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I grewup by thebeach, ina Welsh holiday town, and there's just < something so relaxing about wandering along the sand, enjoying paddleand collecting seashellsin the hot Fg weather: Whether or not that’s what you've got planned A forthis summer, we think you'll love ourselection of beach inspired projects this issue, from a stunning chevron top by “Jacinta Bowie (page 40) to the fun striped kid’s tee by Anne Farmer on page 84. My personal favourites Rita Taylors lacy skirt on page 44, inspired by the coloursand shapes of seaweed and just the thing for pairing ‘with a new swimming costume orbikinil ‘ ‘We've also got something extra special starting this issue —a new mystery crochet-along, designed by Sarah Shrimpton, It’sa fabulous textured shaw! ima vintage-look yarn, and you'll find the pattern over the next three issues. Please share your in-progress pies with uson Facebook or Instagra You'll also see that we've got not one, but two free gifts for you this month. ‘There’san adorable rainbow stitch marker, plus. gorgeous colourful design by Kate Eastwood of Just Pootling ~ a fab summery backpack perfect for your trip to the beach. You can also get 15 per cent off the yarn at LoveCrochet time to stock up the stash! Happy crocheting! Rhian Drinkwater, Editor ® wwwpinterest com/insidecrochet Ei wnfacebookcom/insidecrochet W G@insidecrochet Cakes @ =< 2 erochet CONTENTS ISSUE 92 545 Ca NEWS & REVIEWS, FEATURES 06 INTHE LOOP 14 FESTIVAL OF FUN! “Tantaliseynr hoot month with nee Yippee! One of thighlights of tho tsk sin skein lb, a Spansh- inspired havi showrcslender,thefabalous Yarndal, is ffom Joanne race, some coollinen yam nearlyhere. Soher'sasneakpckef what an patterns plas meet talented designers ‘xpectat this wonderful creative fre festival [iis Dunn and Carmen Helfeman, ‘withastrong cradet accent, hein Skipton, ‘North Yorkhit, in September 09 YARN REVIEWS: 4 Rhian Drinkvater tests agradiontyar, 16 HEARTH & HOME recycled ibe, inkl yam and mee, Whatdowscrchetersallnosd more of? Lavely storage! Desi Uys admits to beings M1 OFF THEHOOK sevial"polyipamist”eadonto find out Getshipshapethissummervethourine-up wat she means!) ands the solution — ‘fatal acessories and pris. ‘row ofher fabulous Summer Fits Baskets ‘nluseiousSeherpen Stone Washed shades , BOOK REVIEWS Master tapestry erchot,makeTlaria Cal's 98 FINAL THOUGHT ? sedorableamigurumi, encourage cildren to ‘Weehat with italian designer Marie Cali, lear tosew and make beastifulblankets, authoraf Amigurumi Globetrotters, about afghans and throws Summerhalidas and having a reat passion. 2» Trside Crochet SUBSCRIBE TODAY N le. 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Vicki Brown has launched another exciting subscription club, Sign Upto her brand new Min Skein Club and you'll receive a surprise through ‘the post each month ofa set of five fantastic 209 skeins, Choose between “ply of DK weight, both in a super-soft 75% superwash Metino wool and 25% nylon blend, then decide f you fancy a random colour selection, which Includes semisolid tonal and variegated yarns, or an ombré collection wich wil bland gradually into each other and each month willblend into the next - perfect for that beautiful gradient shawl you've meaning to start. The boxes ship in the midale of each month and you can catch sneak peeks over at Vick's Instagram page @vixbrown, ‘Three-box subscription £45, six-box subscription £85, Indi ‘wwwvickibrowndesigns.etsy.com idual boxes £17, SPANISH SUN t ©» newand totaly gorgeous shawl pattern from The Crochet Projectishere for us ‘to take into the garden for some happy hooking over the coming summer days and evenings. Say hola tothe Antracita shawl. triangular shaw! witha bold design inspired by the vibrant tiled loorsin Spain. With an easily memorised, repetitive pattern “that looks way more complicated than itis," this isone truly relaxing project, says designer Joanne Serace, who has teamed up wit Kettle Yarn Co to work this shawlin the luxurious Merino blend Eleyul DK. We love the deep blue, fresh green and grey colourway, butit would work just as wellin any colours you fancy. Pattern POF £3, www.thecrochetproject.com. [NEW YARN] Lovely in linen > thlike us, you faney erecheting a j super-cool top inlightweight linen for the summer, then check out DMC's ‘new Natura Just Catton Linen line Inthe same ply weight as Natura Just Cotton thisheavenly linen, viscose and cotton blends silky and smooth next tothe skin, and comes In }2 gorgeous natural shades, from white, ecru and black to pale rose, mauve, ocean blue and terracotta, Keen to start hooking? Get inspired by the accomparying patterns and hooka stylish two-tone shell 0p, pretty kimono-sleeve style sweater, glam fitted lacy dress or our favourites, a beautifully easy-wear stripy vest top anda breezy openwork shrug, which looks ust as fabulous teamed with shorts and jeans as aswishy skirt ££4,50 per50g, for stockists go to www.dime.com/uk E WE LOVE. ‘These bright and cheerful hancimade crachet rtugsin a chunky machine-washable yarn in cool retro colours, by Heather Kaye of homespunwonders. Also find lovely hand- ‘dyed yam, crochet project bags and more at this shop, run by daughter Katie Collins. £35, www.homespunwonders.etsy.com Head to Ally Pally! ‘» Afundate for your dary, the unmissable Knitting & Stitching Show is back at Alexandra Palace, London from1I-I5 October Packed with 300 popular exhibitors seling craft supplies, youll aso find lively talks from experts inthetextile world, and heaps of ‘workshopsledby talented tutors where youcan try your handat anew craft, from Japanese embroidery ‘and rag rugaing to making funky fet beads and woo! ‘dragonflies. iso check out the textile galeries and opalongte the drop-in crochet and knit sessions ‘Adult advance tickets £14.50 (concessions £13), {trom www:theknittingandstitchingshow.com/ london or by calling 0844 5811319 (+44 0121796 6100 from outside the UK). READER OFFER! ‘The lovely folk at the show are giving Inside Crochet readers a discount on tickets. Just use the code C17 to get advance tickets for E12, (£2 S0offaculticetsand Eto concession cketzbookedinadvance, Booking ee ands ppl. oriN THE LOOP DIARY 7-9 SEPTEMBER THE STITCHING, SEWING & HOBBYCRAFTS SHOW Thisjam packed amibtion uot eating supplies and ideas, aswell as workshops and demonstationsto encourage youto tiyanew cat Adultikets 8. worwichtevents co.uk SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER GREAT LONDON YARN CRAWL Thefith GLC features 2 routes, each with four yay shops Each group wilnaveT0 patetpantsmax nd volunteer yarn guides tolasd them on ther crafty axlration of London! Jon te elusive after-party featurng amanyem market 10am-2om, worwyarinthecitycom 15-17 SEPTEMBER THE HANDMADE FAIR Jom Kirst Allsopp The Greenat Hamoton Court Palace fo ths caletration of cats brimming wit hanémace Itemsplustastyfoodan eink treats There'safuge choice ct workshopstrom rug painting to upcycing- jon fun Grand Make andreateaflral wreath cr wirework dragonfly. 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Waterford, as canto use. love geometric shapes. inthe lsh countryside, close tothesea, adore vintage retro colours, especially ive with my husband. Two rescue cats the combination of blush pinksand aremy constant companions, and Blue mustard. I's always about the colours. my blacklab.Ihavertwo grown-upsons _Theethosinher books one she holds that | am very proud of” she says, close to her ownheart. My brain never Carmen's frst book, Crochet Yourself stops thinking of designs and colour Calm, was pubished.at the end of 2016. combos... have to remind myself to “lam starting my journey asa crochet slow down,” says Carmen, "But as soon Gesigner. Colourful blankets and shawls 2s youhave started a project and know seem to bemy favourite items to design where you are going, it feels ikea form [SOCIAL MEDIA] Hotfoot it to our Instagram page! ‘Did you know our Instagram page is now even better and brighter? You! find heaps of colourful pictures to swoon over {and oodles of inspiration and crochet loveliness. Pop over to www.instagram. com/insidecrochet for sneak peeks of our ‘gorgeous upcoming patterns toadd to the atthe moment! also teach crochet of active meditation. |alwayshavea top of yourto-hook lst each month and workshopsonaregularbasisandlove repetitive pattern ike ascarf or wrap on find out about the hottest trends, Also, helping others tose ther creativity” the go. Crochet keeps me cam. c’check out behind:-the-scenes pies from Carmen makes crochet flowers Carmen says she has never been our photo shoots, with ourlovely models in bright colours for her Etsy shop, happier than when running her business showcasing the latest showstopping AnnieDesign, whichshealsopostson as acrochet designer Itcan be frustrating ‘garments, accessories and homewares her Instagram page. lget such pleasure at times (yes, could do with a mento, from our fave designers. Plus, get inspired when customers share pictures of but havea fantastic family support to byother readers’ makes! I'syour go-to special blanket oritem of clothing that cheer me on, so fee very lucky. place to make you smile at any time of the they have attached my flowers to” ‘So what's onthe horizon for Carmen? day or night. Get over there quick! Carmenteamtto crochet omer “Lhavea family wedding in July ~ my wwwinstagram.com/insidecrochet Aunt Biddy as achild, "She was amaster son is getting married. 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JEN HIGGINS. “Yep the car while my hubby dives | willbe hooking tke a woman possessed as wehave afve-year-ld and siyear-old and maybe the only chance toget some quality yarn time in before cur qualty family time begins Clare Rhodes: My holiday project, has got to be light enough to carry round, complicated enough to keep me interested, yet not too compiiated ‘that canto it whle listening to my audio book, But tis essential ‘Lisa Wheeler: ve taken my crochet conholday but witha baby whe does sleep and a wild four-year-old find myself trying to steal some me tine at 2am when the monkeys are in bed, © Vie“Glowstars” Pires: While wecrive ‘there, On the beach Inthe evenings. Whenever get a spare second! Laura Jane: Absolutely! don't care If forget to pack halfmy clothes: wo needs pans anyway, slong 9s remember my crochet! Sue Heap: Alvays! thas tobe 8 fatty straightforward pattern wth lovely colours. This yea i'sa blanket from attiez4 © Sandie Bare: This yea also took my spinning whee! so Icichtrun out of yarn halfway thought FOLLOW! ~~ Chockouttheinstagram teed nse Crochet designer Aneles Basso Inst hook yam pes, gorges trashed Projects andtantaishg otnpeerot vers inproaress ‘rinstagram.com/anneles_baes vww.nsideerochet.o.k 09 [ACCESSORIES] Seaside hooking ‘» Aswe'reoffto the beach this issue, what could belovelier than Fleabubs & Lalas, Under the Sea hook, with colourful tropical fishes darting around the seaweed ina deep turquoise ocean? allthe bright and beautiful ere ce ee ea eer ee oe Soest eet — ee se otces ae Bie oe Seer ae aoe errr as ben Erp ltte eee ieee np eopeeic ne ce eee ee nee eee = sia ceueie ht, [2htr ht insta base o Sheqyes ‘blend yarn from Sehuceniog Top tip! When changing colours, pullthrough the new shade at the end ofthe previous stitch Special stiches) in each staround, sist to fist htrjoin~ 1oorhtr, Rnd 12: 2ch, tr around, s1sttojoin ht. 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PHOTOGRAPHS KIRSTEN MAVRIC STING NICKI HENBREY AND STEPH PEAT Hall AND MAKE-UP NICKI HENBREY o Overstrand Lace Skirt by Rita Tay‘or Using Rico Desian sentia's C DK ed by DS *+ BESIDE THE SEASIDE BELOW Beach Tee bby Anne Farmer Using DMC Nature Just Cotton Pattorn pace. 84 2 Inside Crochet Truly Hooked brings you luxury hand dyed yarns in merino, cashmere, silk, yak, baby camel and many more. A huge variety of colours over solids, semi solids, varigated, self striping and sock blanks. Ej rea E Autumn 2077 sees our first full I} facebook length book of original crochet PORE, designs, featuring ten patterns of shawls and other Beautiful hand-painted yarns garments. Waiegels2 in luxury, natural fibres ... w= for you to create ‘stunning shawls Top left is ‘irene’ — our first crochet shawl design Right is our second design ~ ‘Nicole’ - out this month ar ; a estock your stas jww.trulyhooked.com brought to you inassociation with Stylecraft PLAYING WITH TEXTURE... This mystery shawl by Sarah Shrimpton uses just a few different stitch combinations to create a striking, modern piece. veryoneloves a mystery and this issue \we're bringing you the frst part of our ‘exeiting new mystery erochet-along, a fabulous shavl designed by Sarah ‘Shrimpton. Worked in three parts over the next few issues, oul build upa wonderful cover-up in sgongoouscolours and textures finishing just in time forthecooler autumn weather! Crochet-alongs.area ‘great social experienceas well as youcreatea design 2 Inside Crochet bitby it with hundreds of other erocheters, so please doshare pictures of your work on our Facebook page, ‘and makesuretotag uson Twitter and Instagram! ‘The shawls worked in Styleerat's Batik DK yarn, ‘which has quickly hecomea favourite for its vintage Jook, easy-care qualities and super-soft texture. ‘Sarah has chosen four beautiful complementary shades, so pull up achair, pick up your hook and join, uusand other readersina fun CAL you're sure to love. ongerand resncedesaner tenet Stoo etespecl {wor crochet Dots, gies nenarraoocourepsootcom ‘ivarochvcomesaners” Stylecrat Batik DK, 80% acrylicr20% woo), 509/138 15tyds, Yarn A: Coral 1903 1 bal Yarn B: Gold 1902 x2 bas Yarn C: Heather 1906.2 balls Yarn D: Graphite 1915, x2balls 5.5mm hook Work 18trblo and 9 rovesto measure 10x 1Ocmi/d x din before blocking using 5.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension, ‘Shell Stitch: Ich) tree times, tein indicated stitch, The shawl is workedin rows. 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YOU CAN ALSO BUY YOUR COPY ONLINE AT WWW.SELECTPS.COM OR BY CALLING 01202 586848 wwweprettypatchesmagazinecom [J wwwfacebook.com/PrettyPatchesMagazine [J @PrettyPatches MATERIALS Waves Sunglasses Case “22° Soa/tasnvts4¢5 BY MEGAN HOCKING Yarn A: Washed Teal 433 ite This sunglasses case is inspired by the rolling waves of the Yam: Paetinc ae sea and reminiscent ofthe beach ona warm summer’ day. ep aenEees ital HH ‘Yam D: Paper White 401 ov TOTHESTASH xia so emecareonyam fom © 3 snmfook Snnwlovecochotcom sewing need (© White cotton thresd YARN ALTERNATIVES Youcan use ary DK weight cotton twachievea smiar effet, TENSION Work 22de and 29 r0¥s to meacure 103 10cm xin using 3.5mm hook, orsize required to obtain tension MEASUREMENTS Fished case measures 175x8emv 7x3Min after seaming ‘wwinsideerochet.couk DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY ‘Megan opened an Etsy shop last October find her at rwnudoodledogerocet sy com Shehas been seling her work and patterns across the Worl ever si SPECIAL STITCHES Spike double crachet spde): Spike deisadoubl crochet stich hatis worked in thestitch one row below, orseveral rows below, the row usualy worked into Insert hook int stitch rom front back in indicated rv, exactly ane ‘or morerawsbelew the next stich in therowyouare working along raw a oop through thsstitch to the row youare working on, Yoh and draw a oop through ths large lp (2ipson hook), yoh and craw through both loops on hook to compete destitch (rab st: Isert hook inst to the Fight, yoh and pull through st yoh and pullthrough both loops PATTERN NOTES ‘Ich a the beginning of each row does not count as the fist de Rows shouldbe workedin the following colour order: A; 8:C; andrepeated as necessary. SUNGLASSES CASE Using yarn A, make 38ch, Row 1: 1dcinsecond ch from hook and each ch to end, turn a7 sts Rows 2-4: ich, Idcin each st toend, turn = 37 sts, Change to yarn 8 Row St ch, 1dcin fst st, spade (see Special Stitches in next stone rowbelow, spdcin next sto rows bel, lapde in next stthree rows belove, Ispdc in next st two rows below, 'spdc in next stone row below, dein ext; repeat from * to end, turn ~37 Rows 6-8: ich, Idcin eachstto end, turn ~37 ss, Change to yarn ¢ Rows 9-42: Repeat Rows 5-8, changing colourin sequence (see Pattern Notes) tum Row 43: Rep Row -37 sts, Rows 448 45: Ich, 1dcineach sttoend~37sts, Fasten off and weave in ends JOINING ‘With RS tog, fol the cas in al vertialy and hand sew along he bottom and side seams using iite cotton thread (this Produces aneaterjoin than crocheting the case closed), Turn the case to. EDGING yam D to any de around ening Rnd 1: 1ch, Ide ineachst join with slstin fst de Rnd 2: 1ch, work erab st Gee Special Stches) around, jin it sstin fst st Fasten off and nd, Seashore Beach Bag by ANNELIES BAES This classic design in neutral colours is your perfect everyday bag — and ideal fora day trip tothe seaside. ** ADDTOTHESTASH Buy this purecotton yarn from ‘wirw.purplelindacrafts.couk MATERIALS (© DMC NaturaXL, 100% cotton, 100g/75n/82yds Yarn A: Cibme 31 x5 balls Yarn B:Khaki 11x 1 ball Yarn C: Mint Green 87. 1 ball (© 6mm hook ( Sutch markers (© Two Prymbag hanes, 60cr/2Ain, in shade Theress Taupe (Yarn needle © Lining fabric, sewing needle and thread optional) YARN ALTERNATIV Youcan use any chunky weight cotton to achievea Work 12de and 13 evs to measure 103 Tern xin using 6mm hook, orsize required to obtain tension MEASUREMENTS Height: 4ocrv'6in With: &sem7 DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Annelies loves designing junctional and up-to-date patterns with ots of eye for deta, View more of her designs atworncavely-comibesigner! annelie-baeescamno, PATTERNNOTES The bagis worked in one piece, starting from thebase whichis. ‘worked in rows before changing 10 ounds for the main body BASE ith yarn 4 make 33ch, Row 1: (RS) Ide insecondch from hook, 1d in each ch toend, urn ~ 324 Rows 2-8: Ich (does not count asstthroughout), 32de, turn Now workin sounds a fll Rnd 4: (RS) teh, 2dein fst e, 304k, 3dein next de, cont along shortsde working Ide in feachof next seven row enc, foundation ch working 3dein frst ch, 30d, 3de in lastch cont along shortside working Tacin each of rextseven onvends, ide insame das first 2de ofr, join end wth sistin fst de, donot turn Bede Rnd 2: tch,2de in first dc, 22d, de in next de (second de of cotner group), Sde,24e in next de, 232de, 3dcin next de, Qe, 1b in same de as fist 2de of md, jin md witha stn fist de 94. Rnd 3: Ich, 2acin frst de, 2dcin nextde, 32de, 2 in each of net Bde, 9d, 2 in each of next 3c, 32d, 2dcin each of next 3d 9, 2a in ast. sstinfistde ter working afew rounds, place your bag down lat and mark the twoside edges with stteh markers Use these to ensure you rake the colour changes each time exactly atthe sde edge of th a Rnd 4: De araund, do notin Now workin a spiral as follows, ‘moving your edge markers up each round, Rep Rnd 4 and change colouss in he fll sequence 2é rndsin yarn A Free nd inyarn 8 ree nds inyarn A (ne md in yarn 8 iro indi yarn A iro eden yan Four mds inyarn A “wo ds inyarn B Threemdsinyain A Three nc inyarn 8 Sixrndsin yarn tial Rnd Work 1 sist ine of thenext 3d to neaten, Cutyamand fasten off FINISHING Wieave in ends Spltastrandof yarn, and halding two.or thre threads together, sew the handles to he bag Line with the fabri ifyou lke to add strength and to hep the bag keep its shape. vow.nsideerochet cok MATERIALS Vintage Straw Hat “yemetom Shade: Reeds 1462 x3 balls jy JACINTA BOWIE © 4mm sm hooks €nilinry wie in black bxown, Araffia sun hat with a great fit, this packs neatly in evs asuitcase and goes with practically everything! YARN ALTERNATIVES Any similar weight paper yarn or raffia would work for this design. Some atfarpaper yarns are ‘ADD TO THE STASH thicker and would not be suitable, ‘Buy this unusual yam from soplease check the suggested ‘www.loveerochet.com hook size to compare, TENSION Work 12.Strand6.5 mdsto measure 10x 10cm x din using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension To fithead circumference: S5em/2i¥sn DESIGNER BIOGRAPH! has worked inc knitting and fashion design for almost 30 yeas, including working with yarn companies as Hayfields, Rowan and et Sirdar, Vist her website at ‘Tomakea hat fora slightly smaller head go down a hook size, The band threaded trough the bottom the crovmncan be adjusted to make the fit goodon most adult head sizes, looped around finger you ae using for tension, hook bath strands of yarn on hook, pullboth strands through stitch adjusted loop made atthe back to desired ze) yon and pul rough all three oops. of 3ch to cose Rnd 2: 2c (counts.as fst hr here ‘and throughout, 14ht ining, slsttotopof 2ch— Shr. Rnd 3: 3ch (counts asst tehere and throughout), tin samest, [tr 2trin next) four times, 2 lst to = 20% Rnd 4: 3ch,ttrinsamest, tr, 24 in next st nine times, Tt olstto topo 3ch~ 30% Rnd 5:3ch, tern samest, it, 2tr in next st 14 times, tt, sstta top of 3eh = 45te Rnd 6:3ch, tern samest, [2,2 in next st 14 times, 24, s15tto top (of 3ch 604 Rnd 7: Ich countsas 'de here and throughout), Ideinsamest, Sde, 2dcin next] nine times, Bde, sst to top of 2ch—70de Rnd 8: dch, dtr in each around, sistto top of ach Rnd 9: Ich, cin each tt end lof nd, st to top of Te Rep Rnds 8 & 9 twice more Rnd 14 4ch,tatrin each ‘around, sst to topof ch amet, Sd, 2dcin next st 1! times, 3d, ss 10 topof fch to close md —82de. Rnd 16: 2ch tr nsare t,t trim next st] 26 times, 3 of 3ch— 108te. Rnd 17: ch, ttrinsame st 2, Zein next st] 35 times, 3, Sst Rnd 18: 3ch, tr around, slsttotop [6ch,slsttosp between fifth and sixth sts to end 23 loops Rnd 20: Ist along frst 3chat hot chop, Fh, st tot next csp to end Change to mm hook. Rnd 21: 2ch, ahtrin dc Rnd 22: (Gch, sstto sp between fifthand sixth ste toed = 29 oops. Prepare millinery wire by taping an overlap of 2Semilin together to make a permanent oop. Rnd 23: Catch millinery wie Under these sts, teh, 4de in chp, [Sdcin 6ch-sp to end Rnd 24: As Rod 23 (without wie). Rnd 25: Work one Loop St ee Special Stitches) in each st to end, sIsttobeg of md Break off yarn and fasten off FINISHING ‘Weave in ends and tim Make a plait with thee lengths of ratfia approx 120enva7in long Tiea knot at each end of plait em/2sn in and urvavel pit to knot, pull open ends of raffa and vimatanangle Weave phitinand outof dtr of Rd 13 ieina bow. Use this oft securely tothe head of the wearer Lightly ion brim under damp ‘loth to improve shape and make loop seh lett lie stave vow nsideerochet co.uk Page Crochet Home by Emma Lamb is packed with “vintage modern” designs For your home, From bright and beavtiFul blankets to dainty charms and cushions. CROCHET HOME Vv Posse 6 For 12 months you can receive each issue for £1.40 less than the cover price, with free postage and packaging (vxoniy, UK: 12 Issues for £55 or 6 issues for £29.95 Europe: iissuesfor £66. Restof wold: 1issuesfor £75, -Ucori weeny sceroe for itmonth Nota for rect et sbecronns Sbjct o mala, STE eell) Select Publisher Servi PO Box 6337 ee Bournemouth BHI 9EH 01202 586848 ww selectps.com UK: 12 issues for ess, , OF 6 issues Europe: 12 issues for £66, ae / Rest of world:12 issues for £75 YES! I'd like to subscribe to Inside Crochet and save money Thesubsintonis Clforme TD tt for someone ‘your verans wel] ties] sts!) ws Dayne phone Mose oirrnecimenr's peraus onty vil] 12] reel] oe) PAYMENT OPTIONS {DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT-113:2e.hessnssU on) Beer Inebuctonoyourbankerbuldng sce ops by DeeetDat Debit seree ser number (8) (3) [5] FIZ) anchor JOON sconteunbe I IOO0000 edeee JOOOOOO0000000000 Inetrucon to your bk or buleng roy ow 0 0000 SUBSCRIPTION FRING WHENPAYING BY CHEQUE CEDIIDERT CARO srsves Clucezs9s rasssues Chuxess Clewone ess [Trestotwons 75 2 CHEQUE BCREDITIDEBITCARD [ice [ Jhtstercart [Taser JOOoO0o0000000000 wen COOL aie CID ligase See ones ryote 000) RETURNTHISFORM TO: Ic#92 Beach Necklace bY DAWN CURRAN Hairpin crochet isa fun way to make unique accessories — dress up for summer with this fabulous statement necklace, perfect fora sunny beach outfit. ‘ADD TOTHESTASH Sorte yar om HHH sruanatnegang.com » Inside Crochet MATERIALS (© Wooland the Gang Jersey Be Good, 98% cotton! 29% etstane 500q/100m/109yds Shade: ky Blue x1 59001 © 10mm hook juste haepin ace YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any jersey ya achieve a similar effect TENSION with tdespine to main using tOmm hook, or size required to MEASUREMENTS Length: DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY accessible crochet ‘makers can create wearable items they love, She loves interacting with flow makerson nstagram find her at won nstagram, comrthealmondsnug, NECKLACE Insert pins Semin apart into hairpin to! anda third pin into the centre Stop 1: Using tomm ho leaving a 60em/24in tal, make aslip knot and place loop over both left and centre pins. Wrap working yarn around right pn from front to backand place at and backot ta) hhaok under both loops of slip knot, pullyarn under and make ich, parallel pointing down, Stop 4: Keeping yar at back, o9lclo yar around let-hand pin rotates to become right-hand pin), fli haokso its now pointing Upwards on frontside of work Stop S: Insert hook under front loop oniyof let loop, Stop 6: Make tde Step 72AsStep3 Boa Step & AsSteps 4-6. Step 9:Rep Steps 7 &@ unt youhave 12 loops eachside If the tool becomes to fll follow steps 10-12 to remove excess loops. Step 10:Piace the tp clon the thre pine Step 11: Removebare clip and excess loop Step 12: Replace base clip and remove top dip, then continue making loops nti you have 12 loops on each side ‘tap 13: Remove al loops from tool keeping hook in lst st. Place workon a frm surface with hook lonrighthand side. ‘Step 14: Working in upper loops Cony, *pllnext loop through loop cot Boat lon hook: rep from * to end pul tayara through ast oop fon hook. Pull working yarn through centre of fist loop worked in thisstep,lewvea {60em/24in tall and tim yar, Tiewith abow at back of neck ‘woreinsidecrochoteouk 5 Coleshill Accessories www.coleshillaccessories.co.uk Clover Soft Touch Crochet £29.99 Contains 8 hooks in sizes 2, 2.6mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4 5.6mm & 6.0mm in compact smart ue Sets of Knit-Pro Interchangeable needles in strong, rainbow coloured birch. The birch wood tips screw into the cables, enabiing you to change size quickly and economically. You can knit straight or in the round. Great for arthritic hands! Symfonie De Luxe set £59.95 Has 8 pairs of needles sizes 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0mm and 4 cables to make 60, 80, 100 & 120cm circular needles. aid au aly Crochet Hook Case Holds 8 hooks £7.95 Symfonie Starter Set £21.50 Has 3 knitting tips sizes 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 3 cables 60cm, 80cm and 100cm. \ \ Clover Row Counter £6. \\ \\ Pendant style for using with circular needles. Just click to change number. 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Measure the distance between the 2 marks and select @. Os® Tail Catcher £21.95 Secures the end of your thread when itis too short to use a needle. Thread the loop through your stitching, hook the short thread into the loop & pull through. 2-20 51- 64mm — Size2 Choose from Butterfly, Tortoise, 2%-3% = G4-7amm —_Size3 Celtic, Bee, Kingfisher 3%-3% — 78-9imm Size 4 3%-4%" 91 105mm Size 5 Not suitable for wool. ust echaeue eka ee ar ice Ceara) Oe ed ric Adorable Ice “zee, Creams! by YUELIANG: Hook these sweet ice cream amigurumi —canyou resist making them all? ee ADD TO THE STASH Buy thispurecotton yem from wwoolwareho www use.co.uk Bunny Yarn A: Linen SOS 1 ball Yarn B: Powder Pink 238.1 ball Yarn c: Bear Yarn A: Linen 505x 1 bal Yarn D: Topaz 179%! ball Yarn E:Parot Green 241 x 1 ball Yarn F: Bridal White 105 1 ball Frog Yarn A: Linen 505x 1 ball Yarn G: Kiwi 205 x 1 bal Yarn H: Shocking Pink 1141 ball ‘Yarn I: Yellow Gold 208 1 ball cat Yarn A: Linen 505% 1 ball Yarn E:Parot Green 241 x1 ball Yarn H: Shocking Fink 1141 ball ©2.5mmhook © Toystufting Fabric glue ‘© Sewing needle Safety eyes ‘© Small amounts of blackand pinkyarn| TENSION Exact tension snot crucial for this design ~|ust aim fora dense finished fabric that doesn’t let the stuffing show through. MEASUREMENTS Each icecream fs 12em/kin high DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY "Yue Liang is passionate about making cute designs for home and kids, SPECIAL STITCHES Picot: 3c, insert hookin third ch from hook, yoh and draw through both loops. PATTERN NOTES Workin continuous rounds ‘without oining unless otherwise stated, You may find ituseful to Use stitch marker to indicate startot rounds, Dependingon how your safety eyes fix, you may need to atch these ta the tops before joining the cone theice cream section ICECREAM TOP With ether yarn & (Gunn, Dean, 6 (Fog) or (Cat) make an adjustable loop, Rnd 1:60c inloop ~6sts Rnd 2: dc in each st around ~12sts, Rnd 3:[2dc in nextst, 1] around ~1Bsts Rnd 4: [2dcin next st, 2¢e] around ~ 24st, Rnd 8: [2dc innextst, de] ‘ound 20st Rnd 6:[2de in next st, Adel around ~ 36:8 Rnd 7: [2dc in next, Se] around 42st, Rnd 8:[2dcin nest st, 6dc] around —48 ts Rnds 9-16: Dc around, Rnd 17: [Ide flo, 4htr fo in next st]around lst to fst deo jon Break yan and fasten of ICE CREAM CONE With yarn Amake an adjustable oop, Rnd 1: 6dcin loop 6st, Rnd 2: 2dcin each st around =lsts nds 3&4: De around. Rnd 5:[2dcin nests, Yel around = ests nds 6 & 7:0 around Rnd 8: [2dcin next st, 2de) around —24 ts, Rnds 9 & 10: De around, Rnd 11: [2de in next st, 3de) around 2035, nds 12 & 13: Dc around And 14: [2dcin nextst, de] around 262s, nds 15 & 16: De around, Rnd 17: [24° in nextst, Se] around 42st, Rnds 18 & 19: Dearound, Rnd 20: (2d in nextst, 6d] around ~ 48 sts Rds 21 & 22: Dcaround, Jolning Rnd: Worka dc bo join ‘working ince Cream Cone and last dof lee Cream Top leaving Semin opening, Stu fry Firsh joining nd and fasten off Weave in ends BUNNY EARS Make wo ‘wrth yan 8 make an adjustable ing Rnd 1:6dcin ing ~6sts Rnd 2: 2dcin each staround = 1st nds 3-8: Dcaround.** Rnd 9:[0¢2t09, 4dc]around = 1sts Rnd 10: [D2tog, 3de] around Bats, 2ow (with yarn Cmake an adjustable ring Rnd 42ch, 3 ining Zeh sist backinringltwie Fasten off BEAR EARS Make two With yam D, work as for Bunny Earsto + Fasten of snout With yam F make an adjustable rng ‘Works for Bunny Ears to ** Fasten off Sev to Bear face nar ‘with yam E, make an adjustable ting, Rnd 1: dein ring~6sts Rnd 2:2de in each st around = i288 Rnd 3:[2dc innexts, te] around = 18st, Rnd 4: [2dc in nextst, 2c] around —24 ts, Rnd 5: 2c around Rnd 6:[Dc2t0g, 2de around Bsts, FROG. ve Make two With bia adjust Rnd 1: Change Rnd 2:2. = 12st ck arn make an ering dc ining 6 ts toyan ineach st around VV Rnd 3:[26c in nextst, tae] around = 18 sts, Fasten off EvEL Make two With yarn G makean adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6de in ring-6ets Rnd 2: 2de in each st around = lasts Rnd 3:[2dc in nextst, tae] hn, around 18sts, Fasten otf with wrong sides together, sew eye toeyeld leaving Zemin ‘opening, stuff, then else ROWN With yar, ch st to fist ch to make ang Rnd 1: {ch, Ide in each st around, sistto join 15sts, Rind 2: 1ch, te, *miss 1s, Picot (se Special Stitches), 2dc rep from * around, ssf join =5 picot, 10d Make wo (with yarn H, make an adjustable fing, Bdein ting Fasten off cat AR Make two with yarn, make an adjustable ing Rnd 1: dccinring sts, Rnd 2: [2dcin nent, el twice 6st, Rnd 3: 2de in each staround 12K, Rnd 4: Dc around Rnd §:[24c innextst, around 18s, Rnd 6: 0c around Fasten of CHERRY With yarn H make an adjustable rng Rnd 1: dein ring—S sts Rnd 2: dc in each st round = i2sts Rnd 3: 0c around stufing a5 you go. Rnd 4: De2t09 around -6sts Fasten of Withyamn E,6ch, tdcin second ch fromhook, 2h, de, sist ast st Fasten off FINISHING Using photo as a guide sev allfesturesonta ice e cream tops ‘worinsidecrochoteouk 6 ' Download you ~Y —— se ee EALMHY + BUBTAINABLE - DELIC meee oe Peralfal editiorrtoctey ZG i ia 2 vila’ ae Ee * . e > - a aot oa ¢ Download online, ¥ enjoy offline ¢ Take it with you wherever you go > « Access to hundreds of recipes ¢ Choose from over 80 issues! 4 out favourite pester magazine is available on: = Lazy Days Beach Towel & Bag BY ANNELIES BAES. Head to the seaside with this handy bag, filled with all you need — and once there, simply unfold the bag into a stylish and comfy beach towel! HHH ‘ADD TO THE STASH ‘Buy this purecotton yarn from ‘wwv.woolwarehouse.co.uk MATERIALS (© Yarn And Colors Super Must-Have, 100% cotton, roagittSmrt26yes Yarn A: Navy Blue 060 7 balls Yarn B: White 001 x6 bal © 5 5mm hook © Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES ‘You can use any heavy aran weight cotton to achieve similar eect. TENSION Work 12t¢ and 6.5 rows to measure 10 10cm x in using 5.5mm hook, or size required to ‘obtain tension, MEASUREMENTS Fished bagitowelis65en/25%in ‘wide and 165crv65%in long Finished strap measures Bocm/3 sin x4 Semin DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Annelies ams to create designs we use hapaiy very day! Find more of her work online at vm avelnycomidesigners! anneles baesvicarno, SPECIAL STITCHES Shell: Work Strinto one stitch, PATTERN NOTES ‘Thebagis constructed seamless inone piece You begin with the Front Panel which s worked ina shallstitch, before adding the Back Panelintreble crochet, flowed by the Towel in an openworkstrpe ‘The Back Panel and Towel are both ‘worked perpendicular tothe Front ‘A border neatens the edges before assembling the bag and crocheting strapsto stitch i place ‘When the towel isin use, the shell side of the bag and towel are Visible, The Back Panel of the bag is "below" the shelside. After use, tun the towel shell side down and fold ito three. Place the folded towelon the Back Panel and tur the bag inside out te secure the towelin the bag. The beginning 2ch does not count asastitch throughout FRONT PANEL, th yam A, make S6ch Row 1: 1dcinsecond ch from hook (mised ch does not oP MAKE IT BACK PANEL With yarn , working along the side ows of the Font Panel continue as fll 5 Hou tach met ey i eee ene g lst tim 8 Row: 2c, in fistrthen 8 ‘each rtoend tun vom ets doctn of oct Rows 3 Repo? change toy Rows 3-87Rop ow 2 : ae — ones ows 9.28 chang scm / "Pine Pin aR / 48K Soke samen ccna wy 8 Donat stent Centueto wat the coun sthroughot ris 2ch, Row: Yeh, cn eat, Yah RoWsS-ERepRows38 Towel thal GectpetaSchedinnet’ infstdc cithidvatnet Chango yeeenryfou tm GhmssZay deiner cite shel, shlin entitle, rapRowes@aunilatcaler TOWEL tn 3s ‘dchlett-um-dehels.”—‘WOroweatecomldte- tate CGarnuewithyem Rowe hte 2Ahdonet awash arifestde Min sipesnyam Atal sos Bienes tm Shimatouieash Sundadiemnnetic myn fate, den trots, Tin tid of ert shel est Row 2: ep owt ihdnnetse iinet dhokeoduih avinletde am Donctfannot Row: ch el fst nextel ols shel, endwth “8st Zh sels Tumyourverkonequanee Baym, acne to Boils detan shals 2h sania ert hs one els angetoyane backPoe Row 3h ountsas th, 1 66 Inside Crochet FRONT PANEL ‘HZ , Qin , Aieo . ST + MTZ0 + Mize + Mize +03 a + Ae, A, As TOWEL ° 10042 PS s¢o° SypoP oy Bt PS S40° eyo Poy er s4e0 g epoP op TTT FT TTT thr SHETT TFT Ltt el ayo? 4 pete 7 s+ el sypoe oT THT t infrstde, teh, Iden fist 3ch-sp, [Beh, ein next 3eh-sp] to last $3ch-sp, ending wth 1chand thte inlasttr, tur, Row 5: Ich, 1c in fist ht, ch ‘dein 3ch-spto lst 3ch-sp,3ch, ‘dein second ch, turn Change to yam A Row 6: 2h, itr in rtd, [tein chp tr in next de to end, tun Row 7: 2ch, itr every turn =764. Rows 8-10: Repeat Rovis 3-5, Change toyarn A Rows 6-10 form the pattern rou, Continue in pattern, changing yarns every five rows until there are 17 Towel pece stripes ending with yarn, s+e 9405 else 2497S403 titi Tate dat TEEELLIT He ‘Change ta yarn A and work four rowsof te Fasten off TOWEL BORDER ith 8S facing, rejoin yarn A ith sstat the side beginning of the ‘ovel (where Back Panel goes ‘ver into the Towel Pane). Work de around Towel Panel ‘otking Ge or 7de depending on your tension) fr every five pattern rowsalong theside, and tdcin every tr along the short side. Do nat fasten off but leave plece tooneside ASSEMBLING THE BAG Putyour more flat with last border round of Towel Pane! facing up (RS upwards), Fold Front Panel over Back Panel, |WSon the inside, forming abag and leaving the Towel Panel laying lat Dividing stitches equal pin both sides together. Return to end of border round ‘and cantinue working dc, crocheting the sides af Front Panel and Back Panel together to close the side seam with visible de stitches onthe outside ‘Work 3d inthe commer anda owe ‘of de stitches along the bottom part as well, again 3dcin thenext comnet, and wark your way up along the second flded part, Closing the second side seam, Lntilyou reach the point where theyain vias rejoined Close round with sl st Donat turn, ‘Wark a second rund of don the RS along the Towel Panel ony along one lang side, 2c inthe coxner, slang the short side, 3de inthe second corner, and along vwownsideerochetcouk 67 oP MAKE IT the second ong side tothe side scamof thebag, End with st, cutyarn and fasten oft Firish the upperside of thebag with de: ein yarn at the long Upperside of Front Panel, on theside seam, and work écalong the upperside of the front side oF thebag until the otherside seam, end with tt, cut yarn and fastenott ‘Weave i allends. HANDLES Make two With yarn Band Smm hook, make 102ch, Row 1: thir is thie ch from hook, [tein next ch] to end, turn = 10h Row 2: 2ch, tht in ist ht, [Thtr in next hr] ond, turn 100 ht Rows 3 & 4: Rep Rov? Cutyarn and fasten off 69 Inside Crochet ith yarn A and Smm hook, make 102eh Rep Rows 1-4 Do not cut yarn. Turn your work Place yan A and yarn Bstrips with RS together Continue ith yarn A and work de aun both pieces as follows: Ide ineveryhtrisert through both ‘the yarn B and yarn Asttches, work 3de in every comer Close round withsstin frst de ‘catyamn and fasten off Weavein ends FINISHING Weave nll raining ends Sewboth handle strapsto the bag. Make sure tose them on the right side! This the side without de ound around the bbag—the de inshing ound son the inside Block the towelbag fat before folding up. EGE AU ecmmnenons bests PRETTY MARY JANES ISSUE 91 peae 80 These weet shoes should Dede Uys, who edited the have been credited to book the design was Doroteja Kardum, not taken from MYSTIQUE CARDIGAN ISSUE 91 page 43 MATERIALS: © Siylecatt Mystigue Shade: Vino Tinto-2561 70% polyester/30% viscose, x 10(11, 12,13, 149 bas 50g/107m/it7yds ohana pts hed pessoal ad cura oem ‘ature moreotcanefeundatwns nscoche court Fase dos ot yah taaryomaing era ormaersorgac Treated ot ay Sepang on ey aa eae ‘atingefon grains er ont penta uangb omnes be Alpstre wefan ac apt etl hres maybe pede {eset conan er ahise blows Donut Sponge BY RICO DESIGN TEAM Scrub up those dishes with this fun donut sponge, worked in a specially designed yarn from Rico Design. ee 70 Inside Crochet MATERIALS (© Rico Design Creative Bubble, 100% polyester, Sogisomisayds White ing Donut Yarn A: over 101 x 1 bal ‘Yarn B: White 001 x 1 ball Yarn: Fuchsia 904.1 ball YarnD: Green 009. 1 bal ‘Yarn: Yelow 002 x bal Yarn Light Blue 007 x 1 ball Pinkicing Donut Yarn A: Povider 10x 1 bal ‘Yarn B: Fuchsia 0041 ball Yarn C: White 001 x 1 ball ‘Yarn D: Green 009. 1 bal ‘Yarn E: Yellow 002 x {bal Yarn Light Blue 007 x 1 bal ‘ote: Smal amounts only needed of yarns CF for bothersions) © 4mmhook TENSION Work 20d and 22 ends to measure Ds 1Oam/4x4in using Am hook, ‘orsize required to obtain terion. MEASUREMENTS Fished donut measures approximately Iaem/Sin inciamete. pout Make wo The donuts veotked in ‘sprain continuous mds **Foundation Rnd: Using mm hook and yarn A, work 24d into ‘an adjustable ing and join with slstto frst deo forma ing, Rnd 1: idcineach detoend ~2Asts, nd 2: “1dcin fst de, 2dcin next de.rep from * tend 36sts Rnd 3: Idcin each deto end. Rnd 4: Idein each of frst 26, 2c in next de; rep from * to end = 4Bsts, Rnd 5: Idcin each deto end. Rnd 6: *Idcin each of ist 24e, 2c in ext de; rep from * to end coasts Rnd 7: 'dcineach deto end nd 8: "Idcin each of fst 3d, 2a in ext de; rep from * tend =B0sts nd: ldcin each det end, close Id withslstin fst de, Fasten off eins Work as given for Donut from ** to"? sing yarn. Ind 7: (Ide in each of ist 31d, 2c in next de twice~65 sts Rnd: "idein fst de, ttrinnext de, tdtrin next de, ttrin next de, ‘de innext de, sist next de; rep from * toend. Fasten off MAKING UP Join both haves of Donut WS ‘together with sts, using yarn A Forthe lop join yan Atosideot Donut Make 12ch and join with dein base offistch Fasten off Embroider thelingasshownwith yarns C- and se to Donut Weave inal en, Cover with clean, damp tea towel andleave tory, ‘Seeballband for washing and further ‘areinstructon. Spiky Waves Throw BY LEONIE MORGAN This colourful throw uses a simple but effective stitch pattern to show off.a great range of pretty yarn shades. We ES Tarciildegin BSS fromm Beautiful Blankets, Seen Fa cing Gate, a ae MATERIALS ascade 220 Superwash, 100% voo), 1009/200m/219as Yarn A: Cotton Candy 901 x4 keine Yarn B: Raspberry 807, x4 seine Yarn G:Ametiyst 804 xAskeine Yarn D: Perivinkle 844 xd skeins Yarn E: Bachelor Button 227 x4skene Yarn F Mint 1942 x4 seine Yarn 6: Banana Crear 1915 x4 skeins (Actual yarn amount used in sample is 720m/788yes of each cofour) mm hook TENSION ‘Work approximately 13% ste and 21 rowesta measure 10x 10cm 4xdin using Smm hook, or size required to obtain tension MEASUREMENTS Fished afghan measures 150x 1B0cnV60x72in, DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Leonie Morgan's a freelance crochet designer who runsher ‘own craft business andblog, Woolntook. A sel-aught crocheter with a love of colour and design, she i the author (of 100 Bright & Colourful (Granny Squares to Mix & Match, 100 Colourful Ripple Stitches to Crachet and 75 Colourful Hexagons to Crochet. Visit her website at wn leoniemorgan com, SPECIAL STITCHES Spike double crochet (spike ‘de: Insert hook next ston specified row below the curent rovs,yoh and pull up foo, lengthen loop to height of working row, yoh and pul through both loops on hook PATTERN NOTES ‘The sample shown has been made Using alarge colour palette, bt the design vould also look great ‘worked in ta colours Take care nat to work the spike stitches too tight, but abo rot teoloose owe nsideerochetoo.k 7 + + | + +045 o> ot USES USS Sth + +4} +4+4+H4] +++ +H +0< 0 WOOL HEATLEY YE T+ + +t ae FHFE+TFFTHHY Ft + ttt FHt0es iy ePOLE+ Tt +++ +t Ht ttt t+ ttttt z 4 tani +4 fh +047 3 6 >O+ H- 8 +444 + +444] ++0 FREE Pattern W501 Paciric’ COLOR WAVE Ea eS nS % 60% Acrylic / 40% Wool (Machine Washable and Dryable) BS MilaMia Naturally Soft Merino, 100% wo, Sog/125m/136y¢5 Yarn A: Seaside 161 x55, 6,7,8)balls Yar sky sue 125. 1 bal 45mm hook vain needle TENSION rk TBhtrand 14 rows to 45mm hook, orsize required to obtain tension, DESIGNER E Rhian isac kiting designer, and the edtor of inside he likes practical Foundation half treble (fiat) 2c, yoh, insert into ist ch,yoh, pul through, yoh, pull through 1 loop (makes foundation chai) yon, pull through 3 remai hook. *Yoh, foundation chain of previous stitch, yoh, pull through, yoh pull through 1 loop, yoh, pull through 3 remaining loops on hook; repeat from * uni you have desired numberof sts, Raised hte front (hte: Insert hook around past of next st fro front toback ta front, yo, pull Ralsed htr back rhtrb: insert hook around past of next st Yoh pul through loop, complete htr Surf's Up! eae stitch along the top ofthe fab holding the working yarn Uundemeath the fabric a This fun design is based ona simple raglan, comfy and practical for —_uling ops oft ia wi a active kids and easy to accessorise with your choice of slogan! a arse HHH AoDTOTHESTASH uy this pure wool yarn from ‘wwwlovecrochet.com from back to front to ba Y RHIAN DRINKWATER an eventension nA, 54158, 62,66, Tovfhtr (58 5 Row 1: 2ch counts as fist, thtrb see Special Sites, Inside Crochet (chef Gee Special Sutches), rhb) across, tur, Rows 2&3: As Row Row 4: 2ch (doesnot count asst), her to-end, turn, Repeat Row 4 unt fabric measures 215 (24, 26.5, 32, 35. ShemvB¥s (0%, 10%, 12%, 1in from foundation row RAGLAN SHAPING Noxt Row: ist acros first 2s, 2ch doesnot count asst), the, hr2tog, tr acrossto Sst from end, htr2tog, thir, turn —48(52, 56, 60, 68)st5*, Plain Row: 2h (does not count asst) hteto end, turn Dec Row: 2ch (doesnot countas 5, thir r2tog, Mtr across to 3sts from end, ht2tog, hy, tun ~2stsdecreased, 46 (50, 54,58, 52)sts remaining, Work ast wa crs fve sin, five, sh, sb) more times ~26(38, 44, 46, 40) ts. Work Dec Row a further five five, eight, eight, ten) times 26 28, 28, 30, 30)sts, Fasten off, FRONT Workas Back to ** Plain Row: 2ch (does not count asst) htrto end, turn, ec Row: 2ch (dows not countas 1, thi, tr2tog, hr across to 3sts from end, he2tog, lav, tun ~2sts decreased, 46(50, 54, 58, 62)sts remaining Work ae two coe fur ve i, seven, eight) more times ~38 (40, 42, 44, 46). Sizes 2yrs & yrs only ‘Work Pisin Rove once more All sizes NECK SHAPING Next Row: Zch does not count asst), tht htrt0g, 6(7, 7,8, 3) he htr2tog, the, turn 10(11, 1, 12, 12)sts Sizes 2yrs,dyrs & 6yrs only Noxt Rew: 2ch does not count asst), hteactoss to 3sts from fend, tr2teg, tht, turn 9 (10, 10,-,-)88 Sizes fyrs & 10yrs only Next Row: 2ch does not count asst), tht htr2og, htr across to 3sts rom end, ht2tog, Tht, tum 2 gS 8s a gs =e BS t= Bx ms|\ [las js os ae RE 23 I B55 85,725,750 > 23,05; 27.28%, 30} All sizes Fron leaving gap of 14(14, 16, [Next Row: 2h does not count asst), thir r2tog,hiracross to 3ts from end, h2tog, tht, turn = 2stsdecreased, Repeat ast rows unt sts em, Next Row: ch doesnot count 25st) hti2t0g, Mi2t0g~2sKs. Fasten off Rejoin yarn to last Full row across 16, 18)sts, and work second shoulder to match first, reversing shapings. SLEEVES Make two (with 4.5mm hook and yarn 30,30, 32, 32, 32}. Row 1: 2ch (counts as fist st), 215 (265, 25, 30, 345}6m 814 (1035, 11%, 1234, 13%} Ft, htt, rt) across turn Rows 2&3: As ow | Row &: 2ch(does rot count asst), htrto-end, tum, Row 5:(Ino)2ch (does not count asst), ther, 2htrin nextst,htrto 2sts from end, 2htrin nextst ‘r, turn 2st increased. Inc every seven (seven, seven, fight, seven roms to 38 40,42, or MAKE IT 42, 44)ststhenworkstraight of writing, Weavein al ends 1026(33, 37,40, 44) rows ater ribbing With ight sides together, sip stitch the four agian seams. RAGLAN SHAPING around the neck Noxt Row: Ist across tit 2eh (dees not count asst), 1h Sip stitch the Sleeve seams and the Front and Back together hu2tog, Mr acrossto Sstsfrom Turn RS out. end, ir2tog, thr, turn —32 (34, 36, 35, 38)sts.** Rejoin yar to neckline at back of right Sleeve Plain Row: 2chidoes not count Rew 1: 2ch (doesnot count ass), asst) htrto end, turn hr evenly around neckline, sist DecRow: 2ch(doesret count _tojoin feat IM Htzieg aero Row: Zch Coutsas att SeistomendAtziog Item hab Ch Ra) 702 34 3430. aovnd Wort brome te, Rnd @ sevenclgh more tnes-22 (22, weovelnen 2a 208 Werk Df uta sen 2yRS = 4YRS.=«CGYRS.—YRS——TOYRS Eeen conse adtimes- Oss SES 535, 85 635, os n cm a B 2 254 2B in FINISHING ACTUAL CHEST 585 635 635 ns % em Using yarn, surface crochet = (see Special Stitches the saying as Bg au Hala = into the Front, flloing the LENGTH 7 a “4 5 5 m chart(one square equals one htr 14 16% i 20 2 o stich) Don't wary eomuchif —SUEEVELENGTH 215 265 29 2 45 om you don't follow it exacty aim a 10% in 12% 134 n fora smooth flow ofthe lines 7 Inside Crochet www. finefettlefibres.uk a A YARN STORY Stockist of beautiful British & Fair Trade yarns in natural fibres. judith@tinetettleiores.uk 01670 600001 Casey ere Tee Ty babead SCI CI SN gl vi Soren Le Lele PAT ccle) Top Brands | Independent Designers & Indie Dyers Free Delivery | Loyalty Scheme Excellent Customer Service www.tangled-yarn.co.uk Tel: 0161 217 0858 Nigel’s Parrot bY SARAH REED Aye aye captain! Hook this cheeky parrot to come aboard and sail the seas with you. ** ADD TO THESTASH uy ths colourful cotton yam from. ‘worw.purplesheepyarns co.uk MATERIALS (© Drops Safran, 100% cotton, '50g/160m/175yds Yarn A Turquoise 3031 ball Yarn B: tong Yellow 11 x1 ball Yarn C:Wite 17 1 bal Yarn D: Black 16x 1 bal Yarn E: Lime 311 ball Yarn F: Medium Grey 07%1 ball © 5mmhook Two locking stitch markers Toy stuffing eins © Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES You an use ay 4ply cotton yarn to achieve a similar effect TENSION Exact tension snot crucial for this design, but ensure you achieve fim fabricto prevent the stuffing peeping through. MEASUREMENTS Finished parcotis 25cm in tll from top of head to bottom of tal, and 8ems/3%n wide. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sarah Reed ca knitting and cochet designer who lvesin Birmingham, You cn follow her fourneyon her blog ‘anne kritsnotperfect blogspot. ‘ouuk, Facebook page or Twitter @knitsnotperfect PATTERN NOTES ‘There area few rows when ‘working on the inner ta, face and chest where more than one colour isused. Youcan elther flow the chart or the writen instructions for these rows. The yarnshade being used iswritten at the start, ‘of the written instructions, for example CSde means use yarn C towork 5 double crochet To change shades, onthe last stitch before the colourchange insert hook, work yoh with new colour (2 loopsan hook}, yoh and pul through the 2 loops. You are ready towork the next stitch in the correct colour, ‘Work te right side as normal so thatthe strands ae on the wrong side, When working on the ‘wrong side, ensure the strands continue to be on the wrong side ofthe work, Once you have finished using a colour, pass the yarn under the hook (do not loop itaround the nook ta make a stitch) so itisat the front of the work thestrand ison the wrong side) and continue withthe pattern. When picking up the ew colouryarn onthe wrong side, place the yarn over the hook from the back of the hook and ‘wrap over the top to the font, then pul through the loop. ‘When wotking multple colours vera row, take cae not to pull the strands to tight as this can distort the shape, ‘When fastening off each colour for the inner tal, chest and face, leavea long strand to use later when sewing the piece onto the body and head -this helps to conceal the stitches, Boov a HEAD 6 Vth ok ard yarn rake an aural ng, SevipRn ecco ng Pains dio indicate ego Ind, moving t up as each rnd iscompleted Working in asia, contasfolt Rnd t:[2 in ext ssi times = 12d Rnd 2: (td, 2 in next sts times = 18d Rnd 3 (2d, 2dcin next sts times — 24d Rnd &(2de,2dcin nextst]si times — 30d Rnd §:Dc around and PM to indicate tall pick-up point, nds 6-18: Oc around Rnd 19:[3de,de2togl sities = 2d Rnd 20: (2d, dc2t09l sn times = 18s Rnd 21: (1d, de2toglsb times = 12d Rnd 22: [I, 2c in ntti times ~ Ide Stuff the body. nd 23:[26e,2écin nett] sie times 24d Rnd 24: 3d, 2de in nets ie mes ~30de. nds 25-29: De around, Rnd 30: (3d, de2t0q] sxtimes 2d Rd 31: [2de, de2t0g] 5 times = 18s, nd 32:[1dc,de2t09) sities = ie stuffthe head find 33 (Dc2tog] sic times 6d. Fasten off. TAIL Set-Up Rows With 3mm hook, jain yarn Ato marked ind ofthe Body withasisticountsas 1h) pick up fT along the row you may ind teases to turn the piece upside down forthe pickup) then tumand contin rows, Rows 1-5: Ich (oes not countas stthroughout), 1c tum = tide Row 6: Ich, de2109, 7c, 4209, tune, Rows 7-10: teh, 8d, tun. Row 11: Ich, de 20g, Sc, de2t0g, tun Pde Rows 12-18: Ich, 2c, tun. Row 16: 1h, de2I0g, 3d, de2I0g, tun Sde Rows 17-20: ch, Sturn Row 21: Ich, de2teg, 1d, de2t0g, tu —3de Rows 22-25: ch, 3d, tum. Row 26: ch, dc2t09, fide, tuen = 2k Rows 27-30: Ich, 2a, un Row 31: e209 Fasten oft [Notes referred, wok the tal separately andseoiton. To doth, leaving along tal work 12h, tdci secondch from hook, 10, turnand than flew Rave 1-21 of talpattem, INNER TAIL, CHEST & FACE Using 3mm hook and yar make 2ch Row 1: Ide in secondlch from hook, tdcineschof next 2ch, tun 26 Rows 2-5: ich, 24, tum. Row 6: Ich, 2dcinfistst, I, tude 65 63 6 59 37 Rows 7-10: ich, 3d, tum. Row M1: Ich, 2dcin fist, 1, 2de innextst, turn ~Sde Rows 12-15: Ich, Sd, turn. Row 16: Ich, 2écin fst, 36, 2éc innextst, turn Te Rows 17-20: Ich, 7c, turn. Row21: Ich, 2dcin fists, Se, 2c innextst, turn —Se Rows 22-55: Ich, Se, tun. Reading from the chart above) orfollowving instructions, | | ama 6 : a : : : work Rows 56-66 Row $6: Ich, Bl, Did, Bade, turn Row $7: Ich, 83dc, Dide, Clde, Dide, 83d, turn Row $8: Ich, 82cc, Die, C3de, Dide, Bade, turn Row 89: ich, Bide, Did, CSde, Die, Bt, turn Row 60: Ich, Dlde, 7d, Die, turn Rows 61-63: With yarn, teh, 9c, turn, wow insideeroehet oo. uk 7 oP MAKE IT Row 64: 1, C3, Ede, C3de, tun Row 65 ich, C2, k,C2de, turn, Row 66: ich, Cid, £74, Cie, tur, Cont with yarn Ey Row 67: Ich, Se, tu. Row 68: Ich, dc2t0g, Se, de2tog turn —7de Row 68: Ich, de2i0g,3de, de 20g, tum=Sde, Row 70: ch, de2t0g, Ic, de2tog, wines Make two With 3mm heokandyarn 8, make 3ch, Row 1: Idcinsecondch from hook, fdcin nextch, tun 2c. Row 2: fc, 1d, 2dcin nets, turn Row3: Ich, 2d innextst, 2d, turn Row 4: tch, 3d, 2dcinnext st, turn Se Row: Ich, 2dcinnextst de, ture. Row 6: Ich Sd, 2 in next st, um 7de Row: 1c, 2d innext st tum-Be Row ch, 6d, 4209, tun = Tee Row: fc, 7c, tn. Row 10: ich, Sc, de2t0g, turn 6d Row 11: Ich, 64, tur, Row 12: Ich, do dc2t0g, tun Se 0 Inside Crochet Row 13: ch, Se, tun Pin fst dct indicate beg of Row Ua: Ich, 3d, dc210g,tuin end, moving tupaseach rd =A, iscompkted Row 1: 1h, dc, tun nds 1-10: Dc around Row 16: Ich, 2de de2tog, turn _—Partlal Rnd Ist in each of next = 3de 3st, Row 17: Ich, 34, turn Fasten off Row 18: 1c, Ide. de2t09, turn Ade Row 19: ch, 2d, urn Row 20: ich d2tag, tun ide, Werk sor Midland Back Claw Row 21: Ich, tde butwork 15 mdsof de Fasten off MAKING UP BEAK ‘Weave in any loose ends on each \With 3mm hookandyamC, make partof the body. anadjustable ng, ‘Set-UpRRnd:5dcintaring, dart Une up the inner tall, chest and tun ~6de face onto the body sothe green PMinfirstdctoindkatebegot __sectionisatthe top ofthe head Id, movin it up as each rnc (here the final round was iscompleted worked) and the bottom part reaches the bottom ofthe tal, Wetking inspiral contas fol: then stitch into place Rnd 1:[2dcinnextstsintimes Using yarn A, work de around the = 124 ledge of ta working deat the nd 2: point to turn the comer. = ede nds 3& 4 De around, Using the photographs for PartialRnd:sIstineschofnext guidance, stuff he beak and sts stitch ont the face, ning the Fasten oft bottom ofthe beak up with Row 58 of theinner tal chest FEET {anc faceso the top isin ine MIDDLE & BACK CLAWS with Row 63 of the inner tal Make two chest and face, With 3mm hook and yar make anadjstable ring, th scrap lack yarn, embroider Set-Up Rnd: into ring~de.__eyesin the white partof the face ‘on Row 63 ofthe inner tal, chest andface Sew around the second and seventh titch five tines foreach eye, Pace one wing ightide up and theother wrong se up so they are Ponting inopposte directions to ‘reat left anda rightwing. De around the edge ofeach wing ‘working 3dcin each comer Poston thewings othe fst edges line upalong the midde-backof the part andsev the fist seven rowsof thebentsde ofthe wing conto the body then the fist three stitches ofthe fat edge tothe back, Sew thewingstogetyer atthe bottom andontothe alto keep them inplace Fol the side caw in half and place in the centre topof the middle and back claw so half of theside claw ison each side ofthe middle claw. Sew into place and repeat for ‘other foot Une up withthe tom ofthe parrot ensuring they don't overs and the partot can stand, Seu nto poston onthe parot’s body near theta Use scrap black yar to embroider the daws with one running sten ‘over the end ofthe claw, Missing a must-have pattern? Order your back issues of Inside Crochet and be inspired. 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A (ae & rohet bok from jast 9) fan & Clare Mest thee Mie’ Look@t - phot | made~SHOP (ul Wi (Mas Saye yr ple Bix, the Suet Semage Blatet wel ee! @ wor weq02 UE Torr BEY oben © CE=D 1. Beach Tee bY ANNE FARMER Asimple child's t-shirt, inspired by the colours of summer deckchairs, perfect forthrowing over a swimsuit on the beach. HIM ADD TO THE STASH Buy this cool cotton ver from ‘wurw.purplelindacrafts.co.uk MATERIALS @ DMC Natura lust Cotton, 100% cotton, S0g/155m/17Oyds Yarn A:Prusin 6ax2(2, 2, balls ‘Yarn Ivory 02x 1 ball Yarn :Safian47 x1 ball (@4.5mmhook evarn needle (© Fowycounter YARN ALTERNATIVES Youcan wse ary dply weight cotton toachievea simireffect. TENSION Work 16stsand@ rowsin pattem {made up of 2 rows trand 6 rows de) tomeasure 10x 10cm xin using «455mm hook, or se requited to ‘obtain tesion DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY ‘Ayamcbseshe and boarder Annehas been designing and eachingcrochet forthelasttwo years. shecanbe found ‘online at wvwinstagram com dtsy_pips and vnc ravery.comd storesiotsy-pis-designs SPECIAL STITCHES ‘Crab stitch rev de: Work fst cot row asrormalinserthookinst Immedstely to therightofst just worked orto theleftifyou are let handed yt, pullback trough st yh _andpll through both oops on hook PATTERN NOTES. The front andbackareidentcal, Seams canbe sevin aspposes to Using ap joint youpeeer achatstarof each rrenycountsas ty, Tehatstartof each drow doesnot countasast FRONT AND BACK ‘Maketwo With Smm hook ard yan A, 52067, 61, 65% Row 1 Ide in second ch rom hook ‘andin each chtoend,turn—51 (56, 60, 688dc Row2: 1h, detoend, tu. Row 3: 3c trtoend, um, Rows 4&5 Tch,dctoend, tun. Row 6 3ch, to end, turn Sizes 4-Syrs,6-Tyrs &8-9yrs only Rep Rows 4-6oncemore Allsizes Rows? (10,10, 10)-15(18, 18,18): Fastenof. Rept e-otiec ties Rect ortersese ie ‘Change to yam A. aS Rows 16(18, 19, 19}-21(27,27, SHOULDER SEAMS. ery 27}: Rep Rows 4~6a further Using lang tas rom Row 49 (52, 55, ge Wwotts thes teeters aplonattorade ane ge Oasgeovenh sort 01,2, s Rows22(2, 2828-20066, aren a 26rkenRowse-btvectines.fepettrbeomostechouser gl KC Btimm Change toyam A SLEEVES 24 Rows 31 (37,37, 37)-45 (48, Joinyam A with sist to underside ge] Sisoiteptomesrtster —ofamoeatepoipinon SS fret: etn #9986, 95 59) Row (9,52 5) et Rnd seinen ero 2e ecru Inexhrow ronda Rowe? 60,53,s6r%ch dct topan-anU4S0 cron fds 2-6 eh gc 0d. Row A@(S154,5752:,805, top Tra 506162008, hy 181, 8m change tym fnd 7h? Row 9 (52.55, S880, Rnd Ich abst Spc DaaDestsinnest 506,16, Stcheg atcnd tan 203m 1800.22 20 resent fete rg atalcatest Repent foretnd Seve deena ering epcine Jaye thst ant Wenn woriang enemy soundnekopenig chynurcocetooten he can to, coer eh plage fom Row | t9RoW 3906 96,90, Work We meschderand BOTTOMEDGING demeachrron Tamar th cletoany son Thecanbedoelnatsing —_tatomesgect Bk CStustomakh testgeoral Rad ich dcnenchst InyamABorC ssyovorer sound cand Pot Fasten off. to join ~ 102 (112, 120, 124}de. 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Repeat forthe “8 16 ” in piece, ythand pullback through all epposteshouider. eo SESVEREANE 12 a Fa aa oT Ioops.on hook Sewinallends and Repeataiongallststobejoined block gent, CE a ee Pom-Pom Baby Poncho BY NICKI TRENCH ‘A great project fora beginner who wants to make their first baby garment — cool, practical and beautiful on a baby or toddler. * 6 Inside Crochet MATERIALS (© Debbie Bliss, Rialto DK, 100% Merino wool, 50g/105m/115yde Yarn A: Pink 663 2(2) lle Yarn B: Yelow 69% 1 ball ©.3.5mmhook TENSION Work 5 pattem repeats and Sows to measure 10x 1Ocm? 4 din sing 3.5mm hook, oF size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Nickiisaproificand popular designer who loves showcasing beautifulyarnswth stunning patterns. She's written mary books of knitting, crochet and sewing designs, and also runs workshops, neast Sussex. Vist her website t wav nicktrench com, PONCHO. Using yam A, make 72 (88)eh, join with sistto form aring Rnd 1: Ich, 1dcinsame chasslst, ‘dein each chtoend, sist infrst de~72 (88) sts nd: 2ch ttrineach ofnext2ts, ‘ch, mis 1st, tin eachof next 3sts, ch, mists: rep from *to 6-12 mths TOFITCHEST 23 ° ACTUAL CHEST 30 2 ‘end, jin withslstin topo irst 2c. Rnd 3: ist in each of next 2, slstin next ch-sp,3ch (2, Ich 23t) in same ch-s, (Ich, 3trin ext ch-sp] eight (ten) times, teh, (3, "ch, 3m next chp, ch, 3 in ext ch-sp eight ter) imes, 1ch, join with stn top of fst 3c. Rnd 4: ist ineach of next 2, sIstin next chp of frst ine ‘g10up,3ch, (2, ch, 3t)nsame hsp (Ich, 3u)in each ch-spto second ine group, ch, (tr, teh, 30) next chp (midale of ine {1000}, teh, rin each ch-spto lend, Ich stn top of fist 3ch, Rep Rnd until 1620) rows or 23 (30)em/9(12}n in total have been worked, Fasten off FINISHING Weavein ends Using yarn, make 12 small Pom: poms approx demain diameter and attach them evenly around the bottom edge. 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But once you've got the hang of afew simple movements, youl find its easy to workall the stitches you need, meaning you can make anything from simple granny motifs to complex garments ‘worked in elaborate stitch patterns Claire Montgomerie has put together this great guide toallthe crochet basics, From stitches to slip knots, tension, abbreviations, working in the round and more, our guide will take you through everything you need to know to makea start on your new favourite hobby. Claire's number one tip is to practise the chain stitch before you move on to anything else, as once you've got the hang of creating smooth, even chains, you'll find it easy to move on toall the other techniques. Fat any point you feel asi you have lost your hold, go back to those comforting lengths of chain until your confidence returns Crochet is 2 wonderful hobby that can give you ‘many hours of pleasure as well as beautiful finished ‘makes, so turn the page to get started today! SolN Ruan How to hold the work, Ue Pyne Bre ec Rota csy www insideeroeho.eouk 5 THE BASICS ‘Tocrochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook: ‘and yarn in relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There {are two main ways of holding the hookand two main ways. ‘to tension the yarn, You can choose whichever combination {eels more natural for you, or variation on these, HOLDING THE HOOK KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP Hold the hook in your Hola the hook in your dominanthandas you dominant hendas you woulda knife ‘woulda pencil HOLDING THE YARN FOREFINGER METHOD ‘wrap theball end oftheyarn ‘around the ile Finger of ‘your opposite hand, under the next two fngers and over the forefinger Hold the work steady withyourmiddle finger and thum, then raise your forefinger when working to create tension. pe Working left-handed ‘To crochet left-handed, state ent, Held a mirer wp te aay in hit guide te fee hen to work, Ll i. MIDDLE-FINGER METHOD ‘Wrap the ballendofthe ‘yer around the litle Finger ‘of your oppositehand and ‘over the other fingors Hold the work steady with your forefinger and thumb, then raise your middle finger ‘while ouare crocheting to create tension, ~ cae 2 TOP TP tedeven'tmatior it your itehes tend tenarde GETTING STARTED SLIPKNOT slipknot creates thefirst loop onthe hook. 1 Makealoop inthe yarn ‘around 10-20ern/4-8in from theend.Inserthook through loop, catch the backstrand ‘of yarn and pullitthrough to the front. 2 Pulltheends oftheyarnto secure the knot around the hook butnat toothy or ‘til be hart pull the rst oop of chain through, Yo printdonn whew pring tarengh the lope £0 that yp don teatehthe hook. inthe elites, CHAIN Most crochet projects begin with alenath of chain. Thisis. the perfect stitch to practise your hold and tension with, ay 1 Holdingjust thehook with point up in your dominant hand and the yarn inthe ‘ther gripthe slipknot with the yam holding hand. Work yam round hook (ythoryoh) by passing the hookin rent of the yam, Under andaraund it - 2 Rallthe hoakroundin your fingers towards you tocatchthe yarn and pull throughloop on hook, (One chain mage, —H 3 Ensuring thestitches are even - not toaloase: Crtight - repeat to male alengthvof chain THE MAIN STITCHES ‘SLIP STITCH (sist) Aslipstitchis usually used to join one stitch to another, orto joina stitch to another point. IRis generally made by picking uptwo strands ofastitch but ‘when used allover, you usually ‘only pick up the back loop. 1 Insert hook into stor chain required, Yarn over hook, a5 when you make achain Pull ‘3100p throughllstitches/ loops/wark on heokto Finish slp stitch. COUNTING ACHAIN “The rightside of your chainis the one that looks ike alitle plait of v" shapes. Each “v"is stitch and must be counted. ‘When youare working the chain, you do not count the slipknot, ut begin to count yur chain when you pull ‘through theirs loop. Te count the chain afterwards you ‘count the slipknot as the fist stitch, Butnot the loop on the hook, oF “working” loop. HOW TO CROCHE Double crochet stitches are perfect for making amigurumi, while treble crochets are used to create the classic granny square design | DOUBLE CROCHET (de) ‘Tho smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi. HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr) {insert hookinto chain stitch, front to back. Yar overhook ‘ancora through stitch to front, leaving ‘youth twoloops, ‘ontheheak. Yam rouna hook. 2 Draw through both loopsto finish the stitch, Double ‘crochet completect ‘Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric. 1 Yamover hook insert ookinto st from front tobback ans craw loop through stitch ony ‘This gives you three loopsion the hook: Yarn rouncthook. 2 Drawyam through three remaining oops ‘onthe haoktogether tecompletshalf treble ‘wwwinsideerochetcouk 91 Top crochet websites #, ‘wwwhappyberry.co.uk “Laura Eckston’scoloutulsteis Jarrpacked wih fre pats, viseo tutorals conversion cartsandablog ‘where Laura sharespiesandnspration ‘wwwtwinkiechan.com “» Check out Twinklechan's rare Site for colourful and qurky dese that ‘bree mould traditional creche www.attic24.typepad.com “» For crocheted blarketshead straight to ‘Alt 24for Lucy sple-yet-gorgeous designs made witnbasicsttches ‘wwwilovecrochet.com ‘+ LoveCroche situs great vale shop {or your yarn hooksandpattems,italsohas ‘atheving Community section where you ‘an shareprojectsand abla ful tutorials. ‘wwwravelry.com ‘» Acrochetand initing community ste wien most seven ilon members, Ravoky is your one-sopsitefornaiepaters yer information forumsareproject galeries TREBLE CROCHET (tr), “Thetallest ofthe base stitches, goat for using within ‘more complexpatterns. FASTEN OFF ullup finalloop ofaststitch to makeit bigger and cut the yarn leaving enough of an endto \woave in. Pullondthrough loop, and pullup tightly to secure. X 1 Yom reunchook inserthook Into stitch from front to back {and craw loop through stitch conly. Ths ves you three ops conthehook Yarn round hook. es 2 Plloop through two loops. “Two leaps on hook Yarn round hook 23 Pulloop through the remaining twoloops to complete treble repeat to end ofrow: COUNTING STITCHES ‘Count the post or "stom" of each stitch from the side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch. Double crochot ‘Treble crochet ae TOP TP _—— Toy fe connbyour cites wbregular intervals, usually atthe endofacery, or avary ether, ron and sapacies after aw inereace on decrtace row ‘ia becbte tr fo catch any micinket ae qrickly ac posible, active mld nate them much easier rectify! eHow T USING THE STITCHES WORKING INTO ACHAIN When working intoa chain, youneed tomiss cutthe appropnate number cf chain stitches called for with your particular stitch (see theinformation Con turning chains, tothe right). Now Ingert the hook from front to back into the next chain, under the top loop of the chain, Yarn over and draw aloop through to the front ofthe chain, WORKING STRAIGHT When working straight, you need te turn your workat the end of row ‘and then workca turning chain ¢t-ch) tothe height of your intended stitch so that youcan continue working ~along the next row, This chain often ‘countsas the fst stitch of the row ang each type of stitch uses a

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