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PERFECT CABLED PONCHO & SOFT BOBBLED BEANIE HAT INSPIRING PROJECTS for Creative Crocheters

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20 BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS

PURE MERINO WOOL

SNUGGLE UP! Quick-make infinity cowl

WinTer WarmTh

GREAT VALUE YARN

SNOW-TOPPED FUN Chunky Scandi-style cushions

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Woolly hats, squishy layers & sumptuous yarns

OUTLANDER BLANKET Natural tones for your home

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ADD A LITTLE SPARKLE Twinkle twine coasters

CRE ATURE COMFORTS LOVELY POPCORN TEXTURE

Make Mr Foxy for someone really special!

PRETTY COPPICE MITTS

£6.99 ISSUE 108

For cool woodland walks

FRINGED WRAP ❤ COSY TOES RUG ❤ CUTE SWEATER DRESS

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Meet the team Commissioning Editor Kath Webber [email protected] Managing Editor Sarah Moran [email protected] Styling & Photoshoot Editor Kath Webber Technical Editors Jane Czaja, Rachel Vowles Art Editor Stephanie Peat [email protected] Pattern Editor Rhian Drinkwater Sub Editor Vicky Guerrero Online Marketing Executive Adrian Lito [email protected] Contributors Annelies Baes, Esme Crick, Zoe Curtis, Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz, Rhian Drinkwater, Vicky Guerrero, Victoria Haynes, Carmen Heffernan, Sarah-Jane Hicks, Susie Johns, Claire Montgomerie, Rosina Northcott, Irina Palczynski, Sue Rawlinson, Hattie Risdale, Hayley Joanne Robinson, Jemima Schlee, Sarah Shrimpton, Dedri Uys, Emma Varnam, Cassie Ward, Kath Webber, Sherrie Yabsley Models Sandy Amon-Schwartz, Remington Jones Photography Sian Irvine, Leanne Jade Photography, Kirsten Mavric , Andrew Perris Hair and make-up Nicki Henbrey Ad Production Leila Schmitz Main cover image Leanne Jade Photography Small cover images Leanne Jade Photography, Kirsten Mavric

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Welcome As I type, the sun is shining but the heating is up full whack to counteract the chilly Baltic breeze…winter is finally here! This is the season that excites me most as a crocheter; the promise of crisp mornings crunching through frosty leaves, or spending an evening lit by candles and wood fires has me dreaming of woolly hats, squishy layers and natural shades. In this issue our designers have taken their inspiration from the wild nature of the British Isles and have used a range of natural fibres and muted shades to bring their designs to life. Outlander the colour palette in this With inspiration from the TV series Outlander, issue is warm browns and heathery mauves, with wrapped layers, capes and ponchos to provide warmth by the hearth or on a wintery walk. I particularly love the tweedy Coppice mitts (perfect for gathering pinecones as mantel decorations), the Cairngorm dress (a wonderfully textured must-have make) and the Twin Peaks cushions by Sarah-Jane Hicks (to snuggle in with a cup of hot chocolate!). There are also some beautiful last-minute gifts such as the Leaping Waves cowl by Rosina Nor thcott, which is per fect for a special few skeins of r ustic yarn. Of course, we love to see what our readers make, too, so don’t forget to upload your projects on Instagram with the hashtag #myinsidecrochet to be in with a chance of being featured in our makers’ gallery – or even win an annual digital subscription! Show us your makes! Happy hooking,

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Three winter warmers

✽ 14-16 FEBRUARY 2019

CRAFT 4 CRAFTERS SHOW Head to the Westpoint Arena in Exeter for this crafting show including textile displays, demonstrations, lectures and over 170 national and local craft businesses selling crafting supplies. Book a workshop and create a folded book, felted container, felt brooch, rag rugging, origami and more. 10am-5pm. Adult tickets on the door £9, save £2 when purchasing in advance. www.craft4crafters.co.uk

✽ 22-24 FEBRUARY 2019

UNRAVEL

➻ Rock the tee-over-a-rollneck

➻ Gain instant street cred with

➻ Take your hook on a journey

look with The Big Winged Tee,

Pony McTate’s Speedbump

with Jessica Reeves Potasz’s

by Emma Friedlander-Collins.

Shawl. Cool and cosy, the

Las Cruces Wrap. Simple

Generous sleeves, a boat neck

chevrons are worked in simple

triangles are seamed together

and stripes make this a winner.

stitches. And did we mention

and criss crossed with beguiling

Hook it in warm, laceweight

the asymmetric ends and

trails of stitches. Opt for two-

Scheepjes Alpaca Rhythm.

tassels? Get, set, go!

tone cool or notice-me brights.

www.scheepjes.com

www.ponymctate.com

www.mamainastitch.com

W E LOVE … This plump partridge and pear by Clare Trowbridge of Little Conkers. A joy to make, it makes a sweet decoration for Christmas, or as ornaments to hang up at any time of the year. Pattern pdf £4.20, www.littleconkers.etsy.com

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Winged creature ➻ We’re smitten by this beautiful new Mothwing shawl by Lisa Harland, designed to showcase her stunning hand-dyed variegated yarns. Don’t the striped sections really make the variegated yarns pop? “It’s the perfect design for those special skeins you’ve saved up, but are not sure what to do with,” says Lisa, who adds you’ll need 200g yarn, ideally in two contrasting colours, with a sock weight giving the best drape. Buy as a kit with one skein of Platinum Merino sock nylon I Believe variegated and one skein of Navy. Or buy the yarn separately and be spoilt for choice with Lisa’s luscious shades – Toffee Apple, Blackberry Crush, Coral Reef, Pebbled Beach, Peacock on Silk… we want them all! www.fortheloveofyarn.co.uk

In its 11th year, the yarn festival will host a marketplace with over 70 exhibitors selling yarn and fibre accessories, from yarn dyers to knitwear designers, artisan yarn, and knitting, crochet and spinning notions. Find a programme of bookable workshops, talks and demonstrations led by UK and international experts. http://craft.farnhammaltings.com

✽ 13 & 14 APRIL 2019

SPRING INTO WOOL

Don’t Miss!

For all lovers of crochet, knitting, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing and all things woolly, the third Spring into Wool takes place at the Grammar School in Leeds. Find around 90 amazing stalls, great food, free parking, superb workshops and free demos. To avoid overcrowding you’ll need to buy a ticket in advance for Saturday (£6). Sunday tickets £4 in advance, £5 on the door. www.springintowool.co.uk

WORKSHOPS ✽ SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 2019

DYE WORKSHOP Get your dye on! Join Lisa Harland of on her first dye workshop at the FTLOY studio in Glasgow where she is sharing all the tips and tricks she’s learned over the last seven years producing her beautiful hand-dyed yarn! Learn the basics of yarn dyeing and create a stunning skein of yarn (100g) which you can take home and turn into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! £65, all materials provided including refreshments and cake, of course. 1-3pm. www.fortheloveofyarn.co.uk

✽ SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 2019

NEEDLE FELTED SHEEP DOORSTOP Learn the techniques of needle felting to shape and attach wool to create a substantial doorstop. You will work with prepared fleece from a variety of breeds of sheep, alpaca fibre and other materials. You can choose to make any dark brown/grey sheep or white sheep breed. If you wish to add horns, additional kits can be bought on the day. Suitable for beginners. 10am to 4pm, £60 including materials, tea and coffee. Takes place at the barn, in Lechlade on Thames, in the Cotswolds. www.lechladecraftbarn.com

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CROCH E T EN TR EPR EN EU R S Designer Mariska Vos-Bolman talks about her love of animals, gaming and J apanese design. www.mariskavos.nl

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Pretty pouches ➻ If, like us, you’re prone to leaving your projects scattered about, one of these gorgeous new project pouches from Tangled Yarn might be just the thing to keep your project tidy in one place. They’re hand sewn by Shannon Murphy (madebyshannon) in her studio in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She uses beautiful recycled fabrics, and natural linen for her humorous sayings, which are hand stamped and printed. Choose from ‘I believe in yarnicorns,’ ‘yarn whispers’, ‘it’s not a pile of yarn, it’s a pile of potential’, ‘just let me finish this row’, and more. The large pouch (above) measures 30x40cm. You can also buy medium pouches, and sweet notions pouches. Large pouch, £35, tangled-yarn.co.uk

BU N N Y H OP S ➻ We can’t resist the loveable Miffy, Dick Bruna’s classic 50s children’s character. And here she is, on a pair of cute ballet-shoe style slippers, so you can keep her with you always on your adventures around your home. This kit from Stitch & Story would make the sweetest gift – or of course, satisfy your own little rabbit longings. Choose from Tulip Red, Dove Grey, Pebble Grey or Cobalt Blue. Hooked in The Lil’ Merino superfine wool, they‘ll be like soft hugs, and so cosy to slip your feet into you may forget to take them off when you pop out to the shops. £32, www.stitchandstory.com 08 Inside Crochet

Mariska lives in Amsterdam with her two sons and husband, who she taught to crochet. “My youngest son wants to learn as well, but finds it a bit difficult,” says Mariska. “He’s seven, I think he’ll learn it when he has more patience.” The animal-loving family have a cat and “an aquarium with four fancy goldfish”.  In 2008 Mariska launched DIY Fluffies. “I started by making toy sewing patterns and a few years later I added amigurumi patterns.” You can find Mariska’s patterns in Amigurumi Monsters 1 and 2, Zoomigurumi 7, Amigurumi Fantasy and a book to be published next year. So what sparked her interest in amigurumi? “When my first son was one, I received a cute crocheted toy from a friend and thought it would be fun to create one. I learnt to crochet it with my mum and using books. I started another project but that stayed in a box for six years! I don’t know why, but a

few years ago, I decided to open this box again and finish it. After making lots of toys from books and YouTube I thought it would be fun to make my own patterns. I had so many toy sewing patterns that I decided to use those designs for my first amigurumi designs. After I made a few, I couldn’t stop!” Before her ami adventures, Mariska studied at the Utrecht School of Arts and worked as a designer for computer games. “I still like playing video games and my husband makes video games,” she says. “My favourite games are Pikmin and Pokemon Go.”  Inspiration comes from her family, from animals, and Japanese style. “My husband and kids help me when I’m making new designs. They let me know what they like and what they don’t! My kids love toys, and have lots of ideas about what I should make next. I also love cute Japanese characters and collect toys (momiji). Usually I have a

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Anyone would love to find this luxuriously soft, faux fur hot water bottle under the tree on Christmas Day. www.lauraashley.com

Being outside in the cold has never been as much fun than in these block-colour mitts. Snow? Frost? Pah, bring it on! www.printerandtailor.com

You’ll never feel lonely with these adorable faces looking up at you. That fluffy lining will be like a real hug for your feet too. www.cathkidston.com

CHILL-BUSTERS Cosy-up against the elements with our snuggly accessories and layers

We Love

Fancy a brew? £14 Keep your teapot cosy as everyone thaws out with a steaming cuppa. www.sophieallport.com

Colour me happy £59.95 The season calls for a jolly jumper, right? Here it is. Stripes and stars in one. www.whitestuff.com

Make a statement

Inspired? Hook Elisabeth David de Herraiz’s To order snuggly cowl from issue 107 back issues turn to page 62

£99 Turn heads in this glamorous fake fur coat. It’ll keep you seriously toasty too. www.sosander.com

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BOOKS WE REVIEW NEW AND EXCITING RELEASES

W E ARE A LS O R E A D I N G... YARN Scheepjes, £7.95 • UK terminology

➻ The latest release of Scheepjes’s regular bookazine has a folk theme and is packed with gorgeous designs and stunning photography. Inspired by traditions from US Quakers to Scandinavian colourwork, designs range from an elegant ilet cardigan and lacy dress to a colourful blanket, alpaca scarf and Swedish cabin doorstop by our very own Dedri Uys. We’ve also fallen in love with a pair of Santa and elf cushions by Kirsten Ballering that are just the thing for seasonal cuddles. The bookazine contains 13 crochet and four knitting patterns, so is a great treat for all yarn addicts.

Crochet A-B-Sea Pony McTate • UK terminology Pony McTate, £17.95 (print)/£9.99 (ebook)

The Art Of Crochet Blankets Rachele Carmona Interweave, £19.18 • US terminology

➻ Blankets are one of the crochet world’s comfortable staples – though they’re large, crochet is quick to work, and there’s little so wonderful as illing your home with swathes of handmade colour, or snuggling up in the winter under a woolly throw that was made with love. But just because they’re comfortable doesn’t have to make them predictable or boring – and we adore this new collection of 18 stunning designs inspired by a selection of different art techniques. The book is split into six sections, each based around a different craft and speciically an artist working in that craft – Weaving, Digital Art, Fabric Design, Paper Cutting, Cement Tile and Quilting. Each chapter contains three blanket designs inspired by different works of the artists, and the full colour imagery includes pictures of the artworks that inluenced each blanket, as well as gorgeous photographs of the blankets themselves. This is a real treat for anyone looking to push themselves creatively while also creating that much loved, colourful, comfortable throw for your home. There’s a great variety of crochet techniques used as well, from the bobble stitches and corner-to-corner panels of Sun and Sky to the granny stitches of Cozy Corner (above) and stunning ripples of Layered Waves. Rachele shows a really skilled use of colour and a knack for inding the perfect match of yarn and design – and we want to make them all! 12 Inside Crochet

➻ We’re big fans of Pony McTate’s bold, colourful style of crochet design, so were thrilled to see she’s published a book – and it’s just as fun as we’d expect! Crochet A-B-Sea is a set of 26 blanket square designs, each one featuring a different sea creature – one for each letter of the alphabet. Obvious candidates are anemones, clownish and octopus, but we’re particularly fond of the vampire squid (eek!), walrus and great white shark. Hook up a single square for a quick themed crochet, turn nine of them into a cushion front, or work up the whole blanket.

Crocheted Birds Vanessa Mooncie • UK terminology GMC Publications, £14.99

➻ Treat yourself to a lock of feathered friends with this collection of ten amigurumi bird designs. Ranging from garden friends like the robin, blue tit or blackbird to larger specimens like a swan or barn owl, these realistic designs include plenty of intricate detail for a really satisfying inish. Patterns are written out and charted, and the book is full of stunning colour photography of the designs – perfect for bird lovers!

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HEARTH & HOME

In association with

Dedri Uys

WINTER COMFORTS Hook Dedri’s colourwork bubble stitch rug in wintery, calming shades to keep your feet cosy under the desk this winter season. As a child, I didn’t really care for winter. I preferred the scorching heat of a Little Karoo summer’s day, eating watermelon in the swimming pool and sitting on the “stoep” at dusk to enjoy the body-temperature breeze. The only exception to this was when we would go and stay with my grandparents on the farm for a few days during the winter. There was something so magical about waking up on the farm on a winter’s morning, comforted by the heat and weight of a thick heirloom eiderdown. I would lie there for as long as I could before need or curiosity forced me out of bed. To get to the kitchen, we had to pad through my grandparents’ bedroom, already tidied although the day had hardly begun, and through the beeswaxy darkness of the living room. The Aga made the kitchen the only warm place in the house and we would have coffee and rusks at the kitchen table, shivering as the heat from the stove warmed our backs. As kids, we spent most of our days playing outside – regardless of the weather. The thing I remember most vividly about these wintery days is the way the frosty grass would crunch under our feet as we ran around the house, our shouts visible in the air. The only thing better than that was sitting on the stoep under homemade blankets while my grandpa smoked his pipe and told us the most far-fetched stories.

Ever since we moved to England, I have found winter very hard. My South African body is not used to below-zero temperatures, and from the minute I leave the house in the morning to the minute I come back at night, I never quite seem to warm up. It doesn’t matter how many layers I wear, the cold creeps into me and sticks to my bones. This year, for the first time, I don’t mind the cold so much. In fact, every time I step out of the house to see my breath billowing out in front of me, I feel like I did as a child. Winter also means that I can bring out and use all the wintery items I’ve made since I started crocheting. I have (unsuccessfully) stolen my Rainbow Draft Excluder back from my youngest son, my tea cosies are at the ready and I’ve placed a rug in front of the kitchen sink. I’ve unearthed the boot cuffs my sister-in-law made me and I’ve gathered all my shawls and hats, wishing, sometimes, that I could wear them all at once! The only thing I’m missing is a cosy rug to go under my feet when I sit at my computer. That’s where this month’s pattern comes in. It’s a simple bubble stitch rug with a geometric pattern in calming colours: pink for chapped cheeks, off-white and green for frosted grass, and grey and blues for the unpredictability of winter skies.

“This cosy rug is worked in calming colours: pink for chapped cheeks, off-white and green for frosted grass, and grey and blues for unpredictable winter skies” Dedri Uys is a crochet designer and blogger. Find her online at www.lookatwhatimade.net and on Instagram and Ravelry as BarbertonDaisy.

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Cosy Little Rug MATERIALS ● Scheepjes Namaste, 50% wool/50% acrylic, 100g/85m/93yds Yarn A: Upward Bow 629 x 1 ball Yarn B: Half Moon 615 x 1 ball Yarn C: Garland 612 x 1 ball Yarn D: Scale 625 x 1 ball Yarn E: Locust 604 x 1 ball Yarn F: Mountain 613 x 1 ball ● 5.5mm hook

TENSION Work 15 sts and 13 rows in pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using 5.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS Length: 70cm/27½in. Width: 36.5cm/14½in.

PATTERN NOTES Change colours as per chart,

change colour on last pull through of last st in previous colour. On odd-numbered rows, every second dc should fall in a dtr.

RUG START

With yarn A, 56ch. Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook and each ch to end, turn – 55dc. Row 2: (WS) 1ch (does not count as st throughout), 1dc, [1dtr, 1dc] across, turn – 28dc, 27dtr. Row 3: 1ch, 55dc, change colour (see Pattern Notes), turn – 55dc. Row 4: 1ch, 1dc, 1dtr, 1dc, change colour, keeping nonworking yarn to WS (here and throughout), [1dtr, 1dc] across, turn – 28dc, 27dtr. Row 5: 1ch, 1dc in each st until 2 sts rem before colour change, change colour, 1dc in each st

across, turn – 55dc. Row 6: 1ch, 1dc, [1dtr, 1dc] until you have worked into 2 sts after colour change, change colour, [1dtr, 1dc] across, turn – 28dc, 27dtr. Rows 7–28: As Rows 5 & 6. Row 29: As Row 5.

Row 30: As Row 2. Row 31: As Row 3. Row 32: As Row 2. Rows 33–60: As Rows 3–30. Rows 61–90: As Rows 31–60. Row 91: As Row 3. END Fasten off and weave in ends.

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH BLACK SHEEP WOOLS

WORTH

£189

WIN! A LARGE UBUNTU CAL KIT If you’ve been following any crochet social m edia, or reading Inside Crochet over the last few m onths then you will have been joining us in salivating over our colum nist Dedri Uys’s gorgeous new crochet-along for Sheepjes – the Ubuntu CAL. The CAL is up and running and if you have been wondering whether to join in but can’t quite justify yet m ore yarn, now’s your chance! Our lovely friends at Black Sheep Wools are giving Inside Crochet readers the chance to win a com plete kit – and not any kit but the largest kit on offer – which

contains 60 balls of yarn! The finished Ubuntu blanket, m ade in a m ix of stunning River Washed XL and Stone Washed XL m easures length 192cm , width 167cm and side 96cm , resulting in a blanket that will keep m ost of the fam ily cosy!

EACH LARGE UBUNTU KIT CONTAINS: ●

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competitions for your chance to win. The closing date for entries is 27 December. Good luck! For all competition terms and conditions please refer to the magazine website.

32 balls of Scheepjes River Washed XL and 28 balls of Stone Washed XL 1 x official Scheepjes Ubuntu CAL leatherette label 1 x official Scheepjes Ubuntu CAL button 1 x set of vintage stitch markers 1 x loom kit to make a beaded bracelet designed by Dedri

Pattern available for free via the Scheepjes website and official Facebook group (details included inside the kit).

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Looking for the perfect presents for family and friends? Choose from an array of fabulous yarn and accessories and other covetable treats.

PENGUIN PARADE

TAKE NOTE

BAG FOR LIFE

Artist and designer Helen Russell’s penguin designs work beautifully on this sweet set of melamine coasters.

Great for stocking fillers or secret Santa gifts, a quirky notebook is always appreciated – perfect for plotting their next big idea!

There are endless uses for a pretty cotton tote bag, from groceries to those essential trips to the yarn shop.

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SWIRLS OF COLOUR

HAPPY HOOKING

FEET UP!

A versatile wool and acrylic mix, this silky soft Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK yarn is great for hooking vibrant accessories.

A pretty and practical gift – this rainbow set of nine KnitPro Waves hooks comes in a handy storage case too.

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STAR QUALITY

RIPPLE EFFECT

SCALE IT DOWN

Every crocheter needs a cuppa to keep them going, and tar motif mugs in white and grey have a calming Scandi vibe.

They’ll love to make this gorgeous Little River Blanket kit created by Emma Varnam using Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed yarns.

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G I F T S FO R C H I L D R E N CREATIVE GIFTS FOR LITTLE ONES

We Love

PIN UP

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FUN FELTING

Get them hooked on crochet with this cute kit, complete with everything they need to make their own cactus pincushion.

Meet Choco, the crochet Jack Russell toy who’ll soon be their new keepsake canine friend, designed by Anne-Claire Petit.

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KITTED OUT

FRUITY TREATS

MINI MICE

Made from soft organic cotton, this Finn fairisle jumper and coordinating Blizzard bobble hat gift set is super snuggly.

For new arrivals, these adorable apple and pear crochet rattles are wonderfully tactile toys.

Make super-sweet little mice with this needlefelting kit, including British wool, foam block, felting needles and illustrated instructions.

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DINO PLAY

COSY TOES

ODD SOCK

Budding paleontologists can let their imaginations run wild designing their own dinosaur. Includes four models and paints.

These oh-so-sweet penguin booties will keep tiny feet snug on the chilliest winter days.

Creative kids can stitch a cuddly whale with this Sock Creatures craft kit, with everything they need to make a their own (mini) gentle giant.

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G I F T S FO R M E N STYLISH AND PRACTICAL GIFTS

We Love

HEAD GEAR

LETTER PRESS

SPIN THE DECKS

Keep him cosy on wild hikes, bike rides or even the ski slope with this burgundy twist bobble hat.

Block colour, pop-art style alphabet mugs look stylish for tea breaks at home, the office or studio.

A quirky set of Era Record coasters from Magpie featuring four different designs is an original gift for a vinyl lover.

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IN THE JEANS

ALPINE STYLE

TABLET TIDY

Choose from four shades of this Wool and the Gang Billie Jean recycled denim yarn to hook him an eco-conscious accessory.

An old-school Alpine-inspired design makes for a snuggly Christmas jumper that he won’t mind wearing.

Hook him a handy gadget case with this Steve’s Sleeve kit, ideal for iPads and tablets.

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GLOBE TROTTING

LUXURY LOUNGING

COFFEE TO GO

This Gentleman’s Hardware recycled leather travel wallet is passport-sized, and includes a pen and space for travel documents too.

If you’re going to give him socks, these supersoft Catherine Tough lambswool socks are a truly indulgent pair.

The must-have stocking filler for this year is the eco-cup – help him avoid single-use plastic waste with a Klean Kanteen insulated tumbler.

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THE FOLKLORE BLANKET

WIN For your chance to win all the Stylecraft Special Aran yarn you’ll need to make the whole blanket, head to www.insidecrochet.co.uk/ competitions

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PART NINE

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M YST E RY S H AW L

CRISS-CROSS STRIPES Play with crossed treble stitches in the latest instalment of Sarah Shrimpton’s gloriously colourful blanket. ith the end of our year-long crochet-along in sight, we’re getting more and more excited about the stunning blan ket we’re now so close to finishing! And we hope you enjoy the photographs of the finished piece we’re sharing with you all this month – just how am azing does it look?! So close now… Of course, we’ve still got several more squares – and stitch patterns – to hook up yet, and this issue Sarah has created a fun striped square that includes rounds of crossed trebles. These simple stitches are a great way to

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add interest and texture to a quick-hook design, and will give you three more squares to add to your blanket. As ever, they’re worked in Stylecraft Special Aran, a greatvalue yarn that’s super soft and comes in a brilliant range of shades, perfect for creating a multi-coloured and vibrant piece like this. And we can’t wait to snuggle up under our finished blanket! Please do let us see photographs of your work on these or any previous squares – head to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag # folkloreblanketcal. Happy crocheting…

“Sarah has created a fun striped square that includes rounds of crossed trebles – a great w ay to add interest and texture”

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THE FOLKLORE BLANKET

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chain stitch (ch) slip stitch (sl st)

FOLKLORE BLANKET

double crochet (dc) half-treble crochet (htr) treble crochet (tr) crossed trebles

SARAH SHRIMPTON, DESIGNER Sarah is a proud wife, mother, teacher, blogger and freelance designer – and one of Stylecraft’s extra-special “Blogstars”! She’s also the author of two fab crochet books, Beginner’s Guide To Crochet and Supersize Crochet. Find her online at www.annabooshouse. blogspot.com, and view more of her designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/ annaboos-house.

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MATERIALS ● Stylecraft Special Aran, 100% acrylic, 100g/196m/214yds Yarn A: Black 1002 x 7 balls Yarn B: White 1001 x 1 ball Yarn C: Pomegranate 1083 x 1 ball Yarn D: Royal 1117 x 1 ball Yarn E: Lipstick 1246 x 1 ball Yarn F: Aspen 1422 x 1 ball Yarn G: Gold 1709 x 1 ball Yarn H: Empire 1829 x 1 ball ● 5mm hook

TENSION Tension is not important to the overall project. MEASUREMENTS Square measures approximately 15 x 15cm/6 x 6in. SQUARE NINE THE CROSSED TREBLES Make three Using yarn B (D, C), 4ch (counts as 1ch, 1tr). Rnd 1: 11tr into fourth ch from hook, sl st to fourth ch – 12tr. Rnd 2: Join yarn E (G, E) to any st, 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch here and throughout), 2tr in same st, miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st (work behind tr just made), *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next st, miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st; rep from * twice more, 1tr in next st, sl st to third ch – 24 sts, 8ch. Rnd 3: Join yarn H (F, B) to any 2ch-sp, 5ch, 2tr in same st, [miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st] to next 2ch-sp, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, [miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st] to next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 1tr in starting 2ch-sp, sl st to third ch – 56 sts, 8ch. START

Rnd 4: Join yarn C (B, G) to any 2ch-sp, 5ch, 2tr in same st, [miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st] to next 2ch-sp, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, [miss 1 st, 1tr, 1tr in missed st] to next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 1tr in starting 2ch-sp, sl st to third ch – 56 sts, 8ch. Rnd 5: Join yarn F (H, D) to any 2ch-sp, 5ch, 1tr in same 2ch-sp, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, miss 1 st, 1tr between next 2 sts, [1ch, miss 2 sts, 1tr between next 2 sts] five times, 1ch, miss next st, 1tr, 1ch, *(1tr, 2ch, 1tr, 1ch) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, 1ch, miss next st, 1tr between next 2 sts, [1ch, miss 2 sts, 1tr between next 2 sts] rep five times, 1ch, miss next st, 1tr, 1ch; rep from * twice more, sl st to third ch – 40 sts, 44ch. Rnd 6: Join yarn A to any 2ch-sp, 5ch, 1tr in same 2ch-sp, 1tr, [1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr] to next 2ch-sp, *(1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, [1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr] to next 2ch-sp; rep END from * twice more, sl st to third ch – 84tr, 8ch.

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ADD TO THE STASH Buy this chunky roving from www.wyspinners.com

CHUNKY POM HAT Use your free pom-pom and hook to make this fun textured beanie! Pattern by CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE

● West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat, 100% wool, 100g/140m/153yds Yarn A: Harmony x 1 ball Yarn B: Pure x 1 ball Yarn C: Mellow x 1 ball ● 12mm hook ● Pom-pom ● Stitch marker

TENSION Work 6dc and 4 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using yarn held double and 12mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS To fit S (M) adult head, approximately 54 (58)cm/21¼ (23)in in circumference.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Claire is a textiles designer specialising in knitting and crochet, constructing fabrics, garments, creatures and accessories that are fun, quirky and modern. Find out more at www.montyknits.blogspot.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES Picot dc (Pdc): Insert hook in st, yrh and draw lp through (2 lps on hook), 3ch, yrh and draw through both lps on hook. Picot is made on reverse of st.

PATTERN NOTES You can use a chunky yarn held double to create the marled gradient effect or simply use any bulky yarn held singly for solid stripes. Hold yarn double throughout pattern – before beginning, it may help to wind each ball into two even balls to make doubling up easier. 1ch at beg of rnd does not count as st.

HAT START

With 12mm hook and one strand of yarn A held with one strand of yarn B, 2ch.

Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook, do not join rnd, pm for working in spirals – 6dc. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 12dc. Rnd 3: [2dc in next st, 1dc] around – 18htr. Rnd 4: [2dc in next st, 2dc] around – 24dc. Rnd 5: Dc around. Rnd 6: [2dc in next st, 3dc] around – 30dc. Rnd 7: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Size M only Rnd 8: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Rnd 9: [2dc in next st, 4dc] around – 36dc. Rnd 10: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Both sizes Fasten off yarn. Rejoin yarn B held double with sl st in any st around. Rnd 8 (11): 1ch, [1dc, 1Pdc (see Special Stitches) in next st] around, do not join rnd, pm for working in spiral. Rnd 9 (12): 1dc in each st around – 30dc. Rnd 10 (13): [1Pdc in next st, 1dc] around. Rnd 11 (14): 1dc in each st around. Rnd 12 (15): [1dc, 1Pdc in next st] around, join rnd with sl st. Fasten off yarn. Rejoin with sl st one strand of yarn B held with one strand of yarn C in any st around. Rnd 13 (16): 1ch, 1dc in each st around, do not join rnd, pm for working in spiral – 30dc. Rnds 14 (17)–17 (21): Dc around. Fasten off yarn. Rejoin yarn C held double with sl st in any st around. Rnd 18 (22): 2ch, 1htr in each st around, join rnd with sl st. Rnds 19 (23)–20 (24): 2ch, 1rhtrf, [1rhtrb, 1rhtrf] around, join rnd with sl st. Fasten off yarn.

FINISHING Block lightly to shape and weave in all ends. Sew pom-pom into place at top of crown.

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TENSION Work 6dc and 4 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using yarn held double and 12mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS To fit S (M) adult head, approximately 54 (58)cm/21¼ (23)in in circumference.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Claire is a textiles designer specialising in knitting and crochet, constructing fabrics, garments, creatures and accessories that are fun, quirky and modern. Find out more at www.montyknits.blogspot.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES Picot dc (Pdc): Insert hook in st, yrh and draw lp through (2 lps on hook), 3ch, yrh and draw through both lps on hook. Picot is made on reverse of st.

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You can use a chunky yarn held double to create the marled gradient effect or simply use any bulky yarn held singly for solid stripes. Hold yarn double throughout pattern – before beginning, it may help to wind each ball into two even balls to make doubling up easier. 1ch at beg of rnd does not count as st.

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START With 12mm hook and one strand of yarn A held with one strand of yarn B, 2ch.

USE YOUR FREE GIFT!

Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook, do not join rnd, pm for working in spirals – 6dc. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 12dc. Rnd 3: [2dc in next st, 1dc] around – 18htr. Rnd 4: [2dc in next st, 2dc] around – 24dc. Rnd 5: Dc around. Rnd 6: [2dc in next st, 3dc] around – 30dc. Rnd 7: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Size M only Rnd 8: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Rnd 9: [2dc in next st, 4dc] around – 36dc. Rnd 10: Dc around, join rnd with sl st. Both sizes Fasten off yarn. Rejoin yarn B held double with sl st in any st around. Rnd 8 (11): 1ch, [1dc, 1Pdc (see Special Stitches) in next st] around, do not join rnd, pm for working in spiral. Rnd 9 (12): 1dc in each st around – 30dc. Rnd 10 (13): [1Pdc in next st, 1dc] around. Rnd 11 (14): 1dc in each st around. Rnd 12 (15): [1dc, 1Pdc in next st] around, join rnd with sl st. Fasten off yarn. Rejoin with sl st one strand of yarn B held with one strand of yarn C in any st around. Rnd 13 (16): 1ch, 1dc in each st around, do not join rnd, pm for working in spiral – 30dc. Rnds 14 (17)–17 (21): Dc around. Fasten off yarn. Rejoin yarn C held double with sl st in any st around. Rnd 18 (22): 2ch, 1htr in each st around, join rnd with sl st. Rnds 19 (23)–20 (24): 2ch, 1rhtrf, [1rhtrb, 1rhtrf] around, join rnd with sl st. Fasten off yarn.

FINISHING Block lightly to shape and weave in all ends. Sew pom-pom into place at top of crown.

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Sassenach Cape

Gorse Sweater

Cairngorm Sweater Dress

Forest Fawn Scarf

Heather Infinity Cowl

Annelies Baes

Linda Skuja

Cassie Ward

Sue Rawlinson

Bowie & George

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Highlander Poncho

Leaping Waves Cowl

Falling Leaves Wrap

Coppice Mitts

Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

Rosina Northcott

Hayley Joanne Robinson

Alessandra Poggiagliolmi

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Lillery’s Cove Blanket

Outlander Blanket

Alison Newton

Carmen Heffernan

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Tuft Cushion

Twin Peaks Cushions

Twinkle Twine Coasters

James the Fox

St Petersburg Blanket

Jane Czaja

Sarah-Jane Hicks

Helda Panagary

Alison North

Haafner Linssen

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Wool Addicts Earth, 50% alpaca/35% acrylic/ 15% wool, 50g/65m/71yds Yarn A: Brown 96 x 4 (4, 5) balls Yarn B: Mustard 11 x 3 (4, 4) balls Yarn C: Teal 74 x 3 (3, 4) balls ● 7mm hook ● Large vintage button YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any chunky weight yarn for this design, although we suggest a yarn with good hold and drape that is not too light. TENSION Work 8 rows in Section 1 main pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using 7mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. Work Row 1 as folls: Row 1: 1tr, [V-st blo, 1dc ] twice, V-st blo, 1tr. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Annelies tries to make a difference by creating on-trend designs that inspire people to use their own imagination and play with colours! View more of her designs at www.ravelry.com/ designers/annelies-baes-vicarno. SPECIAL STITCHES V-st: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) all worked in same st. V-st blo: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) worked in back loops only of stated ch or st. UPPER BACK SECTION 1 Using yarn C, 40 (44, 48)ch. Row 1: (WS) V-st blo (see Special Stitches) in sixth ch from hook, miss 1ch, [1dc in next ch, miss 1ch, V-st blo in next ch, miss 1ch] eight (nine, ten) times, 1tr in last ch, turn – 9 (10, 11) V-st blo, 8 (9, 10)dc, 1tr at each end of row. Row 2: (RS) 1ch (counts as 1dc here and throughout), 1dc in next ch-sp, [V-st blo in next dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] eight (nine, ten) times, 1dc in third ch, turn – 8 (9, 10) V-st blo, 9 (10, 11)dc, 1dc at each end of row. START

Sassenach Cape BY ANNELIES BAES

A clever construction of colourful pieces using different stitch patterns creates this versatile accessor y.

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Section 3

57 (62, 67)cm 22½ (24½, 26¼)in

29.5 (32, 34.5)cm 11½ (12½, 13½)in

16.5 (19, 21.5)cm 6½ (7½, 8½)in

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10cm/4in

Section 5 135cm/53in

dc, 1dc in next ch-sp] eight (nine, ten) times, V-st blo in next dc, 1tr in last st, turn – 9 (10, 11) V-st blo, 8 (9, 10)dc, 1tr at each end of row. Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Rows 3 & 4 form patt and are repeated. Work another 40 (44, 48) rows in patt.

Work should now meas approx 29.5 (32, 34.5)cm/11½ (12½, 13½)in wide and 57 (62, 67) cm/22½ (24½, 26½)in high. Cut yarn and fasten off.

BOTTOM BACK SECTION 2 Either work into dc sts at each end of even rows, or around tr at each end of odd rows of Section 1.

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With WS of Section 1 facing, rejoin yarn A with sl st to one long side. Row 1: (WS) 3ch (counts as 1tr here and throughout), *miss next row, V-st (see Special Stitches) in or around st of next row, 1dc in next row, V-st in or around st of next row, 1dc in next row; rep from * until three (two, two) rows remain unworked, miss

next row on first size only, then V-st in next row, 1tr in last row, turn – 17 (18, 19)V-st, 16 (17, 18) dc, 1tr at each end of row. Rows 2–18 (20, 22): Work in patt as for Upper Back working across given no of sts. Work should now measure approximately 17.5 (20, 22.5)cm/ 7 (7¾, 8¾)in high. Cut yarn and fasten off.

SMALL FRONT SECTION SECTION 3 With WS facing, rejoin yarn B with sl st to bottom side of starting ch of Section 1. Row 1: (WS) 3ch, miss next ch, [3tr in next ch, miss 2ch] three times, now, taking a separate thread of yarn B, rejoin this thread with sl st in next ch, 18 (21, 24)ch, miss 18 (21, 24)ch

of Section 1, attach ch in next ch, cut this separate thread and fasten off. Pick up set aside yarn, and cont by working over ch just made as folls: 3tr in first ch, miss 2ch, [3tr in next ch, miss 2ch] five (six, seven) times (end of ch). Cont working over Section 1 working 3tr in same ch where end of ch is attached, miss 2ch, [3tr in next ch, miss 2ch] twice (end of Section 1 – start of Section 2). When working last rep miss only 1 (2, 3)ch. Take another separate thread and rejoin yarn at transition between Sections 1 and 2, 18 (21, 24) ch, miss 14 (16, 18) rows, attach ch in next row (ie a row ending with 1tr), cut this thread and fasten off. Work over ch just made as folls: 3tr in first ch, miss 2ch, [3tr in next ch, miss 2ch] five (six, seven) times (end of ch), 3tr in same st where end of ch is attached, miss next row, 3tr in next row, 1tr in last row, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3tr groups, 1tr at each end of row. Row 2: (RS) 2ch (counts as 1dc here and throughout) in first tr, [3dc blo in centre tr of 3tr-group] 20 (22, 24) times, 1dc in third ch, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3dc blo, 1dc at each end of row. Row 3: 3ch, [3tr in centre dc of 3dc blo-group] 20 (22, 24) times, 1tr in last dc, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3tr groups, 1tr at each end of row. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Rows 3 & 4 form pattern and are repeated. Work another 8 (10, 12) rows in pattern. Section 3 should now measure approximately 16.5 (19, 21.5)cm/ 6½ (7½, 8½)in high. Cut yarn and fasten off. WIDE FRONT PART SECTION 4 This Section is worked along other short side of Sections 1 & 2. With WS of unworked short side of Section 2 facing, rejoin yarn B with sl st in first st (row). Row 1: (WS) 3ch, 3tr in next row, miss one row, 3tr in next row, now take a separate thread of yarn B and rejoin in same st where last 3tr are worked, 20

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chain stitch (ch) (22, 24)ch, attach ch at transition st between Sections 2 & 1 (missing 14 (16, 18) rows of Section 2). Working over ch just made work [miss 2ch, 3tr in next ch] six

(seven, eight) times, miss 2ch, (end of ch). Cont working over last row of Section 1: 3tr in same st where ch is attached, [miss 2 sts, 3tr in next st] 11 (12, 13) times, miss

1 st, 1tr in last st, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3tr groups, 1tr at each end of row.

slip stitch (sl st) double crochet (dc) treble crochet (tr)

Row 2: (RS) 2ch (counts as 1dc here and throughout), [3dc flo in centre tr of 3tr-group] 20 (22, 24) times, 1dc in third ch, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3dc flo, 1dc at each end of row. Row 3: 3ch, [3tr in centre dc of 3dc flo-group ] 20 (22, 24) times, 1tr in last dc, turn – 20 (22, 24) x 3tr groups, 1tr at each end. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Rows 3 & 4 form pattern and are repeated. Work another 12 (16, 20) rows in pattern. Section 4 should now measure approximately 24 (29, 34)cm/ 9½ (11½, 13½)in high. Cut yarn and fasten off. UPPER SIDE SECTION 5 From Row 2 on, work over both ch and over the back. With yarn A, 29 (35, 41)ch. Row 1: (RS) Leaving Section 4 unworked, work along upper side of Section 1 as folls: [1dc in next st, 1tr in next st] along upper back part, ending with 2dc in last st, leave Section 3 unworked, 31 (37, 43)ch, turn – 29 (35, 41)ch, 45 (49, 53) sts, 31 (37, 43)ch. Row 2: (WS) 1dc in third ch from hook, [1tr in next ch, 1dc in next ch] 14 (17, 20) times, next work over back part working: 1tr in next dc, [1dc in next tr, 1tr in

V-stitch back loop

next dc] 22 (24, 26) times, now work over second ch working [1dc in next ch, 1tr in next ch] 14 (17, 20) times, 1dc, turn – 30 (36, 42) sts, 45 (49, 53) sts and 29 (35, 41) sts. Row 3: 2ch (counts as 1htr), [1dc in next tr, 1tr in next dc] to end of row, ending 1dc in second ch, turn – 104 (120, 136) sts. Rows 4–12 (12, 14): Rep Row 3. Cut yarn and fasten off. Shawl collar now measures approximately 120 (135, 150)cm/ 47¼ (53½, 59)in long and 10 (10, 11)cm/4 (4, 4¼)in high. I-CORD With one strand each of yarns B and C held together, work a chain i-cord of about 65cm/25½in long. This is used to close the openings between Section 1 or 2 and Section 3. FINISHING Turn work to RS. Weave in all ends. Try shrug on, place and then sew large button on smaller front part. END Block and allow to dry naturally. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 47

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran, 100% wool, 50g/88m/96yds Shade: Gold 36 x 8 (8, 10, 12, 14) balls ● 6mm hook ● Stitch markers ● Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any worsted weight wool to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work 12.5tr and 8 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 6mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. Work 17tr and 11 rows to measure 14 x 14cm/5½ x 5½ in using 6mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Linda is a crochet designer specialising in innovative techniques and fashion forward designs. Look for her as ElevenHandmade on Ravelry and Instagram to find out more about Linda’s designs. SPECIAL STITCHES Puff: Yrh, insert hook in indicated stitch, yrh, pull loop through and draw up to same height as previous sts in working row, (yrh, insert hook in same st, yrh, pull loop through and draw loop to same height as working row) three times, yrh, pull through first 8 lps, yrh, pull through remaining 2 lps. V-puff: (1puff, 1ch, 1puff) all worked in same st. PATTERN NOTES This is a top-down raglan, starting with shoulder section, then working the body in the round. Sleeves are added last. The jumper is seamless and worked in one piece.

Gorse Sweater BY LINDA SKUJA

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SHOULDER Rnd 1: With 6mm hook, work 60 foundation dc, sl st to first st to form ring – 60fdc. Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr here and throughout), 1tr in each st across, sl st to top of 3ch – 60 sts. Rnd 3: 3ch, miss next tr, V-puff (see Special Stitches) in next tr, miss next tr, 9tr, miss next tr, START

54 (58, 63, 65, 66)cm 21 (23, 25, 25½, 26)in

20cm/ 8in

23 (25.5, 28, 29, 30.5)cm 9 (10, 11, 11½, 12)in 43 (44, 46, 46, 47)cm 17 (17½, 18, 18, 18½)in

V-puff in next tr, miss next tr, 15tr, miss next tr, V-puff in next tr, miss next tr, 9tr, miss next tr, V-puff in next tr, miss next tr, 14tr, sl st to top of 3ch – 60 sts.

76 (86, 96, 106, 117)cm 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)in

From Rnd 4 onwards, work all V-puffs in ch-sp of previous V-puff. Rnd 4: 3ch, 1tr, V-puff, 11tr, V-puff, 17tr, V-puff, 11tr, V-puff, 15tr, sl st to top of 3ch – 68 sts. Rnd 5: 3ch, 2tr, V-puff, 13tr,

V-puff, 19tr, V-puff, 13tr, V-puff, 16tr, sl st to top of 3ch – 76 sts. Rnd 6: 3ch, 3tr, V-puff, 15tr, V-puff, 21tr, V-puff, 15tr, V-puff, 17tr, sl st to top of 3ch – 84 sts. Rnd 7: 3ch, 4tr, V-puff, 17tr, V-puff, 23tr, V-puff, 17tr, V-puff, 18tr, sl st to top of 3ch – 92 sts. Cont in this way, increasing 8 sts on each round, to end of Rnd 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) – 156 (172, 188, 204, 220) sts.

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Next Rnd: 3ch, *tr to next ch-sp, 1tr in last st, Puff (see Special Stitches) in next ch-sp, 2tr in next st; rep from * three more times, tr to end of rnd, sl st to top of 3ch. Next Rnd: 3ch, *tr to next Puff, 1tr in last st, work 1Puff in next Puff, 2tr in next st; rep from * three more times, tr to end, sl st to top of 3ch. Rep last round once more adding markers in each Puff. BODY Rnd 1: 3ch, 1tr in each st to first m, 1tr in marked st, 2 (4, 6, 8, 11)ch, 1tr in next marked st, 1tr in each st to next m, 1tr in marked st, 2 (4, 6, 8, 11)ch, 1tr in each st to end, sl st to top of 3ch. Next Rnd: 3ch, 1tr in each st around, sl st to top of 3ch. Rep last rnd until Body measures approximately 28 (30, 33, 33, 33)cm/11 (12, 13, 13, 13)in from underarm, or 2.5cm/1in shorter than desired finished length.

Rep last rnd once more. RIGHT SLEEVE With RS of work and Back of sweater facing, attach yarn with sl st to marked st leaving underarm section behind. Rnd 1: 3ch, 1tr in each st to next marked st, 1tr in marked st, work tr2tog around next horizontally lying st, - (-, 2, 4, 7)tr, tr2tog once (twice, twice, twice, twice), tr2tog around next horizontally lying st, sl st to top of 3ch. Rnd 2: 3ch, 1tr in each st around,

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YOKE TO BUST

SLEEVE SEAM WELT Next Rnd: 3ch, [rtrf in next st, rtrb in next st] around, sl st to top of 3ch. 50 Inside Crochet

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sl st to top of 3ch. Rnd 3: 3ch, tr2tog, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog, sl st to top of 3ch. Rep Rnds 2 & 3 seven more times.

top of 3ch. Rep last round once more. Fasten off. LEFT SLEEVE With RS and Front of the sweater facing, attach yarn with sl st to the marked st leaving the underarm section behind. Repeat instructions for Right Sleeve.

Continue to repeat Rnd 2 until sleeve measures approximately 41 [42, 43, 43, 44]cm/16 [16½, 17, 17, 17½]in from the underarm, or 2.5cm/1in shorter than desired finished length.

FINISHING Remove the markers and weave in yarn ends. Block the sweater.

CUFF Next Rnd: 3ch, [rtrf in next st, rtrb in next st] around, sl st to

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran, 100% wool, 50g/100m/109yds Yarn A: Anthracite 097 x 10 (10, 12, 12) balls Yarn B: Saffron 066 x 7 (7, 9, 9) balls Yarn C: Cream 061 x 2 (2, 3, 3) balls ● 5mm & 5.5mm (5.5mm & 6mm, 6mm & 6.5mm, 6.5mm & 7mm) hook (see Pattern Notes) YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran yarn that works to the same tension for this design. TENSION Work 12 sts and 10 rows in main body pattern to measure 9.5 (10, 10.5, 11) x 9.5 (10, 10.5, 11)cm/ 3¾ (4, 4¼, 4½) x 3 ¾ (4, 4¼, 4½) in using 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7)mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Cassie loves to make high fashion yet wearable crochet pieces, and absolutely loves to wear something a little bit different. SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster (Cl): (Yoh, insert hook, yoh draw loop through, yoh, draw through 2 loops) five times in next st, yoh draw through all loops on hook. FRONT WELT Using 5.5mm (6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm) hook and yarn C, 12ch. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 11dc. Rows 2–70: 1ch, dc blo to end, turn. Fasten off. START

Cairngorm Sweater Dress BY CASSIE WARD

This textured tunic is perfect for cosy nights in or exploring the wilderness on chilly days. ADD TO THE STASH Buy this super-soft yarn from www.deramores.com

With yarn A, evenly distribute 70dc along long edge of ribbed welt. Row 1: 3ch, counts as 1tr (here and throughout), [1dc, 1tr] to last st, 1dc in last ch, turn. Row 2: 3ch, miss 1 st, [1dc in next tr, 1tr in next dc] to last st, 1dc in top of first tr, turn. Rows 3–54: Rep Rows 1 & 2. Fasten off yarn A. Change to yarn B.

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SHAPE RIGHT NECK Row 22: (RS) 1ch, 4dc, [1Cl, 5dc] three times, 1Cl, 23dc, [1Cl, 5dc] four times, turn. Row 23: (WS) 3ch, 27tr, tr2tog, turn – 29 sts.

63 (66, 72, 75)cm 24¾ (26, 28¼, 29½)in

111 (116, 122, 128)cm 43¾ (45¾, 48, 50½)in

Row 1: (WS) With WS facing, join yarn B to first st of Row 108, 3ch, tr to end, turn – 70tr. Row 2: (RS) 1ch (does not count as st here and throughout) 4dc, [1Cl (see Special Stitches), 5dc] to end, turn. Row 3: 3ch, 1tr in each tr and Cl along row. Row 4: 1ch, 7dc, [1Cl, 5dc] to last 8 sts, 8dc, turn. Change to 5mm (5.5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm) hook. Row 5: Rep Row 1. Rows 6–21: Rep Rows 2–5.**

Cont on these 29 sts only as folls: Row 24: 1ch, 2tr, [1Cl, 5dc] four times, 3dc, turn. Row 25: 3ch, 26tr, tr2tog, turn – 28 sts. Row 26: 1ch, 4dc, [1Cl, 5dc] four times, turn. Row 27: 1ch, 4dc, 1htr, 1tr in top of cl, 20tr, tr2tog, turn – 27 sts. Row 28: 1ch, 6dc, 1Cl, 5dc, 1Cl, 9dc, turn – 21 sts. Row 29: 1ch, 4dc, 2htr, 14tr, tr2tog – 20 sts. Fasten off. With WS facing, count in 30 sts from side edge and rejoin yarn. Row 23: (WS) Tr2tog, tr to end, turn – 29 sts. Row 24: 1ch, 8dc, [1Cl 5dc] twice, 1Cl, 8dc, turn.

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repeat

4 3 2

repeat

1

3 2 1

chain stitch (ch) slip stitch (sl st) Row 25: Tr2tog, tr to end, turn – 28 sts. Row 26: 1ch, [5dc, 1Cl] four times, 4dc. Row 27: Tr2tog, tr to last 5 sts, 1htr, 4dc, turn, fasten off. Row 28: Miss 4dc and 1htr and rejoin yarn in top of next st, 9dc, 1Cl, 5dc, 1Cl, 6dc, turn. Row 29: 3ch, 15tr, 2htr, 4dc. Fasten off. BACK Work as for Front to **. Rows 22–26: Work in pattern as set. Row 27: 1ch, 4dc, 1htr, tr to last 5 sts, 1htr, 4dc. Fasten off. Row 28: Rejoin yarn in top of first tr, 3ch, patt to last 9 sts, 9dc, turn. Row 29: 1ch, 4dc, 2htr, tr to last 6 sts, 2htr, 4dc. Fasten off.

28dc along long edge of cuff, turn. Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here and throughout), tr to end, turn – 28tr. Row 2: 3ch, tr to last st, 2tr in last tr, turn – 29tr. Rows 3–15: Rep Row 2 – 42tr. Rows 16 & 17: As Row 1. Rows 18 & 19: As Row 2 – 44tr. Rows 20 & 21: As Row 1, change to yarn B on last pull through of last st. Rows 22 & 23: As Row 2 – 46tr. Rows 24–27: As Row 1. Rows 28–30: As Row 2 – 49tr. Rows 31 & 32: As Row 1. Fasten off.

S ACTUAL BUST

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER

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double crochet (dc) treble crochet (tr) Cluster (Cl) back loop

FINISHING Join at shoulders. Sew in sleeves.

SLEEVES Both alike CUFFS Work 28 rows in rib as for Front Welt. Using yarn A evenly distribute

Join under arm and sleeve seam. Join yarn C at nape of neck and evenly distribute approx 48dc around neck edge. Work three rows in dc END around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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MATERIALS ● West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece 100% Bluefaced Leicester Aran, 100% wool, 100g/166m/182yds Yarn A: Light Brown 002 x 2 skeins Yarn B: Ecru 001 x 1 skein Yarn C: Brown 003 x 1 skein ● 4mm & 5mm hooks ● Pom-pom maker, 35mm/1½in ● Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran-weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Exact tension is not crucial for this design. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sue is a crochet designer who lives in the north west of England. You can follow her journey on Instagram @sweetpeafamilycrochet and at www.sweetpeafamilyblog. wordpress.com. SCARF Using 5mm hook and yarn A, 27ch. Change to 4mm hook and continue with yarn A. Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from hook, *miss 2 sts, 3tr in next st; rep from * six times more, miss 1 st, 1tr in last st.

2ch-sp; rep from * across, ending 1tr in top of 3ch. Rows 3–20: As Row 2. Rep Row 2 throughout, changing colour as follows: Work [two rows using yarn B, four rows using yarn A, two rows using yarn C, four rows using yarn A] three times. Work [two rows using yarn B, four rows using yarn A, 34 rows using yarn C, four rows using yarn A] once. Work [two rows using yarn B, four rows using yarn A, two rows using yarn C, four rows using yarn A] three times. Work two rows using yarn B and 20 rows using yarn A. Fasten off and neaten all yarn tails. POM-POMS Make eight Using yarn A, make four pompoms for the top and bottom of your scarf. When you have finished making your pom-poms, trim them all to the same size and a neat regular shape.

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Forest Fawn Scarf

Row 2: 3ch, 1tr in 1ch-sp, *3tr in

Ensure the yarn used to secure the middle of pom-pom is long enough to sew them to the top and bottom of the scarf. Using the long tail that was wrapped around centre of pom-pom, thread your END yarn needle and sew them in place.

BY SUE RAWLINSON

This soft and snuggly scarf is quick and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute gift idea.

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Heather Infinity Cowl BY BOWIE & GEORGE

The Scottish Highland wraps in Outlander inspired this simple cowl, using a beautiful natural yarn from Wool Couture.

MATERIALS ● Wool Couture Time & Tide, 100% Merino wool, 200g/100m/109yds Shade: Mink x 1 ball ● 15mm hook ● Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES Lightly spun super-chunky yarns such as Wool Couture’s Cheeky Chunky also work well for this style. TENSION Work approximately 5 sts and 2¾ rows in pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 15mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Finished cowl is 112cm/44in around, and 27cm/10½in in diameter.

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DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Jacinta Bowie and Lucy George are two designers who love crochet! Find them on Instagram as @jacintabowietextiles and @ lg_george_ and visit Jacinta’s website at www.jacintabowie.com. PATTERN NOTES Turn after each round so that the

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infinity loop is the same on both sides. It can be worn over the shoulders or doubled up as a super cosy neck wrap. COWL Using 15mm hook, 90ch. Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from hook, * 1ch, miss 1ch, 1tr in next ch, rep from * across – 43 reps. Fasten off. Twist the strip once and seam beg and end of strip together to make an infinity loop. The chain end of the strip will meet side of the sts just worked on Row 1. Make sure it has only been twisted once. This has made an infinity loop and you will now be working in rounds around both sides of the work. START

Rejoin yarn in top of any tr. Rnd 1: 4ch, 1tr in next tr, * 1ch, 1tr in next tr; rep from * around, join with sl st to third of 4ch, turn. Rep Rnd 1 eight times END more. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester Aran, 100% wool, 50g/83m/90yds Yarn A: Mocha 662 x 11 balls Yarn B: Burnt Orange 250 x 2 balls ● 6.5mm Tunisian hook, at least 30cm/12in long ● Cable needle YARN ALTERNATIVES Any standard aran weight wool or wool blend yarn would be suitable for this design. TENSION Work 15Tps and 11 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4in x 4in using 6.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Each piece measures: Width: 44cm/17½in. Length: 60cm/23½in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Elisabeth is a crochet addict hoping to pass on her passion and inspire crocheters to pick up their hooks and get lost in the stitches! Find her on Instagram and Ravelry as ElizyArt, and read her blog at www.elizyart. blogspot.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Tunisian knit stitch (Tks): *Insert hook to the right of next vertical bar and push through to back of work, yrh and pull up a loop; rep from * to end. Return Pass (RP): Yrh and pull through first lp, [yrh, pull through next 2 lps] to end.

Highlander Poncho BY ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ

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Tunisian purl stitch (Tps): Bring yarn to front and over top of hook, insert hook from right to left under next vertical bar, yoh (holding yarn down with other hand to help), and pull through. Tunisian simple stitch (Tss): Insert hook from R to L under next vertical bar, yrh, pull through loop. Cable 8: 4Tks, place these 4 sts on to cable needle and hold at front of work, 4Tks, place sts on cable needle back onto hook.

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Y Slip Stitch Cast Off: *Insert hook from right to left under next front vertical bar, yrh, pull through 2 lps; rep from * to end, fasten off.

Count the cable stitches whilst working them to ensure none get missed or added. PONCHO Make two With yarn A, 70ch. Row 1 FP: Insert hook in second ch from hook, yrh, pull lp through, [insert hook in next ch, yrh, pull lp through] across – 70 lps on START

PATTERN NOTES Try to keep an even, loose tension when working the cables so that it is nice and easy to slip the sts back onto the hook.

hook. RP (see Special Stitches). Row 2: (First lp on hook counts as first Tss (see Special Stitches here and throughout), 30Tps (see Special Stitches), Cable 8 (see Special Stitches), 30Tps, Tss in last st. RP. Row 3: 30Tps, 8Tks (see Special Stitches), 30Tps, Tss in last st. RP. Rows 4–6: Rep Row 3.

Rows 2–6 form pattern and are repeated. Work five-row patt rep another 12 times. Row 67: Sl st cast off (see Special Stitches). Fasten off and weave in ends. ASSEMBLY Sew pieces together to form an L shape as shown in schematic (left). Join top corner of first piece to the centre of second piece (points A). Sew pieces together from points A to B. NECK BORDER Row 1: Attach yarn B with sl st to point marked X on schematic and pick up loops all around neck opening, RP. Row 2: Sl st cast off. ROLLED BOTTOM EDGE BORDER FIRST SIDE Note: This border has been made to be worn as a rolled edge. For

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Leaping Waves Cowl BY ROSINA NORTHCOTT

A warm sheepy wool will keep you snug and cosy whilst foraging for “wee herbs” throughout the Highlands!

a flat edge, iron stitches flat to show Tss sts. Row 1: Attach yarn B with sl st to point marked Y on schematic and pick up loops from this point across to same point on back of poncho, RP. Row 2: Tss across, RP. Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. Row 5: Sl st cast off.

across to same point on back of poncho including border sts just added, RP (by picking up sts just added on first side of border, the border edge closes around the main poncho without needing to be sewn) Row 2: Tss across, RP. Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. Row 5: Sl st cast off.

SECOND SIDE Row 1: Attach yarn B with sl st to border just added at point marked Y, pick up loops from

FINISHING Fasten off, weave in ends and lightly block if desired.

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MATERIALS ● Blacker Swan Falklands Merino Blend DK,100% wool, 50g/110m/119yds Shade: Mountain Berry 580 x 4 balls ● 3.5mm hook YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any similar DK weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work one pattern repeat and 6 rows to measure approximately 7 x 8cm/2¾ x 3¼in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Finished cowl is 25 x 65cm/ 10 x 25½in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rosina is a Devon based crochet designer. You can find her on Instagram as @zeensandroger. She frequently talks about how brilliant crochet is on YouTube too! Read her blog at www. zeensandroger.wordpress.com.

SPECIAL STITCHES Tr3tog (decrease two trebles over 5 sts): Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh, pull through (3 loops on hook), yrh, pull through 2 loops, miss next st, yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, pull through (4 loops on hook), yrh, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), miss next st, yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh, pull through (5 loops on hook), yrh, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh, pull through 3 loops. PATTERN NOTES Pattern is worked in long rows, blocked and the ends sewn together using mattress stitch. COWL With 3.5mm hook, 274ch. Row 1: Working into back bumps, 1dc in second ch from hook, dc across to end, turn – 273 sts. START

Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr in first st, [1ch, miss 1 st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss 1st, tr3tog (see Special Stitches), [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss next st, *(2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in

4

3

2

next st, [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss 1st, tr3tog, [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss next st; rep from * across ending 3tr in last st, turn. Rows 3–19: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr in first st, [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss 1st, tr3tog, [1ch, miss 1st, 1 tr] twice, 1ch, miss next st, *(2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in next 1ch-sp, [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss 1st, tr3tog, [1ch, miss 1st, 1tr] twice, 1ch, miss next st; rep from * across ending 3tr in top of 3ch, turn. Row 20:1ch (does not count as a

1

chain stitch (ch) slip stitch (sl st) double crochet (dc) treble crochet (tr)

st), 1dc in each tr and ch across. Fasten off and sew in ends, leaving the tail end for sewing. MAKING UP Pin out, spray with water and leave to dry. Using mattress stitch, sew the ends together to END form the cowl shape.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Exmoor Horn Wool DK, 70% Exmoor Horn wool/ 30% Fine Bluefaced cross wool, 100g/230m/251yds Yarn A: Bossington Pebble x 3 balls Yarn B: Bossington Barley x 1 ball Yarn C: Bossington Bracken x 1 ball ● 6mm Tunisian hook ● 5mm hook TENSION Work 18 sts and 12 rows in pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using 6mm Tunisian hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Width: 61cm/24in. Length (including fringes): 188cm/74in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Hayley loves the versatility and originality of Tunisian crochet, and enjoys creating her own practical and beautiful Tunisian patterns. View more of her designs at www.ravelry.com/designers/ hayley-joanne-robinson. SPECIAL STITCHES Tss: Miss first vertical bar, *insert hook under next vertical bar, yrh and pull up a lp; rep from * to end. Return Pass. Return Pass: 1ch, [yrh, pull through 2 lps] to end. Tss2tog: Work 2 stitches together by inserting hook through next two vertical bars, yrh and pull through loop.

Falling Leaves Wrap BY HAYLEY JOANNE ROBINSON

A reversible Tunisian crochet shawl, finished with a fringe and double crochet border, ideal for wrapping yourself up warm this winter! ADD TO THE STASH Buy this pure wool yarn at www.exmoorhornwool.co.uk

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PATTERN NOTES To change colour, work Return Pass until 2 loops remain, yoh in new colour, then draw through last 2 loops. You are now ready to work the next row in the new colour. Only change colour at the edge of a row, not in the middle. This way ends can be woven or crocheted into the dc border, leaving WS free of any ends and able to be work as a right side. When working a single row of yarn B at Chart Row 6, don’t fasten off yarn A, when working a single row of yarn D at Chart

Stitches)] to end – 119 sts. Return pass.

CHART A

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Work rows1–24 1-24 seven times then work rows 1-11 Work Rows seven times then work Rows 1–11 once more. CHART B

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Work remainder of Shawl following Chart and working each row as for Pattern Row. Work seven full reps of Chart, and then work Rows 1–11 again, to have seven Orange sections and eight Grey sections across the Shawl, changing colour as instructed. Final Row: Sl st across as for Tss (see Special Stitches) to cast off. Fasten off. PLAID WEAVE Cut 60 lengths of yarn A, six lengths of yarn B, 44 lengths of yarn C, and eight lengths of yarn D, each measuring 208cm/82in. Following Chart B working from L to R across Shawl, and using two strands of each shade held together, weave the lengths of yarn across working through all 59 mesh “holes”, alternating under-over across one column, then over-under across the next column, so the weave is alternating throughout the Shawl. Leave 26.5cm/10½in excess at either end for fringe. Repeat Chart B twice across width of Shawl, then rep columns 1–11 again, in order to have two Orange sections and three Grey sections across the width of the Shawl. BORDER With 5mm crochet hook join yarn C to RH corner of one long edge, leaving a tail of at least 26.5cm/10½in for fringe. Row 1: 1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in each row across long edge of Shawl. Fasten off, leaving a tail of at least 26.5cm/10½in. Rep on other long side. Weave in any ends before working fringe.

Rows 16 and 20, don’t fasten off yarn C. Instead, carry yarn A or C up the side of these single rows of yarn B or D, so there are fewer ends to weave in.

PLAID SHAWL With 6mm Tunisian hk and yarn A, 119ch. Foundation Row: Pull up a loop in back of second ch from START

hook and each ch to end – 119 lps. Return pass (see Special Stitches). Pattern Row: Miss first vertical bar, [yoh, Tss2tog (see Special

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Willow & Lark Woodland, 50% wool/25% alpaca/ 25% viscose, 50g/175m/191yds Shade: Hunter 414 x 1 ball ● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks ● Four stitch markers YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any DK wool blend to achieve a similar effect. To achieve a chunkier result, use two balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Worsted (100% Merino wool, 50g/100m/109yds) and 4.5mm and 5mm hooks. Alternatively, work with two strands of Woodland yarn held together and 4.5mm and 5mm hooks, working a foundation chain of 43ch instead of 47ch. This version will require two balls of yarn. TENSION Work 16tr and 10 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Rectangle before sewing will measure 20.5cm/8in wide and 20cm/7¾in high. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Alessandra shares patterns and photo tutorials on her blog www. homemadeatmyplace.blogspot. com and posts on Instagram as @homemadeatmyplace. SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS V-st: (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in same stitch. Popcorn (4trPc): Work 4tr in same stitch, remove hook from loop and insert it from front to back through top of first tr of the group, draw working loop through. PATTERN NOTES During the ribbing (just the first two rows of the pattern), turning chain is not counted as a stitch.

Coppice Mitts BY ALESSANDRA POGGIAGLIOLMI

Winter is here and we need to feel warm and cosy… hot chocolate and toasty fingers are win-win!

Do not work too tightly, looser crochet will give a nice, lacy texture to the mitts. MITT Make two With 3.5mm hook, 47ch. Row 1: (RS) 1tr in third ch from hook and in each ch to end, 2ch (does not count as a st), turn – 45tr. START

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chain stitch (ch) double crochet (dc)

8

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7

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4 3 2 1

Row 2: (WS) 1tr, [1Rtrb, 1Rtrf] to end, 3ch, turn – 1tr, 22Rtrb, 22Rtrf. Change to 4mm hook. Row 3: Miss 2 sts, [1V-st (see Special Stitch Patterns), miss 3 sts, [4trPc (see Special Stitch Patterns),

Row 8: As Row 4, pm in first and last st of row. Row 9: As Row 5. Row 10: As Row 4. Row 11: As Row 7. Row 12: As Row 4, pm in first and last st of row.

1ch, 4trPc) in next st, miss 3 sts] five times, 1V-st, miss 1 st, 1tr, 3ch, turn – 6V-sts, 10 4trPc. Row 4: 1V-st in each 2ch-sp and 1ch-sp to end, 1tr in top of t-ch, 3ch, turn – 11V-sts. Row 5: [(4trPc, 1ch, 4trPc) in next ch-sp, 1V-st in next ch-sp] five

times, (4trPc, 1ch, 4trPc) in next ch-sp, 1tr in top of t-ch, 3ch, turn – 5V-sts, 12 4trPc. Row 6: As Row 4. Row 7: [1V-st in next ch-sp, (4trPc, 1ch, 4trPc) in next ch-sp] five times, 1V-st, 1tr in top of t-ch, 3ch, turn – 6V-sts, 10 4trPc.

Row 13: As Row 5. Row 14: As Row 4. Row 15: As Row 7. Row 16: As Row 4. Row 17: As Row 5. Row 18: As Row 4 but work 5ch instead of 3ch at end of row, turn. Row 19: *Sl st in first tr of V-st, 5ch, sl st in 2ch-sp, 5ch, sl st in second tr of V-st, 5ch; rep from * ten more times, sl st in top of 3ch. Break yarn and fasten off. FINISHING With right sides together, fold rectangle in half (heightwise). With the help of the stitch markers align the two sides. With 3.5mm hook, work a uniform number of dc from top of Row 18 to top of END Row 12. Break yarn and fasten off.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Blacker Yarns Westcountry Tweed, 100% wool, 50g/110m/119yds Yarn MC: Dark Grey x 6 balls Yarn A: Red x 2 balls Yarn B: Olive x 2 balls Yarn C: Blue x 2 balls Yarn D: Orange x 3 balls Yarn E: Turquoise x 2 balls Yarn F: Pale Pink x 3 balls ● 5mm hook YARN ALTERNATIVES Blanket is also shown in Blacker Yarns Gotland (100% wool, 50g/110m/119yds), in the following colours: Shower, Mist, Lightning, Dew, Mizzle, Fog and Hoar Frost, with the same yarn amounts. TENSION Work 1 strip (including 6 groups of trebles) to measure 12cm/4¾in wide using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Finished blanket measures 100 x 100cm/39 x 39in.

Lillery’s Cove Blanket BY ALISON NEWTON

This modern crochet blanket is simple and quick to make but with striking results. Use just one or two favourite colours, or experiment with several and use up your stash of DK yarn.

PATTERN NOTES This blanket is constructed in seven narrow strips, which are then joined together. A border is added to form the complete blanket. Each strip is constructed diagonally from corner to corner in a stepped pattern. The strip begins with one group of stitches in Row 1, adding another group each row until the strip is six groups wide. FIRST STRIPE Work Rows 1–28 in yarn F, Rows 29–35 in yarn B, Rows 36–39 in yarn C, Rows 40–60 in yarn D. Row 1: (RS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, turn – 3 sts. Row 2: (WS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp, turn – 6 sts. Row 3: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, [miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp] twice, turn – 9 sts. Row 4: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, [miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in START

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3ch-sp] three times, turn – 12 sts. Row 5: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, [miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp] four times, turn – 15 sts. Row 6: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, [miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp] five times, turn – 18 sts. Row 7: Sl st into each of first 3 tr, [(3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp] five times, 3ch, 3tr in 3ch-sp, turn – 18 sts. Row 8: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 2ch, [miss 3 tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp] five times, sl st into 3ch-sp, turn – 18 sts. Row 9–55: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 – 18 sts. Row 56: Sl st into each of first 3ch-sp, [(3ch, 3tr) into 3ch-sp, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp] five times, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp, turn – 15 sts. Row 57: Sl st into each of first 3ch-sp, [(3ch, 3tr) into 3ch-sp, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp] four times, turn – 12 sts. Row 58: Sl st into each of first 3ch-sp, [(3ch, 3tr) into 3ch-sp, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp] three times, turn – 9 sts. Row 59: Sl st into each of first 3ch-sp, [(3ch, 3tr) into 3ch-sp,

miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp] twice, turn – 6 sts. Row 60: Sl st into each of first 3ch-sp, (3ch, 3tr) into 3ch-sp, miss 3tr, sl st into 3ch-sp. Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends. SECOND STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–21 in yarn A, Rows 22–41 in yarn MC, Rows 42–60 in yarn E. THIRD STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–16 in yarn B, Rows 17–34 in yarn D, Rows 35–39 in yarn A, Rows 40–53 in yarn F, Rows 54–60 in yarn MC. FOURTH STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–15 in yarn MC, Rows 16–27 in yarn F, Rows 28–38 in yarn B, Rows 39–60 in yarn A. FIFTH STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–28 in yarn D,

Rows 29–39 in yarn MC, Rows 40–60 in yarn C. SIXTH STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–25 in yarn F, Rows 26–31 in yarn E, Rows 32–39 in yarn B, Rows 40–53 in yarn D, Rows 54–60 in yarn MC. SEVENTH STRIPE Work as given for First Stripe, but with the following colour sequence: Work Rows 1–16 in yarn C, Rows 17–19 in yarn A, Rows 20–23 in yarn D, Rows 24–38 in yarn MC, Rows 39–60 in yarn F. BORDER With RS of first stripe facing, attach yarn MC into a corner space, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in corner space, 120dc evenly down long edge of stripe, approximately 2dc in each 3ch-sp and 2dc between each tr, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in corner space, 12dc evenly across short edge of stripe, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in corner space, 120dc evenly down long edge of stripe, (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in corner space, 12dc evenly across short edge of stripe, sl st to first st. Fasten off and break yarn. Repeat for other six stripes.

JOINING THE STRIPES Hold first two stripes side by side with RS facing. Put hook through back loop of first dc on first stripe and back loop of first dc on second stripe and draw up yarn MC. Put hook through back loop of second dc on first stripe and second dc on second stripe, draw through loop (sl st). Continue to sl st through back loops of each stripe, joining stripes together along long edge. Fasten off and break yarn. Repeat with remaining stripes. EDGING Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn MC into any dc, dc into each dc around the perimeter of the blanket, with (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in central stitch at corners, sl st to first dc. Row 2: 3ch, 1tr into each dc around the perimeter of the blanket, with (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) at corners, sl st to first tr. Fasten off and break yarn. FINISHING Weave in all ends. Wash blanket gently and block to measurements given.

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Outlander Blanket BY CARMEN HEFFERNAN

When huddled up in front of the TV this winter, wrap yourself in this cosy blanket inspired by the series Outlander.

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MATERIALS ● Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 198g/333m/364yds Yarn A: Pool 0506 x 1 skein Yarn B: Gold 0321 x 1 skein Yarn C: Coffee 0365 x 1 skein Yarn D: Cafe Latte 0360 x 1 skein Yarn E: Oatmeal 0326 x 1 skein Yarn F: Buff 0334 x 1 skein Yarn G: Light Grey 0341 x 1 skein ● 6mm hook YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran/worsted weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work each square to measure 20 x 20cm/8 x 8in using a 6mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Finished blanket is 112cm/44in wide and 132cm/52in long.

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chain stitch (ch) slip stitch (sl st)

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double crochet (dc)

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2 double crochet in 1 st 3

treble crochet (tr) 2

double treble crochet (dtr) 1

next st, sl st to third of 3ch to join – 20tr, 8dtr. Rnd 3: 3ch, 2tr, [(2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 5tr] three times, (2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 2tr, sl st to third of 3ch to join, fasten off yarn – 36tr, 8dtr. Fasten off yarn D.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Carmen lives in the Irish countryside, and is obsessed with yarn and colour combinations. She is the author of Crochet Yourself Calm, and can be found online at www.anniedesigncrochet.com and on Instagram @anniedesigncrochet. PATTERN NOTES Blanket is made up of 30 squares, joined together in six strips of five squares. The squares are joined by slip

of same corner, sl st to first dc to join – 84dc, 4 1ch. Fasten off yarn A.

SQUARE 1 Make 15 With yarn B make an adjustable ring Rnd 1: (RS) 3ch (counts as 1tr throughout), 11tr in ring, sl st to third of 3ch to join – 12tr. Fasten off yarn B.

Rnd 4: With yarn F, 3ch, 4tr, [(2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 9tr] three times, (2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 4tr, sl st to third of 3ch to join – 52tr, 8dtr. Rnd 5: 3ch, 6tr, [(2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 13tr] three times, (2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 6tr, sl st to third of 3ch to join – 68tr, 8dtr. Fasten off yarn E.

Rnd 2: Join yarn D in any tr, 3ch, [(2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in next st, 1tr in next st] three times, (2tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 2tr) in

Rnd 6: With yarn A, 1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in each st around, working 2dc in first dtr of corner, 1ch, 2dc in second dtr

stitching together and the border is worked in the round.

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SQUARE 2 Make 10 Work as for Square 1 but use colours as follows: Rnd 1: Yarn C. Rnds 2 & 3: Yarn E. Rnds 4 & 5: Yarn G. Rnd 6: Yarn A. SQUARE 3 Make five Work as for Square 1 but use colours as follows: Rnd 1: Yarn C. Rnds 2 & 3: Yarn E. Rnds 4 & 5: Yarn F. Rnd 6: Yarn A. FINISHING Lay out squares in six rows of five squares using picture as guideline. Join each row to the one below as follows: Using yarn A, take first square of Row 1 and first square of Row 2, and holding RS together, 1ch, 1dc in 1ch-sp (corner), sl st blo across side of squares, ending 1dc in 1ch-sp (corner). Without breaking yarn, join four more pairs of squares in the same way to make two rows of five squares. Fasten off yarn. Join the third and following rows as above to end with six rows of five squares. Fasten off yarn. Join the vertical rows of squares in the same way, crocheting over tops of horizontal seams. Fasten off and weave in ends. BORDER Using yarn A and with RS facing, join in any corner 1ch-sp. Rnd 1: 1dc in each st around, 1htr in each seam between squares and 3dc in each corner 1ch-sp, sl st to first dc to join. Fasten off. Rnd 2: Using yarn D, join in any st. 1htr in each st around working (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in each corner (centre dc of 3dc). Fasten off. Rnd 3: Using yarn F, as Rnd 2. Rnd 4: Using yarn B, as Rnd 2. Weave in all threads and attach four tassels, one to each corner.

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MATERIALS ● Wendy Traditional Aran, 100% wool, 100g/154m/168yds Shade: Aran 179 x 3 balls ● 6mm hook ● Cushion pad, 35 x 35cm/ 14 x 14in

Tuft Cushion BY JANE CZAJA

Fringes are fun – and what better way to finish a cushion than with lots of tassels?!

YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran-weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work approximately 14 sts and 14 rows in pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 6mm hook, or size needed to obtain tension. Exact tension is not critical for this design. MEASUREMENTS Finished cushion cover measures 35 x 35cm/14 x 14in.

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DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Jane loves experimenting with colour and stitches, and runs workshops to inspire others with her passion for crochet. Find her on Instagram @janeccrochet and visit her website www.janescrochet.com. CUSHION SIDE Make two With 6mm hook, 57ch. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 56dc. START

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Row 2: 1ch (does not count as st here and throughout), 1dc in first st, [1ch, miss 1 st, 1dc in next st] to last st, 1dc, turn. Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in first st, [1ch, 1dc in next 1ch sp] to last dc, 1dc, turn. Rep Row 3 until cushion side measures 35cm/14in. Fasten off. MAKING UP Place wrong sides of cushion together. Join yarn to any corner with sl st, 1ch, 3dc in same corner, dc evenly around, working 3dc in each corner and joining with sl st in first dc. Insert pad before joining fourth side. Fasten off and sew in ends. TASSELS Cut 360 x 15cm/6in strands of yarn to make 60 tassels. Each tassel is made using 6 x 15cm/6in strands. Cut all strands before adding any tassels to the cushion to ensure there is enough yarn, if not, use 5 x 15cm/6in strands to make the same number of tassels. Use a mobile phone as a perfect template! Attach one tassel on each corner and 14 tassels evenly down each side.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Cygnet Mythically Chunky, 100% acrylic, 100g/48m/52yds Yarn A: Unicorn 3364 x 3 balls Yarn B: Sprite 6604 x 3 balls ● Cygnet Seriously Chunky, 100% acrylic, 100g/48m/52yds Yarn C: White 208 x 2 balls ● 10mm hook ● Stuffing YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any super chunky weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work 6dc and 7 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 10mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Single Peak Width: 38cm/15in. Height: 41cm/16in. Twin Peaks Width: 44cm/17½in. Height: 36cm/14¼in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sarah-Jane loves being inventive with crochet and likes her designs to be simple, fun and quirky and most of all make people smile. Find her on Instagram as @flo_and_dot. PATTERN NOTES Work in continuous rounds throughout. When changing colour, use the new colour for the last yarn over hook of the previous stitch.

Twin Peaks Cushions

Rather than cutting and rejoining yarn every time, carry yarn along WS when not being used. Don’t carry yarn over too long a distance. It helps to wind yarn C into smaller balls.

BY SARAH-JANE HICKS

Bring the mountainside indoors with these chunky snow-capped cushions: cosy, huggable and great for any room. ADD TO THE STASH Buy these super-chunky yarns from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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SINGLE PEAK With yarn A, 25ch. Rnd 1: 2dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each of next 22ch, 3dc in last ch, turn and work back along underside of ch, 23dc – 50dc. Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. Rnd 4: [Dc2tog, 23dc] twice – 48dc. START

Rnd 12: Dc around. Rnd 13: [Dc2tog, 24dc] twice – 50dc. Rnd 14: 5dc in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, 38dc in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn B. Rnd 15: (Dc2tog, 2dc) in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, (12dc, dc2tog, 10dc) in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, 4dc in yarn B – 48dc. Rnd 16: 2dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, 9dc in yarn B, 1dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn B. Rnd 17: Dc2tog in yarn B, 6dc in yarn C, 1dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, (4dc, dc2tog, 1dc) in yarn B, 3dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 1dc in yarn B, 7dc in yarn C, 2dc in yarn B – 46dc. Rnd 18: 14dc in yarn C, 1dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 4dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 1dc in yarn B, 16dc in yarn C. Rnd 19: (Dc2tog, 19dc) in yarn C, 2dc in yarn B, (dc2tog, 21dc) in yarn C – 44dc.

Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. Rnd 7: [Dc2tog, 22dc] twice – 46dc. Rnd 8: Dc around. Rnd 9: [Dc2tog, 21dc] twice – 44dc. Rnd 10: Dc around. Rnd 11: [Dc2tog, 20dc] twice – 42dc. Rnd 12: Dc around. Rnd 13: [Dc2tog, 19dc] twice – 40dc. Rnd 14: Dc around. Rnd 15: [Dc2tog, 18dc] twice – 38dc.

yarn C, (4dc, dc2tog) in yarn A, 6dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn A, 1dc in yarn C, 4dc in yarn A – 34dc.

Rnd 16: 5dc in yarn A, 1dc in yarn C, 18dc in yarn A, 1dc in yarn C, 13dc in yarn A. Rnd 17: (Dc2tog, 2dc) in yarn A, 3dc in yarn C, (12dc, dc2tog, 2dc) in yarn A, 3dc in yarn C, 12dc in yarn A – 36dc. Rnd 18: 2dc in yarn A, 5dc in yarn C, 13dc in yarn A, 5dc in yarn C, 11dc in yarn A. Rnd 19: Dc2tog in yarn A, 6dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn A, 1dc in

Cont in yarn C only. Rnd 22: [Dc2tog, 13dc] twice – 28dc. Rnd 23: [Dc2tog, 12dc] twice – 26dc. Rnd 24: [Dc2tog, 11dc] twice – 24dc. Rnd 25: [Dc2tog, 2dc] six times – 18dc. Rnd 26: [Dc2tog, 1dc] six times – 12dc. Stuff cushion.

Rnd 20: (Dc2tog, 6dc) in yarn C, 3dc in yarn A, 3dc in yarn C, 3dc in yarn A, (dc2tog, 6dc) in yarn C, 3dc in yarn A, 3dc in yarn C, 2dc in yarn A, 1dc in yarn C – 32dc. Rnd 21: (Dc2tog, 6dc) in yarn C, 1dc in yarn A, 5dc in yarn C, 1dc in yarn A, (1dc, dc2tog, 6dc) in yarn C, 1dc in yarn A, 7dc in yarn C – 30dc.

Rnd 27: [Dc2tog, 2dc] three times – 9dc. Rnd 28: [Dc2tog, 1dc] three times – 6dc. Finish stuffing cushion. Fasten off and weave in END ends, closing opening after stuffing. TWIN PEAKS With yarn B, 30ch. Rnd 1: 2dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each of next 27ch, 3dc in last ch, turn and work back along underside of ch, 28dc – 60dc. Rnds 2 & 3: Dc around. Rnd 4: [Dc2tog, 28dc] twice – 58dc. Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. Rnd 7: [Dc2tog, 27dc] twice – 56dc. Rnd 8: Dc around. Rnd 9: [Dc2tog, 26dc] twice – 54dc. Rnd 10: Dc around. Rnd 11: [Dc2tog, 25dc] twice – 52dc. START

FIRST PEAK Cont in yarn C only. Rnd 20: Dc2tog, 6dc, miss 27 sts, dc2tog, 7dc – 15dc. Rnd 21: [Dc2tog, 3dc] three times – 12dc. Rnd 22: [Dc2tog, 2dc] three times – 9dc. Rnd 23: [Dc2tog, dc] three times – 6dc. Fasten off. SECOND PEAK Rejoin yarn C to unworked sts on Rnd 19. Rnd 20: 27dc around. Rnd 21: [Dc2tog, 7dc] three times – 24dc. Rnd 22: [Dc2tog, 2dc] six times – 18dc. Rnd 23: [Dc2tog, 1dc] six times – 12dc. Stuff cushion. Rnd 24: [Dc2tog, 2dc] three times – 9dc. Rnd 25: [Dc2tog, 1dc] three times – 6dc. Finish stuffing cushion. Fasten off, sew the gap between the peaks closed END and weave in ends. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 77

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● James Lever Bakers Twine, 100% cotton, 20m per spool Yarn A: Blue x 1 spool Yarn B: Daffodil x 1 spool Yarn C: Candy Stripe Daffodil x 1 spool ● 4mm hook TENSION Exact tension is not critical for this design. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Helda is hopelessly devoted to yarn, and is constantly working to transform it to modern crochet. She can be found at www.heldasland.blogspot.co.uk. SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster: ([1tr, 1ch] twice, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, [1ch, 1tr] twice) all in next space.

Twinkle Twine Coasters

PATTERN NOTES Bakers twine comes in an amazing array of colours. Change yarn colour between rounds as desired, following our photograph if you wish. COASTER With 4mm hook and yarn of your choice, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: 1ch, 12dc in ring, sl st to join. Rnd 2: 6ch (counts as 1tr, 3ch), [miss 1dc, 1tr in next dc, 3ch] around, sl st in top of third ch to join – 6tr, 6 x 3ch-sps. Rnd 3: Sl st to 3ch-sp, 3ch, 3tr in same 3ch-sp, 4ch, [miss 1tr, 4tr in next 3ch-sp, 4ch] around, sl st to top of 3ch. Rnd 4: Sl st in second tr, 1ch, 1dc in same place, *2ch, 1Cluster (see Special Stitches) in next 4ch-sp, 2ch, 1dc in space between second and third tr; rep from * around, sl st to beg dc. START

BY HELDA PANAGARY

Baking twine inspired these pretty but hardwearing coasters.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● DMC Woolly 5, 100% Merino wool, 50g/80m/87yds Yarn MC: Red 05 x 1 ball Yarn A: Natural 03 x 1 ball Yarn B: Black 02 x 1 ball ● 3.5mm ● Small amount black yarn (for Nose) ● Black or dark grey embroidery floss (for Eyes) ● Toy stuffing ● Yarn needle TENSION Exact tension is not important for this design. MEASUREMENTS Finished fox is approximately 35.5cm/14in tall, including Legs and Ears. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Alison is a crochet and yarn addict and the author of Cutest Crochet Creations. View her designs on Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/ designers/alison-north and visit her Etsy shop at www.kornflakestew.etsy.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Inc: Work 2 dc stitches in the stitch indicated. Dc-dec: Insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh, draw through all three loops on hook.

James the Fox BY ALISON NORTH

James is a dear fellow and is much loved by his friends. He always has time to sit and listen to them – and sometimes offer his advice

Close: Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Thread the end onto your needle, insert the needle from the centre and put it under the front loop of the first stitch, weave in and out of the front loops of the remaining 5 sts. Pull the tail and the hole will tighten and disappear. Make a double knot under any stitch nearby to secure the end then take the tail through the finished piece (this will also hide the knot inside the work) pull the tail and cut. This will hide the tail inside the finished piece. Sleepy Eyes: To find the centre of the head take a length of yarn, wrap it from the top centre point on the head to the bottom centre point, find the row where

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the eyes will be placed and place a pin at the centre. Insert your needle and bring it out 4 sts along on the same row (taking into account the amount of stitches to leave between the eyes). Keep a tail of thread hanging out and hold it in place, insert the needle back into the starting position and bring it out on the row below and in the middle of the eye. Put the end of your needle behind the main eye stitch and pull it down as you put the needle back into the head – this will create the middle eyelash and also curve the eye. Bring the needle out at the starting point. Add another little stitch to each end of the eye before making a double knot using the beginning tail and hiding the tails inside the head. Make the other eye in the same way. HEAD START Starting at the Muzzle, using yarn A, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not join – 6dc. Tug tail to tighten ring. Mark last stitch. Rnd 2: Dc in each dc around – 6dc. Move marker each round. Rnd 3: [2dc in next st] around – 12dc. Rnd 4: Dc in each dc around – 12dc. Rnd 5: Dc in each of next 5 sts, [inc (see Special Stitches) in next st] three times, dc in each of next 4 sts – 15dc. Rnd 6: Dc in each dc around – 15dc. Rnd 7: Dc in each of next 6 sts,

[inc in next st] three times, dc in each of next 6 sts – 18dc. Rnd 8: Dc in each dc around – 18dc. Rnd 9: Dc in each of next 7 sts, [inc in next st] three times, dc in each of next 8 sts – 21dc. Rnd 10: Dc in each dc around – 21dc. Rnd 11: Dc in each of next 9 sts, [inc in next st] three times, dc in each of next 9 sts – 24dc. Rnd 12: Dc in each dc around – 24dc. Rnd 13: Dc in each of next 11 sts, [inc in next st] three times, dc in each of next 10 sts – 27dc. Rnd 14: Dc in each dc around – 27dc. Rnd 15: Dc in each of next 12 sts, [inc in next st] three times, dc in each of next 12 sts – 30dc. Rnd 16: Dc in each dc around – 30dc. Rnd 17: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next st] around – 36dc. Rnd 18: [Dc in each of next 5 sts, inc in next st] around, changing to yarn MC in last st – 42dc. Fasten off yarn A. Rnds 19–25: Dc in each dc around – 42dc. Mark the 19th st on Rnd 19, for joining Nose Strip. Rnd 26: [Dc in each of next 5 sts, dc-dec (see Special Stitches)] around – 36dc. Rnd 27: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, dc-dec] around – 30dc. Start stuffing Head firmly, adding more as you go. Rnd 28: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, dc-dec] around – 24dc. Rnd 29: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] around – 18dc.

Rnd 30: [Dc in next st, dc-dec] around – 12dc. Rnd 31: [Dc-dec] around – 6dc. Finish stuffing the Head. Fasten off and close (see Special Stitches). NOSE STRIP Row 1: Holding the Head upside down, using yarn MC, working across centre of forehead in Rnd 19, join with dc around post of marked st, working around posts of sts, dc in each of next 3 sts – 4dc. Rows 2–7: 1ch, turn, dc in each st across – 4dc. Row 8: 1ch, turn, dc in first st, dc-dec, dc in last st – 3dc. Rows 9–14: 1ch, turn, dc in each st across – 3dc. At the end of Row 19, change to yarn B. Row 15: With yarn B, 1ch, turn, dc in each st across – 3dc. Row 16: 1ch, turn, dc-dec, dc in last st – 2dc. Row 17: 1ch, turn, dc-dec – 1dc. Sl st in same last st to finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. EARS Make two Using yarn MC, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not join – 6dc. Tug tail to tighten ring. Mark last stitch. Rnd 2: Dc in each st around – 6dc. Move marker each round. Rnd 3: [2dc in next st] around – 12dc. Rnd 4: Dc in each st around – 12dc.

Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st] around – 16dc. Rnds 6 & 7: Dc in each st around – 16dc. Last Row: Flatten the last round and working through both thicknesses, dc in each of next 8dc. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. HEAD ASSEMBLY Use photos as a guide. Nose Strip: Using long tail and yarn needle, position Strip down face and sew in place. Ears: Using long tails and yarn needle, position Ears on either side of Nose Strip at Rnd 27 of Head, and sew in place. Eyes: Using floss, embroider Sleepy Eyes (see Special Stitches) on either side of Nose Strip across Rnds 13–15, at a slight angle. BODY Using yarn MC, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not join – 6dc. Tug tail to tighten ring. Mark last stitch. Rnd 2: [2dc in next st] around – 12dc. Move marker each round. Rnd 3: [Dc in next st, inc in next st] around – 18dc. Rnd 4: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st] around – 24dc. Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, inc in next st] around – 30dc. Rnd 6: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next st] around – 36dc. Rnd 7: [Dc in each of next 5 sts, inc in next st] around – 42dc. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 81

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Rnds 8–13: Dc in each st around – 42dc. Rnd 14: [Dc in each of next 5 sts, dc-dec] around – 36dc. Rnds 15 & 16: Dc in each st around – 36dc. Rnd 17: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, dc-dec] around – 30dc. Rnds 18 & 19: Dc in each st around – 30dc. Start stuffing Body firmly, adding more as you go. Rnd 20: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, dc-dec] around – 24dc. Rnds 21–27: Dc in each st around – 24dc. Rnd 28: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] around – 18dc. Rnds 29 –32: Dc in each st around – 18dc. At the end of Rnd 32, sl st in next st to finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. LIMBS Make four Using yarn MC, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 8dc in ring, do not join – 8dc. Tug tail to tighten ring. Mark last stitch. Rnds 2–20: Dc in each st around – 8dc. 82 Inside Crochet

Move marker each round. At the end of Rnd 20, sl st in next st to finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. TAIL Using yarn A, make an adjustable ring. Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not join – 6dc. Tug tail to tighten ring. Mark last stitch. Rnd 2: Dc in each st around – 6dc. Rnd 3: [Dc in next st, inc in next st] around – 9dc. Rnd 4: Dc in each st around – 9dc. Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st] around – 12dc. Rnd 6: Dc in each st around – 12dc. Rnd 7: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, inc in next st] around – 15dc. Rnd 8: Dc in each st around – 15dc. Rnd 9: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next st] around – 18dc. Rnd 10: Dc in each st around – 18dc. Rnd 11: [Dc in each of next 5 sts, inc in next st] around – 21dc. Rnd 12: Dc in each st around – 21dc. Rnd 13: [Dc in each of next 6 sts,

inc in next st] around – 24dc. Rnds 14 & 15: Dc in each st around – 24dc. Rnd 16: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] around – 18dc. Start stuffing Tail firmly, adding more, only in the yarn A part of Tail. Rnd 17: [Dc in next st, dc-dec] around – 12dc. Rnd 18: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] around, changing to yarn MC in last st – 9dc. Rnds 19–24: With yarn MC, dc in each st around – 9dc. At the end of Rnd 24, sl st in next st to finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail: Only stuff the tip of Tail (yarn A). Flatten the last Rnd and position Tail at back of Body at about Rnd 7. Using long tail and yarn needle, sew in place. Secure tail by inserting needle through Body, bringing it out about ten rounds up, inserting needle through Tail tip, then back into Body and out at base of Tail. Make a double knot to secure and hide tail inside Body. Chest Hairs: Using yarn A and yarn needle, embroider a few V-stitches to front END of Body.

FOX ASSEMBLY Use photos as a guide. Attach Body to Head: Position Body to bottom of Head (the front of the neck is on the colour change Rnd) and sew in place, stuffing the Neck firmly before finishing off. Limbs: Position the Arms at either side of the Body at about Rnd 29 and sew in place. Position Legs to the base of the Body, starting about Rnd 3, and sew in place.

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Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Aran-weight cotton yarn in one neutral colour and four accent colours Yarn A: Off-white x 300m/328yds Yarn B: Mustard x 75m/82yds Yarn C: Beige x 75m/82yds Yarn D: Green x 75m/82yds Yarn E: Brown x 75m/82yds ● 5mm hook MEASUREMENTS Finished blanket is approximately 60 x 90cm/24 x 35in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Haafner is a maker, designer and crocheter, based in the Netherlands. Read her blog at www.byhaafner.blogspot.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Standing dc: Make a slip knot on the hook and then insert the hook in the indicated stitch (or space). Work as a regular dc – yoh, pull up a loop, yoh and pull through both loops on the hook. The stitch will have a little bump on the back (the initial slip knot). If you like, you can unravel this bump after completing the row or round; the stitch will stay secure. Standing tr: Make a slip knot on the hook (as with a standing dc, you can unravel the slip knot afterwards if you wish; the stitch will stay secure). Yoh and insert the hook in the indicated stitch (or space), pull up a loop. Finish as a regular tr – [yoh and pull through two loops] twice.

St Petersburg Blanket BY HAAFNER LINSSEN

This pretty stitch pattern is reminiscent of shell stitches, but with its own character, solid and lacy at the same time.

PATTERN NOTES Instead of a border, this blanket is finished with one extra row of arcade stitch along the bottom to give the blanket a shell-shaped edge at both top and bottom. However, instead of working just one row of edging, you could position the foundation chain so that it runs across the centre of the blanket and create a mirrored pattern by working the same number of rows on both sides of the foundation chain. You can adapt the width of the blanket as you prefer, simply start with a foundation chain that is a multiple of 6 sts + 2.

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Chain Dc Tr Start of row

BLANKET With yarn B and 5mm hook, 92ch. Row 1: Miss first 2ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next ch, 3ch, miss 3ch, *1dc in each of next 3 ch, 3ch, miss 3ch; rep from * to last 2ch, 1dc in each of last 2ch – 15 3ch-sps. Row 2: 1ch (counts as 1dc), miss first dc, *miss 1dc, 5tr in 3ch-sp (shell made), miss 1dc, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to end – 15 shells. Fasten off yarn B. Join in yarn A. Row 3: 1 standing tr (see Special Stitches) (or 2ch) in first dc, 1ch, *1dc in each of centre 3tr of next shell, 3ch; rep from * to last shell, 1dc in each of centre 3tr of last shell, miss last tr, 1ch, 1tr in last st. START

Row 4: 2ch (counts as 1tr) and 2tr in first tr (half-shell made), miss first ch and dc, 1dc in next dc, *miss 1dc, 5tr in 3ch-sp (shell made), miss 1dc, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to last dc, miss last dc and next ch, 3tr in next st

(half-shell made) – 14 shells, 2 half-shells. Row 5: 1 standing dc (or sl st, 1ch) in first tr, 1dc in next tr, 3ch, *1dc in each of centre 3tr of next shell, 3ch; repeat from * to last half-shell, miss first tr of last

half-shell, 1dc in each of last 2 sts. Fasten off yarn B. Join in yarn C. Rows 6–66: Repeat Rows 2–5, ending with a Row 2, and changing yarn every two rows. Alternate two rows of yarn A with two rows of yarns B–E, working through them in order and repeating the sequence. Finish with two rows of yarn B. Fasten off and weave in ends. BOTTOM EDGING Rotate the blanket so that Row 1 is at the top and join yarn A to top-right corner dc. Repeat Row 2, starting with 1 standing dc (see Special Stitches) (or sl st, 1ch) and working the stitches over the foundation chain and into the dc and 3ch-sps of Row 1. END Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Crochet The May Bloom Wrap by Carmen Heffernan (issue 101) uses a beautiful linen-blend yarn for stunning drape and texture.

I have always believed that anyone can learn to crochet, so long as you follow one simple rule: don’t try to run before you can chain! The chain is the most simple of stitches and therefore ideal for practising the all-important hold, which helps create the perfect tension for forming all the following stitches. When my mother taught me to crochet, she followed her grandmother’s lead and helped me to hook metre upon metre of chain before I was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic foundation for learning the more difficult techniques. Once your chains are looking even and feel comfortable to create, then progressing on to the stitches becomes much easier. If at any point you feel as if you have lost your hold, simply go back to those comforting lengths of chain until your confidence returns. My biggest tip is to remember that this wonderful craft is well known for being relaxing and fun, so find a comfy chair, some free time and just enjoy it! Happy crocheting…

TEACH YOURSELF How to hold the work, chains, double & treble crochet, slip stitch

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THE BASICS To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination feels more natural for you, or a variation on these.

SLIPKNOT

CHAIN

A slipknot creates the first loop on the hook.

Most crochet projects begin with a length of chain. This is the perfect stitch to practise your hold and tension with.

HOLDING THE HOOK

KNIFE GRIP

PENCIL GRIP

Hold the hook in your dominant hand as you would a knife.

Hold the hook in your dominant hand as you would a pencil.

1 Make a loop in the yarn around 10–20cm/4–8in from the end. Insert hook through loop, catch the back strand of yarn and pull it through to the front.

HOLDING THE YARN

FOREFINGER METHOD

MIDDLE-FINGER METHOD

Wrap the ball end of the yarn around the little finger of your opposite hand, under the next two fingers and over the forefinger. Hold the work steady with your middle finger and thumb, then raise your forefinger when working to create tension.

Wrap the ball end of the yarn around the little finger of your opposite hand and over the other fingers. Hold the work steady with your forefinger and thumb, then raise your middle finger while you are crocheting to create tension.

To croch e t le ft-h and ed, simply do the opp osit e to . the righ t-h and ed hol ds Hold a mirror up to any to p ic ture in this gu ide

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It doesn’t ma t te r if your sti tch es te nd tow ar ds be in g sli gh tly tig ht or ev en a lit tle loose; you ar e ai mi ng for an ev en te nsion th roughout to ac hi ev e a pr of ession al fin ish .

1 Holding just the hook with point up in your dominant hand, and the yarn in the other, grip the slipknot with the yarn holding hand. Work a yarn round hook (yrh or yoh) by passing the hook in front of the yarn, under and around it.

2 Pull the ends of the yarn to secure the knot around the hook, but not too tightly or it will be hard to pull the first loop of chain through. 2 Roll the hook round in your fingers towards you to catch the yarn and pull through loop on hook. One chain made.

The action of working stitches causes a constan t rolling of the hook in your fingers; hold the hook pointin g up when performing the yrh, then roll it round towards you to point down when pulling through the loops so that you don’t catch the hook in the stitches.

3 Ensuring the stitches are even – not too loose or tight – repeat to make a length of chain.

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THE MAIN STITCHES SLIP STITCH (sl st) A slip stitch is usually used to join one stitch to another, or to join a stitch to another point. It is generally made by picking up two strands of a stitch but when used all over, you usually only pick up the back loop.

This adorable Cupcake Ella amigurumi by Lydia Tresselt (issue 100) uses simple dc stitches for a sweet finish!

Double crochet stitches are perfect for m aking am igurum i, w hile treble crochets are used to create the classic granny square design

DOUBLE CROCHET (dc) The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi. 1 Insert hook into st or chain required. Yarn over hook, as when you make a chain. Pull a loop through all stitches/ loops/work on hook to finish slip stitch.

1 Insert hook into chain or stitch, front to back. Yarn over hook and draw through stitch to front, leaving you with two loops on the hook. Yarn round hook. 2 Draw through both loops to finish the stitch. Double crochet completed.

COUNTING A CHAIN The right side of your chain is the one that looks like a little plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is a stitch and must be counted. When you are working the chain, you do not count the slipknot, but begin to count your chain when you pull through the first loop. To count the chain afterwards you count the slipknot as the first stitch, but not the loop on the hook, or “working” loop.

HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr) Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric. 1 Yarn over hook, insert hook into st from front to back and draw loop through stitch only. This gives you three loops on the hook. Yarn round hook.

2 Draw yarn through three remaining loops on the hook together to complete half treble.

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TREBLE CROCHET (tr) The tallest of the basic stitches, great for using within more complex patterns.

FASTEN OFF Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up tightly to secure.

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1 Yarn round hook, insert hook into stitch from front to back and draw loop through stitch only. This gives you three loops on the hook. Yarn round hook.

COUNTING STITCHES Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch. Double crochet

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2 Pull loop through two loops. Two loops on hook. Yarn round hook.

Treble crochet

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3 Pull loop through the remaining two loops to complete treble, repeat to end of row.

Try t o coun t your st it ches a t regu lar int erva ls, usua lly a t the end of ever y, or ever y othe r, row and esp ecia lly a f t er an incr ea se or decr ea se row. It is b est t o try t o ca t ch any mist ake s a s q uick ly a s p ossib le, a s this will mak e them muc h ea sier t o rect i fy!

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USING THE STITCHES

The Blossom & Blue Skies Garland by Hattie Risdale (issue 101) is largely made of easy treble, double and chain stitches.

WORKING INTO A CHAIN

WORKING STRAIGHT

When working into a chain, you need to miss out the appropriate number of chain stitches called for with your particular stitch (see the information on turning chains, to the right). Now insert the hook from front to back into the next chain, under the top loop of the chain. Yarn over and draw a loop through to the front of the chain.

When working straight, you need to turn your work at the end of a row and then work a turning chain (t-ch) to the height of your intended stitch so that you can continue working along the next row. This chain often counts as the first stitch of the row and each type of stitch uses a different number of chain stitches for the turning chain.

WORKING INTO WHICH LOOP? Crochet stitches are always worked through both loops of the next stitch (this looks like a “v” on top of the stitch), unless the pattern tells you otherwise.

With htr and taller stitches, you now miss out the first stitch of the row, then work into every following stitch. This is because the turning chain is tall enough to count as the first stitch itself, so is counted as the first stitch of the row. This also means that you must remember to work the last stitch of a row into the top of the previous row’s turning chain.

Som etim es you are asked to w ork into a space or chain space. To do this, sim ply insert your hook into the hole underneath the chain and com plete the stitch norm ally

KEEPING STRAIGHT EDGES Sometimes a pattern will ask you to work only through one loop of the stitch. To work through the front loop only (flo), insert your hook under the front loop of the next stitch, then bring it out at the centre of the stitch, then complete. To work through the back loop only (blo), insert your hook through the centre of the stitch, then under the back loop to the back, then complete the stitch. Sometimes you are even asked to work in between the stitches. In this case, ignore the top loops of the stitch and insert your hook between the posts of adjoining stitches.

WORKING INTO A SPACE Sometimes you are asked to work into a space or a chain space. To do this simply insert your hook into the hole underneath the chain, then complete your stitch normally. This is similar to working into a ring, as shown on page 94.

Knowing which stitch to work into when working straight can be a problem for beginners, because the turning chain has such a role to play. If you don’t know which stitch to work into after making your turning chain, simply unravel back to the last stitch from previous row and insert a thread or stitch marker into that stitch. Make your desired turning chain then miss out the stitch with the thread in (except with dc stitches), as your turning chain now counts as the first stitch of the row. Once you have worked across all stitches in the row, you must remember to put a stitch into the top of the previous row’s turning chain, as this also counts as a stitch. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 93

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WORKING IN THE ROUND When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work, turning at the end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways:

WORKING AROUND A RING

WORKING INTO A SHORT CHAIN

ADJUSTABLE RING

This method of working in the round creates a large hole at the centre of your work. Its size is dependent on the length of chain used.

You can create a smaller hole in the centre of your work by working into a chain as short as 2ch long.

This method is also referred to as the magic loop or ring, as it creates a round with no hole at the centre. Here it is demonstrated with double crochet.

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Make a length of chain as required, then insert your hook into the first chain stitch you made. Yarn round hook.

For double crochets, as in this example, work 2ch. For htr you would work 3ch and for trebles, 4ch. Make a loop in your yarn, at least 15cm/6in from the tail end. Insert hook through the loop from front to back.

Insert hook into the top loop of the first chain as shown. Yarn round hook.

BEETLES, BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES Lydia Tresselt (SewandSo, £16.99)

A lovely introduction to amigurumi crochet, Lydia takes the crocheter into the tiny world of insects all with meticulous instructions.

Work a slip stitch to join, creating a ring, and then work your turning chain dependent on which stitch you will be working into the ring. Insert hook into the centre of the ring and work the first stitch into this ring.

Complete the first stitch in the chain as shown (illustrations show dc, but can be any stitch).

Work required number of stitches into the centre of the ring and join round with a slip stitch. Do not turn, but continue the next row around the last.

Now work the required amount of stitches into the same chain. The sheer amount of stitches worked into one place will cause them to fan out into a round. Now join this round with a slip stitch and continue with the pattern.

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Pull yarn though to front of loop and complete the stitch around the loop and the tail end of yarn held double.

Work all the following stitches into the ring in the same way, over the two strands of yarn in the loop. Once all stitches have been worked, pull the loose tail end of the yarn to close the ring and join the round with a slip stitch.

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SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!

INCREASING

JOINING IN A NEW COLOUR

TENSION/GAUGE

To join in a new colour (or a new ball of the same colour), you can simply fasten off the old yarn and then attach the new colour with a slip stitch into the top of the last stitch made. However, for a neater join, you can also work the colour change as follows: To work an extra stitch, you simply need to work into the same stitch more than once. Work one stitch as normal. Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just worked and complete another stitch. One stitch increased.

Work the last stitch in the colour you are using first, up to the final step, so that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the new colour through the loops on your hook, completing the stitch and joining the new colour at the same time.

DECREASING To decrease a stitch, you need to work into two stitches without finishing them, then work them together.

For a double crochet (above), insert hook into next st, yarn over hook and draw a loop through the stitch, but do not finish the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert hook into following st, yarn over hook and draw a loop through the next st, so there are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn over hook and draw the loop through all loops on hook, drawing two stitches together. One stitch decreased.

For a treble crochet, work a treble into the next stitch until the last step of the stitch, two loops on hook. Do the same into the following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw through all three loops on hook to draw the two trebles together. One stitch decreased.

Working a new colour over double crochet

Working a new colour over treble crochet

Once you have joined in the new yarn, you can weave in the ends of both yarns as you go, by holding them on top of your stitches and working round them as you work into the following stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in then cut the remaining ends.

A tension swatch is used to ensure that you are working at the tension called for in the pattern. It is essential to check this, otherwise your finished garment is likely to be the wrong size! Crochet a small square of just over 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in in the main yarn and stitch used in the pattern, then count and calculate the average amount of stitches per cm. Chain a few more stitches and work more rows than the tension in the pattern suggests you’ll need for this size. Once you have completed the swatch, use a measuring tape or ruler, place some pins at 0 and 10 and take some average measurements – count how many stitches and rows to 10cm at different points over the swatch. If you find you have more stitches per cm than indicated in the pattern, then your tension is too tight and you need to work more loosely. The best way to do this is to increase the size of hook you’re using by a quarter or half millimetre until the tension is as close as you can get it. If there are fewer stitches than required, then you are crocheting too loosely, and you need to decrease the size of hook used in the same way.

TURN THE PAGE FOR CLUSTER STITCHES, TIPS AND A FULL GLOSSARY OF CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS, UK VS US TERMS AND HOOK SIZES

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CLUSTERS Clusters are groups of stitches worked into the same stitch, but rather than an increase, they still only equate to one stitch overall. Clusters can be confusing to work, so here are the details of some of the main cluster stitches.

BOBBLE

PUFFS

A bobble is a number of stitches (generally trebles), half finished and all worked into the same stitch. Work each stitch until the last step, omitting this final step. Once the desired number of half finished trebles have been completed, you will have one more loop on your hook than you have half finished trebles. Yarn round hook, then pull through all loops on hook to complete the bobble.

A puff is a number of elongated half trebles worked into the same stitch and then finished together, as follows:

POPCORNS Popcorns are a number of complete stitches worked into one stitch.

1 Yarn round hook, insert into next stitch, pull a loop through the stitch and then pull it up to the height of all other stitches in the row.

TIPS ANDTRICKS abcdgg Working from a pattern ➻ Once you have “cracked the code” and understand the stitches’ abbreviations, a pattern becomes much easier to read. Don’t read a pattern fully before starting it as it may make it seem more complex, but do take a brief look through to check if there any abbreviations you are unfamiliar with. Consult the abbreviations tables opposite before beginning. ➻ Purchase yarn with the same dye lot number on the balls to avoid unwanted colour changes and choose light coloured yarn for your first projects to make sure that you can see your stitches easily – this helps prevent mistakes occurring.

1 Once the sts are completed, remove your hook and insert back into the first stitch worked, then through the final loop.

2 Yarn round hook and pull through everything on the hook. Popcorn complete.

2 Yarn round hook, insert into same stitch, pull a loop through stitch and pull it up to the height of all other stitches in the row. Repeat this step the desired number of times.

3 Yarn round hook and pull through all loops on hook. Puff made.

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➻ If you are attempting a project with multiple size options, circle or highlight the instructions for the size you are making throughout the pattern to avoid confusion. The smallest size is listed first, then all following ones inside brackets, increasing in size and separated by commas. ➻ Where a pattern has an accompanying chart, use this for reference, as it shows the formation of the stitches as they will be worked and can help with tricky instructions. ➻ Finally, and most importantly, for projects that need to have a good fit, always check your tension by swatching before you begin.

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A note on... Hook sizes

ABBREVIATIONS Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout alt · alternate bef · before beg · begin(s); beginning bet · between blo · back loop only ch(s) · chain(s) ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) cl(s) · cluster(s) cm · centimetre(s) cont · continue(s); continuing dc · double crochet dc2tog · work two dc together dec(s) · decrease(s); decreasing; decreased dtr · double treble crochet dtr2tog · work two dtr together ea · each ech · extended chain edc · extended double crochet

prev · previous rem · remain(s); remaining rep(s) · repeat(s) rev dc · reverse double crochet rnd(s) · round(s) RS · right side rtrf · raised treble front rtrb · raised treble back sl · slip sl st · slip stitch sp(s) · space(es) st(s) · stitch(es) t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) tog · together tr · treble crochet trtr · triple treble tr2tog · work two trebles together WS · wrong side yd(s) · yard(s) yoh · yarn over hook yrh · yarn round hook

etr · extended treble est · established fdc · foundation double crochet flo · front loop only foll · follows; following ftr · foundation treble crochet g · gram(s) gp(s) · group(s) hk · hook htr · half treble crochet htr2tog · work two htr together inc(s) · increase(s); increasing; increased in · inch(es) lp(s) · loop(s) m · stitch marker mm · millimetre(s) nc · not closed patt · pattern pm · place marker

BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings.

UK TERMS

US TERMS

Chain Miss Slip stitch Double crochet Half treble crochet Treble crochet Double treble crochet Triple treble crochet Raised treble back/front

Chain Skip Slip stitch Single crochet Half double crochet Double crochet Treble crochet Double treble crochet Back/front post dc

➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary from country to country. When following the recommendations in a pattern or on a ball band, make sure to check which size convention is being used.

CROCHET HOOK SIZES Metric (mm)

UK

US

0.60

14

0.75

12

1

11

1.25

7

1.50

6

1.75 2

5 14

2.25 2.5

B/1 12

2.75 3

C/2 10

3.25 3.5

D/3 9

3.75

E/4 F/5

4

8

G/6

4.5

7

7

5

6

H/8

5.5

5

I/9

6

4

J/10

6.5

3

K-/101/2

7

2

8

0

L/11

9

00

M /13

10

000

N/15

11.5

O

12

P

15

Q

20

S

tr2tog

3-tr cl

tr3tog

popcorn

puff

linked tr

CHARTS KEY adjustable ring

fl only

sl st

dc

ch

fdc

bl only

htr

tr

rtrf

dtr

rtrb

trtr

dc2tog

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FINAL THOUGHT

“Reot hart yarn gra duates from

deepest natural black-brown through all the loveliest sha des of grey until it reaches purest fleecy white.”

Hazel Smith

WOOL OF THE LAND We chat to Hazel about Uist Wool, its community origins, environmental ethos and super-cosy natural coloured yarns.

Above: Hazel’s role is varied, from sales and marketing to visiting yarn fairs. Below: Uist Wool yarns reflect the colours and tones of the local landscape and are named using the local Gaelic language.

Tell us about your life… I am the Mill Manager for Uist Wool in the Outer Hebrides. I live in a wee village in South Uist with my partner, our investigative dog and cat Marple and Sherlock, plus eight feminist hens. Could you tell us a bit about Uist Wool? Uist Wool is a spinning mill on Grimsay. We produce undyed yarn from mostly local fleece. Uist Wool is a community benefit company and Scottish charity, established to create added value for local fleece that had been considered worthless and was being sold for pennies or thrown away. In 20 12 work began in earnest to install the entire centre from scratch. This meant building a unique mill, with machinery from a range of ages and locations. After several years of development, we now produce characterful, soft and bouncy yarns in DK, aran weight, 4ply and chunky. We work with local fleece mostly: Cheviot, Texel, Hebridean, Zwartbles are our bread-and-butter breeds, but we also have black Welsh mountain, Lleyn, Suffolk, and a few others locally. There are some special fibres that we buy off-island too, such as J acob and Shetland, but there is also our Scottish Merino range, Canach. We buy the fibre from a farm in Aberdeenshire where the milder weather and better grass suits this rare breed. We also bought some alpaca fibre from Claddach Farm in Fife which we’ve spun into a lovely range of new wool-blend yarns, soon to be released! What does your job involve? Making sure that the rest of the team of four brilliant employees have what they need to do their job well and safely is an easy part of my job – they know their stuff! There’s a lot of sitting at the desk and clicking, but there’s also a good proportion of customer faceto-face plus mill tours and visiting yarn fairs which I love. I never miss an opportunity to tell people how wonderful our mill and product is! What do you think makes Uist Wool special? Our yarns have true provenance – we’ve seen the fleece come from sheep right through to skein and we know that we’ve paid crofters a fair rate for the wool. We’re environmentally friendly – we use lowimpact methods to wash and dry our fleeces, and we use air-source heat transfer to heat our building and

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assist in the drying process. We don’t dye our yarns, partly because of the impact this has on the environment, but also to help in our discussion around natural-shade wool and sheep breeds. Our unusual mish-mash of machinery has produced some of the wonderful quirks of our yarns. The scale means that we have the opportunity to be a little experimental. The nature of our spinning year means that we never produce large batches of each yarn, we’re dictated to by the quantity of fleece that comes in once a year. Operating in the Outer Hebrides, it’s helpful for customers to get a feel for where we’re based, so we talk a lot about Uist in social media. It helps that it’s the most beautiful place on earth! What are your most popular yarns? I think Reothart (meaning Spring Tides). It graduates from deepest natural black-brown through all the loveliest shades of grey until it reaches purest fleecy white and begins toning back through the greys to black again. It works up into a really dramatic and very different self-striping yarn. It has a sister, Conntraigh (Neep Tide) which graduates from mid-dark grey down to pale grey and back that is also very pretty, and then there’s Fras (Light Shower) and its darker sister Dìle (Downpour) that are solid colour with random flecks and streaks of contrasting dark or light fibre coming through like the knots and gashes on a silver birch. Why do you think wool is so important? Wool as a material to work with is so multi-faceted. It has strength, fragility, subtlety and versatility. Its natural shades are varied and so nuanced. As a material to wear, it can be cool and lightweight, as well as ultra-cosy, warm and dense. As a more intangible factor, using wool links us to the land, it’s a very primitive fibre and its scent and handle link you to the animal that produces it, which in turn evokes the field and landscape, the crofter (or farmer), the sheepdog, the weather and the cycle of the year. Wool has an innate ability to bring you back into the seasons, to consider the annual cycle of growth, protection, shearing and growth again. Find Uist Wool online and buy their stunning yarns at www.uistwool.com

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