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HOLDING YOUR HOOK OVERHAND (KNIFE GRIP) This technique is also known as the knife grip, as you grip the crochet hook as if you’re holding a knife. Place your hand over the hook, then support the handle in your chosen palm. UNDERHAND (PENCIL GRIP) For this technique, hold the hook like a pencil (hence the name pencil grip). Hold the thumb rest between your thumb and index finger and then let the handle rest on top of your hand. HOLDING YOUR YARN THE LOOSE-YARN HOLD Holding the end of the yarn in your right hand and with your left palm facing you, weave the yarn in front of your little finger, behind your ring finger, in front of your middle finger and behind your index finger. THE PINKY HOLD Looping…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rowan Pure Wool in:Colour 1: Enamel, 013 (50g) TENSION 18 stitches and 10 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) using 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS To fit medium female hand. Finished size: 18cm (7in) around palm, length 13cm (5in). Mitts can be adjusted to fit – see pattern notes PATTERN MITT (MAKE 2) Using 4mm hook, make 22 ch. Row 1: 1 tr in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 tr), 1 tr into each ch to end, turn. (20 sts) Row 2: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), miss st at base of ch, 1 tr in each st to end, turn.…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 12mm hook (US O/17)• Yarn needle/bodkin• Sharp scissors• You will need super chunky weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool in:Colour 1: Poole; 56 (700g) TENSION 7 stitches and 6 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over rib pattern using 12mm (US O/17) hook MEASUREMENTS 24cm (9½in) wide and 210cm (82¾in) long, excluding fringe SPECIAL STITCHES Front post treble crochet (FPtr): Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back then to the front around the post of the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through two loops) twice. Back post treble crochet (BPtr): Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front then to the back around the…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 12mm hook (US O/17)• 1 stitch marker• Large-eyed tapestry needle/bodkin• 65mm pompom maker (optional)• Sharp scissors• You will need Super Chunky yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Debbie Bliss Roma yarn in:Colour 1: Coral, 017; 100gColour 2: Citrus, 08; 100g TENSION 7.5 stitches and 6 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over honeycomb puff pattern using 12mm (US O/17) hook MEASUREMENTS The hat stretches to fit average female head measuring 51cm (20in) Finished measurements: 44cm (17¼in) around brim, 25.5cm (10in) from crown to edge of brim SPECIAL STITCHES Honeycomb puff pattern: Consists of dc and bobbles made by working 5 treble sts together. Half treble rib: A variation of half treble stitch, where the stitches are worked by inserting your hook…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5.5mm hook (US H/8)• 6mm hook (US J/10)• 2 buttons (optional)• Yarn needle (optional)• You will need to use a DK yarn in your chosen colour. You will need approximately 3[4 : 4 : 5]skeins MEASUREMENTS Sizes S/M/L/XL Choose the size that best matches you or the recipient’s actual bust measurement plus a couple of inches to spare for ease Bust: 79.5 [90 : 100 : 113.5]cm Length (excluding collar): 48.5[52 : 56 : 61]cm Length sleeve seam: 51.5[56.5 : 61.5 : 64]cm SPECIAL STITCHES Bobble cluster: (yo, insert hook, draw up a loop) 3 times in same st, yo and draw through 7 loops on hook. PATTERN BOBBLE TRIANGLE (MAKE 2) Using 5.5mm hook, ch 4. Row 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Yarn needle• You will need Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino in:Colour 1: Mulberry (50g)Colour 2: Ecru (50g) TENSION 17 stitches and 17 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over dc using 5mm hook. 8 stitches and 11 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over five stitch marguerite cluster pattern using 5mm hook. MEASUREMENTS 22cm wide x 34cm long SPECIAL STITCHES Five stitch marguerite cluster (M5C): Pick up spike loops (by inserting hook and drawing yarn through) inserting hook as follows: into loop which closed previous M5C, under the two threads of last spike loop of previous M5C, into same place as last spike loop of previous M5C, and into…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4 mm hook (US G/6)• 4.5 mm hook (US G/7)• Yarn needle• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Drops Nepal yarn in:Colour 1: Off-white (50g)Colour 2: Orange Mix (50g)Colour 3: Cerise (50g)Colour 4: Light Olive (50g)Colour 5: Light Grey Green (50g) TENSION 16 stitches and 8.5 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over main pattern using 4.50mm (7) hook. MEASUREMENTS Width: 21.5cm (8.4 in) Depth: 18cm (7.08in) (excluding gathered top) PATTERN TEA COSY SIDES (MAKE 2) Using 4mm (G/6) hook and col 1 make 36 ch. Row 1 (RS): 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each ch to end, turn. (35 sts) Row 2: ch 1, 1 dc into each…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US G/7)• 50 x 50cm (20 x 20in) cushion pad• Locking stitch markers or safety pins• Yarn needle• 5 x 2.5cm (1in) buttons• Sewing needle and matching thread• You will need Worsted weight wool in your chosen colour. We have used Sublime Extra Fine Merino Worsted in:Colour 1: Salty Grey, 010; 13 balls (650g) MEASUREMENTS Assembled cushion measures 50 x 50cm (30 x 30in) TENSION 16 stitches and 9 rows = 10 x 310cm (4 x 4in) over treble crochet using 4.5mm (US G/7) hook. 18.5 stitches and 13.5 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over Basket Weave Pattern using 4.5mm (US G/7) hook PATTERN FRONT Note: For all special stitches, see p74. Using 4.5mm hook, ch 87. Foundation Row: 1…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• A pair of large (12mm) black plastic safety eyes• Yarn needle• Embroidery needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Dark brown and/or black embroidery thread• Beige and dark brown felt• Scissors• 4 x 12mm neo magnets• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand in:Colour 1: Barley (50g)Colour 2: Off white (oddment)Colour 3: Pink (oddment) MEASUREMENTS 11.5cm tall PATTERN HEAD AND BODY Using 3.25 mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring, join with sl st. (6 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st. (12 sts) Rnd 3: ch 1, (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• Yarn needle• Two 12mm black safety eyes• Four 12mm safety eyes or doll joints for the limbs• You will need to use worsted weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rosario 4 Catitano in:Colour 1: Green (100g)Colour 2: Pale green (25g)Colour 3: Dark green (25g)Colour 4: Off white (50g) MEASUREMENTS Approximately 12.75cm tall, when seated, and 10cm wide SPECIAL STITCHES Spike stitch: [SP] Instead of working a dc into the top of the stitch of the previous row or round, work into the stitch on the row or round below. You can do various lengths of spike stitches. Spike stitches are also known as long and dropped stitches. PATTERN HEAD Using 2.75mm hook and col 1, make a magic…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• Safety eyes: five x 18mm, six x 9mm, four x 12mm• Fiberfill stuffing• White felt for the tooth• Glue to attach the tooth• You will need an Aran weight yarn. We have used Rosario 4: Catitano in:Colour 1: White (50g)Colour 2: Blue (50g)Colour 3: Dark blue (50g)Colour 4: Grey (50g)Colour 5: Yellow (50g) MEASUREMENTS 28 cm tall, while standing, and 12.75 cm wide SPECIAL STITCHES Surface crochet: crocheting directly into the body of the amigurumi. 3 dtr popcorn stitch: work a dtr to the last yarn over (2 loop left on hook), stop and create two more incomplete dtr sts. You should have 4 loops on your hook. yo and pull through all loops. 2 tr popcorn stitch: work a tr…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5)• 1 pair 10mm oval safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Pink and white felt• Hot glue gun• You will need to use DK weight yarn, in your chosen colours. We have used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton.Colour 1: Skin (2 balls)Colour 2: Paw (1 ball)Colour 3: Mane (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 21cm tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.75 mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring and pull it closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5:…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3mm hook (US D/3)• Stitch marker• Pair of 7.5mm black safety eyes• Fiberfill stuffing• Yarn needle• Wire cutter (optional)• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Red Heart yarn MEASUREMENTS Length: 5.5-6cm Height: 3.5-4cm SPECIAL STITCHES 4tr-bobble: *yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and pull through two loops on hook.* Rep from * to * 3 times in same stitch. Yo and pull through 5 loops on hooks. PATTERN BEIGE GUINEA PIG Colour 1: Beige (oddments) Colour 2: Pink (oddments) HEAD AND BODY Using col 1 make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring, pull ring tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2mm hook (US B/1)• Yarn needle• Fibrefill stuffing• Black yarn• You will need 4 ply yarn in your chosen colours. We have used King Cole 4 ply bamboo:Colour 1: Skin; (1 ball)Colour 2: Shoes; oddmentColour 3: Hair; oddmentColour 4: Vest; oddmentColour 5: Skirt; oddmentColour 6: Bolero; oddmentColour 7: Bag and bolero edging; oddment MEASUREMENTS Approx 18cm tall For a smaller doll, use a smaller hook size and/or a lighter weight yarn PATTERN HEAD Using 2mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into the ring and pull it closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3mm hook (US D/3)• Stitch markers• Pair of 7.5mm transparent red safety eyes• Fiberfill stuffing• Yarn needle• Small piece of red felt (optional)• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used: Hayfield Bonus DK in:Colour 1: Black or charcoal grey (1 ball)Colour 2: Dark grey (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS Body length (without tail): 14 - 15cm Height: 6.5 - 7.5cm PATTERN HEAD BODY AND TAIL Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring, pull ring tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) twice. (8 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5 mm hook (US E/4)• Fibrefill• 1 pair 9mm black safety eyes• Small bell for elf’s hat• Yarn needle• You will need a DK weighted yarn in the your chosen colours. We have used Stylecraft Special DK Santa:Colour 1: Red (1 ball)Colour 2: White fuzzy yarn (1 ball)Colour 3: White (1 ball)Colour 4: Skin (1 ball)Colour 5: Black (1 ball) Elf:Colour 1: Green (1 ball)Colour 2: Green (amount is included in col 1)Colour 3: Brown (1 ball)Colour 4: Skin (1 ball)Colour 5: Black (1 ball)Colour 6: Red (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 9cm tall SPECIAL STITCHES Spike stitch: [SP] Instead of working a dc into the top of the stitch of the previous row or round, work into the stitch on the row or round below. You…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Yarn needle• Brooch back or safety pin• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rowan Kid Classic in:Colour 1: Victoria, 852 oddmentsColour 2: Lavender Ice, 841 oddmentsColour 3: Spruce, 853 oddments MEASUREMENTS The rose measures approximately 8cm (3¼in) across, excluding leaves SPECIAL STITCHES Triple treble crochet (ttr): Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop *yarn over and draw through 2 loops* 4 times. Quadruple treble crochet (qtr): Yarn over 4 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop *yarn over and draw through 2 loops* 5 times. DESIGNED BY DONNA JONES Donna designs, edits and teaches yarn crafts. She believes creative expression is…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• For this project you will need DK weight 100% alpaca yarn, in your chosen colours We used The Big Scary Bear: 100% British Alpaca in:Colour 1: Pebble; 50gColour 2: Cream; 50g TENSION 18 htr in the round measures 10cm. MEASUREMENTS 18cm long x 20cm around SPECIAL STITCHES Front post treble crochet (FPtr): Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back then to the front around the post of the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through two loops) twice. Back post treble crochet (BPtr): Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front then to the back around the post of the next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop,…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• Sharp scissors• You will need to use DK weight yarn, in your chosen colours. We have used Paintbox Yarns in:Colour 1: Daffodil Yellow (50g)Colour 2: Red Wine (50g)Colour 3: Grass Green (50g)Colour 4: Banana Cream (150g) MEASUREMENTS 12cm x 173 cm (without fringe), 198 cm (with fringe) SPECIAL STITCHES Popcorn stitch: Work 3 tr into 1 st, work 3 tr into next st, remove hook from working loop, insert hook through both loops of first tr and pull working loop through. Standing dc: With slipknot already on hook, insert hook into stitch, yo & draw up a loop, then yo and pull through both loops on hook. PATTERN The Granny Square Flower Scarf is made by joining 12 Granny…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 9mm hook (US M/13)• 6.5mm hook (US K/10.5)• Cardboard (or pom pom maker)• Fabric glue (optional)• You will need chunky weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Bernat Softee Chunky in:Colour 1: Clay (300g per item)Colour 2: White (100g per item) TENSION Using Chunky Yarn and 9mm Hook: Row 1: ch 11, 1 tr in 3rd ch from hook and in each across, turn. (9sts) Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as st), 1 tr in each st. Piece should measure approximately 10cm x 5cm MEASUREMENTS Hat: 27 cm x 23 cm Scarf: 69 cm x 20 cm PATTERN HAT Using a 9mm hook in col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: ch 2, 10 tr into ring, join with ss.…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• You will need to use DK weight yarn, in your chosen colours. Here we have used Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK in: MC (main colour): Pebble, 006 (400g) CC (contrast colours): Colour 1: Vanilla, 003 (100g) Colour 2: Bounty blue, 493 (100g) Colour 3: Little Lobby, 494 (100g) Colour 4: Pip, 381 (100g) MEASUREMENTS 80cm x 80cm (31½in x 31½in) TENSION One square to measure 12 x 12cm (4¾ x 4¾in) using 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook, or size required to obtain correct tension. SPECIAL STITCHES Crab stitch/reverse dc: Yo and draw up a loop, making sure your hook faces left as it would usually. Complete the stitch as normal and then continue to work backwards along your…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (G/6)• Yarn needle• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Debbie Bliss Cotton DK in:Colour 1: Aqua (50g)Colour 2: Teal (50g)Colour 3: Avocado (100g) TENSION 16 stitches and 20 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in double crochet. MEASUREMENTS Placemat: Width: 38cm (15in) Depth: 32cm (12in) Coaster: 10cm (4in) SPECIAL STITCHES Spike stitch: [SP] Instead of working a dc into the top of the stitch of the previous row or round, work into the stitch on the row or round below. You can do various lengths of spike stitches. Spike stitches are also known as long and dropped stitches. PATTERN PLACEMAT With col 1 and using 4mm (G/6) hook, make 60 ch. Row…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• You will need to use DK weight yarn, in your chosen colours. Here we have used Rowan Pure Wool DK in:Colour 1: Pink (50g)Colour 2: Teal (50g)Colour 3: Lime (50g)Colour 4: White (50g) MEASUREMENTS Total length: 257.5cm (101.3in). Each granny triangle measures 17.5cm (6.8in) along top edge with a depth of 15.5cm (6.1in) PATTERN GRANNY TRIANGLES (MAKE 3 IN COLOURS 1, 2 AND 3) Using 4mm (G/6) hook, ch 4 and join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 3 tr in ring, 2 ch, [4 tr in ring, 2 ch] twice, join with sl st into 3rd of 3 ch from beginning of round. Rnd 2: Sl st in next…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 10mm hook (US N,P/15)• Cushion insert 38cm x 38cm• You will need to use Super Chunky weight yarn in your chosen colours.Colour 1: Dark blue (50g)Colour 2: Mid blue (50g)Colour 3: Light blue (60gColour 4: White (60g) MEASUREMENTS 40.5cm x 40.5cm SPECIAL STITCHES Spike stitch [SP]: Instead of working a dc into the top of the stitch of the previous row or round, work into the stitch on the row or round below. You can do various lengths of spike stitches. Standing dc: With slipknot already on hook, insert hook into stitch, yo & draw up a loop, then yo and pull through both loops on hook. PATTERN SQUARE (MAKE 2) Using 10mm hook in col 1, make a magic ring (alternatively ch 4, and…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• 1 pair 6mm plastic safety eyes• Embroidery thread & needle• Yarn needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Beads/pellets for weighted stuffing in the body• Rose & ribbon• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Caron’s Simply Soft in:Colour 1 (skin): Light Country Peach (1 ball)Colour 2 (dress & hair tie): Fuchsia (1 ball)Colour 3 (hair): Gold (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS Approx 9.5cm tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.25 mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring, join with ss. (6 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 dc in each dc, join with ss. (12 sts) Rnd 3: ch 1, (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• 9mm plastic safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Beads/pellets for weighted stuffing in body• You will need to use worsted medium weight yarn, in your chosen colours. Here we have used Caron’s Simply Soft in:Colour 1: Light Country Peach, 1 ballColour 2: Black, 1 ballColour 3: Strawberry, 1 ballColour 4: Autumn Red, 1 ballColour 5: Soft Pink, 1 ballColour 6: Off white, oddments MEASUREMENTS 17cm tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.25mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts,…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• 9mm black safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Scissors• Stich marker (optional)• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rosario 4 Catitano in:Colour 1: White (1 ball)Colour 2: Dark Pink (oddments)Colour 3: Grey (oddments)Colour 4: Yellow (oddments)Colour 5: Light pink (oddments) MEASUREMENTS 28cm tall PATTERN BODY Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 7 dc in magic ring. (7 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. (14 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 7 times. (21 sts) Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) 7 times. (28 sts) Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st,…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Pair of 15mm safety eyes• Black yarn• Fibrefill stuffing• Wire pet brush• Yarn needle• In this project we have used Stylecraft Alpaca DK and Sirdar Country Style yarn in the following colours:Colour 1: Brown (Bigfoot) White (Yeti) (1 ball)Colour 2: Pale Pink (Bigfoot) Pale Blue (Yeti) (oddment) MEASUREMENTS 23cm tall SPECIAL STITCHES Loop stitch: Insert your hook into the stitch, take the yarn under the hook and then over your middle or forefinger to make a loop. Make the loop about 2.5cm long, don’t worry about making each one the same length. Pull the bottom of the loop (two strands) through. There are now 3 loops on the hook. You can pull the yarn to make the loop smaller if necessary.…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• 1 pair 6mm safety eyes• Cotton fabric• Yarn needles• Fiberfill stuffing• Two stitch markers• Embroidery thread• You will need super DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used BBB filati Full: 100% pure new wool.Colour 1: Elephant (1 ball)Colour 2: Flower (oddment) MEASUREMENTS 9cm in sitting position PATTERN HEAD Using 3.25mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring and pull it closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 1 dc in each dc. (6 sts) Rnd 3: 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (7 sts) Rnd 4: 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• 6mm toy safety eyes (2 pairs)• Yarn & embroidery needle• Embroidery thread• Scissors• Stitch marker (optional)• Fibrefill stuffing• Bow for the groom• Laminted sheet (optional)• Glue gun (optional)• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Caron Simply SoftColour 1: Skin (1 ball)Colour 2: Hair (1 ball)Colour 3: Dress (1 ball)Colour 4: Suit (1 Ball)Colour 5: Flowers main colour (oddments)Colour 6: Flowers, secondary colour (oddments) MEASUREMENTS 9.5cm in height, 12.5cm in diameter PATTERN HEAD (MAKE 2) Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): ch 1, 6 dc in magic ring, join with ss. (6 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 dc in each st around, join with ss. (12 sts) Rnd…

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DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• Brooch back or safety pin• Sewing needle and thread• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used DMC Woolly yarn in:Colour 1: Orange Shade 10 (oddment)Colour 2: Cream Shade 03 (oddment)Colour 3: Lime Green Shade 81 (oddment) MEASUREMENTS Each flowers measures 9cm across PATTERN FLOWER With 4mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: ch 2 (not counted as a st), 16 htr into magic ring, skip the beginning ch 2 and sl st into first htr to join (16 sts). Pull the magic ring closed. Rnd 2: *ch 2, skip next st, sl st in next st; rep from * another 7 times, working the last sl st…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5 mm hook (US H/8)• Yarn needle• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colour. We have used Mirasol Sulka Nina in:Colour 1: Coral, 7113 (300g) TENSION 15 sts and 20 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over treble stitch using 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook, or size required to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS The finished shawl measures 160cm (63in) along the top edge and 81cm (31¾ in) deep measured from the top centre to the bottom tip of shawl, after blocking. PATTERN MAIN SECTION Using 5mm hook, make a magic ring, then work 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr into the ring, pull ring closed, turn. (6 sts – 2 groups of 3 tr)…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Yarn needle• You will need to use an Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino in:Colour 1: Jade, 061; 50gColour 2: Ecru, 101; 50g TENSION 14 stitches and 12 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over wave pattern using 5mm (US H/8) hook. MEASUREMENTS The neckwarmer’s circumference measures 60cm (23½in) and is 25cm (10in) deep. PATTERN NEC WARMER Using 5mm hook and col 1 make 84 ch and join in round using sl st, making sure not to twist the chain. Rnd 1 (Colour 1): ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *1 dc in next chain, 2 htr in next ch 2, 2 tr in next ch 2, 3 dtr in next ch…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• 10 x 2.5cm (1 in) buttons• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK in:Colour 1: Pebble (250g)Colour 2: Vanilla (100g)Colour 3: Splash (50g) TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but if you do not match it your sleeping bag will vary in size to that stated and you may need more yarn. 5 pattern repeats and 11 rows measure 10cm square, using 4mm hook MEASUREMENTS Sleeping Bag measures 37cm wide and 44cm long excluding hood. Hood measures approx 23cm from top of bag to point SPECIAL STITCHES Crab stitch/reverse dc: Yo and draw up a loop, making sure your hook faces left as it would usually. Complete…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Small square of fabric 30 x 30cm (12 x 12in).• Sewing needle and thread.• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rico Essentials Cotton in:Colour 1: Medium Blue, 34; oddmentsColour 2: Lemon, 62; oddmentsColour 3: Aquamarine, 31; oddmentsColour 4: Magenta, 13; oddmentsColour 5: Cobalt Blue, 32; oddments MEASUREMENTS Approx 13 x 13cm (5¼ x 5¼in) PATTERN CENTRAL LINKED RINGS LINK 1 Using 3.5mm (D/3) hook and col 1 make 14 ch, *join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: ch 1 (not counted as a st), 24 dc into the ring, sl st to first dc to join. (24 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1 (not counted as a st),…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (G/6)• Yarn needle• 21cm (8.2in wooden hanger with unscrewable cup hook or wood dowel and screw-in hook.• You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rowan Handknit Cotton DK in:Colour 1: Aqua, 327; (100g)Colour 2: Sugar, 303; (50g).Colour 3: Celery, 309; (50g) TENSION 17 sts and 21 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over double crochet stitch using 4mm (G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Widest point: 30cm (11.81in) Length: 30cm (11.81in) PATTERN BACK *Using 4mm (US G/6) hook and col1, ch47. Row 1 (RS): 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc into next and each ch to end, turn. (46 sts) Row 2 (inc): ch 1 (does not count as a st),…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5)• 1 pair 6mm safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fibrefill stuffing• Brown yarn for face• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Bernat Handicrafter cotton. Colour 1: Skin (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 23cm tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.75 mm hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring and pull it closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: 1 dc in each dc. (18 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 6: (1 dc in each of…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Yarn needle• Embroidery needle• Black embroidery thread• Pink embroidery thread• Fibrefill stuffing• You will need to use aran weight (worsted) yarn in two chosen colours. Here we have use Mondial Bio Soft in:Colour 1: Off-white (100g)Colour 2: Cream (100g) MEASUREMENTS 10 cm long and 9 cm tall SPECIAL STITCHES Chain loop stitch: 1 dc in next st, ch 4. PATTERN HEAD AND BODY In col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 1: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 3 times. (9 sts) Rnd 2: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) 3 times. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next 3…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• A pair of large (12mm) black plastic safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fiberfill stuffing• Hair grips• Scissors• You will need to use worsted weight yarn, in your chosen colours. Here we have used Caron’s Super Soft in:Colour 1: Yellow (100g)Colour 2: Light brown (50g)Colour 3: Brown (50g) MEASUREMENTS 27cm tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.25mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1(RS): 6 dc into the magic ring, ss to first dc. (6 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 dc in each st, ss first dc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: ch 1, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times, ss to first dc. (18 sts) Rnd 4: ch 1, (1 dc in next 2 sts,…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3mm hook (US D/3)• Stitch marker• Pair of 12mm black safety eyes• Fiberfill• Yarn needle• Piece of Velcro, or a wire brush (optional)• Embroidery floss and needle (optional)• You will need DK yarn in your chosen colours.Colour 1: Body (1 ball)Colour 2: Tail (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS Body length: 22cm Height (without ears): 10cm. PATTERN FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2) Using col 1 make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into magic ring, pull ring tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnds 3-7: 1 dc in each st. ss into first st and fasten off. (4 rnds of 12 sts) HEAD AND BODY Using col 1 make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into magic ring, pull…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Pair of 9mm safety eyes• Fibrefill stuffing• Scissors• Stitch markers• Yarn needle• You will need to use Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in:Colour 1: Sky blue (1 ball)Colour 2: White (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 11.5 cm long, 7.5 cm tall PATTERN BODY Using col 1, ch 8. Rnd 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc in next ch, rotate and work along the opposite side of foundation chain, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc in last ch. You will now have a small oval shape. Place stitch marker in next st (this is be the first st of next round). (19 sts)…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5)• 1 pair 6mm safety eyes• Yarn needle• Fibrefill stuffing• Scrap of black yarn to embroider mouth and nose• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton:Colour 1: Skin (2 balls)Colour 2: Mane (1 ball)Colour 3: Hooves (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 22cm tall (when sitting on back legs) PATTERN HEAD Using 3.75 mm hook and col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring and pull it closed. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc)…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• 9mm black safety eyes• Fibrefill stuffing• Scissors• Yarn needle• Stitch marker (optional)• You will need an Aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rosario 4 Catitano in the following colours:Colour 1: Green (1 ball)Colour 2: Dark Green (oddments)Colour 3: Grey (oddments) MEASUREMENTS 20cm head to tail STEGOSAURUS BODY AND HEAD Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 7 dc in magic ring. (7 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. (14 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc next st) 7 times. (21 sts) Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) 7 times. (28 sts) Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in…