Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4 i Homespun Crochet

Hello and welcome to Homespun Crochet Beginners & Beyond issue #4. My name is Jess and I’ll be taking over as Editor from this issue onwards, and I’m so excited to be here! A little intro about me … I’m a knitting addict and yarn lover from the South Coast, NSW Australia. I made my first knitted project back in December 2015 and I haven’t been able to put my knitting needles down since. If I’m not knitting, you can usually find me admiring (and adding) to my yarn collection or thinking of new projects to make. I opened a little hobby business in 2020 stocking my handmade items, yarns, knitting supplies and craft accessories. I currently sell my handmade chunky knits in a few local shops as well as…

YARN Panda Miracle 4ply yarn 100% acrylic 50g/210m: 1 ball each of colour Lagoon, Sapphire Blue, Soft Mint and Midnight Blue EQUIPMENT 3.75mm hook Darning needle Lobster clasp D ring 30mm Press stud Sewing needle and thread FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Made to fit 50ml hand sanitiser bottles CROCHET TERMS sl st - slip stich ch - chain tr - treble crochet blo - back loop only rtrf - raised treble front PATTERN BODY Round 1: Ch 13, sl st into first ch to join loop. (13 ch) Round 2: Ch 1, 20 tr into the loop, sl st into first tr of round to join. (20 tr) Round 3: Ch 1, 2 tr into same st as ch 1, 1 tr in next 8 sts, 2 tr in next 2 sts,…

Instagram, Facebook: @crochet.tay | Etsy: @CrochetTayShop | Ravelry: @tayla-england | Ribblr: @crochet-tay YARN DMC Nova Vita 12 recycled cotton/250g/55m: 1 ball each of Colour 043 and Colour 10 EQUIPMENT 12mm crochet hook 5mm crochet hook Scissors Stitch markers TENSION/GAUGE 6 sts x 6 rows = 10cm/4in using dc with 12mm hook FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished bag measures 24 x 27cm (H x W) NOTES isworkedincontinuousrounds. Do not ss at the end of a round. Dc straight in to the first st to avoid visible join lines. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of the round. Due to the thickness of the yarn, instead of sewing in tail and ends, leave 15cm/6in long tails to crochet over as you go to secure. Once Round 1 is complete,…

Instagram: @carinascrafts | Blog: carinascrafts.wordpress.com YARN Sullivan’s Crochet Yarn 2 ply cotton 50g/384m: 1 ball each of Brown, White and Red EQUIPMENT 1.5mm hook of the corresponding hook size if you choose a different yarn Darning needle 1m of 6mm ribbon for bunting 50cm of 6mm ribbon for each bauble (canvas art) Thread (canvas art) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 4 x 6cm per motif CROCHET TERMS blo – back loop only ch – chain tr – treble crochet dc – double crochet sl st – slip stitch STITCH TUTORIAL RetP – Return Pass. Work a RetP at the conclusion of every row. Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 loops* until 1 loop remains on the hook. Tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch. Insert the hook from right to left under the front…

Instagram: @mon.ami.crochet | Facebook: @mon.ami.crochets | Etsy: @MonAmiCrochetAU | Ravelry: @pam-wong YARN 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply Acrylic 100g/283m: 1 ball each of colour Lemon Sorbet Semco Stallion 8 ply Acrylic 100g/230m: 1 ball each of colours Lime, Red, White, Black and Pink EQUIPMENT 3.00mm crochet hook Polyfil Stitch marker Darning needle Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 7 x 10cm NOTES Finished item size will vary on individual tension, as well as yarn and hook used. A loop can be added to convert Charlie into a Christmas tree ornament CROCHET TERMS ch - chain mr - magic ring st/s – stitch/es dc - double crochet sl st - slip stitch inc - increase dec - invisible decrease dc3tog - double crochet 3 sts together blo - back loop only fo -…

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? I’m Chloe and I’m a Sydney based fibre artist who specialises in crochet, specifically amigurumi and also macramé. I’ve been running my small business, EMI Creations, full time for the last one and a half years, selling patterns, handmade crochet and macramé items, DIY crochet kits and crochet accessories. I previously worked in the architecture industry for seven and a half years, specialising in urban planning, before making the decision to leave the profession to pursue my dream of owning my own arts and craft store! HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE? WHEN DID YOU START? Yes, I have always been very creative and I would say that started at a very young age. My mum…

Website: www.crochetaustralia.com.au YARN Create Handmade 4 ply crochet cotton 50g/140m • 1 ball of colour Turquoise Excel Metallic yarn 4 ply cotton 20g/170m • 1 ball of colour Old Gold or • any 8ply red yarn EQUIPMENT 3.75mm crochet hook 5cm/2in diameter wooden ring Darning needle Stitch marker FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Fits any jar with a diameter of 6-7cm CROCHET TERMS ch – chain tr – treble crochet sl st – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es htr – half treble crochet blo – back loop only dc – double crochet sk – skip pm – place marker sp/s – space/s PATTERN Puff Stitch - wrap yarn around hook and insert hook into the dc 2 rows below 4 times, pulling the hook up level to the top of the current row…

Facebook: @Donna’s Crafty Stuff | Etsy: @Donnasacrochet | Ravelry: @donna-richardson YARN Lion Brand Ferris Wheel Acrylic 85g/247m: 9 balls in Cotton Candy (A) 4 Seasons Marvel 8 Ply Acrylic 100g/283m: 11 balls of Black (B) EQUIPMENT 4.00mm crochet hook 4.50mm crochet hook Darning needle TENSION/GAUGE 20 sts x 10 rows in tr per 10cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 120cm wide x 160cm long NOTES This pattern uses a mosaic overlay technique, using 1 colour per row and cutting the yarn at the end of the row, ch 1 and pull through. Do not turn at the end of the row. Start a new row with the required colour. Tr flo are always worked one row down into the front loop of st in the same colour. When working a tr flo or…

Instagram, Facebook: @thewoollywarden | Ravelry: @jessica-wardens-ravelry-store GRAPH FOR ELEPHANT FILET YARN 4 Seasons Flinders cotton 8 ply yarn 50g: 7 balls of Mandarin EQUIPMENT 4.5mm crochet hook Darning needle TENSION 15 sts x 9 rows = 10cm using treble crochet with 4.5mm crochet hook. Gauge is not critical for the blanket. If you wish to use a different size yarn, this pattern will still work: you will just need to adjust your hook size as required. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 90 x 65cm (35½ x 25½in) NOTES Pattern can be adjusted to any size blanket by adding or subtracting pattern repeatsof33stitches Where there is a treble above a ch, make the treble into the ch space. Ch 2 at the start of every row countasastitch Always begin in the very first stitch.…

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @carascreationsaus | Ravelry, Amigurumi.com: @cara-engwerda YARN Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 50g/125m/137yds: 1 ball of each colour in Paper White, Rose Red, Pure Black, Buttercup Yellow, Spearmint Green and Light Caramel EQUIPMENT 2.50mm crochet hook Darning needle Polyfill stuffing Stitch marker Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 10cm wide x 12 cm tall NOTES Amigurumi is usually stitched in the round. A yarn without stretch is best. When changing colour, pull through the new colour on the stitch before you need it. This will ensure that you have the correct colour yarn on the hook for the upcoming stitch. Stitch markers are optional but recommended when working in the round. Use a stitch marker to identify the end of each round. Your tension, yarn thickness and hook size used will affect…

Instagram, TikTok: @cro_with_the_flo | Website: www.crowiththeflo.com YARN 4 Seasons Flinders 8 ply cotton 50g/115m: 1 ball each of colour Bark, Jet, Mustard, Mandarin and Ruby Bella Baby Tootgarook Cotton 4 ply 50g/145m: 1 ball each of colour Black, White and Blue EQUIPMENT 3.5mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks Tapestry needle Polyfill Sewing pins or U-shaped bobby pins Chopstick or other pointy stuffing device FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Depending on your tension, the finished echidna will be 10cm tall and 16cm long. NOTES Rounds are crocheted in a continuous spiral (so when you finish one round, move straight on to the first stitch of the previous round). Don’t forget to move the stitch marker to keep track. If you would prefer safety eyes over crocheted eyes, you will need two 12mm eyes. CROCHET TERMS…

Instagram: @jmadecreations YARN Fiddlesticks Superb 8, 8 ply 100% acrylic 100g/250m: 1 ball each of colours White and Duck Egg Blue Fiddlesticks Superb 4, 4 ply 100% acrylic 100g/330m: 1 ball each of colours Orange, Bright Green, Pale Pink and Black EQUIPMENT 3.00mm crochet hook Darning needle Stitch marker Scissors and wire cutters Pins 2 x 1.5cm pink pom poms 1 x 2cm red pom pom 15 x 3mm safety eyes 10cm fine gauge floristry wire or pipe cleaner 5mm wooden or styrofoam wreath (see notes) Polyfil PVA or fabric glue FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Large wreath 27cm in diameter Small wreath 20cm in diameter NOTES Use any type of wreath, wooden or polystyrene. If the wreath is thicker than 5mm, ch until the length of the ch fits snug around the…

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Ravelry: @tallfoxes | Website: tallfoxes.square.site | Etsy: @TallFoxes YARN Panda Miracle 4ply yarn 100% acrylic 50g/210m: 1 ball each of colour Lagoon, Sapphire Blue, Soft Mint and Midnight Blue EQUIPMENT 3.75mm hook Darning needle Lobster clasp D ring 30mm Press stud Sewing needle and thread FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Made to fit 4.8g lip balm tubes CROCHET TERMS sl st – slip stich ch – chain tr – treble crochet blo – back loop only rtrf – raised treble front PATTERN BODY Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 5 tr into magic ring, sl st into first tr of round to join. (5 tr) Round 2: Ch 1, 2 tr into same st as ch 1, 2 tr into each st around, sl st into first tr of round…

Facebook, Instagram: @castlehandmade | Website: www.castlehandmade.com.au YARN Kremke Soul Wool 'Papyrus', 100% paper, 100g/153m: approx. 55g/85m for the large plant cover and 30g/45m for the small. Colour A: Rust (18) Colour B: Burnt Orange (91) EQUIPMENT 4mm crochet hook Large eye darning needle Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Large: 12cm (4 ¾in) in diameter, 14cm (5 ½in) high. Small: 10cm (4in) in diameter, 10cm (4in) high. CROCHET TERMS (UK/AUS) ch – chain tr – treble crochet sl st – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es blo – back loop only PATTERN LARGE POT PLANT COVER Use Colour A and start at the base. Round 1: Ch 3, 12 tr into the 3rd ch from hook, sl st to the top of the first tr. (12 tr) Round 2: Ch 2, 2 tr in…

Instagram, Facebook: @happylittleknots | Etsy: @happylittleknotsshop YARN 4 Seasons Flinders cotton 8 ply 50g/115m: 3 balls of colour Claret EQUIPMENT 4.5mm crochet hook Darning needle and scissors TENSION/GAUGE Using peacock sts, 2 sts x 4 rows = 10cm x 10cm, after blocking FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Due to the tie-up design of this garment, one size fits most. Width of the sample from left to right when it is flat is 70cm. Length from top to bottom (including edging) is 30cm. Strap length is 175cm. The pattern can be made to measure by following the instructions and is easily adjustable by adding or subtracting rows. NOTES The garment is worked from right to left, top to bottom. The top is made with extra long straps to enable the multiway style of this…

Instagram, Facebook: @crochetandquaver | Website: www.madeit.com.au/crochetandquaver YARN Changeling Coloured Yarns ‘Single And Fabulous’ 8 ply wool/alpaca blend 100g/230m: 1 skein of colour Embers EQUIPMENT 5.00mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 34 x 21cm NOTES For this pattern, you will be working into the ‘back bump’ of the foundation chain. This will give an attractive edge to your cowl. Once you have joined your foundation chain with a slip stitch, rotate the chain forward slightly to expose the ‘back bump’. Insert your hook under this ‘bump’ and complete the stitch as directed. Do not turn at the end of each round. The cowl can be altered to your desired length by creating your foundation chain in multiples of 5 + 2. CROCHET TERMS ch – chain sl st –…

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @handmadebyhmonster YARN Scheepjes Catona 4 ply cotton 10g/25m: 1 ball each of colours Poppy Rose (390), Jet Black (110), Hazelnut (503), Bridal White (105) and Lemon (280) EQUIPMENT 3mm crochet hook 8mm safety eyes Polyfill stuffing Tapestry needle Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENT 11cm tall CROCHET TERMS blo – back loop only ch – chain f/o – fasten off inc – increase (2 dc in same st) mr – magic ring dc – double crochet dc2tog – double crochet 2 sts together (decrease) st/s – stitch/es PATTERN BASE Round 1: Using Poppy Rose, make a mr, 8 dc into the ring. (8 dc) Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 dc) Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc in next st* 8 times. (24 dc) Round 4: *Dc…

Instagram: @inspired_by_margot | Facebook: @Inspired by Margot | Website: www.inspiredbymargot.com YARN Scheepjes Catona 4 ply mercerized cotton 50g/125m: 1 ball of each colour 412 Forest Green, 106 Snow White, 110 Jet Black, 507 Chocolate, 522 Primrose, 162 Black Coffee and 504 Red Brick. EQUIPMENT 3.00mm and 2.50mm crochet hooks Darning needle Scissors 8mm black safety eyes Embroidery thread - DMC pink and black Polyester stuffing Floristry wire (approx 30cm). Brooke used Vivaldi Floral 12 gauge 5m aluminium wire Pliers/wire cutters Arbee stuffing pellets Cardboard FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Height: 13.5cm/5½in Width: 8cm/3in NOTES Stuffing pellets are recommended to fill the pot as they help counteract the weight of the flower head so it can stand unassisted. Invisible decreases and yarn under dc techniques are recommended for this pattern for the best results.…

Instagram: @e.m.i_creations | Facebook: @emi.creations.designs | Website: www.emicreations.com.au Etsy: @EmiCreationsByChloe | Ravelry: @emi-creations YARN Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 100% cotton 8 ply yarn 50g/125m: 1 ball of colour Soft Fudge (410) 4 Seasons Flinders 100% cotton 8 ply yarn 50g/115m: 1 ball each of colours Ruby, Off-White and Avocado EQUIPMENT 2.5mm crochet hook Yarn darning needle Fibre fill 9mm safety eyes DMC Stranded Thread (310) Pins Stitch markers FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 14.5cm tall NOTES Amigurumi is worked in rounds. There are some elements in this pattern that will be worked in rows, noted as Row 1, Row 2 etc. Use stitch markers to assist with the count of stitches for each round. Ensure the amigurumi is made with a tight tension to avoid gaps. This amigurumi needs to be stuffed quite firmly.…

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @TheMysticalHippieAu YARN 4 Seasons Spot Saver USA Style 200g/312m: 1 ball of each colour in Light Brown, Dark Brown, White, Pink, Dark Pink and Mustard EQUIPMENT 4.00mm crochet hook Stitch marker Tapestry needle 10mm safety eyes FINISHED MEASUREMENTS The bear and unicorn will measure approximately 16cm tall when sitting flat. The unicorn will measure approximately 18cm tall when sitting flat. NOTES The head, body, nose, legs and arms all follow the same pattern for each Cuddly Crochet Friend. Using plastic eyes is optional. You can choose to embroider the eyes with black yarn if you prefer. If your tension is tight, you may need to go down to a 3.5mm hook if you notice gaps in your work. Stitch markers can be used to identify the end…

About Homespun Knitting Beginners and Beyond This Homespun Knitting for Beginners and Beyond book helps you either start or continue your passion for knitting. There are special projects by the designers you know and love from Homespun, as well as some new on-trend creatives. The 14 projects in this special title are bright, bold and diversely designed to delight with something for all knitters. ONLY $14.95 each About Homespun Crochet Beginners and Beyond This Homespun Crochet Beginners and Beyond book will give you some great projects to get your crocheting started once you have learned the basic techniques. Inside are informative features that will give you the foundation you need to ignite your love for crocheting. ONLY $14.95 each Visit universalshop.com.au/Books/craft-books to grab your copy today or call 1300 303 414…

Source: Craft Yarn Council | Website: craftyarncouncil.com/standards | Email: craftyarncouncil.com/standards LACE YARN (weight 0) Knitting needles: 1.5 to 2.25mm, or sizes 000 to 1 Crochet hook: Steel hooks that are 1.6 to 1.4mm or a regular hook that is 2.25 mm. (Steel hooks are sized differently from regular hooks – the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.) Suggested gauge: 33 to 40 knit sts; 32 to 42 double crochet sts Types of lace yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread SUPER FINE YARN (weight 1) Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25mm, or sizes 1 to 3 Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4 Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit sts; 21 to 32 crochet sts Types of super fine yarn: sock,…