Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 5 i Homespun Crochet

Hello and welcome to Homespun Crochet Beginners & Beyond issue #5! The last issue (Crochet Beginners & Beyond issue #4) was my very first issue as Editor and I was very proud of how the magazine turned out. All of the projects looked incredible in print, the articles came together nicely, and overall I think it was a lovely issue. What did you think? On a personal note, and since writing my last Ed’s letter, we welcomed a little bundle of absolute joy into our family, a baby boy who we named Vincent. This is our first child and we are so in love! This issue is full of fun projects for you to make, including cowls, toys, blankets, washers, bags, jumpers, flowers, coasters, scarves, phone holders and more. We…

Instagram: @crochet.tay | Etsy: @CrochetTayShop | Ravelry: CrochetxTay | Ribblr: CrochetxTay YARN • Abbey Road Kung Fu 100% Organic Cotton 100g/140m: 1 ball each of colours Dark Blue, Fanta, Hot Pink & Chartreuse (Colour A uses 20g & Colour B uses 24g) EQUIPMENT • 4.5mm crochet hook• Scissors• Darning needle• Tape measure TENSION/GAUGE 5 rounds of linen st = 7.5 x 7.5cm with 4.5mm hook FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished square measures approximately 20 x 20cm after blocking CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet fo – fasten off rep – repeat sp – space ss – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es STITCH PATTERN/TUTORIAL The linen (or moss) stitch is made by placing a dc in between the previous dc sts with a ch 1 to follow. In each corner…

Instagram, Facebook, Etsy: @craftygumnut YARN Fibra Natura Cottonwood 8 ply 100% organic cotton 50g/105m: 1 ball each of colours Navy (41113), Pink (41109), Green (41135), Cream (41101), Chocolate (41131) and Berry (41126) EQUIPMENT • 3mm crochet hook• Tapestry needle• Toy stuffing• 8mm safety eyes in black• Embroidery thread in black• Embroidery thread in red• Scissors• Stitch marker if desired NOTES Work in continuous rounds. CROCHET TERMS blo – back loop only ch – chain dc – double crochet dc2tog – double crochet 2 sts together fo – fasten off flo – front loop only mr – magic ring rep – repeat rnd – round sl st – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es tr – treble crochet SPECIAL STITCH pc (popcorn stitch) – 5 tr in same st, remove hook from…

Instagram, Facebook: @ crochetandquaver YARN • Moda Vera Otis Faux (100% polyester 150g/82m): 1 ball in White• Anette Erikkson Jeans 8 ply (55% cotton 45% polyester 50g/160m): 1 ball in Blue• Heirloom Cotton 8ply (100% cotton 50g/120m): 1 ball in Daffodil (NOTE: Other faux fur yarns and 8ply cottons can be substituted, but as ‘Otis Faux’ comes in a larger ball than many other brands, please ensure you have enough to complete your project). EQUIPMENT • Stitch markers• 3mm and 5mm crochet hooks• Scissors• Yarn needle• Black embroidery thread• 8mm safety eyes PNOTES • Use a stitch marker to mark the 1st st of every round.• Make sure you count sts every round so you don’t skip/add them.• Carry along a fine ply yarn in the same colourway as your…

Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok: @Simply.Slow.Design | Etsy: SimplySlowDesign YARN 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% Acrylic 100g/283m: 1 ball each of colours Hawthorn, Outback, Lemon Sorbet, White, Wisteria EQUIPMENT • 4.5mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Scissors CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet dtr – double treble crochet fo – fasten off htr – half treble crochet rep – repeat rnd/s – round/s sl st – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es tr – treble crochet STITCH PATTERN/TUTORIAL puff stitch – yarn over, *insert hook into the indicated space, pull up a loop, rep from * 2 more times. Yarn over, pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1 to secure st. cluster stitch – yarn over, *insert hook into the indicated space, pull up a loop, yarn over,…

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: @dawnies.creations | Etsy: DawniescreationsAU | Ravelry: dawnies-creations-au YARN 4 Seasons Marvel 8ply 100% acrylic 100g/283m: 1 ball each of colours Sea Green, Duck Egg, Cloud, White, Black and Wisteria EQUIPMENT • 3mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Stitch markers• Scissors• Polyfill stuffing FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Wynter Bear is approx. 18cm tall NOTES • This pattern doesn’t use safety eyes, but you are welcome to use safety eyes if you prefer.• Amigurumi is made in a continuous rounds so there is no need to join.• Your tension, yarn and crochet hook used will affect the size of the finished item.• Use pins to help place the different parts to help get the right placement. CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet dec – decrease (2 dc together) inc…

About Homespun Knitting Beginners and Beyond Homespun Knitting for Beginners and Beyond 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 projects are bright, bold and diversely designed to delight, with something for all knitters. ALL $14.95 each About Homespun Crochet Beginners and Beyond Homespun Crochet Beginners and Beyond 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. Visit universalshop.com.au/Books/craft-books to grab your copy today or call 1300 303 414…

Website: crochetaustralia.com.au YARN Any 5-8ply cotton approx. 45g in total. Lynda has used four colours – approx. 10g in three colours and 15g in another colour (colour 2). EQUIPMENT • 3.75mm crochet hook• Darning needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 7.5cm x 16cm to suit most smart phones CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet fo – fasten off rep – repeat ss – slip stitch st/s – stitch/es tr – treble crochet NOTES Invisible Join: This join is used instead of a ss and fo, which can often leave a ‘bump’. Instead, the invisible join replaces the last ‘V’, looking like a stitch. See photo 1. When you have completed the last stitch, cut the yarn and pull the yarn through the top of the stitch just completed. See…

Instagram: @appleyarn_crochet “Named after my mother because this winter warmer feels like being wrapped in a big hug from your mum. I hope you enjoy making, wearing or gifting your warm hug.” – Renee YARN Lion Brand Hue + Me by Two of Wands, Chunky Wool Blend 137yds/125m 4.40z/125g: 3 balls of colour Love Song EQUIPMENT • 6.5mm crochet hook• Darning needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS The pattern can be modified to suit your desired width and length by adding/subtracting chains/rows. If you want a smaller cowl, then reduce the number of chains. If you want a longer cowl/infinity scarf, then increase the number of chains as desired. NOTES bptr (back post treble crochet) – work a tr around the post by yo, insert hook from back to front and front to…

We spoke with our amazing technical editor, Tegan Shepherdson, about her creative process, working and crochet life. Tegan tech edits all of the projects you see in our issues, which is an integral part of the magazine process from the start of an issue to publication. She’s not only fluent in pattern writing, but is a crocheter and designer herself and also hosts a fun crochet podcast, Hard Rock Crochet, with fellow podcast star, Kate Fox of Tall Foxes. You can find Tegan’s Unforgettable Pocket Scarf project starting on page 56 of this issue. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? Hey, I’m Tegan. I’m a tech editor and crochet pattern designer from Pakenham, Victoria. I’m a mum of four (my hubby…

Instagram: @stitchesnthings_au | Facebook: Stitches 'N' Things | Website: stitchesnthings.com.au YARN • Fiddlesticks Superb Big Anti Pilling Acrylic 100g/80m: 4 balls of Navy #70823 (MC: Main Colour) and 3 balls each of colours Marle #70809 (Colour 2) and Rust #70825 (Colour 3)• Grab 1 extra ball in your MC if you would like to add a side border EQUIPMENT • 10mm crochet hook• Large eye darning needle (this yarn is thick) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 100 x 120cm CROCHET TERMS ch – chain fo – fasten off rep – repeat sk – skip st/s – stitch/es tr – treble crochet STITCH PATTERN TUTORIAL 3trtog (3 treble together) – *yo, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops. Rep from * 2 more times. Yo,…

“Share your makes by tagging me on Instagram @jmadecreations, I would love to see what you create!” – Jay Instagram: @jmadecreations | Website: www.jaymadecreations.com.au YARN • Fiddlesticks Superb 10, 10 ply 100% anti pilling acrylic 100g/165m: 1 ball each of colours Wisteria, Lavender and Plum• Fiddlesticks Superb 8, 8 ply 100% anti pilling acrylic 100g/250m: 1 ball in Bright Green EQUIPMENT • 4mm and 3mm crochet hooks• Large eye darning needle• Bamboo skewers from any supermarket• 32 gauge wire or the finest wire you can find• Floral stem wrap tape 12mm• Fabric glue• Stitch marker FINISHED SIZE 36cm tall NOTES As you are working around a chain, crochet over your ends. For final treble crochet round of the tulip and leaf, crochet over the fine gauge wire normally and leave…

Facebook, Instagram, Ravelry: @hookedbyloz YARN Paintbox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic 100gr/184m: 3 (3, 3, 4, 5) balls of colour Dusty Rose and 1 ball of colour Seafoam EQUIPMENT • 5mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Tape measure• Scissors TENSION/GAUGE 13 stitches x 10 rows = 10cm/4in x 10cm/4in square of two row pattern sequence with a 5mm hook. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Jumper is intended to be worn with a 5–7.5cm/2–3in positive ease, so pick a size 5-7.5cm/2–3in bigger than the chest size you are making for. NOTES • Beginning ch does not count as a st. Pull these quite tight.• It’s a raglan construction worked in rnds, turning after each rnd to get the texture.• After joining to separate the sleeves and body, the body is worked, then the sleeves and finally…

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? Hi, my name is Zac and I originally hail from Whangarei, New Zealand, but now reside in the lovely city of Melbourne, Australia. My career started off in corporate learning and development, but at the moment I’m taking a break from the corporate world to explore my art and social media presence. HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE? WHEN DID YOU START? I always considered myself as a creative person growing up. I was always interested in arts and crafts and used to do cross stitch with my mum when I was little, but never really explored any artistic pursuits through my teenage years. It’s only been in the past few years that I’ve really explored…

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…

Instagram, Facebook & Etsy: @carascreationsaus | Ravelry, lovecrafts.com & amigurumi.com: @cara-engwerda YARN Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 100% cotton, 50g/75m: 1 ball each of colours Nude and Pastel Pink EQUIPMENT • 3.5mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Stitch marker• Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 9.5cm circumference NOTES • Work the first st of each rnd into the same st as the ch.• Chains at the beginning of each rnd don't count as a st.• Your tension, yarn thickness and hook size used will affect the size of your finished items. Cara has used a smaller hook to keep the sts tight. CROCHET TERMS (AUS & UK) blo – back loop only ch – chain dc – double crochet dc inc – double crochet increase (2 dc in one stitch) fo – fasten off mr…

“At Crochet Australia, Crochet is in our DNA”. Okay, Lynda wasn’t born with a crochet hook in her hand, but she was taught how to crochet at such a young age that it does feel like that sometimes! Crochet Australia is both an online shop that ships Australia-wide, and a walk-in store located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. They have been in operation for over 20 years, and owned by Lynda Tomkins for over 8 years. The essence of Crochet Australia is to supply all things crochet related. They have an extensive range of quality yarns, threads and tools and one of the largest collections of crochet patterns and books you’ll ever find in one place. Some of the more well-known yarn brands they stock include Scheepjes, Fiddlesticks, Opal, Madame…

Instagram, Facebook, Ravelry, Ribblr, TikTok: @teganshepherdson YARN Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10 ply 100% machine washable wool 200g/300m: 2 balls of colour Amazon Green EQUIPMENT • 6mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Scissors• Blocking kit TENSION/GAUGE 12 sts x 7 rows of tr FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 26cm wide x 165cm long (190cm with fringe) NOTES • Ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st.• If you are finding the sides of your work are tight, you may ch 3.• Get creative! Make your own favourite type of granny square for the pockets. CROCHET TERMS ch – chain ftr – foundation treble crochet grcl – granny cluster rep – repeat sk – skip stitch sl st – slip stitch tr – treble crochet SPECIAL STITCHES grcl (Granny…

Instagram: @mon.ami.crochet | Facebook: @mon.ami.crochets | Etsy: MonAmiCrochetAU YARN Makr Cotton 8ply 100% cotton, 50g/100m: 1 ball each of colours Silver, Clearwater, Peachskin, Butter, Black and White EQUIPMENT • 3mm crochet hook• Polyfill• Stitch marker• Darning needle• Scissors• Optional: a small cardboard piece to keep the base flat FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 8cm wide and 12cm tall NOTES Finished item size will vary on individual tension, as well as yarn and hook used. CROCHET TERMS blo – back loop only ch – chain dc – double crochet dec – invisible decrease fo – fasten off flo – front loop only htr – half treble crochet htr inc – 2 half treble crochets in same stitch inc – increase mr – magic ring rep – repeat rnd/s – round/s sl st –…

Greta is suitable for makers with some experience in amigurumi making. It includes the technique of crocheting in the round. Some fun accessories are made by crocheting in rows. Greta is an 80s girl, so go as bright as you like with your colours. Instagram: @hey_freya_crochet YARN Scheepjes Catona 4 ply Mercerised cotton, 50gm/125m: 1 ball each of colours Tangerine, Garden Rose, Apple Green, Tulip and Jet Black, and 2 balls of colour Mercury EQUIPMENT • 2.25mm crochet hook• Stitch marker• Darning needle• Pearl head pins• 9mm black safety eyes• Polyfill• Scissors• Pipe cleaners x 6 FINISHED MEASUREMENTS If made with the indicated yarn and crochet hook the toy will stand 18cm tall. CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet dec – decrease (2 sts together) fo –…

Instagram: @carinascrafts | Blog: carinascrafts.wordpress.com YARN Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed Colour Pack 78% cotton, 22% acrylic 10g/26m: 50 colours EQUIPMENT • 3.5mm hook• Sewing needle• Neutral coloured sewing thread• Scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 6cm x 6cm per flower Approximately 82cm x 92cm for completed coverlet CROCHET TERMS ch – chain dc – double crochet dtr – double treble crochet fo – fasten off pm – place marker rep – repeat sk – skip stitch ss – slip stitch tr – treble crochet NOTES The size of the blanket can be adjusted by creating fewer or more hexagon flowers and sewing fewer or more rows together. SIX PETAL [HEXAGON] FLOWER – MAKE 200 Round 1: make a magic loop, ch 4, 17 dtr into the loop, ss to top of first…