FLORAL FURNISHING ~UNIQUEIDEAS FOR CUTE ACCESSORIES e 15cmAccessoriesPretty up a pe pinny with a pair of cute pastel-hued pockets.'= Yeoman Soft Cotton DK (100% cotton, 450g/900m), 1 cone each of White (Petal 1, Glacier (29), Lilac (30) = Yeoman Panama 4ply (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 500g/2000m), 1 cone of Primula 271 used doubled) = A 4mm (US G/6 crochet hook ‘= Bought apron or fabric as below 1= 50m (19%in) of pink gingham fabric (90cm/35in wide) for main fabric t= Strips of contrast fabric for waistband meas approx 12x53em (8%x2tin) ‘= Tapestry needle and sewing kit or sewing machine For yarn stockists, contact Yeoman 0116 240 4464 ww.yeoman-yarns.co.uk ABBREVIATION For afull list, see page 130 Apron he majority of items thatare found inthe kitchen have to be practical, butwe think that it's equally important they look as good as they can aswell. Whichis exactly what we've done with this apron, by adding some crocheted pockets -there'sno better way to add some homemade style to your meal preparation. The yarn colours are reminiscient of chocolate mini eggs, ‘making the squares look good enough to eat! You'l have plenty of yarn leftover after making the pockets, too, so you could also adapt the pattern to hook up some matching accessories such asa ppotholder, tea cosy or mat. GRANNY SQUARE POCKETS (MAKE 2) Using White and a 4mm hook, ché and join witha ss tothe first ch to form ring, Round 1 Ch3 (counts as), 2 into ring, (ch2, 3trin ring) 3 times, ch2, join with 55 to top of beg ch-3 to join Fasten off. [8 3tr groups, 4ch-2 sp] Round 2 Change to Primula (doubled), join witha ss to any ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as to) (2tr,ch2, 3t) in same ch-sp, *eh2, (Gtr, ch2, 3 in next ch-sp; rep from* twice more, ch2, join with ass to top of bbeg ch-3, Fasten off, [8 3tr groups, & comer ch-2 sp, 4 side ch-2 sp] Round 3 Change to Lilac, join with a ss toa corner ch-2 sp, *ch3 (counts ast), (2te, ch2, 310 in comer ch-sp, ch2, (3 in side ch-sp, ch2; rep from * 3 more times, replacing beg ch-3 witht, join with a's to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off [12 34tr groups, 4 corner ch-2 sp, B side ch-2 spl Round 4 Change to Petal, join with ass toa comer ch-2 sp, *ch3 (counts as {2tr, ch2, 310 in corner ch-sp, ch2,(3trin side ch-sp, ch2) twice; rep from *3 more times, replacing beg ch-3 with tr, join witha ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten ff [16 3tr groups, 4 comer ch-2 sp, 12 side ch-2 sp] Round § Change to Glacier, join with a 5510 a corner ch-2 sp, *ch3 (counts as 10, ts, ch2, 3t) in comer ch-sp, ch2, {Btrin side ch-sp, ch2) 3 times; rep from * 3 more times, replacing beg ch:3 with tr join witha ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off (20 3-tr groups, 4 corner ch-2sp, 16 side ch-2 sp] Round 6 Work a ss into every st to give a firmer edge. Fasten off and weave in ends. Youre sure to find any opportunity to get into the kitchen and don thisab apron. MAKING UP. making your own apron, take the pink gingham and make six pin tucks, Keeping the middle section plain. Sew your three strips of contrast fabric together to make the waistband and attach, This can be done with a sewing ‘machine or stitched by hand. Position the granny squares where you'd like pockets and sew around three sides. If Using a ready made apron, just sew your crochet pockets straight on, [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 15a Ss YOU WILL WEED 1 Sublime Egyptian Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/105m). 607: 8 balls of Frothy (20; 1 ballof each: Alessandra (325), Feather (355), Peony (226), Hush Hour (328), Freya (328) =A 4mm (US Gie) hook 375mm (F/5) oF 35mm (E/4) hook (see sizing notes) For yarn stockists, contact Sublime 01924 269666 ‘wwww.sublimeyarns.com MEASUREUET! ‘Small (Medium: Large) To fitbust: Bbcm/34in (1odem/39%sin: 114em/45in) sr2ime Sizes are determined by the ‘number of squares in the top. “To make a size in between the sizes given, use a smaller hook @.5mm or 375mm), checking the measurements of one square and multiplying it by 12 (14: 16) 0 give you the finished bust size, adding an extra 2cm to allow for seaming the squares, ee Each square measures Jem (kin) using a 4mm hook. Measure your squares ‘accurately and change hook size if needed ~ an extra 0.5em ‘on each square will add Bem to the bust of the smallest size! ABBREVIATIONS ‘Str fam Work St in stitch indicated by pattern. (Similarly 3etefan and 4-te fan.) For afull list, see page 130 Vest top ‘00k delicate top that's perfect for the summer, worked in luxurious Egyptian cotton yarn in beautiful jewel tones. The dainty edging and super-flattering empire line waist ‘make for an easy-to-wear vest, creating 2 ) BASIC SQUARE Cha, ss to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 (RS) Ch (counts as trang Ch), Bu, ch2) 3 times into ring, 2t into ring, 3810 third ch of beg ch-5. [4 3-¢r groups, 4 ch-2 sp] Round 2 C3 (counts ast), (2, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-2 sp, Ttr nto each of next 3 tr; repeat from * twice more, (24, Ch2, 2t) into next ch-2 sp, Ttr into each of next 2 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.[7tr and one ch-2 sp per side] Round 3 Cat (does not count as st, de ineach teand 4de in each ch-2 sp, $8 10 first de, Fasten off Make 10 squares using Vitamin. Make 10 squares using Jade in Round 1 and Ciel for Rounds 2 and 3 TOMAKEUP Sewall 20 squares together in a chequerboard pattern using the image asa guide. With Ciel, work 2 rows of double crochet along the top and bottom of. the made-up piece. Fold the piece in half (10 squares each side) with RS together and sew up the sides to form peneil case. Turn right side out. Pin and sew zip into position on both sides of the case, along the de edge. The zip should sit centrally in the opening. Sew together the gap at both tends ofthe zip. UNING Fold a piece of fabric measuring 2630em (the dimensions of the pencil cease plus tem seam allowance all around) and stitch up both sides, Insert the lining into the pencil case with WS facing the crochet fabric, Turn down the 2em seam allowance along the zip edges and hand sew into position to conceal the inside 2ip edge. [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 23DREAM IN COLOUR = Bring a rainbow to the nursery with Becky Skuse’s sweet and simple granny square blanket.f= DK yarn, approx 100m/50g of 10 different colours in shades: of ed, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, lac, purple, pink and magenta 1 DK yarn, approx 650m/200g of = A 4mm (US G/é) hook Each coloured square measures TSx7-Scm (3x3in) before border. Each square measures 9x9cm (@¥ox3¥Ain) with border Finished blanket measures approx 100%x100em (39¥2x39%:in) ABBREVIATION Fora full lis, see page 130 Rainbow blanket cesigner Becky says: “I've always adored rainbows, soa,ainbow blanket had been on my rmustsmake lst for ages. chose granny squares because they allow the colours tostayas the focusof the design, while the cream background keeps the look light. Forme, crocheting with each shade in turn was lke a form of colour therapy!” So, where do we sign up? SQUARE Make 10 squares in each yarn colour ‘except cream, Squares are joined when working @ border in cream around each one. Make a magic loop. Round 4 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 2tr nto the ring, *ch3, 3tr into the ring; repeat from * twice more, ch3, ss to the top of the beginning eh-3 to join. [4 3r groups, 4 ch-3 sps} Round 2 $s to the next ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts ast 2tr, ch3, 3t) into the same ch-3 sp, “cht, (Bt, ch3, 3t7) into the next ch-3 sp; repeat from * twice more, cht, s8 to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 cht sps} Round 3 Ss to the next ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as tr, (2tr ch3, 3 into the same ch-3 sp, *cht, 3tr into the next ch-l sp, cht, (Str, ch3, 3) into the next ch-3 sp; repeat from * twice more, cht, 3trinto the next ch-l sp, chi, ss to the. top of the beginning ch:3 to join [12 3:tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch sps) Fasten off and weave in ends. BORDER Join eream to any ch-3 sp of the first square, using ass Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as hte), (Zhe, cch3, Shir into the same ch-3 sp, “cht, {hte into the next ch-1 sp, cht) twice, {Bhte, ch3, 3hte) into the next ch-3 sp repeat from * twice more, (cht, 3htrinto next ch-1 sp) twice, ch, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3 ta join. [16 3-her groups, 4ch-3 sps, 12 ch-1 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends. Now join tog the rem squares in a 10x10 grid (see diagram left) as you work the Border around each square, Werk the Border round as above, but fon the sides where you have an adjacent square, replace each ‘cht’ with The wave of rainbow shades runs diagonally ‘across the blanket. See the diagram below. ‘Awide half treble border workedin four easy rounds finishes off the blanket perfectly. “ss to matching ch-1 sp on adjacent square’, and replace each ‘ch3" with ‘chi, 5s to matching ch-3 sp on adjacent square, ch’. (Once you've joined the last square, do not fasten off the yarn. BLANKET BORDER Rotate work to crochet around the ‘outside of the finished blanket. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as ht), work thir into each stitch and eh-sp around, working Shtr into each of the blanket's 4 comer spaces. Ss to the top of the. beginning ch-3 to join. [178 ht] Round 2 Ch2 (counts as ht), work tht into each stitch, working 3htr into each corner stitch. Ss to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [186 hte] Rounds 3-4 Repeat Round 2. [202 her] Fasten off and weave in ends, [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 25HFTIES FABULOUS Spruce up your table with Kyoko Nakayoshi’s colourful mid-century- inspired set.Placemat and coaster set & 8 YOU WILL REED 1 Stylecraft Classique Cotton OK (10095 cotton, 184m/1009), 1 ball of each Yarn A lvory (3665) Yarn B Azure (367), Sunfiower (3862), vile (3670), Toffee (3656) = A 3mm (US C/2 oF D/3) hook se Tapestry needle For yarn stockists, contact Stylecraft 01535 609798 wwnw.stylecraft-yams.co.uk MEASUREMEN Placemat: 33x22cm (13x8/sin) Coaster: 10x10cr (xin) Fora full ist, ee page 130 PLACEMAT LARGE SQUARE (MAKE 1) With Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), 1itr into loop, ss into top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Change to Yarn B, ch, ttrinto stat base of ch, *2trinto next st; rep. from * 10 times more, s into top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Change to Yarn A, ch3, Ttr into stat base of ch, Ter into next st, *2tr into next st, Itrinto next st; rep from * 10 times more, into top of beg ch-3. [36 sts, Round 4 Change to Yam B, ch3, ttrinto stat base of ch, tr, *2tr into next st, 2tr; rep from * 10 times more, ss into top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Round § Change to Yarn A, ch3, Tte into st at base of ch, 3t, *2tr into next st, 3tr rep from * 10 times more, ss into top of beg ch-3, [60 sts] Round 6 Change to Yarn 8, ch3, tr into stat base of ch, At, *2trinto next st, 4tr; rep from * 10 times more, ssinto top of beg ch-3. [72 sts] Round 7 Change to Yarn A, ch3, tte into stat base of ch, Str, *2tr into next st, Str rep from * 10 times more, ss into top of beg ch-3, [84 sts] Round 8 Cht (counts as de), 1d into next st, cht, skip next st, *2de, cht, skip next st rep from * 26 times more, 33 into first ch, Fasten off Yarn A, Round 9 With Yarn B, ss into first ch-t sp, chd (counts as dt), (2dr, cht, Str) into same ch-1 sp, (corner "dtr, 240) into next ch-1 sp, (Bhtr into next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (tr, ltr) into next ch-1 sp, {Gar cht, 3dr into next ch-t sp. (corner); rep from * twice more, (Idtr, 2) into next ch-t sp, (Bhtr into next ch-l sp) 4 times, 2tr, Ide) into next ch-t sp, ss into top of beg ch-4 [32 groups of 3 sts] Round 10 $s into next 2 sts and ch-1 sp, chd (counts as dt), (2dr, cht, Ste) into same ch-1 sp, *(ldt, 2) inte next gap between groups of 3 sts, (3tr into ext gap) 5 times, (2tr, 1dt) into next ‘gap, (3dr, cht, 3dt?) into the next ch-t Sp: rep from * twice, dtr, 217) into next gap, (3trinto next gap) 5 times, 2t, ‘dt into next gap, ss into top of beg ch-4. [36 groups of 3 sts] Round 11 Ss into next 2 sts and ch-1 sp, ch3,(2tr, cht, 37) into same ch-1 sp, "Gr nto next gap) & times, (3tr, cht, 3te) into next ch-l sp; rep from * twice, {Gtr into the next gap) 8 times, ss into top of beg ch-3. [40 groups of 3 sts) Round 12 Ss into next 2 sts and ch-1 sp, ch3, (tr, cht, 3t) into same ch-1 sp, "Gir into next gap) 9 times, (Str, cht, 3tr) nto next ch-1 sp; rep from * twice, {Gtr into next gap) 9 times, ss into top of beg ch-3, Fasten off and weave in ends. ‘SMALL SQUARE (MAKE 2) Rep Rounds 1 to 4 of Large Square but start with Yarn B and alternate with Yarn ‘A Atthe end of Round 4, do not fasten off. [48 sts} Round 5 Cont with Yarn, cht (counts as cde), 1de into next st, ch2, skip next st, *2de, ch2, skip next strep from * 14 times more, ss into first ch. Fasten off Yarn A. Round 6 With Yarn B, ss into ch-2 sp, ch (counts as dt), (2dtr, cht, 3d) into same ch-2 sp (corner), “dts, 2) into next ch-2 sp, ahtr into next ch-1 sp, (2tr dt) into next ch-2 sp, dtr, cht, 3dte) into next ch-2 sp (comer) rep from * twice, (Idty, 2) into next ch-2 sp, 3htr into next ch-2 sp, (2tr, Idee) into next ch-2 sp, 55 into top of beg ch-d. Fasten off and weave in ends. JOINING Join 2 small squares using whipsttch in Yarn B. Join long edge of the two squares onto large square, With Yarn B, de evenly around! mat with '3de in each corner ch-t sp, Fasten off, weave in ends and block. COASTER Rep Rounds 1 to 3 of Large Square, do not fasten off. (36 sts} Round 4 Cont with Yarn A, cht (counts asde), Ide into next st, ch2, skip next st *2de, ch, kip next st; rep from * 10, times more, ss into frst ch Fasten off Yarn A, Round 5 With Yarn B, ss into ch-2 sp, cch4 (counts as dt), (dt, cht, 3d) into same ch-2 sp (corner), “Idte, 2) into next ch-2 sp, (2tr, Yate) into next ch-2 sp, Gat, cht, 3d) into next ch-2 sp (corner); rep from * twice, (Idt, 2 into next ch-2 sp, (2tr, dt) into next ch-2 sp, $8 into top of beg ch-4, Round 6 Dz evenly around coaster with 3de in each corner ch-t sp. Fasten off, weave in ends and block [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 27IVE A MUG A HUG Use four different shades of yarn to make one of Louise Smith’s retro-hued cup cosies.Cup cosies Notes Join Yarn Dto any de tothe right ofa me For Rounds 4 and 6, the ch-sps from it. bs @® \ ie ceriste ancl ae ecencar va Round § Chi, de in stat base of ch, When working into a ch-l sp, work into *ehlshtrinnextst, chi, trn next st, cht, the ch tse and not the space, hin next st, ch, de in ech of next 7 sts; rep from around omiting last de, © SQUARE (MAKE 2) sto first de. [28 de, 8 iy 4, 1h pl Using Yarn A, cha, ss tofirstch to form | Round 6 Chi, dein st at base of ch, de 1 Rowan Pure Wool Worsted arg ineach of rext3 sts, "2d in nox st de (100% woo, 100/200, 1 bal Round 1 (RS) Chi (doos not countas st in-each of next 13 ss rap from * of each: Papaya (00135, ‘hroughout, Bde into the ring, 80 fst_| around omitting lst & de, 580 fist de Perininkl (00146), Buttorcup de to on. [8 del [ood (00132), Ove 00125), Chestnut Round 2 Cr? (counts a hte Fasten off and weave in ends (00107, Magenta (OOT19 throughout tr in stat base of ch, cht, 145mm (US 7) hook *2htrin next st, chi rep from * around, TO FINISH sm Gbuttons, Sem (in) s 10 top of beg ch-2 Place squares sce by side with WS diameter {16her and 8 ht sp] Uppermost and sew tog using whip Foryarn stockists, contact Fasten off, stitch through back loops ony. Rowan 01484 661881 Join Yarn B to any cht sp Using Yar A, worlea de border evenly wewiknitrowan com Round 3.Ch2, erin same ch-1 sp. chl,_| around edges, with 3dc in each corner 2h in same ch-t sp, "hts, ch, 2t”]in__ st, to Fst det join. Fasten off ext cht 5p; rp fom * around, 8t0 | *Using Yarn A, make a slipknot on hook “Ox2tem Bn tout top ofbeg ch-2.[32htrand 8 ch- spal__ and join witha s=near top comer of button loops) Fasten off, one RS ecge, ch3, sin st at base of ch 10x25em (xO¥in with Join Yarn C to any htrtotheleftofa to make a button loop. Fasten off button loops) ch sp Rep fom * to make a second button Round 4 Ch, dein stat base of ch, “tr loop atthe bottom corner of same innent st, trin ch! sp rom Round 2 | edge. Fasten off. Weave in rem ends. Fora fll list, se page 130 between next Zhtr groups, htrin next | Sew Zbuttons to correspond with st dein each of next 2 step from* button loops on opposite S edge around, omitting laste, ss tofrstce, Block ight (a0 sts Fasten off, ‘Our cup cosies are worked in three colourways: @) Yarn A: Papaya, Yarn 8: Buttercup, Yarn C: Olive, Yam D: Chestnut @ Yarn A Periwinkle, Yarn 8: Chestnut, Yen C: Magenta, Yarn D: Buttercup @ Yarn A: Magenta, Yarn B: Olive, Yarn C: Chestnut, Yarn D: Periwinkle [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 29COMING UP ROSES Revamp your favourite chair with Nicki Trench’s vibrant cushion.'= Rooster Almerino DK (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino wool, 509/112 5m), 3 balls of Brighton Rock (211), 1 ball ofeach: Custard (210), Strawberry Cream (203), Ocean (208), Lighthouse (220), Gooseberry (207), Lilac Sky (215), Starfish (218), Beach 217) = Admm (US G/é) hook 121 cushion pad 4tem (16in) square For yatn stockists, contact Laughing Hens 01829 740903, wwnilaughinghens.com UEASUREWENTS Toit tem (6in) square cushion pad 2etr cluster (Yeh, insort hock in space/st indicated, yth and pull up loop, yeh and draw through 2 loops) 2 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops on hook Sete cluster Work a5 for 2-t¢ cluster, repeating 0 3 times Fora full list, see page 130 Cushion dda splash of bright hues to yourdécorwith thisfab floral ‘granny square cushion. It’s also reversible (see let)s0 you can choose the colour scheme to suit your mood. FRONT SQUARES Make 16 inthe following colounways Colourway 1 (make 3):A: Custard, 8: Ocean, C: Beach, D: Gooseberry, E:Lighthouse Colourway 2 (make 3): A: Lighthouse, 8: Starfish, C: Custard, D: Gooseberry, E: Brighton Rock Colourway 3 (make 2): A: Custard, B: Lighthouse, C: Strawberry Cream, D: Gooseberry, E: Custard Colourway 4 (make 3): A: Custard, B: Brighton Rock, C: Strawberry Croam, D: Ocean, €: Beach Colourway 5 (make 2): A: Brighton Rack, B: Custard, C: Starfish, D: Ocean, E: Strawberry Cream Colourway 6 (make 3): A: Custard, B: Brighton Rock, C: Lighthouse, D: Gooseberry, E: Lilac Sky Using Yarn A, cha, join with ss to form ring Round 1 (RS) Cht (does not count as st), Bde into the ring, join Yarn B with a ss into first de. Fasten off Yarn A. [8 de} Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), Itrin stat base of ch, ch2, *2-tr cluster innext st, ch2: top from * to end, ss in top of beg ch-3. [8 clusters, 8 ch-2 sp] Fasten off. Join Yarn C in first csp. Round 3 *Ch3, 3-tr luster into same ch-sp, chd, ss into same ch-sp (1 petal made), 1d€ in top of next 2° cluster, ss innext ch-sp; rep from * to last 2, 1de intop of frst, $8 in same ch-sp as the first petal. [8 petals] Fasten off. Join Yarn D in top of any de between petals. Round 4 Cat (doss not count as st), tde inssame st, *ch3 (comer, keeping the petal at front of work make td into top of next de (between next petal, ch2, ‘de into top of next de; rep from * to lend, 33 into first de, do not fasten off. [4 comer ch-3 sp, 4 ch-2 sp, 8 de] Round § Sin fist ch-3 sp, ch3, (2, ch2, 3t) in same ch-3 sp (corner), "(ch 2us, cht) in next ch-2 sp, (Bt, ch2, 3 in next ch-3 sp (corner) rep from * to last ch-2 sp, (cht, 2t, cht) in last ch-2 sp, 55 intop of beg ch-3. [8 3tr groups, 4 2-4 ‘groups, 4 ch-2 sp, 4 ch-1 spl Fasten off Join Yarn Ein any corner ch-2 sp. Round 6 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3) in same ch- sp (comer), 3trin each of next 2 ch-sp, "Gtr, ch2, 3t7 into corner ch-sp, 3tr into ‘each of next 2 ch-sp; rep from * to end, 58 nto top of beg ch-3 Fasten off JOINSQUARES Place squares in 4x4 grid. With right sides facing, sew together to form front. EDGING In the following rounds, ‘sp' refers to the space between groups of treble st, Round 1 With RS facing, join Lilac Sky with ss in any corner sp, ch3 (counts as 11), (2t,ch2, 314 in same ch-sp (corner), "Str in each of next 4 sp (next corner sp) cof same square), miss next sp (first comer sp of next square) rep from * to comer sp of panel, (3t,ch2, 3tr in comer ch-sp; rep from * to end of round, 3s into top of beg ch-3, Fasten off. Round 2 Join Lighthouse with a ss into ‘any comer sp, eh3 (counts as te, (2tr, ch2, 319 into same ch-sp (corned), *3tr into each sp to next corner, (3t,ch2, 3 nto corner sp; rep from * to end of nd, 25 into top of beg ch-3, Fasten off Round 3 Using Beach, repeat Round 2. Fasten off. BACK Repeat Rounds 1-6 of squate for Front using this colour sequence: A: Custard, B: Lighthouse, C: Beach, D: Ocean, E: Brighton Rock. Do not fasten off Round 7 Cont with Brighton Rock, ss in ‘each of next 2 sts, $8 in next ch-sp (cornet), ch3 (counts ast), (2, ch2, 3tF) in same ch-sp (corner), 3trin each sp to next comer sp, *(3tr, ch2, 3" in comer cch-sp, 3trin each sp to next comer cch-sp; rep from * to end, ss in top of bbeg ch-3. Repeat Round 7 until Back measures ‘t1cm square, Fasten off. JOINING FRONT & BACK Place together wrong sides of Front & Back. Join Ocean in any corner sp by placing hook through Front & Back, ‘matching sps and making sts through both layers. Chi (does not count as st), 2dc in same sp, "Idec in each st to next comer, 2de in comer sp; rep from * to last side. Insert cushion pad and cont 10 ein like this to end, enclosing pad as you 90, ss in top of frst de. Fasten off. GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 31ee POWER Hook your peeytora ppin dee colourful creation by SaraRooster Almerino DK (50% alpaca, 50% merino, 50g/113m), 10 balls of Cherry (13), 4 balls of each: Beach (17) Brighton Rock (1), Custard (10, Damson (1), Gooseberry (7) Lighthouse 20, Lilac Sky (15) Pier (16, Smoothie (0), Starfish (18) ‘A.35mm (US E/) hook 'A.35mm pompom maker (One motif measures 12x12em 4.594.5i0 Finished blanket size is approx 180cm (in) square NoTES ‘The blanket is made up of 145 motifs in five colours each, Colour combinations are not specified ‘ther than the final round of each square matif, which should be worked in Cherry. MOTIF (MAKE 145) Make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as htr and chi, (htr into the loop, cht) 7 times, ss to the second ch of the beginning ch-3 [8 ch-t ps Round 2 2d in each ch-sp around, ss to first de, change yarn colour. [16 de} Round 3 Ch3, 4-tr cluster in st at base of ch (counts as 5-tr cluster), “skip. cch4, St cluster into the next der from * & more times, chd, ssinto the top of the frst 5tr cluster, change yarn colour [8 5-tr clusters, 8 ch-4 sps} Round 4 Ss into the frst ch-8 sp, chi {does not count asst), *2de in ch-4 sp, Idi in skipped de from Round 2, 2de in same ch-4 sp, cht; repeat from *in each ch-4 sp around, ss to the first de. [16 de, 8 dee Round § Ch3 (counts as t),trin the next de, tr dr, cht, dtr, t into the next dtr (corner made}, trin the next 2 Fn the next ch-l sp, htrin the next 2 de, ch, tein the next 2 de, htrin sp, tr in the next 2 de; repeat from * three more times omitting the last 2tr fon the final repeat, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3, change yarn colour [64 sts] Round 6 Chi (does nat count as st), de in each st and ch-sp around, working (do, cht, de) in each corner cht sp, change to Cherry. (72 stsRound 7 Chi (does not count as st, de in each st around working 3dc in each ch-t comer sp. Fasten off. TO MAKE UP Using Cherry and a de seam, join ‘motifs ina diagonal formation as shown in the image on page 33, forming alternating rows of 9 and 8 motif EDGING Work in the round without closing off ‘each round with a ss, round the. outside edge of the blanket. Use the stripe sequence of 3 raws of Cherry, 1 row in each of the other 10, colours, 3 rows Cherry, as follows: Chi (does not count as st, de in around, working de3tog over the 3 sts of the 'V' where matifs join and 3de ich Into the stat the outer point of ea TO FINISH ‘Add a pompom to each corner in colours of your choice. SIMPLE STEPS HOV »’ “First, make sure you fasten ‘off, weave in ends and block Pieces. Place pieces wrong sides together. With aslip knot on the hook, insert it inta the farrightatitch on both pieces, work slip st. {14 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION Flower blanket the ach st # 2 Make 1ch (the t-ch for de). Insert hookinto the 2nd stitch of both layers and work adestitch. Work more de stitches in this way along the ledge, 22 far as you need to, Fasten off, weave in ends, ‘open out the seam and lightly press from the wrong side, Youll create araised seam fora decorative effect ‘onthe rightside (eee above), Using any colour of yar. $O9GS488! Alnstep 1, ifyouwere to place your pieces with right sides together and work the seam, youll ceate amore subtle effect on the right side (60° above) with the raised seamon the wrong side.knitter SAVE 6 60% when you subscribe today! Raj Save a huge 60% when you subscribe! © Normally £77.87, you pay just £31.49 for 13 issues * Receive an exclusive pattern and a FREE gift with each issue! * Inevery issue find beautiful patterns from the world’s best designers Subscribe today! Order online at www.buysubscriptions.com/TKCBP100 Call now on 0844 245 6911 quorecove ceive Lines open weekdays 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9amto jp. fiTheKnitterMag TheKnitterMag « the knitter magazine “Save sof avalsbeto Uk Dect Debi res nya cube valbity After youre s sues yaursubserpin witcorénue a £4699 saving 0% on shop “our aubespcn start nt tne nont sais eae Ofer nde fiDecember 01 Lnesepen wexidaysdom epmandssturcay aap( Play with kaleidoscope colot Debora Bradley's vivid bunting.Bunting ixand match thehappiest and (does not count as st), (de, cha) in each 2 brentofhuestomakea ch-3 sp around, mostvibrantofhuestomakea _ch-3 ep around, so the fst de. 12 de, me @ \ Doldsngetbuningtatwll eka YOU WILL FEED sm Stylecraft Classique Cotton (100% cotton, 1009/184m) 1 ball of each: White (3660), Azure (3671), Su (2682), Tropical Jade (3676), inflower Lavender (3673), Hot Pink (3668) cheer up any room. Each starburst square beginsitslife asa circle, then treble clusters are worked inadifferent shade. The last two rounds are worked ina third colour. We've used white for the centre of each of our squares, but you could use any combination of the listed shades to make yours unique. NoTEs Make as many of the motifs as you like to vary the length of the bunting. Each Round 4 Ss into the frst ch- sp, cht, de inthe same ch-4 sp, “St, ch3, 5t0 into the next ch-4 sp, de into the next ch-4 sp, ‘ch3*, de into the next ch-4 sp; repeat from * 3 more times, ending the final repeat at *, ss to the frst de sten off and weave in ends. STRING With White, make a chain that is as long ‘as you need and then ss back into each st all the way along the chain, = Amm (US G/é) hook Fasten off and weave in end. For yarn stockists, contact Stylecraft 01535 609798 wwrw.stylecraft-yams.co.uk square uses three colours, Yarns A, B and C. We used White as Yarn A, but you can choose any colour combinations that you lke. ‘Thread the motifs onto the chain one by ‘one through the top two of the corner, ch-sps. MEASUREMENTS SQUARE Each square measures 10cm With Yatn A, ch, s8 tothe frst ch to in) square jin into a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ché (counts as dtr and Ch), (Ar into the ring, ch2) 11 times, ss to the fourth ch ofthe beginning ché. Fasten off. {12 dtr, 12 ch-2 sp} Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any ch-2 sp, ch2, 2tr cluster in the same ch-2 sp (counts as 3-tr cluster), ch3, (3-tr cluster, ch3) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to the ABBREVIATIONS 2etr eluster (Yeh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yeh and pull up loop, yeh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hhook in the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops on hook top of the beginning 3-tr cluster. Setr cluster As above but work Fasten off, [12 3-tr luster, 12 ch-3 sp] 0 3times Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp, eht For a full ist, page 130, (GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 37A LA CUISINE Add a touch of gingham to your kitchen with granny square makes in strawberries and cream “a @ \ ‘CAFETIERE COSY ‘= Lily Sugar‘n Cream (100% cotton, 7ig/09m), 1 bal ofeach: Country Red (01530), White (00001) =A Smm (US H/8) hook PLACEMAT & COASTER DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton, 100g/280m), 2 balls of each: Yarn A Red (5321), Yarn 8 White (85200) (This quantity is enough for & placemats and coasters) | A.2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Tapestry needle TEA TOWELS ‘Lily Sugar n Cream (100% cotton, 7ig/09m), 1 ball ofeach: Country Red (01530), White (00001) mA 4mm (US G/6) hook sm Teatowels of your choice For yatn stockists for Lily Sugar'n Cream, contact Wool Warehouse (0800 505 3300 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk For yatn stockists for DMC, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmeereative.co.uk Cosy measures 37x16er (14Y4 x6%in) when laid flat (fits a 12-cup cafetiére) Coaster measures lem (4%) square Place mat measures 24x34em (@yex13%in) TTeatowel edging measures 4éx7em (1832%in) 2etr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space indicated, ych and pull up loop, yeh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space ‘each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook Fora full list, see page 130 Kitchen set ring a burst of colour to your kitchen this season with our set of bright and cheery accessories. Keep your coffee warm with a snug cafetiére cosy, then lay your table with ‘matching place mats and coasters -how cute'is that granny square patch pocket forstashing your cutlery? There are also three different eatowel edgings for you to use to pretty up aplain teatowel. Washing up has never looked so good. CAFETIERE COSY Debora Bradley's stylish, summery cosy will keep your coffee piping hot. NoTES For this cosy, you'll need to make 21 squares, If you want your cosy to fit smaller cafetiére, you'll need to adjust the number of squares accordingly. SQUARE Using Yarn A, make amagicloop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast, 2tr nto loop, (ch2, Str into loop) 3 times, ch2, $5 to top of beg ch-3to jon. Fasten off. [4ch-3 spl Round 2 Join Yarn Bin any ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as tn (tr, ch2, 2t7) in same sp, “tr in each of next 3, tr, ch2, 209 in next ch-2 sp; repeat fram * twice more, tr in each of next 3 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off. Make 10 squares using White as Yarn A ‘and Country Red as Yarn B. Make 3 squares using Country Redas Yarn Aand Yarn B, Make 8 squares using White as Yarn A and Yarn 8. Using the diagram on page 40, join the squaresusing thered yarn and ade seam, EDGING Round 1 (RS) Join the red yarn in any st around edge of cafetidre cosy, cht (does not counts as st), de in same st and each st around working 3dc into teach comer, ss to top of fist de to join, Fasten off TIES (MAKE 6) Ch35, leaving long tals at both ends. Weave in one endof each tie. Position three ties along each edge ofthe cosy so one pairwillsitabove the handle, one You can easily adapt the pattern to make the cosy ftany ste ofcaletre that you use in the middie ofthe handle and the final pairundemeath the handle. Using the tall ends, securethe tiesto the cosy by working stitches onto the wrong side. PLACE MAT & COASTER Set things straight with this place mat and coaster set by Hannah Cross. ' coaster For each coaster, make 4 squares. Make 1 square in Yarn A, square in Yarn B, ‘and 2 squares with Round 1 in Yara A and Round 2 in Yarn 8, Ch4, into first ch to join into a ring Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as t),2tr into ring, ch3, (tr into ring, ch3) 3 times, 3s to top of beg ch-3. [4 ch-3 sp] Round 2 Join or ss to a.ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as tr (2tr, ch3, 3t) into same sp, *cht, Bt, ch3, 3U?) into next ch-3 sp; repeat from * twice more, chi, $8 to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off Lay these out as shown in the diagram ‘on page 40 and sew together with RS facing using Yarn A, EDGING Round 1 (RS) Join Yarn A into any GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 39at base of ch; repeat from around, $8 to first de to join, Fasten off Cafetiére cosy For each pl following th Placemat Make 8 squares in key Bl seve scr Plain white square Mixed red and white square Coaster Using Yarn A, Work an edging in Yarn A 28 given for the CoasterCUTLERY POCKET Using Yarn B, work Rounds 1 and 2 as given for the Coaster. Round 3 Join or s5 0 commer sp and work (Str, ch2, 3, cht) in each comer sp, replacing first tr of the cound with ch3, and (Bt, cht) in each side ch-sp. Round 4 Rep the last round, Round § Cal (does not count as stitch, dc into each stitch and chain around, ss to first de. Fasten off Sew the pocket to the place mat along 3 sides, TEA TOWEL EDGINGS ‘Assimple way to brighten your kitchen hook Lucy Croft's towel edgings. EDGE 1 (WHITE EDGE ON GINGHAM) Make 7 Granny Squares (see pattern below) using White as Yarn Aand Country Red as Yarn 8. EDGE 2 (RED WAFFLE TEA TOWEL) Make 7 Flower Squares (see pattern below) using White as Yarn and Country Red as Yarn 8. EDGE 3 (RED EDGE ON GINGHAM) Make 4 Granny Squares and 3 Flower Squares using Country Red as Yarn A and White as Yarn B. FLOWER SQUARE PATTERN Using Yam A, make a magic loop. Round 4 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), Nite into loop, ss to tap of beg ch-3 to join, Fasten off [12 te] Round 2 Join Yarn B between any 2, cch3 (counts ast), working in the spaces between tr of previous round: tr between same 2 tr, 2-1r cluster in next space, 2tr next space, ch2, *2trin next space, 2rclusterin next space, 2trin next space, ch2; repeat from * twice more, $5 t top of beg ch-3 to Join. Fasten off [4 ch-2 sp] Round 3 (RS) Join Yarn A in any ch-2 corner sp, cht (does not count as st), *(de, ch2, de in same sp, ch2, skip next 2, de in Dr cluster, ch2, skip next 2 tr repeat from * 3 more times, $510 first dc to join. Fasten off. GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast, trinto loop, (ch2, 2tr into loop) 3 times, ch2, ss Kitchen set to top of bag ch-3t0 join Fasten off [f ch2 sp] Round 2 Join Yarn Bin any ch-2 sp, ch3 {counts as w(t, ch2, 2t)in same sp “chi, skip 2, (2u, ch2, 2) in next ch-2 spi repeat from * twice more, ch, 380 top of beg ch-3 to join Fasten off. [t ch2 sp, dch-t sp] Round 3 Join Yarn A in any ch-2 comer sp, cht (does not count ass, “de, ch2, de) in same sp, ch2, skip next 2-r, dein chet sp, ch2, skip next 2-r; repeat from +3 more times, 8 '0 fst de t join Faston off ALL EDGINGS Using a tapestry needle and Yarn A, sew the squares together into a line, alternating square pattems for Edge 3. Work a row of half treble along the top of the strip, as follows: Using Yarn A, join yarn in ch-2 sp in right-hand top corner of stip of squares, ch2 (counts as ht, "(htrin de, hntrin next 2 ch) twice, hte in de, htr in corner ch-2 sp, htr in corner ch-2 sp of next square; repeat from * across ‘omitting final ht. Fasten off. [63 hte) TO FINISH Weave in all ends. Pin edging through htr row to the edge of the tea towel, making sure the edges are aligned. Using a matching thread, sew the edging to the hem of the tea towel. Block lightly [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 41FAIR AND SQUARE Go bright and breezy with Ruth Maddock’s beautiful two tone top.m= DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton, 1009/280m) ‘Yarn A White (85200) Yarn B Red (5321) For measurements and yarn quantities, see table = A3.5mm (US E/4) hook 1=.0.5m of tom elastic For yarn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 wwrw.cmecreative.co.uke SION Using 3.5mm hook each square should measure: ‘Small 9.Sem square Medium 10.Sem square Large 11.Sem square X Large 12.5em square 2X Large 13.5em square tr3tog (Yih, insert hook in next stitch, yth and pull up loop, yeh ‘and drav through 2 loops) 3 times, yth and draw through all loops on hook. Fora full list, see page 130 186551955: 1045: 1135: 122.5}em 34 G7 A: 48: Bin By 2 Be g 3 = Camisole top ilar box red.and pure white look so fresh for spring and summer. Ruth Maddock’s pretty camisole topis made up of granny squares and clever triangles, with elastic added here and there to ensure a perfect fit. Fab. NoTEs Finished measurement ofthis garment isdetermined by working squares ofa certain size, $0 i is important to make sure that your squares match the || measurement stated for your size. | Change hook size f necessary to get the required tension Seaming wil add litle extra tothe total width of the joined squares, so this has been accounted fr in caleulating the total bust size, but the clastic atthe back of the garment is. forgiving, soit doesnt matter if your joined square piece i slightly larger than the given measurements. Each size uses a diferent number of rounds in the square pattor; these are listed below the Basic Square pattern Fasten off and weave in ends when changing colour in a square, and after finishing each square. (BASIC SQUARE PATTERN Make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) ChS (counts as tr and ch), working into loop, (Str, ch2) 3 times, 2, ss in 3rd ch of beg ch-S. [4 3rgroups, 4 comer ch-2 sp] Round 2 Ss into frst corner ch-sp, chS (counts as trand cha}, 3rin same place as ss, “ch, (Gt, ch2, Str in next corner ch-sps rep from * twice more, cht, 2trin same place as lst ss, ss in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. [8 3tr groups, & corner ch-2 sp, 4 side ch-1 sp] Round 3 Ss into frst corner ch-sp, ch5 (counts as trand ch2}, 3trin same place ass, ‘cht, 3trin next side ch-sp, cht, (tr, ch2, 347) in corner ch-sp; rep from * twice more, cht, tr in next side ch-sp, cht, tr in corner ch-sp, ss in 3rd ch of beg ch-S. 12 3-r groups, 4 comer ch-2 sp, B side ch-1 spl Round 4 Ss into first comer ch-sp, chS (counts as trand ch2}, 3trin same place ass, cht, work (3tr, ch) in each ch-1 sp around, and (3t,ch2, 3tr, cht) in each cch-2 sp around te last ch-2 sp, 20 in last ch-2 sp, ss in 3rd ch of beg ch-S. Cont working each foll ound as Round 4, for as many rounds as are stated below for the size you are making. Dc Round (only used for the sizes stated below) Replace treble sts with de sts as foll Ss into first corner ch-sp, ch3 (counts as dde and ch2), 3dc in same place as ss, cht, work Gd, cht) in each ch-t sp ‘around, and (Sd, ch2, 3de, cht) in each cch-2 sp around to last ch-2 sp, 2dc in last ch:2 sp, ss in 1st ch of beg ch-3 For Size S, make 4 rounds of Basic Pattern, followed by 1 De Round. For Size M, make 5 rounds of Basic Pattern For Size L, make § rounds of Basic Pattern followed by 1 Dc Round. For Size XL, make 6 rounds of Basic Pattern For Size 2XL, make 6 rounds of Basic Pattern followed by 1 Dc Round. For all sizes: Make 9 squares using Yarn A only. Make 9 squares using Yarn 8 only. Make 9 squares alternating between Yarn Aand Yarn B for each round, starting with Yarn 8. size s em 76-81 0 PIT Bust in 30-32 om 865 ACTUAL BUST in 34 SIDE SEAM om oa in 12 vane A 100g 1 1003 1 M L XL 2X a9 96-102 107127 343638404284 46 95 10451351225 am a 4a 48 35 38 a 44 13% 5 6 11% 2 2 3 3 a 2 3 ai [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 43Camisole top CCh2 (counts as 1 de), 2dc into st at base RS facing, ready to work across back, cof ch, cht, work de, cht) in each ch-1 _ch3 (counts as tr), work Ttrin each st sp and (Gd, ch2, 3de, cht) in ch-2 sp and in each seam across to last st across to last tr, 3dcin last tr, turn. before fst triangle is joined, *3tog over last st, seam, and fist st of For Size 5, make 4 rows of Basic Patt triangle, tr in each st to point of followed by 1 De Row. triangle, Str in point of triangle, tin For Size M, make 5 rows of Basic Patt. each st to last st of triangle; rep from *, For Size L, make 5 rows of Basic Patt 1e3tog over last st, seam and frst st of followed by 1 Dc Row. edging, trin each st and seam to end, For Size XL, make 6 rows of Basic Patt. ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. For Size 2XL, make 6 rows of Basic Patt followed by 1 de Row. ELASTIC CASING This is worked along the WS of edging Delicate straps balance out the bold colours For ll sizes: row across top ofS squares that make whileelastichelpsthetop tofitperfectly. Make 1 triangle in Yarn A only Up the Back. Make 1 triangle in Yarn B only. Rejoin Yarn B on the WS at top of side Make 2 triangles alternating between __ seam, ready to work across the Back. Yarn A and Yarn B for each row, starting *Chd, skip 2 sts, ss to base of next st, with Yarn 8 ch, skip 2 sts, ss to top of next st rep from * along top of Back 5 squares. ‘TO MAKE UP Thread elastic through casing, pull up Sewall squares and triangles tog, to fitand sew each end of the elastic placing them as shown in diagram. firmly to your work. When sewing, match al sts correctly, leave side seam open, STRAPS FRONT Pin out as shown in diagram and press Rejoin Yarn A with ss to top of triangle con WS according to ball band, ppoint,ch0 (45: 50:55: 60). Fasten off ? Sew side seam in same manner as Repest with Yarn 8 Theflattering Vshaped neckineiscreated befor. Work a second strap to match witha pair ofclever granny triangles. EDGING AT HEM BACK Rejoin Yarn B at the bottom of side Rejoin Yarn A with ss to centre of back BASIC TRIANGLE PATTERN seam with RS facing, ch3 (counts as t, | square, as shown in diagram, ch60 (65: Make a magic loop. work ttrin each stand in each seam 70: 75:80), Fasten off Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 2trinto around, ss to top of beg ch-3. Repeat with Yarn 8. loop, ch2, 3trinto loop, turn. [6 ch-2 Next round Ch (counts ast) tin Work a second strap to match spl each stto end, ss to top of beg ch-3. Row 2Ch3 (counts ast), 2trinto stat “Fasten off Tie front and back straps together to fit base of ch, cht, (tr, ch2,3t, cht in and knot into place ch-2sp, 3trin last 7, turn. 12 tt, 2ch_ | EDGING AT NECK Make large knots atthe end of each ch sp. ch-2 sp] Rejoin Yarn B at top of side seam with strap and weave in ends. Row 3 Ch3 (counts as tr, 2tr into stat base of ch, cht, (te, cht) in che sp, tr, ch2, 3t, cht} in ch-2 sp, tr, chl)in ch-t___- PLACEMENT OF SQUARES sp, trin last tr, tum. [16 tr, ch-t sp, | Attach straps ch2 sp] Row 4 Ch3 (counts as t), 21 into st at base of ch, cht, work (3tr, cht) in each cch-l sp and (3tr,ch2, 3t, chi) in ch-2 sp across to last tr, 3tr in last tr, turn. Cont working each follow as Row 4, for as many rows as are stated below for the size you are making, I MAX ol eo] ey OR OM o |i ml mT De Row (only used for sizes stated below) Replace trsts with de sts as follows |44 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTIONRose blanket PWN _ ° \ oe NN ” : —— Not your ordinary granny square blanket - Hannah Cross’s design is blooming with crocheted roses.YOU WILL WEzD = DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, 50g/105m), 8 balls of Yarn A Off White (01), 2 balls, of Yarn B Red (11), 2 balls of Yarn C Pink (25), 5 balls of Yarn DCerise 17) = A.Smm (US H/8) hook ‘= Tapestry needle For yarn stockists, contact DROPS Design wonw. garnstudio.com ‘TENSION Each square measures 13em ‘and each flower measures bcm ‘The finshed blanket measures 115x80em (45%312in) ABBREVIATIONS Loop stitch Wrap yarn from front to back over index finger toform big loop, inserthook in nextst, use hook to grab strand ‘of yarn from behind index finger, dram yamn through st 2loopson hook, yrh, pull yarn through 2 loops, drop loop. Fora full ist, see page 130 KEY Plain square DB] Pink square i | Red square 4S GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION Rose blanket alm your spirits, whatever the Roll up each strip into a flower shape ‘weather, by lying in your very and using the long tail and a tapestry own, crocheted floral meadow. needle, work a few stitches through the There'sno better way torelax, base of the flower to secure, Sew each pink flower to a red square NOTES and vice versa You need to make 27 plain squares, 14 pink squares and 13 red squares. JOIN THE SQUARES The granny squares are joined with a PLAIN SQUARE double crochet seam to the RS of the Using Yarn A, ché, join with a ss into throw to add texture and give a firm first ch to make ating, seam. Ifyou prefer, you can weave, Round 1 (RS) Cht (does not count as backsttch or slip stitch them together. 51, 8de into ring, $5 in frst de to join. ‘Arrange the squares according to the Round 2Ch3 (counts as), Itrin same diagram, st, "cht, (2, ch2, 2t) in next de, cht, Zr Work a horizontal seam to join all the innext de; repeat from * twice more, squares of the bottom 2 rows, as fol cht, 2tr, ch2, 2t) in next de, cht, ssin Take 2 adjoining squares from the top of beg ch-3 to join bottom commer of the blanket and with Round 3 Ss innext tr, ss in next ch-l sp, WS facing each other, join Yarn D cch3 (counts ast), Ttrin same ch-l sp, through both squares in a corner ch-2 “cht, Qtr, ch2, 2t9 in comer ch-2 sp, sp. Ch, 2de in same sp, Ide in each st ‘chi, 2trin next ch-sp"; repeat fom and sp across working al sts through ** 10 * to comer ch-2 sp; repeat all both squares, Ide in comer ch-2 sp, do from * twice more, cht, (2, ch2,2t7]in not fasten off commer ch-2 sp; repeat from ** to ** Continue with the next 2 adjacent across to beg ch-3, cht, ssin top of beg squares, working dc into each corner ch-3 to jin. cch-2 sp and Ide into each st and sp Rounds 4 and 5 Repeat Round 3 across, Repeat until you have joined the Fasten off bottom 2 rows, working 2de into the final corner ch-2 sp. Fasten off RED SQUARE Join the other 4 rows using the same Using Yarn B, work as for Rounds 1-3 of method as above, plain square, Fasten off. Turn your blanket to work the seams in Round 4 Join Yarn A innnext ch-l sp, the other direction. Work as for cch3 (counts ast), ftrin same ch-t sp, previous seams, omitting the des in the continue as for Round 3 of plain square comer ch-2 sps ~ instead, work a ch to from * around, {90 over the top of the seam running in, Round § Repeat Round 3 of plain the other direction, square, Fasten off LOOP STITCH EDGING PINK SQUARE Round 1 (RS) Using Yarn D,joininany Work as given for Red Square, starting___comersp of theblanket. Ch (does not with Yarn Cand changing to Yarn Ain _countasst),3dein cormersp, 1dcin each Round 4. staround working 3dc into each corner, ssin fest de to join, FLOWERS Round 2 Chi (doesnot count ass), Ide Make 14 in red and 13 in pink inbackloopof each st around working The flowers are made using a strip of. 3dcin each comer st, s8in frstdcto join, Crochet fabric, which is coiled up and Turn the blanket over so the WSis facing sewn at the base Chi (doesnot count asst}, work aloop chat. stitch into the back loop of each stin Row 1 (RS) 1dc in 3rd ch from hook, Round 2, ssto first stto join. Fasten off “cht, skip 1 ch, (Ide, cht, Td) in next Join yarn in the back loop of any corner ch; repeat from * to end, turn. st of Round 1, work a loop st into the Row 2 Ch3 (counts ast) tin tst bback loop of each st in Round 1, ss to cch-sp, "Ide in next ch-sp, Str in next first st t join. Fasten off ch-sp; repeat from * to end, Fasten off, leaving a long tilBright scarf his KEEP IT SIMPLE Ilaria Caliri’s scrummy merino scarf is cleverly made by linking together granny squares.ms @ \ Gay = DMC Woolly (100% merino wool, 60g/125m), 1 ball of Yarn A shade 73, 2bballs of each: Yarn B shade 72, Yarn C shade 77 3 balls of Yan D shade 54 = ASmm (H/8) hook For yatn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 ‘One square motif measures approx 14xtdem (SYx5Ysin) Finished scarf measures approx x210em (YxAin) For afulllis, see page 130 Bright scarf hat better way to show your love of granny squares than by turning s handful ofthem intoa cheery scarf? This charming design isworkedin bright, punchy shades, and once you've created the squares needed, simply sew them togetherwithslip stitch. DMC Woollyis scrumptious 100% Australian merino yarn, and itwill crochet up intoa wonderfully soft scarf that's just heaven againstyour skin, Gethooking, SQUARE (MAKE 15) Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first 1), 3tr,ch3, (At, ch3) 3 times into the loop, 3 in third ch of beg ch. [4 4-tr groups, 4 corner ch-3 spaces] Fasten off Yarn A, join Yarn B. Round 2 Ch3 (counts as frst t),trin teach of next 3 tr, *(2tr,ch3, 247) into corner ch-sp, trin each of next 4tr; rep from * twice more, (2r, ch3, 27) into commer ch-sp, ss in third ch of beg ch [4 8r groups, 4 corner ch-3 spaces] Fasten off Yarn 8, join Yarn C. Round 3 Ch3 (counts as frst i), trin teach of next Str, */2tr,ch3, 247) into corner ch-sp, trin each of next 8 tr; rep from * twice more, (tr, ch3, 2t) into couner ch-sp, trin each of next 2, ss in third ch of beg ch. [4 12-tr groups, 4 corner ch-3 spaces) Fasten off Yarn, join Yarn D. Round 4 Ch3 (counts as frst te, trin teach of next 7 tr, 2, ch3, 217) into corner ch-sp, tin each of next 12 tr; rep from * twice more, (24, ch3, 2t) into comer ch-sp, trin each of next4 tr, 3 in thd ch of beg ch. [4 16-tr groups, 4 comer ch-3 spaces] Fasten off and weave in ends. TO MAKE UP Join the squares using Yarn D anda slip stitch seam, as follows: Place two squares together, right sides facing, and slip stitch together along ene edge, through the back loop only of leach stitch, Fasten off and weave in ends. ‘Weaving in the yarn ends as you go wil ave youalet othesdle when youre frtshing ofWall hangings ON THE TILES Inspired by the streets of Morocco, Jennifer May's trio of wall hangings creates a wonderful splash of colour.S&S @ \ aay ‘Rico Baby Cotton Soft 100% cotton, 50/1251), 2balsof each: White (001), Royal Blue Blue (038), Sky Blue (033), Berry (01) =A mm (US Git) hook ‘Tapestry needle For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com Each tle measures 2lem (@in) square BBREVIATIONS 3 ch3, ss through both loops of stat base of ch-3. Ch-6 picot as ch-3 picot, but che, Fora fullis, see page 130 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION Wall hangings osaic tiles give areal flavour of Morocco and you can get the lookwith only a hook and some yarn. They also double asmats,trvets fr pretty potholders, too. MOROCCAN TILE 1 Using White, make 2 magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Cht (does not count as st throughout), Bde into the loop, $8 10 first de. Fasten off. [8 de} Round 2 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any st, 2de into each st, ss to first de, Fasten off [16 del Round 3 Using Berry, join yarn in any st, cht, (2de, ch-3 picot) 8 times, ss to first de. Fasten off [8 de, 8 picots] Round 4 Using White, join yarn in de before picot with as, ch5, skip picot and next de, (8 in nxt de, chS, skip picot and next de) 7 times, ss to first st Fasten off. [8 ss, 8 ch-5 sp] Round 5 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in 3rd ch of any ch-5, cht, *(de, cht, de) into 31d ch of ch-S, ch3} rep from *7 more times, sto first de. [18 de, 8 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-3 sp] Round 6 S¢ into cht-sp, cht, *(de, cha, dd) in ch- sp, skip next de, de in back loop of next 3 ch, skip de; rep from * 7 more times, sto first de. Fasten off [40 de, 8 ch-2 sp} Round 7 Using White, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, cht, “Ud, ch2, de) in ch-2 sp, de, ch-3 picot, 2de; rep from * 7 more times, s8 to frst de. Fasten off. [56 de, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 picots) Round 8 Using Berry, join yarn in any cch-2.sp, chd (counts as htr and ch2), hte in same ch-2 sp, de in next 3 de, ch5, skip de and picot, de in next 3 de, ht, ch2, ht) in next ch-2 sp, de in next 3 de, ChS, skip de and picot, dein next 3 de; rep from * 6 more times, ss to 2nd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off. [16 hr, 48 de, 8 cch-5 sp, 8 ch-2 spl Round 9 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, cht, (de, ch2, de) in ch-2 sp, chd, de in ch-5 sp, ch4; rep from * 7 more times, $s to first de. Fasten off. [24 de, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-5 spl Round 10 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, *55 in ch-2 sp, ttrin 3rd ch of ch-5 from Round 4 between the 2 de sts, ssin same ch-2 sp, ché, skip next de, ssn next de, chd; rep from * 7 more times, ss to frst st. [8 tt, 16 ch-4 spl In the following round, replace the first hte with eh2: Round 11 *Working in between the 2 8 from Round 10, (hr, ch, tr, cht. hte) in ch:2 sp frorn Round 9, 3dcin ch sp, ch2, 3dc in next che4 sp: rep from *7 more times, ss to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off [28 de, 16htr, 8 tr, 8 ch-2 sp, 16 ch-l spl In fll ound, replace first tr with ch3: Round 12 Using White, join yar in any ch-2 sp, “Wt, ch, hts, t,t) in eh-2 sp, ect, (ty hte in ehel sp, ch2, tht, tin next ch-l sp, cht; rep from *7 more times, 50 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off {32 t, 28 hte 8 ch-2 sp, 32 cht sp] In fol round, replace fist htr with ch2: Round 13 Using Berry, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, *2htr, ch2, her, cht) in eh-2 sp, (cin next ch-l sp, cht) 4 times; rep from *7 more times, 510 top of beg ch-2, tur, do not fasten off Round 14 With WS facing, ss back into last (ch, de, ch) of previous round. *Ch5, skip ch-l sp, ss into next ch-l sp, turn back to RS. (Chi, htrinto ch-5 sp) 3 times, ch-3picot, tr into ch-5 gp, cht) 3 times, ss to next de. Fasten off. You have now made 1 ‘corner’ on one side of the eightsided shape. Skip the next side and rejoin the yarn with WS facing into the 2nd ch-1 sp of the next side; rep from * 3 more times, so that you have 4 evenly spaced ‘comers. Round 15 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp from Round 13, after one of the ‘corners’. Chi, *(2de, ch2) in ch-2 sp, (htrin next cht sp. cht) 4 times, htrin next ch-t sp, ch2, (2de, ch2) in ch-2 sp, ddrin next ch-t sp from Round 13, chd, (de, ch2, de) in ch-3 picot at top of comer, ch4, dtr in ch-t sp before 2htr of Round 13, ch2; rep from * 3 more times, 5510 first dc. Fasten off. [4 ch-1 sp, 5 ch-2 sp, 2.ch-4 sp) per side] Round 16 Using White, jon yarn in ch-2 sp at corner, ch2 (counts as ht) (ht, cch2, 2ht in ch-2 sp, Ain ch-8 sp, 2htr in next ch-2 sp, tr between next 2 de, 2htrin ch-2 sp, (2htr in next chet sp) 4 times, 2htrin ch-2 sp, htr between next 2 de, 2htrin ch-2 sp, dhtein cho spi rep from * 3 more times replacing bbeg ch-2 with hr, to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (30 htr per side, 4 ch-2 spl Round 17 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, cht, (de, ch2, de) in ch-2 sp, de in each st to next corner, rep from * 3 more times, ss to first de. Fasten off and weave in ends,Wall hangings MOROCCAN TILE 2 Using Royal Blue, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), 1Str into loop, $810 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off 16 sts] Round 2 Using White, join yarn in any st, cht (does not count as st throughout), *(dc,ch6, del in next st, ch2, skip next st rep from * 7 more times, ss to frst dc. Fasten off. [16 de, 8 cheb sp, 8 ch-2 sp] Round 3 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any ch-6 sp, cht, (2de in ch-b sp, cht, 2ir in ch-2 sp, ch) 8 times, ss to fist de. Fasten off [16 tr 16 dc, 16 ch-t sp] Round 4 Using Whit, join yarn between any pair of de sts, cht, *(2de, ch2, 2de) between de pair, ch4, skip 4 sts; rep from * 7 more times, s5to first dc. Fasten off [32 dc, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-4 sp) Round 5 Using Berry, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, *ch2 (counts as ht), (Ihr, ch2, 2htr) in eh-2 sp, ch2, de in ched sp, ch2s rep from * 7 more times, replacing beg ch-2 with hr, ss to beg st Fasten off [82 hur, 8 de, 24 ch-2 spl Round 6 Using White, join yarn in any ch-2 sp between 2-ht pais, cht, *(2de, ch4, 2de) in ch2-sp between 2-htr pair, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, tr in next ch2-sp, tr in skipped ch-2 sp (these 2 sts form criss-cross), ch2; rep from * 7 more times, ss to first de. Fasten off [32 de, 8 pairs of criss-cross tr, 16 ch-2 sp, 8 chef sp] Round 7 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp before criss-cross, cht, (2de innext ch-2 sp, ch2, 2de in next ch2-sp, ch) 8 times, ss to first de. Fasten off [32 de, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch-4 sp] Round 8 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any de after ch-4, cht, (de in next 2 de, ch2, de in next 2 de, ch4) 8 times, ss to first de. Fasten off. [32 de, 8 ch-2 sp, 8 ch sp] Round 9 Using White, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, *ch3 (counts ast), (tr ch2, 247) in ch-2 sp (corner made), ch3, (2de, ch2, 2de) in ehe4 sp from Round 6, working in front of Rounds 7 and 8, ch3, 2d in ‘ext ch-2 sp from Round 8, ch3, (2de, ch2, 2de in ch-d sp from Round 6, working in front of Rounds 7 and 8, ch3: rep from * 3 more times, replacing beg chh-3 with tr, ss to top of beg ch. Fasten off [40 de, 16, 12 ch-2 sp, 16 ch-3 spl Round 10 Using Berry, join yarn in any corner ch-sp, *eh2 (counts as ht), (the, ch, 2her) in comer ch-sp, cht, 3htr in cch-3 sp, cht, dein ch-2 sp, cht, (2d in next ch-3 sp, cht) twiee, dein ch-2 sp, cht, 3htr in ch-2 sp, cht; rep from * 3 ‘more times, replacing beg ch-2 with hte, to top of bag ch-2. [10 ht, 8 de, 7-ch-l sp, 1 ch-2 sp) per side] Round 11 Cont with Berry, cht, dein bback loop of each st and ch around, but work 2de in one stin the centre of each side, 9 to first de, Fasten off. [112 de] Round 12 Using White, join yarn in one lof the 2nd comer sts, cht, (28de, ch2) 4 times, s8 to frst de. Fasten off. [112 de, 4 che2 spl Round 13 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any ch-2 sp, *ch2 (counts as hte), thir in ch-2 sp, (ch2, skip 2 sts, htr in next 2 sts) 7 times, cha; rep from * 3 more times, replacing beg ch-2 with ht, ss to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. [16 hts, 7ch-2 sp, 1 ch-8 sp per side] Round 14 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in first htr in corner, cht, *(de in next 2 he, trin next 2 skipped de from Round 12, working in front of ch-2 from Round 13) 7 times, de in next 2 hr, 2 in corner ch-sp of Round 12 before Sky Blue sts worked in Round 13, ch2; rep from * 3 more times, ss to first de. (22 st, ch-2 sp) per side) Round 15 Cont with Royal Blue, cht, de imeach st all round, (2de, cht, 2de) at corners over Sky Blue and Royal Blue ch, 8 tofirst de, Fasten off and weave in ends, MOROCCAN TILE 3 Using White, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 1Ste into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off. (16 Round 2 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any st, cht, (dein next st, dein next st, ch-3 picot) 8 times, 2s to first de. Fasten off. [24 de, 8 picots] Round 3 Using Berry, join yarn in any de before a picot, "ss, ch2, tf) inde before picot, (tr, ch, dtr, ch-3 picot, cht, tein picot, skip next de, tr, ch2, ss) innext de, ch; rep from * 7 more times, ss to first st Fasten off [8 petals, 8 ch-2 sp] Round 4 Using White, join yarn in any picot, (5s in picot, ch, dtr in ch-2 sp, {ch3) B times, se to frst at. [64 ste] Round § Cat (does not count as st throughout), de in bl ofall sts and ch around, ss to fist de. Fasten off (64 sts] Round 6 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any st directly above picot from Round 3, sin same st ch, skip 3 sts, (sin rox st, ch, skip 3 sts) 15 times, ss to first st Fasten off [165,16 ch-4 sp] Round 7 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in any 55 with a5, ch5, (6s in next s,chS) 1S times, ss to beg st. Fasten off. 16 ss, 16 ch-4 sp] Round 8 Using Berry, join yarn in anys, chi, dein same s,ch-6 picot, chS (dein next 35, che picot, chs) 15 times, s5 0 rst de. 16 de, 6 picot, 16 ch-5 sp Round 95s into ch-6 picot, ch, in teach of 3 ch to top of picot, ch, (3de in picot,ch2, dein 3ed ch of ch-5 gp, ch2} 1g times, st frst de. Fasten off Round 10 Using White, jin yarn in fist dc of any 3-de group, *ch3 (counts ast infest de) (ts, ch2, tin next de, in next de to form corner), ch, skip next dc, htrin next 3 de, cha, skip next de, di in nxt 3 de, chd, skip next de, hin next 3 dc, cha, skip next de: rep from * 3 more times, replacing beg ch-3 with tr 2510 tp of beg ch-3. U(bht, 3d, 4 ch-4'sp) per side, 4 corner groups} Round 1 *Ch3 (counts as tin fist r of comer, 2trin next, ch2,2trin next t, tein next tr cha, hirin next 3 hs; chd, de innext 3 de,chd, htcin next 3 hte, chi; rp from *3 more times, replacing beg ch-3 with ty, sso top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (ht, 3dc, 4 ch-# sp) per side, 4 corner groups) Round 12 Using Royal Blue, join yarn in any corner ch-2 sp, cht, "(de ch2, de) in ch-2 sp, (dein each of next 3st, cht, ttr in de from Round 9, ch, skip ch sp) 4 times, dein next 3 tr: rep from *3 more times, $5 to fst de. Fasten off {124 ss Round 13 Using Sky Blue, join yarn in any comer ch? sp, cht, “de in corner ch-2 sp, at in comer ch-2 sp from Round 10, dein corner ch-2 sp of current Round, de in each st and ch to next corner ch2 sp; rep from * 3 more times, sso first de. Fasten off [120 sts] Round 14 Using Bery, join yarn in any comer dr, cht, “de, cht, dein dy, de in each st tornext comer dt; fp from * 3 more times, 8 to fst de Fasten off and weave in ends GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 51WARM WELCOME Hook Jenny Phin’s classic granny squares to make a geometric canvas for your home.ee g a a @ \ Knit Picks Palette 4ply (100% ‘wool, §09/211m), 1 ball each of Yarn A White, 1 ball each of Yarns B and C Rouge, Fuchsia, Clarity, ky and Whirlpool A 3mm (US C/2 oF D/3 hook) 1= 36cm (14%4in) square canvas ‘= Cotton fabric large enough to For yarn stockists, contact Great British Yarns www.greatbritishyarns.co.uk Finished canvas is 38cm (15in) square Each square measures 12cm (@4in) using a 3mm hook r Fora full lis, see page 130 Wall art lay with your favourite colours and introduce granny square goodness into your home with Jenny's design, created using double treble stitches. Ifyou fancy some otherhues, Knit Picks Palette has well over 150 colours that cover all the shades on the colour wheel, plus complementary neutrals, so whatever the style of your home décor, you can besuretto finda yarn to matchit. Result NOTE Each square is made using three shades of yarn: Yams B and C are the two shades at the centre of each square. Use any combination of the B and C yarns listed, Yarn Ais the final round of every square. SQUARE (MAKE 9) Using Yarn B, ché, ss to first ch to join into aring Round 1 (RS) Ché (counts as dtr and Ch), (Sdtr into the ring, ch2) 3 times, 4dr into ring, #8 in fourth ch of beg ch-6, [20 dir, 4 ch-2 sp Round 2 Ss into ch-2 sp, ch7 (counts as de and ché), (Td in next ch-2 sp, ch6) 3 times, ss in fist ch. [8 de, 4 ch-6 sp] Round 3 Ss into ch-6 sp, ch (counts as dlr), (Ar, ch2, Sct) in same ch-6 sp, “(Sdtr,ch2, Sd) into next ch-6 sp; rep. from * twice more, $5 to top of beg che, [40 dir, 4 ch-2 sp Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn C in any ¢h-2 sp. CChé (counts as dtr and ch2}, Sdtrin same ch-2 sp, *skip 5 dtr, 1dr in space before next S-dtr group, 3trin de from Round 2, Idtr in same space before next S-dtr group'*, (Sdtr,ch2, Sct) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 more times tending final repeat at **, dtr in next ch-2 sp, s8 to fourth ch of beg ch-6, Fasten off. [4 groups of (10 dtr, ch sp). 4 groups of 2 at, 31) Round § Join Yarn A in any ch-2 sp. (Ch (counts as dtr and eh2}, Sdtrin same ch-2 sp, “(Satin space between next 2 groups) twico*, (Scr, ch2, Sct) innext ch-2 sp; repeat from * 3 more times ending final repeat at **, 4dtrin next ch-2 sp, ssto fourth ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off “Take time to make sure your seams are neat “alter al they'llbe on display! TO FINISH With Yarn A, sew squares together ina 33 grid Rejoin Yarn Aina ch-2 sp at one corner. (Ch (counts as dr), dtr evenly around with 4dtrin each corner sp, 2dtr in each side ch-2 sp and dtr in each join of squares, 35 0 top of beg ch-d. Fasten off, weave in ends and block Stretch squares over canvas and sew ‘across the back using long stitches from fone side of the canvas tothe other Pll stitches taut as you work. [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 53BRIGHTON PLAID =| With its riot of colours, nobody puts Cécile Balladino’s granny square blanket in the corner. HHTTTTTFF- Multicoloured blanket Seema orn Raman eran cere Popcorn stich (Fe) Workdtrstsin | ‘Rownd’3 Cod lourtaoe oh 2 rt Sensipice Carty crop espn) lari ohh pura neat ee Fok bsorhooktomtentssbesk” tour set topofbag ch 2 Uertop2 oops offset group geups Beh pa eae aeeen tae ios oe etl wot etre Sapaleee fae Ser sear eee Rifsuh path. oneitockens’ | npesui ges cious bien Insts ple yh Stow upsloops3_ (emer mode) "ex Sime nex cht imesinsame place open teod | apc fe. 0 hd Sat) nt nen phedina tmoagh eos Rip repttom wtee merch imo nat etap, eh ce top aay Us (SECTION 1: CENTRE SQUARES ‘of beg ch-4. Fasten off. © si aay is (MAKE 16) Ghoorssdiferent complementary | doin remot esyougodtoa tet Slowtorentrettoutets ied’ | maar ty epee an om Commostin Soak Grey S2/orRoundS. ach chap in ours Sua an the eaa irene censpadng chop onthe natn Row (8) Cr wt ing Cours = Modes Unicom Tel, sewttog ities) Smenchiss SECTION 2 @ ROUNDS) (oO aperesh mene wok trotpeu in waton Ren 1) Ug Sher Fox 28, jon uot onsen fon (awaey en ops yornto oy ert pens eounar ara ad ca ere ad re Peg ea paises cea sep leounsertctog Gh eZ, ead el ap around werk tr ch Cuosincatad Cotes Sy uiumstn bacarent vagal | se salman comers opal Cotsen bey Pare Bor ay ibe Ora ypsenand soca epi ca Bow Edison Bulb, Fathom, Fiewood, Fash Dance, Glazed Pecan, Ink, Jace, Magnolia Leaf, Mandala, Neon Peach, Onyx, Pop Rocks, Rain Water, Tart, Torchere, Whiskey Barrel, Worn Denim ' Madelinetash Merino Light, (100% superwash merino wool, 1009/84), one skein of each Antler, Composition Book Grey, Fragrant, 2skeins of Siver Fox: = A3mm (US C/2or D/3) hook For yatn stockists, contact Loop 020 7288 1160 www loopknittingshop.com (Centre squares: Sem (lan) sq Tiny squares: dem (1) 5q Popcorn squares: 10cm (4in) sq Puff squares: Bem (Zin) sq Finished blanket: 100xt0dem (G9¥ea9V4in) Sethe start ofthe pattern for special stitches For a full list, see page 130Multicoloured blanket Round 2 Using Antler 2), rep Round 1 Round 3 Using Silver Fox (24), rep Round 1. [21 ch-sps along each side plus 4 corner ch-sps] Fasten off. SECTION 3: TINY GRANNY SQUARES (MAKE 104) Choose contrasting colours for Round 1 and Fragrant (33) for Round 2. Ch, s8 to frst ch to make a ring Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 2tr into ring, (ch2, 3t into ring) 3 times, ch2, 38 into top of beg ch-3. [4 ch-2 sps} Round 2 Join Fragrant (33) in any c’ch-sp, ch3 (counts as tr, (2tr, ch2, 3%, chi) in same ch-sp first cornen), (ty, Ch2, Br, cht) in each remaining ch-sp, 5510 top of beg ch-3, Fasten off Join the motifs as you go into a border 2 motifs wide around the central ‘square, replacing 1 ch from each ch-sp in Round 2 with a 38 into the corresponding ch-sp on the next motif SECTION 4: POPCORN SQUARES (MAKE 24) Choose the same complementary colour for Rounds 1 and 4, another shade for Round 2 and Antler (31) for Rounds 3 and § CChé,s8 to frst ch to make a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 15tr into ring, #8 to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Round 2 Ch (counts ast, cht), tr, cht) in each st around, ss into third ch of bbeg ch [16 ch-1 sps] Round 3 FC into first ch-1 sp, ch2, (PC, ch) in each ch-t sp around, ss into the top ofthe first PC to join Round 4 Ch (counts as ct), (2c, ch2, Sale in first cht sp (corner made, (cht, 3tr into next ch-1 sp] 3 times, (eh, 3dr, ch2, 3d into next cht sp; rep from * 3 more times omitting corner group on last repeat, ch, ss into top of beg ch-d. Round § Ch3 (counts ast), (2t, ch2, 3tr in frst chet sp (corner made, (ch, 3tr Into next ch-1 sp) 4 times, (cht, tr, h2, Bt into next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 ‘more times omitting corner group on last rep, chi, ss into top of beg ch-3 Fasten off, Join the motifs as you go into @ border 1 motif wide, replacing 1 chain from teach ch-sp in Round 5 with ase into the corresponding ch-sp on the next motif. Cee ient cepted SECTION 5 (2 ROUNDS) Working as given for Section 2, work 2 rounds using Fragrant (33), Fasten off. SECTION 6: PUFF SQUARES (MAKE 44) Work Round 1 in Antler (31), choose contrasting colours for Rounds 2 and 3, then work Round 4 in Grey (32), (Ch, ss to frst ch to make a ring, Round 4 (RS) Ch3 (counts ast), 15tr into ring, es to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Round 2 Join yarn between any trst, PS in same place, cht, (PS between next 2 tr, cht) to end of round, ss into top of frst PS to join, [16 PS, 16 ch-sps] Round 3 Join yarn into any ch-1 sp, ch3 (counts ast, trin same space, cht, (2t, Chi) in each ch-t sp around, ss into top ‘of beg ch-3. [16 tr groups, 16 ch-l sps] Round 4 Join yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch4 (counts as dtr), 2adtr, ch2, 3c) in frst ch-t sp (corner made), “cht, 3tr into next ch-t sp) 3 times, (cht, 3dr, ch2, 3dr) nto next ch-1 sp; rep from * 3 more times omitting corner group on last repeat, chi, ss into top of beg ch-4 Fasten off, SECTION 7: TINY SQUARES BORDER (MAKE 124) Using a different colour for each round ‘and random combinations throughout, work a border 1 matif wide, as given for Section 3, Fasten off. TO FINISH Using Silver Fox (26), work around the outside edge of the blanket with a dc in teach tr, a dc into the join between ‘motifs and 3de in each corner ch-2 sp, Fasten off and weave in ends.~ SHE'S A STAR Add a colour pop to your wardrobe with Sara Huntington's reversible skirt.1 Debbie Bis Rialto DK (100% wool, 50g/105m), Yan A Black (03) oe table below for yarn quantities, 1 ball of each Fuchsia (34), Gold (45), Burnt Orange (43, Basi (53), Teal (20), Sea (80) 3.5mm (US E/4) hook 2 black buttons, approx 1.Sem (sin) in diameter w Stitch marker For yatn stockists, contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 ww.designeryarns.uk.com Each motif measures 5.5x5.5em (@x2ir). Change your hook siz, if ‘necessary, to achieve this tension ‘because itis critical to the finished size of the skirt ‘sts and 22 rows to measure 10x10cm (din) over de using 2 35mm hook 80,87: 92)em 31V6 (34% 38}n Skirt MoTiF The motifs reversible with a'star' on fone side and a ‘flower’ on the other, but is worked withthe star side facing, Each motifis made using Yarn & as the ‘main colour, and an accent colour chosen from one of the other shades. Using an accent colour and 3.5mm hook, make a magic loop. Round 1 Ch! (does not count as st), (de, Chi) 8 times into loop, ss to first de to jin. [8 de, 8 ch-t sp] Round 2 Chi (does not count as st, de in stat base of ch, ch2, skip ch-l sp, *de innnext de, ch2, skip ch-1 sp; rep from* around, $8 in frst de to join [e dc, 8ch-2 spl Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn A in first st, cht (does not count as st), dc in stat base of ch, “dtr in next skipped ch-t sp of Rnd 1, de in next de; rep from * around Comitting last de, s5 to first de to join. Bde, Bde] Round 4 Cht (does not count as st, (2dc, ch2, 2de) in 8 at base of ch, de in next 3 sts, “de, ch2, 2de) in next de, dein next 3 sts; rep from * twice more, 5840 first de to join, Fasten off and weave in ends neatly s0 skirt can be reversible, TO ASSEMBLE Make 144 (152: 180) motifs ina variety of colours, always using Yarn A for cuter ds. Position motifs into a large rectangle (8x18: 8x19: 9x20) of squares Until you are pleased with the colour arrangement. Join into a rectangle and Length x width 4 50g then join side seam. Join motifs by loversewing them tog using black yarn, WAISTBAND Join Yarn A at edge of any motif along top ledge of skirt, cht (does not count as st) de around the top of skirt working 8 de along the edge of each motif 8 to first de to join (144: 1$2: 160 de} Place marker in first st of Round and move Uupas you go. Sizes 8-10 and 12-14 only Round 1 Cat (does not count as st), “(34 78) de, de2t0g; ep from * around, $5 to first de to join (140: 150 sts) Size 16-18 only Round 1 Chi (does not count asst), dein ‘each st around, ss to frst de to join. [160 sts] All sizes Rounds 2-4 Chi (does not count as st), de in teach st around, 38 to first de to join. [140 (150: 140) sts] Round 5 Cat (dos not count as st, *de in next 12 (13: 14) sts, de2tog; rep from * around, $5 to first de to join. [130 (140: 150) sts) Rounds 6-8 Rep Rounds 2-4 Round 9 Cat (does not count as st, *de in next 11 (12: 13) sts, deZtog; rep from * around, $5 to first de to join. [120 (130: 140) sts] Rounds 10-12 Rep Rounds 2-4 Round 13 Chi (does not count asst), “dein next 10 (11: 12) sts, de2t0g; rep from * ‘around, sto fist de to join. (110 (120: 130) sts} 810 12.14 1618 80 7 2 3% 38% 364 St 51 56 2 20 2 144 152 180 x18 8x19 9x20 8 8 9 ‘To make this patter easier to follow, we've colour-coded the sizing instructions simply follow the relevent colume,Sizes 8-10 and 12-14 only Round 14 Chi (does not count as st), de in each st around, ss to first de to join 110: 120 sts} Size 16-18 only Round 14 Cht (does not count as "de in next 24 sts, de2t0g} rep from * around, $8 to fist de to join, [125 st All sizes Waistband is now split ‘opening and is worked in rows, Row 15 Chi (does not count as st), de in each st around, do not ss to join, tur. [110 (120: 125) sts] Rows 16-22 Chi (does not count asst, dc in each st across, turn, Do not fasten off. BUTTONHOLE FLAP Rotate waistband to work along the tends of Rows 15-22. Row 1 Chi (does not count as st, work ‘de into each row end, turn. 8 de} Rows 2-4 Cht (does nat count as st), {de in each st, turn, Row § Chi (does not count asst), Ide in3 de, ch2, skip 2 de, Ide in next 3 de, Row 6 Chi (does not count as st), Ide in3 de, 2de in ch-2 sp, Ide in next 3 de turn. [8 de] Row 7 Chi (does not count asst, work ‘de in each st, turn. [8 de} Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew two buttons onto the opposite side of the waistband, to line up with he buttonholes,FLORAL FRENZY Match this slouchy bag with pretty mitts for a touch of granny chic.co S -”” L WEED FORTHE BAG '= Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% ‘wool, 50g/105:), 1 ball of each: Black (03), Fuchsia (34), Gold (45), Burt Orange (43), Basil 63), Teal (20), Sea (80) mA 4mm (US Gie) hook FORTHE GLOVES Debbie Bliss RiatoDK (100% wool, 50/105m), 2 balls of Black (3), 1 ballofeach: Fuchsia (24, Gold (45), Bunt Orange (43), Basil (53), Teal (20),Sea 80) mA 4mm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 wwrw.designeryarns.uk.com EustoN ‘Tension is not important for the beg, Each square for the gloves, ‘measures Sem using a 4mm hook MEASUREMENTS Finished bag measures 42x31em (16%4x12in) without handles Mit can be made up in two sizes to ‘make a 19em (7¥in) oF Ztem (Bin) diameter mitt. See notes Fora full list, see page 130 Bag and gloves ear your squares this season! ‘The baghas some seriously tasty texture and, as well as, givingita retro feel, the blackreally ‘makes the colours pop. The fingerless mitts will keep hands warm butleave your fingers free for crocheting, Perfect. FLOWERY HANDBAG This gloriously floral handbag by Hannah Cross will be your new fave. © SQUARES (MAKE 17) Choose any combination of colours for Yarns A and B, with ast 2 rounds in Black. With Yarn A, ch6, ss in fiat chain to make a ring |. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 {counts a tr, 3tr into ring, turn ft, ch3 (counts ast, into stat base of ch, trin next 2 tr, tin top cof beg ch-3, turn [St this makes a petal ch3, “working behind and tothe loft of patal aleady made: Ar into rng, tur (44), ch3 (counts ast tr into stat base of ch, tin next 3, turn [5 te hi; rep from * & more times, join with s=%0 top of beg eh-2 at start of round. Fasten off. [8 potas) Round 2 Working behind petals of Rnd 1, join Yarn B to any ch-3 sp with RS facing, ch3 (counts ast), 2, ch3, 38) in same sp, 3trinnextch-3 sp, “Gt, ch3, 3t) in next ch-3 sp, 30 in next ch-3 spi rep from * twice more, ss in top of beg ch-3, change to Yarn A. [9 tron each side, 4 ch-3 comer sp] Round 3 Chi (does not count asst), de in each tr around, 3de in each corner sp. in first de, Faston off [48 de] Round 4 Working inthe back loop only for sts ofthis rd, join Blackin central st of one of corners, ch5 (counts as tr and hd), erin stat base of ch, tr in each st around, (hr, ch2, tin each comer, ssn 3rd ch of beg ch. {52 u, 4 ch-2sp] Round 5 Ch2 (counts as ht), Shirin teach corner ch-2 sp, htr in avery other st around, 2 in 2nd of beg ch-2 Faston off TO JOIN THE SQUARES When you have made the 17 squares, organise them as shown in the diagram (right) Join squares WS tog with a de seam in Black. Fold joined square piece ‘across the centre as shown by the fold line on the diagram. Join the seams on the outside edge: join each of the edge 'V' shapes marked with a green line, and join the ‘A’ edges to one another ‘and the 'B’ edges to one another. HANDLES (MAKE 2) Using Black, ch101 Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [100 sts} Row 2 Chi (does not count as s), Ide in back loop only of each st, turn Row 3 Cht (does not count as st), de in front loop only of each st, tur. Row 4 As Row 2. Row 5 Chl (does not count as st), Ide through both the rem loop of foundation ch and front loop of next Row 4 st along, to join handle into a tube. Fasten off. ‘Sew each handle to each point, as shown on the diagram below. GRANNY GAUNTLETS Make Anne Egan's easy-peasy fingerless mitts with mi ‘squares. NoTes ‘Squares are made and then joined as shown in diagram (see page 62). A special square is included to act as a thumbhole, Thumb is made by jcining 2 squares and sewing into thumbhole. Bottom edge of completed mitt is then strengthened with a round of de. To make smaller mitt follow pattern below but join squares by placing them WS tog and joining with a ss seam, To make larger mit, join squares by HANDBAG. Key === Fold eaveOpen GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 61Bag and gloves sewing them tog through the outer loop only of each st along the edge. Make 6 each with Yarn Aas Sea, Gold, Basil and Burnt Orange; make 4 each with Teal and Fuchsia as Yarn A, SQUARES With Yarn A, ch4, ss into first ch to make a ring, Round 1 (WS) Ch3 (counts ast), 2t- into ring, (ch2, 3te into ring) 3 times, h2, $8 into top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, turn, [4 ch-2 sp and 4 3-tr groups) Round 2 (RS) Join Black in any ch-2 sp, ‘ch3 (counts ast) (2, ch2, 3 in same ch-2 sp, Bt, ch2, 300 in each of next 3 ch-2 5p, s8 n top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends, THUMBHOLE SQUARE (MAKE 2) With Black, ch20, ss into first ch to Round 1 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3 in same ch as ss, “skip 4 ch, (tr, ch2, 3t) innext ch; rep from * twice more, $8 in top ofbeg ch'3 Fasten off Weave in ends TO MAKE UP Join squares as shown in the diagram below. Make a tube by matching points Pt and P2 into valleys V1 and V2, and join edges of squares. Place 2 thumb squares tog and join ‘along top and bottom to form ring, then join around bottom of thumbhole seam. Rep for other mitt, De evenly around each cuff edge of the mitt, working Sd in the ch-sp of each ‘point’ and destog evenly across each ‘valley’ join. Fasten off and weave in ends Gloves Left Mitt Right Mitt rm r 7 Po OOVN eeBACK 10 BLACK Catch the monochrg trend with Becky Garratt’s sweet sca1 Sirdar Country Style DK (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic, 50g/155m), 4 balls of Cream (att), 3 balls of Black (417), 1 ball of Cherry (402) A 4mm (US G/é) hook MEASUREMENTS Finished scarf measures 22x244em (8Yex9bin} Each motif measures 9em (3%) square using a 4mm hook Utyourtreblesttches togood granny use with this simply stylish scarf. Black and white will never go out of fashion, anda splash of riotous redis the perfect bright accent colour for this monochrome make. ‘SQUARES (MAKE 48) For 44 squares, start with Cream for the first und, Black for the second round, and continue alternating Cream and Black in each round, 4 squares, work as for the other 44 but replace the first round with Cherry. CCh4, 8 to frst ch to join. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as frst tr throughout), tr into ring, ss to the top of the beg ch-3 t0 join, tum. [12 Round 2 (WS) Ch3, trin stat the base fof ch, 2trin each st around, ss tot top of the beginning ch-3, turn. [24 te] Round 3 Ch3, 2 in st atthe base of ch cht, skip 2 ty, 3trin space before the next tr, ch2, skip 3, 3trin space before the next tr, *cht, skip 3, 3tr in space before the next t, ch2, skip 3 ty, Str in space before the next t from * twice more, omitting final the last repeat, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3, turn, [8 3-tr groups, 4 corner ch-2 sp, 4 chs ‘The placement ofthe three different colotrs creates a punchy, graphic effect, Round 4 Ch3, (2, cht, 3t in corner cch-2 sp, tr in ch-1 sp, (St, cht, 3 in corner ch-2 sp; repeat from ‘more, 3trin ch sp, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3, urn. [12 3-¢r groups, 4 comer ch-1 sp] Round 5 Ch3, 2trin the space before the frst 3-tr group, skip 31, space before the next 3-r group, (St, cht, 3) in ch-1 sp, skip 3 tr, 3trin space before the next 3-r group) twice, (Gt, cht, 3t9 in ch-1 sp; repeat from * twice more, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends. Join the squares together in 24 rows (of 2 squares each, by whipstitching the seam: BORDER Join Cream to any stitch around the Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as ht), ht evenly around the edge with 2htr in teach corer, ss to the top of the beginning ch-2, change to Black. Round 2 Ch2 (counts as ht), htr in each st around, with 2htr in each of the 2 corner sts at each corner, ss to the top. of the beginning ch-2 Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library ae LL Find SQUARE UBRARY Be Explore the versatility of the granny square with this collection of 36 patterns and matching charts.Squares library YOU WILL WEE! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130mi, 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Rose (001) Yarn 8 Violet (020) ‘Yarn C Pistachio (086) Yarn D Magenta (013) For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130 nome If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 BASIC GRANNY Learn how to hook the original granny design to start off your library of squares. © square With Yarn A, ch, sso first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), 2tr into fing, (ch2, 3t inte ring) 3 times, ch2, 98 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any ch-sp with 2 8. Ch3 (counts ast, (2tr,ch2, 3 into same ch-sp, (tr, ch2, 3t) in each of next 3 ch-2 sps around, ss to top of bag ch-3. Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn C in next corner ch-sp with 25s. Ch3 (counts ast), (2t, ch2, 3t9 into same ch-sp,*skip 3 t 3tr into sp before next group of 3-t, (3tr, ch2, 3t) into next ch-2 sp; rep from” twice more skip 3 tr, 3trinto sp before next group of 3-r, ss to top of beg 6 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION ch.3. Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn Din next corner chesp with a 88. Ch3 (counts as t, (2, ch2, 310 into same ch-sp, "(kip 3 tr, 3tr into sp before next group of 3-1) twice, {Bt ch2, 3) in next eh-2 sp; rep from * twice more kip 3 3tr into sp before next group of 3) twice, s5 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave inends.Squares library YOU WILL WEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Rose (001) Yarn B Taupe (089), Yarn C Fuchsia (014) Yarn D Cobak Blue (032) mA dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stoc ntact ABBRRVIATION: 2ate cluster (Yh, insert hook in space indicated, yth and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space each time, yh ‘and draw through all loops on hook 34tr cluster As above, working 3 times, Fora full ist, see page 130 Hotz Jou profer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY AISLA Aisla is very partial to accompanying her afternoon cuppa with a party ring or two. © SQUARE St) into next ch-sp; rep from * 2 more Using Yarn A, ch8, 28 to frst ch to join _ times, Str into next ch-sp, ss into top of into aring bog ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends Round 1 Ct, (does not count as st, ‘6de into ring, ss into first ch. Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn B in any st. Ch3 (counts a8 ti, 2 cluster in same st, *ch2, skip 1 de, 3-tr cluster into next de: rep from * 6 mare times, ch2, $$ into top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C into first ch-2 sp, h3, tr into same sp, * ch3, dr into next ch-2 sp; rep from * & more times, h3, 38 into top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D into fist ch-3 sp, (ch3 feounts as tr, At, ch2, St) into the same sp, *Str into next ch-sp, (Str, ch2,Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Cobalt Blue (032) Yarn B Silver (003) Yarn C Plum (021) Yarn D Hay (065) Yarn E Fuchsia (014) 8 A dmm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130, noms Hf you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY ARDITH Since setting up a Snapchat profile, Ardith has loved talking to crocheters all over the world. © square Round 4 Join Yarn D in a corner cht sp. With Yarn A, ch§, $5 to first ch to join with ass. *(Ide, ch3, tde) into corner into a ring cch-t sp to make corner, (ch3, skip 3t, Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), 2tr into ‘de between last 3-tr group and next ring, (cht, tr into ring) 3 times, cht, ss 3-tr.group) twice, ch3, skip 3tr; rep from to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. * 3 more times, ss to fist de. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn in acornerch-1 sp Round 5 Join Yarn Ein a corner ch-3 sp with ss. *(Ide, ch3, 1de) into comer with 288, Ch3 (counts ast), 2trinto chet sp to make corner, ch3, skip 3tr; commer ch-sp, chi, 3tr into same corner rep from* 3more times, ssto first de. _ch-sp, "(Gtr nto next ch-3 sp) 3 times, Fasten off, Gur, cht, 3t) into next comer sp; rep Round 3 Join Yarn Cin a corner ch-3 sp from * twice more, (Str into next ch-3 with ass. Ch3 (counts as t), 2tr into sp) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3 comer ch-sp, chi, 3trinto-same corner Fasten off and weave in ends, ch-sp, *3tr into next ch-3 sp, (3, cht, 3tr into next comer sp; rep from * twice more, 3t into next ch-3 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. 68 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTIONSquares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Pumpkin (087) Yarn B Beige (071) Yarn C Pistachio (086) Yarn D Pium (021) = A dmm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS For a full ist, see page 130 Worz you prefer to work from a chart, i see page 102 GRANNY AUDREY Just like her silver screen namesake, Audrey always dresses impeccably, often with a fetching hat. © SQUARE With Yarn A, ché, 28 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ché (counts as ty, ch3), (itr into ring, ch3) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any ch-3 sp with 255. Ch3 (counts as t), 3trin same ch-3 sp, ch2, tr into next ch-3 sp, ch2) 7 times, 9 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any eh-2 sp with 25s. ChS (counts as tr, ch2}, (tr into rrext ch-2 sp, chd) 7 times, Strinto next ch-2 sp, s810 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp with ass. Chi (does not count as st), dein same ch-2 sp, *ch3, dein centre of 6:tr {group (in sp between 3rd and ath t), ch3, de in next ch-2 sp, ch3, (tr, ch3, 2t) in centre of next 6-tr group (in sp between 3rd and ath ti), ch3, de in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, ch3, de in centre of 6-tr group (in sp between 3rd and 4th tf), ch3, de in next ch-2 sp, chi, (2tr,ch3, 217) in contre of next 6tr group (in sp between 3rd and th te, ch3, 55 to first de, Fasten off and weave inends.Squares library YOU WILL Wuu! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Banana (063) Yarn B Beige (071) Yarn C Pumpkin (087) Yarn D Turquoise (033) = A dmm (US Gis) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS 2etr cluster (Yh, insert hook in ‘spaco/st indicated, yh and pull up loop, yth and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops. fon hook. 3-tr cluster As above, working 0 3times. Fora full list, see page 130 nore Ifyou prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY BARBARA Barbara has just discovered Netflix and the joys of watching back-to-back episodes of Gossip Girl. © square With Yarn A, ch, s5 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch3 (counts as th), 24r cluster into ring, (ch2, 3-tr cluster into ring) 7 times, ch2, sto top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in next ch-2 sp with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), 2trin same, ch-2 sp, *ch2, @-tr cluster, ch3, 3tr cluster in corner ch-2 sp, ch2, 3trin next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, ch2, @-tr cluster, ch3, 3tr cluster) in comer ch-2 sp, ch2, s8 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in next ch-2 sp with ass. Ch (counts ast), tr in same ch-2 sp, “ch, @-tr cluster, ch3, 3tr TOGRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION clusted in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2trin next ch-2 sp, trin each of next 3 tr, 2tr innoxt ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, ch2, Gtr cluster, ch3, 3tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D in next ch-2 sp with ass. Ch3 (counts ast, trin same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (tr cluster, ch3, 3 cluster in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2trin next ch-2 sp, trin each of next 7 tr, 2tr innextch-2 5p; rep from * twice more, cch2, Gtr cluster, ch3, 3tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2trin next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 7 t, $8 t0 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Red (002) Yarn B Cherry (004) ‘Yarn C Rose (001) Yarn D Pale Blue (027) = A dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBRRVIATIONS 2atr luster (ih, insert hook in space/st indicated, yh and pull Lup loop, yth and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops fon hook, 3etr/d-tr cluster As above, working 3/4 times. Fora full list, see page 130 HOTE IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY BERYL Now she’s retired, Beryl loves to spend time growing peonies in her sunny back garden. © square With Yarn A, cht0, 23 into first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch2 (counts as frst half of 24r cluster, trinto the ring, ch2,(2-tr cluster, cha) 11 times, ss to top of first cluster to jon. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn Bin ary ch-2 sp, ch2 (counts as part of cluster), 3tr cluster into the same ch-2 sp, ch3, (4-tr cluster into the next ch-2 sp, ch3) 11 times, ss to top of fist cluster to join. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of any cluster, chS (counts as htr, ch3), skip next ch-3 sp, (3tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr Cluster, chS, 3-tr luster, ch2, 34r cluster) into next ch-3 sp, ch3, skip next cch-3 sp, htrinto top of next cluster, ch3s repest from * three more times, ‘omitting the last htr and ch3, 55 to the second ch of the beginning ch-§ to Join. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any hts, cht (does not count as st), de in top of ht, dc evenly around with tde for every ch ineach ch-sp and 1dcin top of each luster and each htr, $s to first de to join, Fasten off and weave in ends, [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 71Squares library YOU WILL WEE! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Taupe (089) Yarn B Cherry (004) Yarn C Pstachio (086) Yarn D Light Blue (027) Yarn E Turquoise (033) = A dmm (US GIS) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130, note Hf you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY BESSIE Bessie has a weakness for high heels, with over fifty brightly-coloured pairs in her wardrobe. © square With Yarn A, ch8, $510 first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Chi (does not count as st, 16de in the ring, ¢8 to first de. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn B in any de, ché (counts ast, ch3), (skip next de, trin next de, ch3) 7 times, ss in third ch of bbeg ch-6. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any tr, eh, de in same tr, Strin next ch-3 sp, (dc in next 1, Str in next ch-3 sp) 7 times, ss in the first de. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any de, ch (counts as tr, ch), tr in same de, ch2, tr in contre tr of next petal, ché, tr in centre trof next petal, ch2, Mtr, ch2,t) 72. GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION innext de, ch2, trin centre tr of next petal, ché, tein centre tr of next petal, h2; repeat from * twice more, ss in third ch of the beg ch-5. Fasten off. Round 5 Join Yarn Ein first ch-2 sp, cht, dein same ch-2 sp, chd, (3, ch3, 3tr)in next ch-6 sp, chd, skip next ch-2 sp, tde in next ch-2 sp, cha, (3tr,ch3, 3ty) in next ch-6 sp, chd, skip next ch-2 sp; repeat from * twice more, $$ to top of the fist de. Fasten off and weave inends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Fuchsia (018) Yarn B Turquoise 033) Yarn C Plum (021) Yarn D Banana (063) Yarn E Pumpkin (087) = A drm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 TATIONS jul list, see page 130 nom IF you preferto work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY BETTY You can always be sure of a slice of homemade cake when you pop round to Betty's for tea. © SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as te, tr into loop, ss to the top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off Round 2 Join Yarn B with assin any t, *ch3, Str into next tr, ch3, ss into each of the next 2 tr; repeat from * twice ‘mare, ch3, Str into next tr, ch3, ss into next tr Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in the centre t of any 5-tr group, ch3 (counts ast), te into the same tr, ch3, skip 2 teand ch-3, trinto space between 2 trof Round 1 (below 2 ss of Round 2), ch3, skip ch-3 and 2 tr, *Strinto next t, ch3, skip 2 tr and ch-3, into space between 2 tr of Round 1 (below 2 ss of Round 2), ch3, skip ch-9 and 2 tr repeat from * twice ‘more, #5 to top of beg ch-3 to join, Faston off Round 4 Working into the back loops only, join Yarn D in the firs tof any S-tr group, *skip next tr, 7tr into next tr, skip ext tr, 55 to next tr, skip ch-3, 7trinto next tr, skip ch-3, $5 to next tr; repeat from *3 more times, Fasten off Round 5 Working into back loops only, join Yarn € in 4th tr of any corner 7-t (group, ch3 (counts as tr), Atrinto same fr, tt into next 2, ch3, tr into 3rd tr of next J-te group, trinto next 2 tr, ch, tr into 2nd t of next comer 7-tr group, tr Into next tr, Str into next tr; repeat from * twice more, trinto next 2 tr, ch3, te into 3rd tr of next 7-te group, tr into next 2 tr, ch3, trinto 2nd tr of next ‘comer 7-tr group, tr into next tr, 33 top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends,Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m, 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Siver (003) Yarn B Turquoise (033) Yarn C Cardinal (084) Yarn D Berry (018) Yarn E Pistachio (086) 18 A dmm (US G/6 hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 08 573 ABBREVIATIONS 2edtr cluster (Yih twice, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh {and pull up loop, [yrh and draw through 2 loops] twice) 2 times, inserting the hook in the same spacelst each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook Fora full list, see page 130 nome If you prefer to work from a chart, s0e page 102 GRANNY CONSTANCE On Saturday evenings Constance loves to listen to funk and soul and dance around her kitchen. © squaRE With Yarn A, ch7, ss to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ct (does not count as st, {2de into the ring, $8 to first de to join, Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn B in any de, ch2 (counts as haf of fst r2t0g), trin next de, ch3,(¢2t0g, in same de and next de, ch3} 11 times, ss to top of first 112tog to join. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp, CChS (counts as de, chd), Q-dtr cluster in fourth ch from hook, dc in next ch:3 sp, hd) 11 times, 2-dtr cluster in fourth ch from hook, sto fist ch of beg ch-5 to join. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any de, ch? (counts as trand ch4), tr in next de, ch) 11 times, 28 to third ch of beg ch-7 10 join, Fasten off, Round 5 Join Yarn Ein any ch-4 sp, cht (does not count as st), (Sd in next cch-4 sp) twice, (Ade, ch2, 3de) in next cch-4 sp; repeat from * 3 more times, 38 10 first dc to join. Fasten off and weave in endsSquares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Hay (065) Yarn B Cobalt Blue (032) Yarn C Pumpkin (087) Yarn D Beige (091) mA dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS 3-tr luster (Yih, insert hook in space/st indicated, yh and pull Lup loop, yth and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops fon hook, 4etr cluster As above, working 4 times, afull lst, soe page 130 nome IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY DOREEN Doreen’s favourite time of year is Hallowe’en and her jack o'lanterns are the envy of the street. © SQUARE With Yarn A, ch, 35 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), 3-trcluster into ring, *ehd, 4-tr cluster into ring; rep. from * twice more, ch4, ss to top of 3-tr cluster. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in ary ch-8 corner sp with a's. Ch3 (counts as to), 2tr, chi, 3h in same corner sp, *trinto top of next cluster, (3tr, ch3, 3t) in next corner spi rep from * twice more, tin top of first cluster, 55 t0 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-3 corner sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts ast) (tr, ch3, 2) in same ch-3 corner sp, *trin each lof nxt 7 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2t) in next ch-3 ‘corner sp; rep from * twice more, trin each of next 7 tr, s5 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D in a corner ch-sp with a $8. Cht (does not count as st, de in each st around working 2de in each corner ch-sp, ss to frst de, Fasten off ‘and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL WEE! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Red (002) Yarn B Banana (063) Yarn C Mauve (17) Yarn D Light Blue (027) Yarn E Turquoise (033) 18 A dmm (US Gi6 hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 45; ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130, noms If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY DORIS Her favourite film star used to be Clark Gable, but Doris has recently become a Ryan Gosling fan. © square With Yarn A, ch4, 38 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), Tt into ring, 8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn Bin any st with a ss (Ch3 (counts ast) tr into back loop of same st, *tr into front loop, trinto back loop) of same st; rep from * 9 more times, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in any st with ass. (Ch3 (counts ast (tr, ch2, 2t) into same st, *tr into each of next 5 tr, (2, h2, 2t9 into next tto form corner; rep. from * twice more, tr into each of next S tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 spwith a3. Ch3 (counts as te (, ch2 2te) into same sp, tt (2tr, ch2, 2 into next ch-sp to form corner; rep from * twice more, tr into leach of next 9t, $5 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 5 Join Yarn Ein a corner ch-sp with ass. Cht (does not count as st, de ‘evenly around with 1 de in each st and 2de in each ch-2 sp. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn A Pistachio (086) Yarn B Red (002) Yarn C Banana (063) Yarn D Cobalt Blue (032) mA dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0 3 ABBRRVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130 no2 If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY EDNA Edna used to play first violin for the LSO, and delights her neighbours with impromptu concerts. © square With Yarn A, ch, 35 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch (counts as tr and ch2}, (tr into ring, ch2) 3 times, 2tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn B in any corner sp with ss. Ch? (counts as tr and cha}, 2tr into same corner sp, *t in each of next 3 tr, (2tr,ch4, 2t) into corner sp; rep from * twice more. in each of next 3 tr, tr in comer sp, 38 to top of beg ch-2 Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn C in any commer sp with @ $s. Ch7 (counts as trand cha), 2tr into same corner sp, *trin each of next 7, (2tr,ch4, 2t) into corner sp; rep from * twice more, trin each of next 7 tr tin comer sp, ss to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D in any comer sp with ass, Ch7 (counts as tr and cha), 2tr into same corner sp, "tr in each of next 11 ty, (2t, ch, 2te) into comer sp; rep from * twice more, trin each of next 11 11, tin comer sp, $5 to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off and weave in ends,Squares library You wrun mi 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK {100% cotton, $0a/30n, 1 bal of each Yarn ABeige (091) Yarn 8 Pum (21) Yarn CPstechio (086) Yarn D Turquoise (023) Yarn € Puri (087) Yarn F Black (090) Yarn G Light Blue (027) Yarn H Violet (020) A dm (US Gi6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130 nore If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY ELLEN Ellen’s idea of bliss is to curl up for the afternoon in her favourite armchair with a good book. © SQUARE ‘With Yarn A, ch10, 3s to first ch to join into aring Round 1 Cht (does not count as st, 24 into ring, sto fist de to join, Fasten off Round 2 Join Yarn B in any st with a ss Chi (does not count asst, de in same de, *ch8, skip Sde, de in next de: rep from * twice more, ch8, ss to first de to join. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any de with a ss. (Chi (does not count as de), de in same de, *9de in next ch-8 sp, de in next de; rep from * twice, Sdc in next ch-8 sp, $5 to fist de to join. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in next de with a ss. Cht (does not count as de}, de in same de, *de in each of next de, (de, 178 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION eh, de) in next de to form commer, dein teach of next Sd; rep from * twice more, dein each of next dl, (de, cht 6) in next de to form corner, de in each of next 4de, 55 fist det jin Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn Ein any corner chet sp with ass. Ché (counts ast, ch), tin same ch-t sp, *cht, skip next 2 de, trin next de (Ch, skip next de, tin next de) 3 umes, chi, skip next 2 de, ch3, tf) in corner ch-t spi rep from * twice more, cht, skip next 2 de trin next de, (ch, skip next de, tr in next de) 3 times, Chi, ss t0 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off Round 6 Join Yarn Fin any corner eh-3 sp with a3. Cht (does not court as), *(de, cht, de) in comer ch-3 sp, (cin next dein next eh- sp) 5 times, dein next tr ep from * three more times, 33 to fst de to join Fasten off Round 7 Join Yarn G in any commer ch-1 sp with ass. CRS (counts ast, ch, tin same chel sp, ch, tin next de, (ht skip next de, tr in next de) & times, ch, (ch2, tin corer ch sp; rp from * twice more, cht, trin next de, (Ch, skip next dc, tr in next de) 6 times, cht, ss to Sid ch of bag ch-5. Fasten off Round 8 Join Yarn H in any corer ch-2 sp witha 3s. Ch (does not count as 39), dc, cht, de) in commer ch-2 sp, (dein next tr, dein next cht sp) 8 times, dein roxt tr ep from * three more times, to first de to join. Fasten offSquares library YOU WILL REED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn A Violet (020) Yarn B Hay (065) Yarn C Red (002) Yarn D Light Blue (027) Yarn E Mauve (017) A dmm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 woww.ceramores.com ABBREVIATIONS 2attr cluster (Vin 3 times, insert hook in sp, yth and pull up loop, Iych and draw through 2 loops] 3 times) twice, inserting hook in same sp each time, yrh and draw ‘through all loops.on hook Fora full list, see page 130 ror IF you preferto work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY EMILY Emily has always dreamed of travelling the world, and has just booked a six week cruise in the Pacific. © SQUARE With Yarn A, ch, 25 to first ch to join into aring Round 1 Ch5 (counts as tt), ttrinto ring, cht, (2-tt cluster into ring, cht) 15 times, 3 to top of beg ch-5. Fasten off Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any ch-t sp with 1855. Cht (does not count asst), de into same chet sp, *ch3, de in next chet sp, 3, tr, ch3, 21H in next ch-t sp, (ch, ddim next h-1 sp) twice; rep from * twice more, ch3, de in next ch-1 sp, 3, tr, ch3, tein next cht sp, ch3, dic in next ch-1 sp, ch3, 8 to first de Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn C in next ch-3 sp with ass. Ch (counts ast), 2trin same ch-3 sp, "ch, skip next ch sp, (tr, ch2, 3t9 in next ch-3 sp, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, 3trin next ch-3 sp, ch2, 3trin next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, (Bt, ch2, 3t) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, 3tr innext ch-3 sp, ch2, 8 0 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in next ch-2 sp. Ch3 (counts as tn, 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (Bt, ch2, 319 into comer ch-2 sp, (cha, 3trin next ch-2 sp) 3 times; rep from * twice more, ch2, 2, ch2, 3t7 into corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, erin next cch-2 sp]2 times, ch2, 8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn Ein next ch-2 sp, (Ch3 (counts ast), 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *(tr,ch2, 3t7) in commer ch-2 sp, (Btrin next ch-2 sp) 4 times; rep from * twice ‘more, (3tr,ch2, 3t) in comer ch-2 sp, {Gtr in next ch-2 sp) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m, 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Rose (001) Yarn B Fuchsia (014) Yarn C Red (002) Yarn D Beige (091) Yarn E Mauve (017) 18 A dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact D 57 amores 0845 51 ABBREVIATIONS Fora full is, soe page 1 noms If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY ENID Enid has a weakness for chocolate-covered Turkish delight, especially the rose flavour. © SQUARE With Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 Ch3 (counts as frst te, Mtr into loop, s5 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn B in top of beg ch-3 with ass. Cht (does not count as st), 2dc into same st, It into next st, 2tr into each of next 8 sts, Ttrinto next st, 2dc into last st, ss between last st and first st of round, Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in ss of prev rnd with ass. Cht (does not count as st, de in first de, (ht, tin next de, 2 in each fof next 2 tr, Zhtr in next t, Tde in each of next 5 tr, (htt) in next ty, (t,he) in next tr, de in each of next St, 2ht in next t, 2 in each of next 2 tr, (tr, hte) in next de, de in last de, ss into ss of prev round, Fasten off Round 4 Joia Yarn D in first tr of Rnd 3 CCh3 (counts ast tr in st at base of ch, ch2, skip 1 st, 2trin next st, cha, rin next st, ch2, skip 1 st) 3 times, (2dtr in rrext st, ch2, skip 1 st) twice, 2trin each of next 2 sts, ch2, skip 1 st, (2dtrin next st, ch2, skip 1 st) twice, (2tr in next st ch2, skip 1st) twice, 2trin next st, cha, 2irin next st, ch2, skip 1st, 2trin next St, skip 2 sts, 2dtr in ss from Round 2, ss to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. Round § Join Yarn € in top of beg ch-3 25s. Ch3 (counts as t,trin next st, 2trin ch-2 sp, trin each of next2 sts, (te, ch2, 2ir) in ch-4 sp, work a trin teach stand 2trin each ch-2 sp until a further 12 tr have been worked, tdtr in teach of next 2 dtr, (2tr, ch2, 2c, tein ext ch-2 sp, work a trin each st and 2trin each ch-2 sp until a further 12tr have been worked, tr, 2dty, ch2, 2t) in next ch-2 sp, tdtr in each of next 2 dtr, work a trin each st and 2trin each ch-2 sp until a further 12 trhave been worked, (2tr, ch2, 2t) in ch- sp, work a trin each st and 2tr in each ch-2 sp unt a further 8 tr have been worked, s5 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave inends,Squares library — YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, S0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Pistachio (086) Yarn B Fuchsia (014) ‘Yarn C Rose (001), ‘Yarn D Cobalt Biue (032) mA dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full ist, see page 130 nome IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY HAZEL Hazel starts her Christmas crafting around May as she likes to allow plenty of time for each project. © square With Yarn A, ch6, 55 to first ch to join into aring, Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into ring, ch3, (tr into ring, ch3) three times, ss to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn Bin any comer ch-3 sp with ass. Ch3, (2t, cht, 3t) into same ch-3 sp, ch2, *(3tr, cht, 3 into next ch-3 sp, ch; rep from * twice more, 55 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in any commer ch-1 spwith ass. Ch3, (2t, cht, 3t9 into same sp, *ch2, (tf ch2,t into next ch-2 sp, ch2, (Str cht, 3u) into next ch-t sp; rep from twice more, ch2, (tr, ch2, th) into next ch-2 sp, ch2, 5s to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corer ch-t sp with ass. Ch3, (2t, cht, 3t9 into. same sp, *ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (tr h3,t into next ch-2 sp, ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (Bt, cht, 3t into next cht spy rep from * twice more, ch3, skip next h-2 5p tr ch3, tito next ch-2 sp, h3, $8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends, [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 81Squares library YOU WILL WEE! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Red (002) Yarn B Turquoise (033) 1 Admm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130 nome If you prefer to work ftom a chart, see page 102 GRANNY HILDA When guests come over, Hilda likes to open up her china cabinet and use the fancy teacups. © square Using Yarn A, ch8, sso first ch to join into a ring Round 1 *Ch3 (counts as tf trinto next ch, ch3 (counts as t), ss into next ch; repeat from * three more times. Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in the top of beg ch-3, *ch3 (Counts ast, tr nto next t, ch3 (counts ast, ss into next ch, chS, 8 to top of next ch-3; repeat from * three more times. Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn A in the top of beg cch-3, *ch3 (counts a5 tr into next t, cch3 (counts ast), ss into next ch, ch2, (tr, ch, t) into 3rd ch of ch-S sp, ch2, 5s to top of next ch-3; repeat from * three more times. Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn 8 in the top of beg cch-3, *ch3 (counts ast) tr into next t, 3 (counts ast), $s into next ch, ch2, te Into next t, ch2, (tr, chS, t into 3rd ch Of ch-5 sp, ch2, trinto next tr, ch2, $8 10 top of next ch-3; repeat from * three more times. Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn A in the top of beg ch-3, 85 0 next tr, 88 to next ch, (tein ch-2'sp,trn next t) twice, trin ch-5 sp, (tr,ch5, t) in 3ed ch of same ch-5 sp, tr in same ch-5 sp, (tr in next ty, tein ch-2 sp) twice, ss to top of next ch-3; repeat from * three more times working final ss in first ss, Fasten off and weave in endsSquares library YOU WILL REED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, S0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Violet (020) Yar B Light Blue (027) ‘Yarn C Curry (061), Yarn D Aqua (095) mA dmm (US G/é) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 130 ore IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY IDA Ida only reads Mills and Boons, and has passed on this love of romance novels to her great niece. © SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4,s5 to first ch to join into aring, Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr into the ring, s8 into top of fist to jin. Round 2 Ch3, tr into st at base of ch-3, 2trinto next trand each tr around, $510 top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn Bin top of beg ch-3 of previous round, ch3, 4tr in st at base of ch-3, trin next 4 tr, *Strin next tr, tr innext 4 tr; repeat from * twice more, 58 to top of beg ch-3 to join, Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn C in centre tr of any Str corner group, ch3, atrin st atbase of ch-3, trin next 8 ty, *Strin next tr, tr innext 8 tr; repeat from * twice more, 55 to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn D in centre tr of any Sete corner group, ch3, atrin st at base of ch-3, trinnext 12 t, *Strin next t, tr Innext 12 ty, repeat from * twice more, 38 o top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off Using Yarn A, make a 2.5m pompom ‘and sew to centre of the square [GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 33Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Taupe (069) Yar B Pistachio (086) Yarn C Pumpkin (087) Yarn D Red (002) Yarn E Fuchsia (014) mA dmm (US Gis) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com TATIONS Fora full list, s00 page 130, noms Hf you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY IRENE If you delve into Irene’s handbag, you'll always find a bag of chocolate limes nestled in a secret pocket. © square Using Yarn A, ché, $510 first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Chi (counts as tr throughout), 3itrinto ring, ch3, (tr into ring, ch3) 3 times, 8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in top of beg ch-3 with ass. CaS (counts as tr and ch2 throughout), skip 2 ty, trin next tr, *(2tr, ch3, 2t) in next ch-3 sp, rin next t, Ch, skip 2 tr, in next te rep fram * twice more, 2, ch3, 2t) in next ch-3 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3 with ass. Ch, *trin each of next 3t, (2tr,ch3, 217 in ch-3 corner sp, tr in teach of next 3 tr, ch2; rep from * twice ‘more, trin each of next 3 tr, tr, ch3, 14 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, trin each of next 2'tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in top of beg ch-3 with a $8. Ch, "trin each of next 5 t, (2tr, ch, 210) in ch-3 corner sp, tr in teach of next 5 tr, ch2; rep from * twice ‘more, trin each of next tr, tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, trin each of next 4. ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn Ein top of beg ch-3 with a $8. Ch3,trin each st around, working 2trin each ch-2 sp and 3tr in teach ch-3 sp. $s to top of bag ch-3. Fasten off and woave in ends,Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Taupe (069) Yar B Light Blue (027) Yarn C Plum (021) Yarn D Pumpkin (087) Yarn E Cobalt Blue (032) = A dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 ABBREVIATIONS For afull list, see pags ror IF you preferto work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY [RIS Iris still sends handwritten notes to family members and has an enviable stationery collection. © square With Yarn A, ché, 28 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch (counts ast), 1Str nto ring, $8 to top of beg ch-3. Round 2 Chi (counts ast, ch), (ttr into next tr, ch2) 15 times, 5 to third ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn Bin any ch-sp with a ss. Ch (counts as t), (ty, ch3, 2t int same sp, “{ch2, de into next ch-sp) 3 times, ch2, (2, ch3, 2) into next sp; rep from * twice mare, ch2, de into next ch-sp) 3 times, ch2, s5 to top of bbeg ch-3. Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn C in a corner ch-sp) with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), (tr, ch2, 2t) into same sp, *(ch2, de into next ch-sp) 4 times, ch2 (2tr,ch2, 24) into next cch-sp; rep from * twice more, (ch2, de into next ch-sp 4 times, ch2, $8 to top cof beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn D in a corner eh-sp with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), (tr, ch2, 2t) into same sp, *(cht, 2trin next ch-2 sp) S times, cht, (tr, ch2, 20) into next cch-sp: rep from * twice more, (cht, 2tr in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, cht, ss to top of bag ch-3. Fasten off Round 6 Join Yarn E in a corner ch-sp with ass. Cht (does not count as st, de ‘evenly around with tc in each st and teach ch-t sp, and 2d in each ch-2 sp, 810 frst de to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library 4 YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Violet (020) Yarn B Pumpkin (087) Yarn C Plum (021) Yarn D Silver (003) Yarn E Red (002) 18 A dmm (US G/6} hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, © avereviarions Z Forafulllist,s00 page 130 noms Hf you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY JEMIMA Her birthstone is amethyst, so Jemima has a house full of purple-hued items. © square With Yarn A, ché, 38 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), 1Str into ring, $8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn Bin any stitch with 2 ss. Ch4 (counts ast, cht) (trin next t, cht) 15 times, s8 to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any stitch with a ss. Ch3 (counts ast), (2tr in next ch-t sp, tein next te 15 times, 2trin next ch-l sp, 28 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn D in any stitch with a ss. Cht (does not count as st, de in same st, *ch3, skip tr, de in next tr, h2, sip 2 tr, dein next tr, chS, skip 2 tt, dein next tr, ch2, skip 2 ty, dein next tt; repeat from * twice more, ch3, skip 2 11, dein next tr, ch2, skip 2, dein next tr, chS, skip 2 ty, de in next tr, ch2, 55 to first de. Fasten off. Round 5 Join Yarn Ein next ch-3 sp with a5. Ch3 (counts ast), tr in same ch-3 sp, *dc in next ch-2 sp, (Str, ch3, St in next ch-5 sp, de in next ch:2 sp, Str in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * twice ‘more, de in next ch-2 sp, (Str, ch3, St) innext ch-5 sp, de in next ch-2 5p, 8 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off and vieave inends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Grass Green (066) Yar B Light Blue (027) Yarn C Pumpkin (087) Yarn D Silver (003) Yarn E Red (002) Yarn F Pistachio (086) Yarn G Cobalt Blue (032) = Admm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, cont Der nores 0845 519 487: ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, see page 13 nom IF you preferto work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY JO Joan was at Woodstock in ‘69, but one of her regrets is never making it to Glastonbury. © SQUARE Using Yarn A, ché, 38 to first ch to join into aring Round 1 Ch2 (counts as ht), 1Shtrinto ring, 8 0 top of bag ch-2. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn B in any stitch. Ch2 (counts as ht) rin next ht, (ch, htrin ‘each of next 2 ht) 7 times, cht, ss to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-1 sp. Ch (does not count as si), *(de, 2ht, tr, cht tr, 2htr, de) in ch-t sp (this forms 2 commer), sin sp between next 2htr, (de, 2htr, de in nxt ch-t sp, $5 in sp between next 2 ht: rep from * 3 more vimes. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in final ss of Round 3. Ch2 (counts as ht), cha, “hte, cht, ht] in next corner cht sp, chd, (hte inserting hook into same sp as 23 in Round 3, cha) twice: rep from * twice ‘more, thts cht, ht?) in next corner cht sp, chd, htr inserting hook into same sp as ssin Round 3, ché, 8 0 top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. Round § Join Yarn in final ss of Round 4, Ch (counts as de), ch2, tein ch-4 sp, ch2, de in ht, ch2, "Qr, cht, tin next corner ch-sp, ch2, (dein next ht, ch2, tr innext ch-l sp, ch2) 3 times, de in next hte, ch2; rap from * twice more; (t, cht, 11 in next comer ch-sp, ch2, (de in next hits, ch2, rin next ch-4 sp, ch2) twice, ss to beg ch-'. Fasten off Round 6 Join Yarn Fin top of next CCht (counts as de), ch3, (de into next tr, 3) around, ss to beg ch-t. Fasten off Round 7 Join Yarn G in any de. Chi (does not count as st), dc into each ch and de, working (2de, cht, 2de) in each comer ch-3 sp, 38 to frst de to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, $0g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Mauve (17) Yarn B Pumpkin (087) Yarn C Light Blue (027) Yarn D Hay (065) Yarn E Red (002) mA dmm (US Gis) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list, s00 page 130, noms Hf you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY JOYCE Joyce has always had pet rabbits and currently shares her home with a very fluffy English Angora. © square Using Yarn A, cha, s510 first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch (counts as tr and cha) (tr into ing, ch2) 7 times, ¢8 to thied ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any ch-2 sp with ss. Ch3, 2er into same ch-2 sp, cht, Gtrin next ch-2 sp, cht) 7 times, ss to the top of the beg ch-3. Fasten off. [8 34r groups, 8 ch-l spl Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-t sp with 25s. Ch9 (counts as tr and ché), *3trin next ch-l sp, ch2, 3trin next ch-1 sp, ch6; rep from * twice more, 3trin next chet sp, ch2, 2trin next ch-l sp, ss to third ch of beg ch-9, Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in any ch-6 sp {8 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION with ass. Ch3, (2t,,ch2, 3t] into same ch-6 sp, *trin each of next 3, 3trin cch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-6 sp; rep from * twice ‘more, trin each of next 3 tr, 3trin ch-2 sp, trin each of next 3 tr, ss a top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round § Join Yarn € in any st with as. (Ch3, tr in each st around, working 3tr in leach ch-2 5p, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn A Turquoise (033) Yarn 8 Banana (063) Yarn C Cherry (004) Yarn D Pistachio (086) = A dmm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Dtr2teg 2dr into ring until loop of ‘each stitch remains on hook, yh and daw through all loops on hook. ‘34tr cluster (Yh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3times, inserting the hookin the same space/st each time, yth and draw through all loops on hook. nore IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY JUNE The tomatoes on June’s allotment are always admired by the other gardeners. © SQUARE With Yarn A, cht, 25 to first ch to join into a ring Round 1 Ch4 (counts as dt), dtr into ring, ch2,(dtr2tog into ring, cha) 11 times, 3 to top of beg ch-4, Fasten off Round 2 Join Yarn B in ary ch-2 sp with 55. Ch3 (counts as tr), tr2teg in same. ch-sp, ch3,(3-tr cluster in next ch-sp, ch3) 11 times, ss to top of first tr2tog, Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn C in any 3r cluster with ss. ChS (counts as htr,ch3),*skip next ch-3 sp, (Str cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster, ch, 3-tr cluster, ch2, 3+tr cluster) nto next ch-3 sp, ch3, skip next ch-3 sp, htrin top of next 3-tr cluster, ch3; rep from * twice more, skip next ch-3 sp, (Qtr cluster, ch2, 3tr cluster, ch4, 3tr cluster, ch2, 3-¢r cluster into next ch-3 sp, ch3, $5 0 second ch of beg chs. Fasten off. Round 4 Join Yarn D in top of any hte with ass. Cht (does not count as st, de into same place as last 3, de in each st land ch around, sto frst de. Fasten off and weave in ends,Squares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn & Beige (091) Yarn 8 Red (002) Yarn C Banana (063), Yarn D Plum (021) Yarn E Hay (065) Yarn E Turquoise (033) = A 4mm (US Gi6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 roms If you preferto work from a chart, se0 page 102 GRANNY MABEL Mabel goes to a tea dance every week so she can take to the floor for her favourite Viennese waltz. © SQUARE With Yarn A, ch, 28 to first ch to join into aring Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr, 2tr nto ring, ch2, Btrinto ring, ch2) three times, 3 to top of bag ch-3, Fasten off Round 2 Join Yarn 8 in any comer ch-2 sp with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), (2tr, ch2, 3tr into same ch-2 sp, *ch2, Gt, ch2, 3t inte next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, ch2, $8 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yarn C in any corner ch-2 sp with ass, Ch3 (counts ast (2tr,ch2, 3tr into same ch-2 sp, “tin each of next 3 tr, 2trin next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, (Bt, ch2, 3 into corner ch-2 5p; rep from * twice more, trin leach of next 3 tr, 2trin next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as to) (2, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, *skip next 3 tr, 23trin next tr, skip next 2 tr, tr in next 1, skip next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, (tr, ch2, 3tr) nto next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice ‘more, skip next 3, 3trin next t, skip next 2 tr, 3rin next tr, skip next 3 tr, 3tr innext tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round § Join Yarn € in any corner ch-2 sp with a's. Ch3 (counts as to (tr, ch2, 2u into same ch-2 sp, *trin each of next 15 tr, (2t, ch2, 2t) into next ch-2 spi rep from * twice more, trin each of next 15 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off Round 6 Join Yarn F in any corner ch-2 sp with a's. Cht (does not count as st, din each stitch around, working 2dc in each comer ch-2 sp, ssto first de to join, Fasten off and weave in endsSquares library YOU WILL NEED 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Dark Jeans (085) Yarn & Pumpkin (087) Yarn C Taupe (089) Yarn D Red (002) Yarn E Purple (018) A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yatn stockist 084s 519 4573 www.deramores.com Deram: TATIONS For afull is, soe page 130 nom IF you preferto work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY MARGOT One of the scents that Margot loves most is the smell of summer rain on hot pavements. © square With Yarn A, ché, esto frst ch to join into a ring. Round 1 Ch3 (counts ast), 1trinto ring, 8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn Bin top of beg ch-3 with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), trin stat base of ch-3, 2trin each tr around, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3 with ass. Ch3 (counts ast), Str between first 2tr to form corner, ch8, sk next 6 tr, tr between 7th and 8th tr, ch8, sknext 67, 6tr between 13th and “4th t,ch8, sk next 6 tr, 6tr between 19th and 20th te ch8, $8 to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D between 3rd and 4th trof any corner group with ass, (Ch3 (counts ast), 7er between 3rd and 4th tr of same corner group, *Strin next ch-8 sp, Btr between 3rd and ath t of next corner group; rep from * twice more, Str in next ch-B sp, s8 to top of beg ch-2, Fasten off, Round 5 Join Yarn E between 4th and Sth trof any corner group with a ss (Ch4 (counts as tr and cht), tr between 4th and Sth tr of same corer group, *ché, sk next dtr, trin each of next 5 tr, hb, skrnext ty, tr cht, 17) between ath and Sth tof next comer group: rep. from * twice more, ch6, sk next 4, tr in each of next Sw, ché, sk next 4 t, ss 10 top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library YOU WILL WEE! 1 Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m), 1 ball ofeach: Yarn A Rose (001) Yarn B Turquoise (033) Yarn € Silver (003) Yarn D Plum (021), A dmm (US Gis) hook For yatn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS Fora full lis, see page 130 nome If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY MARJORIE If she gets to choose the film, Marjorie always opts for a black and white wartime classic. © square With Yarn A, che, 28 to first ch 9 join into ring Round 1 Ché (counts a ch, (into ting, cha) 7 times, s8 to top of bag ch-3. Round 2 Chi (does ot count as t throughout (sehr, rh, de into ach ch-3 ep around, 28 t first de. [8 clusters] Fasten off, Round 3 Join Yan 8 in central tr of any cluster with as. Ch, “dein central of cluster, ch, skip next st, ch3, inap between clusters, ch2, skip next 3 sts, dein central tr of next claster,ché, skip next 6 sts; rep from *3 more times, ss to first de. Fasten off Round 4 Join Yarn Cin any ch-3 sp with 288, Chi, dein ch-3 sp, "ch (in eh, 02 GRANNY SQUARE COLLECTION 3te) in corner ch-6 5p, ch4, de in next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, cha, (Gtr, ch3, 387 in comer ch-6 sp, chd, ss to first de, Fasten off Round 5 Join Yarn D in any de with @ 8. Cht, *de in de, ch4, 33 in 4th ch from hook (picot made], chd, skip next ch-4 sp, tein each of next 3, ch2, chd, ss in 4th ch from hook (picot made), ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, trin each of next 3 ty, ch4, skip next ch-4 sp; rep from * 3 more times, ss to fist de. Fasten off and weave in ends.Squares library You WiLL wesp 1m Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130n), 1 ball ofeach Yarn & Hay (055) Yarn 8 Purple (018) Yarn € Beige (091) Yarn D Mauve (017) Yarn E Pumpkin (087) Yarn F Taupe (089) mA 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 wwwderamores.com ABBREVIATIONS ‘dtr cluster (Yr twice, insert hook in space/st indicated, yeh ‘and pull up loop, yh and draw through 2 loops] twice) 3 times, inserting the hookin the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through allloops.on hook Fora full list, see page 130 nome IF you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 GRANNY MAUDIE Her skills sharpened by years of evenings in the casino, you take on Maudie at poker at your peril. © SQUARE With Yarn A, ché, $810 first ch to join into aring Round 1 Ch (counts ast, cht), (tr into ring, cht)7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off, Round 2 Join Yarn B in any tewith a ss. CCAS (counts ast, ch, "tr into next chet sp, ch2, trin next tr, ch2; rep from * more times, tr into next ch-1 sp, ch, ss to Sid ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off. Round 3 Join Yarn C in any st with a ss. (Ch3 (counts ast, *2tr in next ch-2 sp, tin noxt tr; rep from * 14 times, 2erin next ch-2 sp, $5 to top of beg ch-3 Fasten off, Round 4 Join Yarn D in any st with ass CChé (counts as tr, ch3), “skip 2, trin next tr, ch3; rep from * around, $510 Bre ch of bag ch-6. Fasten off Round Join Yarn € in next ch-3 sp, CCh3 (counts as t), 2tr in same ch-3 sp, chi, 3trin next ch-3 sp, cht, 3trin next ch-3 sp, ch, (Q-dtr cluster, ch3, S-dte cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, 3trin next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, cht, 3trin next ch-3 sp, cht 3trin next ch-3 sp, ch2, 3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, 5 to top of beg ch-3, Fasten off Round 6 Join Yarn Fin next ch-l sp. 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