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QUOTE IC17 on ™, The Alexandra Palace, London ‘Knitti re HIC, Harrogate dS ebuaaearsy COGSTULCS AU ie tee sanleg ead ersten FMT Molt eel seme Merce eaetad www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com 0844 581 1319 (+44 (0) 121 796 6165 from outside the UK) eee Nera)crochet Meet the team om coverimene Publishing cosansonraneien Qrrecycle Well September is almost here, and with ita new school term — and whether you have children about to start a new year, you're studying yourself or your exam days are long behind you, there's still something lovely about that “back to school” feel, full of new possibilities and excuses for lovely new stationery! fit’ stationery that you're after, then turn to page 66 for Kath Webber's, fun pencil-themed pencil ease, just the thing for stray pens and pencils or even your erochethook collection! While Emma Potter's gorgeous striped. scarf (page 56) uses a lovely textured stitch for a cosy, woolly wraparound with a school uniform feel. And Hayley Joanne Robinson's textured ‘Tunisian jumper is the perfect oversized sweater for throwing on when the temperature drops. ‘We've also got the second part of Sarah Shrimpton’s stunning mystery crochet-along shawl, for everyone impatient for the next set of instructions! ‘This section introduces the gold-coloured yarn fora pretty contrast in some textured stripes and simple crossed stitehes. Ifyou've always fancied giving raised stitches a go — ideal for cables, ribbing and texture ~ then turn to page 86 for Nicki Trench’s easy-hook guide to raised trebles, paired with a fun hat in a super-soft yarn, topped with a colourful pom-pom. Ideal for when the cooler weather hits! Happy erocheting... Rhian Drinkwater, Editor ® wwwointerest.com/insidecrochet wwwfacebook.com/insidecrochet W GinsidecrochetISSUE 93 NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES TH & HOME muses on getting eeativ, tras ternsinto different temeand gorgeous new De htflower crochet INTHE LOOP. Hook Amanda Perkin blankets, jin The Mercere Read Nicki Trench Inside CrochetMake it cry ery Correo reo St Lacy cae) aay oe rE Cri Runner, any Prey Ladders Ce eed ore REGULARS ‘SUBSCRIPTIONS Wtheideal eat foryouorafiiond = every issue delivered to your door! . BACK ISSUES Missed that must-have pattern? ‘Order your back issue here rey rns cy ne Ea en NEXT ISSUE Fall ove with our autumn projets and cheery homewares, ‘SUBSCRIBE TODAY YARN MARKET Trestyonretonn Imi Crochet subeerption! Head hereto checkout someprest independent yarn shops HOW To CROCHET [fyou'e new to crochet, turn here for ourilustated guide to stitches, techniques and all ou need to know. ‘wor.insideerochet.co.uk 05IN THE LOOPY BLOGS | REVIEWS | WEBSITES | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS FLOWER POWER *DMChasreleaseda selection of colourful new designs forits Natura Just Cotton yam, including an adorable Mini Me Mille Dress Up Doll by nse (Crochet designer Claire Montgomerie, in cheery ‘green, yellow and purple shades that wil make every day aplay ‘day! There's alzoa matching Daisy Pinafore Dress by Cassie Ward (above) sized for ages (0-3 months to 12-18 months, DMC Natura Just Cotton, RRP £5.85 for S09. Order from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk, head to www.dme.com for stockists of ask atyourlocal yarn shop. Ld [SHOPS WE LOVE] Nau Cotton Pod Ce ‘Sharon Oldfield launched the Cotton Pod online shop, basedin the \Vietorian milltown of Ramsbottom, Bury, in March 2016. ilove to support and see people create things” says Sharon. "Ispent 16 yearsas ‘design and technology teacher, then rediscovered crochet when my children were born. My websitehas freepatterns nd tutoialsfor crochet and knitting Cotton Pod specialises inDROPS Design yarnsin cotton, alpaca, Merino linen and wool. as. wells Knit Pro hooks, stitch markers, ribbons, buttons kits and patterns. Sharon also holds crochet workshops: at Stitch Studio inRamsbottom. Keep Up with Sharon under Cotton Pod on Facebook Instagram and Pinterest. www.cottonped.co.uk (6 Inside Crochet [NEW ACCESSORIES] Bags of fun ‘© Ifthere's one thing crocheters always need more of i's storage. So check out thisnew range of pretty block printed cotton project bags and zipped pouches from KnitPro, bold and colourtulleaf and floral pints. Also, find new chart keepers, anda DIY bag kitto add your own erachet toa fauxleather topand bottom. Bags from £12.90. For stockists visit www.knitpro.eu WIN! The lovely folk KnitProare offering one lucky reader afabulous matching chart kooper, projoct bag and stitch marker pouch, plus anew olophant- shaped hook gauge. Head to www.insidecrochet.co.uk/competitions for your chance to win. Closing date 20 September 2017. PERFECT PONCHO ~ Yippee! We're excited to share The Mercerie's stunning new Trelis Poncho CAL. Madeup ‘of vibrant flower motifs thatare linked as ‘you work the final rounds, and with a playful pom-pom trim it'sjust the thing to bring a sassy vibeto the everyday. What makes this, CALeven more specials that designer Sue Matonis offering quidance through the! ‘weeks so that anyone with basic crochet skills ‘can complete the project. Sue has hooked her poncho in gorgeous Rowan Felted Tweed, Choose your own palette, orgetholdof Sue's yummy colourway packs, Blackberry, Cornflower or Heather at Norfolk Yarn, The CAL starts 12 September, andl you Ccanstiljoinin the fun after that date too, Trellis Poncho CAL, £7, ‘wwwthemercerie.co.uk; Trelis Poncho kit, £79.75, www.norfolkyarn.co.uk 'S[NEW PATTERNSI Stitch it brighter ‘Popular designer Amanda Perkinshas released ot one, but two alorious new blanket patterns. Her Zigzag Blanket isan explosion of bright colours hich we reckon will cheer up the gloomiest of days. “Vlove seeingallthe colours ofthe spectrum together, sol started experimenting to seeif lcoulduse thom alltogether inthe right order," says Amanda, Hooked in.24 colours, the throw is cleverly made froma simple ‘wiangle mot ‘And fora complete contrast, don't miss Amanda's beautiful Marsh Violet Blanket inspired by the marsh violets that grow nearher home on Exmoor. This heavenly collection of vile, lac, pala magenta ‘and pale copper hanct-dyed shades s hookedinto ‘gorgeous floral motifs. What's more, Amanda has a ew store on the Deramores website, Pop over there tobuy the Zigzag yam pack Patterns, £4.80 from Amanda’s Ravelry shop. Zigzag yarn pack, £78.99, www.deramores.com ‘and seatch for Amanda Perkins. WE LOVE... This utterly adorable ami bunny, which you can hook yourself, and exquisite miniature amilounny doll, by Bomi Kim, Also see the designer’sincredile tiny bears, kittens and cherry brooches. Cotton Candy Bunny paf pattern, approx. £5.32; My Little Bunny doll approx. £15.83, worw.mysweetiedoly.etsy.com LYARN SHOW] Sheepy times in West Wales! ‘ Hotfootit to Narbethin Pembrokeshirein Wales on Saturday 14 October for the yarn-tastic ‘West Wales Wool Show anda true celebration ofall things woolly. Find beautifully handcrafted items, clothing and footwear, plus wool fleece and al the equipment needed tomakeit athome, Demonstrations run throughout the day with stallhelders sharing their skills and knowledge, plus in in and learn something new at fun wool skill workshops. The show, run by the Pembrokeshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers with support from local business network PLANED, supports local wool producers and small craft businesses. With woo! stillundervalued, the show aims to bring this wonderful naturaland renewable resource back into focus, sentiment allus crocheters strongly share, From 10am to 4.30pm, ree entry. _www.nestwaleswoolshow.weebly.com, www.facebook.com/WestWa IN THE LOOP DIARY % 258.24 SEPTEMBER YARNDALE Aantasti creative show eebratng tings wooty and wonder Moot taletadandpssionato xhbtor, fev xhbtons and emonstationandjoin ‘intectles workshops Aviual eattandon unmissable date for yur yaryeary. Day fckats £8, weekenateket Ei, nauance worryordae-co.uk SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER WONDERFUL WOOL DAY Memoral al nShopsie Find talented ‘the popuar Orpnan Lamb table where Peselecanbengseach toss luscoms fremicealspininaqulesand workshops (ooking essen 1OamSp tka £8 ‘Contact eweandplysgmaltcom # WarsocToBER BAKEWOOL WOOL GATHERING ‘Sasedat the Bakowal Aarictuaicente, {aint fithantbereg The centr lbs follofcolour estore andrea. ith cverSdesnbtarsselingwosl spn heels jewesery. accessories andalthings liao Tkets 25,8 forthewerkend ‘ars Saturay, 10am om Sunday, ‘% 288 29 OCTOBER KENDAL WOOL GATHERING Returning forts fit ear. Kendal ‘Woot Gathering wilbeafunevent wth "elated activites demenstatons vestock (splays chisren'swertshopsandpoo-up les Haida the Kan Leisure Cente wor sendalwoolgathering.co.k ' SATURDAY TI NOVEMBER FESTIWOOL ‘tthe yam and woolen tee, mest ‘ver 50 fabuousincepencent designers Spnners.cyersandcrafspeope ws Cook nto fun worshops trem ushaaarop Spmeletomaking Dorat buttons 1OSm- Spm tickets ES nacvance, £7 onthe door WORKSHOPS ‘THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER TUNISIAN CROCHET Learn ths mituroferochetandiniting Inthe Cotswolds, The fabri created by this ‘enuelsthickerthannrmalerachet ‘aking tieaorlanetsandcustons, [limaterae cle £20,130-4pm ‘& SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER HOWTO CROCHET Inthisbesinners crochet worshop tutor MelonieBoocockwilshom you howto ‘ake granny squares andgueloteof oss ‘Stwayetousthom Haldot aaRom Eve, £50, lamp book thrush Events worbity/2weDte ‘ww.nsidecroche.cosuk 07[CAREERS] CROCHET ENTREPRENEURS We talk with Finnish designer Molla Mills about travel, the joys of simple, practical crochet designs, and being with her nieces. ‘wwrw.mollamills.com Forthelast year Molla Mil livedin inlbrares were from the 80s, so there CREATIVITY IN Berlin then moved back toHelsinkito _wasaneed foramodem crochet book!” : finish her new Finnish book, Vikkur 4 olla finds inspiration everywhere. “It CHESHIRE ive outof suitcase at my litte sister's canbeatiny magein a random pace, 2 +f you're in the Cheshire area, head overto place with her and hertwo dauchters” conversation withafriend ora stranger, Marthall Vilage Hall on Saturday 1 October for seys Molla. "Two years agolgaveaway _orabeautiful spotin the park. My the yarn-tastic Cheshire Fibre Festival Bring my furniture, kept the yarn stash designs are made with basi stitches and your erochetto the knitandnatter area ant ‘though! lam free to travel, but missmy techniques, Ifocuson the pattern sel make new fiends, pus visit the mini market womancave with my yamsinoneplace:” Soha dives ths free-spirited tochat with vendors and see theriovely Inspired by'40sand'S0s style, Mola designed to run her own business? “The woolly products. Bookentoafab crochet isknownforher simple, medern designs, best isthe freedom, andthe worst isthe workshop (E15-£30) on Christmas baubles, ofteninbiackand white.“Imakealet freedom. 1also love to sleep ltein the designing a cowl, hairpin lace and modern Wish of bag pattems rugs and pillows, wall momings!Icannot see myselsiting at freeform crochet, orhavea hangings and accessories. My works re acomputerinanofie, love working goatneedietetting arobin made tobe used"saysMola, Author thy hands on new patterns" Molla ‘and hare, or spinning and of Crochetteri, Moliahasalso been says she would like someone to take care weaving ona handheld loom. building an online pattem shopto sell of the business side. But even when you 10am to.dpm, ree entry s herpattersin ifferent ianguages. don't know everything things can stil Fordetailshead to Mola was lucky tolearn crochet at workout it just takes more time” htto/wp.me/P3GsRO-10h school, asin Finland the chien lear Mola works in histori studios, from basichandicrafs. "Iloved woodwork” one nan old mansion inHelsinkthat says Moll." wasn'tdoing crochet _—_used to beallibrary toa beautiful studio | would most ike to bea carpenter. My in Bernin anold margarine factory. mother and granny were always crafting, "Now havea studi in an old dockyard Hearneda ot rom them too” inFesink, So much has happened in Before shebeganher books, ol _thoseold buildings, it fees great to keep worked incustomer servicesin small themalive. Now Im dreaming of an home decoration shop. “Iwas over30 outdoors stucio somewhere warm, when found my crochet career” she Whats Molla looking forwardto for says."Ittookmealong time to discover the est of2017? "Playing tenis with my wiat | wanted todo, and the answer was nieces! laughs Mola. Though she admis, gh therein handsallthetine”“Talvays worktoo much When worked ‘Alhoushshe awaslovedcrochet, witout contact with other people! Molastartedoutasaseamstess She realsedRwas etthg out of hand lft [CROCHET-ALONGI took Masters deareein20Sand_Berinandcameto Finland t ve with herfrs Vika book was part ofthis. my family. fees amazingtohave two Fall for tweed “There were knitting, sewing and hobby —_irls waiting for me at home. Otherwise + Theres stiltime to joinin Rowan's new booksinthe Finnish market butnot —_woudcrochetarcund the clock. Wel CAL. a beautiful, colourful throw by the many about crochet. Most ofthe books Ido sometimes,’ the best meditatior talented Lisa Richardson worked in Rowan's snuggly wool, alpaca and viscose Felted Tweed blend. The CAL, which began on $3 August and finishes on 16 November, is made up of 12 fantastic motifs and you'll find online pictures and how-to videos to build your skils. The blanket measures approximately 130 x 172cm/S1x67in and is worked in warm, rustic shades including Bilberry, Peony, Ginger and Avocado, Just the thing for cosy evenings on the sofa Felted Tweed, RRP £7.25/50g, and find the CAL at www.knitrowan.com 8 Inside CrochetIN THE LOOP [YARN REVIEW] Add to your stash [QUESTION TIME] BW WE ASKED OUR READERS... Have you taken a crochet workshop or class? Don't forget. we are now offering a free ‘one-year subscription to insce Crochet for our favourite response, so send us your comments! SCHEEPJES SOFTFUN * Get hooking fast with this cotton blend yar from Scheepes. thanks tothe “Easy Start tab" which enables you to pullstraght from the centre of the ball making beginning anew project much ‘quicker I's asoft and smooth yarn witha round finish creating sturdy fabricideal 60% cotinv40% acc SOa/HOm/Syds (WINNER! CATE NEWELL + |went toa Tunisian crochet clas the ‘other week and it was fab, so goed to forhomenares and chldren’sprojects. £279 from wwrmaoolwarehouseco.tk learn rom eal fe personas opposee toa YouTube video, SIRDARNO1 Sarah MeFall went toa workshop to leaen how todo Solomon's Knot stitch. tt was great fun ‘40 Under: Yes, about four weeks ‘590! can now make baskets using string, twine et. twas great to bounce ideas around the grou. ‘This new acrylie/nylon blend from Sirdar works to a standard DK tension sis ideal forage range of patterns and projects Available in 18 colours, including vibrant pinks and purples, delicate paleblues ‘anda intense rust shade, t's got a soft rounded finish and thoughitsquitealoose sosacryk/S0% nyon-1og/230n/25Iyds mult-ply yarn stspitytohook with. £4.95 from wwwmisebadgereom BERGERE DE FRANCE COTON SATINE ‘This pure cotton yarn has ajovely sheen and. super-high twist that gives an almost chain-pled effect. eerochets up into a sturdy, machine washable fabric andis ‘avalable in 18 deep, solid shades making it ideal forcolour-block projects, kids’ clothes 1005 cotton S0a/Sm/25s ‘and eye-catching accessories £5.95 from wunubergeredetance.couk DMCNATURA JUST COTTON LINEN ‘Part ofthe Natura Just Cotton range, this linen-biond yarn ideal for warm weather projets or delicate homewares Avaliable inanarray of sot shades, we'e picturing moti shawls, cardigans and muticoloured table runners. The yarnhasasoftslubby syne 26% vsoseN6N colton textureand works upintoa drapey fabric sog/sonvistyds that benefits rom washing and blocking, £5.49 from www.sewandso.o.uk o-Tracy Alexander: | goto weekly lessons with Helen Free/Rainbow Valley Crochet... met some lovely people, learned basics, cables and Tunisian so far ove ‘+: Marsha Lavole:| have taken classes taught by noted crochet desianers and teachers. thas been so much fun and inspirational to lear from professionals, “ Shittey Taylor: | dic inthe ealy 70s. twastauahtat the local community college, ‘Anna Sommariva: attended a haepin crochet workshop at Unravel ‘and Unwind in Rochester. Helen Free was our guru. loved it, lon madeit very easy to lear, ‘ Raquel Mendez: |iove itches West. Heamed lace knitting and entrelac crochet Itisa great girs’ weekend. WALCOT YARNS OPUS * Created as a collaboration between the women behind A Yarn Story nd Great Brish Yarns, Walcot Yarns aims to produce indulgent yarns and Opus sit sta sot, blend that begs tobe stroked and worked pinto your favourite next-to-the-skin projects t's got agorgeous light and airy feel and comesina range of ntense shades 70% Faken Meri won/S0% bby apaca including bright pink and bottle green. Snaa orien in FOLLow! ~~ Head te str poge tie Crochet esonerkath Weaver for econt pattem pis gorgeous nptiona shotoaraohy andes of mustard yar ‘vonstasramconvkatwebberrochet wow nsideerochet.co.uk 09[SCIENCE + CROCHET] Climate concerns ‘We're always amazed by how crochet ‘canbe used in creative and awareness- raising ways - such as this baby blanket by scientist lie Highwood, which shows, the effects of global warming, Based on temperature data over the last 100 years, Ellie used 15 shades and chose a simple treble crochet stiteh to ensure the colour ‘changes were the focus. lke crochet because youcan do simple projects while thinking about other things,” she says,"or ‘do more complicated projects and divert ‘your brain from all other things! There's something meditative about it." Find out more at www.bit.ty/2h™XPAN, ROMANTIC STITCHES Bring awaftofglamourto your wardrobe with Julie Harris's exquisite, ightas-air lace shaw. Inan elegant crescent shape, with dreary openworkand more densely patterned stitches plus an optional ‘edging oftiny beads, the seductive Nicole shavisideal for intermediate to ‘advanced crocheters eager for abit ofa challenge (with the most complex stitch being double treble clusters). Hookit in ‘Watercolours and Lace's luxury hand- painted Merino Sik Lacein Precious Metals ‘oF fine Alpaca Sik laceweight yarn. Pattern, £4.50, both yarns £20/1009, ‘wwvw.watercoloursandiace.co.uk 10 Inside Crochet eS 4 Atty van Norel wiwatty-sblogspot.co.uk Tellusa bit about yourselt.1am 46 and ive in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with my husband and Youngest daughter My zn ives in Los angeles athe moment and my oldest daughter nc her baby lve in Retterdam (jes lama grandmother, Coule you tellus abit about what you do? Crochet and designing ism fll- time ob now. fam surrounded wth yarn every da. Rinsptes meto pick {and in August to South Africa to do workshops -I metlots of Instagram. friends there. How did you learn to crochet? My ‘grandmother, who has just turned 99, taught me how to crochet when | was about eight years old. learned the basics pretty fast an after that | tried tocopy ner doiles. In my teenage years cnt crochet. Later when my frst daughter was born, Ipicked “I spent hours figuring out how to join granny squares neatly. Iwould have loved YouTube!” Uupmy hookallthe time, which leads to blogging about itana designing new stuff. But theres no plan or schedule, ust do what fee like that day. What inspired you to start blogging? Ihave been blogging for almost three years. Iwas inspired after discovering Pintorest. Through that stumbled across beautiful blogs and felt inspired toshare my crochet designs. didn't find it easy to build a blog, but | learned through YouTube videos. Do youuse any other social media? Yes, luse Instagram, and Facebook too. ove the clean look of instagram. But Facebook isa bit easier to interact with people. use both toinform people about new pattern releases, like Facebook better for sharing links and like Instagram better for showing vat | am working on a the moment. Have you made friends through blogging? Yes frstthrouah Scheepies Bloggers. Then, through Facebook and Instagram. Some of them are online friends, but also ‘made. few really good friends, with whom meet up requlaly in real Ife in May I went to Los Angeles Itup again and crocheted allkind of creations tke hatte cardigans, ponchos, mittens and bags. bought levary book or magazine about crochet Icould find and taught myself ‘more dificult techniques. spent hours figuring out how to join granny squares inaneat way. Ohhow | would have loved YouTube or Pintorestin those days! How did you start designing? Inever really thought | was designing, | was Just creating stuff. Then when | got asked to make things for magazines, realised I was actually designing! All thatstarted about two years ago. ‘Whats your biggest source of Inspiration? That has tobe Pinteret Hove tolook around there. And especially at tes, lowers and quits. ‘What are you working on now? | never workon one thing at the same time. But the project! am most enjoying at the momentis blanket inspired by a Jack's Chain quit ‘Who are your favourite bloggers or designers? My favourite designers Sophie Digard (www.frenchneedle ‘om/collections/sophie-Denim Shawt as wa" aus wan a aes am eLapelegededage ogg meee Pe Re Se ee Oe Bl‘Olivia Tunisian Crochet Sweater Using Sircor Click Chunkyaan MYSTERY SHAWL Se Sas brought to you in association with Stylecratt STITCHES AND STRIPES Get hooked on Sarah Shrimpton’s mystery shawl design, astylish combination of colour and texture. cchope you enjoyed the first part ofour mystery shawl design in issue 92 ~ you should now havea gorgeous textured triangle in coral, heather and graphite and you're anything like ws, you're impatient to get going on the nextinstalment! This issue we're back-loop-only trebles with V-stitches and colourful stripesto create acosy yt stylish effect. ‘The design is worked in Stylecraft’s easy-eare BatikDK yarn, which has.a great vintage look and lovely soft texture. Please share your in-progress pies with us online at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram ~ wed love to see how you're getting on. And if you missed the first partof the erochet-along, ‘turn topage 78 to order the back issue! introducing the glorious gold-coloured yarn, in textured stripes and crossed trebles, and working up the midale of Sarah's stunning shawl. This combines “This issue we're introducing the gold-coloured yarn, in textured stripes and crossed trebles” 26 Inside CrochetSnmarycon/seegner” Siylecaft Batik 80% acrylc/20% wool, 509/138m/15tyds Yarn A: Coral 903% 1 bal ‘Yarn B: Old Gold 1902 x2 balls ‘Yarn C: Heather 1906.2 balls Yarn D: Graphite 1915 x2 balls 5.5mm hook Work 18trblo and 9rows to measure 10x 10em/4 xin before blocking using 5.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension The shavil is worked in rove, The ist 3ch of each row counts as atreble and the last stitch of every rowis madein the top of the turning 3ch Change toyarnD. Row 61: 3ch, Itrin each sttolastst,2tinlatst, tum 62s, Row 62: 3ch,ttrinstat base of 3ch, Ttrin each st toed, tun = 63s, CChange to yarn Row 63:3ch, It, “miss 1st, tty, teri missed st work behind ‘just made} rep from * oend working 2tinlast st turn 64st, Change toyarnD. Row 64: Rep row 62-65 2s Row 65: Rep row 61 ~ 65s. Change to yarn. Row 66: 3ch,Itrinstat base of Stylecraft Bch, tern each st to end, turn =67 ss, Row 67: 3ch, Itrbloin each st. tolastst 2 bo inlast st turn = 68s, Row 68: 3ch, ltr bloinst atbase (of 3c, tr bloin each st toend, tum 695ts, Rows 68-82: Rep Rows 67 & 68 83:5 Change to yarn A. Row 83: 3ch,Itrineach st to last st, Zin lasts, turn —B4 sts Row 84: 3ch, Itinst at base of Bch, Tern each st to end, turn = 85st, Change to yarn 8 Row 85: Rep row 63-86 sts change to yarn A Row 86: Rep row 62 —87 ss Row 87: Rep row 61 ~88 ts. change to yarn Row 88: ch, itr inst at base (of 3c, tr, miss 1st, (tr, eh, 1 in nextst,*miss 2st, (It, ‘ch, tt) in nextst; rep from ™ tolast3sts, miss 1st, 24, turn = 895s, Row 89: 3h, It, 3trin each hsp to last sts, mis 1st, 20, 2irinlast st tun—90 sts. Row 90: 3ch Itrinst at base of Bch, miss 1st (ty, Ich, Ten noxtst, miss 2st, (tr, 1h, 1) In next st; ep fom * to ast 3s, miss 1st, 2, turn 91 ts Row 91: 3ch, tt, 3tr in each hsp to last’ st, miss 1st tr, 2irinlast st tun—92 ss. Row 82: 3ch,Itrinst at base of 23h, 2, miss 1st, (1, teh, TH) in next st, "miss 2s, (tr, 1h, Tt) in next st; rep from * tolast 3s, sis 1st, 2, turn 83 sts Row 93: 3ch, It, 3trineach chespto last sts, miss 2st, 3tr innextst, miss 1st 2irinlast st, tum—94ss, Rows 94-99: Rep Rows 88-93, = 100s, Rows 100-101: Rep Rows 88 & 89-102, ‘wo nsideeroeheteo.k 27Digital subscriptions start from as little as £19.99 bor six monthsSTUDY TIME Hit the books with our practical projects and fun accessories. 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And ifyou'ea fan ‘of amigurums, then you've probably visited All About Ami, the blog of designer Stephanie Lau, which is packed with ami designs as wells tps techniques and walkthroughs. ‘Stephanie lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband Ryan and their two daughters Myla and Brielle, ged four and two. She's ben blogging for six anda half yeas, with Ryan at her side. “Ryan helps me with al aspects of designing, adding finishing touches to amigurumt, and the photography” she smiles. or Stephanie, atypical day begins with erfting. “Ista at home with my two gil, so the mornings are full of activities with them!” ‘Stephanie laughs. “Between breakfast and luneh, we try and do some sort of erafty activity whether that be playdough, colouring, lacing, beading or gluing. When the weather i ice, we goto the park and take walks in the forest. In the afternoon, my youngest 56 Inside Crochet takes nap, and I get ait of time to crochet, blog or answer emails ‘and poston social media. When Ryan comes home from work, ‘we eook and eat dinner together and play together as family.” ‘Then once the chien are in bed, Stephanie can concentrate on designing. “I spend some time working on my designs, writing and editing blog posts, and answering emails. Ryan helps me eit photos, stich faces onto amigurumi, and proofreads my posts.” ‘Asshe combines erochet design with parenting, ty ‘workspaces inher home, but that doesnt mean icant be as “organised as possible, "We rently cleaned up and reorganised “Amigurumi have a personality with a facial expression, They can be happy, shy, curious, sad, angry and much more” my workspace as it was getting cluttered with boxes of yarn for the past couple of years,” she explains. “Lam so pleased with howe itTooks now as [feel motivated and refreshed whenever I enter iy creative space. My oom is fll of natural ight with a yara art ‘wal that is organised by colour. We made the diamond dividers ‘ourselves using corrugated plastic, and I love seeing my yarn so ‘beautify displayed. Ihave some shelves to display my amigurumi, and isso neat seeing my projects throughout the years “Lhave a cosy comer where I ean comfortably crochet and knit, and Ihave my computer and desk where Ido all my blogging and a craft organiser lamp that helps me keep all my tools at my fingertips” Organisation is key."A new addition to my workspace is sy utility cart that I use to hold all my works in progress. Whe Tm {nthe mood for certain project, I grab it from the utility art and {try and retur the project when I'm done so that theyre not just Tying on the loot It helps keep al the parts together and helps me see aa glance what Lam working on.”‘Stephanie's been making amigurumi since she was. chil, though she really fel in ove with them after getting marved, “Amigurumi reso special because they are Brought to life by the erochet artists ‘making them,” she explain. "They have a personality with a facial expression. They canbe happy, shy, curious, sad, angry, and much ‘more. Different emotions canbe depicted by how thei facia features are positioned, what acessories they are holding, what clothes they are wearing, and how thet ims are positioned. Even though people may follow the same pattern, their amigurumi ean turn out diferent as they a thei own touehes and make it their ow, All of Stephanie’s designs begin witha sketch and ate help from husband Ryan, “When we have an idea, Ryan first sketches it ‘out so that we get an idea ofthe proportions ofthe body parts and the general shapes require,” explains Stephanie, “Doing different sketches helps us determine which look we are going for and what facial expression we want to use too, When crocheting the pees, always reference our initial sketch to make sure wee achieving the Took and shapes we stout to.” I's this realisation ofthe idea that ‘Stephanie enjoys the most about designing, “Crochet is so versatile and you can create so many diferent shapes and patterns through Increasing, decreasing and knowing a variety of stitches.” she smiles. “For amigurumi, itso interesting breaking down a design into its ‘component shapes an figuring out how to ereate them.” ‘One af the best parts ofthe All About Ami website isthe Tips section, which contains links to Stephanie's crochet guides, from “Howto felt yarn ends together” to an “Amigurumi nose tutorial” ‘Stephanie's favourite technique's the adjustable rng, also known as the magic ring or mage circle (seepage 94), a great way of starting crochet in the round. “! ove the magic cree for beginning spheres as theres no intial hole andi gives such a lean look to amigurami body parts,” she explains, It was a game-changer when I learned it and ve never used anything else since. weote up a tutorial for my Inspirations! =~ ~~ BOOK — TheBible BLOG wwmourifesbesutilcom WEBSITE wincraftgawkercom blog as wanted to share this amazing technique with everyone! “The imisible decrease is also a game-changer as you need to deerase stitches when losing up your spheres for amigurumi, I also gives a ‘much cleaner look than typical bumpy and *hole-y decreases.” ‘Asa designer, hooks and yarn are some of Stephanie's most ‘important tools nds has strong feelings on her favourite, “eoulda' live without my Clover Amour crochet hooks!" she Jaughs. “use them fr every projet as they are so ergonomic and lightweight” And when it comes to yarn it's natura bres all the way “For amigurumi, Hove working with mercerised cottons as they have beautifl shen and do not ill easily," Stephanie says. "They give clean and polished look to amigurumi with lovely stitch definition. For wearable tems ove working with Merino wools as they fee! soft against the skin, are warm, and help wick away moisture.” ‘So what does Stephanie have planned for the rest of 20172 “Lhave some more cute home décor items and some new wearable designs that am trying to bring tolife” she says. "Now that Ihave more experience designing clothing items, itis fun figuring cut how to construct garments!” We cat wat to see what she comes up with, Visit warw.allaboutami.com to read Stephanie's blog, check out her designs and explore her crochet tutorials. ‘wwtinsidecrocheteo.uk 57Mi PMS BOK STYLE i ert your fabiesoaps = Bora vibrant eclecticlook! re ) @ NOWAVALISLE | ECU is AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD NEWSAGENTS. YOU CAN ALSO BUY YOUR COPY ONLINE AT WWW.SELECTPS.COM OR BY CALLING 01202 586848 wwnwprettypatchesmagazine.com J www facebook.com/PrettyPatchesMagazine [J @PrettyPatchesMakeit YOUR PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS START HERE * ee HHH eH HE BEGINNER, EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Claudine Olivia Tunisian Lacy Crochet Top Sunflower Cardigan Crochet Sweater Set Rhian Drink fayley Joanne Robinson YueLiang Page40 Page a4 Pages q ‘ Textured Floral Java Gingham Scribe School Scarf Table Runner Cafetiere Cover Hair Bows Pencil Case Helda Pa ah Stuart Rosina Northeot Kath Webber Page| Page 62 Page 6s Page 6s Snakes & Ladders Margot Brando Baby Blanket Ballet Cardigan The Sloth Bovver Booties Sally Shepherd Claire Montgomerie lara Cali olen Free 69 Page75 Page 79 Pages Pageas ‘wir insidecroche.cosuk 29oP MAKE IT Claudine Cardigan BY RHIAN DRINKWATER ‘This fun linen cardigan has a touch of schoolgit! style! HHH 40 Inside Crochet ‘ADD TO THE STASH Buy this purelinan yarn from ‘worwemidwinteryarns.com MATERIALS (© Midwinter Yarns Lithuanian Linen, 100% linen, T00g/45om492yds Yarn A: ie Grey 74x22, 2,3, 3)skoins Yarn B: Amethyst 3.831 skein (© 3.5mm hook TENSION Work 28st and 10 rows in t/ 112t0g pattern to measure 10x Oca x ain using 3.5mm hook, Corse needed to obtain tension DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rhian sa crochet and kitting designer, and the editor of Ise ‘Crochet. Shelikes practical projects that fitinte your wardrobe, and tries tedesign garments andaccessories that can be worn every day PATTERN NOTES This cardigan has asnus, tightfting fish ~for a looser fit, go up size When working the 12t09 ss, always work the fiesteg into the same stitch as the second leg of the previous 12109, Bch at start of round countsas I, unless otherwise stated, 44ch at start of round counts as (iu, Teh) unless otherwise stated Bopy With 3.5mm hook and yatn A, 212 (236, 260, 284, 308)ch, Row 1: Itrin fourth ch from hook (missed 3ch countsas first tr Ineach ch to end, turn 210 (234, 258, 282, 306%. Row 2: 3ch 2109 over fist and third tr, 1h, t2tog over third and fifth, 1h, contin this pattern to fend, tin ast, tur, Row 3: ch, Ir, ch) in each tehsp to end, ttrin third ch of tech, turn, Fasten off yarn A Joinin yarn 8. Row4: 3ch, Y2t09 over next 2 tr ch, (r2t0g, teh) to end, t2tog, Ttrinsame st as last leg” of tr2t0g, tur, Row 5: ch, (tr, 1eh)in each ‘ch-sp t0.nd, Itrin third choot tech, turn Fasten off yarns.Join inyarn A. Repeat Rows 4&5. Paace stitch markers around Sist 67th, 314, 69th, 75th) and 159th(177th, 195th, 213th, 2318 ‘webles to mark side seams for waist shaping Row: (Dac) “Work as Row 4 to 44 before marker, t3t09, cont in pattto2 tr past marker, v3t0g, rep rom, work as Row toend ~Bsts decreased, Row 9: As Row 5, Rep Rows 8&9 three more times = 178 202, 226, 250, 274) ss. ‘Asyou work, move stich markers up ensuring they stay inline with ‘orignal marked stitch Repest Rows 485 three mote times. Row 22: As Row 4 Row 23: (ine) "Work as Rows toch-sp above matted stitch, (its, Teh twice inches ep from +, work as Row 5 to end = Astsinereaced, Move stitch markers upto right-most of 2 tr worked above them, Row 24: Ac Row 4 Row 25: nc) “Work as Row 510 ch-sp above marked stich, (Ir, ch) twice in csp ep from works Row 5 toend sts increased Move stitch markers up to left-mostof 2 trworked above them. Rep Rows 22-25 once more 194 218, 242, 266, 280) ts LEFT FRONT Row 1: (WS) 3ch, 30g over next 3, 1ch, (r2tog, teh) 18.21, 24, 27, 30) times, tog, Trin samestaslast “le of 3109, turn 41 (47, $3, 58, 65)sts Row 2: (RS) 4c (I, 1h) in each tchsp to end, trim third chof tc, turn Row 3: 3c, trtog over next 3 sts decreased), teh, (e2toe, eh) to last 3, t3t0g, Trin same staslast “leg” of t3t09, turn ~37 (43, 49,55, 61)ts Row 4: 4ch (Ty, ch) in each Tehsp to end, ttrin third ch of tech, turn, Row 5: 3ch, t2t0g overnext2 tr ‘ch, (r2tog, teh) toast 2, 112t09, rin same stas eq” oft2t0g, turn = 35 (81,47, 53,59) sts Rep Rows 48 5 seven ight, ight, nine, ten more times =21 (25, 31,35, 39)sts, Final Row: 3ch counts as Ih, teh), (tht, Yeh in tehsp four five, Sx, seven, eight times, (at, 1eh)in each teh-sp to end, Itrin third ch of ch, Fasten off RIGHT FRONT Rejoin yarn to WS of last row of Body, 2s to thelett of leftmost stich marker. Row 1: (WS) 3c, tr3tog over next 34, 1ch (20g, teh) 18(21, 24, 27,30} times, t3tog, Trin same staslast “leg” of t3t0g, tum, Cont to work as for Left Front, reversing shapings, toast ow. tal Row: ach, (It, 1c 1ch-sp five 6, seven, eight, nine) times, tht, 1c) in each Tch-sp to end, thin third choft-ch Fasten off BACK Rejoin yarn to WS of last row of Body, 2st to thelett of right- most stitch marker Row 1: (WS) 3c, t3t09 over next 3tr, ch, r2tag, Ich) to Str ‘om stitch marker, 1ch, 30g, tirin same st as lst "leg" of 113109, tur, Row 2: (RS) 4c, (tr, Ich in each Ich-5p to end, Itrin third ch of ech tum Row 3: 3ch,ti3t0g over next 3, {ch (tog, teh) 03 t from end, tog, trinsamestas ast “leg of t3tog, turn. Row 4: 4ch, (It, tc)in each ‘ch-5p to end, trin third ch of tech, turn, Row 5: 3ch,t2tog over next 2, 1c, (2109, 1c) toend, Itrin samest as lst “leg” of 112109, tum, Repeat Rows 4 & 5 seven eight ight, nin, ten) more times, Next Row: 3h counts as tht, 1c), (thts, 1c in tch-sp four ive, sx, seven, eight) times, (ot, 1) five times, t2t0g =21 (25, 31,35, 39)sts Fasten of Rejoin yarn A to RS of last row of Back, in 1th (15th, 215, 25th, 29th) ch-sp trom end. Next Row: 2ch, ttrin next ch-sp 47 (48.5, 50, 51, 52)em 18% (19, 19%4, 20, 20%)in 80 (90, 100, 110, 120}em =) 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)in (countsast2tog), (Ich, Ye)fve EDGING (ix seven eight, ine) times, Rejoin yarn Ato bottom of (ch, tht ive times. Right Front with RS facing Fasten off Row 1: Dc evenly up Right Front, across Back and down Left Front, Join shoulder seams. ‘working approximately 2de in —. wow nsidecrochet cosa 4oP MAKE IT Si anereca rl ean AI eer each ow end, turn. Change toyamn 8. Row 2: 3ch,12t0g over next 2%, Yeh, (t2tag, 1h) t02 sts from end, t2t0g, Ttrin same st aslast “leg” of u2tog, turn Change to yarn A. Row 3: 4ch, (It, 1eh)ineach ‘ch-sp toend, Ttrin third chof eh, turn, Row 4: 3c, t2tog over next 2, 1ch, (t2t0g, 1eh) t02 sts from end, tog, Ttrin same staslast leg” of t2t0g, Fasten off SLEEVES Make two. Rejoin yarn A to armhole, four ‘ows rom shoulder seam with RS facing. 1ch, dcevenly around armhole working approximately 2acin each row end, SIstt0 ch tojoin, turn Row 1: 3ch,tr2t0g over next 2 ‘ch, (12t09, teh) 10 four rows 42 Inside Crochet cappacannat nee nares past shoulder seam, Ir in same stas|ast "leg" of t2tog, turn, Row 2: 4ch, (Ir, Ich) toast ch-sp, yoh, put hook through ‘ech and into de one away from startof previous ow, yoh and draw through, complete tr, miss de, tch, tr, turn. Row 3: 3c, tr2tog over next 2, Ich, (e2t0g, 1h) toast, yoh, put hook through t-ch and into cone away from start of previous ov, yoh and draw through, complete t2tog as orm, Teh, t2t0g, tt insame staslast "leg" oft2tog, tur, Row 4: As Row 2. Row 5: As Row 3 Row 6: As Row 2 Row 7: 3ch (counts a Tt), t13t0g xs. ACTUAL BUST 80 32 LENGTH a7 18% ‘over next 3 tr, Ich, (t2t09, teh) tolast tr, yoh, put hook through ‘ech and into same de as ¢-ch of previous row, yoh and draw ‘through, complete 12109 as normal, 1ch,t3tog, tt in same sta last “eg” of w3tog, turn Row 8:As Row 2 Row 9: As Row 7, Rep these two rows untilyou have worked all dc around armhole finishing with a Row 8 {and joining to start of same row te create a continuous round of ty, leh Fasten off yarn A. Change toyams, Next Row: 3¢h, 17209 over next s ™ 90 100 36 40 485 50 19 19% L 110 44 5 20 2, teh, (r2tog, teh) around, sist. to first, turn Next Row: 4c t, 1c) n each ‘ch-sp to. sist to fist, tun Fasten off yarn. change te yarn A, Next Row: ch, t2t09 over next 2tr, teh, r2tog, Ich) around, sst to fist turn Next Row: 4c, (t, 1h) in each tch-sp toend, st to fist tr, turn Next Row: ch, t2t09 over next 2, teh, r2tog, Teh) around, sst to fist Fasten off and weave in all ends. FINISHING Block to measurements xt 120 om 48 in 52 om 20% inYARNDALE 2017 A festival of creativity Saturday 23rd September : 10am - 5.30pm Sunday 24th September : 10am - 4.30pm www. yarndale.co.uk Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire. BD23 1UDoP MAKE IT Olivia Tunisian Crochet Sweater BY HAYLEY JOANNE ROBINSON This oversized jumper is perfect for cooler autumn days and lazy evening walks. ADD TO THESTASH Buy this chunky weo! lend from Stata Sonoee 14 Inside Crochet MATERIALS 1 Sirdar Click Chunky 70% acrylic/30% wool, 509/75mi82yds ‘Shade: Bloom 146. 13(5, 17,20, 24, 30) balls ‘© 2mm Tunisian hook YARN ALTERNATIVES ‘You can use any chunky woo! blend yarn for ths design — try Stylecraft Life Chunky or Hayfield ‘Chunky With Woo TENSION Work 11 and 10 rows to measure 10 Yer xin using 9mm Tunisian hook, or size requied tobtain tension, DESIGNER SIOGRAPHY Hayley loves the versatility and originality of Tunisan crochet, and enjoys creating her own practical and beaut Tunisian patterns. View more of her designs at swvnv ravelry comidesignersl baySeyjoanne-robinson. SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS ‘Tunisian Simple stitch (Tss) ‘es consists of two “rows: Forward Pass (FP): nserthi through next vertcallonp, yarn ‘over hook, pullup oop. Return pass (RetP: ich, (310 ‘over hook, draw though fst 20098 on hook) to end and uni 1 loops left on hook ‘Tunisian Twisted Simple Stitch (Fw): losert hook from left right under nex vertical lop, yarn ‘over hook, pullup loop. Work return passas fr Ts Tunisian} 1 Stitch (Ips): Place yamin front of and over hook from ‘ont to bac, insert hook fom ight toleftunder vertical bar of next st take yam under and around the back Cf the hook, and pulllop through. return pass as for Ts ‘Tunisian Full stitch (Tfs) Row 1: Insert hook under the losing chain of next stitch ie not into the vertical bar and pull up loop to end missing last stitch Work etum passa fr Ts. Row 2: Miss fist clesing chain, "insert hook under ciosing chain cof next st, and pull up loop: rep {rom * toend of row ‘Work return passa fr Ts,"30 (30, 30, 32, 32, 32)am 1134 (11%, 1134, 1204, '12%2, 12%2)in 47 (47, 47, 48, 48, 49)om 18% (18%, 18%, 19, 19, 19%)in 55 Bs 98 (105, 116.5, 131, 150, 171.5)cm 8a N38 40%, 46, 51¥%2, 59, 67¥2)in és ww.nsidecrochet.couk 45MAKE IT FRONT/BACK Make two With 9mm Tunisian hook, 54 (58, 64, 72, 82, 94)ch Foundation Row: Pull upaloop Inback of second ch fom hook and each ch toend ~54 (58, 64, "72,82, 94) loops on hook, RetP (Gee Special Stitch Patterns) Row 1: Miss fist vertical bar, "75s (Gee Special Stitch Patterns) in next St, TW Gee Special Stitch Patterns) in next st; ep from * to lend ~54 68, 64, 72, 82, 94)loops conhook, Ret? Rep Row 1 five (five, five, six, six, seven) more times to complete rbbing Row 2: Mis fist vertical bar, Tps (Gee Special Stich Patterns) across =54(58, 64, 72, 82, 94)loops.on hook, Ret? Rep Row 2 until work meas 56(60, 66, 74,85, 7}em/22 23%, 25, 46 Inside Crochet Sst acrossas for ps. Fasten off SLEEVES Make two With mm Tunisian hook, 24 (24, 24,26, 26, 26h. Foundation Row: Pul up loop in back of second ch from hook andeach ch to end ~24 (24, 24, 26,26, 26h, Ret. Row 1: Miss fist vertical ba, ss in next st, TwIssin next stl across ~24 (24, 24, 26,26, 26)loops onhook, Ret? Rep Row 1 five (ve fv, ss, s ACTUALBUST 98 385 LENGTH 56 2 SLEEVESEAM = a7 18% six, seven) more times to complete ribbing, Row 2: Miss fist vertical bar, Ths in fist space ta inc, Tps across, Ts in ast space before lst stto inc 26 26, 26, 26, 28, 28)loops.on hook, Ret, Row 3: Miss fist vertical bar, Tos 105526 26, 26,26, 28, 28) loops on hook, Ret? Row 4: Miss fist vertical bar, ps across 26 26, 26, 26, 28, 28) loops on hook, Ret? Rep Rows 2-4 further 12 times, ™ u xt 105 iesmae el am 46 sis 60 6 7% 2 28 29 a a 48 we 18 19 ending with Row 4 and 50(60, 50, 50,82, 2)lo0ps on hook SIst across as for ps. Fastenoff FINISHING Sew FronvBack pieces together atside seams, Sew shoulder seams, leaving @ 30(30, 30, 32,32, 32k m/11% (1126, 11% 128, 1235, 1279 gap betvigen seams for neck opening Sew sleeves to body, ) sew sleeve seams and weave in ends ERC SEN 150 msm 38 om in 85 7 om Ene in 48 “9 an 19 19% inwwwfinefettlefibres.uk | ee ee Stockist of beautiful British & Fair Trade yarns in natural flores. Judith @tfinefettefiores.uk 01670 600001 Social Classes & regular Beginner Classes | we INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CROCHET Crochet is both creative and skilful The Diploma is experienced crochet enthusiast ie. Learn at home, on a works! resident even Crochet Design, 11 North Street, Morecambe, Lancs, LA4 SLAoP MAKE IT Denim Shawl BY ANNELIES BAES Hook this long asymmetric shawl, in gradient denim shades, for the cooler September days. HHH HE aporoTHEsTASH Buy this cotton blend yarn from ‘wwwibergeredefrance.co.uk 48 Inside Crochet MATERIALS (© WolZo Eerlik Bio Cotton Gradient, 100% cotton, 3359/1225m/1340yds Shade: Dark Denim ball 3.5mm hook @ Yan needle (© Fins and mat for blocking YARN ALTERNATIVES This yar canbe difficult to find in the UK, but you can use any ply weight cotton to achieve a similar effect~a large skein of cradient yarn will work best. Try yarnssuch as Bergére de France Unic or Scheepjes Whi TENSION Exact tension isnot crucial for this design, MEASUREMENTS Finished wingspan of shawlis 200em/20'n DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Annelies Baesisa crochet addict ‘who prefers to “let the yarn do the talking’. View more of her designs at ww.avelry.com esignersianneles-baes-vcarno. SPECIAL STITCHES Picot (1P}:3ch,idein ist of these ch Side shell: Worked on straight side of shaw ide with no increases) Aterlast tof every uneven row work 1 picot, Ist in ‘bottom of st used for last ist partot side shel, turn toWWS, 2ch, din top of pico, 2ch, Ide nfs rt finish, PATTERN NOTES 44ch atbeginning ofa row counts as td, Sch at beginning of a row counts as td, teh. ‘The shawlis worked bottom up, andhasasideways asymmetrical shape. Section 1 the tals 8 dense stich pattern with increases on one side Section 2, the body, is afoursrow pattern repeat, increasing on one side, contrasting between dense stitch and open warked rows. Section 3, the final section, creates lovely ripples with de rows ‘worked in back loops only giving anairy finish,SECTION ONE Row 1: (RS) 3ch (counts as tt), tein third ch from hook, 1P Gee Special Sutches) st stin third ch of starting 3chtum- tt, 1 Row 2: WS) Work upwards working 2ch, de in top af P 2ch, (ide, te, tint, turn 1 side shell and 1 stitch group. Row 3:4ch, itrin ich-sp, Ir in dc, IP sIstinlastdcot Row 2, turn =Aeh, 24, 1 Row 4: Working upwards work 2ch, Ndcin top of, 2ch, (Ide, te, Win fst, iss last (Ide, Ye, Ite) top of ch, turn 1 side shell, 2 stitch groups Row 5: 4ch,[Irin teh-sp, Iria del twice, 1F ststinlast de of Row 4, turn = Ach, at, 1 Row 6: Working upwards work 2ch, Ndcin top of F,2ch, (Ide, Te, tte in fist, miss next, (1d, Ich, Ishin next, miss ast, (ide, 1h, Tin top of 4eh,urN ~1 side shel 3 stich groups. Row 7: 4ch, [tr in tch-sp Iria de] t0 end of row, sstin ast de cof Row 6, turn = Ach, 6t,1P Row 8: 2ch, idcin op of, 2ch, (ide, teh, tin fies, miss next 1, (id, teh, HA in nett, miss ext tr: ep from * toend working (Ade, te, 119 in top of 4c, turn =1 side shel, stich groups. Rep Rows 7 &8a further 36 ‘more times (otal 80 rows) =1 side shel, 0 stich groups a end of Row 80. SECTION TWO Row 81: Sch, Ir, eh in fst de, (tr, tein next del to last de, tr inlastde, 1, stin same de, turn, Row 82: Working upwards, 2ch, dein top of P 2ch, (Ide 1h, 1H) infirstty, miss tch-sp, “de, ch, in next, missext 1hrso, repfrom* toast tr, tdcinlas 1ch, Irn fourth ch, tun. Row 83: dch, tri 1eh-sp, Ir inde] to end of row, 1, sIstin last dc, turn Row 84: As Row 8. Rep Rows 81-84 a further 20 times 84 rows in Section Two. Rep Rows 81-83 once more =4eh, 1224, 1. SECTION THREE Row 168: Work upwards, 2ch, dein top of 2h, 1dcin fist, Sch (countsas trt, dratog over ext 3 sts make fist 2in fist st here de just worked, make third in next stand fourth in next 50, [ch, Tetrin next twice, teh, (irr, Yeh, tert in next Ich, ttn next tl twice, teh, ‘rtTtog over next 74; rep from * rine more times (hile making last sto ti7tog in fourth ch, Itch, ttt four times ast ch, turn~10 ul ipple motifs, 2 half ripple moti Row 169: 1c, 2a bon fst ts, Ide bo in next ch, 1d bo in next ‘rt thee times, de2t0q ba in 1ch-sp before trtr7tog and in 1ch-sp behind tret0g (missing ‘7t09), "{1dcbio in next ch, ‘de loin next tr sixties, {c2t0g blo in Ichsp before ‘rt7teg andin ich-sp behind {t7t0g (missing tr7t00); rep ‘rom * eight mor times, [Ide blo innext ch, Ide blo in next res times, 2109 blo in last Teh-sp andin fifth ch, turn Row 170: Ich, tacin fist de2t09, Sch, trtesiag working fist2stsin next de, thd st next de and fourth stin next de) fie, teerin nxt de] twice, ch, (ty, tch, rtp in next de, ch, trtrin next eltwice, ch tretog over next ‘dc; rp from * nine more tines, Iich,trtrin next dl twice, Teh, (itr, 1h, tert in next de, [ich, ‘rr in next de] twice, tur — 10 fll ripple mots, 2 haf ripple motifs Row 171: Ich, dc loin first tr, Id blo in next ch, 1d blo in ext tt five times, dog blo in tch-sp before tr7t0g andin ‘ch-sp behind trs?t0g (missing tag), “{tdcbio in next ch, {de boinnext tt sities, tint the fl, nto the fol tr ‘work (tr, 3ch, 1), Ttrinto the fll 11 3tr into each of the foll2 loops: rep rom * four more times, st into third of 3ch at beg of ra. Fasten off, Size M only. Make an adjustable ing Rnd 4; 2ch (counts as fist nt, Shir into rng, sst inte second of 2ch—Ehtt Rnd 2: 3ch(countsas first, 2t¢ into bottom of 3ch, Teh, “1 shell (see Special Stitches) into the fll, hs, teh, ep from * four more ‘times, sstinto third oF 3chat beg of ma. Rnd 3: 2ch, ttrinto second vy, 3ch, 120g putting the ist tint the same tras the preceding tr and the second trinto the fll, 3ch, * 120g into the frst and second tr of fll shel 3ch, t2t0g into-secand and third tof the same shell, 3ch; rep from * four more times, sist into second of 2ch at beg of md. Rnd 4: Sis into firstloop, then ch, 24 into same loop, 3ch, 1 hong tr (ee Special Stitches) into the loop of ich af Rnd 2, 3ch, *3trintothefollloop, 3ch, 1 long ‘into the loop of ich of Rnd 2, 3h, rep trom * four more times, slstinto third of 3chat beg of ma Rnd 5: 4ch, inte the fol rare (ld, 3ch, ft, trio fol, 3dtrinto each of thefll2 loops, *dtrint flit, into the fol tr ‘work (at, 3ch, Id, taint fll 11 3d into each ofthe fll2 loops; rep from * fourmore times, sist into fourth of ach atbeg of rn, Fasten off, SizeLonly Make an adjustable ing Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as fist ht, Str nto rng, sstinta second of 2eh— 6h Rnd 2: 3ch(countsas fist, 2tr into.bottom of 3ch, teh, *1 shell (see Special Stitches into the fll, hr, teh rep from * four more ‘times, sstinto third oF3 chat beg of a. Rnd 3: 2ch,ttrinto second ty, 3ch, 12tog putting the ist tinto the same tras the preceding tr and the second tr into the fll, 3ch, *e2toginto the first and second tr ofthe fll shel, 3c, {12109 into the second and third tr ofthe same shel, 3ch; rep from * 52 Inside Crochet On Oe Ox 18(19,20)em ioemvain in aoranin T8418 20m ioc Hema aemian Semv2in z 5 z i aS a & as i : * g 2 5 & 2 R g 8 | 40 (44, 48)cm/15%4(17%, 19)in- 30 (32, 35)em/19%6 (1234, 13%4)in BACK/FRONT SLEEVE four mare times, sstinto second of 2chat beg of rnd Rnd 4: Sist into frstloap, then 3ch, 21 into the same loop, 3ch, ‘ong tr see Special Stitches) into ‘the lop of Teh from Rind 2, 3ch, *3irimo the olloop, 3ch, 1 Hong trinto the loop of tch from Rnd 2, 3ch, rep from * fourmore times, sIstinto third of 3ch at beg ofr Rnd 5: 3ch, into the fll r work (Ou, 3ch, 19, into fol, 3 into.each ofthe fol 2 loops, *1tr into fll, into fol tr work, 3ch, 119, Htrinto the fol, 3 into.each ofthe fol 2 loops: rep from * four more times, sstinto the third of 3ch at beg ofr Rnd 6:3ch,Ttrinto fol, into thefollloop work(Itr,3ch, 1, Itrinto each ofthe fll 1; reo fom * four more times, nto the follioop work (tr, 3ch, 1), tr into-each ofthe fll ty, st into third of 3ch at beg of nd Fastenoff ARMHOLE MOTIF Size Sonly Make an adjustable ing Row 1: 2ch (counts sist he), Ante into loop -Shtr. Row 2: 3ch (countsas first), 2 intofirst hr, *1ch, 1 shel into the ‘oll hts; rep from * twice more, tt intolast hr. Row 3: 5ch, t2t0g int fist and second tr ofthe fol shel, 3ch, 112109 into second and third tof the same shel, *3ch 7209 into first and second tof te fll shel, [3ch, 210g into second and third trof the same shel rep from * ‘twice more. Row 4: 3ch, 2u into the fist oop, [3ch,*T long tint the loop of 1 stfrom Row 2, 3ch, 3rinto the {oltloop, 3h; rep from * twice more, terinto third of Sch atthe bbeg of Row 3 Row 5: 3ch, 31 int firstloop,Tte into fl into fol trwork (tte, 3h, 1), "Tinto fol ty, 3trinto ‘each ofthe foll2 loops, It inta the fol (itr, 3ch, Tt into the {oll tu tep from * twice more. Fasten off Size Monly Make an adjustable ring, Row 1: ch (counts as fist ht), Air into ring Shit Row 2: 3ch (counts as first, 2 into fists, “1h, 1 shelinto fll ht ep from * twice more, tte into the lastht. Row 3: 5ch,t2tog into first and second taf the fol shel, 3ch, {12t09 into second and third tof the same shel, "Sch tr209 into fist and second tof te fll shel, 3ch,t2tag into second and thi traf the same shel rep fom * Row 4: 3ch 2r into first oop, 3ch, “1 long trintothe loop of 1 st from Row 2, 3ch,3tinto the fallloop, 3ch; rep from * twice more, Itrinto third of Sch atbeg of Row 3 Row 5: 4ch, 2a into fist 00p, ‘at into fol, int oll tr work (dt, 3h, 16t, *tdtrinto fot, $Batrinto each ofthe foll2 loops, ‘alt into folly, tar, 3ch, Yt) Imo fol; ep from * twice more Fasten off, SizeLonly ‘Make an adjustable ring. Row 1: 2ch(countsas frst ht), ‘into ring - She Row2: 3ch (counts as fist), 2t¢ into first hr, *1ch, 1 shellinto ‘each ofthe fll ht: ep from * twice more, Ir inte thelast hr Row 3: Sch, 2t0g nt fist and second tof folshel, 3ch,t2t0g Into second and third traf the same shel "3ch, t2t09 into fist and second tro fall shell, 3ch, t2tog into second and third trof the same shel rep {rom * twice more Row4: 3ch, 2r int fistoo9, 3c, *T long trintothe loop of 4 st from Row 2, 3ch,3trinto the follloop,3ch; rep from * twice‘mote, then Ttrintothitd of Sch at beg of Row 3 Row 5: 3c, 3tr into stoop, 1tr imo fol into foll ur work (tr, 3ch, 19), “Tinto fot, 3r into teach af the foll2 loops, Ttrinto fol, (tr, 3ch, 19) int fol; rep ‘rom * twice more Row 6: 3ch, into firstloop work (Qu, 3ch, 1), * Tr into each of fll Ot, into fol oop work (tt, 3ch, ‘to: rep from * twice more, tr into each of last tr. BASE OF BODY Work 36 motisand 4 armhole motif forthe size being made, assembling as being worked, following the diagram. At each commer tobe assembled replace the 3ch with Ich, tsstinto comer of receding mati, 1h) ‘TOP OF BODY Join motifs forthe top of the Back with 1 sstover tr, 7(9, Sich, 1 sistover the corresponding t ‘ofthe fol motif and fasten off (Gee Assembly Diagram, above). Then assemble the motts inthe same way fortop of rom, TOP OF BACK Along the top ofthe Back, work 1 slstinto the fist st, 3ch (counts as fist, then Ttrinto each u, Itrinto each loop of 3ch, Ir into each ch ofthe assembly chain, ‘Then contin treble rows on the 59 (65, Mitr obtained NECK When work measures 7:5cm/3in (eight roe from the beg of the top of Back, leave the central 29631, 33)trunworked and cont teach side separately, decreasing rat the neck edge, tin from ledge from the second row and then on fol ows as olows. Todecttr at beg of row: 3c, miss the frst, thent2t0g into each ofthe fll2t, then cont the rom. ‘Todec ttratend of row: Work Lunt 3trrem, work t2tog into teach ofthe fll2t, then Ttrinto the last SHOULDERS When work measures 9.5cr/3%4in (11 rows) fom the ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Joining the motifs atthe top ‘of the body using chain sts Size S SizeM Py Size L i e=slst ©=Chst begof the top af Back, fasten aff. Work 3ch, mss the fst then 1305, 17irremoneachside. tag, work acrossrow until att rem, work 309, then Tt into SLEEVES the last Work 61 (65, 71)ch. Row 1: Irrimotfourthchfrom FINISHING. hook (missed 3ch countsasfist _Joinshoulder seams 11), tr10 end~ $8 (63, 68). Row 2: 3ch, trtoend NECKBAND ‘Around the neck edge, work TOP OF SLEEVES as follows: Repeat Row 2 untilwork Rnd 1: 114(118, 122) sts, 1slst measures 24cm/9/sin(2B rows) _intothe frsts|stat beg of round, total, decateach edge onevery Rnd: 3ch (counts fst), tr RS owas fall 44, Sr once, Into every fol sts, 1 sstinto thi 3urtwice 2rtworthree, three) of 3chatbeg of md~ 114(118,, times, 3trtwice (twice, once), ate 122) ‘once a explained below. Rnd 3: 3ch(countsas first, tr Fasten off into second tr, ttrinto every fll, slstinto third of 3ch at beg of ma. Todecrease3,4orSstsateach Fasten off ‘edge: Atthe beg ofthe row work 1sIstover each st to be Sew the op ofthe sleeves decreased +1,attheendaf the intothe armholes. rowleavethe numberofststobe Sew sleeve seams. decreased unwworked, Secure and weave Todect or2stsateach edge: inallends. s M a ACTUALBUST 80 88 96 em am a4 ain LENGTH 2 57 CI om 2% Ain SLEEVESEAM = 24 24 24 om om on om ® ‘wer.insidecrochetco.uk 55FIND MORE FREE MAGAVINIES FREEMAGS.CCoP MAKE IT Sunflower Set By YUE LIANG Hook yourselfa bunch of sunflowers to keep the sunshine at homeall year round. * * ‘ADD TO THESTASH ‘Buy these great value yarns from ‘wwwideramores.com 5¢ Inside Crochet MATERIALS. (© Scheepjes Colour Crater, 100% acryic, 1009/300m/328yds Yarn A: Charleroi 2016 1 bal ‘Yarn B: Harlem 1054 1 ball, Yarn: Leuven 2008: | ball (© Scheepjes Catona, 100% cotton, 25g/63m/69yds Yarn D: Root Beerx ball Yarn: Yelow Gold ball Yarn FKiwix 1 ball {© 2mm, 3mm & 3.5mm hooks (© Metal lower wire, 20cm/6in ong, 2mm diameter ‘© cotton fing @Sewing needle (© DIY necklace/brooch pin TENSION Exact tension s not crucial for this design, DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY ‘Yue Liang passionate about ‘making fun designs for home and kids. PATTERN NOTES ‘Workin continuous rounds uness otherwise stated ‘ch atstart of round does not countasast,‘The sunflower bouguet uses yarns, Band C, while the necklace and brooch use yarns ,EandF. SUNFLOWER souaueT STALK With 2.5mm hook and yarn A make an adjustable ing, Rnd 1: Sec in ing Sde Rnd 2: Dc around. Rep Rnd 2 to desired length do not break off yar, CALYX ‘Change to 3.5mm hook Set-up Rnd: de, 2c in last st 6d Rnd 1: 2dcin each st around ~ 12d Rnd 2: [2dcin next st, 1d] around = 18d. Rnd 3: [2dcin next st, 2] around = 2466 Rnd 4: [2dcin next st, de] around dc, Rnd 5: Dc around, sist in lasts. Fasten off Insert metal lower stem into crochet stalk FLOWER CENTRE Using 3.5mm hook and yarn 8 ‘make an adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6dc int ring ~ 6d Rnd 2: 2dc in each staround adc Rnd 3:[2dc in next, tel around ~ 18d Rnd 4: [2dc in nett, 24 around ~ 24d Rnd 5:[26c in nett, 3ée] around ~ 30d Rnd 6:¢ around, sist in last Fasten off PETALS Place Flower Centre and Calyx together with wrong sides together. Using 3.5mm hook andyarn working though both sts of Flower Cente and Calyx tojoin *2ch(tr, Nat, Ir in next, 2ch, (Tht, let, tein next st ch, sIstin next strep from * unt env in remains unworked Stuff with coton fling, cont toend of nd working petals Fasten off SUNFLOWER NECKLACE FLOWER CENTRE With 2mm hook and yarnD, make @) Handeze Gloves Relieve pain from arthritis, tendonitis, carpel tunnel = ) @ etc. while stitching or knitting. Available in beige or slate blue, with or without the extra wrist strap, which Tail Catcher £21.95 gives more support. Secures the end of your thread To measure for size place hand on piece of when it is too short to use a paper. Mark the paper each side of the needle. Thread the loop through gy knuckles, at the base of the fingers. Measure your stitching, hook the short the distance between the 2 marks and select thread into the loop & pull v size. through. 2-28 51- 64mm — Size2 Choose from Butterfly, Tortoise, ame 2- 64-78mm — Size3 Celtic, Bee, Kingfisher 3%-3% — 78-9imm Sized 3%-4%' —91-105mm_— Size 5 Regt Wrist Suppor Clover Row Counter £6.95 rome Ltd (Please make cheques payable iter a ene oon ena rif) aCe Ped eect epee Seen ctMATERIALS (© Maria Naturally Soft Merino, 100% Merino wool, S0g/125nv1374ds Shade: Lac Blossom 123, x56, 6)balls ‘© 4mm hook @ Yanneedle TENSION Work 19hir and 16 rows to measure 10 10cmV/8 xin using ‘4mm hook o size needed to ‘obtain correct tension DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Claire Montgomerieis a textes signer specialising in kiting {and crochet, constructing fabrics, ‘garments, cteatures and accessories which are fun, quirky ‘and modern Find out more at wunumantykaits blogspot com. s.38 PATTERN NOTES 2ch does not count ash unless otherwise stated ‘ch does not count as dc unless otherwise stated Turn every rv unless otherwise stated, SLEEVES Make two with 4rmm hook, 31083, 35)ch, Row 1: Ide in seconde from hhockandin each ch to end, do not tum ~30 32, 34d Fasten off yarn and rejoin to beg of row, os Rows 2-4: Ich (does not count assthere and throughoud, 956 @Oeree € hs iuenaiee, COe GO SEO 22 a6 Des Cay Ye Row 5: (RS) 2ch (does not count assthere and throughouw), Margot Ballet Cardigan “3s BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE ‘Cont to tum at end of each row: lols An adorably elegant ballet cardigan for the Row: 20h hr toend tun eee sar * flow 7:20h 2h ext budding prima ballerina in your life Aolastst,2htrin ast, tun “32 (34 30h ee apororwestash ows 889: 22, hrtoend Buythissuper-soft yarn from Rep last three rows unti there went cro ‘are 56 (58, 60) sts, ending with rows Work svaight unti sleeve ‘wor.insidecrocheten.uk 75‘measures 26 (28, 30}cm/10%4 (1, 11)n. Fasten off ya BACK With 4mm hook, 57 (61, 65Ich. Row 1: ldcinsecond ch from hook and in each chto end, do not tun ~ $6 60, 64. Fasten off yarn and rejoin to beg of row, Rows 2-4: Ich (does not count asst here and throughoud, ‘de loin each st to end, do not turn—56 (60, Gade blo. Fasten off yarn and rejoin to beg of row, Begin working in turned rows asfoll Row 1: (RS) 2c, blo to lend, turn. Rows 2-18 (18, 20}: 2ch, htta end, turn~56 (60, 6h, SHAPE ARMHOLES. Row 19 (19, 21):(R5)SIstalong 6(7,7) sts, 2ch ht toast 6 (7, 7) sts turn, leaving rem 6 (7, 7)sts Lunworked 44 (a6, Soe Rows 20 (20, 22)-29(81, 43): 2ch, ber tocend, 5s a3 RE & 57 (6, am So BS n SHAPE SHOULDERS LerT FRONT Next Row:2ch,9(10, ht, With 4mmhoot, 15th, wiztog Row 1 tein second ch fom Fasten off yar leaving remsts Unworked 10(11, 13), 14)stsinfrom oppositeend of of row. row, 2ch, ht2t09, 9(10, 12)htr = 10/1, 13)he Rows2. Fasten off yar, hook and in each cho end, do nottuen~ 150d. ‘With RS facing rejoinyamn11(12, Fasten of yan and rejoin tolbeg 3: 1ch (does not count as there and throughout, tdeblo 26 (8, 30)em 10% (11, 11%4}n Ineach tia end, donot turn = 150de bl. Fasten off yarn and rejoin to beg ofrow. Begin working in turned ows for front shaping as fol Row 1: (RS) 2eh, 5458, 62) hr lo, 210g bo, turn leaving rem ste unwvorked forte and‘begin working in turned rows ~55 (59, 63)htrbl, Row 2: WS) 2ch, hr2tog, hr toend 54 (58, 62). Row 3: 2c, hr 0 ast 2st, Imdtog 53 57, thr Rows 4-18 (18,20): Re Rows 2& 3, ending with Row 2 38 42, 4h SHAPE ARMHOLE Row 19(19, 21): (R5)SIstalong 6(7,7) sts, 2ch, hiro last 2st, Imn2tog 31 (34, 36 Row 20 (20, 22): 2ch,hi2t09, hr to end ~30 33, 35). Row 21 (21,23): 2c ir tolast 2st, hNi2tog ~29 (32, 34) Rows 22 (22, 24)-40 (42, Rep last two rows, ending with a Row 20 (20, 22) = 101, Tht. RIGHT FRONT With 4mm hook, 15tch Row 1: Idcin second ch from hook and in each chto end, do rot tum -150de Fasten off yarn and rejoin to beg of row, Rows 2-4: Ich (does not count assthere and throughout), ‘de loin each st to end, do rot tun 150dcblo, Fasten off yam and rejoin to beg of ow. ‘Atend of Row 4, donot rejoin to beg of row, rejoin $6 (60,64) sts along from end of row Begin shaping in turned rows in eras fll: Row 1: (RS) 2h, htr2tog bo, 54 (58, 62)htrblo, turn leaving rem ts unwworked forte and begin working in turned roms 55 (59, 69)htr blo ACTUAL CHEST LENGTH FROM SHOULDER SLEEVE Row 2: (WS) ch, ht 10 last 2st, hu2t0g - 54 (58,62), Row 3: 2ch, hu2tog, hr to end = 53 (57, 60h. Rows 4-18 (18,20): Rep Rows 2 & 3 ending with Row 2 = 38 42, aay. SHAPE ARMHOLE Row 19 (19,21): (RS)2ch, hi2tog, hirtolast (7,7) st, ‘tum, leaving rem 6 (7, 7st Unworked ~31 (34, 36)htr. Row 20(20, 22): 2c tr tolast 2st, htr2tog ~ 30 83, 35) Row 24 (21,23): 2ch, ht2tog, hr toend ~ 29,32, ht Rows 22 (22, 24)~40 (42, 44): Replast tworows, ending with ayes yrs 7 60 2H 23 7 8 10% " 6 8 10% 1 {Row 20 20, 22)~10(11, 1). Fasten off yarn FINISHING Block al pieces ighty to shape, CCrachet together shoulder seams with asistjon. Setin sleeves, using sist crochet join. ‘Crochet together underarm and side seams with crochet st joi, ining ze, tenn omarion st citer sesame rar otro wucoavans & Seat ose eves 8 a Pn » Fl m6 i » ea fn i ‘worw.insidecrochet.eo.uk 77+44 (0)1202 586848 Have all your details to hand ‘Complete the form (below) and send to: Inside Crochet Back Issues Tailor Made Publishing Ltd PO Box 6337, Bournemouth BHI 9EH www.selectps.com Select "Magazines". then “Back ssues then “inside Crochet” BACK ISSUES ORDER FORM YES! 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Order your back issues of Inside Crochet and be inspired. er pa Exirtaoe pate Decipher ache ts bdo esvesoe Cosy istoralithe family How to wash our crochet \ssue @7 alert rh Woo Nowseton sna shook sprig tasion Issue 91 Issue 80 Sweeter forse Issue es coo aerst Soinyourown yarn Issue 89 Fantastic spng se Issue 92 courtesy cs SrtaurmystoBrando The Sloth BYILARIA CALIRI Itreally doesn't matter where he is or what time itis, If Brando finds a good spot, he'll mount up his hammock and take a good, long nap, dreaming of all the other good spots in the world to laze around. HH ‘Thisadorable design stan foom Aniguraml Gloetroters by lavia Cali (Amiguromipetternsnet, £1250) 4 MATERIALS. (© DMC Woolly, 100% woo, SOg/t25m/136 yds Yarn A: Brown 115% 1 ball (© DMC Natura ust Cotton, 100% cotton, 509/155m/169yds ‘Yarn B: Gardenia 36% ball Yarn C:Tiopicbrown 22 x ball © 2.5mmhook Safety eyes, Smm/sin @ Safety nose @ Yarn needle (© stitch markers @ Toy stufing © Wire brush TENSION Exact tension not crucial for ths design, MEASUREMENTS. Firshed siothis on/714in tal DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY lanais an tain designer and blagger who ives in London, She's the author of Amigurumi Globetrotters and Amigurumi Winter Wonderand. Visither website at wurmaraidesign. comlen, SPECIAL STITCHES Ine: 26¢ in next stitch Invisible decrease (dee): Insert hook n front loop of first stich, then immediately insert hook in front laop of second stitch {loops on hook). (Yoh and pul through 2 loops) twice. EVE PATCH Make two Using yarn C, teh Work around bath sides ofthe foundation chain as follows Rnd 1: Dc insecand ch from hook, 8d, 3dcin next st Cantinue on the athe side ofthe foundation chain, 8c, ine ee Special Stitches) in next st ~22de Rd 2: (incin next st, Bd, inc innext st, 1d repeat twice 26. Rnd 3: Dcin nextstincin next st Bac, sIstin next Sst, Bde, incin ext st, ee, sst—28 sts Fasten off Insert the safety eye into the patch, on the rounded side where youve worked 5 sists. Do not fasten the washers yet. Lec Make two Using yarn, make an adjustable ing Rnd 1: 6dcin sing — 6d, Rnd 2:(incin next st, 260 twice ~8dkc, ‘wwr.insidecrochet.c0:uk 79oP MAKE IT Rnd 3:(Incin next st, 3d) twice = de, Rnd 4: Incin nex st, 1d five times 15d. nds 5-8: Dc around ~ 15. Fasten off Make a second leg, but do not fasten off Continue working the body. sopy Continue fom the las stitch of the second eg, Sch, sston the fistleg Rnd 1: Dcin next 15 sts on the fist leg, dcin next Sch, dein next 1Sstson the second eg, dein ‘next Sstson the other side ofthe chain 40d Rnd 2: Dc around ~ 40d Rnd 3: 7éc,incinnextst, 19, Incinnextst, 12de~42de Rnd 4: Incin next st, 6d) sx times -a8de Rnd 5: (Incin next st, 7s times Sade nds 6-12: Dearound 4d Rnd 13:(Dec (sce Special tithes, esi times ~ ade nds 14-17: Dc around — ade Rnd 18: (Dec, esi ies — 2d nds 19 & 20: Dc around - 426 Rnd 21: (Dec Sd) sik times~ 36 nd 22: Dc around ~ 36d Rnd 23: (Dec, 4d) sixtimes =30de Rnd 24: (Dec, 34) sixtimes = 28d, Rnd 25: Dc around - 24d ‘Change to yarn 8 Stuff the legs and the body with toy stuffing Rnd 26: Working inrontloop only, (ac innextst, 340 sx times~ 30d Rnd 27:{incin next st, de) six times ~ 36d Rnd 28: (Inc in ext, Sd) six times ~ a2dc. Rnd 28: inc in next, Se) si times - 48d. Rnd 30: (inc in nextst, 7d) six times Sade Rnd 31:(Incin nextst, 860) six times -60de nds 32-40: Dc around ~ 60d Rnd At: (Dec, 8d) sintimes Se Rnd 42: (Dec, 7) sin times Ae Rnd 43: (Dec, 6c sc times — 2d find 44: (Dec, Sde) sities ~ 36. Insert the nose between Rnds 34835, Insert the eyes with the patch between nds 36 837, 89 Inside Crochet approximately 12 stitches apart Rotate the patch sighty dowrwvard before securing heey. Stuff the head and continue stuffing asyou go Rnd 45: (Dec, Ace) sin times ~30de Rnd 46: (Dec, 3d) six times 24d. Rnd 47 (Dec, 2d) six times - 1c Rnd AB: (Dec, 1d) sixtimes~ 12dc Rnd 49: Dec sixties ~ 6c Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends HEADCOVER With yarn A, make an adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6de into ring de Rnd 2: (Inc sixties ~ 126. Rnd3:(ncin next st, 1d six times~ 18d. Rnd (Incin next st, 2de six times 24d Rnd 5:(ncin next st, 3d) sb times 30d Rnd 6: (Incin next st, 4d) six simes 36d, Rnd 7:(Incin next st, Sd si times 42d Rnd (Incin next st, 6d) ix times 48d Rnd: (ncin next st, 7) si times Sd, Rnd 10:(Incin next st, 8d) six times ~ 60d nds 11-16: Dc around = 60d. Fasten off, leaving along al forsewing ARM Make two with yar A, make an adjustable ring Rnd 1: 6d int ring ~ 6de Rnd 2: ine) sin times ~ 12d Rnds 3-6: Dc around ~ 12de Rnd 7: Dec, 10de~ 11d Rnds 8-10: 0 around - 11d. Rnd 11: Dec, 9de~ 10de. nds 12-14: De around 10d Rnd 15: Dec, 8d- 9d. nds 16-27: De around ~ Sd. Fasten off, leaving a tal for sewing stutt the arms HAND/FOOT Make four with yarn 8, Sch Sistin secondch rom hook, de, Sch, work back onthe chain, st, 3d, 1h, decinserting the hook nt the de of the last dc of the two toes, Fasten off leaving a tall for sewing. ASSEMBLY Pace the head coveron the head, {rom theback of the nec tothe forehead, at nd 43, Sew all around, Embroider @huge smile on Brando's face with two long stitches between Rnds 30& 31 ofthe head, Comb the armswith a wire brush. Sew the arms between Rnds 22 823of the body. Sew the handsand feet at the end cof each im. Comb the head coverand the body wth the wire brush ‘Make a very loose pom-pom with yam a, comb itwith the wie brush andsew ito the head.te ISSUE 94 on sale —— NEXT MONTH De eae Eien Nee kacrutd > LIGHTHOUSE SHAWL > STRIPED CLUTCH > OMBRE RUG > DINOSAUR AMIWOOL ws aa WAREHOUSE ie6 t FREE, pattern every Fa) Look out for apdates om out Facebook page: fosbas.on/ near ) wae, VE thts cl ee aad mire tae oes wake your ou ©86 C4 projects, ‘acladig the Corte ales (ry) | (he : A Catage Pak] Sheegjee Wlsd (4 By) C000 Seer Colearey det 04) A age rage of crc hak, from jut Hp: = ~_, Opal kowan date Mo gi pepe 3 e. ean ere sake the Saawer it Senege Baka od mere TOF BBY CBver Gr 3 J desi EB) Fines 050 MRO BERNAT nd We re proud to stock oll these Latig brandyMAKE IT Baby Bovver Booties ORTOMMESTAM worwentys.me.uk BY HELEN FREE Hook your little one their own set of trendy trainers in astylish denim yarn. ** 4 Inside Crochet MATERIALS DMC Natura Medium, 100% cotton, S0g/75mi82yds ‘Yarn A: Cream 03 x1 ball DMC Natura Denim, 100% cotton, Soa/?5mi82yds Yarn B: Used Blue 137 Stonewashed Blue 17» 1 bal Sram hook Stitch markers YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran weight cotton yam to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work Sole to measure 9(10}em/ 3¥s(@jn using 5mm hook, o size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Insizes Sand M, with sole 9 (10}em/3¥ (Ain long DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Helen Fee isa desgner and tutor living in the Cambridgeshire Fens She loves working with colour and cresting quitky designs vist her website at wuenty meu SPECIAL STITCHES Raised de front (rd): sert hook around stem of stitch from front to back front, yoh and pull loop through, yah and pul through both loops on hook. Raised de back (rdcb): Insert hook around stem of stitch ‘rom back to front to back, yah {and pull aloop through, yoh and pull through both laopson hook. Raised treble back? together (trb2tog): (Yoh, insert hook ‘around stem of stitch from back to {onto back, yoh and pull aloop ‘through, yoh an pull through ‘wo oops on hook) twice, yoh and pull through a3 loops on hook Raised treble back 3 together (rtrb3tog): (Yoh, insert hook {around stem of stitch from back to ‘ront to back, yoh and pullaleop ‘through, yoh and pul through two loopson hook) three times, yoh and pul through all logps on hook PATTERN NOTES Ichatstart of dcrows doesnot ‘Work into the back aog ofthe starting chain unless otherwiseBoth sizes Fasten off and weave in ends stated, This gives a neater finish, ‘making both the bottom and top (ofthe work lok the same. ‘When working into opposite side ‘of ch, pickup bath loops ‘BOOT UPPER Row 1: With yarn B, begin same 2sts.as last rtrb2t0g on Row t (of Toe, 26 B2)rdeb Gee Special Stitches turn ~26 (32st. Row 2: Ich, 11 (Taide, miss It, Do not leave babies unsupervised with ong chain. SOLE 2d, mis 1st, 1 (14), tur With yarn A and Sm = 24 20)sts, hook, 9ch, Row 3: Ich, 16, miss 1st, deto Rnd 1: 2dcin second ch frm hook, last 2s, miss 1st, 1d, turn ‘dn each af next 6ch, Sdcin next 22.28) sts ch, working in opposite side ofc, ‘dein each af next Gch, 2dein next Size only ch,sisto frst d, turn 21d Rnd 2: 1ch, 2 in next st, de, 2c Ineach ofnext 3 de, 8d, 2dcin nextst slst to fist de, turn ~ 26d, Rnd 3: 1h, 2dcin each of next 2s, de, 2htr,2htrin each of next 2 ts, 2d, 2htr in each of Row 4: Ich, detocend, turn Size Monly Row 4: Ich, 12d, miss 1 t, 2d, miss 1st, 12d, tuen ~ 26d, Both sizes Rows 5-6 (5-8): Ich, Ide, miss 1st, detolast2 sts, miss 13, Toe, turn 184, Festen off and weave inends. ‘net sts, 2h, Ge, 2dcin each lof nent 2st, sat to frst de, turn = 34st Size M only nd ich, ide 2dcineachotnest Rows2&3: Ich, Zdcinnextde, thi, 1, 2dtrinnextst, Tir, thi, LACES 2st, 10d, 2dcin eachaf next cin each stto last, turn ie miss 14, Te with yarn A, work Boch 2sis,ddc, 2dcineach ofnext2sts, -9(11)ss. Fasten of ‘ode, 2a ineach ofnext2st5, 1c, Rowa: Ich, deto1end, turn SizeMonly slstto irstde, tum —42 ss, Rows 5-7: As Rows 2-4 Rows8 85: Ich, dctoend, um. Thread through booties making = 11003), Row 10: leh, 4(5), Ich, sure tha the last cross over goes Both sizes miss 1st, de, Teh, mss 1st, ‘through the ch-sps.on Tongue, Rnd 4 (5): ch rdf (see Special Size S only 4 (8) tur, Sutches)ineach st slstto fst Rowe Ich, 4(S)de, 1ch, miss 1st, ROW 11: Ich, Ide, miss Tt, Ide, Putelear glue on the st. tum. de, Teh, miss tt, 4 (Side, turn. tht, 2, 2d in nextst,2u, Thur, Kknotsat either end to Rnd 5 (6): tch,detoend,slst to ROW: Ich, 1dc, miss Ist, 1dc, Iie, miss Tt, te fix, Trim ends when dry fist de, tur, Rnd 6 (7): Ich, 2428), pr, 10 (14)dc sIstto fst dc Fasten off and sew in ends. TOE With yarn And Smm hook cont as fol Size S only Row t: Starting at marked ston Rnd 6, rtrb2tog (se Special Sutches)sinctimes, tun ~6 ts. Row 2: 2ch, w6tog, Fasten of Size Monly Row 1: Starting at the marked st ‘on Rd 7, rtrb2tog (see Special Suiches) twice, rtrb3tog (ee Special Stitches) twice, rb2I0g twice, tun 6 ts Row 2: 2ch, w6tog, Fasten of TONGUE Row 1: With yarn B pick up 7 (9Xde evenly across ow ends of Te. ‘wirr.insidecrochet.cosuk 85RAISED STITCHES TEXTURE RAISED STITCHES Ifyou've never tried crocheting raised stitches, read Nicki Trench’s simple guide then hook her cosy ribbed hat. aised stitches are really great forgiving crochet some texture, [use them alot when I want a erochet version of a knitted ib, as these lovely raised stitches give the effect of raised straight lines They make great cus for gloves and brims for hats, Te also used them in scarves to givea cabled effect and ifyou incorporate bobbles with ‘these, they can givean “Aran jumper” effect, ‘Once you get the idea of how tomakea “raised” stitch, youl see thatthe technique isthe same forall the basie stitches, from doubles and half trebles to trebles, Instead of making the new stitch into the top oops of stitch from the previous row round, ‘you make the new “raised!” stitch around the “post” ofthe stitch ofthe previous row round, ‘These “posts are sometimes referred toas “stems” or “stalks you're making a raised treble for the first, time, practise them by using the treble stiteh, because this is lovely tall stitch and you can see the stem (post) ofthe siteh easier than with doubles or half treble stitches. But the structure and technique for making these raised stitches is cexacly the same, RAISED TREBI Raised treble front (rtrf): Yrh and insert ‘hook rom the front and round the post (the stem) of next tfrom rightto left, yrh and pull yam through, [yrl and pull yarn through first ‘2 loops on hook] twice tocomplete the raised treble round front, Raised treble back (rtrb): Yrh and insert ‘hook from the back and around the post (the stem) of next tr from rightto left, yrh and pull yarn through, [yrh and pull yarn through first ‘2 loops on hook] twice tocomplete the raised treble round front, ‘When working raised stitch round the back, keep working with the RS facing you, but you will >be working the treble at the back ofthe work. 5 Inside CrochetMATERIALS (© Ms Man Plump Superchunky, 80% Merinowo0l20% baby alpace, 100g70nVv 785. Shade A: Lemon Curd 2 skins Shade B: Raspberry Ripple x1dein @ 6mm hook © Yarn needle TENSION Work 1Otr and 5.5 rows tame: 10. 10cmi4 xin using 6mm hook, (or size equied to obtain tension, MEASUREMENTS To fithead circumference: 54-55 56-57, 8-S9}emy/ 2IVk- 2154 (22-22%, 224-23, ‘Smal: rims approximately 50cm/20in in cecurference, and the hat measures approximately \Semi7 in fom the edge of the brim (folded up) to the centre top. Medium: The rons approximately SSemi/22in in crcumference, and the hat measures approximately POM-POM BEANIE By NICKITRENCH He 20cm/7Kin from the edge ofthe brim (folded up) to the cen Large: The brim sapproximately 60cm/24in in ccumference, and neat measures approximately 20cm/7in from the edge of bm (folded up) to the centre top. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Nick isa popular designer who has ttn many books of kiting, ‘coche and sewing design, and aso runs workshops in East Sussex. Visither website at PATTERN NOTES The hats started at the centre top and worked downwards ina Continuous spiral towards the brim edge. Mark beginning of each hat and bm round with stitch marke @ Using 6m hookand Rnd 4: (8S) 10rinsece hook~ 10sts Rnd 2:21rin each stto end ~205ts, Rnd 3: * I in next st, 2 in next st rep from *toend ~30sts Size Large only Rnd 4: “tin each of next sts, 2irin next; rep from * to end 3665s, Allsizes Rnd 4(4,5):*Ttrineachof next Sts, 2 innextst; rep from to end 35 (35, 42) ss, Rnd 55,6): *Irineachof next 6s, 2 innextst; rep trom * to end —40(40,48)sts, Rnd 6(6, 2: "Iv neae 7 ts, 24 in next; rep from to end 45 25, 54)sts Rnd 7 (7,8): “Ii in cach of nex ‘ats, 2 nmextst rep from * to end ~50 (50, 60)st. of next Size Medium only Rnd 8: tn each of ext 9 sts, 2 in nextst;rep from * toend- 55: Allsizes Rds 8(9, 9)-10 11,12: itrin 10 end ~50(55, 60) sts BRIM Contin yarn Aor, for atwo-colour pa, cutyarn Aad jin yarn 8. Rnd I Ihr in each ttoend, Keep the RS ofthe hat facing to work the brim, nd2: it in eachhir tend nds &4: tr in each raised toend Rnd 5 Ib in each raised tr toa st, jin with lt around lst st Fasten off Turn the brim up so the RS ofthe ‘brim showing onthe right de of are “ridges” around the inside othe Bin, thehat 7 FINISHING ‘Weaveinalyam ends, neatening the jin a thelast brim stich an ring atthe centre a the top ofthe hat, POM-POM Using yarn 8, make one large ‘pom-pom with the remaining yarn “Tim the pom-pom to appr _wwr.insidecrochet.c0:0k 2RHIAN DRINKWATER, OUR EDITOR, WRITES: PY *'m a big fan of independent yarn shops - whether i’ the local yarn store in town where you ean pop in fora browse and some help with your latest project, or an online shop vith gorgeously curated wools and accessories, the careand personal service you get issecond-to-none, Our Livourite packed with a great choice of yarns, hooks and ex perfet for your next project. 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Fabris and Haberdashery ey yy yay This gem of a store in Cheam Village, Surrey, stocks a massive selection of yarns and patterns with helpful and knowledgeable staff in both knitting and crochet. Brands we stock inclucie: Rico, King Cole, Wendy, Peter Pan and Patons plus much mare! * Knitting & Crochet workshops Knit and Natter Group. Prabably the best stacked,HOW TO CROCHE Crocnet en Crochetis acrafthat often voncoan set i looks deceptively hard - all ‘yamandacimpie that twisting and looping nainee {and pulling of yarn! But once you've got the hang of afew simple movements, youtl find it’s 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 ude to all the 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 make a start on your new favourite hobby. Claire's number one tip Is to practise the chain stitch before you move on toanything else, as once you've got the hang of creating smooth, even chains, you'l find it easy tomove on toallthe other techniques. Ifat any point you feel as if youhave lost your hold, go back to those comforting lengths of chain until your confidence returns. Crochet is a wonderful hobby that can give you ‘many hours of pleasure as well as beautiful finished ‘makes, so turn the page to get started today! YOURSELF Qu, eon ahaa erence ers Exe teas Breda aca Rote sktsanacus -wewinsdecrochet co.uk 69THE BASICS To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook and yarn ina relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This will also ensure that your tension s even and accurate. There are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination feels more natural for you, ora variation on these. HOLDING THE HOOK KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP Hold the hookin your Hold the hook in your ominenthend 5 you ominenthand 25 you would knife would apenci HOLDING THE YARN Aa A p Ay\ | a 1 \ R \\\ S At wo ae FOREFINGER MIDDLE-FINGER METHOD METHOD Wrepthebellendoftheyam Wrap the ballendofthe arounditheltiefingerof ——_yamarouna thet finger youroppeste hand.under __ofyour oppestenandiand thenexttwofingersandaver _overtheother fingers Hold the forefinger Hold tne work the worksteady with your steady with your middle forefinger and thumb, then finger and thumb, then raise your middle finger raise yourforefinger when while youare crocheting to ‘working to create tension create tension, ae ee me aes We fstab otal, OO igdete patel, test the right handled being siahtty tighten Hold a mirror wp fr 820%) even al nile eee ‘ee hon te work Yhrrughontteachiane Fg een aoe GETTING STARTED SLIPKNOT Aslipknot creates the frst loop onthe hook. 11 Make aloop inthe yarn ‘round 10-20em/4-Bin from the end. insert hook through loop, catch the back strand ‘of yam and pulitthrough to the front 2 Pulltheends ofthe yarnto secure the knot around the hook, but not tao tightly or it wile hard to pull the first loop of chain through, Theactiow of mocking jAitcimtnonene constant rolling ofthe hook in your fingers hold the honk posting is Phe pn hen reli sonnel toneods yon Fa pontedonm vane polling through the long 2 that pee don't catethe hove Inthe ctitchee CHAIN Most crochet projects begin ‘witha length of chain. This is the perfect stitch to practise ‘yourhold and tension with, 1 Holeing just the hookewith point upin your dominant hand, and the yernin the other, grip the sioknot with the yam holding hand, \Werka yarn round hook (sth or yoh) by passing the hookn frontof the yarn, under and around it 2 Rollthe hook round in your fingers towards you tocatchthe yarn and pull through loop on hook. (One chain mace, 4 Ensuring the stitches ‘are even -not too loose ortight - repeat tomake _alenath of chain,THE MAIN STITCHES SLIP STITCH (sl st) Aslip stitch is usually used to Join one stitch to another, orto Joinasstitch to another point. IRis generally made by picking up two strands ofastitch but ‘when used all over, you usually ‘only pick up the backloop. Inserthookinta stor chain required, Yarn over hook, 3s when you make chain. Pull ‘loop through allstitches/ loops/work onhook to finish slip stitch. COUNTING. ACHAIN “The right side of your chain is the one that looks like alittle plait of ‘v" shapes. Each “v"Is stitch and must be counted, ‘When youare working the ‘chain, ou do not count the slipknot, but begin to count ‘your chain when you pull through the first loop, To count the chain afterwards you ‘count the slipknot as the frst stitch, but nt the loop on the hook, or “working” loop. HOW TO CROCHET Double crochetstitches ~ are perfect for making amigurumi, while treble crochets are used to create the classic granny square design DOUBLE CROCHET (de) ‘The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi. insert heokinto cchainorstitch Front to back. Yarn over hook ‘and draw through stitch te front, leaving {you with two loops ‘onthehook Yarn round hook, 2 Draw through both loops te finish the stitch, Double crochet completed. HALF TREBLE CROCHET Chtr) Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape tothe resulting fabri. 1 Yarn overhook insert hookinto st from front tobackand draw loop through stitch only ‘This gives you three loopsonthe hook. Yarn round hook. 2 Draw yam through three remaining loops ‘onthe hook together tocomplete half treble,www.happyberry.co.uk Laura Eclestons colourful sti Jampackea with re patteres vdeo tutorials conversion chartsand blog here Laura shares pics andinspiration. * i Tense enane . see www.twinklechan.com ‘Checkout Twinkie Chas ainbow-iled Site for colourful and qr designs that breathe mould of tractons crochet. www.attic24.typepad.com For crocheted blankets hee straight to Atte 24 Lucy = siple-yet-gorgeus designs, made witnbasisches, www.lovecrochet.com Lovecroctetistiusta great value shop for your yar, hooks and pattems. ao has athving Community section whare you ‘an share projec anda biog ul of tutorials www.ravelry.com ‘Acrochet and kiting community ste with almost seven ition members, Ravelry ‘eyourone-ston ste orinie pattems yarn Infermation forums and project galleries. 92 Inside Crochet TREBLE CROCHET (tn) The tallestof the basic stitches, great for using within ‘more complex pattems. FASTEN OFF Pullup final loop of last stitch to make itbigger {and cut the yarn leaving enough ofan end to ‘weave in. Pullend through loop, and pull up tightly to secure, X 11 Yam round hook, insert hook into stitch from front ta back {and draw loop through stitch ‘only. This gives you three loops fon the hook, Yarn round hook. es 22 Pullloop through two loops. ‘Two loops on hook. Yarn roundhook. 3 Pulloop through the remaining two loops to complete treble, repeat to end of row. COUNTING STITCHES CCount the postor “stem” of each stitch from the side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch. Double crochet “TWeble crochet Tig te countyour ditehes at regular intervals, wsuadln atte end of evan or every ether, ron nad after an incrsaze or decrente rom (is bectte try to catch any mictules AC yicely ac possible, at Tuis wild make tiem mach eacierte rectiy!HOW TO CROCHET USING THE STITCHES a WORKING WORKING INTO A CHAIN STRAIGHT ‘When working into a chain, youneed ‘When working straight, youneed to tomiss out the appropriate number turn your workat the end of a row of chain stitches called for with your ‘and then work aturning chain (t-ch) particular stitch (see the information tothe height of your intended stitch ‘on turing chains, tothe right). Now so that you can continue working insert the hook fram front to backinto along the next row. This chain often thenext chain, under the top loop of -ountsas the first stitch ofthe the chain. Yarn over and draw a loop row and each type of stitch uses 2 through to the front of the chai. different number of chain st forthe turning chain, 4 an Sometimes you are ident asked to work into.a 1 de space or chain space. To do this, simply WORKING INTO insert your hook into WHICH LOOP? ‘With htrancitallr stitches, you now the hole underneath traughboth bop of hemes sch Sisawaknbameny Pacwi eich the chain and complete cust cecmrms | Teemanbemmere, | thestitch normally self so is counted as the fist atch of the rv. This also means that yourmust remember to work the as t row into the top of the pre turning chain ofa KEEPING STRAIGHT EDGES Knowing which stitch to workinto when ‘working straight canbe a problem for Sometimes a pattern willask youto work beginners, because the turing chain only through ane laop of the stitch. To has sucha oe to play f you don't know work through the front aoe oniy (fe), hich stitch to werkinto after making insert yourhook under the front loop of ‘yur turing chain, simply unravel back to regula (Es eed ee MAE INE thenextsttch then beng Rout atthe WORKING tothelast sth rom previous row and centofthe stitch then complete To inser atireasorstch marker nt that work through the back loop only (blo). INTO A SPACE stitch, Make your desired turning chain inser your hooktrough the centre of Sometimes youare asked to work thenmiss out the stch wth the ted those, thon under the Back loop to into aspace or chan space To incecent with desttehes,as our theback then compat the sch do his simp¥ ieee yourhookinto {uring chatnnow counts athe fst Sometmesyouereevenaskedtowok __theholeundernesththe chan then sttehof trom, Once youhave worked inbetween he stiches inthiscase, complete your stich normaly acres alates inthe row yourust ignore the tp loons ofthe stich and remember opt asitchins the top of inser yourhookbetweenthepost of ‘This similar to workingint ang, the prevousrow's turing chal ass adioning stiches asshownonpage 94. alsocounsasasttch ‘wivr.insidecrochet.cosuk 95{hare Montgomere. (Paragon, 739) ‘Thisstylsh book nasa beginners’ guideto crochet stitches and techniques with 20 gorgeous projects tom sarveste sunning blankets andhomewares Jane Crofoot ‘avin, £25) This reference ea great ‘dation your shel, packed with ustrated ‘uides an patterns ‘tom simple stitenes to advanced tecmiqves. BEGINNERS BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CROCHET Sarah Shrimpton (David and Charles, £1498) ‘Sarah's quceisallabout sharing her ove of crochet, ‘with each sat of techniques being flowed by simole patton, buling uo to ‘more complex designs. WORKING IN THE ROUND ‘When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work, turning atthe end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times ‘and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways: WORKING AROUND A RING This method of working in the round creates alarge hole at the centre of your Work. Ite size is dependent fon the length of chain used. Make a lenath of chain as required, then insert your hookinto the fst chain stitch ‘you made. Yarn round hook. Workasiostitchtojoin creating aring, and then Werk yourtuming chain dependenton which stitch youswllbe working nea the ring. Inserthockinto the centre of the ing and work thefirststtch nto thisting, WORKING INTO ASHORT CHAIN You can create asmalier hole in the centre of your work by working into a ‘chain as short as 2ch long. 7 For double crochet, asin this ‘example, work 2ch Forhtr ‘you would work 3ch and for trebles, 4ch. Inserthook nto the top loop ofthe frst chain as showin ‘Yarn round hook 7 Completethe fist sitchin the chainas shown (lustrations show de butcanbeany stitch), Work required numberof stitches into the centre ofthe fing and joinround with ast stitch Donot turn, but continue the next row around the at ef [Now work the required amount ‘of stitches inte the same chain, ‘Thesheeramountof sttches ‘worked into one place will cause them tofancutintoa round. Nowjointhisround with asp sttch ana continue with the patter, ADJUSTABLE RING This method is also referred to.as the magic loop or ring, asit creates around with ‘no hole atthe centre. Here it is demonstrated with double crochet. Make aloopin your yarn. at least IServ/6in fom the tall fend. insert hook through the loop from front to back. ullyam though to front of lcopand complete thetic ‘around the oop and the tall lend of yarn held double, Workallthe folowing stitches intotheringin the sameway, ‘ove thetwo strands of yarn inthe loop.Onceal stiches have been worked. pullthe loose tall end ofthe yarnto cose thering andioin the round witha si stitchHOW TO CROCHET SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION (Once you've learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment ~ anda in diferent 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 JOINING IN TENSION/GAUGE ANEW COLOUR ‘Tojoin in anew colour (or anew ball of the same colour), you can simply {fasten off the old yarn and then attach the new colour witha slip stitch into the ‘top of the las stitch made. However, for aneater join, you can also work the colour change as follows: ‘To workan extrastitch, you simply need to work inta the same stitch more Wort the last stitch in the colour you than once. Work one stitch as normal ere using firs, up to the final step, so Inserthook into same stitch you've just that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the ‘Atension swatch is used to worked and complete another stitch, new colour through the loops on your censure that you are working (One stitch increased. hook, completing the stitch and joining at the tension called forin the thenew colour at the same time. pattern Itis essential to check this, ‘otherwise your finished garment DECREASING a is likely to be the wrong sizel ‘To decrease astitch, youneed to work dubierethe Crochet a small square of just over into two stitches without finishing 10x 10cm/A x din in the main yarn ‘them, then work them together. {and stitch used in the pattern, then count and calculate the average ‘amount of stitches per om. ‘Chain a few more stitches and ‘work more rows than the tension in the pattern suggests youtl ‘need for this size. Once youhave completed the swatch, usea Fora double crochet (above) insert hook measuring tape or ruler, place into next st yam over hook and craw a Working anew colour over some pins at 0 and 10 and take loop through the stitch, but do not finish treble crochet some average measurements ‘the double crochet stitch as usual Insert ~ count how many stitches and hook into following st, yarn aver hook and rows to 10cm at aifferent points ‘draw a loop through the nextst, so there ‘over the swateh, {are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn ‘ever hook and draw the loop through Ifyou find you have more stitches ‘alloops on hook. drawing two stitches, per em than indicated in the together One stitch decreased, pattern, then your tension is too tight and youneed to work more loosely, The best way to do this, is to increase the size af hook ‘Once you have joined in the new yarn, you're using by a quarter or half you can weave in the ends of both ‘il metre unt the tension is as yarns as you go, by holding them on close as you can gett. Ifthere are top of your stitches and working round fewer stitches than required, then them as you work nto the following youre crocheting too loosely, stitches. Do this for at least Sem/2in ‘and you neod to decrease the size Fora treble crochet, worka trbbleinto the then cut the remaining ends ‘of hook usedtin the same way. next stitchunti the ast step of the stitch, two oops enhook Do the same int the {alana ah tirenlcons onesie Dew a me es irolatielttiesIors enlpok aim ie Peaster enact erred two vebles together. Onestitch decroasod. ‘einsdecrochetco.uk 95CLUSTERS Clusters are groups of stitches worked into the same stitch, but rather than an increase, ‘they stil only equate to one stitch overall. Clusters ean be confusing to work, se here ‘are the details of some of the main luster stitches, BOBBLE ‘Abobble's a number of stitches (Generally trebles), half finished and all worked into the same stitch, ‘Work each stitch until the last step, ‘omitting this final step. Once the desired number of half finished trebles have ‘been completed, you will have one more loop on your hook than youhave half finished trebles. Yarn round hook, ‘thon pull through all loops on hook to ‘complete the bobble, POPCORNS, Popcorns are a number of complete stitches worked into one stteh. PUFFS ‘A puffis anumber of elongated half ‘robles worked into the same stitch and thon finished together, as follows: 11 Yarn round hook insert into next stitch, pulls loop through the stitch andi then pullitup tothe height ofa other stitches in therow. 11 Once the sts are completed, remove your hookand insert back into the first stitch ‘worked, then through the finalloop. 22 Yam round hook insert into same stitch pullaloop through stitch and pull Itupte the height ofa other stitches in the row. Repeat this step the desired umber of times, 2 Yan round hook and pull through ‘everything on the hook Popcorn complete 33 Yam,ound hook and pullthroughall loops onhook Puff made, Choose light-coloured yarn for your first few projects tomake sure that you can see all of your stitches easily — this helps prevent mistakes occurring 95 Inside Crochet —_ — TIPS AND TRICKS sa ee Once youhave"cracked the code" and understand the stitches’ abbreviations, ‘pattern becomes much easier toread, Dorit read patter fully before starting itas it may make itseem, ‘more complex, but do take brie ook throush tocheck'fthere any abbreviations youare Unfamiliar with. Consult the abbreviations tables ‘opposite before beginnne, ‘Purchase yarn with the same dyelot number on the bals to avoid unwanted colour changes and choose light coloured yarn for your first projects to make sure that you can see your stitches easily -thishelps prevent mistakes occurring. Ifyouare attempting a project with multiple size ‘options cicle orhighlight the instructions forthe size you ‘are making throughout the pattern to avoid confusion The smallest sizes ited fst, thenall folowing ones inside brackets, increasing in sizo and separated by commas. “+ Wherea patternhas an ‘accompanying chart, use this for reference, as itshows the formation of thestitches as they willbe worked andl can help with tricky instructions. Finally, and most importantly, for projects thatneed to havea good fi, always check your tension by ‘watching before you begin.