Joyful makes to addcolourto = 8 your Christmas!een ee cee ecy rene eee eas maT TheYamCollectvwe PAINTBOX Debbie Bliss Coe oi eC nes Trusted Service Award feoto Shop our brands exclusively at lovecrafts.com FREE shipping on orders over £25 + 15% OFF* with code: [eterna esacrochet Meet the team Publishing ‘Autuma really isa bonanza for erocheters~ there's inspiration absolutely everywhere in the shape of warm colours, the falling temperatures necessitating {uick-hook layers and, ofcourse, the shops starting set out their Christmas displays. Yes, yes for many people it's to early for that particular Cword, bt for us crafters isthe ideal time to sit with hook and yarn and lovingly produce the perfect gift. Luckily we havea plethora ofbeautiful designs for You.hi8 month, starting with the fabulous free booklet of exclusive deabration designs by our own columnist, Matt Farci Ithat wasn feltive enough for you, this issue is fullof magical colour inspired by the fklore and fairy tales of Northera Europe. The Wilderness Capeby Michelle Whit and Ginny amigurumi doll capture the childlike magic of Hans Chfistian Andersen’ tales, while the Blossom Cowl and Eclectic Jumper gould be straight out ofa Russian princess’ wardrobe. Theriot ofcolovr isalso complemented by pom-poms galore, seen on Tracey Todhunter’s luxurious scarf, Ruby MeGrath’s funky tree skirt and Vicki Brown's super cute ankle socks. In fact, never mind the gifts ~ you'll want to keep al ofthese to yourselves! | do believe it's important to practise mindfulness and selfeareduring the lead-up to Christmas, so prescribe a wonderful and whimsical make in the shape ofPollevie¥ incredible Polcbied wrap! The colours and motifs sing folk style tome, and it perfect for using odd balls ofstash, And of course, we have part three of Jane Crowfoot’ stunning Climbing Rose CAL. Ifyou haven't already, share your progress online on Facebook and Instagram — we ove to see your riffs on Inside Crochet designs. Until next time, happy hooking! Koh, www.instagram.com/ insidecrochet wwfacebook com/Insidecrochat ainsidecrochetPeete. Baan FEATURES 14 coLoura 18 CLIMBING ROSE CA\ (98 FINAL THOUGHTREGULARS 66 SUBSCRIPTION:BLOGS CUTE PALS We're smitten with the adorable new ‘Tuva amigurumikits from Scheepies. ‘There are 12 companions to make, ‘worked in lovely Scheepjes Catona, from Boris the Bear and Milo the Monkey (both above), to Meadow, ablue-spotted cow and Rhiannon, abunny ina flower crown. They'd make the sweetest Christmas gifts! Kits from Scheepjes stockists 06 Inside Crochet BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS CLIMBING ROSE FACEBOOK GROUP Have youstarted our stunning lovely supportive community, brimming Climbing Rose Wrap crochet-alona, with friendly and talented members designed by the fabulous Jane {romallaround the world 67 different Crowfoot? We've been bowledover _—_countrias atthe last count! ~alleneering by the wonderful Facebook aroup, each other on. fyouhaven't started the sharing support andltips, glorious crochet-along yet it'snot too ‘Photos andinventive colourways, and _latetogetin on the fun! thechalengesandtriumphs.i'ssucha GotopageTBfordetals. me urs cuMING Fancy acrafting get-awayinthe beautiful Scottish countryside? Then don't miss the Gartur Stitch Farm Retreats ‘on $-8 June and 3-6 July 2020. Run by the lovely Joanne Scrace and Kat Goldin, fof The Crochet Project and Rachel Coopey of Coop Knits, 's achance to relax recharge, make new fiends, and explorea variety of wool crafts. Youll stay ina cottage within walking distance (of Ket's farm, which has ots of free- range animals Enjoy the Loch Lomond ‘and Trossachs National Park, oust stitch away! Shared twin room, £600, www-garturstitchtarm.com/eventsCrichel al ITALIAN STREET STYLE ‘» Welust had to share these gorgeous (@theyarnhacker). Clare Gordon (@ pPhotosbrimmingwitnbrightcoloursand _claragetserafty), Vanessa Maoncie (@ Crochet inspiration froma yambombing__vanessarnooncie) and Di Burns event afewmonthsagointhe beautiful __@puriqueens- don't miss Purl Queens'fab Fistori hiltop tow of Trivanto initaly Remembrance Sunday poppy installation ‘Around 70 talented crochet artists in Folkestone). Thgevent was organised by from around the world put uo their UnFiloCheUnisco, a knting group in aly. ‘amazing creations against backdrop They areseling the work for charity, and Cf picturesque buildings and cobbled planning another event in August next year! streets Sixartsts from the UK tookpart: _Maybetime fof aholay totaly? Eleonora Tully (@coastalerochet).Gilian _Followon Instagram vuntlocheunisce Harris (@xiianglacrac).KymmHolloway _facabook.com/untllocheunisce WE LOV ‘These pretty sock blockers are handmade from birch plywood and come in four designs: blossom, great egret, flower power and dandelion, in three sizes. 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Cea een PE16 666 Craft & Chat Tuesday-Friday mor morning ‘rap in ay time between 80a ‘eat eatin adap Oe: Kits e ‘Available in ees and online Www.entys.imeuk/ E Christmas workshops Spaces are limited so ‘make sure you book early ‘See www.enfys.me.uk/workshops.htm for more details British & Fair Trade Yarns in Natural Fibres www.finefettlefibres.uk Vi Vy, i DYED SILKS FOR aN iiayier ie CROCHET LUXURY” | facebook 07702 392935Makeit YOUR PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS START HERE BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED a Ke oar a ow ot be Festive Eclectic Pom-porh Wilderness Diamond Collar Pom-pom Tank Top Jumper Scarf Cape Alessandra Ankle Socks Emma Varnam Cassie Ward Tracey Toa! le White oggiagiol chi Bro age 40 age 4s Pages Page as Pages2 Page 54 FS y >| Cosy Folklore Pollebird Blossom Cowl Fair Isle Winter Woolies Skirt Jewels Shawl Hayley Stocking Garland Clare Liteon sire Montgom in Decker Robins Emily Plat ah lane Hicks Page sé age6o age 62 Poge6? Page 72 Page 74 a fA Ya a es < Table Runner Folksy Pixie Gingerbread Merry & Bright Eteabetn Davis Tree Skirt Bonnet Ginny Cushion ‘etierar by MeGrat Manda Alexa Boorstra sue Rawins Page78 Paseo Pages Pages Page 66 ww insdecrochet.co ukMAKE IT Festive Tank Top ppm Awarm and cosy tank top, 4 perfect for chilly winter days. ee 3 ADD TO THE STASH Buy thispure woo) yar from ‘wwuwyspinners.com MATERIALS West Yorkshire Sp 1009/225m/245yds Yarn A: Harbour ave 746 Yarn B: Crimson Red 556 x1 ball Yarn C: Arctic White 01 x1 ball YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any similar OK TENSION Work 19.5 sts and 17 rows i to measure 10 x 10cm) 4 4in using 3.5mm hook, or size Emma has been designing stv kitting and crochet pattems f couk she hee co pattems and cusses the Back and yarn A, 8 109, 18% Foundation Row: Ide in second ch from hk, Tae in each ch to end, tu ~87 9, 108, 117) sts ein deat base of ch, miss 2st, "(ide thr, tin next de, mis next 2s; ep from 282, Row 2: (WS) re 2 ste, (Ide, tht, tin ne fe, miss 2st; rep from * to end Iden top of teh, turn ~ 28 32, Rep Rows 1 82 four moce times Row 11: Rep fi Row 12: (WS) Change to yarn A rep Row 1 unt 33 G35, 37, 39)SHAPE ARMHOLE 9, )st8(€ 20, Ice, thr, tin next del 24 (28, 30, 33) times, turn ~24 (28, 30, 32) csters for 33 35, 35, 37) rows, ending Row 1: (RS) Ich, st across, 12(05, 15, 15) t8 (i846, 5,5) a] 16 18,20, 22) times, 16,18, 20, 22) clusters, Row 2: WS) 1h, (ht, 1) in dé at base of ch, (ic, tht, Tt) in next de] t end, 1d in top of teh tun ~ 16 (18 20, 2 Row 3: (RS) Ich, 1st across, clusters de, Tht, 1) in nent {e] 10.10, 12,14) times, turn 12, 14) chustr Row (WS) Yeh, (It, 1 in base ofc, de, tht, 1 in next de to end, 1d in top of teh, turn = 10(10, 12, 14) FRONT Using 3.5mm hook and yarn A, £8 (100, 109, 118}h Foundation Row: Ide in second ch from hi, de in each ch to Teh, (ly, Tein de at base of ch rise 2 ss, "Ide, Tht, i) in nest ‘dein top of th, turn - 28 (32 ‘Change to yar Row 2: Tech, (iis, 1) in de a base of ch, [ide, th, tt in next dl to end, Ide in top oft, turn - 28 22, ors 1 82 twice mare Row 7: Rep Row 1 Row 8: (WS) Change toy rep Row 1 unt 33 (35, 37,29) rows have been complet 51.5 (54.5, 56, 59)om 20% (21%2, 22, 23%4)in ending w 10%, 10%)in 24.5(26, 26, 27.5)om 5 gs ag os Bg “HT (102, 11% 12, 122)em Sao, 888 Row 1: (RS) 1ch, st across 6 (6, 6 2 (2, 3,3) duster Ic, tht, tein next el 24 28, 32) chsters king straight in pat for 9,31) rows, ending withMAKE IT NECK AND SHOULDER el three (four, four five) times, Row’S:(RS) ich, slst across 3 sts side seams together. Ensure you SHAPING urn ~3 (4, 4, 5) chstrs lie Tlsten (ld, thir, Tt) incorrectly match the patter on Row 1:(S) Teh (Ih, Tw) inde Row B: (WS) Teh, (hy, Twin next de eight (ine, nine, te the bottom hem edges, atbase ofc, [ldc, tht, 1) inde at base of ch de, the, Tt) _times, 1dcin next st, turn 8 (8, The back should be longer than ext dc 10(11, 1, 12) times, dein next dc|t0 end, 1c in top of 9,10) clusters ne front innextst, turn =10(11, 1,12) eh, ten =3 4, 4,5) clusters. Row 6: (WS) Ich (tht, 1) a chsters Row 9: (RS) Ich, sist across de at base of ch (ie, Tht, Tt) COLLAR Leave 15(18, 19, 21) clusters for next 0(2,2,3sts, Ge 01, 1,1) innext del toend, Iden top of Row 4: With RS facing attach left neck shaping usters Ide, Tht, Tin next ech, tun - 89,9, 10) dusters, yarn Ato right shoulder seam, el three ee, tree, four) Row 7:(RS) 1ch, (thr, 1) inde PAM at this stitch, work 5 Row 2:(WS) 1c, (tht, in imes, tun—3 (3,3, 4)chsters, at base ofc, [dc tht, 1s) in clusters down right neck {eat base of ch [Cide, ht, Tt) Fasten off and weave inends. next dc three four, four five) opening, 5 (7, 8, 9) custers in next de] tend, 1dcin to imes, tun ~3 (4,4, S)clusters. across centre neck opening, of teh turn — 10 11, 11,12) LEFT NECK OPENING Row 8: (WS) Ich, (Ih, Te) inde 5 clusters up let front neck clusters, With RS facing return taleftneck at base of ch de, tht, 1) in opening, 2 clusters along left Row 3: (85) Teh (Ihr, Yu) nde shaping. next del to end, dein top of tch, back opening, 10 (10, 12, 14) atbase of ch, [de tht, Tt) in Mis central $(7, 8, 9)custers, tun = 3 (4 4, 5) clusters Clusters across centre of back next de]9 (10, 10, 1)times, tde join yarn A to next de Row 9: (RS) Ich, (thr, 1) in de and 2 clusters up right back innext st, tun ~9 10, 10, 1) Row a: (RS) Ich, (hy, Tt) inde atbaseof ch de, ther, Thain neck opening, turn ~ 29 (3 csters atbase of ch, [tdc, thts, 1) in next del three (three, three, four) 34, 37) casters Row 4:(WS) Ich, (Ihr, 1) in next del 10.1, 19,12) tes, tlc times, turn 3 (3, 3,4) clusters. Rows 2-8: Cont working in deat base of ch, [Uide, thts 1t) in topof ch, turn~ 10 (11, 11, Fasten off and weave in ends. pattern for four rows, being sure in next de] to end, 1d¢in top of 12) clusters. to tu on each rove tech, turn =9(10, 10,1) lusts, Row 2 (WS) Teh, ( inde ASSEMBLY Fasten off and weave Row 5: (RS) Ich Ihr, 1) in deat bate of ch, (Id, Tht, Tt) in Sewthe shoulder seams and in ends atbase of ch de, th, 10) in next del to end, din top of teh, ret del eight (rine, nine, ten carn ~10(1, 11, 12) luster times, Idcin next, tum 8 @, Row 3: (RS) teh, sst across 3 s ™ ‘ xt 9,10) casters. (ie cust), (de, tht, tr FOrTBUST at-26 91-97 102-107 1-117 cm Row 6:(WS) ich (Ihr, Tein next de) 9 (10, 10,1) times, te Say GESe al (aa PACE [A dc at base of ch, [Uide, Ih, 1t) in next st, turn =9(10, 10, in next de] to end, 1dcin top of clusters. ee aaa A I Fed tech, tun = 8, 9, 10)custers, Row 4: (WS) Ich, (he, 1 3 in Now TQS) ch ata Geeta ofc id — ao fee tafe len 1245, 15.15) ste in next de to end, 16 in top c i ¥ ein clusters [tde, Tht, HA in next ch, turn =9 (10, 10, 1) chasters, 20 Fane ae eeeEclectic Jumper 8Y CASSIE WARD This on-trend top is experiment with different stitches. ee 3 ADD TO THE STASH Buythispure woo) yam from ‘wormvyspinners.com great wa MATERIALS © West Yorkshire Si aluelaced Leicester DK Sols, 100% wool, 50g/112m/1229¢ ‘Yarn A: Blusbery 150 44,6, 6) balls Yarn B: Burt Orange 250 x22, 3, ball Yarn C: Honey 289 1 bal Yarn D: Mocha 662 x ball Yarn E: lve 315 x 1 bal ‘Yarn 6: Pomegranate 563 x1 ball Yarn H: Coral 542 x 1 bal (© Sm & 5.5mm hooks YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any DK-weight yarn that works tothe same tensor TENSION Work 16st and 10 rows in patter to measure 10. 10en 4x din using Smm hook, or 26 DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Cassi loves to wear clothes that are atte bit diferent ~and BACK weLT Using Smm hook and Yorn A, 9(9, 12, 2kh, Row 1: 1c In second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn 8.6, 11, Mac Rows 2-73 (82, 91, 100): De blo im each st to end, tun, rand along row ends as als Set-up Row: (RS) Eveniy dlstibute 73 62, 91, 100¥dc jong long edge Fasten off yar A, do not tun. With RS facing join yarn 8 in fist stand cant as fol: Row 1: (5) 4ch (counts as te tat in same sp, [2ch, mis 2 de At3t0g in next de to last de, 2ch 2atr in last de, change to yarn C on last pul through of iat. Fasten off yarn B Row 2: (WS) 3c, [2r in 2ch-s, Ite in top of2 dtr cluster to lst 2a cluster, 2trin top of Zar, 2 inst ch-sp, 1 in top of last, ae pull throughMAKE IT Fasten off yam € tow 4: 2ch ( htr | _ ae $e ‘ a Sx \ Row 7:dch (counts as tr, 1c, 88 (98, 109, ‘20)an >) is a hy ms 20 34% (38%, 43, 47)in___ Row 8: Ich, Yc in each tr and chesp to end, turn, change to ‘on as pull through. Row 9: 4ch (cour Stog, to end, change to yarn D in next tr [tri Bir, yarn Aon ast pull through. ‘on as pull through. Fasten off yams G and H Fasten off yar A Row 1 2ch (counts a5 Thi, Row 12: 1dc in each dc to end,Rep Rows 1-12 twice more.** chain stitch xX, looX Rep Rows 1-4 once more slp itch reheat Sout cosh) i " back bop FRonr Nia orcs half wobleerochet (i) = Rep Row ? once more Joon ta Keo SHAPE RIGHT NECK Next Row: (WS) Using yarn ¢ 3ch (counts a Te [2 in 2ch-s, Itein to9 of att09} 89, 10, 1) FX times, change to yarn D on last OF pul through 6 Fasten off yarn € Row 2: 1dcn each de toed, change to yarn on last pul A ¥ ox frou i 4 double trble crochet (st) veblcrchet i Ix x _AXK HHH IX Joa XKeoH) Fasten off yar. Row 3:3ch, Itrineachtrtoend. It), [2trin 2ch-sp,Ttrin top ft XXKXKKKXAKKAKAKAKKNAO! Fasten of or ctgt rod, 2 st aa FPP) OO SHAPELEFTNECK Fasten atyonC 28 With WS facing, miss centre Row 5: oin yarn Din any, 1de x O XXXAKAKAKKML O10, 11, duster, eon each seroma, sat se yarn Cin top of next clister tojoin, tun, XLOBLOBO OOO. 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Both ake locurd sto topef he wes Te fda: senicunse Ti) Wind tasUsng yoni rep ‘Rapes 37a ex Ind 15 Ving yam Acwny Fron Id 1: Uisg maven NECKEDGING ‘around, tun ~ 60 (60, 66, de Fasten off yam A Rnd 3: Join yarn Bin any st, ch s ™ p xt (counts as td), 2atrinsamest. gegaL BUST rs I wD = = 2ch, miss 2 de, at3t0g in next {e,2ch, miss 2d] around, st to 34% 3 4“ a in tepot Aaron, te LENGTH FROM SHOULDER 435 435, 45 45 om Fasten off yar. : 7 7 17% 7% in Change to 55mm hook SLEEVE LENGTH 46 46 ans ans, om Rnd 4: Join yarn Cin top of any aa aa as 5 = dtr3t09 cluster, 3ch (counts as wow insdecrochetcouk 45MAKE IT cardboard rings (diameter Bem/3in to make pom-poms Length: on Width (at widest point): SPECIAL STITCHES Extended double crochet (ede) Insert hook inst, yon fone loop, yah, pull trough Pom-pom Scarf ‘TRACEY TODHUNTER An easy project for beginners, this oversize pom-pom scarfis bold and cosy, perfect for winter commutes or country walks. Buythiswoolbiend yam fom, wwonlovecrafts.com fend of odd numbereSECTION ONE SECTION THREE across to last two de, ede2t09, Row 297: Ich, Iden each de With yarn A, Ach Beginning with yarn 8, work un 75 across to lst two dc, de2tog, Row 1: Ide in second ies of fourrowsin each colour. ROW 170: 1h, 1dcin each im = 12 ch from hook, Ide in each ch Row 107: ich, ide in each st across, ten Row 298: ch, 1dcin each d xcross, tun ~ 3 3cross, tn Rows 171-230: Rep Row 3cross, tn Row 2: 1ch, 2dcin frst de 26e, Row 108: Ich, 2ede (Gee Special 167-170, 15 mes ~ ASde Rows 299-316: Rep Rows 29 urn Ade Stitches in ist , fede in ea 2.208, nine times ~ 30 Rows 3-7: Ich, 1dc in each st across, tum = 48 SECTION SIX Row 317: Ich, de3t0 205s, Row 109: 1ch, Jedcin each st Beginning with yarn B, work Do not fasten off Row 8: 1ch,2dcin frst de, 1dcin across, tn Sips of two romsin each colour. Rotate work to werk along eda teach st across, tur ~ Sde Row 110: Ich, 2d in fst d Row 231: Ich, ideineach de Teh, Tdc in each st across to Rows 9-20: Rep Rows 3-B twice Ide ineachstacross, change to across tolast two de, de2tog section One yarn A, turn = 49d r= 4d Fasten o Rows 21-23: Ich, idcineach st Rows 111-146: Rep Rov Row 232: 1ch, 1dcin each de Working along opposite edge neross, tu 107-110, nine times ~ 674 across, ten join yarn B in cortesponcling row Row 24: Ich, 2de in ft Rows 232-276: Rep Rows 231 of Section Two, make ‘dein exch 1 each st across, tun ~ Bd SECTION FOUR & 232, 22 times ~22de a Rows 25-32: Rep Rows 21-24 Beginning with yernB, work Fasten off and weave in ends wie ~ 1044 Stipes of two fowsin each colour, SECTION SEVEN Row 33: Ich, 1d in each Rows 147-166: Rep Rows 33 & Fasten off yarn A and cont Make two pom-poms by winding Row 34: Ich, de in fist de, Wde A end of Row 166, don Row 277: ich, ide in each de wo 50g ball m each st across, turn ~ Tae change to yarn A across toast 2 de, de2tag, turn Using large pom-pom make o Rows 35-48: Rep Rows 33 & 34 2164 ‘ces of cardboard make t seven times, change toyarn Bat SECTION FIVE Row 278-280: 1c, 1dcin each __large pom-pom (using one bal of Dorit cut yarn stripes of four rows in each colour, Rows 261-296: Rep Rows 277 Stitch pom-poms Rew 167: ich, ide ineach ight fends of scart SECTION TWO (088 to last to de, de2tog, Beginning with yarn 8, work ur ~ 764 tribes of two rows in each colour. Row 168: Tch, Tedc in eal Rows 49-106: Rep Rows 338 across, tun 4,29 tes ~ 47k Row 169: 1h, 1edc in ea ww: insideerochet co.ukMAKE IT Wilderness Cape MICHELLE WHITE OF DORA DOES This oversized hooded cape was designed to expose the elegant beauty of natural fibres and their traditional function as providers of warmth and protection from the elements. ce HK ‘Apo TO THESTASH ‘worlovecrafts.com MATERIALS ade Yar Woo, 100% 2509/8745 yds Shade; Ecru 8010 x3 (4, 4 4 4, 4,5) kein Simm hook. Bu YARN ALTERNATIV You can use anyother sim acrylic yarn which works to the TENSION cffetaterating hal treble measure 10x 10cm/4 xin using Desic Michelle aka Dora) ov ‘esigning wearable, modem clothing and joyful crochet and wellbeing a ‘raw doradoes.co.uk and hangs ‘out an Instagram and Raveley as Odoraesplore. SPECIALST Extended Treble Crochet (et) Yh insert hook, yeh pull up a Joop yh, pull through 1 loop. yth, pul through 2 loops, yr pull through 2 loops to complete made separately and join [single button is added at MAIN BODY YOKE Using 6mm h Row 1: (RS) thin thi eh from hhook and each ch to end, turn 61 (65, 69, 73, 77,73, Row 2: 2ch (does not c ih, Tete (oe es (It, 1 teach of net 2 sts rep from * to last st, Trin last st, ten —9 Row 3: 3c (does nat count as4 14444, 4444, 48, 48)0m s < 11 (127,136,145, 155, 164, 178) > 6 (50,5808 57, 61 8, 70H 7 [ahr in next st, Tetr in net st to fend, urn, Row A: 2ch Ihr in frst st (ty, ‘hr 0 end, turn Row 5: 3c, *(tet, hil tice, (et, thu) in each of ext 2 ts rep from * to last, Yet in last st, tur ~ 121 (129, 137,145, 153, 45, 183) sts Row 6: As Row 4 Row 7: As Row 3 Row 8: 2ch,*[th, ltr three times, (th, Tt) in each of next 2st; rep from * to last st, thir in last st turn ~ 151 (161,171, 18, 191, 181, 190), Row 9: As Row 3 Row 10: As Row 4 Row 11: 3ch, “tet, thr four times, (ltr, thi) in each of nent 2 ts; rep from * tolast st, Tetr in last st turn = 181 (193, 205, 217 228, 217,229) sts Row 12: As Row 4 Row 13: As Row 3 Row 14: As Row & Row 15: As Row 3 Row 16: 2ch “ht, tet fve times, (ht, Tet in each of next 255; rep from * to last st, tht in last st turn = 211 (225, 239,253, 287, 253, 267) ss. Row 17:As ow 3 Row 18: Ae Row Row 19:5 Row 3 wu insidecrochet.couk 29MAKE IT Row 20: As Row 4 Row 21: 3ch, “et, th sie ‘umes, (Ter, thn in each of next 25; rep from * to last st, Tetr in last st, turn ~ 281 (257,273, 289, 305, 289,305) sts Row 22: As Row 4, Row 23: As Row 3 For sizes XS, 5, M,L& XL only Row 24: As Rove 4 For sizes 2X & 3X only Row 24: 2c, *{th, et} seven times, (ht, Tet in each of next 2 sts rep from * to penutiate st, tin last t, urn = 325 (343) sts, Row 25: As Row 3 Row 26: As Row 4 All sizes DIVIDE FOR YOKE BODY SECTION Row 1: (8S) 3ch, Tet, [ht tet) 18,20, 22, 23, 25, 26,27) times, 4ch, miss 48 0, 52, 54,56, 60, 60) sts, tht, ete 35 (7,39, 43, 45, 49,56) ties the, 4ch miss 48 (50, 52, 54, 56,60, 60) sts [lev thir] 18 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27) times, etrin ast st, turn 153 (165, 177,189, 201,213, 230) sts, Row 2: 2c, ths, [et tht around body working into each Stand ch to end, turn ~ 153 (165, 177,189, 201, 213,231) st. Row 3: ch, ietrin frst st [It Tet to end, tun Row A: 2c, Ihr in fst st [ety the to end, ten, Rows 5-12: Rep Rows 3 & 4, ending with Row 4 Row 1: 2ch, [It ht2to9] to end, turn ~ 102 (110, 118, 126, 134, 142, 154) ts, Row 2: 2ch, thtrn each sto end, tur, Row 3: As Row 2. Fasten of BUTTON BAND ‘Werk on both sides and add buttonhole (see below) to one side. Note that working the button band will cause the font to shorten aid cut This intentional. \With Ws facing, join yam to fst, row-end of front opening otcape Row 1: 2ch (does not count as sthere and throughout), thtr in each row end down front ‘pening of cape, turn ~ 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, a1, a) sts Row 2: 2c, ‘hr in each st to nd, turn Row 3: As Row 2 BUTTONHOLE Yu will make a single buttonhole ‘on one of the button bands, 3 sts from neckline of cape Row 1: Work as Row 1 of Button Band Row 2:2cn, thtrin each st 5st from end ineckine) o¢ work thrin fst 3 sts of row ‘depending which side you wish to place buttonhole land therefore hich direction you are working your row, 3ch, miss 2s, Thr in tach rem stto end, tu, Row 3: 2ch, hs in each st to 8339, 2htr in 3eh-sp, thts in teach stto end Fasten of Deeves Both alike With AS facing, join yarn after Underarm Ach from where yoke was split. Be sure to work in ‘opposite direction to last row of yoke Rnd 1 (8S) 3ch does nat count as sthere and throughout) tty, thi tend working in each stand ch, slstto top of fest st ojoin, tun ~52 54, 56,58, 60, 64,64) st, Rnd 2: 3ch, [let tht 0 en, sIst to top of firsts, tur Rnds 3-25: As Rnd 2 Do not fasten off, continue tout curr Rnd 4: 1ch (does not count as st here and throughout), 26 27,28, 28, 30,32, 32)12t0g around cuff to end, st to top of fists, tum = 26 (27,28, 29, 30,32, 32), Rnd 2: Ic, hr2t0g, thir in each t to end, 51 sto top offs st, turn ~25 26, 27,28, 29, 31, 30). Rnd 3: As Row 2~ 28 (25,26, 27,28, 30, 30) ss. Fasten of TASSELLED SLIP stITcH coRD Rnd 1: 2¢h, ss into fist ch to 0 Inside Crochetcreate a small loop. Rnd 2:5 tin bo of each ch and sist_3d sts a Working in nds and turing cord 235 you work, cont tos! stn blo of each s st to create a cord —be sure to have 3st ata mes, Cont working unt cord measures approximately 80cr/31H4in long. Fasten of Make two tassels and securely join one to each end of cord seta 93ch Row 1: (WS) thin third ch from hook, [etrin next ch, tht in next chl to end, tun —91 st. Row 2: 3h (does not count as st here and throughout), fetrin first st. tht, Yet] to end, turn Row 3: 2ch (does not count as st here ard throughout, thin fst St [Tot tht to end, turn Rows 4-20: fe Rows 2 83, ending on Row 2. Row 21: 2h, (Ih, tr] 22 times, tog et, Th to end, umn 89-te, Row 22: 3ch, tet thy, Yeu] 21 times, hrBt0g, tet [Thy 1 end, turn ~87 st. Row 23: 2ch th, let] 21 times, tr3t0g, tr, tht] to end, tum 85st, Row 24: 3ch, ter [i Yet] 20 imes, t3tog, let, tht, Tet to end, turn ~83 ts, Row 25: 2ch, thy, Yet] 20 imes, h3t0g, [let the] to end, turn 81 sts Fasten of Fold hood piece in half with right sides together, sew together both sides of Row 25 for 40 ss, working from neck (row end) towards crown of the hood (here decs were made) to create seam at back of hood. xs TOFITBUST 76 30 ACTUALBUST 116, 46 LENGTH “4 ” SoIn Hoop To BODY With WS facing, pin hood evenly around WS of neckline of body. Start by aligning front opening of hood to front row ends of body ‘of cape (do nat stitch into top of, button bands) and back seam of hood to back centre of neckline There wil be some gathering of he body around hood. Sewin place Hoop TRIM With RS facing, join yarn to bottom front edge of hood Row 1: 3ch (does not count as sthere and throughout), tetr in each along front of hood (working in back ip of foundation ti, tun ~9tetr s M L xu 958 “a 6 S155 so HT ” ” ” 7 Row 2: 3c, ler in each st to end, turn, Row 3: 3c, etrn fo of each st toend, wen Row 4: 3 Fasten of lettin each st to end Fold wim in half towards inside cof hood (along row worked in front loops) placing cord inside the fold Pin into place so the card can move within the tube Working on WS of hood, neatly ‘ew top of Row 4 to base of Row 1 to secure trim a uw 7m shin 164 78 cm Ce 4 48m 1% Hin www insilecrochet co. 5MAKE IT Diamond Peter Pan Collar 37 ALESSANDRA POGGIAGLIOLM! “Diamonds are forever” or even better “Diamonds are a girl's best friend” b> HHH ‘ADD TO THESTASH Bay thispure wool yarn from wwonwgarthenorcom 100% lambswool Sog/17om/186 yas ‘Yarn B: Almond Blossom x bal Yarn C: Poop x 1 ball 3.5mm hook Button, 2en/kn diameter 12 red glass beads, 6mnvéin Clear nail posh cia ore evga Safety pin Foam tes or biscking board YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any 4piy weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION 10.5 x Semi/dx 2in using 3.5mm hook, or sie required ESIGNER BIOGRAPHY ‘Avessoncea share pats ad Photo tutorials on her biog raw homemadeatmyplace. frequentiy on Ist @homemadeatmypiace You can alo find her on Ravelry hhomemadeotmypiace Teespke: Irn space be 2 in net stitch” of prey row. PATTERN NOTES The colar is made of Diamond Motifs(DM) and Tangle Motifs (1M) which are joined together as you go WAYG) using sip stitches Gls0. he sie is easly modified by adding or subt mmotis made 9 numberof Allincreasesidecreases are hat of Motifs worked in cente of Increases worked on are made with treble pike stitch Please leave a long tll atthe beginning ofeach elamond motif = wll be used to secure the glass bead to this end. collars worked frm left to is joined to the right-hand side of the previous oneDIAMOND MOTIF With yarn A, make ach Row 1: (85) 3tF 0 fourth eh from hook, turn str throughout), 1, 2 in next Row 3: ich, 2, tr-spike (se Special Stitches), 2t, turn — St Row A: 3ch, 2, 24 in next, Row 5: 3c, 3, tespike, 3 Row 6: 3ch, 3,2 3, turn = Row 7: 2, ty, t2t0g, St, turn Row 8: 3ch, tr, miss next st, 34 Row 9: 3ch 2, t2tog, 2, turn Row 10: 3c, 2, miss next st 26, tum ~ 4b. Row 11: 3ch, It, 42g, urn ~ 3. Ite~2te Fasten of Place SM on RS of motif TRIANGLE MOTIF (TM) AND JOINING TO DIAMOND MOTIF (OM) Row 12 (85) With RS of OM facing, join yarn B with st in top of frst st of Row 6 of M, 4ch, 31 in fourth eh trom hook, 3st in top of frst st of of first st of Row # of DM, Row 2: (WS) ltr, 2trin next tty, turn— Row 3: 3ch, 24, tsp, 2, sl st in top of frst st of Row 9 Of DM, 3ch, st in top of fist st of Row 10 of DM, turn ~ St. turn et Row 5: 3ch, 3ty,tespike, 3 cof DM, 3ch, ast in top of frst St of Row 12 of DM, turn ~ 74 Row 6:3, 2in next st 3 Fasten off SECOND DIAMOND MOTIF (DM) AND JOINING TO TRIANGLE MOTIF CTM) Rows 1-5: As Rows 1-5 of Diamond Motif, ending R with 3ch, Ist in point of TH Row 6: (WS) 31, 20" n ne turn = Be, Row 7: (85) 3ch, 3, 2109, 3, ss in top of fst st of Row 1 of TM, 3ch, st in top Of fist st of Row 2 of TM, Row 8: 3, miss next t, 3 Row 9: 3ch, 2, tog, 20 sl st in top of fst st of Row 3 Of TM, 3ch, sl stn top of first st of Row 4 of TM, turn ~ Str. Row 10: 24, miss nextst, 20, Row 11: 3ch, It, tr2t09, 1h 09 of fist st of Raw 8 3ch Ist in top of fist st of Row 6 of TM, turn = 3tr Row 12: It, miss next st, It Fasten off Repeat Tangle Motif and Second Diamond patterns colar~ 12 diamonds, EDGING Row 1: With RS of collar nd jin yarn C with st to fst sof fist OM, Teh, Tht in mgt, hte in next st, *13hty h@tog, ahi across ss top of next DM; rep from * to end, urn ~ 10thtr Row 2: (WS) Ich, 101d teh, turn, Row 3: Miss 10ch, sstin top Fasten of eave in all ends, except for ais at bottom point of each Pin the collar on a couple of Letit ary completly FINISHING ‘ew on button on the end {At bottom point of eac tamond, split yarn in two strands strand, pushing bead close to Make a couple of knots at the bottom of the bead, using both threads Secure knot with some clear Repeat for each bead desired length ww: insidecrochet. co.ukMAKE IT Pom-pom Ankle Socks 3Y VICK! BROWN These adorable ankle socks will brighten up your feet on the coldest autumn days! HHH ADD TO THESTASH Buy thiswoolblond yam from twwvicklbrowndesigns.etsy.com Inside Crochet MATERIALS ‘Vick Brown Designs Standard Sock, 75% Merin 25% nylon, S0g/213m/234s Yarn A: Natural x1 skein ‘Yarn B: Blue Skies And Rainbows 1 skein 35 eedle Mini pom-pom maker or fork YARN ALTERNATIVES Use any Merino woolnyion blend sock yan fora similar effec TENSION Work 24 sts and 20 nds over an Codd numberof ss in pattern to measure 10x 10cm/4 xin using 3.5mm hook, o size required to ‘obtain tension, worked as fos Rnd 1: Ide, [Ide to en sist to join Rnd 2:1, [1d I] to end sist to join DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Vick Bovina coche! designer and yarn dyer, who is especialy obsessed with ‘rochet socks Find her online at ‘wr vckiorowndesgns.com. PATTERN NOTES Sockis worked starting at cuff, which is worked from side 10 side before joining and turning to workin rounds fo the remainder Unis otherwise incited, ‘once a marker has been placed move i up each round. You may find ft easier to use a pece of you can trap the end between the lst and the fst ts ofthe round easily, without having to Unies otherwise incicated join de net turn or join at end of each md, curr Using yarn A, 10h, Foundation Row: Ice in second ch from hook, Tein each ch to end, turn = 9 ts, Row 1: 2ch, ide bo in each st to lasts, I, tum Rep Row 1 a further 38 (46, 54) times ~ 40 (28, 6) roms worked.Join last row to bottom of st row by working st through both thicknesses. Turn work 80 degrees and work into sides of rows of Cu for Leg as fal: Les Work in continuous ind, do not Join or turn at end of each rnd Rind 1: tch, evenly work 41 (49, Shei sides of rows just created for Cuff 41 (43,57) st. Rnd 2: Nec, ht, 14e] around Rnd 3: thy, [de, thi around HEEL FLAP Heel is worked in rows, turn at end of each row. Using yan 8 (leave yarn attached ready to pick up for Row 1: (de, ts1st]9(11, 13) times, 2dc, turn leaving fem sts Unworked ~ 20 (26,28) sts second half in next st 10 « Row 2: 1c, (1d, Isls to last below, turn 12 (13,14) ss 2 sts, 2d, tur Rep last row once 12 (13, Rep Row 2a further 16(18, 20) 14), times 18 20, 22) rows worked. Fasten of yarn 8. TURN HEEL Gusset Row 1: (RS) Ich, 12 (14, 16kle, Work in continuous ins, do not e2tog, Ide, turn, leaving rem stspx_join or tur at end ofeach md. Unworked ~ 14 (16, 18). Next Rnd: (8) Pick up yarn A, Row 2: (WS) Ich, 6de, dc2I0, | Work Tdcin side of each row up Te, tun =8 ss, Heol Hap (Note: Mis one row Lp these for size M18 (19, Row 3: Ich, Iden each st fo lsst/ 22) st, Iden each st to end o Sof ind, de2t0g (working fist // Heel Tun, work tdci side of half of tin next st and second | each row down side of Hee Flap half in next st two rows below) 18 20, 22) ss) pm, td, ht, dein next st, turn 9 sts ‘de to end of rnd, pm to indicate Rep Row 3 further thee five, end of rnd 67 (77, 85) ts seven times ~ 12(13, 14) 5, Rnd 1: thir, de2t09, hi2t0g, [Next Row: (RS) Ich de in each st {Ide, the to 5 sts before next tolast tof md, de2tog working marke, dc2tog, hi2t09, Yd, fist half of stn next stand sm, tht [1d, The] to end of end = 63 (73,81) ts Rnd 2: Ie, hir2t09, de2to9, [nhw, tide to 5 ts before next ‘marker, t-2t09, de2t09, the, sm, Ide, th, 1d] to end of end, pm to indicate end af md ~59 69, Rep Rnds 1 2 twice - 43 (53 ass. Size S only Next Rnd: this, de2t09, hr2t09, FINISHED FOOT LENGTH FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE FINISHED LEG LENGTH Inde, ther to end of md ~4t st. Sizes M & Lonly Next Rnd: Rep find 1 snsts Foot Rnd 4: Yee, tht, Ide to end of md Rnd 2: tht, de, tht to end of md Rep Rnds 1 & 2 untl foot meas 16 19, 22} (7¥, Bn from back of Heel. Toe Workin continuous ids, do not join at tum at end of each rd, Rnd 1: 1dcin each st to last 2st, e2tog - 40 (48, 56) sts. Rnd 2: [6dc,dc2109] to end of od 35 42, 49) sts Rnd 3: De around. Rnd 4: [Sdc, dc2109] to end of ‘nd 30 (36, 42) st. Rnd 5:As Rad 3 Rnd 6: [4dc, dc2i09) to end o rnd ~25 (30, 35). Rnd 7: As Rnd 3. Rnd @:[34c, dc2%09] to end of nd ~20 24, 28) ss. Rnd 9: As Rnd 3 Rnd 10: [2dc, dc2109] to end of rod 15 (18, 21) ts. Rnd 11: As Rod 3 Rnd 12: td, de2tog] to end of rnd 10 (12,14). Rnd 13: As Rnd 3 Rnd 14: D¢2t0g to end of rnd =566,7)515 Turn sock inside out and fold in half close toe by working a row of sist through both thicknesses of sts created on fold. Make pom-pom using yar 8 Sample shown used a fork to make pom-pom. Attach one pom-pom to back of each Heel © Weave in ends nae (a IE 19 205 225 an mM 8 Bin 1% 8S 215 am oo % min 5a Se SEES [en “om ff ‘www insiecrochet. cok 5MAKE IT Cosy Skirt 3Y CLAIRE LITTLEJOHN This stylish, fitted skirt is perfect for dressing up or down —andit even has. pocket! * * * ‘ADD TO THESTASH Biythis pure wool yarn from ‘rerwcwoolwarehouse.cosk ‘6 Inside Crochet, MATERIALS 1 Fico Design Essentials Merino DK, 100% wo! 505/120m/13iyds Yarn A: Petrol 39 7 (7, 8, 9)balls Yarn B: Orchid 07 «1 (2 2. 2) balls) Yarn C: Mauve 20.2 balls 3.75mm hook (© Three stitch markers © Yarn needle (© Threading elastic (optional) YARN ALTERNATIVES Any DK weight yam can be sed to make the skit.although consideration shoul be made on the fina gauge and the svetch of the fabric produced, Ideally you want very te stretch, TENSION Work 6 granny spike csters and 4 rows to measure 10 10cm! 4 in sing 375mm hook, o¢ size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY et Clare's learning toc passion forall things woolly has only grown. She believes all things can be crocheted and loves to share her crochet addiction Find heron Instagram @meandmyhooks SPECIAL STITCHES Granny Spike stitch: The ‘granny sake is worked similarly toa normal granny stitch, but the middle or second stich is a double treble made into the imide stitch ofthe granny spike Rnd 4: 3ch,2ir in same st, (miss 2s, 31 in next st] to end of I, stn top of 3ch, Rnd 2: 3h, tr, Spike ay, 1) in next 5; rep from * to.end of rd, stn top of 3ch, PATTERN NOTES: The skit is designed with some negative ease. Rico Design Essentials Merino OK i quite a stretchy yan so measurements are based on minimal negate ease on the hips to avoid ver stretch. The skirts made in rounds from the bottom up, with no need Stitches used are foundationtreble to set up, raed trebles for the ribbing and the granny spike cluster. The sample Worked with to rows of yarn Albetween each B and C round, but you ean do what you prefer and set your creativity fee Change colour of yam on last pull through ofthe last stitch at fend of each round on main body eather cary yarn up or eut as preferred. starting chain foreach round is Included in the atten counts skIRT Starting at bottom edge, using 375mm hook and yarn A work a ols Setsup Rnd: 3ch, 159/171, 189, 210yfoundation ts st 10 jin at top of beg 3ch ~ 159 (171, 18, 210yHr,3ch Rnd 2: 3ch,[rt, tre] tend cof md ending with Tete, st to top of beg Sch, Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 2, changing to yarn B on last pull through of last st. MAIN BODY Rnd 4: (3ch, 2) in same st, [mis 2 sts, rin nest st} to end of end, change to yarn A con ast pl through of lasts, s1st to jin ~53 67,63, 70) cranny clusters Rnd 5: 3ch, working into spaces between 3tr groups working ‘tr in third st two rounds below throughout, work as fll (It, ‘pike atin midale st two ends below, It) toend of nd, ss to 19p of 3cht0 join Rnd 6: (3ch, 2 in same sp, miss 3 ts, working into spaces between Str groups work it, Spike dtr in middle st tp ends below, 1t9 to end of nd, change toyarn Con last pul through, sIst to top of 3ch to join. Rnd 7: 3c, working into spaces between 3t groups work It, spike din middle st two ras 64 (71, 82, 92)om 25 (28, 32, 36)in 49cm/19%in % wy ry. aan va PA tot 89 (97, 107, 117)em 35 (38, 42, 46)in LF a VF o 3 perth ERED) EELEL chain stitch slip stiteh foundation treble crochet (tr) treble crochet (tr) double treble crochet (ctr) raised treble front (ef) ralsed treble back (tb) www insdscrochecok 5MAKE IT Pocket = 110 (18, 130, 144, s " p x TOFTUKSIZE 8-10 ra44 1610 20-22 7-76 ais-265 915-965 To FIT WAIST 28-30 3204 36-38 n 82 92 ACTUAL WAIST 20 32 36 eons 965-1018 1065-5 65-22 cm ToFITHIPS 35-36 32-40 42-44 46-48 89 °7 107 7 cm ACTUALHIP 38 42 46 7 s ’ Mi are ba Lit ag ee Sey, (Honea ERA RRR Citar yy TES Woe ee eeyrys oy Ni ER GaNStylecraft OUR NEW TESSELLATION BLANKET = PTR Peete ero Lak eRe you can create your own!MAKE IT Folklore Jewels 8Y CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE ‘These pretty beads can be arranged in many different ways. 3K ADD TO THE STASH Buythissoft yam from fwormoolwarehouse.co.uk 60 Inside Crochet MATERIALS Scheepjes Metropol, 75% wool25% nylon, 50g/200m/218y¢s Yarn A: Svila 76. 1 ball ‘Yarn B: Mian $7 1 bal Yarn C: Abu Dhabi 32 «1 ball Yarn D: Pasay 22x 1 ball Yarn E: Darwin 44x 1 bal Yarn F: Mila 12 1 bal Yarn G: Montreal 59x 1 ball (Note: Small amounts only needed of ach shade) Stith marker Earing findings YARN ALTERNATIVES Any 4ply weight yarn wl substitute here ~ stash yarn especialy great to use up, you can even use different weights for diferent sized beads TENSION Exact tension snot essential for this pater, but be sue to ‘roche tightly to hide stuffing, MEASUREMENTS Necklace: 50cm/20in drop. Earrings: Sem/2in in diameter Necklace can be made to dested length — simply make longer ‘chain andfor more beads DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Clare is a textes designer specialising in knitting and ‘roche, constructing fabrics, ‘garments, creatures and accessories which are fun, quiky and moder. Find out more at yaw montyknits blogspot.com and @choremantykts SPECIAL STITCHES. Cl: This e made up of two extended dc and is worked ito the adjurtabe ring as fll Iisert hook in rng and draw up loop, Ych] tice (3 Ips on hook) yo, draw through all 3 Ips Putt: (Yoh, insert hook inst and ‘raw Ip through up to height of ht twice Ins on hi, yoh an ‘raw through all ips on hk Spike st: Work td into row below the one you ae working into as fal: Insert hook into row state, {raw a loop upto height of row being worked (2 Ips on hook), yoh and draw through both is.PATTERN NOTES Workin spirals forplain beads — {donot oin md and move marker peach end, Leave ends lng on the beads and use these to stuff the beads, then you shouldn't need extra stuffing and won't have as many fends to weave int ‘ch at beg of end does not count asa st unless indicated EARRING MOTIF Make two ‘With 2.5mm hook and yarn A, make an adjustable ring, Rnd 1: ich, [el ee Special Stitches, 2h] fv times in ing, sistin fest ch to join, pull up ring to tighten ~ Scand 5 ch-sps Fasten off yar A, jin yarn 8 10 any chs, Rnd 2: Teh, "(Ide spike st ce Special Stitches) into adjustable fing, 14e alin next ch-s, miss next cp from * around ~ 15 ts Fasten off yam , join yarn C to anyst Rnd 3: 1ch, 1dcin each st around, join md with sl st 15ée Fasten off yam C, join yarn 0 t0 anyst Rnd 4: teh, [2dcin firsts, 2d] around, join rnd with lst - 20de. Fasten off yam , join yarn € 0 any st Rnd 5: 2ch (does not count as st), puff ee Speci Stitches) in next, Ich] around, join nd with sl st~20 putts and 20eh-sps. Fasten off yam, jin yarn C to any pu. Rnd 6: Ich, [1dcin pul, tspike stn next st fom Rn 4] around, join nd with st~ 40 sts. Fasten off yarn C join yarn F to any st around. Rnd 7: [SIstin fst st (Ide, th, 1 in net st] around, join rma With st back int fist tof rd = 20 scallops. Fasten off and weave in all ends neatly at back of mati FINISHING Block earring motifs to shape if needed, Make five tiny tassels — three in yan G and win yarn A, To make a tase, cut three {cmi/234in lengths of yarn and faldin hal Insert 2.5mm hook through a scallop of last round of eating from back to font of scallop and crab the loop at centre of tase Draw loop trough ta back of work. Inset fringe ends through loop drawn through and pull up to fasten tassel "Make one inthis way in every adjoining five bottom scallop Starting witha yarn Gtassebdnd alternating in colour. Trim each tassel into equal, reat lengths Fasten earring hook finding to top scallop of eating motif with yarn F FANCY BEAD With 2.5mm hook ‘and any yarn, make an adjustable ring. Work as for fist three ends of 2ring moti, changing colour Faridomly every round, Fasten off yar. Make pnother motif inthe same wwayglsng the same colour Sequence asthe fst mot With wrong sides facing hold the {wo motifs ontop of each other and jin a different colour yarn to any steh around edge. Working through blo of sts of top motif facing you) and each loop adjoining top motif only, of st from back mot facing ‘away fom you) join the two motifs with a fancy scallop fedge as follows, stuffing all ong tends into the bead as itis made fit Joining Rnd: (Sst in fist et of| sts (Ide, Tht, 1de in next set Of ss] around, join rnd wit st st back int fis st ofr. Fasten off yarn, Make four more fancy beads in this way, each in a ferent colour, BASIC BEAD ‘Make four in each colour With 2.5mm hook and any yar, make an adustable rng, leaving along yar ta Rnd 1: 6dcin ring, pull up to tighten ring, donot join nd, pr and start to workin spirals Rnd 2: 2dcin each de around = 124 nds 3-5: Dc around. Stuff long yarn tal into bead to acta stutting, Rnd 6: Dc2t0g around ~ 6d Fasten off You can now leave the bead a itis until you tread itonto the necklace or you can ‘weave the top closed with a yarn reece to complete the bead Ether way of finishing i fine, though you may find teaser to thread the beads if they are not yt woven tightly shut. FINISHING Thread beads onto chain using a yarn needle starting with a fancy bead, then seven basic beads in random colours, and repeat this patter ending with afancy bead Note: itis stghtly easier to thread the beads if you haven't yet sewn them shut. f you do this, then ‘once all beads are threaded on and in postion, simply weave round the top ofthe bead with yarn needle and pul top shut, then weave in end neatly Once all beads are threaded, ether ti the chan around the neck cor weave the ends ofthe chain into one ofthe beads to create a secure, dosed loop to go cover the head, a= shown inthe sample here, wow inskecrochet cok 6!MAKE IT MATERIALS Are Knitters The Meriwo a/36mv 485 Yarn A: Nay Ble x2 bal Yarn 8: Seaside x 1b es, SOg/T 15255 Yarn C: A101» 1 ball We Are Knitters The Baby sipaca, Sa/t1 22 Yarn E: Neon Fuchsia x2 balls Yarn F:Roetmond 1123 x1 bal Yarn G: Mechelen 2013 1 bal ndhoven 1114 1 ball Yarn K: iersum 1257 x 1 ball Scheepes River Washed, 50g/130m/42yds Pollebird Shawl scsi voceat #polleviestyle perfectly, with optional embellishments Tis on hook), yb, pul throughPolka Dot Stitch: Worked as surface coche on finished insert hook under desired stand hook under same st, th and pl p loop (aps on hook) yth, pu 2 Ips yth pul through tp fon hook) rep from 3 more times, yth, pul through all 5 ps Fasten of. the technique of freestyle pattern has been worked out in ne exact numberof stiches needed. Form and size vary pe MAIN SHAWL yarn A, 24ch, Row 1: 1d in second chain from hook and in each chain to end, Row 2: Ich, de to end, urn Rows 3-110: As Row 2 Fasten off yarn A EDGING Edging Rnd 4: Join yarn in any corner and work 1dc in each st around, working Ade in each Rep last rd twice more Fasten off yarn 8 Edging Rnd 4: Join yam Cin any corner space, 2c, Puff st 5s, Pu stn next de; rep fiom * around, sts in each comer Fasten off yar C join in yarn 8 ner ofa short edge and work in rows along short edge only a5 fol Edging Rows 1-4: Ich, 1dcin teach st across, turn Row 5: Ich, *mis 1st, Btn ret st, miss 1 st st in net st Fasten off yarn B Rep Rows 1-5 at opposite short edge right-hand comer of short edge as fol Next Rnd: “Ii in each of nex ledge roi, 3ecin comer, Ye in teach st across long edge, 3den Next Rnd: ich, Idein each st around. Turn to workin rows along short end only a fl Pearl St Row: 2ch, [Pearl st st] along short edge, tu Next Row: Mise fst t de to end, tur, Rep last row a further seven times Next Row: Mise fst t de to end, Rep last row until 6st em, Fasten of. ‘and work the same: 1 second end of shawl Usingyam E, make two large tassels and fix to each end of EMBELLISHMENTS Using Smm hook and yarn C, work a surface chain around the fedges ofthe 6tr shells worked in yarn B at each short edge Also using yarn C, workin surface chain around the enti centre ofthe shawl (worked in yan A) using photo for reference. POLLEBIRD make an acjustable ring Row 1: 4dcin ring, s st 0 jin, wm Ade end, turn ~ Bde Row 3: Ich, [2dcin nex st, 1 four times, turn ~ 12de. Row &: ich, [2de,2de next st) four times, tun ~ 16d Row 5: Ich, de ta last st, 2a in last st tum = 17d Row 6: Ich, 2dcin fst st, 14, de, 2c in nent st fve tes,MAKE IT wie, Te, turn ~ 2544 Row 8: 1c, (Ade, 2c in next st] Row 9: 1c, (Sdc, 2d in next Row 10: ich ext Row 11: Ich, 2dcin next st, 3d [aac in next st, Gel four times, asten off yarn F change ta Row 12: Ich, 11dc, 2d in nex um = 46d Row 13: Ich, 2dc,2de in ext 2d, Git, 2h in next st, 3h, 2, 2htr in next st, ht, 2hte in de, 2de in next st, 20 ht, 2 1 next st 10h, htr in next Row 15: Ich, 10d, Tht, 2htr in in next, This, 14d, sl st turn 60de Fasten of HEADOF BIRD Row 1: ch, 12d, turn ~ 12d Row 2: ch, Ide, 3dcin as, Row 3: Ich, 14d, ten Row A: ich, 1340, 2de in last, Row S: Ich, 1Sde, turn. Row 6: ch, 14de,2de in ast Row 7: Ich, 16dc, turn. Row 9: ich, 15dc, tn. Row 10: Ich, mise first de, 14 Row 1: Ich mis frst de, 13d, urn ~ 13de Row 12: 1ch miss ist de, 12d Row 13: ich, 12d, turn. Row 14: Ich, mise st de, de rn~ 10d Row 16: Row 1: Embroider and a thick miss ist de, 2 de de, to work ey BEAK elahes Row 1: 1c Rows 2-7: Row 6: i~ Ade Row 10: i 3de Row 11: 2d 5d ich, mas fist de, 3d, ch, miss de, 2, Row 12: De2tc Row 13: POLLEBIRD'S FLOWER make an adjustable rin Row 1: 5d in ring, turn ~ Sd Row 2: Ich, [id, 2c in next st Row 3: Ich, [Id, 2c in next st} Fasten of Row 4: "Sch, Ide in second ch flower, stim next st: ep from FEATHERS adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6d in rng, 51st 10 oin Rnd 2: 1ch (doesnot count as sthere and throughout), de in next st 1d tice, 2dc in next rss last st st join — 8st, Rnd 3: eh, [2de, 2d nextRow A: 1ch, Ide, 2d in nex 1h, turn. Row 5: ich, 34, tu, Row 6: As Row 5, Row 8-30: Rep Row 7. Row 31: 1oc, Ich, tur Row 32-36: Rep Row 31 Fasten off Join in any contrasting yar, work ‘dein each row end, ac in each {de along second row ends and in each st across shor end Fasten of. HEARTS. ‘Make four, two in each of yarns F&G Using 3mm hook, ch sl tt ist chto form ring Row 1: Ich, 2dcin chp, tun, Row 2: 1c, Ide, 2c next st, Row 3: ch, Idcin each sto last Rep last row sx more times. **Row 10: ich, Sde ut. Row 11: Ich, Sd turn. Row 12: Ich, 24, tn Fasten of Row 10, ep fom ** to end, Edging Rnd: De around entire edge of hear FLOWERS ‘Make eight an adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6c in ring, pull tal to ose, st to fist de to join Rnd 2: *2ch (counts as 1 de, te t form petal, st stn nent st rep Fasten off leaving long tal for STEMS & LEAVES ‘Make eight Using 3m hook and yan, Ach (tart of stem), Gch, Iden ech of ext Sch turn and working back into undesie of ch work Se (one loop of foundation ch de, continue umber of ch for stem. Repeat as desred and attach to shaw in Pollet beak FINISHING yar, se bird onto wrap Sew flower onto body of Palebia Use 4mm hook and contrasting decorative feathers to head, add he Pollebird using phat as. line to cente of beak, or add raisee bobo itches as polka dots (see Special Stitches along he feathers. Polebrd's beak, and flowers fom Using su Using contrasting yams, add surface sealop trim around the Pollebied’s body and betwen SCALLOP TRIM Tis is another form of surface Add plece for extra vou edging where desire, of your choosing as fol Insert hook in ists along hrough (to fasten yarn to work next, ssi next st; rep from To add varity, rochet a line of {dc along outer edge of your scalloped edge with giter yar, of acifer colour to make it popHAVE 20° CONTEMPORARY CROCHET DESIGNS BY LEADING INTERNATIONAL DESI RS DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR HOME EVERY MONTH ONLY £3.75 AN ISSUE!” CALL 01202 586848 OR VISIT WWW.INSIDECROCHET.CO.UK/SUBSCRIBEBlossom Cowl HAYLEY JOANNE ROBINSON Acolourful textured cowl featuring mitred shaping, worked in the round usi 4 HHH HE poor ie sash inspure woolyom fom srbeormewe.couk Tunisian crochet. MATERIALS Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork 26,5 Yarn A: Yorkstone, Yarn B1: Lotherton Yarn 82: Yorkstone Yarn C: Rose Window Yarn D: viking Yarn E:Chevi Yarn F: Brass Sand 4mm double-ended Tunisian 3.5mm hook Two stitch markers YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any 4ply weight wool in similar colours to achieve a similar effect, TENSION Work 13 sts and 12 rows in unisian Reverse or Simple Stith to mesoera x SoZ x 2m ui requied 1 obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Top Circumference: Bottom i Height: 12.Semi/sin. sumference: ESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Hayley loves the verstity and ciginalty of Tunisian crochet, and enjoys creating her own beautiful Tunisian patterns. View more of her designs at SPECIAL STITCHES Return pass (RP): Ich, (yr, pull through 2 Ips) toed Tunisian roverse stitch (Tr) Insert hook through back vertical bar from Ro, yo, draw through, leave loop on hook Work three Tunisian reverse Sts tog (Trs3tog): insert hook nrough back vertical bar of| next 3sts from Rta, yoh, draw rough all3 ss, leave loop con hook “Tunisian simple stitch (Ts Insert hook under front vertical bar from tL, yoh, dam through, leave ioap on hook. ‘www insidecrochet. cok 6MAKE IT ‘where the needle came up from Fasten off. PATTERN NOTES Turn and Return when needed Using the return yar, The return Seat Bee x io i 7k Work thee Tunisian simple French knot: Cut alengthof ofthe fower whee there isa ‘stg (Tes3tog):Iserthook yarn atleast 60cm/23%in long. gapin the crossstich Holding Sndertontvertealbarafrest_ Thread trough need and not yn tar, wrap yen around 3st rom Ro. yoh, craw bothends together to double ned five times Insert needle through al 3st leave loop —theyorn. Insert needle fom WS stow back though to WS of on hook through to RS of werkincenre werk igh othe side from S7om/22%ain aire ack, bog of rod S 8 1 . al Aa ere ‘B00m/31 Vain 68 Inside Crochetyarn wil change during the patter to create blue borders at ‘the top and bottom of cow Mark beginning of round using ‘one stitch maker. Use second ‘marker for marking mired decreases. Each mired decrease willbe directly on top ofthe previous one, created from the 2ch roe is worked t9 cone whole ste, cowt With yarn A and 4mm hook, 205¢h, join nto a loop, Foundation Rnd: Pull up a loop in back of each eh along ~205 = RP (see Speci Stitches) using yam B1 Rnd 1: Tes (ee Special Stiches) in next 101 sts, TrsStog (see Seca Stitches) (mark as mired Gecrease),Trst0 end of id RP ‘sing yarn 81 ~ 203 sts Rnd 2: Tr to 1st before marked st, Ts3t0g (move up mat taend of tnd, RP using yarn 81 = 201 st Rnd 3: As Rnd 2, RP using yar 81 ~ 199s, Rnd 4: As Rnd 2. RP using yar Bt = 197 ss, Rnd 5: As Rn 2, 22 ~ 195 st, Rnd 6: Tas ( (rnove up marke), Ts to ne fd, RP using yan 82 ~ 193 ss Rep nd 6, decreas Fd, unt 15 st em Change return yarn from 82 toot Next Rnd: As Rnd 6, RP using marked st, Ts3tog (move up marker, Tis to end of md, RP Using yarn 61 ~ 151 sts. Next 3 Rnds: Rep last rnd, RP using yarn Bt 145 sts. \Wiork off ll loops in ast RP Fasten off yarn 8 working the pattern working a Ts or Ts FINISHING 028 stitch flo wing lates of flowers A, Cand E placing them onto cov as shown in sehematc, creating crosses and outlines. with yarn © and tapestry needle Work cose stitch flowers sing templates of flowers 8, D and placing them onte co as shown in schematic, creating crosses and cuties. With yarn and tapestry using templates of leaves 1, 2, 3,4.and 5, placing them onto Create outlines as shown then fil in each leaf with lines going from centre of lea o hook, work surface flowers and leaves With yarn Fand tapestry work French knots (6° Spe each fower Weave in endsWOOL ae aa WAREHOUSE moun em! | Loo : a oF i @ wury & OPS Pe FREE ea ea Panky oot fr pace f ri Kees : son a Seo aig 3016 0 Or from 15th Dotaber Atte2t praets) tonne tai Bel 7% — ig Co By Uo Spr Cay 100% Age Orderonline: www.woolware house .co.ukra afevoehet fake, from tt 7 a hie roe : pe WS TORT Took ft Whee | Mae a TTA SIRDAR WeRO | Seheeppe, % ), ee ; ROWAN Mery oe Blas pata Mh BERNA Len Hedy B xz, @ sgreys® Opel Udo at Ba Kl 208IN We'ne prod to stack alt these Leadig brands Callus: 882818 or 0800 505 3300 | Emailus: he lo @woolwarehouse.co.uk rrrMAKE IT MATERIALS and left to right on WS rows and (© Rowan Alpaca Soft OK make sure all strands of yarn are 70% wool/30% alpaca, held at back of work 505/125m/137yds Yarn A: Simply White 201 Design is worked from toe up 13 bas (© Rowan Moordale, STOCKING 70% wo0l/30% alpaca, Using yarn A and 1009/230n251yds 45mm hook make an Yarn B: Turmeric x ball agustble ring Yarn €:Bive Moor bal Rind tr cing 8 sts © 45mm nook find 2: 2 neath st ound such marker =i6st, {Two sizes of pom-pom maker nd 3: [1d 2dc in next} to © varn needle end 24 Rind 4: 2, 2ocin nest 10 YARN ALTERNATIVES end 32 You can ure any DK weight Rnd 52d, 2dcin next sto woolblendyarntoactiewea end = 40 sts Siar effect Rind 6: 4d, 2dcin next TENSION Wort 20d and 24 rows to Ind 7: be around measure 10x YOcmi4x in using Rnd Sd, cin next to A'Smmhook, orsserequredto | end=Sb ste obtain tension Rds 9 810: Dc around Aslong asthe tersionisquite Rnd Mt (6d, 24 in next sto fan tne stocking wil workup end 68s. coitecty Rds ¥2 & 13: De around find 4; [7,2 n next st] 0 eabureMents end 72 ts. Fie stocking is appro finds 15 8 16: De around cin/27n long and find 17 8c 24m next tt 2kenvsin wide end 20 sis Rds 18-24: dc sound - . DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Fair Isle Stocking Emiys aways crocheting or tying change to yam out new cats Find outwhat she Rds 25 & 26: Ich, hr around, a Stowonnsapen Gein. Ssobey ot SPECIAL STITCHES find 27: Ich, de around, st to Hook your family the perfect Make bobble (MBY: (Wh insert beg of md i hookin st yh and pull up loop, Change to yn Christmas stocking that you will yth and pull through 2 Ips) five Rnds 28 & 29: Ich, hitr around, love bringing out year after year. {imesinsamest(lpsareon stat to beg of nd hook, rand pullthrough al Change to yarn A HHH Sacremt "Soames ‘Change to yam PATTERN NOTES nds 31 & 32: Ich, htr around, Ich atstar of round does not al st to beg of ra ‘ADD TO THESTASH count a stitch, Change to yarn A Buy these alpaca blend yarns ot Rnd 33: ich, dc around, s1stt0 ‘wwwhnobbyeraft.co.uk The foot ofthe stocking beg of rnd Worked in continuous rounds in. Rep Rnds 25-33 until work aspiral~make sure to mark the measures 20¢nv%un from start beginning of the round witha of stripe sequence, ending with stitch marker adc round in yarn The top pat of the stocking is Contin yarn A only. worked in rounds, then turned at Next Rnd: 1h, dc around, he end ofeach round, feet When following charts, work ‘Werk in rounds but turn at end from right to left on RS rows of each round as fos 2 Inside CrochetNext Rnd: (f) Ich, de, turn Next Rnd: ich, 38d, de2tog, urn 3958s, Next Rnd: Ich, de to last 2d e2t0g, tun ~ 38 ts, Rep lst luni 20 sts rem Next Rnd: (WS) Tch, 20d, Ide into sie of last nd (this should bein side of adc2tog), st into side of st from two ends down, turn =21 sts Rep lst muni 39 sts have been worked Next Rnd: Ich, 39¢6, ide into side of last nd, stint side (fst from two ends down you should now be at the point where the heel shaping started), 40d ‘around front of fot, turn ~ 80 st. Cont to work all 80st in rnd but tun at end of each nd Next Rnd: Ich, de around, twin, Change to yarn Next Rnd: Ich, hi around Ist to beg of nd, tur, Rep last nd once more. Next Rnd: (R5)1ch, 3d MB (20 Special Stitches to end, turn Next Rnd: Ich, hr around, lst to beg of nd, turn, Change to yarn A, Next Rnd: ch, de around, Ist tabeg of tnd, turn, CChange to yar D. Next Rnd: Ich, hr around, lt tobeg of nd, tur, Rep last rnd once more. CChange to yarn A Next Rnd: Ich, de around, Ist to beg ofr, tum. Change to yarn ¢ Next Rnd: ich hr around, Ist tobeg of nd, turn. Rep lst rnd once more Change o yarn A Next Rnd: 1ch, de around, Ist tobeg of nd, tur, Rep lst rnd once more. Begin working Chart A reading fiom R to Lon RS nds and to R con WS ends. Work Chaet A twice in total contin yarn A only Next Rnd: Teh, de aroun, tin = a0 sts, Rep last rnd until Benin Hae been worked from end of char, lending with a WS end TURN BACK CUFF Next md should be a RS end but we are now going to class it asa Wis infor the tumover ofthe cut Change to yan 8 Next Rnd: V5) Teh, hte around, turn Wiork ist md once more Change to yar A, Next Rnd: tch, de around, tun hagge to yar D Next Rnd: Ich, ht around, tun. ork lest nd ance mare, Change to yar A, Next Rnd: teh, de around, tun Ghiange to yar C ‘Next Rnd: fch, ht around, tum. Next Rnd: (A) tch, [2d MB) around, tun is [ma 18 wee 7 BBpenc 16 | 15 hy 13 x 10) B i 7 sTT T s 3 i 1 ‘Rood al ea (FS) ows From io ‘oad all oven (WS) rows from CC yam aos WS oF work Lok Next Rnd: ich hr around, tun. CChange to yar A Next Rnd: teh, de around, tun, Change to yan 8 Next Rnd: teh, nt around, tum Work last rad once move Change to yarn A Next Rnd: ich, de around, tun, ‘Work last md once more. Fasten of Hook Using yarn A, 21¢h, Next Row: Ide in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn = 20sts Next Rew: Ich, dc to end, turn Work last row ance more. Fasten of FINISHING Fold cuff over and sew hook to back of stocking Sew in all ends ‘Make three small pr-poms using yarns B, Cand D. Create one large pom-pom using yarns 8, Cand D together Make four tassels, one in each of yarns B, Cand D and one using all three colours Using two ends of each of yarns B,C and D create a plait [tach one tassel tothe bottom of each pom-pom. Secure the mult-coloures pom-pom to the end of the plait and attach three remaining pom-pom to the other side. Fold the plait in hall making sure the end withthe larger pom-pom ww insdgcrochet. cok 75MAKE IT Winter Woollies Garland 2Y SARAH-JANE HICKS Decorate with this winter woollies garland, festooned with tiny cosy clothes for little folks that come out at night! AA ** ADD TO THE STASH Buy this pure wool yarn from ‘wormwyspinners.com DK, 100% wool, 01225245 x1 ball Yarn 8: Yarn c "ball x1 ball ‘Yarn E: Crimson Red 556 x1 ball Yarn F: Aqua Green 705 Yarn G: Deep Yarn H: Hat x ball our Blue 746 20mm pom-pom make YARN ALTERNATIVES TENSION SUREMENTS Firished garland is 180 x Bem/ Sarah. her spare time, She loves being kes her designs to be simple fun and quiky and most of a make people smile, Find her on Instagram @fo_and.dot fo make striped socks, jun between colours. Do nat but drop and carry yarn not being Used down on the inside unt socks Make four as follows: One plain in yarn A wit 46 with One striped in yarns A and with te, hee! and ib in yarn (ne pain in yar D, with toe, heel and ib in yarn. ToeUsing yarn € (0, Rnd 1: Sdcin se Rnd 2: 2dcin each st around Rand 3: [Ide 2dcin next st five mes ~ 15d Rnd 4: De around. nds 5-8: Join yarn A urn ~ dc Rows 2&3: ich, 6d, tur sten off, fold top edge of ee in hal together and sew st st along fom heel, 9c, 6 around edge of heel ~ 154 nds 10-14: De around Rnd 1: Join yarn C(D,H, 8, Rnd 16: 2ch (does not counts as hte around, ss ist hi to jin Using yar C, emboder nfl t front of st sock JUMPER Make three as follows: ie in yarns 8 an Work n stipes of one Using yarn G (EH), 15ch join ha st to form a rng Rnd 1: Ide in each ch around Rnd 2: 2dc in each st aroun 30de Rd 3: [2dc,24c in next st around ~ 40de Find 4: Sd, miss 10 st, 10 miss 10sts, Sde~ 20de nds 5-12: Dc around. Where each round ha finished Join yen G (,H) to any unworked st from Rnd 4 Rnd 4: 1dcin each unworked st around, working de2t0g over ss nds 5-12: De around. NECKBAND foundation chain at back of neck and de around ~ 15d ten off and weave in ends embroider snowflake to PATTERNED Make one in yarns A and ¢ Rnd 1: id in each ch around "de Rnd 2: 2éc in each st around = 30d Rnd 3: [2dc, 2d in next SLEEVES for lumper Sleeves working nd Tet inyamn C and nc 12 in n yarn A to underside of and de around ~ 15d ‘Make three as follows: (ne in yarn E with i ia yarnMAKE IT One striped in yams A and C with Rnd 8: 20dc, working alternate st), er, cheb around, join with with Hib in yarn A bin yarn A, pom-pom in yarn C, sts inyarns A and D to form patt. sl stto fist ht Using yar C, 2¢ rioed DandFiwth nds 9-11: Contin yarn A, dc Fasten aff nds 1-9: As Miter ribin yarn 6, pom-pom in yarn F around, Rnd 10: 15d, 420g, Yc Using yarn (A, ), 2c. Hatta end of Rnd 13, Rnd 1: Join yar F (8) to vans A and C to form pat Work in stripes of ene row in working pom-pom Underside of ch from Rnd 8, Soe. starting with yarn A ~ 18d teach shade, in yarn. nds 2 & 3: De around. Contin yarn Cand complete a Rnd 1: Sd in second ch from Fasten off for Miten (including Thumb in 100k ~ Sd MITTENS Sev top of thumb closed and n@). Rnd 2: 2dcin each st around Make three as weave in ends 10d follows Using yarn A and G, FINISHING Rnd 3: [dc 2dcin next st five One inyarn F with rib in yarn. embroider snowflake to Using yar join the winter imes ~ 15 One striped in yrs E and H ont of ist mite oles together with ch Rnd 4: [2dc,2deinnextstl five One stiped in yarns A and work 30ch at stat, 12ch mes — 20d. PATTERNED yeen mittens nds 5-11: De around Using yar FE, A, 2 MITTEN and socks and 15 Rnd 12: Join yarn H(A, Gh, de Workin stipes of one row i ‘Make one in yarn © citherside of jumpers ‘around, join with s1stto fst de. each shade, Rnd 13: 2ch (does not counts as Rnd 1: Sd in second ch from 0 tr, eer] around join with hook ~ dc ast 10 fist hi Rnd 2: 2c in each st aroun Rnd 3: [2d 2de in next tf old rib up and se mes ~ 5d ith a stitch at back of Rnds 4-7: Dc arounc Make 20mm/%Kin pom-pom in Rnd &: Dc around, 5 yam A(C, F) and sew to sist to fist a top of hat Rnd 9: 15dc,Sde along ch Weave in ends. = 206 Rnd 10: 15de, de2t0, 1 PATTERNED HAT 20g — de. Make one in yarns Rnd 11: 14d, (2409) ‘and D with rin 164 yarn 8, pom-pom in yarn D Rnd 12: o1n yarn D (ib co Using yarn A, 2ch 16d, join with sls to fis nds 1-7; Work 35 for Hat Rnd 13: 2ch (does not courtEst. 2011 NeAViaNY Sueslemeaars scat & | | Seeeraiabestsee yey _ RE BeeteeontMAKE IT North Star Table Runner 3Y ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ This table runner was inspired by traditional s,and can be mum of four star Christmas colours and decorati adapted to fit any table; fron ‘motifs through to as many as you need! He He HK ADD TO THE STASH Buy thispure cotton yarn from worwwoolwarehouse.co.uk Scheepies 100% cot 509/85 x4 balls MATERIALS Cablista 3d Yarn B: Poppy Rose 390, Yarn €: 0: x1 ball mm hoo TENSION Work one motif to measure ark Teal 401 YARN ALTERNATIVES Any aran weight cotton yarn ‘Temi from picot to picot using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain Elizabeth i a cro hoping to pass on her passion 0ks and get lost in up their @EfzyArt on MEASUREMENTS Length: 104em/41in, Width: 49em/19in, addict Picot: 3ch,s stn first of 3c PATTERN star individually NOTES 40" at the picot points to form he table ru I preferre, snner using photos make all motifs fr STAR MOTIF Mi ake 16 th yarn A, ch, tt to fist ch to make ring Rnd 1: 3ch ining, ch sist 0 109 6x 2eh-eps Rnd 2: ich 3ch to join ~ 12 (does not count as st throughout), Idcin same place, 2 2ehrsp, 1de inrext tf 2d 2 dein next tr, (2de in in next tr, 2ch, tde ve times, 2dc in last to ist det9 join Rnd 3: ich, 1d(ht, ts, 2ht in 2eh-sp, Ide in each of next 4 del five times, (ahr, tr, 2nt in 2eh-sp, Ya in teach of next 3 de, ss to first de to join ~ 6tr, 24h, 2a Rnd 4: Ich, 1dcin same place, Id in each of next 2 hr, 1ch, (2t, pleat (see Special Stitches). erin next tr, Teh, td in each fof next 2 ht, Tdein each of next 4d five times, Tae in each of next 2 ht, 1c, (2, pcot, 21) in nett, 1c, 1dcin each of next 2 hit, Ide in each of next 3c, Slt to fist de to jin Fasten off. JOINING MOTIFS Join motifs at picot points by substituting picot a fll: ch, SIs t pict on joining motif tech, sist to first ch, BORDER Rnd 1: Join yarn B with sl st to.anypicat on any mati, teh [dc in picot, 14ch] around, SI to fist dc to join ~ 30, 30K 14ch-sps. Rnd 2: Ich [ld in de, 16d in ‘ch-sp] around, s st to first de ta jin — 510 Fasten off AY Roe Ale ci] 4 ay, o eh SEER EAS eet A ax ok aot 3 OT NSE ACL ye Pact A Rnd 3: oin yarn C with! sto any dco pot point, 1c, (i, Picot, td) in same place, “ch, rmasnext de, 1dcin next de] ohh, FINISHING times, (Ide, picot, 1d0 in net des rep from * around to last 16 de, Teh, miss next de, tdcin next de ight times 3st to fist dt join 30 pcos. Fasten off eave in all ends and jighty lock to measurements. Za chain titch sip sith double crochet (4) haf treble crochet (tt) ‘veble crochet () www insiecrochet. cok 7MAKE IT DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Ruby creates bold and modern ‘rochet patterns at Frank and ve Crochet, using contemporary yarns and a bight colour palete AAs well as being a mum of Ruby aso runs crochet retreats and workshops in her home ‘county of Yorkshire Find heron Instagram @frankandolve ‘TREE SKIRT Using yarn A and 10mm hook, 26ch Row 1: Irn third ch from hook (counts as fest, 2rin next ch, Intrin next eh, 24 in next ch acoss, turn ~36 ts Row 2: 3ch counts as Ite throughout, tr in next st, 2 in ext st, 2, 24 in next st} actos, tun = 48 5 Row 3: 3ch,ttrin each of next 2st, 2trin nent st, [, 2 in ext st across, turn ~ 60 ts, Fasten of yarn A. Row &: Jinn yarn, 3c, tr ineach of nex 3st, 20 next St [ay 24m net st across, tun “rast. Fasten off yarn 8. Folksy Tree Skirt so ie in fiat st, 1 inst blow next de ay RUBY MCGRATH. fon Rnd 3, [dein next st, tin st below next de on Rnd 3] across, turn =72 sts. Fasten off yarn ¢ Asoft and chunky landing spot for all those beautifully-wrapped gifts under the tree. Row 6: joinin yarn A, 3ch, tin this prose imeach of yarns, CD and, leaving lng tals. MEASUREMENTS. Attach pompoms evenly Finished diameter is approximately along Row 10 ovens. 20 Inside CrochetPixie Bonnet 3Y MIRANDA NIPPERT 4 ‘i MATERIALS Erika Knight Maxi Wool 100% woo), 1006/80m/s7y4 Yarn A: Mulberry 1 skein Erica Knight Fur Woo, 97% wool3% nylon Toogi4omaayes ‘Yarn: lax 1 skein 6.5mm hook Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES. Yu can use any bulky weight Yarns o achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work 12htr and 8 rows to This adorable baby bonnet is the perfect Christmas topper! measure 10x 10cm x in using 6.5mm hook, of sie requied to obtain tension, MEASUREMENTS To fit: 0-3m (3-6m,6-12m, 13 DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Miranda isa mother of three and marred to her high school sweetheart. Her grandmother taught he the basic stitches in erachet and from there her love for crafting grew. Find her online at yan crazydcrochetmomma com SPECIAL STITCHES X St (Yih) thee times, insert hook in same hiras ast leg of previous Xt, th and pull through, (rh and pull through 2 ips) twice lps on hook, yh Iss next 2 ht, insert hook in next hit yeh and pl through, (th ans pul trough 2 Ips four times, 2ch, Win centre of css. Fora full tutor vsit mwyoutube.com! watch? vert SHYRMATO. PATTERN NOTES Garment = worked in ows, backwards and forwards, until the backs dosed, nat leave young babies ‘unattended with tes. BONNET Row 1: Using yarn A 38 (40,43, aB}ch, Inte in secon ein from hook and in each of next 18 (19, 21,23) ch, dh in next ch, thin each rem ch tend, turn ~ 41 (43, 46, Sis. Row 2: 1ch, hr bo in each stto fend, turn, Rows 3-6 8, 8, 10): Rep Row 2 Fold rectangle piece in half and SI st along working through bath front and back to jin. Fasten off, Re-oin yarn A to front bottom right comer af bonnet. Row 7 (9, 9, 11): ch, beg of rst X tw be worked in base of 4 ch) Xs (se Special Stitches) end, fending with tein ast st, change toyar 8 on last pul through of lostst-8(9, 10, 1)Xst5 Row 8 (10, 10,12): Ich, thr in teach st and 2htrin each 2eh-sp toend Fasten off and weave in ends tes Reattach yarn A to bottom let comme, 31 3,35, 37}, Fasten of Rep for bottom right corner. Make two pom-poms in yarn 8 and attach with tapestry needle to bottom ofeach te BONNET POM-POM Make one medium sized pom-pom using yarn 8 and attach to tip of bonnet. wor insdecrochet cok 8MAKE IT 09/268 Yarn D: Crushed Plum 3.5mm hook Button, 101 YARN ALTERNA small amounts of each yarn bl You don't need to buy new yarn any DK yarns in your sas TENSION spre \EASUREME! Emma isa wel-known crochet ty designer and has written including Cu toys for yarn companies including ksh Spinners and Stylecraf L STITCHES sing the Percy Mouse EMMA VARNAM adjustable ring Rnd 1: Sdcin ring, close with This cute little chap is perfect for a festive decoration, .erson in your life. Rnd 6: Dc around. Rnd 7: (Adc, 24 innds 8-11: Dc around Rnd 12: [2de, dc2toq) sk times 18st Place safety eyes betw 6.87, stuff head firmly mn Row and 13: [1dc, dc2t09] sc time 12st Rnd 14; [Dc2tog] six imes - 6s, Use tailend to gather up las Fasten of EARS Make two Using 3.5mm hook and yarn 8 Rnd 1: 6dcin rin, close with \st~66 Rnd 2: Tat, abt, tlt Fasten of ARMS Make two Jeng 3.5mm hook and yarn 8 Rnd 1: 4dcin ring, close with sist Asts, Rnd 2: Dc around nds 3 & 4: Change toyern A de around, Rnd 5: [1dc,2dc in next st] twice Gets, nds 6-10: Dc around. Fasten off and fold in haf at Do nots TAIL Using 3.5mm hook and yarn 8 Row I: Is stn each ch to end FEETaLEGS Make two Using 3.5mm hook and yarn 8 Rnd 1: cin ring, lose wth Rnds 2-5: Dc around. Rnd 6: 3c, 2h, Rnd 7: De aroun nds & 9: Change to yarn A Rnd 10: 2c in each st around Rnds 11 & 12: De around, Fasten off frst eg but do nd asten off second eg Attach legs to each oth Pua Rnd 13: 3ch, 10d beg of next nc, 10dcin second leg Rnd 14: 1dc in each ch between leas, 5 2dc in se, 2 in next st, 13 nest st 28 sts nds 15-17: De around Rnd 18: Attach tall by working prough [de of tall and td bod twice, Tain each st nds 19-24 nd 2 24 95: Sd, dc2t09] four end. [tach arms by working through Rnd 26: 9, work 3d thr rid body, Se, 3c th ugh vous Fasten of leaving long tal o FINIS! HING BODY stuff legs and body ck embroidery trea dito o embroider tip ofr a 10 side of head b Firmly sew head to body JackeT Using 3.5mm hook and yarn Row I: Ide in secand ch from hook, de to end, turn ~ 29 Rows 2-5: 0c around, RIGHT FRONT WITH BUTTONHOLE Row 6: (RS) 2ch, mis 1st, 6d Row 7: Ich, Sd mis 1st dein second ch of turning ch, tu Row 8: Ich, mis 1, Se, Row 9: Ich, 3d, miss 1st, 1d in last st tum 4 ss Row 10: Ich miss 1st, 3d, tur Row 1: Ich, Ide, miss 1s, tae JACKET BACK With RS facing miss 2st tol of Right Front, rejoin yar to next Row 6: Ich, idcin stat base of h,1Ode, turn = 11 ts, Rows 7-11: Ich, Ide in each Fasten of LEFT FRONT With RS facing miss 2st tole of Back, rejoin yarn to next st Row 6: Ich, idcin stat base of ch, Se, turn —7 ts Row 7: ich, mis 1 st, 6, turn 6s, Row 8: Ich, 4c, miss 1st, Iden last st turn 5%, Row 9: Ich, miss 1st de, turn Row 10: Ich, 2dc, miss 1st, Ide Row 1: ch, miss 1st, 2d, turn n WS facing sew shoulder Sew on a buttan to correspond wth buttonhote SCARF Using yar 0, Sieh Row 1: dc in secand ch from hook, de to end, turn ~ 50s Row 2: ich, ide bo in Fasten off andMAKE IT Gingerbread Ginny 37 ALEXA BOONSTRA Inspired by the seasonal gingerbread man, Ginny will be a great addition to your holiday cheer. ; He HEH MATERIALS (© Yarn & Colors Must Have Mins, 100% cotton, 1/25/2705, ‘Yarn A: Peach 042 x2 bas Yarn 8: Pastel Pink 046 x 1 bal ‘Yarn C: Brownie 025 x2 balls Yarn E: rick 023 x 2 bal ‘Yarn F: Raspberry 33x 1 ball © Scheepjes Maw Sweet Treat, 100% cotton 25q/140m153ya5 Yarn D: Snow White 106 x1 bal ‘© 2mm hook (© Two Grin safety eves, black © Toys stuffing (© sttch marker © Yarn needle TENSION Exact tension not important for this design. The only ting that is importants that stitches are close enough, so the stuffing won't show through, MEASUREMENTS “his doll stands approximately emi64in tall size may differ based on individual tension DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Alexa a Dutch amigueumi esigner also known as Amishiy and isknown for her dres-up dal Esa with whom she travels the world Find her onine at ww amish and on Instagram @amishy ARMS Make two Using yarn A, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: 6d in ing ~ 6d. nds 2-13: D¢ around Change to yam 8 Rnd 14: De blo around, Rnd 1 De around Change o yarn C Rnd 16: Dc blo around, nds 17 & 18: Dc around, 5st in frsst, Fasten off and weave in ends Do not stutf arm SLEEVE LACE EDGING Make two Jain yan D to one ofthe Unworked loops trom Arm Rnd 14 Hold “hand” of doll upwards while crocheting lace edgeRnd 1: [1d 4c, tdci same st sixties, st in fist tof this round to in Fasten off and weave in ends Lecs Make two Using yarn A, ch Rnd 1. 1dcin second ch from hook, 1d in next ch, 2d in ret ch, tum to other side of faundation chai, work 2a, 28¢ in next ch ~ 8d Rnd 2: Dc aroun Rand 3: [2d de2tog] twice Bde Rnd 4: Adc, de2t09~ Se Rnd 5: De aroun. Rnd 6: 4dc,2dc in next de~ 6d Rnd 7: 5d, 2dcn next dc ~ 7 Rnd 8: 6dc, 2d in next de ~ 8d Rnd 9: 7d, 2dcin next de~ 9 Rnds 10 & 11: De around, Rnd 12: 84c, 2c in nent de 10de Rnd 13: Oc around, Stuff lg lightly nd 14: 2dc,ht3teg, 3de, tht, de Bde (he thr makes the patella’ kneecap and htr3t0g makes Rnd 15: De around Change to yarn 8 Rnd 16: Oc blo around, Rnd 17: 7a, 2c in next de— 9 Change o yar C Rnd 1: 8de blo, de in next de = 10d From this point onwards, we are going to prepare the outfit for vertical stripes by crocheting some sts in back loop only. Stipes will be added at a later point by crocheting ss infront loops of prepared ss Rnd 19: Ide blo, 3d, 2d in next e,2de, 1d bo, ide, 2d in next bc tede, Rnd 20: tdc bo, Adc, 26cin next ie, 2d, de bo, 2, 2a in next e144 Rnd 21: Idc bo, Sde,2de in next 6c, 2d, ide blo, 3, 2dcin next e164 Rnds 22 & 23: ide bio, 9d, Ide bio, Se Rnd 24: 1dc bo, Gd, 26 ig next 6, 2de, te bo, dc, 2dc in next e~ t8de Rnd 25: Idc blo, 10d, 1c bio, 6de nd 26: Ide blo, Ge, de2t09, 2dc, 1dc bo, 4d, dc2i0g, ss infest st~ 16d Stuf tel Fasten off and weave in ends LACE EDGE ON PANTS. Make two Join yan Din back loop of ast from Rnd 16 at backside of eg. Hold “feet” of dol upwards while crocheting lace edge Rnd 1: [16,4ch, Tin same st) fight times, sl stn first st oon Fasten off and weave in ends sopy Start crocheting on backside of Amigurumi. ighthanded, start en rghtleg and crochet Clockwise. left-handed, start from eftleg and crochet counterclockwise Vertical stripes on inner leg wil stop from this point and vertical stripes on outer leg wil be continued on brown parts of she body Rnd 27: Join yarn C in Te blo rom previous round closest 0 _gotey From this point make 2ch Michael Rose a to other leg and start crocheting from tc bo closest to cotch of Second leg, 10de, 1d bo, Sd, 2de (in 2ch, Gide, 16 bo, Sd 2d (in 2ch) ~ 364 Rnd 28: 7dc,de2t09, Ide, Ise blo, de2t09, Ae, de2t09, de blo, Ide, de2t0g, de ~ 324 Rnd 28: Se, 1d bo, de, 1de bo, 10de. change to yam 8. Rnd 30: Ge blo, [420g] three times, dc, c2t09] thre times, de ~ 26d. Rnd 31: Sd, [4e2t09] twice, Se, [de2tog] twice, Sde~ 22d, CChange to yarn Rnd 32: 0c bo around, Rnds 33 & 34: dc, Idcblo, Sde ‘de blo, 74. Rnd 35: 6de, de2t09, tc ble, Se, Ide blo, de2t0g, Sd ~ 208 Rnd 36: Sac, de2t0g, de, Ye blo, 4de, 1d blo, de2t09, Ade = 18d Rnd 37: 7d, 1dc blo, [de2t09 wo times, 16 blo, Sdc~ 16d Rnd 38: De2t0s, Ste, Ide bo, ‘de, 2de in next, 1d, Tae blo, de ~ 16d. stuff body firmly Rnd 39: Sd, hold fist arm next, te body and work 6dc around arm, Ide, Tde blo, Ade, tde blo, ‘de, hold second arm next to body and work 6de around arm, de ~ 28. Rnd 40: 6d, [dc2t00] twice 2de, 1de bo, Ade, 1dcblo, 2d, [de2tog| twice, 4c ~ 24d Change to yar 8 Rnd 41: [D2:0g blo, Ad bo} four times ~ 20d stuf fly Rnd 42: [De2t0g, Ide) twice, e3t09, Tac 42409, Yl twice, de3tog, Ide 12d. Change to yarn A Rnd 43: De2tos blo sx times = bk, nds 44 & 45: Dc around. HEAD Contin yarn A 3 fle: Rnd 46: [2d fo in next] sic times 12de Rnd 47: [Idc,2de in nextel sc times ~ 18d Rnd 48: [2de, 2 in next del six times ~ 24d Rnd 48: [3ée, 2dc in next de six times ~ 30. ww insecrochet cok 2MAKE IT Rnd 50: 2d, 26 in next de, 2a] sixties ~ 36d Rnd 51: Dc around Rnd 82: 11d, 2d in next del ‘vee times ~ 38d nds 53-55: 0c 2round Attach eyes between Rds 4 & Rnd 56: 11d, dc2t0g] sc times 36de Stating next nd ahaiine s created using tapestry crochet method Rnd 57: 4dc in yarn 176i yarn E, 15de in yarn A. Rnd 58: 2d, de2toa, 2del sie times working 3dc in yarn A, 15d in yarn E, 12d in yarn = 30dc. Rnd 59: 30, dog] sk times working 2d in yarn A and rem stsin yarn E 2a, From this point onwards, continue in yarn E ony Rnd 60: 2d, de2tog] sik times 18d. Stuff head firmly Rnd 61: (Id, de2t09] sixties ade Rnd 62: De2tog fist st ~ 6d Pull thread through lo of rem found, s stn 6s, pul tight to close hole. Fasten off and weave in ends Optional: Before fastening of the head, work S0ch,sst in last stof head to make dol ito an ‘ommament forthe Christmas tree VERTICAL STRIPE INNER LEG. Start crocheting from bottom of pants upwards to waist, using flo of the 16 bo ss made ‘throughout pattern Rnd 1: Join yarn F in loop made in Rr 19 now positioned at inner eg, 1ch to secure loop, 7s! sts from that point un to crotch Fasten off and weave in ends Rep for second leg, VERTICAL STRIPE OUTER LEG Work a5 fr Inner Leg working a fal: Rnd 1: Join yar Fin loop made in Rnd 19 now positioned at outer leg, 1ch to secure loop {and 103 ts frm that point up to waist, fasten off and weave 6 Inside Crochet, Rep for second leg, VERTICAL STRIPE BODY Start crocheting from bottom of ants upwards to waist, using flo of Ide bo sts made ‘throughout pattern Rd 1: Join yarn Fn loop made in Rd 33 now positioned at cuter body, teh to secure loop and 7s1 sts from that point up Fasten off and weave in ends Rep for other side of body LACE EDGE AT WAIST Join yarn Dn ane loop foxmed by crocheting bio in Rnd 30, Holding “head” of dal ‘downwards, start crocheting fon backside of amigurumi in the middle Rnd 1: [16c, 4h, tdein same st] 32 mes, 1st in fist tof Fasten off and weave in ends LACE EDGE ON COLLAR Join yarn Din one loop formed! bycrocheting blo in Rnd ¢ Holding “head” of dal Csownwarde, start crocheting ‘on backside of amigurum i he mide Rnd 1: [16c, 4ch, tdcin same st 24 times, 33 in fis 3 jo Fasten off and weave in ends EMBROIDERED DETAILS Using yan 8, embroider three x's ‘on body of doll between the vertical stipes ADDING HAIR CCutstrands of har, using yan with length of twice the sizeof the dol's head ta haitway to he caves. Using crochet hook, add strands fone by one along harine and along Rrds 57, 58,59, aterating hair coloured stitches and in 60, 6, 62 in evry ha-coloured sti Insert hook from to L(L10 R when lefthanded) when ading strands to horizontal parts of hailine and when following rounds. Insert hook upwards when adking stands to vertical parts of haiine Cuthar to desited length and give Ginny a nice hairstyle Merry & Bright Cushion BY SUE RAWLINSON ] Abright colour block cushion which is quick to make but looks stunning when completed. HHH ‘ADD TO THE STASH Buythss woolblend yarn from ‘worelovecrafts.comMATERIALS Paintoox Yarns Wool Mix Aran, 50% wool/50% acrylic 1005/180nvI97y¢5, 202 2 balls Yarn B: Dolphin sue 835, x1 bal Yarn C: Spearmint Green 825 Yarn D: Lipstick Pink 851 Yarn E: Mustard Yellow 823 Yarn F: Washed Teal 832 x1 ball Simm & 6mm hooks Yarn needle Cushion pad, approx 46 x 36em/18 x Hin YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran-weight yarn to achieve a similar effect TENSION Exact tension isnot crucial, but you may need to 90 up or down in size to fit your cushion pad MEASUREMENTS Fished cushion covers P DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sue's a crochet designer who of England, Follow her journey on Instagram @sweetpeafamiyerochet and at wnewsweetpeatamiyblog. PATTERN NO ‘ch at start of row does count as st throughout When changing yarn, change t ew colour on last yarn over of previous CUSHION With yarn A and rm hook, work 6tch, Row 1: With Sm hook, Ide in second ch from hook, 1dcin each of next 13¢h, change to yarn 8 to font of work), 1d each of ext 40ch, turn - 60st, Row 2: ich, 40de, change bik toyarn A, move yarn B to frobt of work), 204, tun ~ 60 sts, Row 3: Ich, 20de, (change back work) 40de, turn - 60s, Rows 4-9: Rep Rows 283 three Row 10: ich, 40dc, (change back to yarn A, fasten off yarn 8) 20d, tn ~ 60 sts Repeat the above 10 rons of Colour Bloc Patern five times more, replacing yarn B with yarns C.D. €,Fand then 8 again and increasing number of sts using yam A for each Colour Block as fellows: Rows 11-20: ce yarn A, 36de yarn Rows 21-30: 28de yarn A, 32de Rows 31-40: 32dc yan A, 28d Rows 41-50: 36dc yan A, 24d Rows 51-60: 40de yarn A, 20d yarn 8, working deblo across Fasten off yarn B TNBix work the back ofthe cishign using yarn A only Rows 61-120: Ich, 60de Fasfen off and neaten tai MAKING UP With RS tog, fold cushion cover Inhalt row worked in blo forms h the yarn needle and yarn A sew two short edges and a thie of long edge together Turn cushion cover to RS facing and insert cushion pad Neatly sew remaining seam of long edge, Using yarn 8 make four pom-pom and using yams C E and F make two pom-poms of teach colour Ensure that yarn used to secure ine middle ofthe pom-pom is long enough to sew them to the sides ofthe cushion, im pom-pom to make sue they ave all the same size and a nest regular shape, Finished pompoms should measure Sem/2Ysin after tnming Using long tal that was wrapped around centze of pom-pom, sew them at reguiar intervals along he shor sides ofthe cushion, colour to colour black of eshio. ‘www insidecrochet co.Dh 4 J = aes Be * IN THE THIRD OF OUR SERIES ON BRILLIANT HAND-DYERS WE CHAT WITH VERITY CASTLEDINE OF TRULY HOOKED ABOUT THE SOLACE OF ‘YARN, MEASURING BY EYE, AND THE JOY OF GOING TO CRAFT SHOWS. ee VERITY’S TOP 3 PICKS 7 Allabout VERITY ee ” ‘Castledine was inspited to give crochet 8 0, a8 a way of dealing with her grief while * ve recently added a Sul alpaca/sik lace yarn to my range, which s heavenly soft and ‘caring fr her newborn, "t quickly took ‘drapes beautifully. used itfor the sleeves in a cropped sweater and ts just amazing. ‘vec mylife"shesays. “Friends asked eto ‘his colourls Thinking out Loud make them things, nd I esened tod yarn too." fet, the discovered a real passion + 1also love ny naw non-superwash Peruvian highland base, which i very ifferent to forthe dyeing process and ithecameher day the other yarns have: It's #0 erlep, with amazing stitch definition, making lt perfec for Job when Truly Hooked was bora HOW TO CROCHET THE MAIN STITCHES SLIP STITCH Double crochet stitches Gist) are perfect for making Adipsttchis usually usedto : ae pnocthtanterats — amigurumi, while treble Joina stitch to another point. -roc! a Saetahy tate BYE crochets areused to ‘up two strands of a stitch but create the classic granny trtentsed ot over youusaly . ‘oniypekup the backloop. square design DOUBLE CROCHET (de) ‘The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi. Insert hook into stor chain required. Yarn over hook, as ‘when younake chain Pull ‘loop through all stitches/ | inser hokinto chain sttch front to back Yarn over hook ‘and draw through leops/verkon heckto fish Stich font avg sfosttch youwith woioaps | onthehook. Yorn rourdhock ———a Eee 2 Draw through both COUNTING loops tofnshthe ACHAIN soten Double | crochetcompleted. Theriot side of yourchains the one that looks ike alittle | plait of "v" shapes. Each “v" is J stitch and mustbo counted. When you are working the con acne HALF TREBLE CROCHET ¢htr) slipknot but begin to count Slightly tale thana double crochet stitch witha softer drape tothe resulting fabric. yourchain when you pull through thefirstloop. To count 11 Yam over hook. insert the chain afterwards you hookinto st from front ‘count the slipknot as the ist tobback and draw loop stitch, butnot the loopon the through stitch only. hook or ‘working’ loop, Thisoives youthree loops on the hook | Yarnround hook 2 Draw yarnthrough twee remaining loops ‘onthe hook together 4 tocompiete half treble wow insdecrochet.couk 9Top crochet websites e 8 C4 Be Sharan nae ‘mandalas and or-tend homewares. Upliting sping and tun! www.lookatwhatimade.net + inside Crochet colurist Dery sets ‘outtoinspre wth her webste cf tutors, ‘tee pattems and CAL information. «Bea LAYSw wwwhaakmaarraak.nt + Scheenjes blogger Kirsten Balering's website ofeslots of bright homewares Inspiration wih plenty of free patterns wwwlovecrochet.com Love Crochet st usta great ale shop {or yen, hooks andpaterns tals hes thriving Community section where youcan share projects anda blog ful otto. www.ravelry.com * Acrochet ad niting community ste with lost seven millon members Ravelry isyour one-stop sit fendi pattoms. yam Information forums and projet galleris. side Crochet TREBLE CROCHET FASTEN OFF (tn Pullup final oop of last stitch to make it bigger ‘Thetallest of the basic and cutthe yarn leaving enough ofan end to stitches, great forusing within weave n.Pullend through loop, and pull up more complex patterns. tightly to secure. 11 Yarn round hook, insert hook into titer from front to back and row bopthroughsttch COUNTING STITCHES only This gives you three loops onthebook Yamroundhook Count the post or “stom” ofeach stitch from the side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch. Double crochet 2 Pulloop throvn two loops. Twoleoes onheok Yara round hook “Trebecrochet => Try fe count your citehes at tee wt regular intervals, wevallg atthe endif vsory, or every shar, rom anc especialy after am increase ordecrtats row sc (e bectte toy to atch any niciakee cael i se geiokig at pce ae tie ml ssrehingtvaanste maketoem much encierte rectify! endof rowo> HOW TO CROCHET SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION ‘Once you've learned simole shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment - and add Indifferent colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size! INCREASING Toworkan extrastiteh, you simply need to work into the same stitch more than once. Workone stitch as normal Insert hook into same stitch you've just worked and complete another stitch (One stitch increased, DECREASING ‘To decrease astitch, youneed to work into two stitches without finishing them, then work them together Fora double crochet (above, insert hook into next st yarn over hook and draw a loop through the stitch, but donot fish the double crachet stitch as usual Insert hook into following st, yarn over hook and raw aloop through the next st, sothere ‘16 threeloopson the hookin total. Yorn ‘over hook and draw the loop through allloops on hook. crawing two stitches: together One stich decreased, Foratreble crochet, worka treble intothe ret stitch nt the ast step of the stitch, ‘wo loops on hook Do the sammeintothe fallowing sitch tree laops.on hook Draw {hvoughal three oops onhooktodraw the ‘wotrebles tonether Onesttch decreased, JOINING IN. ANEW COLOUR ‘Tojoinin anew colour (or anew ball ‘of the same colour), you can simply fasten off the old yarn and then attach the new colour witha slp stitch into the top of the last stitch made. However, fora neater join, you can also work the colour change as follows: Work the last stitch in the colour you are using fist, upto the fina step. so that the stitch isunfrished Pullthe ‘new colour through the loops on your hook, completing the stitch and joining Working anew colour over, treble crochet ‘Once youhave joined in the new yarn, you can weave in the ends of both yarns as you go, by holding then on {0 of your stitches and working round themas you work nto the following stitches. Do ths fr at least Scm/2in then cut the remaining ends. acne Carats TENSION/GAUGE ‘Atension swatch isused to ensure that you are working at the tension called forin the ppattorn tis essential to check this, ‘otherwise your finished garment islkaly to bethe wrong size! Crochet a small square of just over 10x ]0cmn/4 x in in the main yarn and stitch used in the pattern, then ‘count and calculate the average ‘amount of stitches per cm. ‘Chain afew more stitches and ‘work more rows than the tension inthe pattern suggests youll need for this size, Once youhave ‘completed the swatch, use a measuring tape or ruler, place ‘some pins at and 10 anditake some average measurements = count how many stitches and rows to l0cm at different points cover the swatch, IF you find youhave more stitches per cm than indicated in the pattern. then your tension is too tight and you need to work more loosely. The best way todo this, isto increase the size of hook youreusing by a quarter orhalf ‘millimetre until the tension is as closeas you can getit If there are ‘fewer stitches than required, then yyouare crocheting too loosely, ‘and youneed to decrease the size ‘of hook used inthe same way. Pyar cy Nr ww insdecrochetcouk 95‘CROCHET WORKSHOP. ka Kright (Quadre £14.99) Perec forthe beginner, Erika quices thereacr through 20 beaut rojets that vic increase knowledge an sieve 96 Inside Crochet WORKING IN THE ROUND ‘When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work, ‘turning at the end of each round. you simply work with the right side facing you tall times ‘and you do not turn, When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways: WORKING WORKING INTO. AROUND A RING ASHORT CHAIN ‘Thismethod of workingin _—-Youcancreatea smaller the round creates alarge hole in the centre of your hole at the centre of your work by working into a ‘work. Itssizeis dependent _chainas short as 2ch ong. fon the length of chain used. For double coches asinths trample work Zo Fort Jouwouswonkschanstor Make length of chainas \> jes, 4ch. focured hen sar our rookie est cha tigh> Joumade Yerrounelhooie Insert ookinto the toploop ‘ofthe fst chainas shown. 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Pullyamnthoughto front of loop and complete thestitch ‘around the loop and the tail fend of yarn held double, ‘Workallthefollowingstiches into theringinthe serne way, ‘over the two strands of yarn intheloop. Onceal stitches have boen worked, pulthe lootetallenciottheyarnto ‘lose thering andjonthe round withasip stitch,o> HOW TO CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS @ oo Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout “+ Hoakeszesandthardescrations vay aitaiternato ctr -ortendedtrebio prev previous ieanantiarconirs Wenbteie bet oefxe lent established rem remain) remaining ‘erecormenaatonsine pater on bbeg-besin() beginning fe-foundetion double rem) repeats) balan mate seo cect bet between crochet rev de - reverse double seeing bo backloop ony flo rontoop only crochet ESET EOR SoES ches) -chain) foll-folows folowing r()- rounds) chesp00)-chanspaces) far foundation treble RS ight sde Metric(mm) UK — US e4)-custers) crochet ff ried treble ont oT em: centimetres) 8-a10m() ft: roised treble back — = cont - continue(s); gps) grourss) t-slip SS continuing Ik: hook slst-sip itch de double crochet intr half treble crochet sp(s) space(es) cs a de2tog work two de tr2tog work two htr ‘st(s) stitch(es), Sth together together teeh(s) “turning chain(s) Us 5 dec(s) decrease(s): Inc(s) - increase(s); tog together f seatesecn. ascesuraces ecreasing: decreased increasing:inreased ‘tr treble crochet 225 Bn dtr -couble treble crochet In inches) triple eble ese atr2t0g work two ctr BK 100068) a7 CHa ene ae a ea-c2ch mmm litetr) ‘ech extended chain Ine - not closed 325 os fede extended double —_patt-patern ent al crochet pm - place marker 375 FS ot u 45 ra BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER | UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the ss 5 vo crocheter Here's a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstancings 6 4 Oo OTE eens pe Chain Chain 8 ° oe pg TEN Slip stitch Siip stitch Double crochet Single crochet — exe Half treble crochet Half double crochet e_ Treble crochet Double crochet a ® Double tebe crochet Treble crochet Sen Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet 20 s Raised treble back/front Back/front post de CHARTS KEY © adustablering — ~ flonly Fw { se A trtt09 aire + ast x de 113t0g popcorn se toe oF fm A 6 = blonly Ton at sex de2tog D puit F tinked tr ‘www insiecrochet cok 97* FINAL THOUGHT 8 Inside Crochet 4 SUSAN WALSH “7 SEE LTTLE SNTPPEIS OF INSPIRATION IN EVERYDAY TTEMS, LIKE THE SPECKLED PATTERN (ON THE SHELL OF AN £66 AT BREAKFAST.” CONTEMPORARY CROCHET We chat to Susan of Peppergoose about patterns, texture and crochet connec ‘ell us about youre. ive in the hllson the edge ofPerth in Western ‘Australia with myhusband Damien and our two pets: Subithecat and ethedog I's fabulous tobe surrounded by so much nature, butthe snakes I work woto three daysa week a veterinary surgeon andtherestofmy timeis spent with roche. How did you learn to crochet? HHearnt the hascs rom myerndnioer when Twas about si. [dragged metrespr chain coated with ‘baby pink yarn around the house and bade bracelets and necklaces for my family By age enor ele tna graduated to tea cosies, baby clothes aha granny squarerug. After my ts stud and work took over untilny thirties | allback it crochet ‘when my grandmother passedaway in 201.1 crocheted Ikea mad woman to feel connected ther and found myselfhun gry tearm more teame ‘cross Robyn Chachul's books and Pauline Turner's International Diploma of Crochet. My mind was blown 1had no idea crochet was that broad! How did you get into crochet design? nade ababy jacket fora friend's toddler wth one of Grandma's patterns and I started iothink about hhow the shaping could be smoother, and how the not great toddler clothes. Completing the diploma seallyhelped me make garments Iwas proud oL | submitted alae alpaca eargan tothe Crochet Guild of America Design Competition in 2019, and ‘won third pene in the Eshion etegory! No ping backafter that Ihave been designing ever since How would you describe your desian style? Modern, feminine, structured, with bohemian etal. ove the structure and detail seams, shaping andse-in sleeves. and atthe sametime Terave lowing fabric and botanical mosis. Ihave strong tendeney for bold colours. My mantras ‘here reno rales". jast gowhere my kas take me,and that ssoms to be working wells0 fr. What does crochet mean to you? Limitless possibility, creativity, celebration ofeolous, maths, engineering, mental challenge, meditation ‘therapy, connection o my childhood, and more recently, connection to people allover the globe! What are your favourite yarns or flrs? -Merina blends are great because they are springy ‘Merino/nylon blend) for garments astheyare fine ‘enough for flowy fabric, and hard wearing. Cotto, particularly mercerised cottons, for theicolourfart bright colours are favourite too, Alpaca feels special tous, but theyare more for occasion garments as they re proneto felting with wear overtime, ‘What s your favourite thing about being designer? ‘Seeing ideas in my head come to fis probably the ing that intally drove my obsession. Is amazing ometha something design herein Australia x crocheted by people inthe UK. Europeand America because wrotest down. Tha’ pretty heli What inspires you? Tsee litle macro ens-tike snippets ofinspiration in every items like tiling and beck patterns the sets OfTV shows, other eats ea the speckled pattern shellofan egg that Ihave for breakfast. My brain Kicks into gear when Lice akitted pice with ‘complex texture, and think how Imight be ableto images sometimes ger ania oo. ‘Which other designers do you admire? Robyn Chachulaisso accomplished friendly and fustidions and she has somach technical nowiedge 1! Jenny King leads the way asan Australian ‘crochet designer she has conquered the crochet. ‘worl. travelling teaching, and publishing designs. of ero ‘What are your plans forthe future? More garments, more pattern submissions to magazines, andapatter store rom my website Tam building library ofsrochet tutorials on my blog for thetechniques Fuse in my pate Tam dreaming up my next crochet traveladventure = UK/Europe would be amazing! ‘To see more of Susan's stunning pieces, vist her website at www.peppergoose.design/ re Mey r/ABaL aon aay asi ees AM af vive) — Ma LWA a aA WW.GRAFTINGLIV.ESGOs 03'3;0 04 1 S8t8YARN®** Christmas Cuddles Santa and Elf from YARN bookazine #6 FOLK using Scheepjes Stone Washed XL yarn Ravelry: wivwcravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-cuddles, WWW.SCHEEPJES.COM