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Shaker squares sampler

The classic combination of red and white always looks country-fresh

and combines well with Shaker-style motifs and imitation and real
fabrics to create this bright and cheery sampler.

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Use the ball of mauve yarn you received with this issue to work
two more rounds for the back of your cushion. Plus, complete
your small squares using leftover yarn from your workbasket.

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Using your cream yarn, work the last two rounds for the
back of your cushion. Then finish off and block your squares
ready to make up the cushion.

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Continuing your small squares
Using leftover lilac yarn
from your workbasket.
Work round 4 on square with pale green
centre and rounds 2 and 3 in pink as given
on crochet cushion, handmade collection 3.
This completes your nineteenth square.

You will need

T he 25g ball of mauve yarn you

received with this issue
4.00mm crochet hook

Size
Finished size of small square, 10x10cm on
4.00mm hook. If you find you work either
tightly or loosely change your hook size
accordingly. Too small, change to a larger
hook; too big, change to a smaller hook.

Abbreviations
Ch=chain, tr=treble, sl st=slip stitch,
sp(s)=space(s), rep=repeat, RS=right side,
cm=centimetres, mm=millimetres.

your
square

Seventeenth and eighteenth

rounds
Take the square for the back
and work as follows:
Round 17 With RS facing and using
4.00mm hook, join mauve yarn to first
corner sp and work 3 ch to count as first
tr, work 2 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into same
sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp) 15 times,
*1 ch, work 3 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into
next corner sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp)
15 times, rep from * twice more, 1 ch,
sl st into top of the 3 ch.
Round 18 Sl st into each of next 2 tr
and into corner sp, 3 ch to count as first
tr, work 2 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into same
sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp) 16 times,
*1 ch, work 3 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into
next corner sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp)
16 times, rep from * twice more, 1 ch,
sl st into top of the 3 ch.
Fasten off.
Keep this square and leftover yarn
safe in your workbasket.

See Also: Crochet basics, heres how,

crochet 1.

Work round 4 on square with mauve centre

and rounds 2 and 3 in pale green as given
on crochet cushion, handmade collection 3.
This completes your twentieth square.
Work round 4 on the two squares with pink
centre and rounds 2 and 3 in pale green
as given on crochet cushion, handmade
collection 3. This completes your twenty-first
and twenty-second squares.

Using leftover mauve yarn

from your workbasket
Work round 4 on square with pale
green centre and rounds 2 and 3 in
cream as given on crochet cushion,
handmade collection 3. This completes
your twenty-third square.
Work round 4 on square with bright green
centre and rounds 2 and 3 in pink as given
on crochet cushion, handmade collection 3.
This completes your twenty-fourth square.
Work round 4 on square with cream centre
and rounds 2 and 3 in pale green as given
on crochet cushion, handmade collection 3.
This completes your twenty-fifth square.
This completes the squares for the front of
your cushion cover.

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Weaving in the yarn ends

After completing the last two rounds on the large square for the back,
take all your squares and weave in the yarn ends. Weave them in on
the wrong side for 2-3cm and trim the ends close to the crochet.

You will need

The last two rounds for

the back of the cushion
cover are worked using
cream yarn. On round 19
you will have 17 groups
of 3 treble between each
corner and on round 20
you will have 18 groups.

T he 25g ball of cream yarn you

received with this issue and cream yarn
from your workbasket
4.00mm crochet hook
Blocking mat, pins and water spray

Size
Finished size of small square, 10x10cm on
4.00mm hook. If you find you work either
tightly or loosely change your hook size
accordingly. Too small, change to a larger
hook; too big, change to a smaller hook.

Abbreviations
Ch=chain, tr=treble, sl st=slip stitch,
sp(s)=space(s), rep=repeat, RS=right side,
cm=centimetres, mm=millimetres.

your
square

Nineteenth and twentieth

rounds
Take the square for the back
and work as follows:
Round 19 With RS facing and using
4.00mm hook, join cream yarn to first
corner sp and work 3 ch to count as first
tr, work 2 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into same
sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp) 17 times,
*1 ch, work 3 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into
next corner sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp)
17 times, rep from * twice more, 1 ch,
sl st into top of the 3 ch.
Round 20 Sl st into each of next 2 tr
and into corner sp, 3 ch to count as first
tr, work 2 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into same
sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp) 18 times,
*1 ch, work 3 tr, 2 ch and 3 tr all into
next corner sp, (1 ch, 3 tr into next sp) 18
times, rep from * twice more, 1 ch, sl st
into top of the 3 ch.
Fasten off.

Before making up your

cushion, block the squares
to give them a neat,
professional finish. Pin the
squares out evenly on a
blocking board and spray
with clean cold water.
Leave until completely dry,
then remove the pins. See
heres how, knitting 3 for
more details.

Making up your cushion cover

See Also: Crochet basics, heres how,
crochet 1. Blocking your work, heres
how, knitting 3.

Instructions for making up your cushion cover will be

featured in the next issue, pattern card crochet cushion 15.

cushions

Circular knitted cushion

This chunky cushion cover is simply a long strip of garter stitch,

with short rows and gathering forming the circular shape. The
squab tassel at the centre gives it a chic contemporary look.

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Size

To fit a 35cm diameter circular cushion pad.

Tension

11 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over g st.

Abbreviations

K=knit, st(s)=stitch(es), g st=garter stitch,

cont=continue, rep=repeat, beg=beginning,
sl=slip, pw=purlwise, foll=follows, RS=right
side, cm=centimetres, mm=millimetres.

You will need

5
 x 50g (approx 42m) balls of extra
chunky yarn in Stone
Oddment of double knitting yarn
Pair of 10mm knitting needles
M
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heres how knitting 5
Circular cushion pad, 35cm diameter

To make

Made in one piece

Using 10mm needles cast on 36 sts.
K 2 rows.
Cont in g st (every row K), working short
row shaping as foll:
Row 1 (RS) K to last 6 sts, turn.
Row 2 With yarn at back of work sl 1pw,
K to last 6 sts, turn.

Row 3 With yarn at back of work sl 1pw,

K to end of row.
Row 4 K across all sts.
Rep these 4 rows until work measures 80cm
from beg (measured at centre of work),
ending row 4. Cast off.

Making up

Join the cast-on and cast-off edges together.

Using two lengths of double knitting yarn,
run a gathering thread through the first stitch
on each edge of the strip.
Secure one end of the gathering thread,
then pull the other end to gather the edge.
Finish off the end securely.
Insert the cushion pad, then gather up the
other edge in the same way.
Make a squab tassel, referring to heres
how, knitting 5, and sew to the centre front
of the cushion.

Instead of a squab tassel, you could finish the

centre front with a large decorative button.

See Also: Knitting basics, knitting 1.

Tassels, knitting 5.

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Shaker squares sampler

The classic combination of red and white always looks country-fresh

and combines well with Shaker-style motifs and imitation and real
fabrics to create this bright and cheery sampler.

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In detail

You will need

2
 8 count natural evenweave fabric
43x38cm
S
 tranded cottons, one skein of each
colour listed in key
Tapestry needle, size 26

Work the cross stitch sections using two

strands of cotton and work each stitch over
two fabric threads.

Each fabric shape is backed with iron-on

interfacing to prevent it fraying, then attached
to the sampler with a button.

Sewing needle and dark tacking thread

Embroidery hoop
Embroidery scissors
Assorted buttons
Red and white fabric scraps
Mediumweight iron-on interfacing
Tracing paper and pencil

Trace-off templates

These templates are the same size as the

ones used on our sampler. If you want
larger or smaller templates, simply enlarge
or reduce them on a photocopier.

Stitching the design

Prepare the fabric and mount it in the

hoop. Refer to the chart and key and
stitch from the centre out. Use two strands
for cross stitch and backstitch. Work each
stitch over two fabric threads.

Iron interfacing on to the wrong side of

two 6cm square fabric scraps to prevent
them fraying. Trace the templates onto
tracing paper and cut them out. Use them
as patterns to cut one from each fabric.

Refer to the picture as a guide and

attach each fabric shape with a button.
Stitch on the remaining buttons as shown.

Take the work out of the hoop and

press it gently on the wrong side. Mount
it in a frame.

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Colour key
DMC stranded cottons
351 deep coral
498 red wine
666 flame red
817 poppy red
3705 deep candy
3865 soft white
Backstitch and running stitch
351 deep coral
498 red wine

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or a novel take on gift packaging try

the simple approach. Cut napkin-sized
squares of plain or patterned fabrics that
echo the red and white theme. Hem them
and stitch on evenweave patches decorated
with motifs from the sampler. Then fill them
with tasty gifts of nuts and dried fruit or
home made cookies and tie into bundles
with raffia or ribbon a perfect country
kitchen gift.

Stitching the design

Prepare the fabric and mount it in the

hoop. Refer to the chart and key and
stitch from the centre out. Use two strands
for cross stitch and backstitch. Work each
stitch over two fabric threads.

Trim the evenweave fabric, then sew the

patch to the fabric square with running
stitch. Pull two threads around the outer
edge to form a short fringe.

Colour key
DMC stranded cottons
351 deep coral
498 red wine
817 poppy red
3865 soft white
Running stitch
351 deep coral

See Also: Cross stitch basics, cross

stitch 1. Appliqu basics, appliqu 1.
Sewing on buttons, sewing 1.

table settings

Baguette bag

Make a special bag with a stylish rope handle to carry a crispy

baguette. Making the bag couldnt be easier its simply an extra long
drawstring bag with a tag at the bottom to run the cord through.

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To make

You will need

For the tag, press in the short edges

then one long edge of the small fabric
piece by 1cm. Press in half with wrong
sides together and shorter edges aligned.
Topstitch close to the folded edges.

At the top press in 1cm then 8cm.

Stitch close to the bottom fold, then
2cm above. Turn the bag right side out and
insert a large eyelet in the tag, following the
manufacturers instructions.

F abric one piece 84x31cm for bag and

one piece 6x8cm for tag
2m of cord
Matching sewing thread
Pins and needle
Unpicker or small pair of scissors
Safety pin or threader
Large eyelet

Tack the tag to the right side of the main

piece, with raw edges matching and
right sides together, 1.5cm above the short
bottom edge.

Unpick the side seam at the casing on

the tag side and neaten. Thread the
cord through the casing and the eyelet and
knot the ends together.

Fold the main piece in half lengthways

with right sides together. Pin then stitch
the sides and base, taking a 1.5cm seam.
Snip across the seams at the corners.

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See Also: Drawstring bags, sewing 15.

window treatments

Corner pull blind

This smart window dressing offers clean lines and simple styling
for modern interiors. It is ideal for windows with a less than perfect
outlook, because it keeps part of the window covered.

window treatments
Cutting out

Measure between the brackets to get A. Measure from the top of the pole to the
window sill to get B. If there is no sill, measure to the bottom of the window frame
and add on 5cm to get B.
Main fabric and lining fabric From each fabric, cut one piece A by B plus 4cm.
Binding fabric Cut and join enough 8cm wide strips to make a strip A plus twice B.

To make

1
You will need

On the binding, press in 1.5cm along

the long edges, then fold the binding in
half lengthways and press carefully.

For the casing, press 1cm, then 3cm to

the wrong side along the top edge; pin.
Stitch close to the inner fold.

Two coordinating or contrasting fabrics

Fabric for binding
C
 ord or rope to run from one bottom
corner of the blind to the diagonally
opposite corner, down the side of the
window, plus an extra 40cm
Metal ring
Clip-on fastener (optional)
 Cleat
Tape measure
Narrow pole and two brackets

Preparing window
Measure up 5cm from each top corner
of the window frame, then measure out
5cm and make a mark. Fix a bracket into
the wall at each mark. Cut the pole so it
extends 5cm beyond the brackets on each
side and place it in the brackets. Fix the
cleat directly below the right bracket, about
12.5cm above the bottom of the window.

Lay the main fabric and the lining fabric

wrong sides together. Enclose the side
and bottom edges in the binding, folding it
into mitres at the corners; pin. Machine stitch
close to the inner folded edge.

Stitch the ring to the bottom left-hand

corner. Tie the cord to the ring, or
attach with a clip-on fastener. Thread the
pole through the casing and hang it on the
brackets. Loop the cord over the pole on the
right and tie the excess round the cleat.

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notebook The instructions are

to make
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See Also: Hand sewing needles,

sewing 7.