and neutrals. It’s got a round, even handle list of things to make everyone. Should
and works up into satisfyingly plump be finished by Christmas… 2020!
stitches, with great stitch definition. Simply
Aran is also available in ten-colour packs 100% acrylic • 100g/184m/201yds ➻ Jayne Stumbles: All done, just to be
containing complementary colours. £2.25 from www.lovecrochet.com wrapped up in pretty paper… bring it on!
➻ Danielle Grattan-Kane: Yes, I’ve

Sirdar Moonstone started. Left it too late last year so
This fine, aran-weight acrylic comes with needed to start earlier.
a sparkly twist – pretty glass beads dotted
along its length. It’s a fluffy, fuzzy yarn ➻ Sarah Pitt: I haven’t started
that creates a beautifully even fabric with crocheting for Christmas yet, but I have
little stitch definition. The beads are easy started the (cough cough) essential
to work with but can end up at the back pre Christmas stash stock-up. It’d be a
as you work, so if you are working in the 70% acrylic/30% glass bead tragedy to run out of yarn mid-gift!
round you may prefer to work inside out. 50g/100m/109yds
It’s available in six jewel-toned shades. £4.99 from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk ➻ Marsha Lavoie: Oh yes! I have already
finished two scarves, a shawlette and a
shawl for daughters-in-law and sister.
King Cole Cotswold Chunky I have a vest pattern I plan to crochet
This colourful, chunky yarn has a silky feel for my daughter. I still need to figure
and is made up of two plies with slowly out something to crochet for my sons
changing colours, creating a striping effect - maybe a hat for one and something
over the fabric as you work. It hooks up related to Arsenal for my other son. And
quickly into a soft, hardwearing fabric. then there’s my newborn grandson…
There are eight colourways ranging from maybe a cardigan for him.
this pink/purple/green to a cream/brown/ 80% acrylic/20% wool • 100g/130m/142yds
grey and a gorgeous set of shades of blue. £3.99 from www.wool4less.co.uk ➻ Lori Brown: Are you kidding????
I started in January!
Bergère de France Filomèche

A roving style, single-spun yarn from
French yarn company Bergère de France,
FOL L OW!
Filomèche has a high wool content that Head to the Facebook
page of vibrant
is combined with synthetics for an easy- crochet blog Attic24 for
inspirational
care finish, and is machine washable on pictures, tutorial links,
scenic photos and
a gentle wash setting. It is quite a “hairy” lots and lots of colour
! We dare you to
resist Lucy’s lovely bla
yarn but has a very smooth, even feel and 44% wool/34% acrylic/22% polyamide nket designs…
works up into a soft fabric great for cosy 50g/60m/66yds www.facebook.com/at
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Blog
WE LOVE
[ ACC E S S O R I E S ]
Sol Rencoret
Dreaming of… www.acrochetjourney.com
➻ Enjoy some mindfulness while planning
the colour combos for your next projects, Tell us about yourself… I am originally Have you made new friends through
with designer Clare Trowbridge’s lovely from Chile but I moved to Edinburgh blogging? Blogging has allowed me to
new Crochet Dreams Colouring Book. four years ago following a dream. connect with many people around the
The book features 24 of our all-time Could you tell us a bit about what you world and I have really enjoyed sharing
favourite patterns, from granny stripes and do? I am an environmental engineer my crochet journey. Reading comments
ripples to hexagons, granny squares and by profession, but I now work in or knowing that people are working my
spike stitches. The pages are printed on management consulting. My skills have patterns is always such a thrill!
super-thick recycled paper so you can use always been around maths and science, How did you learn to crochet? I learned
markers, glue or paints, and the designs art was my worst subject in school! to crochet when I was nine or ten years
are printed single-sided with room to add How long have you been blogging? old, a friend of the family taught me and
personal notes and yarn snippets. Plus, the It’s been a bit over two years since I hit I still remember a backpack I made: it
book is spiral bound, so it lies flat – hooray! “Publish” on that first post. I remember was a creamy colour with navy stripes
£12.99, www.littleconkers.co.uk
“I started my blog to challenge my creative
side: could an engineer actually be artistic?”
[ N E W TO C R O C H E T ]
Getting hooked it was short because I wanted to get it and I crocheted chains for the handles!
out there and stop making up reasons How did you start designing? It started
Beginner crocheter Caroline Bawn
why I shouldn’t. I included a quote by with the challenge to use up my yarn
continues her crochet journey…
Ernest Hemingway: “It is good to have stash, so I pushed myself to come up
➻ “This month an end to journey toward; but it is the with something new and published my
I finished Terry journey that matters, in the end.” first free pattern: crochet wrist warmers
Kimbrough’s Vintage What inspired you to start blogging? using colourwork. Once I proved to
Lace Blanket from I started my blog as a way to challenge myself I could do it, it grew from there.
issue 66. I tried to my creative side. I had this struggle: What is your biggest inspiration?
get the lacy edging could an engineer be artistic? I was on Shapes and textures have always been
right but in the end a tight budget so I started playing with a big inspiration, I enjoy translating
crocheted my own stitches and colours to use up some of something I see into fabric and creating
simpler edging. It is worked in Purely my stash. I thought if I blogged about something useful and beautiful.
Gorgeous Falklands Merino Aran and it maybe it would be easier to keep up What item in your workspace couldn’t
is so soft and light, it’s dreamy! with it and I am glad I did, it opened up you live without? My interchangeable
“I had done about three quarters and many opportunities such as teaching. Tunisian crochet hooks! You can use
laid it on the floor to measure it, and Do you use any other social media? them for so many different projects by
noticed the top was ‘tighter’ than lower I love Instagram, but I am not as active just changing the cables! I also can’t live
down at the start as I would like to be. It brings me great without project bags to keep my WIPs
of the work. Oh no! joy to follow so many talented people, safe when I am out and about.
I had accidentally it really encourages you to do your best What are you working on at the
picked up a smaller and be part of this amazing community. moment? I am busy writing a new
hook… So I had to pattern for a Tunisian crochet shawl
remake that part! that will be published in autumn. I am
Truly a labour of love, also working on a Tunisian crochet tee
helped by some long and a pair of crochet socks.
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to self: keep your I am a huge fan of The Crochet Project
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Scrace. Their quest to make crochet
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RachelAtkinson is fascinated by the zingy colourwork pieces in her
vintage collection, inspiring her to create a bright cowl pattern.
Y
| Rachel Atkinson is a ou can easily trace the history and origin of project – it comes with the territory – and on the whole,
crochet designer and a number of specific colourwork techniques crochet projects tend to be a more multi-coloured
technical editor. in knitting – Fair Isle, Bohus, Argyll and affair than knitting. Once again I return to my bundle
Find her online at
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and on Ravelry, Twitter, seem to be the same. Of course we can disappointed; there’s a fab kid’s cardigan crocheted
Instagram and Pinterest as pinpoint certain styles to their homeland, and techniques in primary colours which I wonder if I can resize for
Knittingtastic. such as Finnish slip-stitch or the ethereal beauty of Irish myself, along with another girl’s cardigan featuring
crochet are very much embedded in their roots. But as “bright stripes so as not to show the dirt”. But it is a duo
for colourwork, I have struggled to find anything beyond of patterns for a romper suit and dungarees worked
Tapestry crochet as a description that isn’t taken from in a tri-colour stitch pattern, which I stumble across
a knitted technique. It would be lovely to hear from you in a different book, that provides inspiration for this
with any region specific colourwork techniques that may month’s design.
have passed me by – we are always learning and it’s one A few years ago I designed the Hawick knitted cowl
of the things I love so much about crafting. for Loop using a stitch pattern inspired by tweed fabrics
Another interesting difference between crochet produced in that area of Scotland, and having been
and knitted colourwork is that the vast majority of drawn to the bright and zingy colourwork patterns in
crochet techniques only use one colour per row, but my vintage collection I decided it was time to create a
with knitting patterns you will often find two or more crochet version. Using the same gorgeous angora blend
colours used to create the visual pattern. The crochet yarn from Orkney Angora, I chose my colours and got
colourwork stitch patterns often rely on spiked and to work! The resulting cowl uses three shades and as
missed stitches, or chains to create gaps which are with the knitted version, if you swap the colours around
worked over, thus creating the illusion of a two-colour you should be able to make two cowls from the three
row. It’s really clever and much easier than wrestling balls of yarn.
with two colours worked at the same time. As for all the ends? Treat it as a short break in the day
It goes without saying that crocheters are more than and take 10 minutes for yourself. Make a cup of tea, put
used to working with multiple shades of yarn within a on a podcast and weave, weave, weave away those ends!
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● Orkney Angora St Magnus DK, around post of treble of previous Special Stitches), [1rtrb (see Special rnd throughout, work 1tr in ea of
50% angora/50% lambswool, row and complete tr in usual way. Stitches), 1Rtrf] to last st, 1Rtrb, join next 2 sts from last rib rnd] to end,
50g/200m/219yds Raised treble back (rtrb): Yoh, insert in second ch of 2ch – 96 sts. join in 2ch-sp, fasten off yarn A.
Yarn A: London Soot x 1 ball hook from back to front to back again Rep rib rnd once more. Rnd 5: Join yarn B in front loop of
Yarn B: Ghost x 1 ball around post of treble of previous 3ch from rnd before prev rnd, 3ch,
Yarn C: Ruby x 1 ball row and complete tr in usual way. Cont in the round and commence working in front of 2ch from prev rnd
● 4mm hook tweed patt changing colours every throughout, work 1tr in next st, [2ch,
(Note: If your tension is slightly PATTERN NOTES rnd, working yarns A, B, C in the miss 2 sts, 1tr in ea of next 2 sts] to
loose you may find the rib flares, The cowl is easy to adapt to any size; same order throughout as foll: last 2 sts, 2ch, miss 2 sts, join in third
so use a 3.5mm hook to work the simply add or remove a multiple of Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr ch of 3ch, fasten off yarn B.
top and bottom rib bands) 4 sts to/from the starting chain. throughout), 1tr in next st, [2ch, miss Cont as set repeating rnds 4 & 5,
Worked at the correct tension, every 2 sts, 1tr in ea of next 2 sts] to last changing yarns every rnd in the same
YARN ALTERNATIVES 4 stitches measures 2cm/¾in. When 2 sts, 2ch, miss 2 sts, join in third ch order until 28 patt rnds have been
You can use any DK weight wool adjusting the size, ensure you have of 3ch, fasten off yarn A. worked in total – you should end
yarn to achieve a similar effect. sufficient yarn and that the cowl will Rnd 2: Join yarn B in back loop of with a yarn A rnd.
fit over the recipient’s head! 3ch (first tr from prev rnd), [2ch, Do not fasten off on final rnd and
TENSION working in front of the 2ch from prev cont with yarn A only to end.
Work 20 sts and 12 rows in tweed By switching the colours around and rnd throughout, work 1tr in ea of
pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in changing the main colour you should next 2 sts from last rib rnd] to end, Next Rnd: 3ch, 1tr in next st,
using 4mm hook, or size required to be able to complete two or three join in 2ch-sp, fasten off yarn B. [working in front of 2ch from prev
obtain tension. cowls from the three balls of Orkney Rnd 3: Join yarn C in front loop of rnd throughout, 1rtrf in next st, 1rtrb
Angora yarn. 3ch from rnd before prev rnd, 3ch, in next st, 1tr in ea of next 2 sts] to
MEASUREMENTS working in front of 2ch from prev rnd end, join in third ch of 3ch.
Finished cowl is 48cm/19in in COWL throughout, work 1tr in next st, [2ch, Rep rib rnd twice more. Fasten off.
circumference and 18cm/7in deep. START Using 4mm hook and miss 2 sts, 1tr in ea of next 2 sts] to
yarn A, leaving a 20cm/8in last 2 sts, 2ch, miss 2 sts, join in third FINISHING
SPECIAL STITCHES tail, make 96ftr (see Special Stitches). ch of 3ch, fasten off yarn C. Weave in ends, close gap
Ftr: Foundation treble chain. Do not turn and join for working in Rnd 4: Join yarn A in back loop of in ftr rnd and gently block END
Raised treble front (rtrf): Yoh, insert the rnd. 3ch (first tr from prev rnd), [2ch, to measurements.
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Katherine Jumper Dress
by Jenny Reid
Using Drops Alpaca
Pattern page 46
Combine delicate colours with fabulous texture in our

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Pattern page 51

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➻ TUNISIAN CROCHET
The stitches
Tss Tunisian simple
stitch
RetP Return pass
Srp Striped return pa
ss
Tks Tunisian knit sti
tch
Tps Tunisian purl sti
tch
MINI MASTERCLASS
Tunisian Crochet
– the basics
Try out this issue’s great cover gift with our stylish patterns
and easy guide to Tunisian stitches.
T
unisian crochet has become more and collecting many loops on your hook, then working
more popular, demonstrated by the them off again, so you need a longer hook than
growing number of Tunisian patterns you’d use for regular crochet.
that are widely available – and by this Traditionally, Tunisian crochet hooks were
issue’s free cover gift, a 6mm Tunisian hook with extended steel hooks with a stopper at the end
cable that you can use with either of our Tunisian to prevent those extra stitches from falling off –
projects this month – some sweet striped gadget similar to a traditional knitting needle. This type of
cosies by Sarah Reed (page 62), or Lindy Zubairy’s hook is very heavy and rigid and can be unwieldy to
glamorous star Starlight Sweater on page 42. If use, especially if you grip your hook in the pen-style
you’re a beginner to this technique, often thought hold. Nowadays, with the resurgence of the craft,
of as a stylish combination of crochet and knitting, there are many different hooks to choose from,
then keep reading for our simple guide to the basics which have varied benefits. There are three main
of stitches, stripes and casting off. categories within this range.
First are the traditional straight hooks, now
TOOLS OF THE TRADE made in a variety of materials, such as more flexible
The first thing you need to know about Tunisian wood and bamboo, or lightweight aluminium. As
crochet is that you’ll need to use a different crochet well as being beautiful, these are also kinder to your
hook to normal. The technique is worked by hands than the traditional heavy steel.
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➻ tunisian crochet
Secondly you have the double-ended hooks,

which tend to be a bit shorter, with a hook
at each end. This type is perfect for some
colourwork projects, working in the round
and for double-sided fabric techniques.
Finally, you have the new hooks with a
flexible cord at the end – this is what we’ve
included with this issue. These tend to feel
much more like a regular hook to work with,
as the rigid part is similar in size to a normal
crochet hook. The cord also holds the weight
of the loops on the forward pass, which is
easier on your hands, and also allows you to
work on larger projects.
First steps
When working Tunisian crochet, there are two
distinct “passes” to every row, a forward and
a return pass. The forward pass collects all
the loops onto the hook, and the return pass
works them off again. This means that you
never turn the work, but always work with the
right side facing you. The return pass of the
row is usually the same whatever stitch you are
creating, whereas the forward pass has slight
differences depending on the stitch you’re
working. Here, we will begin with the most
basic of stitches – the Tunisian simple stitch.
Foundation row
First, we have to work a foundation row, which
also consists of a forward and return pass.
As with regular crochet, you begin Tunisian
crochet with a chain – the pattern will tell
you how many chains to work, and (if you are
working with a rigid hook as opposed to one
with a cord) it may be easier to work this chain
with a regular crochet hook and transfer to the
longer hook afterwards.
The chain on your hook counts as your first
st. To work the forward pass, insert the hook
into the second chain from the hook, yarn over
and draw a loop through the chain so that there
are now two loops (or stitches) on your hook.
Continue to work in this manner, without

missing any more chains, pulling a loop
through each chain in turn, and collecting
the loops on your hook. The number of loops
on your hook should be the same as the
number of chains in your foundation – each
loop counts as one stitch. Foundation forward
pass completed.

➻ Tunisian crochet
To work a Tunisian simple stitch forward STRIPES

pass, look at your work and identify the The gadget cosies in this issue use the most
vertical bars that denote each stitch. common Tunisian stripe technique, which
is worked in a very similar way to regular
crochet stripes.
Return pass
To work a standard return pass, you need
to work the loops off two at a time. Begin by
working 1ch, as with a regular turning chain The chain on your hook counts as the first
in crochet, then yarn over and pull through stitch, so miss the first vertical bar that’s
two loops. directly under your hook.
Now, insert your hook under the second As with regular crochet, you begin the
vertical bar from right to left, yarn over, and stripe on the last step of the last stitch in the
pull up a loop. You will now have two loops previous row. On the row before you wish to
(or stitches) on your hook. change colour, work your standard return
pass until you have only two loops left on
the hook.
Continue working off the loops in twos by

making a yarn over, then drawing through
the next two loops on the hook across the
whole row, until you are left with one loop Work in the same way across the entire row,
remaining. Your standard return pass is drawing up a loop in every vertical bar of
completed. It will be worked the same for the each stitch, collecting each loop on your
remaining rows, although the forward pass hook as you progress. Again, you will have
of each following row will be worked in a as many loops on your hook as you do total Work the final “yoh, draw through two
slightly different way, depending on the stitches for each row. loops” using the new shade, then complete
stitch being created. your next forward pass in the new colour.
To work the stitches off the hook, complete

the standard return pass.
Tunisian simple stitch
The most basic and common of the Tunisian If you want to create single rows of neat
stitches is the Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), stripes of colour, simply work the forward
which is used in both our gadget cosy and and return passes of each row in the same
Starlight Sweater designs. This stitch creates colour, as with the cosies. However, the great
a fabric that looks woven in construction. thing about Tunisian crochet is that you can
also create a lovely woven effect by working
two colours across one row if you prefer.
This effect is achieved by working the
forward pass in one colour and the return
To work the entire fabric in Tunisian simple pass in a contrast shade as follows:
stitch, simply continue working in this way, Work the forward pass in the first colour,
alternating a Tss forward pass with a then when you get to the end of the row,
standard return pass until the desired make the 1ch with the contrast shade.
length is achieved. the contrast shade.
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➻ TUNISIAN CROCHET
CASTING OFF Continue to work in this method,

While it is not essential to “cast off” your inserting the hook from right to left under
work as you might in knitting, as the stitches the next vertical bar, working a yarn over
will be secure with a regular crochet fasten and pulling through two loops, all the way
off, it is much neater to finish your work with across. When you get to the last stitch of the
a Tunisian cast-off. To do this, working from row, insert your hook under the vertical bar
right to left across the top edge of the work, in the front and the horizontal bar behind
insert the hook from right to left under the it, yarn over and pull through both loops.
second vertical bar of your work, yarn over Finally, yarn over and pull through the one
and pull through two loops, so you end with loop on the hook, then fasten off the final
Now work the return pass of this row and the only one loop on the crochet hook. loop just as you would with normal crochet.
forward pass of the next row in this shade.
The return pass changing of colour is called
a striped return pass (srp).
TIPS OF THE TRADE!

★ Don’t forget: each row consists of two
passes – a forward and return pass.
★ Never turn your work unless specifically

instructed to. The right side of your
fabric should be always facing you.
★ Tunisian crochet can often curl. To

reduce the amount of curl in your
projects, work the foundation row
into the back bumps of your starting
chains. Keep your tension as loose
as possible and once your project is
finished, gently use steam to block
your completed piece.
★ The first loop on your hook always

counts as the first stitch of the row,
so you don’t need a turning chain at
the beginning of the row. Therefore,
always miss the first vertical bar when
starting your forward pass.
★ Don’t forget the 1ch at the beginning of

the return pass.
★ To add stability to your fabric, work the

final stitch of your forward pass through
the stitch rather than under the vertical
bar, with two threads to the left and one
to the right of your hook.

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MATERIALS DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
● Drops Alpaca, 100% alpaca, Jenny Reid loves all things craft,
50g/167m/183yds but holds a special torch for
Jumper Dress
Yarn A: Dark Grey Mix 0506 crochet. Visit her Ravelry site at
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls www.ravelry.com/designers/
Yarn B: Medium Grey Mix 0517 jenny-reid or tweet her at
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls @MillieRoseUK. Turn to page 98
BY JENNY REID Yarn C: Light Grey Mix 0501 to read our interview with Jenny.
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls Confessions of a
Yarn D: Dusty Pink 3112 SPECIAL STITCHES
This pretty ombre-effect slouchy dress x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls 3trcl: (Yrh, insert hook in next st,
Pattern Collector
RachelAtkinson is fascinated by the zingy colourwork pieces in her
is perfect for cosying up against the Yarn E: Medium Pink 3720 yrh, pull through, yrh, pull vintage collection, inspiring her to create a bright cowl pattern.
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls through 2 lps) three times, yrh,
autumn chills!
Y
Yarn F: Pink 2921 x 4 (4, pull through|crochet
alldesigner
Rachel 4Atkinson
lps.
and
is a ou can easily trace the history and origin of
a number of specific colourwork techniques
project – it comes with the territory – and on the whole,
crochet projects tend to be a more multi-coloured
technical editor.
5, 5) balls Find her online at
in knitting – Fair Isle, Bohus, Argyll and affair than knitting. Once again I return to my bundle
www.mylifeinknitwear.Com intarsia to name a few – but crochet doesn’t of Mon Tricot magazines for examples and I am not
● 3mm hook FRONT/BACK
and on Ravelry, Twitter, seem to be the same. Of course we can disappointed; there’s a fab kid’s cardigan crocheted
Instagram and Pinterest as pinpoint certain styles to their homeland, and techniques in primary colours which I wonder if I can resize for
● Yarn needle START Make two pieces
Knittingtastic. such as Finnish slip-stitch or the ethereal beauty of Irish myself, along with another girl’s cardigan featuring
crochet are very much embedded in their roots. But as “bright stripes so as not to show the dirt”. But it is a duo
the same for colourwork, I have struggled to find anything beyond of patterns for a romper suit and dungarees worked
Tapestry crochet as a description that isn’t taken from in a tri-colour stitch pattern, which I stumble across
YARN ALTERNATIVES With yarn A and 3mm hook, a knitted technique. It would be lovely to hear from you in a different book, that provides inspiration for this
ADD TO THE STASH with any region specific colourwork techniques that may month’s design.
Any 4ply yarn would work as a 201 (209, 217, 225)ch.
Buy this super-soft yarn from have passed me by – we are always learning and it’s one
of the things I love so much about crafting.
A few years ago I designed the Hawick knitted cowl
for Loop using a stitch pattern inspired by tweed fabrics
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk suitable alternative for this design. Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here and Another interesting difference between crochet produced in that area of Scotland, and having been
and knitted colourwork is that the vast majority of drawn to the bright and zingy colourwork patterns in
throughout), 1tr in each ch to end, crochet techniques only use one colour per row, but my vintage collection I decided it was time to create a
with knitting patterns you will often find two or more crochet version. Using the same gorgeous angora blend
TENSION turn – 201 (209, 217, 225) sts. colours used to create the visual pattern. The crochet yarn from Orkney Angora, I chose my colours and got
Work 12dc and 20 rows to Row 2: 3ch, 1ch, miss 1tr, [3tr in colourwork stitch patterns often rely on spiked and
missed stitches, or chains to create gaps which are
to work! The resulting cowl uses three shades and as
with the knitted version, if you swap the colours around
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YOUR PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS START HERE
BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
Cremosa Starlight Katherine Tapestry Gentleman’s Elegant

Cardigan Sweater Jumper Dress Necklace Scarf Evening Bag
Annelies Baes Lindy Zubairy Jenny Reid Emma Potter Bianca Boonstra Helda Panagary
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Clutch Esme at Blanket Gadget Cosies Stool Cover
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Merino Soft,
50% Merino wool/
25% microfibre/25% acrylic,
50g/105m/114yds
Yarn A: Lowry 604 x 8 (9, 10,
12) balls
Yarn B: Cézanne 617 x 4 (7, 8,
5) balls
Yarn C: Klimt 616 x 5 (3, 4,
8) balls
(Note: This is the yarn needed
WITH the belt. If you do not
make the belt, deduct two balls
of yarn C (B, B, C))
● 5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Ruler, pins and mat for blocking
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any DK weight yarn to achieve
a similar effect, making sure to
choose a yarn that has enough
yardage to avoid a heavy garment.
TENSION
Work 15 sts and 14* rows in seed
st to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 5mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.
* Work just over 14 rows, but less
than 14½ rows to achieve
10cm/4in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies Baes loves designing top
down and seamless garments,
and tries to inspire people to use
their own creativity! Visit her
website at www.en.vicarno.com.
SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS

Seed St
Row 1: 2ch (counts as tr), [1dc in
next st, 1tr in next st] to end,
ending with 1dc in last st, turn.
Row 2: As row 1 (working 1dc st
in every tr, and 1tr in every dc).
Cremosa
Always begin with 1dc in first
st when Seed St is referred to
in pattern.
Cardigan
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this wool-blend yarn from 2htr bln: Work 2htr between the
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which to be worked.
BY ANNELIES BAES
PATTERN NOTES
Wrap up in this trendy oversized cardigan The cardigan is worked top down
and without seams.
this winter: wear it loose for a casual look, or Slanted sleeves provide a trendy
and comfortable fit, with raised
with the belt for a more sophisticated style. stitches on the shoulders forming
a solid “fake seam”, giving this
cardigan the necessary support.
Designed to be worn with some
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positive ease, it is long and
comfortable – adapt length as you
choose but be aware that a longer
length garment will take more
18 (19, 21, 22.5)cm

7 (7½, 8¼, 8¾)in
yarn. Belt is optional.
Increasing
The slanted sleeves are created by
5.5 (6, 6, 6.5)cm
increasing stitches on the
2 (2¼, 2¼, 2½)in
shoulder “line”. From row 2 on,
raised stitches are made to create
a solid shoulder line. The increases
are made just before and after the
raised stitches, not into the top of 28¼ (30¼, 32, 33½)in
72 (77, 81, 85)cm
the stitch itself, but first in the

space between the last stitch
made and before the next stitch
(the raised stitch) and next in the
space between the last stitch
made (the raised stitch) and the 22.5 (25, 28, 30.5)cm 22.5 (25, 28, 30.5)cm
next stitch. 8¾ (9¾, 11, 12)in 8¾ (9¾, 11, 12)in
BODY
START With 5mm hook and
yarn A, 37 (39, 41, 41)ch.
Row 1: (WS) 1htr in third ch from 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5)cm
hook (first 2ch does not count as 3 (3¼, 3¼,3½)in
a st), 1htr in each of next 3ch,
27 (29, 31, 31) Seed St (see Special
Stitch Patterns), 1htr in each of last
4ch, turn – 35 (37, 39, 39) sts.
Row 2: (RS) 2ch (counts as first st
54.5 (61, 65.5, 69.5)cm
here and throughout), 1dc in
21½ (24, 25¾, 27¼)in
same sp, 2htr bln (see Special
Back width

DIVIDE FOR FRONTS

AND BACK
FIRST FRONT
Row 17 (19, 21, 23): (WS) 2ch,
32 (36, 40, 44) Seed st, 1dc in first
rtrb, turn, leave rest of row
unworked for back and second
front parts – 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Row 18 (20, 22, 24): 2ch, 33 (37,
41, 45) Seed st, turn.
Rep last row a further 25 (27, 29,
31) times (or until armhole depth
is about 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5)cm/
7 (7¾, 8¼, 9)in).
Cut yarn and fasten off.
BACK
Row 17 (19, 21, 23): (WS) Rejoin
yarn next to First Front, in second
st of shoulder, work 2ch in this
rtrb, and cont over back part
working dc2tog over next 2htr,
1tr in next dc, 86 (96, 106, 116)
Seed st, end with 1dc in first rtrb
(out of two), turn, leaving rest of
sts unworked for Second Front
– 90 (100, 110, 120) sts.
Row 18 (20, 22, 24): 2ch, 89 (99,
109, 119) Seed st, turn.
Rep last row for same number of
rows as First Front.
SECOND FRONT
Row 17 (19, 21, 23): (WS) Rejoin
yarn to Back, in second rtrb of
shoulder, work (2ch, 1dc) in this
rtrb, cont over rest of stitches
working 1tr in next htr, 31 (35, 39,
43) Seed st until end of row, turn
– 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Row 18 (20, 22, 24): 2ch, 33 (37,
41, 45) Seed st, turn – 34 (38, 42,
46) sts.
Rep last row for same number of
rows as First Front.
JOIN FRONT AND BACK

Stitches and Pattern Notes), bln, 37 (39, 41, 41) Seed st, 2htr Row 7: 2ch, 12 Seed st, 2htr bln, Row 1: (WS) Rejoin yarn to First
[rtrf around next htr] twice, 2htr bln, [rtrf around next rtrb] twice, [rtrb around next rtrf] twice, 2htr Front with sl st, 2ch in first st, work
bln, 29 (31, 33, 33) Seed St, 2htr 2htr bln, 7 Seed st, turn – 62 (64, bln, 1tr, 49 (51, 53, 53) Seed st, Seed st across First Front, leaving
bln, [rtrf around next htr] twice, 66, 66) sts. 1tr, 2htr bln, [rtrb around next last 4 (4, 6, 8) sts unworked, miss
2htr bln, 1dc in next st, 1htr in Row 5: 2ch, 8 Seed st, 2htr bln, rtrf] twice, 2htr bln, 1tr, 11 Seed first 4 (4, 6, 8) sts of Back, 1tr in
second ch, turn – 45 (47, 49, [rtrb around next rtrf] twice, 2htr st, turn – 86 (88, 90, 90) sts. next st, cont in Seed st over Back
49) sts. bln, 1tr, 39 (41, 43, 43) Seed st, Cont in this same way until you leaving last (4, 4, 6, 8) sts
Row 3: 2ch, 1dc in first htr, 1tr, 1tr, 2htr bln, [rtrb around next have worked a total of 15 (17, unworked, miss first 4 (4, 6, 8) sts
2 Seed st, 2htr bln, [rtrb around rtrf] twice, 2htr bln, 1tr, 7 Seed st, 19, 21) rows. of Second Front, 1tr in next st, cont
next rtrf] twice, 2htr bln, 1tr, turn – 70 (72, 74, 74) sts. Row 16 (18, 20, 22): 2ch, 29 (33, in Seed st across Second Front,
31 (33, 35, 35) Seed st, 1tr, 2htr Row 6: 2ch, 9 Seed st, 2htr bln, 37, 41) Seed st, 2htr bln, [rtrf turn – 142 (160, 170, 180) sts.
bln, [rtrb around next rtrf] twice, [rtrf around next rtrb] twice, 2htr around next rtrb] twice, 2htr bln, Row 2: (RS) 2ch, Seed st to
2htr bln, 1tr, 3 Seed st, turn bln, 45 (47, 49, 49) Seed st, 2htr 85 (95, 105, 115) Seed st, 2htr bln, end, turn.
– 54 (56, 58, 58) sts. bln, [rtrf around next rtrb] twice, [rtrf around next rtrb] twice, 2htr Row 3: As row 2.
Row 4: 2ch, 5 Seed st, 2htr bln, 2htr bln, 11 Seed st, turn – 78 (80, bln, 31 (35, 39, 43) Seed st, turn Cont to repeat row 2 working
[rtrf around next rtrb] twice, 2htr 82, 82) sts. – 158 (176, 194, 212) sts. stripes as folls:
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4 (4, 4, 6) rows in yarn B. SLEEVE EDGING correct number of edging sts inc stitch, unless otherwise indicated.
4 (4, 4, 6) rows in yarn C. Turn work inside out, right sides 2 (1, 0, 2) sts in first round on both Rnd 1: (RS) 2ch, 1htr in every st
8 (8, 8, 10) rows in yarn B. to the inside, close small sides and next to underarm seam around, sl st in second ch, turn
8 (8, 8, 10) rows in yarn C. underarm seam by sl st tog 4 (4, at each end of first round. – 54 (57, 60, 66) sts.
12 (12, 12, 14) rows in yarn B. 6, 8) sts. 2ch at beg of rnd counts as 1htr Rnd 2: (WS) 1ch, htr around, sl st
12 (12, 12, 14) rows in yarn C. Turn cardigan to RS. unless otherwise indicated. in first dc, turn.
0 (12, 16, 0) rows in yarn B. In first row htr sts are worked 1ch at beg of rnd does not
along arm opening which is count as st. Rnd 3: 2ch, 1rtrf around beg 2ch
BOTTOM EDGING 26 (28, 30, 32) rows high. To get Always miss st behind raised of rnd 1 (do not miss an extra st
2ch at start of row does not count here, beg 2ch does not count as
as st unless otherwise stated. a st and can be considered as the
Always miss st behind raised st. missed st), 2htr, [1rtrf around next
Row 1: (RS) With yarn C (B, B, C) htr of rnd 1, 2htr] around, sl st in
2ch, 1htr in every st, around first rtrf, turn.
bottom edge, turn – 142 (160, Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in first st, 1dc in
170, 180) sts. every next st (but not in beg 2ch
Row 2: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in each st of rnd 3), sl st in first dc, turn.
working 1 (1, 0, 0)dc in top of 2ch, Rep last two rnds another
turn – 143 (161, 170, 180) sts. three (four, four, five) times.
Sizes S/M, M/L and L/XL only
Row 3: 2ch, 2htr, 1rtrf around BELT
next htr of row 1, [2htr, 1rtrf (Optional)
around next htr of row 1] to last For a belt that measures about
2 sts, 2htr, turn. 144 (152, 165, 176)cm/57½ (60½,
66, 70½)in long:
Size XL/XXL only With yarn C (B, B, C) 217 (231,
Row 3: 2ch, 1htr, 1rtrf around 249, 267)ch. Starting in third ch
next htr of row 1, [2htr, 1rtrf from hook, work Seed st to
around next htr of row 1] to last end, turn.
st, 1htr, turn. Work another 9 (9, 11, 11) rows in
Seed st.
All Sizes Fold belt double, sl st around
Row 4: 1ch, dc to end, turn. entire belt, cut yarn and
Row 5: As row 3. fasten off.
Rows 6 & 7 (-, 6 & 7, 6–9): Rep
last two rows. FINISHING
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Block cardigan gently.
FRONT EDGING Pin carefully in shape and
2ch at beg of row does not allow to dry naturally. END
count as st. Remove pins.
Always miss st behind raised st,
unless otherwise indicated. S/M M/L L/XL XL/XXL
Row 1: (RS) Join yarn A at bottom TO FIT BUST 80–90 90–100 100–110 110–120 cm
of First Front with sl st, (2ch, 1htr)
31½–35½ 35½–39½ 39½–43½ 43½–47¼ in
in first st, work 1htr in every row
along edge, cont across neckline, FINISHED BACK 54.5 61 65.5 69.5 cm
work down Second Front to WIDTH 21½ 24 25¾ 27¼ in
bottom, turn, ensuring you have a FRONT WIDTH 22.5 25 28 30.5 cm
number of sts divisible by 3 + 2.
Row 2: (WS) (1ch, 1dc) in first htr, 8¼ 9¾ 11 12 in
dc to end, turn. LENGTH 72 77 81 85 cm
Row 3: (2ch, 1htr) in first dc, 1htr, 28¼ 30¼ 32 33½ in
[1rtrf around next htr of row 1,
FRONT EDGING 7.5 8 8 8.5 cm
2htr] to end, turn.
Rep last two rows another 3 3¼ 3¼ 3½ in
five (six, six, seven) times. SLEEVE EDGING 5.5 6 6 6.5 cm
2 2¼ 2¼ 2½ in
Do not cut yarn, turn work one
quarter turn and sl st along SLEEVE DEPTH 18 19 21 22.5 cm
bottom part of Front Edging rows. 7 7½ 8¼ 8¾ in
Cut yarn and fasten off. SLANTED SLEEVE 20.5 22 23.5 25 cm
Do the same thing along the other
8 8¾ 9¼ 10 in
side of the front edging.

MATERIALS
● Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo
DK, 80% bamboo
sourced viscose/20% wool,
50g/95m/104yds
Shade: Peony 110 x 6 balls
● 6mm Tunisian hook
● 5mm ordinary hook
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
bamboo mix to achieve a similar
effect, for example Universal
Yarn Bamboo Pop or King Cole
Bamboo Cotton DK.
TENSION
Work 14 sts and 16 rows in Tss
with Star Stitches to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 6mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
Note: the star stitches make a
marked difference to the final
measurements compared to a
swatch that uses only Tss.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lindy Zubairy studied Fashion
Design before going on to work
as a Graphic Designer. She later
trained to teach Design and
Technology at Goldsmiths
College, and now shares her
passion for crochet through
teaching, writing and designing.
Find her at www.yocrochet.co.uk
or sign up for one of her
courses at Denman College on
www.tinyurl.com/lindycrochet.
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OUR TUNISIAN SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
MASTERCLASS
Tunisian Simple Stitch
(forward pass): (Note: Ignore
very first vertical bar on right hand
edge as lp already on hk) [Insert
hk from right to left under next
front vertical bar, yoh and pull
through]; repeat until Forward
Tunisian
Pass completed, close row with
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this super-smooth yarn from Standard Return Pass.
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End Stitch: Last st of forward
Starlight Sweater
pass; insert hk from front to back
to the right of very last vertical
bar, yoh at back of work and pull
up a lp through front and back
BY LINDY ZUBAIRY
vertical bars.
Use this issue’s free gift to create our glamorous Tunisian top, Standard Return Pass: Yoh, pull
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perfect for office parties and nights out on the town! two lps] until one lp left on hk.
Star: Insert hk from right to left

under next three vertical bars,
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yoh and pull lp through all three, Stars made on every fifth row:
yoh, reinsert hook under same ie on row 6, 11, 16, 21 etc.
three bars, yoh and pull through
all three. Each star uses 3 sts and has
7 plain sts between. Pattern st
Tunisian Full Stitch: Insert hk rep in multiples of 10.
from front to back between
vertical bars, yoh and pull up a lp Adjust length by adding more
(increase). rows of double crochet hemming 83 (88, 93, 98, 103)cm
17¾in
45cm
before finishing with picot edge. 32½ (34½, 36½, 38½, 40½)in
Dec 1: Insert hook from right to
left under both of next two front MAIN BODICE
vertical bars, yoh and pull up a lp. START FRONT & BACK
With 6mm Tunisian hk,
Picot: 3ch, sl st in first ch. 66 (70, 74, 78, 82)ch.
Row 1: Working into back bumps
PATTERN NOTES of ch, [insert hook in next ch, yoh
The front and back are identical and pull up a lp] 65 (69, 73, 77, 81)
and joined at the side seams and times, leaving 66 (70, 74, 78, 82)
on the shoulders loops on the hook, SRP (see
Special Stitch Patterns).
Finishing is done in traditional Row 2: (Plain Row) Tss (see
double crochet at the armholes Special Stitch Patterns) to end, SRP.
with a picot edging around Rows 3–5: As row 2.
the hem. 0 (2, 4, 6, 8)Tss, 1ES (see Special so actually work one less than
Row 6: (Star Row A) 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) Stitch Patterns), SRP. stated), [1 Star, 7Tss] five (five, six,
The pattern measurements are for Tss (includes lp already on hk so Rows 7–10: As row 2. seven, seven) times, 1 Star, 5 (7, 9,
a snug fit that hugs contours, so if actually work one less than 1, 3)Tss, 1ES, SRP.
you prefer a looser fit, go up a size stated), [1 Star (see Special Stitch Row 11: (Star Row B) 7 (9, 1, 3, Rows 12–15: As row 2.
or two. Patterns), 7Tss] six times, 1 Star, 5)Tss (includes lp already on hk Rows 16–45: As rows 6–15.

SHAPE ARMHOLE Rows 17–20: Tss to end, SRP. FINISHING needle and same yarn works well.
Row 1: Sl st across next 7 sts, 5 (7, Row 21: As Star row Ai. JOINING PIECES Join side seams from row 1 to
9, 1, 3)Tss, [1 Star, 7Tss] four (four, Row 22: (Inc) 1TFS (see Special Use your preferred method of row 45 of main bodice section on
four, five, six) times, 1 Star, 3 (5, 7, Stitch Patterns), 44 (48, 52, 56, joining seams. Works best for both sides.
9, 1)Tss, 1ES, SRP (leaving 7 sts 60)Tss, 1TFS, 1ES – 48 (52, 56, 60, sizing if finished seam has edges Join shoulders from st 1 to st 6
unworked) – 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts. 64) sts. abutting (no seam allowance). only on each shoulder.
Row 2: Tss to end, SRP. Work Tss sl st cast off. Mattress stitch with a blunt
ARMHOLE EDGING
Row 3: (Dec) Dec 1 (see Special Join yarn at top of side seam
Stitch Patterns), Tss to last 3 sts, under arm, work dc evenly
dec 1, 1ES, SRP – 50 (54, 58, 62, around, sl st to close.
66) sts.
Row 4: Tss to end, SRP. PICOT EDGING
Row 5: As row 3 – 48 (52, 56, 60, Join yarn at base of side seam,
64) sts. [4dc, picot (see Special Stitch
Patterns)] evenly around.
Row 6: (Star Row Bi) 8 (10, 2, 4, Note: To add length, work extra
6)Tss (includes lp already on hk), round(s) of double crochet before
[1 Star, 7Tss] three (three, five, picot round.
five, five) times, 1 Star, 6 (8, 0, 2,
4)Tss, 1ES, SRP. NECK EDGING
Row 7: As row 3 – 46 (50, 54, 58, Join yarn at shoulder seam and
62) sts. work in dc evenly
Rows 8–10: Tss to end, SRP. around, sl st to close. END
Weave in ends.
Row 11: (Star Row Ai) 2 (4, 6, 8,
10)Tss (includes lp already on hk),
[1 Star, 7Tss] four times, 1 Star, XS S M L XL
0 (2, 4, 6, 8)Tss, 1ES, SRP. TO FIT BUST 81 86 91 97 102 cm
Rows 12–15: Tss to end, SRP.
32 34 36 38 40 in
Row 16: (Star Row Bii) 7 (9, 1, 3, ACTUAL BUST 83 88 93 98 103 cm

5)Tss (includes lp already on hk), 32½ 34½ 36½ 38½ 40½ in
[1 Star, 7Tss] three (three, four, LENGTH TO 46 46 46 46 46 cm
five, five) times, 1 Star, 5 (7, 9, 1,
SHOULDER 18 18 18 18 18 in
3)Tss, 1ES, SRP.
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MATERIALS DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
● Drops Alpaca, 100% alpaca, Jenny Reid loves all things craft,
50g/167m/183yds but holds a special torch for
Jumper Dress
Yarn A: Dark Grey Mix 0506 crochet. Visit her Ravelry site at
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls www.ravelry.com/designers/
Yarn B: Medium Grey Mix 0517 jenny-reid or tweet her at
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls @MillieRoseUK. Turn to page 98
BY JENNY REID Yarn C: Light Grey Mix 0501 to read our interview with Jenny.
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls
Yarn D: Dusty Pink 3112 SPECIAL STITCHES
This pretty ombre-effect slouchy dress x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls 3trcl: (Yrh, insert hook in next st,
is perfect for cosying up against the Yarn E: Medium Pink 3720 yrh, pull through, yrh, pull
x 4 (4, 5, 5) balls through 2 lps) three times, yrh,
autumn chills! Yarn F: Pink 2921 x 4 (4, pull through all 4 lps.
5, 5) balls
● 3mm hook FRONT/BACK
● Yarn needle START Make two pieces
the same
YARN ALTERNATIVES With yarn A and 3mm hook,
ADD TO THE STASH
Any 4ply yarn would work as a 201 (209, 217, 225)ch.
Buy this super-soft yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk suitable alternative for this design. Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here and
throughout), 1tr in each ch to end,
TENSION turn – 201 (209, 217, 225) sts.
Work 12dc and 20 rows to Row 2: 3ch, 1ch, miss 1tr, [3tr in
measure 6 x 6cm/2¼ x 2¼in using next tr, miss 3 sts, 1ch] to last
3mm hook, or size required to 2 sts, miss 1tr, 1tr in top of 3ch,
obtain tension. turn – 50 (52, 54, 56) shells.
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11
10
38 (40, 40, 41.5)cm 32 (32, 34, 34)cm 38 (40, 40, 41.5)cm
12½ (12½, 13½, 13½)in
Row 11 (13, 15, 17): As row 9.
15¼ (15¾,15¾, 16¼)in 15¼ (15¾, 15¾, 16¼)in9
Rows 12–19 (14–21, 16–23,
108 (112, 114, 117)cm
8
43 (44, 45, 46)in
18–25): As rows 2–9.
7
Change to yarn B.
6 Row 20 (22, 24, 26): As row 10.
Change to yarn A.
5
Row 21 (23, 25, 27): As row 11.
4
Direction of work Change to yarn B.
Rows 22–39 (24–41, 26–43,
3
28–45): As rows 2–19.
25½cm/10in
Cont in this manner working yarns
25½cm/10in
2
in order: A, B, C, D, E, F.
76 (79, 81.5, 84)cm
30 (31, 32, 33)in
25½cm/10in 25½cm/10in
1 Fasten off and weave in all ends.
FINISHING
SHOULDER SEAMS
Place front and back of dress
together, lining up pink halves
and grey, turning so that work is
facing sideways.
With right sides facing and yarn E,
dc along top of pink half, working
from edge for 38 (40¾, 43¼,
45¾)cm/15¼ (15¾,15¾, 16¼)in.
dth Fasten off.
With yarn B, work the same for
Row 3: 3ch, work (3trcl (see Rep rows 7 & 8 a further 0 (1, 2, 3) other side.
Special Stitches), 4ch, 3trcl) in time(s).
centre tr of each 3tr shell to end, SIDE SEAMS
1tr in top of 3ch, turn. Row 9 (11, 13, 15): 3ch, 1tr in Work a running stitch along the
Row 4: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), each st and ch-sp to end, turn line of crochet 25½cm/10in in
[3tr in 4ch-sp, 1ch] to last 4ch-sp, – 201 (209, 217, 225) sts. from each end and 25½cm/10in
1tr in top of 3ch, turn. Row 10 (12, 14, 16): 3ch, 4tr, in length in centre of garment
chain stitch (ch) Row 5: As row 3. work 1tr around both posts of – see schematic.
Row 6: As row 4. 2tr just worked, [2tr, 1tr around
treble crochet (tr) Row 7: As row 3. both posts of 2tr just worked] to Fasten off and weave END
Row 8: As row 4. last 2 sts, 2tr, turn. in all ends.
3 treble cluster
11
10
S M L XL
3
WIDTH 108 112 114 117 cm
2 43 44 45 46 in
LENGTH 76 79 81.5 84 cm
1
30 31 32 33 in

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emma is a crochet loving mama,
blogger and home-lover.
Read her blog at
www.potterandbloom.com.
PATTERN NOTES
Work with two strands held
together at all times.
NECKLACE
START Row 1: Using yarn A,
make 2ch, work 2dc
in second ch from hk, turn
– 2 sts.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as st
throughout), 1dc in first st, 2dc in
next st, turn – 3 sts.
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in ea of first 2 sts,
2dc in last st, turn – 4 sts.
Rows 4–9: Cont as set, increasing
1dc at end of row – 10 sts.
Work Tapestry Crochet

patt as foll:
Row 10: 1ch, 1dc in first 2 sts,
insert hk in next st and pull up a
yarn A lp, holding two strands of
yarn B together work yoh and
pull through lps on hk to
complete the dc and introduce
new colour. Using yarn B and
carrying yarn A behind the piece,
work 4dc. On next dc switch
back to yarn A by working the
same colour change sequence
but with the yarns reversed. Cut
yarn B leaving a tail to weave in
and complete the row working
1dc in next st and 2dc in final st,
ADD TO THE STASH turn – 11 sts.
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.lovecrochet.com
Row 11: 1ch, 1dc in ea of next
Triangle
MATERIALS 10 sts, 2dc in last st, turn – 12 sts.
● Rico Design Fashion Jersey, Row 12: 1ch, 1dc in first 3 sts,
64% cotton/36% polyamide, change to yarn B (as worked in
Tapestry
50g/80m/88yds row 10) in next st, using yarn B
Yarn A: Azure 007 x 1 ball and carrying yarn A behind the
Yarn B: Smoke Blue 006 piece, work 4dc. On next dc
x 1 ball switch back to yarn A (as worked
Necklace
● 10mm hook in row 10). Cut yarn B leaving
a tail to weave in and complete
YARN ALTERNATIVES the row working 1dc in ea of
You can use any chunky next 2 sts and 2dc in final st,
BY EMMA POTTER
weight jersey yarn to achieve turn – 13 sts.
a similar effect.
This chunky statement necklace is ideal Row 13: 1ch, 1dc in ea st to end.
TENSION Fasten off.
for brightening up a plain outfit. Exact tension is not crucial for this Join two strands of yarn A and
design, but adjust your hook size one strand of yarn B to one corner
to achieve a firm fabric. of the motif with sl st.
Make 48ch (or to desired length)
MEASUREMENTS and join at the other
Finished motif measures side with sl st. END
13 x 13cm/5 x 5in. Weave in all ends.
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Gentleman’s Scarf
MATERIALS
● Adriafil Snappy Ball,
100% cotton,
200g/540m/590yds
BY BIANCA BOONSTRA Shade: Ecru 51 x 2 balls
● 2.5mm hook
Inspired by woven structures and the generous yardage of the ● Yarn needle
cotton yarn, this is a scarf that every man would love to wear. YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply weight cotton will work
for this design, though preferably
not mercerised.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.beadandwoolshop.co.uk TENSION
Work 20dtr and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 in using
2.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Width: 17.5 (22.5, 27.5)cm/
7 (9, 11) in.
Length: 150cm/59in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Bianca is a knitter, crocheter and
spinner – not necessarily in that
order. View more of her designs on
Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/
designers/bianca-boonstra.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Raised double treble front
(rdtrf): Yoh twice, insert hook
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from front to back to front again 4rdtrb (see Special Stitches),
around post/stem of dtr of *5rdtrf (see Special Stitches),
previous row, and complete dtr 5rdtrb; rep from * to end, turn.
in usual way. Row 2: 4ch (counts as first dtr),
Raised double treble back 4rdtrf, *5rdtrb, 5rdtrf; rep from *
(rdtrb): Yoh twice, insert hook to end, turn.
from back to front to back again Row 3: Rep row 1.
around post/stem of dtr of Row 4: Rep row 1.
previous row, and complete dtr Row 5: Rep row 2.
in usual way. Row 6: Rep row 1.
Row 7: Rep row 2.
SCARF Row 8: Rep row 2.
START With 2.5 mm hook, Row 9: Rep row 1.
make 38 (48, 58)ch. Row 10: Rep row 2.
Foundation Row: 1dtr in fourth Row 11: Rep row 1
ch from hook (first 3ch do not Repeat pattern rows 4–11
count as dtr), 1dtr in each ch to end until 150cm/59in or
– 35 (45, 55)dtr. desired length. END
Row 1: 4ch (counts as first dtr), Fasten off and sew in ends.
Elegant
Evening Bag
BY HELDA PANAGARY
A classic evening bag for those nights out

when all you need is a place for your keys,
change and phone.
ADD TO THE STASH

Buy this jersey yarn from
www.hoooked.co.uk

MATERIALS The twist clasp comes in three

● Hoooked Zpagetti, pieces. Only use the “face” part of
92% cotton/8% elastane, the clasp for this bag, as a
1000g/120m/131yds decoration. If preferred, use a large
Shade: Dark Blue 01 x 1 cone brooch or a buckle from a belt.
● 10mm hook
● Turn lock twist clasp, width BAG
approx 14mm/½in START With 10mm hook,
● Navy lobster claw handbag make 17ch.
strap, 56cm/22in Rnd 1: (RS) 3dc in second ch from
hook, 14dc, 3dc in last ch, turn and
TENSION work along underside of ch, 14dc,
Exact tension is not essential for join with sl st in first dc – 34 sts.
this pattern. Rnd 2: 1ch, 1dc in each dc
around, sl st in first dc – 34 sts.
MEASUREMENTS Rnds 3–9: Repeat rnd 2.
Finished bag is 15cm/6in high,
and 25cm/10in wide. Now turn and work in rows as foll:
Row 1: 1ch, 17dc, turn – 17 sts.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rows 2–8: Rep row 1.
Helda is hopelessly devoted to Fasten off and weave in ends .
yarn, and is constantly working to
transform it to modern wearable ASSEMBLY
crochet. She can be found at Sew the decorative buckle/clasp
www.heldasland.blogspot.co.uk. onto the flap, then thread yarn
through a stitch and knot a few
PATTERN NOTES times to secure on
The base of the bag is oval, worked both sides. END
in the round until specified. Attach handles.
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Egg Clutch
MATERIALS
● Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread
Classic 10, 100% cotton,
365m/400yds
BY ANNA MELIKSETYAN Yarn A: White 01 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Black 12 x 1 ball
Inspired by one of Instagram’s favourite emojis, eggspect to be Yarn C: Golden Yellow 422
x 1 ball
a hit at your next night out with this small yet spacious clutch! ● 2.75mm hook
● Black zip, 22cm/8½in
● Yarn needle
ADD TO THE STASH YARN ALTERNATIVES

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www.amazon.co.uk Use any laceweight mercerised
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
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Fried Egg Chart
TENSION
Work 32 sts and 22 rows in dc
36 Yarn A: W
35
blo to measure 10 x 10 cm/4 x Yarn B: B
4in using 2.75mm hook, or size 34
required to obtain tension. 33 Yarn C: Y
32
MEASUREMENTS
31
Length: 20cm/8in.
Depth: 16cm/6¼in. 30
29
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 28
Anna is the co-founder of 27
HANK & HOOK, an online
26
yarn boutique focused on DIY.
Find her on Instagram and 25
Twitter @hankandhook, 24
and visit her website at 23
www.hankandhook.com. 22
21
PATTERN NOTES
Use two strands of each shade 20
throughout. 19
Carry yarn not in use loosely across 18
back of work to avoid puckering. 17
Change colour on last pull through
16
of last st of previous colour.
15
CLUTCH 14
START With 2.75mm hook 13
and two strands of 12
yarn A, 125ch, join into a rnd
11
with a sl st.
Work from Chart as folls,
10
working from right to left and 9
joining in two strands each of 8
yarns B and C as needed. 7
Chart Rnd 1: Work in colour
6
patt working in dc blo around
working Chart five times around. 5
Cont as chart rnd 1 to end of 4
chart rnd 36. 3
Fasten off leaving a 20cm/7¾in 2
tail for sewing. 1
FriedandEgg
There will be ten full eggs, Chart 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
five half eggs.
Fried Egg Chart 25 st Patt Rep 36 Yarn A: White
workYarn
5 times 35
around
Egg Chart FINISHING 36 A: White Yarn B: Black
34
Invert bag so WS is facing. 35
36 Yarn A: White Yarn B: Black33 Yarn C: Yellow
Sew up bottom using mattress 34
35 32
stitch starting from rnd 2 to Yarn B: Black33 Yarn C: Yellow
34 31
create a sturdy bottom. 32
33 Yarn C: Yellow 30
31
32 29
Turn bag to RS, and with zip 30
31 28
closed, line up one side along 29
30 27
edge of bag. 28
29 26
Pin zip into place, making sure 27
28 25
to keep the fabric flat. Using 26
27 24
a sewing needle and white 25
26 23
thread to backstitch zip in place 24
25 22
following a straight line. 23
24 21
Once one side is complete, unzip 22
23 20
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22 19
20
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MATERIALS Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1ch, (3tr,
● Stylecraft Special DK, 100% 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in top
acrylic, 100g/295m/322yds of third ch, turn.
Yarn A: Pomegranate 1083 Row 3: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1ch, 3tr
x 2 balls in 1ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in
Yarn B: Claret 1123 x 1 ball 3ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in 1ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr
● 4mm & 5mm hooks in top of third ch, turn.
Row 4: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1ch, [3tr
YARN ALTERNATIVES in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] to 3ch-sp, (3tr,
You can use any DK weight yarn 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next
to achieve a similar effect. 1ch-sp, 1ch] to end, 3tr in top of
third ch, turn.
TENSION Rows 5–20: Rep row 4.
Exact tension is not critical for Change to yarn B.
this pattern, but aim for a fairly Rows 21–25: Rep row 4.
loose tension to let the wrap Change to yarn A.
hang properly. Rows 26–30: Rep row 4.
MEASUREMENTS Row 31: 3ch, 1tr in first tr, 2tr, [1ch,

Length: 120cm/47in. miss 1ch-sp, 3tr] to 3ch-sp, 1ch,
Width: 65cm/26in. (3tr, 3ch,3tr) in 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr,
1ch, miss 1ch-sp] to last 3 sts, 2tr,
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 2tr in top of third ch, turn.
Esme is a crochet addict, teacher Row 32: 1ch, 4dc, [1ch, miss
and mum. Follow her crochet 1ch-sp, 3dc] to 3ch-sp, 1ch, (2dc,
musings (and meet Hank Deluxe 1ch, 2dc) in 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3dc, 1ch,
her helpful cat) at www.facebook. miss 1ch-sp] to end, working 1dc in
com/redsparrowcrochet. each of last 4 sts, turn.
SPECIAL STITCHES Change to 4mm hook and draw

Bobble: 2ch, [yoh, insert hook in loop of yarn B through same st.
second ch from hook, draw up Fasten off yarn A.
loop] five times, yrh, draw yarn
through all 11 loops on hook, 1ch. BOBBLE EDGING
Row 33: 1ch, sl st in first st, *4ch,
Olivia Shawl PATTERN NOTES

A row is worked along two sides of
the triangle, down to the bottom
point and back up the other side.
sl st in next 1ch-sp, make Bobble
(see Special Stitches), sl st in same
1ch-sp to close Bobble; rep from *
along both sides of shawl making
BY ESME AT RED SPARROW CROCHET
Turn work at end of each row. Do Bobble in 1ch-sp at bottom point.
not work along top edge of wrap Finish second side with a Bobble in
The traditional granny shawl gets until the bobble edging. top corner before working top edge.
a chic makeover, perfect for urban
SHAWL TOP EDGE
or country styles alike. START With yarn A and 5mm Work ch and Bobbles at regular
hook, 4ch, join with sl st intervals along as desired.
in first ch to form ring. Finish with Bobble in final corner.
Row 1: 3ch (counts as st here and Fasten off.
throughout), 2tr in ring, 3ch
(makes centre point at bottom FINISHING END
of wrap), 3tr in ring, turn. Weave in all ends.
120cm/47in
65cm/26in
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Peacock
MATERIALS SPECIAL STITCHES
● Stylecraft Special DK, 100% Standing dc: Make a slip knot and
acrylic, 100g/295m/322yds put it on hk, insert hk in st to which
Blanket
Yarn A: Aster 1003 x 1 ball you need to join new colour, yoh,
Yarn B: Sherbet 1034 x 2 balls pull through a lp, yoh and pull
Yarn C: Camel 1420 x 2 balls through to finish.
Yarn D: Lime 1712 x 2 balls Standing htr: Wrap new yarn
BY EMMA DU Yarn E: Pistachio 1822 x 1 ball around hk three times, insert hk
Yarn F: Grass Green 1821 x 1 ball in st, yoh, pull up a lp, yoh, pull it
Yarn G: Kelly Green 1826 x 1 ball through first 3 lps.
Mixed with blue, green, yellow, purple and Yarn H: Turquoise 1068 x 1 ball
golden colours, this unique blanket will add Yarn I: Storm Blue 1722 x 1 ball Extended treble crochet (etr):
Yarn J: Wisteria 1432 x 1 ball Yoh, insert hk in next st, yo and
a graceful touch to your home. Yarn K: Magenta 1084 x 1 ball pull up a lp (3 lps on hk), yoh and
Yarn L: Fuchsia Purple 1827 draw through 1 lp, yoh and draw
x 1 ball through 2 lps, yoh again and draw
● 4mm hook through rem 2 lps.
● Yarn needle
Invisible join: Insert hk in second
TENSION st from beginning (not the first st).
Exact tension is not critical for Draw yarn through and insert hk in
this pattern. back lp of last st from this round.
From the top, it looks like a normal
MEASUREMENTS “V” st, finishing the round perfectly.
Finished blanket is 70 x 70cm/
27½ x 27½in. PATTERN NOTES
All 60 motifs are worked the same
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY until the end of rnd 4. Make the first
Passionate about making cute four rounds of all motifs first. The
designs for home and kids, Emma last round is partly joined as you go.
is known for her amazing use of Work the last round in each of
colours. Find more of her work on yarns E–L, making seven motifs
Etsy at www.emmacrochet with each of yarns F, H, J and L, and
design4u.etsy.com or catch up with eight motifs with each of yarns E,
her on Instagram @Annaluciadu. G, I and K.
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FIG A FIG B
Fig A: There are 22 lots of (1dc, centre “point” etr from rnd 2,
3ch, 1dc) worked on last round, finish with invisible join – 31 sts.
one each on the top bottom and Rnd 4: With yarn D, work Standing
ten on either side as shown in the dc on top of dc made on top of
diagram. When connecting all fourth etr from rnd 2, 2dc in next dc,
motifs, the top and bottom one 1dc, 2dc in next dc, 2dc, 1htr, 2htr in
will be always missed. next dc, (1htr, 1tr) in next dc, 1tr,
2etr in next dc, 1etr, 2etr in next dc,
Fig B: This illustration shows (1tr, 1etr, 1tr) in next dc, 2etr in next
connecting points for motifs. The dc, 1etr, 2etr in next dc, 1tr, (1tr,
top and bottom (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) will 1htr) in next dc, 2htr in next dc, 1htr,
always be missed and can be used 2dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc, 2dc in next
as guidelines to locate the dc, 2dc, 2dc in next dc finish this
connecting points for each row. round with invisible join – 46 sts.
Please note that the diagram does
not show the whole blanket – there Rnd 5: With RS facing and
are actually eight rows with seven yarns E–L as needed (see Pattern
or eight motifs in each. Notes), work Standing dc in second
st away from middle etr from right,
Fig C: The black crochet chart 3ch, 1dc in same st, miss next st,
symbol for each round indicates [(1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in next st, miss next
the standing stitch. st] around, sl st in first dc – 22 (1dc,
3ch, 1dc) loops.
FIG C
PEACOCK MOTIF
START Make 60 JOINING MOTIFS
Note: Work rnds 1–4 of Work from top to bottom and from
all motifs before working rnd 5, left to right.
then work rnd 5 and join to other When reaching connecting points as
motifs as per Pattern Notes. shown in fig B, instead of working
(1dc, 3ch, 1dc), work 1dc, 1ch,
With yarn A, make adjustable ring. insert hook in connecting sp from
Rnd 1: 2ch (does not count as st), counterpart motif and work sl st,
3dtr, 3tr, 1dtr, 3tr, 3dtr, 1ch (does 1ch, 1dc back in the same st again.
not count as st), sl st in ring, fasten Make sure you insert hk from back
off – 13 sts. to front of counterpart motif. This
Rnd 2: With yarn B work 1 ensures the connection will
Standing htr (see Special Stitches) be as smooth as possible. END
on top of first dtr, 1htr in same st, Weave in all ends.
[2dc in next dtr] twice, 1tr, 2tr in
next tr, 1tr, (1tr, 1etr (see Special
Stitches), 1tr) in next dtr, 1tr, 2tr in
next tr, 1tr, [2dc in next dtr] twice,
2htr in next dtr, 4etr in ring, finish
round with invisible join (see
Special Stitches) – 29 sts.
Rnd 3: With yarn C, work
Standing dc (see Special Stitches)
on top of first of 4 etr from rnd 2,
dc in each st around working 3dc in
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Turn to page 24
for our guide to
Tunisian crochet
Tunisian
MATERIALS Tablet cosy: 17.5cm/ 7in wide x
● Deramores Studio DK, 28cm/11in long.
100% acrylic,
Striped
100g/250m/273yds DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Yarn A: Pearl 70002 x 1 ball Sarah is a knitting and crochet
Yarn B: Peony 70003 x 1 ball designer who lives in Birmingham.
Yarn C: Mustard 70058 x 1 ball You can follow her journey on her
Gadget Cosies
● 6mm Tunisian hook blog www.knitsnotperfect.
● 4mm hook blogspot.co.uk, Facebook page
● White button, 14mm/½in or Twitter @knitsnotperfect.
● Two white buttons,
BY SARAH REED
16mm/¾in SPECIAL STITCHES
● Piece of foam for blocking Tss: Tunisian simple stitch.
Earn your Tunisian stripes with our ● Pins Yrh: Yarn round hook; yarn is
● Spray bottle wrapped over the top of the hook
simple set of gadget cosies, worked using ● Yarn needle from back to front and under the
this issue’s free cover gift. hook to back again ready for
YARN ALTERNATIVES next stitch.
You can use any similar DK weight RP: Return Pass.
yarn to achieve a similar effect. Sl st fasten off: Sl st on the
vertical bar to the end of the row.
TENSION
Work 10 sts and 8 rows in Tss to PATTERN NOTES
measure 5 x 5cm/2 x 2in when Both designs are worked in a large
ADD TO THE STASH blocked using 6mm Tunisian rectangle, which is then folded to
Buy this great value yarn from crochet hook, or size required to form a pocket and sewn together,
www.deramores.com
obtain tension. leaving a flap to secure the items
in the cosy.
MEASUREMENTS The first stitch on each row is the
Phone cosy: 7cm/2¾in wide x one already on the hook at the
15.5cm/6in long. end of the return pass.
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To make the colour changes, pull Change to yarn A. buttonhole and stitch in Change to yarn C.
the yarn you are changing to Row 7: 65Tss, RP. place. Weave in any END Rows 17–19: 110Tss, RP.
through the last 2 sts on the Change to yarn B. remaining ends. Rows 20–27: Rep rows 4–11.
return pass so that it is ready for Rows 8 & 9: 65Tss, RP. Sl st fasten off.
the next row. Change to yarn A. TABLET COSY
Row 10: 65Tss, RP. START With 6mm Tunisian Using 4mm crochet hook, join
Buttonholes are created by Sl st fasten off (see Special hook and yarn A, yarn A with a sl st to side of the
missing a Tss and working yarn Stitches). work 110 ch. tablet cosy.
round hook which counts as a Foundation Row: Working in Work dc along the short edge
loop on the hook for this row Using 4mm crochet hook, join back bar of ch sts, pick up lp in and fasten off. Repeat for
– the same number of loops yarn A with a sl st to side of the second ch and ea ch to end other side.
should be on the hook after the phone cosy. – 110 sts. RP.
return pass. Work dc along the short edge and Change to yarn C. MAKING UP
fasten off. Rows 1 & 2: 110Tss, RP. Weave in any loose ends.
PHONE COSY Repeat for other side. Change to yarn A. Pin cosy flat onto foam and spray
START With 6mm Tunisian hook Row 3: 110Tss, RP. to block – this will help stop the
and yarn A, work 65ch. MAKING UP Change to yarn B. work from curling. Leave to dry.
Foundation Row: Working in Weave in any loose ends. Row 4: 110Tss, RP.
back bar of ch sts, pick up lp in Pin cosy flat onto foam and spray Row 5: 105Tss, miss Tss, yrh, Using the side without
second ch and ea ch to end to block – this will help stop the 4Tss, RP. buttonholes, fold bottom flap to
– 65 sts. RP (see Special Stitches). work from curling. Leave to dry. Row 6: 110Tss, RP. 27.5cm/10¾in length – this is the
Change to yarn B. Change to yarn A. pocket the tablet will go into.
Rows 1 & 2: 65Tss (see Special Using the side without button- Row 7: 110Tss, RP. Using yarn A and mattress stitch,
Stitches), RP. holes, fold bottom flap to 15cm/6in Change to yarn C. sew the sides together.
Change to yarn A. length – this is the pocket the Rows 8–10: 110Tss, RP. This will leave a 10cm/4in flap at
Row 3: 65Tss, RP. mobile phone will go into. Change to yarn A. the top of the cosy.
Change to yarn C. Using yarn A and mattress stitch, Row 11: 110Tss, RP. Line the larger buttons up with
Row 4: 65Tss, RP. sew the sides together. Change to yarn B. the buttonholes and stitch
Row 5: 60Tss, miss Tss, yrh (see This will leave a 7.5cm/3in flap at Rows 12–15: 110Tss, RP. in place.
Special Stitches), 4Tss, RP. the top of the cosy. Change to yarn A. Weave in any END
Row 6: 65Tss, RP. Line the small button up with the Row 16: 110Tss, RP. remaining ends.
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MATERIALS Change to yarn G.

● DMC Woolly, 100% wool, Rnd 3: Join in same sp, 1ch, 1dc,
50g/125m/136yds *2ch, working over 5ch so to
Yarn A: 101 x 1 ball enclose it work 1tr in next tr of
Yarn B: 061 x 1 ball rnd 1, 2ch, 1dc in top of next
Yarn C: 042 x 1 ball cluster; rep from * around work,
Yarn D: 092 x 1 ball sl st in first dc.
Yarn E: 121 x 1 ball Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch, 1ch, 1dc in
Yarn F: 017 x 1 ball same place, [3ch, 1dc in next sp]
Yarn G: 03 x 2 balls around, sl st in same place as first
● 2.5mm hook sl st.
● Foot stool, 35 x 45cm/13¾ x Rnd 5: Sl in next ch, 3ch, (1tr, 2ch,
17¾in, and 42cm/16½in high 2tr) in same 3ch-sp, *2ch, 1dc in
next 3ch-sp, (3ch, 1dc in next
YARN ALTERNATIVES 3ch-sp) twice, 2ch **, (2tr, 2ch,
You can use any light DK yarn that 2tr) in next 3ch-sp; rep from *
works to the same tension for twice more then from * to **
this project. again, sl st in top of 3ch.
Fasten off.
TENSION Using yarn G, join squares into
Work one square to measure five rows of seven with wrong
approximately 6 x 6cm/2¼ x 2¼in sides together, working 1dc
using 2.5mm hook, or size through each dc along sides of
required to obtain tension. squares for raised dc effect.
MEASUREMENTS EDGING
Finished cover is 35 x 45cm/ Rnd 1: 1ch, 1dc in each dc or ch
13¾ x 17¾in. around, sl in top of 1ch, turn.
Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, sl st in top
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY of 1ch, turn.
Cassie loves adding personal Rnd 3: 1ch, 1dc in each ch around
finishing touches to her home and working dc2tog twice in each
Block-by-Block
finds small crochet pieces a great corner, sl st in top of ch, turn.
way to do this. Rnds 4–8: 1ch, dc around, sl st in
top of 1ch, turn.
PATTERN NOTES Rnd 9: 1ch, dc in each dc around,
Stool Cover
This pattern is made up of 35 working dc2tog seven times
squares, seven in each colourway. around each corner, sl st in top
The squares can be arranged in of ch, turn.
whatever pattern you desire. Rnd 10: [1ch, 3dc, dc2tog] around.
BY CASSIE WARD Rnd 11: Dc2tog around.
SPECIAL STITCHES Stretch stool cover over END
This pretty cover makes a lovely 3trCL: (Yrh, insert hk in st, yrh top of stool.
pull through, yrh pull through
upcycling project for an old stool. 2 lps) three times in same st, (4 lps
on hk), yrh pull through all 4 lps.
4trCL: (Yrh, insert hk in st, yrh pull
through, yrh pull through 2 lps)
four times in same st, (5 lps on
hk), yrh pull through all 5 lps.
ADD TO THE STASH SQUARE MOTIF

Buy this super-soft yarn from START Make 35
www.lovecrochet.co.uk
Using yarn A, 6ch and
join with a sl st.
Rnd 1: 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch),
(1tr, 2ch) seven times, sl st in third
of 5ch.
Change to any of yarns B to F
(make seven in each colourway).
Rnd 2: 3ch, 3trCL (see Special
Stitches) in next sp, (5ch, 4trCL
(see Special Stitches) in next sp)
seven times, 5ch, sl st in top of
first cl.
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Ellen the Elephant

MATERIALS
● Debbie Bliss Rialto DK,
100% wool, 50g/105m/115yds
Blanket
Yarn A: White 01 x 12 balls
Yarn B: Grey 04 x 3 balls
ADD TO THE STASH Yarn C: Charcoal 33 x 2 balls
Buy this super-soft yarn from Yarn D: Banana 57 x 1 ball
BY SAN BEE FOR LOOPSAN www.wisebadger.com Yarn E: Black 03 x 1 ball
● 4mm & 4.5mm hooks
This adorable blanket is great for boys and YARN ALTERNATIVES

girls, worked in a snuggly Merino yarn. You can use any DK weight wool
yarn to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 15 blocks wide and
15 blocks deep in treble crochet
to measure approximately
20 x 20cm/8 x 8in using 4.5mm
hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket is approximately
90 x 90cm/35½ x 35½in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
San likes designing crocheted
pieces with a vintage feel and
loads of texture. Find more of her
designs at www.loopsan.com.
66 Inside Crochet
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A: White B: Grey C: Charcoal D: Banana E: Black
68 A: White B: Grey C: Charcoal D: Banana E: Black
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START 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 68
PATTERN NOTES hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, working colour changes BORDER
2ch counts as 1 st. turn – 1 block. according to Chart. With 4mm hook and yarn A, start
Pattern is worked as a traditional Row 2: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from Decrease from row 69 onwards in any corner and work as folls:
corner to corner square. Change hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, as folls: Rnd 1: 1dc in every tr and 2dc in
colours according to chart on (sl st, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp from Row 69: Sl st across first tr, [(sl st, every 2ch-sp, working (1dc, 1ch,
last pull through of last st in previous row, turn – 2 blocks. 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp from previous 1dc) in each corner join.
previous colour. Row 3: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from row] in all 2ch-sps from previous Rnd 2: 1ch, reverse dc (crab st) in
hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, row until last 2ch-sp, sl st in last every st around. Fasten off.
BLANKET [(sl st, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp 2ch-sp, turn – 67 blocks.
STARTWith yarn A and 4.5mm from previous row] twice, Cont in this way until one FINISHING
hook, 6ch. turn – 3 blocks. block rems. Weave in ends and END
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from Cont in this way until row 68, Fasten off. block lightly.
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MATERIALS Facebook page at www.facebook.

● Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Baby, com/AshleyDesignsCorner.
100% acrylic,
100g/156m/171yds SPECIAL STITCHES
Yarn A: Goldfish 132 x 1 skein Foundation treble crochet (ftr):
● Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Yoh, insert hook under 2 loops of
100% acrylic, ch at base of previous ftr (fig 1),
100g/156m/171yds yoh and pull up a loop (3 loops on
Yarn B: White 100 x 1 skein hook), yoh and draw through one
Yarn C: Black 153 x 1 skein loop on hook (ch made), (yoh and
(small amount only needed of draw through 2 loops on hook)
yarn C) twice (ftr made).
● 5mm & 6mm hooks
● Yarn needle Raised treble front (rtrf):
Yoh, insert hook from front to
TENSION back around post of st indicated,
Beanie: Work 12 sts in body yoh and pull up a loop (3 loops
pattern to measure 10cm/4in using on hook), (yoh and draw
6mm hook, or size required to through 2 loops on hook) twice
obtain tension. (figs 2 & 3).
Work tension swatch (below)
to measure 11cm/4¼in using BEANIE
6mm hook, or size required to START SHAPING
obtain tension. Rnd 1: (RS) With 6mm
Tension swatch hook and yarn A, make an
With 6mm hook and yarn A, 14ch. adjustable ring; work 7dc in ring;
Row 1: Tr in second ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc.
(dc in next ch, tr in next ch) across, Rnd 2: 1ch, htr in same st as
turn – 13 sts. joining, 2htr in each of next 6dc,
Rows 2–4: 1ch, tr in first tr, (dc in htr in same st as first htr; join with
next dc, tr in next tr) across. sl st to first htr – 14htr.
Fasten off. Rnd 3: 1ch, htr in same st as
joining and in next htr, (2htr in next
Ear Warmer: Work 13 sts in body htr, htr in next htr) around, htr in
pattern to measure 10cm/4in using same st as first htr; join with sl st to
Fox Headgear
6mm hook, or size required to first htr – 21htr.
obtain tension. Rnd 4: 1ch, htr in same st as
Work tension swatch (below) joining and in next 2htr, (2htr in
to measure 10cm/4in using next htr, htr in next 2htr) around,
BY ASHLEY LEITHER
6mm hook, or size required to htr in same st as first htr; join with
obtain tension. sl st to first htr – 28htr.
This fun design is worked as a beanie for Tension swatch Rnd 5: 1ch, htr in same st as
With 6mm hook and yarn A, 15ch. joining and in next 3htr, (2htr in
tiny babies, and a cheery ear warmer for Row 1: Tr in fourth ch from hook next htr, htr in next 3htr) around,
older children. (missed 3ch count as first tr), and in htr in same st as first htr; join with
each ch across, turn – 13tr. sl st to first htr – 35htr.
Rows 2–4: 3ch (counts as first tr),
tr in next 12tr. Fasten off. Size 3–6 Mths Only
Rnd 6: 1ch, htr in same st as
MEASUREMENTS joining and in next 7htr, (2htr in
Beanie fits age 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 12) next htr, htr in next 8htr) around,
months. Circumference is 30 (33, htr in same st as first htr; join with
35, 38)cm/11¾ (13, 13¾, 15)in. sl st to first htr – 39htr.
Ear Warmer fits 24mths (2–4yrs, Size 6–9 Mths Only

S, M, L). Circumference is 42 (44.5, Rnd 6: 1ch, htr in same st as
47, 49.5, 52)cm/16½ (17½, 18½, joining and in next 4htr, (2htr in
19½, 20½)in. next htr, htr in next 4htr) around;
join with sl st to first htr – 41htr.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
This cute pattern is taken from
Little Animals Headgear by Ashley dabbled in crochet during Size 12 Mths Only
Ashley Leither (Leisure Arts, high school, but her obsession Rnd 6: 1ch, htr in same st as
£5.99, available from didn’t start until about ten years joining and in next 4htr, (2htr in
www.thegmcgroup.com). later, when her daughter was given next htr, htr in next 4htr) around;
a crocheted hat as a gift. Visit her join with sl st to first htr – 41htr.
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next 3dc, turn, leaving remaining
dc unworked.
Row 3: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in
next 2dc, turn.
Row 4: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in
last dc.
Edging: (RS) Dc in end of each row
across; working in free loops of
beginning ch, 2dc in first ch, dc in FIG 1
next 3ch, 2dc in next ch; dc in end
of each row across; join with sl st
to first dc.
Fasten off leaving a long end
for sewing.
EYE
Make two
Rnd 1: (RS) With 6mm hook and
yarn C, make an adjustable loop to
form a ring, work 7dc in ring; join FIG 2
with sl st to first dc, finish off
leaving a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Use photo as a guide for
placement of all pieces.
Sew the Nose to the front of the
Body (joining is centre back) with
the tip at the bottom edge.
Sew the Eyes to the Body.
Sew the Ears across END
rnds 4 –6 of the Beanie. FIG 3
EAR WARMER
START BODY
Rnd 7: 1ch, htr in same st as Row 2: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in Rnd 1: (RS) With 6mm
joining and in next 10htr, (2htr in next 4dc, turn, leaving remaining hook, yarn A, and leaving a long
next htr, htr in next 9htr) around, dc unworked. end for sewing, 4ch (counts as
htr in same st as first htr; join with Row 3: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in first st), yoh, insert hook in fourth
sl st to first htr – 45htr. next 3dc, turn. ch from hook, yoh and pull up
Row 4: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh and
All Sizes next 2dc, turn. draw through one loop on hook
BODY Row 5: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in last (ch made), (yoh and draw
Rnd 1: 1ch, tr in same st as joining, dc; do not fasten off. through 2 loops on hook) twice FIG 4
(dc in next st, tr in next st) around; (ftr made), work ftr (see Special
join with sl st to first tr. EDGING Stitches) for a total of 54 (57, 60,
Repeat rnd 1 until Beanie measures Rnd 1: (RS) Dc in end of each row 63, 67) sts; join with sl st to first st. loosely in each rtrf around; join
10 (11.5, 12.5, 14)cm/4 (4½, 5, across; working in free loops of Rnd 2: 1ch, work rtrf (see Special with sl st to first sl st. Fasten off.
5½)in from beginning. Fasten off. beginning ch (fig 4), 2dc in first ch, Stitches) around post of each st
dc in next 4ch, 2dc in next ch; dc in around; join with sl st to first rtrf. Using beginning end, sew bottom
Next Rnd: With RS facing, join end of each row across; join with Repeat rnd 2 until Body measures of first and last st together.
yarn B with sl st in same st as sl st to first dc. Fasten off. 6.5cm/2½in from beginning. Make Ears and Eyes as for Beanie.
joining; 1ch, tr in same st, (dc in Rnd 2: With RS facing, join yarn A Fasten off. Make Nose as for Beanie, but
next st, tr in next st) around; join with sl st in second dc of first 2dc using 5mm hook.
with sl st to first tr. group on bottom edge; 1ch, dc in Next Rnd: With RS facing, join
Repeat rnd 1 until Beanie measures each dc around; join with sl st to yarn B with sl st in same st as ASSEMBLY
14 (15, 16.5, 18)cm/5½ (6, 6½, first dc. joining; 1ch, work rtrf around Use photo as a guide for
7)in from beginning. Fasten off. Fasten off leaving a long end post of each st around; join with placement of all pieces.
for sewing. sl st to first rtrf.
EAR Repeat rnd 2 until Body measures Sew the Nose to the front of the
Make two NOSE approximately 9 (9, 9, 10, 10)cm/ Body (joining is centre back) with
With 5mm hook and yarn B, 7ch. Use 6mm hook and yarn A, 6ch. 3½ (3½, 3½, 4, 4)in from the tip at the bottom edge.
Row 1: (Bottom edge) Dc in Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook beginning. Sew the Eyes to the Body.
second ch from hook and in each and in each ch across, turn – 5 dc. Sew the Ears to the END
ch across, turn – 6dc. Row 2: 1ch, miss first dc, dc in Last Rnd: (Bottom edge) Sl st top edge.
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MATERIALS
● Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino,
55% wool/33% acrylic/
12% cashmere,
50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Silver 12 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Indigo 207 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Navy 08 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Amber 66 x 1 ball
Yarn E: White 100 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Black 300 x 1 ball
(small amounts only needed
of yarns E and F)
● 3.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Safety pin
● Safety eyes, 1cm/½in
● Polyester toy stuffing
● Light pink embroidery thread
● Two buttons, 9mm/¼in
● Safety pin
● Elastic cord, 30cm/12in long
TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this pattern.
MEASUREMENTS
Fred Mouse is 30cm/12in tall.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emma has been designing
stylish knitting and crochet
patterns for many years. On
her award-winning blog at
www.emmavarnam.co.uk she
features many of her free patterns
and discusses the inspiration
behind them.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Fred Mouse
Dc2inc: 2dc into next stitch.
EARS
START Make two
BY EMMA VARNAM Using 3.5mm hook and
yarn A, make an adjustable ring.
Fred is never happier than when he is outside playing ball Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc into the centre of
the ring – 6 sts.
games with his friends – why not make his rugby shirt in Rnd 2: 2dc in every st – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (1dc, dc2inc (see Special
the colours of your favourite team? Stitches)) six times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (2dc, dc2inc) six times
– 24 sts.
Rnds 5–8: 1dc each st around.
Rnd 9: (2dc, dc2tog) six times
– 18 sts.
Rnd 10: (1dc, dc2tog) six times
– 12 sts.
This sweet design is taken
from Cute Crocheted Animals
Rnds 11 & 12: 1dc in each st
by Emma Varnam around.
(GMC £12.99, available from Fasten off, leaving a 20cm/8in tail
www.thegmcgroup.com). of yarn.
Turn to page 12 for our review. Flatten ear. Using the yarn tail,
sew these layers together.
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HEAD Using the photograph as a guide, dc2tog – 20 sts.
Using 3.5mm hook and yarn A, stitch the nose using satin stitch Rnds 10–27: Work 18 rounds
make an adjustable ring. (see diagram, right) with light straight.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc into the centre of pink embroidery thread. Fasten off, leaving a 20cm/8in tail
the ring – 8 sts. of yarn.
Rnd 2: (1dc, dc2inc) four times ARMS Fill each foot and leg firmly with
– 12 sts. Make two stuffing.
Rnd 3: (2dc, dc2inc) four times Using 3.5mm hook and yarn A, Fold the top of the leg width-
– 16 sts. make 12ch, join with sl st to make wise.
Rnd 4: (3dc, dc2inc) four times a ring. You will now use the stitches at
– 20 sts. Rnd 1: 1ch, dc into first ch, dc in the top of the leg to start working SATIN STITCH
Rnd 5: (4dc, dc2inc) four times each ch to end – 12 sts. the body.
– 24 sts. Rnd 2: (2dc, dc2inc) four times
Rnd 6: (5dc, dc2inc) four times – 16 sts. BODY a 10cm/4in diameter neck edge.
– 28 sts. Rnd 3: (3dc, dc2inc) four times Attach yarn B to the back of the Stuff the feet, legs and body
Rnd 7: (6dc, dc2inc) four times – 20 sts. left leg, work 20dc, then attach firmly and sew the head firmly
– 32 sts. Rnds 4–12: Work nine rounds the right leg by working 20dc to the top of the body.
Rnd 8: (7dc, dc2inc) four times straight. from right leg.
– 36 sts. Rnd 13: (3dc, dc2tog) four times Now work in continuous spirals TAIL
Rnd 9: (8dc, dc2inc) four times – 16 sts. – 40 sts. Using 3.5mm hook and yarn A,
40 sts. Rnds 14–20: Work seven rounds Rnd 1: Work one round straight make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 10: (9dc, dc2inc) four times straight. – 40 sts. Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc into the centre of
– 44 sts. Rnd 21: (2dc, dc2tog) four times Rnd 2: (9dc, dc2inc) four times the ring – 8 sts.
Rnd 11: (10dc, dc2inc) four times – 12 sts. – 44 sts. Rnd 2: 1dc in each st around.
– 48 sts. Rnds 22–24: Work three rounds Rnd 3: Work one round straight. Continue to work in a continuous
Rnds 12–17: Work six rounds straight. Rnd 4: (10dc, dc2inc) four times spiral until the tail measures
straight. Rnd 25: (4dc, dc2tog) twice – 48 sts. 10cm/4in.
– 10 sts. Rnds 5–8: Work four rounds Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn.
MAKE SLOTS FOR EARS Rnd 26: Work one round. straight. Sew the tail firmly to the back of
Rnd 18: 16dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, Fasten off. the mouse.
6dc, 5ch, miss 5 sts, 16dc. Fold the arm in half and sew Change to yarn A.
Rnd 19: 1dc in each dc and starting ch together to form the Rnds 9 & 10: Work two rounds RUGBY SHIRT
each ch. paw. straight. BACK
Rnd 20: Work one round Stuff both arms. Rnd 11: (10dc, dc2tog) four times Using 3.5mm hook and yarn C,
straight. – 44 sts. 27ch.
Rnd 21: (6dc, dc2tog) six times FEET & LEGS Rnds 12–15: Work four rounds Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
– 42 sts. Make two straight. hook, dc to end, turn – 26 sts.
Rnd 22: (5dc, dc2tog) six times Using 3.5mm hook and yarn A, Rnd 16: (9dc, dc2tog) four times Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each st to
– 36 sts. make 8ch; work around this – 40 sts. end, turn.
Rnd 23: (4dc, dc2tog) six times central ch to make an oval base to Rnds 17–20: Work four rounds Rows 3 & 4: Change to yarn D,
– 30 sts. the foot. straight. rep row 2.
Rnd 24: (3dc, dc2tog) six times Rnd 1: Dc in second ch from Rnd 21: (8dc, dc2tog) four times Rows 5 & 6: Change to yarn C,
– 24 sts. hook, 1dc in each of next 6dc, – 36 sts. rep row 2.
Stop at this point. Put a safety pin 2ch, 1dc in other side of each ch, Rnds 22–25: Work four rounds Rows 7–14: Rep row 2, changing
on your working loop. 2ch, join with a sl st to first ch straight. colours every two rows to create
– 18 sts. Rnd 26: (7dc, dc2tog) four times a stripe, end with a row of yarn C.
Using the photographs as a Rnd 2: 1ch, 7dc, 3dc in ch-sp, – 32 sts.
guide, position and secure the 7dc, 3dc in ch-sp, join with a sl st Row 15: Change to yarn D, 1ch,
safety eyes on the head. Then to first ch – 20 sts. In the next round you will place miss 1 st, 1dc in each st to end,
place the base of the ears in each Rnd 3: 1ch, 7dc, dc2inc in each the arms, working through the turn – 25 sts.
ear slot and sew on firmly. 3 end dc sts, 7dc, dc2inc in each top stitches of the arms. Row 16: 1ch, miss 1 st, 1dc in
Stuff the head firmly. 3 end dc sts, join with a sl st to Rnd 27: 6dc, fold the first arm in each st to end, turn – 24 sts.
Then return to finishing the 1ch – 26 sts. half, (dc through two layers of the Row 17: Change to yarn C, sl st
decreasing, putting the working Rnd 4: 1ch, work 1dc in the back arm and the next dc st) five times, across 3 sts, (sl st, 1ch, 1dc) in
loop back on your hook. loop of each dc, join with a sl st to 11dc, (dc through two layers of next st, 17dc, turn – 18 sts.
first ch. the arm and the next dc st) five Row 18: 1ch, 1dc in each st to
Rnd 25: (2dc, dc2tog) six times times, 5dc – 32 sts. end, turn.
– 18 sts. Now work in a continuous spiral, Rnd 28: Work one round Row 19: Change to yarn D, 1ch,
Rnd 26: (1dc, dc2tog) six times placing a marker in the last st of straight. miss 1 st, dc to last 2 sts, miss
– 12 sts. the round. Fasten off, leaving a 20cm/8in tail 1 st, dc in last st, turn – 16 sts.
Rnd 27: Dc2tog to end – 6 sts. Rnds 5–7: Work three rounds of yarn. Row 20: 1ch, 1dc in each st to
Fasten off. straight. Using a yarn needle, weave this end, turn.
Finish stuffing the head. Then use Rnd 8: 8dc, (dc2tog) three times, yarn through the last dc sts of Rows 21 & 22: Change to yarn C,
the yarn tail to gather and secure 12dc – 23 sts. the round and gather the hole 1ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn.
the last 6 sts. Rnd 9: 8dc, dc3tog, 10dc, together slightly to create Row 23: Change to yarn D, 1ch,

Row 24: Sl st across 3 sts, (sl st,

1ch, 1dc) in next st, 1dc – 2 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
LEFT OPENING
Join with yarn C at the centre
opening on row 13 with a sl st.
Row 13: 1ch, 11dc, turn – 11 sts.
Row 14: 1ch, 1dc in each st to
end, turn.
Row 15: Change to yarn D, 1ch,
1dc in each st to end, turn.
end, turn.
Row 17: Change to yarn C, 1ch,
8dc, turn – 8 sts.
end, turn.
6dc, miss 1 st, 1dc, turn – 7 sts.
end, turn.
Row 21: Change to yarn C, 1ch,
5dc, miss 1 st, 1dc, turn – 6 sts.
end, turn.
miss 1 st, 5dc, turn – 5 sts.
Row 24: 1ch, 2dc – 2 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
PLACKET
Using 3.5mm hook and yarn E,
join yarn at base of left opening
with a sl st.
Row 1: Work 8dc evenly up the
left-hand opening of the front,
turn – 8 sts.
Rows 2–4: 1ch, 8dc, turn.
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm/12in
tail of yarn.
Use this yarn tail to sew the
base bottom edge of the
placket opening to the inside
of the jumper.
COLLAR
To crochet the collar you first
miss 1 st, dc to last 2 sts, miss Rows 7–12: Rep row 2, changing across 3 sts, (sl st, 1ch, 1dc) in have to sew the Front pieces to
1 st, dc in last st, turn – 14 sts. colours every two rows to create next st, 11dc, turn – 12 sts. the Back piece on the neckline.
Row 24: 1ch, 2dc, 10 sl sts, (sl st, a stripe, end with a row of yarn D. Row 18: 1ch, 1dc in each st to With RS facing, sew together two
1ch, 1dc) in next st, 1dc. end, turn. stitches either side of the neck
Fasten off and weave in ends. You will now work in two Row 19: Change to yarn D, 1ch, edge of the Front and Back.
sections for the neck opening. miss 1 st, 8dc, 2ch, miss 2 sts,
FRONT 1dc, turn – 11 sts. Row 1: Using 3.5mm hook and
Using 3.5mm hook and yarn C, RIGHT OPENING Row 20: 1ch, 1dc, 1dc in each of yarn E, join yarn at base of left
27ch. Row 13: Change to yarn C, 1ch, next 2ch, 6dc, miss 1 st, dc in last opening with a sl st at right edge
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from 15dc, turn – 15 sts. st, turn – 10 sts. of the left opening on row 21.
hook, dc to end, turn – 26 sts. Row 14: 1ch, 1dc in each st to Row 21: Change to yarn C, 1ch, Work 7dc evenly along left front
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn. 7dc, turn – 7 sts. neck edge, 12dc across the back
end, turn. Row 15: Change to yarn D, 1ch, Row 22: 1ch, miss 1 st, 6dc, turn and 7dc along right neck edge,
Rows 3 & 4: Change to yarn D, 12dc, 2ch, miss 2 sts, 1dc, turn. – 6 sts. turn – 26 sts.
rep row 2. Row 16: 1ch, 1dc, 1dc in each of Row 23: Change to yarn D, 1ch, Rows 2–4: 1ch, 1dc in each st
Rows 5 & 6: Change to yarn C, next 2ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn. 4dc, miss 1 st, dc in last st, turn to end, turn.
rep row 2. Row 17: Change to yarn C, sl st – 5 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
74 Inside Crochet

SLEEVES Place marker. placing a marker in the last st Rnd 3: *1dc, dc2inc; rep from *
Make two Rnd 13: Join second leg by of the round. to end of round – 12 sts.
Using 3.5mm hook and yarn C, working across the 28 sts of the Rnds 5–7: Work three Rnd 4: *2dc, dc2inc; rep from *
21ch. first leg and then the 28 sts of the rounds straight. to end of round – 16 sts.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from second leg – 56 sts. Rnd 8: 8dc, (dc2tog) three times, Rnd 5: *3dc, dc2inc; rep from *
hook, dc to end, turn – 20 sts. Rnds 14–16: Work three rounds 12dc – 23 sts. to end of round – 20 sts.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each st to straight. Rnd 9: 8dc, dc3tog, 10 dc, Rnds 6–10: Work five
end, turn. Rnd 17: 1dc in every st until 2 sts dc2tog – 20 sts. rounds straight.
Rows 3 & 4: Change to yarn C, before the marker, 2ch, place Rnds 10: Sl st in every st. Rnd 11: *3dc, dc2tog; rep from *
rep row 2. marker, miss 2 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends. to end of round – 16 sts.
Rows 5 & 6: Change to yarn D, Rnd 18: 2ch, miss 2 sts (4 sts Using a small amount of yarn F, Rnd 12: *2dc, dc2tog; rep from *
rep row 2. missed in total), 1dc in next st, make a small bow and sew it firmly to end of round – 12 sts.
Rows 7–12: Work six rows in 9dc, dc2tog, (8dc, dc2tog) four onto the front of the trainer. Rnd 13: *1dc, dc2tog; rep from *
stripe pattern ending with a row times, 1dc in each of next 2ch Using a tail of yarn, sew a to end of round – 8 sts.
in yarn C. – 51 sts. small stitch below the bow for Rnd 14: *Dc2tog; rep from * to
Rnd 19: 1dc in each of next 2ch, the laces. end of round – 4 sts.
Row 13: Change to yarn D, sl st 1dc in every st. Fasten off.
across 3 sts, (sl st, 1ch, 1dc) in Rnds 20–22: Work three rounds RUGBY BALL Stuff with polyester toy stuffing.
next st, 13dc, turn – 14 sts. straight. Using 3.5mm hook and yarn E, Using the yarn tail, weave
Row 14: 1ch, miss 1 st, dc to last Rnd 23: 1dc, (8dc, dc2tog) five make an adjustable ring. through the last 4 sts and tighten.
2 sts, miss 1 st, dc in last st, turn times – 46 sts. Rnd 1: 1ch, 4dc into centre of the Using an oddment of yarn F,
– 12 sts. Rnds 24–30: Work seven ring – 4 sts. embroider a stitch
Row 15: Change to yarn C, 1ch, rounds straight. Rnd 2: *Dc2inc; rep from * to pattern on the END
miss 1 st, dc to last 2 sts, miss Fasten off, leaving a 30cm/12in end of round – 8 sts. rugby ball.
1 st, dc in last st, turn – 10 sts. tail of yarn.
Row 16: 1ch, miss 1 st, dc to last
2 sts, miss 1 st, dc in last st, turn FINISHING
– 8 sts. With WS facing, fold over the
Row 17: Change to yarn D, 1ch, top of the shorts to create a
miss 1 st, dc to last 2 sts, miss waistband, and use the tail of
1 st, dc in last st, turn – 6 sts. yarn to sew the edge of the
Row 18: 1ch, miss 1 st, dc to last waistband to the inside of the
2 sts, miss 1 st, dc in last st, turn shorts. Leave a small gap.
– 4 sts. Use a safety pin to thread some
Row 19: Change to yarn C, 1ch, elastic cord through the
1dc in each st to end, turn. waistband through the gap.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Gather the waistband slightly
and knot the ends of the elastic
FINISHING together, poke the elastic into
Sew the sleeve seams to the front the gap so that it is hidden
and back. within the waistband, then
Sew the side seams of the front sew the gap down.
and back together and then up
each sleeve seam on each side. TRAINERS
Make sure the stripes match Make two
along the seams. Using 3.5mm hook and yarn E,
Sew two small buttons on the make 8ch; work around this
white placket to correspond to central ch to make an oval base
the buttonholes. to the foot.
Rnd 1: Dc in second ch from
SHORTS hook, 1dc in each of next 6dc,
Using 3.5mm hook and yarn E, 2ch, 1dc in other side of each ch,
28ch, join with a sl st to make 2ch, join with a sl st to first ch.
a loop. Rnd 2: 1ch, 7dc, 3dc in ch-sp,
Work in continuous rounds. 7dc, 3dc in ch-sp, join with a sl st
to first ch – 20 sts.
FIRST LEG Rnd 3: 1ch, 7dc, dc2inc in each
Rnd 1: 1ch, 1dc in every ch – 28 sts. 3 end dc sts, 7dc, dc2inc in each
Rnds 2–12: Work 11 rounds 3 end dc sts, join with a sl st to
straight. 1ch – 26 sts.
Fasten off. Rnd 4: 1ch, work 1dc in the back
loop of each dc, join with a sl st
SECOND LEG to first ch.
Make a second leg exactly the
same but do not fasten off. Now work in a continuous spiral,

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MATERIALS PATTERN NOTES
● Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply, 4ply yarn is always used held
100% wool, 50g/180m/197yds doubled to create a DK
Yarn A: Red 09 x 1 (2, 2, 2) ball(s) weight yarn.
Yarn B: Denim 13 x 1 (1,
1, 2) ball(s) There is a chart for each size as well
Yarn C: White 01 x 1 ball as written instructions as the
● Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, number of rows/stitches, colour
100% cotton, 50g/84m/92yds changes and stitch sizes change to
Yarn D: Citrus 79 x 1 ball create sizing. Due to spacing issues,
Yarn E: Peach 80 x 1 ball the charts for sizes 12–18 mths and
● Patons Fairytale Cloud DK, 24–36 mths have not been printed
100% polyester, 25g/82m/90yds here. Please email rhian@
Yarn F: Pastel Blue 52 x 2 balls tailormadepublishing.co.uk if you
● Rooster Baby Rooster, want us to send you the charts for
100% Merino wool, these sizes.
50g/125m/136yds
Yarn G: Vintage Rose 407 x 1 ball Work Foundation Ladder followed
● 4mm hook by centre front neckline rows. Next
● Four 1.5cm/½in buttons work from the top down, making
the Yoke, Body and Skirt rows –
YARN ALTERNATIVES these are numbered consecutively,
This is a great way of using up there is a reference chart but the
leftover part balls from other repeats and numbering are in the
projects. It’s been worked out to written instructions. Next work
use DK weights but as stated in the Hem Trim, then make sleeves, then
pattern you can also use 4ply held work Front Ladder Surface Double
doubled to make a DK thickness, Crochet.
so let your imagination run free
and get creating! FOUNDATION
START LADDER
TENSION With 4mm hook and
Because the nature of this garment yarn A, 219 (228, 249, 264)ch.
is so varied a tension square is not
really applicable. However the Sizes 0–3 and 6–9 Mths Only
sample garment measures 17 sts to Row 1: 1htr in ninth ch from hk,
10cm/4in using a 4mm hook. For a [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] 16 (17) times,
Boho Baby
longer garment just add another 2ch, (1htr, 5ch, 1htr) in same ch,
row in the body or skirt. That’s [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] twice, miss
bohemian measuring! 5 ch, 1htr, [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] three
times, 3ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr (pm in this
Cardigan
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY sp to indicate shoulder), [2ch, miss
Follow Twinkle Design Co-op 2 ch, 1htr] three times, miss 5 ch,
on Instagram @jacinta_bowie 1htr, [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] nine (ten)
or visit their website at times, miss 5 ch, 1htr, [2ch, miss
BY TWINKLE DESIGN CO-OP www.knitweardesignjbowie.co.uk. 2 ch, 1htr] three times, 3ch, miss
2 ch, 1htr (pm in this sp to indicate
Fancy a challenge? Try out some new SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS shoulder), [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] three
CF: Centre front. times, miss 5 ch, 1htr, 2ch, miss 2 ch,
stitches with this colourful piece for the Rdtrb: Raised double treble back. 1htr, 2ch, (1htr, 5ch, 1htr) in same st,
fabulous little bohemian in your life. Rdcb: Raised double crochet back. [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1htr] 18 (19) times.
Rtrb2tog: 2 raised triple back
together decrease. Sizes 12–18 & 24–26 Mths Only
Rhtrb: Raised half treble back. Row 1: 1tr in ninth ch from hk, [2ch,
Rhtrf: Raised half treble front. miss 2 ch, 1tr] 18 (19) times, 2ch, (1tr,
Rtrb: Raised treble back. 5ch, 1tr) in same ch, [2ch, miss 2 ch,
1tr] three times, miss 5 ch, 1tr, [2ch,
SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS miss 2 ch, 1tr] four times, 3ch, miss
Corner Turn: 2dtr in next ch-sp, 2 ch, 1tr (pm in this sp to indicate
trtr in corner space, 2dtr in next shoulder), [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1tr] three
ch-sp working all sts leaving last lp (four) times, miss 5 ch, 1tr, [2ch, miss
on hk, last yrh pull through all 6 sts 2 ch, 1tr] 11 (12) times, miss 5 ch, 1tr,
– 5 sts worked together. [2ch, miss 2 ch, 1tr] three (four)
times, 3ch, miss 2 ch, 1tr (pm in this
3ch-picot: 3ch, sl st to base of ch. sp to indicate shoulder), [2ch, miss
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2 ch, 1tr] four times, miss 5 ch, 1tr, Row 2: 2ch (counts as first htr), [2htr in next ch-sp] three times, Row 3: 1ch, 1rdcb (see Special
[2ch, miss 2 ch, 1tr] twice, 2ch, (1tr, 2htr in first ch-sp, 2htr in each of (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in Abbreviations) in same sp as ch,
5ch, 1tr) in same st, [2ch, miss 2 ch, next 17 2ch-sps, 3htr in 5ch-sp, next ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1tr) 39rdcb, 1dc in side of dc just
1tr] 20 (21) times. work 2dc along side of tr just in ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, worked, 5rdcb, 6rhtrb (see
worked to turn corner, 2dc in same 3dc in 3ch-sp pm in centre st, (1htr, Special Abbreviations), 2dc blo in
Centre Front and 5ch-sp, (1htr, 1dtr in next ch-sp), 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next next st, 1rdcb (move shoulder
Neckline corner turn (see Special Stitch ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1htr) in marker), 2dc blo in next st, 2rhtrb,
Size 0–3 Mths Only Patterns), (1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, next ch-sp, (2dc, 2ch, 3htr) in same [rtrb2tog] (see Special
With yarn B with RS facing (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, 3dc in 5ch-sp, 2htr in each of next 18 Abbreviations) three times,
starting at hem CF (see Special 3ch-sp, pm in centre st, (1htr, 1tr) 2ch-sps, 1tr in end tr. Fasten off. 8rhtrb, [rtrb2tog] three times,
Abbreviations) edge of Right in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next With yarn D and RS facing, starting 2rhtrb, 2dc blo in next st, rdcb
Front, join yarn in turning space ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1tr) in at hem CF edge of Right Front, join (move shoulder marker), 2dc blo
of foundation ladder. next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, yarn to end of ch. in next st, 6rhtrb, 3rdcb, 3dc in
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(1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in

next ch-sp, [2htr in ch-sp] five
times, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr,
1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner turn,
(1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in
next ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder ch-sp
pm in centre st, 2dc in ch-sp, (1htr,
1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next
ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1tr) in next
ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, 2dc,
3ch, 3tr in corner ch, [2tr in each
ch-sp] twenty times,1tr in end tr.
Fasten off.
With RS facing and starting at hem
CF edge of Right Front, join in
0–3 months yarn D to end of ch.
Row 3: 1ch, 1rdcb (see Special Row 3: 1ch, 1rdcb (see Special
6
Abbreviations) in same sp as ch, Abbreviations) in same sp as ch,
41rdcb, 1dc in side of dc just 43rdcb, 1dc in side of dc just
7 worked, 5rdcb, 6rhtrb (see Special worked, 4rdcb, 11rhtrb (see
Abbreviations), 2dc blo in next st, Special Abbreviations), 2dc blo in
8
rdcb (move shoulder marker), 2dc next st, 1rdcb (move shoulder
blo in next st, 2rtrb, [rtrb2tog] (see marker), 2dc blo in next st, 2rtrb
9 Special Abbreviations) three times, (see Special Abbreviations),
10rtrb, [rtrb2tog] three times, [rtrb2tog] (see Special
10 2rtrb, 2dc blo in next st, rdcb (move Abbreviations) three times, 12rtrb,
11 shoulder marker), 2dc blo in next [rtrb2tog] three times, 2rtrb, 2dc
12 st, 6rhtrb, 3rdcb, 3dc in side of end blo in next st, rdcb (move shoulder
ch, 42rdcb, fasten off. marker), 2dc blo in next st, 11rhtrb,
13 With RS facing starting at hem 2rdcb, 3dc in side of end ch,
14 CF edge of Right Front join in yarn 44rdcb. Fasten off.
15 G to end of ch. With RS facing and starting at hem
16 Row 4: 2ch, 40rhtrb, 2dc blo, CF edge of Right Front, join in
5rdcb, 8rhtrb, 3dc blo, 2rhtrb, yarn G to end of ch.
17 [rtrb2tog] twice, 10rhtrb, [rtrb2tog] Row 4: 2ch, 42rhtrb, 2dc blo,
18 twice, 2rhtrb, 3dc blo, 8rhtrb, 5rdcb, 12rhtrb, 3dc blo, 2rhtrb,
5rdcb, 2dc blo, 40rhtrb. Fasten off. [rtrb2tog] twice, 12rhtrb, [rtrb2tog]
With RS facing starting at hem CF twice, 2rhtrb, 3dc blo, 12rhtrb,
edge of Right Front join in yarn A to 5rdcb, 2dc blo, 42rhtrb. Fasten off.
side of end ch, 40rdcb, fasten off. Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 2tr end of ch. With RS facing and starting at hem
With yarn G and RS facing, in first ch-sp, (2tr in each ch-sp) Row 5: 2ch, 21rhtrb, 2rtrb, 2ch, CF edge of Right Front, join in
starting at hem CF edge of Right 18 times, 3tr in last CF space, 2dc [5rtrb, 2ch] three times, 2rtrb, yarn A to end of ch.
Front join yarn to end of ch. along side of last tr to turn corner, 1rhtrb, 1dc in side of htr, 19rdcb, Row 5: 2ch, 20rhtrb, 2rtrb, 2ch,
Row 4: 1ch (does not count as st), 2dc in corner ch-sp, (htr, dtr) in rtrb2tog, 10rtrb, rtrb2tog, 19rdcb, [6rtrb, 2ch] three times, 2rtrb,
38rdcb, 2dc blo, 5rdcb, 8rhtrb, next ch-sp, corner turn (see 1ch, 1rhtrb, 19rtrb, 21rhtrb. 1rhtrb, 1dc in side of htr just
3dc blo, 2rhtrb, [rtrb2tog] twice, Special Stitch Patterns), (1dtr, 1tr) Fasten off. worked, 23rdcb, [rtrb2tog] once,
8rhtrb, [rtrb2tog] twice, 2rhtrb, in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next 12rtrb, [rtrb2tog] once, 23rdcb,
3dc blo, 8rhtrb, 5rdcb, 2dc blo, ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder ch-sp, pm Size 12–18 Mths Only 1ch, 1rhtrb, 22rtrb, 20rhtrb.
38rdcb. Fasten off. in centre st, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, With yarn B and RS facing, starting Fasten off.
With yarn A and RS facing, (1tr, 1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner, at hem CF (see Special
starting at hem CF edge of Right (1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in Abbreviations) edge of Right Front, Size 24–36 Mths Only
Front, join yarn to end of ch. next ch-sp, [2htr in ch-sp] four join yarn in turning space of With yarn B and RS facing, starting
Row 5: 2ch (does not count as st), times, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, foundation ladder. at hem CF (see Special
19rhtrb, 2rtrb, 2ch, [5rtrb, 2ch] 1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner turn, Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 2tr Abbreviations) edge of Right Front,
three times, 2rtrb, 1rhtrb, dc in side (1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in in first ch-sp, (2tr in each ch-sp) join yarn in turning space of
of htr just worked, 19rdcb, rtrb2tog, next ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder ch-sp, nineteen times, 3tr in last CF space, foundation ladder.
8rtrb, rtrb2tog, 19rdcb, 1ch, 1rhtrb, pm in centre st, (1htr, 1tr) in next 2dc along side of last tr to turn Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr), 2tr
19rtrb, 19rhtrb. Fasten off. ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner, 2dc in corner ch-sp, (1htr, in first ch-sp, [2tr in each ch-sp]
corner turn, (1dtr, 1htr) in next 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in next twenty times, 3tr in last CF space,
Size 6–9 Mths Only ch-sp, 2dc, 3ch, 3tr in corner ch, ch-sp, corner turn (see Special 2dc along side of last tr worked to
With yarn B and RS facing, [2tr in each ch-sp] nineteen times, Stitch Patterns), (1dtr, 1tr) in next turn corner, 2dc in corner ch-sp,
starting at hem CF (see Special 1tr in end tr. Fasten off. ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, 2dc (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in
Abbreviations) edge of Right With RS facing, starting at hem CF in ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder ch-sp pm next ch-sp, corner turn (see
Front, join yarn in turning space of edge of Right Front, join in yarn D in centre st, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, Special Stitch Patterns), (1dtr, 1tr) in
foundation ladder. to end of ch. (1tr, 1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner turn, next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp,

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2dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder 2dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in shoulder edge of Right Front, join in yarn D Abbreviations) [rtrb2tog] (see
ch-sp, PM in centre st, 2dc in next ch-sp, PM in centre st, 2dc in next to end of ch. Special Abbreviations) three times,
ch-sp, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, ch-sp, (1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, Row 3: 2ch, 1rhtrb (see Special 14rtrb, [rtrb2tog] three times, 2rtrb,
1dtr) next ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1dtr) in next ch-sp, corner turn, Abbreviations) in same sp, 44rhtrb, 2rhtrb, (2dc blo) in next st, rdcb
1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next (1dtr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in 1rdcb (see Special Abbreviations), (move shoulder marker), (2dc blo) in
ch-sp, [2htr in next ch-sp] six times, next ch-sp, 2dc, 3ch, 3tr in corner 1dc in side of dc just worked, 4rdcb, next st, 11rhtrb, 2rdcb, 3dc in side
(1htr, 1tr) in next ch-sp, (1tr, 1dtr) in ch, [2tr in each ch-sp] 21 times, 1tr 11rhtrb, (2dc blo) in next st, rdcb of end ch, rdcb in first tr of CF,
next ch-sp, corner turn, (1dtr, 1tr) in in end tr. Fasten off. (move shoulder marker), (2dc blo) in 45rhtrb. Fasten off.
next ch-sp, (1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, With RS facing, starting at hem CF next st, 2rhtrb, 2rtrb, (see Special With RS facing, starting at hem CF
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6–9 months above fifth bar of CF ladder. times, 5dc in corner space, [2dc in
next ch-sp] four times, 1dc in next
6
Size 12–18 Mths Only ch-sp (PM to indicate shoulder),
7 Row 1: [2dc in ch-sp] three times, [2dc in next ch-sp] four times, 5dc
5dc in corner space, [2dc in ch-sp] in corner space, [2dc in next ch-sp]
8
four times, 1dc in next ch-sp (PM to three times, sl st in top of CF ladder
indicate shoulder), [2dc in ch-sp] – 90 sts.
9
three times, 5dc in corner space, Join yarn G in third bar of CF ladder.
[2dc in ch-sp] 11 times, 5dc in Row 2: 7dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next
10 corner space, [2dc in ch-sp] three st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in
times, 1dc in next ch-sp (PM to next st, 9dtr blo, miss 1 (marker),
11
12 indicate shoulder), [2dc in ch-sp] 9dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr
four times, 5dc in corner space, in corner st, ([2dtr blo) in next st,
13 [2dc in ch-sp] three times, sl st in 26dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr
14 top of CF ladder – 84 sts. in corner st, (2dtr blo) in next st,
15 Join yarn G in end of third bar of 9dtr blo, miss 1 (marker), 9dtr blo,
16 CF ladder. (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in corner
17 Row 2: 7dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, (2dtr blo) in next st, 7dtr blo, sl st
18 st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in and fasten off in end of third bar of
next st, 9tr blo, miss 1 (marker), 7tr CF ladder – 96 sts.
19
20 blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in Join yarn E in space below fourth
corner st, (2dtr blo) in next st, 24dtr bar of CF ladder.
blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in Row 3: 8dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next
corner st, (2dtr blo) in next st, 7tr st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in
edge of Right Front, join in yarn G in corner space, [2dc in ch-sp] three blo, miss 1 (marker), 9tr blo, (2dtr next st, 8dtr blo, [2dtr blo tog]
to end of ch. times, 1dc in next ch-sp (PM to blo) in next st, 1trtr in corner st, twice, 8dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st,
Row 4: 2ch, 44rhtrb, 2dc blo, indicate shoulder), [2dc in ch-sp] (2dtr blo) in next st, 7dtr blo, sl st 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in next
5rdcb, 12rhtrb, 3dc blo, 4rhtrb, three times, 5dc in corner space, and fasten off in end of third bar st, 28dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st,
[rtrb2tog] twice, 14rtrb, [rtrb2tog] [2dc in ch-sp] twice, sl st in top of of CF ladder – 90 sts. 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in next
twice, 4rhtrb, 3dc blo, 12rhtrb, CF ladder – 72 (74) sts. Join yarn E in space just below st, 8dtr blo, [2dtr blo tog] twice,
5rdcb, 2dc blo, 44rhtrb. Fasten off. Join yarn G in end of third bar of CF fourth bar of CF ladder. 8dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in
With RS facing, starting at hem CF ladder Left Front with RS facing. Row 3: 8dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next corner st, (2dtr blo) in next st, 8dtr
edge of Right Front, join in yarn A Row 2: 5dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in next blo, sl st and fasten off in sp below
to end of ch. st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in st, 8tr blo, [2tr blo tog] twice, 6tr 4th bar of CF ladder – 100 sts.
Row 5: 2ch, 22rhtrb, 2rtrb, 2ch, next st, 7tr blo, miss 1 (marker), blo, (2tr blo) in next st, 1trtr in Join yarn F in Left Front back corner
[6rtrb, 2ch] three times, 2rtrb, 7tr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in corner st, (2tr blo) in next st, 26tr trtr and work across back yoke only.
1rhtrb, 1dc in side of htr, 23rdcb, corner st, (2dtr blo) in next st, blo, (2tr blo) in next st, 1trtr in Row 4: 4ch (counts as st), (2rdtrb)
[rtrb2tog] twice, 14rtrb, [rtrb2tog] 20 (22)dtr blo, (2dtr blo) in next st, corner st, (2tr blo) in next st, 6tr blo, in next st, 30rdtrb, (2rdtrb) in next
twice, 23rdcb, 1ch, 1rhtrb, 22rtrb, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) in next [2tr blo tog] twice, 8tr blo, (2dtr blo) st, 1rdtrb in corner trtr. Fasten off.
22rhtrb. Fasten off. st, 7tr blo, miss 1 (marker), 7tr blo, in next st, 1trtr in corner st, (2dtr blo) Join yarn D just above fifth bar of
(2dtr blo) in next st, 1trtr in corner in next st, 8dtr blo, sl st and fasten CF ladder.
Yoke st, (2dtr blo) in next st, 5dtr blo, sl st off in space just below fourth bar. Row 5: 9dc blo, (2dc blo) in next st,
Work from other side of Foundation and fasten off in end of third bar of Join yarn F in Left Front RS facing 3dc in corner trtr (PM in centre st),
Ladder along shoulder towards CF ladder – 78 (80) sts. back corner trtr and work across 23dc blo, 3dc around 4ch of yarn F,
arm, beginning where indicated on Join yarn D in space just below back yoke only. 2dc in end of ch (PM), 36dc (if not
the chart by the top blue arrow on third bar of CF ladder Left Front Row 4: 3ch (counts as st), 31rdtrb using a fluffy yarn at this point put
the Left Front (this is the same with RS facing. – 32 sts. Fasten off. dc’s in back loops), 2dc in end dtr
position on all sizes of chart). Row 3: 7dc blo, 3dc in corner trtr Join yarn D just above fifth bar of (PM in centre st), 3dc down side of
Rows are fastened on at Left Front, (PM in centre st), 18dc blo, 3dc in CF ladder. dtr, 23dc blo, 3dc in corner trtr (PM
with RS facing in side of CF ladder. corner trtr (PM in centre st), 24 (26) Row 5: 10dc blo, 3dc in corner trtr in centre st), (2dc blo) in next st,
First row is worked in side of top dc blo, 3dc in corner trtr (PM in (PM in centre st), 21dc blo, 3dc 9dc blo, sl st and fasten off just
square ch-sps and subsequent centre st), 18dc blo, 3dc in corner around 4ch of yarn F, 2dc in end of above fifth bar of CF ladder.
rows fastened in CF ladder always trtr (PM in centre st), 7dc blo, sl st ch (PM), 30dc blo, 2dc in end dtr
beginning at same side with RS and fasten off just below third bar (PM), 3dc down side of dtr, 21dc MAIN BODY
facing unless otherwise stated. of CF ladder. blo, 3dc in corner trtr (PM in centre From this point rows are worked
Join yarn B in top of CF ladder Left Join yarn E just above fifth bar of st), 10dc blo, sl st and fasten off down towards hem and join up the
Front with RS facing. CF ladder. just above fifth bar of CF ladder. body at underarms.
Row 4: 9dtr blo across front yoke to Join yarn A in the sixth sp of
Sizes 0–3 & 6–9 Mths Only corner marker, fasten off and break Size 24–36 Mths Only CF ladder.
Row 1: [2dc in ch-sp] twice, 5dc in yarn. Fasten on again at back yoke Row 1: [2dc in ch-sp] three times,
corner space, [2dc in ch-sp] three corner 4ch, 27 (29)dtr blo across 5dc in corner space, [2dc in next Size 0–3 Mths Only
times, 1dc in next ch-sp (PM to back yoke to next corner marker, ch-sp] four times, 1dc in next ch-sp Row 5: 8tr blo, 2tr blo in next st,
indicate shoulder), [2dc in ch-sp] fasten off, break yarn. Fasten on (PM to indicate shoulder), [2dc in 8ch, starting at marked st on
three times, 5dc in corner space, again at Right Front corner marker next ch-sp] four times, 5dc in corner of back yoke, 28tr blo,
[2dc in ch-sp] nine (ten) times, 5dc 4ch, 8dtr blo, sl st and fasten off just corner space, [2dc in next ch-sp] 12 ending at marked st on corner, 8ch,

off in tenth sp of CF ladder. Row 6: 11dtr blo, [2dtr blo in same

Join yarn A in 11th sp of CF ladder. st] twice, 10ch, starting at marked
Row 10: 72tr blo, sl st in 11th sp of st on corner of back yoke, (2dtr blo
CF ladder, 1ch, sl st in ladder again. in same st), 36dtr blo, (2dtr blo in
Turn. same st), ending at marked st on
Row 11: [1ch, miss 1, 1dc] 36 corner, 10ch, starting at marked st
times, 1ch, sl st and fasten off in on corner of Right Front yoke [2dtr
11th sp of CF ladder on Left Front. blo in same st] twice, 11dtr blo, sl st
and fasten off in end of 6th bar CF
Size 12–18 Mths Only ladder – 90 sts.
Row 6: 11dtr blo, 2dtr blo in same Join yarn C in seventh bar of
st, 10ch, starting at marked st on CF ladder.
corner of back yoke, 34dtr blo, Row 7: 15tr across Left Front, 10tr
ending at marked st on corner, in underarm ch, 40tr across back
10ch, starting at marked st on yoke, 10tr in underarm ch, 15tr
corner of Right Front yoke 2dtr blo across Right Front, sl st and fasten
in same st, 11dtr blo, sl st and off in end of seventh bar of CF
fasten off in end of sixth bar CF ladder – 90 sts.
ladder – 80 sts. Join yarn D above ninth bar of
Join yarn C in seventh bar of CF ladder.
CF ladder. Row 8: 90dtr blo, sl st and fasten
Row 7: 13tr, (2htr, 6dc, 2htr) in off above ninth bar of CF ladder.
underarm ch, 34tr across back Join yarn G in end of ninth bar of
yoke, (2htr, 6dc, 2htr) worked in CF ladder.
underarm ch, 13tr across Right Row 9: 90rdcb, sl st in edge of
starting at marked st on corner of Size 6–9 Mths Only Front, sl st and fasten off in end of 10th sp of Right Front ladder, 1ch,
Right Front yoke 2tr blo in next st, Row 5: 7tr blo, [2tr blo in same st] seventh bar of CF ladder. sl st in ladder again. Turn.
8tr blo, sl st and fasten off in end of twice, 10ch, starting at marked st Join yarn D in ninth space above Row 10: 90rhtrf, sl st and fasten
6th sp of CF ladder – 64 sts. on corner of back yoke, 30tr blo bar of CF ladder. off in side ch of 10th sp in ladder
Join yarn G in the eighth sp of ending at marked st on corner, Row 8: 80dtr blo, sl st and fasten on Left Front.
CF ladder. 10ch, starting at marked st on off in ninth sp above bar of Join yarn B in 11th sp of CF ladder.
Row 6: 10dtr across front yoke, corner of Right Front yoke [2tr blo CF ladder. Row 11: 90dtr blo, sl st and fasten
8dtr in underarm ch, 28dtr across in same st] twice, 7tr blo, sl st and Join yarn G in end of ninth bar of off in 11th sp of CF ladder.
back, 8dtr in underarm ch, 10dtr fasten off in end of 6th sp of CF CF ladder. Join yarn E in 12th sp of CF ladder.
across Right Front yoke, sl st and ladder – 72 sts. Row 9: 80rdcb, sl st in edge of Row 12: 90tr blo, sl st in 12th sp of
fasten off in end of eighth sp of CF Join yarn C in eighth sp of 10th sp of Right Front ladder, 1ch, CF ladder, 1ch, sl st in ladder again.
ladder – 64 sts. CF ladder. sl st in ladder again. Turn. Turn.
Join yarn D in eighth sp of Row 6: 11dtr across front yoke, Row 10: 80rhtrf, sl st and fasten Row 13: [1ch, miss 1, 1dc] 44
CF ladder. 10dtr in underarm ch, 30dtr across off in 10th sp of ladder on Left times, 1ch, miss 1, sl st and fasten
Row 7: 64rdcb, sl st in edge of back, 10dtr in underarm ch, 11dtr Front. off in 12th sp of CF ladder (Left
eighth sp of Right Front ladder, 1ch, across Right Front yoke, sl st and Join yarn B in 11th sp of CF ladder. Front).
sl st in ladder again. Turn. fasten off in end of eighth sp of CF Row 11: 80tr blo, sl st and fasten
Row 8: 64rtrf, sl st and fasten off ladder – 72 sts. off in 11th sp of CF ladder. SKIRT
in ninth sp of ladder on Left Front. Join yarn D in eighth sp of Join yarn E in 12th sp of CF ladder. Size 0–3 Mths Only
Join yarn B in 11th sp of CF ladder. CF ladder. Row 12: 80ht blo, sl st in 12th sp Join yarn E in 12th sp of CF ladder.
Row 9: 64dtr blo, sl st in 11th sp of Row 7: 72rdcb, sl st in edge of of CF ladder, 1ch, sl st in ladder Row 11: 1dc in first ch-sp, [(1htr,
CF ladder, 1ch, sl st in ladder again. eighth sp of Right Front ladder, 1ch, again. Turn. 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp,
Turn. sl st in ladder again. Turn. Row 13: [1ch, miss 1, 1dc] four miss dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] 16
Row 10: [1ch, miss 1, 1dc] 32 Row 8: 72rtrf, sl st and fasten off times, 1ch, sl st and fasten off in times, sl st and fasten off in 12th
times, 1ch, sl st and fasten off in in ninth sp of ladder on Left Front. 12th sp of CF ladder on Left Front. bar of CF ladder.
11th sp of CF ladder on Left Front. Join yarn G in 10th sp of CF ladder. Join yarn D in 13th bar of CF ladder.
Row 9: 72dtr blo, sl st and fasten Size 24–36 Mths Only Row 12: (1dtr, 2tr) in dc, [miss 2,
1dc in dtr, miss 2, [(2tr, dtr, 2tr) in
0–3mths 6–9mths 12–18mths 24–36mths dc] 15 times, miss 2, (2tr, dtr) in dc,
sl st in 13th bar of ladder fasten off.
ACTUAL CHEST 44 48 53 58 cm
17½ 18¾ 20¾ 23 in Join yarn F next to previous row in
LENGTH 24 26 28 30 cm 14th sp of ladder.
Row 13: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, dtr,
9½ 10¼ 11 11¾ in
3ch-picot (see Special Stitch
SHOULDER WIDTH 6 6 7 8 cm Patterns), 2tr) in dc, miss 2] 16
2¼ 2¼ 2¾ 3¼ in times, sl st and fasten off in CF
SLEEVE LENGTH 16 19 23 26 cm ladder next to previous row.
Join yarn A in 15th sp of ladder.
6¼ 7½ 9 10½ in
Row 14: 3htr, miss picot, 2ch,
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[6htr, miss picot, 2ch] 15 times, fasten off in 18th bar of ladder
4htr, sl st and fasten off in 15th sp – 163 sts.
of ladder. Join yarn B in 18th spof ladder.
Join yarn C in 16th bar of ladder. Row 18: [1rtrb, miss 1, 1ch] to last
Row 15: 2dtr blo, 1tr blo, 1htr blo, st, 1rtrb, sl st and fasten off in 18th
[1dc in ch-sp, 1dc in picot lp sp of ladder – 163 sts.
(making sure lp lies to RS), 1dc in Join yarn D in 18th bar of ladder.
ch-sp, 1htr blo, 1tr blo, 2dtr blo, 1tr Row 19: [1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc in
blo, 1htr blo] 15 times, 1dc in ch-sp, ch-sp] to end, 1ch, sl st and fasten
1dc in picot lp, 1dc in ch-sp, 1htr off in 18th bar of ladder – 164 sts.
blo, 1tr blo, 1dtr blo, sl st and Join yarn E in 19th bar of ladder.
fasten off in 16th bar of ladder Row 20: 164tr blo, sl st and fasten
– 145 sts. off in 19th bar of ladder.
Join yarn B in 17th sp of ladder.
Row 16: [1rtrb, miss 1, 1ch] to last Size 12–18 Mths Only
st, rtrb, sl st and fasten off in 17th Join yarn A in 12th bar of CF ladder.
sp of ladder – 145 sts. Row 14: 1dc in first ch-sp, [(1htr,
Join yarn D in 17th bar of ladder. 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp,
Row 17: [1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc in miss 1 dc, dc in next ch-sp] 20
ch-sp] to end, 1ch, sl st and fasten times, sl st and fasten off in 12th
off in 17th bar of ladder – 146 sts. bar of CF ladder.
Join yarn E in 18th bar of ladder. Join yarn G in 14th sp of ladder.
Row 18: 146tr blo, sl st and fasten Row 15: (1dtr, 2tr) in next dc, [miss
off in 18th bar of ladder. 2, 1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, dtr, 2tr) in
next dc] 19 times, miss 2, (2tr, dtr)
Size 6–9 Mths Only in next dc, sl st in 14th sp of ladder.
Join yarn B in 13th sp of CF ladder. Fasten off.
Row 12: (1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in first Join yarn B in 14th bar of ladder.
ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp, [(1htr, 1tr, Row 16: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, dtr,
1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in next ch-sp, miss 2tr) in next dc, miss 2] 20 times, sl st Size 24–36 Mths Only bar of ladder.
1dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] 17 times, and fasten off in CF ladder next to Join yarn A in 14th sp of CF ladder. Join yarn C in 19th bar of ladder.
miss 1dc, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr) in last previous row. Row 14: (1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in first Row 21: 2dtr blo, 1tr blo, 1htr blo,
ch-sp, sl st in 14th sp of CF ladder. Join yarn D in 16th sp of ladder. ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp, [(1htr, 1tr, [1dc in ch-sp, 1dc in picot lp
Join yarn D in 13th sp of CF ladder. Row 17: As row 15. 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in same ch-sp, miss (making sure lp lies to RS), 1dc in
Row 13: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, Join yarn F in 16th sp of ladder. 1 dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] 21 times, ch-sp, 1htr blo, 1tr blo, 2dtr blo, 1tr
1dtr, 2tr) in dc, miss 2] 18 times, Row 18: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, miss 1 dc, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr) in last blo, 1htr blo] 21 times, 1dc in ch-sp,
sl st and fasten off in CF ladder next dtr, 3ch-picot (see Special Stitch ch-sp, sl st in 14th sp of CF ladder. 1dc in picot lp, 1dc in ch-sp, 1htr
to previous row. Patterns), 2tr) in next dc, miss 2] 20 Join yarn G next to prev row in blo, 1tr blo, 1dtr blo, sl st and
times, sl st and fasten off in CF 14th space. fasten off in 19th bar of ladder
Join yarn E in 15th sp of ladder. ladder next to prev row. Row 15: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, dtr, – 199 sts.
Row 14: (1dtr, 2tr) in dc, [miss 2, Join yarn A in 17th sp of ladder. 2tr) in dc, miss 2] 22 times, sl st and Join yarn B in 20th sp of ladder.
1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, 1dtr, 2tr) in Row 19: 3htr, miss picot, 2ch, fasten off in CF ladder next to Row 22: [1rtrb, miss 1, 1ch] to last
dc] 17 times, miss 2, (2tr, 1dtr) in [6htr, miss picot, 2ch] 19 times, prev row. st, 1rtrb, sl st and fasten off in 20th
dc, sl st and fasten off in 15th sp 4htr, sl st and fasten off in 17th sp Join yarn B in 15th bar of ladder. sp of ladder.
of ladder. of ladder. Row 16: (1dtr, 2tr) in next dc, [miss Join yarn D in 21st sp of ladder.
Join yarn F to previous row in 15th Join yarn C in 18th bar of ladder. 2, 1dc in dtr, miss 2, [(2tr, dtr, 2tr) in Row 23: [1ch, miss 1 tr, 1dc in
sp of ladder. Row 20: 2dtr blo, 1tr blo, 1htr blo, dc] 21 times, miss 2, (2tr, 1dtr) in ch-sp] to end, 1ch, sl st and fasten
Row 15: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, [1dc in ch-sp, 1dc in picot lp next dc, sl st in 15th bar of ladder. off in 21st sp of ladder – 200 sts.
1dtr, 3ch-picot (see Special Stitch (making sure lp lies to RS), 1dc in Fasten off. Join yarn E in 21st bar of ladder.
Patterns), 2tr) in dc, miss 2] 18 ch-sp, 1htr blo, 1tr blo, 2dtr blo, 1tr Join yarn D next to prev row in 16th Row 24: 200tr blo, sl st and fasten
times, sl st and fasten off in CF blo, 1htr blo] 19 times, 1dc in ch-sp, sp of ladder. off in 21st bar of ladder.
ladder next to previous row. 1dc in picot lp, 1dc in ch-sp, 1htr Row 17: As row 15.
Join yarn A in 16th sp of ladder. blo, 1tr blo, 1dtr blo, sl st and fasten Join yarn E in 17th sp of ladder. SLEEVES
Row 16: 3htr, miss picot, 2ch, off in 18th bar of ladder – 181 sts. Row 18: As row 16. Make two
[6htr, miss picot, 2ch] 17 times, Join yarn B in 19th sp of ladder. Join yarn F next to prev row in 17th To achieve speckled colour on
4htr, sl st and fasten off in 16th sp Row 21: [1rtrb, miss 1, 1ch] to end sp of ladder. Sleeves work with two strands
of ladder. last st, 1rtrb, sl st and fasten off in Row 19: [1dc in dtr, miss 2, (2tr, of 4ply weight yarn in the
Join yarn C in 17th bar of ladder. 19th sp of ladder. dtr, 3ch-picot (see Special Stitch following order:
Row 17: 2dtr blo, 1tr blo, 1htr blo, Join yarn D in 19th bar of ladder. Patterns), 2tr) in next dc, miss 2] 22 Yarns B & C for foundation ch, rnds
[1dc in ch-sp, 1dc in picot lp Row 22: [1ch, miss 1 tr, 1dc in times, sl st and fasten off in CF 1 & 2. Keeping yarn B, splice yarn C
(making sure lp lies to RS), 1dc in ch-sp] to end, 1ch, sl st and fasten ladder next to prev row. with yarn A and cont working the
ch-sp, 1htr blo, 1tr blo, 2dtr blo, 1tr off in 19th bar of ladder – 182 sts. Join yarn A in 18th bar of ladder. two tog for rnds 3 & 4 [colours BA].
blo, 1htr blo] 17 times, 1dc in ch-sp, Join yarn E in 20th bar of ladder. Row 20: 3htr, miss picot, 2ch, Keeping yarn A, splice yarn B with
1dc in picot lp, 1dc in ch-sp, 1htr Row 23: 182tr blo, sl st and fasten [6htr, miss picot, 2ch] 21 times, yarn C and work rnds 5 & 6 [colours
blo, 1tr blo, 1dtr blo, sl st and off in 20th bar of ladder. 4htr, sl st and fasten off in 18th AC]. This sets rep of two rnds of patt

to each colour combination. If you CUFF TRIM

choose to use this pattern to use up All Sizes
stash yarn simply substitute your With yarn D and starting at
own two strands of 4ply colour underarm sleeve hem with RS
combinations, or stripes of DK yarn facing pick up evenly 30 (33, 36,
(this would not need to be doubled), 36) dc, sl st to close. Fasten off.
or use an already speckled yarn. Next Row: Join yarn A in same
place as before and work 1dc in
With 4mm hook 34 (36, 38, 40)ch, same st, *(1tr blo, 1dtr blo) in next st,
sl st to close. (1dtr blo, 1tr blo) in next st, 1dc blo
Rnd 1: 1ch, 34 (36, 38, 40) dc, sl st in next st, rep from * to end, sl st to
to close. close. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 33 (35,
37, 39) tr, sl st to close. HEM TRIM
Rnd 3: 4ch, [miss 1, 1tr, 1ch] 16 (17, With yarn A and starting with RS
18, 19) times, sl st to close. facing at CF hem edge of Left
Rnd 4: 3ch, [1tr in ch-sp, 1tr in next Front, work 9dc evenly across
tr] to end, sl st to close. front band. At step after
Rnd 5: As rnd 3. foundation ladder work in last
Rnd 6: (Inc) 3ch, 2tr in next ch-sp, skirt row as folls:
[1tr in next tr, 1tr in next ch-sp] to Sizes 0–3 & 12–18 Mths Only:
end, work 2tr in last ch-sp, sl st to 1dtr in first st, (1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in
close – 36 (38, 40, 42) sts. next st, 1dc, [miss1, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr,
1tr, 1htr) in next st, miss 1, 1dc) 35
Size 0–3 Mths Only: Rep (44) times, miss 1, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr)
rnds 3 & 4 four times more. in next st, 1dtr.
Size 6–9 Mths Only: Rep rnds Sizes 6–9 & 24–36 Mths Only:
3–6 once more, then rnds 3 & 4 (1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in first st, 1dc,
three times more – 40 sts. [miss1, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in
Size 12–18 Mths Only: Rep rnds next st, miss 1, 1dc) 40 (49) times,
3–6 twice more, then rnds 3 & 4 miss 1, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr) in next st.
three times more – 44 sts.
Size 24–36 Mths Only: Rep rnds All Sizes
3–6 three times more, then Work 9dc across hem edge of the
rnds 3 & 4 twice more – 48 sts. Right Front CF band. Fasten off.
Note: Once initial rounds have been
Argyle
worked the number of pattern reps FRONT LADDER SURFACE
and sts will be more than stated DOUBLE CROCHET
– follow individual sizes for st counts. With RS facing, join yarn B to the
top inside corner of foundation
All sizes
SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
Row 1: 4 sl st, 2ch, miss 1, 1tr, [1ch,
miss 1, 1tr] 11 (13, 15, 17) times,
ladder at Left Front (where you
joined to start the Yoke, but this
time working down rather than
across), and work surface double
Storage Basket
BY ASHLEY CRAMP
1ch, miss 1, tr2tog with one st gap crochet along the length of the
between sts, turn. ladder where it joins to the Yoke
Row 2: 3ch, miss ch-sp, 1tr in next and body stitches as follows: Inspired by the Scottish Highlands and
tr, [1tr in ch-sp, 1tr] 9 (11,13,15)
times, 1tr in next ch-sp, tr2tog with
Work 2dc in each ladder sp, in last
sp work 2ch, work 4dtr to last lp,
the diamond patterns seen on thick
one ch-sp gap between sts, turn. 5 lps on hk, yrh and pull through Argyle kilt socks, this sturdy storage
Row 3: 3ch, miss 1, 1tr in next st, all lps, sl st in base of cluster and
[1ch, miss 1, 1tr] 8 (10, 12, 14) fasten off.
basket will happily sit by the fireside,
times, miss 1, 1tr in next st, turn. On Right Front start with 5dtr holding yarn or logs!
Row 4: 2dc in ch-sp, 1htr in next tr, cluster as above in first sp at hem
[1tr in ch-sp, 1tr in next tr] 5 (7, 9, then work 2dc per sp up to top
11) times, 1tr in ch-sp, miss 1, 1tr in corner of foundation ladder, sl st
next ch-sp, turn. and fasten off in horizontal row.
Sizes 0–3 & 6–9 mths: FINISHING

Fasten off. Set in sleeves, sewing so that dc
ADD TO THE STASH
sts at shoulder are on the outside.
Buy this great value yarn from
Sizes 12–18 & 24–36 Mths Only: Weave in ends. www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Miss 1, 2dc, 1htr, 1tr, [1ch, miss 1, Sew on buttons and
1tr] seven times, 1htr, 2dc, sl st. press following yarn END
Fasten off. band instructions.
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MATERIALS
● King Cole Big Value
Super Chunky, 100% acrylic,
100g/81m/90yds
Yarn A: Graphite 1545
x 3 balls
Yarn B: Petrol 1546 x 2 balls
Yarn C: Rust 1761 x 3 balls
Yarn D: Grey 024 x 2 balls
● 9mm hook
● Locking stitch marker
● Medium piping cord for handle
● Sewing needle and thread
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any super chunky
weight yarn to achieve a
similar effect.
TENSION
Work 9dc and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
9mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
Exact tension is not necessary for
this project but adjust your hook
size to achieve a firm fabric.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished basket is approximately
38cm/15in in diameter at the
base, and 46cm/18in high.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Ashley works as a wardrobe
mistress and regards sewing
as her “day job” and crochet
as her relaxation. She loves to
find inspiration in the past
and childhood memories.
Read her blog at
www.lazydaisyjones.com.

PATTERN NOTES Rnd 10: [8dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnds 3–35: Cont in dc as est and off and only working around the
Basket is worked in two parts: the times – 60 sts. work rows 3–31 of chart (rows 1 cord to create the handle:
base and the main body, before Rnd 11: [9dc, 2dc in next st] six & 2 have already been worked), Join yarn at back seam. Work 1ch,
being seamed together. times – 66 sts. changing colours as shown in last 2dc in ea of next 12 sts – you should
Rnd 12: [10dc, 2dc in next st] six st before the new colour. Wind now be above the yarn D edge.
BASE times – 72 sts. yarn into smaller balls and join for Miss next 20dc of basket and work
START Work in a spiral, using a Rnd 13: [11dc, 2dc in next st] six each new colour change. dc around cord only, then work
stitch marker to indicate times – 78 sts. Rnd 36: Using yarn C, 1ch, 1dc back into basket re-joining above
beg of rnd, moving it up as you Rnd 14: [12dc, 2dc in next st] six ea st to end. blue square (first handle made).
complete each rnd. times – 84 sts. Fasten off.
Rnd 1: Using yarn A, work 6dc Fasten off. Cont joining as before working
into adjustable ring – 6 sts. MAKING UP 2dc in ea of next 22 sts. Miss
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around MAIN BODY With RS of main body together, next 20 dc and work dc around
– 12 sts. Work in turned rounds with using yarn A, work dc along cord only.
Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six a turning chain at beginning of seam to join. Re-join to body above blue square
times – 18 sts. each round. Turn RS out. (second handle made).
Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six Change colour in the last stitch With WS together, line up base Cont joining working 2dc in ea
times – 24 sts. before new colour. with body and using yarn A, work remaining st to end, join in first st.
Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six Wind yarn into smaller balls and dc in each st around to join. Fasten off.
times – 30 sts. join for each colour change, Sew cord together at ends, and
Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] six without fastening off the old line up with top edge of basket. Using yarn C, work 1dc in each st
times – 36 sts. colour, dropping and picking up around underside of each handle.
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] six each yarn as you go. Using yarn C, with seam at back Weaving in any loose ends.
times – 42 sts. (use pattern of squares as a Cut any remaining lengths of
Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 1: Using yarn A, make 85ch. guide), join handle with basket yarn to use as tassels, double
times – 48 sts. 1dc in second ch from hk, 1dc in as follows, working around the over and loop through
Rnd 9: [7dc, 2dc in next st] six ea ch to end, turn – 84 sts. handle cord and into rnd 36 at sts of rnd 25. END
times – 54 sts. Rnd 2: 1ch, 1dc in ea st to end, turn. the same time before breaking Trim to neaten.
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HOW TO CROCHET
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How to hold the work,
Crochet
Howto
chains, double & treble
crochet, slip stitch
and more
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Pattern 9299
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HOW TO CROCHET
GETTING STARTED
THE BASICS
To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook SLIPKNOT CHAIN
and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This
will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There A slipknot creates the first Most crochet projects begin
are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways loop on the hook. with a length of chain. This is
to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination the perfect stitch to practise
feels more natural for you, or a variation on these. your hold and tension with.
HOLDING THE HOOK
1 Make a loop in the yarn

around 10–20cm/4–8in from
KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP the end. Insert hook through 1 Holding just the hook with
Hold the hook in your Hold the hook in your loop, catch the back strand point up in your dominant
dominant hand as you dominant hand as you of yarn and pull it through to hand, and the yarn in the
would a knife. would a pencil. the front. other, grip the slipknot
with the yarn holding hand.
Work a yarn round hook
(yrh or yoh) by passing the
HOLDING THE YARN hook in front of the yarn,
under and around it.
2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

FOREFINGER MIDDLE-FINGER secure the knot around the
METHOD METHOD hook, but not too tightly or
Wrap the ball end of the yarn Wrap the ball end of the it will be hard to pull the first
around the little finger of yarn around the little finger loop of chain through.
your opposite hand, under of your opposite hand and
the next two fingers and over over the other fingers. Hold 2 Roll the hook round in
the forefinger. Hold the work the work steady with your your fingers towards you
steady with your middle forefinger and thumb, then to catch the yarn and pull
finger and thumb, then raise your middle finger through loop on hook.
raise your forefinger when while you are crocheting to TOPTiPabcdgg One chain made.
working to create tension. create tension.
The action of working

stitches causes a
Working TOPTiPabcdgg
constan t rolling of the
left-handed
hook in your fingers;
hold the hook pointin g
up when performing
To croch e t le ft-h and ed, It doesn’t ma t te r
if your the yrh, then roll it
simply do the opp osit e to sti tch es te nd tow
ar ds round towards you
.
the righ t-h and ed hol ds be in g sli gh tly tig
ht or to point down when
Hold a mirror up to any ev en a lit tle loose;
you ar e pulling through the
p ic ture in this gu ide
to ai mi ng for an ev loops so that you 3 Ensuring the stitches
en te nsion
see how to wor k. th roughout to ac
hi ev e a don’t catch the hook are even – not too loose
pr of ession al fin ish in the stitches. or tight – repeat to make
.
a length of chain.
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HOW TO CROCHET
Simple motif designs

can quickly build up
into larger projects,
such as this stunning
blanket from
THE MAIN STITCHES

Stylecraft
Pattern 9298
SLIP STITCH Double crochet stitches

(sl st) are perfect for making
A slip stitch is usually used to
join one stitch to another, or to amigurumi, while treble
join a stitch to another point.
It is generally made by picking
crochets are used to
up two strands of a stitch but create the classic
when used all over, you usually
only pick up the back loop. granny square design
DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)

The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi.
1 Insert hook into st or chain 1 Insert hook into

required. Yarn over hook, as chain or stitch, front to
when you make a chain. Pull back. Yarn over hook
a loop through all stitches/ and draw through
loops/work on hook to finish stitch to front, leaving
slip stitch. you with two loops
on the hook. Yarn
round hook.
2 Draw through both

COUNTING loops to finish the
A CHAIN stitch. Double
crochet completed.
The right side of your chain is
the one that looks like a little
plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is
a stitch and must be counted.
When you are working the
chain, you do not count the
HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr)
slipknot, but begin to count Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric.
your chain when you pull
through the first loop. To count 1 Yarn over hook, insert
the chain afterwards you hook into st from front
count the slipknot as the first to back and draw loop
stitch, but not the loop on the through stitch only.
hook, or “working” loop. This gives you three
loops on the hook.
Yarn round hook.
2 Draw yarn through

three remaining loops
on the hook together
to complete half treble.

HOW TO CROCHET
TREBLE CROCHET FASTEN OFF

(tr)
Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger
The tallest of the basic and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to
stitches, great for using within weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up
more complex patterns. tightly to secure.
1 Yarn round hook, insert hook

into stitch from front to back
and draw loop through stitch
only. This gives you three loops
COUNTING STITCHES
➻ One of the most well-known on the hook. Yarn round hook. Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the
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HOW TO CROCHET
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USING THE STITCHES

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WORKING WORKING
INTO A CHAIN STRAIGHT
When working into a chain, you need When working straight, you need to
to miss out the appropriate number turn your work at the end of a row
of chain stitches called for with your and then work a turning chain (t-ch)
particular stitch (see the information to the height of your intended stitch
on turning chains, to the right). Now so that you can continue working
insert the hook from front to back into along the next row. This chain often
the next chain, under the top loop of counts as the first stitch of the
the chain. Yarn over and draw a loop row and each type of stitch uses a
through to the front of the chain. different number of chain stitches
for the turning chain.
Sometimes you are

asked to work into
a space or chain
space. To do this,
WORKING INTO simply insert your
WHICH LOOP? With htr and taller stitches, you now hook into the hole
Crochet stitches are always worked miss out the first stitch of the row,
through both loops of the next stitch then work into every following stitch. underneath the
(this looks like a “v” on top of the stitch), This is because the turning chain is
unless the pattern tells you otherwise. tall enough to count as the first stitch chain and complete
itself, so is counted as the first stitch of
the row. This also means that you must the stitch normally
remember to work the last stitch of a
row into the top of the previous row’s
turning chain.
KEEPING
STRAIGHT EDGES
Knowing which stitch to work into when
working straight can be a problem for
Sometimes a pattern will ask you to work beginners, because the turning chain
only through one loop of the stitch. To has such a role to play. If you don’t know
work through the front loop only (flo), which stitch to work into after making
insert your hook under the front loop of your turning chain, simply unravel back
the next stitch, then bring it out at the WORKING to the last stitch from previous row and
centre of the stitch, then complete. To insert a thread or stitch marker into that
work through the back loop only (blo),
INTO A SPACE stitch. Make your desired turning chain
insert your hook through the centre of Sometimes you are asked to work then miss out the stitch with the thread
the stitch, then under the back loop to into a space or a chain space. To in (except with dc stitches), as your
the back, then complete the stitch. do this simply insert your hook into turning chain now counts as the first
Sometimes you are even asked to work the hole underneath the chain, then stitch of the row. Once you have worked
in between the stitches. In this case, complete your stitch normally. across all stitches in the row, you must
ignore the top loops of the stitch and remember to put a stitch into the top of
insert your hook between the posts of This is similar to working into a ring, the previous row’s turning chain, as this
adjoining stitches. as shown on page 94. also counts as a stitch.

HOW TO CROCHET
CROCHET
PATTERNS WORKING IN THE ROUND
from When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work,
turning at the end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times
and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways:
WORKING WORKING INTO ADJUSTABLE

AROUND A RING A SHORT CHAIN RING
This method of working in You can create a smaller This method is also referred
the round creates a large hole in the centre of your to as the magic loop or ring,
hole at the centre of your work by working into a as it creates a round with
work. Its size is dependent chain as short as 2ch long. no hole at the centre. Here
on the length of chain used. it is demonstrated with
double crochet.
BLANKET AND CUSHION

PATTERN 9306 For double crochets, as in this
Use simple-to-hook mitered example, work 2ch. For htr
square motifs to make these you would work 3ch and for
stylish homewares in Carnival Make a length of chain as trebles, 4ch.
Chunky and Special Aran. required, then insert your Make a loop in your yarn, at
hook into the first chain stitch least 15cm/6in from the tail
you made. Yarn round hook. end. Insert hook through the
loop from front to back.
Insert hook into the top loop

of the first chain as shown.
Yarn round hook.
Work a slip stitch to join,

BLANKET AND CUSHION creating a ring, and then Pull yarn though to front of
PATTERN 9300
work your turning chain loop and complete the stitch
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ring. Insert hook into the Complete the first stitch in the
centre of the ring and work chain as shown (illustrations
the first stitch into this ring. show dc, but can be any stitch).
Now work the required amount Work all the following stitches
of stitches into the same chain. into the ring in the same way,
The sheer amount of stitches over the two strands of yarn
BLANKET AND CUSHION Work required number of worked into one place will in the loop. Once all stitches
PATTERN 9307 stitches into the centre of the cause them to fan out into a have been worked, pull the
Combine Carnival Chunky ring and join round with a slip round. Now join this round loose tail end of the yarn to
and Special Aran to make this stitch. Do not turn, but continue with a slip stitch and continue close the ring and join the
fabulous tessellated design. the next row around the last. with the pattern. round with a slip stitch.
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HOW TO CROCHET
SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION

Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add
in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first
though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!
INCREASING JOINING IN TENSION/GAUGE

A NEW COLOUR
To join in a new colour (or a new ball
of the same colour), you can simply
fasten off the old yarn and then attach
the new colour with a slip stitch into the
top of the last stitch made. However,
for a neater join, you can also work the
colour change as follows:
To work an extra stitch, you simply
need to work into the same stitch more Work the last stitch in the colour you
than once. Work one stitch as normal. are using first, up to the final step, so
Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the A tension swatch is used to
worked and complete another stitch. new colour through the loops on your ensure that you are working
One stitch increased. hook, completing the stitch and joining at the tension called for in the
the new colour at the same time. pattern. It is essential to check this,
otherwise your finished garment
DECREASING is likely to be the wrong size!
Working a new colour over
To decrease a stitch, you need to work double crochet Crochet a small square of just over
into two stitches without finishing 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in in the main yarn
them, then work them together. and stitch used in the pattern, then
count and calculate the average
amount of stitches per cm.
Chain a few more stitches and

work more rows than the tension
in the pattern suggests you’ll
need for this size. Once you have
completed the swatch, use a
For a double crochet (above), insert hook measuring tape or ruler, place
into next st, yarn over hook and draw a Working a new colour over some pins at 0 and 10 and take
loop through the stitch, but do not finish treble crochet some average measurements
the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert – count how many stitches and
hook into following st, yarn over hook and rows to 10cm at different points
draw a loop through the next st, so there over the swatch.
are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn
over hook and draw the loop through If you find you have more stitches
all loops on hook, drawing two stitches per cm than indicated in the
together. One stitch decreased. pattern, then your tension is too
tight and you need to work more
loosely. The best way to do this
is to increase the size of hook
Once you have joined in the new yarn, you’re using by a quarter or half
you can weave in the ends of both millimetre until the tension is as
yarns as you go, by holding them on close as you can get it. If there are
top of your stitches and working round fewer stitches than required, then
them as you work into the following you are crocheting too loosely,
stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in and you need to decrease the size
For a treble crochet, work a treble into the then cut the remaining ends. of hook used in the same way.
next stitch until the last step of the stitch,
two loops on hook. Do the same into the
following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw
TURN THE PAGE FOR CLUSTER STITCHES, TIPS AND A FULL GLOSSARY
through all three loops on hook to draw the
OF CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS, UK VS US TERMS AND HOOK SIZES
two trebles together. One stitch decreased.

HOW TO CROCHET
CLUSTERS
Clusters are groups of stitches worked into the same stitch, but rather than an increase,
they still only equate to one stitch overall. Clusters can be confusing to work, so here
TIPS ANDTRICKS
abcdgg
are the details of some of the main cluster stitches.
Working from
BOBBLE PUFFS a pattern
A bobble is a number of stitches A puff is a number of elongated half
(generally trebles), half finished and trebles worked into the same stitch
all worked into the same stitch. and then finished together, as follows: ➻ Once you have “cracked
Work each stitch until the last step, the code” and understand
omitting this final step. Once the desired the stitches’ abbreviations,
number of half finished trebles have a pattern becomes much
been completed, you will have one easier to read. Don’t read a
more loop on your hook than you have pattern fully before starting
half finished trebles. Yarn round hook, it as it may make it seem
then pull through all loops on hook to more complex, but do
complete the bobble. take a brief look through
to check if there any
abbreviations you are
POPCORNS 1 Yarn round hook, insert into next stitch, unfamiliar with. Consult
Popcorns are a number of complete pull a loop through the stitch and then the abbreviations tables
stitches worked into one stitch. pull it up to the height of all other stitches opposite before beginning.
in the row.
➻ Purchase yarn with the
same dye lot number on
the balls to avoid unwanted
colour changes and choose
light coloured yarn for
your first projects to make
sure that you can see your
stitches easily – this helps
prevent mistakes occurring.
➻ If you are attempting a

1 Once the sts are completed, remove your 2 Yarn round hook, insert into same project with multiple size
hook and insert back into the first stitch stitch, pull a loop through stitch and pull options, circle or highlight the
worked, then through the final loop. it up to the height of all other stitches instructions for the size you
in the row. Repeat this step the desired are making throughout the
number of times. pattern to avoid confusion.
The smallest size is listed first,

then all following ones inside
brackets, increasing in size
and separated by commas.
➻ Where a pattern has an

accompanying chart, use this
for reference, as it shows the
formation of the stitches as
they will be worked and can
help with tricky instructions.
2 Yarn round hook and pull through 3 Yarn round hook and pull through all
everything on the hook. Popcorn complete. loops on hook. Puff made. ➻ Finally, and most
importantly, for projects
that need to have a good fit,
Choose light-coloured yarn for your first few projects always check your tension by
swatching before you begin.
to make sure that you can see all of your stitches
easily – this helps prevent mistakes occurring
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HOW TO CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous ➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining
the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double size convention is being used.
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s) CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front
rtrb · raised treble back 0.60 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s)
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip 0.75 12
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch 1 11adjustable ring
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es) 1.25 7
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) sl st
1.50 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5ch
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together
2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet bl only
2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble
adjustable ring
2.5 12 fl only
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles adjustable ring
together m · stitch marker together 2.75
sl st C/2
dc
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side 3sl st 10
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s) ch
3.25 fdc
D/3
ch
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5 9 E/4
bl only
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook bl only htr
3.75 F/5
adjustable ring 4fl only
fl
only 8 G/6
tr
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER
sl st
4.5
dc
5dc
7
6
7
H/8
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for thech fdc
5.5 5 dtr
I/9
fdc
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings.
6 4 J/10
bl only htr
htr
6.5 3 K-/101/2
trtr
UK TERMS US TERMS
fl only 7tr 2
Chain Chain
adjustable ring 8tr 0 L/11
Miss Skip dc rtrf
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch dtr
sl st fdc dtr
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet

ch 11.5 O
rtrb
Half treble crochet Half double crochet htr
Treble crochet Double crochet trtr
12 P
bl only trtr
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
dc2tog
tr
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet
fl only 20 S
adjustable ring rtrf
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc rtrf tr2tog
sl st dc dtr
fdc rtrb tr3tog

ch rtrb
CHARTS KEY bl only htr
trtr
dc2tog puff
dc2tog
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
tr2tog
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch rtrb tr3tog
fdc
puff
bl only htr puff linked tr
trtr dc2tog
fl only 3-tr cl
tr tr2tog 3-tr cl
dc rtrf
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dtr tr3tog popcorn
fdc
rtrb puff linked tr
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➻ FINAL THOUGHT
“I've always loved cra

ft of any sort. Both
grandmothers were of my
amazingly creat ive
drew a lot from the an dI
m as a child."
JENNY REID
TIMELESS TEXTURES
We chat to Inside Crochet designer Jenny Reid about luxury
fibres, favourite techniques and childhood crafting.
Above: Jenny studied Tell us about your life… I live in West Sussex Where is your favourite place to crochet?
textiles at university and with my fiancé, two daughters and chocolate In front of the fire, under a blanket with a nice cup
taught herself to crochet.
labrador, Harry. of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine!).
Below: Jenny's Elias
Waistcoat (issue 77) and
Penelope Top (issue 54) are Have you always been a creative person? What one tip would you give to a beginner
two of her favourite designs. Oh yes, I’ve always loved craft of any sort. Both crocheter? Keep your yarn in your left hand and
of my grandmothers were amazingly creative and your hook in the right and don’t swap! (Unless
I drew a lot from them as a child. you’re left handed of course!)
How did you learn to crochet? I taught myself What’s your favourite crochet technique?
how to crochet in my second year of university. Ooh, now that’s hard! I love anything lacy, whether
It took me a while but one day it just clicked and it’s shell work or filet, but I have been working a lot
I was “hooked”! with intarsia at the moment, and it’s fast become a
favourite technique!
How did you get into crochet design?
I studied textiles at university, which was mainly Who are your design heroes? Matthew
knit and construct. Crochet sort of became a Williamson’s designs are gorgeous! Also Miuccia
by-product of that, I had always loved and been Prada and Christian Dior for their timeless style.
fascinated by the craft. After university I worked for
design studios in the UK making machine knitted What do you have coming up in 2017? A blog!
fashion swatches. I started to make crochet yokes And I’m getting married in June so lots of pretty
and trims and went from there! wedding inspired designs, flowers, bunting, gifts,
favours… the list goes on!
Is designing your “day job”? It is, and I feel
very lucky to have a job that I love so much and get View more of Jenny’s patterns at
so much from. www.ravelry.com/designers/jenny-reid
What has been your most popular design?

I would say it is my “Penelope” top from last year.
I think the intricacy of the lace pattern and the
stunning yarn draws the eye in, and it’s versatile too!
And what is your favourite of your designs?

That’s a tough one! I love the colour and stitch of
my “Elias” waistcoat so I would have to pick that!
What are your favourite yarns and fibres

to work with? I love to work with luxury fibres
such as silk, alpaca and Merino wool. I love the
feel of a luxury fibre, the way it glides through your
fingers as you work. Putting a little part of me in
each design I think it’s important to make it extra
special! I also enjoy working with the Drops yarns,
they’re incredible value, and Stylecraft Special DK
is soft and has an amazing colour range, so is great
for big yet budget-friendly blankets!
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