Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Love Crochet

January doesn’t need to be about post- Christmas blues! We love the prospect of a fresh year and new beginnings – nothing beats looking forward rather than back… And if your New Year resolution is to get more confident with your crochet, or even take up the craft from scratch, we have just the projects this issue, including an adorable puppy mug hug, so-simple coasters and easy-peasy earphone covers. Elsewhere, we have a gorgeous hexagonal throw, a cosy toddler hat to melt hearts everywhere, and of course, this issue’s adorable cover star – our lovable teddy bear complete with darling dungarees and sweet hat and scarf set! PS. The next issue of Love Crochet is on sale on February 6th 2018. If you have any queries about patterns, email patternhelp@immediate.co.uk…

You will need ■ Stylecraft Special DK, 1 ball each in: Stone (1710) Denim (1302) Plum (1061) Black (1002) ■ 4mm crochet hook ■ Embroidery needle ■ Stitch marker ■ Scissors ■ Toy stuffing ■ Pins (optional) ■ 2 x 12mm black safety eyes ■ 2 x black/brown 9mm button Measurements ■ Approx. 31cm (12in) tall Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ dec – decrease (crochet 2sts together) ■ MC – magic circle ■ inc – increase (2dc in the same stitch) ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Children can never have too many teddies, and we never get tired of making them either, so this project is a winner all round! Dressed casually in a stripy pom-pom hat, natty scarf and denim dungarees,…

You will need ■ Peter Pan Petite Fleur DK, 1 ball of each: Yarn A Peony (3082) Yarn B Snowdrop (3080) ■ 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook ■ 4.5mm crochet hook Measurements ■ To fit age 1-2 years ■ Circumference approx. 48cm (19in) ■ Length 22cm (8¾in) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ 1PT – yrh, insert hook from front to back around the post of the next tr,yrh work tr in usual way ■ PTC – *yrh, insert hook from front to back and around the post of the next tr, yrh,draw loop through, rep from * twice more, yrh, and draw through all loops on hook, 1ch ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Worked in a lightly brushed baby yarn from Peter…

You will need ■ Rico Essentials Cotton DK in: Grey (Yarn A) x 2 balls Light Blue (Yarn B) x 1 ball Small amounts of: Fuchsia (Yarn C) Lemon (Yarn D) ■ 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Stitch markers ■ Tapestry needle ■ Small amount of toy stuffing ■ 3 cocktail sticks ■ 2 black beads approx 7mm (¼in in diameter Measurements ■ 25x17x17cm (9¾x6¾x6¾in) This Egg Bowl cover is designed to fit over a shallow oval bowl approx 20cm (7¾in) long and 15cm (6in) wide, but it will work over any similar sized bowl Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 They say not to put all your eggs…

You will need ■ Rowan Handknit Cotton DK, 1 ball each in: Sugar (303) – Yarn A Slate (347) – Yarn B Bleached (263) – Yarn C Gooseberry (219) – Yarn D ■ 4.5mm (US 7) hook Measurements ■ Approx 11.5cm (4½in) diameter Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 We love coasters! Not only are they practical to have around the house, but they’re one of the easiest things to crochet. If you’re wondering how to teach a newbie some simple techniques, look no further – this bright, stripy coaster is the perfect project for learning new skills. Kirstie McLeod has used Rowan Handknit Cotton in four fun shades, but you can use any DK cotton you have at home, in any colours of the rainbow. Why not…

You will need ■ Yeoman Soft Cotton DK, 1 skein in Sage (18) ■ 4mm (US G/6) hook Measurements ■ 37x40cm (14½x15¾in) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Crocheting your way to a cleaner planet couldn’t be easier. You just need one (or two) of these eco-friendly shoppers to carry around in your handbag – no more plastic bags, and no more guilt! Worked in a strong cotton yarn, this pattern uses half treble stitches to create the sturdy base of the bag. Meanwhile, the lovely lace pattern has a bit of stretch, so you can be sure you’ll ft in plenty of goodies at the grocery store. Hook it up in a weekend, ready for the week ahead!…

You will need ■ DROPS Karisma, 2 balls of Blue Turquoise (60) 1 ball of each: Off White (01) Red (18) ■ 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ A small amount of toy stuffing Measurements ■ 19cm (7½in) long, 9cm (3½in) across ‘fingers’ part of mitten Tension ■ 18 sts and 24 rows of double crochet to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) with a 3.5mm hook Abbreviations ■ FPtr (Front Post treble crochet): yarn over (yo), insert the hook from right to left around the post of the next stitch, yo and pull a loop through (3 loops on hook); yo, pull through two loops, yo, pull through remaining two loops ■ BPtr (Front Post treble crochet): yarn over (yo), then from the back of…

You will need ■ James C Brett Amazon Super Chunky in Cream (J2) x 3 balls ■ 8mm (US L-11) crochet hook ■ Wool needle ■ Three large wooden buttons Measurements ■ One size – 32x80cm (12½x31½in) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ BLO – work in the back loop of the stitch only ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Wrap up against the winter chills with this snuggly cowl in super chunky yarn with a touch of wool. Those treble crochet stitches are quick to work using a large hook, and Liz Ward’s two-row pattern is so easy to follow – you’ll be finished in no time. We think cream is a great colour for accessories as it goes with just about everything,…

You will need ■ Cygnet Cottony DK, 1 (2: 2: 2: 3) balls in Silver (139) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball in in each: Powder Pink (245) White (208) Candy Pink (550) ■ 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook ■ 1 button ■ 4 stitch markers Measurements ■ See sizing guide Tension ■ 16 treble sts and 9 rows to 10cm (4in) using 4mm (US G/6) hook Abbreviations ■ V st (v stitch) Work (htr, ch1, htr) in next stitch ■ Trcl (Treble cluster) Work x amount of trebles, omitting the last stage of each tr, leaving the last two loops on hook. When last tr worked, yo and pull through all remaining loops ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 The humble granny square transforms this sweet wasitcoat into…

You will need ■ Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, 1 ball of each: Country Red (01530) White (00001) ■ 5mm (US H/8) hook Measurements ■ Cosy measures 37x16cm (14½ x6¼in) when laid fat (fits a 12-cup cafetière) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 There’s nothing quite like a piping hot cup of coffee to start your day off right! We think coffee lovers will adore this little project for the kitchen – it’s made up of 21 ‘granny squares’ in alternating colours, which are crocheted together at the end. If you’re crocheting for a smaller cafetière, simply adjust the number of squares accordingly. CAFETIÈRE COSY Make 10 Squares using White as Yarn A and Country Red as Yarn B. Make…

You will need ■ Rooster Almerino DK, 1 ball of Cornish (201) small amounts of Beach (217), Starfsh (218) and Brighton Rock (307) ■ 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Clean tin cans with wrappers removed Measurements ■ Base: 8cm (3in) diameter, approx 8cm (3in) high Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ Spiked dc – Dc worked into a dc 2 rows below current row ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Bright, beautiful and simple to make, these crocheted pot cosies will give a new lease of life to your old tin cans! Choose creamy white yarn as a base colour, and use up any oddments for the little decorative touches. They’re a great way to get organised if your craft room is more crazy…

You will need ■ DROPS Paris, 6 balls of: Yarn A Off White (17) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Mustard (41) Yarn C Peach (27) Yarn D Petrol (48) Yarn E Light Grey (23) Yarn F Pistachio (39) ■ 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ Cushion pad, 40x60cm (16x23½in) ■ 2 buttons, 2.5cm (1in) in diameter Measurements ■ To fit 40x60cm (16x23½in) cushion pad Tension ■ 15 sts and 12 rows in htr to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 4.5mm hook Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Add a fresh feel to any room in your home with this sophisticated cushion – a must-make for spring with its cool, contemporary colours. Kath Webber has created the fun-to-hook triangle pattern using the intarsia technique, which involves a simple colour…

You will need ■ Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK, 1 ball of each in: Yarn A White (3660) Yarn B Azure (3671) Yarn C Sunflower (3662) Yarn D Tropical Jade (3676) Yarn E Lavender (3673) Yarn F Hot Pink (3668) ■ 4mm (US G/6) hook Measurements ■ One motif measures 12cm (4½in) in diameter. Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Brighten any space with a chain of gorgeous rainbow-coloured flowers! For each bloom, chains and trebles are worked together in the round to make the lacy centre, before adding the pretty petal shapes using six treble stitches worked into the same space. BUNTING Flowers Make as many as you like in your choice of colours. Ch6, ss to join into a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr),…

You will need ■ Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift, 1 ball each of: Yarn A Blossom (555) Yarn B Mantilla (517) Yarn C Granny Smith (1140) Yarn D Eesit/White (120) 6 balls of: Yarn E Sherbet (188) ■ 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Tapestry needle Measurements ■ 150x19.5cm (59x7½in) Tension ■ Yarn crochets as 4ply to the following tension: 1 motif measures 6.5cm square ■ Approx 5 pattern repeats and 7 rows to 10x10cm (4x4in) using 2.5mm hook over pattern Abbreviations ■ 3-tr cluster (Yarn over, insert hook in space indicated, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space each time, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. ■ 4-tr cluster: As above…

You will need ■ 5 (6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 7: 8: 8) balls of Cascade 220 Superwash Worsted in Heather (1969) ■ 5mm (US H/7) hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ 8 stitch markers Measurements ■ To fit size 8 (10: 12: 14: 16: 18: 20: 22: 24). See sizing guide for full measurements Tension ■ 14 dc and 14 rows to 10x10cm (4x4in) over angled crochet (see special sts) with 5mm hook (when counting sts over this st patt, count only dc sts, not ch-2 sps) Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Whether you’re enjoying a country walk or staying cosy by the fire, this flattering jumper is sure to become a favourite. Worked from the bottom up, it has a beautifully detailed neckline of cute puff…

Holding the hook ■ TRY THESE METHODS AND SEE WHICH WORKS BEST PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control. Holding the yarn ■ EVEN TENSION RESULTS IN EVEN STITCHES METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third finger of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball…

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You will need ■ Lion Brand Yarn New Basic 175, 1 ball of each: Yarn A Camel (124) Yarn B Café Au Lait (123) Yarn C Espresso (126) ■ Alternative yarn: any Aran-weight yarn ■ 3.5mm hook ■ Sewing needle and yarn needle ■ Three 1cm buttons ■ Brown/invisible sewing thread ■ A small amount of toy stuffing ■ Stitch markers ■ Pins (optional) Measurements ■ 7x27cm (2¾x10¼in) – to fit a mug with 26cm (10in) circumference Tension ■ 12 rows of 12dc to measure 7x7cm (2¾x2¾in) Abbreviations ■ Dc3tog (insert hook into first st, yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook into second st, yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook into third st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh, and draw through all 4 loops)…

You will need ■ Cygnet Pure Wool Superwash DK in Denim (2284) x 3 balls Duck Egg (4323) x 2 balls Peppermint (4212) x 2 balls Bluebell (2156) x 2 balls Everglade (2817) x 2 balls Cream (2195) x 2 balls Blueberry (2999) x 1 ball Tartan Green (2150) x 1 ball ■ 4mm (UK J/10) crochet hoo Measurements ■ Motif measures approx. 13cm (5¼in) wide ■ Throw measures approx. 92x114cm (36x45in) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 We love a project that looks spectacular, but is super-simple to make, and this blanket is a prime example with its lovely lacy hexagons. Once you've got the hang of the basic hexagon pattern, you won't belive how easily it comes…

Designer Kate Hancock is doing the craft proud by imbuing yarn with armfuls of personality. Her amigurumi animals look like they’ve escaped from the woodlands and jungles of children’s fiction, with a cast of characters including cute crocheted rabbits, reindeer and even a sloth. It makes perfect sense when Kate admits that her first forays into crochet began with a twinge of nostalgia. “I suppose it’s always been there in the background,” she muses. “I have some very vivid childhood memories of my mother’s crochet blankets covering our old sofa, so it’s actually quite surprising that I only started crocheting myself about seven years ago.” Kate joined a knitting group in her local library, but a bit of browsing through the books for inspiration changed her direction. “I stumbled across…

You will need ■ Cascade 220, 7 skeins of Natural (8010) 3 skeins each of: Anis (8908) Blue Hawaii (9421) Hollyhock (9613) Brown (8686) 2 skeins each of: Blaze (9542) Hot Pink (9469) Christmas Green (8894) Primavera (8903) ■ 5mm (US H/8) hook Measurements ■ 148x208cm (58x82in) Tension ■ 16 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 5mm hook Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Taking inspiration from Turkish kilim rugs, this striking jumbo blanket is just made for relaxed, cosy interiors with a boho vibe. It’ll add a touch of luxury to a bedroom or living room, and is big enough to cover a king-size bed or a large sofa with ease! Bright diamonds are the main style feature of this…

You will need ■ Phildar Phil Coton 3, 6 balls in Elephant (0066) 1 ball of each: Vitamine (0006) Ciel (0003) Jade (0058) ■ 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 2 D-rings ■ 2 bag fasteners ■ Lining fabric (optional), 0.5m (20in) Measurements ■ 33x23x4cm (13x9x1½in) ■ This pattern is designed to fit a slimline laptop measuring approx 23x33cm (9x13in) Tension ■ Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 Ditch that tatty laptop bag and treat your computer to some new threads! This smart satchel is worked in a modern colour palette and made of durable cotton, with cute buckles and a fabric lining for extra strength. You’ll be the envy of all your workmates or uni pals! SATCHEL Star stitch For each…

You will need ■ Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% wool, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere, 50g/125m), 2 balls of Red (34) 1 ball of Ecru (101) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Two small ribbon bows (optional) ■ Stitch markers Measurements ■ See sizing guide Tension ■ 21 stitches and 23 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet worked in the round with a 3mm hook Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 87 Give your toes the star treatment when you crochet these sweet socks, straight out of a fairytale! With the appearance of Mary- Jane-style ballet slippers worn with frilly socks underneath, your loved ones will do a double-take when they see you skipping around in them. Worked mainly in the round using double crochet,…

You will need ■ DROPS Karisma, 2 (3: 3) balls of Red (18) 1 ball of Blue Turquoise (60) ■ 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Measurements ■ To fit UK size 3-4 (5-6: 7-8) ■ Actual length: 21 (24: 27)cm or 8¼ (9½: 10½in) Tension ■ 21 sts and 23 rows measures 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet in the round with a 3.5mm hook Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90 New slippers are such a treat, and really help take the edge off cold winter nights. Hook up these beauties in bright red, trimmed with contrasting turquoise blue – and don’t forget those fluffy pom-poms tied to the back of each, to give your slippers added cute character! Worked in soft wool for a luxurious feel, we think our…