¢.. ira Butterflies & little beasts to ot? *e “ah knit and crochetABBREWATIONS + TERMINOLOGY AND AFTERCARE 15 TERMINOLOGY AND AFTERCARE ENGLISH/AMERICAN TERMINOLOGY The prams nts bok use Arran termina ich rs somevhat Fam Engh tele You my ed te et of Arion terms and tr gn uta AMERICAN ENGUSH sige chet) cowie crochet (de) I euble corer Me) at wet h) douse erect (8), sre) tre ovbe vebie (6) Sone rte (8) le eal rm) STANDARD LAUNDERING SYMBOLS Hand Washing Machine Washing Do nat wath by w Hand vaste @ ire washable in Sed temperature Beahng nt ‘wer water at the permite AFTERCARE Iisa go isto agp 2 bl band fom ech reat you Carpets rotrenc Sr wathngwarucion era trea roto then Sandi nen smb te gh Been though you ray preter to was our ded or cht a by har sat hod be done get ok ‘enter wah ami eters ang apr Mos purpose ‘ade wool or bie rpoos 3 edb check he one ou {hooe oes not conta apes brite whch vl cu a {rs to ase Alay ne be pase ecu ae low 0 Sryrauralye essing Dry Cleaning Ba g oot pees Do notary dex a @ Pres win colton Maybe ry and w ‘teningpermites vwarmvaterattie Mctine wasabein (win ome) ae ® Snaciompeaire orm atratie ans mee eee aa perchloretilene a Praswihatoton olution er uw —— Machine waste in nam wert he © sot tengo ay bey aed ‘portion ‘eth oreo pero used sorts ony10 BEFORE You BEGIN MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Few materials and minimal craft skills are needed for the designs featured in this book. Obviously, changing the type of yarn and color will produce a different result and scale, so it can be very rewarding to experiment. YARNS YYarne are avallabe in a range of weights, rom 3ply to extra chun. Because yams may vary from one manufacturer to another and certainly change from ane fser to another only generic yarn types are indicated in tis book—akhough smooth yarns are recommended for crochet-—and no needle or hook sizes are given You should be aware (of the properties of diferent yarns, however from the fulness of cotton 1 the chtisty of wool because the construction ofa yarn wil affect its behavour and characterises, and so wil influence the end result. Experimentation is key Try using diferent tensions and ifin doubt, Use 2 smaller needlethock size than usual among embroidery threads, IF you realy want to create a lors’ shop (or a greengrocers counter) separate your yarns into color groups and keep these in trarsparent plastic contaners so that you have a palette of colors to work with Dont limit yourself to lating yarn and look for interesting colors KNITTING NEEDLES ‘As already mentioned, no needle sizes are spectied in ths book but you will want to vary your choice of needle depending on the yarn you are using Pas of kniting needles are made in 2 variety of lengths Most are aurinum, athovgh largersiae needles are made of plastic to reduce their weight. For mast of the designs inthis book. a conventional pair of needles is used, but two ddouble-pointed needles are needed to make 2 cord, and four double-pointed needies where there ie knitting in the round Baraboo nedies are avalable in many szes A varigy of efron yam typer an woah.100 instructions SNAIL Yarn Space dyed 4-ply wool in beige and browns (A) and 3-ply wool in brown (8) Hooks Two crochet hooks, one a sze smaller than the other Barras Baiting fe wire, 2 smal back beads METHOD SHELL (st side) Using larger hook and A make Sch, join with ss into a ring, Ast round (RS) 1h, 4s, 2c Sd in rng = Now workin continuous founds without joining and working into the back strand of ‘each st 3de in each of next 7 ts, Zt in each of nex 7 ss, without working the last wrap ‘of each st (see page 13). ter in next st, tat in ret st yrh and pull yarn through all 4 loops con hook Fasten off SHELL (second side) A fist side, but working al sts from ** in the front strand of each st and noting that the back ofthe werk will be the RS. BopY Using smaler hook and B, make a sip rng (see page 18) {st round (WS) 2ch, 55 in ring pul end to close ing. top ch of eh, 6 ss, "Marking the begining ofeach rourd (see page 20), workin continuous rounds of sc ‘without jining, and working inthe back strand of each stork 3 rounds straight Sth round [Tec in each of next 2 sis, 2 in next st] twice 8 sts 6 round [15 in net st, 236 next sf] A tines 12 sts Teh round [1s in next st] 12 tines. {8th round [15 in ach of next 2s, 2 in reat st) 4 times. 16 sts Turn work inside out (S is now outside), continue working with WS facing, working ieto back stand of each st. 9th round [Isc in next st, 2s¢ in nex st) 8 times. 24 ss 04h round [Ise in next st] 24 times. 1h round [Isc in each of next 3 sts, 2se in next st 6 times. 30st. ‘Work 6 rounds straight Fil the body with batting and continue to fill as you crochet. Decrease round [15 in next st se decrease in ext 2 sts} 10 times. 20 sts. Work 4 rund straight FIRST HORN, Make 10eh, miss 2ch ssn exch of next Bch ‘se in each of next 35c, make second horn to match then complete the round. Ensuring hams protrude on RS, work 1 round, then & part round, ending at underside. Shaping the body carfuly to keep Underside at fish stufing, take yam end through top of last round (of sis and drew up. FINISHING Lesving outer sand (of each st fre, and staring a ral st ofeach piece, jin top seam of, enor is cae tietny tg a stuff with spare yarn Insert fine C+ KS Specie symbol work ite ick aan of & on fest side of sel but work nto front strand of on second de bead on the end of each hornBEETLE Yarn Metalic yarn (used double) Extras 2 beads song sewing tread in a darker color METHOD BODY (Worked in one round, RS fing) Using yarn double, make 9ch miss 2ch, 3s in next ch, cde decrease in next 2ch decrease in next 2ch de decrease a next 2ch,2ch sn last ch worked into, 2ch, working in remaining sands of origal ch, dc decrease in next 2ch, decrease in next 2ch, dc decrease in net 2c, ss in 0p ch of ch Fasten off UNDERSIDE Using yarn double, make a sip ring (see page 18). 3ch, 7. in ing, pull end to tighten ring ssn top ch of 3ch FINISHING Concave side tothe inside, stitch the underside to the bod fillng with a litle spare yarn if necessary Using sewing thread double, back stitch along the center back ne of chain and around the cluster corming the head, Sew on 2 beads for ae i 7 ale SY HOH Sie x [s crocuer oesiens 101 LADYBUG. Yarn 4-ply yam in black (A), ed (8), and white (C) METHOD Using, make 3ch 1st row (RS) Miss 2h, aking the last wrap (see page 13) of the se with B, de, 1s) in next ch. 4 st. (Continue with B and row 2eh, (Ide, Tt) in ist de, (Tt; Ide) in Ind de ‘sc in top ch of 3h. 6st. rd raw 3ch, Tae in de, (2 in) ie, 1d inde 1scin op ch of 2ch. 8 ss, Fasten off UNDERSIDE Using A. rake 2eh Ast row Miss 1c, 25¢ in next ch 3 ts And row 2h, 15c inst below, Ise n next se, 25 in top ch of 2ch.5 ss Bnd row 2ch, Tac in each of next 3s, 1s ‘4th raw Deh iss se, 1s in next se, iss sc 15 ch of 2ch 3 Sth row 2ch, miss 15,15 in top ch of Ich. 2 sts. Fasten of FINISHING Using spit yarn for embroidery sitch 3 spots fon either side of body with 8. Use C to embroider 3 spots con head. RS facing and using A for head B for body. use running stich to join body and underside, stung with ends and spare yarn B before closing, ‘4 Vd oe . Gh x o Nid oS102 msraverions recy vw pos 3 |—_FURRY CATERPILLAR Yar Fine mohair [Bewas 2 sequin, sewing thread, 16 faceted beads 4 round beads METHOD Make a sip ring (see page 18) Ase round (RS) 3ch, Sec in ring pull end to close ring, ssn top ch of ch. 6 ss 2nd round 3ch working into back loop of st each time, 2de in next de, [ide in next de, 2a in next dc] twice, sin | top ch of 3ch.9 sts, 3rd round 3ch, working into back loop of st each time Adc in each of Bdc ssn top ch of ch Repeat 3rd cound 5 times mare. then fll th spare yarn 9th round 3ch, working into back loop of st each te, [de decrease in next 24) 4 times Insert some more Sling then ss in top ch of 3ch Fasten off, FINISHING Close last end and sew on 2 sequins for eyes. | For legs, sew pairs of faceted beads ether sde of ch joins ‘of rounds, sing top strand of de as markers for spacing ‘With mohair overcast these strands and gather sighty to form the segments of the body Stitch loops along the back, anchoring each loop with a back st Sew round beads along ‘each sia, one bead to each segment. SPIDER Yarn DK woo! Baras Pipe cleaners, sening needle, nal varnish or glue METHOD Make 4ch mise 3ch 4d in next ch, remove hook leaving loop. nsert hook n top ch of 4h then in loop. yh. pll yar through rm Fasten off and cam in end inside cay. poor Sch, miss 4ch tr in next ch, turn and sin ‘0p ch of Sch. Fasien of leaving an extra long end. Fil cavity with spare yarn then use long end to gather top of ss FINISHING Joia head to body Cut the pipe cleaners into four 2 (Gem) lengths Bind each length with yarn:starting near ‘one end. bind to that end then work back ‘over tis to secure the yarn en: bind 10 ‘the opposite end then thread yarn on to a sewing needle and take it back under the last wraps fry. Trim ends of yar anc ends of pipe cleaner. Secure ends with ral varish or gle. Form 2 shalow X with 2 pipe cleaness, secure it then stitch Lundemeath the body of the spider. Bend ‘the remaining 2 ppe cleaners into U shapes, and stitch these, one above and one below the X104 stauctions CEP MUSHROOM cen ew pe 49 Ny} Yarn Single strands of tapestry yar in beige (A) and yellow ochre or orange (B) Batra Batting METHOD Note IF 30u wish to avoid a 5 join between rounds, work continuously substituting sc for tch at the begining and ‘mntng the ss at the erd of each round but mark the rounds with contrast yarn (see page 20) LARGE MUSHROOM STALK Using A. make a sip ring (see page 18). Ast round (RS) Ich 7sc in rng pull end to close ring ssin Ich 8 55 ‘and round ich, 2 in next se, [ec in newt 2se in next sc] 3 times ss in Yeh. 12st, 3rd wound Ich, 2s¢ in next 5, [Isc in next se, 2se in next sc) 5 times ssn Tch 1B sts ** 4h round ch, 2c in next =, [5c in next se 2se in next sc] 8 times ssn Teh. 27 sts Sth round tch Ise in next sc, 2s in next sc, [5c in each ‘of next 2s, 2c next se] 8 times, sin 1ch. 36 sts 6h, Teh, and Beh rounds ‘ch, 1s. In each sc,s5 in Teh ‘9th round tch, 1c in each of next 3sc, sc decrease in ext 2se, [5c in each of ret Ac, se decrease in next 2s] 5 times. 30 sts 10th and 11h rounds As 6th rou. {2h round Teh 1c in each of next 2se, se decrease in next 2s [15 in each of next 3sc, se deerease in next 2st] 5 times ssn Teh. 24 ts 42th and {4th rounds As 6th round 5th round Teh, Isc in next sc, se decrease in next 25, [ec in each of next 2c se decrease in next 2se] 5 tines, sin Teh. 18 sts 64h, 17eh, 18h, and 19th rounds As 6th round. 20th round 3ch Ic in st below, (2dc in neat sc] 17 times, sin top ch of 3ch 36 sts Fasten oft Using 8 make a sip ring ‘st round (RS) eh, Sec eng pul sein Ich 6 58 10 dosering, {and round Ich, 15 in st below, 2se in each of ret Sec, sin teh. 12, 3rd round tch, 5c in next se, [I in net sc ac in nest sc] 5 times, sin Ich 18 sts ‘eh round 1ch, 156 in next 5c, 2s¢ in next se [15cm each of nent 2se, 2s in next se] $mes, ssn ch, 24 ts Sth round ch 1 in each of nex 2s, 2s¢ in next se. [1c in each of nent 3c, 25c in next se] 5 times, sin Ich 30 ss {6h round ‘ch, 1 in each of next 356, 25¢ in next se. [sein each of next 4,25 in next se] 5 times, sn 1ch 36st 4 “Teh round ch, 1c in each s,s in Teh {eh round Ich, Isc in each of next 45C, 25¢ in next sc [se in each of nant Sec, 2s in next sc] 5 times, ssn ch, 29s 9th, 10th, and 14th rounds As 7th roune: Turn to wore last round on WS, 12h round ch, Isc in each of next sc, s¢ decrease in next 2se [Tse in each of next Kec, se decrease in next 2se) 5 times ss in Ich 36 sts Fasten off FINISHING Stuf the tak. Using 8 and matching stich for stitch, take the yarn under the chan edge of the lst rourd of the cap and around the table stitches ofthe last round ofthe stalk Backtch the cap to the stalk stufing before completing.104 structions ‘CEP MUSHROOM siecny vw ope 40 Mm ‘Yarn Single strands of tapestry yar in beige (A) and yellow ochre or orange (B) Extra Batting METHOD [Note if you wish to avoid ass join between rounds, work continuously, substituting sc for Tch atthe beginning and Committing the ss at the end of each round, but mark the rounds with contrast yarn (see page 20), LARGE MUSHROOM STALK Using A, make a sip rng (see page 18). 41st round (R5) 1h, 750 In rng pull end so close rng, sein Ich 8 sts 2nd round Ich, 2sc in next sc [15 next 5, 2se in next se] 3 times ssn Teh. 12 sts, 3rd round Teh, 25c in next, [15cm next sc, 2ee in next sc] 5 times sn Teh. 18 sts." “eh round Ich, 2s¢ in next se, [9c in next se, 2se in next se] B times, ss in 1ch 27 ss. S5eh round Ich 1sc in next sc, 5c n next sc, [Isc in each ‘of next 2sc, 25 in next sc] 8 tenes, ssn Teh. 36 ts 6¢h, 7h, and Bth rounds Tch, 1s in each 5c, 559 Teh ‘9th round Ich, 12 in each of next 3, se decrease in ext 2sc, [sc in each of next sc, se decrease in next 2s] 5 times 30 sts 40th and 41eh rounds As 6th roune. 42h round Tch, 13 in each of ext 2sc, se decrease in reat 2se, [sc in each of next 3s, se decrease in next 2s] 5 times, $5 in teh 24 sts 412th and {4th rounds As Sth round 15th round Ich, 1sc in next sc, sc decrease in next 25, [1c in each of next 2ec, se decrease in next 2c) § times, ‘sin Ich 18st. 16th, 17th, 18ch, and 19¢h rounds As 6th round, 20h round 3ch, 1dc inst below, (2d in next sc] 17 times, sn top ch of 3ch 36 sts Fasten of car Using 8, make a sip ring. ‘st round (RS) 1ch, Ss in ring pul erd to close ring, ssin Ich 6 55 2nd round ‘ch. 1s in st below, 2sc in each of next Sse sein tch 12 sts 3rd round Ich, 2ee in next sc, [Isc in next 5c, 2se in next se] 5 ties, sin Teh. 18 ts 4th round ch, sc in next sc, 28 in next, [1 in each of next 2s, 25¢ in next 5c] 5 times.ss in Ich 24 sts. Sth round ch, isn each of next 25, sc in next se [Isc in each of next 35, 2s¢ in next sc] 5 tmes, ss in Teh 30 ss, {eh round Tch, 15cm each of next 3c, 2s¢ in rest se [lscin each of next 4sc, 2s¢ in next se] 5 tines, in Teh ess eh round Ich, 15cm each 5,55 in Ich {8h round 1ch, 15 in each of next 45c, 2c in ret se [lee in each of next Se, 25 in next sc] 5 times ssn Ich 42 ats ‘eh, 10th, and 11th rounds As 7th round. “Turn to work lat round on WS. 42th round Teh, 13c in each of nex 4s decrease in next 2s, (1s in each of next 6sc, se decrease in next 2s¢] 5 times ss in Ich, 36 sts Fasten oft FINISHING Suu the stale Using B and matching stitch for stitch, take the yarn under the chain ecge of the last round of the cap and around the treble sttches ofthe last round ofthe stalk Backstitch the cap to the sak, stufing before completingCROCHET HOOKS Crochet hooks are available in a wide range of sizes and materials, Most hooks are made from aluminum or plastic. Smal szes of stee! hooks are mace for working with very fine yarns. Handmade weoden, bamboo, and hom hooks are also avalable Hook sizes are quoted cifferently in Europe and the United States, ‘and some brands of hook are labeled ‘with mare than one numbering system. Choosing a hook is largely a mater cof personal preference. The design of ‘the hook affects the ease of working considerably Look for a hook that has a comfortable grip. Pairs of ating neces and doubie-poinced needles in various mates and see MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Tape measure Essential for measuring lengths of yar, choose cone that features both inches and centimeters on the same side. Markers and row counters Readymade mariers can be Used to indicate a repeat for to help count stitches ina chain (see page 20 for the use of yan markers), Simiary a row counter may belp you to keep track of the number of rows you have worked, but in betting this s usually easy if you remember to include the stitches on the needle asa rom. Scissors Choose a smal sharp- pointed pair to cut yam and trim yarn ends, "INCREASES They are usualy descnbed as ‘work any stitches in the next stich’ orat the 2st sc increase 2st de increase 3.st de increase 2st increase 3-sttr increase DECREASES ‘Symbols joined at the top show stiches gathered into one stitch to form a decrease. Each stitch of the group (tr dtr etc, according 1p the symbol) is made without working the last wrap (a wrap is yam round hook, then pull yarn through lacp).This leaves one loop ‘on the hook for each incomplete stitch plus ‘the original loop. The decrease i completed by taking the yarn round the hook and then poling the yam through all loops on the hook Ji aleseares a 2st de decrease Best de decrease 2st tr decrease ‘rand dtr decrease WRAPS ‘Awwrap is yar round hook then pull yarn through loop (see above its use in decreasing) In calor changing werking the last wrap of stitch with the new color makes a neat change-over CROCHET SYMBOLS 13 CLUSTERS ‘A Guster is made exact ike a decrease (see left) except that the stitches are all worked in a single stich or space before being gathered ‘together atthe top. Q) maser —— Best tr duster POPCORNS ‘A popcom is worked in one stitch ike a cluster (see above), but the stitches are gathered ‘together dlerenty atthe top Ech popcom is ‘exphined inthe instructions Gove14 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ABBREVIATIONS KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS CROCHET ABBREVIATION: ‘kfb knit in front and back of stitch to stitches to left-hand needle, take ee m1 make a stitch by lifting strand back loops = together, knit one, pass the slipped ideal See, tobe ate sc single crochet ‘sk2po slip one knitwise, knit two together, I purl in back of strand st(s)__stitch(es) ss | osetia RS right side(s) WS wrong side(s) [1 work instructions in square spo. sip one stich kiowise, tit one, yo. yam forward and over nese to brackets the number of tines pass slipped stitch over (this is an make a stitch ate caiestnatie tol esb below) (round brackets indicate a group of stitches to be worked in one: sk slip two stitches one at a time mee kevtvwse, insert point of left-hand needle into the fronts of these ah two stiches and kit them together (this isan alternative to skpo above) asterisks mark a section of instructions to be repeated16 aeFORE You BEGIN NOTES ON KNITTING This section is not a lesson in knitting: itis simply a reminder of a few basics, together with a few suggestions and techniques that might be new to an inexperienced knitter. SLIPKNOT Putting slipknot on the needle makes ‘the frst stitch of the cast-on. Loop the yarn around two fingers ofthe left hand, ‘the ball end on top. Dip the needle into the loop, catch the ball end ofthe yar, and pull it through the loop. Pull the ends of the sam to tighten the knot. Tighten the ball fend to bring the knot up to the needle, CASTING ON ‘There are several cast-on methods, each with their own merits, THUMB METHOD. Sometimes caled long-tal cast-on, this uses a single needle and produces an elastic edge, ‘Leaving an end about three times the length of the required cast-on, put a sipcnot on the needle. Holing the yarn fend inthe left hand, tae the left thumb under the yarn and upward. Insert the needle inthe loop made on the thumb. \Use the ball end of the yarn to make knit stitch, sipping the loop off the thumb. Pull the yarn end to close the stitch up to the needle. Continue making stitches in this way. The result looks lke a row of garter stitch because the yarn has been kritted off the thumb, CABLE CASTON. This two-needie method gives a firm ed with the appearance of a rope, Puta slipknot on one needle. Use the ‘ther needle and the bal end of the to knit into the loop on the left-hand nee ‘without sipping it off Transfer the new st to the lefthand needle, Insert the right-hand needle between new stitch and the next stitch, and then: make another stitch as before, Cortinue ‘making stitches inthis way KNITTED CASTON Make a cable cast-on as above, but instead ‘of knitting between stitches, insert the right hand needle in the front of each stitch in usual way. This gives a softer edge than the cable method.8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN NOTES ON CROCHET Understanding how to make simple stitches is the key to constructing interesting shapes in crochet. Here are a few reminders of some basics and some suggestions for building on them. SLIPKNOT ROUNDS 7{Putings sit on te hook Rounds are started ina chainring. or ina slp ring fora tighter rakes the frstloop of the chain ‘center and are worked in an counterclockwise direction without that wil hold the stitches ofthe frst turning over row or round. Loop the yarn around two fingers ofthe left hand, the ball CHAIN RING lend to the front. Insert the hook in Pullthe ends otyarn | J0in anumber of chain stitches into a ring with a sip stitch inthe first ‘the loop, catch the bal end of the yet chain. Work the first round of stiches around the chain and into the foe pl au be op cougrentetact | “Sen ineyon nd oonowerted soo te socio med Norio mete Cae and this end can be pulled to tighten it end to bring the knot. — ‘pees colar oo ingest ste ok Chat treks ooptoe Cat : caicccueyeureaed oiler ee fap abe HOOKING ACTION left). However, do not then pull Hale digo ee te eden te a evar Hoke eon Cet ee it hn ise eon er be ond gf Mabewoen tart es treet fands tse te tora he es gees tevin alt rd eh mcr rat and en foots manatee ok ih Soya pal teh te tum ofthe wrist, guide the tp of the hook under the yarn. Catch the | loop on the hook to anchor it yar and pull it through the loop on the hook to make a chain | | Hooking and catching is refered to 2s yam round hook (abbreviation: yh). tt isthe action used in making a chai, a sip stitch and, in various combinations all J Woting under two strands of yarn each time, make the stitches as directed and then ‘other crochet stitches | pullthe fee yarn end to close the ring Join the Note Unless the instructions ing with a slip stitch in state otherwise, the hook the first stitch. should be ingerted under the ‘wo strand of yam which form the top of the cain, or ‘the top of the sttch__ 75 birds, butterflies & little beasts to knit and crochetADDITIONAL KNOWHOWING important to pin out fat projects, such as ‘wrong side uppermost. and damp press if "arn sutable-or dry press otherwise. This realy enhance the shape and character of project. Three-dimersional tens ae shaped Stuffing but even soa very ight press on right side after completion wil smooth the ce and seas Ds imes called a tal the end of yarn after making the sipknot should be a rable length so that it can be used sewing up. It can also be very useful for ing up imperfections, such as awkward changes. The same applies tothe end after binding off In these projects, ends tthe tp ef petals or eaves wll be r dared in before the main making up. IBROIDERY rake spats on butterfly wings, make short stitch over a single strand of yarn Fnecessary, pad it with a zacand over the first. invisible” nylon thread to sew on ing and matching sewing thread fo s, Beads are best anchored with 2 stitch. To sew on sequin for fish s, start at the tall end and. alternating sins on each rom, overlap them as you -. Overlapping them more clozly wil a truly scaly effect but will ade weight, SEAMS [As explained under Ends (see left), yam tends are immersely useful for making up. But if a new length of yarn needs to be jones, start wth a back sttch rather than a kot Unless stated otherwise, inisible seaming on she nght side (see below) is recommended for most projects, including crochet. To avoid bulk, take in only hal stitch from each edge when seaming crochet, INVISIBLE SEAMING The neatest way 10 seam isto use mattrese (or ladder) stitch, With right sdes facing and starting t the cast-on, take the wool needle Under the strand between the firstand | second stitches of one edge. Repeat atthe | other edge. Continue workang into alternate edges, tightening the stitches as you g0, to close up an invsile join Pa] ADDITIONAL KNOW-HOW ANTENNAE Insert the wool needle at the postion of the first antenna, leaving a yarn end. Bring the ‘neede out atthe postion ofthe second, back stitch between the two, then bring the yarn out again atthe second, Trim both lends. Stifen them by pinning out straight and spraying witha fabrec stiffener or stiong hairspray. Leave to dry. STUFFING Use synthetic filing (batting rather than cotton woo, asthe latter can be rather dense and difficult to stitch through. Push ‘the batting in firmly, one wisp ata tme, using it to shape the object without distorting it “Too much batting will pack down whereas ‘00 tle wil never plump up. Don't push the batting in with a ponted implement, bout use something lke the eraser end of pencil Spare matching yam may be better ‘than batting inside crochet, as there willbe ‘no show-through. Wind off short lengths of yam around two fingers and push these in ‘one coll at a time WIRING Some items need a litle help to stay in ‘Shape, and wiring isthe solution, Fine, soft wire such as fuse wire is suitable forthe ‘sails hors, for example (see page 100), znd can be threaded on to a needle and inserted that way. Where stronger wire is needed, be careful not to leave a burr when ‘ripping it, as this will make it ficutt to insert. A smal file, even an old nal fle, ‘an be used to smooth away a burrDIRECTORY Featured here is a varied collection of birds, bees, butterflies, flowers, fruit, and vegetables in knitting and crochet. Look through this section to find the design you want, then turn to the Instructions for the description of how to make it.24 oinectory SPRING THINGS From the first few flowers to the hatching of eggs, spring is a season {fall of promise. It's also 2 time to enjoy tender colors and to be creative with knitting and crochet. 3 EASTER EGGS 55 PRA, 4 GRAY NEST 36 PIGEON FEATHER 37 HENS Ecc5 SWANSDOWN seanetuines 2526 oirecrory HEDGEROW FLOWERS The vibrant pinks and yellows of wild flowers are complemented by the blues of insects and a single little bird. The round Blue Tit stands sturdlly among the leaves and flowers. 54 BACHELOR'S BUTTON 50 EAR OF WHEAT 52 FOXGLOVE 1B ELOER LEAF28 oirectory BEAR AEE Who hasn't admired the variety of shapes, the detail and the fresh colors of leaves? Capture some of this in stitch and use the resutt for appliqué decoration and trimmings. 60 STRAWBERRY LEA’ 23 POPLAR LEAF 20 ELM LEAF 57 CLOVER LEAFLearrau 29 19 MAPLE LEAF & BIDEN HAIRSTREAK 58 OAK LEAF 24 LOGANBERRY LEAF75 birds, butterflies & little beasts _ to knit and crochet Oop #% SG Lesley Stanfield 4 St. Martin’s Griffin ‘New York A29 stu 60 STRAWBERRY LEAF 34 pUMBLE-BEEsucs AND seasties 31 BUGS AND BEASTIES Charming to some people, but obnoxious to others, creepy crawlies become quite harmless, even comical, when they're soft and woolly. A few have sharp ingredients but theyre mostly user-friendly 24 LOGANBERAY LEAF T2aoreus 4 eee Cyd chsh al aan Se a tae Ce Yi 73 FURRY CATERPILLAR, TO sna 30 HONEY-BEe32 birecrory CAMBERWELL BEAUTY OX-EYE DAISY 4 MARSH MARIGOLD GOLDEN HAIRSTREAKaurrerruits 33 6 PEACOCK BUTTERFLY COMMON BLUE BUTTERFLIES Take to the air with a cloud of brilliant butterflies. They range from easy-to-make to more advanced, and from fairly realistic ized. Their colors could be varied TLARGE BLUE to very to create other species,34 irectory ROE POGE ‘The seashore we of inspiration for knitting and crochet. From the shiny scales of fish to the soft tendrils of seaweed, lots of effects can be captured with the right colors and textures. easure t 47 coLvrs 45 penaizs 48 SEA ANEMONE 13 sTaReisHRock POOL 35 13 staneise 10 CORAL 4B SEA ANEMONE61 STRAWBERRY 60 STRAWBERRY LEAF FRUIT BOWL No wonder tiny insects are attracted to ‘these luscious leaves and fruit! Beads stud the foganberries and strawberries in a jewel-lke way and the sections of lemon and apple look. 42 baIMSTONE BUTTERFLY good enough to eat! 69 APPLE 26 LEMON SLICE ag — 27 SMOOTH CATERPILLAR38 oinecrorr 63 ones 27 SMOOTH CATERALLAR VEGETABLE BASKET ‘An end-of-season collection of tactile, curvaceous vegetables is a harvest festival in stitches.The litle snail is as at home here as he would be adorning a hat or a bag. 64 RED BELL PEPPER 67 YELLOW SQUASHveceraaue maser 39 68 STRIPED SQUASH TO SNAIL75 BIRDS, BUTTERFUES & LITTLE BEASTS TO KNT AND CROCHET CCopyrht © 2017 Quarto, ne Al rigs reserved. Printedin China For efornaton address St Martin's Pres. 175 ith Averue, New York NY. 10010, wvstrarinscom “The written insructons photographs desns, paters, and projec in hs volume are intended for personal use ofthe reader ang may be reproduced for that purpose ony Library of Congress Catloging-ir Publication Data ‘Aalable Upon Request ISN: 978.0-312-65505 Fst US. 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From the white dove to the twinkling star; there's something for every Christmas here. 15 CHRISTMAS ROSEKNITTED DESIGNS Keting Abrevatons page 14 Notes on Kiting pages 16517 ‘Adsonl Koow:Howpages 20-21 BLUE TIT rey pane 26 Yarn Yarn 4-ply yarn in white (A), blue (8) Black (C), olve (0), and yellow (6) Extras 4 double pointed needles, batting 2 black beads, sot wire for jewelry making, sen pllers (optional) METHOD, [Note Each time a tur is made michrow the \wrap-and-turn technique should be used to prevent a hol: before turing take the yarn to the opposite side of the work, sip the ne st purluie from the la-hand needle +o the righthand needle return the yam to ‘the original side of the wort, sip the st back (onto left-hand needle, turn, tension the yarn ready to make the frst st. HEAD Using 2 needles and A cast on 2 sts Atstrow (RS) Ki, ov, 1.3 ss, 2nd row P 3rd row Ki, [mt KI] bce. 5 sts. Break off A, change to B 4th and WS rows P Beh row Ki, mt, KI] 4 times. 9 sts Teh rove KI, 01, 7, rM1-K. 1 st ‘9h row K9, turn 7, turn kb, turn Stu, kt end. eh row KI, tog KS stk kT. 9 ts 13h row KI. i2tog spo, sk KIS sts 1h row P Break of 8. 15th row RS facing and starting at aston edge, using frst double-pointed needle and A. pick up and k3 sts from A row ends and 9 ets rom Brow ends with 2d double pointed needle work (K2tog KI, sk) across 5 sts, with 3rd dovble-pointed needle pick uD and 9 sts from B raw ends and 3 sts from A row encs.27 sts Now turn and work in rows wath 4 double: pointed needles: 3t row (WS) Break off 2nd row Using C. k Break off C. 3rd row Slip frst 2 sts of row on to spare yarn, Using separate lengths of yar, join A and p next 9 sts. using Cp next 5 st, using Apprext9 sts, sip lst 2 sts on to spare yam “Turn and continue with 73 ss on needles (Crois yarns at each coler change on next 6 rows eh row KIA, (Kl. e.13, mn, KN)B. IGA. 25 sts, Sth row P3A,7C, 9A 6th row KSA, 7C.9A Teh row PBA. 8C, BA 8th row KA, TIC, TA 9th row PEA, 13C, 6A, Break of and C, continue with D BACK 40th raw KB, ri, [3,1] 3 times, KE, 29 ae ‘ith and WS rows 2 12h row K. 14th row [20g] twice, 7, rm, 7] twice, [ssi] twice. 27 st $6¢h row [X20] tice, kev KT. [ssi] twice. 25 sts 48h row [K2tog} tice 5, mn, K7, 1,5, [Gel] twice, 23 55 Continue to decrease and increace in tis way on RS rows, working one st less beside each double decrease, untl 26thkurrtep orsicns 47 row has been completed and 15 sts remain. 28h row (K2tog] twice, m1, KT. [ssk] twice. 13 ts 30th row [K2tog] twice, 5, [st] twice. 9 sts 32nd row K7I0g KS, ss 7 sis Break off D and continue with 8. ‘TAIL ** PI row Ast rib row (RS) K2, [pt 1] twice 2nd rib row Ki, [p1, kt] 3 times Repeat these 2 rows 3 times move, then work 1st rib row again Bind of kniwise. FRONT RS facing sip 4 remaining sts of head on to needle and rejoin C 10 work bib Ast row [X2t0g] tice. sts and and WS rows 3rd vow KI, 1.3 st Sth row KI. [mt ki] twice. 5 sts Teh row Kr, 13, or, kI.7 ss. Break off C and continue wth E Begining with a p rom, work 3 rows sist teh row KI, [ra Kl] 6 times. 13 sts 13th row Ki, pv. to last tek. 15 st. 15th row AS 13th row. 17 st 17eh row Ko last 2st, tum p to last 2st, urn k to last 3 sts, turnp to last 3st, tur, Leto and. 19th row As 13th row. sts 2st row As 17th ro¥ Bed row As 13th row. 21 sts 25th row As 1th row. Beh ee Sik 13, sk, KT, K2t0g IB 20g 17 ss, 29eh row Sik 12. sk, 5, Kt0g 12,20, 13s 31st row Sek, K!, ssh s2kpo K2t0g,K1.2tog, 7 sts Break off € and continue with B. TAIL As tall of back from *. WING TIPS RS facing and sing D starting at fst decrease along edge of left back, pick up and k19 sts Change to B.P 1 row 2nd row (RS) K2, [pt 1] 7 times turn, rb 13, tum, rb 11, turn lb 8, tum ib to end. Bind off itwise Wark 2nd wing tp to match. BEAK Using C, cast on 5 sts. ‘Single row (RS) K1,s2kpo, KI. Draw yarn through remaining 3 sand pall ight FINISHING Heac:turn to \NS to carefully fasten offends, On RS, jin edges of C rows Cf bb t0 A row ends and neaten sts around ‘easton group above. Stuff head then joining ‘aston edge into a rng sw beak to top of i bi, Neaten ends of wingtips and, starting at head, join back and front, stuffing as you stich. Clase body at tall end and on RS join both tall pieces by back stitching through both layers just inside the edge sts Sew on beads far eyes. Cut a length of wire— approximately ‘Bin (4Sem)—and using fingers or pir, leave an end to forrn an upright inthe bits bbody and then bend the wire to form 4 toes (see Diagram 1) Take the wire along the leg, ‘making a 90° bend where the top of the leg tobe Insert the long remaining length of wire trough the body to exit where the 2nd leg be and, atthe same time, bury the fest upright in the body above the fist leg, Bend the long end into a leg to match the frst and ‘rim the excess to rake a 2nd upright to £0 inside the body (Diagram 2). Using C, bind the legs and feet. without covering the claws ‘At the top of the legs, bind further with E Diagram 2 [Note Tis bird should not be used asa toy but it could be made without legs and with French knots for eyes to make it safe for young children48 instauctions DOVE seca ve page #2 ‘ar 4p yam in pink (8) and wit (8) Exess 4 Joube-poreed needs btn, 2 smal ed beads METHOD [Nate Each time a turn is made mid-raw the wrap-ané-tum ‘technique should be used to prevent a hole: before turning, take the yarn tothe opposite side of the work sip the next st puriwse from the lefthand needle to the right-hand needle return the yam to the original sde of the work. ip the st back on fo lefthand needle, turn tension the yarn ready 10 make the fist st. Using pair of needles and A, cast on 2 sts ‘st row (RS) Ki 3 ts {nd and eh rows 3rd row Kim, KI] twice. 5 sts Beh cow K {th row P Change to & Teh row KI, [ei 1] 4 times 9 ts Bth row P th row KZ ry kl, rot] 5 times, 12.15 sts 40th row ip. p to lst st va pt. 17 sts ‘4th row Kit, K14, tum p13. turn 1 tum p9, turk, ‘tum, p§,tum, 10, fk. 19 sts, 12th row As 10th rows 21 ts 3th row KT. rot 1, [sk] 4 ties, [k2tog] 4 tes. sk. 15 st ‘Change to double pointed needles putting 5 sis on each (of 3 needies and marking the beginning ofeach round (see page 20). {se round (FS) K 2nd round {K1, m1} 3 tines, Ks, 1, Ktog, I. [oi kt] 3 times. 195s, K 2 rounds. ‘eh round KY, mt, (Len) 3 Sones. 5, [nt Kz] 3 times, rt ke. 27 sts K 3 rounds. ‘9eh round K1, 1, (12, mvt} 3 tes, K13, [mt 12] 3 times, sk. 35 5 K 3 rounds, 43h round K1, 1, 12, vt] 5 times, K13, fw] 5 ties imi 1.47 sts, K8 rounds. 22nd round KT. ss [2 sk] twice, k13, P2tog KZ] twice, 12t0g 17.44 a, K2 rounds 25th round KT, sk. (ksh tice KI, [k2tog Kl] wie, tog 7. 35 ss K2 rounds 2ath round KT, [5] 3 times, 19, [tog 3 tines M7. 29 ts K2 rounds Hse round KS, [5 3 times 17, [tog] 3 times. 5.23 sts K 2 rounds, 234eh round K1, [sk 4 ones IS, k2tog] 4 times, 15 sts Case underside of head and beak. Insert batting ighty filing head but shaping body rm;235th round Ki, pt I] 6 times tog 4 ots. 36th round [K1, p1] to end. Xp] 7 ties 21 a 20¢h round [KI_p7}:0 en 39eh round [Kt ptm pt] 7 tines 28s 00h Att, and 2nd rounds 36% ror 43rd round [K 1, pf] 14 times. 42 sts. | “eh, 4th, th, 470 and 48th rounds As 38th rnd Fiat birdof = Cast on 2 ss by titted east-on method (seepage 16, bind oft sp remsining 2 rom rig hand need to l-hand needle repeat rom * ols st. Fasten of ‘wanes (rie 2) Using pi frees and B. aston 37s Aero (85) PF. [tp] tere 2nd vow Kip, ki] to end dra row Rib 35, tun 33, urn ib 31 tr Hb 29,14 nb 27 tum nib 25 tr. bt end An row As 2nd on Peat bind-of ae before | FINISHING Fold wings in haf and jon songinsie o pict | bind Patten ta and jon the sare way Postion wings | Jo in of shaping on eae side of back Oversew along top edge of ing working eto each pst ofr then sew underside to mach catching down the end of the vin Sew on beads fe ees evirrea osions 49 EASTER EGGS ety ve pg 26 Yarn DK yarn for larger egg (6a 16m circumference), 4-py yarn for smaller exe (Sin/12.Sem circumference}—note, an elastic yar such as pure wool is essential Needles 4 doubie-pointed neces, two sizes smaller than usal forthe yarn Extra Egg molds (Fom craft sores) METHOD Cast on 3 sts on one needle Foundation row (RS) [Kio] 3 times. 6 sts Without tasting put 2 sts on each of 3 needles. With RS facing and using 4 needles, continue in rounds of k Use contrast yarn to mark the end of each round (see page 20) ‘st round [kis] 6 times. 12 ss 2nd and alternate rounds K 3ed round [K2, rv] 6 tines. 18 sts Sth round [K2 m1] times. 27 5. Teh round [K3, ev] times. 36 Ss K 16 rounds. Use end at base 10 neaten the joining round, then fastan off on the mide, 24h round [K4,K2t09] 6 times. 30 ts. K 4 rounds 29h round [K3, 2109] 6 times. 4 te K 2 rounds 32nd round [K2i0g] 12 times. 12 sis. Slip sts on to contrast yar ang insert mold rounder end frst. Replace sts on 3 needles. 33rd round [K2t09] 6 times. 6 st: Pullout marker yarn. Break rain yar and take it through remaining 6 stsin the direction of works Fasten of frmCONTENTS Foreword/About this book 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Materials and equipment Crochet symbols Abbreviations Terminology and aftercare Notes on knitting Notes on crochet Additional know-how 2 DIRECTORY 3 INSTRUCTIONS Knitted designs Crochet designs 6 10 2 14 15 16 18 20 22 44 46 70 4 PROJECTS Project 1: Specimen butterflies Project 2: Straw hat Project 3: Tea cozy Project 4: Coral necklace Project 5: Goldfish Project 6: Fall colors Project 7: Christmas dove Index Resources and credits 110 112 14 116 18 120 122 124 126 12850 INSTRUCTIONS GRAY NEST Yarn OK yarn in dark gray (A) and light gray @) Needles 2 pais one pair size smaller than the other METHOD Using larger needles and A cast on 4 st. Ast row (RS) [Kb] 4 tenes. 8s 2nd and WS rows ? rd raw [KIB] B times. 16 ss, ‘5h row [Kfb] 16 times. 32 st Teh row [K1, make 10-s chain in next st (se page 17) drop chan st wi skp next 5 sts prise, wyab put chan ston to left-hand ‘needle then k ths stk next st] 4 times. ‘9th row [KI Mo, 2} 8 times 40 ss. {Mth row As [] of 7th row 5 times 13h row [K2 lfbk2] 8 times. 48 sts. 15th row As [] of 7th cow 6 times {eh roe [K2. fb, 3) 8 tines 56 sts. 49¢h row As [] of 7th row 7 times. 24st row K. 23rd row As 19th row. Continue with smaller size needles and 8, 25h, 26th, and 27th rows K Begining witha p row. wore S rows st. 33rd row (KS, 2t04) 8 times, 48 ss Work 3 rows st 374h row [K4. 20g] 8 times. 40, “Werk 3 rows sts. ‘st row [K3, tog] 8 tines 32 sts one row. ‘Ard row [K2tog] 16 times. 16 st. P one row. 45th row [K2t0g] 8 times B ss 46th row [P20] 4 times. Fasten off by running end of yarn through remaining 4 sts, FINISHING Join seam wit RS (coe page 21).Tug chain loops and pross light) With ight gray lining tured in, use B to sight gather top by running a thread around inside of edge sts SWANSDOWN, racy vw page 25 Yarn DK yam (oreferaby with a mutistrand construction) Needles Srl-sie kniting needles, yarn needle METHOD ‘Single loop ® K one st without slipping i of, bring yarn between needles to font take yarn under and over left thumb, then back between neces, k st remaining on left-hand needle, drop loop, sip 2nd ston righthand needle over fest st Double loop Taking yarn under and over left hum twice, work a single loop from * to * then, again taking yarn around thumb twice repeat om * to "*k st remaining on lefchand needs, sp 2nd and 3rd sts on right- hand needle over frst st “Triple loop Taking yarn around left hum tice, work as single loop from * to * then, gain taking yar around thumb twice, ext from * to ™ twice: k st remaining on lefthand needle, sip 2nd, 3rd. and 4th sts on right-hand needle over firsts Make a6. chain (ee page 17) and, without turing sip last bak onto lethand needle Using the britted cast-on method (see page 16), cast on 16s 17 Loop row Nake 3 ingle loops 4 double loops 3 trple lps, 4 double ooas, 3 single loops Sipping frst st bind of purse. Fasten of leawng along enc.FINISHING With carton edge Sing, old lop row so that chain remains free. Using long end and taking in one strand from each edge jon pairs of cast-on sts with overcastng Turn over and join bound-of ss with backsitch, Fasten off fst end by taking yam through each st of chan to counteract any curve in the chan. Cut each loop at the halfway point. Trin lower loops and then use yam need to fray out all ends of yar. PEACOCK BUTTERFLY kurrteD pesicns 54 Yarn Dk yam in buf (A), rust @),bue (C),yelw (0) and ack (6) Needles 3 knitting needles METHOD RIGHT LOWER WING Usng A cast on cone st. ‘st raw (AS) (KI, yo, kl) in one st.4 sts 2nd row P 3rd row [Kis ki] wice 6 ss, 4eh row Pho 93. ph p1.8 st Beh row K2,k2tog, [yo] 3 times ssk K2.9 sts 6¢h row P3, (KI pt kI) in Dipl yo.p3.** Teh row 55h 7-8 Ss. Beh row P6,559.7 5 9th row Ssh 15.6 5 10th row P4, ssp 5 sts Bind of kaitwise LEFT LOWER WING Using A work as right lower wing to, Teh row K7,K2I08,8 ss Beh row P2iog 96.7 st 9th row KS,k2tDg,6 sts 10th row P2308 p45. Bind off knitwise RIGHT UPPER WING Using B work a5 night lower wing to ™. Teh row K Beh row P 9eh row K7,K2I08 8 ss oth and 12th rows F Ath row Ké,Kltog 7 st 13th row Change 10 A.45..2t0g. 6 sts eh row Ssp, 4.5 st. 15th row KS, along straght row-ends of right, lower sing, RS facing pick up and ké sts 11. Lemve st on a pare needle, LEFT UPPER WING Using B, work as right lower wing to *, Teh row eh row 9eh row Ssh 17.8 si 40th and 12th rows P 110h row Sek 7 ts 13th row Change to A ss 5.6 sts 44h row P3595 sts 15th row Break yarn. With RS facing pick Up and ste along stright rom-encs of left lower wing k across 5 sts of let upper wing 11 sts De not break yarn. With RS together place both sets of se on parallel needles and, using 3rd needle, bind them off together iaitwise (see page 17). BODY Using A, cast on 10 ts Single row (RS) (KT, yo.) in firsts. tum, 13.tum, sip 2nd and 3rd sis over frst k this S1bL Bind off twice FINISHING Press wings to shape Fasten off lends, working afew sts over frst cast-on st of each wing Using C for lower wings and D for upper wings, mate aring of running around eyelets then overcast these edges Outine overcast sts witha ring of backstitch in E Catch down edges of lower wings undemeath upper wings. Sew body in place Using A, split yarn and make antennae (see page 21),52 InstaUeTIONS LARGE BLUE ‘Yarn DK yam in pale blue (A) and deep blue (8) Needles 3 kiting needles RIGHT LOWER WING Using A.cast on 4 ss ‘98 roe (RS) K2, KIA. 5 ste Ind and WS rows K Br row Kb, 2, kb, kl. 7 sts Sth row K5,K70 KI. sts, Teh row KG hI, E1.9 st ‘eh row K. Break yar and leave ss on a spare needle LEFT LOWER WING ising A cast on 4 sts 18¢ row (RS) Kb.IG.5 st and and WS rows K 3rd row Ki, kb, k1.7 sts Sth row Kib k6. 8 sts, Teh row Kb 17.9 5, {eh row K. Break yarn and, bots RS facing slp Sts of right lower wing on to lefthand needle 18s, 9h row 11th row KI, k2tog ko last 3 sts K2tog I 165, 13th row As 1th row. Hse, $5eh row KI, K2tog (2, [-2tog] twice. 12, tog KI. 10's. $7eh row Ki, [tog] 4 times kt. 6 ss 18th row K. Break yar and leave sts on a spare needle RIGHT UPPER WING Using cast on 6 ss. ‘at row (RS) Kb, 13, kb, KI. 8 st tnd row Kip K7.9 st. Srl row Kb, kb, kl 17 deh row Kb 10.12 st, Break yarn and eave sis on a spare needle. LEFT UPPER WING Using cast on 6 ss 1st row (RS) Kb, kb, KIB st And row K6, ha K1.9 3s, Sid woe Ki, bk 17 4th row 19, Kf KI. 12 sts. Break yarn and leave stson a spare need. Joining raw ARS facing. across sts of right upper wing work kb, k1T; across sts of lower wings work KI, Pe2tog] twice, Ke: across sts of lef upper wing work K10, kb, KI. 30 st th row K Te row Kb. 412, [k2tog] twice, Kb. th row K 9th row K13,[e2tog] twice, k13.28 sts, 10th row K. 14h row K', I2tog 19, [tes] twice, 1S, 2t0g KI. 24 ss. 12th row Bind off kritwse, working kt, 2to, 18, K2t0g, Kt across the row. BODY Using B, cast on one st ‘st row (PS) (Ki. yo.) in this one st. 3 sts. and row Pt, pth pI. 3rd row Kyo, kl] tice. 5 sts. 4th row PI, [pit pt] twice sth row K. (61h row P Repeat last 2 rows 9th row K2:08 K1,skpo.3 ss 40th row ? Meh row K. 120 row P 13th row S2ige Fasten aff remaining one st FINISHING Press to shape. Lightly gather center of butterfy vertically to measure sight less than the length of the body. Attach body Pirch upper and lower wings together Upper over lower. and held with a few sts on WS, Using B acd antennae (see page 21), COMMON BLUE ‘Yarn 4-py yar in mid bive (A) and deep blue (8) Neadles 3 kniting needles METHOD LOWER WING Lower wing (make 2) Using A cast on 12 sts Ast row (RS) K2,[p2, KI] 3 times. 2nd row K', [p12] 3 tines pt, kl 3rd row K2, [p2tog KI] 3 tines KI.9 sts “Ath row KI, pt. kt] 4 fies Seh row K1.sk2po, 01. spo, KI. 5 sts. 6eh row KI, [p1, kt] twice. Teh row K1,skZp0, ki. 3 sts Break yarn and leave sts on a spare needle UPPER WING (rnske 2) Using A cast on 12 sts. ‘st row (RS) K2.[p2, ki] 3 times. 2nd row Ki, (pt, k2}3 times, pt. Ki. Repeat ‘stand 2nd rows once Seh row K2,[p2tog.k1] 3 tes k1.9 sts. 6th row Ki, [p'. ki] 4 times Teh vow K2,[p1. kt] 3 times, Beh row As ih ro 9eh row Ki, sk2p0, 91. sk2po.KI.5 sts 40th row K', [pt kl] twice {eh row KI. sk2pa. ki. 3 ss Break yarn and leave sts on a spare needle BODY Using B,cast on 6 sts by cable method (see page 16). Bind off knitwise FINISHING Join wings BS togethes line up ‘the pair of upper wings and the pair of lower ‘wings on 2 needles then use 3rd needle to bind ther off together knitwse (see page 17). Press wings light); With yarn ends to the top, stitch body to wings, then use ends to make antennae (see page 21),FRITILLARY Yarn DK yarn in brown (A) and orange (8) Needles 2 pairs of kiting needles, fea sae smaller than the other METHOD knirte pesions 53 WINGS Using larger needles and A, cast on 3 sts tet row (RS) [Kb] twice i. 5st. 2nd row [Pth] 4 times. p1.9 sts 3ed row [Kip] 8 umes KI. 17 st Note On next and every rib row work all sts on RS and 2p sts on WS through the back ofthe loos deb row (WS) KI, [pt kt] 8 times. Seh row PI, [KI pf] 7 times, I, pl. 24 ss Continue with B, eh row K!,[p1, 12] 7 times ptt. Web row Ps, [kt pm, p1.k1,p2] 3 Smes, kt, pl. ent, pt pt. 28 st. Be row [K1,p1] 3 times, * K2[51, kt] twice, Bom * twice, kt, Ser and 10th rows Kalk sis and p alp sts as ‘eh row P', kl, pine? pl kl, p2] 3 times KI, pine, fp. 36 st, HB row [K1, pt] 4 times, 12, [pel] 3 times p1.12: com * ence, [p1, kl] 4 times. Beh and {4th rows A 9h and 0th cows ERRST WING TIP * Next row (RS) PI. k. [pb 1, turn. Continue on these 12 sts Bed row K',91,[k2,p1]3 tenes kl Beso (2:09, (p2. KI] tice, 2, ss 10 sts oh spare yarn" SECOND WING TIP 8S facing rejoin yam to frst of remaining st, Work a frst wing tip from ** to * THIRD AND FOURTH WING TIPS As second wine ti. BINDING OFF WING TIPS WS facing sip ts of frst wing tip on to needle. Using smaller size needles and A, working al bound-of sts knitwise, bind off one st, ® slip st on to lefchand needle, cast on one st bind of 3 * to end ‘Work remaining wing tips to match WING EDGING RS facing using simallersze needles and ‘A pick up and k 12 sts along side edge of frst wing Bind of kntwise. Edge fourth wing ta match BODY Using largersize needles and A cast on 2st. Kt row pt row 3rd row (8S) KI, mv KI. 3sts.PI row Sth row KI, [mt kl] twice. 5 6% Stst 3 row 9th row KI. oI, K3 rn kl. 7 5 Stst 5 rows. 15th row Ki, sk Kt, KZtog 1.5 sts, PT row 17h row 1. s2kpo. ki. 3 ts PI row 19th row S2ipo. Fasten off remainng one st FINISHING Gather center top of wings. Around wing tips tse A to neaten comers, Use A to make a spot between teach r near the bound-off edge (make spot with 2 small sts over one strand of A). Seam body and stteh in place. Make antennae (see page 21) 5 repeat fom Specific abbreviotion ine? (120k) in newt st then insert tip of let- hand needle behind the vertical 3nd that runs down between ‘the 2 ss just made and k this to to make 3rd st of group54 InstRUCTIONS CORAL Arey pe 36 Yarn DK cotton Neadles 3 doutie-pointed needles ctr Pipe cleaner METHOD MAIN STEM Using double-pointed needes, cast on 6 sts © tat row (RS) [KI p1] 3 times. Without turing side sts to opposite end of need, take yarn firmly across back of work, 2nd row (RS) [P1. kt] 3 times Wihout turing sie sts 10 opposite end of need, take yarn fly across back of work * These 2 rows form pattern (seed st)-Repeat fom * to ** 6 times more FIRST BRANCH Do rot tur, cast on 6 se by btted caston method (see page 16). Do not turn continue 00 these 6 sts onl ‘st row (RS) (Ki, pt] 3 times Without turing side sts to opposite end of need, take yarn frryy across back of wore 2nd row Using 3rd double-ported needle and leaving 6 sis lof main stem on left-hand needle [p1,k1] 3 tmes Wehout luring side sts 10 opposite end of rete take yarn frrny across back of work Repeat these 2 rows 3 mes mere, Turn, (WS facing), bind of these 6 sts in patter. Fasten of Turn to RS and rejoin yarn to 6 sts of man stem. Pattern B rows a before SECOND BRANCH Cast on 4 3s by nited easton method. Do not turn, continue 09 these 4 sts onl Using 3rd needle and leaving 6 sts of main stem on lefthand needle as before, pattern 4 rows Tum. (WS facing). bind off these 4 sts in pattem Fasten off Turn to RS and rejoin yarn to 6 ts of main ster, Patter 8 rows Turn and bind off as before FINISHING From the top insert pipe cleaner ito 2nd branch anda litle way into main stem: Thm pipe cleaner at the top. Do the same with fst branch Insert pipe leaner in main ster and trim, Use ends of yar to frm joins at base of branches and to clase main stem and branches. Ifthe strand at the back forms a ladder back stitch over this to look ke moss st. FAN SEAWEED. Yarn ply yarn METHOD, [Note The seaweed is worked from the top. ‘Cast on $5 sts bythe thumb method (see page 16) Ase row (RS) KT. [p57] 4 tes. 2nd row P7, [p71 4 times. 3d row K7,[p 20g p1,p2t0g KT] 4 times 47 sts 44th row P7. [7] 4 tes Sth row Sst, K3.k2tog, [3 sk 13, KXtog] 4 times. 37st. {6th row PS. [3,95] 4 umes Teh wow KS, [pBtog k5] 4 times 29 st {8h row PS. [k1, 05] 4 tmes ‘9th row Ssk 1, KZtog [pss HI, K2tog] 4 times. 19 sts 40¢h and 42eh rows P3, [1 p3] 4 times 41eh row KS, [pt] 4 times 13h row S29, [al Iep0] 4 times. 9 ts 14th and 16¢h rows Pp!) 4 times 15h row Ki, [pl ki] 4 tines 117en row Si259, 91,1, 1, e2t0g sp st just made on to lefchand needle, pass next st veri sip back on to right-hand needle. 5 sts. 18th row PI, [kl pt] twice 19¢h row KI 52400 K1,3 ss, 2000 row PS. 21se row SIkpa Slip emsining ‘one ston to left-hand needle and make a 5-5 chain (see page 7). ress light:kurrteo oesicns 55. cy vi page 35 _Scattor sett Ys rm DK yarn in pink (A) and pale pink (8) Needles 2 pats of knitting needies, one a size smaller than the other METHOD [Note The shel is worked irom the top. WINGS Using A and smallersize needles, RS facing and starting at 28th pick up and K7 sts along B row-ends of Using argersize needles and A cast on $ sts by kitted right-hand edge. ‘aston method (see page 16). 4st, 3rd, and Sth rows (WS) K. Ast row (RS) K 2nd row Sak, 13, L203. 5 5s 2nd row? 4th row Ssk I, K2tog 3 ss Bed row Cast on 3 3t5,93,45.8 sts 6h row Sidpo. Fasten off remaining one s. 40h row Cast on 3 sts 13,p5,13. 11 st Work lefthand edge to match. Sth row Cast on 5 sts [K5,p3] twice. 16 5. TOP EDGE Using svalersze needles and A with RS {eh row Cast on § sts. 95, (13, pS] twice. 21 st. facing and working into each cast-on st pick wp and Teh row Cast on 3 sts. [p3, 5] 3 umes. 24 ss 136 sts around top edge taking 1 st from each st plus Beh row Cast on 3 sts 13, [p§.43] 3 times. 77 sts 4 extra st from cast-on of each Sst rb. 9th row Cast on 3st. k3,(p3,K5] 3 tes p3.30 ss Next row Using-lager size needles, kt Ki, (8, Kb] 10eh row Cast on 3 sts,p3, 63, pS] J times, 1d,p3.33sts. — Ftimes, i. 40 sts Bind off itis, | 11th row 13,93, ss K1,K2t02,p3.15,p3,sskk1,K2tog p3, Press to shape 16.29 ss 2th row [P313] Sweep, (3, 93] wee ch row (13, p3] twice 8 kl, kop [p3 K3] twice. 27 st ‘ath row P3, (63.93) 4 tines ‘5th row Charge to 8,13, [3.43] 4 tenes bch row Aa 485 row 17th row K3,p3ieg, [3 Bog] 3 times 13.19 st ‘Beh row Change to A.p3 [ki p3) 4 times. 19th row K3, (91,13) 4 tines 20th row Change 108, work 3s 18th row. 2st row 5290 [91 JONIeD ONIMSINE SONIA JO dvd GNOD3S Yo UaIsEy DOU J URED Us se YO USE| NPE SE YP BUS ‘pe DOU USL PL Sag BYBU'E BUEN (GA) AOR “Pp YP YU ADE \Dp SL LDS gy LAT WEMOT yo URI P WEL US ‘3S ayn. omg a ‘PS PEL JO ACL WAT YPS WHEL JO BLL YL WD NEL 1 Gos ata jo pues Suuewias ye UI s'4py Wp BOL «HL U CALL) Wp OU UF s-UEE SSW DG WHEL JO U2 YP GU ULAY YP VOU U 3p] Wo POU-U->PUL “p9IUA 0 dol U 55 WE YPEL JO Ng U (9.8L ND) WH WEL vp wou u 36) \Bz sag pe By Busy, agIN Wagan JOB u125) WG Yp HOU UP YR SME WEL BIEL 'y Rasy, SONIA 40 wa Lud (Buon) sy meas 240 SpA) SONIA doHLaM QOHI3H (0) a8inio oie (2) 390 pu (y) sao u acs puROUS ang {9 on ono) WOH) LL sNo1s20 134208978 (CAMBERWELL BEAUTY ‘Yarn DK yarn in dark brown (A), pale yellow (B), and pale blue (C) METHOD (Using A. make Sch, join with s into @ rng Set-up row (RS) 3ch, 16d in mg, 17 ss RIGHT UPPER WING Ast row 2ch, Tc in st below, Ide in each of next 2 ts 2dein next st turn, Continue on these 6 ts, 2nd row 2ch, 1s in st below, 15 in each of next sts Adc in ne (1, 1a) in net st, tr in top ch of Zen (of previous row: 8 st. {3d row 3ch, 1d in st below, Ascin each of next 4 sts, making last wrap with B (cee page 13) 15cm top ch of 2ch.9 sts. Continue with B. 44th row 2ch, 15 inst below 1d in each of next 4 sts, 2a in nese, 4h, miss 3h, $9 Next ch, 2de in next 4 inex st, Iden top ch of 3ch 12 sts. Fasten of LEFT UPPER WING (WS facing, rejoin Ain 4th st of set-up row. Ast raw 2ch, 1de in st below, de in each of next 2 ts, 2c top ch of 3ch. 6st. 2nd row Sch, (lr; Tt) in nest st Ide in neato 1 in teach of next 2 sts. 2sc in top ch of 2ch 8 ss Ard wow 2ch, 130 in each of next 4 ss, 1d in each of next 2. sts, makeg last wrap with B, 2d in top ch of Sch.9 sts CContinse wth B. 4h row 3eh, Ide in next st 2b in et st Ach, ss 3eh, in next ch, 2d in net st, 1d in each of next 4 5, sc in top ch of 2c. 12 sts Fasten off. WS facing eejoin Ain set-up row in st next to eight upper wing, tat ow 3ch, de in st below, Ide in each of next 2 sts 2d in ne. 5.6 2nd row 3ch,1de st below, 1de in nat st, in each of next 2st, 1dc in next st. (14, 150) top ch of 3ch. 8 sts rd row 2ch,1sc each of next 6 ss, making last wrap with B,2scin top ch of 3ch.9 sts. Continue with B 4h row 1ch, ts in each of est 2 sts 2de in next st, dc miss 3ch. sn next ch, 2a in next st, Td in each of next 2st, se in next 555 top ch of Ich 11 sts. Fasten of icin each of next 2s, |W facing, mis st beside right lower wing and rejoin A {st row 3ch, dc in st below, Ide in each of rox 2 st, 2de in net st. 6 ts 2nd row 2ch, Ide inst below 1de in next tt in each of next 2, Ide in nex st.2de in top ch of 3ch 8 sts rd row Zeh,1scin st below, Tsc n each of next 6 ss making lst wrap with 8, 1s in top ch of 2ch.9 sts Continue with 8. 4th row Ich, 1s in next st, Ide in each of rext 2 sts, 2de in next seh, ns 3ch, sin next ch, 2de in nent Tac in each of next 2st, 55 in top ch of 2ch. 11st. Fasten oft opr Using A, make 6eh, miss 2ch 1c in each of ch, make 4ch, rms 4ch, tr last sc Leaving the loop remove hook and insert first in top ch of 4ch then in loop, rh, pull yarn through, Ich, mise 2ch, Ts in next ch Fasten of FINISHING Stretching wicthwvise, ess to shape. Using CC sttch spots on altemate sts of rd row of each wing. tach body and, using A. make antennae (see page 21), ‘Sitch ends of antennae with C.crocner vesicns 79 PEBBLES Yarn DK yarn in light gray mid gray. and dark gray Baas Pebbles (choose ones that are smooth and fairly flats wash and allow to dry before covering) METHOD Make 3ch and join with ss into a ring 6c in ring and join with ss Werke sc continuously (do not join rounds), marking the frst st of every round (see page 20) increase and decrease a required following the contours of the pebble and aim for a snug fi.Try the cover on the pebble as you work to check the fi Work all nereases a6 2se in one st and decresees as ee doe (over next 2 sts (see page 13) ‘To introduce stipes, change color a the sitch before the marker—work the fst part ofthe sc (insert hook, yrh.pull yarn through) then pull new color through 2 loops on hook to fnish the stitch Wore 1 or 2 rounds in the new color then change yarn as required ‘When the cover starts to narrow at the opposite end Of the pebble, nish off any yam ends securely on the ‘wrong side. sip the pebbe inside the cover and work the remaining rounds with tin place. Fasten off Use the yarn lend to secure the last few stiches of the cove:@ £3);80 InsTRUCTIONS SARDINE Yarn 4-pysneight metalic yern Beta 2 sequins METHOD Make asp ring (coe page 18). Ast row (RS) Sch, 10a in ring, ull end tighty 0 cose rng turn. 11 ss, 2nd row 2ch, 1s in each of nent 3 $s, 25cn ret st, 13 in next st 2c inet st. 1c ia leach of next 3st, 1s top ch of Sch. 13 sts 3rd row 2ch, working in the back strand of teach sc 1c in each of rext 11 sts. sc in top ch of 2ch. Resume working in both strands of ‘each 2t from hare on, 4h row 2ch, Tec in each of next 4 5,25 in nest st 1s in next st 2s¢ in nex st, 1 in leach of next 4 sts, 15cm top ch of 2ch 15 ss. Sth row Zch, 13 in each st. Ise top ch of 2c. 6h, Teh, Bth, 9th, and 10th rows As Sth row {1h row 2ch 3¢ dec in next 2 ss, 1 in each of next 9 sts, dec in next 2 ss, 15 in top ch of ch. 13 ts 12¢h, 13th, and 14th rows As Sth row 15th row ch sc dec in next 2 ss, 1c in each of next 7st, se dec in next 2 sts, 1s in top ch of Sch. 11 sts 6th, 17th, and 48th rows Ae Sth row 49th row 2ch 3¢-docin next 2 st se in each of next 5 sts, se dec in next 2 ss. ‘gc in top ch of 2ch.9 sts 20¢h row As Sth rows rise row 2ch se oh teach of next 2, ‘sc in top ch of 2c 2nd row As 5th row. TAIL 23rd row Sch, Iv inst below) dc in nex st 2de in next s(n eh de Teh, 1) in emt st, 2dc in next st 1c in next st (tty, 1d) in top ch of 2ch Fasten oft FINISHING Racing and ta downward join yarn in fst st of nd row.1ch working in sre surface strand each time 1s in each st to end of row: Fasten off Join ends of tail and seam, sting with spare yar before cornpeting Sew on sequins for eyes. S 2 in rext 2 sts 1 in —H ar ++—ky Seat bttbttttt oe x x xe ‘ cE: my SI Ke x x Sy K, Ss, Byte StF +H x PF ox Set ttt + a te Ba ei st tte tte beet a at Ve a ttttttt+++++++—<5) spe Tht bp ppp aeeeeeeenennenes E tH. \ err et HY. Ky. *y, xy a eek st S,GOLDFISH Ei Yarn. yarn crocuer oesicns 8t Extras Batting (optional), 2 faceted sequins and a small quantity of fat sequins METHOD sooy Make a sip sng (see page 18). ‘st round (RS) ‘ch, 75c cng pull end to close ring ss in toh. sts. 2nd round ch, ec in each st 8 in Teh rd round 3ch, Ide inst Below, Ide in next 2de in net st, Ide in neat st. 3de in net st ‘de in next st, 2de in next st. Ide in next st Ade in ss of round below, sin top ch of 4 35, 42h round 3ch, 1d inst below Tdc in each of. net 6 sts, 3c in next st. 1d in each of next 6 35 Ide in ss of round below, ssn top ch of 3ch. 18 sts. Sch round 3c, 1d in st below Tc in each of. fee 8 sts, 3c in next std in each of next Ide in ss of round below, ssn top ch 3h. te Sh and Teh rounds 3c, Ide in each of next 21 st, ssn top ch of 3ch {ch round ch, de dec in next 2 ste Ide in fexch of next 17 ss, 1dc dec in next 2 sts, Sintop ch of 3en.20 sts ‘9h round 3ch, oc dec in next 2 sts, Wc in sich of next 18 ste, de dec in next 2st, Sin top ch of 3ch. 18 sts 80th round 3ch [de dec in rext 2st] twice, Neen eich of next 9 sts, [de dec in next 2 st] Besce, ssn top ch of Ich 14 ss, “Heh round 3ch, de dec in next 2 sti] tice Bec ns exch of next 5 sts,[de dec in next 2 ss] in top ch of 3c, 10 sts Fasten off ‘DORSAL FIN Fir fh so that mouth is to the right Jon und stem of center st of st increase Bis row Ich, sc around ths st 25¢ around SS corter st of th 7th, 8th, and 9th rounds, 1d canter st of 10th round. 11 3s And row 2ch, 1c in each of rent 2 ts, ch Ac in each of nex 2st, Teh, Ide in next st 2tr in next st teria each of ret 2 sts, 1 dec in nex: st and 1ch Fasten off ‘SMALLER PAIR OF UNDERSIDE FINS “Tum fh so that mouth isto the left FIRST FIN, Jain yarn in st beside 3ch at start of Sth round. 4ch, i in st below. Fasten off SECOND FIN “Tum fish over and join yarn in corresponding st beside 3ch of 4th round, 4ch,2tr in st below Fasten off LARGER PAIR OF UNDERSIDE FINS Ir 8th round, position as smaller pair of fins bust wark Sch, 2ctr in st belone Fasten off VENTRAL FIN ‘st row With mouth to the ft join yarn in frst ch of Sch at begining of 10th roune: (che) inthis group of Bch 2s¢ inne group.4 ss, 2nd row Miss 1s, 15¢ in nex st, Vein rest st, tr in fh Fasten off Lightly stuff body with bating or spare yarn. With dorsal in tothe lf, fatten tall end join yarn, and work in both front and back ste together on Ist row Ast row Ich in rst pair of sts, 1s in each of next 4 pars of sts. 5 sts. nd row ich 1s in each of next 4s 3rd row 6ch, mis 2ch, ss in next ch, (de Te ‘ide in st below, cn each of next 3 sts, (Ide, 1; tt) in teh. Fasten off FINISHING Sew on faceted sequins for eyes ‘Sew fat sequins on body (see page 21).82 instauctions SEA ANEMONE Yarn 4-ply cotton in raspberry () and coral (8) METHOD Using A. make a spring (see page 18) fst round (RS) 1ch, 7sc in ring pul end to dose ring, sin Teh. sts. 2nd round ‘ch, 1¢ inst below 2s n each of next 7 55 5 in Teh. 16 ts. rd round ‘ch, 2 in next st [12 in next 3t 25 in rts) 7 times. ssn teh, 24 sts. 4h round teh, sc in each of next 2 sts, 25c in ‘ets, [15 in each of next 3 sts, 2s n ext st] 5 times, $n 1h, 30 ts, Sth round ich ec in each of next 3 ats, 2c in ‘ets, [15 in each of next 4 ss, 2s aext st} 5 times, ss in ch. 36 ss 6th round Tch, sc dec in next 2 ss, [5c in nest st e.dec in next 2 st] 11 tines in Toh, 242, Teh round ch, 15 in each st 35 in 1c {8th round Teh, 12 in next ssc dec in next 2 ts, [sc in each of next 2st, sc dec in next 2st] 5 ties, ss in Tch. 18s ‘9h, 10th, 11th, and #24h rounde Ae 7th round ‘working ist s with 8. Continue with 8. 13th round ‘ch, 2s in st below, 35 in each of next V7 sts ssin Teh, 54 5 {eh round * ch, mis Teh, 8 in next ch, Ise next hv Ide in next chs in frst st of next group of 3 ts repeat rom *, ending 55 in frst ch of 4ch Fasten off FINISHING Press the points carefulRocher pesicns 83 BRANCHING SEAWEED. ray page 34 Bk yarn METHOD [Note Fasten off thoughout by pulling yarn “rough last loop without working yrh sh 7 2B SrEn ano rns anance os, efor SS | es Se Ae mA my se f a tte. Sat = a a Ss RS . 2d and WS rv 2c, 1n eo rounri aranen SS iy Bern icsctcnreteia tev hgap lS cortboe i Sth row fs Dd row Srivonnmsoresrecenmin SAW TTT fF i Parrow 2h ide stbelow 2éch each neds Deh Nerina bow 2a ane ne Girod 2s 6 is aa VER Vie Sun row 2h dein stblov: 2c 9 next snd vow 2th, 1 exh of rot 3 ee STEP tur Continue on these 4 ts. Bred row 2c dein st below, 6c in next st A Be winiachatocteireas, snconmcr tee cs Vi Conciuc on hese 3, fh vow Deh toc neath cf nent 2 {ath row 2ch, 16 in 5 below. 1 popcorn Sth row 2ch Ide inst below 1 popcorn §tt Bree v.2acn ne x5 st ihren st 2a not st 5 ts 1t8 Metrrow chssineth ofnec 3 Fasten of throw Ich ac neath of est 2, Secon BRANCH Sinron st Fasten of att fre row (8) Reon ineststof throws FIFTH BRANCH ee ea letra aee dala TAQ Send tnddchnowe 2c wexchol four brandureoin yar nt 2c Vit Bet? Decinnent 35 eh row ch tin st below 1 popcom 2rd, Sd, and fh ows 2ch cn exch of HY Gros. 2écin nets 538 fect? ss uu fen von ion te meh of next 25 St row 2eh td in st blow. popcom Since st faten of innod s. 20 net 55 a “Tino BRANCH ferro ich each net 3. ferrow (89) Mone stof Bh rowreinyam Fst of Prone teh tinea often 295 35% FINISHING Pes carey acing Bnd vow 2ch dein each of pnt 4 pepecre 3rd row 2eh, 1d in st below, Ic in nest st ‘en. Continue on these 3 sts 44h row Zch, 1dc in each of next 2 sts tun. Sth row 2ch, Ide in t below, 1 popcom in Speci sttch popeaen Sd in ane st remove hook, leaving loop insert hook in top of rst peer doch nea Ss ether nop yh pal ye Erg Ger icvieneuhotvec? sas Seta next st Fasten off84 instructions EAR OF WHEAT recny ew pose 26 Yarn Natal rafia Extra Fine wire (optional) METHOD Make 29¢h, miss 3¢h, 2d in next ch, * remove hook leaving loop insert hock in top ch of 2ch then in loop, yh pul yam through both loops on hook, yr. pul yarn ‘ight through remaining loop. Cut yar, leaving an end of appreximately in (Scr). ** Miss ch, jon yarn in next of 25ch (base ch), 3eh 2dc in base ch repeat from * to * Rejoin yarn in remaining strand of same base ch. 3ch,2de in same ch repeat from * to **. Mising Ich between each pair of clusters male 4 more pairs in this way FINISHING Take @ length of fre raffa and ss in each of remaining baze ch Take the frt end of each group through the st tthe top Trim and ray the ends Catch together the groups and wie the stern necessary. Specie symbol 2 2cin ch bs ten work a * to ve BACHELOR'S BUTTON Yarn 4p yarn in pink Extra Smal wooden plant stake METHOD FLoweR Make a slp rng (see page 18). {st round (RS) 2ch, 75 in rng pul end to close ring sin top ch of 2h 8 sts 2nd round Ich working in back strand each time (ee1 peal) in 22ch of fx. £6 9 1ch,7 peta 3rd round Folding back the petals of the previous round ‘© workin front ofthem and werkng in both strands of each st (Is, 1 petal 1s. 1 petal) in each sc of previous rounds in frst sc.14 potas Fasten off, 4th round Working in oat strand of sts of st round join yarn in one sc, 1 picot inthis 5, [sn next sc, 1 picot in this se] 6 times, ss in base of rst picot Fasten of. Inaart top of stake inthe fleur centre Spectc stiches petal 7ch, miss 3h, s in each of ret Ae pleot Sch. miss 3ch ss n each of next 2ch, 12nd and 3 roundsFOXGLOVE recy ie pe 2 4p yarn in pink (A) and green (B) Strong wire (eg, fencing wie) METHOD LARGER FLOWER (ric 7) Using A. make a sip ng (see page 18) ‘se round (RS) 3ch, Se in ng pul end to se rng i top ch OF Sch. 2nd round 4ch, tr in each of ne $s, Sin top ch of fc 3rd round 30, dei t below, 26e in next 5. 3ch in sae ss in next seh, Trin ame st [trip nests] twice, tein nests eh sin same st. 13 ts Fasten of, SMALLER FLOWER (oie 5) Work as ger fower to *. 2nd round 3ch dein each of pent 5 Sin top ch of 3eh 3rd round 3c, 2d in next de, 35 in net de 4ch. 25 inn each of net 26.5 9 net de Fasten off ‘EALYX (alo 5) Using B work as arger flower to *. 2nd round 3ch, td n st below, Iden net 5 3ch, 56 same st 5 inne st 3c, Tee i same st 1de in net st 3h. in same st) ‘ice, 12s Fasten of stem Berd one end ofthe wire into a sal loop Using B cover the loop and stem with se, fstering of secre FINISHING Fit exch flower into a cal and chose the end ofthe remaining three 0 rrake buds Starting atthe looped end ofthe wie tach the buds then the smaller flowers, ating each ene Attach the larger Nowers othe same vay 8586 structions SWEET PEA Yarn 4p yar in green (A) and pastel colors (8) METHOD SEALs Using A, make 4ch, join with ss into a ring ‘st round (RS) ch, 7trin ring RS tothe outsice, rll into & tube and ssin top ch of 4ch 8 ats 2nd round [4ch, miss 3ch, 1s in next ch, sin each of ext 2 sts] 4 times, ending sin Sirs ch, 4 sepa Faston off PETALS Using B, make 7ch Ast row (RS) Mis 4ch, tte in each of rex 3st. 4 sts. 2nd row 2ch, 15 in st betow, 25 in each of nex 2 ss 2ee in top ch of deh. ste 3rd row 2ch, thd inst below 2dc in next st, 24 in next st 2a in next st, Teh, Zein next st, 2 net st 2d in net (Ade, 15) n top ch of 2c. Fasten off STEM Using A make a in (15cm) long ch, mis Teh ssn each remaining ch. Fasten of FINISHING join ends of fst are second rows of petal insert this tube in the tube formed by the sepals and catch together light, Attach the stem to the base of the flower sens mens 9MARSH MARIGOLD cy vow age Yarn DK cotton green (A\),2 strands of fine tapestry yarn a yellow (8) METHOD, Using A. make 30ch, miss 2c, ssn back strand of next 28ch. De not break yarn, SEPALS 23ch, sin lat of 28ch,2ch sein frst ch of Ich Worl into these two ch sp fom the outside as if hey were a rng ‘st ound (Isc, Sch, 15c] 3 times in 3-ch sp, [5c Sch, tse] -wice in 2-chsp.5 loops Pul loops forward inorder to work behind them, and round (Ich, miss 15, sein next sc] § times. ch, Ss in first ch, Fasten off Torn, PETALS Change to B ane work around the inside ofthe ring of sts rade in the lst round 3rd round [Ss in next $C. 3ch,3tr in same sc, 3ch, sin same sc] 5 times ssn fst sc. petals Fasten of FINISHING Using & make 2 srl porypom to cover the geen canter ofthe flower crocner pesians 87 PRIMULA rece en pe 27 Yarn DK yarn (spt into 2 strands) in green (8) yellow (8), and pale yalow (C) e METHOD ea! FLOWER Using A and leaving a long ere, rake 4ch, join with into a ring ‘et round ch, 4 in rng. sing B ssn top ch of ch Sets This forms a tube with WS of ss to the outside Now using B. work around top of tube. 2nd round (RS) Ich, Isc n ss. 35 in each of next tr Using C ss in top ch of 2ch. 15 sts. Continue with C, 3rd round * Ich ttrin s,1dein next se, Teh Tin et, 3ch, sein same se ast $$ n next sc:repeat from * 4 times more, working las sin ss of 2nd round, STEM Insert hook in base of rst round, pul through long end of ‘Avrnake 6eh, mise Teh ssn each of next Sch Fasten of. af oe Os, BL ra RY de & AIS88 instructions Ox-£vE DAISY CLOVER LEAF ; area wae 77 | ce epg 28 l Yam DK. ya nyo (A) ite (Bnd seen (©) Yarn OK yarn in ale geen (A) ara cark geen ©) METHOD METHOD FLOWER ‘st round Using A, make 15ch, miss 4ch, sein next ch, Using A, make a slip ring (see page 18). | Beh tscin cme ch as before] twice, turn fat round (RS) 1ch 10s ring pul end to cose ring, And round (RS) Teh, (3c, 13) init ch sp, (se, 30, 1) ssin ch. 11 ts Fasten off in each of next 2 ch sp in same ch as 3s¢ of frst round, 2nd round Working in front strané oniy of sc, cin B in 45 a each of 10ch of stom. Fasten off Do not turn ‘one sc, * ch, miss 2ch, thd in next ch, Ide in each of next 3rd round Using B, pin yar in center of fist ch sp, Teh, 2ch, 15 in nent ch 55 front strand of same sc below, * (se, 2d) in fst de, (Ide, 1h, ss, 1c, 1d in Ind ss in front strand of next sc: repeat from *, ending ss in (de, 15e) in 3rd de mis 1s, insert hook in ch sp below. front strand of fis se. 11 petals Fasten off yh, pul loop through insert hook in next ch sp. yr BASE AND STEM pull loop through yeh, pull yarn through all 3 loops on Fasten of enc Turn flower over and join Cin back strand hooks repeat from * once, (15, 2de) in next de, ‘of a sin ring Working each st in back strand, 3ch, [de dec (de chs. Yeh 1d) in net de. (2d, 50) last de, in met 2 sts) 5 times, in top ch of 3ch, Isc in top ofa de sc in 3rd ch sp Fasten off Cn opposte side of group make 24h, miss 1ch sin each | remaining ch Fasten of | Specie symbols Ss workin hsp A xececresiein 2 chp58 OAK LEAF 1X a in oie (ad ie (8) METHOD LUsng A, make 23ch ‘st row (RS) Miss 2ch, (Ide, 3b; de, I) i next ch, miss Yeh, (Ise, 14e) in next ch, in next ch, (1d, se) in next ch miss Teh cc, Te) in next ch, dtr in next ch, (Ir, We) oy next ch, miss ch, (15,346, 18) in next ch, in each of next Ach, 15 in each of last 2ch, Fasien off 2nd row (RS) Rejoin A in singe strand of ch that forms base of lst group, 2ch (3dc15<) nv same ch, miss Teh. (1de, 10) in next ch, a in ret ch (1d) in net ch, miss ch, (sc, 1d) in eet ch, 3 in next ch (Hee, tse) ov next ch,miss Ich and base of first group. a next ch, Fasten oft 3rd row (RS) Join Bin frst ch of 2nd row, ‘ch, 2e in each of 3dc, ss in exch of tse and Aide. se int, 25 in each of 3dr Isc in tr sin leach of Ide and 15, 1s in de, 25 in each of Ber sc in de, sin 5c. is $8 in 23rd ch, 2sc in dc, 28 in each of 3, 2s¢ in dc, ssn tech of next 2s, 15 in de. 25 in each of 3; sc in de, in each of 1sc and tec, ts in tr 2sc in each of 3dr sc in ts in each of tde znd Tse, 2s in each of 3d 5 in sc oft crochet pesicns 89 NETTLE LEAF vecany vow pope 29 Yarn DK cotton METHOD Make ch. ‘ae row (RS) Mis ‘ch, ss in each of next ch miss ch, (tr, ate 6) in neat ch, sin same ch as last sof stern, tur, 2nd row “ch, Mss 1h; (15,1 pict) in exch of next St (1,1 pico, 1e) in frst by (1 pico, 1) in next dt (161 picot 1) in next dts (Tpicot, 1c) in each of next Stes in last te Fasten off ‘Speaf sttch pleot 2ch, miss Tch,ss in next ch alip é 3 EE @ 3 ee S3 bsBEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you get started, here is some useful information about yarns, needles, hooks, symbols, and abbreviations, as well as some notes to help you brush up on your knitting or crochet skills.90 INSTRUCTIONS STRAWBERRY LEAF Yarn DK yarn METHOD LEAF (rake 3) Make ch, ‘st round Miss ch, 13 in next ch, Thdc in next ch, 1d in rest ch, rin next ch, Td in next ch, tide in next ch, ‘sc in ast eh, 2ch, working into remaining sands of ch ‘sc in newt ch Tad in next ch Ide in next ch, rin next ch 1d in ness ch, Théc in next ch 15¢ in last ch, jain with ssn rst sc 2nd round ch, 13 in each 5c hde and de of previous round, 2c in eich trand 25c in 2ch spending 1s¢ in 55 at lend of st round. jin with ss in fst sc. 23 5 3rd round ch,” Tse in next sc, 2ch, miss Teh, sin next ch ‘repeat from * to end, join with ss in fist sc Fasten of BRANCHED STALK Make 18ch Working in back sand of each ch, miss Ich ‘sein each of next Ach. 7ch, mis Tch, sc in each of next Gch, Sch iss ‘ch, Tse in each of next 4h, 18 in each of rest 13ch. FINISHING Sttch one lenfon to each branch of the sal. ‘overlapping the base ofthe leaf with about Min (2mm) of stalk STRAWBERRY 7 Yarn DX cotton in ted (A) and green @) Extras Stranded cotton to match srawber, yellow glass beads batting METHOD [Note The strawberry is worked in continous rounds. Mark the first t of ry ound (see page 20) Using A. make 2ch fet round Miss Toh, 6s in nexe ch ‘and round [Ts in next se, 25cm ret se] 3 times. 9 sts ‘3rd round [Isc in each of ext 25, 25c in ret se] 3 times 12 se 4th round 1 in each sc Sth round [Isc in each of next 3sc, 2s in next 3 times. 15st. {6th round [120 in each of next Asc, 2s nn se] 3 mes. 18 ss ‘Teh round 10 {th round [sc 8 3 times. 21 sts 9th round [1s in each of next 6x, 2s in next se] 3 times. 24 sts {0¢h round sc in each se {Yeh round [2-t sc decrease] to end of round, 12s {At this point sttch beads on to the RS of the strawberry using ‘wea sande of thread and positioning the beads randomly across the surface, Fasten off the thread secure Stuff the strawoerry fierly and continue, 42h round (2-5 5 decrease] to end.6 sts Fasten off Sitch from side to side ofthe strawbeny to dase the opening, tightening each sttch before making the next one. CALYX, (Using B, make Bch Ast row (RS) Mis ch, 13 in each ch to end.7 sc 2nd row Tch,* Tee in next sc Sch, miss Tch sc in each of next “4h, 5s nto $e at base of ch epeat fom * to end. Fasten oft. ‘With RS to inside, roll ealye and secure with a couple of, stitches stitch to top of srawberry. ch of nex. $s, se in next sc]y tay) srawemnr SD 7 0 TALK , BAL wy SS8L0 D. is + Stet YAS hy a +O pate. Loti x x Rx EI x he te 0 ox thx, aye ef ti sw SS METHOD crocHeT pEsions 94 LIME AND LEAF Yarn OK yarn in fine green (A) dark green (8), and brown (C) xara Bating| [Note The lime is worked in continuous rounds without jooing Use a marker to count rounds (ee page 20), Using, make 2ch Ast round (RS) Mis Ich, 6s in next ch. 6 ss ‘and round 22¢ in each s. 12st, 3rd round As 2nd round, 24 3, “4th and Sth rounds sc is each st (6h round [Tse in next st 2scin nee st] 12 times. 36 ss Tt A6th rounds Tac in each st. 47h round [13 in next 3 next 7 sts) 12 tines. 24 ss 418th and 19¢h rounds ‘sin each st. At ths point stuff the ime very frly and then continue 20¢h round (2st se decrease] to end. 12 ss. 2ise round As 20th round. § ss. 22nd round tse in each s Farten off. LEAF (rake 2) Using 8, make 2c, 4st round (RS) Més Teh, working in single strand of each chs in each of next 2ch, 4s in each of rext 2ch, the in each of next 2ch, Ide in each of next Bch, thd in each of se decrease in fof next 2 sts repeat from ® along opposite side of laf join with ss in fst ss Fasten of. Using C, make 23ch. Miss Teh, tzcin each of ext 7ch, T2ch, mis Ich 1s each of next ch, 9ch miss Teh, sein each of next Bch, sc in each of next T8ch, Fasten oft. FINISHING Stith the lime on to the fst branch worked. overlapping the stem end by about Xin (Iem), Stitch one leaf on to each (of the remaining two branches. re 2ch, een each of next 2ch, ze in each of last 2c. 20 sts, excluding 1ch, Working in single strand along opposite side of ch ch, sn each of next 2ch, Tec in each of next 2ch, Thc in each of rext 2ch, Yd in each fof neat 8h, thd in each of nxt 2ch, T5c in each of next 2ch, ss in each of lst 2ch join with ssn Teh. 20 sts, excluding Teh 2nd round * Ss in each OF fst 2 ss 15 in teach of next 2st, Thde in each of 12 sts ee in each of next 2 ss. sin each92 structions ouives ‘Yarn DK yarn in dark olve (A) and bgt gray-green (8) METHOD Note Either side of ove piece can be used as RS OLIVE (rahe 4) Using A make 6h, Ast row Miss 1h, Tec in next ch, Thde in each of next 3eh, ‘sc in next ch 2nd row ch, 1s in firsts, Thde in each of next Ihe, Isc in next se Repeat 2nd row 5 tmes more Fasten of Fold ive into tube. Join seam, stitch across end, turn to RS. Stuf olve frm withthe sare yarn, then close the top, tag hey end tomate Sh or sak aT 0 tear (rae 6) 0 Using B, make 17¢h, Miss 1ch, working in single strand te +0 wv dong ee of chs each fhe en ae each of wll t+ BB OY ‘next 2ch, tha in each of next 2ch, 1dc in each of next & oS eae Renan terete Se TTT 40 fe sin each of lst 2ch 16 st, ch, working in single edge TIT Od wv Sead aan sheath open 2h he neath ne ot TT T+ W6 2eh thaein ea of net 2e Iden eth of net the Haha ena aS oer cee se +11 T40 a S& .F Re eee ee eee wily @ SS. 7 ee branering S18 Ling 8 race Ich Miss Teh i" oI OH were ied trad lend cua hah otek tll lin S07 ‘Sch, miss ‘Ich, ss in each of next Sch, Sch, miss Ich, $5 in. ceo 404 @O tach ofrem Sch Goh is es each fh 5 < sn each of next ch, 6eh, mite eh, in each of net Sch, une 0 xo Sin eah of rox ch ess eh sent of ent eh HI € Sinner eh er of HI O FINISHING Stich ope af onto each ranch ofthe stem HI Q duh lve ranonty ona fe sere on iver a mel ne go Since sean of¢h 4 @ +04 < we SOE ‘| a i"RED BELL PEPPER, arany se 5038 Dk yarn in red (A) and green (8) Batting METHOD SEGMENT (rake 3) Using A, make 26ch Ast row (RS) Miss eh Isc in each of next 25ch. 25 st. 2nd row Ich, sn frst sc, Ise each of next 456, Thde in e2ch of next 42, Ide in each of next 132e, Ihde in net 26 Asc in neat sc 55 in ast se 3rd row ‘ch, sin 5s, 15c in next sc, Thde in next hd, 1d in 2ch of next 13d, thet in each of next 4héc,Tsc in each of ert sc, $5 in, 4h row ch, 1s in each st 25 sc 55th row ‘ch ss in Sirs se, 15c in next sc, Théc in nets, “ide in each of next 135 Thdc in each of next 45 1c in each of next 45c 55 in next sc. 6th row ch. ssn, 15c neath of next 4:6, Thdc in each of et 4hde, Ide in each of next 13de, Thee in nant de, en ext 5, s8in ss. Teh row Ae Ath co Bth-12th rows As 2nd-sth rows 3th row ch, 1s in each st 25 se Fasten off FINISHING Right side: together pin long edges of segments ‘0 make a tube, Backstich them taking stitches through both strands of adjoining stiches. Aligning seams fold each narrow End of segments and oversew edges together: Tur to RS and stu With RS facing join B to edge of opering at top of bet peoper ch, making fist sci same st as Tch, work 4s¢ in ach segment and a 2st sc decrease over st at ether side ff seams, then ss in fist se. 15s ‘st and 2nd rounds “ch, 1s in each 5 ss in frst rd round 1ch, 1s [2st se decrease] 7 times, sn Tse. Bde ‘Omiting tech, work in continuous rounds until narrow part of| ‘sak measures Yin (2em). Break yarn and sttch across top of stak to dose CROCHET DESIGNS 84 CORN Yarn DK yarn in soft yellow (A), bright green (B), and mid green (C), ‘tapest'y wool in pale yelow Extra Batting METHOD Note 3st bobble make Ide, cmiting last ‘wrap (see page 12) to leave 2 loops on hook. ‘Work? more incomplete de inte the same st (4 loops on the hook}, then pull yarn through al loops to complete bobble, On the next row, work 1s in the top of the bobble. 2st bobble ie sar but work only 2 incomalate de (Boop on the hook) before puling yarn through to complete bobtle. ‘conn Using, make 22ch ‘Set-up row Mss ch, sc in each of Dich. ise ‘st row (WS) Te, 150 in fist st, [-st bobble in next st 13¢in next st] 10 ta. Ind row Ich, 1scin exch st. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 8 times more, 49¢h, 24st, and Zed rows Ich 1s in Sst [est bobbie in next st 15 in ne st] ‘To tmes, 20th and 22nd rows ‘ch 13¢ in each s. 2th row Ss 0 fst 2s, 1c, 5c in st below, 5c in each st omitting last st 195 25th row “ch 1c in Frat st [2st bobble in next st kein next st] to end, 26th and 27h rows As 24th and 25th rows sc 228th and 29h rows As 24th and 25th rows. See 230th and 34 rows As 24th and 25th roms Tee Band row ‘ch, iss fst st, [2st sc decrease] 10 end, 6 ts Fasten off WS ‘acing, fold car in hal lente Stitch across top and down seam. “Turn comm ta RS and stuf firmly sTaLK Join 8 to base of cor at seam ch, work 2se evenly around base jon with sin sts. 2nd and 3rd rounds Ich, 1s in each ce sin frst 6 44th round 3ch,2-st de decrease, [3st de decrease] to end of raund join with asin top ch of 3ch. Gather edge of ast round tightly to dose gap at center LEAVES (make 1 wth B, 2 with C) Make 10ch st row Miss ch, working ito strand that ies behind each ch, work tse in each of 9ch. 95. 2nd row Ich, Isc in each s rd row (RS) 3ch (counts as Ide). in st below [1 in ne st 2de in nant st] 4 tes. Me eh row {ch, sein each de. 145 ‘5h row 3h, miss 1s, 1 in each s {64h row 1c, sein each de. Repeat Sth and 6th rows 10 times moe 227eh row eh 2-5t de decrease, 1de in each se to last 3 sts, 2. de decrease, Tein last st 28th row Ich, 13 in each de. Repeat 27th and 28th rows 3 times. 6 sts [35th row Ich, [2-st cc decrease] twice, 1c in last s.4 sts. 36th row ich [2st sc decrease) twice Fasten oft SILK (Cut fourteen Bin (20cm) lengths of tapestry ‘wool Thread each length ina yan needle and insert randomly arouné top of cor. aging ‘ends, snd securing in place with an oveshand lenot. When all the lengths have been attached, ‘rim ta required length and fray out the ends of exchFINISHING Center B leaf over seam on corm, aligning straight end of leaf with base of stalk and placing WS of leaf to RS of car, Leaving chain edge at base of leat ree, sitchin place through base ofeach sc on Tst row Repeat with cther two lewves, overlapping fis leaf by bout in (1 Sem), Arrange leaves pin in place, then secure leaf edges at back of corn with rons of stitches worked in matching yarn, maling sure the staches go through both leaf and corn, crocuer pesians 95 CHILI Yarn 4-ply yam in red (A) and green (8)) METHOD, Using A. make a sip ring (see page 18) ‘st round (RS) 3ch 3 in rng pull end to dose ring, ss in top ch of ch. ss 2nd round 3ch, 20¢ in next ce, Yee in next de, 2d in net de, ss in top ch of 3ch 6 ss 3rd round 3ch,2dcin next de, [dein nex de, 2d in re de] tice, sin top ch of 3ch.9 sts, 4eh round 3ch,1de in next 6, 2d in next de [1c in each of next 2,2 in next de) twice, 55 in top of 3ch 12s. Seh, 6th, Teh, and Sth rounds Zch. Ide in each of ext ‘ide, sin top ch of Beh ‘9th round Ich, sc decrease in next 2de [15 in net sc decrease in next 26c] 3 times, with 8 5m Teh. 8 sts. CContioue with 8 0th round ‘ch, ssin exch of next 7 ss ssn Teh Without breaking yarn insert spare yarn A a fing, {1th round ‘ch, working in back sand of each st sc decrease in next 2 ss, 1c in next st 5c decrease in ne 2 st] twice, sin Teh 5 sts. Do not break arm. STEM ch, miss 2ch 1c in next ch, ss in each of ext ch Fasten off and use end to secure base of sem,96 structions 67 ial ‘YELLOW SQUASH recy a pogo 38 Yarn DX yarn in soft yellow (A) and light brown (B) Extra Bating METHOD, Note On body. stitches are worked through both loops, single back loops, or singe front loops on different rows. Using A, make 2Sch, Setayp row (RS) Miss ch, sc in each of next Sch, thd in neat ch, 1c in each of next 12ch, ‘ade in next ch, 15C in each of next Sch 24 ss, excluding 1c. tet row Teh, working into back loops only of previous row sc in each of nex Ss, Thde in hdc, 1d in each of next Td, Ihde in de, sc in exch of next 5 sts And rew 1h, working into both loops of previous row: sc in each of nex 5st, Thde inde, Ide in each of next 12de, thd in hdc, sc n each of ext 5 sis rd row ch working int front loops only of previous row, 15 in each of net Sec, thd in he, Te in each of next 12d, the in ee, ‘sc each of next S5c Ath row As 2nd row. Repeat tst-tth rows 8 times, then repeat 1st-3ed rows once more, WS facing fold body to form a tube aligning edge oflast row with starting chain, Ss tough bath layers and turn tube to RS. STALK With RS facing, join B to one end of tube, ch, work raund of se (Isc for every 2 row ends, join with ssn ist sc. 205. [Next round ‘ch, sein each sc, frst se "Next round Ich, [2st se decreas] to end, sin first 2st sc decrease 10 sts Begin working s continuously (do net join rounds) When stalk measures Hin (1Scm), ‘work a round of st se decrease, fasten of and stitch across top of sak to cose. CCut ten 10in (25cm) lengths of A. Secure one lend ofeach length on WS of squash below sak where grooves form between 1st and “ch rows (aote that Sext grow is formed between Ist row and set-up row). Bing 2ach length through to RS, work rove of running ‘tithes along groove. pul yarn end gentiy 1 tighten up running stitches and accentuate _roeue then fish aff each end securely Stuff squash body lightly, forming it frst into a doughnut shape, then stfing center of dough. DASE Using B, make 4ch and join with ss into a ring 4st round Ich, 10s ining. n frst se. {nd round Ich, [Isc in nex sc, 25c in Net st ened 5 in rst sc. 15 sc rd round Teh, [sein each of rest 2s, 2se i next x] 10 end sin fst 205. Continue with A 4h round 3ch, 1 den st below 2de in each 2,3 in top ch of 3ch. 40 sts. Sth round ch, Isc in each de, Sin firsts Fasten off Lay base over gap at bottom of squash Leaving front loop of each se free, sew in place98 instructions APPLE recy view ge 37 Yarn DK yarn in white (A), apple green (B) and dark green (C), ply yarn in brown (D) Hooks Tivo crochet hooks. one a size smaller than the other Extras Heavy nonwoven interfacing stranded embroidery cotton to match B, batting METHOD FRONT Using larger hook and A, make ch. ‘st round Mas 1ch, working in a single strand ofeach ch ‘ec in next eh, thde in next ch 1d in net ch, 2 in next ch, 1de in next ch, Thde i next ch sc and 155 in last ch ‘Woctang in sige strands along cpposite side, 1s in rst ch thdc in next ch, de in next ch, 2ir in net ch, Ie in next ch, thee in next ch, 1s in last ch ss in fests. 17 sts And round ch, 15cin st belo, 15 each st of previous round, working 2s in each tr and 2se into ss at canter Sin fist sc. 22 sts 3rd round {ch 1c in st below, de in next st. tr in next st, 2trin next st Surin next st. Ide net st, Ihde in each of rent 3 58 Thdc in next st, (Is, 15s) 9 next st. (158 186) in ext st, Thdc in ret st, 2hdc in each of next 3st. ‘de in next, 30 in nex st, tr net st, 3° ne st, ‘de in next st, 1c in next st 5 in frst sc. 40 sts 4eh round (se, Thc) in next st, 2dc in next st, 3d each ‘of next 2 sts, 2dc in each of next 3 ss, Thde in each of next 3 6 15 in each of rex 8 sts ss in each of nent 2 sts ‘se in each of newt 8 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in teach of next 3 sis, 3de in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, (inde, 1c) in ets, 38 last ts in 5 at end of last row. Fasten off Sth round join 8 in any sc along side edge of piece Ich, 45¢ n same st sc in each st of previous round, working (piss one sts n each of next 2 sts,miss nex st) in 4 ss at center of top of apple and (sin next st, miss one st, sin next st) at center of base of apple join with sin frst sc. Fasten of BACK Using larger hock and B join yarn at top. make 3ch, Ast ow (RS) Miss ch, 2s in each of next 2ch. se 2nd row ch 25: in first s, 15 each of next 25 se next se 6c {rd row Ich, 25 in each of first 2sc, 1c in each of next 23e, 2 in each of next se, 10s. 4th row ‘ch, 2s¢ in each of fist 256, 19¢ in each of, ‘ext sc, 25 in each of next 25 sc Sth row Teh, sc in each se. teh row 1h, 2ac in first se, 130 in each of ret 12se, Ise in ret se. 165 Teh row As St row, {8th row 1h, 1 in each of frst 35, 2sc in next sc, Isc in leach of next 3c, 2 in €aCh Of next 2se, 1s in each of ext 3s. 2s in neat 5c, 15C in each of next 3sc. 205, ‘9th row ‘ch, 1c in each of fist 45, 2c in next sc. TSC into each of next 45,2 sin exch of next 2sc, 15c in each of next 4¢, 25 in net sc, 15 in each of next 450,245 40th=15th rows As Sth re ‘6th raw Teh, 1c in frst sc, 2st se decrease, sc in each scto last 3 ats, 2st se decrease, 1s in next se. 22 ss, ATA row As th ron 20 ssCROCHET DESIGNS 99 18th ow 1c, 1s in each of first 3s, 2s decease, {sc in each of next 3, [2-st se decrease] twice 1scin each of next sc, te decrease 5c in each of ext 326 16 19th ow As 16th rove Tats. 204h row As Sih 0. 2Ase-24t rows AS 16th ron. 6 3 25eh row 16 5c nts [tS decease] twice, Ise in neat se 4s Fasten of STALK Using larger hock and C, ake Sch Mis 1h in each cof next 4ch,5s in each of next Ach Fasten oft 15 (rake 2) Using smaller hook and. make 2ch Mis 1h. without completing last wrap (se page 13) make 3de in nese ch yth pull yam through al #laops on hook Fasten oft. “Tigmen each yarn end to form a tiny bobble FINISHING Press rant o shape. Pace Fort WS down on interfacing and baste to secre. Using 4 stands of enbroiery thread back stich around the Font following the base of sttches worked mn 8 Werk @ row of back _xtchos down the center then work the same ttc in an cal shape between the shes of 2nd and 3rd rounds Carefly vim avay the interfacing close to the edge. Using yar ends sew pips in place ether side ofthe central Ztched line, then sew the baze of the stk tothe top of the Font Beginning atthe top near he sta WS together verse front to back aging edges and taking each stitch through edge of back and behind outer round of se on ‘font Leave a srl opering an the second see, nsert Bating then continue tihng upto the top