QUICK AND EASY CROCHET 3rd Edition

FIND YOUR RHYTHM BEANIE

TOP
TIP

If you would like the brim
of your beanie to feel snug,
you could change down to

a 5.5mm hook for the
last few rounds.

Wrap chosen yarn around (you may need to wrap yarn matching yarn tightly around tail ends of yarn to sew your
the palm of your hand, more times if you use a thinner the centre. Snip the folded
approximately 50-60 times. yarn from your stash). Carefully ends of yarn and shake your pompom to your beanie at the
The more you wrap, the remove the wraps from your pompom before trimming centre top of hat.
thicker your pompom will be hand and tie a length of
into a rounded shape. Use the

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FAITHFUL SHAWL

Use the repetitive nature of these simple stitches to relax, unwind
and achieve a state of calmness

DIFFICULTY guide to size, a 100g skein PATTERN turn. (10 sts, plus the skipped
of 4ply (400m) with a 5mm beginning 3 ch)
HHHHH hook measures approximately Using col 1 yarn and 5mm
33cm (13in) deep x 152cm hook, ch 5. Note: it will help to place a
WHAT YOU NEED (60in) wide (excluding tassels) Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from stitch marker on the RS of
hook, 1 tr in next ch, turn. (2 your work, so that you know
• 5mm hook (US H/8) TENSION sts, plus the skipped beginning which is the right side and
• Stitch marker 3 ch) which is the wrong side.
• Small piece of sturdy card Before blocking: 9 sts and Row 2: ch 5, 1 dc in 4th ch
8½ rows measure 5 x 5cm from hook, 1 tr in next ch, now Rows 4-10: rep row 3 another
for tassels (2½ x 2½in) using main stitch working back along main body 7 times. (38 sts, plus the
• Yarn needle pattern and 5mm hook. of shawl, 1 dc in next st, 1 tr in skipped beginning 3 ch)
• You will need to use 100g next st, (1 dc and 1 tr) in ch3-sp Row 11 (V-stitch row) (RS):
Adjust hook size if necessary at end, turn. (6 sts, plus the ch 6, 1 tr in 6th ch from hook
of 4ply or sock yarn in your to achieve this tension. Do skipped beginning 3 ch) (note that the skipped 5 ch and
chosen colour. Here we not cut yarn after making Row 3: ch 5, 1 dc in 4th ch 1 tr count as first V-stitch), *(1
have used Coop Knits Socks your tension square, instead from hook, 1 tr in next ch, now tr, 1 ch, 1 tr) in next tr, skip next
Yeah in: unravel and re-use. working back along main body dc; rep from * to end, (1 tr, 1
of shawl, *1 dc in next st, 1 tr in ch, 1 tr) in ch3-sp at end, turn.
Colour 1: Ammolite (102) SPECIAL STITCHES next st; rep from * to the end, (21 V-stitches)
(2 skeins) V-stitch: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) all in (1 dc and 1 tr) in ch3-sp at end, Row 12: ch 5, 1 dc in 4th ch
from hook, 1 tr in next ch, *(1
MEASUREMENTS same stitch/space dc and 1 tr) in 1ch-sp of next
V-stitch; rep from * to the end,
This will depend solely on the PATTERN NOTES working last (1 dc and 1 tr) in
meterage of yarn used. As a the ch5-sp at end, then work
-• Shawl is worked from the central point upwards. (1 dc and 1 tr) in 3rd of 5 ch
DESIGNED BY at end (counting up from the
• Stitch count will increase by 4 on every row (2 sts at the bottom), turn. (46 sts, plus the
LYNNE skipped beginning 3 ch).
-beginning and 2 sts at the end of each row).
ROWE Note: it is important on Row
• When working into the ch3-sp at the end of a row, make 12 that you work into the 1 ch
Lynne is a knitting and crochet sure you insert your hook into the space formed by the 3 ch space of the V-stitch and not
technical editor and designer based into the space in between the
in Cheshire, UK. She enjoys teaching -and not into the top of any stitch. V-stitches otherwise you will
and passing on her skills to others, have too many stitches.
so that they can improve their • If desired, add tassels to the ends of the shawl.
wellbeing with knitting and crochet. Alternatively you could use oddments of contrast yarn in a
@the_woolnest
www.knitcrochetcreate.com similar weight for your border or tassels.

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Rows 13-21: rep row 3 another
9 times. (82 sts, plus the
skipped beginning 3 ch)
Row 22 (V-stitch row) (WS): ch
6, 1 tr in 5th ch from hook, *(1
tr, 1 ch, 1 tr) in next tr, skip next
dc; rep from * to end, (1 tr, 1
ch, 1 tr) in ch3-sp at end, turn.
(43 V-stitches)
Row 23 (V-stitch row) (RS):
ch 6, 1 tr in 5th ch from hook,
*(1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr) in 1 ch space of
next V-stitch; rep from * to end
and working the last V-stitch
in the beginning 5 ch space
at end, work (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr)
into the 3rd of 5 ch at end. (45
V-stitches)
Row 24: rep row 12. (94 sts,
plus the skipped beginning
3 ch)
Rows 25-33: rep row 3 a
further 9 times. (130 sts, plus
the skipped beginning 3ch)
Rows 34-36 (V-stitch rows):
rep rows 22 and 23, then
rep row 23 once more. (71
V-stitches)
Row 37: rep row 12. (146 sts,
plus the skipped beginning
3ch).

Now, continue to rep row 3
until you have no less than
11g of yarn left for the border
and tassels, ending after a WS
row. Do not turn after last row.
Continue with border:

BORDER

Rotate and work along the first
diagonal edge of shawl:
Row 1 (WS): *ch 2, skip next
st along, 1 dc in next st or
space at row end; rep from *
all the way along to the point
of the shawl, placing last dc
in the point of the shawl, then
continue along the second
diagonal edge, placing last dc
in the top of the 3 ch (from
beginning of last row), turn.

Note that the number of
ch2-sps you make will vary,
depending on length of your
shawl.

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Row 2: (RS): ch1, (not counted
as a st), *(1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in
next ch2-sp; rep from * to end.
Fasten off.

TO FINISH

Soak your shawl in lukewarm
water and wool wash. Rinse
with cold water, and gently
squeeze out excess water (do
not wring), lay a towel on the
floor and place shawl on top.
Roll up towel and gently press
out excess water. Pin shawl flat
on a large towel or blocking
mat, stretching slightly to open
up the stitches. Leave to dry
completely, then weave in
ends on WS and trim.

TASSELS (MAKE 3)

Cut a short piece of card
approximately 8cm (3in)
long and 4cm (1½in) wide.
Cut 3 lengths of yarn of
approximately 20cm (7¾in)
and put to one side. Split
the remaining yarn in three.
Wrap yarn around the card,
lengthways, until each portion
is all used up. Thread one
length of cut yarn underneath
the wrapped yarn at one end
(this is now the top). Tie tightly
in a knot and leave the long
ends to sew to shawl later.
Carefully remove the yarn
from the card. Wrap a second
piece of yarn around the tassel,
approx. 1.5cm (½in) from the
top, and tie tightly. Weave ends
into the tassel. Cut the folded
ends of yarn at the bottom
of the tassel and neaten the
edges straight. Sew to each
point of shawl.

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BOHO PONCHO

An easy-to-crochet poncho featuring a lacy stitch, it hangs
beautifully, making it a staple item in any closet

DIFFICULTY Medium: 43 x 71cm (7 [9 : 11] puff sts and 6 [8 : 10] (which is approximately 10 [21
(17 x 28in) : 26] rows). Join with double
HHHHH Large: 53.5 x 81.5cm ch-2 sps.) crochet into each st along
(21 x 32in) Row 3: ch 3, (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) in short edge of A, working
WHAT YOU NEED top of next puff st, *1 puff in approximately 5 sts to 2 row
SPECIAL STITCHES edges along B.
• 6.5 mm hook (US K/10.5) ch-2 sp, (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) in top of
• You will need to use chunky Puff stitch: Yarn over and next puff st; rep from * to last FINISHING
puff st, (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) in top of
weight yarn in your chosen insert hook into next st. puff st and 1 tr in 3rd ch of 3 Weave in all ends and block.
colour. Here we have used Draw up a loop but don’t pull
Berroco Vintage Chunky through the working loops, ch, turn. (7 [9 : 11] ch-2 sps and
yarn in: instead pull the loop up to 6 [8 : 10] puff sts.)
the desired height. *Yarn Rep rows 2 and 3 until a
Colour 1: Chana Dal over and insert hook into total of 25 [35 : 40] rows have
For sizes S | M | L you will the same stitch and draw up been completed.
need: 300g | 400g | 500g another loop, pulling it up to
match the height.* 2 times. ASSEMBLY A B
TENSION You should have 7 loops on
your hook. Yarn over and pull Lay the two completed
11 stitches and 12 rows = through all loops. Ch 1 to rectangles side by side as
10cm x 10cm (4 x 4in) over dc close the stitch. shown in illustration.
using 6.5mm hook tension
With wrong sides facing pin
MEASUREMENTS short edge along bottom of
rectangle A to dotted line
Child: 33 x 51cm indicated on rectangle B
(13 x 20in)

DESIGNED BY PATTERN

JOLEEN RECTANGLE
(MAKE 2)
KRAFT
Using 6.5mm hook, ch 40
When Sarah first discovered Joleen [52 : 64].
is an herbalist in Victoria, BC, Row 1: (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) in 4th ch
Canada. An enthusiastic knitter from hook, *skip 2 ch, 1 puff
and crocheter, she began designing st in next ch, skip 2 ch, (1 tr, ch
patterns in 2012. She is kept 2, 1 tr) in next ch; rep from *
company by her partner, Chris, and to end, turn. (7 [9 : 11] ch-2 sps
her cat, Ivan. and 6 [8 : 10] puff sts.)
www.kraftling.ca Row 2: ch 3, *1 puff st in ch-2
sp between 2 tr of previous
row, (1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr) in top of
next puff st; rep from * to last
ch-2 sp, make 1 puff st in ch-2
sp, 1 tr in 3rd ch of 3 ch, turn.

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GELATO RAINBOW
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Curl up under this beautiful blanket or use it as a
decorative throw in just an afternoon!

DIFFICULTY PATTERN PATTERN NOTES

HHHHH Foundation row: Ch 125, 1 tr in • At the beginning of a row, the ch 2 counts as first treble
4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each crochet. You will always work the the last stitch of the
WHAT YOU NEED st to end, turn. (123 sts)
-following row into the top of this ch-2.
• 4.5mm hook (US 7) Row 1: ch 3, (counts as 1 tr and
• Yarn needle 1ch), skip 1 st, *1 tr in next 19 • At the beginning of a row, the ch 3 counts as 1 tr and 1
• You will need to use sts, ch 1, skip 1 st**; rep from * ch. At the end of the following row, you will skip 1 st (this is
to ** 5 times more, 1 tr in last st the 1 ch) and work the last stitch into the top of the ch-2.
aran weight yarn in your (in top of turning ch), turn.
chosen colour. Here we
have used Drops Paris in: Note: Each ch1-sp also *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
counts as 1 st, so when you ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
Colour 1: Mustard reach a ch1-sp you will work ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next 27 next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
(14 balls) 1 tr into this, just as you would sts***; rep from * to *** once next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep
if it were a stitch (insert your more then rep from * to ** from * twice more, 1 tr in last
MEASUREMENTS hook into the space when you once, 1 tr in next 15 sts, turn. st, turn.
are working the stitch and not Row 5: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in Row 8: ch 2, 1 tr in next 12 sts,
90 x 100cm (35½ x 39¼in) into the chain itself). next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 3 sts,
TENSION Row 2: ch 2 (counts as 1 tr), 1 next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
tr in next 18 sts (working 1st tr next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next 23
12 sts and 7 rows measure into ch-sp from previous row), next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep sts***; rep from * to *** once
9 x 9cm (3½ x 3½in) over *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 3 sts, from * twice more, 1 tr in last more then rep from * to **
treble crochet with a ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 35 sts; st, turn. once, 1 tr in next 13 sts, turn.
4.5mm hook rep from * once more, ch 1, Row 6: ch 2, 1 tr in next 10 sts, Row 9: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in
skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, next 9 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
DESIGNED BY skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 19 sts, turn. ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 7 sts, next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
Row 3: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
KATE next 15 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next 19 next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in sts***; rep from * to *** once next 9 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep
ROWELL next 15 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep more then rep from * to ** from * twice more, tr in last st,
from * twice more, 1 tr in last once, 1 tr in next 11 sts, turn. turn.
Kate is a crochet designer based st, turn. Row 7: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in Row 10: ch 2, 1 tr in next 14 sts,
in Cambridgeshire, UK. She enjoys Row 4: ch 2, 1 tr in next 14 sts,
working with simple stitches, texture
and lots of bright colours.
@jellybean_junction
www.jellybeanjunction.com

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*ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,

ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,

htr 2 in rows where there is a space ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next 27

South of The Border Blanket by Kate Rowell htr 1 in solid row ends sts***; rep from * to *** once

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next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in rep from * twice more, turn. rep from * twice more, tr in last FINISHING
next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr Row 26: ch 3, *skip 1 st, 1 tr in st, turn.
in next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in Row 29: ch 2, 1 tr in next 10 To give the blanket a neat finish
tr in next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, *1 tr in next you are now going to work a
rep from * twice more, tr in last next 9 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in 19 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from * row of htrs along both sides of
st, turn. next 9 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr 4 times, 1 tr in next 11 sts, turn. the blanket.
Row 19: ch 2, 1 tr in next 2 sts, in next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr
*ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, in next 3 sts; rep from * twice Rows 1-29 form the pattern. Start by joining the yarn in the
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 23 sts, more, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in last The pattern now repeats itself bottom-right corner (around
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, st, turn. from row 1 to 29 and then the post of the tr), ch 2 (counts
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 3 sts; Row 27: ch 2, 1 tr in next 6 sts, again from row 1 to 15. You as 1st htr), 1 htr in same space.
rep from * twice more, turn. ch 1, skip 1 st, *1 tr in next 27 should now have 74 rows Now work htrs all the way up
Row 20: ch 2, 1 tr in next 4 sts, sts, ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next (including the foundation the long side of the blanket by
ch 1, skip 1 st, *1 tr in next 5 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st***; rep row). working 1 htr in solid row ends
sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 9 from * to *** once more then and 2 htr in rows where there is
sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 9 rep from * to ** once, 1 tr in Row 75: ch 2, 1 tr in each st a space and finishing with 2 htr.
sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 next 7 sts, turn. and sp to the end, fasten off Fasten off and weave in ends.
sts**, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next Row 28: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in and weave in ends.
7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st***; rep from next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in Repeat this process on the
* to *** once more then rep next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr other side of the blanket by
from * to ** once, ch 1, skip 1 in next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 joining the yarn in the top left
st, 1 tr in next 5 sts, turn. tr in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; corner and working down the
Row 21: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in second long side of blanket.
next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
next 27 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr
in next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep
from * twice more, tr in last st,
turn.
Row 22: ch 2, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
*ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 11 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 11 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 3 sts;
rep from * twice more, turn.
Row 23: ch 2, 1 tr in next 4 sts,
*ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 19 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st**, 1 tr in next 7
sts***; rep from * to *** once
more then rep from * to **
once, 1 tr in next 5 sts, turn.
Row 24: ch 3, skip 1 st, *1 tr in
next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in
next 13 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr
in next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep
from * twice more, 1 tr in last
st, turn.
Row 25: ch 2, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
*ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 23 sts,
ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next 5 sts,
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AND COASTER

Use this interesting stitch for a stylish solution
to protect your surfaces

DIFFICULTY MEASUREMENTS next 3 sts, 1 SP; rep from * to to last 3 sts, 3 dc, turn.
last 3 sts, 1 dc in last 3 sts, turn. Rows 9-11 (col 1): As rows 5-7.
HHHHH Placemat: 38 x 32cm Rows 9-11 (col 1): Rep rows Repeat rows 4-11 once more.
(15 x 12in) 5-7. Fasten off.
WHAT YOU NEED Coaster: 10cm (4in) Repeat rows 4-11 until you
have completed 63 rows. COASTER
• 4mm hook (G/6) SPECIAL STITCHES Fasten off. EDGING
• Yarn needle Spike stitch [SP]: Instead of
• You will need to use DK EDGING With RS facing, join col 2 to
working a dc into the top of top-right corner, work 14 dc
weight yarn in your chosen the stitch of the previous row With RS facing you, join col 2 along top of coaster, 3 dc into
colours. We have used or round, work into the stitch to top-right corner, work 58 corner, work 13 dc evenly
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK in: on the row or round below. dc along top of placemat, 3 dc down side of coaster, 3 dc in
You can do various lengths in corner, 48 dc evenly down corner, 14 dc across bottom, 3
Colour 1: Aqua (50g) of spike stitches, and they side of mat, 3 dc in corner, dc into corner, 13 dc up side of
Colour 2: Teal (50g) are also known as long and 57 dc across bottom, 3 dc in coaster, work 2 dc into corner
Colour 2: Avocado (100g) dropped stitches. corner, 48 dc up side of mat, where edging started and join
work 2 dc in corner where to first dc with sl st.
TENSION PATTERN edging started and join to first Fasten off.
dc with sl st.
16 stitches and 20 rows = PLACEMAT Fasten off and weave in ends. FINISHING
10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in dc
With col 1, ch 60. COASTER Weave in all ends.
DESIGNED BY Rnd 1 (WS): 1 dc into 2nd chain
from hook, 1 dc into every ch With col 1, ch 16.
SIAN to end, turn. (59 sts) Row 1 (WS): 1 dc into 2nd
BROWN Rows 2 and 3: 1 ch, 1 dc into chain from hook, 1 dc into
each st, turn. every ch to end, turn.
After doing a Fashion/Textiles BA, Row 4 (RS, col 2): 1 ch, *1 dc (15 sts)
Sian worked supplying machine into each of next 3 sts, 1 SP; Rows 2-3: 1 ch, 1 dc into each
knits to high street retailers. She rep from * to last 3 sts, 1 dc in dc to end, turn.
became interested in handknits and last 3 sts, turn. Row 4 (RS, col 2): 1 ch, *1 dc
has been designing them ever since, Rows 5-7 (col 3): As Row 2. into each of next 3 dc, 1 SP;
working for magazines, publishers Row 8 (col 2): 1 ch, *1 dc into rep * to last 3 sts, 3 dc, turn.
and yarn companies. Her book Rows 5-7 (col 3): As row 2.
Knitted Home is available now. Row 8 (col 2): 1 ch, *1 dc into
www.sianbrown.co.uk each of next 3 dc, 1 SP; rep *

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JANE CUSHION

JANE CUSHION

The perfect accessory for any sofa

PATTERN DIFFICULTY Colour 2: Lion Brand each subsequent stitch, *yoh
Color Made and insert hook into the ch 1
FRONT AND BACK HHHHH Easy in Birch made in previous st, yoh and
(BOTH ALIKE) (1 ball) pull a loop through (3 loops on
WHAT YOU NEED hook), yoh and pull through
Use Tweedle Dee Yarn (or MEASUREMENTS first loop on hook (to make a
other DK weight yarn), and • 4.5mm hook (US 7) ch 1), yoh and pull through all
4.5mm hook. • 6mm hook (US J/10) 46 x 46cm (18 x 18in) to fit loops on hook (second fhtr
Row 1: Fhtr 72, turn. (72 sts) • 46 x 46cm (18 x 18in) over cushion insert) made); rep from ** as many
Rows 2 - 55: Ch 1 (does not times as instructed.
count as a st), 1 htr in blo of square cushion insert TENSION
each st to end, turn. (72 sts) • Yarn needle Surface slip stitch: holding
Fasten off and weave in ends. • Pins or locking stitch markers Approximately 15.5 sts and 12
Repeat to make a second rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 yarn underneath your crochet,
panel. to hold your panels together x 4in) over htr pattern, using insert hook from the front, into
• You will need to use DK 4.5mm hook stitch or space specified, yoh
Choose a right side of your and pull a loop through to the
project. It really doesn’t matter weight yarn for the main SPECIAL STITCHES front of your work (one loop
which side you choose - either cushion in your preferred Foundation half treble on hook), *insert hook into
will work. You will want to colour and a chunky yarn crochet: ch 2, yoh and insert next stitch or space specified,
identify the ‘valleys’ in your for the embellishments, in a yoh and pull a loop through
piece. These are the recessed contrasting colour. Here we hook into 2nd ch from hook, to the front of your work and
rows, or the right side rows have used: yoh and pull a loop through also through the loop on your
on your piece. In the picture (3 loops on hook), yoh and hook; rep from * as needed.
above I have numbered them Colour 1: Lion Brand pull through first loop on When finished, cut yarn and
off 1 - 5. You will be working Tweedle Dee hook (to make a ch 1), yoh fasten off.
your surface crochet into these in Earl Grey and pull through all loops
recessed rows. (2 skeins) on hook (first fhtr made). For

Using your Color Made Easy around two stitches at once, (leave one side open). Using a DESIGNED BY
(or other bulky weight yarn), then around only one stitch. 6mm hook and chunky yarn,
and your 6mm hook, identify This would leave you with 24 start at one corner and carefully EMILY
the 5th ‘valley’ in your project. sts in a row. sl st your cushion panels DAVIES
Starting at the right edge, together on the three pinned
surface slip stitch evenly across Repeat this process every 5 sides. When only one side is left Emily Davies is a crochet and knit
your project (see Special valleys, for a total of 5 stripes, open, insert your pillow form, designer. She loves trying new
Stitches). Since you are using or add more or less! The great but do not break your yarn. techniques and learning new things
a chunky yarn and bigger thing about this cushion is about yarn crafts. Emily likes to
hook, you don’t want to stitch how easily you can make it Use your pins to hold the design classic items that are suitable
around each htr, or it will your own. You can repeat this remaining side closed, and then for all skill levels.
stretch your panel. A good rule process on both panels, or just sl st this side closed as well. www.hookedhazel.com
of thumb is to surface crochet one; it’s up to you! Fasten off and weave in all
your ends.
Pin your two panels together
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TEA ROSE SPA SET

With a face scrubby, bath pouf, soap saver pouch and washcloth,
this set makes the perfect gift for a friend

DIFFICULTY SPECIAL STITCHES

HHHHH Magic ring: Wind yarn

WHAT YOU NEED around the index finger of
your left hand to form a ring,
• 6mm hook (US J/10) insert hook into ring, yoh
and pull a loop through, ch 1,
• Yarn needle (does not count as a st), work
Rnd 1 into the ring, then pull
• Scissors end of yarn tightly to close
• Stitch markers the hole. Make sure that when
• You will need to use 100% you crochet into the ring, that
you crochet over the twisted
cotton worsted weight yarn strands of yarn that sit to the
in your chosen colours. left of your hook. Alternatively,
Here we have used Lily you could make 2 ch then
Sugar ’n Cream in: work Rnd 1 into the second
chain from hook
Colour 1: Dark pink
(2 balls) Puff stitch: yoh, insert hook

Colour 2: Light pink into st or sp indicated, yoh
(2 balls)
and pull up a loop (3 loops
Colour 3: White (1 ball) on hook), *yoh, insert hook
in same st or sp, yoh and pull
up a loop ( 5 loops on hook)*;
rep from * to * once more (7
loops on hook), yoh and pull
through all 7 loops on hook

DESIGNED BY PATTERN in next ch1-sp, ch 1, *(1 puff st in top of first puff st to join. (24
in next puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st in puff sts, 24 ch1-sps)
JADE FACE SCRUBBY next ch1-sp, ch 1) 5 times, sl st Rnd 4: ch 1 (does not count as
WANG in top of first puff st to join. (12 a st), 1 dc in each puff st and in
Using col 2, make a magic ring. puff sts, 12 ch1-sps) each ch1-sp around, sl st in top
Jade’s passion is designing crochet Rnd 1 (RS): ch 1, (1 puff st into Rnd 3: ch 1 (does not count as of first dc to join. (48 sts)
dolls, animal toys, clothing, magic ring, ch 1) 6 times, sl st a st), 1 puff st in same puff st at Fasten off and weave in the
accessories and home decor. in top of first puff st to join (6 base of beg ch-1, ch 1, 1 puff st ends. Stretch it out with your
Celebrate the sweet things in life puff sts, 6 ch1-sps) in next ch1-sp, ch 1, *(1 puff st hands and place it under a
with her by visiting her blog for free Rnd 2: ch 1 (does not count as in next puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st in heavy book to flatten it.
patterns, video tutorials and more. a st), 1 puff st in same puff st at next ch1-sp, ch 1) 11 times, sl st
www.sweetsofties.com base of beg ch-1, ch 1, 1 puff st
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BATH POUF Change to the pouf colour (col
2) and join with sl st to first st.
Note: The pouf will naturally Rnd 2: ch 3 (counts as the first
curl and take form as you tr), 3 tr in same st, 4 tr in each st
crochet, due to the heavy around (excluding the handle
increases that are being made loop), sl st in top of beg ch-3 to
in rnds 2 and 3. join. (80 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 3 (counts as first tr),
Using col 3, make a magic ring. 3 tr in same st, 4 tr in each st
Rnd 1: ch 1 (does not count as around, sl st in top of beg ch-3
a st), 20 dc into magic ring, ch to join. (320 sts)
40 (or however long you want Fasten off and weave in ends.
your handle to be), join with a
sl st in first dc and fasten off.
(20 dc, 40 ch)

SOAP SAVER Join col 1 with a sl st in ch1-sp
of first ‘V’ st.
POUCH Rnd 8: ch 3 (counts a 1 tr), 1 tr
in same ch1-sp, (tr-inc in next
POUCH SECTION ch1-sp) around, sl st in top of
beg ch-3 to join. (24 tr)
With col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 9: skip 2 sts, 5 tr in
Rnd 1 (RS): ch 3 (counts as first between the first tr-inc gap, sl
tr throughout pattern), 11 tr in st in next tr-inc gap, (5 tr in next
magic ring, sl st in top of beg tr-inc gap, sl st in next tr-inc
ch-3 to join. (12 sts) gap) around. (6 5tr shells)
Rnd 2: ch 3, 1 tr in same st, Fasten off and weave in ends.
tr-inc in each st around, sl st in
top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten
off. (24 sts)

Join col 2 with a sl st in first st. STRING
Rnd 3: (ch 4 and 1 tr) in same st
at base of beg ch-4 (counts as Start with a slightly longer tail
first ‘V’ st), *skip 1 st, (1 tr, ch 1, (to make it easier to tie into a
1 tr) in next st (to form a ‘V’ st); knot later), ch 50, or however
rep from * to last st, skip last st long you’d like the string to be.
and sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 Fasten off, leaving a slightly
to join. (12 ‘V’ sts) longer tail.
Rnds 4-7: Sl st in next ch1-sp
of first ‘V’ st, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in FINISHING
first ch1-sp, *(1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr) in
ch1-sp of next ‘V’ st; rep from Weave the string through the
* around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg sts of rnd 8, alternating over
ch-4 to join. (4 rnds of 12 ‘V’ and under the tr-inc and gaps.
sts) Tie both ends of the chain
To make this a longer pouch, together, and trim the ends.
feel free to repeat rnd 4. Close the by pulling on the
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FACIAL BORDER edge, *in corner st work (1 Switch to col 2 and join with a
dc, ch 1, 1 dc) all in same st, sl st in any corner ch1-sp.
WASHCLOTH Attach col 3 with a sl st to work in dc evenly across next Rnd 25: rep rnd 24, working
the first dc of Rnd 23 (or straight edge to next corner; 1dc in every st and (1 dc, ch 1,
MAIN SECTION whichever row you stopped at rep from * twice more and in 1 dc) in each ch-1 corner sp.
for the main section). last st of the entire round work Fasten off and weave in the
With col 1, ch 30. Rnd 24: ch 1 (does not count (1 dc, ch 1) then join with a sl st
Row 1: (1 dc and 1 tr) in 2nd ch as a st), 1 dc in same st, 1 dc to first dc. Fasten off. ends.
from hook, *skip 1 st, (1 dc, 1 tr) in each st across the straight
in next st; rep from * to last 2
sts, skip 1 st, 1 dc in last st, turn.
(29 sts)
Row 2: ch 1 (does not count
as a st), (1dc and 1 tr) in first st,
*skip 1 st, (1 dc, 1 tr) in next st;
rep from * to last 2 sts, skip 1 st,
1 dc in the last st, turn. (29 sts).
Rows 3-23: Rep row 2 until
washcloth is square in shape.
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I stopped at row 23 for my washcloth
to be a perfect square of 23 x 23cm (9 x
9in) without the border. If you crochet
very tightly or loosely, you may have to

add rows or crochet fewer rows to
make sure you end up with a square.

If you’d like a rectangle, add or
reduce rows until you have
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GELATO RAINBOW BASKET

Add some colour to any room with this beautiful storage basket

DIFFICULTY Colour 3: Shocking Pink MEASUREMENTS opposite direction than you
(06) (1 ball) would usually work. Ch1 for
HHHHH 20cm (8in) in diameter and the start of the round, then
Colour 4: Light Mint Green 26cm (10¼in) in height *insert hook in next stitch
WHAT YOU NEED (21) (1 ball) to the right of your hook (or
SPECIAL STITCHES to the left if you are working
• 5mm hook (US H/8) Colour 5: Opal Green (11) Blo: Only insert your hook left-handed), yrh and pull loop
• Stitch marker (1 ball) through (2 loops on hook), yrh
• Yarn needle underneath the back loop (the and pull through both loops
• Scissors Colour 6: Light Purple (05) one furthest away from you) to complete the crab stitch.
• Stitch markers (1 ball) Continue around, repeating
• Yarn needle Standing dc: This stitch from * to end. Note that when
• For this project you will Colour 7: Medium Purple you insert your hook into each
(31) (1 ball) replaces the usual start of a stitch you will need to twist
need to use aran weight new round where you would your hand in the same direction
yarn in your chosen colours. Colour 8: Light Turquoise start with a slip stitch and then as you are working, and point
Here we have used Drops (02) (1 ball) make 1 chain. Instead, start your hook downwards
Paris in: with a slip knot on hook, insert
Colour 9: Dark Turquoise hook into stitch indicated, yrh PM: Place marker
Colour 1: Strong Yellow (10) (1 ball) and pull up a loop (2 loops on YRH: Yarn around hook
(14) (3 balls) hook), yrh and pull through
Colour 10: Orange (13) both loops on hook
Colour 2: Medium Pink (1 ball)
(33) (1 ball) Crab st: This stitch is worked
Note that two strands
have been held together the same as a regular double
throughout this project crochet but is worked in the

PATTERN NOTES DESIGNED BY

• The base is worked in rounds that are not joined. Use a stitch marker to mark the start of a MICHELLE
round. If you don’t have a stitch marker, you can use a small piece of yarn and place it under
ROBINSON
-the stitch at the start of the round.
Michelle is a passionate yarn
• To start, make a magic ring as follows: wind yarn around the index finger of your left hand fondler. She loves to crochet,
to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn around hook and pull a loop through, 1 ch, (does not especially using the Tunisian and
count as a st), work rnd 1 into the ring, then pull end of yarn tightly to close the hole. Make sure tapestry techniques, and she also
that when you crochet into the ring, that you crochet over the twisted strands of yarn that sit does a bit of knitting on the side.
to the left of your hook. Alternatively, you could make 2 ch then work Round 1 into the second www.poppyandbliss.com

-chain from hook.
-• To keep your circle nice and round, the increases are staggered on alternate rows.

• Work through both loops of stitches unless otherwise indicated.

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PATTERN Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Rnd 10: 1 dc in next 4 sts, (2 5 times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
in next st) to end. (30 sts) dc in next st, 1 dc in next 8 sts) last 6 sts. (84 sts)
BASE Rnd 6: 1 dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc 5 times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 15: (1 dc in next 13 sts, 2
in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts) 5 last 4 sts. (60 sts) dc in next st) to end. (90 sts)
Using 2 strands of col 1, make times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 11: (1 dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc Join with a sl st in next st and
a magic ring, or start with ch2. last 2 sts. (36 sts) in next st) to end. (66 sts) fasten off.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc Rnd 12: 1 dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc
(or in 2nd ch from hook). (6 sts) in next st) to end. (42 sts) in next st, 1 dc in next 10 sts) SIDES
Rnd 2:  2 dc into each st. Rnd 8: 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc 5 times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
(12 sts) in next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts) 5 last 5 sts. (72 sts) Note that the first round of
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 13: (1 dc in next 11 sts, 2 each colour is worked into
next st) to end. (18 sts) last 3 sts. (48 sts) dc in next st) to end. (78 sts) the back loop only (blo) and
Rnd 4: 1 dc in next st, (2 dc Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc Rnd 14: 1 dc in next 6 sts, (2 dc the second round of the same
in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) 5 in next st) to end. (54 sts) in next st, 1 dc in next 12 sts) colour is worked into both
times, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in loops as usual.
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Rnd 1: join col 2 with a standing
dc in first st. Working into blo, 1
dc in blo of next 89 sts, do not
join. (90 sts)
Rnd 2: PM in first st (this is the
standing dc from previous rnd), 1
dc in next 90 sts. Join with a sl st
in next st and fasten off. (90 sts)
Rnds 3-36: rep rnds 1-2,
changing colour after
completing 2 rnds, using the
colour numbers in order as listed
in yarn list, continuing with col
3 and stopping at col 9 on the
second time around. Continue
with col 9 to the end. (90 sts)
Rnd 37: PM in first st, 1 dc in next
15 sts, ch15, skip next 15 sts, 1 dc
in next 30 sts, ch15, skip next 15
sts, 1 dc in next 15 sts. (60 sts and
2 loops of 15 ch)
Rnd 38: PM in first st, 1 dc in next
15 sts, 1 dc in each of next 15 ch,
1 dc in next 30 sts, 1 dc in each
of next 15 ch, 1 dc in next 15 sts.
(90 sts)
Rnd 39: 1 dc in each of 90 sts.
Join with a sl st in next st, fasten
off. (90 sts)
Rnd 40: using only one strand,
rejoin yarn in either the same
colour or a contrast colour if you
prefer. Crab st in each st around,
sl st in first crab st to join. (90 sts)
Weave in ends on WS.

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You can crochet over
any loose ends in the
following round to make

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PERKY PEG BAG

Hang out your washing in style with this fun peg bag design

DIFFICULTY Colour 1: Aqua (100g) PATTERN Row 33 (dec): ch 1 (does not
count as a st), dc2tog over next
HHHHH Colour 2: Sugar (50g) BODY 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3
sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc
WHAT YOU NEED Colour 3: Celery (50g) *Using col 1, ch 47. in next dc, turn. (44 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): 1 dc into 2nd ch Rows 34: Rep row 3. (44 sts)
• 4mm hook (US G/6) TENSION from hook (counts as 1 dc), 1 Change to col 3.
dc into next and each ch to Rows 35-36: Repeat row 3 (2
• Yarn needle 17 sts and 21 rows = 10 x end, turn. (46 sts) rows of 44 sts)
10cm (4 x 4in) over double Row 2 (inc): ch 1 (does not Fasten off col 3.
• 21cm (8.2in) wooden hanger crochet stitch count as a st), 1 dc into next Change to col 1.
with an unscrewable cup dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into Rows 37-43: Rep row 3. (7
hook or wood dowel and MEASUREMENTS each dc to last 2 sts, 2 dc into rows of 44 sts)
screw-in hook next dc, 1 dc, turn. (48 sts)* Row 44 (dec): ch 1 (does not
Widest point: 30cm (11.81in) Row 3: ch 1 (does not count count as a st), dc2tog over next
• You will need DK weight Length: 30cm (11.81in) as a st), 1 dc into each dc to 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3
yarn in your chosen colours. end, turn. sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc
We have used Rowan Row 4 (inc): Repeat row 2 for 1 in next dc, turn. (42 sts)
Handknit Cotton DK in: row. (50 sts) Rows 45-52: Rep row 3.
Rows 5-10: Rep row 3. (6 rows (8 rows of 42 sts)
DESIGNED BY PATTERN of 50 sts) Change to col 2.
NOTES Row 11 (dec): ch 1 (does not Rows 53-54: Rep row 3 (2
DONNA count as a st), dc2tog over next rows of 42 sts) Fasten off col 2.
• There is no need to 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3 Change to col 1.
JONES cut off a colour while sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc Row 55 (dec): ch 1 (does not
you are working, as in next dc, turn. (48 sts) count as a st), dc2tog over next
Donna designs, edits and teaches when working even Row 12-16: Rep row 3. (5 rows 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3
handknitting & crochet. She firmly numbers of rows, you of 48 sts) sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc
believes creative expression is will always return to the Change to col 2 in last dc, turn. (40sts)
essential for our well-being and aims end where your other Rows 17-18: Rep row 3. (2 Rows 56-60: Rep row 3
to facilitate this in others. rows of 48 sts) (5 rows of 40 sts)
@djonesdesigns colours are sitting. Fasten off col 2. Fasten off.
www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk Simply carry them Change to col 1.
up the side of your Rows 19-21: Rep row 3. (3 FRONT
work and catch in rows of 48 sts)
Row 22 (dec): ch 1 (does not Work as given for back from
as necessary. count as a st), dc2tog over next * to *.
2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3 Join in col 2 and continue as
sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc follows:
in next dc, turn. (46 sts) Row 3 (RS): ch 1 (does not
Rows 23-32: Rep row 3. (10 count as a st), 1 dc into each
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dc to end, turn. Rows 12-16: Rep row 3. (5 Row 34: Rep row 3. (44 sts) count as a st), 1 dc into each
Row 4 (inc): ch 1 (does not rows of 48 sts) Change to col 3. next 10 dc, 2 dc into next dc,
count as a st), 1 dc into next Change to col 2. Rows 35-36: Rep row 3. 1 dc into next dc, turn. (13 sts)
dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into Rows 17-18: Rep row 3. (2 (2 rows of 44 sts) Row 48 (inc): ch 1 (does not
each dc to last 2 sts, 2 dc into rows of 48 sts) Change to col 1. count as a st), 1 dc into next
next dc, 1 dc in next dc, turn. Change to col 3. Rows 37-40: Rep row 3. dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into
(50 sts) Rows 19-21: Rep row 3. (3 (4 rows of 44 sts) each dc to end, turn. (14 sts)
Rows 5-8: Repeat row 3. (4 rows of 48 sts) Row 49 (inc): ch 1(does not
rows of 50 sts) Row 22 (dec): 1 ch (does not DIVIDE FOR count as a st), 1 dc into each
Change to col 3. count as a st), dc2tog over next OPENING next 12 dc, 2 dc into next dc,
Rows 9-10: Rep row 3. (2 rows 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3 1 dc in next dc, turn. (15 sts)
of 50 sts) sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc Row 41 (RS): Using col 2, ch Fasten off.
Change to col 1. in next dc, turn. (46 sts) 1 (does not count as a st), 1
Row 11 (dec): ch 1 (does not Rows 23-26: Rep row 3. (4 dc into each next 11 dc, turn. It’s now time to work the other
count as a st), dc2tog over next rows of 46 sts) (11 sts) side of the opening.
2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last Change to col 1. Row 42: Rep row 3. (11 sts) Row 41: With RS facing, miss
3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next dc, Rows 27-28: Rep row 3. (2 Change to col 3. centre 22 sts and using col 2,
turn. (48 sts) rows of 46 sts) Row 43 (inc): ch 1 (does not rejoin yarn with 1 dc, work 1
Change to col 2. count as a st), 1 dc into each dc into each next 10 dc, turn.
Rows 29-32: Rep row 3. (4 next 9 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 (11 sts)
rows of 46 sts) dc into next dc, turn. (12 sts) Row 42: Rep row 3. (11 sts)
Row 33 (dec): ch 1 (does not Row 44 (dec): ch 1 (does not Join in col 3.
count as a st), dc2tog over next count as a st), 1 dc into each Row 43 (inc): ch 1 (does not
2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last 3 next 9 dc, dc2tog over next 2 count as a st), 1 dc into next
sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc sts, 1 dc into next dc, turn. dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into
in next dc, turn. (44 sts) (11 sts) each dc to end, turn. (12 sts)
Row 45 (inc): ch 1 (does not Row 44 (dec): ch 1 (does not
count as a st), 1 dc into each count as a st), 1 dc into next
next 9 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1
dc into next dc, turn. (12 sts) dc into each dc to end, turn.
Row 46: Rep row 3. (12 sts) (11 sts)
Row 47 (inc): ch 1 (does not Row 45 (inc): ch 1 (does not
count as a st), 1 dc into next dc,
2 dc into next dc, 1dc into each
dc to end. (12 sts)
Row 46: Rep row 3. (12 sts)
Row 47 (inc): ch 1 (does not
count as a st), 1 dc into next
dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into
each dc to end, turn. (13 sts)
Row 48 (inc): ch 1 (does not
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1dc in next dc, turn. (14 sts) Row 53-54: Rep row 3. (2 rows of opening, work 1 dc into layers, work dc into each dc to
Row 49 (inc): ch 1 (does not of 42 sts) each dc to corner, 3 dc into in corner, 3 dc into corner, 1 dc
count as a st), 1 dc into next Row 55 (dec): ch 1 (does not corner sp, work 1 dc into each into each row end along side
dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into count as a st), dc2tog over next row edge or dc all around to bottom left corner, 3 dc into
each dc to end, turn. (15 sts) 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to last opening, 3 dc into each corner, corner, 1 dc in each dc across
3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next dc, join with ss to first dc and bottom edge to end, working
REJOIN OPENING turn. (40 sts) fasten off. 3 dc into final corner, join with
Row 56: Rep row 3. (40 sts) ss to first dc. Fasten off and
Row 50 (WS): ch 1 (does not Change to col 3. JOIN FRONT weave in ends.
count as a st), 1 dc into each of Row 57-60: Rep row 3. AND BACK
next 14 dc, 2 dc into next dc, (4 rows of 40 sts) Screw cup hook into centre of
ch 10, 2 dc into first dc across Fasten off. With front and back held wood strip to make a hanger.
gap, 1 dc into each dc to end, together with wrong sides Insert hanger into peg bag
turn. FINISHING facing, join yarn through both through front opening, position
Join in col 1. layers at bottom-right corner. hook to come out at small
Row 51: Using col 1, ch 1 (does Weave in ends and block lightly Working 1 dc for each row opening at top edge.
not count as a st), 1 dc into according to instructions on through both layers, join side
each of next 16 dc, 1 dc into ball band. edge together, working 3 dc
each of next 10 ch, 1 dc in into at top corner row end.
each dc to end, turn. (42 sts) FRONT OPENING Work 1 dc through each of first
Row 52: Rep row 3. EDGING 18 dc, work into back only for
Fasten off col 1 and join in next 4 dc (for hook opening).
col 2. With RS facing, using col 2, Resume working through both
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You could add a brooch
back instead of working
a stem to make a pretty

accessory for your
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CROCHETED ROSE

CROCHETED ROSE

Make a beautiful gift for your Valentine

PATTERN STEM PATTERN DIFFICULTY
NOTES
FLOWER Using col 2, ch 40. HHHHH
Place chain next to craft wire • The rose is worked in
Using col 1, ch 37. (I used a 20cm (8in) length of rows, turning your work WHAT YOU NEED
Row 1 (RS): skip first 3 ch wire for each stem). Work 1 sl
(counts as first tr), 1 tr in 4th ch st into first ch from hook going -after each row. • 4mm hook (US G/6)
from hook, 1 tr in each ch to under craft wire to ensure • Yarn needle
end, turn. (35 sts) wire is encased in sts, 1 sl st in • Each rose only uses • Craft wire for the stem
Row 2: ch3 (counts as first next ch going over craft wire. a small amount of yarn, • You will need to use
tr), 1 tr in same st at base of Continue with 1 sl st in each
beginning ch3, 1 tr in next st, ch to end alternating between so it’s a great way to DK weight yarn in your
(ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr going under then over craft use up your oddments. chosen colours. Here we
in next 3 sts) 6 times, ch 1, skip wire so it is incorporated into have used Drops Cotton
1 st, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in final st, the stem. Merino in:
turn. (36 tr and 7 ch1-sps)
Row 3: skip first 3 sts, (7 tr in TO FINISH Colour 1: Red (06)
next ch1-sp, skip 2 sts, sl st (1 ball)
in next st, skip 2 sts) 7 times Loosely roll the rose with RS
noting that on last repeat you facing outwards and using Colour 2: Forest Green
will end after the sl st. (49 tr 30cm (11¾in) tail of yarn sew (11) (1 ball)
and 7 sl sts) the rose into position. Thread
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm the end of craft wire into the MEASUREMENTS
(11¾in) tail of yarn. base of the rose and sew it
into place. 20cm (8in) tall, including
the stem

DESIGNED BY

ELEONORA

TULLY

Eleonora is the crochet designer
behind the popular blog Coastal
Crochet. She draws inspiration from
the coast where she lives. As well as
publishing her designs, she enjoys
hosting workshops.
@coastalcrochet
www.coastalcrochet.com

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HOLIDAY

LUCKY THE LEPRECHAUN

Make a little St Paddy’s cheer with this cute decoration

DIFFICULTY Colour 3: Orange (3g) PATTERN NOTES

HHHHH Colour 4: Black (1g) • The hat, head and body are worked in a spiral, without
joining each round. It may help to use a stitch marker to
WHAT YOU NEED Colour 5: Yellow (1g) mark the first stitch of the round, and move it up as you

• 2.5mm hook (US C/2) MEASUREMENTS -work each round.
• Fibrefill stuffing
• Stitch marker 7.6cm (3in) tall, including hat • Some pieces start with a magic ring, worked as follows:
• Yarn needle wind yarn around the index finger of your left hand to form
• You will need to use DK SPECIAL STITCHES
dc2tog: double crochet 2 a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn around hook and pull
weight yarn in your chosen a loop through, ch 1, (does not count as a st), work rnd 1
colours. Here we have used sts together as follows: insert into the ring, then pull end of yarn tightly to close the hole.
oddments of DK cotton hook into next st, yoh and pull Make sure that when you crochet into the ring, that you
yarn in: a loop through (2 loops on crochet over the twisted strands of yarn that sit to the left
hook), insert hook into next st, of your hook. Alternatively, you could make 2 ch then work
Colour 1: Green (10g) yoh and pull a loop through (3
loops on hook), yoh and pull rnd 1 into the second chain from hook.
Colour 2: Skin tone (3g) through all 3 loops.

DESIGNED BY PATTERN Rnd 8: 1 dc in next 11 sts, sl st body too much, so you still
in next st, 1 htr in next 2 sts, sl st have room to slightly push
STELLA HEAD AND BODY in next st, 1 dc in next 11 sts. in the bottom to make your
SHARAFI Rnd 9: 1 dc in next 11 sts, leprechaun stand up.
Starting at top of head. (dc2tog) twice, 1 dc in next 11 Rnd 22: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
Stella owns Stella’s Yarn Universe Using col 2, make a magic ring. sts. (24 sts) dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
and her world revolves around yarn. Work in a spiral, without joining Rnd 10: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
She designs amigurumi patterns each round. It may help to use dc2tog) 6 times and change
of magical creatures that remind a stitch marker to mark the first to col 1 on the last yrh of last
people of their childlike sense stitch of the round, and move dc2tog. (18 sts)
of wonder. it up as you work each round. Continue with body in col 1:
@stellasyarnuniverse Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring. Rnd 11: 1 dc in each st.
stellasyarnuniverse.etsy.com (6 sts) Rnd 12: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnd 13: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc Rnds 14-20: 1 dc in each st.
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 21: (1 dc in back loops
Rnds 5-6: 1 dc in each st. only of next 3 sts, dc2tog in
Rnd 7: 1 dc in next 11 sts, sl st back loops) 6 times. (24 sts)
in next st, 1 htr in same st, 1 htr Fill the head and body with
in next st, sl st in same st, 1 dc fibrefill stuffing. Don’t stuff the
in next 11 sts. (26 sts, including
sl sts)

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TOP
TIP

Using a smaller hook than
recommended on the ball
band of your yarn will create
a tight stitch so that the

stuffing will not show
through.

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1 DAY dc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 24: (dc2tog) 6 times.
2 (6 sts)
Fasten off by weaving yarn
45 through the front loops of
all 6 sts, and then through
78 the middle. Bring needle out
through the back, close to the
neck, pulling the end tight to
form a shallow cavity in the
bottom. This will help him
stand. Secure and weave in the
yarn end (See Fig. 1).

NOSE AND BEARD

Cut one 20cm/8in piece of

6 yarn in col 2 and thread your

yarn needle with it. Stitch
around the nose from all sides
to shape it into a rounded
gnome-like nose. (See Fig. 2)
Cut 25 x 10cm (4in) pieces
of yarn in col 3. Attach each
piece of yarn for the beard
as follows:
Insert your hook under a st,
pick up a piece of folded yarn
at the middle (Fig. 3), and pull
it through. Wrap the ends of
yarn over the hook and pull
both ends through the loop
just made. Pull the ends tight.
Attach the beard in 4 rows,
starting from the 3rd round of
the body, working your way up

9 to the nose. (See Figs. 5-8)

Row 1: 5 pieces of yarn
Row 2: 5 pieces of yarn
Row 3: 6 pieces of yarn
Row 4: 7 pieces of yarn
Attach 1 more piece of yarn
on each side above row 4, so
that the beard frames the face
in a slight half circle. Trim the
beard to the desired length.
(See Fig. 9)

HAT

Using col 1, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring.
(6 sts)

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Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) above the hat band, so the LUCKY THE LEPRECHAUN
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in loop of yarn covers it vertically.
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) (See Fig. 10) 11
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc Put yarn over the hook and
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) pull out another loop from the
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc inside of the hat and make a
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) sl st.
Rnd 6: 1 dc in back loops only Now make 3 horizontal sl sts
of each st. (30 sts) above the hat band, working
Rnds 7-8: 1 dc in each st. towards the left. (See Fig. 11)
Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 13 sts, Pull enough yarn out to cover
dc2tog) twice. (28 sts) the hat band with your next sl
Rnds 10-11: 1 dc in each st. st. Insert your hook below the
Rnd 12: (1 dc in next 12 sts, hat band to make a vertical sl
dc2tog) twice. (26 sts) st over it.
Rnds 13-14: 1 dc in each st. Make 3 horizontal sl sts below
Rnd 15: (1 dc in front loops the hat band towards where
only of next 3 sts, 2 dc in front you started from.
loop only of next st) 6 times, 1 Fasten off and stitch the end
dc in front loops of next 2 sts. through the spot from which
(32 sts) you started.
Rnd 16: 1 dc in next 2 sts, (1 dc Tie the ends together inside
in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 the hat and cut them short.
times. (38 sts) Put the hat on the leprechaun,
Fasten off. pulling it deep into his face so
Weave in yarn ends. that only the nose and beard
are peeking out.
HAT BAND
10
In col 4, ch 27.
Bring ends of chain together
without twisting it and create
a ring by working 1 dc into the
first ch, 1 dc in all remaining 26
ch. (27 sts)
Sl st in next st and fasten off.
Weave in the yarn ends.

HAT BUCKLE

For the buckle, you will use the
surface crochet method. To do
this, pull the hat band over the
hat and place it into the desired
position.
Pull a loop of yarn in col 5 from
the inside of the hat below
the hat band, on the right side
of the buckle you are about
to crochet (so that you are
holding the yarn on the inside
of the hat and holding your
crochet hook on the outside
(right side) of the hat.
Pull enough yarn out to cover
the hat band with one sl st.
Insert your hook into a stitch

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4TH JULY BUNTING

The perfect decoration for your Independence Day celebrations

DESIGNED BY DIFFICULTY used Paintbox Yarns Simply MEASUREMENTS
Aran in:
SUNFLOWER HHHHH 225cm (881⁄2in) long
Colour 1: Rose Red (213)
COTTAGE WHAT YOU NEED (1 ball) SPECIAL STITCHES
Cross stitch: [xst] sk 1, 1 tr in
CROCHET • 5mm hook (US H/8) Colour 2: Paper White
• Yarn needle (200) (1 ball) next st, 1 tr in skipped stitch
Sunflower Cottage Crochet are • You will need to use aran and working behind the dc just
Helen Wilkinson and Sara Marsh. Colour 3: Sailor Blue (239) made (xst counts as 2 sts)
They met through our love of weight yarn. Here we have (1 ball)
crochet testing patterns for another
designer and quickly became firm PATTERN Row 3: ch 3, 1 tr in same st PATTERN
friends and partners. as tc, 1 tr in next st, (2 tr in NOTES
@sunflower.cottage.crochet SWAG (MAKE 2) next st, 1 tr in next st) to end
www.sunflowercottagecrochet.com and placing last tr in tc from • The ch 3 at the
Using col 1, ch 4. previous row, turn. (24 sts) beginning of a row or
Rnd 1 (RS): 7 tr in 4th ch from Row 4: ch 3, 1 tr in same st round counts as first tr
hook (the skipped 3 ch at as tc, 1 tr in next 2 sts, (2 tr in and is also called the
beginning count as 1 tr), turn. next st, 1 tr in next 2 sts) to end
(8 sts) and placing last tr in tc from turning ch (tch).
previous row, turn. (32 sts)
Note that the ch 3 at the Change to col 2. placing last tr in tc, turn. (56 sts)
beginning of each row is Row 5: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as Row 8: ch 3, 1 tr in same st a
also called the turning chain tc, 1 tr in next 3 sts, (2 tr in next tc, 1 tr in next 6 sts, (2 tr in next
(tc) and it counts as a st st, 1 tr in next 3 sts) to end and st, 1 tr in next 6 sts) to end and
throughout. placing last tr in tc, turn. (40 sts) placing last tr in tc. (64 sts)
Row 6: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as Change to col 3.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1 tr tc, 1 tr in next 4 sts, (2 tr in next Row 9: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as
here and throughout pattern), st, 1 tr in next 4 sts) to end and tc, 1 tr in next 7 sts, (2 tr in next
1 tr in same st as tc, 2 tr in each placing last tr in tc, turn. (48 sts) st, 1 tr in next 7 sts) to end and
st to end, being sure to put 2 tr Row 7: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as placing last tr in tc, turn. (72 sts)
in tc at end, turn. (16 sts) tc, 1 tr in next 5 sts, (2 tr in next Row 10: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as
st 1, tr in next 5 sts) to end and

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tc, 1 tr in next 8 sts, (2 tr in next Row 4: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as st in top of beg ch3 to join. (5 Repeat instructions for first
st, 1 tr in next 8 sts) to end and tc, 1 tr in each st to last st (this ch2 sps for base of star points point, until all 5 points have
placing last tr in tc, turn. (80 sts) is the tc from previous row), 2 and 5 groups of 3 tr) been worked, and placing
Row 11: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as tr in tc at end. (8 sts) the last sl st into the base of
tc, 1 tr in next 9 sts, (2 tr in next Row 5: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as Note that from here, you will the first ch6. Finally, ch21 and
st, 1 tr in next 9 sts) to end and tc, xst across to last st (this is create a foundation chain fasten off.
placing last tr in tc, turn. (88 sts) the tc from previous row), 2 tr for each point of the star and Weave in ends.
Row 12: ch 3, 1 tr in same st in tc at end. (10 sts) work back along it to create
as tc, 1 tr in next 10 sts, (2 tr in Rows 4 and 5 set the pattern the point. Each point is then ASSEMBLY
next st, 1 tr in next 10 sts) to of 1 row of tr and 1 row of xst, joined to the previous round
end and placing last tr in tc. increasing at each end of both as follows: With col 2, ch 25, pick up the
(96 sts) rows. Sl st into each of the next 2 col 3 (blue) pennant and dc
Fasten off and weave in ends. Rows 6-15: rep rows 4 and 5 a tr and sl st into the next ch2 across the top of it, ch 10, grab
further 5 times (this is a further sp so that your hook is in the a star and dc into the top of
PENNANT (MAKE 10 rows in total). (30 sts). right place to begin the first the chain from the star, ch 10,
3 – 1 IN EACH Border: ch 1, rotate work so star point. grab a swag and dc evenly
COLOUR) you can crochet along the across the top of the swag,
sloping side and work dc First point: Ch 6, 1 dc in ch 10, grab the col 2 (white)
In chosen colour, ch 4. evenly around entire triangle, sl second ch from hook, 1 htr in pennant and dc across the
Row 1 (RS): 1 tr in 4th ch from st in first dc. next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in top, ch 10, grab a swag and dc
hook (the skipped 3 ch at Fasten off and weave in ends. each of next 2 ch, sl st in next evenly across the top, ch 10,
beginning count as 1 tr), turn. ch2 sp. grab a star and dc into the top
(2 sts) STAR (MAKE 2) of the chain from the star, ch
Row 2: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as 10, grab the col 1 (red) pennant
tc, 2 tr in tc at end, turn. (4 sts) In col 2, make a magic ring. and dc evenly across the top,
Row 3: ch 3, 1 tr in same st as Rnd 1 (RS): ch 3 (counts as 1 ch 26, fasten off and weave in
tc, xst over next 2 sts, 2 tr in tc tr), [2 tr into the ring, ch 2], [3 tr ends (the extra ch at the end is
at end, turn. (6 sts) into the ring, ch 2] 4 times, sl for fastening off so that you still
end with 25 ch).
Weave in any remaining ends.

TOP
TIP

To flatten out your
pieces, spray them with

cold water, pin flat
and leave to dry.

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THE PUMPKIN
PATCH BEAR

Perfect for autumn, this little guy will bring a
smile to everyone’s face

DIFFICULTY Colour 1: Soft Fudge SPECIAL STITCHES PATTERN
(2 balls)
HHHHH Invisible decrease (invdec): EARS (MAKE 2)
Colour 3: Spearmint
WHAT YOU NEED Green (1 ball) Insert your hook through the Using col 1, make a magic ring.
front loop of the indicated st, Rnd 1: 6 dc into magic ring.
• 3.5mm hook (US E/4) Colour 4: Pure Black then insert your hook into the (6 sts)
• Fibrefill stuffing (1 ball) front loop of the next st. Your Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around,
• Stitch marker hook is now inserted into the turn. (12 sts)
• Yarn needle We have also used Yarn and front loops of both stitches Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
• Two 9mm safety eyes Colors Epic in: you’d like to decrease into one Fasten off, leaving long tail for
• Four 20mm plastic stitch, yoh and draw up loop attaching. Set aside.
Colour 2: Bronze (1 ball) through both sts, then yoh
doll joints and pull through two loops on SNOUT
• You will need to use aran MEASUREMENTS hook.
Rnds 1-2: Using col 1, repeat
weight yarn in your chosen 19cm (7½in) tall when sitting, rnds 1-2 of ears. (12 sts)
colours. Here we have used 25cm (10in) when legs are Rnd 3: (2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc
Paintbox Cotton Aran in: outstretched. in next 3 sts) twice. (18 sts)
Rnds 4-5: 1 dc in each st.
DESIGNED BY PATTERN NOTES (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail
JENNIFER • Most pieces are worked in a spiral, without joining each for attaching.
PERCIVAL round. It may help to use a stitch marker to mark the first Using col 4 and yarn needle,
embroider a nose in the shape
Jennifer creates amigurumi with -stitch of the round, and move it up as you work each round. of a triangle with a line coming
kids (and kids at heart) in mind. • Some pieces start with a magic ring, worked as follows: straight down. Set aside.
She enjoys designs that encourage wind yarn around the index finger of your left hand to form
imagination and feature classic HEAD
stories and holidays. a ring, insert hook into ring, yoh and pull a loop through,
@crochettoplay ch 1, (does not count as a st), work rnd 1 into the ring, then Using col 1, make a magic ring.
www.CrochetToPlay.com Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in a magic
pull end of yarn tightly to close the hole. Make sure that ring. (6 sts)
when you crochet into the ring, that you crochet over the Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
twisted strands of yarn that sit to the left of your hook. next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Alternatively, you could make 2 ch then work rnd 1 into the Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
2nd chain from hook.

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Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc 1 2
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) 4
Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc 3
in next st) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc sts) 6 times. (66 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnd 10: (invdec, 1 dc in next 9
Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc sts) 6 times. (60 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (48 sts) Rnds 11-16: 1 dc in each st.
Rnds 9-13: 1 dc in each st. (60 sts)
(48 sts) Rnd 17: (invdec, 1 dc in next 8
Rnd 14: (1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc sts) 6 times. (54 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (54 sts) Rnd 18: (invdec, 1 dc in next 7
Rnds 15-16: 1 dc in each st. sts) 6 times. (48 sts)
(54 sts) Rnd 19: 1 dc in each st. (48 sts)
Rnd 17: (1 dc in next 7 sts, Rnd 20: (invdec, 1 dc in next 6
invdec) 6 times. (48 sts) sts) 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnd 18: (1 dc in next 6 sts, Rnd 21: 1 dc in each st. (42 sts)
invdec) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnd 22: (invdec, 1 dc in next 5
Rnd 19: (1 dc in next 5 sts, sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
invdec) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 23: (invdec, 1 dc in next 4
Rnd 20: (1 dc in next 4 sts, sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
invdec) 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 24: (invdec, 1 dc in next 3
Rnd 21: (1 dc in next 3 sts, sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
invdec) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 25: (invdec, 1 dc in next 2
Rnd 22: (1 dc in next 2 sts, sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
invdec) 6 times. (18 sts)
Attach snout onto the lower
third of the head, adding a little
stuffing underneath. Attach
safety eyes between rnds 12
and 13, about 12 sts apart.
Attach the ears so that the top
edge of the ear is at rnd 5, with
ears 8-9 sts apart (across top
of head). Alternatively, you can
wait to attach the ears until
adding the hat to make sure
they are perfectly lined up. Stuff
the head.
Rnd 23: (1 dc in next st, invdec)
6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 24: (dc2tog) until closed.
Fasten off, using yarn needle
to pull tightly through final
stitches to close completely.
Weave in end.

PUMPKIN BODY

Rnds 1-6: Using col 2, rep rnds
1-6 of head. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 htr
in next 2 sts) 6 times. (48 sts)
Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 htr
in next 4 sts) 6 times. (72 sts)
Rnd 9: (invdec, 1 dc in next 10

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Fasten off, leaving a very long Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 2 sts, the top round of the pumpkin in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
tail (wrap loosely around invdec) 6 times. (18 sts) body. Secure leg joints from Rnd 10: 1 dc in next 9 sts, ch 8
pumpkin six times before Rnd 7: 1 dc in next 6 sts, the inside. (for ear), skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next
trimming). (invdec) 3 times (over next 6 Stuff pumpkin body and use 8 sts, ch 8 (for ear), skip 2 sts, 1
If you turn your pumpkin body sts), 1 dc in last 6 sts. (15 sts) yarn needle and col 1 to attach dc in last 9 sts. (42 sts)
upside-down, you’ll see that Rnds 8-18: 1 dc in each st. head. Rnd 11: 1 dc in each st,
there are six curves and six (15 sts) including ch sts. (42 sts)
indentations around its base. Rnd 19: (1 dc in next 3 sts, PUMPKIN HAT Rnd 12: (1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc
Use your yarn needle to bring invdec) 3 times. (12 sts) in next st) 6 times. (48 sts)
yarn under a stitch from rnd Rnd 20: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) The hat begins with the stem. Rnd 13: 1 dc in each st. (48 sts)
25 over the first indentation, Insert plastic joint between rnds Using col 3, make a magic ring.
then tack down by weaving 18 and 19, and finish stuffing Rnd 1: 5 dc in magic ring. VINE
under the initial magic ring at to desired fullness. Make sure (5 sts)
pumpkin base. Bring yarn back the stems of the joints face Rnds 2-4: 1 dc in each st. Ch 8, 2 dc in 2nd ch from
up and over the indentation on towards the body. (5 sts) hook and in each ch to end.
the opposite side. Repeat twice Rnd 21: (1 dc in next st, invdec) Rnd 5: using col 2, 2 dc in each (14 sts)
more, spacing grooves evenly 4 times. (8 sts) st around. (10 sts) Twist into a spiral as you go.
every 3 sts of rnd 25. Leave Use yarn needle to pull through Rnd 6: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Attach near stem on hat.
unstuffed for now. final stitches tightly into a ring, next st) 5 times. (15 sts)
then fasten off securely. Insert Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc Weave in all ends. Place hat on
ARMS (MAKE 2) leg joints into opposite sides of in next st) 3 times. (18 sts) bear’s head with ears poking
the body, directly below arms, Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc through.
Stuff lightly as you go. about 15 rows down from in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 1-3: using col 1, rep rnds Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
1-3 of head. (18 sts) 5
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (18 sts) 6
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 4 sts,
invdec) 3 times. (15 sts)
Rnd 6: 1 dc in each st. (15 sts)
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 3 sts,
invdec) 3 times. (12 sts)
Rnds 8-16: 1 dc in each st.
(12 sts)
Insert plastic joint between rnd
14 and 15, and finish stuffing to
desired fullness.
Rnd 17: (1 dc in next st, invdec)
4 times. (8 sts)
Use yarn needle to pull
through final stitches tightly
into a ring, then fasten off
securely.
Insert arm joints into opposite
sides of body, lined up with
‘grooves’, about three rows
down from the top round of
the pumpkin body. Secure arm
joints from the inside

LEGS (MAKE 2)

Stuff lightly as you go.
Rnds 1-3: using col 1, rep rnds
1-3 of head. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc
in next 6 sts) 2 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)

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SWEET CHRISTMAS BUDDIES

SWEET CHRISTMAS
BUDDIES

Spend a fun afternoon making these unique ornaments to decorate your
home, to give them as a gift or make someone happy!

PATTERN DIFFICULTY colours. We have used Red Colour 8: Dark brown (1
Heart Super Saver and Lion ball)
GINGER BEARS HHHHH Brand Vanna’s Choice in:
HEAD AND BODY Colour 9: Green
WHAT YOU NEED Colour 1: Brown (1 ball) (oddments)
In col 1, make a magic ring. Colour 2: Beige (1 ball)
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring • 2.75mm hook (US C/2) Colour 3: White (2 balls) MEASUREMENTS
and pull ring to close. (6 sts) • 6mm safety eyes Colour 4: Light blue
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) • Embroidery thread in pink, Gingerbears: 14 x 10cm
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in (oddments) (51⁄2 x 4in)
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) black, white, brown and Hot chocolate: 9 x 7.5cm
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc dark brown Colour 5: Lime green (31⁄2 x 3in)
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) • Fibrefill stuffing (1 ball) Christmas pudding: 9 x 5cm
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc • Pipe cleaners (31⁄2 x 2in)
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) • Yarn needle Colour 6: Red (1 ball) Candy cane: 11.5 x 6cm
Rnds 6-9: 1 dc in each st. • You will need to use aran (41⁄2 x 21⁄3in)
(30 sts) weight yarn in your chosen Colour 7: Light green
Fix safety eyes (6mm) in Rnd 7, (1 ball) DESIGNED BY
2-3 stitches apart.  next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 10: (1 dc in next 3 sts, Rnd 14: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc EARS (MAKE 2) ANNERIS
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: (1 dc in next 2 sts, Rnd 15: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts) In col 1, make a magic ring. KONDRATAS
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 16: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
Rnd 12: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog) in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) and pull ring tight to close. Anneris is an illustrator, designer,
6 times. (12 sts) Rnds 17-19: 1 dc in each st. (6 sts) and a crochet artist. Everything
Rnd 13: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in (30 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) started as a hobby, writing a blog
Rnd 20: (1 dc in next 3 sts, Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) about food characters and creatures
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) Ss in next st, fasten off. that she called Amigurumi Food.
Rnd 21: (1 dc in next 2 sts, No fibrefill is needed. Since 2015 she has been selling her
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) creations and patterns on Etsy.
Add fibrefill before closing. SNOUT www.etsy.com/shop/Amigurumifood
Rnd 22: (1 dc in next st,
dc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) In col 2 make a magic ring.
Rnd 23: (dc2tog) 6 times. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
(6 sts) and pull ring tight to close.
Ss in next st, fasten off. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 1 dc in each st. (6 sts)
Ss in next st, fasten off.

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ARMS (MAKE 2) make a magic ring. HANDLE shape of a half circle on pink
Rnd 1 (RS): 4 dc into the ring felt and glue it between the
In col 1 make a magic ring. and pull ring tight to close. In col 7, make a magic ring. eyes.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring (4 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 4 dc into the ring
and pull ring tight to close. and pull ring tight to close. CHRISTMAS
(6 sts) GINGERBEAR GIRL (4 sts) PUDDING
Rnd 2: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnds 2-9: 1 dc in each st. PUDDING
next st) 3 times. (9 sts) Follow same pattern as (4 sts)
Rnd 3: 1 Puff st in the next st, Gingerbear Boy, but work Rnd Ss in next st, fasten off. In col 8, make a magic ring.
1 dc in next 8 sts. (9 sts) 20 of the body in BLO. No fibrefill is needed. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
Change to col 3. and pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (9 sts) SKIRT CHOCOLATE Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Change to col 1. Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
Rnds 5-8: 1 dc in each st. In col 6, ss in the spare front In col 8, make a magic ring. next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
(9 sts) loops of Rnd 20. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
Ss in next st, fasten off. Rnd 1: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts) and pull ring tight to close. in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
No fibrefill is needed. Rnd 2: (2 tr in each of the next (6 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
2 sts, ss in the next st) 10 times. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
LEGS (MAKE 2) Fasten off. Weave the tail inside Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnd 6 (blo): 1 dcblo in each st.
the bear. next st) 6 times. (18 sts) (30 sts)
In col 1, make a magic ring. Crochet one button (as given Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc Rnds 7-13: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring for Gingerbear Boy) in col 5. in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) (30 sts)
and pull ring tight to close. Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Fix toy safety eyes between
(6 sts) FINISHING in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) Rnds 10 and 11.
Rnd 2: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Ss in next st, fasten off. Rnd 14: (1 dc in next 3 sts,
next st) 3 times. (9 sts) Embroider the nose and the dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (9 sts) mouth with light brown thread MARSHMALLOW Rnd 15: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)
Change to col 3. on the snout. Rnd 16: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (9 sts) Sew one button to the belly In col 3 make a magic ring. dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Change to col 1. of the bear. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring Rnd 17: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog)
Rnds 5-8: 1 dc in each st. Add a hanging loop for the and pull ring tight to close. 6 times. (12 sts)
(9 sts) Christmas tree. (6 sts) Stuff firmly with fibrefill.
Ss in next st, fasten off. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 18: (dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)
Fill the legs with fibrefill HOT CHOCOLATE Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Ss in next st, fasten off.
before sewing. CUP next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4 (blo): 1 dcblo in each st. ICING
BUTTON (MAKE 2) In col 7 make a magic ring. (18 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring Rnds 5-7: 1 dc in each st. In col 3 make a magic ring.
You need to make one in each and pull ring tight to close. (18 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
colour, so in col 4 or col 5, (6 sts) Ss in next st, fasten off.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Fix toy safety eyes between
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnds 4 and 5.
next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4 (blo): 1 dcblo in each st. FINISHING
(18 sts)
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog) Sew the handle to the cup
6 times. (12 sts) between Rnds 9 and 14.
Rnd 6: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Sew the marshmallow to the
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) top of the chocolate.
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc Sew the chocolate to the cup,
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) stuff before closing the seam.
Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Embroider the mouth on the
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) cup with white thread between
Rnds 9-15: 1 dc in each st. the eyes, making two diagonal
(30 sts) back stitches.
Ss in next st, fasten off. Embroider the cheeks with
Fix toy safety eyes between pink thread next to each eye.
Rnds 11 and 12. Add a hanging loop.
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and pull ring tight to close. LITTLE HOLLY Note: Don’t cut the yarn when
(6 sts) LEAF making the colour changes,
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) carry it along the side of your
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnd 1 (RS): 1 htr in 3rd ch from work instead.
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) hook, 1 tr in next ch, 1 tr in next
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc ch, 1 ss in next ch, 1 htr in next Place the pipe cleaner inside
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) ch, 1 htr in next ch, 3 dc in next the candy cane between Rnds
Rnd 5: (2 tr in each of next 2 ch, now rotate your piece to 4 and 6. It’s too difficult to do
sts, ss in each of next 2 sts) 6 work along the opposite side it when you’re finished.
times. (36 sts) of chain, 1 htr in next ch, 1 htr
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for in next ch, ss in next ch, 1 tr in In col 3, make a magic ring.
sewing. next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
in next ch, ss to first st to join. and pull ring tight to close.
CHERRY (15 sts) (6 sts)
Fasten off. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
In col 6 make a magic ring. Rnd 3 (blo): 1 dcblo in each st.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring FINISHING (12 sts)
and pull ring tight to close. Change to col 6.
(6 sts) Sew the cherry and holly leaf Rnds 4-6: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) to the top of the icing. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) Sew the icing to the top of the Change to col 3.
Rnd 4: (dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts) pudding. Rnds 7-9: 1 dc in each st.
Place the fibrefill inside the Embroider the mouth on the (12 sts)
piece. pudding with white thread Change to col 6.
Ss in next st, cut yarn and leave between the eyes, making two Rnds 10-12: 1 dc in each st.
long tail. diagonal back stitches. (12 sts)
Insert the needle into the Embroider the cheeks with Fix safety eyes in Rnd 11.
cherry passing through to the pink thread next to each eye. Change to col 3.
other side. Cut the remainder Add a hanging loop. Rnds 13-15: 1 dc in each st.
of the thread leaving a little (12 sts)
stem as decoration. CANDY CANE Change to col 6.
Rnds 16-18: 1 dc in each st.
You will need a pipe cleaner for (12 sts)
this project. Change to col 3.
Rnds 19-21: 1 dc in each st.
(12 sts) your hands until you get the
Change to col 6. desired shape, the pipe cleaner
Rnds 22-24: 1 dc in each st. is a perfect tool for this project.
(12 sts) Using the tail of the red yarn,
Change to col 3. insert the tapestry needle inside
Rnds 25-27: 1 dc in each st. the candy cane, and bring it
(12 sts) out at one stitch from Rnd 23
Change to col 6. or 24. Sew the bend to secure
Rnds 28-29: 1 dc in each st. in place, this way the curve will
(12 sts) be more noticeable. Hide the
Place the filling inside the tail inside the piece.
piece. Cut the shape of a small half
Rnd 30: (Dc2tog) 6 times. circle in pink felt and glue it to
(6 sts) the face.
Ss in next st, cut yarn and leave Embroider the cheeks with pink
a long tail for finishing. thread next to each eye.

FINISHING Note: Try same pattern in col
3 and col 7 for a minty candy
Bend the candy cane with cane.

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THE ALPACA FAMILY

Create this adorable group of woolly alpacas

DIFFICULTY Colour 2: Toffee or PATTERN Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Cream (10g) next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
HHHHH ADULT ALPACA Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Colour 3: Small amount FACE next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
WHAT YOU NEED of black yarn to Rnd 7: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
sew features Using col 2, ch 2. next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts)
• 3.5mm hook (US E/4) Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from Rnd 8: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
• Fibrefill stuffing MEASUREMENTS hook. (6 sts) next 6 sts) 6 times. (48 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 9: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
• Stitch marker Adult: 21cm (8¼in) tall Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) next 7 sts) 6 times. (54 sts)
Baby: 17cm (6¾in) tall Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnds 10-20: 1 dc in each st.
• Yarn needle next st) 6 times. (18 sts) (54 sts)
SPECIAL STITCHES Rnd 5: 1 dc in each st. (18 sts) Rnd 21: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
• Two 10.5mm black safety dc2tog: double crochet 2 Rnd 6: 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc 7 sts) 6 times. (48 sts)
eyes for each alpaca in next st) 3 times, 1 dc in next Rnd 22: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
sts together as follows: insert 6 sts, (2 dc in next st) 3 times, 6 sts) 6 times. (42 sts)
• You will need to use DK hook into next st, yoh and pull dc in next 3 sts. (24 sts) To fix face to head: arrange
weight yarn in your chosen a loop through (2 loops on Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts) face with the start of the
colours. We have used hook), insert hook into next st, Rnd 8: 1 dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc round at the bottom and push
Stylecraft Alpaca DK in: yoh and pull a loop through (3 in next st) 3 times, 1 dc in next eyes between rnds 8 and
loops on hook), yoh and pull 9 sts, (2 dc in next st) 3 times, 1 9. Then push eyes through
Colour 1: Orchid or Teal through all 3 loops dc in next 4 sts. (30 sts) head between rnds 15 and
for adult alpaca Rnd 9: 1 dc in next 5 sts, (2 16. Secure backs of eyes with
(70g), or Lime dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) washers.
for baby alpaca 3 times, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (2 Rnd 23: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5
(50g) dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 3 sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
times, dc in next 4 sts. (36 sts) Rnd 24: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4
DESIGNED BY PATTERN Rnd 10: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
NOTES next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnds 25-34: 1 dc in each st.
LUCY Rnd 11: 1 dc in each st. (42 sts) (30 sts)
COLLIN • Most pieces are Sl st in next st and fasten off, Sl st in next st and fasten off,
worked in a spiral, leaving a tail for sewing. leaving a tail for sewing.
Lucy learned to crochet when she without joining each
was a child, but started making round. It may help to HEAD AND NECK BODY
crochet toys when she had children use a stitch marker to
of her own. She has been designing mark the first stitch Using col 1, ch 2. Rnds 1-7: Using col 1, work as
patterns to make cute and unusual of the round and then Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from given for head and neck to end
creatures and characters for ten move it up as you work hook. (6 sts) of rnd 7. (42 sts)
years, and has had several books Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnds 8-33: 1 dc in each st.
published including Star Wars and each round. Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in (42 sts)
Harry Potter crochet books. next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Stuff body as far as you can
www.lucyravenscar.etsy.com Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
www.facebook.com/pages/ next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
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