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Octopuses have all the fun – just think what you could achieve with eight arms or legs? But this hookster cephalopod wants nothing more than to pop their socks on, watch The Blue Planet, and crochet the night away. Sounds like bliss!

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EXCITING CROCHET IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOU 14 BOHO HOME COLLECTION 26 LOOP STITCH JACKET 29 AMIGURUMI OCTOPUS 37 EMBELLISH: DENIM UPCYCLE 39 BROOMSTICK LACE SHAWL 42 OPEN WORK JUMPER

47 CHILD’S STRIPED JUMPER 53 KATIE JONES 2 IN 1 CAL 56 WALLHANGING 58 GRANNY BLANKET 70 SAUSAGE DOG CUSHION

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09 HOOKED 34 JOURNAL: EMMA ESCOTT 50 PROFILE: KHUC CAY 62 FEATURE: THE GRANNY SQUARE 74 SHOW US YOURS! 90 HOOKY TREASURE

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72 YARN REVIEWS Try these sock yarns on for size 76 CROCHET UNRAVELLED Adding stripes of colour 81 THE GUIDE Essential step-by-steps for you

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Happy birthday to us!

Hello Hooksters!

We’re so proud that this is our 100th Simply Crochet!

A heartfelt thank you to all our loyal readers and contributors for coming on this amazing hooky journey with us. We hope you like this birthday issue which was mostly put together while the UK was in lockdown. With models unable to work we had to get creative with ways to show you our lovely garments!

Please take time to appreciate the gorgeous illustration of the loop stitch jacket on page 26 by Dena Cooper.

And what better way to celebrate a birthday than a big crochet community knees-up in the form of Granny Square Day! On 15 August, crocheters worldwide will be sharing their granny squares on Instagram with the hashtag #grannysquareday2020 to make a virtual blanket! Visit @simplycrochetmag on Instagram to find out how to join the party. We’ll see you there!

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Bu I T m Paul Torre, Karen Flannigan, Jennifer Morgan

Li E S g Director of International Licensing & Syndication Tim Hudson

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“Crocheting can give you skills that are transferable.”

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VICKIE SMITH

BEARDIE AND BLONDIE

Vickie finds crocheting very therapeutic and enjoys creating. She loves seeing the many different ways yarn can be used. See her tote bag on page 65.

They are a couple of yarn addicts who focus on cute, modern amigurumi, and create simple crochet patterns with minimal sewing. Find their octopus on page 29.

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“I greatly enjoyed the challenge of drawing each crochet stitch”

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MARJAN GOUDA

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Marjan is a designer who loves crocheting modern accessories and home décor. She hopes to inspire other makers to crochet, craft, and create! Check out her wallhanging on page 56.

Dena is a freelance illustrator. Her fashion design education and early career as a womenswear designer in New York inspire her work. See her jacket illustration on page 26.

OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Natalie Beard, Jessica Bennett, Khuc Cay, Lucy Croft, Hannah Cross, Judy Darley, Elisabeth Davis De Herraiz, Haylie Durrington, Emma Escott, Lucy Evans, Jenny May Forsyth, Margaret Hubert, Emma Leith, Cara Medus, Sharna Moore, Fran Morgan, Lucy O’Regan, Marianne Rawlins, Becky Skuse, Pat Strong

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Granny Square Day! D !

Granny Square Day is a celebration on 15 August, hosted on Instagram and supported by Simply Crochet, when the crochet community from around the world make crochet granny squares and share them on Instagram, using the hashtag #grannysquareday2020. The grassroots event was created in 2014 when it was realised that Instagram’s grid format could be used to replicate the patchwork arrangement of the classic granny square blanket online. All the gorgeous motif patterns above are available in the book that comes with this issue, so get hooking and snap and share your square to be part of an infinite Insta-blanket: it’s #grannysquareday2020!

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KELD COMFORT W Eden Cottage

make a splash The latest additions to Rico Design’s much-loved Creative Bubble sponge yarn range will turn bath time into play time for kids! Let Creative Bubble Bath Time Fun show you how easy it is to crochet bath sponges, characters and accessories to create a magical underwater world filled with little heroes. Bath time will be an experience to remember! In addition to mermaids and Neptune, you can also crochet sea creatures and shell washing mitts as well as sparkling crowns and star sceptre. To buy visit stockist www.facebook.com/Thelostsheepwoolshop

New release

A w ed b y f j o rd s This is hot off the bobbin: new from King Cole is Fjord DK, a beautiful 100% anti-pilling acrylic DK yarn. It reminded King Cole so much of the Norwegian fjords they just had to name the yarns after some of the picturesque villages and towns nearby. The colour changes in this yarn create a beautiful effect that may remind you of Fair Isle – so even the novice crocheter can create something stunning with Fjord DK. Planning ahead to the change in seasons, consider hooking up an eyecatching hat in red and grey Ulvik, or a jumper in the gorgeous Eau de Nil and dark green Tysse. All the yarns have an off white shade to complement the stronger colours. Go to www.kingcole.com for the full range.

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Yarns have a new hand-dyed yarn: Keld Fingering is a beautiful blend of superwash merino with linen. The linen stands out on medium-dark colours as it doesn’t take the dye the same as the wool, so on a lot of colourways it has a marled effect. It’s ever so gorgeous and is ideal for summer accessories and garments. If you fancy something a bit different, this is your yarn! Head to www. edencottageyarns. co.uk for the range.

Great cause!

GODDESSES OF THE GARDEN Carmen Paulino is a visual artist who provides community art programming in New York City, producing work that incorporates her life experiences, visuals from her surroundings, and inspiration that comes from living in a diverse melting pot of cultures. Since the start of the pandemic, she’s hung large crochet projects around NYC, thanking everyone that keeps the city functioning. “It’s shown how simple artwork can make big changes, inspiring those in need of hope and positivity in these difficult times. I want to be a part of healing and uplifting our communities.” Find Carmen on Instagram at @carmencommunityartist

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Mini profile

HAYLIE DURRINGTON I grew up watching my mother and grandmother sit and crochet together. They lived very far apart from each other, so when my grandmother would come and holiday with us I would love to watch the two of them bonding and laughing while they crocheted blankets together. It was a special time. When we lost my grandmother a few years ago I wanted to carry on that tradition, so I decided to teach myself how to crochet.

When we get together my mother and I now sit next to each other crocheting while my little girl watches us. I hope this is something we can continue to pass down through the years and generations.

I love looking in thrift [charity] stores for inspiration. You never know what you are going to find! An old watercolour-painted plate can lead to a new colour palette or style that you are inspired to try. I love all things vintage and they always hold so much inspiration from the past.

My absolutely favourite time to crochet is late at night when the rest of the household is sleeping. I always make sure I have a cup of coffee, some chocolate and either an

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EMMA FRIEDLANDER COLLINS (£15.99, Search Press) Repair and refashion clothes using crochet, with advice from designer Emma Friedlander-Collins, a regular contributor to Simply Crochet. Get new life from your clothes with this innovative new crochet technique!

Whether it’s repairing or completely restyling, these fun crochet ideas will keep unloved unworn garments out of landfill and bring them back to life as your new wardrobe faves.

JAPANESE WONDER CROCHET

audiobook or podcast on to listen to while I enjoy my crafty ‘me’ time.

My biggest crocheting triumph was the first day someone messaged me saying they loved one of my patterns. It can be really hard to put your creative ideas out there, but when you get that one message in your inbox of a mama holding her new baby wrapped in one of your blanket patterns, it makes your heart truly smile.

For more on Haylie Durrington follow her on Instagram at @whiskers.and.wool, and on Etsy at WhiskersAndWoolStore

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NIHON VOGUE & GAYLE ROEHM (£12.99, Tuttle Publishing) This book introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful crochet techniques and charts that are so popular within the country. It shows a creative approach to classic crochet stitches such as Aran, Bavarian, waffle, and many more.

Japanese crochet expert Gayle Roehm explains the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of crochet.

AFGHANS TO TREASURE ANNIE’S CROCHET (£12.99, Search Press) Add a touch of style to your home with any of these 27 beautiful afghans, which use assorted textures and techniques for year-round stitching. Designs include pineapple, granny squares, ripple, cable, one-piece afghans, five baby afghans, and more! All the afghans are made using worsted-weight yarn or DK-weight yarn.

Keep chills away with style!

MAKING SOFT DOLLS STEFFI STERN (£16.99, Hawthorn Press) This book highlights the power of dolls for therapeutic purposes, recognising that soft dolls aren’t just for children. From the simplest rag doll to more complex characters, this book gives clear instructions, a guide to buying your materials and upcycling materials you already own. These dolls are easy to make and are a perfect present that will be loved for generations.

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CROCHET CORSAGE W To prettify your

cal class of 2015 Have you seen Scheepjes’ Summer Reunion?

They’ve been celebrating the five-year anniversary of the highly popular Sophie’s Universe CAL

by Scheepjes Blogger Dedri Uys! Thousands of crocheters have created their own blanket, so to provide inspiration for new makers, Dedri asked Tatsiana of Lilla Björn and Scheepjes Creative Director Simy Somer to design new colourways with the Bamboo Soft and Metropolis yarns. Go to www.scheepjes.com/en/cals-and-mals/scheepjesmake-a-long/sophies-universe-5-year-anniversarymal/ for the free pattern and more information.

wrists this summer whilst they still get to be on view (and not hidden by a warm jumper), or perhaps occupy a crochetcurious youngster who needs something to do, consider hooking up a super simple, but beautiful bracelet with a decorative flower by Drops Design. Visit www. garnstudio.com/ video to view the easy tutorial and make one in each of your favourite colours, to match your best outfits!

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Here is Weebee, dressed and ready to take care of those who need it most! The doll was created by Laura Tegg, and named after her niece Phoebe – when she was first born, young members of the family couldn’t say her name properly and she has been nicknamed Weebee ever since. Weebee the doll has a big head, shaped feet, hands with thumbs, a lovely round tummy and bottom – and a big following; Weebee is so popular that there is a Weebee Appreciation Society Facebook Group! There are a variety of outfits to crochet for the doll, but we particularly love this pattern that includes a scrub top, trousers, cap, mask, and sensible shoes. The pattern for both the doll and uniform are free in Laura Tegg’s Ravelry store, and you can make a donation to support immediate and long-term relief and recovery from the pandemic in vulnerable communities.

Shop of the month

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Deramores has an addition to their popular Studio range: Studio Cotton DK yarn. It’s a wonderfully soft DK weight yarn with great stitch definition, and the 100% natural cotton fibre is ideal for creating lightweight crochet projects. They’ve combined a lovely palette of pastel and basic shades with some vibrant, fiery colours to inspire wearable fashion pieces. Visit www.deramores.com for the full range.

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Who’s in charge? Janice Anderson Where can we find you? Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It’s a beautiful seaside town.

What is your shop like? Beautiful natural light welcomes you inside to carefully curated shelves.

Popular products? Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift, Scheepjes Stonewashed, and Rowan Felted Tweed.

What are you offering during lockdown? Orders via our website, free local delivery and curbside collection. We have had 2 CALs since lockdown, and chat groups via Zoom.

43 Evan Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2ET Telephone 01569 668298 Visit www.baawool.co.uk and find them on Facebook at BaaHeid and Instagram at @Baawool

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Each issue we explore a UK yarn shop!

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LOVE TO FEEL FREE Free is a pretty good feeling. And we’re feeling particularly happy as Paintbox Yarns have launched the Sonora collection – a fun, free laid back group of patterns with a nod to mid-noughties trends!

It’s bound to inspire you to get hooking, with items like the 4am bralette, Datura Bloom top, Riad Tassel dress, Shoulders in the Sun top and Twilight Stars clutch, pictured here. Paintbox have created the colourful bag to look like the end of the sunset, when the glittering stars just start to peek out. The twilight stars clutch is a great scrap buster, using granny squares and sparkling paintbox metallics to bring some shine to the stars. You can download the patterns at www. bit.ly/LovecraftsCrochetPatterns

Ta e o Hi s Milkweed seeds caught in a spider’s web inspired crocheter and fantasy author J H Winter to write and illustrate Tales of Whimsy, a children’s story about spider named Whimsy who goes on a quest with her milkweed wisp friend, Flit. As an avid designer of amigurumi characters, Julianne’s real-life Whimsy came next, and she “loves this character and the book that’s come from it.” You can make Whimsy from the free pattern on her Ink & Stitches Ravelry store (available from 1 September), and to pre-order the book visit www.jhwinter.com

5 FAB FINDS Summer style Hook up a gorgeous go-to summer top

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ASYMMETRIC VEST The Slide Tank Top is made using short rows giving it this cool “landscape” effect! Get the pattern from Linda Skuja’s Ravelry store for £5.69. For colour inspo, search for the hashtag #SlideTankTop on social media.

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COLD SHOULDER The Taylor Tank is a “sassy and fun top for all body types to enjoy”, with pretty flowers across the neck and shoulder line. It’s £5.06 from Etsy store Sierra’s Crochet Crafts.

Online community

s t n e v e l a u t r i V For the foreseeable future we will be listing online spaces that offer crochet inspiration and support.

The Creative Craft Show have demonstrations

by Wool Couture and Yarn Blossom Boutique from their live event www.facebook.com/ thecraftshows/videos/904280153381416/

MESH T SHIRT The Simple Scarfie T-Shirt uses a mesh design that looks great over a plain vest, top, or swimwear. Head to Ravelry store Wilmade to get your pattern for £2.29.

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CLASSIC TOP The Sunburst top uses lace stitch to create an on-trend look, and is perfect for those making their first garment.

The pattern is £4.76 from the Etsy store Knittingwchopsticks.

Skillshare offer free online classes for crochet techniques and projects www.bit.ly/CrochetFree and you can access their premium classes free for 14 days when you become a member The LoveCrafts Show is a monthly video and audio podcast about everything crafts related www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/thelovecrafts-show-episode-6 Suffering from crochet-induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or shoulder pain? Lion Brand Yarn have a couple of useful yoga stretches for you at www.facebook.com/watch/LionBrandYarns

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LONG DRESS The easy breezy Nori dress can also be top if a few rounds are left at the bottom.

Get the pattern for free at www. lillabjorncrochet.com or on Lilla Bjorn’s Ravelry store.

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GROUNDED IN SYMMETRY The simple square creates a stunning design

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mix & match makes!

Eastern promise Jewel tones, mesmerising patterns and tactile textures – indulge your decor with this rich panoply of makes

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HOT POT From plants to pairs of shoes, store your stuff in style

DIAMONDS ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND This runner will demand table manners

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LOOP DE LOOP Texture, stripes, pops of colour and sequins – this jacket has it all

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RUG Throw some shapes on the floor with this bold rug by Emma Leith Q West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky Roving (100% wool, 100g/140m), 10 balls of Pure (010), 3 balls of Reflect (099), 2 balls of each: Bliss (692), Calm (738), Tranquil (341), Ponder (393) Q A 9mm (US N/15) hook Q Stitch markers

TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Rug measures approx 100x145cm (39 x57in)

NOTES Rug is constructed from eight Square Panels, six Side Triangle Panels and four Corner Panels. All Panels are worked first, then joined together at the end.

Each Square Panel is worked in rounds of ‘blocks’, beginning with 1 block in Round 1, 4 blocks in Round 2, 8 blocks in Round 3, and so on – increasing by 4 blocks each round.

Each Triangle and Corner Panel is worked in rows, with RS facing throughout.

Where working more than one colour in

a round do not carry the yarn – fasten off and rejoin as required.

There is a Construction Diagram on page 88, which you will need to refer to when making up the Rug. Hold two strands of yarn together as one throughout.

RUG SQUARE PANEL The pattern for all Square Panels is written first.

Follow the colour sequences for each Panel when making.

BASIC SQUARE PANEL Ch7.

Round 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook and next 3 ch, rotate so side of final tr is sitting across top of block. [1 block] Join yarn around post of final tr.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as ch-3 sp throughout), 3tr around post of tr, ch3, ss around base of post of tr (block made), ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss into beg ch-3 sp of first block (block made), ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp (block made), ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook, pm in skipped ch-3 of block, tr in next 2 ch, ss to base of beg ch-3. [4 blocks] Join new colour in marked st.

Round 3 Ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, 3tr in beg ch-3 sp of Round 2, ch3, ss in same sp,

ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ss in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, 3tr in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, ss in same sp, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, pm in ch-3 sp at beg of current block, ss in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ss in beg ch-3 sp.

[8 blocks] Join yarn into marked ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, (3tr in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, ss in same sp) twice, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp around, (ch3, 3tr in next ch-3 sp around, ss in next ch-3 sp around) twice, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, (3tr in next ch-sp around, ch3, ss in same sp) twice, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, pm in ch-3 sp at beg of current block, ss in next ch-3 sp around, (ch3, 3tr in same sp, ss in next ch-3 sp around) twice, where final ss is in base of beg ch-3 of round. [12 blocks] Join yarn into marked ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, *(3tr, ch3, ss) in each ch-3 sp around to corner block, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp around,** (ch3, 3tr in same sp, ss in next ch-3 sp) across to next corner, ch3, 3tr in ch-3 sp on corner block, ch3, ss in same sp; rep from * to ** once more, (ch3, 3tr in same sp, ss in next ch-3 sp) across to beg ch-3, ss in base of beg ch-3. [16 blocks] Join yarn in ch-3 sp on a final corner block.

Rounds 6-7 As Round 5.

[24 blocks at end of Round 7] Fasten off.

SQUARE PANEL 1 (MAKE 4) Make one in each colourway, working 7 rounds on each Panel Hold 2 strand of yarn held together as one.

Colourway 1: Round 1 in Bliss, Rounds 2-3 in Pure, Round 4 in Ponder, Round 5 in Tranquil, Round 6 in a single strand of Bliss and Tranquil held together as one, Round 7 in Pure.

Colourway 2: Round 1 in Calm, Rounds 2-3 in Pure, Round 4 in Tranquil, Round 5 in Bliss, Round 6 in a single strand of Bliss and Tranquil held together as one, Round 7 in Pure.

Colourway 3: Round 1 in Tranquil, Rounds 2-3 in Pure, Round 4 in Calm, Round 5 in Ponder, Round 6 in a single strand of Calm and Ponder held together as one, Round 7 in Pure.

Colourway 4: Round 1 in Ponder, Rounds 2-3 in Pure, Round 4 in Bliss, Round 5 in Calm, Round 6 in a single strand of Calm and Ponder held together as one, Round 7 in Pure.

SQUARE PANEL 2 (MAKE 2) Make one in each colourway, working 7 rounds on each Panel.

Colourway 1: Rounds 1-2 in Pure, Round 3 in Reflect, Round 4 in Pure and Bliss using Pure for

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Join Pure in ch-3 sp on first block.

Row 4 Ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, *3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in same sp; rep from * to final ch-3 sp at corner, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp across. [4 blocks] Fasten off.

Join any colour in top of beg ch-3 from Row 4.

Row 5 Ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp, change to Pure, *ch3, 3tr in same ch-sp, ss in next ch-3 sp across; rep from * to final block, change to any colour, ch3, 3tr in ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in same sp. [5 blocks] Fasten off.

Join Pure in ch-3 sp on first block.

Row 6 As Row 4. [6 blocks]

the four corner blocks and Bliss for all other blocks, Round 5 in Reflect, Rounds 6-7 in Pure.

Colourway 2: Rounds 1-2 in Pure, Round 3 in Reflect, Round 4 in Pure and Tranquil using Pure for the four corner blocks and Tranquil for all other blocks, Round 5 in Reflect, Rounds 6-7 in Pure.

CENTRE SQUARE (MAKE 2) Make one in each colourway, working 6 rounds on each Panel.

Colourway 1: Round 1 in Ponder, Round 2 in Bliss, Round 3 in Tranquil, Round 4 in Pure, Round 5 in Pure and using any other colour for all corner blocks, Round 6 in Pure.

Colourway 2: Round 1 in Calm, Round 2 in Tranquil, Round 3 in Ponder, Round 4 in Pure, Round 5 in Pure and using any other colour for all 4 corner blocks, Round 6 in Pure.

SIDE TRIANGLE (MAKE 6) Using any colour, ch7.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook and next 3 ch. [1 block] Fasten off.

Join any colour into top of final tr.

Row 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as ch-3 sp throughout), 3tr around post of tr, ch3, ss in same sp (block made), ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss into beg ch-3 sp of first block (block made), ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp (block made). [3 blocks] Fasten off.

Join any colour in top of beg ch-3 from Row 2.

Row 3 Ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in same ch-3 sp, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in same ch-3

sp; ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp. [5 blocks] Fasten off.

Join Pure in ch-3 sp on first block from Row 3.

Row 4 Ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp, *3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in same sp; rep from * to final ch-3 sp at corner, ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, *ss in next ch-3 sp around, ch3, 3tr in same sp; rep from * to final block, ss in final ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp. [7 blocks] Fasten off.

Join any colour in top of beg ch-3 from Row 4.

Row 5 As Row 3, changing to Pure for blocks, 2-4, changing to any colour for block 5, changing to Pure for blocks 6-8 and changing to any colour for final block.

Fasten off.

Join Pure in ch-3 sp on first block.

Row 6 As Row 4.

Fasten off.

CORNER TRIANGLE (MAKE 4) Using any colour, ch7.

Row 1 (RS) As Row 1 of Side Triangle. [1 block] Fasten off.

Join any colour into top of final tr.

Row 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as ch-3 sp throughout), 3tr around post of tr, ch3, ss in same sp (block made), ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss into beg ch-3 sp of first block (block made). [2 blocks] Fasten off.

Join any colour in top of beg ch-3 from Row 2.

Row 3 Ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in same ch-3 sp, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in same sp, ch3, ss in same sp. [3 blocks]

TO MAKE UP Refer to the Construction Diagram on page 88 when joining the Panels. The shaded blocks on each Square Panel show where 2 corner blocks are joined into the same space. You will need to join one of the corner blocks to half of the sts on the blocks either side, then join the adjacent corner block to the other half of the sts on the blocks either side. You may need to manipulate these blocks when joining to get a good fit.

With WS facing and using Pure, sew the Panels together.

BORDER With RS facing, join Pure in any st.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr), *3tr in each ch-3 sp and 1tr in each st across to corner, ch4, skip corner; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Join any colour except Pure or Reflect into a ch-4 corner sp. Change colour after every 4-8 3-tr groups.

Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, (skip 3 sts, 3tr in sp between 2 tr) across to next ch-4 sp changing colour as you work, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-4 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off.

Join Reflect in a ch-2 sp.

Round 3 Ch2 (counts as a htr), (htr, ch2, 2htr) in same sp, *ch1, skip 3 sts, tr in sp between 3-tr groups, FPdtr around post of central skipped st from Round 1, tr in same sp between 3-tr groups; rep from * across to next corner, ch1, skip 3 sts before corner, (2htr ch2, 2htr) in ch-4 sp; rep from * around, ss to top oo beg ch-2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

FRINGE Cut a 20cm long length of each colour, hold together as one and fold in half, using your hook pull the folded end through any ch-1 sp on short edge of Rug, thread tails through the folded end and pull tight to secure. Repeat across the short edges of the Rug. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 21

BOHO HOME COLLECTION

SQUARE CUSHION Use surface crochet to create a dynamic design by Hannah Cross Q West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft (100% wool, 100g/166m), 2 skeins of Sullom (010) Q West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky Roving (100% wool, 100g/140m), a small amount of each: Tranquil (341), Bliss (692), Calm (738), Ponder (393), Reflect (099) Q A 4.5mm (US 7) hook Q A 6mm (US J/10) hook Q Cushion pad, 50x50cm

working yarn around index finger of yarn holding hand, slide hook underneath the wrapped yarn so 2 strands sit on the hook, draw these 2 strands through keeping the loop on your finger, yrh and draw through all loops, remove loop from finger For a full list, see page 86

NOTES Cushion Cover is made up of 2 identical Panels, which are joined together at the end.

One Panel is left plain. Embellishments are added to the second Panel before joining.

TENSION

CUSHION COVER

14 sts and 9 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble in front or back loop, using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

PANEL MAKE 2 Using a 4.5mm hook and Sullom, ch71.

Row 1 (RS) Htr in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [70 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), htr in fl of each st across, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, htr in bl of each st across, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 until piece measures 50cm; we worked a total of 46 rows.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

MEASUREMENTS Cushion Cover measures 50x50cm (19 x19 in)

ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS of work, insert hook through fabric from RS to WS, yrh and pull loop up to RS, *insert hook back through fabric in the direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through first loop on hook; rep from * as required loop st Insert hook in st indicated, loop 22 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

Work a loop st in each st across.

Fasten off.

Repeat from to make as many chevrons as you desire.

TO MAKE UP Place Panels together, with RS facing out.

Join the Panels together with a round of dc, working 3dc into each corner. Insert the cushion pad before joining the final side.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

RECTANGLE CUSHION ‘Draw’ lines on your cushion with yarn for a one-off piece. By Hannah Cross Q West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft (100% wool, 100g/166m), 2 skeins of Sullom (010), a small amount of each: Voxter (099), Quendale (727), Seafield (339), Melby (551), Ollaberry (568) Q A 6mm (US J/10) hook Q Cushion pad, 50x30cm

TENSION CHEVRON EMBELLISHMENT Use the images as a guide. *Using any colour except Sullom, surface crochet a chevron shape.

Fasten off.

Join yarn into first st of chevron.

16 sts and 18 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over slip stitch, using a 6mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS Cushion Cover measures 50x30cm (19 x11 in)

BOHO HOME COLLECTION ABBREVIATIONS

TENSION

surface crochet Position yarn on WS of work, insert hook through fabric from RS to WS, yrh and pull loop up to RS, *insert hook back through fabric in the direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through first loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 86

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

NOTES Cushion Cover is made of 2 identical Panels, which are joined together at the end.

Embellishments are added to one of the Panels before joining.

CUSHION COVER PANEL MAKE 2 Using Sullom, ch49.

Row 1 (RS) Ss in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [48 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), ss in fl of each st across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 50cm; we worked a total of 92 rows.

Fasten off.

EMBELLISHMENTS Use the images as a guide.

Work the Embellishments on one of the Panels, leaving the second Panel plain.

Cut about 12 strands of Seafield, 35cm long.

Hold the 12 strands together and position vertically on panel, using Seafield sew in place to form long tassels.

Make another 4 tassels in the same way using Ollaberry, Voxter, Melby and Quendale.

Using all colours except Sullom, work stripes of surface crochet across some rows. Make each stripe a different length.

Weave in all ends.

TO MAKE UP Place Panels together, with WS facing out.

Whipstitch 3 sides together to join, leaving one short edge open. Turn so RS is facing out, insert cushion pad and sew the final opening closed.

BASKET Storage has never looked so good! Hide a multitude of things in plain sight, or use it as a plant pot cover to create a stylish focal point for your room. By Marianne Rawlins Q West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky (100% wool, 100g/140m), 3 balls of Pure (010), 2 balls of Reflect (099), 1 ball of each: Bliss (692), Calm (738), Tranquil (341), Ponder (393) Q A 5mm (US H/8) hook Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

MEASUREMENTS Basket measures 40cm (15 in) in diameter and 36cm (14in) tall

ABBREVIATIONS loop st Insert hook in st indicated, loop working yarn around index finger of yarn holding hand, slide hook underneath the wrapped yarn so 4 strands sit on the hook, draw these 4 strands through keeping the loop on your finger, yrh and draw through all loops, remove loop from finger For a full list, see page 86

NOTES Pattern uses 2 strands of yarn held together as one. You will need to split the single balls into two separate balls before beginning.

There is a Diamond Chart on page 88, which you will need to refer to. Each small square represents 1dc and each small square labelled with a circle represents 1 loop st. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Where using more than one colour in a round, carry the unused colours across the top of the sts, enclosing it as you work. The first two rows of the Chart have been written out to guide you.

BASKET

Round 8 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 6 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 6 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [120 sts] Fasten off.

Join Reflect in any st.

Round 9 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 7 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 7 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [135 sts] Round 10 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg dc, turn.

Round 11 Ch1, dc in first 66 sts, pm in last dc, (dc2tog), dc in each st to final 2 sts, (dc2tog), ss to beg dc, turn. [133 sts] Round 12 Ch1, dc in each st to marker, pm in last dc, (dc2tog) next 2 sts, dc in each st to final 2 sts, (dc2tog), ss to beg dc, turn. [131 sts] Fasten off.

Join Tranquil in first st.

Round 13 As Round 12. [129 sts] Round 14 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg dc, turn.

Rounds 15-17 As Round 14.

Round 18 Ch1, loop st in each st around, ss to beg dc, turn.

Round 19 As Round 14.

Fasten off.

Join Bliss in any st.

Rounds 20-24 As Round 14.

Round 25 As Round 18.

Round 26 As Round 14.

Fasten off.

Join Pure in any st.

Round 27 As Round 14.

Refer to the Chart for Rounds 28-57. The Chart

Using a 5mm hook and Pure, ch6 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 15dc into loop, ss to beg dc to join, turn. [15 sts] Round 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [30 sts] Fasten off.

Join Tranquil in any st.

Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [45 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [60 sts] Fasten off.

Join Bliss in any st.

Round 5 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [75 sts] Round 6 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 4 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 4 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [90 sts] Fasten off.

Join Calm in any st.

Round 7 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 5 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 5 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [105 sts] WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 23

BOHO HOME COLLECTION is repeated three times over each round. Stitch markers will be placed on the first round to show the first and final st of each Charted area.

Work all sts between in dc.

Round 28 Ch1, dc in next 2 sts, *pm in prev st, dc in next 13 sts, change to Calm, loop st in next 2 sts, change to Pure, dc in next 14 sts, pm in last st (Charted area marked), dc in next 14 sts; rep from * twice more omitting final 2 dc, ss to beg dc.

Round 29 Ch1, *dc in each st to marker, dc in next 14 sts, change to Calm, dc in next 2 sts, change to Pure, dc in next 14 sts; rep from * around, ss to beg dc.

Rounds 30-57 Continue in pattern set, following the Chart for all colour changes.

Continue with Pure.

Round 58 As Round 14.

Change to Calm.

Rounds 59-61 As Round 14.

Round 62 As Round 18.

Round 63 As Round 14.

Change to Ponder.

Rounds 64-66 As Round 14.

Round 67 As Round 18.

Round 68 As Round 14.

Change to 4mm hook.

Round 69 As Round 14.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH Cut each loop st to create a fringed design.

TABLE RUNNER Change the identity of a table from work space to dining place in a matter of seconds with Marianne Rawlins’ design Q West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft (100% wool, 100g/166m), 2 skeins of each: Sullom (010), Voxter (099), 1 skein of each: Quendale (727), Seafield (339), Melby (551), Ollaberry (568) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q 60 felt balls, 25mm Q 8 metal beads

TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Table Runner measures approx 128x36cm (50 x14 in)

NOTES Table Runner is worked in rows. There is a Diamond Chart on page 89, which you will need to refer to for colour changes. Each small square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. The Chart is repeated a number of times 24 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

throughout the pattern using different colours.

Before working each Chart you will be instructed which colours are represented by the labels Yarn A, Yarn C, etc.

Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated and carry the unused colours across the top of the sts, enclosing them as you go.

TABLE RUNNER Using Ollaberry, ch61.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [60 sts] Rows 2-3 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each st across, turn.

Change to Seafield.

Rows 4-6 As Row 2.

Change to Melby.

Rows 7-9 As Row 2.

Change to Quendale.

Rows 10-12 As Row 2.

Change to Voxter.

Refer to the Diamond Chart for Rows 13-42 for all colour changes using the following colours: Seafield as Yarn A, Voxter as Yarn B, Sullom as Yarn C, Ollaberry as Yarn D and Melby as Yarn E. The Chart is worked twice over each row.

Row 13 Ch1, dc in first 14 sts, change to Seafield, dc in next 2 sts, change to Voxter, dc in next 28 sts, change to Seafield, dc in next 2 sts, change to Voxter, dc in final 14 sts, turn.

Rows 14-42 As Row 2, using the Chart for all colour changes.

Change to Quendale.

Rows 43-45 As Row 2.

Rows 46-75 Follow the Diamond Chart using the following colours: Seafield as Yarn A, Sullom as Yarn B, Voxter as Yarn C, Ollaberry as

Yarn D and Melby as Yarn E. Change to Quendale.

Rows 76-78 As Row 2.

Change to Sullom.

Stitch markers are placed over the next row to show the Charted area; move the markers up as you work. All sts outside of this should be worked in Sullom.

Row 79 Ch1, dc in first 16 sts, pm in last st, dc in next 13 sts, change to Voxter, dc in next 2 sts, change to Sullom, dc in next 14 sts, pm in last st, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 80-108 As Rows 14-42 of Chart using Sullom as Yarn B and C, and Voxter as Yarns A, D and E. Rows 109-164 Repeat Rows 15-42 of Chart twice more, continuing with same colours.

Change to Quendale.

Rows 165-167 As Row 2.

Change to Sullom.

Rows 168-197 Refer to the Diamond Chart for all colour changes using the following colours: Melby as Yarn A, Sullom as Yarn B, Voxter as Yarn C, Ollaberry as Yarn D and Seafield as Yarn E. The Chart is worked twice over each row.

Change to Quendale.

Rows 198-200 As Row 2.

Change to Voxter.

Rows 201-230 Refer to the Diamond Chart for all colour changes using the following colours: Melby as Yarn A, Voxter as Yarn B, Sullom as Yarn C, Ollaberry as Yarn D and Seafield as Yarn E. The Chart is worked twice over each row.

Change to Quendale.

Rows 231-233 As Row 2.

Change to Melby and repeat Row 2 another 3 times.

Change to Seafield and repeat Row 2 another 3 times.

BOHO HOME COLLECTION Change to Ollaberry and repeat Row 2 another 3 times.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

EDGING With RS facing, join Quendale in any corner before long edge.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each row-end across, turn. [242 sts] Rows 2-3 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off.

Repeat edging on opposite edge.

BEADED TASSEL (MAKE 10) Using Ollaberry, thread 6 felt balls onto a length of yarn. Sew 5 evenly across each short edge.

PLAITED TASSEL (MAKE 8) Make 2 in each colour except Sullom and Voxter.

Cut 3, 40cm lengths of yarn and fold in half.

Holding 2 strands as one, plait from the folded end for approx 5cm. Secure the end with a metal bead and trim ends to desired length.

Attach 4 evenly across each short edge of the Table Runner.

STOOL A handy little resting place and a work of art, all in one. By Sara Huntington Q West Yorkshire Spinners Croft (100% wool, 100g/166m), 2 skeins of Sullom (010), a small amount of each: Ollaberry (568), Melby (551), Seafield (339), Quendale (727) Q A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook Q Stitch markers

TENSION Rounds 1-5 to measure 20cm (8in) in diameter

MEASUREMENTS To fit stool measuring 20cm (8in) in diameter

ABBREVIATIONS loop stitch Insert hook in st indicated, loop working yarn around index finger of yarn holding hand, slide hook underneath the wrapped yarn so 2 strands sit on the hook, draw these 2 strands through keeping the loop on your finger, yrh and draw through all loops, remove loop from finger wc st (waistcoat stitch) Insert hook between the ‘v’ of the dc st and not into the top of the st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook 3-tr cl Yrh, insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * twice more working into the same st, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

NOTES The Stool Cover is worked in rounds from the centre. Instructions are written for a 20cm diameter stool with directions for altering the size if needed.

The embellishments are added to the top of the Stool Cover at the end.

STOOL COVER Using Sullom, ch5 and ss in first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st, throughout), 8dc into loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 Ch2 (does not count as a st), (3-tr cl in next st, ch1) 8 times, ss to beg cl.

[8 3-tr cl, 8 ch-1 sps] Round 3 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in same st as beg ch-3, 2tr in each st and ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in same st as beg ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in same st as beg ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts] Round 5 Ch3, tr in same st as beg ch-3, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [80 sts] Your piece should now measure approx 20cm in diameter. If you are making a larger Stool Cover keep increasing by 16 sts each round until piece matches diameter of the stool.

Round 6 Ch1, dc in bl of each st around, ss to beg dc.

Round 7 Ch2 (does not count as a st), 3-tr cl in each st around, ss to beg cl.

Round 8 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg dc, turn so WS is facing.

Round 9 Ch1, loop st in each st around, ss to beg st, turn.

Rounds 10-13 Repeat Rounds 8-9 twice more.

Round 14 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg dc, do not turn.

Round 15 Ch1, wc st in each st around, ss to beg wc st.

The 6-round loop stitch section is worked at the end of the Stool Cover. You can adjust the depth of the cover here by working more or fewer rounds in wc st.

Rounds 16-30 As Round 15.

Rounds 31-36 Repeat (Rounds 8-9) 3 times.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

UPPER EMBELLISHMENT Embroider a pattern on the top section using any colours. You can use the image as a guide or make up your own design.

F YARN STOCKISTS WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com

WEAVE EMBELLISHMENT Using a large darning needle, weave a length of any colour under and over the stitches in the first round of the wc stitch.

Fasten off on the WS and weave in end.

Repeat with a different colour on the second round, alternating the over-and-under pattern to achieve a woven effect. Continue in pattern set until Rounds 15-30 have all been worked into.

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LOOP STITCH JACKET

In the loop Master loop stitch and hook up a statement jacket for winter.

By Fran Morgan

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LOOP STITCH JACKET

For those who like something a little different, this garment is for you! The mix of wool and sequins is so fabulous that this showstopper jacket will have to be your go-to winter warmer!

A BIT TRICKY ARAN WEIGHT

5.5MM HOOK

NOTES YOU WILL NEED

Jacket is made bottom up in separate pieces for Back, Fronts and Sleeves. These are seamed together and an edging is added to front and neck edges.

Use a tapestry hook to enlarge the hole in the sequins. Thread the sequins onto the yarn, randomising the sequence. Use approx 6cm of sequins per ball. If you run out of sequins mid ball, cut the yarn and thread on some more.

Position the sequin so that it is in the middle of the loop when making the stitch.

Change colour in the last yrh of the previous stitch. Carry unused yarn across the WS of the work.

The beg ch2 on tr rows does not count as a st, make sure that you do not work into this t-ch on the following row.

West Yorkshire Spinners Croft (100% Shetland Island wool, 100g/166m) Yarn A Sullom (010) Yarn B Ollaberry (568) Yarn C Melby (551) Yarn D Seafield (339) Yarn E Quendale (151) See table for measurements and yarn quantities Q A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook Q Josy Rose sequins, 1 x JR02761, 1 x JR02764 and 1 x 2773 (available from www.josyrose.com) For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com Q

Make a border with three rows of double crochet on the front edges and neckline

JACKET TENSION

BACK Using Yarn A, ch70 (78: 84: 92).

Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [70 (78: 84: 92) sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rep the last row 1 (2: 3: 4) more times.

14.5sts x 11 rows measures 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using a 5.5mm hook or size needed to obtain tension Alternatively, measure 29 sts over 20cm for the stitch tension

ABBREVIATIONS

STITCH PATTERN

loop stitch (Worked from WS) Insert hook into the next st, using one finger pull up the yarn to make a loop, pick up both strands of the loop with the hook and pull them through the stitch, remove finger from loop and yrh, draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

Row 1 (WS) Ch1, loop st in each st to end, placing a sequin in every third st, turn.

Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, loop st in each st to end, placing a sequin in every fourth st, turn.

SIZE TO FIT BUST ACTUAL BUST APPROX LENGTH c

b

SLEEVE LENGTH

a Bust width a: 48.5 (54.5: 58: 63.5)cm 19 (21: 22 : 25)in Length b: 53 (54: 55: 56)cm 21 (21 : 21 : 22)in Sleeve length c: 45cm 17 in

Row 4 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 5 Ch1, loop st in each st to end, placing a sequin in every third st, turn.

Row 6 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 7 Ch2 (does not count as st throughout), tr in each st to end, turn.

Row 8 Ch1, 3 (4: 4: 3)dc in Yarn A, (3dc in Yarn B, 3dc in Yarn A); rep to last 7 (8: 8: 5) sts, 3dc in Yarn B, 4 (5: 5: 2) dc in Yarn A, turn.

Rows 9-10 Ch2, tr in each st to end, turn.

Rep Rows 1-10 using Yarn C, D, and E on each; repeat instead of Yarn B. Cont the same colour sequence throughout.

8-10

12-14

16-18

20-22

cm

81-86

91-97

102-107

112-117

in

32-34

36-38

40-42

44-46

cm

97

107

116

127

in

38

42

45

50

cm

53

54

in

21

21

cm

45

in

17

45 17

55

56

21

22

45 17

45 17

YARN A

100g

9

10

11

13

YARN B

100g

1

1

1

1

YARN C

100g

1

1

1

1

YARN D

100g

1

1

1

1

YARN E

100g

1

1

1

1

To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column.

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LOOP STITCH JACKET

Cont in patt until work measures approx 53 (54: 55: 56)cm, ending on a Row 9.

SHAPE SHOULDERS Next row Ch1, 8 (9: 10: 11)dc, 8 (9: 10: 11)htr, tr to last 16 (18: 20: 22) sts, 8 (9: 10: 11)htr, 8 (9: 10: 11) dc.

Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT Using Yarn A, ch34 (38: 41: 45).

Row 1 Ch1, dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [34 (38: 41: 45) sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rep the last row 1 (2: 3: 4) more times.

STITCH PATTERN Work Rows 1-10 of Stitch Pattern as for Back, with the following as Row 8: Row 8 Ch1, (3dc in Yarn A, 3dc in Yarn B); rep to last 4 (2: 5: 3) sts, dc in each st in Yarn A to end, turn.

Rep Rows 1-10 using Yarn C, D, and E on each; repeat instead of Yarn B. Cont the same colour sequence throughout.

Cont in patt until work is 4 rows fewer in total than the Back.**

SHAPE NECK Row 1 (WS) Ch2, tr to last 8 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [26 (30: 33: 37) sts] Row 2 Ch1, (3dc in Yarn A, 3dc in Yarn B); rep to last 2 (0: 3: 1) sts, dc in each st in Yarn A to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch2, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog, turn.

[25 (29: 32: 36) sts]

SHAPE SHOULDER Row 4 Ch2, tr2tog, 7 (9: 10: 12)tr, 8 (9: 10: 11)htr, 8 (9: 10: 11)dc. [24 (28: 31: 35) sts] Fasten off.

SLEEVES BOTH ALIKE Using Yarn A, ch47 (49: 52: 56).

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [47 (49: 52: 56) sts] Rows 2-3 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

STITCH PATTERN Work Rows 1-10 of Stitch Pattern as for Back, with the following as Row 8: Row 8 Ch1, 4 (5: 3: 3)dc in Yarn A, (3dc in Yarn B, 3dc in Yarn A); rep from * to last 7 (8: 7: 5) sts, 3dc in Yarn B, 4 (5: 4: 2) dc in Yarn A, turn.

Rep Rows 1-10 using Yarn C, D, and E on each; repeat instead of Yarn B. Cont the same colour sequence throughout.

Cont in patt until work measures approx 45cm.

For second Sleeve, match the row count of the first.

BORDER AND NECKBAND Sew shoulder seams together.

Using Yarn C, rejoin yarn to Right Front hem with RS facing.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in row ends around, working 1dc for every dc row and 2dc for every tr row to neck, 3dc in corner, 7dc across base of neckline, 7dc up Right Front neck, dc across Back neck sts, 7dc down Left Front neck, 7dc across base of neckline, 3dc in corner, dc down Left Front to match Right Front, turn.

Work 2 more rows in dc, working 3dc in each corner st at beg of Front neckline shaping each time.

Fasten off.

Using Yarn A, work a row of ss surface crochet around the posts of the tr sts at the Back neck to stabilise it.

Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP Sew in Sleeves, sew side and Sleeve seams.

Weave in all ends.

Colour changes occur in one row out of every 10 rows of the stitch pattern repeat

Before threading the sequins onto the yarn, enlarge the holes using a tapestry hook

LEFT FRONT Work as for Right Front to **, with the following as Row 8 of the Stitch Pattern: Row 8 Ch1, 4 (2: 5: 3)dc in Yarn A, (3dc in Yarn B, 3dc in Yarn A); rep to end, turn.

SHAPE NECK Row 1 (WS) Ss across 8 sts, ch2, tr in each st to end. turn. [26 (30: 33: 37) sts] Row 2 Ch1, 4 (2: 5: 3)dc in Yarn A, (3dc in Yarn B, 3dc in Yarn A); rep to last 4 sts, dc in each st in Yarn A to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch2, tr2tog, tr in each st to end, turn.

[25 ( 29: 32: 36) sts]

SHAPE SHOULDER Row 4 Ch1, 8 (9: 10: 11)dc, 8 (9: 10: 11)htr, 7 (9: 10: 12)tr, tr2tog. [24 (28: 31: 35) sts] Fasten off.

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AMIGURUMI OCTOPUS

Socktopus!

Hook up this ami octi with socks to keep its tentacles toasty.

By Beardie and Blondie

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AMIGURUMI OCTOPUS

Octopuses aren’t known for wearing socks but we’re sure they’d love a few pairs to put on when the water’s a bit chilly. And what fun for us humans to decide which sock goes on which tentacle! We’d be ten-tickled all over to receive this socktopus!

Round 33 Dc in each st around.

Round 34 (Dc2tog, 19dc) 3 times. [60 sts] Round 35 Dc in each st around.

Round 36 (Dc2tog, 13dc) 4 times. [56 sts] Round 37 Dc in each st around.

Do not fasten off.

YOU WILL NEED

NOTES

Scheepjes Stonewashed (78% cotton, 22% acrylic, 50g/130m) 2 balls of Yarn A Morganite (834) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Turquoise (824) Yarn C Moonstone (801) Yarn D Carnelian (823) Q Scrap of black yarn Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q Stitch markers Q Polyester toy stuffing Q Small bead (optional) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en

The Socktopus is worked from the top down, in one piece. Eight Tentacles are worked off the sts of the final round of Body. The Base is worked into the opposite side of the Tentacles, in decreasing rounds to close.

Parts of the pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

You will alternate between two colours when working the Socks. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated and carry the unused colours across the top of the sts, enclosing them as you work.

The small hook was created using a 3D printer, but you could use a pipe cleaner or some craft wire to create your own.

TENTACLES Tentacles are made as you work the next round from the Body. Tentacle pattern is written first; work from Round 38 referring back to the Tentacle pattern where ‘make Tentacle’ is stated.

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TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

SOCKTOPUS MEASUREMENTS Socktopus measures approx 16cm (6 in) tall

ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86

HEAD AND BODY Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as a st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. [18 sts] Round 4 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. [24 sts] Round 5-12 Continue in patt, increasing 6 sts each round. [72 sts at end of Round 12] Rounds 13-27 Dc in each st around.

Round 28 (Dc2tog, 22dc) 3 times. [69 sts] Round 29 Dc in each st around.

Round 30 (Dc2tog, 21dc) 3 times. [66 sts] Round 31 Dc in each st around.

Round 32 (Dc2tog, 20dc) 3 times. [63 sts]

TENTACLE STITCH PATTERN Begin in first marked st of repeat.

Round 1 Dc in first 7 sts, dc in next 11 ch. [18 sts] Round 2 (2dc in next st, 5dc) 3 times. [21 sts] Rounds 3-8 Dc in each st around.

Round 9 15dc, (dc2tog) 3 times. [18 sts] Round 10 Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, (dc2tog) twice. [17 sts] Round 11 Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, (dc2tog) twice. [16 sts] Round 12 Dc in each st around.

Round 13 (Dc2tog), dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, (dc2tog). [15 sts] Round 14 (Dc2tog), dc in next 11 sts, (dc2tog).

[13 sts] Round 15 (Dc2tog), dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, (dc2tog). [12 sts] Round 16 (Dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts) 3 times.

[9 sts] Round 17 (Dc2tog, dc in next st) 3 times. [6 sts] Fasten off and rejoin yarn into second marked st.

Round 38 *Dc in next st, pm, dc in next 6 sts, pm, ch11, make tentacle; rep from * 7 times more referring back to the Tentacle pattern as instructed.

Using the tails, sew the opening between the Tentacles closed over 3 ch on each. This will leave ch-5 at the base of each Tentacle which you will work over the next round.

BASE Join Yarn A in any st on open side of Tentacles.

Round 39 Dc in each ch around. [40 sts] Round 40 (Dc2tog, 6dc) 5 times. [35 sts] Round 41 (Dc2tog, 5dc) 5 times. [30 sts] Stuff Body and Tentacles.

Round 42 (Dc2tog, 4dc) 5 times. [25 sts] Round 43 (Dc2tog, 3dc) 5 times. [20 sts] Round 44 (Dc2tog, 2dc) 5 times. [15 sts] Round 45 (Dc2tog, 1dc) 5 times. [10 sts] Fasten off and thread tail through final five sts, pulling tight to close.

Our Socktopus’s WIP is Round 1 of a sock worked around a bead

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CHEEKS MAKE 2 Using Yarn D, make a magic loop.

Rounds 1-2 (RS) As Rounds 1-2 of Head and Body. [12 sts] Round 3 Ss in each st around.

AMIGURUMI OCTOPUS

Fasten off.

Using the image as a guide, sew to the Socktopus.

Round 15 Ss in each st around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

HAT Using Yarn B, ch16.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [15 sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc fl of each st around, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in bl of each st around, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 another 12 times.

Fasten off leaving a 25cm tail.

Using the tail, sew short ends of Hat together.

Thread yarn in and out of one open side and pull tight to gather fabric and create the Hat shape. Secure with a sew small stitches.

Using Yarn C, make a small pompom and attach to top of the Hat.

Make one using Yarn B and one using Yarn D. Make a magic loop.

Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Single-Spot Sock, changing to Yarn C for Rounds 4-5. [15 sts] Change to Yarn B or D. Round 6 (2dc in next st, 4dc) 3 times. [18 sts] Round 7 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn C. Round 8 Dc in each st around.

Round 9 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 15 sts.

[21 sts] Change to Yarn B or D. Rounds 10-11 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn C. Rounds 12-13 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn B or D. Rounds 14-15 As Rounds 14-15 of Single-Spot Sock.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

STRIPED SOCK MAKE 2

SOCKS MAKE 6

SINGLE SPOT SOCK MAKE 2 Make one using Yarn B as main colour and one using Yarn D as main colour.

Make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 (2dc in next st, 1dc) 3 times. [9 sts] Round 3 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 3 times. [12 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 4 Dc in each st around.

Round 5 (2dc in next st, 3dc) 3 times. [15 sts] Round 6 (2dc in next st, 4dc) 3 times. [18 sts] Rounds 7-8 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn B or D. Round 9 2dc in next 3 sts, change to Yarn C dc in next 15 sts. [21 sts] Change to Yarn B or D. Round 10 Dc in next 6 sts, change to Yarn C dc in next 15 sts.

Round 11 Dc in next st, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next 4 sts, change to Yarn C, dc in next 16 sts.

Rounds 12-13 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn B or D. Round 14 Ch1, htr in each st around, ss in beg htr.

POLKA DOT SOCK MAKE 2 Make one using Yarn B and one using Yarn D. Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Single-Spot Sock, changing to Yarn C for Rounds 4-5. [15 sts] Continue with Yarn C. Round 6 *2dc in next st, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st, change to Yarn C, dc in next 2 sts, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st, change to Yarn C; rep from * twice more. [18 sts] Change to Yarn B or D. Rounds 7-8 Dc in each st around.

Round 9 2dc in next st, change to Yarn C, dc in next st, change to Yarn B or D, dc in same st as last dc, 2dc in next st, *change to Yarn C, dc in next 2 sts, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st; rep from * four times more. [21 sts] Change to Yarn C. Rounds 10-11 Dc in each st around.

Round 12 Dc in next st, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st, *change to Yarn C, dc in next 3 sts, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st; rep from *

Embroider the Socktopus’s sleepy eyes with straight stitches using scraps of black yarn

Our Socktopus has six socks in three designs but you could make him the full set of eight!

once more, **change to Yarn C, dc in next 2 sts, change to Yarn B or D, dc in next st; rep from ** twice more, change to Yarn C, dc in next 2 sts.

Round 13 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn B or D. Rounds 14-15 As Rounds 14-15 of Single-Spot Sock.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH Using any black yarn, sew the eyes with small straight sts.

Leaving a long starting tail, wrap any colour yarn around your bead. Using the tail, work Round 1 of Single-Spot Sock.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO CHANGE COLOUR IN A SPIRAL

1 If you need to work stripes in a spiral, your pattern will ask you to change colour. Always do this on the last yrh of the last stitch of the round in the previous colour.

2 Work the first stitch of the new round in the new colour and place a stitch marker in this first stitch.

3 Work a round of double crochet stitches until you’ve worked the last stitch of the round. The next stitch you’ll want to work into will have the stitch marker in it.

4 You’ll need to remove the marker, work the first stitch of the new round and then replace the stitch marker in this first stitch, to mark the start of the round again.

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Emma of Lulu Loves talks vintage romance and staying true to your style

hen I started crocheting I remember swooning over delicate lace creations by Emma of Lulu Loves, hoping that one day I’d be able to read patterns and crochet well enough to recreate her beautiful work.

What strikes me most now is how very true to her style she has been all along. It’s something I struggle with (I get so easily distracted!) and so to see her elegant colour palette and design style in every aspect of her work is a wonder to me. I was so happy to talk to her about how she manages to maintain integrity whilst continuing to evolve in the ever changing world of crochet. From designing to blogging, to vlogcasting to book writing, Emma manages to inject her beautifully sophisticated style into whatever she does.

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FINDING YOUR STYLE Emma has been crocheting and designing for 11 years and still loves the challenge of creating something she has envisaged and then sharing it with her fans. Her work is soft and delicate with an air of vintage romance but she doesn’t remember this being a conscious decision, just an evolution and expression of the things she loves. For example, she tells me she found after years of experimenting with colours she often wouldn’t use the items she made but instead would have lots of vintage

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crochet pieces around the home. So at some point she made the move to only make things she was drawn to and loved – the lacy, floral motifs in neutral shades that we know and admire her for. Emma thinks this style comes from her being as she describes a ‘nostalgic dreamer’ and she tries to evoke a feeling or memory with her designs with embellishments and flourishes. She has a rare talent that allows us in to enjoy those feelings and memories through her designs.

HOW TO DIVERSIFY BUT STAY TRUE TO YOU Not only does Emma create beautiful crochet but she also works to diversify her brand and reach new audiences. Her personal touch is evident in everything she does and she puts this down to staying true and continuously learning. For example her vlogcasts (which I recommend you watch) are a wonderful outpouring of her creativeness on camera. You can put your feet up with your crochet and cup of tea and learn everything about what she has been making, her design process, yarn she loves, books she’s reading and much more.

Emma loves the sense of community and considers that she is chatting to her friends, which is clear from her calm and welcoming style. She proves that diversifying is simple and achievable if you share things that you are passionate about.

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Intricate p patterns and delicate designs FINDING TIME FOR CROCHET Many designers struggle to find a balance between designing for business and finding time for their own crochet, and so end up frustrated or burnt out. Emma has a simple way of ensuring she doesn’t fall into this trap by seeing herself as a maker first, designer second. She makes what she wants so sharing the design is a pleasure, not work at all. It’s just as relaxing and enjoyable as it is for anyone who loves crochet. With all the intricate patterns and calculations that comes with her delicate designs, she does however like to have a really simple project on the go all the times, (mostly involving granny squares), that she can unwind with in the evenings.

a publisher who fell in love with her style and asked her to create a book with a romantic feel. Emma was delighted as she is an avid book collector and the thought of having her name on one was a dream come true. The book contains everything that Emma loves – homewares, bags, and garments. She describes the process as an ‘eye opener’ as it’s so different from her usual design technique, but as ever, she has stayed true to herself and has created yet more beautiful crochet in her unique style for everyone to enjoy. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

Written by Hannah Cross Emma’s patterns and inspiration can be found at www.lululoves.co.uk

HOW TO KEEP EVOLVING WHAT NEXT? Never one to resist a challenge, Emma is adding another string to her bow by writing a crochet book. She was approached by

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DENIM UPCYCLE

Portable pocket!

Don’t discard the denim – bag it up instead.

Design by Lucy Croft

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DENIM UPCYCLE

If you’ve got an old pair of jeans and some yarn in your stash, you’ve got a cute bag just waiting to be hooked up!

A BIT TRICKY 4PLY WEIGHT

3MM HOOK

YOU WILL NEED Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 25g/62m) 1 ball of each: Ginger Gold (383) Shadow Purple (394) Willow (395) Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q A pair of old jeans, ideally men’s as the pockets are larger Q Basic sewing kit For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en

NOTES Bag is constructed from a pair of jeans. You need to cut and sew the fabric first before adding the crochet embellishments.

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TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Measurements dependant on size of jeans used

ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss to third ch from hook For a full list, see page 86

BAG BODY Cut around one of the back pockets on the jeans, making sure you leave approx 1cm around the edge of the pocket. Do not remove the pocket from the trouser leg, as you want the back to create a pocket on the bag. Cut another piece of denim the same size from the leg of the jeans.

With WS facing outwards, place the two pieces together and sew evenly around the sides and bottom edge of the pocket leaving the top edge open to create the Bag. Fold back the top seam and sew down to create a neat edge.

Turn so the RS are facing out. You will have a Bag body with an additional front pocket made from the jeans pocket.

Using Ginger Gold, sew a blanket stitch evenly around the joined sides of the beg, leaving the open edge unworked. Your stitches should be approximately 0.5cm apart.

Fasten off.

STRAP AND BAG EDGING Using Ginger Gold, ch250.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, dc in blanket st at top-left side of Bag, dc in each blanket st around working 2dc into st over corners, ss to beg dc of Strap.

Fasten off.

Join Shadow Purple in first dc on Bag body.

Round 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st around pocket and

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK BLANKET STITCH To work blanket stitch, all you need is some yarn (DK or lighter), a sharp darning needle and spare fabric to practise on. Prepare the fabric by placing masking tape near the edge (try a 1.5cm/ in gap) on the right side. This will help keep your stitches even in height.

Thread yarn onto needle and knot the other end. Bring needle up to right side of fabric, at the masking tape edge, pull up to the knot. Push needle back into same hole and pull to form a small loop

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(3cm/1in). Pass needle through loop so yarn sits at edge of fabric. *Now insert needle into right side of fabric at the masking tape edge, a short distance to the right or left (try 1.5cm/ in). Push needle to wrong side and beyond fabric edge. Catch the yarn loop you just made under the needle tip. Pull yarn gently to form stitch, but not too firmly or the fabric will pucker.

Repeat from * around edge, keeping the stitches even in width.

Fasten off.

Strap, working 2dc in each corner st, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off.

Join Willow on opposite side of ch250 of Strap.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st across strap, ss to first st of Body. [249 sts] Fasten off.

STAR APPLIQUÉ MAKE 2 Make one using Ginger Gold for Rounds 1-2 and Shadow Purple for Round 3.

Make one using Shadow Purple for Rounds 1-2 and Ginger Gold for Round 3.

Make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 15tr into loop, ss to first tr to join. [15 sts] Round 2 *Ch6, dc in third ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, dtr in last ch, skip next 2 sts from Round 1, ss to next st; rep from * 4 times more, ss to base of beg ch-6.

Fasten off.

Join second colour in first dc from Round 2.

Round 3 Ch1, dc in same st, *dc in htr, dc in tr, dc2tog dtr and first ch of next point, skipping ss, dc in next 3 ch, (dc, picot, dc) in ch-2 sp at point, dc in next dc; rep from * 4 times more, omitting final dc, ss to beg dc. [45 sts] Arrange Stars on the front of the pocket and sew in place, ensuring you only sew through the front face of the pocket.

FRINGE *Cut four 22cm lengths of each colour, hold together and fold at the centre point. Using a hook, insert from back to front through one of the dc along the bottom edge of the Bag, draw through the loop of the tassel, feed the ends of the tassel through the loop and pull gently to secure; rep from * 4 times more.

Weave in all ends.

BROOMSTICK LACE SHAWL

Tangerine dream Effortless style is right here.

By Carolyn Calderon

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BROOMSTICK LACE SHAWL

GO PRO DK WEIGHT

5MM HOOK

A triangle shawl offers an easy-to-wear look for any time of the year, and this beautiful broomstick lace version looks extra special in colour mix yarn. If you are new to the broomstick lace technique go to www.gathered.how for help.

Row 58 Ch1, ss in first 5 sts, bsl in each st across, turn. [135 loops] Rows 60-110 Repeat Rows 57-58.

[5 loops at end of Row 110] Row 11 As Row 57. [5 dc] Do not fasten off.

BORDER Continue with RS facing beginning across the bottom edge of the Shawl.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 5tr in side of Shawl working through 5 loops, *ss between 2 5-dc groups from row below, ch3, skip 5 dc row, 5tr in side of Shawl working through 5 loop**, rep from * down to point of Shawl, ss in sp before 5-dc group at point, ch3, (5tr, ch2, 5tr) in point of shawl working through the 5 loops, ch4, rep from * to ** to next corner, ss between 2 5-dc groups before corner, ch4, ss in 5th dc on Row 1, rotate to work across top edge, ch3, ss in corner, (ch3, ss in next row-end, ch3, ss in 5 loops), across to beg ch-3, ss to base of beg ch-3.

Fasten off.

YOU WILL NEED

NOTES

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Rico Hand-Dyed Happiness (100% wool, 100g/390m) 2 or 3 skeins of Salmon Yellow (006) – see Notes Q A 5mm (US H/8) hook Q Broomstick lace tool, 25mm or 25mm (US 15) knitting needle For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk

Shawl is made using the broomstick lace technique. Use a broomstick lace tool or alternatively a 25mm knitting needle.

Shawl uses a small amount more than 2 skeins of yarn. You could reduce the length of your Tassels to make with 2 skeins instead of 3.

Pattern is worked in rows from one side to the next, increasing the number of sts to the centre point and then decreasing the number of sts across to the opposite side.

TENSION

SHAWL INCREASING ROWS

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Shawl measures 190x72cm (74 x28 in) across widest points

ABBREVIATIONS bsl Insert hook into st, yrh and pull up a loop, place loop onto broomstick lace tool, leave loop on broomstick tool until next row fdc (foundation dc) Insert hook in base of prev st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop (ch-1 will sit as base of fdc), yrh and pull through 2 loops For a full list, see page 86

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Using a 5mm hook, ch6.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [5 dc] Row 2 (WS) Bsl in each st across, turn. [5 loops] Row 3 Slide the 5 loops onto your hook, ch1, 5dc in centre of loops, 5fdc, turn. [10 dc] Row 4 As Row 2. [10 loops] Row 5 *Slide 5 loops onto your hook, ch1, 5dc in centre of loops; rep from * to end, 5fdc, turn.

[15 dc] Rows 6-55 Rep Rows 4-5.

[140 dc at end of Row 55] Row 56 As Row 2. [140 loops]

DECREASING ROWS Row 57 *Slide 5 loops onto your hook, ch1, 5dc in centre of loops; rep from * to end, turn.

[140 dc]

Tassels add the finishing touch to this lacy shawl, but could be made shorter to save on yarn quantity

TASSEL MAKE 55 *Cut 6 strands of yarn, approx 35cm long, hold together as one and fold in half, pull folded end through the ch-2 sp at point of Shawl, thread tails through folded loop and pull light to secure; repeat 54 times more placing 27 tassels either side of the centre point, working through the ch-3 sps.

TO FINISH Weave in all ends.

Lay Shawl flat and dampen with water.

Straighten out the stitches and Tassels, and pin to secure. Leave until dry.

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Design by Rowan

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OPEN WORK JUMPER

GO PRO DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

Working in stripe sequence as set above throughout, proceed as follows: Round 1 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 (3: 3: 2: 3) sts) 11 (11: 11: 12: 11) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 (2: 2: 1: 2) sts, (2dc in next st) 0 (0: 0: 1: 0) times, 1dc in next 0 (0: 3: 8: 6) sts, ss to beg ch. [108 (108: 111: 114: 114) sts]

Round 2 BegDtrX over first 3 sts (counts as 1 DtrX), *DtrX over next 3 sts; rep from * to end, ss to third of ch-4 at top of BegDtrX. [36 (36: 37: 38: 38) DtrX sts] Round 3 Ss into ch-sp formed by ch-4 at beg of last round, ch3, tr2tog into ch-sp at base of ch-3 (counts as tr3tog), ch2, *tr3tog into next ch-1 sp, ch2; rep from * to end, ss to beg ch.

[36 (36: 37: 38: 38) tr3tog sts, 72 (72: 74: 76: 76) ch] Each ch counts as one st in the following round, but when working sts into the ch, work them in the sp below the ch not the ch itself.

Round 4 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4 (3: 4: 3: 3) sts) 11 (12: 1: 12: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 (1: 2: 1: 1) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 0: 1: 1) times, 1dc in next 1 (4: 4: 10: 10) sts, ss to beg ch. [132 (135: 135: 141: 141) sts] Round 5 BegDtrX over first 3 sts (counts as 1DtrX), *DtrX over next 3 sts; rep from * to end, ss to third of ch-4 at top of BegDtrX. [44 (45: 45: 47: 47) DtrX sts] Round 6 Ss into ch-sp formed by ch-4 at beg of last round, ch3, tr2tog into ch-sp at base of ch-3 (counts as tr3tog), ch2, *tr3tog into next ch-1 sp, ch2; rep from * to end, ss to beg ch.

[44 (45: 45: 47: 47) tr3tog sts, 88 (90: 90: 94: 94) ch] Round 7 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 (4: 5: 4: 4) sts) 11 (12: 1: 12: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 (2: 3: 2: 2) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 0: 1: 1) times, 1dc in next 1 (5: 4: 11: 11) sts, ss to beg ch. [156 (162: 159: 168: 168) sts] Round 8 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each st to end.

Round 9 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6 (5: 6: 5: 5) sts) 11 (12: 1: 12: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4 (3: 4: 3: 3) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 0: 1: 1) times, 1dc in next 1 (6: 4: 12: 12) sts, ss to beg ch. [180 (189: 183: 195: 195) sts] Round 10 As Round 5. [60 (63: 61: 65: 65) DtrX sts] Round 11 As Round 6. [60 (63: 61: 65: 65) tr3tog sts, 120 (126: 122: 130: 130) ch]

SIZE

12-14

16-18

20-22

24-26

Hooked in a lacy pattern with the natural and cooling fibres of cotton, linen and super-soft cashmere – what more could you want from a summer jumper?

NOTES YOU WILL NEED Rowan Cotton Cashmere (85% cotton, 15% cashmere, 50g/125m) Yarn A Linen (211) Q Rowan Creative Linen (50% linen, 50% cotton, 100g/200m) Yarn B Natural (621) See table for measurements and yarn quantities Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact www.knitrowan.com 01484 668200 Q

TENSION 16 sts and 8 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain stated tension

ABBREVIATIONS BegDtrX Ch2, skip next st, yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, draw loop through, (yrh, draw through 2 loops) twice, ch4 (this ch-4 forms top-right ‘leg’ of the ‘X’ and ch-1 sp), yrh, insert hook halfway down st just made where lower ‘legs’ join, yrh, draw loop through, (yrh, draw through 2 loops) twice DtrX (Yrh) twice, insert hook in next st, yrh, draw loop through, yrh, draw through 2 loops, skip next st, yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, draw loop through, (yrh, draw through 2 loops) 4 times, ch1, yrh, insert hook halfway down st just made where lower ‘legs’ join, yrh, draw loop through, (yrh, draw through 2 loops) twice dec Decrease(ing) To decrease 1 st on a dc round, work dc2tog over 2 sts, and on a tr round, work tr2tog inc Increase(ing) To increase 1 st on a dc round, work 2dc in the same st, and an on a tr round, work 2 tr in the same st For a full list, see page 86

Garment is worked top down in the round from RS. Yoke is worked in one piece, divided at armholes for Sleeves and Body, then continued in one piece for Body. Sleeves are added by working top down onto armholes.

Follow the yarn and stripe sequence as shown below throughout.

JUMPER STRIPE SEQUENCE Yarn A 5 rows.

Yarn B 5 rows.

Yarn A 1 row.

Yarn B 5 rows.

Yarn A 3 rows.

Yarn B 3 rows.

Yarn A 2 rows.

Yarn B 6 rows.

Yarn A 2 rows.

BACK AND FRONT Using Yarn A, ch84 (84: 87: 87: 90), join with a ss to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

NECKBAND Foundation round (RS) Ch1 (counts as dc throughout), dc in each ch around, ss to beg ch.

[84 (84: 87: 87: 90) sts]

YOKE

TO FIT BUST ACTUAL BUST APPROX LENGTH

SLEEVE LENGTH

8-10 cm

81-86

91-97

102-107

112-117

122-127

in

32-34

36-38

40-42

44-46

48-50

cm

103

112.5

122

133

142.5

in

40

44

48

52

cm

65.5

66

69

69.5

in

25

26

cm in

45

45

27

27

29

46

46

46

17

17

18

18

18

YARN A

50g

4

4

5

5

5

YARN B

100g

7

7

7

8

8

To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column.

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Round 12 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6 (6: 5: 6: 6) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (6: 6: 6: 6) sts) 11 (12: 12: 12: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6 (6: 5: 6: 6) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 (4: 4: 4: 4) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 1: 1: 1) times, 1dc in next 1 (7: 14: 13: 13) sts, ss to beg ch.

[204 (216: 210: 222: 222) sts] Round 13 As Round 5.

[68 (72: 70: 74: 74) DtrX sts] Round 14 As Round 6. [68 (72: 70: 74: 74) tr3tog sts, 136 (144: 140: 148: 148) ch] Round 15 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (7: 6: 7: 7) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 8 (7: 7: 7: 7) sts) 11 (12: 12: 12: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (7: 6: 7: 7) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6 (5: 5: 5: 5) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 1: 1: 1) times, 1dc in next 1 (8: 15: 14: 14) sts, ss to beg ch.

[228 (243: 237: 249: 249) sts] Round 16 As Round 8.

Round 17 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (8: 7: 8: 8) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 8 sts) 12 times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (8: 7: 8: 8) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 (9: 16: 15: 15) sts, ss to beg ch.

[255 (270: 264: 276: 276) sts] Round 18 As Round 5.

[85 (90: 88: 92: 92) DtrX sts] Round 19 As Round 6. [85 (90: 88: 92: 92) tr3tog sts, 170 (180: 176: 184: 184) ch] Round 20 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 10 (9: 8: 8: 9) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 9 (9: 9: 8: 9) sts) 11 (12: 12: 14: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 10 (9: 8: 8: 9) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 8 (8: 8: 7: 8) sts, 2dc in next st 0 (1: 1: 0: 1) times, 1dc in next 3 (9: 16: 6: 15) sts, ss to beg ch.

[279 (297: 291: 306: 303) sts] Round 21 As Round 5.

[93 (99: 97: 102: 101) DtrX sts] Round 22 As Round 6. [93 (99: 97: 102: 101) tr3tog sts, 186 (198: 194: 204: 202) ch]

SIZES 16 18, 20 22 AND 24 26 ONLY Round 23 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next - (-: 9: 9: 10) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next - (-: 10: 9: 10) sts) - (-: 12: 14: 12) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next - (-: 9: 9: 10) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next - (-: 9: 8: 9) sts, 2dc in next st - (-: 1: 0: 1) times, 1dc in next - (-: 17: 6: 16) sts, ss to beg ch.

[- (-: 318: 336: 330) sts] Round 24 As Round 8.

SIZE 24 26 ONLY Round 25 Ch1, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11 sts) 12 times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 10 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 17 sts, ss to beg ch. [357 sts] Round 26 As Round 5. [119 DtrX sts] Round 27 As Round 6.

ALL SIZES Divide for Body and Sleeves will be worked over the next round. The Front and Back are

worked down in one piece from these sts, leaving space to work the Sleeves later.

SIZE 8 10 ONLY Next round Ch1, 1dc in next 40 sts, skip next 57 sts, 1dc in next 83 sts, skip next 57 sts, 1dc in next 41 sts, ss to beg ch. [165 sts] Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [55 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke. [55 tr3tog sts, 110 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [55 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[55 tr3tog sts, 110 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

The two yarns have different finishes, which creates an interesting texture in this design

SIZE 12 14 ONLY Next round Ch1, 1dc in next 44 sts, skip next 59 sts, 1dc in next 89 sts inc 1 st in centre of these sts, skip next 59 sts, 1dc in next 45 sts, ss to beg ch. [180 sts] Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [60 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[60 tr3tog sts, 120 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [60 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[60 tr3tog sts, 120 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

The airy stitch pattern is characterised by repetition of crossed double treble stitches

SIZE 16 18 ONLY Next round Ch1, 1dc in next 48 sts, skip next 61 sts, 1dc in next 98 sts dec 1 st in centre of these sts, skip next 61 sts, 1dc in next 49 sts, ss to beg ch. [195 sts] Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [65 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[65 tr3tog sts, 130 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [65 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[65 tr3tog sts, 130 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

c

b

a

Bust width a: 51.5 (56.5: 61: 66.5: 71.5)cm, 20 (22 : 24: 26 : 28 )in Length b: 65.5 (66: 69: 69.5: 73.5)cm, 25 (26: 27 : 27 : 29)in Sleeve length c: 45 (45: 46: 46: 46)cm, 17 (17 : 18: 18: 18)in

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SIZE 20 22 ONLY Next round Ch1, 1dc in next 52 sts, skip next 62 sts, 1dc in next 106 sts inc 1 st in centre of these sts, skip next 62 sts, 1dc in next 53 sts, ss to beg ch. [213 sts] Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [71 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[71 tr3tog sts, 142 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [71 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[71 tr3tog sts, 142 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [71 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[71 tr3tog sts, 142 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [71 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[71 tr3tog sts, 142 ch] Next round Ch1, *1dc in next st; rep from * to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, *1tr in next st; rep from * to end, ss to beg ch.

SIZE 24 26 ONLY Next round Ch1, 1dc in next 56 sts, skip next 64 sts, 1dc in next 115 sts dec 1 st in centre of these sts, skip next 64 sts, 1dc in next 57 sts, ss to beg ch. [228 sts] Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [76 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[76 tr3tog sts, 152 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [76 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[76 tr3tog sts, 152 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round As Round 5 of Yoke. [76 DtrX sts] Next round As Round 6 of Yoke.

[76 tr3tog sts, 152 ch] Next round Ch1, dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Next round Ch3, tr in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Rowan Cotton Cashmere and Creative Linen come in complementary shades, giving you plenty of choice for combining colours

SLEEVES BOTH ALIKE With RS facing, starting at centre of underarm, rejoin yarn and, keeping patt and stripe sequence correct throughout as set on Front and Back, working all decs by working dc2tog or tr2tog (as indicated by patt) proceed as follows: Work 6 (6: 4: 4: 1) rounds dec 1 st at beg and end of next round, and 3rd (3rd: 4th: -: -) round, and 6th (6th: -: -: -) round. [51 (53: 57: 60: 62) sts] Work 18 (18: 10: 2: 10) rounds dec 1 st at beg and end of 3rd (3rd: 3rd: -: 3rd), then 5th (5th: 5th: -: 5th), and 8th (8th: 8th: -: 8th), and 11th (11th: -: -: -), and 13th (13th: -: -: -), and 16th (16th: -: -: -) rounds. [39 (41: 51: 60: 56) sts]

ALL SIZES Last 8 rounds set patt. Cont in patt and stripe sequence until work meas approx 38 (38.5: 39: 39.5: 39.5)cm from armhole. Fasten off.

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Work 13 (14: 24: 32: 29) rounds dec 1 st at beg and end of every dc or tr round.

[27 (27: 27: 28: 28) sts]

Cont without shaping until Sleeve measures approx 45 (45: 46: 46: 6)cm.

CUFF Cont using Yarn A only.

Next round Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, ss to beg ch.

Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP Block and, following the instructions on the ball band, press the garment pieces. If the ball band indicates that the fabric is not to be pressed, then covering the blocked-out fabric with a damp white cotton cloth and leaving it to stand will have the desired effect. Weave in all ends.

CHILD’S STRIPED JUMPER

Jumper for joy Coloured stripes against white for maximum impact. By Jessica Bennett

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CHILD’S STRIPED JUMPER

The go faster stripes on this fab jumper will see your little one full of energy – whether they’re crawling, toddling, or running, you can bet they’ll be cute and colourful too!

A BIT TRICKY 3MM HOOK

DK WEIGHT

NOTES Jumper is worked top down in one piece of continuous rounds of extended double crochet to the armhole divide. It is divided for Body and Sleeves, and Body is worked in rounds. The Sleeves are worked onto the armholes in rounds. Neckline round(s) are worked afterwards. For the first 3 sizes only, extra rounds are added at the neckline, with a split at the centre front.

The 5-tr clusters are worked from the WS. Turning chains do not count as a stitch throughout. Work in continuous rounds unless instructed to join the end of a round with a ss.

You may find it helpful to use a stitch marker in the first st of the round, moving it up as you work.

YOU WILL NEED Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m) Yarn A White (80) Yarn B Pumpkin (87) Yarn C Dark Turquoise (71) Yarn D Fuchsia (14) Yarn E Lemon (62) Yarn F Turquoise (33) See table for measurements and yarn quantities Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk Q

TENSION

JUMPER YOKE

17 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over extended double crochet using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain tension

DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES

Using Yarn A, ch72 (76: 80: 84: 88: 88: 92), ss to first ch to join being careful not to twist.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each ch around, ss to first st.

[72 (76: 80: 84: 88: 88: 92) sts] Round 2 Ch1, *20 (22: 22: 24: 26: 26: 26) edc, (1edc, ch1, 1edc) in next st, 14 (14: 16: 16: 16: 16: 18) edc, (1edc, 1ch1, 1edc) in next st; rep from * once more.

[76 (80: 84: 88: 92: 92: 96) edc, 4 ch-1 sps] Cont working as set for a further 11 (11: 12: 12: 13: 15: 16) rounds, increasing 2 sts in each ch-sp per round. [172 (176: 184: 192: 204: 220: 232) sts]

ABBREVIATIONS edc (extended double crochet) Insert hook into next st, yrh, pull yarn through st, yrh, pull yarn through first loop on hook, yrh, pull through both loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

SIZE TO FIT CHEST ACTUAL CHEST APPROX LENGTH

SLEEVE LENGTH b

c

a Chest width a: 25.5 (27: 28: 29.5: 31.5: 34: 35)cm, 10 (10 : 11: 11 : 12 : 13 : 14)in Length b: 28 (29: 31: 33: 34: 35: 36)cm, 11 (11 : 12 : 13: 13 : 13 : 14)in Sleeve length c: 17 (19: 20: 21: 24: 27: 28)cm, 5 (6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 )in 48 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

Texture, colour and contrast combine with 5-treble clusters in the brightly striped rows

YARN A

Next round Skip 38 (38: 42: 42: 44: 48: 52) for first Sleeve, ss in ch-sp at beg of round and in next ch-sp at same time, *edc in next 44 (46: 48: 50: 54: 58: 60) sts, skip 38 (38: 42: 42: 44: 48: 52) for second Sleeve, ss in prev ch-sp and next ch-sp at same time, edc in each rem 44 (46: 48: 50: 54: 58: 60) edc across, ss to first st.

[88 (92: 96: 100: 108: 116: 120) working sts for Body]

BODY Round 1 Ch1, edc in each st around.

[88 (92: 96: 100: 108: 116: 120) sts]

6m

12m

18m

cm

43

45.5

48

52

in

17

18

19

20

cm

51

54

56

59

63

23

25

in

20

21

22 31

2yr

4yr

55

58.5

61

23

24

68

70

21

cm

28

29

in

11

11

cm

17

19

20

21

24

in

5

6

7

8

9

50g

3

3

4

4

12

33

3yr

13

34 13

26 35 13 27

5yr

27 36 14 28

10

11

4

5

5

YARN B

50g

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

YARN C

50g

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

YARN D

50g

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

YARN E

50g

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

YARN F

50g

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column.

CHILD’S STRIPED JUMPER

Round 2 Repeat last round, ss to first st.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a ss in first st with WS facing.

Round 3 (WS) Ch1, 5-trcl in next st, *ch1, skip next st, 5-trcl in next st; rep from * to end, ch1, ss to first st. [44 (46: 48: 50: 54: 58: 60) 5-trcl] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a ss in first st with RS facing.

Round 4 Ch1, edc in each st around.

[88 (92: 96: 100: 108: 116: 120) sts] Round 5 Edc in each st around, ss to first st.

Fasten off.

Repeat (Rounds 3-5) 3 more times, using Yarns C, D, E for each of the Round 3 cluster rounds.

Each time you work a cluster round you will be turning to the WS, and then turning back to RS for the edc rounds.

Repeat Round 3 once more using Yarn F. Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a ss in first st with RS facing.

Next round (RS) Ch1, edc in each st around.

Continue to work in unjoined rounds for a further 4 (6: 7: 10: 11: 11: 12) rounds.

Ss in first st of last round.

Next round Ch1, dc in each st around.

Repeat last round, ss in next st.

Fasten off.

Fasten off.

Repeat (Rounds 3-5) 3 more times, using Yarns C, D and E for each of the Round 3 cluster rounds.

Repeat Round 3 once more using Yarn F.

CONTINUE BODY Join Yarn A with a ss in first st with RS facing.

Next round (RS) Ch1, edc in each st around.

Continue to work in unjoined rounds for a further 6 (8: 9: 10: 13: 16: 17) rounds.

Ss in first st of last round.

Next round Ch1, (4dc, dc2tog); repeat to last 4 (4: 2: 2: 4: 2: 0) sts, dc in each st to end.

[34 (34: 37: 37: 39: 42: 45) sts] Next round Ch1, (4dc, dc2tog); repeat to last 4 (4: 1: 1: 3: 0: 3) sts, dc in each st to end.

[29 (29: 31: 31: 33: 35: 38) sts] Ss in first st of final round.

Fasten off.

NECK EDGE Using Yarn A, with RS facing join with a ss half way along centre front.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 10 (11: 11: 12: 13: 13: 13) dc, dc2tog, 12 (12: 14: 14: 14: 14: 16) dc, dc2tog, 20 (22: 22: 24: 26: 26: 26) dc, dc2tog, 12 (12: 14: 14: 14: 14: 16) dc, dc2tog, 10 (11: 11: 12: 13: 13: 13) dc.

SIZES 2, 3, 4 AND 5 YRS ONLY Ss to first st of last round.

Fasten off.

SIZES 6, 12 AND 18 MNTHS ONLY Do not fasten off, turn.

Work in rows turning at the end of each row to form a split at centre front neckline.

Rows 2-4 Dc in each st to end, working 4 dc2tog evenly spaced, turn.

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends and block to measurements.

The stripes are designed to align neatly between the body and sleeves

SLEEVES Join Yarn A with RS facing in the first ch-sp of the last round of the Yoke.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, edc in ch-sp, edc in each st of Sleeve, edc in second ch- sp [40: (40: 44: 44: 46: 50: 54) sts] Round 2 Repeat last round, join with ss.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a ss in first st with WS facing.

Round 3 Ch1, 5-trcl in next st, *ch1, skip next st, 5-trcl in next st; rep from * to end, ch1, ss to first st. [20 (20: 22: 22: 23: 25: 27) 5-trcl] Join Yarn A with a ss in first st with RS facing.

Round 4 Ch1, edc in each st around.

[40: (40: 44: 44: 46: 50: 54) sts] Round 5 Edc in each st around, ss to first st.

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK A CLUSTER STITCH 3 TR CLUSTER

1 Start a treble in the next stitch or space in the usual way: yrh, insert hook, yrh, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yrh, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Stop here, without finishing.

2 Start a second treble in the same stitch/space: yrh, insert hook in the same stitch again, yrh, pull loop through (4 loops on hook), yrh and pull through first 2 loops (3 loops on hook).

3 Work a partial third treble in same way. Now finish all three tr together: yrh, pull loop through all 4 loops on hook.

If working a 4-tr cl make 4 partial trebles, or for a 5-tr cl make 5 partial trebles.

4 This is how your completed 3-tr cluster should look. On the next row, you can simply work a stitch into the top of the cluster as usual. Your stitch count should remain the same.

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Khuc loves creating the emotion on each toy, and seeing how it turns from a sketch into a huggable toy

We chat to Khuc Cay, master amigurumi designer, who explains how she draws upon both Vietnamese and French cultures to come up with her oh-so-cute creations… here’s just something about amigurumi that makes a crocheter’s heart sing! They are so adorable it’s no wonder so many of us are hooked.

However, Khuc Cay (whose real name is Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh) has taken the amigurumi trend to a whole other level – her crochet characters are perfectly formed and beautifully dressed, with a touch of French chic to boot.

Khuc’s amigurumi expertise is all the more humbling when she explains she’s only been crocheting for less than three years. “In late 2017, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and saw one mum had crocheted a hat for her daughter. It was cute and I wanted make something similar for my daughter,” she explains. “Before that, I did not know what a crochet hook was, nor what it was

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used for. I learnt the elements of crochet from watching YouTube videos. The first thing I made was a bunny hat. It was full of mistakes but I was so excited and proud of it!”

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Soon after Khuc finished making the hat, she discovered amigurumi and the rest, as they say, is history. “I don’t like ‘monotone’ patterns and don’t have enough patience to make big projects like blankets,” she says, “But making amigurumi is so different; I love how the increase or decrease in stitches can make different shapes. I don’t get bored making them because each piece is small and unique, and the result is just adorable.”

Creating her own characters was a logical next step. Khuc enthuses,“I always love imagining and drawing kawaii [cute]

characters, so when I discovered amigurumi, everything just fell into place for me. After many times of trying and frogging, I can now make their basic shape exactly as I want, then as I learn other techniques I can add more details. I love mixing and matching colours to make my unique toys. It is just an amazing and satisfying feeling that I always have when I design a new thing for the first time. I really enjoy it.”

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Now that Khuc knows the basic amigurumi shapes, she has a well-practised process in order to make each character unique and perfect. Each time she has an idea she writes it down or sketches it quickly in her notebook. The next step is crocheting the first draft and writing the pattern as she

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goes. “When I am happy with all the shapes and details built, I will choose new yarns to make the final version of it, check the instructions again, and take photos,“ she says. “After putting the instructions and photos in my pattern, I send it to my crochet testers, correct all the errors, rewrite the explanation if it’s needed, and do a last proof read before publishing it on all my shops.”

Khuc, who is based in France, has drawn both on her family heritage and where she lives now to come up with her own unique style. “I am Vietnamese and I think there is always a big part of Vietnam in me,” she explains. “My mother, a very traditional Vietnamese woman, loved cooking and making things using various handicrafts.

Growing up, I remember wearing beautiful clothes that she had either sewn or knitted for us. She taught my sisters and me how to make doll’s clothes, and we played with our dolls every day. These childhood memories have influenced me greatly – the patience in making tiny things, the attention to the details. France gives me the vintage and romantic touch, also the artistic side of things and a feeling of freedom.”

“I find my inspiration from everywhere – the animes [Japanese animations] I watch, the small birds and bunnies I see in the park, the cat we see when we walk to my daughter’s school,” she adds. “But what I love the most is reading children’s books with my girl and seeing lots of beautiful drawings there. My daughter always surprises me with her ideas and I’m so lucky and grateful to discover this world again through her eyes.”

With such a large selection of characters to her name, Khuc is still able to pick out her favourite: “It’s Mimi the little bunny.

Designing and making her was a challenge as

she has many small pieces, but I love everything about her – the colour, details, touch of vintage and cuteness. I could make her many times without getting bored. She’s also one of the bestsellers in my shop.”

It’s the little touches which motivate Khuc the most in creating any of her designs.

“I have to admit that I love the detail of the clothes – the borders of shoes, a sweater, or a dress, the neckline or frills. As I always love the details on clothes, I can’t live without

“I don’t get bored because each piece is small and unique, and the result is just adorable” using the ‘working in front/back loops only’ technique. It helps me add all the parts I want to improve the toys.”

AMIGURUMI AUTHOR Khuc’s characters have proved so popular that she was approached by Tuva Publishing to put together Sweet Crochet Friends, a book of patterns, just four months after starting to design and sell her own creations! “The hardest part of the process was simply keeping it secret,” recalls Khuc. “Each time I finished one character I just wanted to show

it to everyone. I hated keeping silent and posting only old pics on my Instagram page.”

Besides this, juggling the pattern making with being a mum was also a challenge. “My little Anna was two years old when I started this project, and she stayed with me all day, every day. I worked only in the evenings – from the moment my husband got home and took care of Anna – and I also worked at the weekend. But at the end, when I held the finished book, it was beyond exciting.”

Khuc luckily has a craft space that she can retreat to whenever working on her crochet designs or writing patterns. “I have a small space in the guest room where I put all my yarns and tools and toys. However, I will move anywhere in my house to find a comfortable place for crocheting. Most of the time I crochet in the living room while watching TV or on my bed in the evening.”

So what’s next for Khuc? She’s certainly not slowing down as her second book, written in French, will be released this summer. “It contains 15 crochet patterns – they are all adorable and I can’t wait to show it to everyone. I am also looking for inspiration to create characters for other projects and am always open for new challenges and opportunities to work with more magazines, editors and brands.” In fact, Khuc is working on something for Simply Crochet, so watch this space!

Written by Lucy Evans

A few of her favourite things When Khuc’s not hooked on crochet…

“I also love cooking Vietnamese foods and baking, especially making kawaii cookies and cakes. It’s a fun activity to do with my daughter – we love making and enjoying the tasty foods.”

Find out more at www.khuccay.com. You can follow Khuc on Instagram at @lespetitesmainsdekhuccay and on Facebook at KHUC CAY

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Inspired by the vibrancy of its famous London street namesake, Katie Jones’ 10-part crochet-along is a bright-as-you-like jumper... or blanket. You choose!

Part Eight

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EASY PEASY DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

YOU WILL NEED For entire CAL (Blanket or Jumper) Q Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 3 balls of each: Yarn A Black (1002) Yarn C Fiesta (1257) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Jaffa (1256) Yarn D Kelly Green (1826) Yarn E Mustard (1823) Yarn F Aster (1003) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q Stitch markers For your local stockists contact Stylecraft Yarns 04184 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk For other stockists, see the page opposite

CAL TENSION / MEASUREMENTS Tension is not critical for the Blanket; the finished measurements will be approx 138x138cm (54 x 54 in) if you make your motifs to the sizes stated. The fully reversible Jumper is one size only with an actual Bust measurement of approx 120cm (47 in), although there are guidelines at the end on how to adjust for a larger size. If you want to make sure your Jumper comes out at this size, check that your motifs are the sizes stated, adjusting your hook size if necessary.

ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86

A bonanza of colour and brimful of cheer, our two-in-one crochet-along puts the ‘CAL’ in ‘superCALifragilisticexpialidocious’! Hook up the motifs month by month, and choose to make up a bright jumper or bold blanket.

HALF ‘N’ HALF MEASUREMENTS 15x15cm (6x6in)

HALF ‘N’ HALF SQUARE NOTES Work the first half of the Square first. The second half is worked into the long straight edge of the first half, joining to the side trebles on each row.

CAL NOTES There are nine different motifs that make up the CAL, and you can use these motifs to make either a Blanket or a Jumper. In each issue we will give you instructions to make a different motif, along with how many motifs you will need if you are making a Blanket, and how many for a Jumper. You will need twice the number of motifs to make the Blanket. There is one motif each issue for the first nine parts, and the final part will include instructions on how to make up your Blanket or Jumper.

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HALF ‘N’ HALF Blanket: Make 4, 2 in each colourway Jumper: Make 2, 1 in each colourway

NOTES This Motif is made in 2 halves; start with the solid colour side and then attach the second side as you go.

Instructions for colourways are written as colourway 1 (colourway 2).

MOTIF SIDE 1 With Yarn E (Yarn D), ch5, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Row 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1 throughout), (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1, tr) into ring, do not join, turn.

[2 3-tr groups, 2 tr]

Row 2 Ch4, 3tr in first ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch1, tr) in final ch-1 sp, turn.

[4 3-tr groups, 2 tr] Row 3 Ch4, 3tr in first ch-1 sp, now work into the sp between 3-tr groups; 3tr in each sp between 3-tr groups to ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, 3tr in each sp between 3-tr groups to final ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch1, tr) in ch-1 sp, turn.

[6 3-tr groups, 2 tr] Rows 4-6 Repeat Row 3. [(12 3-tr groups, 2tr) at end of Row 6] Fasten off.

SIDE 2 With RS facing, join Yarn A (Yarn A) to the centre ring.

Row 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 1, turn, ch1, (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1, tr) in centre ring, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 1, do not turn. [2 3-tr groups] Row 2 Ch3, dc around post of next Side 1 tr from Row 2, turn, ch1, 2tr in ch-1 sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) twice, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) twice, 2tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in next dc, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 2, change to Yarn B (Yarn F), ch3, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 3, turn. [14 tr, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp, 2 dc] Row 3 Ch1, 2tr in ch-1 sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) 5 times, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in corner ch-sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) 5 times, 2tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in next dc, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 3, do not

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turn. [20 tr, 1 ch-3 sp, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 4 Ch3, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 4, turn, ch1, 2tr in first ch-1 sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) 8 times, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 sp, skip next st, (tr in sp before next st) 8 times, 2tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in next dc, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 4, change to Yarn C (Yarn B), do not turn. [26 tr, 1 ch-3 sp, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 5 Ch3, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 5, turn, ch1, 3tr in first ch-1 sp, (skip 3 sts, 3tr in sp before next st) 3 times, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, (skip 3 sts, 3tr in sp before next st) 3 times, (3tr, ch1, tr) in final ch-1 sp, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 5, do not turn.

[2 tr, 10 3-tr groups, ch-3 sps, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 6 Ch3, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 6, turn, ch1, 3tr in ch-3 sp, skip 3 sts, (3tr in sp before next 3-tr group) 4 times, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in corner ch-sp, skip 3 sts, (3tr in sp before next 3-tr group) 4 times, 3tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in next dc, dc around post of Side 1 tr from Row 6.

[2 tr, 12 3-tr groups, ch-3 sp, 2 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Instructions for joining all your motifs together will be in the final part of this vibrant CAL

BORDER Join Yarn A (Yarn A) in any corner ch-sp with RS facing.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around working (dc, ch1, dc) in each corner ch-sp, ss to beg dc. [80 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Pennant pleaser Display your colours with this textured wallhanging by Marjan Gouda

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EASY PEASY DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

A wallhanging will add texture and warmth to your wall, and this design will get you practising your cluster stitches on the diamond centrepiece.

NOTES YOU WILL NEED Rowan Creative Linen (50% linen, 50% cotton, 100g/200m) 1 skein of Mustard (647) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q Wooden dowel or stick, 1cm diameter For yarn stockists contact www.knitrowan.com 01484 668200 Q

TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Wallhanging measures 20x43cm (7 x17in)

ABBREVIATIONS 5-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 4 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook dc3tog (Insert hook in next st and pull up a loop) 3 times working across next 3 sts, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

Wallhanging is worked from the top down, in rows.

All even rows up are worked as plain dc rows until the lower shaping.

Fringing all along the bottom edge of the wallhanging adds extra texture and flair

WALLHANGING Ch32.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [31 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (doesn’t count as st throughout), dc in each st to end, turn. [31 sts] Row 3-20 As Row 2. [31 sts] Row 21 Ch1, dc in first 15 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, dc in next 15 sts, turn.

From Row 22 to Row 42 all WS rows are worked as Row 2.

Row 22 As Row 2.

Row 23 Ch1, dc in next 14 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, dc in next st, 5-dtr cl, dc in next 14 sts, turn.

Row 25 Ch1, dc in next 13 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, (dc in next st, 5-dtr cl in next st) twice, dc in next 13 sts, turn.

Row 27 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, (dc in next st, 5-dtr cl in next st) 3 times, dc in next 12 sts, turn.

Row 29 Ch1, dc in next 11 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, (dc in next st, 5-dtr cl in next st) 4 times, dc in next 11 sts, turn.

Row 31 Ch1, dc in next 10 sts, 5-dtr cl in next st, (dc in next st, 5-dtr cl in next st) 5 times, dc in next 10 sts, turn.

Row 33 As Row 29.

Row 35 As Row 27.

Row 37 As Row 25.

Row 39 As Row 23.

Row 41 As Row 21.

Rows 42-43 As Row 2.

Row 44 Ch1, (dc2tog), dc in each st to final 2 sts, (dc2tog), turn. [29 sts] Rows 45-57 As Row 44. [3 sts at end of Row 57] Row 58 Ch1, dc3tog.

Fasten off.

BORDER With RS facing, join yarn in top-left corner.

Dc evenly around the edge of the piece, working one dc in each row-end and 3dc in each corner.

Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP Fold the top of the Wallhanging over your dowel and sew into place over the back of the sts from Round 13.

Cut four strands of yarn, 38cm long. Hold together and fold in half. Using your hook, thread the folded end through a st at the lower edge of the Wallhanging. Pull the tails through the folded loop and pull tight to secure. Repeat across the lower edge of the Wallhanging.

Cut a 70cm length of yarn and attach it to each end of the dowel to hang it from.

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO ADD FRINGING

1 Follow the instructions in your pattern, or try this method. Cut two pieces of yarn, twice as long as you want the fringe to be. Fold in half.

2 Insert hook through the edge of the fabric, where you want the first piece of fringing to be placed. Loop the yarn lengths over the hook and pull back through the fabric.

3 Pull the yarn lengths to make a small loop next to the fabric. Pass the ends of the yarn lengths through this loop and pull tight to secure.

4 Repeat from step 1 along the edge of your fabric, as close together or far apart as you wish. Use a matching or contrasting yarn colour. Trim any uneven lengths of yarn to create a neat finish.

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Oldies but goodies The ultimate grannies (and gramps) square blanket by Natalie Beard

with granny & grampy motifs

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GRANNY BLANKET

A BIT TRICKY DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

If you’re missing elderly relatives, we might have a solution: wrap yourself in a hug from Granny and Grampy, via this blanket! Choose their fave colours for a personal touch.

TO MAKE UP Using the tails, sew the Cheeks to the Square.

Using Candy, surface crochet the glasses.

Using black stranded cotton, sew small straight sts for the eyes and mouth.

NOTES YOU WILL NEED King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 3 balls of each: Larkspur (013) Orange (144) Candy (040) Shamrock (039) 2 balls of each: Surf (143) Blossom (1743) 1 ball of each: Clerical (049) Sand (1695) Q Black stranded cotton Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com Q

TENSION Each Square to measure approx 15x15cm (6x6in) before JAYG round

MEASUREMENTS Blanket measure approx 110x110cm (34 x34 in) For a full list, see page 86

Blanket is made up of 49 Squares. There are 5 different Square patterns, which are all worked in rounds. If a Square has ‘To Make Up’ instructions, refer to the images for guidance.

The Blanket has been designed as a join-asyou-go (JAYG) pattern, however you can work the final round without joining and sew the Squares together if you prefer. The JAYG round will be worked at the end, once all the Squares have been made. We recommend blocking each Square before joining.

BLANKET GRANNY IN A SQUARE MAKE 5 Using Sand, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st as beg ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in next st, (tr in next st, 2tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) 5 times, change to Clerical, *tr in next 2 sts, (5-tr cl, tr) in next st; rep from * 5 times more, change to Sand, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Round 5 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st) 5 times, change to Clerical, (5-tr cl in next st, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) 6 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts] Change to Shamrock.

Round 6 Ch1 (counts as a dc), dc in next 2 sts, *htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dc in next 8 sts; rep from * 3 times more omitting final 3 dc, ss to top of beg ch-1. [72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Blossom in a ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch3 (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *(ch1, skip 1 st, 2-tr cl in next st) 9 times, ch1, skip next st, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Surf in a ch-2 sp.

Round 8 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *ch1, skip 3 sts, (3-tr cl in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next st) across to ch-2 corner sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts, 44 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

CHEEKS MAKE 2 Using Blossom, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop, ss to top of beg dc. [6 sts] Fasten off.

GRAMPY IN A SQUARE MAKE 4 Using Sand, make a magic loop.

Rounds 1-2 (RS) As Round 1-2 of Granny in a Square. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in next st, *(tr in next st, 2tr in next st)** 5 times, change to Clerical, rep from * to ** 3 times, change to Sand, rep from * to ** 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) twice, change to Clerical, 2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Sand, (tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) 6 times, tr in next 2 sts, change to Clerical, 2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Sand, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Round 5 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, change to Clerical, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, change to Sand, (tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st) 6 times, tr in next 2 sts, change to Clerical, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts] Fasten off.

Join Surf into top of beg ch-3 from Round 5.

Round 6 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same st as beg ch-3, *tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 8 sts, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Orange into a corner ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch3 (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *(ch1, skip 1 st, 2-tr cl in next st) 9 times, ch1, skip next st, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Candy in a ch-2 sp.

Round 8 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *ch1, skip 3 sts, (3-tr cl in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip next st) across to ch-2 corner sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[64 sts, 44 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]

BOW TIE Using Shamrock, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch5, 6ttr in loop, ch5, ss in loop, ch5, 6ttr in loop, ch5, ss in loop.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

TO MAKE UP Wrap the tail around the centre of the Bow Tie and sew into place on the Square.

Using black stranded cotton, sew the eyes onto the Square.

Block to measurements stated.

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HEART GRANNY SQUARE MAKE 24 Using Candy, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 2tr in loop, ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 Ss in ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ss in ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, change to Shamrock, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, change to Candy, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, change to Shamrock, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, change to Candy, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, change to Shamrock, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, change to Candy, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 3-tr groups, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 4 Ss into ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, change to Shamrock, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) twice, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, change to Candy, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp, change to Shamrock, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) twice, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[16 3-tr groups, 12 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Shamrock in any ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 3-tr groups, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ss into ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 36 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Orange in a ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch2 (does not count as a st), (2-tr cl, ch2, 3-tr cl, ch1) in same sp, (3-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, (3-tr cl, ch2, 3-tr cl, ch1) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg cl.

[44 sts, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

TRADITIONAL GRANNY SQUARE MAKE 8 Using Candy, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 2tr into loop, ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Clerical in a ch-2 sp.

Round 2 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

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FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE MAKE 8 Using Orange, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Surf in any st.

Round 2 Ch2, 2-tr cl in same st as beg ch-2, ch1, (3-tr cl, ch1) in each st around, ss to top of beg cl.

[12 cl, 12 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Candy in any ch-1 sp.

Round 3 Ch4 (counts as dc, ch3), (dc, ch3) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to first ch of beg ch-4.

[21 dc, 12, ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch1, (dc, ch1, 3tr, ch1, dc) in each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg dc.

[60 sts, 24 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Emerald in a ch-1 sp from Round 2. The ch-1 sps were worked into over Round 3, work all sts behind the sts of Rounds 3-4.

Round 5 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp as beg ch-3, *(tr, 2htr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (2htr, tr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[48 sts, 12 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ss into ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 3-tr groups, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]

Surface crochet glasses and sew cheeks, made separately, onto to the granny’s face

Grampy has a fetching bow tie made of triple treble stitches, cinched in at the middle

The blanket is made up mostly of heart granny squares – you need 24 of them

In the flower granny square a floral shape is worked in treble stitches in Rounds 3 and 4

Join Orange in a ch-2 sp.

Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 3-tr groups, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Larkspur in a ch-2 sp.

Rounds 4-5 As Round 3, changing to Surf for Round 5. [20 3-tr groups, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps at end of Round 5] Fasten off.

Join Blossom in a ch-2 sp.

Round 6 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[56 sts, 36 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Emerald in a ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch2 (does not count as a st), (2-tr cl, ch2, 3-tr cl, ch1) in same sp, (3-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, (3-tr cl, ch2, 3-tr cl, ch1) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg cl.

[44 sts, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

GRANNY BLANKET

Fasten off.

Join Blossom in a ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 3-tr groups, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Orange in a ch-2 sp.

Round 8 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (3-tr cl) in next ch-1 sp, (3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (3-tr cl) in next ch-1 sp, (3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[56 sts, 36 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Clerical in a ch-2 sp.

Round 9 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

JOIN AS YOU GO All joining is worked in Larkspur.

Using a layout of 7 by 7 Squares, decide how you want to arrange your Blanket.

Begin joining on the bottom-left Square. You will join all the Squares along the bottom first, then you will join the second row of Squares and so on.

Join Larkspur in corner ch-sp on first Square.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in corner, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[48 3-tr groups, 44 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

For all subsequent Squares work as Round 1 working the side/sides being joined as: 3tr in corner ch-2 sp, ch1, ss in ch-2 sp on adjacent Square, ch1, 3tr in corner, ch1, ss in ch-1 sp on adjacent Square, *ch1, (3tr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp on current Square, ss in next ch-1 sp on adjacent Square; rep from * across to next corner, 3tr in ch-2 sp, ch1, ss in ch-2 sp on adjacent Square, ch1, 3tr in ch-2 sp.

Round 2 (RS) Ch3, 5tr in same sp, *(ss in next st, 6tr in next st) across to next corner, 6tr in corner; rep from * 3 times more omitting final 6tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

TO FINISH Using Orange, make four tassels and attach one to each corner of the Blanket.

Work a border all around the blanket with one row of Candy and a second using Surf

Follow this image to join your squares into a chequer board of granny (and grampy) love

If you wish to sew the Squares together, work Round 1 on all Squares and whipstitch together using Larkspur.

BORDER Join Candy in any ch-2 sp at corner of Blanket.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr in each ch-sp across to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner; rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off.

Join Surf in any corner.

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GOOD READ Sharna Moore’s granny squares

All hail THE granny square!

From its thrifty roots to modern runways, granny squares have won our hearts!

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Clockwise from top: Lucy’s first design, the Summer Garden granny square, made into a blanket – she has since used the pattern to make throws, cushions and bags; Margaret’s Black and Bright Afghan; Cactus motif by Sharna, one of her first designs

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LOOKING BACK The 1970s were a massive moment in granny square’s fashion history, when they were seen on runways in everything from trousers and matching waistcoats to floor-length gowns.

The practicality of these small squares gained popularity in America around 200 years earlier. With yarn scarce, early settlers used their oddments and unpicked old knits, hooking them into squares to sew together.

Designer Sharna Moore says, “I think they were known as patchwork squares.

Mishmash scraps and fibres unravelled from old sweaters and socks were worked into squares and stitched together to make blankets and rugs.”

It’s likely they became dubbed ‘granny squares’ due to division of chores within families – as grandmothers were less physically strong, they would have taken on craftier tasks.

This century, Henry Holland, Paul Smith and Christian Dior have all created collections paying homage to the granny square, while Cate Blanchett made waves wearing a granny square-inspired dress by Australian design team Romance Was Born on the red carpet in 2010. The choice led to her being nicknamed Cate Blanket! At London Fashion Week 2019, designer Ashish Gupta showcased a sequin version of the trend, adding a shot of sparkle to the runway.

Today they’re works of art, with skilful variations on colours and textures allowing you to create beautiful blankets, accessories and garments you’ll want to show off.

GETTING STARTED Once you’ve got the hang of basic crochet stitches, you’re set to give your first granny square a go. Margaret Hubert has published five books celebrating granny squares. “My mother was a fabulous knitter and taught me at a young age, but she wasn’t a crocheter,” she says. “When I learned how, I taught her to make a granny square. My first big project was to make an afghan together with my mom.” This

Photo: Christopher Hubert

e love a granny square. Thrifty, speedy and primed for experimentation, they tick all our boxes for wind-down crochet time. For most of us it will be one of the first projects we turn to once we’ve mastered the basics, and for those with design aspirations, it’s the perfect medium to try out a few ideas.

Lucy of Attic 24 tackled her first granny square just days after getting to grips with crochet. “I learnt the basics of crochet from a friend one afternoon, and attempted my first granny square a day later,” she says.

“I made just one wobbly square before deciding to go for it – every square from then on went into my first blanket.”

appears in The Granny Square Book: timeless techniques and fresh ideas for crocheting square by square (The Quarto Group), as The Black and Bright Afghan.

While not all are technically granny squares, the assortment of motifs is vast. We especially love how experimental they often are. Sharna contributed designs to the book 3D Granny Squares: 100 crochet patterns for pop-up granny squares (David & Charles). “I loved incorporating food, flowers, animals and other ideas using different stitch techniques,” Sharna says. “The 3D effect makes the squares pop and gives them a fun modern twist.”

Sharna uses granny squares as a template for pushing boundaries. “One of the first motifs I designed was a simple integrated cactus square,” she remembers. “Once I got used to playing with stitches and shapes and working out the mathematics, I found it fairly easy to come up with new granny square designs.”

MAKING CHOICES Choosing your yarn is an important part of the process. “Any cotton weight is smooth, strong and shows the texture of each stitch clearly,” says Sharna. “It also washes well and is great for clothing pieces because it’s not itchy and remains soft.”

Stitch choices impact the appearance of motifs too. “I’ve used every imaginable stitch in my grannies, but I love to use textures, such as puffs and popcorns,” says Margaret. “It’s the dimension that a textured stitch give a piece.

Some of them are too heavy for garments, but are great for most other projects.”

Sharna loves the variety these stitches provide. “Puff stitch, bobbles and popcorn are some of my favourites,” she says. “They create very interesting surfaces.”

For Lucy, the tranquillity of crocheting granny squares is a central to the enjoyment, which influences her stitch preferences.

A community celebration Granny Square Day is an Instagram festival run by Simply Crochet Magazine, where the global crochet community makes and shares their crocheted granny squares online. To get involved, hook, snap and share your square using the hashtag #grannysquareday2020 to be part of an infinite Insta-blanket.

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Photo: Christopher Hubert

P P Clockwise from above: Lucy of Attic24 with one of her blankets; Sharna Moore; Margaret Hubert with all her published granny square books, and wearing one of her designs

1 Lucy says: “Make sure you’re confident with the basics of making chains and treble crochets before you begin, then find a good online resource to help you visually learn how a granny square is formed. You will learn more easily this way than from the traditional written pattern.”

2 Lucy warns: “Make sure you understand the difference between US and UK crochet terms. I learnt the basic stitches from a UK resource, but the pattern I found online used US terms and I had no idea there was a difference. It took me ages to work out where I was going wrong.”

“I adore a traditional motif that uses just the basics of trebles and chains – there’s a rhythm to making them which is extremely therapeutic,” she comments. “I’ve been working with a new design, the Aria Granny Square, which uses simple groups of two trebles. The repetitive ease of crocheting it allows me to focus on the colour aspect of a project, which brings me joy.”

It’s all part of why Margaret can’t resist granny squares. “Since I learned to crochet aged 19, I’ve been fascinated by granny squares,” she says. “I love the versatility, and I even love the process of sewing them all together. There’s something very calming about it all.”

THE V WORD Variety and versatility are key to our granny square devotion. “I love the way they can be big and bulky, fun and quirky, modern and elegant,” enthuses Sharna. “I love the way you can whip one up in an evening. The granny square can be used alone or in sets to create anything from beautiful bunting to blankets and clothing, bags and accessories.

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modern at the same time.”

Lucy’s gateway to granny squares was nostalgia. “I have clear memories of a blanket that was always there throughout my childhood,” she says. “My mum told me that when my brother and I were babies she knitted baby clothes for us. Once we’d outgrown them, she unravelled the clothes and used the wool to crochet the granny square blanket. It was this memory that inspired me to learn to crochet once I became a mum, so I could create cosy, colourful blankets for my own children.”

She adds: “Granny squares are so portable and fit in perfectly with family life. When I made my first granny squares blanket I was a full-time mum to two small children. I loved that I could squeeze in a few rounds here and there during even the most hectic days.

Crocheting granny squares brought creativity back into my life at a time when I really needed it, and I’m forever grateful for that.”

Written by Judy Darley Lucy: www.attic24.typepad.com Sharna Moore: Instagram @sweet_sharna Margaret Hubert: on Ravelry as margaret-hubert

3 Margaret says: “I suggest that a newbie uses a worsted weight, solid colour, plain yarn in a wool and acrylic blend.”

4 Weave in the ends when sewing up your granny square blanket so it doesn’t come apart! This is especially important as you get closer to the centre of the blanket, as this area receives more stress, so put some extra effort into weaving in the ends in these areas, using a really sharp needle.

5 Choose your colour palette. This is where granny squares offer the chance to get creative and have some fun! Line up favourite garments in your wardrobe and see how the colours sit together – sometimes subtle gradations may be what you want, while at other times, you might be seeking contrasting combinations that zing!

MESH TOTE BAG

Totes amazing A practical and plastic-free design by Vickie Smith

Try thele pineapper clust stitch

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TOTE BAG

A BIT TRICKY SPORT WEIGHT

2.5MM HOOK

Ditch the plastic and hook up this tote (or two) in your favourite colour, then carry it with the satisfaction of making something that helps the environment.

NOTES YOU WILL NEED Schachenmayr Catania (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 6 balls of Petrol (00391) Q A 2.5mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com Q

TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 38x42cm (15x16 in)

ABBREVIATIONS pc (pineapple cluster) (Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through one loop on hook) 4 times, yrh and pull through 8 loops on hook, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

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Bag is worked in one piece, then folded and joined together along the sides. The Handles are made separately and joined to the Bag at the end.

For Rows 4-128, all even-numbered rows (or WS rows) are worked as a plain dc row.

BAG BODY Ch75.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [74 dc] Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in each st across, turn. [74 tr] Row 3 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 36 times, tr in final st, turn. [36 pc, 2 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 4 Ch1, dc in each st and ch-sp across, turn.

[74 dc] Row 5 Ch3, *(pc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 17 times, ** (tr in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) twice; rep from * to ** once more, tr in final st, turn.

[34 pc, 4 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Work all even-numbered rows as Row 4 throughout.

Row 7 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1) 16 times,** (tr, ch1, skip 1 st) 4 times; rep from * to ** once more, tr in final st, turn. [32 pc, 6 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 9 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1) 15 times,** (tr, ch1, skip 1 st) 6 times; rep from * to ** once more, tr in final st, turn. [30 pc, 8 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Rows 10-28 Continue in pattern set, working 1 fewer (pc, ch1, skip 1) repeat on either side and 2 more (tr, ch1, skip 1) repeats in the centre.

Work all WS rows as Row 4.

[12 pc, 26 tr, 36 ch-1 sps at end of Row 27] Row 29 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1) 7 times,** (tr, ch1, skip 1 st) 22 times; rep from * to ** once more, tr in final st, turn. [14 pc, 24 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 31 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1) 8 times,** (tr, ch1, skip 1 st) 20 times; rep from * to ** once more, tr in final st, turn. [16 pc, 22 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Rows 33-59 Continue in pattern set, working 1 more (pc, ch1, skip 1) repeat on either side and 2 fewer (tr, ch1, skip 1) repeats in the centre.

[34 pc, 4 tr, 36 ch-1 sps at end of Row 59] Row 61 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 36 times, tr in final st, turn. [36 pc, 2 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 63 Ch3, (tr, ch1, skip 1) 36 times, tr in final st, turn. [38 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 65 Ch3, tr in each st and ch-1 s across, turn.

[74 tr] Row 66 As Row 4, place a marker in the sides of row to mark centre of Bag. [74 dc] Row 67 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. [74 tr] Row 69 As Row 63. [38 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 71 As Row 61. [36 pc, 2 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Rows 73-127 As Rows 5-59.

A mesh is created in a diamond shape in the middle of rows of pineapple stitches

Pineapple clusters are made by creating eight loops on the hoop and pulling yarn though

[34 pc, 4 tr, 36 ch-1 sps at end of Row 127] Row 129 Ch3, (pc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 36 times, tr in final st, turn. [36 pc, 2 tr, 36 ch-1 sps] Row 130 Ch3, tr in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn. [74 tr] Row 131 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [74 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

HANDLES MAKE 2 Ch151.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [150 dc] Rows 2-4 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP Fold Bag in half along the marked rows, with RS facing out. Dc the sides together, working 1dc in each dc row-end and 2dc in each tr row-end.

Pin a Handle to each side of the opening and sew into place.

Weave in any remaining ends.

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Mellow yellow A sunny scarf to chase the blues away. By Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

mix plain stripes with lace

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SUNNY SCARF

A BIT TRICKY DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

Dreaming of the seaside? We think this scarf is rather like a view from the beach – blue sea with bright sun shining above. It’ll keep us smiling, even on the greyest of days.

SCARF YOU WILL NEED DROPS Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 50g/120m) 2 balls of Yarn A Dandelion (04) 1 ball of Yarn B Jeans Blue (15) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Q

TENSION 19sts and 7 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet, using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS Scarf measure 182cmx13cm (71 x5in)

Using Yarn A, make 23ftr.

Row 1 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in each st across, turn. [23 sts] Row 2 Ch3, *tr in next st, ch2, 3tog beginning in st at base of prev tr, ch2, tr in same st as final leg of 3tog; rep from * twice more, tr in final st, turn.

[11 sts, 6 ch-2 sps] Row 3 Ch3, *tr-dtr tog next tr and 3tog, ch2, tr in same 3tog, ch2, dtr-tr tog over same 3tog and next tr; rep from * twice more, tr in final st, turn.

Row 4 Ch3, tr in each st and 2tr in each ch-sp across, turn. [23 sts] Change to Yarn B. Rows 5-6 As Row 1.

Change to Yarn A. Repeat Rows 1-6 until Scarf measures approx 182cm, ending on a Row 1 repeat.

Continue with Yarn A. Final row As Row 1.

Fasten off.

The pretty lace rows are hooked in a series of trebles and double trebles worked together

ABBREVIATIONS ftr (foundation treble) Ch4 (counts as first st), insert hook into last ch from hook, *yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through one loop (this ch-1 will sit at base of st), (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice, insert hook in ch-1 at base of previous st; rep from * as required 3tog Yrh twice, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice, skip 2 sts, yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops, skip next 2 sts, yrh twice, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice, yrh and pull through all loops on hook dtr-tr tog Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice, yrh, insert hook in next st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook, yrh and pull through all loops tr-dtr tog Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook, yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice, yrh and pull through all loops For a full list, see page 86

TO FINISH Weave in all ends and lightly block.

The pattern is a repeat of just six rows, with a colour change after Rows 4 and 6

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SAUSAGE DOG CUSHION

Hook a hound Everyone will make a dash for the chair with this dachshund cushion on it!

By Marianne Rawlins

practise k colourwor skills

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SAUSAGE DOG CUSHION

A delightful cushion for all you dog fans! The inclusion of bobbles, flappy ear, and bell mean this pattern gets first prize for fun.

A BIT TRICKY DK WEIGHT

4MM HOOK

SAUSAGE DOG CUSHION BACK PANEL

FIRST BACK PANEL YOU WILL NEED Q Cascade Superwash 220

(100% wool, 100g/200m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Aran (817) Yarn B Walnut Heather (862) Yarn C Burnt Orange (823) Yarn D Turquoise (812) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q Cushion insert, 30x50cm Q 5 buttons, 1.5cm Q Small bell (optional) For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

TENSION 17 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)

MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 36x58cm (14x22 in)

ABBREVIATIONS bobble (Yrh with colour indicated leaving a 10cm tail, insert hook in st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 7 times, yrh with Yarn A, draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 86

NOTES Cushion is made of three Panels: one large Panel for the Front and two Panels for the Back. The Panels are worked in rows and joined together at the end.

There is a Chart on page 89, which you will need to refer to for all colourwork on the Front Panel.

Each small square represents 1dc st and each small square with a B represent 1bobble st. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. The first few rows of colourwork have been written out to guide you.

Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated; drop the unused yarn ready to pick up again on the next row. Wind off separate balls of each colour if working the same colour in two locations on a row.

Using Yarn C, ch63.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [62 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), dc into each st to end, turn.

Rows 3-6 As Row 2.

Repeat Row 2 another 48 times, changing colour every 6 rows in the following sequence: Yarn A, Yarn D, Yarn C. The finished piece should have 54 rows in total ending with Yarn D. Fasten off.

Carefully position the buttons to line up with the buttonholes for a neat, flat finish

SECOND BACK PANEL Using Yarn A, ch63.

Rows 1-52 As Rows 1-52 of First Back Panel.

[62 sts] Row 53 Ch1, dc in first 6 sts, ch2, skip 2 sts, (dc in next 8 sts, ch2, skip 2 sts) 5 times, dc in final 6 sts, turn. [52 sts, 5 ch-2 sps] Row 54 Ch1, (dc in each st to ch-2 sp, 2dc in ch-2 sp) 5 times, dc in each st to end, turn.

[62 sts] Rows 55-56 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off.

FRONT Refer to the Chart on page 89 for colourwork.

Markers will be placed in Row 14 to show the Charted area. Move the markers up as you go and work all sts outside of this area in Yarn A. Using Yarn A, ch81.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across turn. [80 sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc into each st across, turn.

Rows 3-13 As Row 2.

Row 14 Ch1, dc in first 11 sts (pm in prev st to show first st of Chart), dc in next 9 sts, change to Yarn B, dc in next 5 sts, change to Yarn A, dc in next 45 sts (pm in last st to show end of Chart), dc in final 10 sts, turn.

Row 15 Ch1, dc in first 54 sts, change to Yarn B, dc in next 8 sts, change to Yarn A, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 16-47 Continue in patt set using the Chart for all colour changes.

Fasten off all colours except Yarn A. Rows 48-62 As Row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

EAR Using Yarn B, ch5.

Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across turn. [4 sts) Row 2 Ch1, dc into each st across, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to final st,

As there are large blocks of colourwork, the sausage dog is made in the intarsia technique

2dc in final st, turn. [6 sts] Rows 4-5 As Row 2.

Row 6 As Row 3. [8 sts] Rows 7-14 As Row 2.

Row 15 Ch1, (dc2tog) first 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, (dc2tog) final 2 sts, turn. [6 sts] Row 16 Ch1, (dc2tog) first 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (dc2tog) final 2 sts, turn. [4 sts] Fasten off.

Fold the Ear at the base and sew to Front Panel.

Using Yarn C, sew a collar onto the Front Panel – you can use the image as a guide.

Sew the small bell to the collar.

TO MAKE UP With RS facing out, place the Back Panels and Front Panel together so the Back Panels overlap at the centre with the buttonholes sitting at the top. Turn so Front Panel is facing you and join Yarn C into any corner.

You will work Round 1 through all layers (3 layers at centre point of cushion where Back Panels overlap).

Round 1 Ch1, (3dc in corner, pm in second dc of corner, dc in each st or row-end to next corner) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [292 sts] Round 2 Ch1, *dc in each st to marker, 3dc in marked st, pm in second dc of corner; rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc. [300 sts] Round 3 As Round 2.

Fasten off.

TO FINISH Sew buttons onto First Back Panel, in line with the buttonholes.

Weave in any remaining ends.

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West Yorkshire Spinners have teamed up with knitting blogger and designer Winwick Mum to bring four extra-special shades to their award-winning Signature 4ply range. Winwick Mum (aka Christine) specialises in sock patterns, so teaming up with WYS to produce these

self-striping sock yarns is the perfect match. The four variegated yarns, which contain containing 35% Bluefaced Leicester wool, come in pastels, primaries, rich purple gems and aqua blue colour combinations.

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If you’re after a huge range of different colour combinations, then King Cole’s Zig Zag yarn is the one for you! There are 45 shades in the 4ply range, which range from complementary combos that give you an overall shade, to wild mixes if you’re after a really jazzy effect. The

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DROPS FABEL PRINT

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WEIGHT 4ply CONTENT 75% wool, 25% polyamide BALL 50g/205m HOOK 3mm RRP £2.20

Your feet won’t be feeling funny if you make some socks from this yarn from James C. Brett.

The blend of superwash wool and polyamide produces a soft, lightweight and ever so slightly silky fabric that makes the best of both natural and synthetic fibres. There are currently four

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We love a yarn that includes lots of bright funky colours, and DROPS Fabel Print most definitely falls into that vibrant category. The range features 21 different colour combinations, which use their ‘fancy dyeing’ technique, where each dye lot will have subtle differences in

colours are achieved in a myriad of different ways too, from textured splashes to strong stripes – each ball is a veritable feast for the eyes! The 75% wool content gives you a natural feeling yarn that can still be machine washed at 40 C. www.kingcole.com

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the colour patterns. Fabel Print goes perfectly with DROPS Fabel Long Print and unicolour yarns, meaning you can mix and match to your heart’s content and create some really fun colour combinations. Machine wash this yarn at 40 C. www.garnstudio.com

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WEIGHT 4ply CONTENT 75% merino, 25% polyamide BALL 100g/400m HOOK 3mm RRP £11.49

WEIGHT 4ply CONTENT 75% merino wool, 25% nylon SKEIN 50g/212m HOOK 2.5mm RRP £5.75

Whenever a yarn has the word ‘luxury’ in the name, you know it’s going to be something special. The Rialto Luxury Sock yarn from Debbie Bliss has a super-soft feel to it thanks to the superwash merino content, plus the polyamide gives it that added bit of strength. The yarn

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If you’re a fan of sock yarns and haven’t came across Socks Yeah! yet, then you’re in for a treat.

This fab 4ply yarn designed by Rachel Coopey of Coop Knits is a hugely popular yarn with knitters and crocheters alike.

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What’s the secret to neat stripes?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

One of the best parts of crochet is expressing your creativity through colour. Stripes are an eternal favourite of mine because they’re simple yet stylish and the variety is endless. Getting your stripes straight and sharp is easy with a little know-how, so in this workshop I’ll show you two different techniques that you can use to change colour – give them both a try and see which one you prefer.

First, we’ll make a stripe pattern with two rows of each colour to practise. You can use any two yarns of the same weight, with a suitable size hook – I’m using DK yarn in cream (Yarn A) and aqua (Yarn B) and a 4mm hook. You can use as many stitches as you like, but I’m using 10 dc. The techniques outlined are relevant to any stitch, but I’m using simple double crochet as an example.

What’s the basic stripe technique?

Start by trying this method for changing colour… you pull gently on the tail end of Yarn A to tighten the stitch slightly.

Step 3 Turn your work as usual and it will look a bit like this. The two tail ends of the two yarn colours on the right-hand side will need to be secured. You can do this by carefully weaving them into the stitches of the same colour – or carefully knot them together first and then weave them in. It’s up to you.

Step 4 Now you can use Yarn B to work the turning chain and stitches of the new row, and then another row. At the end of the second row of Yarn B, you can either stop (as I have here) or practise changing colour again, repeating the process from Step 1, but this time with Yarn A – neat and simple.

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Using Yarn A (cream in our example), work two rows of dc or the stitch you want. On the second row, stop before working the last stitch.

Step 1 Start working the last stitch of the last row in this colour, but stop before working the final yrh of the stitch. So for dc, work as follows: insert hook in top of stitch on row below, yrh, pull up a loop.

Stop here and there will be 2 loops on the hook in Yarn A. Step 2 Take the new yarn (Yarn B) and fold it over approx 7cm from the end to form a loop. Place this loop over the hook and use the hook to pull the loop through the 2 loops on the hook. This completes the final stitch and gives you a loop of the new yarn to work the next row. The last stitch of Yarn A might be a bit loose so

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Is there an easier stripe method?

Here’s another way to change colour…

Now that we’ve practised the basic ‘yrh’ style of colour change, you’ll see that while it looks neat, there are a few pitfalls you might want to tidy up at an early stage of your work. First of all, you need to plan ahead to decide what colour you want to use for the next row in order to finish the last stitch of the previous row. Also, those yarn ends aren’t secure until you weave them in – and that last stitch where you’ve changed colour has a habit of looking a bit loose and untidy until you’ve done that dreaded weaving in. All in all, I prefer to use a slightly different technique, which is just as easy, but eliminates some of these headaches. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1 Using Yarn A, work two rows of dc or the stitch you want. This time, fasten off at the end of the row, after working all the stitches. To do this, simply cut the yarn approx 7cm from the stitch, yrh and pull all the way through. Pull the end of the yarn to tighten up the final loop.

Step 2 Now turn your work as usual. Make a slipknot in Yarn B and place it on your hook.

Wrap the working end of Yarn B around your hand as usual. Now you need to insert the hook into the top of the first stitch on the row below.

Step 3 Work yrh…

Step 4 …and pull up a loop.

Step 5 Now pull this loop through the slipknot loop (this is effectively working a slip stitch). Tighten up the slipknot slightly. Your new yarn colour will now be secure and in the right position to work the new row.

Step 6 Now you can use Yarn B to work the turning chain and stitches of the new row, and then another row. At the end of the second row of Yarn B, you can fasten off and then change colour again, repeating the process from Step 1, but this time with Yarn A. While you work, you can feel safe in the knowledge that both yarn ends are secure, all the stitches are neat and you can take your time deciding which colour to use next.

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Row 5 K3 (5: 8: 3: 8), k2tog, K1, yo, K6; rep from 0) sts, (k2tog, K1, * to last 4 (6: 0: yo) 1 (1: 0: 1: 0) times, 4: K1 (3: 0: 1: 0).

Row 6 P2 (4: 7: 2: 7), *yo, P1, p2tog, P6; rep from * to 1) sts, (yo, P1, p2tog) last 5 (7: 1: 5: 1 (1: 0: 1: 0) times, P2 (4: 1: 2: 1).

Row 7 Knit.

Row 8 Purl.

Row 9 K8 (1: 4: 8: 4), *yo, K1, skpo, K6; rep from * to 4) sts, (yo, K1, skpo) last 8 (1: 4: 8: 1 (0: 1: 1: 1) times, K5 (1: 1: 5: 1).

Row 10 P4 (6: 9: 4: 9), *p2tog tbl, P1, yo, P6; rep from 8: 3: 8) sts, (p2tog * to last 3 (5: tbl, P1, yo) 0 (1: 1: 0: 1) times, P3 Row 11 K1 (3: 6: (2: 5: 3: 5).

1: 6), *yo, K1, skpo, K6; rep from * to 2) sts, (yo, K1, skpo) last 6 (8: 2: 6: 1 (1: 0: 1: 0) times, K3 (5: 2: 3: 2).

Row 12 P2 (4: 7: 2: 7), *p2tog tbl, P1, yo, P6; rep from 5: 1) sts, (p2tog * to last 5 (7: 1: tbl, P1, yo) 1 (1: 0: 1: 0) times, P2 (4: These 12 rows form 1: 2: 1). patt.

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Cast on 98 (102: 110: 118: 130) sts using 2.75mm needles.

Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end.

Row 2 (WS) P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end.

Rows 1 and 2 set 2x2 rib.

Work a further 15 (15: 15: 19: 19) rows in 2x2 rib.

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Row 3 K5 (7: 1: 5: 1), *k2tog, K1, yo, K6; rep from * to 7) sts, (k2tog, K1, last 2 (4: 7: 2: yo) 0 (1: 1: 0: 1) times, K2 (1: 4: 2: 4).

Row 4 P9 (2: 5: 9: 5), *yo, P1, p2tog, P6; rep from * to 3) sts, (yo, P1, p2tog) last 7 (0: 3: 7: 1 (0: 0: 1: 0) times, P4 (0: 3: 4: 3).

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[82 (86: 90: 98: 106) sts] Next row (RS) K2, skpo, patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.

[80 (84: 88: 96: 104) sts] Next row (WS) P2, patt to last 2 sts, P2.

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Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook HOLDING THE HOOK

HOLDING THE YARN

Try these methods and see which works best

Even tension results in even stitches

PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here.

METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger.

METHOD TWO Loop the ball end of the yarn loosely around the little finger of your left hand, then take it over the third finger, behind the middle finger and over your index finger.

3 Catch the ball end of the yarn with the hook and pull it back through the centre of the loop, taking the yarn through with it.

4 Pull both ends of the yarn to tighten the knot, then pull just the ball end to tighten the loop so it’s close to the hook, but not touching it.

KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control.

MAKING A SLIPKNOT The first loop on the hook

1 Hold the tail of the ball of yarn in your left hand and drape the yarn clockwise over the top of it to form a loose, circular loop.

2 Hold the loop between left thumb and forefinger, then insert the crochet hook through the centre of the loop from front to back.

CHAIN STITCH Use this stitch to make your foundation chain

How to count chains 1

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1 Hold the hook in your right hand, and both the yarn end and the working yarn in your left hand. Move the hook under and over the yarn to wrap it around anticlockwise.

2 Pull the hook towards the slipknot, catching the yarn in the hook, and pulling it through the slipknot loop. This forms your first chain (ch) stitch.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to form a chain length.

3 This is what your row of chains will look like. Hold the chain with your left hand near the hook, to keep the tension.

Keep going until you have the number of chains that’s stated in your pattern.

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Each chain or loop counts as one stitch. Never count your first slipknot or the loop on the hook (called the working loop). So that you can be accurate, make sure the chain is not twisted and that the front is facing you.

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SLIP STITCH (ss)

WORKING IN ROWS

This stitch has no height – often used to join rounds

Follow these simple rules to construct crochet fabric

1 The slip stitch is used to join a length of chain into the round. Insert the hook from front to back into the first chain you worked. Wrap yarn round the hook (yrh) in an anticlockwise direction.

2 Pull the yarn through the chain stitch (as shown) and then the loop already on the hook to make a slip stitch. You can also work this stitch into each stitch along a row to form a neat edging.

1 The first row is made by working across the foundation chain from right to left. At the end of the chain or row, turn the work so that the yarn is behind the hook.

2 For the next row, first make the turning chain for the stitch you’re about to work (see opposite). Now work the next stitch into the top of the stitches on your first row, missing the first stitch.

DOUBLE CROCHET (dc) US term: single crochet One of the key stitches in crochet, doubles are simple, compact stitches that form a dense fabric

1 To make a double crochet stitch, insert the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch on the previous row.

2 Wind the yarn around the hook (yrh).

3 Pull the yarn through the stitch, giving you two loops on your crochet hook.

4 Yarn round hook again, then pull the yarn through both loops. There’s your double crochet made and you’ll have one loop left on the hook, ready to do the next stitch.

HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr) US term: half double crochet A handy stitch that’s between double and treble crochet in size, and it looks slightly looser than double crochet

1 To make a half treble crochet stitch, work to where you want the htr and then wind the yarn round the hook (yrh).

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2 Insert the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch in the previous row.

Wrap yarn around the hook again (yrh).

3 Pull the yarn through the stitch only (3 loops on hook).

4 Yarn round hook again, pull the yarn through all 3 loops.

You’ve made a half treble crochet. Continue working htr into next and following sts to the end of the row.

YOUR GUIDE TREBLE CROCHET (tr) US term: double crochet One of the most popular stitches in crochet, this simple stitch is twice as high as a double crochet stitch

1 To work a treble crochet, start by winding yrh and then insert the hook under the top two loops of the stitch on the previous row.

2 Wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh) and pull the yarn through the stitch only.

3 You will now have 3 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through just the first 2 loops on the hook.

4 You will now have 2 loops on the hook. Yrh again and draw the yarn through the remaining loops on the hook. Your treble crochet is complete.

DOUBLE TREBLE CROCHET (dtr) US term: treble crochet

TRIPLE TREBLE CROCHET (ttr) US term: double treble crochet

This is a stitch regularly used as an elongated version of the treble (described above). It’s worked in a very similar way to the treble, as follows: 1 Make a foundation chain. Skip 4ch, *yrh twice, and insert the hook under the top loop of the next ch.

2 Yrh, pull the yarn through the ch loop only (4 loops on hook).

3 Yrh and pull the yarn through 2 loops only (3 loops on hook).

This is one of the longest standard crochet stitches and is mainly used in fancy stitch patterns. It’s taller than a double treble crochet stitch (described left) and is worked in a very similar way, as follows: 1 Make a foundation ch. Skip 5 ch, *yrh 3 times, insert hook under top loop of next ch.

2 Yrh, pull yarn through ch loop only (5 loops on hook).

3 † Yrh, draw loop through

Yrh and pull the yarn through 2 loops only (2 loops on hook).

4 Yrh and pull the yarn through the remaining 2 loops. Repeat from * to make more dtr sts.

5 To make the next row of dtr, turn work and ch4. This turning chain counts as the first dtr in a new row. Skip first st at the base of the t-ch, work 1dtr under the top two loops of the 2nd stitch in the previous row; continue to the end of the row.

2 loops only. Repeat from † 3 times more and your triple treble will be finished. Repeat from * to make more ttr sts.

4 To make the next row, turn work and ch5. This turning chain counts as the first triple treble in a new row. Skip first st at base of the t-ch. Work 1 triple treble, inserting hook under the top 2 loops of the 2nd st in the previous row; continue to the end of the row.

TURNING CHAIN (t-ch)

How to count stitches

For an even finish, start each row with a turning chain

Check your work is correct

In crochet, you need to add turning chains (t-chs) to the beginning of rows. The reason for this is to bring the hook up to the height of the stitches you’re crocheting. Each basic stitch has its own number of chains. The

Being able to count your stitches is very important and helps you to ensure that you’re following a pattern correctly.

It’s a good idea to count your stitches at the end of every row.

To count short stitches such as double crochet, look at the plaited tops (see above right). For taller stitches, count the upright ‘stems’ – each ‘stem’ is counted as a stitch (see right).

table below tells you how many t-ch sts form the first stitch. *For dc, usually the turning chain does not count as a stitch, and the first stitch of the row is worked into the stitch at the base of the turning chain.

STITCH

Add to foundation chain before starting row

Skip at start of foundation row (counts as first st)

For turning chain (counts as first st)

Double crochet

1 ch

1 ch*

1 ch*

Half treble

1 ch

2 ch

2 ch

Treble

2 ch

3 ch

3 ch

Double treble

3 ch

4 ch

4 ch

Triple treble

4 ch

5 ch

5 ch

1

1

2

2

3

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5

5

6

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOUR

INCREASING AND DECREASING

Create stripes and other colour effects

Shaping stitches are vital for making garments

1 Before you work the final yrh (yarn round hook) on the last stitch of a row in the old colour, drop the old yarn and then pick up the new one with your hook.

INCREASE To increase one stitch is very simple – work one stitch into the next stitch on the row below. When you’ve finished, work another stitch into the same stitch.

2 Pull through a loop of the new yarn to finish the old stitch. The working loop will be in the new colour.

Continue, keeping the old yarn at the wrong side.

DECREASE For a quick decrease, just skip one stitch.

For a neater look, work the first part of one stitch and then begin the next stitch.

Finish both together.

SEWING SEAMS You can join crochet seams by using a tapestry needle or a crochet hook, using one of these four methods

1 Sewing with a tapestry needle is the regular and neat way to join seams. Place two pieces of crochet right sides together and oversew them as shown above, using a tapestry or yarn needle.

2 To slip stitch a seam, place the crochet pieces right sides together. *Insert hook into both edge stitches, yrh and pull through to complete 1 slip stitch; rep from * working into the next edge stitches, keeping work fairly loose.

How to check your tension Make and measure a swatch to check your tension Most crochet patterns state the tension required, in rows and stitches of a specific type. Make a swatch at least 15cm square and check that your tension matches. Place a ruler across the swatch and insert two pins, 10cm apart. Then place the ruler along a column of stitches and insert two pins 10cm apart. Count the stitches and rows between the pins – if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose so you need to use a smaller hook, but if you have too many, use a larger hook. It’s usually better to match the stitches than rows, because you can always work more or fewer rows.

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3 For a dc seam, place the crochet pieces right sides together, or wrong sides together for a visible seam.

Work as for slip stitch seam, using double crochet instead of slip stitch.

4 A useful variation on the dc seam, the dc and chain seam is used when less bulk and/or greater flexibility is needed.

Work 1 double crochet and 1 chain alternately.

YOUR GUIDE FOUNDATION RING

WORKING STITCHES INTO A RING

Create a foundation ring for working in the round

To make circles, tubes and other shapes

1 Make a chain the length stated in the pattern instructions. Next, insert the crochet hook into the first chain. Close the ring with a slip stitch, working yrh…

1 Make a foundation ring and work the t-ch (3ch for treble sts). Work a treble st as usual, but insert hook into centre of ring. For treble sts, yrh, insert hook into ring.

2 Finish the treble as usual (yrh, pull yarn through ring, yrh, pull yarn through first 2 loops, yrh, pull yarn through 2 loops). Work more sts into the ring as needed.

3 Make a t-ch for the sts you want to work (above, we made 1 t-ch for dc). Work your sts into the Magic Loop, over both the loop and the tail end (so two yarn strands).

4 Once you’ve worked the first round of stitches, pull the tail end of yarn to draw up the ring. Work a slip stitch to join the last and first sts to finish the first round (as instructed in the guide below).

2 …and pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Now you’re ready to start crocheting in the round, following the instructions given right.

MAGIC LOOP An alternative foundation ring for working in the round

Working yarn

Tail end

1 To start a Magic Loop, don’t make a slipknot. Instead, make a loop with the yarn, leaving a tail around 10cm long. Make sure the tail end is under the working yarn.

2 Now insert your hook into the loop, from front to back. Wrap the working yarn around the hook and pull the yarn through the loop.

JOINING ROUNDS Finish off each round of crochet stitches nice and neatly by using a slip stitch

Rounds or spirals

1 To close a round of stitches, work a slip stitch into the top of the turning chain. To do this, insert the hook into the top stitch of the turning chain.

2 Then place the yarn round the hook. Pull the yarn through the turning chain stitch and through the original stitch on your hook.

3 You’ve slip stitched the round together! Before working another round, be sure to make the required turning chain. Always work rounds on the right side, unless you pattern instructs you otherwise.

Some patterns are worked in rounds that are joined together at the end of each round (see left).

Other patterns are worked in a spiral so you don’t need to join the rounds at the end, just keep going, working into the next stitch on the previous row.

Amigurumi toys are often worked in a spiral like this.

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Crochet hook conversions

Abbreviations across approx beg bl BP

ch(s) ch-sp(s) chcl(s) tr cl

cont dc dc2tog

dec dtr dtr2tog fdc ftr fl foll/folls FP

to end of the row approximate(ly) beginning insert hook under back loop only Back Post: work st indicated, inserting hook around post of st from back to front to back and not in top of st chain/chain stitch(es) chain space(s) refers to ch made previously, eg. ch-3 clusters (yrh, insert hook in sp/ st, yrh & pull up loop, yrh & draw through 2 loops) number of times indicated, yrh & draw through all loops on hook continue double crochet (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw a loop through) twice, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook decrease double treble crochet work 2dtr together foundation dc foundation tr insert hook under front loop only following/follows Front Post: As BP, inserting hook around post from front to back to front

htr htr2tog in next inc LH lp(s) meas patt(s) pm prev qtr rem rep RH rnd(s) RS sk sp(s) ss st(s) t-ch(s) tog tr tr2tog

ttr WS yrh *

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half treble work 2htr together sts to be worked into the same stitch increase left hand loop(s) measures pattern(s) place marker previous quadruple treble remain(s)/remaining repeat right hand round(s) right side skip space(s) slip stitch stitch(es) turning chain(s) together treble crochet (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook triple treble crochet wrong side yarn round hook work instructions immediately foll *, then rep as many more times as directed work all instructions in the brackets as many times as directed

HOW TO GET A PERFECT FINISH To prevent your hard work unravelling once you’ve finished crocheting, fasten the end off carefully, following our instructions below Complete the final stitch, then cut the yarn about 15cm from the work. Pull it through the last loop on the hook and pull to close the loop. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and weave into the back of the work. Most crochet items don’t need a lot of blocking, but cotton lace work usually does.

To do this, carefully pin out the item with rust-proof pins, mist with a water spray and leave to dry naturally.

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13

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2.5mm

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–

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3.25mm

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3.5mm

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9mm

M/13

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10mm

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double knitting yarn

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UK/US conversions UK

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chain

ch

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Its our BIG birthday issue and to celebrate we have got together with many of the talented contributors who have worked with us over the 100 issues of Simply Crochet, to bring you this wonderful collection of 100 specially designed motifs. From dogs and doughnuts to butterflies and bees we think you’ll agree there’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait to see what you make with them! Keen to get started? Then why not pay your local yarn shop a visit and top up your stash. Here at Simply Crochet HQ we are avid supporters of high street yarn shops, not only because we love walls of lovely yarn but also the friendly welcome and expert advice we get.

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Casablanca

by Heather Gibbs SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Frida

by Martine de Regt SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK in white, green, purple,

red, pink, yellow and black

EARRINGS MAKE 2 Using yellow, ch5 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2, 9htr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-2. [10 htr] Fasten off.

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

Blusher (optional)

SQUARE Using white, ch5 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 tr] Round 2 Ch3, tr in the same stitch, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 tr] Fasten off.

Join green in any st.

Round 3 Ch4 (counts as tr and ch1), *tr in next st, ch1, tr in next st, ch2, tr in next st, ch1, rep from * 7 times more, ss to third ch of beg ch-4.

[24 tr, 8 ch-2 sps, 16 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join purple in any ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-sp, *skip all sts and ch-1 sps to next ch-2 sp, 3tr in next ch-2 sp, skip all sts and ch-1 sps to next ch-2 sp (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, 3tr in final ch-sp, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[36 tr, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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FLOWERS MAKE 3 Make 2 using red and 1 using pink.

Ch7.

Round 1 3dc in second ch from hook and each ch across.

Fasten off.

Roll to make a rose shape and secure with a few small sts.

LEAVES MAKE 4 Using green, ch4.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, htr in next ch, dc in final ch.

Fasten off.

TO FINISH Use the image as a guide when making up your Square.

Sew the leaves on top of Round 3, then sew the Flowers in between them.

Sew the Earrings to the side.

Using black, sew the eyes with small straight sts.

Add a small amount of blush to the cheeks.

Using red, sew the mouth between Rounds 1-2.

Weave in any remaining ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into the loop, (ch3, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch3, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.

[12 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-sp.

Round 2 Ch1, (dc, ch3, dc) in same ch-sp, *ch3, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch3, ss to top of beg dc.

[8 sts, 8 ch-sps] Round 3 Ss to the next ch-3 sp, ch1, *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg dc.

[32 sts, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp between dc sts.

Round 4 Ch1, dc in same sp, *ch3, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in the next ch3-sp,

ch3, dc in the next ch3-sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final dc, ss to top of beg dc.

[28 sts, 12 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any corner ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch4 (counts as htr and ch2), tr in next 3 skipped sts from Round 3 working behind sts from Round 4, (tr, ch1, tr) in next ch-3 sp from Round 3 working in front of the sts from Round 4, tr in next 3 skipped sts from Round 3 working behind sts from Round 4, ch2,** (htr, ch3, htr) in next ch-3 corner sp, ch2, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, htr in same sp as beg ch-4, ss to second ch of beg ch-4. [40 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 8 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-3 sp.

Round 6 Ch2 (counts as htr), *2htr in next ch2-sp, htr in the next 4 sts, htr in next ch1-sp, htr in the next 4 sts, 2htr in next ch2-sp,** (htr, ch3, htr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, (htr, ch3) in same sp as beg ch-2, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[60 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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SUNSET BEACH

by Sara Huntington SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 6 shades

Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

Poppin’ granny

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by Margaret Hubert SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same st, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of beg tr, place hoop back on loop and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st throughout), 8dc into loop, ss to top of beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first tr or popcorn), 4tr into loop and complete popcorn, ch1, (popcorn, ch1) in each st around, ss to top of beg popcorn. [8 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr), *ch2, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2 (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2, (2tr, ch2, 1tr) in same ch-sp as beg

ch-3, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[20 sts, 12 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any corner ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as a tr), 2tr in same sp, *ch2, skip 2 tr, tr in next ch-sp, tr in next tr, tr in next ch-sp, ch2, skip next 2 tr,** (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, (3tr, ch2) into same sp as beg ch-3, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[36 sts, 12 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any corner ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch3 (counts as first tr or popcorn), 4tr into loop and complete popcorn, *ch2, (popcorn in next ch-2 sp, ch2) twice,** (popcorn, ch2, popcorn) in ch-2 corner sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, (popcorn, ch2) in same sp as beg popcorn, ss to beg popcorn.

[16 popcorn, 16 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C into any corner ch-2 sp.

Round 6 Ch1, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner, (dc in next popcorn, 2dc in ch-2 sp) 3 times, dc in next popcorn, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg dc. [56 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using any colour, ch8 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 Ss into ring, (ch11, ss into ring) 12 times. [12 ch-11 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-11 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st) dc in same sp, *ch6, dc into next ch-11 sp, (ch4, dc in next ch-11 sp) twice; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[12 dc, 4 ch-6 sps, 8 ch-4 sps] Round 3 Ch1, dc in first dc, *(htr, tr, dtr, ch2, dtr, tr, htr) in next ch-6 sp, (dc in next dc, 4dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc; rep from * 3 times more omitting final dc, ss to beg dc. [68 sts, 4 ch-2 corner sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, (ch1, skip next st, dc in next st)

8 times, ch1, skip next st, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[40 sts, 4 ch-2 sps, 36 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, (ch1, skip next st, dc in ch-1 sp) across to next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[44 sts, 4 ch-2 sps, 40 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-2 sp.

Round 6 As Round 6.

[48 sts, 4 ch-2 sps, 44 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch1, *3dc in ch-2 corner sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [104 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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put a ring on it

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 8 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch10, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 24 dc into ring, ss to first dc to join. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any st with a ss, ch1, dc in same dc, *ch8, skip 5dc, dc in next dc, rep from * twice more, ch8, ss to first dc to join.

[4 sts, 4 ch-8 sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any dc with a ss, ch1, dc in same dc, *9dc in next ch-8 sp, dc in next dc, rep from * twice, 9dc in next ch-8 sp, ss to first dc to join. [40 sts] Fasten off.

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with a ss, ch1 , dc in same dc, *dc in next 4dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in next dc (corner made), dc in next 5dc, rep from * twice more, dc in next 4dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in next dc, dc in next 4dc, ss to beg dc to join.

[44 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss, ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), tr in same ch-sp, *ch1, skip next 2 dc, tr in next dc, (ch1, skip next dc, tr in next dc) 3 times, ch1, skip next 2 dc, (tr, ch3, tr) in corner ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, skip next 2 dc, tr in next dc, (ch1, skip next dc, tr in next dc) 3 times, ch1, ss to third ch of beg ch-6.

[24 sts, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Round 6 Join Yarn F in any corner ch-3 sp with a ss, ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner ch-3 sp, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first dc to join. [52 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Round 7 Join Yarn G in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss, ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), tr in same ch-1 sp, *ch1, tr in next dc, (ch1, skip next dc, tr in next dc) 6 times, ch1, (tr, ch2, tr) in corner ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, tr in next dc, (ch1, skip next dc, tr in next dc) 6 times, ch1, ss to third ch of beg ch-5.

[36 sts, 32 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Round 8 Join Yarn H in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss, ch1 (does not count as st), *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner ch-2 sp, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times, dc in next tr, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first dc to join. [76 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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best in show

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 7 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

rising star

by Kate Eastwood SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

next corner, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

NOTES The Star is worked in a continuous spiral, without closing off each round with a ss. It may be helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you work.

SQUARE Using a 3.5mm hook and Yarn A, ch26.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from the hook and each ch across, turn.

[25 sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 3-25 As Row 2. [25 sts] Fasten off.

STAR Using a 2.5mm hook and Yarn B, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc into loop.

[5 sts] Round 2 2dc in each st around.

[10 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in the next st) 5 times. [15 sts] Round 4 Ss in next st, *ch4, dc in the second ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, skip 2 sts from Round 3, ss in next st, rep from * 4 times more.

Fasten off.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), 15htr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-2. [16 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any stitch, ch2, htr in next htr, (ch1, htr in next 2 htr) 7 times, ch1, ss to top of beg ch-2. [16 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-1 sp, ch1 (does not count as st), *(dc, 2htr, tr, ch1, tr, 2htr, dc) in ch-1 sp (this forms a corner), ss in sp between next 2 htr, (dc, 2htr, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ss in sp between next 2 htr, rep from * 3 times more.

[56 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in final ss of Round 3, ch6 (counts as htr, ch4), *(htr, ch1, htr) in next corner ch-1 sp, ch4, (htr inserting hook into same sp as ss in Round 3, ch4)

twice, rep from * twice more, (htr, ch1, htr) in next corner ch-1 sp, ch4, htr inserting hook into same sp as ss in Round 3, ch4, ss to top of beg ch-2. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in final ss of Round 4, ch3 (counts as dc, ch2), tr in ch-4 sp, ch2, dc in htr, ch2, *(tr, ch1, tr) in next corner ch-sp, ch2, (dc in next htr, ch2, tr in next ch-4 sp, ch2) 3 times, dc in next htr, ch2, rep from * twice more; (tr, ch1, tr) in next corner ch-sp, ch2, (dc in next htr, ch2, tr in next ch-4 sp, ch2) twice, ss to beg ch-1.

[36 sts, 36 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 6 Join Yarn F in top of next tr, ch4 (counts as dc, ch3), (dc into next tr, ch3) around, ss to beg ch-1.

[20 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 7 Join Yarn G in any dc, ch1 (does not count as st), dc into each st and ch around, working (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in each corner ch-3 sp, ss to first dc to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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TO FINISH Position the Star in the centre of the Square, pin in place and sew into position.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

BORDER Join Yarn A top-right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner, dc in each st or row-end to WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 9

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petite petal

by Simply Crochet

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SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

loop de loop

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch8, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) *Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in next ch, ch3 (counts as tr throughout), ss into next ch, repeat from * 3 times more. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in the top of beg ch-3, *ch3, tr into next tr, ch3, ss in next tr, ch5, ss to top of next ch-3, repeat from * 3 times more.

[12 sts, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn A in the top of beg ch-3, *ch3, tr in next tr, ch3, ss in next tr, ch2, (tr, ch5, tr) into thrd ch of ch-5 sp, ch2, ss to top of next ch-3, rep from * 3 times more.

[20 sts, 8 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off.

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Round 4 Join Yarn B in the top of beg ch-3, *ch3, tr into next tr, ch3, ss in next ch, ch2, tr into next tr, ch2, (tr, ch5, tr) into third ch of ch-5 sp, ch2, tr into next tr, ch2, ss to top of next ch-3, rep from * 3 times more. [28 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn A in the top of beg ch-3, *ss to next tr, ss to next ch, (tr in ch-2 sp, tr in next tr) twice, tr in ch-5 sp, (tr, ch5, tr) in third ch of same ch-5 sp, tr in same ch-5 sp, (tr in next tr, tr in ch-2 sp) twice, ss to top of next ch-3, repeat from * 3 times more working final ss in first ss. [48 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stitch markers

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, 2tr in st at base of ch, *ch2, skip 1 tr, tr in next tr, ch2, skip 1 tr, 3tr in next tr, rep from * twice more, ch2, skip 1 tr, tr in next tr, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[16 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3.

Round 3 Ch3, 5tr in next tr, tr in next tr, *ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, tr in next tr, 5tr in next tr, tr in next tr,

rep from * twice more, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[32 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in top of beg ch-3.

Round 4 Ch3, tr in next 2 tr, 5tr in next tr, tr in next 3 tr, *ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, tr in next 3 tr, 5tr in next tr (pm in third tr to mark corner), tr in each of next 3 tr, rep from * twice more, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[48 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any st.

Round 5 Ch3, tr in each st around, working 2 tr in each ch-2 sp and (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in each corner st.

[76 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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rainbow puff

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by Natalie Beard SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

firework

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 3tr into ring, ch3, (4tr into ring, ch3) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch5 (counts as tr and ch2 throughout), skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, *(2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-sp, tr in next tr, ch2, skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, rep from * twice more, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts, 8 ch-sps[] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch5, *tr in each of next 3 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, tr in next 3 tr, ch2, rep from * twice more, tr in each of next 3 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, tr in each of next 2 tr, ss

to top of beg ch-3. [40 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch5, *tr in next 5 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, tr in each of next 5 tr, ch2, rep from * twice more, tr in each of next 5 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-3 corner sp, tr in each of next 4 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch3, tr in each st around, working 2tr in each ch-2 sp and 3 tr in each ch-3 sp. Ss to top of beg ch-3. [76 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as first leg of cl), 4-tr cl into loop, ch1, (5-tr cl in loop, ch1) 7 times, ss to top of beg cl. [8 cl, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp.

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as first leg of cl), (4-tr cl, ch1, 5-tr cl) in same ch-sp, ch1, (5-tr cl, ch1, 5-tr cl, ch1) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg cl. [16 cl, 16 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in second ch-1 sp.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr), (1tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch-sp, *ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1, 2htr in next ch-sp,

ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [40 sts, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 corner sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch2 (counts as htr), (1htr, ch2, 2htr) in same ch-sp, *3htr in each ch-1 sp to next corner, (2htr, ch2, 2htr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[64 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st), *2dc in corner ch-sp, dc in each st to the next corner, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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passion flower

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 6 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 3-dtr cluster (Yrh twice, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, [yrh and draw through 2 loops] twice) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE With Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr into ring, ch1) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any tr.

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Round 2 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), *tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2, tr in next tr, ch2, rep from * 6 times more, tr into next ch-1 sp, ch2, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any tr.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), *2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in next tr, rep from * 14 times, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any st.

Round 4 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), *skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch3, rep from * around, ss to third ch of beg ch-6.

[16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in next ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch3, 2tr in same ch-3 sp, *ch1, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch2, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, 3tr in next

ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch2, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts, 24 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn F in next ch-1 sp.

Round 6 Ch3, 2tr in same ch-1 sp, *ch3, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch3, 3tr in next ch-2 sp, ch3, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch3, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in next ch-2 sp, ch3, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch3, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch3, 3tr in next ch-2 sp, ch3, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch3, (3-dtr cluster, ch3, 3-dtr cluster) in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3tr in next ch-2 sp, ch3, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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sun salute

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

tropical

by Pat Strong SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Q A button

NOTES Square is worked in a corner to corner construction (c2c). Each row is worked diagonally and is made up of c2c blocks. Each c2c block is made up of (ch3, 3tr), beginning with 1 block in the first row, increasing to two blocks in the second row, and so on.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, turn.

[1 c2c block] Row 2 (WS) Ch6 (counts as foundation ch and ch3 of first block throughout), tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, ss in ch-3 sp of previous row, (ch3, 3tr) in same ch-sp, turn.

[2 c2c blocks] Row 3 Ch6, tr in next 2 ch, *ss in next ch-3 sp from prev row (ch3, 3tr) in same sp, rep from * in each

ch-3 sp across, turn. [3 blocks] Change to Yarn B. Rows 4-7 As Row 3, changing colour at the end of each row.

[7 c2c blocks at end or Row 7] Row 8 Ss in next 3 tr, ss into ch-3 sp, change to Yarn B, *(ch3, tr) in same sp, ss in next sp, rep from * 5 times more, ss in final ch-3 sp, turn.

[6 c2c blocks] Row 9 Ss in next 3 tr, change to Yarn A, *ss into next ch-3 sp, (ch3, tr) in same sp, rep from * to final ch-sp, ss into ch-sp, turn.

[5 c2c blocks] Rows 10-12 As Row 9, changing colour on each row, after first 3 ss.

[2 c2c blocks] Fasten off Yarn A. Row 13 Ss in first 3 tr, ss into ch-3 sp, (ch3, 3tr) in same sp, ss to next ch-sp. [1 c2c block] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as dtr), 23dtr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-4. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 *Ch3, 3tr in same st, ch3, ss to same st (1 petal made), skip next st, ss into next 2 sts, repeat from * 7 times more. [8 petals] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ss between petals.

Round 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st, *ch4, take ch behind next petal, dc in ss between next 2 petals, ch3, take

ch behind next petal, dc in ss between next 2 petals, rep from * 3 times more omitting last dc, ss to beg dc.

[8 sts, 4 ch-4 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ss into first ch-4 sp, ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), (3tr, ch2, 4tr) in same ch-4 sp (corner made), 3tr in next ch-3 sp, *(4tr, ch2, 4tr) in next ch-4 sp (corner made), 3tr in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [48 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp.

Round 5 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch-2 sp, *tr in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[64 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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TO FINISH Using the image as a guide, sew the button into place.

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nutbush

by Pat Strong SKILL LEVEL

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balls of Yarn A and Yarn C, and three small balls of Yarn D. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated; drop the unused colour ready to pick up again in the next row.

Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

NOTES There is a Chart on page 61, which you will need to refer to for all colourwork. Each small Square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right.

You will need to wind off two small

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch20.

Row 1 (RS) Dc into second chain from hook and each ch across, turn. [19 sts] Rows 2-4 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 5-22 As Row 2, using the Chart for all colour changes.

Fasten off all colours except Yarn A. Rows 23-24 As Row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Boblette

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by Catalina Ungureanu SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS

well of hope

by Becky Skuse SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr into ring, ch2) 3 times, 2tr into ring, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in a ch-2 sp.

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Round 2 Ch5, 2tr into same corner sp, *tr in next 3 tr, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in next 3 tr, tr in same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [28 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in a ch-2 sp.

Round 3 Ch5, 2tr in saem sp, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each st to to first corner, tr in same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [44 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in a ch-2 sp.

Round 4 As Round 3. [60 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

dedc (Double extended double crochet) Insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yrh and pull yarn through both loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch17.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn.

[16 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1, dc in first st, (dedc in the next st, dc in next st) 7 times, dc in final st, turn .

Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, (dedc in next st, dc in next st) 7 times, turn.

Row 5 As Row 3.

Rows 6-17 Rep Rows 2-5 3 times more.

Fasten off.

BORDER Join Yarn B into any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (counts as dc), 2dc into same corner, *dc in each st or row-end to next corner, 3dc in corner, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Filet heart 18

by Samanta Fornino SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS closed block Tr in next 2 sts or 2tr in ch-sp open block On all RS rows (ch1, skip 1st , tr in next st); on all WS rows (tr in next st, ch1, skip next st) For a full list, see page 63

NOTES

doily

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch8, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), (tr into ring, ch3) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 sts, 8 ch-sps] Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), (dc, htr, 3tr, htr, dc) into each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg dc. [28 sts] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn B in second tr of 3-tr group, ch1, *dc in second tr of 3-tr group, ch2, skip next 3 sts, (tr, ch3, tr) in sp between clusters, ch2, skip next 3 sts, dc in central tr of next cluster, ch6, skip next 6 sts, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first dc. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp

with a ss, ch1, dc in ch-3 sp, *ch4, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in corner ch-6 sp, ch4, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch4, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in corner ch-6 sp, ch4, ss to first dc.

[28 sts, 12 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn D in any dc with a ss, ch1, *dc in dc, ch4, ss in 4th ch from hook (picot made), ch4, skip next ch-4 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ch2, ch4, ss in 4th ch from hook (picot made), ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ch4, skip next ch-4 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first dc.

[28 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

Square is worked using the filet method. There is a Chart on page 61, which you will need to refer to.

Each Square on the Chart shows 2 sts, a filled Square represents a closed block and a white Square represent an open block (see Abbreviations above). All open blocks are worked in Yarn A and all closed blocks are worked in the Yarn B, change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. You can carry Yarn A across the top of the sts, enclosing it as you work.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch17.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fifth ch from hook (skipped ch counts as tr and ch1), (ch1, skip 1, tr in next st) 6 times, turn. [8 tr, 7 ch-1 sps] Row 2 (WS) Ch4 (counts as tr and ch1 throughout), (skip ch-sp, tr in next st, ch1) twice, skip next ch-sp, change to Yarn B, tr in next st, tr in next ch-sp, tr in next st, change to Yarn A, (ch1, skip ch-sp, tr in next st) across to end. [9 tr, 6 ch-1 sps] Rows 3-6 Work in pattern set, using the Chart on page 61.

Row 7 Ch4, skip first ch-1 sp, (tr in next tr, ch1, skip 1 st/sp) across to final st, tr in final st.

Fasten off.

BORDER With RS facing, join Yarn B into top right corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st), *3dc in corner, dc in each st and ch-sp to next corner, 3dc in corner, 2dc in each row-end to next corner, rep from * once more, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Insert safety eyes 1 row above magic loop, 8 sts apart.

Stuff lightly, position on centre of Square and sew in place.

Using the image as a guide, stuff the Nose before sewing to the Head.

Using black stranded cotton, sew the eyelashes and nostrils to the Head and Nose.

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EARS MAKE 2 Using cream, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop.

[6 dc] Round 2 Dc in each st around.

Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [9 dc] Round 5-6 Dc in each st around.

Round 7 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [6 dc] Fasten off.

Sew Ears to either side of Head.

HORN

Unicorn

by Ellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Craft Boutique SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK in cream, silver, pink,

blue and purple Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q Q

Safety eyes Black stranded cotton

NOTES Unicorn is worked in a continuous spiral, without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you work.

SQUARE Using cream, ch6.

Rows 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn.

[5 dc] Rows 2-5 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in eac st across, turn.

Change to blue.

Row 6 (RS) Ch1, dc in next 4 sts, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st, working down side of Square, dc in next 5 row-ends, turn. [11 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to blue.

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Row 7 (WS) Ch1, dc in each st to ch-2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-sp, dc in each st to end, turn.

[13 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Rows 8 As Row 7. [15 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to purple.

Row 9-10 As Row 7.

[19 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to pink.

Rows 11-12 As Row 7.

[23 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to cream.

Rows 13-14 As Row 7.

[27 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to blue.

Rows 15-19 As Row 7-11.

[At end of Row 19: 35 sts, 1 ch-2 sp] Change to silver.

Round 20 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st to ch-2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-sp, dc in each st to final st, (dc, ch2, dc) in final st from Row 19, *dc into each st or row-end across to next corner, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner, rep from * once more, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off.

UNICORN

NOSE Using pink, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop.

[6 dc] Round 2 2dc in each st around.

[12 dc] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc] Round 4 (Dc in next 2 st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc] Round 5 (Dc in next 3 st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc] Rounds 6-7 Dc in each st around.

Round 8 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 dc] Fasten off.

HEAD Using cream, make a magic loop.

Rounds 1-5 As Rounds 1-5 of Nose. [30 dc] Round 6 (Dc in next 4 st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 dc] Round 7 (Dc in next 5 st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 dc] Round 8 (Dc in next 6 st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 dc] Rounds 9-10 Dc in each st around.

Round 11 (Dc in next 6 st, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 dc] Round 12 (Dc in next 5 st, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 dc] Fasten off.

Using silver, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 4dc into loop.

[4 dc] Round 2 Dc in each st around.

Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) twice. [6 dc] Rounds 4-5 Dc in each st around.

Round 5 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. [8 dc] Round 6-8 Dc in each st around.

Fasten off.

Stuff lightly and sew to Head, between the Ears.

HAIR Using pink, ch16.

Row 1 2htr in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn.

[30 htr] Change to purple.

Row 2 Ch16, 2htr in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [30 htr] Change to blue.

Row 3 As Row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Twist each strand into spirals, and sew to the Head, using the image as a guide.

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Loveliness

by Pony McTate

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SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Grannies on the slope

by Sarah-Jane Hicks SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED DK in any 9 shades including white Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

NOTES Each small Square uses white plus two other colours.

Use the join-as-you-go method to join Squares to each other.

SQUARE MAKE 4 With any colour except white , ch4.

Round 1 (WS) 2tr in fourth ch from hook, ch2, 3tr in same ch, ch2, change to white, (3tr in same ch, ch2) twice, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [12tr, 4 ch-sp] Round 2 (RS) Ss to ch-sp, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in ch-sp, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in ch-sp, ch2, change

to any colour, 2tr in same ch-sp, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in ch-sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[28 tr, 4 ch-2 sps] Make three more small Squares replacing the ch-2 corner sp with (ch1, ss into ch-2 sp on adjacent Square, ch1) on fnal round to join them together.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a htr and ch1), 3dtr in loop, 4tr in loop, ch3, 4tr in loop, 3dtr in loop, ch3, ss in loop, ss to second ch of starting ch-3. [15 sts, 2 ch-3 sps, 1 ch-1 sp] Change to Yarn B. Round 2 (Work in bl throughout) Ch3 (counts as a tr), htr in next ch, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, htr in next ch, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, dc in next ch, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, 2dtr in magic loop working over ss, ss to third ch of beg ch-3 to. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), dc in st at base of ch, dc in next st, (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 7 times, 2dc in final st, ss beg dc, ss in next 2 sts. [32 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 4 Ch2, tr in same st (counts

as 2-tr cl), (ch1, 2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl) in same st as prev cl, *ch3, skip 3 sts, dc in next st, ch3, skip 3 sts,** (2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl) in next st, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg cl.

[16 sts, 8 ch-sps] Change to Yarn D. Round 5 Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), dc in st at base of ch, htr in ch-1 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, * htr in ch-1 sp, dc in next st, 3dc in next 2 ch-3 sps,** dc in next st, htr in ch-1 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg dc.

[48 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any st.

Round 6 Ch3 (counts as a tr), *tr in each st to next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 7 Ss to ch-2 sp, ch1 (does not count as a st), *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, skip next st, dc in sp between each st across to next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg dc. [68 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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BORDER Join white to any st on edge.

Round 1 Ch1 (doesn’t count as first st), dc in each st and ch-sp to corner ch-2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc.

[72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Summer blooms

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by Simone Francis SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS

Corner puff

by Catalina Ungureanu SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS puff (Yrh, insert hook into st specified, yrh and pull loop up to height of tr) 4 times, yrh and pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch1 to secure 2-puff cl (Yrh, insert hook into top of prev puff, yrh and pull loop up to height of tr) 3 times, (yrh, insert hook into st at base of prev puff, yrh and pull loop up to height of tr) 3 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, ch1 to secure puff triangle Puff st in st indicated, 2-puff cl in first st of puff triangle For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using first colour, ch2.

Row 1 (RS) Puff triangle in last ch from hook, turn. [3 puff sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st), puff triangle in top of 2-puff cl, ch1, puff triangle in next puff st, turn. [2 puff triangles, 1 ch-1 sp] Row 3 Ch1, puff triangle in first st, 18 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

ch1, (puff triangle, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, puff triangle in final puff st, turn.

[3 puff triangles, 2 ch-1 sps] Rows 4-6 As Row 3.

[6 puff triangles, 5 ch-1 sps at end of Row 6] If you want a larger Square, rep Row 3 to desired length.

Row 7 Ch1, skip first st, dc in next puff st, (puff triangle, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, dc in next st, turn leaving final st unworked. [5 puff triangles, 4 ch-1 sps, 2 dc] Rows 8-10 As Row 7.

[2 puff triangles, 1 ch-1 sp, 2dc] Row 11 Ch1, puff triangle in ch-1 sp, dc in final st.

Fasten off.

BORDER Join any colour into any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (5dc in corner, 15dc evenly across to next corner) 4 times, ss to top of beg dc. [80 sts] Round 2 Ch1, dc in next 2 sts, (3dc in next st, dc in next 19 sts) 3 times, 3dc in next st, dc in each st to end, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

2-htr cl (2 half treble cluster) Yrh, insert into st/sp and pull up a loop, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh, insert hook into same st/sp, pull up a loop, yrh, pull through all loops on hook 2-tr cl (2 treble cluster) (Yrh, insert into st/sp and pull up a loop, yrh, pull through 2 loops) twice, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 RS) Ch2, tr into ring (counts as 2-tr cl throughout), (ch1, 2-tr cl into ring) 11 times, ch1, ss into top beg cl.

[12 2-tr cl, 12 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join yarn B in any ch-1 sp.

Round 2 Ch2, tr into same space, (ch1, 2-tr cl in next ch-sp) 11 times, ch1, ss into top first st in round.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-1 sp.

Round 3 (Ch2, tr, ch1, 2-tr cl) into ch-sp, (ch1, 2-tr cl, ch1, 2-tr cl) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg cl. [24 2-tr cl, 24, ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in first ch-1 sp.

Round 4 Ch2, tr in same sp, *ch1, (2-htr cl in next ch-1 sp, ch1) 3 times, 2-tr cl in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next ch-1 sp, 2-tr cl in next ch-1 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 2-tr cl, ss to top of beg cl.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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chequers

by Sarah-Jane Hicks SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 10 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

NOTES Use join-as-you-go method to join granny Squares to each other.

Make the first Square, then join each square together as you work.

SQUARE MAKE 9 Make 1 in nine different colours.

FIRST SQUARE Using yarn of choice, ch4.

Round 1 (RS) 2tr in fourth ch from hook, ch2, (3tr in same ch, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 tr, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

For subsequent Squares, join to previous Squares by replacing ch-2 corner sp with (ch1, ss in ch-2 sp on adjacent square, ch1).

BORDER With RS facing, join final colour in any st.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr), *tr in each st and ch-sp to corner, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 corner sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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night flower

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by Pat Strong SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 1 shade

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

climbing Cable

by Catalina Ungureanu SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS FPdtr Yrh twice, insert hook from front to back to front around post of st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 3 times BPdtr Work as FPdtr but insert hook around the post from the back x-FPdtr (crossed FPdtr) Skip next

st, FPdtr in next st, FPdtr in skipped st working in front of first FPdtr For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch21.

Round 1 (RS) Tr in fifth ch from hook, tr in each ch across, turn.

[18 sts] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in next st, (x-FPdtr, tr in next 2 sts) 4 times, turn.

Round 3 Ch3, tr in next st, (BPdtr around next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts) 4 times, turn.

Rows 4-10 Rep Rows 2-3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

BORDER Join Yarn B into any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (3dc in corner, dc evenly to next corner) 4 times, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st), 16dc into loop, ss to first ch. [16 sts Round 2 Ch6 (counts as tr and ch3) *skip dc, tr in next st, ch3, rep

from * to end, ss to third ch of beg ch-6. [8 tr and 3 ch-sp] Round 3 Ss in ch-3 sp, ch1, (dc, htr, 5tr, htr, dc) into each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg dc. [8 petals] Fasten off.

Join yarn into any skipped tr from Round 2.

Round 4 (Working behind the sts from Round 3), (ch5, ss in next tr from Round 2) 8 times working final ss in st at base of beg ch-5.

[8 ch-5 sps] Round 5 (Ch6, ss in third ch of next ch-5 sp, ch6, ss in next ss) 8 times. [16 ch-6 sps] Round 6 Ss into ch-6 sp, ch4 (counts as dtr), (2dtr, ch2, 3dtr) in same sp, *3tr in next 3 ch-6 sps, (3dtr, ch2, 3dtr) into next ch-6 sp, rep from * 6 times more, 3tr in next 3 ch-3 sps, ss to top of beg ch-4.

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Wheel of fortune

by Catalina Ungurneau SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED DK in 4 shades Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

ABBREVIATIONS FPdtr Yrh twice, insert hook around post of st indicated working from the front, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times FP2tog *Yrh 5 times, working from front to back to front insert hook around FPdtr on Round 5 (to right of current position if righthanded), yrh and pull through a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 5 times, rep from * once more working around the next FPdtr from Round 5, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63

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increase st for the round; do not skip any sts.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to last ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st throughout), 8dc into loop, ss to beg dc to join. [8 sts] Change to Yarn B. Round 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss to top of beg dc. [16 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 3 Ch1, (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 8 times, ss to top of beg dc.

[24 sts] Change to Yarn A. Round 4 Ch1, (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg dc. [32 sts] Round 5 Ch1, (FPdtr around next dc from Round 1, dc in next 4 sts from Round 4) 8 times (do not skip any sts over Round 4), ss to top of beg FPdtr. [40 sts] Change to Yarn B. Round 6 Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st throughout), (2tr in next st, tr in next 4 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg tr. [48 sts] Change to Yarn D.

Round 7 Ch1, (dc in next 2 sts, 4-tr cl in next st, ch1, dc in next 3 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg dc.

[48 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Change to Yarn C. Round 8 Ch1, (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg dc.

[64 sts] Change to Yarn A. Round 9 Ch1, (dc in next 4 sts, FPtr-cl2tog around prev and next FPdtr from Round 5, dc in next 4 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg dc.

[72 sts] Change to Yarn B. Round 10 Ch1, *dc in next 4 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next st, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg dc. [84 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Change to Yarn D. Round 11 Ch1, *dc in each st to ch-3 sp, 6dc in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc.

[108 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS

Summer daisy

by Sara Scales SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss into the third chain from the hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6 and ss in last ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr), htr into loop, (ch2, 2htr) 7 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-2 to join.

[16 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *(dc, ch7, dc, ch2) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to beg dc.

[16 sts, 8 ch-7 sps, 8 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ss in ch-7 sp, ch1, *(dc, 2htr, 3tr, picot, 2tr, 2htr, dc) in ch-7 sp, dc in ch-2 sp, rep from * seven times more, ss to beg dc, turn.

[48 sts] Fasten off.

Work Round 4 with WS facing,

working in front of the petals from Round 5.

Round 4 (WS) Join Yarn C in any dc between petals, ch1, (dc in dc, ch3, skip next 11 st) 8 times, ss to beg dc, turn. [8 dc, 8 ch-sps] Round 5 (RS) Ch1, ss into ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts tr throughout), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) into same ch-3 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch1) in next ch-sp, *(3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) in next ch-sp, (3tr, ch1) in next ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[36 sts, 12 ch-sps] Round 6 Ss into next ch-sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *(ch1, 3tr) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, ch1, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of bge ch-3.

[48 sts, 16 ch-sps] Round 7 As Round 6.

[60 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 8 Ch1, (3dc in ch-3 sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

2-tr cl (Yrh, insert hook in space indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook.

3-tr cl As above, working () 3 times For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch8, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (does not count as st), 16dc into ring, ss into first dc.

[16 dc] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any st, ch3 (counts as first leg of cl), 2-tr cl in same st, *ch2, skip 1 dc, 3-tr cl in next dc, rep from * 6 times more, ch2, ss into top of beg ch-3.

[8 clusters] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C into first ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as tr), 3tr into same sp, * ch3, 4tr into next ch-2 sp, rep from * 6 times more, ch3, ss into top of beg ch-3. [32 tr] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D into first ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as tr), (4tr, ch2, 5tr) into the same sp, *5tr into next ch-sp, (5tr, ch2, 5tr) into next ch-sp, rep from * twice more, 5tr into next ch-sp, ss into top of beg ch-3.

[60 tr] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

skipping

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch5, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into ring, (ch1, 3tr into ring) 3 times, ch1, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *(dc, ch3, dc, ch3) in each ch-sp around, ss to beg dc.

[8 sts, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in a ch3 corner sp.

Round 3 Ch3, 2tr into corner sp, ch1, 3tr in same ch-sp, *3tr into next ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next 22 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

corner sp, rep from * twice more, 3tr into next ch-3 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in a ch-1 sp.

Round 4 Ch1, *(dc, ch3, dc) into ch-1 sp (ch3, skip 3 tr, 1dc between last 3-tr group and next 3-tr group) twice, ch3, skip 3tr, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first dc.

[16 sts, 16 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-3 corner sp.

Round 5 Ch3, 2tr in same ch-sp, ch1, 3tr into same ch-sp, *(3tr into next ch-3 sp) 3 times, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next corner sp, rep from * twice more, (3tr into next ch-3 sp) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[60 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch8, ss to first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 16dc in the ring, ss to first dc. [16 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), (skip next dc, tr in next dc, ch3) 7 times, ss in third ch of beg ch-6.

[8 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any tr.

Round 3 Ch1, dc in same tr, 5tr in next ch-3 sp, (dc in next tr, 5tr in next ch-3 sp) 7 times, ss in the first dc. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any dc.

Round 4 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), tr in same dc, ch2, tr in third tr of 5-tr group, ch6, tr in third tr of 5-tr group, ch2, *(tr, ch2, tr) in next dc, ch2, tr in third tr of 5-tr group, ch6, tr in third tr of 5-tr group, ch2, rep from * twice more, ss in third ch of the beg ch-5.

[16 sts, 12 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-6 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-6 sp.

Round 5 Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *ch4, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch4, skip next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-6 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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CABLE GILETin 3 pieces from the bottom up. The Note The Gilet is worked 1. cabling starts on Row

CHARTS

CHART A (MAIN PATTERN) of 22 sts + 8 sts.

a multiple Chart is worked over to last 8 sts, P3, C2F, P6) twice; rep from * Row 1 (RS) *(P3, C2F, P3. * to end.

P2, K3) twice; rep from Row 2 K3, P2, K3, *(K6, to last 8 sts, P2, T2B, P5) twice; rep from * Row 3 *(P2, T2B, T2F, to T2F, P2.

K2) twice; rep from * K2, *(K5, P1, K2, P1, Row 4 K2, P1, K2, P1, end. rep from * to last 8 P5, C2B, P2, C2F, P4; Row 5 *P1, T2B, P2, T2F, P1. sts, P1, T2B, P2, T2F, P1, K4, P1, K1; rep K1, *K4, P2, K2, P2, K5, Row 6 K1, P1, K4, P1, 8 from * to end.

P3; rep from * to last P4, (T2B, T2F) twice, Row 7 *P1, K1, P4, K1, sts, P1, K1, P4, K1, P1.

P1, K4, P1, K4, P1, K1; K1, *K3, P1, K2, P2, K2, Row 8 K1, P1, K4, P1, rep from * to end.

T2F, P2; rep from * P3, T2B, P2, C2F, P2, Row 9 *P1, T2F, P2, T2B, P2, T2B, P1. to last 8 sts, P1, T2F,

CABLE CUSHION

CHART with Often used on patterns lace, cables or colourwork, way to charts are a great visual either follow a pattern. They will or sit next to written instructions See be used instead of them. page 30 for more.

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Repeat these 8 rows until Front measures 34cm, ending with a Row 8.

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SIMPLE STITCHES Create effective edgings

Row 1 *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.

Row 2 *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.

Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 5cm.

FRONT

Cast off in rib.

FINISHING Folding one row above the cable panel, fold the top Back section down and stitch the sides of the Front and Back together using mattress stitch.

Folding one row below the cable panel, fold the bottom Back section up so it overlaps the top section and stitch it in place using mattress stitch.

When sewing the back closed, leave long ends in case you need to undo the seam for washing

SHAPING KNITTING

DECREASE: K2TOG CALMING This right-sloping decrease

is as simple as the knit

TCABLES

he easiest decrease to make when This stitch creates a decrease that you’re knitting is a k2tog, slopes which to the right, so it’s best used at the end of means ‘knit two stitches together’. a row, although you’ll also This reduces

find it used in your stitch count by one lace patterns, Relax soft luxury with Sarah Winsper’s where it’s often used in stitch.in You can see below that the pattern repeats all along technique the row. cushion, adorned a as simple cable pattern is worked in thewith same way a Cast

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knit stitch is worked, but the right-hand needle is inserted into two stitches on the left needle, rather than just one stitch.

on some stitches, with double knitting (DK) yarn and a pair of 4mm needles. About 22 stitches is a good number to practise with.

Knit the first

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Insert the point of the right-hand needle through the loops of the next two stitches, as if to knit.

DECREASE: P2TOG

stitch

row, and purl the second row. On the next row, knit all the stitches until you reach the last two, then k2tog.

Purl all the stitches in the next row.

Work the decrease row again.

Continue practising until you’re happy with the technique – 28 rows should form a triangle. Don’t worry if it looks uneven – practice makes perfect.

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Wind the yarn anti-clockwis e around the tip of the right-hand needle, then pull the yarn through the two stitches, knitting them both together into one stitch.

Create a right-sloping

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ometimes you’ll find a pattern that asks you to decrease on the purl rows, so it’s important that you’re able to work purl decreases as well as knit decreases.

The easiest decrease to make when you’re purling is p2tog, which means ‘purl two stitches together’.

This reduces your stitch count by one. The technique is

decrease on wrong-si de rows

worked in the same way

as a purl stitch, but rows. Cast on about 22 the right-hand needle is stitches with inserted into two double knitting (DK) yarn stitches on the left, rather and 4mm than just one. needles. Knit the first row.

This stitch creates a decrease On the next that slopes row, work p2tog on79 Beginner’s Guide to Knitting to the right when you look the first two stitches, at stocking then purl to the end of stitch fabric from the right the row. Knit all the side, so it’s stitches in the next row. best used at the start of Work the a purl row. You decrease row again, and will also see p2tog used practise until in lace patterns you’re happy with the stitch and complex repeats, – 28 rows in the middle of should form a triangle.

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Push the point of your right-hand needle through the first two stitches on your lefthand needle, going from right to left as you would for a purl stitch.

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Wrap the yarn anti-clockwis e around the right-hand needle, bringing the yarn to the front as usual for a purl stitch.

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Pull the right-hand needle up and to the right, dropping the two stitches from the left-hand needle and keeping the new stitch on the right-hand needle.

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Knitting two stitches together decreases your stitch count by one, and the resulting decrease stitch leans to the right. This is how a series of k2togs looks on the right side of stocking stitch fabric.

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Starting with a purl row, work in reverse stocking stitch until Back measures 18cm.

Starting with a purl row, work in reverse stocking stitch (rev st st) until Back measures 23cm, ending on a knit row.

Continue in rev st st, working cable pattern as follows: Row 1 (RS) P27, K18, P to end.

Row 2 K6, P18, K to end.

Row 3 P27, (C6B) 3 times, P to end.

Row 4 K6, P18, K to end.

Row 5 P27, K18, P to end.

Row 6 K6, P18, K to end.

Row 7 P27, K3, (C6F) twice, K3, P to end.

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Row 1 *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.

Row 2 *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.

Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 5cm.

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save the bee

by Pat Strong SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK in yellow, black and

white Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Q 1 button

NOTES Square is worked in a corner to corner construction (c2c). Each row is worked diagonally and is made up of c2c blocks. Each c2c block is made up of (ch3, 3tr), beginning with 1 block in the first row, increasing to two blocks in the second row, and so on.

SQUARE

BEE BODY Using yellow, ch6.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, turn.

[1 c2c block] Row 2 (WS) Ch6 (counts as foundation ch and ch-3 of first block throughout), tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, ss to 24 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

ch-3 sp of previous row, (ch3, 3tr) in same ch-sp, turn. [2 c2c blocks] Row 3 Ch6, tr in next 2 ch, *ss in next ch-3 sp from prev row (ch3, 3tr) in same sp, rep from * in each ch-3 sp across, turn. [3 c2c blocks] Change to black.

Rows 4-5 As Row 3.

[5 c2c block at end of Row 5] Change to yellow.

Rows 6-7 As Row 3.

[7 blocks at end of Row 7] Row 8 Ss in next 3 tr, ss into ch-3 sp, change to black, *(ch3, tr) in same sp, ss in next sp, rep from * 5 times more, ss in final ch-3 sp, turn.

[6 c2c blocks] Row 9 Ss in next 3 tr, *ss into next ch-3 sp, (ch3, tr) in same sp, rep from * to final ch-sp, ss into ch-sp, turn. [5 blocks] Rows 10-13 As Row 9, changing to yellow after first 3 ss of Row 10.

[1 block at end of Row 13] Fasten off and weave in ends.

LARGE WING Using white, ch13.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch

from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, 3dc in final ch, turn to work into opposite side of foundation ch, htr in next ch, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, htr in next 2 ch, dc in final 2 ch. [25 sts] Fasten off.

SMALL WING Using white, ch11.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next 2 ch, tr in next 4 ch, htr in next ch, 3dc in final ch, turn to work into opposite side of foundation ch, htr in next ch, tr in next 4 ch, htr in next 2 ch, dc in final 2 ch. [21 sts] Fasten off.

TO FINISH Using the image as a guide, sew the Wings to the Square. Sew the button into place and attach a strand of black yarn for the antenna.

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Starlet

by Marjan Gouda SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in sp between 2 sts.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same space, 2tr

in each space between 2 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 2-tr groups] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in sp between two 2-tr groups.

Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in same space, *skip 2 sts, 3tr in sp between two 2-tr groups, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.[12 3-tr groups] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any sp between two 3-tr groups.

Round 4 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *(3tr in next sp betwwen groups) twice, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next sp between groups, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Square time

by Rosina Northcott SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

Sunrise

by Vicki Roberts SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to the top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, BPtr in the st at base of ch-3, 2BPtr in each st around.

[24 sts] Change to Yarn B. Round 3 Ch3, FPtr around st at

base of ch-3, tr in next st *(tr, FPtr) in next st, tr in the next st, rep from * ten times more, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 4 Ch3, BPtr around st at base of ch-3, BPtr around next 2 sts, (2BPtr around next st, BPtr around next 2 sts) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Change to Yarn D. Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st), *dc in next 9 sts, htr in next st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, htr in next st, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first st to join. [52 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ch2 (count as htr), *htr in each st to ch-2 sp, (htr, ch2, htr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-2. [60 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in same st, *htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, 3tr in next st, ch2, 3tr in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 3-tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[40 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any st.

Round 4 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * aound, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. and join Yarn E in any st.

Round 5 Ch2 (counts as htr), *htr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2htr, ch2, 2htr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and sew in ends.

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Cell

by Simone Francis

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SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

NOTES Work into the back loop only throughout.

Squared

by Sharna Moore SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-sps] Round 2 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, *tr in next 3 sts, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from *twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts, 4 ch-sps] Round 3 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 space, rep from * to end, ss to top of beg ch-3.[44 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in ch-2 sp.

Round 4 (Working in bl only) Ch2 (counts as htr, 2htr in same sp, *skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st, skip 2 sts, 26 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

(3dtr, ch2, 3dtr) in next st, skip 2 sts, 3tr in next sts, skip 2 sts, 3htr in ch-sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[60 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 5 Ss in next 2 sts, ss in sp between 3-htr group and 3-tr group, ch3, 2tr in same sp, *3tr in sp between each group of 3 sts across to next ch-sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [72 sts, 4 ch-sps Round 6 As Round 5.

[86 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off EDGING Join Yarn C in fl of any st in Round 3. Working in front loops, dc in each st around working (dc, ch1, dc) in corner spaces.

Fasten off and weave ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr), 9htr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-2. [10 htr] Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 2dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. [20 dc] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 3 (Ch3, dtr, ch3, ss) in same st, dc in next 4 sts, *(ss, ch3, dtr, ch3, ss) in next st, dc in next 4 sts, rep from * to end, ss in base of beg ch-3. [16 dc, 4 dtr, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in first dc on any side.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in same st, *tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next

st, ch1, skip ch-3, dc in dtr, ch1, skip ch-3**, 2tr in next dc, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 tr, 4 dc, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any dc.

Round 5 *(Ss ch3, dtr, ch3, ss) in dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 6 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss in beg ss. [32 dc, 4 dtr, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any dtr.

Round 6 Ch1, *3dc in dtr, skip ch-3, 3tr in next dc, tr in next 6 dc, 3tr in next dc, skip ch-3, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [60 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Forget me knot

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Samanta Fornino SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 3- tr cl (3 treble cluster) (Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yrh and draw through all 4 loops 4-tr cl (4 treble cluster) (Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 4 times, yrh and draw through all 5 loops For a full list, see page 63

Happy heart

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 8dc into loop.

[8 sts]

by Sarah Shrimpton SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4.

Round 1 (RS) (2tr, dc, 3tr, 2htr, tr, 2htr) in fourth ch from hook, ss to top of beg ch-4 to join. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in fl in next tr.

Round 2 (Work in fl throughout) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in same st, (2tr, htr) in next st, dc into centre of Round 1 working over the dc, (htr, 2tr) in next st, 2tr in next 4 sts, (tr, dtr, tr) in next st, 2tr in next 3 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [38 sts] Fasten off join Yarn C in bl of first tr after dc from Round 1.

Round 3 (Work in bl throughout) Ch3, 2tr in same st, 2tr in next 3 sts, 2htr in next st, htr in next st, 2htr in

next st, 2tr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st, BPtr around dc from Round 2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 4 Ch2 (counts as htr), htr in next st, (2htr in next st, htr in next st) 4 times, 2tr in next st, tr in next st, 2tr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (htr in next st, 2htr in next st) 4 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [36 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in third st from Round 4.

Round 5 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same st (corner made), *tr in next 2 sts, htr in next 4 sts, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-2 sp.

Round 6 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same st, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first leg of cl), 3-tr cl in first dc, ch3, *4-tr cl in next dc, ch3, rep from *around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 sts, 8 ch-3 spsl] Change to Yarn B. Round 3 Ss to first ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, ch4, skip next ch-sp, *(3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-sp, ch4, skip next ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-4 sps] Change to Yarn C. Round 4 Ss into next ch-sp, (ch3, 2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) into each ch-sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts, 8 ch-3 sps] Change to Yarn D. Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st and ch around, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Bobble heart

by Esme Crick SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED

the final yrh of row before colour change is indicated. Puff sts are worked on WS rows, push them out to the RS once worked.

Q 4ply in 16 shades Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

ABBREVIATIONS puff (Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh and pull up loop up to height of current row) 4 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook chain st Thread yarn onto darning needle, insert needle through fabric from WS to RS, *insert needle back through to WS leaving a small loop on the RS, insert needle back through to RS working through loop from previous st, rep from * as directed in pattern For a full list, see page 63

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SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch31.

Row 1 (WS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn.

[30 sts] Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as st throughout), dc in each st to end, turn.

Change to Yarn B. Rows 3-4 Rep Row 2.

Change to Yarn C. Row 5 Ch1, dc in first 14 sts, puff st in next st, dc in final 15 sts, turn.

Row 6 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn D. Row 7 Ch1, dc in first 12 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in final 12 sts, turn.

Row 8 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn E. Row 9 Ch1, dc in first 10 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 5 times, dc

in final 10 sts, turn.

Row 10 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn F. Row 11 Ch1, dc in first 8 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 7 times, dc in final 8 sts, turn.

Row 12 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn G. Row 13 Ch1, dc in first 6 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 9 times, dc in final 6 sts, turn.

Row 14 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn H. Row 15 Ch1, dc in first 4 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, dc in final 4 sts, turn.

Row 16 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn I. Row 17 Ch1, dc in first 2 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 13 times, dc in final 2 sts, turn.

Row 18 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn J. Rows 19-20 As Rows 17-18.

Change to Yarn K. Rows 21-22 As Rows 17-18.

Change to Yarn L.

Rows 23-24 As Rows 17-18.

Change to Yarn M. Row 25 Ch1, dc in first 4 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 5 times, dc in next 2 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 5 times, dc in final 4 sts, turn.

Row 26 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn N. Row 27 Ch1, dc in first 6 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts, (puff st in next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts, turn.

Row 28 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn O. Rows 29-30 As Row 2.

Change to Yarn P. Rows 31-32 As Row 2.

Fasten off.

TO FINISH Using Yarn Q and using the image as a guide, sew a chain st around the edge of the heart design.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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pompom

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

Tudor rose

by Steffi Glaves SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

SQUARE With Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr) htr into loop, ch2, (2htr into loop, ch2) 4 times, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[10 sts, 5 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in sp between 2 htr.

Round 2 *(Ss, ch1, htr, ch1, ss) in sp between 2htr sts, ch2, skip ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times more, ss in beg ss. [15 sts, 10 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp from Round 1 (working in ch-2 sp from Rounds 1 and 2 at the same).

Round 3 *(Ss, ch2, 2tr, ch2, 2tr, ch2, ss) in ch-2 sp from round 1, ch4, rep from * 4 times more, ss in ch-2 sp at base of beg ss. [5 petals] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-4 sp.

Round 4 (Ss, ch3, 3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2,

ss, ch5) in each ch-4 sp around, ss in beg ss.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-5 sp.

Round 5 (Ss, ch3, 3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2, ss, ch5) in each ch-5 sp around, ss in beg ss.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-5 sp.

Round 6 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 8tr in same sp, 9tr in each ch-5 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [45 sts] Round 7 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st to final st, skip final st, ss to top of beg dc.

[44 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in 5th dc from Round 7.

Round 8 Ch3, tr in same st, *2htr in next st, dc in next 8 sts, 2htr in next st, **(2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, (2tr, ch2) in same st as beg ch-3, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[64 sts] Round 9 (Ch1, ss) in each st to ch-2 sp, (ss, ch2, ss) in ch-2 sp, rep from * around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pompom maker, 2.5cm

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 9tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [10 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr into st at base of ch-3, 2tr into next tr and each tr around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [20 sts] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn B in top of beg ch-3 of previous round, ch3, 4tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 4 tr, *5tr in next tr, tr in next 4 tr, repeat from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [36 sts] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn C in centre tr of any 5-tr corner group, ch3, 4tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 8 tr, *5tr in next tr, tr in next 8 tr, repeat from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [52 sts] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn D in centre tr of any 5-tr corner group, ch3, 4tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 12 tr, *5tr in next tr, tr in next 12 tr, repeat from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [68 sts] Fasten off.

Using Yarn A, make a 2.5cm pompom and sew to centre of the square.

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by Tuula KyrÜlä SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss in third ch from hook For a full list, see page 63

catherine wheel

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), (tr into ring, ch2) 7 times, ss to third ch of beg ch-5.

Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp with a ss, ch3, 2tr into same ch-2 sp, ch1, (3tr in next ch-2 sp, ch1) 7 times, ss to the top of the beg ch-3.

[8 3-tr groups, 8 ch-1 sp] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-1 sp with a ss, ch9 (counts as tr and ch6), *3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch6, rep from * twice more, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-1 sp, ss to third ch of beg ch-9.

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Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any ch-6 sp with a ss, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-6 sp, *tr in each of next 3 tr, 3tr in ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-6 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each of next 3 tr, 3tr in ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in any st with a ss, ch3, tr in each st around, working 3tr in each ch-2 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch7, join with a ss in the first ch to make a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as dtr throughout), 3dtr, ch3, (4tr, ch3) 3 times, ss to fourth ch of beg ch-4 to join. [16 sts, 4 ch-sps] Round 2 Ch4, (3dtr, ch3, 4dtr) in same sp, *ch2, (4dtr, ch3, 4dtr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-4.

[32 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as a tr), 4tr in same sp, *ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in ch-2 sp, ch3, skip 2

sts, dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, 5tr in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 5tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts, 16 ch-sps] Picot round 1 (RS) Using Yarn B, place a slip knot onto hook, ss in top of beg ch-4 from Round 1, keep working yarn and yarn holding hand underneath your work, *insert hook into next ch-sp, yrh and pull a loop through to front round the chain. Continuing to keep yarn and left hand under your work, picot, insert hook into next ch-sp, yrh, pull a loop through to front, picot, (insert hook into next ch-sp, yrh, pull a loop through to front) twice, ch2, go to next cluster of 4dtr, rep from * 3 times more, ss to start of round. [8 picots] Fasten off.

Picot round 2 Using Yarn B, place a slip knot onto hook and set it to the RS of ch-4 in the beginning of Round 2. Work as on Picot round 1 but rep from * 8 times. [16 picots] Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.

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by Tuula Kyrölä SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 1 shade

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS puff stitch (Yrh, insert hook into ring and pull a loop to height of a tr) 4 times, yrh and pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63

dragon eye

SQUARE Ch5, ss in first ch to make a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), (tr into ring, ch2) 7 times, ss to third ch of beginning ch-5.

[8 tr, 8 ch-2 sps]

Round 2 Ss in next ch-2 sp, pull loop to height of 2cm, puff st in same sp, ch4, (puff st in next ch-2 sp, ch4) 7 times, ss in top of beg puff st. [8 puff sts, 8 ch-4 sps] Round 3 Ss in first ch of ch-4, ch1 (does not count as a st), *3dc in ch-4 sp, ch2, 2-tr cl in next ch-4 sp, ch8, 2-tr cl in same ch-4 sp, ch2, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[20 sts, 4 ch-8 sps, 8 ch-2 sps] Round 4 Ss in next dc, ch1, *dc in same st, *ch3, skip (dc, ch-2 sp, cluster), (3htr, 3tr, ch5, ss in top of last tr, 3tr, 3htr) in ch-8 sp, ch3, skip cluster, ch-2 sp and next dc, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any stitch with a ss, ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr in next tr, ch1) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any stitch with a ss, ch3, (2tr in next ch-1 sp, tr in next tr) 15 times, 2tr in next ch-1 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any stitch with a ss, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st, *ch3, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, ch2, skip 2 tr, dc in next

tr, ch5, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, ch2, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, repeat from * twice more, ch3, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, ch2, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, ch5, skip 2 tr, dc in next tr, ch2, ss to first dc. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in next ch-3 sp wita2 sp, (5tr, ch3, 5tr) in next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp, 5tr in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * twice more, dc in next ch-2 sp, (5tr, ch3, 5tr) in next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [68 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Butterfly

by Sharna Moore SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE

Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any st.

Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off.

Fold piece in half to make a Butterfly shape.

BUTTERFLY Using Yarn A, ch4.

Round 1 (Tr, ch1) in fourth ch from hook (skipped 3 ch counts as first tr), *(2tr in same ch, ch1) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.

[16 tr, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[32tr, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp.

Round 3 Ch3, 6tr in same sp, dc in space between two 2-tr groups, *(7tr in ch-2 sp, dc in sp between two 2-tr groups, rep from * 6 times more, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts] 32 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

ANTENNAE Using Yarn B, ch16.

Fasten off.

Using Yarn B, ch12.

Fasten off.

Tie knot on each end of chain, pull tight and close knot. Wrap long ch around centre of body, catching smaller ch at the top.

OUTER SQUARE Join Yarn D at top right wing of Butterfly with a dc into dc at folding point.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same st, ch3, 2tr in st behind Butterfly head, ch3, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in dc at top left wing, ch3, 2tr in dc between next 2 7-tr groups, ch3,(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in centre of

bottom left 7-tr group, ch3, 2tr in dc behind tail, ch3, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in centre of bottom right 7tr group, ch3, join to first tr, ss in next 2 sts, ss in ch-2 sp.

[32 tr, 8 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-2 sp, 3tr in next 2 ch-3 sps, * (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp, 3tr in next 2 ch-3 sps, rep from * to end, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Rounds 3-4 Ss into next ch-2 corner space, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr between each 3-tr group to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around working (dc, ch1, dc) in corner ch-sps, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Bee kind

by Veronica Cromwell SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED DK in 3 shades Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch32.

Row 1 (RS) Starting in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [31 dc] Row 2 Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st), dc in each st across, turn.

Rep Row 2 another 34 times alternating 6 rows in Yarn A and 6 rows in Yarn B. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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TO FINISH Using a darning needle and Yarn C, cross stitch the word KIND onto the Square using the image as a guide.

fancy

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Sand & sea

by Rosina Northcott SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6.

Row 1 (RS) Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, turn.

[1 c2c block] Row 2 (WS) Ch6 (counts as ch-3 sp and foundation ch3 throughout),

tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in 2 ch, ss to ch-3 sp of Row 1, ch3, 3tr in same ch-3 sp, turn. [2 c2c blocks] Row 3 Ch6, tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 2 ch, *ss in next ch-3 sp of previous row, ch3, 3tr in same ch-3 sp, rep from * to end, turn. [3 blocks] Row 4 As Row 3. [4 c2c blocks] Change to Yarn B. Row 5 As Row 3. [5 c2c blocks] Change to Yarn C. Rows 6-7 Rep Row 3. [7 c2c blocks] Rows 8-13 Ss in next 3 sts and into first ch-3 sp, *ch3, 3tr in same ch-sp, ss in nect ch-3 sp, rep from * across to final ch-3 sp, ss in ch-sp, turn. [1 block at end of Row 13.]

Fasten off and sew in ends.

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into ring, ch3, (3tr into ring, ch3) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [4 3-tr groups] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any corner ch-3 sp with a ss, ch3, (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same ch-3 sp, ch2, *(3tr, ch1,

3tr) into next ch-3 sp, ch2, rep from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[8 3-tr groups] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss, ch3, (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same sp, *ch2, (tr, ch2, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch2, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, (tr, ch2, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[32 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss, ch3, (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same sp, *ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next ch-1 sp, rep from * twice more, ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch3, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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the maze

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by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 4tr in same st, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63

Neon love

by Sam Hermes SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED DK in 3 neon shades Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same sp, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using any colour, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st), 12dc into loop, ss to beg dc to Join. [12 sts] Round 2 (Ch10, ss in next st) 12 times. [12 ch-10 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour into 5th ch of any ch-10 sp.

Round 3 Ch1, *dc in ch-10 sp, ch4, dc in next ch-10 sp, ch4, (popcorn, ch3, popcorn) in next ch-10 sp, ch4, rep from * 3 times more, ss to 34 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

beg dc. [8 popcorn, 4 ch-3 corner sps, 8 dc, 12 ch-4 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any corner ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr in loop and complete as popcorn, ch3, popcorn in same sp, *ch4, dc in next ch-4 sp, ch4, 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch4, dc in next sp, ch4, (popcorn, ch3, popcorn) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg popcorn.

[8 popcorn, 4 clusters, 8 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sp] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in a ch-2 sp.

Round 2 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *FPtr around next tr, popcorn in next tr, FPtr around next tr,** (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[28 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in a ch-2 sp.

Round 3 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *BPtr around each st to next popcorn, tr in popcorn, BPtr around each st to ch-2 sp,** (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[44 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in a ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *FPtr around next 5 sts, popcorn in next tr, FPtr around each tr to ch-2 sp,** (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in a ch-2 sp.

Round 5 As Round 3.

[76 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Sunny

by Rosina Plane SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same sp, drop loop from hook, insert hook in first tr, pick up dropped loop with hook and pull through tr2d Working in front of ch-sp from previous round, tr in indicated skipped st 2 rounds down FPtr2d Working in front of sts/ch-sp from previous round, FPtr around skipped st 2 rounds down FPdtr2tog Working in front of sts/ ch-sp from previous round, FPdtr2tog around each FPtr2d on either side of popcorn 2 rounds down (Note you will be working around each FPtr2d twice) standing st start with a slip knot already on your hook, work directly into the first st For a full list, see page 63 36 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

SQUARE Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as htr and ch1), (htr, ch1) 7 times, ss to second ch of beg ch-3.

[8 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Round 2 Ss into ch1-sp, ch3, 4tr in same sp and complete as popcorn inserting hook into top of beg ch-3, *ch2, skip next st, popcorn in ch1-sp, rep from * 6 times more, ch2, skip next st, ss to top of beg popcorn. [8 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C with a standing FPdc around any popcorn.

Round 3 *(Dc, FPtr2d, dc) in ch-2 sp, FPdc around next popcorn, rep from * 7 times more, omitting final FPdc, ss to top of beg FPdc. [32 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a standing tr in any FPdc. Round 4 (Ch2, tr) in same st, *tr in next st, 2htr in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 2htr in next st, tr in next st,** (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, rep from * 3 times more, ending final rep at **, ss to standing tr.

[32 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C with a standing dc in any ch-2 corner sp.

Round 5 *FPdtr2tog, dc in same sp, ch2, skip 2 sts, htr in next st, ch2, skip 1 st, FPdtr2tog, ch2, skip 2 sts, htr in next st, ch2, skip 1 st, dc in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more, omitting final dc on final rep, ss to standing dc. [24 sts, 14 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a standing tr in any corner FPdtr2tog.

Round 6 *(Ch2, tr) in same st, skip 1 st, 3tr2d in first skipped st, skip 1 st, 2tr2d in skipped st, FPhtr, 2tr2d in second skipped st, skip 1 st, 3tr2d in skipped st, skip 1 st, tr in corner FPdtr2tog, rep from * 3 times more, omitting last tr on final rep, ss in standing tr to join.

[52 sts] Round 7 Ch2 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as st), FPtr around same st, * (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, FPtr, 5BPtr, skip 1 st, 5BPtr, FPtr, rep from * 3 times more, omitting last FPtr on final rep, ss in first FPtr to join. [64 sts] Fasten off and weave ends.

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Doughnut

by Emma Friedlander-Collins SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Gradient wheel

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by Kate McCully SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED DK in 4 shades of the same colour, plus cream (5 shades in total) Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q

NOTES Order colours from darkest to lights, with the darkest shade labelled as Yarn A and the lightest as Yarn D. SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in next st, (tr in next st, 2tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any st.

Round 4 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[48 sts] Fasten off.

Join cream in any st.

Round 5 Ch3, tr in next st, *htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st,** tr in next 2 sts, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 4 ch-sps] Round 6 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[76 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch12 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as a dc throughout), 17dc in loop, ss to top of beg ch-2. [18 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch2, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch2, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [30 sts] Round 4 Ch2, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [36 sts] Round 5 Ch2, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [42 sts]

Round 6 Ch2, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 7 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), tr in same st, ch2, *2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 4 sts, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts,** 2tr in next st, ch2, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3. [52 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 8 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[68 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

TO FINISH Using Yarn D and Yarn E, sew a running st over Rounds 2-6, changing direction as you work to create the ‘sprinkles’ on the Doughnut.

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Lifebuoy

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by Eleonora Tully SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Q 4 stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS spiked dc Insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull loop up to height of row, yrh and pull through two loops on hook For a full list, see page 63

dahlia

by Gwen Buttke McGannon SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as st throughout), 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [6 dc] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as first leg of cl throughout), 3-tr cluster in same dc, ch3, (4-tr cluster in next st, ch3) 5 times, ss to top of beg cl.

[6 cl, 6 ch-3 sps] Round 3 Ss into first ch-3 sp, (ch2, 3-tr cl, ch3, 4-tr cl) in same ch-3 sp, ch3, (4-tr cluster, ch3) twice in each ch-3 sp around, ss to top of beg cl.

[12 cl, 12 ch-3 sp] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in same sp, ch1, (tr, ch3) in next ch-3 sp, working in front of last tr made, tr in previous ch-3 sp, *(ch1, dc, ch1) in next ch-3 sp, (tr, 38 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

ch3) in next ch-3 sp, working in front of last tr made, tr in previous ch-3 sp, rep from * ten times more, ch1, ss to beg dc. [24 tr, 12 dc, 24 ch-1 sps, 12 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch1, dc in same sp, (ch5, dc in next ch-3 sp) twice, *ch5, 4-tr cl in next dc, (ch5, dc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times, rep from * twice more, ch5, 4-tr cl in next dc, ch5, ss to first dc to join.

[4 4-tr clusters, 12 dc, 16 ch-3 sps] Round 6 (Ss, ch1, 3dc) in next ch-5 sp, (ch3, 3dc in next ch-5 sp) twice, *ch5, 3dc in next ch-5 sp, (ch3, 3dc in next ch-5 sp) 3 times, rep from * twice more, ch5, 3dc in next ch-5sp, ch3, ss to beg dc.

[48 dc, 12 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr), tr in same st, 2tr in each st to end, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as a dc, ch2), skip next st, dc in next st, *ch2, skip 2 sts, spiked dc in tr from Round 1 directly below second skipped st,** (ch2, skip next st, dc in next st) twice, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ch2, skip final st, ss to first ch of beg ch-3.

[12 sts, 12 ch-2 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch2 (counts as a htr), 2htr in same ch-2-sp, skip next st, 3htr in each ch-2-sp to end, ss to top of beg ch-2. [36 sts] In Rounds 5, 6 and 8 insert hook into the back 2 loops of the htr sts, leaving the fl unworked Round 5 Ch2, htr in st at base of ch-2, htr in next 2 sts, (2htr in next st, htr in next 2 sts) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in bl of st above spiked dc from Round 3.

Round 6 Ch4 (counts as a dtr), (dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in same st, *tr in next 2 sts, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts,** (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-4.

[60 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 7 Ch2, *htr in each st to ch-2 sp, 3htr in ch-sp (pm in second htr in corner), rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[72 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any marked st.

Round 8 Ch2, 2htr in same st, *htr in each st to next marked, 3dc in marked st, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-2. [80 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Dell

by Magali Poumeyrol SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

ABBREVIATIONS pc (popcorn stitch) Work 5tr in same st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through first tr, ch1 to secure beg-pc Ch3, work 4tr in same st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of beg ch-2, place loop back on hook and pull through top of beg ch-2, ch1 to secure standing dc Start with a slip knot already on hook, insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through both loops on your hook; this will have a neater look than the traditional (ss, ch-1, dc) join For a full list, see page 63

NOTES Square is worked in the round without turning.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6 and join with a ss to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr and ch3), (dc into loop, ch3, tr into loop, ch3) 6 times, dc into loop, ch3, ss to third ch of beg ch-6.

[7 tr, 7 dc and 14 ch-3] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing dc in any tr.

Round 2 Ch4, *skip (ch3, dc, ch3) dc in next tr, ch4; rep from * 5 times more, ss to beg dc.

[7 dc and 7 ch-3 sps] Round 3 Ss in first ch-4 sp, ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as st), 6dc in each ch-4 sp around, ss to beg dc. [42 dc] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in first dc.

Round 4 Beg-pc in same st, (ch3, skip 2 sts, pc into next st) 13 times, ch3, skip 2 sts, ss to beg-pc.

[14 pc and 14 ch-3] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing dc in any ch-3 sp.

Round 5 3dc in same sp, 4dc in next 13 ch-3 sps, ss to beg dc.

[56 dc]

Round 6 Ch4 (counts as dtr), dtr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next 6 sts, tr in next 2 sts, dtr in next 2 sts, ch2, *dtr in the next 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, htr in the next 6 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, dtr in the next 2 sts, ch2, rep from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-4.

[16 dtr, 16 tr, 24 htr, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), 3tr in same sp, *tr in next 14 sts, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each st to final corner, 2tr in same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5.

[72 tr, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing dc in any st.

Round 8 Ch1, *dc in each st to ch-2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc.

[80 dc, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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purple patch

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by Gwen Buttke McGannon SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4.25 mm (US G/6 or 7) hook

framed

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as dtr), 3dtr into loop, ch3, (4dtr into loop, ch3) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-4 to join. [16 dtr, 4 ch-3 sp] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as st throughout), *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, ss in next dtr, ch4, skip next 2 dtr, ss in next dtr, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc to.

[8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-4 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch1, *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, ch1, 4dc in next ch-4 sp, ch1, rep from * 3 times more, ss t top of beg dc.

[24 dc, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch1 *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, ch1, ss in next ch-1 sp ch5, skip next 4 dc, ss in next ch-1 sp, ch1, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [8 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in any ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch1 *(dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, ch1, (4dtr, ch3, 4dtr) in next ch-5 sp ch1, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[32 dtr, 8 dc, 8 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 2-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same st each time, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook 3-tr cluster As above, working () 3 times For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first leg of cluster), 2-tr cluster into loop, ch3, (3-tr cluster into loop, ch3) 4 times, ss to top of 2-tr cluster to join. [5 cluster, 5 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 *Ch3, 2dtr into same sp, ch3, ss to third ch from the hook (picot made), 2dtr into same ch-3 sp, ch3, ss to same ch-3 sp, ss in 40 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

next ch-3 sp, rep from * 4 times more. [5 petals] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any picot.

Round 3 Ch11 (counts as dc, ch10), *dc in next picot, ch10, rep from * 3 times more, ss to first ch to join.

[5 dc, 5 ch-10 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in final ss.

Round 4 Ch8 (counts as tr and ch5), 16tr in next ch-10 sp, tr in next dc, ch5, 12tr into next ch-10 sp, tr into next dc, 4tr into next ch-10 sp, ch5, 8tr into same ch-10 sp, tr into next dc, 8tr into next ch-10 sp, ch5, 4tr into same ch-10 sp, tr into next dc, 11tr into next ch-10 sp, ss to third ch of beg ch-8.

[68 tr, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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thistle

by Simply Crochet

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SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Mountain

by Marjan Gouda SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch5.

Row 1 (RS) 4tr in fifth ch from hook, turn. [5 tr] Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr in same st, ch1, skip 1 tr, 3tr in next stitch, ch1, skip 1 tr, 3tr in final st, turn.

[3 3-tr groups, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 3 Ch3, 2tr in same st, ch1, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, 3tr in final st, turn.

[4 3-tr groups, 3 ch-1 sps] Rows 4-5 As Row 3.

[6 3-tr groups, 5 ch-1 sps] Change to Yarn B. Row 6 Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1 throughout), (3tr, ch1) in each ch sp across, tr in final st, turn.

[5 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 6 ch-1 sps]

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each tr around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3 with a ss, ch3, 5tr between first 2 tr to form corner, ch8, sk next 6 tr, 6tr between 7th and 8th tr, ch8, sk next 6 tr, 6tr between 13th and 14th tr, ch8, sk next 6 tr, 6tr between 19th and 20th tr, ch8, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 sts, 4 ch-8 sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D between third and 4th tr of any corner group with a ss, ch3 (counts as tr), 7tr between third and 4th tr of same corner group, *5tr in next ch-8 sp, 8tr between third and 4th tr of next corner group, rep from * twice more, 5tr in next ch-8 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [52 sts] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E between 4th and 5th tr of any corner group with a ss, ch4 (counts as tr and ch1), tr between 4th and 5th tr of same corner group, *ch6, sk next 4tr, tr in each of next 5 tr, ch6, sk next 4 tr, (tr, ch1, tr) between 4th and 5th tr of next corner group, rep from * twice more, ch6, sk next 4 tr, tr in each of next 5 tr, ch6, sk next 4 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[28 sts, 12 ch-sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in final st of previous row.

Row 7 Ch4, skip first ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to final ch-sp, skip final ch-sp, tr in final st, turn.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in final st.

Rows 8-9 As Row 7, changing to Yarn C for Row 9.

[2 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 3 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in final st.

Row 10 Ch4, skip ch-1 sp, 3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, skip final ch-1 sp, tr in final st, turn.

[1 3-tr group, 2 tr, 2 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in final st.

Row 11 Ch3, skip ch-1 sp, tr4tog final 4 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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spring glow 64

by Magali Poumeyrol SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 4-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, rep from * 3 times more, yrh and draw through all loops on hook beg 4-dtr cl As 4-dtr cl, but replace first dtr with ch4 standing dc Start with a slip knot already on hook, insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through both loops on your hook For a full list, see page 63

flaming june

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (tr, ch1, 2tr, ch3, tr) 3 times into ring, (tr, ch1, 2tr, ch3) into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.

[16 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch4 (counts as tr and ch1), (tr, ch3, tr, ch1, tr) in same ch-3 sp, *ch2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch2, (tr, ch1, tr, ch3, tr, ch1, tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch2, ss to third ch of beg ch-4. [20 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join yarn C in any dc.

Round 3 Ch3, (tr, ch3, 2tr) in same dc, ch1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, tr in 42 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

next ch-3 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, * (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next dc, ch1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, tr in next ch-3 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, repeat from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[28 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in first ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr, ch3, 2tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch-3 sp, *ch3, skip (2tr, ch-1 sp, dc, ch-3 sp), dc in next tr, ch3, skip (ch-3 sp, dc, ch-1 sp, 2tr), (2tr, ch2, 2tr, ch3, 2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

NOTES Square is worked in the round without turning.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch10 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 Beg-4-dtr cl into the loop, ch5, (4-dtr cl into loop, ch5) 7 times, ss to top of beg cl.

[8 4-dtr cl and 8 ch-5 sps] Round 2 Ss in next ch5-sp, ch3 (counts as a tr), 7tr into same sp, 8tr in each ch-5 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64tr] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing dc in ss join.

Round 3 Ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, *(htr in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) twice, (tr, ch3, tr) in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, (htr in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) twice**, (dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st) 3 times, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, dc in next st, ch1, ss to beg dc.

[8 tr, 16 htr, 12 dc and 32 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ss to first ch1-sp, ch4 (counts as a tr and ch1), *(tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp to around to ch-3 conrer sp, (tr, ch3, tr, ch1) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to third ch of beg ch-4.

[40 tr, 36 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a standing dc in any ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch3, dc in same sp, *dc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc. [84 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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arthur

by Rosina Plane SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

FPdtr2tog around each FPdtr2d on either side of popcorn 2 rounds down standing st Start with a slip knot already on your hook, work directly into the first st For a full list, see page 63

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same sp, drop loop from hook, insert hook in first tr, pick up dropped loop with hook and pull through FPhtr Yrh, insert hook around post of st indicated working from front to back to front, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on hook FPdtr2d Working in front of sts/ ch-sp from previous round, Yrh twice, insert hook around post of skipped st 2 rounds below, working from front to back to front, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 3 times FPdtr2tog Working in front of sts/ ch-sp from previous round,

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as htr, ch1), (htr, ch1) 7 times, ss to second ch of beg ch-3. [8 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Round 2 Ss into ch1-sp, ch3, 4tr in same sp, and coplete as popcorn inserting hook into top of beg ch-3, *ch2, skip next st, (tr, ch1, tr) in ch1-sp, ch2, skip next st, popcorn in next ch1-sp, rep from * 3 times more, omitting last popcorn on final rep, ss in beg popcorn.

[12 sts, 8 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing FPhtr around any popcorn.

Round 3 *Dc in next ch-2 sp,

FPdtr2d, skip 1 st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch1-sp, skip 1 st, FPdtr2d, dc in next ch-2 sp, FPhtr around popcorn, rep from * 3 times more, omitting last FPhtr on final rep, ss in beg FPhtr. [28 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C with a standing dc in any FPhtr.

Round 4 *Ch4, skip 3 sts, (3-tr cl, ch3, 3-tr cl) in ch-2 sp, ch4, skip 3 sts, dc in next FPhtr, rep from * 3 times more, omitting last dc on final rep, ss to top of beg dc.

[12 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-4 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B with a standing htr in any ch-3 corner sp.

Round 5 (Htr, ch2, 2htr) in same sp, *FPhtr around next st, ch4, skip ch4-sp, FPdtr2tog, ch4, skip ch4-sp, FPhtr around next cl, **(2htr, ch2, 2htr) in ch3-sp, rep from * 3 times more, ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg htr.

[28 sts, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-4 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yarn A with a standing tr in any ch-2 sp.

Round 6 (Tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *skip 1 st, htr in next 2 sts, working over ch4-sp, 4tr in ch-4 sp on Round 4, skip next st on current round, 4tr in next ch-4 sp on Round 4, skip next st, htr in next 2 sts, **(2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ending final rep at **, ss ito beg tr. [64 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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summer lawn 67

by Heather Gibbs SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn behind square, insert hook through fabric from the RS, yrh and pull up a loop to RS, *insert hook back through fabric in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh, pull up a loop and pull through the first loop on hook, rep from * as directed

pansy

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q 4 stitch markers

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), 11tr into loop, ss to the top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 *Ch3, 5tr in next tr, ch3, ss in next 2 tr (pm in sp between 2 ss from Round 1, rep from * twice more, ch3, 5tr into next tr, ch3, ss in each st to end. [4 5-tr groups] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in third tr of any 5-tr group.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as a tr), 4tr in same tr, ch3, skip 2 tr and ch-3, tr in marked sp from Round 1, ch3, skip ch-3 and 2 tr, *5tr in next tr, ch3, skip 2 tr and ch-3, tr in next marked sp from Round 1, ch3, skip ch-3 and 2 tr, rep from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3.

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Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in bl of first tr of any 5-tr group.

Round 4 *Skip next tr, 7tr in bl of next tr, skip next tr, ss in bl of next tr, skip ch-3 sp, 7tr in bl of next tr, skip ch-3, ss in bl of next tr, rep from * 3 times more. [56 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in fourth tr of any corner 7-tr group.

Round 5 (Work into back loops only), ch3 (counts as tr), 4tr in same tr, *tr in next 2 tr, ch3, tr in third tr of next 7-tr group, tr into next 2 tr, ch3, tr into second tr of next corner 7-tr group, tr into next tr, 5tr into next tr, repeat from * twice more, tr into next 2 tr, ch3, tr into third tr of next 7-tr group, tr into next 2 tr, ch3, tr into second tr of next corner 7-tr group, tr into next tr, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in the same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in sp between 2 sts.

Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in the same sp, *skip 3 sts, 3tr in next sp between sts, skip 3 sts,** (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next sp between sts, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ss in ch-3 corner sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *(3tr in sp between next two 3-tr groups) twice, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[16 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 5 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-3 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[56 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH Using Yarn A, surface crochet around the top of the sts from Round 1 and on top of two opposite sides of Round 4.

Using Yarn B, surface crochet around the top of the sts from Round 5, on opposite sides to the Yarn A surface crochet. You can use the image as a guide.

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black hole

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Sunburst

by Margaret Hubert SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 4-dtr cluster *Yrh twice, insert hook into st indicated and pullup a loop, (yrh, draw through 2 loops) twice, rep from * 3 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook 3-dtr cluster As above repeating * instructions twice For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch5 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as a tr, ch1), (tr in loop, ch1) 11 times, ss to third ch of beg ch-4.

[12 tr, 12 ch-1 sps] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first leg of cl), 3-dtr cl in same st, (ch3, skip ch-1 sp, 4-dtr cl in next tr) 11 times, ch3, ss to top of beg cl.

[12 cl, 12 ch-3 sps] Round 3 Draw Yarn B through

loop on hook, ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *dc in cl, dc in ch-3 space, tr in ch-1 sp from Round 1, dc in same ch-3 sp, rep from * 11 times more, ss to top of beg dc. [12 tr, 36 dc] Round 4 (Working in the bl of all dc sts), ch1, dc in same st, *dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st, rep from * twice, dc in next 11 sts, dc in same st as beg dc, ch2, ss to beg dc. [52 dc, 4 ch-sps] Round 5 Draw Yarn A through loop on hook, ch1, *dc in bl of each st to ch-2 sp; (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc.

[60 dc, 4 ch-sps] Round 6 Draw Yarn B through loop on hook and repeat Round 5.

[68 dc, 4 ch-sps] Round 7 Draw Yarn A through loop on hook and repeat Round 5.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Round 2 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (1tr into next tr, ch2) 15 times, ss to third ch of beg ch-5.

[16 sts, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn B in any ch-sp with a ss. Ch3, (tr, ch3, 2tr) into same sp, *(ch2, dc into next ch-sp) 3 times, ch2, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) into next sp, rep from * twice more, (ch2, dc into next ch-sp) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts, 20 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn C in a corner ch-sp with a ss. Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) into same sp, *(ch2, dc into next ch-sp) 4 times, ch2 (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-sp, rep from * twice

more, (ch2, dc into next ch-sp) 4 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[32 sts, 24 sts] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn D in a corner ch-sp with a ss. Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) into same sp, *(ch1, 2tr in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, ch1, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-sp, rep from * twice more, (ch1, 2tr in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, ch1, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[56 sts, 28 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 6 Join Yarn E in a corner ch-sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as st), dc evenly around with 1dc in each st and each ch-1 sp, and 2dc in each ch-2 sp, ss to first dc to join. [88 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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hold on

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch5, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into ring, ch5, (3tr into ring, ch5) 3 times, ss to top of

Bright

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Dotty

by Kate Eastwood SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

ABBREVIATIONS MB (Make bobble) *Yarn over in colour specified, insert hook into st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook, rep from * 4 times more, yrh with Yarn A and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch26.

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beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in top of beg ch-3 with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next 2 tr, (tr, ch7, tr) in ch-5 sp, *tr in next 3 tr, (tr, ch7, tr) in ch-5 sp, rep from * twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in top of beg ch-3 with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next 3 tr, (4tr, ch2, 4tr) in ch-7 sp, *tr in next 5 tr, (4tr, ch2, 4tr) in ch-7 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in last tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [52 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch1 (doesn’t count as st), dc in same sp, *ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, (3-tr cl, ch3, 3-tr cl) in next ch-3 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final SKILL LEVEL dc, ss to beg dc to join.

A bit tricky [8 3-tr cluster, 8 dc, 16 ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ss to next ch-3 sp, ch2, 2-tr YOU WILL NEED cl in same sp, *ch3, dc in next ch-3 Q DK in 3 shades sp, ch3, (3-tr cl, ch3, 3-tr cl) in next Q A 4.25 mm (US G/6 or 7) hook ch-3 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3-tr cl in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 SQUARE times more omitting final cluster, Using Yarn A, make magic loop. ss to top of first cluster to join.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), [12 3-tr cluster, 8dc, 20 ch-3 sps] (tr in loop, ch1) 11 times, ss to third Round 5 Ss to next ch-sp, ch1 ch of beg ch-4. [12 tr, 12 ch-1 sps] (doesn’t count as st), dc in same sp, Fasten off. *ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, (dc, Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp. ch3, dc) in next ch-3 sp, (ch3, dc in Round 2 Ch2 (does not count as a next ch-3 sp) 3 times, rep from * 3 st), 2-tr cl in same sp, ch3, (3-tr cl in times more omitting final dc, ss to next ch-1 sp, ch3) 11 times, ss to top beg dc. [24 dc, 24 ch-3 sp] of beg cl. [12 cl, 12 ch-3 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

by Gwen Buttke McGannon

Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from the hook, and each ch across, turn. [25 sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in first 3 sts, (MB in Yarn B, dc in next 5 sts) 3 times, MB in Yarn B, dc in final 3 sts, turn.

Rows 4-6 As Row 2. [25sts] Row 7 Ch1, dc in first 6 sts, (MB in Yarn C, dc in next 5 sts) 2 times, MB in Yarn C, dc in final 6 sts, turn.

Rows 8-10 As Row 2.

Repeat Rows 3-10 once more, then repeat Rows 3-9 once.

Fasten off BORDER Join in Yarn A in any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner, dc in each at and row-end to next corner, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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night star

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 6 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS beg puff st (Yrh, insert hook into sp, yrh and draw loop through) 3 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook puff st As above, working () 4 times For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), 11tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first leg of puff st), beg puff st in st at base of ch-3, ch1, puff st in next st, ch1, puff st in next st, ch5, *(puff st in

next st, ch1) twice, puff st in next st, ch5, rep from * twice more, ss to top of first puff st.

[12 puff st, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as a tr), 4tr in same sp, *ch2, (puff st, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, puff st in next ch-1 sp, ch2, 5tr in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omiting final 5tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 tr, 8 ch-2 sps, 8 puff sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-1 sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as first leg of puff st), beg puff st in same sp, *ch3, (tr in next tr, ch1) twice, (tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr) in third tr of 5-tr group, (ch1, tr into next tr) twice, ch3, puff st in next ch-1 sp, rep from * 3 times more, omitting final puff st, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[4 puff st, 28 tr, 8 ch-3 sps, 24 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn E in a puff st.

Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *dc in puff st, 3dc in ch-3 sp, (skip next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, 3dc in next st (pm in second dc), (dc in next ch-1 sp, skip next tr) 3 times, 3dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [64 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn F in a marked st.

Round 6 Ch1, (3dc in marked st, dc in each st to next marker) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [72 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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viral

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by Rosina Northcott SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS htr join Yrh, insert hook in top of ch-3, yrh, pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all 3 loops (counts as a ch-sp) spiked tr Yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull loop up to height of current row, complete as standard tr For a full list, see page 63

NOTES

Rainbow

by Marianne Rawlins SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK yarn in blue, green,

orange, red and white Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using blue, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11 tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in next 5 sts, change to green, 2tr in next 6 sts, change to blue, ss to top of beg ch-3 [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, *(2tr in next st, tr in next st)** 5 times, change to orange, rep from * to ** 6 times, change to blue, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, *(2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts)** 5 times, change to red, rep from * to ** 6 times, change to blue, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off all colours except blue.

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2dtr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH Using white, make 2 small pompoms and sew to the ends of the rainbow.

Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch5 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, htr join.

[12 sts, 4 ch-sps] Round 2 Ch3, 2tr in first ch-sp, *ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * twice more, 3tr in same sp as beg ch-3, htr join.

[24 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Change to Yarn B.

Round 3 Ch3, spiked tr in ch-2 sp of Round 1, tr in same ch-2 sp on current round, *ch1, tr in next ch-1 sp, spiked tr in centre tr of 3-tr group from Round 1, tr in same ch-1 sp on current round, ch1, tr in next ch-2 sp, spiked tr in ch-2 sp on Round 1, tr in same ch-2 sp on current round, ch2, tr in same ch-2 sp, spiked tr in ch-2 sp on Round 1, tr in same ch-2 sp on current round, rep from * twice more, ch1, tr in next ch-1 sp, spiked tr in central tr of 3-tr group from Round 1, ch1, tr in saem sp as beg ch-3, spiked tr in ch-2 sp from Round 1, tr in same ch-sp on current round, htr join.

[36 sts, 4 ch-2 corner sps, 8 ch-1 sps] Round 4 Ch3, 2tr in first ch-sp, *ch1, (3tr in next ch-1 sp, ch1) twice, **(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, 3tr in same ch-sp as beg ch-3, htr join.

[48 sts, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-1 sps] Change to Yarn C. Round 5 Ch2 (counts as htr), htr in corner ch-2 sp, *(htr in next 3 sts, skip ch-1 sp) 3 times, htr in next 3 sts,** (2htr, ch2, 2htr) in ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, 2htr in same ch-2 sp as beg ch2, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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by Heather Gibbs SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS BPhtr (Back Post half treble) Yrh, insert hook around post of st indicated working from back to front to back, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63

in clover

by Sara Scales SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 2 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Q 4 stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS pc 5tr in same space, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure beg pc (Ch3, 4tr) in same space, work as pc inserting hook into top of beg ch-3 For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Beg pc, ch2, (pc, ch2) 3 times, ss into the top of beg pc.

[4 pc, 4 ch-sps] Round 2 Ss to next ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (2tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) into ch-sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 tr, 8 ch-sps] Round 3 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *ch1, pc in

next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 tr, 4 pc, 12 ch-sps] Round 4 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch3 (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *ch1, (pc, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to corner, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 tr, 8 pc, 16 ch-sps].

Round 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *(dc in each st to ch-1 sp, 2dc in ch-1 sp) across to ch-3 sp, 3dc in ch-3 sps (pm in second dc), rep from * around, ss to beg dc. [68 sts] Fasten off.

Round 6 Join in Yarn B, dc in each dc, 3dc in each corner dc, ss join.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any st.

Round 7 Ch1, (dc in each st to marker, 3dc in marked st) rep around, ss to beg dc. [76 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 8 As Round 7. [84 sts] Fasten off.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into the ring, (ch3, 3tr) 3 times, ch3, ss to top of beginning ch-3 to join. [16 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), *(dc, ch3, dc) in same sp, ch3, skip 1 st, tr in the next st, ch3, skip 1 st, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[12 sts, 12 ch-3 sps]

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in a ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *dtr in skipped st from Round 1, BPhtr around next tr, dtr in next skipped st from Round 1,** (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in the next ch3-sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[36 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 4 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-3 sp, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[52 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 5 Ch2, BPtr around each st to next corner, (htr, ch3, htr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final htr on final corner, ss to top fo beg ch-2. [60 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Sweetie

by Kelly Wilson Moore SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS reverse dc Work as standard dc but working to the right (or left if left-handed) surface crochet Position yarn behind square, insert hook through fabric from the RS, yrh and pull up a loop to RS, *insert hook back through fabric in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh, pull up a loop and pull through the first loop on hook, rep from * as directed For a full list, see page 63

NOTES Square is made in one piece, and white swirl is added after using surface crochet.

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SQUARE Using Yarn A make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as st throughout), 11 htr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-2 to join. [12 sts].

Round 2 Ch2, htr in same st, 2htr in each st to end, ss to top of beg ch-2. [24 sts].

Round 3 Ch2, (2htr in next st, htr in next st) 11 times, 2htr in final st, ss to top of beg ch-2. [36 sts].

Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), *dc in next 17 sts, ss in next st, ch4 (counts as ttr st throughout), 5ttr in same st, ch4, ss in same st*, rep from * once more, jss to beg dc. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in bl of third dc after ttr group.

Round 5 Ch1, *(2dc in st, dc in next 2 sts) 5 times, ch2, skip ttr group, dc in next 2 dc, rep from * once more, ss to beg dc.

[44 dc, 2 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ch2, htr in next 2 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st, ch2, 3tr in next st (first

corner made), htr in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, tr in next st, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next st**, htr in next 3 sts, rep from * to ** once more, ss to top of beg ch-2. [60 sts] Round 7 Ch1, *dc in each st to ch-2 sp, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc. [76 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn A in any st.

Round 8 Ch1, *reverse dc in each st to corner sp, (reverse dc, ch1, reverse dc) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to beg dc.

SWEETIE SWIRL Using Yarn C start and beginning at the centre, surface crochet the swirl design over Rounds 1-4.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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fizzy pop

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by Sam Hermes SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same sp, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63

big bang

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 2-dtr cluster (Yrh twice, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice) 2 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch7, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 12dc into the ring, ss to first dc to join. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any dc, ch2 (counts as half of first tr2tog), tr in next dc, ch3, (tr2tog, in same dc and next dc, ch3) 11 times, ss to top of first tr2tog to join.

[12 sts, 12 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp, Ch5 (counts as dc, ch4), (2-dtr cluster in fourth ch from hook, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch4) 11 times, 2-dtr cluster in fourth ch from hook, ss to first ch of beg ch-5 to join.

[24 sts] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any dc, ch7 (counts as tr and ch4), (tr in next dc, ch4) 11 times, ss to third ch of beg ch-7. [12 sts, 12 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in any ch-4 sp, ch1 (does not count as st), *(5dc in next ch-4 sp) twice, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-4 sp, rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [64 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using any colour, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr in loop and complete as popcorn, (ch3, popcorn in loop) 3 times, ch3, ss to top of beg popcorn.

[4 popcorn, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr in loop and complete as popcorn, ch3, popcorn in same sp, ch1, (popcorn, ch3, popcorn, ch1) in each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg popcorn.

[8 popcorn, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join next colour in any ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr in loop and complete as popcorn, (ch3, popcorn) in same sp, ch1, *popcorn in next ch-1 sp, ch1,** (popcorn, ch3, popcorn, ch1) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to beg popcorn.

[12 popcorn, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off.

Join first colour in any ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr in each ch-1 sp to next corner,** (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 tr] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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kiss

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE With Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), (dc into ring, ch10) 8 times, ss to

first dc. [8 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-10 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into same sp, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next sp for corner, 3tr into next sp; rep from * twice more, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next sp, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in a corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into same ch-sp, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, 3tr into ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each st to end, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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by Gwen Buttke McGannon SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

Scottie

by Pat Strong SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK in white and black Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

NOTES There is a Chart on page 61 for all colourwork. Each small Square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated, drop the unused colour ready to pick up again in the next row.

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SQUARE Using white, ch17.

Row 1 (RS) Dc into second chain from hook and each ch across, turn. [16 sts] Rows 2-5 Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st throughout), dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 6-20 As Row 2, using the Chart for all colour changes.

Fasten off black only.

Rows 21-23 As Row 2.

Fasten off.

BORDER Join any colour into any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (3dc in corner, dc in each st or row-end to next corner) 4 times, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as first leg of cl throughout), 2-tr cl in loop, ch3, (3-tr cl in loop, ch3) 7 times, ss in top of beg cl.

[8 cl, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch1 (doesn’t count as st

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throughout), dc in same sp, ch3, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3) 7 times, ss to beg dc. [8 dc, 8 ch-3 sps] Round 3 Ss to next ch-3 sp, ch1, (dc, ch2, dc, ch2, dc) in same ch-3 sp, (dc, ch2, dc, ch2, dc) in each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg dc.

[24 dc, 16 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in first ch-2 sp.

Round 4 Ch2, 2-tr cl in same sp, *(ch3, 3-tr cl in next ch-2 sp) 3 times, ch5, 3-tr cl in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 3-tr cl, ss to top of beg cl.

[16 cl, 12 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps] Round 5 Ss to first ch-3 sp, ch1, dc in same sp, *(ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch3, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more, omitting final dc, ss to beg dc.

[20 dc, 16 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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english rose

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by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS

Granny sparkle

by Sam Hermes SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades, plus glitter yarn

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS popcorn 5tr in same sp, remove loop from hook, insert hook into top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using any colour, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr into loop and complete as popcorn, (ch3, popcorn in loop) 3 times, ch3, ss to top of beg popcorn.

[4 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join glitter yarn in any ch-3 sp.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next 3 ch-3 sps, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join any colour in any ch-3 sp.

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as first tr of popcorn), 4tr into same sp and complete as popcorn, (ch3, popcorn in same sp), *popcorn in sp between 3-tr groups, (popcorn, ch3, popcorn in next ch-3 sp), rep from * twice more, popcorn in sp between 3-tr groups, ss to top of beg popcorn.

[12 popcorn, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join glitter yarn into any ch-3 corner sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *(3tr in sp between next 2 popcorns) twice, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[16 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.

Join any colour in any ch-3 corner sp.

Round 5 Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr in sp between each 3-tr group to next ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[20 3-tr groups] Fasten off and weave in ends.

2-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook 3-tr/4-tr cluster As above, working () 3/4 times For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch10, ss into first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as first leg of 2-tr cluster), tr into the ring, ch2, (2-tr cluster, ch2) 11 times, ss to top of first cluster to join.

[12 clusters]

Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp.

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as leg of cluster), 3-tr cluster into the same ch-2 sp, ch3, (4-tr cluster into the next ch-2 sp, ch3) 11 times, ss to top of first cluster to join.

Fasten off.

Join Yarn C into any cluster.

Round 3 Ch5 (counts as htr and ch3), *skip next ch-3 sp, (3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster, ch5, 3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster) into next ch-3 sp, ch3, skip next ch-3 sp, htr into top of next cluster, ch3, repeat from * 3 times more, omitting final htr and ch3, ss to second ch of the beginning ch-5 to join.

[16 clusters, 4 htr] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any htr.

Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in top of htr, dc in each st and ch around, ss to first dc to join. [80 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play

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by Kate Eastwood SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

ABBREVIATIONS MB (Make bobble) *Yarn over in colour specified, insert hook into st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook, rep from * 4 times more, yrh with Yarn A and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63

Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each st to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in first 3 sts, *MB with Yarn B, dc in next 5 sts, MB with Yarn C, dc in next 5 sts; rep from * once more omitting final 2 dc, turn.

Rows 4-6 As Row 2.

Row 7 As Row 3, using Yarn C for all Yarn B bobbles and Yarn B for all Yarn C bobbles.

Rows 8-10 As Row 2.

Rep Rows 3-10 once more, then rep Rows 3-9. You should have worked a total of 25 rows.

Fasten off.

NOTES

mill pond

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS Dtr2tog 2dtr into ring until 1 loop of each stitch remains on hook, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook 3-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE With Yarn A, ch10, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 Ch4 (counts as dtr), dtr into ring, ch2, (dtr2tog into ring, ch2) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-4.

Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), tr2tog in same ch-sp, ch3, (3-tr cluster in 54 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

next ch-sp, ch3) 11 times, ss to top of first tr2tog.

Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any 3-tr cluster with a ss. Ch5 (counts as htr, ch3), *skip next ch-3 sp, (3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster, ch4, 3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster) into next ch-3 sp, ch3, skip next ch-3 sp, htr in top of next 3-tr cluster, ch3, rep from * twice more, skip next ch-3 sp, (3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster, ch4, 3-tr cluster, ch2, 3-tr cluster) into next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss to second ch of beg ch5.

Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in top of any htr with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as st), dc into same place as last ss, dc in each st and ch around, ss to first dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Carry unused colour across the top of the sts, enclosing it as you go.

Fasten off colour used for bobbles at the end of each bobble row.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch26.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [25 sts]

BORDER Join in Yarn A into any corner.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner, dc in each st or row-end to next corner, rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Colour wheel

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by Kate McCully SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 7 shades

Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

helping hand

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 6 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into ring, ch2, (3tr into ring, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, *tr in next 3 tr, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in next 3 tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into corner ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each of next 3 tr, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 4 ch-sps]

Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same ch-2 sp, *skip next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, skip next 2 tr, 3tr in next tr, skip next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, skip next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, skip next 2 tr, 3tr in next tr, skip next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[60 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3, (tr, ch2, 2tr) into same ch-2 sp, *tr in each of next 15 tr, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, tr in each of next 15 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [76 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 6 Join Yarn F in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each stitch around, working 2dc in each corner ch-2 sp, ss to first dc. [84 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr into the loop, change to Yarn B, 2tr in loop, change to Yarn C, 2tr in loop, change to Yarn D, 2tr in loop, change to Yarn E, 2tr in loop, change to Yarn F, 2tr in loop, change to Yarn A, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] For Rounds 2-4, change colour to match colour of st being worked into.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st, 2tr in each st around (changing colour every 4 sts), ss to top of beg ch-3.

[24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in next st, (tr in

next st, 2tr in next st) 11 times (changing colour every 6 sts), ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Round 4 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) 11 times (changing colour every 8 sts), ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn G in any st.

Round 5 Ch3, tr in next st, *htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st**, tr in next 2 sts, rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ch3, *tr in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp: rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Radioactive

by Marianne Rawlins SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q Any DK in black and yellow Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

milky way

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 5 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 2-ttr cluster *Yrh 3 times, insert hook in sp, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, rep from * once more workign into same sp, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch8, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as first leg of cluster), ttr into ring, ch1, (2-ttr cluster into ring, ch1) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-5. [16 clusters] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same ch-1 sp, *ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-1 sp, (ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, rep from * twice more, ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, ss to first dc. [28 sts] 56 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in next ch-3 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in same ch-3 sp, *ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch2, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, ch2, skip next ch-3 sp, 3tr in next ch-3 sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[48 sts] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in next ch-2 sp. Ch3, 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, 3tr in next ch-2 sp) 3 times, rep from * twice more, ch2, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, 3tr in next ch-2 sp) 2 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts] Fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in next ch-2 sp. Ch3, 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, (3tr in next ch-2 sp) 4 times, rep from * twice more, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, (3tr in next ch-2 sp) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [72 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using black, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts] Fasten off.

Join yellow in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, *2tr in next st, tr in next st,** change to black, rep from * to ** twice, change to yellow, rep from * to ** twice, change to black, rep from * to ** twice, change to yellow, rep from *

to ** twice, change to black, rep from * to ** twice, change to yellow, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[36 sts] Use yellow in all yellow sts and change to black for all black sts.

Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off black.

Round 5 Ch3, *2dtr in next st, ch2, 2dtr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [56 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 6 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[72 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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zinnia

93

by Sharna Moore SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

acorns

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS ttr6tog *yrh 3 times, insert hook into next st, yrh, pull yarn through st only, (yrh, pull through 2 loops) 3 times, repeat from * 5 times more then yrh, pull through all 7 loops on hook ttr7tog *yrh 3 times, insert hook into next st, yrh, pull yarn through st only, (yrh, pull through 2 loops) 3 times, repeat from * 6 times more then yrh, pull through all 8 loops on hook For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 4dc into loop, ss to top of beginning dc to join. [4 sts] Fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B with a ss in any dc. Ch1, dc into same st, (ch2, dc into next st) 3 times, ch2, ss to

SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[12 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any st.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any st.

Round 3 Ch3, tr in same st, tr in next st, (2tr in next, tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any st.

Round 4 (Working in bl only) Ch3, tr in same st, *ch2, 2tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 2 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [44 sts, 4 ch-sps] Rounds 5-6 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [76 tr at end of Round 6] Fasten off.

PETALS Join Yarn A in any front loop from Round 3.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as a st), (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 9 times, ss to beg ch-1. [45 dc] Round 2 Ch3, 5tr in same st, ss in next 2 sts, (6tr in next st, ss in next 2 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off and weave ends.

first dc to join. [4 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C with a ss in any dc. Ch5 (counts as ttr), 6ttr into same dc, (ch4, skip ch-2 sp, 7ttr into next dc) 3 times, ch4, skip ch-2 sp, ss to top of beg ch-5.

[28 sts, 4 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D with a ss in top of beg ch-5. Ch5 (counts as ttr), ttr6tog over next 6 ttr, *ch6, 3tr in next ch-4 sp, ch6, ttr7tog over next 7 ttr, ch2, ss into second ch from hook, rep from * twice more, ch6, 3tr into next ch-4 sp, ch6, ss to top of beg ch-5, ch2, ss into second ch from hook. [16 sts, 8 ch-sps] Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Gradient swatch

by Kate McCully SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED DK in 4 shades of the same colour Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q

NOTES Work from darkest colour through

the shades, ending with the lightest colour.

SQUARE Using darkest shade, ch25.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in each ch to end, turn. [24 sts] Rows 2-7 Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st throughout), dc in bl of each st to end, turn.

Change to next colour.

Rows 8-12 As Row 2.

Change to next colour.

Rows 13-17 As Row 2.

Change to lightest shade.

Rows 18-21 As Row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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slice of lace

by Jenny May SKILL LEVEL East peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 1 shade

Q A 4.5mm (US 7) hook

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Skylar

by Gwen Buttke McGannon SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 3 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr, ch1) 15 times in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-4 to join.

[16 tr, 16 ch-sps] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-sp.

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in previous ch-1 sp, *(tr, ch3) in next ch-1 sp around, working in front of tr last made, tr in previous ch-1 sp, rep from 14 times more, ss in the third ch of beg ch-6.

[32 tr, 16 ch-3 sps] Round 3 Ss in next ch-3 sp, ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in same ch-3 sp, ch3, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3) 15 times, ss to beg dc.

[16 dc, 16 ch-3 sp] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in any ch-3 sp.

Round 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *(skip next ch-3 sp, (tr, ch3) in next ch-3 sp, working in front of last tr made, tr in skipped ch-3 sp) twice, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more omitting final (3tr, ch3, 3tr), ss to top of beg ch-3.

[40 tr, 12 ch-3 sp] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Ch4, ss to first ch to form a loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st), *(dc in loop, ch9, htr in fourth ch from hook, htr in next 2 ch, ch3, dc in loop), (long petal

made), (dc in ring, ch7, htr in fourth ch from hook, htr in next ch, ch2, dc in loop), (short petal made), rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.

[8 petals] Fasten off.

Join yarn in ch-sp at tip of short petal.

Round 2 Ch1, *(dc, ch2, dc) in ch-sp, ch3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch3-sp at tip of long petal, (corner made), ch3, rep form * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [24 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ss in next ch-2 sp, ch2 (counts as htr), 2htr in same sp, ch3, *(2htr, ch2, 2htr in next ch2-sp), ch3, (3htr in next ch2-sp), ch3, rep from * to final ch-sp, (2htr, ch2, 2htr in next ch2-sp), ch3, ss to top of beg ch2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Half and half

98

by Simone Francis SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

NOTES Work in the back loops only.

fading sun

by Simply Crochet SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy

YOU WILL NEED Q

DK in 4 shades

Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook

ABBREVIATIONS 2-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh, draw through all loops on hook 3-tr cluster As above, working () 3 times For a full list, see page 63 SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6, ss to first ch to join into a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first leg of cl), 2-tr cluster into ring, (ch2, 3-tr cluster into ring) 7 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 clusters] Fasten off.

Join Yarn B in any ch-sp.

Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in next ch-2 sp, ch2, 3tr in next

ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in next ch-2 sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 clusters, 12 tr] Fasten off.

Join Yarn C in ch-2 sp after 3-tr group.

Round 3 Ch3, tr in same ch-sp, *ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 3 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[8 clusters, 28 tr] Fasten off.

Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp before corner.

Round 4 Ch3, tr in same ch-2 sp, *ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 7 tr, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, rep from * twice more, ch2, (3-tr cluster, ch3, 3-tr cluster) in corner ch-3 sp, ch2, 2tr in next ch-2 sp, tr in each of next 7 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3.

[8 clusters 44 tr] Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as a htr throughout), 5htr into loop, change to Yarn B, 6htr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-2. [12 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 2 Ch2, htr into st at base of ch-2, (2htr in next st) 5 times, change to Yarn A, 2htr in next 6 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch2, htr in st at base of

ch-2, (htr in next st, 2htr in next st) 5 times, htr in next st, change to Yarn B, (2htr in next st, htr in next st) 6 times, ss to top of beg ch-2.

[36 sts] Change to Yarn C. Round 4 Ch2, htr in st at base of ch-2, (htr in next 2 sts, 2htr in next st) 11 times, htr in next 2 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [48 sts] Change to Yarn D. Round 5 Ch4 (counts as a dtr), dtr in same st, *ch2, 2dtr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next st, 2dtr in next st, rep from * 3 times more omitting final 2 dtr, ss to top of beg ch-4.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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100

century

by Esme Crick SKILL LEVEL Go pro

YOU WILL NEED DK in 11 rainbow shades (see notes) Q A 2.5mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Q

ABBREVIATIONS mtr (mosaic treble) Work standard treble into skipped st 3 rows below, work in front of ch-sps so they are visible on the WS of your work For a full list, see page 63

NOTES Square is worked using the mosaic technique. Change colour every 2 rows. When a second colour appears in a row, skip those sts and ch the number of skipped sts +1. On the next row that uses a new colour, you will work a mtr into the skipped st 3 rows below, leaving the ch-sps on the WS. On the second row in the new colour you will work a dc into each mtr 60 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

across. There is a Chart on page 62, which you should refer to. Each small square on the Chart represents 1dc st and each long rectangle represents 1mtr. Read all RS rows from right to left and all WS rows from left to right. Colours have been listed as shown on the chart, however you can use any colours that you prefer. Change colour on the final yrh of row before colour change is indicated and carry the unused yarn up the side of your work.

SQUARE Using Yarn J, ch32.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn.

[31 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count as a st throughout), dc in each st across, turn.

Change to Yarn K. Rows 3-4 As Row 2.

Use the Chart on page 62 for Rows 5-32. The first 2 rows are written out to guide you.

Change to Yarn A. Row 5 Ch1, dc in first st, ch3, skip 2 sts, (dc in next 9 sts, ch2, skip 1 st) twice, dc in next 5 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in final st, turn.

[25 sts, 2 ch-2 sps, 2 ch-3 sps] Row 6 Ch1, dc in first st, ch3, skip ch-sp, (dc in each dc to next ch-sp, ch2, skip ch-sp) twice, dc in each st to final ch-sp, ch3, skip ch-sp, dc in final st, turn.

Change to Yarn B. Rows 7-32 Work in pattern set.

Change to Yarn I. Rows 33-34 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [31 sts] BORDER With RS facing, join Yarn A into any corner.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in corner, dc in each st or row-end to next corner, rep from * 3 times more, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Charts Follow these helpful charts when making the Nutbush, Filet Heart, Scottie and Century squares

Nutbush, page 14 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

Key

13

Yarn A

11

Yarn B

9

Yarn C

7

Yarn D

5

Yarn E

14 12 10 8 6 19

15

10

5

Filet Heart, page 15 6

Key

5 4

Closed block

3 2

Open block

Scottie, page 52 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 15

10

Key Yarn A Yarn B

5

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Century, page 60 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 30

25

20

15

Key Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C Yarn D Yarn E Yarn F Yarn G Yarn H

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Crochet hook conversions

Abbreviations across approx beg bl BP

ch(s) ch-sp(s) chcl(s) tr cl

cont dc dc2tog

dtr dtr2tog fdc ftr fl foll/folls FP

htr

to end of the row approximate(ly) beginning insert hook under back loop only Back Post: work st indicated, inserting hook around post of st from back to front to back and not in top of st chain/chain stitch(es) chain space(s) refers to ch made previously, eg. ch-3 cluster(s) (yrh, insert hook in sp/ st, yrh & pull up loop, yrh & draw through 2 loops) number of times indicated, yrh & draw through all loops on hook continue double crochet (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw a loop through) twice, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook double treble crochet work 2dtr together foundation dc foundation tr insert hook under front loop only following/follows Front Post: As BP, inserting hook around post from front to back to front half treble

htr2tog in next inc LH lp(s) meas patt(s) pm prev qtr rem rep RH rnd(s) RS sk sp(s) ss st(s) tbl t-ch(s) tog tr tr2tog

ttr WS yrh *

()

work 2htr together sts to be worked into the same stitch increase left hand loop(s) measures pattern(s) place marker previous quadruple treble remain(s)/remaining repeat right hand round(s) right side skip space(s) slip stitch stitch(es) through back loop turning chain(s) together treble crochet (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook triple treble crochet wrong side yarn round hook work instructions immediately foll *, then rep as many more times as directed work all instructions in the brackets as many times as directed

HOW TO GET A PERFECT FINISH To prevent your hard work unravelling once you’ve finished crocheting, fasten the end off carefully, following our instructions below

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Complete the final stitch, then cut the yarn 15cm from the work.

Pull it through the last loop on the hook and pull to close the loop. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and weave into the back of the work. Block your crochet motifs by pinning to size and spraying with water. A full guide to blocking can be found at www.gathered.how/ knitting-and-crochet/crochet/ how-to-block-your-crochetusing-a-blocking-board/

UK

METRIC

US

14

2mm

–

13

2.25mm

B/1

12

2.5mm

–

–

2.75mm

C/2

11

3mm

–

10

3.25mm

D/3

9

3.5mm

E/4

–

3.75mm

F/5

8

4mm

G/6

7

4.5mm

7

6

5mm

H/8

5

5.5mm

I/9

4

6mm

J/10

3

6.5mm

2

7mm

–

0

8mm

L/11

00

9mm

M/13

000

10mm

N/15

K/10

Which hook do I use?

Hook size

UK yarn weight

2.5-3.5mm hook

4ply yarn

3.5-4.5mm hook

double knitting yarn

5-6mm hook

aran yarn

7mm and bigger

chunky yarn

UK/US conversions UK

US

chain

ch

chain

ch

slip stitch

ss

slip stitch

ss

double crochet

dc

single crochet

sc

half treble

htr

half double

hdc

treble

tr

double

dc

double treble

dtr

treble

tr

triple treble

ttr

double treble

dtr

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