Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9 i Fun Crochet Magazine

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Katia Mohair Cotton yarn (70% cotton/30% mohair): 2 balls of Cream 70, Turquoise 84 • 4.5 mm crochet hook • Darning needle • Scissors SCARF Using Turquoise, crochet 50 + 2 ch. The ch at the beginning of the rounds do not count as stitches. If you prefer to make the scarf a different size, start with a plural of 2 ch. Rnd 1: start in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each ch until there is 1 ch left, 2 hdc in the last ch. Rnd 2: 2 ch, 1 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in the BL of the same stitch, rep (1 hdc FL, 1 hdc BL) until there are 2 stitches left, hdc2tog. Rnd 3: 2…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Catona yarn: Bridal White 105 (70 g.), English Tea 404 (25 g.), Shell 255 (6 g.), Jet Black 110 (2 g.) • Scheepjes Furry Tales yarn: Snow Queen 971 (30 g.) • 2.5 mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Pins • Sewing thread: off-white • Sewing needle • Button THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The additional abbreviation sc inc stands for single crochet increase. Turn the work after each round. The additional abbreviation sc dec stands for single crochet decrease. BACK PANEL Rnd 1: 19 ch with white. Rnd 2: start in 2nd ch from the hook, make 1 sc inc, 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 4 ch (= 20), turn. Rnd 3: start in 2nd ch from the hook, make 1…

#FUNCROCHETBABYCUBEPATTERNA PERFECT GIFT WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Coral yarn: Dark Mint 2133, Light Blue 282, Atlantis 342, Bright Mint 2136, Taupe 340, Light Grey 2232 • 2.5 mm crochet hook • Memory foam cube 10 x 10 cm • Rattle ring 80 mm • Scraps of felt • Scissors Yarn from Durableyarn.com THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Make 1 square in each color. To do this, make 23 ch and work 24 rounds of 22 sc. Around each piece, work a round of sc with 3 sc in the corners. TIP! Create multiple cubes with different letters of the alphabet! TIP! The memory foam helps the baby to firmly take hold of the toy. LETTERS Trace the letter patterns onto some felt and cut them out. Stitch…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Crochet cotton: 60 g. of light brown, 30 g. of light blue, 20 g. of beige, 20 g. of dark brown, 15 g. of pink/purple, scraps of black, light pink, white • 2.5 mm or 3 mm crochet hook • Safety eyes, Ø 6 mm (optional) • Fiberfill stuffing • 10 whiskers THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The additional abbreviation Pop stands for popcorn stitch. HEAD Make a MR with light brown. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24). Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30). Rnd 6: 2 sc…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Drops Bomull-Lin yarn: Color 11 Beige (50g/85m) (about 170 g.), 4 balls • 3.5 mm crochet hook • Scissors • Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The combination of cotton and linen makes this yarn super strong and durable. Even when washed, the bag retains its shape. After Rnd 51, the bag is about 43 cm high, which is enough to fit 4 rolls. You can make the bag as tall as you like. Stitch ratio: 18 hdc x 16 rounds = 10 x 10 cm. When making the bottom, do not make a ch to start a new round, but continue working in a spiral. The rounds should, however, be joined with 1 sl st at the end. This will ensure for…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Drops Lace Mix yarn: 4 balls of Light Camel 2020, work with 2 strands • 4 mm crochet hook • Scissors • Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The scarf will be about 230 cm long and is crocheted with a double strand. Sock yarn is a good alternative (e.g. Drops Nord), when using this yarn, only one strand is needed. The stitch ratio is not all that important for this pattern, but with different yarns and hook sizes, the scarf can vary quite a lot in size. Stitch ratio: 20 dc x 10 rounds = 10 x 10 cm. Turn after each round. KNOBS Make [3dc cl, 3 ch, 3dc cl] in the designated stitch. SCARF Rnd 1: crochet 9 ch, knobs…

Kristina De Barse made the practical and stylish granny square apron for this issue. The scarf that can be worn around the neck or on the head was made by Susy Terheggen, so was the convenient toilet roll bag. Manon Prins made two matching items that keep any room cozy and tidy. In this issue, you will find her storage basket and rug. Fun Crochet Magazine 8 featured the baby soft book by Bérita van den Bedem, in this issue you will find her colorful and educational letter cube. Easter is made even more joyful with Easter Bunny Pelle! Rylana van den Heuvel created this cheery little companion who was made to be cuddled. Who doesn't love llamas? This portrait by Hedy Kunst brings much cheerfulness to your home! Corrie…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Sweetheart Soft yarn: 1 ball of white 20 • Scheepjes Cahlista yarn: 1 ball of Silver Green 402, Spruce 244 • Scheepjes Catona yarn: 1 ball (10 g.) Snow White 106, Jet Black 110, Powder Pink 238, Shocking Pink 114, Yellow Gold 208 • 2.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 mm crochet hooks • Soft wire THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The portrait measures about 22 x 25 cm. BERRY STITCH The additional abbreviation 'berry' stands for the berry stitch. Crochet as follows: yarn over, insert and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through the first loop, yarn over, insert in the same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on the hook. LLAMA Using Sweetheart…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Forest yarn: 200 g. of brown 4015 • Durable Coral yarn: 100 g. Cream 2172, 20 g. Mint 2137, Black 325 • 4 and 2.5 mm crochet hooks • Fiberfill stuffing • Cherry pits 125 g. • 2 snaps gold, size 21 • Linen sewing thread 4011 (Gütermann) • Darning needle • Stitch marker • Scissors • Pins Yarn from Durableyarn.com THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The pillow measures about 30 x 40 cm (without stuffing 40 x 40 cm). BODY Make the body with two strands of brown, using the 4 mm crochet hook (so you will be working 2 strands at a time). Start with the bottom of the body. Rnd 1: 2 ch (= 1st dc), 11 dc in MR,…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Coral yarn: Coral 2190, Peach 211 • Durable Macramé yarn: Red 316 • 2.5 mm crochet hook • Metal heart, 25 cm HEART Rnd 1: crochet 2 ch and 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Rnd 2: 3 sc in 1 sc. Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1 sc, [1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc] in 1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 6 sc). Note: when working in a dc, use BL only, when working in a sc, use FL only. Rnd 4: 3 x (1 dc in 1 sc), [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc] in ch space, 3 x (1 dc in 1 sc) (= 8 dc). Rnd 5: 4 x (1 sc in 1 dc), [1…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cosy Fine yarn: 50 g. Ivory 326, Blue Grey 289, 200 g. Warm Taupe 343, 100 g. Silver Grey 2228 • 4 mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Leather label saying “made with love” • Darning needle • Scissors GRANNY SQUARE A blocked granny square measures 9 x 9 cm. Rnd 1: Crochet 5 ch, join with 1 sl st in the 1st ch to form a ring. Rnd 2: 3 ch (= 1st dc), 2 dc in the ring, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 x (3 dc in the next 2-ch space, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc). Join the round with 1 sl st in the 3rd ch of the 1st 3 ch. You now have 4 groups of 3 dc…

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS These are the most commonly used abbreviations and symbols: Stitches used Would you like to learn more about the most commonly used stitches and techniques? At aandehaak.nl/basis we explain how to do things like crochet a chain, single crochet, slip stitch or double crochet, but also how you can set up a magic ring and decrease and increase as you’re working. The step-by-step instructions include drawings and videos to help you on your way. Take a look at aandehaak.nl/basis. Note: videos are in Dutch TIP! Scan the QR code CHAIN SLIP STITCH (SL ST)…

#FUNCROCHETSNUGGLYTHROWOPENINGS AND BOBBLED STRIPES WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cosy Fine yarn (105 m/50 g.): 12 balls of Linen 2212 (A), 1 ball each of Rose 226 (B), Warm Taupe 343 (C), Light Yellow 309 (D), Peach 211 (E), Light Green 2158 (F), Baby Blue 2124 (G) • 5.5 and 6 mm crochet hook • Thick wool needle with blunt tip • Row counter (optional) THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT You can opt to make a decorative edge at the top and bottom of the throw, but you can also leave it without. The throw measures about 95 x 125 cm, but can be easily adjusted. The required number of stitches must be divisible by both 5 and 6, with 5 stitches added. For this throw, crochet 125…

#FUNCROCHETPHONEPOUCHPATTERNYOUR PHONE CLOSE TO HAND WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Catona yarn: 50 g. Champagne 248, Rust 388, Saffron 249, 25 g. Spruce 244 • 2 snap hooks, 40 mm • 2.25 mm crochet hook • Needle • Fabric adhesive THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The pouch measures 8.5 x 18 cm, the strap, including snap hooks, has a length of 148 cm. The additional abbreviation scBL stands for sc in the back loop. The pattern part for the strap is made with a multiple of 66 stitches. Repeat the pattern 5 x. The other pattern part is for the telephone pouch. Work with 4 yarns per round (even if the round is all 1 color), unless indicated otherwise, and the sc are made in the BL. Start…

BACKGROUND Ever since she was a child, Anja’s been at her happiest when doing something with her hands. “I was eleven when I sewed my first dress and my drawings at elementary school were always shown to the class.” When she was 19 years old, Anja learned the basics of oil painting. “But when I discovered watercolors gave a quicker result, I lost myself in that medium. Portraits were my biggest challenge. Everything I know about InDesign and Photoshop (necessary for writing and composing books) is self-taught, which goes for almost all of my hobbies.” Anja can be inspired by anything she sees, but she tries to keep as far away from social media as she can. “Whenever I go cycling, I see something artistic, which I then build upon…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Catona yarn: 2 balls of Silver Blue 528 • ByClaire cotton yarn: 1 ball of Chocolate 050 • 3 mm crochet hook • Bamboo sticks of different lengths (e.g. 50-58 cm) • Fiberfill stuffing • Glue POPPY PODS Start at the bottom with Silver Blue. Crochet 8 ch, join with 1 sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Make 8 sc in the ring. Rnd 2: 8 sc. Rnd 3: 4 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 12). Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 18). Rnd 5: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 24). Rnd 6: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (=…