Abbreviations

Knitting and crochet patterns

are full of abbreviations but
dont panic, heres a handy list
treble (tr) of all the main ones
Treble crochet is slightly
double Treble two
taller than half treble crochet two together
alt: alternate
approx: approximately
crochet but is made in a
similar way
together (tr2tog) beg: beginning
(dc2tog) This is similar to dc2tog
ch: chain
ch sp: chain space
Turn two crochet stitches but is worked with cn: cable needle
into one with this treble stitches cont: continue
simple method dc: double crochet
dec: decrease
dtr: double treble
foll: following
htr: half treble
inc: increase
1 (You will need a turning k: knit
chain of three stitches). Yarn kfb: knit into front and
1 Insert hook through next back of next stitch
over the hook. Insert the
stitch, yarn over hook, draw 1 Yarn over the hook. Insert kwise: knitwise
hook through the stitch.
back through work. Two the hook through the stitch. k2tog: knit two together
loops on hook. Insert hook Yarn over the hook and draw LH: left-hand
into next stitch, yarn over back through the work. There m1: make one stitch by picking
hook, draw back through. will be three loops of yarn on up horizontal loop before next
Three loops on hook. the hook. Yarn over the hook stitch and knitting into back of it
and draw through the first meas: measures
two loops. This will leave two p: purl
loops on the hook. Yarn over pm: place stitch marker
the hook and insert through psso: pass slipped stitch over
the next stitch, yarn over the pwise: purlwise
hook and draw through the p2tog: purl two together
2 Yarn over the hook and work. There will be four loops rem: remaining
draw back through the work, of yarn on the hook. Yarn rep: repeat
there will be three loops of 2 Yarn over hook, draw over hook and draw through rev: reverse
yarn on the hook. through all three loops. One two loops. This will leave RH: right-hand
loop on hook. three loops on the hook. RS: right side
skpo: slip one, knit one,
pass slipped stitch over
sl 1: slip one stitch
sl st: slip stitch
sm: slip stitch marker
sp(s): space(s)
2 Yarn over hook and draw ssk: one by one, slip next two
through all three loops on stitches knitwise, put left-hand
the hook. This will leave one needle through front loops of
loop on the hook. both slipped stitches
3 Yarn over the hook and
draw through the first two and knit them together
loops. This will leave two st(s): stitch(es)
loops on the hook. st st: stocking stitch
(knit one row, purl one row)
tbl: through back loop
tog: together
tr: treble
WS: wrong side
wyib: with yarn in back
wyif: with yarn in front
yb: yarn back
yfwd: yarn forward
(between knit stitches)
yoh: yarn over hook
4 Yarn over the hook and yon: yarn over needle (between
draw through all the loops. a purl and a knit stitch)
This will leave one loop on yrn: yarn round needle
the hook. (between purl stitches and
between a knit and a purl stitch)

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SKILL LEVEL

marmaduke
tiger
Master amigurumi by making
Irene Stranges simple pattern

fect
Per
ers
n
begin

If youve never tried crochet

before but would like to give it
a go, Marmaduke the tiger is a
great starting point. Each part is
made separately, so you can pop
the project into your handbag
and quickly pick it up again
whenever you have a few minutes
spare. Hes the ideal present for
little hands and just the right size
for toddlers to grip, so grab your
5mm hook and start today!

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 Crochet

Great Advice
EMBROIDERING THE NOSE
Noses are often worked in satin
stitch, where lots of straight
stitches are made closely together
to form a solid area. Thread your
needle with Raspberry Pink and
stitch a line at a time next to the
one just worked, being careful not
to pull too tightly

Marmaduke Blood Orange

Rnd 10: rep Rnd 6
tiger Change to
Banana Yellow
head Rnd 11: (dc2tog,
Using 5mm hook 4dc) to end. 30 sts
and Banana Yellow Rnd 12: (dc2tog, each st to end Rnd 15: (dc2tog, each st to end work 6dc into ring.
make a magic ring, 3dc) to end. 24 sts Change to 5dc) to end. 12 sts Change to Six sts
work 6dc into ring. Rnd 13: (dc2tog, Blood Orange Stuff Blood Orange Rnd 1: 2dc in each
Six sts 2dc) to end. 18 sts Rnd 6: 1dc in each Fasten off Rnds 4-5: rep st to end. 12 sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in each Insert safety st to end Rnds 2-3 Rnd 2: (2dc in next
st to end. 12 sts eyes in central Change to cheek Change to st, 1dc) to end.
Rnd 2: (2dc in next Banana Yellow Banana Yellow Make two Banana Yellow 18 sts
st, 1dc) to end. stripe, approx 12 Rnds 7-9: rep Rnd Using 5mm hook Rnds 6-8: 1dc in Fasten off
18 sts sts apart, stuff 6 three times and Lychee White each st to end
Rnd 3: (2dc in next Rnd 14: (dc2tog, Change to make a magic ring, Change to tail
st, 2dc) to end. 1dc) to end. 12 sts Blood Orange work 6dc into ring. Blood Orange Using 5mm hook
24 sts Fasten off Rnd 10: (dc2tog, Six sts Rnds 9-10: rep and Blood Orange
Rnd 4: (2dc in next 10dc) to end. 22 sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each Rnds 2-3 make a magic ring,
st, 3dc) to end. body Change to st to end. 12 sts Change to work 7dc into ring.
30 sts Using 5mm hook Banana Yellow Rnds 2-3: 1dc in Banana Yellow Seven sts
Rnd 5: (2dc in next and Blood Orange Rnd 11: (dc2tog, each st to end Rnd 11: 1dc in each Rnds 1-4: 1dc in
st, 4dc) to end. make a magic ring, 9dc) to end. 20 sts Fasten off st to end each st to end
36 sts work 6dc into ring. Rnd 12: (dc2tog, Fasten off Work in foll stripe
Change to Six sts 8dc) to end. 18 sts ear sequence: (three
Blood Orange Rnds 1-2: rep Rnds Rnd 13: (dc2tog, Make two leg rnds Banana
Rnd 6: 1dc in each 1-2 of Head 7dc) to end. 16 sts Using 5mm hook Make two Yellow, two rnds
st to end Change to Change to and Blood Orange Using 5mm hook Blood Orange)
Change to Banana Yellow Blood Orange make a magic ring, and Lychee White three times
Banana Yellow Rnd 3: (2dc in first Rnd 14: (dc2tog, work 5dc into ring. make a magic ring, Rnds 5-19: 1dc in
Rnds 7-9: rep Rnd st, 2dc) to end. 6dc) to end. 14 sts Five sts work 5dc into ring. each st to end
6 three times 24 sts Change to Row 1: 1ch, 2dc Five sts Fasten off
Change to Rnds 4-5: 1dc in Banana Yellow in each st to end, Rnds 1-5: rep
turn. Ten sts Rnds 1-5 of Arm. to make up
Row 2: 1ch, (2dc in Ten sts Sew Body to Head.
next st, 1dc) to end. Change to Stuff Cheeks. Sew
15 sts Banana Yellow to front of Head.
Fasten off Rnds 6-7: 1dc in Sew Ears to top of
each st to end Head. Stuff Arms.
arm Change to Sew to Body.
Make two Blood Orange Sew Tummy to
Using 5mm hook Rnd 8: 1dc in each front of Body. Stuff
and Lychee White st to end Tail. Sew to back of
make a magic ring, Fasten off Body. Embroider
work 5dc into ring. whiskers in Blood
Five sts tummy Orange and a
Rnd 1: 2dc in each Using 5mm hook nose in Raspberry
st to end. Ten sts and Lychee White Pink (see Great
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in make a magic ring, Advice panel)

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You
NEED Give the gift of a traditional ted by making

Walter bear
Frosti
yarn kit
stuffing, 9mm safety
eyes, tapestry needle,
spare black yarn

Made in a beautiful blend of blues and greens, Walter the bear by Janine Holmes is
amazingly simple to make just two stitches are involved! It's a great project to practise
your colour changes on and would make a lovely gift for a new arrival to the family.

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crochet

stitches
used
Double crochet (dc)
Double crochet two
together (dc2tog)

SIZE
Height: 30cm

Walter
bear Perfect for
beginners
head
* Using 5.5mm hook
and Ski Slope White
make a magic ring,
work 6dc into ring.
Six sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
end. 12 sts *
Rnd 2: (3dc, 2dc in next
st) to end. 15 sts
Rnd 3: (4dc, 2dc in next
st) to end. 18 sts
Rnd 4: 1dc in each st
to end
Rnd 5: (5dc, 2dc in next
st) to end. 21 sts
Rnd 6: (6dc, 2dc in next
st) to end. 24 sts
Change to Lake Blue
Rnds 7-8: rep Rnds 2-3.
36 sts
Change to Alpine Green
Rnds 9-10: rep Rnds
4-5. 42 sts
Change to Deep Blue
Rnd 11: rep Rnd 6.
48 sts
Rnd 12: rep Rnd 4
Change to Icy Blue
Rnds 13-14: rep
Rnd 4 twice
Change to Forest Green
Rnd 15-16: rep
Rnd 4 twice
Change to Lake Blue
Rnd 17: rep Rnd 4
Insert safety eyes in
between Rnds 8 and
9, spacing them 12
sts apart
Rnd 18: (6dc, dc2tog)

crochet
clever
The stripes on this
teddy are a little too far
apart to carry the yarn
neatly up the inside of
your work. Instead, tie
off and trim your colour
change ends as you go.
This method also has
the added bonus of
preventing all of
the different colours
from getting into a
messy tangle

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to end. 42 sts
Change to Alpine Green
Rnd 19: (5dc, dc2tog)
to end. 36 sts
Rnd 20: (4dc, dc2tog)
to end. 30 sts
Change to Deep Blue
Rnd 21: (3dc, dc2tog)
to end. 24 sts
Rnd 22: (2dc, dc2tog)
to end. 18 sts
Stuff head
Change to Icy Blue
Rnd 23: (1dc, dc2tog)
to end. 12 sts
Rnd 24: (dc2tog) to end.
Six sts
Cut yarn leaving a long
tail, thread tail onto
tapestry needle and
thread through rem sts,
fasten off

body
** Using 5.5mm hook
and Lake Blue work as
for Head from * to *.
12 sts
Change to Alpine Green
Rnd 2: (1dc, 2dc in next
st) to end. 18 sts Ski Slope White
Rnd 10-11: rep Rnd Fasten off
Rnd 3: (2dc, 2dc in next
8 twice
Change to Forest Green
Rnd 18-19: rep Rnd throughout work as to make up
st) to end. 24 sts ** for Body from ** to **. With a length of black
Change to Alpine Green 8 twice
Change to Deep Blue
Rnds 4-5: rep Rnds 2-3
Rnd 12: (5dc, dc2tog) to Change to Lake Blue ear 24 sts yarn embroider nose
end. 36 sts Rnd 20-21: rep Rnd Make two Change to Lake Blue and mouth using
of Head. 36 sts Using 5.5mm hook and Rnds 4-5: 1dc in each running sts, working
Rnd 13: 1dc in each st 8 twice
Change to Icy Blue Ski Slope White st to end from centre to base of
to end Change to Alpine Green
Rnds 6-7: rep Rnds 5-6 throughout work as Change to Alpine Green Rnd 4 of muzzle. Sew a
Change to Deep Blue Rnd 22: (3dc, dc2tog) to
of Head. 48 sts for Body from ** to **. Rnd 6: 1dc in each st few running sts across
Rnd 14-15: rep Rnd end. 24 sts
Change to Forest Green 24 sts to end top of nose to neaten.
8 twice Rnd 23: rep Rnd 8
Rnd 8: 1dc in each st Rnd 4: 1dc in each st Rnd 7: 6dc, (dc2tog) to Sew a single running st
Change to Icy Blue Change to Deep Blue
to end to end last six sts, 6dc. 18 sts vertically on underside
Rnd 16: rep Rnd 8 Rnd 24: rep Rnd 8
Rnd 9: (6dc, dc2tog) to Fasten off Change to Deep Blue of muzzle then sew a
Rnd 17: (4dc, dc2tog) to Rnd 25: (2dc, dc2tog) to
end. 42 sts Rnd 8: rep Rnd 7. 15 sts 'W' shape directly
end. 30 sts end. 18 sts
Change to Lake Blue Rnd 9: rep Rnd 6 underneath to finish
arm Work in foll two-row mouth. Shape face by
Make two stripe sequence: Icy foll diagram and
Work as for Head from Blue, Forest Green, instructions on p57. Fold
* to *. 12 sts Lake Blue, Alpine Ear in half and sew
Rnd 2-4: 1dc in each st Green, Deep Blue, edges tog. Curve base
to end Icy Blue of ear into a semicircle
Work in foll two row- Rnds 10-21: rep Rnd 6 and sew to sides of
stripe sequence: 12 times bear's head, approx 12
* Forest Green, Lake Stuff sts apart. Stuff Body.
Blue, Alpine Green *, Change to Forest Making sure colour
Deep Blue, Icy Blue, rep Green changes are at back of
from * to * once Rnd 22: (3dc, dc2tog) to bear, sew neck edge to
Rnds 5-20: 1dc in each end. 12 sts underside of Head. Stuff
st to end Rnd 23: (dc2tog) to Arms. Oversew tops of
Fasten off end. Six sts Arms flat and sew to
Cut yarn leaving a long sides of bear, level with
tail, thread tail onto topmost Alpine Green
leg tapestry needle and stripe on Body. Sew on
Make two thread through rem Legs foll diagram and
Using 5.5mm hook and sts, fasten off instructions on p57

Meet Our Designer

"This soft and cuddly teddy
crochets up fast with a 5.5mm
hook and aran-weight yarn.
You'll have a huggable, loveable stripy
friend of your own in no time!"
Janine Holmes specialises in amigurumi crochet. She has a master's degree in
Constructed Textile Design and lives in Worcestershire with her family and four cats.
See more of her work at mojimojidesign.com

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You

granny
NEED Add to your collection with the
Tallula
yarn kit

stitches
used
Chain (ch)
square club
We hope youre enjoying building up your crochet crocheting or would like to introduce others to this
Slip stitch (sl st) skills and adding to your crafty treasure trove of charming craft. Choose four or five from these
Double crochet (dc) tried and tested granny squares. Its our fourth set seven to make with your kit and grab yarn from
Half treble (htr) of gorgeous projects and we have seven more your stash to create more. After youve collected
Treble (tr) amazing designs for you try. There are only all of our patterns you can decide what youd like to
Double treble (dtr) two more issues to go until you have built up a make with them. We really want to see your
Popcorn stitch (ps) collection of wonderful crochet patterns that will finished items and get to know the story behind
look absolutely fantastic across a wide range of who youre crocheting for well be giving away a
SIZE projects. This issues lovely designs include two goodie bag to the most heartwarming tale, so get
Square: 10cm x 10cm that are ideal for beginners if youre new to crocheting tonight!

Perfect for
beginners

raised through loop, draw loop

heart
diamond
through, 2ch, (1ps [see

Tip: Choose motif

Crochet Clever panel], three sts, 3ch, 1dc, miss
3ch, 1ps, 2ch) in each of three sts, 3ch, 3tr in
By Lucinda next three 2ch sp, (1ps, high-contrast next st, miss one st,
Ganderton 3ch) in next 2ch sp, join colours to By Irene 3ch, 3tr in next st,
Using 3.5mm hook and with a sl st to third of basic ensure Strange miss three sts, 2ch,
Caramel Gold make 6ch,
join with a sl st to first
first 3ch. Eight popcorn
sts made square the heart
stands out
Using 3.5mm hook and
Lipstick Pink make 6ch,
1tr, miss three sts, 2ch,
3tr in next st, miss one
Rnd 3: one sl st in next st, 3ch, 3tr in next st,
ch to form a ring
2ch sp, (3ch [counts as By Irene join with a sl st to first
ch to form a ring miss three sts, 2ch, 1dc,
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as
1tr), 2tr into ring, (2ch, 1tr], 2tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch) in Strange Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as miss three sts, 2ch, (3tr,
3tr) three times, 2ch, next 3ch corner sp, * 1ps Using 3.5mm hook and 1tr), 2tr into ring, 2ch, 3ch, 3tr) in next st, miss
join with a sl st to third in next 2ch sp, (1ch, 3tr, Caramel Gold make 6ch, Rnd 3: 3ch, 2tr in same (3tr, 2ch) three times, three sts, 2ch, join with
of first 3ch. 12 sts 3ch, 3tr, 1ch) in next 3ch join with a sl st to first 3ch sp, 1ch, * 3tr in next join with a sl st to third a st st to first st. 28 sts
Rnd 2: one sl st in each corner sp, rep from * ch to form a ring 2ch sp, 1ch, (3tr, 3ch, of first 3ch. 12 sts Fasten off Whisper
of next two tr, 3ch twice, 1ps in next 2ch sp, Note: first 3ch of each 3tr) in next 3tr sp, 1ch, Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as White, join Soft Pink to
(counts as 1tr), 3tr in 1ch, join with a sl st to rnd counts as 1tr rep from * twice, 3tr in 1tr), 2tr, 2tr in next 2ch next 2ch sp
next 2ch sp, remove third of first 3ch. 28 sts Rnd 1: 3ch, 2tr, 3ch, (3tr, next 3ch sp, 1ch, 3tr in sp, 10dtr into second tr Rnd 4: 3ch, 2tr in same
hook, insert into third ch Rnd 4: one sl st in each 3ch) three times, join next 3ch sp, 3ch, join of next 3tr cluster, 1dc 2ch sp, * (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in
of first 3ch and back of next two tr, (3ch, 2tr, with a sl st to third ch. with a sl st to third of in next 2ch sp, 10dtr in next corner sp, (3tr in
3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch 12 sts first 3ch. 36 sts second tr of next 3tr next ch sp) twice, rep
corner sp, * (3tr in next Fasten off Caramel Gold, Fasten off Whisper cluster, 2tr in next 2ch from * twice, (3tr, 2ch,
crochet 1ch sp) twice, (3tr, 3ch,
3tr) in next 3ch corner
join Lipstick Pink to any
3ch corner sp
White, join Cherry Pink
to any 3ch corner sp
sp, 3tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in
next 2ch sp, join with a
3tr) in next sp, 3tr in
next sp, join with a sl st
clever sp, rep from * twice, (3tr
in next 1ch sp) twice,
Rnd 2: 3ch, 2tr in same
3ch sp, 1ch, * (3tr, 3ch,
Rnd 4: 3ch, 2tr in same
3ch sp, * 3tr in each of
sl st to third of first 3ch,
turn. 35 sts
to third of first 3ch.
48 sts
To make a popcorn join with a sl st to third 3tr) in next 3ch sp, 1ch, next two 3ch sp, (3tr, Fasten off Lipstick Pink, Rnd 5: 1ch, 6dc, * (2dc,
stitch (ps) work as of first 3ch. 48 sts rep from * twice, 3tr in 2ch, 3tr) in next 3ch sp, join Whisper White to 1tr, 2dc) in next corner
follows: make 4tr in Rnd 5: 1ch, * 4dc in next next 3ch sp, 3ch, join rep from * twice, 3tr in bottom 2ch sp of heart ch sp, 12dc, rep from *
next 2ch sp, remove 3ch corner sp, 12dc, rep with a sl st to third of each of next two 3ch Rnd 3: working in back twice, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) in
hook, insert into top of from * three times, join first 3ch. 24 sts sp, 3tr in next 3ch sp, loops only (1ch, 1dc) in next corner sp, 6dc, join
first tr and back with a sl st to first st. Fasten off Lipstick Pink, 2ch, join with a sl st to bottom 2ch sp, 2ch, with a sl st to first st.
through loop, draw 64 sts join Whisper White to third of first 3ch. 48 sts miss three sts, (3tr, 3ch, 68 sts
loop through Fasten off, sew in ends any 3ch corner sp Fasten off, sew in ends 3tr) in next st, miss Fasten off, sew in ends

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crochet
Perfect for
beginners

ripple twist four

square square stripes
with a sl st to third of Fasten off Whisper third of first 3ch. 36 sts
first 3ch. 28 sts White, join Lipstick Pink Fasten off Lipstick Pink,
Fasten off Lipstick Pink, to any corner dtr
By Irene join Caramel Gold to any By Irene Rnd 3: 1ch, * 1dc in By Irene
join Caramel Gold to any
tr after a 2ch sp
Strange tr after 2ch corner sp Strange dtr, miss one st, 1ch, Strange Rnd 3: 3ch, 8tr, 2tr in
Using 3.5mm and Rnd 3: 3ch, 6tr, (1tr in Using 3.5mm and 1htr, miss one st, 1ch, Using 3.5mm hook and next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr in
Whisper White make corner of Rnd 1, 2ch, 1tr Caramel Gold make 6ch, (3dtr, 2ch, 3dtr) in next Whisper White make same 2ch sp, 9tr, 2tr in
6ch, join with a sl st to in 3ch corner sp of Rnd join with a sl st to first st, miss one st, 1ch, 1htr, 6ch, join with a sl st to next 2ch sp, 2ch) three
first ch to form a ring 1, 7tr) three times, 1tr in ch to form a ring 1ch, rep from * three first ch to form a ring times, 2tr, join with a
Note: first 3ch of each corner of Rnd 1, 2ch, 1tr Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as times, join with a sl st to Note: first 3ch of each sl st to first st. 52 sts
rnd counts as 1tr in corner of Rnd 1, join 1tr), 4tr into ring, (1dtr, first st. 36 sts rnd counts as 1tr Fasten off Caramel Gold,
Rnd 1: 3ch, 4tr, 3ch, (5tr, with a sl st to third of 5tr) three times, 1dtr, Fasten off Lipstick Pink, Rnd 1: 3ch, 4tr into ring, join Whisper White to
3ch) three times, join first 3ch. 36 sts join with a sl st to third join Cherry Pink to any 2ch, (5tr, 2ch) three any tr after a 2ch sp
with a sl st to third ch. Fasten off Caramel Gold, of first 3ch. 24 sts corner ch times, join with a sl st to Rnd 4: 3ch, 12tr, 2tr in
20 sts join Cherry Pink to any Fasten off Caramel Gold, Round 4: 3ch (counts as third of first 3ch. 20 sts next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr
Fasten off Whisper tr after 2ch corner sp join Whisper White to 1tr), 1tr in same ch sp, Change to Lipstick Pink in next 2ch sp, 13tr,
White, join Lipstick Pink Rnd 4: 3ch, 8tr, (1tr in any corner dtr (13tr, 2tr in next corner Rnd 2: 3ch, 4tr, 2tr in 2tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch)
to any tr after 3ch corner of Rnd 2, 2ch, 1tr Note: work in back ch sp, 1ch, 2tr in same next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr in three times, 2tr in same
corner sp in 2ch corner sp of Rnd loops only to end corner ch sp) three same 2ch sp, 5tr, 2tr in 2ch sp, join with a sl st
Rnd 2: 3ch, 4tr, (1tr into 2, 9tr) three times, 1tr in Rnd 2: 1ch, * 1dc in dtr, times, 13tr, 2tr in next next 2ch sp, 2ch) three to third of first 3ch.
foundation ring, 2ch, 1tr corner of Rnd 2, 2ch, 1tr miss two sts, 1ch, (3tr, corner ch sp, 1ch, join times, 2tr in same 2ch 68 sts
into foundation ring, 5tr) in corner of Rnd 2, join 1dtr, 3tr) in next st, miss with a sl st to third of sp, join with a sl st to Fasten off, sew in ends
three times, 1tr into with a sl st to third of two sts, 1ch, rep from * first 3ch. 68 sts
foundation ring, 2ch, 1tr
into foundation ring, join
first 3ch. 44 sts
Fasten off, sew in ends
three times, join with a
sl st to first st. 32 sts
Fasten off, sew in ends
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granny
with a sl st to third of
first 3ch. 32 sts
Change to Caramel Gold
By Lucinda Rnd 3: 3ch (counts as
Ganderton 1tr), 1tr in same st, (1tr,
Using 3.5mm hook and 2tr in next st) to last st,
Soft Pink make 6ch, join 1tr, join with a sl st to
with sl st to first ch to third of first 3ch.
form a ring 48 sts
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as Change to
1tr), 15tr into ring, join Whisper White
with a sl st to third of Rnd 4: 1ch, (6dc, 1htr, 1tr,
first 3ch. 16 sts 1dtr, 3ch, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr)
Change to Cherry Pink to end, join with a sl st to
Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as first st
1tr), 1tr in same st, (2tr) Fasten off, sew in ends

What will you make with your collection?

TEA COSY by Alexandra Mackenzie, COFFEE CUP SLEEVE, IPAD COVER by Melanie Wagner, FUNKY PONCHO,
alexandramackenzienz.blogspot.co.uk alexandramackenzienz.blogspot.co.uk missgalore.wordpress.com chrisindehaak.blogspot.co.uk

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You need: LGC kit, button, tapestry needle Crochet

Quick & Easy

mug hug
Use double crochet to make a

Lizzie says...
The final element of Carol Bateup's teatime trio, this cosy keeps Involving only three stitches,
your beverage warm whilst cheering up your cup. The pattern is this mug hug is an ideal
customisable so it's easy to make it fit your favourite mug. beginner project
Lizzie Hudson, Editor

Stitches used:
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Size:
Mug hug: 8.5cm x
20.5cm (excl. strap)

mug cosy
Using 5mm hook and
green yarn make 15ch
Next row: 1dc in second
ch from hook, 1dc in
each ch to end, turn.
14 sts
Next row: 1ch, 1dc in
each st to end
Rep prev row until cosy
fits around mug.
Note: designer worked
35 more rows
Next row: sl st into next
four sts, 6dc, turn
Next row: 1ch, 6dc, turn

to make up
Rep prev row six times
Next row: 1dc, 4ch, 1dc
into final st, turn Wrap cosy around
Next row: 1ch, 6dc, turn mug, position button
Next row: rep prev row in correct place, sew
Fasten off, sew in ends on tightly

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Adorn your mug cosy with a cute
knit clever
When asked to turn your work in crochet, keep the last loop
candy-coloured button. Sew Simple on your hook then take the completed work, which should be
Buttons, 2.99 for six, 020 8123 4929, positioned under your hook hand, and turn it towards you
scarletdash.co.uk until the work is positioned under your yarn hand

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NEED
Flash Babies will giggle when they hear our

rattle bear
yarn kit
stuffing, black yarn,
rattle insert

When a new baby enters the world, theres no better way to welcome them and
stitches commemorate their arrival than with a handmade gift. With hours of fun and giggles

used to be had, mums and dads will certainly appreciate the practicality of this parental staple
designed by Christine Harvey, which features a useful easy-grip handle. Once youve
Chain (ch) embroidered a cute bear nose and kind smile, littluns will love looking up at their new and very
Double crochet (dc) entertaining pal!
Double crochet two
together (dc2tog)

SIZE
Rattle: 14cm x 14cm

Perfect for
beginners

crochet
clever
To avoid an unsightly
step when changing
colours, work the
first stitch in the
new colour as folls:
draw up a loop in
the old colour and
finish the double
crochet by hooking
and pulling through
the new colour.
Replace the second
double crochet
of the new colour
section with a
slip stitch. This
should give you a
seamless transition

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rattle Change to Neon Pink

Rnd 2: rep Rnd 1. 24 sts
into ring. Six sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st
Meet Our Designer
bear Rnd 3: (2dc in next st,
3dc) to end. 30 sts
to end. 12 sts
Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, Because this rattle is made using
handle Change to Neon Orange
Rnd 4: 5dc, 2dc in next
1dc) to end. 18 sts
Rnd 3: (2dc in next st, the amigurumi technique and
Using 3.5mm hook and
Neon Green make 10ch,
st, 1dc, 2dc in next st,
13dc, 2dc in next st,
2dc) to end. 24 sts
Rnd 4: 1dc in each st
worked in a spiral, there is no need
join with a sl st to form
a ring
1dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc. to end to slip stitch each round closed
34 sts Fasten off, leaving
Rnds 1-2: 1dc in each st Christine Harvey is a crochet designer, maker and tutor. She sells her colourful creations
Rnd 5: 7dc, 2dc in each a long tail online at Rose Cottage Crafts: rosecottagecraftsuk.etsy.com
to end. 10 sts of next two sts, 15dc,
Work in foll two-rnd
stripe sequence:
2dc in each of next two
sts, 8dc. 38 sts
ear
Electric Turquoise, * Change to Neon Pink Make two
Neon Green (see Rnds 6-7: 1dc in each Using 3.5mm hook and
Crochet Clever for st to end ** Bolt Blue make a magic
colour change tips) Change to Neon Orange ring, work 6dc into ring
Rnds 3-30: 1dc in Rnds 8-9: 1dc in each Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
each st to end st to end *** end. 12 sts
Fasten off Rep from * to *** once Rnd 2: (2dc in next st,
then from * to ** once 1dc) to end. 18 sts

head Fasten off, leaving a Rnds 3-5: 1dc in each

long tail st to end
Using 3.5mm hook and Rnd 6: (dc2tog, 1dc) to
Neon Orange make a
magic ring, work 6dc
snout end. 12 sts
Fasten off, leaving a
into ring. Six sts Using 3.5mm hook long tail
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st and Lightning White a
to end. 12 sts magic ring, work 6dc to make up
Stuff Handle and Head.
Sew Snout to Head,
lightly stuffing. Bend
Handle tube and sew
Shopping each end to underside

Basket
of Head, sewing across
bottom of Head to
close. Using black yarn
Medium Rattle Insert, 75p, 01993 embroider eyes, nose
700411, printstopolkadots.co.uk and mouth. Flatten Ears
and sew to side of Head

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You
NEED
Crochet up a whole troop of

funky monkeys
Snuggle
yarn kit
stuffing

Irene Strange's six cheeky monkeys use

only three simple stitches between them
so if you're new to toy making, they are a
good place to start. If you are making these
for a baby, choose high-contrast colours
which will grab their attention. Crafting
them for yourself? Add a bit of craft wire to
the arms and legs to make them poseable.

crochet
clever
When a row reads
(2dc in next st, 2dc) to
end, like with Row 3 of
the monkey's head
and body, this means
work two double
crochet stitches in the
next stitch, then work
one double crochet
stitch in each of the
next two stitches

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crochet
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
stitches funky end. Ten sts

used monkey Rnd 2: (2dc in next st,

1dc) to end. 15 sts
Rnd 3: (2dc in next st,
Chain (ch) head and 2dc) to end. 20 sts
Double crochet (dc) body Rnd 4: (2dc in next st,
Double crochet two Make six 3dc) to end. 25 sts
together (dc2tog) Using 4mm hook and Rnds 5-7: 1dc in each st
Milky White (Apple to end
Green, Dolly Pink, Plum Change to Plum Purple
SIZE Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft (Dolly Pink, Milky White,
Height: approx 10cm Blue) make a magic Apple Green, Soft Blue,
ring, work 5dc into ring. Milky White)
Five sts Rnds 8-11: 1dc in each st
to end
Change to Milky White
(Apple Green, Dolly Pink,
Plum Purple, Sailor Blue,
Soft Blue)
Rnd 12: 1dc in each st
to end
Attach safety eyes
Rnds 13-19: rep Rnd 12
seven times
Rnd 20: working in front
loops only (dc2tog, 3dc)
to end. 20 sts
Rnd 21: (dc2tog, 2dc)
to end. 15 sts
Stuff
Rnd 22: (dc2tog, 1dc) to
end. Ten sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in next six to end. Six sts
Rnd 23: (dc2tog) to end. ear sts, miss last st. 12 sts Change to Milky White
Five sts Make 12 (two in
Fasten off Fasten off (Apple Green, Dolly Pink,
each colourway) Plum Purple, Sailor Blue,
Using 4mm hook and Soft Blue)
arm
Meet Our Designer Plum Purple (Dolly Pink,
Milky White, Apple Make 12 (two in
Rnds 3-9: 1dc in each st
to end
Add some more stripes to the Green, Soft Blue, Milky
White) make a magic
each colourway)
Using 4mm hook and
Fasten off

body or arms or embroider ring, work 7dc into ring,

join with a sl st to first
Plum Purple (Dolly Pink,
Milky White, Apple leg
different expressions to give your st. Seven sts
Change to Milky White
Green, Soft Blue, Milky Make 12 (two in each
White) make a magic colourway)
monkeys even more character (Apple Green, Dolly Pink, ring, work 6dc into ring. Using 4mm hook and
A busy graphic designer by day, Irene's secret crochet and craft addiction Plum Purple, Sailor Blue, Six sts Plum Purple (Dolly Pink,
flourishes in the evenings. If you fancy making some of her other creatures, Soft Blue) Rnds 1-2: 1dc in each st Milky White, Apple
visit irenestrange.etsy.com Green, Soft Blue, Milky
White) make a magic
ring, work 6dc into ring.
Six sts
Note: follow colourway
chart on p48
Rnds 1-12: 1dc in each st
to end
Fasten off

tail
Using 4mm hook and
Milky White (Apple
Green, Dolly Pink, Plum
Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft
Blue) make 31ch
Row 1: starting second
ch from hook work one
sl st in each ch to end
Fasten off

to make up
Sew in ends using kit's
tapestry needle.
Sew two Ears to each
head. Embroider chain
st mouth in middle of
stripe of Head. Sew
Arms, Legs and Tail to
body without stuffing

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