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58)? For a quick, satisfying make for you and your home, check out Marjan Gouda’s Lovely
“DP, Hasty Home set (page 56) that will work up in no time, and uses a yarn with a fantastic shade range
so you can be sure to find something to fit!
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adore, and |am sure you will too. Finally, be sure to check out our brand-new toy CAL from the
talented Beardie and Blondie (page 44) — we plan to bring you all of the signs of the Zodiac over the
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14 LACY BLOSSOM SHAWL 44 ZODIAC CAL - LIBRA 70 FRANKIE THE FLAMINGO

Put your Tunisian lace crochet skills to the Welcome to Part 1 of our new toy Frankie is a fabulous flamingo that will
test with this bright, stylish accessory crochet-along where we make the gently stretch your amigurumi crochet skills
13 signs of the Zodiac
16 ZIGZAG JUMPER 73 CHEVRONS SCARF
This cropped jumper features a flattering 52 BRANCHING OUT PULLOVER A simple and elegant addition to your
fit and lovely filet pattern Beautiful cables follow the raglan sleeves wardrobe that can be made to suit
for an effective and flattering finish any length
20 BAGPUSS BLANKET
Reimagine watching Bagpuss for 56 LOVELY HASTY HOME 78 SAPONARIA SHAWL
the first time on TV with this This blanket and cushion set and quick and This lovely wide and floaty shawl is
monochromatic blanket easy makes that would make impressive trimmed with a pretty little row of
gifts this Christmas filet flowers
24 NORDIC CHRISTMAS WREATH
Sometimes the simplest design is all you 58 SWEET SIGHS SHAWL 84 BLOCKED PATH BLANKET
need for a touch of festive cheer Use just a single cake of this beautiful yarn A satisfying baby blanket that will
for a light and dramatic shawl stretch your skills, made up of cleverly
30 WILMA THE WOOLLY ELEPHANT patterned blocks
Wilma is wrapped up and ready for winter 64 GRAPES AND BOBBLES CUSHION
in her fashionable outfit! Textured bobble stitches are 98 SUGARPLUM THE DEER
carefully placed to create a stunning You will love to crochet this super-sweet
42 ROWS ON ROWS SHAWL piece of homeware stocking filler!
This beautifully simple shawl uses crisp
lines of colour to highlight a natural, NEED SOME HELP? Our patterns go through several checks for accuracy, but sometimes errors do slip
wearable tone through the gaps. Before contacting the Editor, head to www.crochetnow.co.uk/category/errata to
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Contents
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7 WHAT'S NEW
The woolly things that are not to be missed
and are making our month
13 READERS’ MAKES
Show us your Crochet Now makes for a
chance to win a yarny prize from Cygnet!
48 CELESTIA CROCHET-ALONG
19 20% OFF KING COLE YARN! We're excited to work on part 6 of Tatsiana’s
Check out the newest yarns for this season fabulous Mosaic crochet masterpiece
and find your exclusive 20% off code at
Woo! Warehouse 61 THE BOOK CLUB
This month we review Christmas
26 YOUR CHRISTMAS TREATS Amigurumi by Sarah-Jane Hicks
Save 10 on your yarny and festive 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
shopping at some of our favourite shops! 66 YOUR CROCHET COMMUNITY Learn how to tackle a Crochet Now pattern
Keep in touch with your local yarn community and get hints for reading crochet charts
33 UNMISSABLE GIVEAWAY! and don't forget to support local businesses
We've teamed up with Scheepies to give where you can 89 THE BASICS
one lucky reader a pack to make the A complete rundown of the basic stitches
brand-new CAL! 74 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES featured in our patterns
Master the arrow stitch with
34 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK Sarah-Jayne's step-by-step guide 95 ABBREVIATIONS
This month we get to know Ashley Kelly to this fab textured stitch Learn your dc from your BLO with Crochet
from Love and Loop Now’s abbreviation guide
81 KNITBROOKS
40 KERRY’S JOURNAL Fall in love with beautiful, hand-carved 96 COMING SOON
This year TOFT is excited to launch not one, crochet hooks as we get to know the We're looking forward to Christmas at the
but two fabulous Christmas crochet-alongs! team behind knitbrooks Markets next issue!
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Christmas Collection
Silent Night, Fairy Lights, Holly Berry,
Candy Cane & Robin
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These are the yains, patterns,
books and tidbits of woolly wonder
that will make your month
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GLOBAL FOLK
We just love squishy blankets,
and Bernat Blanket yarn is the
perfect yarn choice for them! This
corner-to-corner afghan is worked
up following a chart that creates a
colourful motif. Easy to make, while
simple fringes perfectly pair with
this colourful motif, we love the
folksy, contemporary feel of this
quick C2C crocheted make!
It's part of a fabulous Global Folk
pattern collection, so check out the
full range of patterns and yarn with
your favourite Bernat stockists!
www. hobbycraft.co.uk
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Makebox+Co is a craft delivery service for adults, created out of
a desire to claim back that all important me-time by sending a
lovingly selected box of crafting goodies every month, including
everything you need to learn a brand-new skill! Perfect for picnics
with friends, this two-tone tote project is just one example
of the expert, high-quality products you can expect when
you sign up! It was designed by Lucy Djevdet of Crafting By
Lucy and we love this simple, strong style.
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The perfect gift? Rowan Goes Bright!

As Crafters, we all love a good bit of stationery, don’t we? Which Rowan has grown its shade range in two of our favourite
is why we believe these new gift notebooks from David & Charles yarns, just in time for autumn/winter 2020! The team
could be the perfect gift for crafters this Christmas! Whether it's welcomes five bright and bold new shades to Big Wool, a
pattern notes, doodles, recipe adjustments or marking where super-chunky 100% Merino wool that’s a scrumptious choice
you are in a crochet pattern, you will love these ruled notebooks. for accessories and bukly home makes. Rowan also says
There are several crafty covers to choose from (from crochet and hello to a whopping eight new shades in
knitting, to sewing and baking!) and with over 100 pages in each Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, an
one, you have plenty of room to make all the notes you want! award-winning yarn that's as
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SEW YOUR LOVE FOR CROCHET

The new Hooked collection of fabric is available to purchase now from AGF Fabrics
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retailers, and is inspired by — you guessed it crochet! Working in partnership with Mathew
Boudreaux (aka Mister Domestic), Hooked celebrates the handmade beauty created with
colourful yarn and playful granny blocks. This uniquely pattern 100% cotton poplin fabric will
look amazing made into your next crochet hook roll, project bag, or even sewn accessories!
Find your local AGF stockist by visiting the website today.
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Crafternoon Treats
HOOK UP WITH A PODCAST! Crafting, chat and cameos from a ginger
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cat what more could you ask for? in
podcasts and viogcasts Crafternoon Treats, Kathryn talks through
crochet, sewing and yarn dyeing ina
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intriguing interesting titles that may have slipped
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the podcast features a different crochet searching the title on Apple processes and experiences as a crochet
artist. As you'd expect, listener discretion Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or designer. Check out her blog too for some
is advised. wherever you find your podcasts quick and easy patterns.
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We all love a great crochet-along
Amigurumi Style yj r and every month we will spotlight
Crochet A our favourite online CAL so you
by Cara Medus can get involved!
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with everything you need
to crochet a little doll,
named Betty, and her complete 50s-inspired wardrobe! Just
look at those Houndstooth trousers, and that nightwear look
is fabulous. Designer Cara Medus has perfectly captured
the style of the 50s, channelling Audrey Hepburn and Grace
Kelly, along with Betty’s acorable cat Bert! You will have lots
of fun crocheting Betty and her wardrobe, or why not get
this as a super-cute gift for a friend this Christmas?
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Queen CAL
by Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar
We love Tinna’s eye for jaw-droppingly beautiful designs,
which is why we can't wait to get our hooks into the Queen
CAL! Sponsored by the lovely folk at Stylecraft, and made
in Stylecraft Special Dk, there are three royally marvellous
colourways, including Tequila Sunrise Queen, Oceania

Queen, both designed by Tinna herself, and Ruby Queen,
designed by Sue Collings. Plus, an exclusive Folk colourway
from Lucia Dunn, available only from www .luciasfigtree.
com. Tinna uses black and white combined with gorgeous
hues and mosaic crochet to create these striking designs,
and you can join in with Tinna from 18th September!
Tinna’s top tip

Don’t sweat the CAL schedule just work along with
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us at your own time and pace and, most importantly,

also recommend using stitch
enjoy the journey! highly
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Tunisian simple stitch (Tss): insert bars (left and of the last st, yrh, pul
rigtht)
hook from right to left, under front Standard retu rn pass (RP): 1 ch, *yrh,
vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul draw through 2 loops on hook; rep from
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Tunisian full stitch (Tfs): Insert hook until loop re mon hook
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from front to back, between the next 2 SI st bind off: *Insert hook from right
front vertical bars, yrh, pul to left under fro nt vertical bar of the next
Tunisian double stitch (Tds): Yrh, st, yrh, pul, dra v through loop on hook
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insert hook from right to left, under front (1 loop rem on 100k); rep from to end
vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul, yrh, of row
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Accessory
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SHAWL
Put your Tunisian lace crochet skills to the test with this
fabulous accessory that's perfect for all seasons
% 4-ply @ 4mm Tunisian blossom made), *2 ch, yrh, draw through

2 loops, 2 ch, yrh, draw through 6 loops
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to last 3 loops on hook, 2 ch, [yrh, draw
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2 balls in Seascape 873 blossom, 1 Tfs, 1 Tss, 1 Tfs; rep from to
Available from half blossom, Tds top of half blossom.
2 in
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www.blacksheepwools.com :
yrh, draw through 6 loops, 2 ch, yrh, draw
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through 2 loops; rep from across to last
About the yarn 5 loops on hook, 2 ch, yrh, draw through
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; 75% wool, 4 loops (half blossom made), yrh, draw
25% nylon through 2 loops.
i Row 4 FP: 2 Tds in top of half blossom,
Tension *1 Tf, 1 Tfs, 3 Tdc in top of blossom;
Tss, 1
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ROW 4 RP: As Row 2 RP.

stitch pattern :
: Rows 5-34: Rep rows 3-4 fifteen times.

Row 35 FP: 1 Tss, [1 Tss in FLO of next
Hook used ?
Tss in BLO of ch at top of

chj twice, *1
4mm Tunisian hook, at least 100cm long blossom, [1 Tss in FLO of next ch] twice,
1 Tss, [1 Tss in FLO of next ch] twice; rep
Sizing from * to last st, Tss in BLO of ch at top

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162cm wide x 45cm tall of half blossom.

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: Row 36: Work sl st bind off across to last st,
This shawl is crocheted along the long
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insert hook on last st as for end st, finish
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edge, creating a pattern of small blossoms : last stas sl st bind off. :
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over two rows. The stitch pattern becomes : Fasten off. : QO endst LAR close 5 sts tog
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throughout), 13 (15, 17, 17, 19, 19, 23, 25, ch-sp, 1 tr, ch, miss 1 tr, tr to end. Turn.
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19, 20, 20) tr] 4 times, 1 ch, miss 1 st, tr to [1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 trin ch-sp, 13 (13, 13,
end. Turn. 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 ch, miss
Yarn used Row 3:3.ch, 2 (4, 6, 6,8,
:i 8, 12, 14, 16)tr, [1tr 1 tr, tr, 1 tr in ch-sp, tr to end. Turn.
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King Cole Merino Blend DK miss Row 12: 3.ch, 11 (13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 21,23,
in ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch,
1 tr, 13 (13, 13, 15, :
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15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 trinch-sp,
1: 25) tr, [1 tr in ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, 13
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Available from
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tr, [1 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr, 1 trin ch-sp, 13 Turn.
(13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 : Rows 13- 38 (38, 38, 38, 38, 40, 42, 42,
About the yarn ch, miss next tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in ch-sp, tr to end. 42): Rep rows 3-12 twice, then rows 3-8
DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100% wool Turn. 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 12) once more.
: Row 5: 3ch, 6 8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 16, 18, 20)tr, ;
Tension (1 tr in ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, 13 (13, 13, : Shape Shoulder
15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] times, 1 tr in ch- 4 ROW 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, 41, 43, 43, 43):
16 sts x 8.5 rows = 10cm measured :
sp, 1 tr, ch, miss next tr, tr to end. Turn. 12 sl st, 4 de, 4 htr, tr across to last 20 sts, 4
over tr using 5mm hook
1
: Row 6:3ch,5(7,9,9, 11, 11, 15, 17, 19) tr, htr, 4 dc, 12 sl st.
[1 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr, 1 trin ch-sp, 13 (13, Fasten off.
Hooks used :
13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 ch,
3.5mm miss next tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in ch-sp, tr to end. :
Front
4.5mm Turn. Work as for Back to end of Row 32 (32, 32,
:
5mm Row 7: 3 ch, (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 20, 22, 24)
10 32, 32, 34, 36, 36, 36).
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tr, [1 tr in ch-sp, 1 tr, 1ch, miss 1 tr, 13 (13,

Other supplies 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 tr in : Shape Left Front Neck
tapestry needle ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, tr to end. Turn. : Keeping pattern correct shape neck as fol:
: Row 8: 3ch, 3(5,7,7,9, 9, 13, 15, 17)tr, [1 tr :
Row 33 (33, 33, 33, 33, 35, 37, 37, 37)
in ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, 13 (13, 13, 15, (RS): 3 ch, work in patt over next 22 (23,
Sizing 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 tr in ch-sp, 1 24, 28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 44) sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn.
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Row 34 (34, 34, 34, 34, 36, 38, 38, 38):3
tr, ch, miss 1 tr, tr to end. Turn.
1
Designed to fit with varying amounts Row 9: 3 ch, 8 (10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 18, 20, 22) ch, tr2tog, work in patt to end. Turn.
1
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of positive ease
tr,[1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in ch-sp, 13 (13, Work 4 rows even in patt.
See schematic for finished measurements Row 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, 41, 43, 43, 43):
13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18) tr] 4 times, 1 ch, ;
miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 tr in ch-sp, tr to end. Turn. 12 si st, 4 dc, 4 htr, work in patt to end.
Row 10:3 ch, 7 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 17, 19, 21) Fasten off.
% Start crocheting tr, [1 trin ch-sp, 1 tr, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, 13 (13,
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loosely. The smaller the size the greater the
positive ease. When choosing which size to
14 (14.5, 15, 17.5, 19, 21.5, 24, 26.5, 27.5) cm
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Shape Right Front Neck : Rows 4-6: 3 ch, tr to end. Turn.
Keeping patt correct, cont as foll: : Rows 7-19: Rep rows 3-6 three times, then
With RS facing, rejoin yarn on last row of rep Row 2. 42 (42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 50, 52,
Body 25 (26, 27, 31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 47) sts in 52) tr
from shoulder edge, 3 ch, 1 tr2tog, work in : Rows 20-30: 3 ch, tr to end. Turn.
patt to end. Turn. ?
Row 31: As Row 2. 44 (44, 44, 46, 46, 46, 52,
Row 34 (34, 34, 34, 34, 36, 38, 38, 38): 54, 54) tr
Work in patt to last 2 sts, 1 tr2tog. Turn. i ROWS 32- 33 (33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37,
Work 4 rows even in patt. 37): 3 ch, tr to end. Turn.
Row 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, 41, 43, 43, 43): ?
: Fasten off.
Work in patt to last 20 sts, 4 htr, 4 de, 12 sist. :
Fasten off. : Making up
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Sew sleeves seams. Sew shoulder seams.
Sleeves : Sew sleeves to body centred at shoulder
seam. Sew underarm and side seams.
Ribbed Cuff : Weave in ends.
With 4.5mm hook, chain 16.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc ?
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: Base: Join yarn at back of neck, with 3.5mm
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Rows 3-30 (30, 30, 32, 32, 32, 38, 40, : edges, join with sl st to beg dc.
40): As Row 2.
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Turn. :
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tr in : Neckband Base. Turn.
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42, 42) tr : Base. Fasten off.
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DK; 57.5m per 25g ball; 100% cotton
Tension
22 sts x 24 rows = 10cm measured over dc
Hooks used
3mm
4mm
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stitch markers
tapestry needle
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Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 72 sts
Rnd 3: Dc around.
when Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 times.
stuffing, 15 sts
use small Rnds 5-9: Dc around, changing to B on

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an large Rnd 34: Dc around.
Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail to sew
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WILMA THE MOLLY

ELEPHANT
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animal lovers this Christmas
Legs (make 2) move beg of rnd marker to next st to

Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic ring, : mark new beg of rnd.
6dc. 6sts : Joining Arms: Remove hook from loop,
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 12 sts : do not fasten off, sew each Arm to either
Rnd 3: Dc around. : side of Body using the tails left on Arms as
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 6 times. 78 sts ? follows: sew next 6 sts of Arm to 6 sts on
Rnds 5-10: Dc around, changing to D on last ! side of Body.
yrh of last rnd. ? There should be 9 unsewn sts available
Begin stuffing Leg, cont stuffing as you go. ? on each Arm, and 11 sts on the Body
Rnds 11-36: Dc around. ? between each Arm (1 st joined to first Arm,
Dc if needed to align end of rnd with ? 9unsewn sts, 1 st joined to 2nd Arm) for a
previous colour change. Pm in next ? total of 40 sts.
unworked st and fasten off first Leg, leaving ? Replace hook into loop.
15cm tail to sew gap between Legs. Rep for ? Rnd 30: Dc around. 40 sts
2nd Leg, do not cut yarn, cont to Body. ? Rnd 31: [1 inv dec, 3 dc] 8 times. 32 sts
: Rnd 32: [2 dc, 1 inv dec] 8 times,
Body changing to C on last yrh. 24 sts

Rnd 1: Cont with D from 2nd Leg, 7 ch, 1dc ?
Rnd 33: [2 dc, 1 inv dec] 6 times. 78 sts
in marked st of first Leg, 17 dc, 7 ch, 1 dc : Rnd 34: [1 dc, 1 inv dec] 6
times. 12
sts
in marked st of 2nd Leg, 17 dc. 36 dc ? Rnd 35:6 inv dec. 6 sts
There should be 18 sts available on each Leg ?
Fasten off. Weave tail through rem 6 sts
and two sets of 7 chs for a total of 50 sts. : and pull tight to close.
Rnd 2: *[1 dec in next ch] 7 times, 18 dc; rep
from * once more. 50 sts : Skirt
Remove leg markers. Keep marker for beg : Hold Body upside down with the colour
of rnd. : changes (back) facing you.
Rnds 3-13: Dc around, changing to E on last ?
Rnd 1: With E and larger hook, surface
yrh of last rnd. crochet 50 dc between Rnd 14 and Rnd
Using tail from first Leg, whip stitch gap 15 (the two topmost rnds of E), join with
between two Legs closed. sl st to beg dc. Do not turn. 50 sts
Rnds 14-16: Dc around, changing to B on
Rnd 17: Dc around. Special abbreviations
Inv dec (invisible decrease):
Rnd 18: 10 dc, [1 inv dec, 1 dc] 5 times,
Insert hook in FLO of the two sts to be
10 de, [1 de, 1 inv dc] 5 times. 40 sts
decreased, yrh, pull through both front
Rnd 19: *10 dc, 5 inv dec; rep from * once
loops, yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook
more, changing to C on last yrh. 30 sts Surface crochet: Holding working yarn
Stuff base of Body, cont stuffing as you go.
behind piece and hook in front of piece,
Rnds 20-22: Dc around, changing to B on
insert hook through piece, place sl knot
on hook, draw through piece, *insert
Rnds 23-25: Dc around, changing to C on
hook through piece at next st, yrh, draw
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Rnds 26-28: As rds 20-22. *
loops on hook; rep from as needed
Rnd 29: Dc around to marked st, 6 de, then
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throughout), [1 tr, 2 tr in next st] around, and bottom edge (use sts on WS to keep
join with sl st to beg tr. 75 sts the edges neat along the front).
Rnds 3-7: 2 ch, tr around, join with sl st to
beg tr. Pompom
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Rnd 1: With F and working into a magic
ring, 8 htr, join with sl st to beg htr. Do
Trunk not turn. 8 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count as a st here
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts and throughout), [2 htr in next st] 8 times,
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 72 sts join with sl st to beg htr. 76 sis
Rnd 3: 4 dc, 1 inv dec, 5 de, 2 de in next st. Rnd 3: ch, [2 htr in next st, 1 htr] 8 times,
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Rnds 5-12: Rep rnds 3-4 four more times. Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 htr in next st, 2 htr] 8 times,
Rnd 13: 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, 1 inv dec, 5 dc, join with sl st to beg htr. 32 sts
2 dc in next st. 13 sts Rnds 5-8: 1 ch, htr around, join with sl st
Rnd 14: Dc around. : 16 about 12 sts apart. Begin stuffing Head, to beg htr.
Rnd 15: 2 dc in next st, 4 de, 1 inv dec, ?
cont stuffing as you go. >
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 de2tog, 2 dc] 8 times, join
5 de, 2 dc in next st. 74 sts ?
Rnd 19: 1 inv dec, 5 de, 1 inv dec, de to with sl st to beg dc. 24 sts
Rnd 16: Dc around. end. 48 sts >
Rnd 10: 1 ch, dc around, join with sl st to
Rnd 17: Dc around, then work an extra 10 de. Rnds 20-22: Dc around. beg dec.
Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail for sewing to : Rnd 23: 16 dc, changing to F on last yrh, i Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
Head. Stuff, then set aside for now. dc to end. ? Body. Stuff. Sew last rnd to top of Head,
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Fasten off A. : angled slightly towards the back.
Head ?
Rnds 24-27: Dc around.
Rnd 1: With C and working into a magic ?
Rnd 28: 2 dc, 1 inv dec, [6 dc, 1 inv dec] : Ears (make 2)
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts 5 times, 4 dc. 42 sts > Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 12 sts Rnd 29: Dc around. ring, 6 de. 6 sts
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 6 times. 78 sts Rnd 30: [5 dc, 1 inv dec] 6 times. 36 sts ? Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 12 sts
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 6 times, : Rnd 31: 1 dc, 1 inv dec, [4 de, 1 inv dec] Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 6 times.
:
changing to A on last yrh. 24 sts 5 times, 3 dc. 30 sts 18 sts
Rnd 5: De around. : Rnd 32: Dc around. > Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 de] 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 6: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts ? Rnd 33: [3 dc, 1 inv dec] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 6 times. 30 sts
Rnd 7: 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, [4 dc, 2 de in : Rnd 34: Dc around. > Rnds 6-10: Dc around.
next st] 5 times, 3 dc. 36 sts ? Rnd 35: [1 inv dec, 2 dc] 6 times. 78 sts ? Rnd 11: [1 inv dec, 3 dc] 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 8: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 42 sts : Rnd 36: [1 dc, 1 inv dec] 6 times. 12 sts > Rnds 12-13: Dc around.
Rnd 9: 2 dc, 2 dc in next st, [6 de, 2 de in ? Rnd 37: 6 inv dec. 6 sts > Rnd 14: [1 inv dec, 2 dc] 6 times. 78 sts
next st] 5 times, 4 dec. 48 sts : Fasten off. Weave tail through rem 6 sts > Rnds 15-17: Dc around.
Rnds 10-12: Dc around. ? and pull tight to close. Gently curve trunk ? Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to Head.
Joining trunk: Remove hook from loop, ? to the right with your fingertips. Embroider ? Press opening closed with fingertips and whip
do not fasten off, with Trunk held in front ? cheeks using scraps of pink yarn across ? stitch 9 sts closed using tall. Sew each Ear
and tail on left side, sew Trunk to Head as 2 sts below the outer corner of each eye. ? to side of Head directly below Hat Ribbing
follows: miss next 5 dc on Head, sew next ? (approximately 5 sts behind each eye), then
6 sts of Trunk to 6 sts of Head, starting from : Hat Ribbing ? sew 3.sts down the back of each Ear to 3 rnds
the next st on Head and working left to right ? With F, chain 8, leaving 15cm of starting tail :
of the Head.
in the 5 sts missed previously. : for sewing.
There should be 10 sts available around the Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, ? With colour changes on Body facing back and
front of the Trunk (8 unsewn sts and 1 st 7 tr. Turn. 7 sts : Head facing front, align C section of Body with
joined to the Head at either end), and 44 sts Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st here ? C section of Head. With A, sew 24 sts from
available on the Head (42 unsewn sts and and throughout), working in the 3rd loop ? top of first rnd of A on Head to 24 sts below
1 st joined to the Trunk at either end) for a (the horizontal bar directly below the top last rd of B from Body.
:
total of 54 sts. 2 loops), 7 de. Turn.
Replace hook into loop. :
Row 3:1 ch, 7 htr. Turn. :
Scarf
Rnds 13-15: Dc around. 54 sts ;
Rows 4-45: Rep rows 2-3 twenty-one :
With F and larger hook, chain 92.
Rnd 16: 1 inv dec, 8 dc, 1 inv dec, de to more times. ;
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, htr to
end. 52 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to end. Turn. 90 sts
Rnd 17: 1 inv dec, 6 dc, 1 inv dec, dc to :
Head. With RS facing, whip stitch Row 1 :
Rows 2-6: 1 ch (does not count as a st), htr
end. 50 sts :
to Row 45 using starting tail. Position Hat to end. Turn.
Rnd 18: Dc around. Ribbing in place on Head with bottom edge :
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Wrap Scarf
4
:
Insert safety eyes between rnds 15 and : resting on Rnd 20 at the front and Rnd 18 : around neck of Elephant.
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Ashley Kell & +
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INEROKETCHBOOK
This month we asked Crochet Now designer
Ashley Kelly of Love and Loop to tell us
more about herself, her design process,
and what she loves to do!
www.loveandloop.com
‘m Ashley and live in New York, U.S.A started my own little lingerie brand selling
|
with my husband and three kids. My handmade pieces with cute fabric in some
crochet is inspired by florals and nature local boutiques. A little while later got a |
with a hint of vintage. haven't always

|
place at The University of Brighton to study
crocheted though — am originally a
| Fashion Textiles and worked on skills
|
knitter! It all started when began working

| that had already built a good foundation
|
at the age of 14 in a local haberdashery of. Studying at University involved mostly

department store in Brighton, Sussex, machine-knitting and loved the tactile
|
where grew up. had a very good

| | element of making. Even though touched |
understanding of fabric and fibre from a on crochet a bit while studying, it hadn’t
young age and built up my knowledge as entered my realm much at this point.
the years went on. This is how learnt to
hand knit. went on to work in other fabric
| When graduated in 2008 there was a crash
|
stores in Brighton — was in my element

| in the market and jobs in the industry were
being so young and working in such an hard to come by. interned for a bit with
|
inspiring and ‘boho’ place. buyers of some well-known high street

brands, but trailing around trade shows This developed into designing crocheted
| started to get an itch to make and sell —
(which was what a lot of it was about) items. It worked alongside having children
wasn't my thing. wanted to create with my
| and started to take on commissions. The
|
hands. natural progression was to start uploading

my designs to a website so created my blog
|
Crochet stepped in around this time. | as a way of keeping an up-to-date portfolio

started to re-teach myself from a stack of my work — it turns out people like to visit
of Golden Hands magazines that found |
my website and enjoy making my patterns!
in a charity shop and before knew it | |
was in love. found something in crochet

| |love drawing inspiration from the past; |
that didn’t find in knitting | still can’t

|
—
have so many vintage Knitting and crochet
really put my finger on what that is but books and have spent a lot of time behind
|
|think it may be that understand it

| the scenes in museums researching dress
completely —! can look at a crocheted and costume from different eras — the
item and understand how it’s constructed, Hounds of Love Scarf was born from 1960's
like a 3D map in my mind. women’s coats and the Winter Love cushion
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Designer sketchbook
(a pattern I’m sharing here today) was

inspired by Nordic knitwear and cosy winter
evenings. also take inspiration from nature
|
and the seasons, especially for colour

reference — have a weak spot for florals!
|
|believe that it is important to maintain

your own style as this is what makes you
stand out. always think it’s so obvious
|
when makers try to create what they think

people want to see, rather than making
what is true to them. for her colours and texture and could
|
watch Sherrie of OllieandBella talk craft

|love making ‘fabric’. swatch a lot with
| on her podcasts all day.
my yarns to get ideas out of my head and
come back to them later, that’s why| find There is a new shawl
design over on my
crocheting mandalas so appealing -they blog right now the Lilac Brook shawl. This
—
can be turned into a blanket or shaw! design was designed in lockdown. wanted to
|
later on. then think about how a design can

| make a one-skein/stash-busting, yet super
change with switching to another yarn that's feminine shawl and think achieved that
| |
caught my eye and the process of creating with this design. it has an easy increase
goes from there. love making blankets, they
|
shaping with enough detail in the fabric to
are not always as time consuming as you keep interest and is inspired by walks along
would think and baby blankets are definitely brooks and streams with the pretty flowers
the way to go if time is of the essence. that pop along the way.
my Geometric Heart blanket (available
for free on the Crochet Now website) is a lam constantly thinking of ideas and giving
great make for a speedy blanket and for myself small, manageable goals. have lots
|
experimenting with colour! of ideas brewing for kids crochet patterns

so watch out for those soon. Oh, and keep
{am inspired by so many wonderful makers; a look out for my new design in Crochet
love Sarah-Jayne from BellaCococrochet Society! I'm particularly excited about this
Turn over to make
|
for her clean, organised approach to one and it’s been an honour to be featured
crochet. also adore LittleGoldenNook
Ashley's Winter Love Cushion!
| in this fabulous subscription box again!
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Develop your tapestry N
crochet skills with this
cosy Scandi-style cushion
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Designer sketchbook
DK @3mm : Row 36: With B. ?
Rows 3-15: Continue with C.
? Rows 37-42: With B and C, follow Chart 5. : Rows 16-17: With B.
%*&
* Try something new : Rows 43-44: With B. : Rows 18-32: With A.
Rows 45-46: With C. : Rows 33-34: With B.
Rows 47-48: With A. Rows 35-49: with C.
Yarn used : :
Rows 49-51: With A and C, follow ; Rows 50-51: With B.
Bergere de France Ideal Chart 6. Rows 52-66: With A.
:
ball each in Calanque 24872 (A), Everest
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> Row 52-53: With A. :

Fasten off. Weave in ends.
51220 (B) & Girolle 29051 (C) Rows 54-55: With B. Block Front and Back to 30cm square.
?
:
Available from Row 56: With C.
?
www .bergeredefrance.com Rows 57-58: With B.

>
: Joining
? Rows 59-63: With B and C, follow Chart 7. :
Rnd 1: With WS together and Front facing,
About the yarn ? ROWS 64-66: With B. :
join B to top left corner, 1 ch (counts
Dk; 125m per 50g ball; 40% wool, 30% Fasten off. Weave in ends. as first dc), working through both
acrylic, 30% polyamide thicknesses to join Front to Back, 1 de
:
Back in each row end, 2 dc in corner st, dc
Tension : With C, chain 58. across bottom edge, 2 dc in corner st,

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, de to 1 de in each row end, insert cushion pad,
18 sts x 23 rows = 10cm measured over dc
: end. Turn. 57 dc making sure it is evenly spaced inside
? Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st here cover, 2 dc in corner st, dc across top
Hook used and throughout), dc across. Turn. edge, 1 dc in same st as join, si st to beg
3mm
i Rep Row 2 throughout using the following 1h to join rnd.
colour sequence: : Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Firstly, we are delighted to be opening
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the success of the previous three years, crochet-along?
the 2020 mystery crochet-along is going In case you don't know, mystery
to be bigger and better than ever before. crochet-alongs are a lot of fun,
For the first time, the mystery design will because you don‘t know what you
be a festive-themed doll, inspired by the are making until you are done! It’s
designs in Edwara’s Doll Emporium book. great fun to guess with other parti cipants
The Twixmas CAL is brand-new
Participants will receive an exciting bundle == what you might be making, and pa tterns
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This year, the bundle will also include
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designed especially for the 2020 Christmas The fun doesn’t need to stop on from 26th December — 1st January,
MCAL! Then, from 1st — 24th December, Christmas day though! This year, we bringing something new to do during the
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Last year’s CAL
was a great sud
of DK wool in December. The pattern will

be sent to you on Boxing Day, ready for
us to start crocheting the bird together
over the next seven cays, working
through bite-sized chunks and tackling
any crochet queries you might have
along the way with a daily Instagram
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This is the fourth year of TOFT running

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Accessory
ROWS ON ROWS
SHAWL This shawl is beautifully simple, using clean crisp lines.
it's perfect for beginners or those looking to
crochet something quickly!
3% DK @4mm centre 2ch-sp, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,

tr across to last tr, 3 tr in last tr. Turn.
11 tr along each side
%* Beginner friendly
:
Rows 4-28: As Row 3. 117 tr along
each side
Yarn used
:
Fasten off MC, join CC1.
Rowan Alpaca Soft
5 balls in Stone 222 (MC) First Stripe
:
1 ball each in Autumn Gold 220 (CC1),
;
Row 1 (RS): [3 ch, 2 tr] in first st, tr across
Candy 219 (CC2), Naples Blue 217 (CC3) to corner 2ch-sp. Turn leaving rem sts
and Brick 218 (CC4) unworked. 773 sts
Avaiable from Row 2: 3 ch, tr across to last st, 3 tr in last
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk tr. Turn. 775 sts
Row 3: [3 ch, 2 tr] in first st, tr across. Turn.
About the yarn :
117 sts
DK; 125m per 50g ball; 70% wool, Rows 4-6: Rep rows 2-3, then rep Row 2
i
30% alpaca once more. 123 sts
Fasten off.
:
Tension
Second Stripe
Approximately 19 sts x 10.5 rows = :
With RS facing, join CC2 in top of beg 3 ch
10cm measured over tr i
> of Row 6inCCc1
: Working along row ends of last 6 rows in
Hook used ? CC1 work as foll:
4mm : Row 1: [3 ch, 1 tr] around post of same st
as join, (2 tr in next row end] 5 times, cont
across MC sts, tr across to last st, 3 tr in
Sizing
last st. Turn. 725 sts
65.5cm long x 120cm wide
Row 2: [3 ch, 2 tr] in first st, tr across. Turn.
127 sts
Row 3: 3 ch, tr across to last st, 3 tr in last
® Start crocheting st. Turn. 129 sts
Rows 4-6: Rep rows 2-3, then rep Row 2 :
Fourth Stripe
Main Shawl once more. 135 sts :
With RS facing, join CC4 in top of beg 3 ch
With MC, chain 4. Join with sl st in first ch to Fasten off. ?
of CC3.
form a ring. ? Working along row ends of last 6 rows in
Row 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and Third Stripe ?
CC3 work as folls:
throughout), [2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] into ring. : With RS facing, join CC3 in top of last tr ?
Row 1: [3 ch, 1 tr] around post of same st
Turn. 3 tr along each side, 1 2ch-sp : worked in CC1 at shawl's top edge. as join, [2 tr in next row end] 5 times, cont
Row 2: [3 ch, 2 tr] in first st, 2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, : Row 1: [3 ch, 2 tr] in same st as join, tr across CC2 sts, tr across to last st, 3 tr in
2 tr] in 2ch-sp, 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. across CC1 sts, [2 tr in next CC2 row end] : last st. Turn. 749 sts
7 tr along each side 6 times. Turn. 137 sts : Complete as for second stripe. 159 sts
Row 3: [3 ch, 2 tr] in first st, tr across to ? Rows 2-6: As for First Stripe. 147 sts : Fasten off. Weave in ends. #%
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AN
3 TH
This super—eute
am igurumi
doubles up as the sign

for Taurus!
A Stitch Time
ay
in
AST
Welcome to part of our brand-new crochet-along,
designed by Beardie & Blondie as we crochet the
1
ba
13 signs of the Zodiac, starting with Libra!
Unless specified, this pattern is worked .

Rnd 4: [Inc in BLO, 1 dc in BLO] 6 times.
in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without 18 sts
CoMESEn Slip stitching or turning chains. Use a st : Rnds 5-8: Dc around.
marker or waste yarn to keep track of > Rnd 9: [Dec, 4 dc] 3 times. 15 sts
%** Try something new the first st of each rnd. This amigurumi ? Rnds 10-11: Dc around.
is made from multiple pieces sewn : Rnd 12: [Dec, 3 dc] 3 times. 72 sts
together. Some of the pieces are made Rnds 13-14: Dc around.
Yam used
Deramores Studio DK
?
Rnd 15: [Dec, 2 dc] 3 times. 9 sts

incrementally from other pieces. To avoid :
1 ball each in Gingerbread 70022 (A), Rnds 16-17: Dc around.
confusion, make the pieces in order. ?
Smoke 70026 (B), Latte 70060 (C), Unless otherwise stated, finish each piece : Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
Pear! 70002 (D) & Mustard 70058 (E) by pulling the yarn through the last loop, Body. Stuff bottom of arms loosely.
:
Available from leaving a long tail for sewing. Any loose
www.deramores.com tails at the end can be easily woven in to Legs (make 2)
i
the amigurumi doll. Pin pieces in place
:
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic
About the yar before sewing together to find the perfect ring, 6 de. 6 sts
DK; 250m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic position and avoid pieces moving. i
Rnd 2: 6 inc, si st in next st to end spiral.
12 sts
alals(ela #8 Start crocheting Rnd 3: Dc in BLO around, changing to A,

22 sts X 28 rows = 10cm measured sl st in next st to end spiral.
over dc :
Ears (make 2) ? Rnd 4: [Inc in BLO, 2 dc in BLO] 3 times, |
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic 3 dc. 15 sts

* |
ring, 6 de. 6 sts i Rnd 5: [Inc, 3 dc] 3 times, 3 dc. 18 sts

3mm ~ Rnd 2: [Inc, 1 dc} 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 6: [Inc, 4 dc] 3 times, 3 dc. 27 sts
+ Rnd 3: [Inc, 2 de] 3 times. 12 sts : Rnd 7: Dc around, sl st in next st to
< Rnd 4:
[Inc, 3 dc] 3 times. 75 sts end spiral.
sic Rnds 5-7: Dc around. : Fasten off first Leg. 3 ch and cont to Body
|
tapestry needie Rnd 8: [Dec, 3 dc] 3 times. 72 sts from 2nd Leg.
:
stitch marker
Rnd 9: (Dec, 2 dc] 3 times. 9 sts
EA
ELE SEE
& Rnd 10: [Dec, 1 dc] 3 times. 6 sts Body

& Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew ? Rnd 1: Cont
15cm wide x 6cm deep x 20cm tall with A, dc in next
x to Head.
8
& unworked st of first
x
N Arms (make 2) Leg, 20 dc, 3 dc in
Special abbreviations X
S Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic FLO across ch,
Inc: 2 de in next st x
XS ring, 6 de. 6 sts 21 dc around
Dec (invisible decrease): Insert S
EED
XS Rnd 2: 6 inc, sl st in next st to end spiral. 2nd Leg, 3 dc in

hook inFLO of 2 sts to be decreased, S
XS
S$
12 sts BLO across ch. 48 sts
yrh, pull through both front loops,
X Rnd 3: Dc in BLO around, changing to A,
XS
Rnd 2: [Inc, 7 dc]
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Rnd 3: [4 dc, inc, 4 dc] 6 times. 60 sts Rnd 4: [Inc, 1 dc] 3 times. 9 sts
Rnds 4-13: Dc around. Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
Rnd 14: [9 dc, dec, 9 dc] 3 times. 57 sts Rnd 8: Inc, 8 dc. 70 sts
Rnd 15: Dc around. Rnd 9: Dc around.
Rnd 16: [Dec, 17 dc] 3 times. 54 sts Rnd 10: 2 inc, 8 dc. 12 sts
Rnd 17: Dc around. Rnd 11: 3 inc, 9 dc. 15 sts
Rnd 18: [8 dc, dec, 8 dc] 3 times. 57 sts Rnd 12: Dc around.
Rnd 19: Dc around. Rnd 13: [Dec, 1 dc] 3 times, 1 dc, 2
Rnd 20: [Dec, 15 dc] 3 times. 48 sts dec, 1 dc, sl st in next st to end spiral.
Rnd 21: Dc around. 10 sts
Rnd 22: [7 dc, dec, 7 dc] 3 times. 45 sts
Rnd 23: Dc around.
Rnd 24: [Dec, 13 dc] 3 times. 42 sts
Sew Arms to Body using 3 sts of each
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
Head. Stuff lightly.
Nose
piece, leaving 18 sts on front and Rnd 1: With C and working into a magic
back of Body in between. Use Legs for ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
positioning. It can be helpful to plan this Rnd 2: 6 inc. 12 sts
using st markers. Rnd 3: [2 inc, 4 dc] twice. 16 sts
Rnd 25: Working in rem sts, dc around Rnd 4: Dc around, sl st in last st to end
Body and Arms. 48 sts Spiral.
Rnd 26: [3 dc, dec, 3 dc] 6 times. 42 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
Rnd 27: (Dec, 5 dc] 6 times. 36 sts face. Stuff lightly.
Rnd 28: [4 dc, dec, 3 dc] 4 times. 32 sts
Rnd 29: Dc around. Nose Ring
Fasten off, no need to leave a tail. Stuff :
Rnd 10: [4 dc, inc, 7 de, inc, 7 de, inc, 6 dc] ; Row 1: With E, 10 ch.
body firmly, starting at Legs. twice. 60 sts : Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
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nose.
Head twice. 66 sts
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic i
Rnd 12: [5 de, inc, 9 de, inc, 9 de, inc, 7 dc] : Tail
ring, 6 de. 6 sts twice. 72 sts ?
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
Rnd 2: 6 inc. 12 sts Rnds 13-24: De around. ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
Rnd 3: [3 inc, 3 dc] twice. 78 sts ?
Rnd 25: [Dec, 7 dc] 8 times. 64 sts i Rnds 2-8: Dc around, on last rnd, sl st
Rnd 4: [Inc, 1 dc, inc, 1 de, inc, 4 de] : Rnd 26: [3 dc, dec, 3 dc] 8 times. 56 sts in next st to end spiral.
twice. 24 sts ?
Rnd 27: [Dec, 5 dc] 8 times. 48 sts ?
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to
Rnd 5: [2 de, inc, 2 de, inc, 2 de, inc, 3 dc] ?
Rnd 28: [2 dc, dec, 2 dc] 8 times. 40 sts ? Body. No need to stuff.
twice. 30 sts ?
Rnd 29: [Dec, 3 dc] 8 times. 32 sts ?
With B, add a tuft of yarn at the magic-
Rnd 6: [2 dc, inc, 3 de, inc, 3 de, inc, 4 dc] : Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to ? ring end using a lark’s head knot.
twice. 36 sts : Body. Add safety eyes and stuff Head.
Rnd 7: [3 de, inc, 4 de, inc, 4 de, inc, 4 de] : Making up
twice. 42 sts : Horns ? Using photograph as a guide, sew Head
Rnd 8: [3 dc, inc, 5 de, inc, 5 de, inc, 5 dc] Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic ? and Tail to Body. Sew Nose to Head
twice. 48 sts ring, 6 dc. 6 sts ? centred between eyes, sew Ring to
Rnd 9: [4 dc, inc, 6 de, inc, 6 de, inc, 5 dc} Rnds 2-3: Dc around, changing to D on last ? Nose. Sew Ears and Horns to head. With
twice. 54 sts yrh of last rnd. >
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2 balls each in Quebec 077 (E) : 5 tron the centre side and 6 tr on the last
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Finished blanket = 125cm x 165cm ?
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each hexagon
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:
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Chartis read from bottom to top.Each =:
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the same colour. Odd rows are worked : Numbered) rows, when you will crochet S
corner 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more i.

onthe RS(, 7, 9, etc) and are read :
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anticlockwise. Even rows are worked : mtr in these missed sts from three nds
changing to MC in last yrh. Turn. 9/8/9 +
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dc; 2 mtr, 2 2ch-sps & 4 3ch-sps per side :
Fasten off A. 8/7/8 dc; 2 2ch-sps & 4 ?
Turn. 10/9/10 dc; 10 mtr per side
Row 14: 1ch, 1dc, *1 dc, [3.ch, miss 2ch- |
3ch-sps per side :
Row 16: 1 ch, *dc across to 2ch-sp,
Sp, dc] twice, [2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, dc]
1 1 Row 15: With MC, 1ch, 2 dc in first st, *[1 : 2ch, miss 2ch-sp; rep from * once
twice, [3 ch, miss 3ch-sp, 1 dc] twice**, : dc, 2 mtr] twice, dc, 1 mtr] twice, [1
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PULLOV oR The beautiful cables in this sweater follow the
raglan sleeves for a flattering and effective look
Designed by Caron Design Team
®% Aran @ 5mm :
Row 4: 1 htr, 9 RtrB, 1 ch, 9 RtrB, 1 htr.
;
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4 once more.
C2f: Miss next st, 1 RdtrF around next
tow Adventurous :
Row 9: 2 htr in next st, 1 RtrF, 1 RtrF2tog,
C6B, 1 ch, Cé6F, 1 RtrF2tog,1 RtrF, 2 htr st, working in front of st just made, 1
in next st. RdtrF around missed st
Yarn used : Row 10: 2 htr, 5 RtrB, 3 htr, 1.ch, 3 htr, C2b: Miss next st, 1 RatrF around
Caron Simply Soft 5 RtrB, 2 htr. next st, working behind st just made,
7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) balls in Fuchsia 39764 1 RdtrF around missed st
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Available from C5f, 2 htr. C3f: Miss next 2 sts, 1 RdtrF around
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Row 12: 2 htr, 8 RtrB, 1 ch, 8 RtrB, 2 htr. next st, working in front of st just
: Row 13: 1 htr, 2 htr in next st, 1 RtrF, made,1 RdtrF around each of 2
About the yarn 1RtrF2tog, C5b, 1 ch, C5f, 1 RtrF2tog,
missed sts
RtrF, 2 htr in next st, 1 htr. C3b: Miss next st, 2 RdtrF, working
Aran; 288m per 170g ball; 100% acrylic 1
Row 14:3 htr, 5 RtrB, 2 htr, ch, 2 htr, behind sts just made, 1 RdtrF around
: 1
5 RtrB, 3 htr. missed st.

Tension C4f: Miss next 2 sts, 2 RdtrF, working
Row 15: 3 htr, C5b, 2 RtrF, 1 ch, 2 RtrF,
13 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured in front of sts just made, 1 RdtrF
C5f, 3 htr.
over htr Row 16: 3 htr, 7 RtrB, 1 ch, 7 RtrB, 3 htr. around each of 2 missed sts
?
> Row 17: 2 htr, 2 htr in next st, 1 RtrF, C4b: Miss next 2 sts, 2 RdtrF, working
Hook used 1 RtrF2tog, C4b, 1 ch, C4f, 1 RtrF2tog,
behind sts just made, 1 RdtrF around
5mm 1 RtrF, 2 htr in next st, 2 htr.
each of 2 missed sts
: Row 18: 4 hir, 4 RtrB, 2 htr, 1 ch, 2 htr, C5f: Miss next 3 sts, 2 RdtrF, working
4 RtrB, 4 htr. in front of sts just made, 1 RdtrF
Other supplies
Row 19: 4 htr, C4b, 2 RtrF, 1 ch, 2 RtrF, around each of 3 missed sts
stitch marker C5b: Miss next 2 sts, 3 RdtrF, working
C4f, 4 htr.
Row 20: 4 htr, 6 RtrB, 1 ch, 6 RtrB, 4 htr. behind sts just made, 1 RdtrF around
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Sizing ? Row 21: 3 htr, 2 htr in next st, RtrF2tog, 1
each of 2 missed sts
S(M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) with 20cm of C4b, 1 ch, C4f, 1 RtrF2tog, 2 htr in next Céf: Miss next 3 sts, 3 RdtrF, working
positive ease in front of sts just made, 1 RdtrF
st, 3 htr.
107.5 (117, 126, 138.5, 144.5, 154) cm Row 22: 5 htr, 3 RtrB, 2 htr, 1ch, 2htr, around each of 3 missed sts
:
3 RtrB, 5 htr. Cé6b: Miss next 3 sts, 3 RdtrF, working
Row 23: 5 htr, C3b, RtrF, 1 ch, 2 Rtre, behind sts just made, 1 RdtrF around
: 2
Stitch pattern C3f, 5 htr. each of 3 missed sts

i Row 24: 5 htr, 5 RtrB, ch, 5 RtrB, 5 htr.
1.
Cable Panel ? Row 25: 4 htr, 2 htr in next st, 1 RtrF2tog,

Worked over 20 sts C3b, 1 ch, C3f, 1 RtrF2tog, 2 htr in next
Note: 1ch-sp does not count as st. st, 4 htr. st, C3b, 1 ch, C3f, miss next st, 2 htr in
Row 1 (RS): 1 htr, 3 RtrF, Céb, 1 ch, Céf, : Row 26: 6 htr, 3 RtrB, 1 htr, 1.ch, Tht, >
next st, 5 htr.
3 RtrF, 1 htr. 3 RtrB, 6 htr. : Row 30: 7 htr, 2 RtrB, 1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr,
Row 2 (WS): 1 htr, 6 RtrB, 3 htr, 1 ch, i Row 27: 6 hitr, C3b, 1 RtrF, 1 ch, 1 RtrF, >
2 RtrB, 7 htr.
3 htr, 6 RtrB, 1 htr. C3f, 6 htr. : Row 31: 6 htr, 2 htr in next st, miss next
Row 3: 1 htr, Céb, 3 RtrF, 1 ch, 3 RtrF, : Row 28: 6 htr, 4 RtrB, 1 ch, 4 RtrB, 6 htr. st, C2b, 1 ch, C2f, miss next st, 2 htr in
Céf, 1 htr. : Row 29: 5 htr, 2 htr in next st, miss next next st, 6 htr.
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SIZE XL ONLY:
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Next Rnd (WS): 2 ch, [work next row of
Notes: Join all rnds with s! st to beg st. Cable Panel, htr across to next Cable
Sweater is worked top down beg at Panel, work next row of Cable Panel, 2
neck edge. htr in next st, htr across to last st before
Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as Cable Panel, 2 htr in next st,] twice, join.
st throughout. Turn. - -, -, 268, -, -) sts
Body :
ALL SIZES:
Chain 80, join with sl st to first ch to form :
Cont without inc for 10 (8, 6, 5, 2, 2) more
aring, taking care to not twist chain. PM rnds. 31 Cable Panel rows completed.
for beg of rnd. Rnd 32 (WS): 1 ch, de around, join.
Rnd 1 (RS): 2 ch, htr in back bump of each Fasten off.
ch around, join. Turn. 80 htr
Rnd 2 (WS): 2 ch, *1 htr, 1 RtrB; rep from * :
Divide for Body & Sleeves
around, join. Turn. : With RS facing, miss first 37 (40, 43, 45, 52,
Rnd 3: 2 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 htr; rep from * : 58) de, join with sl st to next dc.
around, join. Turn.
Rnd 4: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 19 htr; rep : Rnd 1 (RS): 2 ch, 68 (74, 80, 88, 92, 98) htr
from * around, join. Turn. 84 htr for Front, 2 ch, miss next 40 (42, 44, 46,
52, 58) sts for Left Sleeve, 68 (74, 80, 88,
Cable Panel 92, 98) htr for Back, 2 ch, miss last
Rnd 1 (RS): 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, work 40 (42, 44, 46, 52, 58) sts for Right Sleeve,
Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 20 sts; join. Turn. PM between last 2 chs for
*
rep from around, join. Turn. 88 sts beg of rnd.
Rnd 2 (WS): 2 ch, *work Row 2 of Cable Rnd 2 (WS): S| st in each of first 2 chs,
*
Panel, [2 htr in next st] twice; rep from 2 ch, htr in same ch as last sl st, htr
1
around, join. Turn. 96 sts around to next 2ch-sp, [1 htr in next ch]
Rnd 3: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 2 htr, 2 htr in twice, htr around to last ch, 1 htr in last
next st, work Row 3 of Cable Panel; rep ch, join. Turn. 740 (152, 164, 180, 188,
from * around, join. Turn. 704 sts 200) sts
Rnd 4: 2 ch, *work Row 4 of Cable Panel, : Rnd 3: 2 ch, htr around, join. Turn.
2 htr in next st, 4 htr, 2 htr in next st; rep : Rep last rnd until work from beginning of
from * around, join. Turn. 772 sts : divide measures 23 (25.5, 28, 28, 35.5, 38)
Rnd 5: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 6 htr, 2 htr in : cm, ending on a WS rnd.
next st, work Row 5 of Cable Panel: rep
from * around, join. Turn. 120 sts : Ribbing
Rnd 6: 2 ch, *work Row 6 of Cable Panel, : Next Rnd (RS): 2 ch, *1 RtrF, htr; rep
1
*
2 htr in next st, 8 htr, 2 htr in next st; rep from around, join. Turn.
from * around, join. Turn. 128 sts Next Rnd (WS): 2 ch, *1 htr, 1 RtrB; rep
Rnd 7: 2 ch, *2 htr in next st, 10 htr, 2 htr from * around, join. Turn.
in next st, work Row 7 of Cable Panel; rep Rep last 2 rnds twice more. Fasten off.
*
from around, join. Turn. 136 sis
i Sleeves
Cont same manner, inc 8 sts on every
in : With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to 2nd ch
rnd (as before) for 6 (8, 10, 14, 16, 22) more : at either underarm. : Rep last rnd until Sleeve measures 33cm,
rnds. 184 (200, 216, 248, 264, 312) sts : Rnd 1 (RS): 2 ch, 1 htr in same ch as sI st, ? ending on a WS rnd.
AO (42, 44, 46, 52, 58) htr for Sleeve, 1 htr
SIZESS, M, L, XL AND 2X ONLY: in last ch, join. PM for beg of rnd. Turn. 42 ? Ribbing
Next Rnd (WS): 2 ch, *work next row of (44, 46, 48, 54, 60) sts : Next Rnd (RS): 2 ch, *1 RtrF, 1 htr; rep
*
Cable Panel, htr across to next Cable : Next 6 (6, 5, 5, 3, 3) mds: 2 ch, htr from around, join. Turn.
*
Panel; rep from around, join. Turn. around, join. Turn. : Next Rnd (WS): 2 ch, *1 htr, RtrB; rep
1
Next Rnd: ch,2 *2 htr in next st, htr : Next Rnd (dec): ch, 1 htr2tog, htr
1 from * around, join. Turn.
across to last st before Cable Panel, around to last 2 sts, 1 htr2tog, join. Turn. Rep last 2 rnds twice more. Fasten off. Rep
2 fitr in next st, work next row of Cable 40 (42, 44, 46, 52, 58) sts : for 2nd Sleeve.
*
Panel, rep from around, join. Turn.
Rep last rnds 3 (3, 3, 1, 2, -) time(s) more.
2 Rep last 7 (7, 6, 6, 4, 4) nds 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7) : Finishing
216 (232, 248, 264, 288, -) sts : times more. 32 (34, 36, 36, 40, 44) sts : Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with
Ws,
: Next Rnd: 2 ch, htr around, join. Turn. : a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. 33
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Standing htr: With slipknot on hook, yrh, insert
hook in first st, complete htr as usual.
The sts in rows 2-59 are worked in the 3rd loop
of each st, The 3rd loop is the loop directly below
the back loop on the WS of the htr. Keep RS
facing throughout
Raised double treble Front (RdtrF): Yrh twice,
insert around post of indicated st from front to
back around to front again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw
through two loops] 3 times
Home
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This blanket and cushion set is
HOME
superquick and easy to make
- a perfect gift if you're looking to impress on a deadline!
3 Chunky/Super chunky : ends. Do not turn after each row. Fasten Rows 6-37: Rep rows 4-5 sixteen times.
off after each row and join new yarn at the : Fasten off. Weave in ends.
* Quick & easy
?
: beginning of each row. Don’t weave in ends

?
on the beginning and end of all the rows. : Joining
Yarn used : Crochet front and back tog.
i Leaving a 25cm tail, make a slipknot. Chain : Joining Rnd: With WS tog, join yarn with
Throw
?
120. Fasten off leaving a 25cm tail. :
sl st through both panels at the same
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky
?
Row 1 (RS): Leaving a 25cm tail, standing
1
:
time in first st on last row, 1 ch, *working
22 balls in Washed Teal 1132
htr, htr across. Fasten off leaving a 25cm through both thicknesses, dc across,
Cushion
tail. Do not turn. 720 sts 1 dc in corner, rotate, place 1 dc in
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky
Row 2 (RS): Leaving a 25cm tail, 1 standing each row end, 1 dc in corner**, insert
4 balls in Mustard Yellow 323 *
htr in 3rd loop of first st, htr in 3rd loop cushion; rep from to **, join with sl st
Available from www.lovecrafts.com
across. Fasten off leaving a 25cm tail. to beg dc. 156 sts
Do not turn. ? Fasten off. Weave in ends. 2
About the yarn : Rows 3-59: As Row 2.
Simply Super Chunky
Super Chunky; 60m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic } Finishing
Simply Chunky Weave in any ends on the back of the
Chunky; 136m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic >
blanket (from changing yarn balls), do not
? weave in ends on the beg and end of rows.
Tension : Make the tassels, take the first ends tog
3
and tie a knot (tassel complete), *take the

Throw: 7 sts x 6 rows = 10cm measured ?
next 3 ends tog and tie a knot; rep from *

over htr in 3rd loop >
Cushion: 9 sts x 9 rows = 10cm measured ? across, then rep for opposite side. Trim all
tassels to the same length (15cm). #3
over htr ?
: CUSHION
Hooks used Unless otherwise stated turning chains do
?
5.5mm ? not count as a stitch.

10mm
Make 2
Other supplies ? Chain 40.
40cm-square cushion insert ? Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook,
htr across. Turn. 39 sts
Row 2 (WS): 1 ch, htr across. Turn.
Sizing
?
>
Row 3 (RS): 1 ch, 1 htr, 1 RdtrF around 2nd
Throw: 105x215 (185)cm with(out) tassels: htr two rows below, miss 1 htr (behind
Cushion: 40cm square st just made), 1 htr, *miss 1 htr two rows
below, 1 RdtrF around next htr two rows
directly below, miss 1 htr (behind st just
Start crocheting *
made), 1 htr; rep from to end. Turn.
: Row 4: As ROW2.
THROW ? Row 5 (RS): 1 ch, 1 htr, *1 RdtrF around
Start and end each row leaving 25cm of yarn, : next RdtrF, miss 1 htr, 1 htr; rep from *
later you will make the tassels with these to end. Turn.
57
Specs,
V Stitch (V-st): [1 tr, 1 ch,
1 tr] in same sp
Cluster (cl): [1 de, 2 tr] in
same sp or st
Accessory
SWEET SIGHS
SHAWL
Use just a single cake of this beautiful tweed-effect yarn to
crochet a light but dramatic shawl - a great quick gift idea!
3 DK @3.75mm :? Row 3:1 ch, 1 clin first tr, *1 clin sp

between next 2 cl: rep from * across, 1 cl
* Beginner friendly in last de. Turn. 4 cf
Row 4: Rep Row 3. 5c/
?
Row 5: 1h, 1 clin first tr, clin next tr, *1 cl

Yarn used ?
:
1
in sp between next 2 cl: rep from * across,

King Cole Curiosity
: miss next tr, [1 cl in next st] twice. Turn. 8 cf
1 ball in 2893 Ocean
Row 6:4.ch, 1 tr first st (4.ch and 1 tr counts
Available from >
:
as first V-st here and throughout), *1 V-st in
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk *
sp between next 2 cl; rep from across,
=1V-stin last de. Turn. 9 V-sts
About the yarn >
Rows 7-13: 4 ch, 1 tr first tr, *1 V-st in sp

?
between next2 V-sts; rep from * across,

?
Dk; 480m per 150g cake; 100% acrylic
: 1V-st in 3rd ch of beg 4 ch. Turn. 16 V-sts
Tension ?
'
Row 14:1 ch, 1 clin first tr, *1 clinsp
between next2 V-sts; rep from * across,
After blocking: 4 V-sts = 7.5cm,
: 1clin 3rd of beg 4 ch. Turn. 17 cf
6 rows = 5cm
? Rows 15-17: Rep Row 3. 20 c/
Rows 18-53: Rep rows 6-17 three times
Hook used
?
: more. 7.clor V-st inc’d each row

3.75mm : Rows 54-61: Rep rows 6-13 once more.
i 64\-sts at end of Row 61.
Other supplies ? Fasten off. Weave in ends and wet block to
8cm piece of cardboard or tassel maker : open up the lace.
tapestry needle Tassels

:
: Separate the rem yarn into 3 equal amounts

Sizing ? {0 create 3 tassels as follows: Wrap yarn : length of yarn tightly around the tassel five
50cm tall x 120cem wingspan ? around a piece of cardboard. Thread tapestry ? times near the top, tie a knot. Thread ends
? needle with a long length of yarn and tie top of onto tapestry needle and bury the ends inside
? tassel tightly, crochet 4 chs with knot tails held :
tassel. Cut the loops at the bottom of the tassel
® Start crocheting ? tog after tying, pull rem yarn through last ch. :
and trim evenly. Attach the top of 4 ch to
? Remove tassel from cardboard. Wrap another : corner of the shawl. Rep for rem 2 corners. #
The main body is worked in one piece from
the bottom-up, increasing on each side untila Chart
wide shallow triangle is made.
Beginning with Row 6 the shawl pattern is LN MM Bis
repeat
OVO Vox
made up of 12-row repeats.
1 ch at the beginning of a row does not count
as a st.
i Yoy OV OV OV
POTS my
Tk
Row 1: 4 ch (counts as first tr), 4 trin 4th ch
from hook. Turn. 5 sts
¥ +
Tow
de
Row 2: 1 ch, 1 clin first st, [miss

next st] twice. Turn. 3 cf
1 st, 1 clin
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" AMIGURUMI 20 super-cute kawaii
CHRISTM
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crochet projects for
the feative season,
Sarah-Jane Hicks
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This month we're making a start on our festive
a
: . . Amigurumi Christmas
crochet with this supercute book packed with by Sarah-Jane Hicks
adorable amigurumi gift ideas ISBN: 978178221907 9.99.
Search Press1,
Available from www.searchpress.com
ive your Christmas a touch of kawaii but equally adorable, like mince pies, brussels —_
a fabulous festive gift for that family member
inspiration this year with this fabulous book sprouts, and even pigs in blankets! Every toy you are desperately trying to get onto the
from Crochet Now favourite Sarah-Jane inside the collection shares the sarne aesthetic crochet bandwagon!
Hicks! We know you shouldn't judge a book designs that ties them together in Sarah-Jane’s
by its cover, but as soon as we saw the cover cutesy style and make them feel part of a Each project can be worked up quickly with
for Amigurumi Christmas we immediately wonderful festive family. what you have in your stash — we suggest a
knew that this was going to be a Keeper and DK yarn for you to try over the page, but you
we couldn't wait to get our hands on it. As well as clear, bright, easy-to-follow patterns, can use whatever you have to hand to crochet
the book inclucles the standard information we pretty much anything and everything in this
Inside Amigurumi Christmas you will find 20 come to expect from our favourite crochet titles book. Finished projects don’t have to just be
fabulously cute, Kawaii-inspired Christmas such as guidance on tools and materials to use, used as toys either, why not make them into
crochet projects for you to make, from classic basic crochet skills, and techniques needed to —_ charming tree decorations, tree toppers, or
characters such as Santa Claus and Mrs Claus, master every project to the best of your ability. even stocking fillers? We are sure you are
reindeer and of course elves (turn over to have Including this means this book is accessible for going to love Amigurumi Christmas a great
—
ago!) to something a little more eccentric, all levels of crocheter, and it would even make choice to add to your bookshelf this month!
Turn over
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Santa’s
Little
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OAKETAIN @DK @3.5mm
IS
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*& Adventurous
Yarn used
LITTLE ELVES
Have your elf a merry little Christmas
Suggested yarn
Rico Ricorumi
1 ball each in green (A),
yellow (red for second elf) (B)

& skin colour (C)
with these supercute toys! Oddments in black (D)

& pink (E)
Visit
www.ukhandknitting.com
to find your local Rico stockist
About the yarn

DK; 57.5m per 25g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
Stitches should be tight
enough so stuffing doesn’t
show through
Hook used
3.5mm
Other supplies
2 safety eyes, 10 mm
red embroidery thread
toy stuffing
10mm bell in gold or red
stitch marker
Sizing
19cm tall
Instructions are given for the

green and yellow elf. To make
the green and red elf, work
collar and belt in red yarn.
Work buckle in yellow yarn.
Work hat in A, changing to red
yarn for last two rounds. Sew a
red bell to hat. Work alternate
rounds in A and red yarn for
legs. This pattern is worked in
the amigurumi style, in a spiral
without slip stitching or turning
chains. Use a st marker or
waste yarn to keep track of the
first st of each rnd.
When indicated, join with sl st
in first st of rnd.
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OOK CLU
# Start crocheting : Fasten off. Weave in ends. : Rnds 5-6: Dc around.

Rnd 7: [2 de, 2 de in next st]
Head : Arms (make 2) 3 times. 12 sts
With C, chain 2. : With C, chain 2. >
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts ? Rnd 1:6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts Rnd 10: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times. 15 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 72 sts ? Rnd 2: [1 de, 2 dc in next st] 3 times. 9 sts >
Rnd 11: Dc around.
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 de in next st] 6 times. 78 sts : Change to A. : Rnd 12: [4 dc, 2 de in next st] 3 times. 78 sts
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts ? Rnd 3: [1 dc, 1 dce2tog] 3 times. 6 sts Rnd 13: Dc around.
Rnd 5: [8 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts ? Rnds 4-9: Dc around. Rnd 14: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times. 27 sts
Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 36 sts ? Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to body. Rnd 15: Dc around.
Rnds 7-12: Dc around. : Rnd 16: [6 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times. 24 sts
Rnd 13: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts : Legs (make 2) ? Rnd 17: Dc around.
Rnd 14: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts ? With D, chain 2. : Rnd 18: [3 dc, 2 de in next st] 6 times. 30 sts
Rnd 15: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 78 sts ? Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts Rnd 19: Dc around.
Rnd 16: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 72 sts ? Rnd 2: [1 de, 2 dc in next st] 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 20: [4 de, 2 de in next st] 6 times. 36 sts
Fasten off. ? Rnd 3: Dc around. : Rnds 21-23: Dc around.
: Change to A and work alternate rnds in B ? Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to head.
Ears (make 2) ? and A to the end.
Do not cut yarn not being
With C, chain 3. ? used; instead drop yarn and carry up inside : Making up
Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, [1 dc, 3 ch, ? leg until needed. : Use photograph as a guide. Attach safety eyes
1 de] in next ch, rotating as you go, work in : Rnds 4-5: Dc around. ? to Head between mds 8 and 9 approximately
the other side of the chain, 2 dc in next ch, ? Rnd 6: [1 dc, 1 dce2tog] 3 times. 6 sts ? 6 sts apart. Stuff Head. Sew Cheeks to Head.
join with sl st to beg de. 6 sts, 7 3ch-sp ? Rnds 7-8: Dc around. i Using red embroidery thread, embroider the
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to head. : Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to body. ? mouth. Add a little stuffing to the tip of Hat,
? fold over and secure with a few stitches. Stuff
Cheeks (make 2) : Belt ? the rest of the hat lightly and sew to Head.
With E, chain 2. ? With D, chain 24. Join to work in the rnd, ? Sew the gold bell (or the red bell, if you are
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join. 6 sts ? being careful not to twist. ? making the green and red elf) to Hat. Stuff
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to head. ? Rnd 1: 1 ch, dc around, join with sl stto beg! Body and sew Belt around centre. Sew Body
: de. 24 sts ? to Head. Stuff the hands, press open ends of
Body ? Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to body. : Arms flat and sew to Body. Stuff Legs and sew
:
With A, chain 5. ? to Body.
Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 de, 3 de in : Buckle
last ch, rotating as you go, work in the other : Join B to top front of belt, 2 s| st along edge
side of the chain, 3 dc. 10 sts : of belt, turn 90°, 1 sl st across width of bett,
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] twice, 2 de, [2 de in ? turn 90", 2 sl st along bottom
next st] 3 times, 2 de, 2 dc in next st. 76 sts : edge of belt,
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, 2 dc, [1 de, : tum 90°,
2 dc in next st] 3 times, 3 de, 2 de in next : 1sIstacross
St. 22 sts ?
width of belt.
Rnd 4: [2 de, 2 de in next st] twice, 2 de, [2 de, : Fasten off.
2 dc in next st] 3 times, 4 dc, 2 de in next : Weave in ends.
St. 28 sts
Rnds 5-8: Dc around. : Hat
Rnd 9: [5 dc, 1 de2tog] 4 times. 24 sts : With A, chain 2. bear’
Rnd 10: Dc around. ? Rnd 1: 6dc in 2nd ch
Rnd 11: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 78 sts from hook. 6 sts
Rnd 12: Dc around. : Rnds 2-3: Dc around.
Rnd 13: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 12 sts : Change to B and work
Rnd 14: Dc around. } alternately 2 rnds in B
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to head. : and 2rndsinA
: throughout rest of hat.
Collar ?
Do not cut yarn not bei ng
Join B to last st worked on body. : used; instead drop yarn
Rnd 1: 1 ch, 2 dc in FLO of each st around, ? and carry up winside h at
join. 24 sts ?
until needed.
Rnd 2: [2 ch, 1 de in 2nd ch from hook, miss ?
Rind 4: [1 de, 2 de inne
1 ston Rnd 1, si st in next st] 12 times. st] 3 times. 9 sts
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THE YARN CIRCL
sw DK =@ 4mm Tassels (make 4)

:
Use textured bobble : Wrap yarn around a 10cm piece of

* * Intermediate :
cardboard 45 times. Inserting yarn under
stitches that are cleverly : top fold, tie top of tassel with a 30cm length
Yarn used of yarn, rem yarn from this tie will be used
positioned to create a
:
to tie to cushion. Cut untied ends at bottom
Cygnet DK :
stunning and surprisingly

and remove tassel from cardboard. Cut
3 balls in Washed Denim 501 :
a30cm length of yarn and wrap tightly
Turn to pages 68-69 to find your :
straightforward piece of local Cygnet stockist ?

around tassel 1.5cm from the top. Knot and
bury end inside tassel. Trim cut ends evenly
crochet for your home :
and attach one tassel to each corner.
About the yarn :
: Weave in ends. =
DK; 298m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic
‘smoell
snelaf
hake Tension Special stitches
15 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over Bobble (bbl): [Yrh, insert hook in
st pattern indicated st, yrh, pul, yrh, draw through
2 loops] 5 times into same st, yrh, draw
erqonemic
tiamnfes
Hook used through all 6 loops on hook
Foundation treble crochet (ftr): 3
amm
ch (counts as first tr), yrh, insert hook in
3rd ch from hook, *yrh, pul, yrh, draw
Other supplies
through 1 loop on hook (ch made), [yrh,
50cm-square cushion pad : draw through 2 loops on hook] twice (tr
10cm piece of cardboard or tassel maker : made)**, insert hook in last ch made;
*
rep from until you have the number
Sizing of sts required, ending last rep at **
50cm square
“8 Start crocheting
Panel (make 2)
Row 1 (WS): With MC, 81 ftr. Turn. 87 sts
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as first tr here and
throughout), 4 tr, 1 bbl, [9 tr, bbl]
1
7 times, 5 tr. Turn. A
Row 3 & all odd rows: 3 ch, tr across. .°’

Turn. i
Row 4: 3 ch, 3tr, 1 bbi, 1 tr, 1 bbl, [7 tr,
1 bbl, 1 tr, 1 bbl] 7 times, 4 tr. Turn.
Row 6: As Row 2. :
Row 8: 3h, 9tr, 1 bbl, [9 tr, bbl] 6 times,
1
:
10 tr. Turn. :
Row 10: 3 ch, 8 tr, 1 bbl, 1 tr, 1 bbl, [7 tr,

1 bbl, 1 tr, 1 bbl] 6 times, 9 tr. Turn.
Row 12: As Row 8.

Rows 14-37: Rep rows 2-13 twice more.
; Rows 38-43:
Rep rows 2-7.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing
Place WS tog, join with sI st through both
thicknesses at top right corner, *[1 de,
1.ch, 1 dc] in corner, dc across through
both thicknesses to next corner; rep from
*
around, inserting cushion pad after
completing 3rd side, join with sl st to
beg dc. Fasten off.
65
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apy @2mm
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_ Yarn used
Scheepjes Catona
50g balls
The invisible increase 2 balls in Marshmallow
518 (MC)
and decrease 1 ball each in Petal Peach 263
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(CC1) & Metal Grey 242 (C3)
techniques will give
j : 25g ball
2 1 ball in Cherry 413 (CC2)
Your amigurumi
10g balls
neat, finish 1 each in Bridal White 105
(CCA) & Jet Black 110 (CC5)

Turn to pages 68-69 to find
your local Scheepjes stockist
About the yarn

4-ply; 125m per 50g ball; 100%
mercerized cotton
Tension
26 sts X 30 rows = 10cm
measured over dc
Tension is not critical for this
project, but sts should be
*_ 7% tight enough to avoid stuffing
showing through
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Sizing
Approximately 44cm tall from
bottom of foot to top of head
® Start crocheting
Unless otherwise specified,
this pattern is worked in the
amigurumi style, in a spiral
Special stitches without slip stitching or turning
Invisible Increase: Work 1 dc in FLO
chains. Unless otherwise stated,
of next st and 1 dc in both loops of
finish each piece by pulling the
same st
yarn through the last loop.
Invisible decrease: Insert hook in FLO
The Beak is worked in joined
of the two stitches to be decreased,
rounds. The slip stitches do not
yrh, pull through both front loops, yrh, count in the total stitch count
draw through two loops on hook °
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Designed by Pia Simpson
worked within the rounds on the White of Eye : Rnd 4: *3 dc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, : Fasten off. Sew hole closed, no need to
and the Wing do count. 2 dc in next st; rep from * one more time. : leavea long tail.
28 sts
Body Rnd 5: *4 de, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times, Cone
:
Tail
Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic 2 dc in next st; rep from * one more time. : Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts 36 sts ring, 6 de. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts : Rnd 6: *5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 times, Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 78 sts 2 dc in next st; rep from * one more time. : Rnds 3-4: Dc around.
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts 44 sts
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Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc, 2 de in next st]
Rnd 5: [3 dc, 2 de in next st] 6 times. 30 sts i Rnd 7: *6 de, [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] 3 times, 3 times. 18 sts
Rnd 6: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 36 sts 2 dc in next st; rep from * one more time. Rnds 6-7: Dc around.
Rnd 7: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 42 sts 52 sts
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Rnd 8: [2 dc in next st, 4 de, 2 de in next st]
Rnd 8: [6 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 48 sts i Rnds 8-9: Dc around. 3 times. 24 sts
Rnd 9: [7 dc, 2 de in next st] 6 times. 54 sts : Rnd 10: *7 dc, [2 dc in next st, 5 dc] 3 times, Rnds 9-10: Dc around.
Rnd 10: Dc around. 2 dc in next st; rep from * one more time. Rnd 11: [2 de in next st, 6 de, 2 de in next st]
:
Rnd 11: (8 de, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 60 sts : 60 sts 3 times. 30 sts
Rnds 12-13: Dc around. ?
Rnds 11-12: Dc around. ? Rnds 12-13: Dc around.
Rnd 14: [9 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 66 sts ?
Rnd 13: 15 de, [2 dc in next st, 5 de] twice, : Rnd 14: [2 dc in next st, 8 dc, 2 de in next st]
:
Rnd 15: Dc around. 2dcinnextst, 17 de, [2 dc in next st, 5de] : 3 times. 36 sts
Rnd 16: [9 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 60 sts 2 times, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc. 66 sts ? Rnd 15: De around.
Rnds 17-18: Dc around. >
Rnds 14-15: Dc around. Rnd 16: [2 de in next st, 10 de, 2 dc in next
Rnd 19: [8 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 54 sts ?
Rnd 16: *17 dc, [1 dc2tog, 5 dc] twice, St] 3 times. 42 sts
*
1 dc2tog: rep from one more time. 60 sts : Rnd 17: Dc around.
Rnd 23: [7 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 48 sts : Rnds 17-18: Dc around. :
Rnd 18: (2 de in next st, 12 de, 2.dc in next
Rnds 24-27: Dc around. : Rnd 19: *16 dc, [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] twice, St] 3 times. 48 sts
*
Rnd 28: [6 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 42 sts 1 dc2tog; rep from one more time. Rnd 19: Dc around.
Rnds 29-32: Dc around. 54 sts
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Rnd 20: [2 de in next st, 14 de, 2 de in next
Rnd 33: [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 36 sts >
Rnd 20: Dc around. st] 3 times. 54 sts
Rnd 21: *15 dc, [1 de2tog, 3 dc] twice, ? Rnd 21: Dc around
*
Rnd 38: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 30 sts : 1dc2tog: rep from one more time. 48 sts i Rnd 22: [2 dc in next st, 16 de, 2 de in next
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Rnd 39: Dc around. ?
Rnd 22: Dc around. st] 3 times. 60 sts
Rnd 40: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts : Rnd 23: *14 dc, [1 dc2tog, 2 dc] twice,
:
Rnd 23: Dc around.
*
Rnd 41: Dc around. 1dc2tog; rep from one more time. 42 sts :
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff tail cone.
Rnd 42: Si st around. Rnd 24: Dc around
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff body. : Begin to stuff head as you go. : Foot & Leg (make 2)
: Rnd 25: *13 de, [1 de2tog, 1 dc] twice, : Rnd 4: With CC3 and working into a magic
Head ?
1 dce2tog: rep from
*
one more time. 36 sts : ring, 6 de. 6 sts
With MC, chain 3. : Rnd 26: Dc around. :
Rnd 2:2 dc in each st around. 12 sts
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 de, ?
Rnd 27: [1 dc2tog, 4 dc] 6 times. 30 sts i
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc, 2 de in next st]
2 ch, rotating as you go, work in the other : Rnd 28: Dc around. 3 times. 18 sts
side of the chain, 2 dc, 2 ch. 4 sts ?
Rnd 29: [1 dc2tog, 3 dc] 6 times. 24 sts :
Rnd 4: [2 de in next st, 4 de, 2 de in next st]
Rnd 2: [2 dc, 4 dc in 2ch-sp] 2 times. 72 sts : Rnd 30: [1 de2tog, 2 de] 6 times. 78 sis 3 times. 24 sts
Rnd 3: *2 dc, [2 dc in next st] 4 times; rep : Rnd 31: [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] 6 times. 12 sts ? Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 6 de, 2 dc in next st]
from * one more time. 20 sts ? Rnd 32: 6 dc2tog. 6 sts 3 times. 30 sts
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Rnd 6: [2 dc in next st, 8 dc, 2 dc in next st] :
Rnd 12: 2 dc, 2 de in next st, 22 dc, 2 de in : Rnd 2: de, 3 htr, 6 htr in 2ch-sp, 3 htr, 6 de,
6
3 times. 36 sts next st. 28 sts leave rem 2 ch unworked. 24 sts

Rnd 7: [2 dc in next st, 10 de, 2 dc in next st] i
Rnd 13: 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 23 dc, 2 de in i Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
3 times. 42 sts next St. 30 sts
Rnd 8: [2 dc in next st, 12 de, 2 de in next st] :
Rnd 14: 4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 24 de, 2 de in : Pupil (make 2)
3 times. 48 sis next st. 32 sts Rnd 1: With CC5 and working into a magic
Rnd 9: [2 dc in next st, 14 de, 2 de in next st] :
Rnd 15:5 dc, 2 dc in next st, 25 de, 2 de in ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
3 times. 54 sts next st. 34 sts i Rnd 2: Dc around, join.
Rnd 10: 16 de, 2 dc2tog, 14 de, 2 dc2tog, :
Rnd 16:6 de, 2 de in next st, 26 de, 2 de in : Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
16 dc. 50 sts next st. 36 sts
Rnd 11: 15 dc, 2 dc2tog, 12 dc, 2 dc2tog, :
Rnd 17: [2 sl st, 1 htr, 2 trin next st, 1 htr, : Head Tufts
15 dc. 46 sts 1 sl st] 6 times. 42 sts Make 1 with CC1 and 2 with CC2.
:
Rnd 12: 14 dc, 2 dc2tog, 10 dc, 2 dc2tog, Change to CC1. : Chain 13.
14. dc. 42 sts
:
Rnd 18: [1 de2tog, 2 de, 2 de in next st, 2 dc] ?
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2
sl st,
Rnd 13: 13 dc, 2 dc2tog, 8 dc, 2 dce2tog, 6 times. 42 sts 2 dc, 4htr, 2 de, 2 si st. 12 sts
13 de. 38 sts :
Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 18. : Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Rnd 14: 12 dc, 2 dc2tog, 6 de, 2 dc2tog, : Change to CC2.
12 dc. 34 sts :
Rnds 20-21: Rep Rnd 18. : Making up
Rnd 15: 11 dc, 2 dc2tog, 4 de, 2 de2tog, :
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Flatten the wing : Using photograph as a guide, use yarn needle
11 dc. 30 sis :
and use tail to sew bottom edge closed. ?
and yarn tails to sew pieces tog, pinning in
Rnd 16: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts ? place first. Sew Body to Head. Sew Tail Cone
Rnd 17: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 78 sts :
Beak ?
to Body. Using a length of MC, sew Wings
Rnd 18: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 3 times. 75 sts ?
Join each rnd with sl st in BLO of first dc of :
to Body — attach them at the top of the wing
Stuff foot. 3
each rnd, making sure to miss the sl st from ? only. Sew Legs to Body. Sew white of Eye in
Change to CC1. :
the previous rnd. : place before attaching Beak. Sew Pupil on
Rnds 19-43: Dc around. Rnd 1: With CC3 and working into a magic ? top of White of Eye and Head Tufts on top of
Stuff the leg — do not stuff any further until ring, 6 de, join in BLO. 6 sts : Head. Embroider smile on beak using CCS
you have finished the leg and sewn the :
Rnd 2: [1 dc in FLO, 1 dc] in next de, 4 dc, ? and highlight on Pupil using CC4.
seam which creates the bendable knee. 2 dc in next st, join in BLO. 8 sts
Pm to mark beg of next rnd, do not move up. : Rnds 3-8: [1 dc in FLO, 1 de] in next de, de
Rnds 44-70: Dc around. across to last st, 2 dc in next st, join in
Fasten off leaving a long tail. BLO. 20 sts
Using stitch marker at start of Rnd 44 as Rnd 9: [1 dc in FLO, 1 dc] in next de, 7 dc,
a guide to the height, use a length of CC1 2 dc2tog, 7 de, 2 dc in next st, join in BLO.
and a yarn needle to sew through both : Rnd 10: [1 dc in FLO, 1 de] in next de, 18 de,
thicknesses of the flattened leg, creating a 2 dc in next st, join in BLO. 22 sts
seam parallel to the front edge of the foot, Rnd 11: dc in FLO, 1 dc] in next de, 8 de,
[1
closing the bottom half of the leg off from 2 dc2tog, 8 de, 2 dc in next st, join in BLO.
the top to create the bendable knee. Weave i Rnd 12: [1 dc in FLO, 1 dc] in next dc, 20 de,
in ends. Stuff rem leg. 2 de in next st, join in BLO. 24 sts
To create the toes, using the photo as a i Rnd 13: [1 dc in FLO, 1 dc] in next de, 9 de,
guide, use a length of CC3 and a yarn needle : 2 dc2tog, 9 de, 2 de in next st, join in BLO.
to whip stitch over the front edge of the foot ; Change to CC2.
in two places approximately 6 sts apart —puil : Rnd 14: Rep rnd 13.
the stitches tight to create the indentations : Rnd 15: [1 dc in FLO, 1 dec] in next de, 22 de,
in the front edge of the foot. Fasten off and 2 dc in next st, join in BLO. 26 sts
weave in ends. : Change to CC1.
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Rnd 16: [1 dc in FLO, 1 de] in next de, 10 de,
Wing (make 2) 2 dc2tog, 10 dc, 2 dc in next st, join in BLO.
Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic : Rnds 17-21: Rep Rnd 16.
ring, 6 de. 6 sts ?
Rnd 22:8 sl st, 2 dc, 6htr, 2 dc, 8 sist.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 72 sts ?
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Rnd 3: Dc around.
Rnd 4: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 78 sts : White of Eye (make 2)
With CC4, chain 10.
Rnd 7: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts ?
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sl st,
Rnds 8-10: Dc around. 3 dc, 3 htr, 2 ch, rotating as you go, work
Rnd 11: 1 dec, 2 dc in next st, 21 de, 2 dc in in the other side of the chain, 3 htr, 3 dc,
next St. 26 sts 3 slst,2ch. 78 sts
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Yarn used
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Turn to pages 68-69 to find your
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This simple,elegant addition to your wardrobe
About the yarn uses only as much yarn as you desire to make
Dk; 85m per 50g ball; 100% cotton;
the length of scarf to suit you
Tension Designed by Sarah Hatton
15 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured
over pattern
Hook used
4mm
Sizing
1 ball of yarn will work approx.
56x18cm wide scarf.
Shown sample is 164cm long
(3 balls)
« Start crocheting
Chain 39.
Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from
hook (missed ch count as st),
5 tr, *miss 2 chs, 5 tr, 2 ch, 5 tr;
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rep from once more, miss 2
chs, tr, tr into last ch. Turn.
4 2
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as tr), 1 treble
into st at base of chain, *4 tr,
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t's been busy few months for me. I’ve with all of that business going on, | Last year, made a fluffy tree skirt and
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been hard at work working on my book have yet to think about Christmas loved the way it looked. also really like
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(eep) plus I've been preparing to move projects! It suddenly occurred to making mini stockings to use either on
house! What's that they say about all the me the other day that have a UFO| the tree or as festive bunting. You could
busses coming at once? think might
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(unfinished object) from last year that even use them on your Christmas table
need a van just for the amount of yarn and was intended for my grandma for as added touches.
craft stuff have to move, but wouldn’t
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about planning my new ‘croffice’ (craft making and planning for your crocheted
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The arrow stitch is a beautiful texture beautiful stitch can seem intimidating
"CROCHET MASTERCLASS
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to add to your skill set. Modern crochet to some, but once you have mastered
textures can bring so much life to a project your basic stitches, you will be well on
ARROW STITCH a
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Forward arrow stitch (FAS): Yrh twice fl,

insert hook under Backward arrow stitch (BAS): Yrh twice Bi insert hook under
next 1ch-sp 2 rows down from front to back yrh, pul (4 loops
#4,
previous 1ch-sp 2 rows down from back to front, yrh, pul (4 loops
on hook)
El.[yrh, pull through 2 loops] 3 times. on hook)
Gg. [yrh, pull through 2 loops) 3 times.
Arrow stitch (AS): Yrh twice, insert hook under previous 1ch-sp fy,
yrh twice insert hook under next 1ch-sp from 2 rows down
2 rows down from front to back, yrn pul (4 loops on hook) KZ,
from back to yrh, pul (5 loops on hook), [yrh, pull through
[yrh, pull through 2 loops] twice, leave rem 2 loops on hook E¥,
2 loops] twice
pn _yth, through rem 3 loops.
Stitch pattern
Foundation: Chain in multiples of 4 Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as st) dc in first st,
1
FAS, 1 de, 1 ch,
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1 1
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Accessory
SAPONARIA
SHAWL
This lovely wide, floaty shawl is trimmed with a
pretty little row of filet crochet flowers!
“@DK @4mm 2 tr and 1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp; rep from

*
to miss 2 tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 7 5-tr groups
last 4 sts, 3 tr, 2 tr in last st. Turn. Row 132: 2 ch, 4 tr, trin 1ch-sp,
1 3 ch,
%*x* Intermediate 8 3ch-Sps miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3 ch, miss 2 tr and
i Row 125: 1 ch, 3.dc, 5ch, miss 3 tr, 1 dc in 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *7 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp,
Yarn used 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp,

1 3 ch, miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr
5 ch, miss 3 tr, *1 de, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dec, and 1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp; rep from
* to last
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
5 ch, miss 3 tr, de in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 8 sts, 7 tr, 2 tr in last st. Turn. 8 3ch-sps
6 balls in Scarlet 12
1
Available from www.lovecrafts.com 1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr; rep

1 Row 133: 1 ch, 5 dc, 1. ch, miss
dc, 1 tr, 1
*
from to last 2 sts, 2 de. Turn. 8 5ch-sps, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss
1
7 1Ch-Sps 1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, *1 de,

About the yarn
1
i Row 126: 2 ch, 2 tr, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, dc, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1.dc
1
Dk; 105m per 50g ball; 100% Merino wool miss 1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, de in 3ch-sp, 51
*
3 tr in 5ch-sp, *1 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr ch, miss 3 tr; rep from to last 2 sts, 2 de.
Tension in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 3 Turn. 8 5ch-sps, 7 71ch-sps
*
16 sts x 7 rows = 10cm measured over tr ch, miss 1 dc, 3 tr in 5ch-sp; rep from to : Row 134: 2 ch, 2 tr, 3tr in 5ch-sp, 3 ch,
last 3 sts, 2 tr, 2 tr in last dc. Turn. miss 1 de, 1 trin 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 dc,
8 3ch-sps 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *1 tr, 3 tr
Hook used Row 127: 1ch, 6dc, 1ch, miss dc in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp,
1 tr, 1
4mm in 3ch-sp, 5 tr next tr, 1 dc in 3ch-sp,

in 3ch, miss 1 de, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 trin
*
1ch, miss 1 tr, dc, miss 2 tr, *5 tr in next
1
1ch-sp; rep from to last 5 sts, 4 tr, 2 trin
Sizing tr, miss 2 tr, dc, ch,
1 1 miss 1 tr, 1dc in last de. Turn. 8 3ch-sps
50cm at widest point x 220cm long 3ch-sp, 5 tr in next tr, de in 3ch-sp, 1 ch,
1 Row 135: 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc,
miss 1 tr, dc, miss 2 tr; rep from * to last:
1 miss 2 tr, *5 trin next tr, miss 2 tr, 1 dc,
tr, 3 tr in last st. Turn. 7 5-tr groups ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc in 3ch-sp, 5 tr in next
1.
: Row 128: 2ch, 4tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 7 tr, 1 tr tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc,
1
® Start crocheting in 1ch-sp, *3 ch, miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, miss 2 tr; rep from * to last st, 3 tr in last tr.
3 ch, miss tr and de, tr
2 1 1 in 1ch-sp, 7 tr, Turn. 8 5-tr groups
Beg chs do not count as a st. 1 tr in 1ch-sp; rep from
*
to last 6 sts, 5 tr, : Row 136: 2 ch, 4 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp, *7 tr,
Chain 6. 2 tr in last de. Turn. 6 3ch-sps 1 trin 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, tr i Row 129: 1 ch, 11 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, *1 de, tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr and 1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp;
*
across. Turn. 4 sts 5 ch, miss 3 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss
1
rep from to last 2 sts, 1 tr, 2 tr in last de.
Row 2: 2 ch, tr across to last st, 2 tr in last 1 tr, de 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, de,
1 in 1 1 Turn. 8 3ch-sps
st. Turn. 5 sts ch, miss 1 tr; rep from * to last 8 sts, 8 de. Row 137: 1 ch, *1 dc, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1 de
Row 3: 2 ch, tr across. Turn. Turn. 6 5ch-sps in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1
Rows 4-121: Rep rows 2-3 fifty-nine more : Row 2ch, 8tr, 1trin 1ch-sp, *1tr, 3tr 5 ch, miss 3 tr, de, 1 ch, miss 1 tr; rep
1
times. 64 sts in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, from * to last 8 sts, 8 dc. Tum. 8 5ch-sps,
Row 122: As Row 2. 65 sts 3 ch, miss 1 de, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in 7 1ch-sps
*
Row 123: 1 ch, 4.dc, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 de, 1ch-sp; rep from to last 11 sts, 10 tr, 2 tr Row 138: 2 ch, 8 tr, trin 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr 1
miss 2 sts, *5 tr in next St, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, : in last st. Turn. 6 3ch-sps in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 dec, 1 tr in 1ch-sp,
*
1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 dc, miss 2 sts; rep from : Row 131: ch, 8 dc, 1ch, miss tr, de,
1 1 1 3 ch, miss 1 de, 3 tr in Sch-sp, *1 tr, 1 tr
7
to last st, 3 tr last st. Turn. 5-tr groups
in miss 2 tr, 5 tr in next tr, miss 2 tr, 1 dc, in 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 3 tr in Sch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1
Row 124: 2 ch, 4 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp, 3 ch, 1ch, miss tr, 1 *1 dc 3ch-sp, 5 tr next
in in de, 1 trin 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 3 tr in
miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr and tr, de in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 de,
1
5ch-sp; rep from * to last st, 2 tr in last de.
1 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *7 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, miss 2 tr, 5 tr in next tr, miss 2 tr, dc, 1 1 Turn. 8 3ch-sps
3ch, miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3.ch, miss ch, miss 1 tr; rep from * to last 4 sts, 1 dc, Row 139: 1 ch, 4dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, *1 dc
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Accessory
3ch-sp, 5 tr in next tr, dc in 3ch-sp,
in 1 1dc; rep from * to last st, 1 dc. Turn. »
Row 151: 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 de,
1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1dc, miss 2 tr, 5trinnext :
:
8 5ch-sps, 8 1ch-sps :
miss 2tr,5trinnexttr, miss 2 tr, 1 dc,
tr, miss 2 tr, dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr; rep from
1
: Row 150: 2 ch, 2 tr, 3 tr in Sch-sp, 3 ch, 1.ch, miss 1 tr, dc, miss 2 tr, *5 trin
1
*
to last 4 sts, dc, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in last
1
?
miss 1de, 1trin 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, next tr, miss 2 tr, dc, 1. ch, miss 1 tr, 1
1
tr. Turn. 8 5-tr groups 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 5 tr in next tr, 1 de in 3ch-sp,
*
Row 140: 2 ch, 4 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *3 ch, 3 trin 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch- 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1
dc, miss 2 tr; rep from

miss 1 de and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr and sp, 3.ch, miss 1 de, 3tr in Sch-sp, 1tr, 1tr last st, 3 tr in 9
last tr. 5-tr groups
4 dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 7 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp; in 1ch-sp; rep from * to last 13 sts, 12 tr, : Fasten off, weave in ends and block to
rep from * to last 4 sts, 3 tr, 2 tr in last de. 2 tr in last de. Turn. 8 3ch-sps : dimensions given. 3
Turn. 8 3ch-sps
Row 141: 1 ch, 9 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc,
5 ch, miss 3 tr, de in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss

1
1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, *1 de,

1
1 ch, miss 1 tr, dc, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1 dc

1
in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, de in 3ch-sp, 1
*
ch, miss 3 tr; rep from to last 2 sts,
5
2 de. Turn. 8 5ch-sps, 9 1ch-sps
Row 142: 2 ch, 2 tr, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 3 ch,
miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 dc,
3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp, *1 tr,
3 tr in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-
sp, 3. ch, miss 1 de, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr
in 1ch-sp; rep from * to last 9 sts, 8 tr, 2 tr
in last de. Turn. 8 3ch-sps
Row 143: 1 ch, 6 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc,
miss 2 tr, *5 trin next tr, miss 2 tr, 1 dc,
1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 de in 3ch-sp, 5 tr in next
tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 dc,

is
id
miss 2 tr; rep from * to last st, 3 tr in last

RA olrida
tr. Turn. 8 5-tr groups

Row 144: 2 ch, 4 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp, *7 tr,
O
1 tr in 1ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de and

;
2 tr,
1 tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr and 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-
sp; rep from * to last 6 sts, 5 tr, 2 tr in last

4a
de. Turn. 8 3ch-sps

®
Row 145: 1 ch, 3 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, *1 dc,

5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1 de in 3ch-sp, 1 ch, miss
1 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, 1 de,
1
1 ch, miss 1 tr; rep from

* to last 8 sts,
8 dc. Turn. 8 5ch-sps, 9 1ch-sps
Row 146: 2 ch, 8 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp, *1 tr,
3 tr in 5ch-sp, 3 ch, miss 1 de, 1 tr in 1ch-
sp, 3.ch, miss 1 dc, 3 tr in 5ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr
in 1ch-sp; rep from * to last 3 sts, 2 tr, 2 tr
in fast de. Turn. 8 3ch-sps
Row 147: ch, 8 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 tr, *1 dc
1
in 3ch-sp, 5 tr in next tr, de in 3ch-sp, ch

1
1, miss 1 tr, 1 dc, miss 2 tr, 5 tr in next tr,

WA
miss 2 tr, dc, 1.ch, miss 1 tr; rep from *
1
to last 4 sts, 1 dc, miss 2 tr, 3 tr in last tr.

Turn. 8 5-tr groups
Row 148: 2 ch, 4 tr, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, *3 ch,
miss 1 dc and 2 tr, 1 tr, 3.ch, miss 2 tr and
dc, 1 tr in 1ch-sp, 7 tr, 1 trin 1ch-sp;
1
rep from * to last 8 sts, 7 tr, 2 tr in last de.

Turn. 8 3ch-sps
Row 149: 1 ch, 13 dc, *1 ch, miss 1 tr,
1 dc, 5 ch, miss 3 tr, dc in 3ch-sp, 1 ch,
1
miss tr, dc 3ch-sp, 5 ch, miss 3 tr,

1 1 in
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get to
know the team behind knitbrooks a small company that
creates breathtaking hand -carved hooks
www.kn tbrooks ca
Hi Kelly, how are you?
What are you working on
at the moment?
There is always some kind of crochet
hook-making chaos going on in our home
here in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada!
Currently my partner Scott and are |
working through our most recent crochet

hook pre-order, which involves a lot of
long days in our woodworking shop and
turning our kitchen table into the ultimate
order-packaging station.
BS
Can you tell us a little bit

about how knitbrooks started
and how it has changed over
the years?
|started knitbrooks when was working as a
|
reporter/photographer at a small community

newspaper in Alberta. Crocheting and knitting
were crafts turned to when felt the stresses
|
of my day job creep into my home life, but a

girl only needs so many hats and scarves for
herself. So, in 2013, opened an Etsy shop to
|
sell my finished accessories... and knitbrooks

was bom! It took me a long time to figure
bet
out what worked for me and what didn't. |
NEW HOOK
went from Etsy shop to handmade markets,
to wholesale and consignment. Eventually |
started writing and selling the patterns for the

knitwear was making, and even dabbled in
|
DIY kits and curated boxes. Finally, in 2017,

|made my very first crochet hook. It has
been a whirlwind of sawdust (aka hook baby
glitter) ever since! Even my crochet hooks
themselves have seen a transition over the
last couple of years. started off strictly using
|
branches, and was afraid to venture outside

my comfort zone woodsy nature vibes had
—
always been my safe place! Lucky for me |
have a talented partner who pushes me to

try new things. At the time, Scott had his own
82 |
Interview
woodworking business, so we worked out of myself (surprise surprise) because| like the is basically a blanket for your head, and a
his rented workshop space. After moving to way wood feels when moving through the perfect way to fend off the cold winter months
the east coast of Nova Scotia last September, stitches, and my tension is always more —
especially if your coat doesn’t have a hood!
the two of us have continued to combine consistent. Like with anything handmade, 'm a big fan of simple, classic designs that
our creative ideas and are now living the there’s just something special about using look like they could be complicated, but are
full-time knitbrooks crochet hook life. We go a tool that isn’t one of a thousand others actually quite easy. The Hooded Scarf falls
out into our forest to collect sticks for the exactly like it. think the tools we use in our
| into that category, which explains why | like it
original woodsy crochet hooks, and shop for creative process should be just as inspiring so much.
exotic wood together at a nearby specialty as the project itself, and it is such an honour
hardwood store like two kids in a candy to see crocheters incorporating a knitbrooks Finally, do you have any new
shop. Scott mills the wood and assembles hook into their maker life. The woodsy hooks releases or exciting plans
the pieces of the multi-wood hooks, and are all carefully foraged from our three-acre coming up later this year you'd
like to share?
One thing I'm really excited about in terms of
new releases is knitting needles. Scott and |
have been hard at work on the knitting needle

front for the better part of this year. We would
have loved to release needles earlier, but the
task of making two identical (ish) needles and
attaching them to a cord turned out to be a
lot more complicated than we anticipated.
That being said, we're just about ready to
Officially release knitting needles into the wild.
I'm basically happy dancing while we plan the
release date. Once we're comfortable with
knitting needles our next adventure will likely
be Tunisian crochet hooks, and potentially
revisiting our live edge lap loom endeavours
from last year. also love collaborating
|
with other creatives, and am particularly

preps them for me to carve. Once I've carved forest, and the driftwood hooks nave been enthusiastic about curated boxes that
them, he sands and treats the hooks so |
picked up at our favourite nearby beaches. showcase different makers through a chosen
can woodburn the size and package each Even the multi-wood hooks are thoughtfully theme. I've also recently started working with
one up So it’s ready to be shipped off to its assembled, and each one is made by hand Nichole of Sacred Oak Goddess, and Antonella
new home. It’s quite the process, but I’m through several steps by both of us. of Cosy Posy Yarn Co on a crystal box series.
pleasantly surprised with how our skills Aside from making fibre tools, I'm hoping to
complement each other. Where do you find start working through and releasing all of the
inspiration for your knit crochet and knit patterns I've accumulated
What first drew you to and crochet designs? over the years. I'm a forever project queen,
making your own wooden Most of my inspiration comes from gaps in but think its time some of these designs
|
crochet hooks? my own wardrobe. love anything oversized

|
finally see the light of day. Wish me luck!
I've always been that person who has a and cosy — something can snuggte into
|
collection of cool-looking sticks in the trunk of while I'm out wandering around a local forest,
their car, so already had the branch foraging
| trail or beach. like my accessories to be
|
going for me. actually stumbled upon a

|
fashionable, but also functional (something I'll
YouTube video of someone carving a crochet actually wear versus a piece that will just sit in
hook out of a wooden chopstick, so decided
|
my closet looking pretty). think my favourite
|
to give it a try using fallen branches from knitbrooks crochet pattern is the Spruce
my yard. It didn’t take long for the carving Grove Wrap, an oversized triangle fringe
obsession to kick in. loved the thought of
| scarf that can also be worn as a shawl.
making a tool by hand, that would in turn |love that it’s a really quick, instant-
be used to make more beautiful handmade gratification project, but I'm also just a sucker
items. It felt like a fun way to bring a piece of for a scarf that completely engulfs you during
nature into someone else's creative process. the colder months.
What makes knitbrooks hooks Do you have any go-to crochet

so special? patterns for gifts?
|think hook material is entirely a personal One of my favourite knitbrooks patterns
preference. I've always loved wooden hooks to make for gifts in my Hooded Scarf. It
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all 9 loops on hook
Blanket
BLOCKED PATH
BLANKET
Made up of crocheted blocks sewn together into a pleasing
pattern, this neat little blanket is a satisfying make
3 DK @ 4mm ?
Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as first tr here and
throughout), 2 tr in ch-sp, 3 tr in next ch-
>
%* %& Try something new sp, 3 ch, *[3 tr in next ch-sp] twice, 3 ch,
*
rep from around, join with sl st in top of
Yarn used beg 3 ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
seaming. 24 sts
Scheepjes Colour Crafter
3 balls in Coevorden 1823 (MC)
i Now working in rows along 2 sides only,
1 ball each in Leeuwarden 1711 (CC1) &
?
Row 1: Join CC1 in any ch-sp, 3 ch, 6 tr, [2 tr,
Ameland 1725 (CC2)
2 ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp, 6 tr, 1 tr in ch-sp. Turn
Available from
: leaving rem sts unworked. 78 sts
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
>
ROw 2:3 ch, 8tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2tr] in ch-sp,
?
9 tr. Fasten off. Turn. 22 sts
About the yarn ? Row 3: Join CC2 in first st, 3 ch, 10 tr, (2 tr,
Dk; 300m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic ? 2ch,2tr] inch-sp, 11 tr. Turn. 26 sts
? Row 4:3 ch, 12 tr, [2 tr, 2ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp,
Tension ? 13tr. Fasten off. Turn. 30 sts
15 sts X 9 rows = 10cm measured over ? Row 5: Join CC1 in first st, 3 ch, 14 tr, (2 tr, :
bea slight difference appearance between
in
tr, unblocked
? 2ch,2trlinch-sp, 15 tr. Turn. 34 sts :
the front and the back. Keep this in mind as
>
?
Row 6:3.ch, 16tr, [2 tr, 2ch, 2 tr] inch-sp, ? you cont to join. Push Puff Stitches from the
17 tr. Fasten off. Turn. 38 sts back to front, if needed. Weave in ends. w
Hook used Row 7: Join MC in first st, ch, 18 tr, [2 tr,
3
:
>
?
4mm
2ch,2trlinch-sp, 19 tr. Turn. 42 sts Layout
: Row 8:3.ch, 1 tr, 1PS, 1.ch, [2tr, 1PS, Ich] }
Sizing 6 times, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp, [1 PS,

1 ch, 2 tr] 7 times. Turn. 14 PS
102x68cm
> Onnext row, do not work into 1ch-sp, only
You will be making 24 identical crochet ? into PS and tr.
blocks, enjoy them. The seaming is the ?

?
Row 9:3.ch, 22 tr, (2 tr, 2ch, 2 trl in ch-sp,
fun part! 23tr. Tun. 50 sts
> Row 10: 3h, 1tr, 1PS, 1ch, [2tr, PS, 1 chi 1
:
When you fasten off and when you joina new : 7 times, 1 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in ch-sp, 1 tr,
yarn make sure to leave a generous tail. This [1 PS, 1 ch, 2 tr] 8 times. Fasten off. 16 PS
will help during the seaming process. A gentle :
wet spray block before and after seaming (the : Finishing
perfect square is not necessary here!) ? Following chart for layout guide, begin to
will suffice. > seam motifs tog using the corresponding
? colour tails. Each block is reversable so
@ Start crocheting ? ensure that each colour work side has tails
to seam with.
:
Motif (make 24)
Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic ? When seaming, place the joining edges tog
ring, 8 dc, join with s| st to beg dc. 8 sts ? ona flat surface. Join with mattress stitch,
Rnd 2: [1 PS, 1 ch] in each st around, join ? working through the posts of each tr. Once
with sl st to beg PS. Turn. 8 PS i you have seamed two blocks tog, there will
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Basics
TO READ A PATTERN
HUW you're new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner's
If
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern

Accessory
Reading a pattern line
There are many different ways to write a LACY BLOSSOM
crochet pattern, but all the patterns inside SHAWL lace crochet skis fo the test with this fabulous
Crochet Now use the same style, which Put your Tunisian
accessory that's perfect for all seasons
we'll clarify here for easy reference.
Using numbered Rows or Rounds (Rnds)

is the best way to keep your place in
a pattern. Take notice of whether the
pattern says Rows or Rnds, as it'll also
signify whether you should be working
the piece flat or in the round if not
stated already.
In Crochet Now, the instructions for

Start crocheting
working a basic stitch will be given with i Et

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Rowe dF
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the instruction of how many stitches are 3 ot pul reo tom
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worked in succession. For example, the a 2

11s
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instruction ‘4 dc‘ will tell you to work a
double crochet stitch into the next four
available stitches on the row below.
@ About the yarn yours may end up a different size if you
Increases are signified by the instruction Ifyou can’t get hold of the pattern yarn, have a looser or tighter tension.
‘in the same st’ or ‘in the next st’. As an or want to substitute it for another yarn,
example, ‘4 dc in the next st’ will mean this is important. Not only does it tell you Special stitches
working four double crochet stitches into the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight Ifyou come across a term outside of the
the next available st. into the fibre make up (in case you want common abbreviations included in this
to create something that looks similar) as issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out
Square brackets are used in patterns to well as the yardage, so you can ensure you for separate instructions outside of the
show a complete instruction, which is then buy enough yarn length in the substituted pattern, which will explain how to make
followed by a further instruction outside yarn. If not, you might find yourself with the stitch.
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 de, 2 dc in the a different dyelot, which could cause a
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of @ Finishing
in the next st’ will be worked four times your project. Apart from toys, most projects should
in succession. be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
@ Tension shape. This is done by wetting the object,
Another way of indicating a repeat is to For most crochet projects, a tension either in warm water, with a spray bottle
use *, followed by an instruction to repeat square is important — especially with or by steaming it. Then shape it and leave
from * a certain number of times. wearable items such as garments, to dry. This can be just laid out flat, pinned
accessories and baby clothes. How tightly out on a blocking or foam board or, with
Round brackets within pattern instructions or loosely you crochet is important for the likes of hats, some people even pop
will signify sizing — so make sure you sizing, so crocheting a small square in them over inflated balloons. You can find
pay attention to the Sizing section of the the suggested pattern is an indicator of this at the end of a pattern.
project materials column. If a pattern whether the final project will turn out the
states S (M, L) then in the instructions right size. If your tension does not match @ How to read a chart
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of the suggested tension, adjust your hook First, find the key. While you may recognise
stitches required that corresponds to the size as required. Many people do not look symbols from previous chart-reading
size you are working only. at tension for amigurumi toys, however, experiences, remember that different people
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draw charts differently, and what meant a you would crochet them. Small numbers rer
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treble stitch before may mean a half treble with arrows signify where each Rnd
now. It will also contain special information starts — helpful for making sense of
needed to make sense of the chart. more complex charts, while also giving
a Clue of where to fasten off and join in
You read a crochet chart from bottom to top colours. If there’s a jump between where
when worked in rows, or from the inside out you end the row and where you start
when working in rounds. Rows are worked the next, there’s a good chance that the
from right to left first, then left to right, colour has changed — sometimes this
continuing as set unless otherwise stated, is signified in the colouring of the chart,
while rounds are worked anti-clockwise, as sometimes not!
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crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook. _
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The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 2|—
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop _
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you've just made.
over the middle finger.
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This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26—
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between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot it's now ready to be popped onto
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Olr-laeeed CD This is what the start of any

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crochet project looks like a slipknot
on a hook.
B To begin making your first chain, first

q wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
Ei Pull the hook towards the first loop

on the hook — always be sure to move
the crochet hook and not the yarn to
make your stitches — this will catch the
yrh in the head of the hook.
Bi Continue to move the hook until you

pull your yrh through the first loop on
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the hook you've made your first
chain stitch!
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19 Once you've made the required length of The starting chain instructions often include This is what the first treble stitch into a
chain, you should be left with something the tuming chain in them already. This chain looks like — you will then continue to
looking like this. This is your foundation example shows a treble crochet, so the stitch make the next stitch in the next chain all
20 row, into which Row 1 is worked. is worked into the 4th chain from the hook to along to the end to create your first row.
create the height needed for the first
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24
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26 Once you reach the end of a row, it’s Then simply turn the work before continuing Different stitches have different size turning
time to work back along the other way. to work the next row. This produces what is chains; double crochet is one chain (which
To do this you need to turn the work. This known as a right side (RS) and wrong side iS often not counted as a stitch); half treble
21 example shows a treble once again, so (WS) to the crochet fabric — something you'll is two chains; treble is three chains and
we've made a three chain turning chain. come to recognise in no time at all. double treble is four chains.
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To in the round, first of all you need
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a ring, into which the first round of
stitches are worked into. There are many
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first making a chain of four stitches.
centre
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made to create a centre ring.
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We are creating treble stitches again, so
next up we make a chain of three for the 8
turning chain.
gO The stitches are then worked directly into

the centre ring — not into the actual chain
Stitches themselves as we did when working
into a row. This allows us to work many more
stitches into the ring, without leaving a large
hole in the centre.
A magic ring is a key technique used in the To start off, follow the first few steps Pull through a loop of the working end of
making of toys (also known as amigurumi). for making a slip knot by making a loop -
the ball of yarn place your hook into the
It allows you to have even greater control around your fingers with the working end new loop; however, this time don’t pull the
on the size of the hole at the centre ring of of the yarn. tail to make a slipknot. Hold the centre ring
your project. in your fingers to stop it moving.
_
In this example, we're double crocheting

into the magic ring. To secure the magic
Then continue to work the number of
required double crochet stitches directly
Pull the tail end of the yarn and the magic
ring will close up as tightly as it is able,
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ring, make one chain. into the magic ring, ensuring both the loop += depending on the number of stitches.
and the tail end are caught in the stitches. 2/—
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Double crochet (dc)
Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
Yarn round the hook again.

You've made your first double crochet.
Double crochet is
essential for Amigurumi
Double crochet 2 &
This stitch is common decrease in double

a Yarn round the hook again.
crochet. First up, work a double crochet
Stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
Double crochet = To increase

increase (Dc inc)' the number of
crochet
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stitches and in places where you need
to move along a row or round without 4 —
impacting the height of the row. Insert _
the hook into the next stitch.
Yarn round the hook, pull up a loop

not only through the stitch, but also the 6 —
first loop on the hook. _
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Half treble (htr) First up, yarn round the hook. Q —

g Insert the hook into the next stitch, io —
yrh and pull through one loop. There are 7
three loops on the hook.
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El Yarn round the hook again. —
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3—
treble stitch made.
Half treble 2 together —

(Htr2tog)
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Work as for half treble until

5—
7
Step 2.
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B Work steps 1 and 2 again in the
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next stitch. There are five loops on \7 —
the hook. _
IS —
Ei Yrh and pull through all
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five loops.
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20—
2|—
22—
First up, yarn round the hook. _
25—
B Insert the hook into the next stitch
_
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24—
Ei Yarn round the hook and pull

through two loops. There are two loops ~
left on the hook.
26—
g Yarn round the hook again and pull _
through the remaining two loops. One 2/—
treble crochet stitch made.
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Treble 2 together (Tr2tog) Work as for a treble crochet stitch up

to Step 3.
8 Yarn round the hook again, insert

into the next stitch and pull up one loop.
There are four loops on the hook.
Ei Yarn round the

hook again and pull
through two loops.
There are now three
loop 5 on the NOOK.
arn round
the 100k again
and pull through
the emaining
thre
Crochet colourwork can make for some Pull through both loops to complete the Once secured, you can either fasten off
fantastic results. To change colour mid-row, stitch and continue to work the next stitcn the old yarn, or keep it attached if you'll
first work the stitch until the penultimate in the next colour. be working it in again soon — this is called
step in colour 1. Yarn round the hook in the stranded colourwork.
new colour.
Measuring tensi
Tension squares are
particularly important
for projects where size
does matter, so be sure
to work up a square in
pattern that’s slightly
larger than 10cm?.
Grab your ruler and
count your stitches.
Too many? Try a hook
size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
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STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you'll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt alternate sp space
beg beginning st(s) stitch(es)
BLO work in back loops only tbl through the back loop
cc contrasting colour tr treble crochet
ch chain ttr triple treble
ch-sp chain space tr2tog work two treble crochet
stitches
cont continue
together
dc
Ws wrong side
double crochet
work two double crochet stitches together yrh yarn round hook
dc2tog
dec decrease
dtr double treble crochet
US to UK crochet terms
fdc foundation double crochet Ifyou come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
FLO work in front loops only likely to be US terms.
written in crochet
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
fo
0 followi
OHOWING
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
htr half treble crochet translate them.
htr2tog work two half treble crochet US UK
stitches together Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
inc increase Half double hdc Half treble htr

Double dc Treble tr
LH left hand
Treble tr Doubletreble gir
Mc main colour Double treble dtr Triple treble tir
patt pattern
pm place marker Crochet hook conversions
prev previous UK Inmm US
14 2mm -
pul pull up a loop
13 2.25mmM B/1
rem remaining
0 9 5mm ;
rep repeat - 2.75mm C/2
RH 3mm -
right hand 11
rm remove marker 10 3.0mm b/3

9 3.5mm E/4
rnd round - 375mm F/S
RS right side 8 4mm G/6
RtrF raised treble front: Yrh, insert around 7 4.5mm 7
post of indicated st from front to back 6 smm H/8

around to front again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 5 5.5mm V/9
through two loops] twice 4 6mm J/10

RtrB raised treble back: Yrh, insert around 3 6.5mm K/10.5
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post of indicated st from back to front 2 7mm
around to back again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 0 smm /11
through two loops] twice 00 9mm M/13
sl st Slip stitch 000 10mm N/15,
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Rnd 7: [5 de, 2 dc in next st]
%Aply @3mm étimes. 42 sts
* Quick & easy :
:
Fasten safety eyes between rnds
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13 & 14 with 7 sts in between.
Yarn used :
Rnd 18: [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times.
36 sts
4-ply acrylic yarn
66M in light peach (A) Rnd 19: [4 dc, 1 de2tog] 6 times.
Small amounts each in white (B), black (C) 30 sts : Body
Fill the head, and keep stuffing as you go. : Work rnds 1-6 as for Head. 36 sts
& light brown (D) :
Rnd 20: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times. 24 sts : Rnds 7-11: Dc around.
:
Rnd 21: [2 dc, dc2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Rnd 12: [4 dc, 1 de2tog] 4 times. 30 sts
About the yarn :
1 :
Rnd 13-14: Dc around.
:
Break yarn and fasten off. :
Any 4-ply acrylic or acrylic blend yarn will : Rnd 15: (3 dc, 1 de2tog] 6 times. 24 sts
work for this project Muzzle & Ears (make 1 in B for Fill the body, and keep stuffing as you go.
: :
? muzzle & 2 in A for ears) : Rnds 16-18: Dc around.

Tension ? Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts : Rnd 19: (2 dc, 1 de2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
22 sts x 24 rows = 10cm measured over dc ? Rnd 2: [2 de in next st] 6 times. 12 sts : Rnd 20: Dc around.
? Rnd 3:[1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts : Break yarn and fasten off.
Rnd 4: Dc around. Sew the head to body.
Hook used ? :
? Break yarn and fasten off.
3mm
? Sew the muzzle onto the face. Add : Legs (make 2)
? asmall amount of stuffing before closing : Rnd 1: With D, working into a magic ring,
Other supplies : the seam. 6dc. 6 sts
stitch marker ? Fold the ears into shape, securing shape : Rnd 2: [2 de in next st] 6 times. 12 sts
pair of 6mm black safety eyes : with a couple of stitches at the corner. : Rnd 3-4: De around.
toy stuffing : Attach ears 6 mds from the top of the head : Break D and change to A.
tapestry needle ? oneach side, using photograph as a guide. : Rnds 5-7: Dc around.
:
Fill the leg, and keep stuffing as you go.
Sizing :
Nose :
Rnd 8: [4 dc, 1 de2tog] twice. 70 sts
:
Rnd 1: with C, working into a magic ring, :
12cm
6 dc, sl st in first de. 6 sts :
Break yarn and fasten off.
Break yarn and fasten off. :
Flatten the top and sew to the body at Rnd
% Start crocheting : Sew the nose onto the muzzle. : 7, attaching with a couple of stitches to the
:
lower part of the body.
Head :
Antlers (make 2)
Worked from top to bottom :
With D, chain 8. :
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: With A, working into a magic ring, : Starting in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr, 1 htr, :
Work rnds 1-11 as for Legs. 10 sis
6dc. 6 sts : 1dc, 6ch, starting in 4th ch from hook, :
Rnd 12: [3 de, 1 dc2tog] twice. 8 sts
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 72 sts : (tr, 1 htr, 1 dec, [1 dc in next ch of the :
Break yarn and fasten off.
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 78 sts : Starting chain] twice. 8 sts ?
Flatten the top and sew to the body,
Rnd 4: (2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 24 sts :
Break yarn and fasten off. : attaching somewhat lower to the sides of
Rnd 5: [3 de, 2 dc in next st] 6 times. 30 sts :
Sew the antlers onto the head between : the body. With D, embroider tiny vertical
stitches on the deer’s forehead and belly
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ch, miss Row 1, working in opposite side

of foundation ch, [1 de, 2 ch, 1 de] in first

dc. Fasten off. 62 7ch-sps on each short

side, 65 1ch-sps on each long side

Rnd 2: Join CC2 in any 2ch-sp, *[1 ch, 1 de,

2 ch, 1 dc] in same sp as join, [1 ch, 1 dc]

in each 1 ch-sp to next 2 ch-sp; rep from

Fasten off. 64 7ch-sps on each short side,

67 ich-sps on each long side

Rnd 3: Join MC in any 2ch-sp, 3 ch (counts

as tn), [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in same sp as join,

*2 tr in each 1ch-sp across to next 2ch-

sp**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp; rep from

groups on each short side, 69 2-tr groups

Rnd 4: Join CC2 in any 2ch-sp, *[1 ch, 1