Innholdsfortegnelse for Love Crochet June 2016 i Love Crochet

Like many crocheters, the inspiration to pick up the hook came from the desire to make super-sweet toys for my children. There’s something special about giving a toy that you have spent time and love creating. So, this issue is dedicated to all the cutest critters we could find! We couldn’t resist putting this classic honey bear on our cover. He comes complete with bow tie, honey pot and tiny bee. You’ll notice that it’s often the little details that give a toy character, like our trio of love bears – each have their own scarf and pom pom filled ears. Just adorable. While our lovely dinosaur Monty is so loveable with his pot belly and di_erent-coloured spots We couldn’t have an issue dedicated to toys without tipping our hat…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK: 3 balls of Cream (131); 1 ball of Lula (112); 1 ball of Peony (110); 1 ball of Bobbi Blue (115) ✿ 3.5mm hook ✿ 6 safety eyes (9mm) ✿ 3 safety noses (11mm) ✿ Tapestry needle ✿ Brown embroidery thread ✿ Polyester filling ✿ Scissors ✿ Craft glue ✿ Pom poms 2.5cm in pink; 2 in lilac and 2 in light blue ✿ Assorted buttons: 1 ‘I love you’ heart ; 2 pink hearts; 4 heart shaped – 1 yellow, 1 orange, 1 purple, 1 green (or substitute) FINISHED SIZE Approx 16cm tall TENSION Tension unimportant for this project ABOUT THIS YARN SIRDAR SNUGGLY BAMBOO DK 80% bamboo; 20% wool 95m per 50g £4 www.sirdar.co.uk They say the best things…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 1 x 50g ball of 4ply-weight cotton yarn in each of red (A), white (B) and black (C); Stephanie chose DMC Natura Just Cotton in Coral N18, Ibiza N01 and Noir N11 ✿ 2mm crochet hook ✿ Pair of 6mm safety eyes ✿ 2 pink brads for cheeks ✿ Toy stuffing ✿ Black embroidery thread ✿ Yarn needle ✿ Sheet of white felt ✿ Glue gun FINISHED SIZE Height: 15cm to top of ears Width: 10cm at base TENSION Accurate tension is not essential for this project; the first 5 rounds of the head in double crochet measure 3.5cm in diameter on sample shown. ABOUT THIS YARN DMC NATURA JUST COTTON 100% cotton Machine wash at 30°C £3.55 www.dmccreative.co.uk Amigurumi lover Stephanie Lau hooked up this…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ Green yarn, such as Patons Fab DK; 1 ball of Lime 02317 ✿ 2mm steel hook ✿ Yarn needle ✿ Polyester toy stuffing ✿ Beige felt (for wings and scaled body), dark brown felt (for horns), and pink felt (for cheeks) ✿7.5mm safety eyes ✿ Black embroidery floss (for mouth), white embroidery thread (for fang), tan embroidery floss (for scaled body) ✿ Glue gun ✿ Fabric glue TENSION ✿ Tension is not important ABOUT THIS YARN PATONS FAB DK 100% acrylic 100g per 274m Machine wash at 40°C www.loveknitting.com The dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good fortune in Chinese culture, and in this case, it represents masses of sweetness too! Designed by Stephanie Lau, this little critter is packed with cute details and…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 1 ball size 3 white cotton crochet thread ✿ 1 ball size 3 grey cotton crochet thread ✿ 1 ball size 3 silver metallic thread ✿ Dark purple embroidery thread ✿ 3mm crochet hook ✿ 2 plastic safety eyes, black, 6mm ✿ 1 tapestry or wool needle ✿ 1 sewing needle ✿ 1 pair scissors ✿ Stitch markers ✿ Kapok or synthetic stuffing FINISHED SIZE 33 x 9 cm TENSION Not important for this project ABOUT THIS YARN DMC PETRA 3 100% cotton www.dmccreative.co.uk We often think that simple is best and Sandrine has created a rabbit with delicate features and lots of expression. She’s also a stylish bunny and her dresses and accessories really help to create this character. “With her little grey dress, delicate…

TOP TIP Mark each new round with a safety pin or coloured thread YOU WILL NEED ✿ 2 x balls of Hoooked Ribbon XL in Pink & Grey ✿ 1m of Hoooked Ribbon XL in Black ✿ 9mm hook TENSION Tension is unimportant COLOUR CHANGE Change colour at the end of each 2nd row. Start the last dc of the round as usual but complete the stitch by taking the new colour and pull it through the last 2 loops. You will get a nice and clean colour change. Now crochet along with the ‘new’ colour. Do not cut the threads at the end of the row, just put it to one side. When you are ready for this colour again you just pick the thread up and crochet along.…

WE LOVE Each tortoise has a number making it easy to play and race! ✿ Special by Stylecraft; 2 balls in Meadow (1065) – yarn A; 1 ball in Green (1116) – yarn B; 1 ball in Grey (1099) – yarn C; 1 ball in Aster (1003) – yarn D; a small amount of Sunshine (1114) – yarn E; a small amount of Black (1002) – yarn F; a small amount of White (1001) – yarn G; a small amount of Lipstick (1246) – yarn H ✿ 4mm hook or as needed to obtain tension ✿ 3mm hook or as needed to obtain tension ✿ Tapestry needle ✿ Fabric glue ✿ Black felt ✿ 14 stitch markers ✿ Fibre fill FINISHED SIZE The finished and blocked blanket measures approx 71cm…

Safety also needs to be considered when buying the stuffing. Make sure it has the safety kite mark... The internet is teaming with adorable crochet toys right now, of every colour, shape and style imaginable. Most use patterns that are pretty simple to master – just remember that unlike knitted toys, crochet ones are usually seamless, so you’ll need to stuff as you go, and in most cases you’ll be working in rounds. Yarn and markers A pattern will tell you what yarn to use. Although acrylic and wool can be used, if the pattern says any 4ply or DK yarn, go for cotton if you can, as it has more body and can be easily washed. If your child has allergies you can get rid of allergens by putting…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ Red Heart Detroit in Lime (8194) – yarn A; Cherry (5669) – yarn B; Yellow (0184) – yarn C; Royal (133) – yarn D; Fielder (5691) – yarn F; Candy (8305) – yarn G; Azure (5670) – yarn H; small amount in Black (217) and White (208) ✿ 4mm hook or as needed to obtain tension ✿ Tapestry needle ✿ Black and white felt ✿ Fabric glue or sewing needle and thread ✿ Cardboard or flat plastic packaging to cut up to reinforce skittles base, choose plastic if you want to wash them ✿ Optional: plastic pellets (not recommended for use with small children) FINISHED SIZE Finished skittles measure approx 24cm high and ball has 1cm diameter. TENSION Skittles base (Rounds 1-4) measures approx 4.5cm in…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ Small amounts of DMC Perla 5 in white, purple and blue ✿ 2mm hook ✿ Removable stitch marker SIZE ✿ Approx 2.5cm high ABBREVIATIONS ✿ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN DMC PERLA 5 100% cotton Handwash only www.dmccreative.co.uk Got to grips with making a magic loop? Let’s get cracking, then, with an essential element for any little amigurumi monster: a googly, scary eye! Before you start, take note that you will work in a spiral without turning, joining or raising chains. MONSTER EYE Using the colour for the pupil (in this case purple) make a magic loop. Round 1: 8 dc into magic loop, complete the last step of the final stitch with the colour of the iris…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 25g of any grey Aran yarn ✿ An oddment of pink DK yarn ✿ A 3.5mm hook ✿ 2 x 7.5mm black safety eyes ✿ Polyester toy stuffing ✿ Tapestry needle SIZE ✿ 9x5.5cm TENSION ✿ Tension is not important PATTERN NOTE The elephant is worked in the round in a spiral from the top down, without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to put a stitch marker or piece of waste yarn in the first st of the round, and move it up as you work each round. SUGGESTED YARN STYLECRAFT LIFE ARAN 75% acrylic, 25% wool 100g/198m Machine wash at 40°C www.deramores.com Worked in double crochet stitches, this teeny, tiny pachyderm will become a fast favourite for…

Amigurumi are crocheted or knitted stuffed toys with a big cute factor. They come from Japan – ‘ami’ meaning ‘crocheted or knitted’, and ‘nuigurumi’ meaning ‘sew and wrap’. These cute dolls and animals soared in popularity during the 1970s in Japan, and it was from this craft form that the Hello Kitty brand was born. The toys are characterised by an oversized head, with sweet human-like features and a small cylindrical body with undersized arms and feet, or no limbs at all. Some amigurumi toys just have a head and body that is crocheted as one piece. Animals are the most popular form, but there are many examples of other items, such as food, furnishings and household accessories, that are given human features. Quick and easy to make, amigurumi suits…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 4ply yarn in cream, burgundy, white and dark brown ✿ A 1.75mm hook ✿ A 2.5mm hook ✿ Black sewing thread ✿ 2 black doll’s eyes, 4mm diam ✿ Polyester toy stuffing ✿ Small pieces of felt in pink and white for cheeks and collar ✿ Craft glue MEASUREMENT ✿ Approx 8cm tall ABBREVIATIONS ✿ Inv dec invisible decrease: Insert your hook into the front loop of the first st. Without putting the yarn round the hook, bring the hook to the front of the work and insert the hook into the front loop of the next st (3 loops on hook). Yrh and draw through all 3 loops. ABOUT THIS YARN DEBBIE BLISS ECO BABY 100% cotton 125m per 50g www.designeryarns.uk.com Anyone new to amigurumi…

www.sittingcrochet.etsy.com SittingCrochet was launched by owner Wendy in May 2015 after she had been crocheting for about a year, starting with granny squares and then moving into amigurumi. “The house was filling up with my creations, so Etsy seemed like a good idea!” says Wendy. “I am mostly driven by colours, cuteness and popularity with my customers. I also find my customers comments, reviews and their custom order ideas helpful too!” Look out for a range of jaunty dinosaurs, bears, and unicorns too. Prices from £7. www.Amuru.etsy.com The characters roaming through the Amuru Etsy shop look like they’ve ambled free from a rather sweet animation. Designed and handsewn by owner Anna, they include pretty linen mice and thoughtful felt foxes, made in recycled fabrics, including felt created from old bottles.…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ Wendy Merino DK & Rowan Felted Tweed DK: Yarn A, 3 balls of Wendy Merino DK in Pacific (2369) Yarn B, 15g/53m of Rowan Felted Tweed DK in Avocado (161) ✿ 3.5mm crochet hook ✿ 2 x 20mm safety eyes ✿ Polyester toy stuffing ✿ Stitch markers ✿ Strong thread for stitching jointed limbs TENSION ✿ Not critical for this project ABBREVIATIONS ✿ 5-tr cluster. Turn to page 90 for full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN WENDY MERINO DK 100% Merino wool 116m per 50g £4.29 www.deramores.com Little Monty is a big-eyed, chubby little dinosaur that’s a joy to make and lovely for toddlers to hold. Hooked from Wendy merino and Rowan felted tweed he’s a hard-wearing little fella too, so you needn’t worry about…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 4ply yarn in dark brown ✿ 2mm hook ✿ Tapestry needle ✿ 4 black round brads, 8mm in diameter ✿ 1 oval doll’s nose, 5mm in diameter ✿ 1 oval doll’s nose, 3mm in diameter ✿ Polyester toy stuffing ✿ Small pieces of felt in pink and white for cheeks and eyes ✿ Craft glue TENSION ✿ Yaki-chan: approx 8cm (3in) tall; Tako-chan: approx 10cm tall. ABBREVIATIONS ✿ 1-Inv dec Insert your hook into the front loop of the first st. Without putting the yarn round the hook, bring the hook to the front of the work and insert the hook into the front loop of the next st (3 loops on hook). Yrh and draw through all 3 loops. SUGGESTED YARN STYLECRAFT SPECIAL 4 PLY…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 3mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks ✿ Yarns A-F – selection of six different coloured green double knit (DK) yarns ✿ Yarn G – Small amount of white double knit (DK) yarn for eyes ✿ Stitch marker ✿ Toy stuffing ✿ Darning needle ✿ Black embroidery thread ✿ 2 x black 5mm press-through toy eyes ✿ Scissors SUGGESTED YARN STYLECRAFT SPECIAL DK 100% acrylic 295m per 100g Machine wash at 40°C £1.99 www.deramores.com For this project you need six different shades of green double knit yarn, all the same thickness, one for every different section of his body. While Little Lettuce looks like he is constructed in pieces, he is, in fact, made in one long tube starting from the head that increases and decreases as you…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 1 x 100g ball Sirdar Cotton DK in Beige (0504) Oddments of Red, Green, Gold, Turquoise and Black ✿ 3.5mm hook ✿ Safety stuffing TENSION ✿ Not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ✿ Turn to page 90 ABOUT THIS YARN SIRDAR COTTON DK 100% cotton 212m per 100g Machine wash at 40°C www.sirdar.co.uk Who could resist falling in love with Clarence the camel? He’s got a wonderfully doleful expression and even, dare we suggest, a little sleepy? He’d look great sitting on a child’s bedroom shelf. Don’t forget that you need to stuff the body and head as you go along – the last thing you want is a floppy camel! Body Begin at the base of the body. Using Beige and size 3.5mm hook make…

TOP TIP Use plenty of toy stuffing in your bear’s arms to keep them nice and firm YOU WILL NEED ✿ 2 x 100g balls Sirdar Cotton DK in shade 0505 Brown 1 x 100 g ball Sirdar Cotton DK in shade 0504 Beige Small amounts of green, cream, yellow , gold and black Cotton DK ✿ 3mm crochet hook ✿ Toy stuffing TENSION ✿ Tension is not important ABBREVIATIONS ✿ Turn to page 90 ABOUT THIS YARN SIRDAR COTTON DK 100% cotton 212m per 100g Machine wash at 40°C www.sirdar.co.uk Adapper honey bear will make a welcome addition to any toy box, and this one by Val Pierce is lovely and squishy, making him the ideal pal for anyone who loves a hug. We’ve included the full instructions to…

Holding the hook ✿TRY THESE METHODS AND SEE WHICH WORKS BEST Holding the yarn ✿EVEN TENSION RESULTS IN EVEN STITCHES Making a slipknot ✿THE FIRST LOOP ON THE HOOK Chain stitch ✿USE THIS STITCH TO MAKE YOUR FOUNDATION CHAIN How to count chains Slip stitch (ss) ✿ THIS STITCH HAS NO HEIGHT  OFTEN USED TO JOIN ROUNDS Working in rows ✿ FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES TO CONSTRUCT CROCHET FABRIC Double crochet (dc) US term: single crochet ✿ ONE OF THE KEY STITCHES IN CROCHET, DOUBLES ARE SIMPLE, COMPACT STITCHES THAT FORM A DENSE FABRIC Half treble crochet (htr) US term: half double crochet ✿ A HANDY STITCH THAT’S BETWEEN DOUBLE AND TREBLE CROCHET IN SIZE, AND IT LOOKS SLIGHTLY LOOSER THAN DOUBLE CROCHET Treble crochet (tr) US term: double…