aceville WHICH KOALA WILL YOU MAKE? playtime Savourites @ \O Y \Knitted in Yummy & Funny Yummy kingcole.com 01756 703 670 enquiries@kingcotecom$ Bask in the brightness of this brand new edition of Let's Get Crafting: it's celebration of colour, that’s for sure. The ‘you've bagsied features summery shades that wow. Not to mention the Shimmer Blue, which has a multicoloured sparkle running through it - yippee! This issue is stocked with some of my favourite animals, Ready? We've got a (p13), miley-faced jellyfish (p8), and an endearing seal on page 49. Plus, this issue sees the return of (p34), boasting two oh-so-cute koalas. ‘We've also got a healthy dose of whimsy, from our knitted car and caravan project (p54) toa pair of ‘on page 40 that are sure to have you shooting for the stars. Oh, and don't miss our crochet mermaids (p50) because they are sensational. Asalways, we love involving you - our devoted readers —in every issue. Turn to page 18 to see the | you've been whipping up, then flick to page 39 to read Jill Pritchard's entertaining poem that ‘we can certainly all relate to. Do you want to share a crafty story or poem? Be sure to with me at rosie.savage@aceville.co.uk. Have ahappy, crafty month! Which patterns take your fancy...? ROSIE SAVAGE, EDITOR As HEATHER GIBBS AINE MARRIOTT HANNAH COOPER Crochet anelephant with Knit my set of photo Enjoy my amigurumi me on page 13 frames (p42) astronauts (p40) P56 CIRCLE BAG Locking Crochet 3: CROCHET YOUR LGC 6 Not-to-be-missed crafty news for you KNITTING 10 SIMPLE HEARTS 20 PINCUSHION BRACELET 30 JIMMY FROG 49 CEDRIC THE SEAL 84 ROADTRIP a CROCHET See what next issue Nas i far 6 New to knitting? Flick to this page a 40 We illustrate the basic stitches KNITTING VS CROCHET 34 SYDNEY AND DARWIN SS E LYING FERGUS Se CRETE PUG w fc = Reith GUL 4 LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Knitng & rocket BONUS PROJECT 60 RELAX AND READ a Manage your out-of-control yarn collection with us 39 Read this fantastic poem by reader Jill Pritchard 53 You need these crafty bookshelRe oe cules NU ro hesOU TVeln Ta Tem Yell reno a eee eee Jesigner Sachiyo Ishi has a new boc ¥ fetter a acter Best friends Pee een eo tg rare When i comes 1 knitting and crochet, i's eee ere eed usually carves, jumpers and hats thar spring romind bur ust lke us one thing king Cole does bests foy patterns! One of their favourite animals i this friendly alpaca ~ ‘number 95, knitted in king Cole Tuy, His passenger's pattern number Prime & 2 Febelious monkey knitted in King Cole Luvury Fur What 3 pat Find yout local stockist at kingeole.com Now that Game of Thrones has ended - sobl - we need to get our dragon fix elsewhere, so how about this exclusive Knitty Critter ir from trago.co.uk? Priced at €25,this enchanting Wesh Red Dragon pack contains everything you need 10 get making, The finished Draco Dragon measures 25cm x 40cm, meaning you get a lot of kit and a lot of toy for your buck. Fly tothe checkout and get your piece of mythical heaven now!Prepare to feel broody, (One-Stitch Baby Kritsby Val Pierce (Fox Chapel Publishers) is out now! This book has oh-so-cute baby booties, darling garments and accessories all made in easy garter stitch, The sweet colours of this nappy cover, hat and booties set have certainly got us swooning, £12.99, amazon.co.uk Let’s go ping Our friends at Al things Woo! are now stocking the beautiful sof-to-the-touch Rowan Babu Cashsoft Metino yarn. Each balls 5.95 and you can choose from gorgeous pastels to super ich colours f you need inspiration take a ok at the beautiful pattern book available in The Stockton shop too. Berter stil, they've gor even more Rowan yarns coming later in the year - stay tuned! allthingswool.net NG VA S Stuart Hillard his issue's DK yarns are beautiful, [ intensely hued shades. There are couple of pinks, which would make fabulous hibiscus flowers, and avibrant green and golden yellow continue this floral theme. The eool grey makes me think of those broody rain clouds that bring torrential rain to the tropies, while the gloriously special turquoise yarn has a very sparkly thread running through it, adding a wonderful iridescence...just lke the feathers of so many tropical birds! The theme, ifyou hadn't guessed, is Tropical’ and | feel instantly transported to warmer climes. ‘The tropics are those countries which fall between the Tropic of Cancer and. ‘Tropic of Capricorn, geographical ines that fall some way above and below the equator. They're warmer, wet and filled with lush vegetation, exotic birds and animals, so r'm pretty tempted to make ‘some pom-pom creatures with my yarn pack this month. A pom-pom maker provides quick results, butifyou don't have one you can go’old school’ and use ‘wo rings of fairly thick card (a cereal box is perfect!) placed together. Wind doubled yarn around them, going through the centre each time, and once you've almost filled the eentre hole, cut, ‘around the outside edge of the yarn. Slide a length of yarn between the cardboard rings and tie really tightly. Slide the rings right off and give the pom-pom a little shake to luffit up. ‘You can use sharp scissors to trim it intoa different shape if you need to, then decorate it with fet eyes, beaks, teeth, spines... either go realistic or really let your imagination run wild. Remember that the finished size of the pom-pom is more orless the size of the cardboard rings, so for smaller balls, use smaller rings... easy! 7pws fourtomm safety ues, tapestry needle sich markers, stuffing smal ‘amount of black and white yan se Height Bem Rane 4: (3d, 2dc in Rd: (cc2¥09) 0 newt s)toend. end. 12sts Bey, 3055 Rnd 1: rep Rnd 8 Band (4c, 20cIn stutt BAZ next styroend, rnd 20:(dc2109) BAS 15 focend Sists BAEZ —rnaeridcineach — Fastenoft ‘Take the sijoend i] Meese dT Gc 20¢1n body frill newt s)foend,—— Maketwo 22515 Using amm hook Rnds@-1% idcin and sky Grey, JOLLY. eachsttoend attach o firs st of JELLYFISH insert safery eyes front loops of Rnd head between Rnds@-9, Wat Body Maketwo approx fivests Radic n first Using 4mm hook ‘and Hibiscus Pink. (Toucan Yellow) si, miss one st, Str innext st, miss one st, (dc, miss one apart Rnd 14: working in ‘back loops only, makeamagicring, ideineachst st, Strinnext st, work 6dcinto ing. toend iiss one st) 10 Sixsts Rnd 15 (Sc endl join wih a st Rndi:2dcineach de20g) to end, ——_—STTO FIST st. 6O sts shioend Isis 3651s Fasten off Rnd 2: (i, 20 9 RA 6k nextst}ioend.— dcziog)toend, curly I8sts 30sts tentacles Rnd 3:(206, 20 in Rnd: (3 Note: vorke in next sI)foend, ——dc2Iog)toend, same round 2asts 2asts Using amm hook “If you get stuck on any of the stitches, flick to Crochet School on page 64” SARAH LOUISE READ, DESIGNER SGETCRAFTING CON | LGCKnitng& Crochet NO SEWING UP IS REQUIRED WITH SARAH LOUISE READ’S Jol jellyfis ‘There's no sting in the tail with this friendly pair of jellyfish, who've Just popped up to say hello! With their cute smiles and long, curly tentacles, they'd look fantastic hanging up in a child’s bedroom, and could form the basis of an entire underwater theme. Use all the colours in your Tropical kit to make these little beauties today! TUTEULLU TT EETELL EET EEELE EET EELLT A TTEETELLAEETETELAnAEETELLaEETEL {and Flamingo Pink _loopsoniy of last close. Using black (Canopy Green), md *.repfrom* fo yarn anda attach fofirst st of * around,one sist tapestry needle, front loops only of in bottomof first embroider Rnd 19 stto secure eyelashes and Rndkonesistin Fasten off mouth. Add a st ssame st," aich, with white yarn work back aiong tomakeup just under each has folls 2dc in Weave through eye. Weave in secondchfrom remstsof Body to allends hook, 2de in each sstfoend, Ide in next st of front loops only of last rd, one st tin next strep from +10" in front loops only of rnd 19 until you have six curly tentacles, one si tin last st Fasten off, straight tentacles Note: worked in ssame round Using 4mm nook {and Shimmer Blue, attach yarn to front loops only of last nd of Body Rnd tone sistin ssame st," 3ich, ‘work back along has falls: dcin second ch from Hook, Ide in each st toend, one sist tonext st of frontTOP TIP ADD ASMALL NOUNT OF PIN USHER TOTH HEEKS FOR THA EXTRACUTE LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKniting& Crochet= smn much you care. They're great knit-in-a-night projects and give you the chance to = smalieart = hewn sem practise your increases, decreases and colour changing skills. Why not get creative = medium Heart = and experiment with the different shades in your Tropical yarn kit? = heght'6Sem = = Large Heart C000 Eee = naght:7scm = Extra Large Row 2:kib,k2 kf, Row16:kI,k2!0q, I Eight sts LARGE Row 16: ki k2F09, Hearthetght: = ky seven sts 4, k2t0g. Row3:0 HEART Ki, k210g. 15515 cm Row 3:p ‘Seven sts Cut yam leavinga front & back — Row18:k1,k2ro9, iii Curyan leaving a ROWIEKLK2I09, long tal, leaving. Maketwo 0, kzt09 13 sts longtail leaving K2-K2t0g. Five sts stsonright eet, Using amm Row 20:4 k2I09. sisonright needle, ROW2O:KLK2I09, Castonsistson needles nd KB KII09. sls Wee Cosrontivestson eztog.Tncests lefrneede leaving Hibscusnkcast Row 22K, ko, Baas left needie leaving Rew 2%: p2tog. pl. a short tail and on five sts, leaving _k6, k2tag, Nine sts BZ astontaland Twosts FepRows13 a shor tal ow 246 K2109 CA tentousts — RowaRicie —Rowaicrking Row eo Rowé:working —Onest, Berossbotn sets ROWED K2 Kf, Sever sts Perfect for across both sets. Fasten off, leaving _ of sts, kf, k7, kl. Seven sts Row 26: Kk! k2109, beginners of sts, kfb, k6, a short tail fwd, k6, kf, KI. Row 3:p k2, k2tog. Five sts tf KS, kf. ists flow a:kib, kd kfb, Row 28:41 k2t09, SMALL sts MEDIUM RowSandevery — ki Niniests k2t0g. Three sts_ HEART RowSandevery HEART ‘odd-numbered Row 5:p Row 29: 52109, pl front &back odd-numbered — front & back Cutyarnleavinga Two sts Makesix(ivoin row Make four (10 9 long fai eaving Rew30:K2r09 each colour) ROWE: each colour) sison right needle, One st Using mm Row 8: i209, Using 4mm RoW'0:K, k2109.castonTivestson Fasten off, leaving needlesand «IZ K2I0g. 15's neeclesand «KIA K20g.173ts—_left needle leaving 2 shot fal FlamingoPink —-ROWTO:KLK2I0g, ToucanYelow —-ROWTEFKLK2I09, a shor tall and (Shimmer Blue, 10, K2tog. 13 sts (Flamingo Pink) K12 k2tog, 15 sts rep Rows 1-S Canopy Green) Row 2:k!,k2t0g, cast on sists, Rowlé:ki,k2Iog, ROWE: working LARGE cast on five sts, k8, k2tog. II sts leaving a short tail lO, k2t0g.13sts_—acrossbothsets = HEART leaving a shor tai ROW'A:K),K2t0g, © ROWT:D ROWIE:K! K2I0g, of sts, ktb, kB front & back Ke t2I0g Nine sts Row 2K{b,K3, kD, KB Kg sts yf KZ KID K1,— Maketwo Row @n)2t09, ists Using mm Feog Ninests Row7andevery needles and Sky “ Row20:k1 k2i0g, odd-numbered Greycast on ‘Why not let your ka t2t0g rowep seven sts leaving creativity run wild seven sts row a short tall Row 22:k1 2109 ROW 0k row and decorate them Ka 2I0g Fivests after ROW 10,work Row 2:Kfb, Ke KID with any spare Row 24k, k2I09. infollfourrow.KLNinests kato Threestsstipesequence: Row: buttons, pom-poms —rewas:pzoa.p.FlamingoPink Row akfb,K6.kfD or other goodies you have in Two sts Hibiscus Pink Kitsts er Row 26:k2%09 — ROWTR:K1 K2I09, ROWS:D your stash? ‘One st ki6 k2I0g 19sts| Cut yarn teaving a Fasten off leaving Row¥&k| 2109. long a leaving De WNIGINNEY DESIGNER a short tail ki4,k2t0g.17 sts sts onrright needle, YO LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOCAniting & Crochet needle, stufhing SHARE THE LOVE WITH THESE QUICK AND COLOURFUL Simple hearts Some people say it with flowers, but we prefer the knitty touch and DAWN FINNEY’S vibrant hearts are an ideal way to show someone special howUSE ALL N : SIX 4) | YARN COLOURS! , “4 For all hearts, ecure long tall at yfwa ‘easton seven sts Row20:k1,k2t0g. loop af centre Top. Using mattress st, ‘onleft needle K12,k2I0g,15 sts join two sides tog using one tail per side leaving a short tall Row22:ki,k2!og, and stuffing as you go (see Great andrepRows'-5 iO, k2tog 13sts__ Advice), For Large Hear, use long tall of Rowe: working Row 24:k),k2tog._ Flamingo Pink to in striped section, across both sets 8, k2tog lists Secure and weave in all ends. For Small Of sts, kfb, KI, ROw26:Ki,KZI0g, Flamingo Pink Heart, use long length of fwd k9,kfD,kI 6, k2tog Nine sts Canopy Yellow and embroider blanket 2sis Row 28:k1,k2f0g, st around back edge. Using Shimmer Row7andevery 4, k2109 Blue, embroider heart in chain st on ‘odd-numbered Sevensis, front. For Toucan Yellow Medium Heart, row:p Row 30:k1,k2I09, use short length of shimmer Blue To Row: k2,k2I0g,Five sts embroider flower in centre of front and SEWING UP. ‘Take your time over sewing up the heartsasit can be little tricky ~make sure you graft the top section Row 10: Row 32:ki,k2!0g, use Flamingo Pink fo stitch flower Row 12:k1,k2tog, 20g. Three sts centre. For Flamingo Pink Medium Heart, k20, k2109, 23 sts Row 33:p20g, 1. use long length of Hibiscus Pink and, Row's:ky 210g. Twosts tembyoder blanket st around front dean nidestothepeme tights RE.K2I09. 2131s Row36:kzI0g. edge For Era Large Heart, use ong point. Ligt Row l6:k)k2t0g, = One st lengths of Flamingo Pink and Hibiscus blocking your pieces first will stop 16, k2tag. 19 Fasten off, k Pink and fivel f t Hocking your plecesfis wl stop Kf og.19sts_Fasenoft leaving ink and sew fe ines of umnng ston them eurlingover and make it easier Row g:k\ k2i0g, shor fail cone side of heart creating alternating P ‘ponding k14, k2tog. 17 sts coloured stripes. Weave in all ends oneach side LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKmiting & Crochet 11Inspiratryns CRAFT SUPERSTORE PAPER | CARD | KITS | PAINTS | FABRICS AND MORE! Come and visit our award winning craft superstore based in Preston! Explore our knitting & crochet section with large variety of yarns & wool from a wide range of suppliers! We also stock a range of fabric, papercraft, MDF, scrapbooking, stamping & so much more! Call into our craft superstore in Preston: Capitol Centre, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston PRS 4AW 01772 880852 www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk/inspirations= stitch markers, = tapestry = need = stuffing two ‘mm safety ‘eyes, black = embrodery = yarn, blusher (optional) sue Height: ecm ELENA ELEPHANT head Using 4mm hook and Sky Grey make a magic ring, work 6d into ring, Sixsts| Rnd ¥ 2cc in each sttoend. 12sts Rnd 2: (ie, 2c in next st) to end, lasts Rnd 3:(20¢, 2d¢ in ‘next st) to end, 2asts Rnd 4: (3d, 20 in rrext st) 10 end, 30sIs nds 5-13: kic in each st to end Rnd 4: (3c, ddc2tog) to end, 2asts nd 18: (20 ‘dc2t0g) to end, lasts Fasten off, leaving along rail trunk Using 4mm hook and Sky Grey make a magic ring, work 6d into ring, Sixsts Rnds 1-9: cic in each st toend Elena the elephant has said goodbye to the circus and is heading off on her holidays - would you like to join her? 1588S’ cute companion will delight kids of all ages with her bright outfit, eomplete with a frilly tutu. All she needs is hair bow to be ready for her next adventure, Rnd 10: (2d, 20 9 next st) To end, Eight sts Rnd T: (2c, 2d next st) to.end, Tensts Rnd 12: (4c, 2c in next st) toend, sts Fasten off, leaving along rail outerear ‘Make two Using 4mm hook and Sky Grey make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring, Siksts| Rnd 1-5: rep rds Sof Head, 30s Fasten off, leaving along rail innerear ‘Make two Using am hook {and Hibiscus Pink make a magic ring, ‘work 6de into ring, Shcsts nds 1-4: rep Rds 1/4 of Head, 30 sts, Fasten off, leaving along rail hair bow Using 4mm hook ‘and Canopy Green make ach Row icin second ch from SGETCRAFTING CON | LGCKnitng& Crochet hook, 1dc in each st toend. tur. Three sts Rows 2-8: ich, Ide) in next st, kde ineach st to fend, turn Fasten off and weave in ends wrap Canopy Green yarn ‘around centre ten times 10 create knot Fasten off, leaving along tail body Using mm hook and Flamingo Pink make a magi ring work 6d into ring, Sixsts nds 1-4: rep Rds 1-4 of Head, 30 sts Rnd 5: (ck, 2c 9 next st) toend, 36 sts Rnd 6: (Sd, 2 in nex! st) to end, aasts nd 7: (de, 2d in next st) to end, 48sts Rnds 8-1 cin each st toend Rnd 12: (6d, {dc2t0g) to end, 42sts Fasten off Position Body so {you are working MANY SECTIONS ARE WORKED WITHOUT ‘CONTINUOUS RNDS (UNLESS SPECIFIED) MARKER IN THE TOP OF THEFIRSTSTTO © $ TOPTIP JOINING IN PLACE THE STITCH MARK THE START OFTHE RND Take the next step inwhat was front Joop of Rd 12, but will now be back loop, attach’ Toucan Yellow to back loops only of any st Rnd 13: (6de, 2dc in next st) to end, 48.55 Rnd 14: (7c, 2c in next st) to end, 5a sts nds 15-16: 2dc in each st toend 216 sts Fasten off Turn back around so that you are working in back loop of Rnd 12, attach shimmer Blue To back loop only of any st Rnds 17-20: lic in each st toend Rnd 21 (Sc c2tag) to end, 36 sts nds 22-23: jd in each st toend nd 24: (cc, dc2tog) to end 30 stsNote: stuff as you go Rnd 25: (3c, dc2tog) 10 ena, 2asts Rnd 26: (20, dc2tog) to end, sts Rnd 27: (i de2t0g) 10 end, sts Fasten off arm Make two Using 4mm hook and Sky Grey make a magic 1 work 8dc into ring, Eight sts Rnd t: 26 in each to end. 16 sts and 2: working in back loops only, dc in eat Toend Rnd 3: Ic in each sttoend Change to Shimmer Blue Rnd a: cin each sttoend Rnd 5: (2c de2t0g) to end, sts nds 6-1 a in each st toend Fasten off st leg Make two Using 4mm nook and canopy ereen make a magic rig, work ode no rng sists Rnds 1-2: rep Rndis 1-20f Head. 8 sts Rnd 3: work back loops only, Id in each st toend Rnd 4: Jc in each Change ro Flamingo Pink nd 5: ic in each sttoend Rnd 6: (ic ddc2t0g) to end, Rss nds 7-10: Ic in each st toend Fasten off tail Using 4mm hook and Sky Grey make 7ch, one sist in second ch from hook. ane sI stn each st to end Fasten off, leaving atail THIS PATTERN? IF YOU PREFER KNITTING, LEARN TO MAKE ELVIS AT LETSKNIT.CO.UK tomake up insert safety eyes between ands 7-8 approx five sts apart on Head Using black embroidery thread, embr eyelashes. tuff Head, Sew each inner Ear to an Outer Ear. Se Ears ether side o Head over Rnds 2-9. Sew Bow in front of an Ear. Sew Trunk to of Head between eyes over Rnds 9-12 curing it stightly, and s tip to front of, Body. Sew Head (on top of Body Stuff hands of ‘Arms only, COversew top of Legs and sew facing for To Bod nds 6-10, approx apart. Sew Tall onto back of Body on Rnd 6, ‘Add blusher to cheeks. Weave in allends Locking Crochet 156 DRESS UP YOUR FAVOURITE TASTY TREATS WITH OUR Jampot 2 > covers sme Diameter: Friends and family will be wowed at this lovely set by our talented sem designer CORINNE BRAD. Attentively accessorised with a drawstring in complementary shades, these covers add the perfect finishing touch to any jam jar. Mainly worked in trebles, they'll be a great way to ee practise this technique and make the most of our six-ball yarn pack in "i Wey tropical shades. Hooks at the ready, go! BR Huvur un crecreccecacacrtcacuecoeceinciniaeiiiniimiamininiaminii Segrmers JAMPOT —ainachspich, ends. 3h, ah COVERS Tr in next ch sp, dc in ch sp, 3ch) mansiee— (charmnarch joemaen Cingammbook Senin’ tes crecrosmnyon craphioendich Fasten of Geecieat nace) Sistnsecond make 4ch, join of 2ch drawstring wath a sist to nd 6: (dc in Make three make a ring cchsp, Ich, 6tr Using 4mm hook Rndii:Ich,6dc in between second and Hibiscus Pink ring.join witha and third r,ich, Toucan Yellow, sist io fist st lc inch sp, Ich) 10 Canopy Green) Rnd2:(2ch, sist) end.sistinfirstdde make Och, toend Rnd7:sIstiorhird Fasten off Rnd3+(sIst,f2ch, 1, (Ide between Srr)in3chsp,(ch, thirdand four, tomake up arrin next 3ch sp) 3ch,6trincentre "Trim Drawstring toend.Ich.sistin chp, 3ch)Toend, ends fo Smm. Use second of ach sistin first dc a tapestry needle Rnd: (ic inch sp, RndB:(idcinch —_fothread 3ch,idc between sp, Sch, ide Drawstring second and third between third and through Jampot Pc) Toend sist fourth 3ch kde Cover between ‘ in frst dc inchsp,3ch) 10 Rnds 6-7. Weave in , Rnd5:(sIst,[2ch, end sist infirst de all ends GREAT ADVICE coLour cuoices Follow the below guides forthe colour sequences that Corinne has used..or create your own ifyou prefer! Colourway 1~ Flamingo Pink Colourway 2— workin fol stripe sequence: two rows Canopy Green, one ro Toucan Yellow Colourway 3 workin fol stripe sequence: two rows Hibiscus Pink, one row Shimmer Blue, oe row Flamingo Pink one row Hibiscus Pink, one row Canopy Green, one row Flamingo Pink, one row Hibiseus Pink one row Shimmer Blue MeO Lao acl a TRY CYGNET DK INSTEAD, £175 PER 100¢ Mac aa CUT} TSGETCRAFTING COM | LEC Kniting Crochet,Youre all toymaking extraordinaires! a a aos HER ROYAL HIGHNESS STAR LETTER PRIZE Py tin . CHUGGING FORTUNES , ALONG een acl cea ne Seer) ener {CRAFTING COM | LOC Kiting & CrochetHi Let's Get Crafting! Here is my Daisy Bear. She was crocheted for my new great granddaughter who was born six weeks ago. Im naw making ‘outfits for the bear, so when | hand it over to be BB U9 NE come from a family of crafters, though we all end to have different favourite disciplines, from baking to cardmaking to ~ my favourite - knitting and crocheting, This Easter, my sister seta Fairy Door Challenge for myself, my younger e and daughter-in-law. of your three-part fairy ncrocher-along, | crache the fay flowers and butertlies and fairy is atta can stl fly needs ANGELA SKITT, WOLVERHAMPTON HOW MANY WIPS DO Tad Have on THE Go? LOUISE ‘ILLINGWORTH LAURA HART SHARYN-LEE CALDER BECKY WILLIAMS. PATTISON ETSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKniting& Crochet 19Plus = tapesy = = needle, stuffing = = SE = strap circumference: = im = = Flower = = diameter: 9m Perfect For beginners PINCUSHION BRACELET flower Using 4mm, needles ana Hibiscus Pink cast on 20 sts KEEP YOUR HABERDASHERY IN SIGHT WITH OUR Pincushion bracelet How about combining practicality and style in this easy-to-make project by DAWN FINNEY? This accessory in our favourite shade of pink will fit perfectly around your wrist — just check out our Great Advice! ~and make sure that your tools are always at hand for every new project. We really can’t think ofa better way to practise garter stitch. SVUEULU UATE EU EEE Rows P15: k Row 16: p Rows 7-80: rep Rows 16 four times Row 8k Cast off pwise, leaving a long tail flower centre Using 4mm needles and Toucan Yellow cast on eight sts Row (kb) 10 end. 16sts, Rows 2-6: starting with a p row work instst Row 7: (2109) ro lend, Eight sts Cut yarn leaving a Jong tail, thread tallonto tapestry needle and thread trough rem sts, fasten off cuff sing 4mm needles and Canopy Green cast on ten sts, leaving a short tall until piece meas 15cm (see Great ‘Advice) from cast-on edge Cast off kwise, leaving along tail tomakeup Using tapestry needle and cast-off ta graft tog cast-on and cast-off edges of Flower. Weave a gathering st through ane side of Flower, pull tightly and secure firmly, Lightly tuft Flower, then weave a gathering st through the other side, pull tightly, secure firmiy and weave in, attach long length of Flamingo Pink to centre of Flower and wrap over a st st section through Flower's, centre and pull tightly 10 form petal. Rep four times then secure rail firmly and weave in, Use a short length of Shimmer Blue to embroider a short decorative st at centre of each petal. Using Tapestry needle and tong tail join sides of Flower Centre tog using mattress st, then work a gathering st through cast-on sts and pull tightly Secure fa hen Join Flower Centre 10 Flower. Using tapestry needle and cast-off tal graft tog cast-on and cast-off edges of Cuff and secure tall. Sew Flower to Cuff Weave in all endsTHE PERFECT FIT lfyou want to make sure your bracelet will bea snug fit, measure the circumference ofyour wrist using a tape measure and knit the euff section to that length or even slightly shorter. The garter st cuff will still stretch easily to goover your handTake the PLUS: Simm hook next step SIZE: 12cm square POM-POM SQUARE Using smm hook and Hibiscus Pink make ach join with asistr0 make ang Rad Sch (counts asim 2ch) Gre into rin, 2ch) three times, 21 JACKIE CARREIRA, DESIGNER into ring, st st in third of Sch “Welcome tothe next part = rnd2:sistin 2h of our baby playmat series! = sp 7ch (counts as Hereare three more effects = tir, act) 2irin for you toadd to your same ch sp, tr Ineach st across side of square, ((2tr, 4ch, 211) 9 next ch sp, tir in each st across Side of square) three times, tr in last 2chsp,sistin collection. The pom-pom and corkscrew squares will add a brilliant tactile element to your design, while the Shimmer Blue from this issue's yarn kit will bring a hint of sparkle toyour striped squares. third of 7ch Remember thatifyou're = Rnd3:sist in ach planning to give thefinished = sp, zen (counts as, blanket to a very young tr ach), rin same ch sp, tr Ineach st across side of square, (2, 4ch, 27] in next ch sp, Itrineach st across side of baby, you'll need to sew on the embellishments really securely and will want to leave off any hard decorations, like the beads shown here. Ifyou've square) three missed either of the first fete two instalments, visit 4ch sp, si st in third toperochetpatterns.com oi and search ‘playmat” Rnd rep Rnd 3 todownloadthem. Look = Join shimmer Bue out for part four in the toany tr nd ich, Jc in next issue!” each tr, working (de, Ich, 2de) in an & & Yow VW Make more YOUR 4-PART each ach sp, sistin first de Fasten off, pom-pom Using Smm hook ‘and Shimmer Blue make 6ch, leaving make aring Rnd t:ich (does mot count as SP) Sd into ring, st st in first de nd 2: Ich 30 in same piace as sl st, 3dc in each st FIND THE PREVIOUS PARTS TO THIS CROCHET-ALONG ON OUR WEBSITE! toend, sistin 2rttrinbaseof SPARKLE first dc. 45 sts 3ch sistinthirdof STRIPE Rds 3-4: rep Rnd ch 6431s SQUARE twice Jon Canopy Green Make four Fasten oft leaving (Toucan Yellow, Using Smm hook along tal Sky Grey, and Toucan Flamingo Pink) to Yellow (Canopy CORKSCREW any: Green Fiamingo SQUARE find s:6ch (counts. Pink sky Grey) ‘Make four as ldtr, 2ch) (2dtr make ach, join Using smm hook —innext 2 ant, withasist 10 and Toucan fe 2h 2 2chr' make ating Yellow (Canopy Green, Flamingo Pink, Sky Grey) make Sch, join innext st, 2ch) three times, 2atr in next tr, tr, 2, dc, ar, 2, dtr Rnd 3ch (counts as Ir throughout), rr into ring, sist in third of 3ch. tr witha sist to inbase of 6ch, sist Rnd 2:3ch (2tr, make aring infourthof éch dtr) innextst, Rnd 3ch (counts Fasten off (dtr, 29 in next st, {stir throughout), (itrin next st, (2, Istr intoring sist corkscrew ltr] in next st, in third of 3ch, ‘Make four [late 21] in next st) less, Using Smm hook three times, sl st in nd2:3ch,2trin and Toucan third of ach each st to end, tr in base of ach sist in third of ach, 321s Rnd 3:3ch, (ir, 217 in next st) 15 times, rin base of 3ch, Yellow (Canopy Green, Flamingo Pink, Sky Grey) make T2ch loosely, leaving along rail Row I ioc in second ch from Rnd 3: 2h 21, (217, Tat) in next st, (datr, 219 in next st, (Grr, at, tate in next st, lar, 217} in next st) three times, 2, sist in sistinthird of 3ch. hook, 2dcineach third of 3ch 48sis sttoend, tum Change to Rnd 4: 3ch (counts Rew2Ich, ide, 2d Shimmer Blue sii, (2tr,2trin —imeachsttoend Rnd 4:1ch, td in next 1) 1Stimes, Fasten off same st, 4de, (2dca OE Sew sensory granny squares < in next st) twice, (8d, [2d in next st] rice) three times, Adc, s stn first dc Change to Toucan Yellow (Canopy Green Flamingo Pink, sky Grey) Rnd 5: 3c, Si, (2tr, Id in next st (dtr, 217) in next st, (te, [atta in next st, fir, 2i7 in next st) three times, Str, st in third of 3ch Rnd 6: Ich, joc in each st 10 end, ‘working 2dcin each dtr, sistin first de Fasten off tomakeup Roll Pom-pom between your hands to fluff up and create a ball Thread both yarn tails through centre sts of Pom-pom square ‘and tie behind securely. Alternatively if making for very young children, Use long fais to stitch in place. Tie one end of Corkscrew securely to any st in inner row of Corkscrew Square using long rail Thread a chunky bead onto ‘opposite yarn fil ‘and knot to ‘secure tightly (not recommended for vvery young babies) @ UCL COCO " 4 «PLEASE START MY SUBSCRIPTION TO RETURN TO: LGC - FREEPOST RTXY-T2X2-CGCG, ROCKWOO0 HOUSE. PERRYMOUNT ROAD, HAYWARDS. 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Hil t i \ ORGANISED (One knitter’ tidy is another kitte's chaos, ‘0 ort your stasho sult you. what's he rst thing you look for when choosing a yar for {your next projet? Whatever your answer {a's how you should organise your stash This will ensure you be able fo check what {you've got before heading fo your local yarn ‘shop. Here area few categories ro consider ‘YARN WEIGHT: the Ks go 'Dks and the chunkles fled withthe other FABRE: cotfon, wool alpaca acrylic other, i's. simple way to divide up your stash (COLOUR: this certainly looks prety but you ight want to group the welghts or fibres MAKE A LIST Nomatterhow well point youll probably systembutifall your you've bored up your Ravedestrayed your ply yarns areon the together within any particular shade fo ease. yarns fyoudontcarefullycurated top shel write at havea recordof what collection, The ‘sown. The quicker I you've gota really large stash you may lives where you wont solution? Keepan _and.easritisto find eed To diviy up your categories into smaller remember the order easiyaccessble _ayarn the mocelikely Sub-sections. Dont forget ro keep mutes untlyouvebeen notebook n your craft youare to turnto ‘of the same yarn close together so you ‘will rummaging for room. You don't nave your stash for your kaowit mere's enough for your project. ‘anhourandoyiat’ —rorecreatethe Dewey next kit RAFTING COM | LGCKniting& Crochet 27DESTASH AND DETOX ‘Take a look at your yarn stash and be brutally honest with yourself could be that your rastes have changed or perhaps \you bought some yarn on a whimwhen the giscount was Too good Yo ress. Either Way if you're realy never going o use i probably shoulda be there. But that {doesn't mean a rip to the rip - that would be ‘igh on sacrilege. Here are three perfectly ‘acceptable ways of getting rd of your yar. Try. i's actually pretty therapeutic HOLOA YARN SWAP It you've gor yaens you won" use, trust us you re nat alone. Get gether with your crafy frends and have yarn swap, You might ust come home waa brand new favourtet save raw Sharing i caring andi you're eealy tying to downsize swapping isn't going Yo save space. So, why not just give it ava? Think ‘of as your goad deed of me day ‘Some charities ike Knit Fr Peace ‘or hospital groups wil accept donations of yan as well as finshed lems, This could be the perfect ‘opportunity have acear out ether you're looking for small {and quick projects ora statement Spy stashoustr. Emma Osmond has he answer n her new release Weekend Makes stash Ko (£1199, GMC Publications). 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NoT-so SIMPLE STRIPES Something stripy isan obvious suggestion when faced with alot of single balls in different shades, but we know you can be more creative nan that! Chevron patterns or elerately uneven I's much easier fo sort out what yarn youve got if there's not avast bands of colour can be realy eye-catching. Or, ‘amount in the first place, Here area few ways to stop over-buing: {you can make your projet even more personal by choosing shades that have a particular 1- HAVE A PROJECT IN MIND yarn. do the maths. Multiply the length sionificance. For example they could reflect your While it may seem ikea few adatbals ‘of te yarn given in your pattern wth the mood, the temperature, or a period of ime. ofyamhereand ereimpulse purchases numberof als requredofidou the Renin amsoon consume your stash. We've Total metreage of your project. 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FIND THE DETAILS ON PAGE 3 SSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKniting & Crochet 29LEAP INTO SUMMER WITH NICOLA VALIJI’S immy frog In Roman times, frogs were considered lucky and were believed A to bring good fortune to people’s homes, so this froggy would pest Weedle make a lovely housewarming gift. Donning his favourite onesie stuffing, small in bright colours, this little companion is sure to brighten up ‘amount of your loved one’s day and leave them smiling. Using just basie black yarn stitches, you'll have this project whipped up in no time! Hehe TM | = 235cm Syumnnmne end. 30sts toend 24 sts ShimmerBiuecast’ tomakeup —_ pupilsonEyesand Rowa:p Row2:p onwsts Gather up casi-on a smile on Head k2.kfb)10 Change to Wiork in fol sisofHeadto Using Shimmer ity 50.05 skyrey Tworrowstripe _-makeacicle sew Blue. make twisted WEY rows6-r6: Row3:(ki,kb)10 sequence uprowedgesto cord andtieina WRAY © siarting witnap end. 361s Shimmer Bluesky B&TTopon WS. bow around neck SEZ romworkinstst row Grey Toucan TumRSoutand Rep from* to" for YAS Row: (k2,k210g) Work in foll Yellow, Flamingo —stuff,closeB&T Arms and Legs. Perfect for —«(f0eN.3Osts.——TwWO-rowstripe ——_~Pink Hibiscus Pink top. Rep for Body. Turn RS out and boginness ROWS: p sequence Toucan Note: change 10 Sew Head toBody. stuff Sew across Row (ki k2109) Yellow, Flamingo CanopyGreen ——_* Gather up B&T of top of Legs and foend 20515 Pink Hibscus Pink after Row 14 Eyes andsew atch to Body JIMMY Row 20: > Shimmer Blue, ROWST-IE: starting down row edges Leave arm tops FROG Row2k (i:2109)t0 sky Grey withakrow work tocast-on edge, open and sew to head end. Ten sis, Rows5-20: instst “Sew Eyesto Body, Weave in Using drm eat sfarting with ak Row'i8:(p2109)0_ Head. Using black all ens needles and row work in stst_ end. Sixsts arn embroider CanopyGreen body Row2t(k1,k2I09) 987 castontensts Using 4mm Toend, 24 1s Row (RS): (kb) needles ancl Row 22:p leg Toend, 20's shimmer aluecast Row2%k Make two Row2:p oni2sts Row 24:(p2t09) to Using 4mm Row 31k) 10 ROWT{RS): (kb) end I2sIs needles and . aat Shimmer Blue cast HUNIIITTIIIITTIITIIIIL eye Weer KNIT Make two two-row stripe SCHOOL Using amm sequence needles and Shimmer Bue CanopyGreen Sky Grey, Toucan castoni2sis Yellow, Flamingo Row: Pin, Hibiscus Pink Row. Note: change ro Row. Canopy Green Row4:(02109)t0 after Row 18 end, Sixt, Rows 1-22 staring ear witha row work instst DISCOVER ILLUSTRATIVE arm Row 23k GUIDES ON EVERYTHING FROM. Make two: (k2tog) To end. CASTING ON TO PURL STITCH. eu uy eeverists needles and ear OVER ON PAGES 62-63 = SUH 30 LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kniting & Crochet es EEROSOQQ*°MNSOSQQ°’MNS OSOoeSSOoSooSss> Cee knitting USE ALL kingdom of Birds wHoo RSJ Tk eee LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LECKniting © Crochet — 31} it Ney Game, set, mateh! Pern ect ee eee en Pes eMC SST a LMR tee ES eg LN aN a Cees ORC Cune eos A eto aaa (enn ne eon corse Es azce i PEC auR a ea oA Ca eM OUR Re CU i i together a selection of yarns and accessories in the event's x signature purple and green. Reach for the bubbles, a punnet of strawberries and your latest WIP, then let the fun begin. : PAN ‘Ss MURRAY FEVER ee greatest thisPerfect for’ garments Revere gig Eee Cree tay aa) sre single Cable, £229, Cee ere Reece) Sree aoa) Ce ey ea La Mia Cottony, Be eee ECs el ee) Reesestinelse Rect ysac ag ecao pari ieee kent 9 Ereeeneis Sees Roe eol ee react) Eeeciiens Gaui Ce eee} ee ca) cerns Renee eo Rrra ead ee peor get Cae Cicienit Deuce Roce) Cees Cecio Bet Onn ies Perec Perce eee Eee id emo! Corer Hoooked Zpagetti, Rect tee) Pees fercckent 4 eee) Cote arS Ses Pero Poa) Soy Gece ee lceuialy Cray Pian e neti) per 509 (120m) ball reo) et ent acest caeTYANITTING a NN EAST re: SAY HELLO TOSy 0) Galan ) Cre a6 THEN MEET HER OPPONENT FROM THE NORTH,KNITTING VS CROCHET * KNITTING VS CROCHET * KNITTING VS CROCHET * KNITTING VS CROCHET Row 28: (i k2!0g) nose toend 20s Using amm Row 29: needles and dark Row 30:(k2I0g) brown DK cast on toend Tests fivests Curyarnieaving Rew T(WS}: p along ail, thread Row 2k Tallonto tapestry Row: needle and thread Row 4:SkpO, k twotmmeye = throughremsts, toend. Foursts beads black = fastenoff Row 5:02109.p read, stuffing toend. Three sts Tapestty = body Row 6:5kp0 ki needle small = Using 4mm Two sts amounts of needles and Row 7: p2t09, org brown OK = Flamingo Pink cast One st paride | = ontensts Fasten off blusher meee) (Open = Row2(kfo)to arm end, 20 sts Make two sme Row3:p Using arm Height: 35cm = Row4:(k].kfb) needles and sky foend 30sts ——_Greycastoni2sts numumnimuniie fOen Reece Rowé:i2.(kib, —wihaprowwork ws 4) fo last three instst sts, kfb,k2.36 sts Row:(k2. k2t0g) WN Note:changeto —toend Ninests FEZ tovcanvelon Rows 6-8: staring SERS atiecrowis——wimaprowwork Pontoct for ROWS7-9: instst Segnes” —slaringwitap Cu yarn aving rowworkinst st long tai tread Row 20:42 (k2109,_taloto Tapestry KNITTED —kijtovasrfoursis. needle and thread KOALA k2tog. 2 3081s. through rem sts, head Row 21: p_ fasten off Using 4mm Row 22: (Kk), k2109) needesandsky toend.20s5 dungarees Greycaston—-RoW23:p Using 4mm tensts Row 24k needles and Row 1(WS) and Cast off Flamingo Pink cast everyoda- ontensts humberedrow:p car Row2:(k/0)10 Maketwo end. 201s Using dm needles anc ky Grey cast on IS sts Row 4: (ki kfb) f2.kfd)t0. ROWNERS) found 3Osts end 40 sts Change 10 Row Rows: (2 koyio Hibscusbink Rowe (kt end. 50 sts Row?» aytolast tee ows 9 Row 3:(k1k2100) ss kfb 2.3615 Sraringwinap —toendTensis— Rows7-1:k row workinstst Row. Row 8c: of Row 24: (3, Rows:(k2t0g) 12 sts, ki. cast off k2109) 10 end, toend.Fivests toend 40sts Curyarnieaving Fasten off Row 25:0 alongtail,thread —_Joinyarn to set of Row 26: tallonto tapestry centre sts tomake 210g) 10 end, needle and thread front section 30sts throughrem sis, ROWS 19-23: k Row 27: fasten off Cast off 36 LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kniting & Crochet pocket Using 4mm needles and Flamingo Pink cast Cut yarn on eight sts leaving along ROWS TA rail, thread tall Row $:skpo,kfo onto tapestry last Twosts, k2tog. needle and thread Sixsts through rem sts, gathering thread Cast off fasten off along cast-on edge and draw strap leaf tightly, Sew seam Make two Make two toneck edge and Using ammhook Using 4mm stuf, Keep neck and Flamingo Pink needles and end open. Seam make tech Canopy Green _Dungarees in Fasten off cast ontivee sts same way Place Rows 15: Dungarees on leg Row 6:3ip0, Body and sew in Make two Ka. Twosts place. sew Packet Using 4mm Row7:k2109. Seam Leg and needles and onest stuff, Using Flamingo Pink cast_Fastenoff Flamingo Pink, ontensts pierce oor from Rowlandevery tomakeup sole takeneedle odd-numbered Using fastenec-off out fromankle row:p yarnendof Head, and rep, Pull Row2:(kib)to sew seam thread to flatten end. 20sts halfway With sole and shape Row’ cast-onyarnend, ankle. Sew Legs 10 Row 6 (shape ankle): «6, («2100) four times, k 10 end, 16 sts Row 8:6, (K2I09) twice, kto-end, 14sts Row 9: 06, p2109, Body. Seam Arms and sew to Body, Sew Head to Body, Attach straps 10 Dungarees, crossing them at the back. Sew two Leaves tag at one work gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw nightly. Sew upa le further, stuff and close seam, Sew Ears {and Nose To Head, ptoend.13sts thenattacheye end, hide yarn Rows 10-13: beads. with dark ends and insert in starting withap brown 4-ply, Pocket, Colour row work instst_ embroider mouth, cheeks with Row Usk) (k2t0g) Using cast-on end _blusher. Weave in, toend Seven sts of Body, work ——_allendsKNITTING VS CROCHET * KNITTING VS C Claes KNITTING VS CROCHET * KNITTING Plus two 6mm eye beads, black head. stuffing, Tapestry needle, small ‘AmOUNIS of dark brown Dk ‘and dark brown 4-piu, blusher (optional) size Height: Yacm Perfect for beginners CROCHET KOALA head Using 4mm nook and Sky Grey make a magic ring ‘work 6c into ring. Sixsts Rnd t: ch (does not count as st throughoun), 2dc ineach st 1oend, w2sts Rnd 2: ch (dc, 2dc in next st)10 end. 18 sts Rnd 3: Ich (2d, 2dc in next st) 10, fend, 24 sts Rnd a: ich, (3c, 2dc in next st}10 fend. 30s Rnd 5: ch, (Ac 2dc in next st) 10 fend, 36 sts Rnd 6 Ich, (Sd, 2dc in next st) 10 end. 42 sts Rnds 7-16: ch, Toc ineach sttoend Rnd 16° Ic, (Sd, ‘dcZi0g) 10 end, 36 sts Rnd 7: ich, (40, ‘dcZt0g) 10 end, 30sts Rnd 18: Ichi, (2d, ‘dcZI0g) 10 end, Dass Rnd 19° Ich, (2d, ‘dc2t0g) 10 end, igsts Rnd 20° 1c (ld, Row 4: (ki kt) 10 end 18 sts Row 6:(k2.k')10 end, 24 sts Row’: (i3 ki) 10 end, 3015, Rows9-17 starting witha p ow workin sst Row 18: (ki, kib) LOOKING FOR A PORTABLE PROJECT? YOU’VE GOT ALL THAT AND MORE WITH Cedric the seal This creation by the stupendous SACHIYO ISHII is perfect for on-the-go crafting, as it uses just one shade from this issue’s yarn pack. So grab your needles and the Sky Grey ball and get making, no matter ‘what your weekend plans are! Cedric - the very endearing seal -is the result, and he’s ideal for the sealife fanatic in your life. toend Rows 19-31 starting witha p row work inst st Row 32: (4) Row 35:5) Row 36 (shape neck): (ki, k2709) toend. 20 sts, Row 37:p Row 38:4, wuit s!1.yb,turn s1,p9, ib SI, yfwd, urn, SIL KT, wif st Lub, turn sip, wi sI1 ytd, turn, sik toend Row 39: Row 40 (eyeline): 6 (k2109) four 6.16 sts Rows 41-44: starting with a p row work inst st Row 48:51, (p2!09, pI) foend. sts Cut yarn leaving a long rail thread fail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off “This pattern uses just one ball of yarn! Why not use the rest of your Tropical kit to make our mermaids on the next page?” ROSIE SAVAGE, EDITOR flipper Row 3:52109, p10 Make four lasttwosts p2t09 Using 4mm rosts needles and sky ROws4T:rep Greycaston 24 sts Rows 23 ce Rows) 231 Row2!s«p9 ki Row8re Row 2 lastiwosts k2tog, Tents Dts Castoff MM tomakeup with fastened-off yarn end, seam Body halfway. With cast-on yarn end, work gathering thread along cast-on e and draw tightly. Sew up Body, stuff ‘and close seam. Attach eyes. With dark brown 4-ply, embroider mouth, nose ‘and whiskers. Fold Flippers in half lengthwise and sew edges 109, Attach 10 Body, Weave in all ends SSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKnitng & Crochet 49Tapestry needle, stuffing four ‘mmm black safety eyes, fel, embroidery thread, beads a = Height: 220m = Take the next step SASSY MERMAIDS body Make two Using amm hook and Canopy Green (Shimmer sive) make a magic fing, work 6d into fing: Sxsts Radic in each stioend Rnd 2: (ie, 24 in next st toed Nine sts Rnd 3: (2,24 in nex! s) 0.end Dats nds 4:29 Rod twice Rnd 6: (2420 in next st) fo end Bats Rnd7: ep ad Rd (4c. 20 in next 51 ro ene vests Rnd 9:r2p nc) Rd 0: (Si, 24 innex st) 10 end ass nd 12: (6de, 2c in next st) to end, 2asts Rnd: (3c, 20 in next st) to end, 30sI5 Rnd 14: (4c, 2dc in next st) to.end, 36 sts Rnd 15: (ic, 2d in next st) to end, 395ts nd 16: (120, 2c innext st) 10 end, aasts Rnd 1: ;ep Rnd T nd 18: (5 dc2tog) to end, 36 sts Rnd 19: (ck. {c2tag) to end, 30ssts Rnd 20. (2d, {dc2t0g) to end, 2asts Change to Hibiscus Pink nd 21: working in back loops only, de, de2t0g) 10 end. sts, Rnd 22: rep Rnd} Change to Flamingo Pink Rnd 23: (20, 20 innext st) 10 end. 2asts nds 24-25: rep) nd twice Change to Hibiscus Pink nd 26: (2c, \dc2tog) to end, TAKE A SWIM WITH HANNAH COOPER’S Sassy mermaids ‘These gorgeous aquatic ladies don’t have time for sitting around on, rocks singing; they'd much rather be having a party under the sea! ‘The vibrant colours in this issue’s Tropical kit are perfect for crocheting their shimmering tails and beautiful long hair - all they need isa simple beaded necklace each to complete the look. CTU Wests Rnd 27: rep Rnd} nd 28: (icc, dc2tog) to end, Lasts nd 29: cic2to0) to end. Sixsts Fasten off head Make two Using 4mm hook and Hibiscus Pink make a magic, ring, work 6d¢ into ring. Sixsts nd t: dc in each stand. 12 sts Rnd 2: (ide, 2c in next st) to end, Wests Rnd 3:(2dc. 20¢ in ‘next st) to.end, 2asts nds 4-8: ic in each sttoend Rnd 9: (20, \dc2tog) to end, WBsts nd 10: (i. dc2tog) to end, sts Stutf firmly and insert safety eyes between Rnds 5-6, three sts apart Rnd WI: (ic2109) 10 end. Six sts Fasten off arm ‘Make four Using 4mm hook {and Hibiscus Pink 50. LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kniting & Crochet make a magic ring, work 6de into ring, Si sts nds F12: dc in each st ta.end Fasten off, fin ‘Make four (Iwo ineach colour) Using 4mm hook ‘and Canopy Green (Shimmer Blue) make a magic ring, work {8d into ring, Six sts Rnd ¥ idc in each sttoend nd 2: (Ide, 20 in next st) to end. Nine sts nd 3: (20, 2c in next st) to ene. 12st Rnd 4: (3c, 26 in next st) to ene, ISsts nd §: (acc, 26 in next st) to end, Iasts nds 6-7: rep) Rnd ltwice nd 8: (IoC dc2t0g) 10 end, Wests Rnd 9:rep Rnd | Rnd 10: (20. dc2t0g) 10 end, Nine sts dc2t0g) 10 end Six sts Fasten off UHHH HTT tomakeup Sew Head and Arms onto Body, Sew Fins onto bottom of Tail Using a string of beads, create a necklace for each mermaid, To make hait, cut 50 25 Sem tengths of Toucan Yelow for each mermaid. Working along hai line, fold each length of yarn in half, insert hook around a st, pullloop end through and insert loose ends, then pull 10 secure conto Head, Once hairline is outined i in rest by evenly spreading each piece Cur. Cut small shell shape from fet, acc detail with embroidery thread, and sew conto Hair. Weave in all endsTOP TIP THERE'S NO NEED TO STUFF THE FINS, LeeKnitinggrocker 51—— HOME OF —— CRAFT STORE Asa welcome gift, receive 25% off all knitting kits by entering the discount - code WELCOMELGC in . > your shopping basket. MAGAZINESTOYOU.COM ~ = ““~=, TOUR TY We 10) ieee oP Eee, owl forgel lo lain you y,.. FREE'’Spring Lamb Yarn Kit! 5 SIMPLY VISIT LETSGETCRAFTING.COM/LARRY AND ENTER DISCOUNT CODE LARRY IN YOUR SHOPPING BASKET OR CALL 0800 904 7000 Bling, Rutherford Drive, Wellingborough, NN SLR = sere eae — CO ooo00 0000 ooo roe ICICI] sem recto cehae a. —— Ts BOOK Add these great titles to your knitting and crochet library Do you want to make more time for crafting? Same here! Luckily there's plenty of new books to get us inspired, from crocheting amigurumi toys to baby blankets and doilies. We also look at other needlecrafts such as miniature embroidery and if you know a gentleman who takes an interest in your projects, we've found a book especially for him too! Mtsd LITTLE CROCHETED MONSTERS By Lan-Anh Bui Josephine if you enjoy amigurumi but aren't so keen on cutesy patterns, youll lave the weird and wonderful characters in this book. There are 12 friendly monsters. so you'll have ‘ahuge menagerie in no timel £5.99 thegmegroup.com Shuggly:Baby BlanketsE SNUGGLY BABY BLANKETS y Annie's Crochet blanket isa lovely gift to welcome ‘newborn and there are pretty designs to choose from, featuring daisies, a Noah's Ark design and even a granny square blanket with a ‘matching pilow. The only difficulty ll be deciding which to make first £7 99, earchpress.com ees MINIATURE DOILIES TO CROCHET By Annie's Crochet Sometimes you just want a sal project that won't fake ages and these dainty coils fir the bil Featuring 26 pattems using a wide variety of stitches, this will suit beginners ana more experienced crocheters alike £7 99 searchpress.com TINY STITCHES By Irem Yazici if you're a fan of miniatures, youll adore the teeny tiny embroidery mots that you can create within this book ‘ith 70 modern designs plus 20 beginner-friendly projects, youll soon (get the knack and work your way up To designing your own buttons pins {and patches. £1299, roostbooks.com GUYS KNIT By Nathan Taylor Do you know a guy who'd love to try knitting but is put off by the lack of books and patterns aimed af them? This terrific title from Haynes isthe perfect beginner's guide for fellas, with specially? designed patterns to make hats, socks anda scarf theyillenjoy wearing - and knitting! £2299, haynes.com CROCHETING SOFT TOYS By Angelika Wolk-Gerche Translated by Anna Cardwell, this book brings German designer Angelika’s patterns to an English-speaking ‘audience, with adorable characters to Crochet, From pigs and sheep to penguins squirre's and frogs you'l find a range of easy-fo-make toys that kids ‘wil love £1299 florisbooks.co.uk SETERAFTING COM | LOCKniting&-Crocht —stuffing cardboard, = smallamount = of black yarn sie Caravan height: Taem = Car height: ‘cm CARAVAN side Make two Using mm needles and Flamingo Pink cast on 25 sts Note: change to Shimmer Blue after Row ld, Hibiscus Pink after Row 17 Rows 1-26: starting with ak WITH OUR CAR AND CARAVAN, IT’S TIME FOR A wholeheartedly. Making us dream of going on an adventure? Check. ‘Showing off this edition’s sparkly yarn? Check. Ideal for playtime with, the little ones? Check! Ifyou feel like taking things up a gear, you could try incorporating the windows with the intarsia method instead. ‘uveceenececcanacecacnececeateaeeeancaaceaenenncianianeaenineianianiiay Flamingo Pink cast toend 2asts——REWSION:k Row cast off on 251s Rows 4-10: Cast off seven ss, kt0 Rows 114: starting starting with ap end. 12st withakrowwork rowworkinstst tomakeup — Row1a:p instst RowT:(kzi0g) *SewFloorto— ROWNM:K cast off foend. 12sts Sides on WS. Place ROW'5:p2i09, Row nz: Roof striparound —_pto.end. tists roof Row (k2109) Sides and sew on Using 4mm foend sists WS, leaving a gap. needles and Cast off Turn RS out, insert Flamingo Pink smallrectangie of last two sts k2t09 castonidsts door Cardboardto.——Ninests Note:changeto Using armm Floor areaand —-RowIB:p Shimmer Bive after needles and stuff Sew closed, Row 20:rep Row Row'4 Hibiscus Shimmer Blue cast * Sew Window and 18 Seven sts Pink after Row 17, oneight sts Doorfoone Side. RWI: p2I0g, pro Shimmer Blue after Row'Ek Gather upcast-on last two sts, 20g Row 66, Flamingo Pink affer Row 69 Row 2:k2, pd, k2 Rows 3-20: 2p) ow workinstst_ Rows 83: Rows 2nine Row 27:5kpo,k io starting withak times last two sts k2109. row work insist ROWSZP24:k 2sts Cast off castoff Row 28: 2109, prolasttwosts, wheel window p2tog.21sts Make two Using 4mm Rows29-32:fep Using émim needles and Rows 27-28 twice. needles and'Sky Shimmer Blue Bats Grey cast on cast on ten sts Cast of sists Rowt:(kfb) floor toend. sts Using arm Row2:p Rows6-9: 109 needles and Row 3 (kb) Rows 4-5 twice “Children will love to play pretend with my caravan and car set” NICOLA VALUI, DESIGNER 5A LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kniting & Crochet sts of Wheels and ‘sew up row ends. Leave B&T open, turn RS ut and close B&T. Sew from B81 10 cast-on sts through wheel Sew Wheels to Sides, Weave in allends CAR right side using 4mm needies and Toucan Yeliow castoniests, Row» Row2:if0 k 10 last st kb, 20 sts Rows 3-8: sarting with 2 prow work instst Row 10:1 7109, ktoend.19sts Row: Five sts Cast off left side Using mm needles and Toucan Yellow cast on 18 sts Rows'-9: re Rows 1-9 of Right Side, 20 sts Row 10: io last two sts, k2tog, 19st Row :p Row 12:i12,cast off seven sts. 12 sts Note: rejoin yarn Row 13:5 Row 14: i. Row 15: fo last Wo Sts, p2t09, sts Row 6: 8: K2I09, k 10 last two sts, k2tog. Road trip Embrace your adventurous side with NICOLA VALIJI’S car and caravan set, which has charmed everyone at Let's Get Crafting HQ Perfect For beginners Nine sts Row 19: p Row 20:rep Row 1 Seven sts Row 21: 9209, 910 last two sts, p2i09. Five sts Cast off floor Using mm. needles and Toucan Yellow cast on 8 sts Rows 1-8: starting wath a p row work, instst Cast off roof Using mm needles and Toucan Yellow cast onnine sts Rows 1-50: starting with a k row work in st st Cast off wheel ‘Make four Using amm needles and sky Grey cast on four sts Row 1: (kt) 10 end. Eight sts Row2:p Row 3: (Ki, kt) toend.12 sts Rows 4-7: siarting with a p row work instst Row 8: (51, p2109)USE ALL COLOURS! Pea gees pied saa ec aang " FLOOR SECTIONS OF. yO > 2 THE CARAVAN/AND euch aut yy ete Shimmer Blue n eight st Row!: Row2:) Cast off armen needles and Using 4mm py Gree G needles and Toend, Eight sts nsts Row 9: starting 9 on fiv Row 10: h ROWS T-25: | end. Nin Row 6: f Rows 7-8: ep >t, Make two Using 4mm Rows 5-6 Sb ght st ing mn needles and Rows 7-8: rep)STEP OUT IN STYLE WITH OUR COLOUR CLASH Circle bag Crochet is hot on the catwalk this season, but if'a swimsuit or dress seems a bit much, why not accessorise with HEATHER GIBBS’ striking bag instead? Worked in the round, using every colour in your Tropical kit combined with white yarn from your stash, it's the perfect size for all SI sagof wie your essentials and would look great as part of any summer outfit. sic mortars = eres AHTTATTTTATTTTTATAAATAEAETETAAHATTEATA toe = bowery = times (White) Int, 2htrin next st) five 2htrinnextst five _ringoneither end Rew tht in feede = dirinnestst ve tmes(Plamingo times (Whe). toettach Handles Second ch from : = imessky Grey) Pk) (hte anrinahieanrinext tocar Panels hook rin each sue = stinfist nr nex'stfverimes, 3fivetimes Fasten off stroend, turn Height = (Shimmer Blue). ‘sist in first hte (Shimmer Blue), 104 sts Gochanatey = Soe (White) oss SIstintst ir’ gusset hows 2-5 ch hr = 36cm Rnd 3eich,(2htr, —RdSeIch, (htt, (White). 150sts Using ammhook —_ineach st toend, Twit AMINA st} fve Mrinnext sive Fasten of andwhitemake turn imes(Shmmer times (white) : roach Donot fasten off gy RGM Sur aiinnon fastening eons are A ee 0 WAR > cite) sistintist CToucanvelow), ana nite Se Weiwcme, Samir: Coen eoamaleoarp Poss: (White) 1008's RwEIdcin Coun 21sts forward and sts back Wa SENSE eich ahr, nde (Dr, Second from from Top cea ine an place markers Dhirinneststive amrinnedst)five hook ide meach Pingus npace, leaving gap between text step fimes(shimmer”times(Whife).--sttoend. tum markers for opening. wn facing. fue) Ghinahrin (en, anrinfext Sst hot crcua Panel at front and Gusset heat sifvetines, stywetimes- RowZ:Ich kicin behind work ke trough each lec fo Sstinfisttnr CToucanYelow). —eachsttoend. join cont fo wexk dein each st around CIRCLE =—(wnteysosts.—Sistinfisinte tun pening fasten of Rotate second BAG Rindsitch (ahr, (Canopy creen). 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(including ch).__withfoggle buon attach Handles on Inroringjonvatn (White) 6Osts tines (wue) sist turn Circular Panels approx eg st rom asistiotopor Rnde:ich (hr, infrsthir(Cenopy ROWSEIch icin Gusset andreaving a east an Wt gap frstst Tensis. airinned sive Green) Osis,” eacnstioend, between each side Weave nallends Note: colourin times (White). adh (hte, turn Drckersfol” —GGhirahrinned —hurinnextsty ive Fasten off, faving instruction sDtvetmes tmes(Canopy.alongtall Indcareswhich—(HIbscusPhi. Cheer) Mh ar Usniouse—sistinfesit” —innextsytNe handle Rnd ich(does (Famingopink). times sistinfrst_ Maketwo not count as st 7Osts htr (White). 130 sts Using 4mm hook throughouD, ante Rnd ech (he, ndash (2h. and Whe make inert sve atrinnext sive mtrinnext site Och. wha times ve) (2h times (Fiamingo. times(whte).sisttomake a Inner Sve nk) nin 2nein (Qh antrinnext ing, TOW in hal times Sky Grey). new’ sDtvetimes. SHietimes.— thenwork over si st in first htr (White), sist in first (Shimmer Blue), ring as folls: 40d biti] (White) 20sts hr (Flamingo sistinfirsthtr over lengthof Rind2ichini, ik). esis (White) OS's Chain keeping Dhirinnex sive nde (rh, Ad Wh (te, fo Toops of ner ETSGETCRAFTING COM | LOC Kiting & CrochetTOP TIP WHEN WORKING THE CIRCULAR PANELS, IT HELPS TO USE A STITCH MARKER TO KEEP. TRACK OF THE CENTRAL POINTS LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKiting Crochet 57\ 7. REWARDS Enjoy regular member benefits as part of your subscription: * EXCLUSIVE offers and competitions * Craft Store DISCOUNTS % STAR subscriber % PLUS much much more. 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Slip stitch colourwork is one of those techniques that looks xz really impressive but is actually dead simple to do! You're effectively working in two-row stripes and are just reintroducing colours into your row by slipping certain stitches without knitting them. This cotton and acrylic cotton blend yarn is a perfect choice as it’s soft and snugely, and being a worsted weight, it knits up quickly too! GREAT ADVICE CIRCULAR NEEDLE Acircular needle is ideal for projects where you would have too many stitches to fiton astandard straight needle, Cast the stitches onto one needle tip as normal, then work backwards and forwards in rows holding a tip in each hand. ‘The connecting cord will help take the weight ofyourstitches 1 | LOC Kiting & CrochetPROMOTION Soft oe ae larling etede that any : new parent would love! 20% EVERYTHING YOU NEED Getaall the supplies for this project from hobiumyarns.com - for an amazing 20% off, use the code letsgeterafting20 at the checkout! + Hobium Yarns La Mia Baby Cotton, €2.40 per 1009, (200m) ball * KnitPro Karboonz circular needle, £10.17 + Tulip crochet hook, £5.60 LETSGETCRAFTING COM | LGCKmiting & Crochet 61KNIT SCHOO New to the world of knitting? You’ve come to the right place! TART HERE slip knot You need to make a slip knot on your needle before casting on. it counts ‘as your first cast-on stitch caston This method aso called the two-needle method’, isgreat for beginners | Make a slip knot on the LH needie and pull i taut Insert the RH needle into the knot from front to back, passing under the LH needle. Wrap the ball end of yarn anti-clockwise around the point of the RHneedie 4 ‘Hold the yarn under your left thumb, wrap it twice ‘around your left index and middle fingers, with the second loop closer to the base of the fingers, With the backs of the fingers uppermost, insert the tip of the needle beneath the first loop and over the second, rhen pull the Send ieop coder hetiest 2 Pulthe loop that forms back through the original stitch and insert the tip of, the LH needle into the new stitch from underneath to & transfer from the RH fo LH needle, There should now be two stitches on the LH needle. 2 Remove your two fingers and gently tug on both ends of yarn to tighten the slip knot ‘around the needle, 3 Repeat the above steps, knitting into the top stitch onthe LH needle and Fetuming the new stitches from he RH fo the LH needle Until youhave the required number of stitches. SGETCRAFTING CON | LGCKnitng& Crochet COMING UP.. Bveryissue we giveaway incredible yarn packs! Here's what you canlook forward toreeeiving soon.. “Hissue ng:3mm hook and needles, plus eight-ball Esme ara kit “#lssue a: 3.75mm hook and needles, plus six-ball Cracker yarn kit featuring sparkly yarn Rosie Savage, Editor knit stitch (k) Also known as garter stitch, the knit stitch isthe foundation of knitting ‘once cast on, insert ‘the tip of the RH needle Upwards and from front 40 back into the top stitch on the LH needle. The RH needle should sit behind ‘the LH one, Wrap the ball end of yarn anti- Clockwise around the tip, Of the RH needle 2 Using the RH needle, pull a loop of the wrapped yarn through the original siifch fo create anew one ‘on the RH needle. a 3Slide the original stitch ff the LH needle. Repeat from step 1purl stitch (p) Most frequently seen paired with the knit stitch toccreate different stitch patterns lke stocking stitch and ribbing with the ball-end of the yarn at the front (lowards you, insert the tip of the RH neecte into the front loop of the frst stitch from right 10 left, with the RH needle in front of the LH one. Wrap the ball end of the yarn anti-clockwise around the RH needle, 20raw this needle backwards and upwards, forming a new stitch on the RH needle. 3 Once the new stitch has been formed on the RH needle you can et the oop from the LH needle slide off the end. Repeat Until all the stitches have been purled and you have completed the row, INCREASING & Lianne, ner DECREASING Crone ge cast off . z ‘Once you have completed ; Uk ie once you have com ceeinee hey together (k2tog) needed for your project, Decrease wo stitches Fee ee paereere Toone by knitting This fastens the work and them together Keepsitfromunraveling eee ~~ Insert the RH needle into ‘Knit two stitches as ay the front loops of the next normal. Insert the tip of the Pai two stitches on the LH LH needle into the second ae needle, Then wrap the stitch on the RH needle frailty yarn anti-clockwise (the stitch closest 10 you). ‘around the tip and Knit Carefully lit up and over both stitches at the the top stitch dropping it ssame time. Off the tip of the RH needle {nd puling the yarn to tighten, There s now one make one (m1) stitch on the RH needle Formanew stitch and increase your stitch count byone 2 knit one more stitch and repeat the process in step. fone, Continue until there is ‘one stitch remaining. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail Slip the loop off the ‘needle and pul the rail ‘through, pulling it ight. Unser thet needleinto —_heginning tenorzontalbarof yam Ba mattress stitch lying berween the sich Join knitted pieces justknited andthenext _-‘Hwfostart sewing together with this stitch to beknitted. Hook UPYOUF project invisible method ‘and lft t with the needle tip ina backwards direction (away from you) Place the pieces next 10 ‘with the Two pieces next each other RSup, pustia to each other, hook the 2pushthe RH needle into _threaded apestry needle horizontal bar of the first ‘the back part of the loop ‘through the fabric afterthe _stifch with a needle. thatnowlies overtheLH first stitch, moving from Move to the other piece needle and knit this stitch front to back. Push ene Deve ne co You will now have an ‘through after the first penconts Bact additional sich on the stin on he secondpiece. usr alee, RH needle moving from back to front. Aree oa mane WATCH VIDEO TUTORIALS AT LETSKNIT.CO.UK LETSGETCRAFTING CO} Leckniting Crochet 63CROCHET SCHOOL Get started on your crochet journey (ae ang } with our handy guides “ y magic ‘ring Geen. The eoic ington easy THE BASICSTITCHES way of beginning to work slipknot & mmineroud'tionen double half treble (htr) chain (ch) used when making crochet (de) This stitch is longer than Many projects start witha amigurumi toys paige Gee Ge a double crochet and Serle of chain stitches, To Ease involves one extra step begin you need to make a commonly-used slipknot on your hook — crochet stitch (see page 62) | Make a large loop by puting the yarn ral behind g the werling yon & Unser nook tough both {Wake asp knot andput it 7 $Handsof he net seh one neck of he hook Son pli 0 ht ort valbedieurTostien "2m yourhook raw te with coming frombehind. working yar trough he Wrepie yam eroundine loop so yaunave one hose remghtfolet,—loapon he hook across he neck ) é 2Yarn over the hook and Y draw back through the are eee cain stitches (counts as first pete ere 2.Catch the yarn and use treble), work a treble into loops of yarn on the hook, Inetookropulitdonn —— jeyoae tec cnee tmraughinesipknar You ete have now made ne chain (ch). Continue to make more chains, as directed in Vy theparer iy A continue foworkas trary stiches need ‘no heloop Once finshed unwarMerant — 2YemoVer Mena neces andi pulto anand close theloop. TSGETCRAFTING COM | LEC Kniting Crochet, 1¢¥ou will need a turn chain of two stitches ) ‘Yarn over the hook and insert though the stitch, 9 fs 2 Yarn over the hook and draw back though the ‘work, There will be three oops of yarn on the hook. a 3 Yarn aver the hook and draw through all, three loops.DECREASING Treble crochet is slightly taller than half treble crochet but is made ina Seas Turi cre sche‘ Msissinato"deog ’ Imoore win ne burs worked Sa tree sees , Teer g a Yormovertnehook iment 1nSerThook trough next yam over the Rook Insert thehook trough thestich, Shar overnGok Grew tne hook through the sich aan ack through work TWO Yarn over the hook and = loops on hook. Insert hook —_Gyaw back through the into next stitch, yarn overwork. There willbe three Rook, draw back through. Jggps of yarn on the Hook. Three loops on hook, Yarn over the hook and draw through the first two e loops, This will leave two loops on the hook. Yarn ‘over the hook and insert through the next stitch, yarn over the hook and 2am over the hook and c draw through the work. draw back through the ‘There willbe four loops of work, there will be three 2Yam over hook. draw yam on the hook. Yarn over loops of yarn onthe hock. through hree loops hook and draw through One loop on hook. ‘wo loops. This will leave three loaps on the hook. 22Yain over hook and draw ‘through all three loops on ‘the hook. This wil leave ‘one leap on the hook Pe 3 Yarn over the hook and draw through the first wo loops. This will leave nwo, loops on the hook. ‘Yarn over the hook and draw through all the loops. This will eave one loop on the hook. e7SG7CRF7NfgAoy ’ NEVER GIVE UP Atthe tender age of five, Zoé was introduced to ( crochet by her gran. “I got as far as some chains hich [turned into a dubious looking doily,” she reveals. “Years later, my brilliant mother-in-law ‘taught me how to make a basic granny square and I then used oddments of yarn to create a small blanket.” In spite of its imperfections, ‘Zoé's first project holds a special place in her heart.“ still have the blanket, and ‘whenever I'm feeling stuck it reminds me to persevere. If] can get from that first ‘wonky granny square to where I am now, anything is possible!” AMAZING IDEAS Struggling for inspiration? Zo8 reminds us that’s absolutely everywhere. "Lots of my . ‘more playful ideas come from childhood ; memories,” she reveals. “Take my lee ream Tote Bag. It was inspired by summer 4 holidays spent in Devon and Cornwall ~eating endlessice creams on days that always seemed to ‘besunny. Less glamorous inluences include the pattern on the drum inside ourwashing machine ‘oran embossed rollofkitchen paper.” Only once she has settled on her design does Zoé turn tothe important task of choosing her yarn. “Itry to picka fibre with properties suitable for the project I'm ‘working on. Say 'mmakinga blanket or cushion, I'l oose a fibre that’s soft and practical like Deramores jo DK which also comes in a fab range of colours.” no surprise that an impressive selection of shades peas to Zo8. “like to work in bright colours with a temporary feel,” she explains. Ensuring her makes ‘are accessible i also of great importance. “There's afine line between using interestingstitch patterns and designing a project that's far too fussy to make.” Luckily, Z08 isan expert at getting the balance just right! GETCRAFTING. a E-Crohet When you pair creativity with dedication, dreams really do come true: this inspirational designer is here to prove it ADREAM JOB Due to the success of her designer shop at Deramores, Zoé has been able to quit her day job. She now spends her time doing what she loves -erochet of eourse! “Tm given amazing creative freedom and I've had so much fun with, all of my designs,” says Z08. "One of my favourites has to be the Starfish in the Waves Blanket. It was so satisfying to find out it was a really popular pattern ~ it'samazing to think that other peopleare out there enjoying something | created!” Infact, receiving feedback from her fellow crafters isa rea treat for Zo. "love it when people seek me out on social media to tell me they're working on one of my projects” she confesses “It feels ike the completion ofthe design process, knowing that my pattern is being used to make something tangible.” “IfI can get from that first wonky granny square to where I am now, anything is possible!” ‘We predict Zo will be receiving alot more online attention in the coming months thanks to her involvement in the Deramores’ 2019 Crochet Along. Working with four other designers, she has created the breathtaking 4 Seasons Blanket. ‘She has also discovered the joys of collaboration. “it was such a refreshing change to work with other peoples bouncing ideas around and watching this ‘amazing shared vision grow from just alittle seed. Thope get the chance to do more collaborations ‘soon.” We'd love to see that too! In fact, we can hardly wait to see what the future holds for this, talented designer.FREE PATTERNS novitaknits.comTHE ONLINE KNITTING & CROCHET STORE Whether you're new to Knitting or accomplished at Crochet we have a pattern that's right for you. Visit to browse hundreds of beautiful knitting and crochet patterns; like orthe elegant crochet blanket Designed for Deramores and inspired by natures vibrant seasonal hues, crochet along in 13 parts to create your very own blanket Enter promo code when you checkout Cd www.deramores.com