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Welcome Issue 100 marks a huge milestone for Mollie Makes, and I’m so proud to be here as Editor for it. In fact this month, I feel like my letter is less of 100 an introduction to the issue, and more like an Oscar acceptance speech, hopefully without the dramatic sobbing... Mollie was first published back in 2011 for contemporary crafters looking for something new to excite and inspire them. Showcasing talented designer-makers, the latest trends and fresh ideas, we’ve loved bringing creativity to the handmade world, and are honoured to be such a big part of it. Watching both the magazine and the craft community flourish and grow over the years
has been truly amazing, and Team Mollie couldn’t resist breaking out the pom poms, cake and fizz for this special occasion! We couldn’t have done it without all you amazing Mollie readers though, so this issue is filled with goodies as a special thank you. From your super-cute party bear kit to a host of dreamy discount codes from our fave brands, plus our must-make projects, there’s tons of ways for you to join in the fun. Don’t forget to share the love using #molliemakers!
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10 Mollie loves What’s new in craft and design 14 Latest crush Shop and sew animal print 18 Winter embroidery Indulge in slow stitching this season 26 Meet the maker Fanny Zedenius on creative macramé 33 Tinsel party skirt A statement piece made for twirling 38 Macramé hoop Wall art becomes an alternative wreath 42 Good read Lift your mood and makes with colour
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48 At home with… Take a tour of DIY blogger Kara Whitten’s colourful space 54 Patchwork quilt Mix and match directional fabrics for an easy-sew statement throw 59 Splatter mugs Have a go at marbling with nail varnish to create one of a kind cups 62 Crochet placemats We’re taking Berber inspiration to the table with tasselled crochet colourwork mats
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EXCLUSIVE! 36 Birthday offers! Save up to 25% with discount codes for Mollie’s fave stores 67 Bonus papers Eight dynamic prints by Jemma Bursnell – cut, stick or find a pin-up fave
87 Knitted cushions Fair Isle designs for your sofa 90 Ruffle half apron Go all out with frills and florals
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Contributors Fanny Zedenius When she’s not creating, macramé artist Fanny enjoys both indoor and outdoor gardening. She’s a plant lady after our own hearts, describing figuring out their needs as “soothing and rewarding for my soul”. Read how Fanny grew her creative biz on page 26. www.createaholic. tictail.com
INGRID HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY: HANKE ARKENBOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
Jemma Bursnell Emotional Waterfall is a joyful world of patterns imagined by Jemma. She’s a mural artist, upcycler, fabric designer and freestyle pattern maker with big love for brush marks, 90s vibes, neon shades and pastels. See Jemma’s vibrant pull-out papers on page 67. www.instagram.com/ emotionalwaterfallart
Kara Whitten Colour lover Kara started sewing handbags in 2005, sowing the seeds of her design company, Kailo Chic. Ten years later, she began blogging about DIY, parties, home décor and how to add colour to your life. Take a tour of Kara’s home on page 48. www.akailochiclife.com
Georgie K. Emery Georgie’s a self-taught embroidery artist. She mixes the knowledge from her printed textiles degree with trad embroidery methods to whip up her botanical designs. Lately, her hoop and threads have travelled with her to South Korea, France and Italy. Stitch Georgie’s fabulous winter hoop on page 18. www.georgiekemery.etsy.com
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Cheers! Anna Alicia, Valerie Bracegirdle, Rachel Burke, Kit Cheung, Colette Earley, Simone Gooding, Chloe Hardisty, Fiona Herland, Emma Jewell, Holly Johnson, Paula Lister, Lana Red, Philip Sowels, Sonia Spence, Lottie Storey, Sofi Sykfont, Mel Thorley, Kristina Turner, Gem Tyler, Claire Walls
Ingrid Wuyster Ingrid’s an illustrator. Nature is her biggest inspiration and she loves colour, plants, dancing and anything with polka dots. There’s always a song playing in her head and riding her bicycle in the rain makes her ridiculously happy. Find Ingrid’s beautiful illustration on page 67. www.teken-ing.nl
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MEET THE MAKER ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGNER SIMONE GOODING CREATED OUR BIRTHDAY BEAR “I’ve always loved to draw, and have been doodling little animals and characters all my life it seems. When I was a girl, I loved the work of artists like Dick Bruna, Mabel Lucie Attwell and E.H. Shepard. They have a huge influence on my own work today. When I was asked to design a little bear as
a ready-to-sew gift to celebrate the 100th issue of Mollie Makes, I channelled some of my story book favourites. This bear’s ready to party with his lovely shirt and splendid bow tie, all topped off with his pom pom hat. He’s very easy to make and I just love the colours. Why not give him as a
gift? Mine will be hung on our Christmas tree this year.” Find Simone on Instagram @simone_gooding and at www.simonegoodingdesign. com.au where she sells patterns for her felties. Turn to page 98 to make your bear, and share your pics using #molliemakers.
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Dark, moody skies provide the ideal backdrop for luxe prints and cosy textures, so lean in to winter and let this month’s picks bring the drama. Top of our list is anything/everything from the Morris & Co X H&M collab – a worthy homage to the Arts and Crafts legend. www.hm.com
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MOLLIE LOVES WHEN YOU WANT TO FEEL COSY BUT FIERCE,
Desmond and Dempsey have got your back. Combining beautiful tailoring with a relaxed silhouette, this Jag Print Long Set is the best pair of PJs we’ve laid eyes on since the Grease slumber party. Made in 100% cotton, they even promise to help you sleep better. Nab them in cream or navy, then squirrel them away and start prepping your very own Christmas Eve box. www.desmondanddempsey.com
IF LUCY OGDEN’S CERAMICS DON’T CONVINCE YOU TO SHOP SMALL
this year, we’re not sure what will. Inspired by the wilds of the South Downs, she gives wolves, birds and woodlands an abstract fairytale feel by cutting tiny paper shapes to adorn her hand-built pieces. Finished with coloured slip and sgraffito detailing, Lucy’s plates, platters and bowls instantly elevate any meal to next level fancy. www.lucyogden.co.uk
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pom poms aren’t just for christmas,
but they sure do pop on Little Golden Nook’s new crochet pattern. Personalise bobble stockings for loved ones with their fave colours. www.ravelry.com/designers/ little-golden-nook
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NEW IN: VALIDATION FROM YOUR PLANT POTS.
Forget social media, now you need look no further than your shelf. And this peach number thinks you’re pretty special. Feeling less sure? Go for the Blue Not Impressed Pot, both from the brilliant Ohh Deer x Natalie J Wood collab. Hand cast in parian clay and polished to a smooth finish, fill them with plants, pens, or little memos about how great you are. How did we ever express ourselves before emojis? www.ohhdeer.com
Working with a palette of deep earthy tones and creamy neutrals, fibre artist Stephanie Fradette weaves and rug-punches gorgeous homewares. Book a workshop, or shop her collection and kits at www.lepetitmoose.etsy.com
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Little Moose’s new Space jewellery collection is here in a blaze of laser-cut glitter. Bringing space men, moon phases and celestial treats, we’re fully on board this rocket ship. www.little moose.co.uk
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Famous for their create-yourown fabric, Spoonflower have now launched a book of stashbusting makes. With step-by-step instructions for all abilities, each of the projects can be sewn in a matter of hours. Win! www. abramsandchronicle.co.uk
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If in doubt, turn the crown around as the mood takes you. Origami Est has teamed up with illustrator Cheryl Rawlings to bring these alternative Christmas hats into our lives. Choose from blush pink, white or gold. And, if you know your valleys from your mountains, there’s also a fold-your-own kit. www.origamiest.co.uk
with the help of Finnish sewing duo Laura and Saara, the dream team behind dressmaking fashion label Named. Their new book, Breaking the Pattern, is a vision of clean lines, modern silhouettes and stunning photography, all easy to make, wear and combine. With a rallying call for us to expand our sewing repertoires and go beyond the basic pattern, the book boasts clear instructions for each of its 20 garments, and six full-size pattern sheets too. We’re in love. www.hardiegrant.com/uk/quadrille
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MEL THORLEY Mel – AKA Handmade by Ditsy Tulip – gets so much joy from creating her handmade wardrobe. It’s her escape from a busy day job and the hustle and bustle of family life. She loves to share her creative journey through video content. www.handmadebyditsytulip.co.uk
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Embrace the slow winter season with Georgie K. Emery’s beautiful hoop
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HOW TO MAKE AN EMBROIDERED WINTER SCENE MATERIALS Q 25 x 27cm (97/8 x 105/8") navy cotton fabric Q Embroidery thread (we used DMC stranded cotton in 734 (yellow), 3816 (green), 666 (red), 352 (peach), 07 (light brown), 898 (dark brown), 3847 (dark green), 992 (jade green), 498 (dark red), 310 (black) and blanc (white)) Q Gold metallic embroidery thread (we used DMC Mouline Light Effects in E677) Q Fine-tipped white fabric marker
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Q 18cm (7 /8") embroidery hoop Q Size 5 embroidery needle Q Size 7 embroidery needle Q Embroidery scissors Q Hot glue gun Q Pegs 1
Long evenings curled up indoors and those in betweeny days during Christmas and New Year – that’s time to savour with satisfying stitches. This lavishly detailed embroidery hoop is just the project to pick up – you’ve got to be in it for the long game, but the beautiful wintry shades and the variety of techniques used make it such a rewarding wall art piece to create. Turn to page 98 to find instructions for each stitch.
an embroidery needle with a larger eye to help with threading. When embroidering large areas of satin stitch, it’s easier to start in the middle of the shape and fill out the stitches on either side. This helps to set the angle and direction of the stitches. When working the long and short stitches for the doves, it may be easier if you draw on some markings to assist you in placing the stitches and help you keep them going in the right direction.
Embroidery Metallic thread can be tricky to use – to avoid getting it tangled up, try to keep the thread lengths to roughly 20cm (77/8 ") and switch to
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For the mistletoe leaves, use satin stitch and three strands of embroidery thread; the right halves of the leaves are stitched in yellow thread and the left halves are stitched in green thread. 03 Stitch the mistletoe berries using three strands of gold thread and satin stitch. Start on the centre edge of the berry and work straight parallel stitches outwards, neatly filling the shape on either side. 04 For the mistletoe flowers, use three strands of red thread and satin stitch. Start with the centre petal and place the first stitch on the bottom edge in the centre and bring it down at the top point of the petal. Then work the stitches outwards to fill in the shape and 02
repeat for the other two red petals. For the peach petals, use the same method but with three strands of peach thread instead. 05 Stitch the mistletoe stem with two strands of light brown thread and stem stitch. Stitch the main centre stem first, followed by the secondary stems. 06 Use straight stitch and two strands of dark brown thread for the spruce branches, as shown. 07 For the spruce leaves, use straight stitch and two strands of dark green thread. Make sure to cover the traced pen lines. 08 Use satin stitch and three strands of jade green for the three large leaves. Split each leaf in half and stitch the two halves separately
with symmetrical diagonal stitches, as shown. 09 Working over the top of the satin stitch using three strands of dark green thread, work a running stitch up the centre of each of the leaves for the leaf veins. Use the template on page 98 or the main image for guidance on the placement of these stitches, then work straight stitches coming out from the centre line. 10 For the red berries in the spruce leaves, work French knots using four strands of dark red thread. 11 Use satin stitch and three strands of peach thread for the sprig bunches. Stitch the leaves first using the same method as the mistletoe flowers in Step 4. Stitch MOLLIEMAKES.COM 21
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background fabric below shows through the embroidery. 14 Stitching the tails with the same white thread, use the image for reference as to which sections are filled in for this step, continuing with long and short stitches in a curved downwards direction, and making sure to leave the lines separating the sections clear for the metallic details. 15 As in Steps 13 and 14, work through each section of the wings separately in long and short stitch leaving the dividing lines clear – use the image above as a guide. Make sure the stitches follow the curves of the wings. 16 For the metallic details on the doves’ wings, tails and beaks, use
two strands of gold thread. The larger sections are filled in using satin stitch and the outlines are in running stitch. 17 The doves’ eyes are filled in with two strands of black thread and satin stitch, then one straight line through the beak. 18 To finish off the hoop, make sure the design is positioned centrally in the hoop with the fabric taut. Trim away the excess fabric, leaving a 2.5cm (1") border all the way round. Use a hot glue gun on the top edge of the inner part of the embroidery hoop, pegging the fabric down over it to hold it in place as you go. Once the glue is dry, remove the pegs. You could also cut a circle of felt to size to stick over the back.
MEET THE MAKER GEORGIE K. EMERY Printed textiles graduate Georgie lives in Gloucestershire. Her love of embroidery started during college, but after university she abandoned her needle and thread for several years and has only just reengaged with her passion for the craft. Making up for lost time, she’s now rarely seen without her embroidery and always carries her projects with her in her handbag. www.georgiekemery.etsy.com
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WE TALK TO FANNY AND FIND OUT HOW HER MACRAMÉ GREW FROM A HOBBY INTO AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING PASSION
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wedish macramé artist Fanny Zedenius is truly a one-woman show. Working from her studio – a corner of her living room in her “rather small” but beautiful home in Stockholm – Fanny hand-makes macramé art for her business, Createaholic. She sends orders to clients all over the world, working away to loud music to keep her inspired: “I mostly listen to songs from the 60s and 70s, but recently I’ve listened to a lot of classics from the 90s!” What started as a passionate hobby has gone from strength to strength, with Fanny even releasing a book, Macramé - The Craft Of Creative Knotting ForYour Home, in 2017. What makes Fanny’s work stand out from the rest – besides it being aesthetically stunning – is the passion that shines through every creation. “I would never make anything I don’t love myself and if someone else likes what I do, it almost feels like it’s just a really nice bonus,” she tells us. Here, Fanny shares how she got Createaholic up and running, and how she balances merging her business with her personal life. Where did your love of macramé begin? I’ve been crafting and creating my whole life and I’ve mostly just taught myself diferent crafts, learning by doing. I used to rotate between knitting, sewing, drawing, making jewellery and so on – I’d get temporarily tired of a craft after a while. When I discovered macramé in 2014 I thought it would be just another craft that I’d enjoy occasionally and then get tired of, so when this didn’t happen I was both surprised and really excited. I started knotting every day after work and eventually got requests from people who wanted to buy the things I was making. That was an amazing feeling! How did you discover it? I was looking for ways to add more plants to my home
Fanny’s studio where she displays the materials she uses and sells, plus a couple of finished pieces – a wall hanging and a textured pouffe.
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so I searched for tutorials on Pinterest showing how to make macramé plant hangers. But after that one plant hanger, I was completely hooked. Macramé became my stress relief during a hectic time in my life and it provided a creative challenge that really boosted my energy. Which three words sum up your brand aesthetic? Warm, soft and inviting. I’m drawn to faded pastel colours and a feminine, some may say romantic, vibe but I try to balance that with a dose of whimsy. I think my brand is very untypical of the Scandinavian black and white minimalist aesthetic. Do you choose the colours you integrate into your macramé carefully? I do, but not necessarily before I start working. Quite often I have a colour palette I think will work with a certain design, but mid-way I can change my mind and go in another direction if I feel like the result isn’t what I was trying to achieve. The colours have to work in harmony both with each other and with the design itself. Who inspires you? Emily Katz from the US, the woman behind the brand Modern Macramé, has inspired me immensely. She was one of the very first people to rediscover macramé and the way she managed to turn her knotting into a truly successful business is partly what made me think that I could try it too! How has your business grown? Well for me, the business and I are pretty much one and the same, so when my business has evolved it’s because I’ve evolved as a person. I’m sure this is true for a lot of people who run their own creative businesses, and I think that’s part of the charm. I set up my business in early 2015 but it wasn’t until a little over a year ago that I decided to try doing it full time. Before, I’d have never thought it possible, but the experience of writing a book and seeing the response to my work has given me a new sense of confidence. I have a whole new perspective on the meaning of
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“I want people to sense the love and attention to detail that’s behind every single piece.” challenging my current skill level and mastering new techniques. For example, I wanted to try making clothes out of macramé, which requires a completely diferent approach to the knotting, and it took a while until I finally figured out how to make it work. Right now I’m eager to learn botanical dyeing. I’d love to be able to dye my own rope since botanical dyes produce just the sort of colours that I love the most, and it’s a much more sustainable way of using coloured fibres and textiles. Finally, how does it feel to be where you are today? Honestly, a bit surreal. But I feel incredibly privileged to be able to do this, and even though it’s impossible to say where I’ll be five years from now, I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved.
Fanny’s beautiful knotted and woven pieces and macramé supplies are available on her website at www.createaholic.tictail.com. She also shares more of her craft and her inspiring home studio on Instagram @createaholic.
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HOW TO MAKE A TINSEL SKIRT MATERIALS Q 2m (78¾") silver ribbon, 10cm (4") wide Q 2m (78¾") silver fringed lametta tinsel strips, fringe approx. 45cm (17¾") long Q Felt pen Q Matching sewing thread
Channel your inner Christmas tree and swish into party season wearing the ritziest skirt there is. Ribbon, shiny tinsel fringing and a bit of machine sewing and you’ve got a look that’ll literally outshine everything else in your wardrobe. Not only is this piece simple to make, you can easily personalise it by using longer fringing, trimming it to a shorter length, or picking a different tinsel colour to play with. Maximum glitter, minimum effort. The sparkly skirt is worn wraparound style, tying together at the back or the side. Wrap the ribbon around your waist and mark where the two ends meet. Add on an extra 60cm (235/8") to that length, then cut the ribbon. Using the felt pen, make a small mark 20cm (77/8") in from both ends of the ribbon to indicate the area onto which you’ll sew the tinsel fringing. 02 Cut the tinsel fringing into six 30cm (117/8") long strips, discarding any excess. 01
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Lay the ribbon down on the bed of your sewing machine, lining one of the small felt pen marks up with the needle. Lay a strip of tinsel on top of the ribbon at its bottom edge, making sure to line its end up with the first mark. Using a basic top stitch, sew back and forth for a few stitches to make sure the tinsel strip is securely fastened, then sew along until you reach the second felt pen mark. Sew backwards for a few stitches to secure it, then cut the thread. 04 Repeat Step 3 with each of the remaining tinsel strips, sewing them onto the ribbon in layers from the bottom edge to the top between the two felt pen marks to build up the thickness until the skirt is looking full. 05 Wrap the completed skirt around your waist. Use the two loose ends of ribbon to tie it on, angling the bow or knot to the back or side of your body. As the fringing will part as you move, it’s best to wear a pair of shorts or a mini skirt underneath. 03
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A seasonal shift Gem Tyler’s macramé hoop doubles as a beautiful winter floral wreath
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The beauty of this hoop, aside from the showstopping-yetsimple macramé, is that you can adorn it with foliage to celebrate the changing seasons. Hang it up as it is, or add berries and evergreen botanicals to transform it into an alternative festive wreath. Turn to page 98 to familiarise yourself with the different knotting techniques before starting. Cut four 2.5m (98½") lengths of cord and nine 1m (393/8") lengths of cord. For the feathers, cut 30 20cm (77/8") lengths of cord. Hang the metal hoop from a door hook or cabinet knob as it’ll be easier to work this project while it hangs vertically in front of you, as opposed to flat on a surface. 02 Take the four 2.5m (98½") lengths of cord and tie each one to the top centre of the ring using a lark’s head knot. Fold the cord in 01
half and place the looped end over the top of the hoop, then bring it back through the hoop and feed the tails through the folded loop. Pull to tighten. 03 To make the diamond pattern, select the two most central cords – these will be the lead cords for working the three remaining cords that hang to the left and right of them. Starting on the left, hold the lead cord diagonally across the three working cords. Begin by tying a clove hitch knot by looping the working cords around the lead cord twice, then pull to tighten. Repeat for the remaining two working cords, then do the same with the cords on the right, but in the opposite direction to make an upside-down V shape. 04 Tie a square knot in order to bring all the working cords together, using the two most outer working cords from the bunch, and
leave the lead cords from the clove hitch knot to hang down freely on either side. 05 Complete the diamond shape by selecting the left lead cord and tying another row of clove hitch knots in the reverse direction towards the bottom centre of the cords. Repeat on the right side. Once the lead cords meet in the middle, just using the right cord as the lead now, tie another clove hitch knot to bring the diamond shape together. Repeat Steps 3-5 twice more. 06 Next, tie the loose ends to the bottom part of the hoop in order to secure the three diamonds in place. Do this using a clove hitch knot as before, this time tying the knots directly onto the ring. In order to add volume to the fringe, take the nine 1m (393/8") cords and tie them to the hoop using a lark’s head knot. Finally, trim the fringing so it’s
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each other, then finish by tying a single strand knot to prevent the strands from slipping off. 09 Count nine cords to the right, then use this cord to build the next feather on. Measure 13cm (5¼") down and repeat Steps 7-8 to create the second feather. Count 12 cords to the right, then measure 6cm (23/8") down – this is where the final feather will sit. Repeat Steps 7-8 again to create a total of three feathers at different heights. 10 Comb out each strand of the feather cords with a bristle brush to reveal the fluffy fibres. 11 To finish, trim the feathers to your desired shape, using the image as a guide. 12 Take some of the foliage and wind it around the hoop, either side of the macramé. Use florist’s wire to secure the ends in place. Build up the wreath, adding in more leaves and flowers until full.
MEET THE MAKER GEM TYLER Gem’s a pom pom obsessed macramé artist living in Bristol with her partner and two cats. She also attends pottery classes and is exploring ways to unite her passions for macramé and ceramics. www.mindymoon makes.etsy.com
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SHADES OF WINTER THIS YEAR, DON’T JUST HIBERNATE. INSTEAD, TAKE CUES FROM NATURE AND SEEK OUT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOURS OF THE SEASON TO INSPIRE YOU
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the darker months. See what events you can find locally, organised by artists and creatives in your area. Or, check out The National Trust website (www.nationaltrust.org.uk) – they run a host of craft-themed happenings throughout the UK at this time of year, from wreath making to festive baking and woodcut Christmas cards. Alternatively, visit some of their winter illuminations where glowing lanterns, twinkling trees and multi-coloured installations will excite your imagination and re-ignite your love of all things bright and beautiful. UPLIFT ME Practised since ancient times, colour therapy has long been used as a healing tool and alternative medicine. Yellow is a colour of joy and energy, thought to stimulate the nerves, while blue calms the senses and green signifies healing and growth. “Colours channel emotion,” explains Michelle. “In this way they’re uniquely placed to capture and reflect back to us the mood and feel of the times.” So bear this in mind when choosing your colour schemes for your surroundings and your makes – do you want to feel uplifted, inspired, rested or energised? In the home, paint and wallpaper are the most impactful way to add colour to your living spaces. Make a lofty hallway feel more homely by painting wood panelling in sophisticated blush or serene shades of blue, or give your dining room a decadent feel for winter with a dark floral print paper. If you’re after something more immediate and a little less permanent, Michelle suggests multiple throws, velvetupholstered pouffes and ottomans, cushions galore and artwork in earthy, grounding colours. Rich jewel tones and metallics work well with these kinds of textures, too – use them to add a luxurious and decadent feel to your rooms and create a beautiful space that you’ll want to retreat to when it’s gloomy outside. December and January don’t have to be dark and dull – you can channel winter’s less obvious beauty, its magical, softer light and its deeper hues, to lift your spirits and enliven your craft offerings. Turn your home and your next projects into a celebration of all that is wonderful about winter and you’ll soon forget about counting down the days until spring. This time of year has its own subtler rainbow – you just have to look a little bit closer.
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Playful décor shouldn’t just be saved for the festive months – Memphis design is sticking around and we’re saving it a spot on the sofa. Just add plants and pastels to fully channel those 80s/90s vibes that’ll have you partying all year through. www.sassandbelle.co.uk
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GET THE LOOK EVERYDAY PARTY Celebrate all week long in a pad decked out with modern prints and riotous colour. Keep patterns geo and accessories playful to amp up the fun factor.
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Shorty locker – not the latest dance craze sweeping the nation, but easy-on-the-eye lockable storage by Mustard Made. Fab for a bedside, kids’ room or office, it looks like utilitarian just got cute. www.berylune.co.uk 03
Pink, mint and with that monochrome braided cable? This Le Studio Mezzo lamp saw us coming. And now the only rational thing to do is completely redecorate, using the lamp as our muse. www.trouva.com 04
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Winneke and Felix are the graphic design duo behind Dutch brand We Are Out of Office. Inspired by still life set ups and packaging found on their travels, they sell bold screen prints and Risograph prints on Etsy. Bag yourself a single print or treat yourself to a set and give plain white walls that instant party vibe. www. weareoutofoffice.etsy.com
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Lilac’s having a moment. Get on board with Bohemia Design’s signature Moroccan pouffe, hand-stitched in this covetable candy hue, or opt for one of their 37 other dreamy shades. www.bohemia design.co.uk 07
WEBSITE TO WATCH BASH Party goods
Indie brand Bash specialise in modern party supplies you won’t want to save for special occasions, from piñatas and sprinkles to napkins in 80s patterns and statement prints. In fact, we may or may not have just ordered a stack of our favourite paper plates to jazz up boring desk lunches. www. bashpartygoods.com
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HOW A PASSION FOR COLOUR HAS SHAPED KARA WHITTEN’S MODERN, BRIGHT TEXAN HOME
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hese beautiful photographs of Kara Whitten’s home should be enough to convince you of her passion for colour, but even if that doesn’t swing it, the fact that she uses the word a record-breaking 21 times during our interview surely will. She’s created a space that sings out her devotion to design and playful interiors. With bold painted walls throughout the house, this is not a home for the monochromatically inclined – strictly colour-lovers only. Kara – who works as Creative Director of her vibrant product design brand Kailo Chic – husband Brandon and kids Madeline, aged nine, and Parker, aged five, moved into the house back in 2014. “At the time I hadn’t started blogging and wasn’t on social media, so I didn’t need a ‘pretty’ house to photograph. I did, however, need a house big enough to sew, make and store products in for my online shop, so a large house was a must for us.” So where did Kara begin with making this space their own? “Our home was a fairly new build, so everything was in decent shape, but there were several cosmetic changes I wanted to make right away,” she explains. “We replaced the tiles and carpet in the lower level and on the stairs, remodelled the kitchen and spruced up the backyard.” But the main job was fully repainting the entire house, necessary because the previous owners had painted every surface, even the ceilings, in light tan and dark red. “Definitely not my favourite colours!” laughs Kara. So where did this love of colour come from and what are Kara’s favourites? “I’ve
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“I like to think there are no two colours that don’t go together.” always loved colour. I used to be the kid that bought a shirt I liked in every single colour and rotate them each day of the week!” she recalls. “I love all the colours. I do however have a special fondness for all shades of blue – most of my walls are painted either blue or grey – and emerald green. Each room has its own look, but because I decorated all of them with a neutral base and colourful accessories,
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they all coordinate well with each other and flow together.” This flair for design comes naturally to Kara. “I like to think there are no two colours that don’t go together,” she says. “You just have to find the right shade. Once I get to the decorating process of styling a room, I just start putting things together and see what works and what doesn’t. I’m really not too scientific about
it and I think that’s what gives it a sense of fun and whimsy.” Professionally, this inherent talent came to the fore when Kara started her company back in 2005. “As I started to blog and craft daily, I found myself drawn to even more bold colours, and finding a way to pair them together to create a welcoming space and not one that feels overwhelming.” Kara’s certainly achieved
this objective. Her home is modern and colourful, reflective of her creativity and zest for life. Naturally, this inventiveness extends to Kara’s DIY ability too. “Since we have young kids who are messy, I’m not ready to take the plunge and buy nice furniture yet, so I tend to stick with thrift store finds and common pieces I can make unique with some paint and DIY action. I
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projects for my home that I share with others so they can make them in their home. I share photos of how I decorate for each holiday on social media. All of it has become my business. And while that might make some people crazy, I’m just so excited to be able to style, create and design pretty spaces for a living!” So what invaluable interiors tip can Kara share with those of us inspired by
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HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK QUILT MATERIALS Q 1 long quarter of Domotex Le Tissu Herringbone Pastel in Grey (Fabric 1) Q 1 fat quarter each of Domotex Le Tissu Herringbone Pastel in Grey (Fabric 1), Blush (Fabric 2), Yellow (Fabric 3) and Mint (Fabric 4) (ours was from www. thefabricfox.co.uk) Q 1 fat eighth each of Cotton & Steel Panorama/Sunrise in Drops Lipstick (Fabric 5), Lil’ Monsters in Shattered Aqua (Fabric 6) and Basics Dottie in Dijon Mustard (Fabric 7) Q 1 fat eighth of Art Gallery Fabrics Take Shape in Trilateral Stripe (Fabric 8)
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Q 1m (393/8") Rico Designs Basics in Triangles White (Fabric 9) Q 2m (78¾") printed cotton backing fabric (Fabric 10) Q 122 x 145cm (48 x 57") wadding Q Rotary cutter Q Cutting mat Q Quilting ruler FINISHED SIZE 111 x 133cm (43¾ x 52½")
First foray into patchwork? You got this. Directional prints and colour pops are tempered with a subdued background fabric for an impressive quilt that’s easier to sew than you might think. The design is based on the trad Disappearing Nine Patch block, but with different layouts for a more expressive finish. Use a 0.5cm (¼") seam allowance throughout, unless otherwise noted, and press the seams for the blocks open as you go. Using the rotary cutter and cutting mat, from each of the fat quarters of Fabrics 1-4 cut eight 16.5cm (6½") squares – 32 squares in total. From each of Fabrics 5-8, cut two 16.5cm (6½") squares – 32 squares in total. From Fabric 9, cut 32 16.5cm (6½") squares. For the binding, cut five 6.5cm (2½") strips from the Fabric 1 long quarter along the width of the fabric. 02 To make the blocks, take four Fabric 9 squares, one of each of the Fabrics 1-4 squares and one of the squares from Fabrics 5-8. Referring to the diagrams above, lay out six 01
of Block 1 and two of Block 2. Alternate the placements of the directional fabrics in each block. 03 Starting with the top row, place two squares with right sides (RS) together and sew one edge. Open out. Place the remaining square on top of the centre square with RS together and sew the joining edge. 04 Repeat Step 2 with the remaining two rows for the block. Press seams for rows one and three in one direction (e.g. left), and row two in the other (e.g. right). 05 Place row 1 and row 2 with RS together. Make sure the seam allowances are opposite each other to help the seams nest together, then sew the long edge. Place row 3 RS together with row 2 and sew, making sure the seam allowances go in opposite directions. Press. 06 Measure and mark the centre of each edge of the block, so 7.5cm (3") across, then use the marks as a guide to cut it into four sub-blocks. 07 Repeat Steps 3-6 for each block to give a total of 32 sub-blocks. 08 For the quilt top, referring to the layout diagram above, place the
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MEET THE MAKER SONIA SPENCE Sonia lives in the West of England. She loves everything about quilting and is inspired by colours, shapes and random ideas that pop into her head. Sonia also designs bags, pouches and accessories which she sells online. www. fabricandflowers.co.uk
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Got a few last-minute Christmas gifts still to sort out? Make one of these mugs for each of your besties, marbling with their favourite shades, then wrap them up together with fancy loose leaf tea or hot chocolate. We’re loving the all-out teabreak glamour of that splattered marble effect dipped in gold and reckon these would go down an absolute storm as ‘congrats on your new job’ mugs, too. And now our ridiculous hoard of nail varnishes is completely justified. You could go one step further with personalising your mugs by writing a message on the base of each one using the porcelain pen. To preserve your beautiful marbled handiwork, you’ll want to keep these mugs out of the microwave and the dishwasher.
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MEET THE MAKER EMMA JEWELL Emma lives for glitter and sequins so it seems completely natural that, aside from creating her own sparkly makes, she also runs subscription box The Glittery Hands Box and monthly craft night The Craft and Cocktail Club. www. emmajewellcrafts.co.uk
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A simple feast Give cosy nights in a faraway feel with Paula Listerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crochet placemats
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HOW TO MAKE CROCHET PLACEMATS MATERIALS Q Women’s Institute Home Cotton, 85% cotton, 15% polyester, 160m/175yd per 100g, two balls in Cream (Yarn A) and one ball in Black (Yarn B) Q 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook Q Yarn needle Q Cardboard TENSION Tension is not critical for this project; however this pattern uses a smaller hook than usual for the yarn as the stitches to be neat and firm so the encased yarn doesn’t show through
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ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ss slip stitch tr treble FINISHED SIZE Approx. 30 x 43cm (117/8 x 17")
Very rarely are placemats considered game changers, but these tasselled, Berber-inspired wonders? For sure. They’ll update your dining set up for the better with their magic dinnertime carpet ways. Come tagine or takeaway, your table will be looking good. If you’ve not tried tapestry crochet before, this simple monochrome make is a brilliant one to start with – there’s a clear chart to follow so you won’t get lost. Hook a few of these placemats for your own home, or make a set as a gift for an interiors obsessive who loves hosting. Tapestry crochet This is a method for using two or more colours. When working in tapestry crochet, you’ll use two colours of yarn on each row and
you need to carry the yarn not in use – this is done by encasing the yarn as you work by working over the unused yarn. The chart on page 98 shows the colour of the stitches with each square representing a treble crochet stitch. The chart reads from the bottom upwards. Change to a new colour on the last step of the previous stitch. Instructions Foundation using Yarn B, ch53 Row 1 1tr in 3rd ch from hook, 1tr in each ch to end of the foundation ch changing to A at end, turn [51 tr] Row 2 ch2 (does not count as st now and throughout pattern), 1tr in each st to end, turn Rows 3-33 using the chart on page 98, work in tr throughout, starting each row with a ch2 (remember this
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Tassels Each placemat is finished with 10 tassels. To make them, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a credit card-sized piece of strong card, Yarn B and a pair of sharp scissors. Wrap the yarn around the width of the card 10 times, then cut the yarn. Cut two more lengths of Yarn B, each approximately 10cm (4") long, and tie one of the yarn lengths around the top of the tassel making sure to tie it tightly. Next, take the tassel off the card, place it on top of the second yarn length near to the top, as shown, and tie again tightly, tucking the ends into the tassel. Now cut the tassel loops at the bottom and give the ends a good trim to neaten. Sew five tassels to each end of each placemat, spacing them out evenly and referring to the main image as a guide for placement.
MEET THE MAKER PAULA LISTER Knitting and crochet designer Paula is a mum to three wildlings and is based in Durham. She found her love of craft after the birth of her second child six years ago, and shares her passion on her blog. www.pollyandjam. wordpress.com
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HOW TO MAKE A NEEDLEPOINT CLUTCH BAG It’s no secret that Team Mollie love retro techniques made modern. Needlepoint is the latest craft heartthrob to catch our eye and so we’re back into plastic canvas in a big way. This time around there’s not a bookmark or tissue box cover in sight though – where we’re going, there’s only contemporary texture and bold colours. The neat leaf stitch repeat makes this goes-with-everything accessory a total breeze to stitch. Cut two panels of the plastic canvas approximately 27 x 18cm (105/8 x 71/8") – you’ll cut it to the exact size later. Thread the tapestry needle with 40cm (15¾") of super chunky yarn and start to stitch the leaf pattern shown – you can see how it fits together in the other images. The bottom row should have 12 leaf shapes along it. Carry on across the piece of plastic canvas and trim the extra edges off when you’ve finished. Repeat on the second piece of plastic canvas. 02 On the wrong side (WS) of one of the panels, pin and sew the pom 01
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pom trim around two short edges and one long edge using matching sewing thread. 03 Using the panels as templates, cut two pieces of felt to fit the two stitched panels. Pin, then tack, the felt to the WS of each stitched piece, leaving the top edge open. 04 Take one panel and fit the zip in the opening between the felt and the stitched panel. Pin in place, then sew using matching thread – first to the stitched panel, then with a separate line of stitching to the felt lining. 05 Attach the second panel to the remaining long edge of the zip as per Step 4. 06 Stitch the two panels together around the three remaining edges. Using the same chunky yarn the leaf shapes were stitched in, join the two panels with whip stitch, being careful to keep the pom poms equally spaced as you work around the bag. To fasten off, tie a knot as close as you can to the bag, then push the needle through the last few stitches, cutting off the loose tail of yarn.
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COTTON CLARA PHOTOGRAPHY: RYAN CARDIFF
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wedish macramé artist Fanny Zedenius s truly a one woman show Working from her studio a corner of her liv ng room in her “rather small” but beautiful home in Stockholm Fanny hand makes macramé art for her bus ness Createahol c She sends orders to cl ents all over the world work ng away to loud music to keep her insp red “I mostly listen to songs from the 60s and 70s but recently I’ve listened to a lot of classics from the 90s!” What started as a passionate hobby has gone from strength to strength with Fanny even releasing a book Macramé The Craft Of Creative Knot ing ForYour Home in 2017 What makes Fanny’s work stand out from the rest bes des t being aesthetically stunning is the pass on that shines through every creation “I would never make anything I don’t love myself and if someone else likes what I do it almost feels l ke it’s just a really nice bonus ” she tells us Here Fanny shares how she got Createahol c up and running and how she balances merging her business with her personal life Where did your love of macramé begin? I’ve been crafting and creating my whole life and I’ve mostly just taught myself diferent crafts learn ng by do ng I used to rotate between knitt ng sewing drawing making jewe lery and so on I’d get temporarily tired of a craft after a while When I discovered macramé in 2014 I thought it would be just another craft that I’d enjoy occasiona ly and then get tired of so when this didn’t happen I was both surpr sed and really excited I started knotting every day after work and eventually got requests from people who wanted to buy the things I was making That was an amazing feeling! How did you discover it? I was looking for ways to add more plants to my home
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HOW TO MAKE CREATIVE GIFT WRAP MATERIALS Q Wrapping paper Q Sticky tape Q Washi tape Q Velvet ribbon For the confetti parcel Q Sheets of colourful paper Q Circle hole punch Q Cellophane For the pom pom parcel Q Wool roving Q Washing-up liquid Q Glue For the papercut parcel Q Patterned wrapping paper Q Craft knife Q Cutting mat
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Once the Christmas shopping, making or baking is done, it’s time to unleash your inner paper artist. Playing with colour combos, pattern vs texture and all the ribbons, that’s the kind of wrapping we’re here for. These three ideas will inspire you to ramp up the fun factor for this year’s Christmas gifts, and you can go wild raiding your paper and trimmings stash to come up with your own signature parcel style for winter 2018. Paper confetti and cellophane makes a present you can shake like a snow globe, then there are teeny felt pom poms to make, and stencils to cut for your favourite festive mottos. And once you’ve made a good batch of paper confetti, you can add a sprinkle of it inside each of your parcels as a little extra festive surprise too.
Confetti parcel 01 To make confetti, use a circular hole punch to cut shapes from red, gold, pink and white paper, or your choice of colours. A handful of paper confetti will be enough for 10 or so medium-sized gifts. 02 Wrap the gift with plain wrapping paper and sticky tape first, then wrap it with a layer of the cellophane, this time securing with contrasting washi tape, and leaving one side open for the next step. 03 Insert the handmade confetti between the plain gift wrap and the cellophane layer. Shake the gift slightly to move the confetti around so it’s evenly distributed. 04 Once you’ve added the desired amount of confetti, finish wrapping the cellophane layer and close the final side with washi tape. Tie with coordinating velvet ribbon.
Pom pom parcel 05 Wrap the gift with a layer of plain wrapping paper. 06 To make a felted pom pom, cut a small piece of roving. Place it into a bowl of water and a couple of drops of washing-up liquid and let it soak up the water. Remove the roving from the bowl and squeeze out the water. Rub the roving in between your hands in a circular motion, creating a small felted pom. Repeat this process to make as many pom poms as needed to reasonably cover the gift. Once made, leave them to dry for approximately 24 hours. 07 Apply a small drop of glue to one of the felted pom poms and attach it to the top of the wrapped gift. Repeat, attaching pom poms to cover the top, then let the glue dry. Once the glue has dried, turn
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knife and cutting mat, carefully cut away the main letters or shapes from your stencil, leaving the negative space intact. 11 Place the stencil RS down – the text or image should be mirrored – in the centre of the pencil outline on the wrapping paper. Place the cutting mat underneath and follow the outlines of the stencil with the craft knife, cutting all of the design out. Once you’ve finished with the stencil, remove it from the paper. 12 Wrap the gift with a layer of contrasting or coordinating patterned wrapping paper first. 13 Place the wrapping paper with the cut-out design on top of the wrapped gift, RS up. Centre the design and keep it in place while you flip the gift over. Wrap the gift neatly and secure the paper with washi tape to finish.
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TENSION 6 sts and 8 rows to measure 2.5 x 2.5cm (1 x 1") in Fair Isle colourwork on 4.5mm needles after blocking ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) k knit RS right side WS wrong side FINISHED SIZE Approx. 38 x 33cm (15 x 13")
If you’re also a firm believer in no such thing as too many cushions, you’ve just clapped eyes on your next knitting project. This pair of beauties prove there’s more to Fair Isle than fancy Scandi jumpers – you can keep it subtle and simple. Colourwork newbies, it’s all pretty straightforward once you get started as you’ll be knitting every row. Play favourites and follow the chart for whichever design takes your fancy first. Long tail cast-on Make a slip knot, leaving a long tail of yarn, and hold the needle in your right hand. Position the work so the yarn attached to the ball is in front. Wrap this strand around your left thumb, so it goes counterclockwise around the thumb. The tail should go over your index finger and be held loosely between the two fingers. Slip the tip of the needle under the thread that’s around your thumb (the yarn attached to the ball). Stretch the needle back over the other strands and behind the yarn around your index finger (the long tail). Slip the needle under the long tail thread and then through the loop that’s formed around the thumb. Simply
slide the loop off your left thumb and pull the thread so the loop holds onto the needle. Make sure not to pull too tightly. To continue making sts, loop the yarn that’s attached to the ball back around your thumb and repeat as many times as needed for your project. Fair Isle Fair Isle knitting is a technique where you use two colours in a round or row. It’s simpler to work in the round because the RS is always facing you, allowing you to see the pattern emerge and compare to the chart easily. As you work you must loop (or strand) the unused colour along the WS, taking care not to pull the strand too tight. The trick to good Fair Isle is to find a comfortable way to hold your yarns. This could be by holding one yarn in each hand, holding both yarns in one hand, or by holding one yarn at a time allowing the unused yarn to drop; just practise until you find a way that’s best. It’s essential you check your tension before starting. Charts are included with Fair Isle showing the colours to use. The charts are read from right to left and bottom to top: in these patterns all sts are k.
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Mattress stitch Locate the very edge st at the end of the first column of sts on the left side. Insert the needle under both ‘legs’ of the st and pull the yarn through. Locate the corresponding st on the right side, insert your needle under both ‘legs’ of the st and pull the yarn through. Continue working across the seam, alternating between corresponding sts on both sides of the fabric. Tug the yarn so the sts sit neatly together, but not so tight that the fabric puckers. Instructions Both cushions are worked in the round using Fair Isle. Follow either Chart A or Chart B for your desired design. Cushion A Using the long tail method and Yarn A, cast on 168 sts and join to work in the round being careful not to twist the sts [168 sts] Place a stitch marker to show the beginning of the round Knit 8 rounds, slipping the marker as you go Working from Chart A, join Yarn B and begin the colourwork For Chart A you’ll complete Rounds
1-11 a total of 8 times Once the colourwork repeats are complete, knit 4 more rounds then cast off loosely Cushion B Using the long tail method and Yarn C, cast on 168 sts and join to work in the round being careful not to twist the sts [168 sts] Place a stitch marker to show the beginning of the round Knit 8 rounds, slipping the marker as you go Working from Chart B join Yarn D and begin colourwork For Chart B you’ll complete Rounds 1-20 a total of 4 times, and then Rounds 1-10 once more, alternating contrast colours Yarns D, B and A on each colourwork section in order Once colourwork repeats are complete, knit 4 more rounds then cast off loosely
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Whether you’re repping Mary, Jamie or Nigella this year, don’t contemplate so much as picking up a cookie cutter or turkey baster unless you’re properly attired. Gravy can be a law unto itself, and then there are the morsels that crumble from those jewel-coloured sweet wrappers and melt directly into your lap. Pinny it is, then. Go all out and make it count with florals and frills. And if you’re planning on avoiding the kitchen at all costs over Christmas, this’ll make an easy-sew gift for a star baker. To assemble the apron template on page 98, print out two of each piece, cut out, then tape edges A and B together for each pair. Now turn one pair over so you have a right and left side of your apron shape. Tape the two sides together along edge C. If you want to adjust the size of the apron at this stage, use the template to create your own custom pattern piece. Lay the template right side (RS) up on the pattern paper. Measure your waist at the front only to get the width you’d like the template to be, 01
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and measure from your waist down to get the length. Mark and draw out evenly around the template, altering the top and bottom lines as necessary, then cut out. 02 Lay out the fabric RS down and lay the template on top, making sure the fabric pattern runs in the right direction on the apron – the curved edge will be at the bottom. Draw around the template with tailor’s chalk and cut out. Also measure and cut out an 84 x 21cm (331/8 x 8¼") piece for the ruffle – the longer length is the width, so make sure the pattern runs in the right direction, and the length matches the width of the bottom of the template if using your own. 03 Next, for the apron’s ties, cut two 14 x 80cm (5½ x 31½") strips from the fabric and one 14 x 38cm (5½ x 15") – the longer length for this piece should match the width of the top of the template if using your own. Again, make sure you mark these out so the pattern runs in the right direction – for each of these pieces, the longer measurement is the width. Place one long piece and the short piece
with RS together, aligning one short edge and keeping the pattern the same way up. Pin the aligned short edge and sew 1cm (3/8") in. Open the two strips and place RS up, then lay the remaining long piece on top, RS down and aligning one short edge with the raw edge of the shorter strip. Again, make sure the pattern is the same way up. Pin and sew, then press the seams open. 04 Lay the main apron piece RS down and fold the right and left edges to the wrong side (WS) by 1cm (3/8") twice, pinning and sewing in place. Repeat with the short edges of the ruffle piece, and also with its bottom long edge. 05 Next, add the gathering to the top of the apron and ruffle pieces. Set the stitch length and tension on the sewing machine to their highest settings, then sew along the top straight edge of the apron piece, 1.5cm (5/8") in. Make sure not to backstitch over the ends of the sewing here as you usually would. Repeat along the top edge of the ruffle piece, this time 1cm (3/8") in from the edge.
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Take the long strip sewn in Step 3 and fold it in half along the length with WS together. Press, open out, the fold the long edges in to meet the centre crease with WS together. Press, then re-fold along the original centre crease and press again. Lay out the strip with the folded edge at the top, making sure the pattern is the right way up. 11 Mark the centre point of the strip and the centre point of the top edge of the apron with tailor’s chalk. Line up the marked points and slide the top edge of the apron piece inside the folded fabric strip by 2cm (¾"). Pin in place and continue pinning all the way along the open edge of the strip. 12 At one end of the strip, cut across at a 45o angle, then fold the fabric to the WS by 1cm (3/8") and press. Pin the end closed and repeat at the other end. 13 To finish, sew all the way along the pinned edge of the strip, 0.25cm (1/8") in, then continue sewing across the short ends and back along the top edge of the strip using the same 0.25cm (1/8") seam allowance. 10
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HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET CAPE MATERIALS Q DROPS Baby Merino, 100% wool, 175m/191yd per 50g, 5 (7, 9) balls of Old Pink (027) Q 4mm (UK8, US G/6) crochet hook Q Yarn needle Q Button Q Pom pom maker TENSION Approx. 18 sts and 10 rows in treble crochet to measure 10cm (4") ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain tr treble rep repeat prev previous yrh yarn round hook FPtr front post treble – yrh, insert hook from the front of your work to the back, around the back of the indicated st and back through to the front, yrh and draw round the back of the post of the indicated st, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice 96 MOLLIEMAKES.COM
BPtr back post treble – yrh, insert hook from the back of your work to the front, around the front of the indicated st and back through to the back, yrh and draw round the front of the post of the indicated st, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice FINISHED SIZE Age
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75cm (29½")
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86cm (337/8")
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90cm (35½")
98cm (385/8")
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There’s a touch of the fairytale about this kids’ cape – just add a wicker basket and they’ll be all set for a walk through the woods to grandma’s house. The arm holes, pom-topped pixie hood and ribbing make a simple crochet design a winter winner. Wrapping up warm just got way more fun, and so did playing make-believe. To achieve a good drape, this pattern uses a larger hook that usually required for the yarn stated. Instructions The cape is made top down starting with the hood, which is made flat and seamed along the back. The main body is worked in one piece from the neck edge of the hood. Ribbing around the armholes, front and hood are added at the end. The pattern is written for the smallest size with the two larger sizes indicated in brackets thus: 1-3 years (4-6 years, 7-9 years). Ch2 at the beginning of each round always counts as the 1st tr throughout Hood Row 1 ch74 (82, 90), 1tr into 3rd chain from hook, 1tr into each ch to
end, turn [73 (81, 89) sts] Rows 2-16 (18, 20) ch2, 1tr into each st to end Row 17 (19, 21) ch2, 1tr into each st to end, break yarn and fasten off Fold the hood in half widthways and sew up the back along the foundation chain, turn so the seam is on the inside Yoke Row 1 rejoin yarn into front left corner of hood, ch2, 1tr into side of st on 1st row end, 4tr into the side of each st of remaining row ends of hood, turn [134 (150, 166) sts] Rows 2-13 (16, 18) ch2, 1tr into each st to end, turn Armholes Front left Row 1 ch2, 1tr into each of next 32 (36, 40) sts leaving 101 (113, 125) sts unworked, turn [33 (37, 41) sts] Rows 2-10 (13, 15) ch2, 1tr into each worked st from prev row, turn Break yarn and fasten off Back panel Rejoin yarn at the 1st unworked st after the last section worked Row 1 ch2, 1tr into each of next 67 (75, 84) sts leaving 33 (37, 41) sts
unworked, turn [68 (76, 85) sts] Rows 2-10 (13, 15) ch2, 1tr into each worked st of prev row, turn Break yarn and fasten off Front right Rejoin yarn at the 1st unworked st after last section worked Row 1 ch2, 1tr into each of last 32 (36, 40) sts, turn [33 (37, 41) sts] Rows 2-10 (13, 15) ch2, 1tr into each st of prev row, turn Do not break off yarn Cape bottom Row 1 (underarm join row) ch2, 1tr into each st of every section to end, turn [134 (150, 166) sts] Rows 2-17 (23, 29) ch2, 1tr into each st to end, turn Break yarn and fasten off Front ribbing Set up row with the cape facing you, join the yarn at the bottom left hand corner, ch2, 1tr into the side of the st on the 1st row end, 2tr into the side of each st on each row end up to the hood, 1tr into each st of the hood and 2tr into the side of each st on each row end down to the bottom right hand corner, turn [233 (289, 337) sts]
Row 1 ch2, *1FPtr around next st, 1BPtr around next st; rep from * to end, turn Row 2 ch2, *1BPtr around next st, 1FPtr around next st; rep from * to end, break yarn and fasten off Armhole ribbing Repeat this step on each armhole Set up row join yarn at the bottom back of the armhole, ch2, 1tr in same place, 2tr into the side of each st on row end to the top, 2tr into the top of the armhole, 2tr into the side of each st on each row end to the bottom of the armhole, ss into the top of the 1st st, turn [48 (60, 68) sts] Row 1 ch2, *1FPtr around next st, 1BPtr around next st; rep from * to end, ss into top of 1st st, break yarn and fasten off
MEET THE MAKER FIONA HERLAND Fionaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a yarn crazy English girl now living in Norway. Her day-to-day life involves looking after her two children and squeezing craft around naptime. She particularly loves designing clothes for her children. www.instagram.com/ pixie.and.flo
Finishing Sew a button onto the left hand side under the hood. Attach the yarn to the same place on the other side of the cape and ch enough to loop around the button. Join the chain to the same side to create a button loop. Make a pom pom and sew it to the top point of the hood. Sew in all ends and block. MOLLIEMAKES.COM 97
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Use a 0.25cm (1/8") seam allowance throughout. Use blanket stitch and two strands of embroidery thread throughout unless stated otherwise. Using the templates on the opposite page, cut two head pieces, two body pieces, four arms and four ears from the beige felt. Cut one shirt front and two shirt back pieces from the blue felt. From the yellow felt, cut one party hat piece. Cut one bow tie piece from the navy felt. 02 Place two head pieces right side (RS) together and sew with beige thread, leaving an opening at marked point between the base and darts. Match the dart 01
seams and sew, turn RS out, then stuff firmly. Using four strands of black thread, stitch two French knots for eyes. Using two strands of black thread, sew backstitches over each other on the nose. 03 Pair the ears RS together, then sew with beige thread leaving open where indicated. Turn RS out then tuck in the raw edge as you sew the gap closed. Fold the ears in half and sew the bottom edge seams together. Sew the ears to the head at the ends of the horizontal dart. 04 Place the body pieces RS together and sew with beige thread, leaving a gap as marked. Turn RS out, easing out the legs. Stuff, then sew the gap closed. Make a little hollow in the head
opening and push the top of the body inside the head. Sew together using ladder stitch. 05 Pair the arm pieces with RS together and sew with beige thread, leaving open where indicated. Turn RS out, stuff a small amount in the hands, place less stuffing in the top of the arms, then sew the gaps closed. Pin the arms to each side of the body, then with two strands of beige thread, stitch through one arm, through the body, and out the other side of the other arm. Repeat a few times to secure. 06 Place one shirt back on top of the shirt front, RS together. Sew the shoulder seam with matching thread, along the underarm seam and down the side seam.
Repeat with the remaining shirt back. Turn the shirt RS out, put it on the bear, then sew the back of the shirt closed. 07 Bring the short bow tie ends together to make a loop. Add a few stitches to hold. Wrap two strands of navy thread around the middle and pull to tighten. Sew the bow tie to the centre front of the shirt, as shown. 08 Sew along the straight edge of the hat piece using yellow thread. Work running stitch around the small open end, then pull to tighten. Turn RS out and sew the pom pom to the top. Turn up a 1.5cm (5/8") cuff at the bottom. Use black thread to attach the hat to the head so it looks like a piece of elastic.
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BACKSTITCH This stitch is ideal for outlines, and it’s the one you’ll find you use the most. Come up from the back at point 1, then go down at point 2. Come up at point 3, then go back to point 1 and bring the needle through to the back.
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Templates MACRAMÉ KNOT GUIDE use our handy guide for the MacramÉ wreath PAGE 38 01
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’d always wanted to be an artist, but it wasn’t until I discovered amigurumi that I finally became one. When I made my first doll, Henry, I was ecstatic. Although Henry looked bean-like, the possibilities of amigurumi amazed me. Now, creating my latest pattern Cloud Cutie gives me the same thrill. Seeing a design leap of the page into the real world never fails to make me do a happy dance! Making amigurumi perfectly suits me and I only discovered it three years ago. I get to play with bright yarn while listening to podcasts and finish with an adorable doll. I started my crochet business Tiny Curl shortly after falling in love with the craft because crochet became an obsession. My best advice for finding your passion is discovering the thing you can’t stop doing or thinking about and running with it. In the last three months, my husband and I (and our cats) packed up our house in Miami, moved into our new home in Atlanta, and found out we’re expecting our first baby! Because of the craziness, Tiny Curl took a back seat. Not focusing on crochet was tough, but it reminded me why I started – because it makes me unreasonably happy. Now that we’ve settled in and I’ve slowly rebuilt my studio, I can feel the trickle of inspiration coming back to me, and nothing makes me happier. Visit www.tinycurl.co to find Kristina’s crochet tips and all the patterns for her quirky amigurumi characters. She’s also on Instagram as @tinycurl where she shares what’s she’s been making and hosts weekly cat discos.