Innholdsfortegnelse for 108 i Simply Crochet

If you’re in the UK it’s time to dust down your garden chairs as we’re (soon) allowed to have a picnic! So why not make up our floral-inspired projects, on page 14, for the perfect ‘tea in the garden’ celebration. New this month is ‘The Dye Lot’ feature on page 77, where we introduce you to a different indie dye company each issue and learn what to hook with their gorgeous yarn. We’re also delighted to welcome back the designer challenge on page 61 where makers go Hook to Hook on competing designs – which is your fave? Please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them!…

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as thank you for their loyalty to Simply Crochet. This month, the winners (below) will each receive a copy of Kat Goldin’s Hook, Stitch & Give worth £14.99. From birthdays to housewarmings, you’ll find the perfect project for every occasion. Check next month to see if you’re a winner! Elaine Barton, Manchester Sam Bridgewater, East Sussex Hannah Spence, Hampshire Immediate Media Company, publishers of Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveawayTerms and Conditions. Prizes were dispatched before the on sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

FLOWERS Hook Lucy Croft’s beautiful bouquet as a stunning centrepiece or gift of lifelike blooms that’ll never wilt or fade DROPSAlpaca100 alpaca, 50g/167m), 2 balls of each: Dark Olive (7238), Dark Pink (3770), Navy Purple Mix (6736), Green Turquoise Mix (7815), 1 ball of each: Coral (9022), Light Pink (3140) DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk (70% alpaca, 30% silk, 50g/167m), 2 balls of Green (7820), 1 ball of each: Pistachio (7219), Blue Purple (6347), Heather (4088), White (1101) A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Glue 11m floristry wire, 22 gauge 5m floristry wire, 0.5mm Hat Starch (optional) TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS All sizes are approximate Lavender measures 8.5cm (3¼in) excluding Stem Carnation measures 7cm (2¾in) in…

Originally I started designing and making crochet garments for babies after producing some pretty disastrous cardigans for myself. I thought that baby clothes would be much quicker to make and use less yarn, so they would be a good way to learn how to crochet better garments. I had also recently given birth so had my own little model who could go through the learning process with me. Through trial and error (lots and lots of error) I have discovered a few things about making clothes that are lovely to look at but are also practical and wearable. The last thing you want to do is spend lots of time making something and then it never gets worn. KEEPING CLEAN (ISH) Avoid pale colours around the d neck – add…

YOU WILL NEED RowanSoftBoucl (45% cotton, 23% alpaca, 22% wool, 10% polyamide, 50g/100m) Shrimp (601) See table for measurements and yarn quantities A 10mm (US N/15) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 7 sts and 8 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 10mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS Reverse dc Working from left to right (or right to left if left-handed), work a dc in each st For a full list, see page 94 Bust width a: 43 (48.5: 54: 60: 65.5: 71.5: 77: 82.5)cm, 16¾ (19: 21¼: 23½: 25¾: 28: 30¼: 32½)in Length b: 67.5 (70: 70: 70: 72.5: 72.5: 75: 77.5)cm, 26½ (27½: 27½: 27½: 28½: 28½: 29½: 30½)in Sleeve length c: 47cm, 18½in This is…

1 Keep the yarn’s ball band safe and check it for care information. The band will tell you what temperature to wash the yarn at and whether it can go in the machine or if it needs to be handwashed. 2 To handwash, soak for around 30 minutes in a bowl of lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Don’t rub or you may felt the piece. Then rinse, unless you’ve used a non-rinsing detergent, such as Soak or Eucalan. 3 Lay the crochet item on top of a towel and roll up the towel to squeeze out excess moisture, making sure you do not wring. 4 Gently reshape the crochet item. Leave it to dry on a towel somewhere flat, such as on a board or a folded blanket. Pin…

YOU WILL NEED MillaMiaNaturallySoftCotton(100% cotton, 50g/165m) 1 ball of each: BabyBlue323 EnglishRose342 Flamingo341 LemonYellow333 Sweetpea352 DuckEggTeal351) IndigoPurple321 A 2mm (US B/1) hook Zip, 17cm For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION 33 sts and 21 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet in the back loop only and with the tapestry colourwork method, using a 2mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Purse measures approx 10x16cm (4x6¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Heading to the supermarket? Instead of a bulky wallet, take a slimline purse for the minimum of fuss. NOTES Purse is worked in the amigurumi style. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker…

YOU WILL NEED Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt (90% cotton, 10% synthetic, 800g/110m) 4 balls of each: LightBlueShade008) MidBlueShades009) A 12mm (US P/16) hook For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Rug measures approx 112x183cm (44x72in) including fringe ABBREVIATIONS bo (bobble) Work 4htr in same st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in first htr, place live loop back on hook and pull through st, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 94 If you are looking to use your hooky skills to enhance your room, why not start from the ground up and treat your floor to a crochet creation like this eyecatching bobbly rug. NOTES Rug is worked…

Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook 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 fingers…

Passion for crochet was ignited in me when I was pregnant with my daughter, who is now nine. I had always been a knitter but I decided to teach myself to crochet after being inspired by the gorgeous images of baby items I had seen on the internet. I soon found that once I started to crochet, I couldn’t stop and I eventually ended up giving my knitting needles away! I made a variety of projects like cardigans, booties and blankets and very quickly started writing my own patterns, but the items that everyone commented on were the children’s hats I’d made. I designed lots of different animals and characters – everything from owls, frogs and robots to reindeer and knights’ helmets! There is something about the shape of a…

1 Begin by making a slipknot and placing it on your hook. Then make one chain, tightening up the slipknot afterwards. The first chain will be your foundation ring. 2 Now make a turning chain for the sts you want to work (above, we made 1 t-ch for dc). Now work the stitches of the first round into the first chain you made – for dc, insert the hook into the chain… 3 …work yrh and pull a loop through. Yrh and pull the loop through both loops on the hook. You’ll have made your first double crochet stitch into the foundation ring. 4 Continue working stitches into the first chain loop, although you’ll find that only around 4-6 stitches will fit.…

YOU WILL NEED SirdarHappyCottonDK(100% cotton, 20g/43m) 3 balls of Juicy (792) 2 balls of Biscuit (776) 1 ball of each: Cookie (777) Buttercup (771) Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m) 3 balls of Duckling (0014) A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Stitch marker Toy stuffing 2 safety eyes, 8mm 2 safety eyes, 6mm Cardboard, 10x10cm 1 button, 10mm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Doll measures approx 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a…

HELEN SMITH Helen has been crocheting for four years and loves making her own colourful designs, especially using lots of different textures and yarns. See her bobble rug on page 75. HEATHER C GIBBS Heather loves to design and work on a range of crochet projects that are little, medium and large – it all depends on her mood! Find her gamer cushion on page 72. ESME CRICK Esme describes herself as equal parts crochet designer, teacher and mum and she’s never far from her hook. Check out her diamond throw on page 54. KATE EASTWOOD From the day Kate picked up a hook and taught herself to crochet she’s never looked back – the design and creative opportunities are endless. You can find her tea cosy on page 23.…

CROCHET ANIMAL SLIPPERS IRA ROTT (£15.99,David&Charles) Create animal slippers for the whole family with this cute collection of patterns from leading crochet designer Ira Rott. First choose your slipper type – slide, shoe or boot – then select your size, and finally pick one of 20 different animal designs. This is the only book to focus solely on animal crochet slippers so it’s a must for making footwear for your entire zoo! HOW TO CROCHET ANIMALS: PETS KERRY LORD (£12.99, Pavilion) Following on from Wild and Ocean, next in Kerry Lord’s How to Crochet Animals series is a guide to make beloved household pets. You’ll find a cat, rat, labrador, Angora rabbit and even a tarantula. There are 25 pets in total, so you are sure to find one to…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Deramores Studio DK Acrylic Yarn, (100% acrylic, 100g/250m) Yarn A Blue Haze (70036) See table for measurements and yarn quantities of Yarn A 1 ball of each of: Yarn B Citrine (70042) Yarn C Burnt Orange (70059) Yarn D Vanilla (70068) Yarn E Lapis (70016) Yarn F Topaz (70039) Yarn G Rosé (70057) Yarn H Fuchsia (70004) Yarn I Blue Velvet (70018) Yarn J Blush (70043) Yarn K Peridot (70011) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn contact Deramores 01733 777345 www.deramores.com TENSION Motif of 17 rounds measures 38x38cm (15x15in) using 5mm hook 15 sts and 9 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 5mm hook or size needed to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page…

YOU WILL NEED PaintboxYarnsBabyDK(55% nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/167m) StormyGrey704 MistyGrey1703 See table for measurements and yarn quantities of Yarns A and B 1 ball of BubblegumPink750 for all sizes A 4mm (US G/6) hook 10 (10: 12) buttons, 12cm Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION 17 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Chest width a: 24.5 (26.5: 30)cm, 9½ (10½: 12)in Length b: 36.5 (44: 48)cm, 14½ (17½: 18¼)in For the more adventurous crocheter, try adding different pops of colour to other rows of the dress for a dotty effect. NOTES Yoke is made first from bottom up in separate pieces…

YOU WILL NEED ScheepjesColourCrafter100% premium acrylic, 100g/300m) 5 balls of Malmdy2014) 4 balls of Zandvoort1218 A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook Pompom maker, 65mm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Throw measures approx 100x130cm (39¼x51¼in) ABBREVIATIONS mtr (mosaic treble) Work a standard treble into the skipped st 3 rows below, work in front of the ch-sps on the previous 2 rows For a full list, see page 94 This throw is no diamond in the rough, but a superbly polished piece designed to dazzle. Use sapphire blue or ruby red yarn and you’ll still have a blanket of jewels. NOTES You can substitute any DK yarn for this project. Throw is worked in…

Win a digital copy of the next Simply ›ochet issue! Enter by voting for your favourite on Instagram #hooktohook @simplycrochetmag HOOK TO HOOK Katlyn Charlton “I was challenged to create a baby blanket with this gorgeous DK weight, pure wool yarn. I knew it needed to have subtle pops of texture and colour for interest, both to the baby and parents. It is always my goal to create simple, modern designs that are also functional and elegant. This baby blanket design was so much fun to create!” You can find more of Katlyn’s crochet patterns on her website at www.oakandwillowllc.com Nadia Nadeskin “When I was asked to be part of the Hook to Hook challenge I jumped at the opportunity! What a fun idea. When the yarn arrived, the challenge…

YOU WILL NEED Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m) 1 ball of each: Banana (63) Fuchsia (14) Turquoise (33) Green Grass (66) Pumpkin (87) A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Toy stuffing Cardboard, 15cm long 50 beads For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de/en/home TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bunting measures 170cm (67in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Love bunting, but want an alternative to the traditional triangle? A combination of balls, beads and tassels will light your fire again. NOTES Bunting is made up of 35 Balls. Each Ball is worked in the amigurumi style. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You…

1 Follow the instructions in the pattern, or try this method. Cut 2 pieces of yarn, twice as long as you want the fringe to be. Fold in half. 2 Insert hook through the edge of the fabric, where you want the first piece of fringing to be placed. Loop the yarn lengths over the hook and pull back through the fabric. 3 Pull the yarn lengths to make a small loop next to the fabric. Pass the ends of the yarn lengths through this loop and pull tight to secure. 4 Repeat from step 1 along the edge of the fabric, as close together or far apart as you wish. Use a matching or contrasting yarn colour. Trim any uneven lengths of yarn to create a neat finish.…

1 Check the yarn’s ball band for advice on whether to dry, wet or steam block your item. To wet block, wash the item before pinning. For dry and steam blocking, pin out when dry. To pin out, lay the item flat on a towel over a blanket. 2 Using long, rust-proof pins or blocking wires, pin out to the measurements in the pattern (check the schematic for garments). Start at the corners, then move evenly around the edges. You can reposition pins if needed. 3 Place pins inside the last row or round of stitches, not in the actual stitches or you risk distorting them. Insert the pin’s point towards the centre of the fabric, away from the edge, to balance out the forces involved. 4 For wet blocking,…

HEAR ME ROAR Jodie Conway aka @jmc.crochet has been captured by the roarsome Leo from issue 104’s Zodiac Calendar. She’s tamed it with her trusty hook though! YOU’RE ALL SET This winter accessories story hat and mittens from issue 89 look warm and bright. Viv Clarke aka @vivcrochet is rocking the chunky cable-style stitches. CAL IS CALLING Briony Marshall aka @brionymarshall author felt the call of the Carnaby CAL in jumper form, as it’s a hooky way to brighten up these grey UK days. FLUFFY ENDING Sharon Grimshaw aka @theoldkitchenwitch has swapped fringe for pompoms in issue 105’s scarf. She’s been crocheting for three years and we think she has an eye for colour.…

Most crochet patterns state the tension required, in rows and stitches of a specific type. Make a swatch at least 15cm square and check that your tension matches. Place a ruler across the swatch and insert two pins, 10cm apart. Then place the ruler along a column of stitches and insert two pins 10cm apart. Count the stitches and rows between the pins – if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose so you need to use a smaller hook, but if you have too many, use a larger hook. It’s usually better to match the stitches than rows, because you can always work more or fewer rows.…

Hello hooksters! Let’s celebrate spring with this cuter-than-cute set of amigurumi mix and match dolls and accessories. Created by the talented crochet designer Victoria Kairis, these four friends dressed as bunny, daffodil, lamb and chick are off on an egg hunt, each with a beautifully detailed piece of removable costume. Complete with their mini-me bunny and chick sidekicks and pretty, patterned eggs in little baskets, it’s an adorable springtime collection that we can’t resist. Hooked in both Sirdar Happy Cotton and Happy Chenille, these yarn ranges offer a great selection of shades for plenty of colour possibilities. So grab that hook and crochet up yourself a happy, hooky Easter!…

YOU WILL NEED SirdarHappyCottonDK(100% cotton, 20g/43m) 3 balls of each: Treetop (780) Buttercup (771) 2 balls of Sandcastle (773) 1 ball of Cookie (777) A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook Stitch marker Toy stuffing 2 safety eyes, 8mm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Doll measures 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine Nothing signals the start of spring in the UK like the sight of bright yellow daffodils in our…

YOU WILL NEED SirdarHappyCottonDK(100% cotton, 20g/43m) 3 balls of Stomp (774) 2 balls of Sandcastle (773) 1 ball of Buttercup (771) Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m) 1 ball of Soda Pop (0021) A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Stitch marker Toy stuffing 2 safety eyes, 8mm 1 button, 10mm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Doll measures approx 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook popcorn Work 3tr in same st, remove live loop from…

1 If you need to work stripes in a spiral, your pattern will ask you to change colour. Always do this on the last yrh of the last stitch of the round in the previous colour. 2 Work the first stitch of the new round in the new colour and place a stitch marker in this first stitch. 3 Work a round of double crochet stitches until you’ve worked the last stitch of the round. The next stitch you’ll want to work into will have the stitch marker in it. 4 You’ll need to remove the marker, work the first stitch of the new round and then replace the stitch marker in this first stitch, to mark the start of the round again.…

1 Work to the point where you want the spiked dc (we worked ch1 and 2 dc). 2 Work the next dc as a spiked dc stitch: don’t insert your hook into the top of the next stitch or ch-sp, but into the st or ch-sp in the row below that (or further down, as instructed in the pattern). 3 Work yrh and pull up a loop. Lengthen the loop to bring the st up to the height of the current row, making sure the fabric doesn’t pucker. 4 Complete the stitch as usual for a double crochet: yrh and pull through 2 loops.…

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK A MAGIC LOOP 1 To start a magic loop, don’t make a slipknot. Instead, make a loop with the yarn, leaving a tail around 10cm long. Make sure the tail end is under the working yarn. 2 Insert your hook into the loop, from front to back. Wrap the working yarn round the hook anticlockwise and pull the yarn through the loop. 3 Make a t-ch for the sts you want to work (above, we made 1 t-ch for dc). Now work the sts into the magic loop, making sure you work over both the loop and the tail end (so, 2 yarn strands). 4 Once you’ve worked all the stitches you need, pull the tail end of the yarn to close the ring.…

WE’RE SO PLEASED TO SEE YOU Sometimes, for something so important, you just need to put it in writing. This uplifting statement tapestry crochet cushion is from TLBPatterns on Etsy for £4.84. We’re certain that it’ll add a spring to your hook! RING OF BLOOMS The Spring Wreath comes either as a kit, or part of a monthly subscription to make four seasonal wreaths over 12 months. Find it at www.thecrochet craftco.co.uk HOPPY DAYS This springy bunny is an amigurumi design made in a ragdoll style for that adorable 2D look. Get the pattern from Etsy shop SpinaYarn Studio for £2.16 and hook your very own. ADMIRE THE WIRE Bring in sunshine! Wire flower stems with crocheted flower heads are an everlasting floral ornament. Buy this for £29 at Folksy…

YOU WILL NEED YarnandColorsMust-Have(100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Sunglow (013) 1 ball of Brownie (025) Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton, 50g/121m), 1 ball of Noir (0067) A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Black stranded cotton Red felt 10x10cm White felt 10x10cm Black felt 10x10cm Toy stuffing TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Pikachu measures approx 17cm (6¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 When Pikachu meet, they touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. Now you can crochet your own icon of the famous Pokémonbrand. NOTES Pikachu is worked in the amigurumi style. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with…

1 Begin working a treble as usual: yrh, insert hook under top 2 loops of next stitch on prev row, yrh, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yrh and pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook). 2 Without finishing the first tr, begin the next tr, working yrh, insert hook in next stitch on prev row. Again, work yrh and pull loop through, yrh and pull through first 2 loops (3 loops on hook). 3 Now complete both the treble stitches together by working yrh and pull this loop through all 3 loops on hook. 4 This is how the completed tr2tog should look. You will have neatly decreased 1 tr stitch. On subsequent rows, you can simply work a stitch into the top of the tr2tog…

1 Start working the last stitch of the last row of the old colour, but stop before you work the final yrh of the stitch. Cut off the old yarn, leaving a tail about 7cm long. 2 Now loop the new yarn colour around the hook, leaving a long tail of yarn (about 7cm long). 3 Pull the new yarn loop through the remaining 2 loops to finish off the stitch. Pull the old and new yarn ends to tighten the loop on the hook. 4 Now you can work the turning chain of the new row in the new colour (eg, 3ch for treble). Then work the stitches of the new row in the new yarn colour.…

YOU WILL NEED OpalUni4ply75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/425m) Lilac (5186) See table for measurements and yarn quantities A 2.5mm (US B/1) hook A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 28 sts and 32 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 2.75mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension 3.5 stitch pattern repeats of Lace Patt measures 10cm (4in) using a 2.75mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 You can make socks and sandals your statement look for spring when you’ve got this perfect pair on your feet. NOTES Socks are worked from the Toe up. The smaller hook size is used for the Toe section…

YOLONDA JORDAN Born and raised for the most part in a small town in North Carolina, USA, Yolonda specialises in African American doll designs, selling the patterns as well as custom requests – customers can choose skin tone, hairstyle, outfits and more for their dolls. Yolonda takes a lot of her crochet inspiration from African American hairstyles. “I remember the first time I had the thought to make an amigurumi doll with Afro Puffs, I went through so much yarn trying to find the perfect chunky yarn to give me the texture and look that I wanted,” Yolonda tells us. “Hair is a very important aspect of the designs because often, Black women are told that our hair is not good enough and that if we want to fit in,…

YOU WILL NEED Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) 3 balls of Slate17901 ball of Apple6711 A 4mm (US G/6) hook Cushion insert, 50x50cm 6 buttons, 2cm Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com TENSION 6x6 c2c blocks measures 10x10cm (4x4in) over corner-to-corner crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS To fit cushion pad measuring 50x50cm ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 This iconic arcade game alien is allowed to invade your space when in cushion form. It’s ideal for gamers young and young at heart. NOTES Cushion Cover is made in one piece for back, front and button flap. It’s worked in a corner-to-corner method (c2c), working blocks diagonally across each row starting with 1 ‘block’ in the…

RIC RAC MOTIF Ch30 (or any multiple of 14+2). ROW 1 2tr in third ch from hook, tr in next 3 sts, (tr3tog) twice, tr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st, *3tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts, (tr3tog) twice, tr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st; rep from * to end. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. LION BRAND FERRIS WHEEL WEIGHT Aran CONTENT 100% acrylic CAKE 85g/247m HOOK 5mm RRP £5.99 You’ll be having all the fun of the fair when you start hooking with Ferris Wheel! Even though it’s an acrylic yarn, it has an almost felted texture and an appearance that mimics hand-dyed and hand-spun yarn. It has fabulously deep colours and nice long transitions between the colour changes, so…

YOU WILL NEED SirdarHappyCottonDK(100% cotton, 20g/43m) 2 balls of: Tea Time (751) Sandcastle (773) 1 ball of: Fizz (779) Juicy (792) Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m) 3 balls of Fluffy (0011) 2 ball of Cheeky (0015) A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Stitch marker Toy stuffing 2 safety eyes, 8mm 2 safety eyes, 6mm 2 buttons, 10mm Cardboard, 10x10cm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Doll measures 30cm (11¾in) tall Bunny measures approx 13cm (5in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull…

1 Work a double crochet stitch as usual: insert hook into st indicated, yrh, pull up loop, yrh, pull yarn through 2 loops on your hook. 2 Then work another dc, inserting hook into the same stitch again. 3 Continue the second dc stitch, working yrh and pull up a loop of yarn. 4 Finish the second dc stitch as usual, working yrh and pull yarn through 2 loops on hook. Once you’ve finished, you’ll see how 2 dc stitches are worked into the same stitch.…

1 Start by inserting the hook under the top 2 loops of the next stitch on the previous row. Begin to work a double crochet stitch in the usual way, working yrh and pull loop through (2 loops on hook). 2 Without finishing the first dc, begin the next dc by inserting the hook in the next stitch on the previous row. Again, work yrh and pull loop through (3 loops on hook). 3 Now complete both dc stitches together by working yrh and pull this loop through all 3 loops on the hook. 4 This is how the completed dc2tog should look. You will have neatly decreased by 1 stitch. On subsequent rows, you can simply work a stitch into the top of the dc2tog stitch as usual.…

YOU WILL NEED SirdarHappyCottonDK(100% cotton, 20g/43m) Oddments of leftover yarn in a minimum of 3 colours A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Stitch marker Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Eggs measures approx 5cm (2in) tall Basket measures approx 5cm (2in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook spiked dc Inset hook into st 2 rounds below, yrh and pull loop through and up to height of current round, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list,…