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Sarah Moran, Helda Panagary,
Emily Platt, Hayley Joanne Robinson, spring awaits – a most exciting time even after a m ild winter!
Kate Rowell, Joanne Scrace,
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Ideas to help wildlife charities in Australia, Matt Farci contemplates the love and
our round-up of the best yarn shows and attention that goes into both growing his
workshops, the latest beautiful accessories, plants, and creating his crochet designs.
plus meet Sara Mulvey of Black Sheep Wools. Pay tribute to these creative processes and
make his cute and cheerful succulent!
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Sarah Moran tests out some lovely plant- 26 SPRING/SUMMER FASHION
based yarns for lightweight garments and It may be 20 20 but the fashion trends are far
accessories that are both soft and long-lasting. from futuristic – instead this season brings a
celebration of retro. Get the vintage summer
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hook up 16 sweet amigurumi friends, and of overlay crochet, colour palettes inspired by
make yourself an on-trend wardrobe. nature, and the SistersInStitch brand.
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N OTION S K EEP ER
We can’t have enough project bags
to store our WIPs, but precious little
notions can get lost when you’re
crocheting on the go. So say a big hello
to these soft leather pouches from
Beyond Measure. With a neat stud flap
they’re ideal for safely storing tiny snips, Charity news
needles, stitch markers or buttons. You
can fasten them to your project bag too,
CRAFT AND UNITE THE WORLD
with the handy metal keyring clasp. The ➻ With the recent bushfires in Australia and knit Crying Koala Hat (find it
pouches also come in a zippered design, causing devastation to wildlife and on Simy’s Studio on Ravelry) to
complete with pretty cotton lining. habitats, a Sydney-based craft group, Zoos Victoria, while Wool Couture
Stud leather pouches, £11, the Animal Rescue Craft Guild, called (woolcouturecompany.com) is giving
www.shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk out for handmade items for injured proceeds of its knit koala hat to the
or orphaned animals, such as joey WWF bushfire appeal. And Christina
pouches and bat wraps. The response Hadderingh (A Spoonful of Yarn)
was so huge that most of the guild’s is donating ¤1.50 of sales of her
needs have now been met – you can Eucalyptus Wrap (on Etsy and Ravelry)
keep up to date via its Facebook group . to WIRES wildlife rescue organisation.
However, there are still other ways From our own corner of the planet,
we can help out wildlife charities. How we can also show our support by
about putting your hook into action and being mindful about climate change.
hosting a fundraising crafternoon? The In Australia, artist Naomi Bulger has
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) designed an envelope template for her
has launched a Bushfire Emergency newsletter subscribers to colour in and
TURN TO
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MORE LOVELY bushfires) for urgent support to care for Australian flora and fauna (download
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✽ SATURDAY 21 MARCH Don’t Miss!
YORKSHIRE YARN FEST
Come along to a fantastic, friendly yarn
festival in Yorkshire, brimming with
gorgeous yarn and accessories to buy
from wonderful exhibitors. Please note
the location has changed to Poppleton
Centre, Main St, Nether Poppleton,
York YO26 6JT. 11am–4pm, free entry.
Follow on Instagram @yorkshireyarnfest.
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✽ 2–4 APRIL
THE CRAFT 4
CRAFTERS SHOW
Visit an amazing collection of craft
businesses, displays, textile artists,
Day out
workshops, make & takes and competitions.
With stands over two floors, new workshop
rooms and larger cafes, you’ll be in
MID-WALES EXTRAVAGANZA! crafting heaven! Held at the Bath & West
Showground at Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
www.craft4crafters.co.uk
➻ Join in the fun and celebrate all that’s collage using felt and kantha stitch. Use
great about wool and natural fibres at the Tunisian intarsia to make a mug rug or ✽ 18 & 19 APRIL
brilliant Wonderwool Wales, on 25 and plant coaster, or whip up a rustic framed SPRING INTO WOOL
26 April, at the Royal Welsh Showground, wall hanging using hand-spun yarns… This show is packed with yarny joy and
colour! It’s held at the bright and airy
Builth Wells. Feast your eyes on fantastic and much more! Find special exhibitions,
Grammar School in Leeds with lots of
goods on sale at over 200 stalls, and demos, have-a-go sessions, and the fun seating, free parking and a great cafeteria.
book your space on one of the popular Sheepwalk catwalk. Plus, see creations Find 90 wonderful exhibitors from all over
Woolschool workshops. We’re excited from Jourdan Williams and Daisy Fay Ray, Britain, covering crochet and knitting,
felting, weaving, spinning and dyeing. Book
about the variety of ways to get creative graduates from the BA Textiles course at onto a workshop, and meet the guilds and
with wool and fibres. Needle felt your Carmarthen School of Art. Open 10am to associations. 10am–4pm, tickets £4 to £7.
own bee button or brooch, try macramé 5.30pm (4.30pm Sunday), day tickets £10. www.springintowool.co.uk
Must have
➻ We are coveting one of these roll-top
techniques (how to hold hook and yarn,
working in the round, turning chains and
pattern reading), so you can make a flower,
and coaster or granny square. 10am–4pm,
bags, beautifully crafted by Nu Shearman £54.95, including yarn and lunch.
www.blacksheepwools.com
of Hide & Hammer in the Cotswolds.
Choose from six gorgeous colours – ✽ 3–5 APRIL
mustard, berry, dark blue, black, grey CRAFTER’S RETREAT
or green. The bags are made of water The first three-day Crafter’s Retreat is
taking place with Karen Holland and
resistant canvas (just remove the handle
Jennie Rainsford of The Craft Barn, Ali
to wash them) and have a stud closure or Reeve of Stamps Away, and Mark Vardy
buckle. Plus, there are internal pockets for of Silvar Design, in Lechlade-on-Thames.
your notions and hook. The roll top folds There will be workshops in mixed media,
enamelling, hand stitching, block printing,
down to make a bucket so you can hook paint techniques, book binding, lampshade
away on the bus, in a class, in the park… making, stamping, mosaics and more. £149.
£65, www.hideandhammer.co.uk www.craftersretreats.co.uk
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CROCH E T
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We chat with Sara Mulvey of Black Sheep
Reader Wools about life in the family business.
offer! www.blacksheepwools.com
A R M CA N D Y
➻ Feel oh-so-pretty with these colourful Sara took on Black Sheep Wools with mum, and also my grandma. She was
handmade bracelets by Sungi Verhaar. her brother Stephen, 35 years after their the most phenomenal knitter; I still have
“I love natural materials like gemstones, mum, a lifelong knitter, opened the first garments she made for me over 30 years
freshwater pearls, sterling silver and shop. Sara lives with her husband Matt, ago! Knitting is something I’ve always
gold beads,” says Sungi, who also adores two daughters and two dogs a few done, and I taught myself to crochet
adding sweet charms and roses. Sungi minutes from the shop, in the village of seven years ago. I love the potential in
lives in a village in the Netherlands with Culcheth in Cheshire. “I love not having each ball of yarn,” enthuses Sara.
her husband and two daughters and to commute. In my previous life I had to “We have so much choice at the shop.
used to work as a nurse. She now makes spend at least an hour in the car to get to If you love a bit of luxury, Fyberspates is
jewellery, teaches nursing part time and work,” says Sara, who was in advertising perfect. We’ve just introduced Vivacious
does face painting with Ellen Deckers and media sales for almost 20 years. DK and it’s flying out of the shop. We
(@bypollevie) at events. Contact her for Black Sheep Wools has always been a are a Rowan flagship store and have a
made-to-order bracelets, necklaces, family business. “When my mum opened beautiful Rowan section with their yarns
rings or earrings. Sets of five bracelets our first shop in 1983 it was a great and books. We also stock a huge range
range from £21 to £38. Use code success and she quickly went on to open of Stylecraft and Scheepjes and their
“sookpiecespresent” for a 15% discount. more. At one point we had six shops and yarns are always in our top five sellers.
You can get in touch with Sungi at a couple of market stalls. Stephen began With regards to notions I’m a huge fan
@sookpieces on Instagram. working with her very early on and I of Fripperies & Bibelots stitch markers,
joined him nine years ago. Our mum and they are completely snag proof!”
dad are now retired, but they’re still the Black Sheep Wools runs popular
first port of call for any advice!” workshops too. “We use lots of different
Sara is a self-confessed yarn addict. tutors, many of whom we have worked
“I definitely get my love of yarn from my with for years. Jane Crowfoot visits once
a year, Carol Meldrum, Juliet Bernard
and many more.”
Sara is also very proud of the Craft
Barn. “It’s our biggest achievement. It
has a great feel. I love nothing more than
seeing new friendships formed over yarn
and a cup of tea. It’s my happy place and
lots of other people’s too.”
Sara is passionate about keeping yarn
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News etc
Erika Knight
Studio Linen Lana Grossa
About Berlin Chilly
Lang Yarns
Canapa
PLANTING AN IDEA
Perfect for spring makes in every way, try out a plant-based yarn.
Scheepjes Mighty
68% cotton/32% jute • 50g/80m/87yds • £2.49 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
A clever new yarn released by Scheepjes that has the strength of jute – making it perfect for planters,
macramé-style crochet, coasters and shoppers – but combined with cotton, making it soft to work with.
The crocheted fabric has the look of jute fibre and 11 natural shades open up stylish design possibilities.
but using a 3mm or 3.5mm hook and open stitches results in a fabric with a lovely drape, similar to linen,
and with a soft feel, perfect for summer garments. Eight natural colours each have a textured dye finish.
products at great prices and are experts Made from plant fibre sustainably sourced from eucalyptus trees, using renewable energy and eco-
friendly dyes, Tina Tape is special because of how very soft it feels. With a tape construction and using a
in our field but yarn shops are closing. suggested 8mm hook, give it a try for silky soft, drapey summer garments that are light and airy to wear
We need bricks and mortar yarn shops – or tighter construction bags and accessories. It’s available in 17 gorgeous colourways.
to keep the craft thriving. Please, please,
please support your local yarn shop!” Erika Knight Studio Linen
85% recycled rayon linen/15% linen • 50g/120m/131yds • £6.80 from www.laughinghens.com
Sara says she finds it easy to stay
This blend of recycled and premium linen is available in 20 beautiful shades reminiscent of faded blooms,
motivated. “I genuinely love what I do. denim and hazy summer days, making it a great choice for on-trend summer projects. Cool to wear, light
It isn’t work, it’s part of me. If I’m having as a feather and with a natural drape, for a special garment or shawl, Studio Linen is an excellent choice.
a bad day (which isn’t very often) my
brother is always around to pick me up Lana Grossa About Berlin Chilly
100% linen • 50g/95m/104yds • £6.80 from www.lovecrafts.com
and I hope I do the same for him.” From fashion yarn brand Lana Grossa, this linen ribbon yarn has a lightweight chain construction that
What does Sara enjoy when she’s feels light and airy when crocheted up on the suggested 6mm or 7mm hook. Available in 14 bright,
not working? “I crochet and knit!” she summery colours, it’s an easy crochet that would make a really lovely summer top.
laughs. “Honestly, it’s what I do when I
get any spare time. I try to do a couple
of hours every day. If I don’t knit I really
feel out of sorts. But I also love cooking. @jwcrochetnl
I catch up with everyone when I get
home and lock myself away for half an
hour with the radio and make something
lovely for dinner. I also love walking our Congratulations to Conny Willems
two dogs, Poppy and Jasper across the who wowed us with her fantastic
fields,” says Sara. “I’m a real old movie version of Alexa Boonstra’s
Gingerbread Ginny from issue 119.
fan too, I love 1940s and 1950s films. I’m
Conny wins a 12-month digital
re-watching Hitchcock’s films; I did Film subscription! To be in with a chance of
Studies as part of my degree and have winning, share your recent makes from
been hooked on this era ever since!” the magazine on Instagram using the
hashtag #myinsidecrochet and
What’s on the horizon for Sara? “My tag us @insidecrochet
hopes are that I might finish some of my
WIPs – I have too many to count!”
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SPRING GROWTH
Green up your living space with beautiful botanical-inspired accents.
Coffee on the go
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We love the colour combos of these
eco-friendly bamboo travel mugs.
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Retro pop
£25
Cheer up the kitchen with a classic
Orla Kiely flower print storage jar.
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Inspired?
Statement display Hook up Cassie
Amber vase, £32, bud vases, £12.50 Ward's tulip red Tropical wonderland
Create a stunning table centrepiece with a Townhouse Sweater £29.95
cluster of glass vases filled with greenery. from issue 121 Step into a magical realm with this
We love their shapes and colours. panther and rainforest print cushion.
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One of the things that I love about design ing With my love for growing things learned at
crochet projects, is the creative process that is an early age, it’s been a hobby that I’ve carr ied
involved. From in itial idea all of the way into my adulthood. I’ve always m ade a point
through to completing and ador ing your of adapting my living circum stances to m ake
finished project. Not to mention all of the the most of the space for not on ly my crafting
lovely steps in between, like choosing yarn, but also for my plant fetish.
playing around with the stitches, fibres and In the past I’ve loved growing an
colours, explor ing what works (and what assor tment of vegetables in the garden or on
doesn’t) and finally throwing a whole lot of the balcony, planting clem atises to climb the
love into your idea as you watch it develop and walls of my outside space and feeling giddy
grow. It’s a process that never gets old to me. with excitement as they flowered. I would
I was contemplating the design process for m ar vel at the development they would m ake
m y crochet projects as I got stuck into th is from day to day and when they revealed the
MATT FARCI, DESIGNER m onth’s piece, a per fectly jolly am igur um i treasure that was their br ight and bold
succu lent (if I say so m yself). I noticed the patterns magnificently designed by nature, I’d
Matt enjoys working on bright crochet
sim ilar ities to the piece I was creating and practically squeal in delight!
projects and nibbling on Jammy Dodgers.
Find him over at www.boyandbunting.com the love and at tention that goes into taking Currently, in my flat in London, I have
or on Instagram @boyandbunting. care of and nur tur ing a real-life plant. adorned ever y spare inch of windowsill space
You see, I’m a keen plantsm an and always with something green. Luckily my flatmate
have been. I have always loved growing shares the same love for botan ics as I do and
th ings from watercress to pot ted m oney so between us, we have quite the collection.
plants. I was fascin ated at school when we Current favour ites of ours are our growing
were shown how to ger m in ate a bean in a collection of avocado plants along with some
jam jar with just som e damp kitchen paper. acorns that we are growing in jars, some day
Gen ius! to become m ighty oaks!
Succulent Friends
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Rnd 31: Dc blo in each dc
around.
Rnd 32: Dc around passing
hook through sts of previous rnd
and into final rnd of Soil piece,
stuffing as you go.
Rnds 33–41: Dc around.
Rnd 42: Dc around passing
through sts of previous rnd and
rem flo of Rnd 31, to join brim
of pot.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
LARGE LEAVES
Make six
Using yarn C make an
adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring – 6dc.
Rnd 2: Dc around.
Rnd 3: [2dc in next dc, 1dc]
around – 9dc.
Rnd 4: Dc around.
Rnd 5: [2dc in next dc, 2dc] Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in adjustable ring. CHEEKS
around – 12dc. tail to sew. Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring – 6dc. Make two
Rnd 6: Dc around. Rnd 2: Dc around. Using yarn D make an
Rnd 7: [2dc in next dc, 3dc] CENTRE SPIKE Rnd 3: 2dc in each dc around adjustable ring.
around – 15dc. SPIKE BASE – 12dc. Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring, sl st to
Rnd 8: Dc around –15dc Using yarn C make an Rnd 4: Dc around. first st to join – 6dc.
Rnd 9: [2dc in next dc, 4dc] adjustable ring. Rnd 5: [2dc in next dc, 1dc] Rnd 3: 1ch, 2dc in each dc around,
around – 18dc. Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring around – 18dc. sl st to first st to join – 12dc.
Rnds 10–15: Dc around. – 6dc. Rnd 6: Dc around. Fasten off.
Rnd 16: [Dc2tog, 4dc] around Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around Rnd 7: [2dc in next dc, 2dc]
– 15dc. – 12dc. around – 24dc. FINISHING
Fasten off leaving a 15cm/6in tail Rnd 3: [2dc in next dc, 1dc] Rnd 8: Dc around. Sew Large Leaves to soil about
to sew. around – 18dc. Rnd 9: [2dc in next dc, 3dc] 1cm/½in from brim join.
Rnd 4: [2dc in next dc, 2dc] around – 30dc. With a smaller total circumference,
SMALL LEAVES around – 24dc. Rnd 10: Dc around. sew Small Leaves to Soil.
Make six Rnd 5: [2dc in next dc, 3dc] Rnd 11: Dc around passing hook Sew Spike to top of Soil.
Work as for Large Leaves to end around – 30dc. through sts of previous rnd and Sew Cheeks to front of pot and
of Rnd 7. Fasten off. final rnd of Spike Base to join, with a small amount of embroidery
Rnds 8–13: Dc around – 15dc. stuffing as you go. floss sew a cute smiley
Rnd 14: [Dc2tog, 3dc] around SPIKE Fasten off leaving 25cm/9¾in tail mouth. Weave in any END
– 12dc. Using yarn C make an for sewing. remaining ends.
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Greenhouse Crop Top
by Linda Skuja
Using Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Pattern page 38
Spring into the new season with our beautiful botanical crochet…
PHOTOGRAPHS KIRSTEN MAVRIC STYLING CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE
HAIR AND MAKE-UP NICKI HENBREY
Floral fancies
Vernal Sweater
by Joanne Scrace
Using Stolen Stitches
Nua Sportweight
Pattern page 41
Layered Leaves Shawl
by Hayley Joanne Robinson
Using Lana Grossa Shades of Cotton Linen
Pattern page 67
Tulip Scarf
by Helda Panagary
Using Isager Highland Wool
Pattern page 58
Angles Cowl & Mitts
by Alessandra Poggiagliolmi
Using Paintbox Yarns
Wool Mix Chunky
Pattern page 56
Spring/ Su m m er 20 20
Inspired?
Try the Twiggy Dress
designed by Cassie Ward
in issue 122
Re tro prin ts
For this season’s hottest prints, think 60s and 70s curtains and wallpaper. From ditsy florals to Tiered tunic dress,
£29.99, Zara
retro geo and swirly abstracts in clashy colours that shouldn’t work together, yet really do!
– this season’s dresses strike notes ranging from full-on psychedelic to laid-back boho.
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Tiered mix print
midi dress,
£40, V by Very
Inspired? Tiered floral skirt,
Try the Cinnamon £32, Cotton Traders
Raffia Hat designed by
Sam Hermes in issue 116
Tie rs
For those who can’t resist a twirly frock, light, voluminous tiered creations were a hit on
the catwalks. Super feminine, a tiered dress, skirt or even shirt is a gorgeously grown-up
way to rock frills, plus they dress up and down surprisingly well.
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Coral chunky knit
short cardigan,
£49.50, Fat Face
Inspired?
Try the Bubblegum Shawl
designed by Helda Panagary
in issue 113
Zimmermann Bonita
crochet-trimmed
floral-print linen
midi dress,
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Lilac shirt,
£25.99, Zara
P re tty pa s te ls
Pale and interesting, spring’s pastels provide the perfect counterpoint
to the high summer brights. Look for delicate crochet details, pretty
prints and textured knits to add impact to a muted look.
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Wooden and crochet
bead necklace by
Mon Bijou-French, £13.15,
Cro ch e t o n th e catw a lk
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Yellow crochet even crochet trainers from Jil Sander, we’ve seen Marni,
triangle bikini top, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gabriela Hearst, Jonathan
£5, Primark
Simkhai, Giambattista Valli and Prada parading crochet
pieces on the catwalk this season.
Alexander McQueen
Lime crop jeans,
frilled neck, crochet-lace,
£26, JD Williams
cotton-blend dress,
£2,290
Giambattista Valli
bibbed floral-crochet
silk blouse, £1,390
Missoni cape back
metallic crochet
knit dress, £1,620
Button front
yellow culottes,
£16, TU at Sainsbury’s
Inspired?
Try the Cityscape Clutch
designed by
Gurinder Hatchard
in issue 121
Bo ld a n d brigh t
If wearing fluorescent socks in the 80s is something of a bad fashion memory for you, then you
may wish to avoid this season’s big impact highlighter hues. But opting for one neon bright
accessory is a more wearable nod to the trend, or opt for some of this summer’s citrus shades.
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Pattern page 88
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton
DK, 100% cotton,
50g/125m/137yds
Shade: Vintage Pink 456
x 7 (8, 9, 10) balls
● 4.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 16tr and 11 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Linda is a textile designer who
designs crochet clothing and
accessories. Find more inspiration
on her website www.lindaskuja.
com and @elevenhandmade
on Instagram.
PATTERN NOTES
The top consists of four panels.
The shoulder part is worked on
two panels. Two centre seams
and two side seams are sewn.
The top is designed to fit with up
to 45 (35, 25, 15)cm/18 (14, 10,
6)in positive ease.
PANEL
START Make four
With 4.5mm hook,
66 (70, 74, 78)ch.
Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from
hook, 1tr in each of next 1 (5, 9,
13) ch, miss next ch, *2tr in next
ch, 2ch, 2tr in next ch, 4ch, miss
next 7 ch, 3dtr in next ch, 3ch,
3dtr in next ch, 4ch, miss next
7ch; rep from * twice more, 2tr in
next ch, 2ch, 2tr in next ch, miss
next ch, 1tr in each of next 3 ch,
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15¼ (16½, 17½, 18½)in 4cm/1½in
39 (42, 44.5, 47)cm
Neck opening
36 (38.5, 41, 43.5)cm
14 (15, 16, 17)in
tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog, 3ch, miss next 2 tr, 3tr, turn – 81 (85, 89, 93) sts. sp, tr3tog, 1ch, miss next ch-sp, 3ch, miss next ch-sp, tr3tog over
ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next Row 4: 3ch, 2tr, miss next 2 tr, *miss next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 3 sts, 1ch, miss next ch-sp;
ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr in next tr, tr2tog, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, next ch-sp, 1ch, miss 2 tr and rep from * once more, miss next
1ch, miss next ch-sp; rep from * miss 2 tr and ch-sp, tr3tog, 3ch, 1 ch-sp, tr3tog over next 3 sts, 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp,
twice more, miss next 2 tr, (2tr, miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next miss next 2 tr, 3tr, turn – 75 (79,
2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch- tr, 3ch, miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 83, 87) sts.
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40 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● Stolen Stitches Nua
Sportweight, 60% Merino
wool/20% yak/20% linen,
50g/140m/153yds
Shade: Mosquito Coast
9801 x 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12,
13, 14, 15) skeins
● 4mm hook
● Stitch marker
TENSION
Work 19htr and 14 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Joanne has been writing crochet
patterns for more than eight
years and is the lead designer
for The Crochet Project. She
specialises in wearable crochet,
combining a knowledge of
seamstress pattern drafting and
the material science of crochet
to make pieces that fit and drape
beautifully with patterns that are
well written and clear.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same
place. Work into 2ch-sp of loop
on subsequent rows.
Loop: (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in same
place. Work into 3ch-sp of shell
on subsequent rows.
PATTERN NOTES
Worked flat in pieces, the back is
worked from hem to underarm
with part of the dolman-style
sleeve. The front is worked as
the back with the lace yoke and
sleeves worked as part of it. The
sections are then joined along
the back yoke and sleeve seam
and down sleeve and side seams
using slip stitch crochet seams.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
Set-up Row: (WS) 2tr in fourth Rep Row 1 until piece measures Note: To alter length of sleeve, loop in shell, 3tr in 3ch-sp, turn
ch from hook, miss 3 ch, loop 25cm/9¾in ending after a WS row. add or subtract multiples of 4 – 21 (22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29,
(see Special Stitches) in next ch, Note: This will be 22 (22, 23, 24, from ch at start of Rows 9 & 10. 30) shells.
*miss 3 ch, shell (see Special 26, 29, 30, 32, 34)cm/8¾ (8¾, 9, Rep Rows 1 & 2 until total sleeve
Stitches) in next ch, miss 3 ch, 9½, 10¼, 11½, 11¾, 12½, 13½)in Row 11: 2ch, htr blo to end, turn. measurement at cuff (including
loop in next ch; rep from * to less than total finished length, so Rep Row 11 a further two (two, htr section) is approximately
last 4 ch, miss 3 ch, 3tr in last ch, adjust accordingly for a longer or four, four, four, six, six, six, 17 (18, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 28,
turn – 9 (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, shorter body. eight) times. Fasten off. 29)cm/6¾ (7, 7, 7½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾,
17, 18) shells. 11, 11½)in ending after Row 2.
SHAPE SLEEVES FRONT Note number of rows worked
Row 1: (RS) 3ch, 1dc in first tr, Row 1: (RS) 2ch, 1htr blo, 2htr Work as Back but do not here, to make Back Lace Yoke
miss 2 tr, [shell in loop, loop in blo in next st, htr blo in each st to fasten off. same length.
shell] to last loop, shell in loop, last 2 sts, 2htr blo in next st, 1htr
miss 2 tr, (1dc, 1ch, 1htr) in t-ch, blo, turn – 82 (90, 98, 106, 122, FRONT LACE YOKE & NECK OPENING
turn – 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 130, 138, 146, 154) sts. SLEEVES Row 1: 3ch, 1dc in tr, miss 2 tr,
18, 19) shells. Rows 2–8: As Row 1 – 96 (104, Set-up Row: (WS) 3ch, 2tr in [shell in loop, loop in shell] 8 (8,
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in 1ch-sp, [loop 112, 120, 136, 144, 152, 160, first st, miss 3 sts, loop in next st, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12) times, 39
in shell, shell in loop] to last 168) sts. *miss 3 sts, shell in next st, miss (47, 39, 47, 47, 39, 47, 39, 47)ch,
shell, loop in shell, 3tr in 3ch-sp, 3 sts, loop in next st; rep from * miss next 5 (6, 5, 6, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6)
turn – 9 (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, Row 9: (RS) 42ch, 1htr in third ch to last 4 sts, miss 3 sts, 3tr in last shells, [loop in next shell, shell in
17, 18) shells. from hook and in each ch along, st, turn – 21 (22, 23, 24, 26, 27, loop] to last 2 sts, miss 2 tr, (1dc,
Rows 3–8: As Rows 1 & 2. 1htr blo in each rem st to last 28, 29, 30) shells. 1ch, 1htr) in t-ch, turn – 16 (16,
Row 9: (RS) 3ch, 3tr, [3tr in loop, 2 sts, 2htr blo in next st, 1htr blo, Row 1: (RS) 3ch, 1dc in tr, miss 18, 18, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24) shells.
5tr in shell] to last loop, 3tr in turn – 137 (145, 153, 161, 177, 2 tr, [shell in loop, loop in shell] to Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in 1ch-sp, *[loop
loop, 2tr, turn – 80 (88, 96, 104, 185, 193, 201, 209) sts. last loop, shell in loop, miss 2tr, in shell, shell in loop] to last loop,
120, 128, 136, 144, 152) sts. Row 10: 41ch, 1htr in third ch (1dc, 1ch, 1htr) in t-ch, turn *miss 3 ch, loop in next ch, miss
from hook and in each ch along, – 22 (23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3 ch, shell in next ch; rep from
BODY htr blo in each rem st to end 31) shells. * to last 7 ch, miss 3 ch, loop in
Row 1: (WS) 2ch, 1htr blo in – 176 (184, 192, 200, 216, 224, Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in 1ch-sp, [loop next ch, miss 3ch, [shell in loop,
each st to end, turn. 232, 240, 248) sts. in shell, shell in loop] to last shell, loop in shell] to end, 3tr in 3ch-sp
42 Inside Crochet
– 21 (22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30) shells.
FINISHING loop
Block both pieces. Starting at cuff, crochet or sew shell
With right sides tog, seam last sleeve seams to underarms.
row of Back Lace Yoke to last row Starting at Lace hem, crochet or half treble crochet (htr)
of back across all 176 (184, 192, sew side seams.
treble crochet (tr)
200, 216, 224, 232, 240, 248) Weave in all ends.
sts using slip stitch crochet or See yarn label for care END
mattress stitch. instructions.
9
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MATERIALS
● Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino,
55% wool/33% acrylic/
12% cashmere,
50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Ecru 101 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Teal 203 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Light Pink 600 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Mint 03 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Acid Yellow 91 x 1 ball
● MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino,
100% wool, 50g/125m/137yds
Yarn D: Moss 103 x 1 ball
● 4.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any sportweight to DK-weight
yarn will work here, or choose a
different weight yarn to create a
differently sized wrap or blanket.
TENSION
Work 16htr and 12 rows in
intarsia crochet pattern to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in, using
4.5mm hook or size required to
obtain correct tension.
Exact tension is not essential for
this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Wrap is approximately
37cm/14½in wide and
145cm/57in long.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Claire is the stylist and
photoshoot editor of Inside
Crochet, and a textiles teacher,
author and designer specialising
in knit and crochet. Her latest
book is Hooked by Parragon
books. Find out more at
www.montyknits.blogspot.com.
PATTERN NOTES
2ch at beg of row counts as htr
unless otherwise stated.
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95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
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175
170
165
160
155
150
145
140
135
130
125
120
115
110
105
100
60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
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MATERIALS
● Hoooked Somen,
100% recycled cotton with
sustainably grown flax,
100g/165m/180yds
Yarn A: Oliva S021 x 6 (8) balls
Yarn B: Ambra S17 x 2 balls
Yarn C: Taupe S012 x 1 ball
● 4mm, 4.5mm & 5mm hooks
● Two stitch markers
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any cotton/linen yarn suitable
for 4.5mm hook to achieve a
similar effect.
TENSION
Work 14 tr and 10 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
PATTERN NOTES
The sweater is worked top-down,
starting with the neckline.
The body is worked in the round
and sleeves are added last.
The sweater is seamless.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Linda is a crochet designer from
the Netherlands who loves to
design garments for adults and
children. Take a look at her
website www.lindamodderman.
nl or her Instagram account
@lindamodderman.
NECKLINE
START With yarn B and 5mm
hook, 88 (92, 96)ch,
sl st in first ch to form ring.
Change to 4.5mm hook.
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here
and throughout), 1tr in each
ch around, sl st to top of 3ch
– 88 (92, 96)tr.
Change to yarn C.
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in space before next tr tr, 1rtrf,
sl st in third of 6ch – 22 (23, 24)
patt reps.
Rnd 5: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 2ch,
*2tr in next tr, 1rtrf, 2tr in next tr,
2ch; rep from * around ending
last rep 2tr in next st, 1rtrf, sl st
in top of 3ch.
Rnd 6: 3ch, 2tr in next tr, 1ch, 30cm/ 11¾in
*2tr in next tr, 1tr, 1rtrf, 1tr, 2tr
in next tr, 1ch; rep from * around
48 (50, 52)cm
Rnd 7: 3ch, 2tr, 1ch, [3tr, 1rtrf,
3tr, 1ch] around, sl st in top of
3ch.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 7.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK,
50% bamboo/50% cotton,
100g/230m/252yds
Yarn A: Green 533 x 4 (4,
5, 5) balls
Yarn B: Pebble 610 x 3 (3,
4, 4) balls
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
cotton/bamboo to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 21tr and 3 pattern repeats
in pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Londoner Theodora is an ’80s kid
with a love of vintage patterns,
vintage vinyl and vintage clothes.
Designer by day, DJ by night, you
can find her on Instagram
@theodora_goes_wild.
PATTERN NOTES
Jacket is commenced at left
sleeve and worked across forming
the upper back, fronts and right
sleeve. The lower back and fronts
are picked up and worked down.
SLEEVES, UPPER
START BACK & FRONTS
With 4mm hook and
yarn B, 127 (131, 135, 139)ch.
Set-up Row: 1tr in fourth ch
from hook and in each ch to end,
turn – 125 (129, 133, 137)tr.
Row 1: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in first tr,
[3ch, miss 3tr, 1dc in next tr] to
end, working last dc in top of
t-ch, turn.
Row 2: 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch),
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11½ (12, 12½, 13)in
29 (31, 32, 33)cm
direction of work
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4
3
2
1
chain stitch
tr, turn, cont working on this to neck edge of Left Front, 3ch NECK
double crochet (dc)
section for a further 5 (5, 6, 6) (counts as 1tr), evenly distribute With 3.5mm hook and RS facing
patt reps. Do not turn at end of 36 (40, 46, 52)tr across Front attach yarn B to lower edge of treble crochet (tr)
last row. to within 20cm/8in of sleeve Right Front, 3ch (counts as 1tr),
edge, turn. work a row of tr around entire
RIGHT SLEEVE Work six patt reps. front edge. Turn.
69 (69, 69, 73)ch, 1dc in second Change to yarn A and work a
ch from hook, *3ch, miss 3ch, further two patt reps. Row 1: (WS) 2ch (counts as SLEEVE EDGINGS
1dc in next ch; rep from * to back Fasten off. 1htr), 1htr in next tr and each tr With 4mm hook and RS facing
neck, cont as Row 1. to end. attach yarn A, work one row of
Keeping patt correct, rep to LOWER RIGHT FRONT Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr dc around edge.
match first sleeve. With RS facing attach yarn B to blo in each htr to end.
lower edge 20cm/8in in from Rep Rows 1 & 2 once more then FINISHING
LOWER BACK Right Sleeve. Row 1 again. Weave in all ends. Sew END
With RS facing attach yarn B to Work as for Left Front. Fasten off. Fasten off. side and sleeve seams.
lower edge 20cm/8in in from
Left Sleeve edge, 3ch (counts as
XS S M L
1tr), evenly distribute 116 (129,
137, 147)tr across lower edge to TO FIT BUST 81–91 91–107 107–112 112–122 cm
within 20cm/8in of Right Sleeve 32–36 36–40 40–44 44–48 in
edge, turn. ACTUAL BUST 112 122 132 142 cm
Work six patt reps.
44 48 52 56 in
Change to yarn A and work
a further two patt reps. SLEEVE SEAM 20 20 20 20 cm
Fasten off. 8 8 8 8 in
LENGTH 63 65 67 69 cm
LOWER LEFT FRONT
25 25½ 26½ 27 in
With RS facing attach yarn B
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MATERIALS
● Isager Highland Wool, 100%
lambswool, 50g/278m/305yds
Shade: Rhubarb x 2 balls
● 3.5mm hook
TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for
this design.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Helda is a passionate and
creative crochet designer who
can be found on Instagram at
@heldap123.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Tr3tog: [Yoh, insert hook in next
st, yoh and draw through st, yoh
and draw through 2 loops] three
times, yoh and draw through all
4 loops on hook.
Tr2tog: [Yoh, insert hook in next
st as instructed, yoh and draw
through st, yoh and draw through
2 loops] twice, yoh and draw
through all 3 loops on hook.
SCARF
START Wind off 10g of
yarn and set aside
for fringing.
Make 55ch.
Foundation Row: 1tr in fourth
ch from hook, [4ch, miss next
4ch, 1tr in next ch, 4ch, miss
next 4ch, 1tr in each of next 2ch]
across, turn.
58 Inside Crochet
Eco
Ma rke t Bag
BY JACINTA BOWIE
MATERIALS
● Katia Lino, 100% linen,
50g/150m/164yds 11
Shade: Stone Brown
17 x 5 balls
10
● 3.5mm hook
● Stitch markers
9
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any lightweight 8
DK or 4ply yarn to achieve a
similar effect. 7
TENSION 6
Work 22tr and 8.5 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 5
3.5mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
4
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag is 45cm/17¾in wide 3
and 39cm/15¼in high. The base
of the bag is 16cm/6¼in deep 2
and 35cm/13¾in across.
1
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jacinta has worked in crochet,
knitting and fashion design.
slip stitch
Visit her website at
www.jacintabowie.com and st] 24 times, 36htr, [2htr in next back in top of prev st, [1tr in sp chain stitch
find her on Instagram st] 24 times, sl st to top of 2ch to between next set of crossovers, double crochet (dc)
@jacintabowiedesigns. join – 168 sts. 1tr back in prev sp] around, sl st
treble crochet (tr)
Rnds 8–10: 2ch, 167htr around, in top of 3ch, turn.
SPECIAL STITCHES sl st to top of 2ch to join. Rnd 6: As Rnd 5.
crossed trebles
Cluster stitch (CL): [Yoh, insert Optional: Make paper template Rnd 7: Sl st in sp between
hook in sp, yoh, draw yarn of base of bag to use to make a crossover sts of last rnd, 3ch, 1tr Cluster (Cl)
through, yoh, draw through base insert. in same sp, [2tr in sp between
2 loops on hook] four times, yoh, next set of crossovers] around,
draw through all 5 loops. Next Rnd: Dc around in a spiral sl st in top of 3ch, turn.
(amigurumi style), PM in top of Rnd 8: 3ch, 1CL (see Special marker up on every rnd.
BASE first dc of rnd. Stitches) in same sp, [miss next
START Using 3.5mm hook, Work ten rnds in total, moving sp, 1CL in next sp] around, sl st in Next Rnd: 20dc, 66ch, miss
39ch. marker up on each rnd, sl st to top of 3ch, turn. 44dc, 40dc, 66ch, miss 44dc,
Rnd 1: 1htr in second ch from first dc on last rnd. Fasten off. Rnd 9: 5ch (counts as 1tr, 2ch), 20dc, move up marker – 212 sts.
hook, 1htr in each of next 36ch, [1tr between each CL, 2ch] Work seven rnds of dc, working
6htr in first ch, 1htr back along MAIN BODY around, sl st to third of 5ch, turn. in each ch for Rnd 1 to begin
opposite side of 36ch, 5htr in Rejoin yarn at the side of the bag. Rnd 10: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5ch making handles.
base of first st, sl st to top of first Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr (counts as 1tr, 2ch), [1tr in next Sl st to beg of rnd.
st – 84 sts. in each st to end, sl st in top of 2ch-sp, 2ch] around, sl st in third Fasten off.
Rnd 2: 2ch (counts as first htr 3ch, turn – 168 sts. of 5ch, turn. Weave in all ends and trim.
throughout), 83htr around, sl st Rnd 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), Rnd 11: Sl st in next 2ch-sp, 3ch, Lightly steam.
to top of 2ch to join. miss first st, 1tr in next st, [1ch, 1tr in same 2ch-sp, [2tr in next
Rnd 3: 2ch, 35htr, [2htr in next miss next st, 1tr in next st] 2ch-sp] around, sl st in top of OPTIONAL
st] six times, 36htr, [2htr in next around to last 2 sts, 1ch, sl st in 3ch, turn. If you prefer a base for your bag,
st] six times, sl st to top of 2ch to third of 4ch, turn. Rep Rnds 4–11 twice more. cut two pieces of corrugated
join – 96 sts. Rnd 3: Sl st in first sp, 3ch, 1tr Fasten off. cardboard from your paper
Rnd 4: 2ch, 95htr around, sl st to in same sp, 2tr in each 1ch-sp template with the corrugated
top of 2ch to join. around, sl st in top of 3ch, turn. HANDLE sections going in opposite
Rnd 5: 2ch, 35htr, [2htr in next Rnd 4: 3ch, 1tr back in prev st, Place markers at sides of bag directions for strength.
st] 12 times, 36htr, [2htr in next [1tr in sp between second and when laid flat and rejoin yarn at Make a bag for the cardboard
st] 12 times, sl st to top of 2ch to third st, 1tr back in prev sp to one of markers. from a piece of fabric and leave
join – 120 sts. create cross over] around, sl st in Next Rnd: Dc around, working one end open to place
Rnd 6: 2ch, 119htr around, sl st top of 3ch, turn. in top of first dc of previous rnd cardboard inside.
to top of 2ch to join. Rnd 5: Sl st in sp between in a spiral – 168 sts. Oversew remaining end. END
Rnd 7: 2ch, 35htr, [2htr in next crossover sts of prev rnd, 3ch, 1tr Work six rnds in total, moving Place in base of bag.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK,
100% cotton,
50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Blood Orange 420
x 3 balls
Yarn B: Coffee Bean 411
x 3 balls
Yarn C: Pistachio Green 425
x 3 balls
Yarn D: Buttercup Yellow 423
x 3 balls
Yarn E: Racing Green 428
x 3 balls
● 5mm & 5.5mm hooks
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any DK weight cotton to
achieve a similar effect. Drops Paris
Cotton DK is a suitable alternative.
TENSION
Work 13tr and 7 rows to measure
10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 5mm
hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Motif: 30 x 30cm/12 x 12in.
Blanket: 110 x 110cm/43 x 43in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jacinta has worked in crochet,
knitting and fashion design,
including working with yarn
companies such as Hayfields,
Rowan and Sirdar. Visit her
website at www.jacintabowie.
com and find her on Instagram
@jacintabowiedesigns.
PATTERN NOTES
When changing colour of yarn,
work last yoh of previous st in
new colour.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Lark’s head knot: Decide which
side of the knot you like best.
MOTIF A
START Make five
Using 5.5mm hook and
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
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OUTSIDE BORDER
Rnd 1: Join yarn B to any corner
2ch-sp of blanket with 5mm
hook, (1dc, 2ch,1dc) in same 2ch-
sp, 1dc in each st across to next
corner, [(1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp,
1dc in each st across to next
corner] three times, sl st to join.
Fasten off yarn B.
Rnd 2: Join yarn D to any corner
2ch-sp, 5ch, 1tr in same 2ch-sp,
1tr in each st across to next 2ch-
sp, [1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in
each st across to next corner] to
beg of rnd, sl st in third of 5ch.
Fasten off yarn D.
Rnd 3: Join yarn C to any
corner 2ch-sp, 4ch, 1htr in same
2ch-sp, 1htr in each st across to
next 2ch-sp, [(1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
2ch-sp, 1htr in each st across to
next corner] to beg of rnd, sl st to
second of 4ch.
Fasten off yarn C.
Rnd 4: Join yarn E to any corner
2ch-sp, 5ch, 1tr in same 2ch-sp,
1tr in each st across to next 2ch-
sp, [(1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in
each st across to next corner] to
beg of rnd, sl st to third of 5ch.
Fasten off yarn E.
Rnd 5: Join yarn A to any corner
2ch-sp, 5ch, tr in same 2ch-sp,
1tr in each st across to next 2ch-
sp, [(1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in
each st across to next corner] to
beg of rnd, sl st to third of 5ch.
Fasten off yarn A.
Rnd 6: Join yarn B to any corner
Rnd 7: (1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, 1dc in each of next 34 sts] three Rnd 1: Yarn A. 2ch-sp, [2dc in each 2ch-sp, 1dc
1htr, 1dc) in each 8ch-sp, sl st to times, 5ch, 1dc into same sp, 1dc Rnd 2: Yarn C. in each st] around, sl st in first dc
beg of rnd to join. in each of next 33 sts, sl st to Rnd 3: Yarn B. to join.
Fasten off yarn A. Join yarn D to beg of 5ch. Rnd 4: Yarn C. Rnd 7: [3ch, miss next st, sl st in
3ch at top of any petal. Fasten off yarn C. Rnd 5: Yarn E. next st] around.
Rnd 8: [10ch, sl st across to next Rnd 11: Join yarn E in any 5ch-sp, Rnd 6: Yarn E. Rnd 8: [1dc, 1tr, 1dc in 3ch-sp]
3ch-sp, [8ch, sl st across to next (3ch, 1tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 5ch-sp, [1tr Rnd 7: Yarn E. around.
3ch-sp] four times] four times, in each st to next 5ch-sp, (2tr, Rnd 8: Yarn C. Fasten off.
working last sl st into beg of rnd. 2ch, 2tr) in 5ch-sp] three times, Rnd 9: Yarn C.
Rnd 9: 3ch, 9tr in 10ch-sp, [[6dc 1tr in each st across to beg of Rnd 10: Yarn A. TASSELS
in 8ch-sp] four times, 10tr in rnd, sl st to top of 3ch. Rnd 11: Yarn D. Cut 100 strands of each colour
10ch-sp] three times, [6dc in 8ch- Fasten off. yarn, 35cm/13¾in long, and
sp] four times, sl st to top of 3ch. MAKING UP divide into four sections.
Fasten off yarn D. MOTIF B Weave in all ends and block Attach with lark’s heads knot on
Rnd 10: Join yarn C between Make four motifs individually to 30 x 30cm/ each corner of blanket.
fifth and sixth tr in any corner As motif A using the colour 12 x 12in before joining. Block work to END
10tr loop, [5ch, 1dc into same sp, sequence as follows: With RS facing, using yarn B measurements.
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MATERIALS
● Lana Grossa Shades of Cotton
Linen, 70% cotton/30%
linen, 200g/840m/919yds
Shade: 706 x 1 skein
● 4mm Tunisian hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any light DK-weight
cotton gradient yarn to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 27Tss and 24 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm Tunisian hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Inner curve of shawl measures
132cm/52in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tunisian crochet is Hayley
Joanne’s passion and she loves
how unique and versatile it is.
She enjoys a challenge, and
is always working to design
new and exciting makes.
Follow her on Instagram
@hayleyjoannerobinson where
she shares behind the scenes
progress of her designs and
helpful tips and techniques.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss):
Insert hook under next vertical
bar from right to left, yrh and
pull up a lp.
Return pass: 1ch, [yrh, pull
through 2 lps] to end.
2TssTog: Insert hook under
front vertical bars of next 2 sts,
yrh, pull up a loop.
PATTERN NOTES
This Shawl is modular. There are
eight sections of the same size
and shape, which are joined to
each other as they are worked.
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SHAWL
START With 4mm Tunisian
hook, 120ch.
Foundation Row: Pull up a loop
in back loop of second ch from
hook and each ch to end (120 lps
on hk), RP (see Special Stitches).
Row 1: Miss first vertical bar,
Tss (see Special Stitches) in next
117 sts (118 lps), RP.
Row 2: Miss first vertical bar,
2Tsstog (see Special Stitches),
Tss in next 113 sts (115 lps), RP.
60cm/23¾in
Row 3: Miss first vertical bar, 132cm/52in
Tss in next 112 sts (113 lps), RP.
/8in
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Tss in next 87 sts (88 lps), RP.
Row 14: Miss first vertical
bar, 2Tsstog, Tss in next 83 sts
(85 lps), RP.
Row 15: Miss first vertical bar,
Tss in next 82 sts (83 lps), RP.
Row 16: Miss first vertical
bar, 2Tsstog, Tss in next 78 sts
(80 lps), RP.
Row 17: Miss first vertical bar,
Tss in next 77 sts (78 lps), RP.
Row 18: Miss first vertical
bar, 2Tsstog, Tss in next 73 sts
(75 lps), RP.
Row 19: Miss first vertical bar,
Tss in next 72 sts (73 lps), RP.
Row 20: Miss first vertical
bar, 2Tsstog, Tss in next 68 sts
(70 lps), RP.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Yarn and Colors Must-Have,
100% cotton,
50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Pearl 043 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Birch 004 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Limestone 009 x 1 ball
Yarn D: White 001 x 1 ball
Note: Only small amounts used
of yarns A and C
● 3mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Scissors
● Dowling rod, 50cm/19¾in long
● 15 wooden balls with hole,
10mm/½in (to attach to dowel)
● Five wooden balls with hole,
20mm/¾in (for tassels)
● Small animal brush (for tassels)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight cotton
for this design. Try different yarn
weights and materials for different
sized hangings.
TENSION
Finished flower motif measures
10 x 10cm/4 x 4in, however
exact tension is not essential for
this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Floral section is 50cm/19¾in wide
and 50cm/19¾in long.
Drop is approximately 115cm/
45¼in from top of hanging string
to bottom of lowest tassel.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Therese (Tess) is a Scandinavian
crochet artist who is living
an island life in the Swedish
archipelago. She is the CEO of the
creative business SistersInStitch,
through which she provides
monthly video tutorials, patterns,
hosts CALs and more. Find
Tess and her designs online at
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FLOWER 1
Rnd 5: Join yarn B in any 1ch-sp
between two sets of 4 tr, *(2htr,
picot (see Special Stitches), 2htr)
in 1ch-sp, rhtrb in each of next 5
1 2 3 4 5 sts, rdcb in next st, miss 4 sts, rdcb
in next st, rhtrb in each of next 5
sts; rep from * to end, close with
invisible join to second st – 24htr,
6 picot, 60rhtrb, 12rdcb.
6 7 8 9 FLOWERS 2–15
Follow instructions for completing
Rnd 5, when reaching a point that
needs to be joined to another
flower (see chart), work picot
as normal whilst adding a sl st
through the other flower’s picot
10 11 12 before making second ch st.
Work joining corners as folls: in
1ch-sp work 2htr, (1ch, join with
sl st, 1ch, sl st through brackets of
previous st), 2htr.
ROW 1
13 14 Flower 1: No attachment points.
FLOWER MOTIF Flowers 2–5: Two attachment
START Make 15 side points to the left.
Work each flower up to
penultimate round (Rnd 4), then ROW 2
join, using join-as-you-go method, Flower 1: One attachment point
15 on last round. to the top.
With yarn A, make an Flowers 6–9: One attachment
adjustable ring. point to the top and two to the
Rnd 1: 12htr in ring, fasten off left – 6pop, 24dc, 18x 1ch-sps,
with an invisible join to second 12htr.
st – 12htr.
Rnd 2: Join yarn B in any htr, ROW 3
stitch or space. The stitch will (sl st, 8ch, miss 1 st) to end of rnd, Flower 1: One attachment point
have a bump on the back, caused fasten off with invisible join to to the top.
by the slip knot. This can be second st – 6 sl sts, 6x 8ch-sps. Flower 10–12: One attachment
unravelled afterwards if you prefer. Rnd 3: Join yarn C in any 8ch-sp, point to the top and two to
*twist 8ch-sp to the left and work the left.
(2dc, 5ch, 2dc) around top loop
just created, 3ch; rep from * to ROW 4
end of rnd, close with an invisible Flower 13: One attachment point
join to second st – 24dc, 6x to the top.
5ch-sps, 6x 3ch-sps. Flower 14: One attachment point
Rnd 4: Working both in Rnds 2 to the top and two to the left.
& 3; join yarn D in any htr from
Rnd 1 that already has a sl st in it: ROW 5
*(pop (see Special Stitches), 1ch) Flower 15: One attachment point
on left side of sl st in htr from to the top.
Rnd 1, 1dc in each of next 2 sts
from Rnd 3, (1htr, 4tr, 1ch, 4tr, MAKING UP
1htr) in 5ch-sp from Rnd 3, 1dc in Work in yarn B throughout.
each of next 2 sts from Rnd 3, 1ch; Attach hanging to a dowel rod by
rep from * to end of rnd, close repeating foll three steps for all
with invisible join to second tr. five flowers of top row:
Step 1: Thread yarn on a darning
JOINING ROUND needle and attach through top
Join motifs horizontally in rows: picot of flower.
five flowers in Row 1, four in Step 2: Thread a 10mm/½in bead
Row 2, three in Row 3, two in over both yarn ends and tie a
Row 4 and one in Row 5. double knot as close to bead as
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twist
5 invisible join
slip stitch
chain stitch
double crochet (dc)
raised double crochet back (rdcb)
half treble crochet (htr)
raised half treble back (rhtrb)
2 treble crochet (tr)
1 3 Popcorn (Pop)
Adjustable Ring
4
TASSELS
Repeat all steps to create and
attach all five tassels:
Step 1: Wrap yarn 35 times
around short side of a pocket
book or piece of card, (tassels
need to be approximately
13cm/5¼in tall when finished).
Step 2: Cut a 35cm/13¾in long
piece of yarn and tie a double knot
around top of tassel tightly before
removing it from pocket book.
Step 3: Cut a 20cm/7¾in long
piece of yarn and tie approximately
1cm/½in down from other knot;
creating a head.
Step 4: Use a pet brush to finished
tassel to separate the threads to
create a more raw look and feel
Step 5: Thread a 20mm/¾in bead
on yarn ends on top of a tassel
and attach through bottom picot
of flower. Secure with a double
knot tied on backside of flower.
Use a darning needle to bring ends
back down inside bead, into tassel
head and out in tassel body.
Step 6: Trim and give a
finishing brush.
FINISHING
For the hanging, cut yarn to a
length of about 80cm/31½in.
Tie the yarn in tight knots oneach
end of dowling rod, trim
ends then hang END
on a wall.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Wool And The Gang
Ra-Ra Raffia, 100% raffia,
100g/250m/273yds
Yarn A: Dune Green x 1 ball
● Chunky weight string or strong
cotton yarn
Yarn B: Small amount
only needed
● 4mm hook
● Stitch marker
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any raffia yarn will work here.
TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for
this pattern.
MEASUREMENTS
Large placemat measures
30cm/11¾in from stem to tip.
Coaster measures 18cm/7in from
stem to tip.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Claire is a textiles designer
specialising in knitting and
crochet, constructing fabrics,
garments, creatures and
accessories that are fun, quirky
and modern. Find out more at
www.montyknits.blogspot.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot: 1dc in next st, 3ch, sl st
back into bottom of ch.
PATTERN NOTES
The mats are made by working
double crochet around a separate
central cord.
Make your adjustable ring and
work Rnd 1, then work each
following round as specified,
holding Cord along top of each
round and working double
crochet stitches over the Cord.
& Placemats
up every round.
LARGE PLACEMAT
START With 4mm hook
BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE
and yarn A, make
adjustable ring.
This pretty riff on circular raffia placemats will
Rnd 1: 6dc in loop, pull up to
be sure to add a wow factor to your table setting!
tighten loop, do not join rnd, pm
to denote start of rnd – 6dc.
ADD TO THE STASH Work in continuous rnds without
Buy this fab raffia yarn from joining as folls:
www.woolandthegang.com Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around
– 12dc.
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Lay cord over top of Rnd 2 and
work all Rnd 3 and onwards
sts around cord, trapping it as
rnd just into the sts and not
around cord. Flo ra l
you go.
Rnd 3: [2dc in next st, 1dc]
Rnd 14: (1dc, picot) (see Special
Stitches) to last 2 sts, 1dc, 11ch,
Je w e lle r y
around – 18dc.
Rnd 4: [2dc in next st, 2dc]
turn, 1dc in second ch from hook
and each of foll 9 ch, 1dc in last st Se t
around – 24dc. of rnd. Join rnd with sl st. BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
Rnd 5: [2dc in next st, 3dc] Fasten off.
around – 30dc. Even an absolute beginner can
Rnd 6: [2dc in next st, 4dc] COASTER
make stunning pieces of jewellery
around – 36dc. Work as for Large placemat to
using these simple motifs.
Rnd 7: [2dc in next st, 5dc] end of Rnd 7.
around – 42dc. Rnd 8: [2dc in next st, 6dc]
Rnd 8: [2dc in next st, 6dc] twice, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2htr,
around – 48dc. 2tr, (3dtr, 1ch, 3dtr) in next st,
Rnd 9: [2dc in next st, 7dc] 2tr, 2htr, 3dc, [2dc in next st,
around – 54dc. 6dc] twice – 58 sts and 1 ch-sp. ADD TO THE STASH
Rnd 10: [2dc in next st, 8dc] Cut off cord and work final rnd just Buy this pure cotton yarn from
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around – 60dc. into the sts and not around cord.
Rnd 11: [2dc in next st, 9dc]
around – 66dc. Rnd 9: (1dc, picot) in each st to
Rnd 12: [2dc in next st, 10dc] ch-sp, picot, 1dc in ch-sp, (picot,
around – 72dc. 1dc) in each st to last st, 11ch,
Rnd 13: [2dc in next st, 11dc] turn, 1dc in second ch from hook
twice, 2dc in next st, 2dc, 2htr, and each of foll 9 ch, 1dc in last st
3tr, 2dtr, 2trtr in next st, (3qutr, of rnd. Join rnd with sl st.
1ch, 3qutr) in next st, 2trtr in Fasten off.
next st, 2dtr, 3tr, 2htr, 4dc,
[2dc in next st, 11dc] twice FINISHING
– 84 sts and 1ch-sp. Weave in all ends neatly END
Cut off cord and work final and block to shape.
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MATERIALS through two loops) three times, Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring, join with piece and stitch two cuff pieces
● DMC Natura Just Cotton, yrh, pull through all 4 loops sl st to first dc. together (or join at top
100% cotton, on hk. Fasten off yarn. and bottom with one END
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MATERIALS 3 sts, 2tr in next st] around, sl st
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton in top of 2ch – 60tr.
DK, 100% cotton, Rnd 6: 2ch, [1tr in each of next
50g/125m/137yds 4 sts, 2tr in next st] around, sl st
Yarn A: Vanilla Cream 408 in top of 2ch – 72tr.
x 2 balls Rnd 7: 1ch, 72dcblo, sl st in
Yarn B: Pistachio Green 425 first dc.
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Dusty Rose 442 Rnd 8: 1ch, 1dc in same st,
x 1 ball [1 bobble (see Special Stitches)
Yarn D: Melon Sorbet 417 in next st, 1ch, 1dc, miss next st]
x 1 ball to last 2 sts, 1 bobble in next st,
● 4mm hook 1ch, 1dc in last st, sl st in first dc
– 24 bobbles.
YARN ALTERNATIVES Rnd 9: 2ch, 1 bobble in same st,
Use any DK weight cotton to 1ch, 1dc in top of bobble, [miss
achieve a similar effect. 1ch, 1 bobble in dc, 1ch, 1dc in
top of bobble] around to last
TENSION 2 sts, miss last ch, miss last dc,
Exact tension is not critical for sl st in top of 2ch – 24 bobbles.
this design. Rnds 10–13: As Rnd 9.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Wool and the Gang Shiny
Happy Cotton,
100% cotton,
100g/142m/155yds
Yarn A: Chalk Yellow x 2 balls
Yarn B: Oz x 2 balls
Yarn C: Bazaar Orange x 2 balls
Yarn D: White x 3 balls
● 7mm hook
● Stitch marker
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran-weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 13dc and 17 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
7mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket is approximately
70 x 92cm/27½ x 36¼in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Follow Emily over on Instagram
@lostinknit where you can find
lots of inspiration, from crochet
to macramé.
PATTERN NOTES
1ch at start of row does not
count as st.
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Monstera Chart
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Yarn D
Cont in yarn D only.
Work in dc until work measures
approximately 40cm/15¾in from Next Rnd: 1ch, work in dc evenly
start of yarn D. along each side of blanket working
Change to yarn C. (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in each corner, join
Work in dc until yarn C stripe with sl st to beg of rnd.
measures 7cm/2¾in. Next Rnd: 1ch, dc around
Change to yarn B. working (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in each
Work in dc until yarn B stripe corner ch-sp, join with sl st to beg
measures 7cm/2¾in. of rnd. Fasten off.
Change to yarn A. Change to yarn B.
Work in dc until yarn A stripe Rep last rnd twice more.
measures 7cm/2¾in, ending with Fasten off yarn B.
stripe measures 7cm/2¾in, ending Chart A using tapestry crochet a WS row. Change to yarn A.
with a RS row. method, PM at end of chart, then Fasten off. Rep last rnd twice more.
Change to yarn D. work in dc in yarn D only to end Fasten off.
Work three more rows. of row. BORDER
Row 1: 1ch, work Row 1 of Chart, With RS facing, join yarn C to any FINISHING END
With RS facing begin working PM, dc to end, turn. corner with sl st. Weave in all ends.
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Organicon,
100% cotton,
50g/170m/187yds
Yarn A: Sapling 213 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Gentle Primrose 211
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Apple blossom 207
x 1 ball
Yarn D: Lavender 205 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Desert Bloom 209
x 1 ball
Yarn F: Bright Ocean 215
x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Cushion pad, 33 x 43cm/
13 x 17in
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any 4ply cotton yarn
that works to the same tension
for this design.
TENSION
Work one hexagon to measure
approximately 7cm/2¾in across
using 3.5mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension. This
will stretch to approximately 8cm/
3¼in once cushion is stuffed.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished size: 33 x 43cm/
13 x 17in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie enjoyed creating new
interiors for her home, and loves
the sense of originality when she
designs something from scratch.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Cluster (cl): (Yoh, insert hook in
st, yoh, pull yarn through, yoh,
pull yarn through 2 lps) three
times in same st (4 lps on hook),
yoh, pull through all 4 lps.
PATTERN NOTES
Work hexagons using the
following colour combinations:
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slip stitch HALF HEXAGONS
Make two
chain stitch
Using first yarn and 3.5mm hook,
double crochet (dc) 4ch, sl st in first ch to join.
Row 1: (RS) 1ch, 3dc in ring, do
treble crochet (tr)
not join.
Cluster (Cl) Row 2: With RS facing, join
second yarn in first dc, 6ch, 1dc
in same dc, (1dc ,3ch, 1cl, 1dc) in
4 same (first) dc and in each of next
3 1 2 Rnd 2: Yarn B. 2 dc, (1dc, 6ch,1dc) in last dc.
Rnds 3 & 4: Yarn A. Fasten off.
Row 3: With WS facing, join
Make 12 hexagons as follows: yarn A in top of third of 6ch, 1dc
Rnd 1: Yarn E. in same ch, 2ch, 1dc in top of cl,
4
Rnd 2: Yarn D. (4ch, 1dc in top of cl) twice, 2ch,
3 Rnds 3 & 4: Yarn A. 1 dc in third of 6ch, turn.
Row 4: 3ch, 2tr in 2ch-sp, (3tr,
Make 11 hexagons as follows: 2ch, 3tr) in each of next two
2 Rnd 1: Yarn D. 4ch-sps, 3tr in last 2ch-sp.
Rnd 2: Yarn E. Fasten off.
1 Rnds 3 & 4: Yarn A.
MAKING UP
HEXAGONS Sew in all ends.
START Make 59 Join hexagons using schematic as
Using first yarn and a guide, leaving one end open.
3.5mm hook, 4ch, sl st in first ch Join using whip stitch from WS,
to join. with RS together.
Rnd 1: (RS) 1ch, 6dc in ring, sl st Insert cushion pad.
to join. Join remaining seam.
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With RS facing, join TASSELS
second yarn to any dc, (3ch, 1cl Make four
(see Special Stitches), 3ch, 1dc) Wrap yarn A around a 10cm/4in
in same dc as join, (1dc, 3ch, 1cl, length piece of card 75 times.
3ch, 1dc) in each of next 5 dc. Thread 20cm/8in piece of yarn
Fasten off. through and tie at top.
Rnd 3: With WS facing, join Cut along bottom of card.
yarn A in top of any cl, [1dc, 4ch] Tie another length of yarn
around, sl st in first dc to approximately 1cm/½in from
join, turn. first tie at top.
Rnd 4: (RS) Sl st in first 4ch- Trim tassels evenly.
sp, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same
4ch-sp, (3tr, 2ch 3tr) in each Straighten yarn in tassel using
4ch-sp around, sl st in top of 3ch a low heat iron
to join. Attach tassel to each END
Fasten off. corner of cushion.
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Catona,
100% cotton,
50g/126m/138yds
Yarn A: Jet Black 110
x 3 balls
Yarn B: Bridal White 105
x 3 balls
Yarn C: Metal Grey 242
x 3 balls
Yarn D: Lime Juice 392
x 2 balls
● 2.5mm hook
● Fabric stiffener
● Label (optional)
TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial
for these designs.
MEASUREMENTS
Height including cuff is
20cm/7¾in, diameter is
15cm/6in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Natasja teaches mochila
crochet workshops at Wolcafé
in the Netherlands, and has
just written Fair Isle Crochet
Workshop, a collection of
15 modern colourwork projects
for the home.
PATTERN NOTES
When working the Fair Isle
pattern from charts, work all
stitches through the back
loop only.
Carry yarns not used behind
stitches, working your stitches
around the yarn to encase it
as you go. For the bases of the
holders, carry the same colour
alongside your stitches to give
the same weight to the fabric
PINEAPPLE
BY NATASJA VREESWIJK START PLANT HOLDER
These stylish, contemporary plant pot holders BASE
The base is worked using
are a great introduction to Fair Isle crochet.
standard dc working through
both loops.
Use the same colour for the
carried yarn as the one you use
to work the base.
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PINEAPPLE PLANT HOLDER AMPERSAND PLANT HOLDER
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CROSSES PLANT HOLDER
86 Inside Crochet
Rnd 4: *1dc, 2dc in next st,
1dc; rep from * to end of round
– 32 sts.
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc in next st;
rep from * to end of round
– 40 sts.
Rnd 6: *2dc, 2dc in next st,
2dc; rep from * to end of round
– 48 sts.
Rnd 7: *5dc, 2dc in next st;
rep from * to end of round
– 56 sts. D igita l s u bs criptio n s s ta rt fro m
Rnd 8: *3dc, 2dc in next st,
3dc; rep from * to end of round as little as £ 19 .9 9 fo r s ix m o n th s
– 64 sts.
Rnd 9: *7dc, 2dc in next st;
rep from * to end of round £19.99 FOR
6 MONTHS
– 72 sts. £34.99 FOR
Rnd 10: *4dc, 2dc in next st, 12 MONTHS
SIDES
Work the side in a spiral
using the Fair Isle technique
(see Pattern Notes), working
through back loops only and
following the chart. Because
you’re not increasing any more,
the work will increase in height.
Add the required colours and
work according to the chart.
Fasten off.
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Softfun,
50% cotton/50% acrylic,
50g/140m/153yds
Yarn A: Dark Green 2535
x 4 (5, 6) balls
Yarn B: Light Green 2517
x 2 (2, 3) balls
Yarn C: Brown 2431 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight with
50% or more cotton to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 32htr and 16 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jess designs mostly for babies
and children, and her aim is to
create garments that are fun
and practical. She is influenced
by traditional textiles, toys and
nature. Find her on Instagram
@rock_salt_plum.
PATTERN NOTES
Chains count as a treble in the
spruce tree motifs but
not elsewhere.
YOKE
START Foundation Rnd: (RS)
88 Inside Crochet
(1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in ch-sp, 23 (26,
29)htr – 80 (90, 100)htr.
Rnd 4: (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in ch-sp,
15 (17, 19)htr, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in
ch-sp, 25 (28, 31)htr, (1htr, 1ch,
1htr) in ch-sp, 15 (17, 19)htr,
(1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in ch-sp, 25 (28,
¾, 20¾¾)in
43 (48, 53)cm
31)htr – 88 (98, 108)htr.
¾
Rnds 5–15 (16, 17): Cont as set 29 (31,33)cm
29 (31, 33)cm
working (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in each ½ 11½ ½
11 (12, 13)in
(12, 13)in
17 (18¾
¾
ch-sp and increasing by 8 sts per
¾
round – 176 (194, 212)htr.
½
¾
DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES
Rnd 1: 49 (54, 59)htr, miss
39 (43, 47)htr, htr2tog over
both ch-sps, 49 (54, 59)htr, ¼ ¾ ¼ ¾
miss 39 (43, 47)htr, htr2tog
over both ch-sps.
67 (73, 79)cm
Rnd 2: Htr around – 100 (110,
120)htr. ¼¼ (28¾
26 ¾, 31)in
Chart A
CHART A
3 2 1 3 2 1
Miss 4dc
CHART B
CHART C
CHART D
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90 Inside Crochet
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
Howto
Crochet
The gorgeous, fluffy
Esme Cardigan
by Annelies Baes
(issue 62) is worked
I have always believed
that anyone can learn to
crochet, so long as you
in one piece, which follow one simple rule:
means minimal
finishing! don’t try to run before you
can chain! The chain is the
most simple of stitches
and therefore ideal for
practising the all-important hold, which helps create
the perfect tension for forming all the following
stitches. When my mother taught me to crochet,
she followed her grandmother’s lead and helped
me to hook metre upon metre of chain before I
was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic
foundation for learning the more difficult
techniques. Once your chains are looking even
and feel comfortable to create, then progressing
on to the stitches becomes much easier.
If at any point you feel as if you have lost your
hold, simply go back to those comforting lengths
of chain until your confidence returns. My biggest
tip is to remember that this wonderful craft is well
known for being relaxing and fun, so find a comfy
chair, some free time and just enjoy it!
Happy crocheting…
TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double
& treble crochet,
slip stitch TURN THE PAGE FOR ALL
YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
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THE BASICS GETTING STARTED
To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook SLIPKNOT CHAIN
and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This
will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There A slipknot creates the first Most crochet projects begin
are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways loop on the hook. with a length of chain. This is
to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination the perfect stitch to practise
feels more natural for you, or a variation on these. your hold and tension with.
92 Inside Crochet
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
This adorable
Cupcake Ella
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TREBLE CROCHET FASTEN OFF
Top crochet websites (tr)
Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger
The tallest of the basic and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to
stitches, great for using within weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up
more complex patterns. tightly to secure.
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➻ Hattie Risdale’s beautiful site is a riot 1 Yarn round hook, insert hook
of gorgeous colour combinations, floral into stitch from front to back
mandalas and on-trend homewares. and draw loop through stitch
Uplifting, inspiring and fun! only. This gives you three loops
COUNTING STITCHES
on the hook. Yarn round hook. Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the
side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch.
Double crochet
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➻ Inside Crochet designer Dedri Uys sets
out to inspire with her website of tutorials,
free patterns and CAL information. 2 Pull loop through two loops.
Two loops on hook. Yarn
round hook. Treble crochet
www.haakmaarraak.nl
➻ Scheepjes blogger Kirsten Ballering’s
website offers lots of bright homewares
inspiration with plenty of free patterns.
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thriving Community section where you can
Try t o coun t your st it ches a t regu
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int erva ls, usua lly a t the end of
ever y,
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www.ravelry.com a f t er an incr ea se or decr ea se row.
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information, forums and project galleries. complete treble, repeat to
end of row.
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➻ HOW TO CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
size convention is being used.
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front 0.6 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 11
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es)
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.5 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet 2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble 2.5 12
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together
3 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side
3.25 D/3
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5 9 E/4
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
4 8 G/6
4.5 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER 5 6 H/8
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the 5.5 5 I/9
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
6.5 3 K-/101/2
UK TERMS US TERMS 7 2
Chain Chain 8 0 L/11
Miss Skip
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
11.5 O
Half treble crochet Half double crochet
Treble crochet Double crochet 12 P
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet 20 S
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc
CHARTS KEY
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch fdc rtrb
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Errata
CORRECTIONS IN BOLD
Rnd 12: Using yarn H, rep Row 5, corner ch-sp, *(1htr, 1ch, SLEEVES
turn. Fasten off yarn H. 1htr) in corner ch-sp, 1htr in Cont working chart B, increasing
Rnd 13: Join yarn G in any dc, 3ch each tr; rep from * once more. 1 st at each end of every alt row,
(counts as 1tr), 1tr in each st Fasten off. by working 2 tr in first and last
around, sl st to top of 3ch to st, until there are 74 (74, 78,
join, turn. Fasten off yarn G. DIAGONAL HALF 78, 82) sts.
Rnd 14: Using yarn A rep Row 6, HEXAGON Cont without shaping until
turn. Fasten off yarn A. Rnd 2: 4ch, 1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr in sleeve measures
Rnd 15: Using yarn D rep Row 5, each tr to next 1ch-sp, (1tr, 1ch, 42 (44, 44, 45, 45)cm/16 ½
ZESTY SCARF do not turn. Fasten off yarn D. 1tr) in 1ch-sp, 1tr in each tr to (17¼, 17¼, 17¾, 17¾)in.
ISSUE 121 page 68 next 1ch-sp, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in
1ch-sp, 1tr in each tr to last tr, NECKBAND
With 5mm hook and yarn A, TWIGGY DRESS 1ch, 1tr in last tr change to Next Rnd: 2ch, 1tr in each st
45ch. ISSUE 122 page 46 yarn A on last pull through, turn. along back neck,
Fasten off yarn C. 2tr in each row end down front
FULL MOTIF Rnd 8: (2ch, 1ch, 1htr) in neck, 1tr in each st along front
Rnd 2: Join yarn C in any corner ch-sp, *1htr in each tr to neck, 2tr in each row end up
ch-sp, (3ch, 1ch, 1tr) in ch-sp to next corner ch-sp, (1htr, 1ch, front neck, sl st to beg of rnd
create corner, 1tr in each tr to 1htr) in corner ch-sp; rep from * – 86 (90, 94, 98, 102) sts.
next corner ch-sp, *(1tr, 1ch, around, sl st to join. Fasten off. Next Rnd: 2ch, 1tr in each st
1tr) in corner ch-sp, 1tr in each around, sl st to beg of rnd.
tr to next corner; rep from * Rep last rnd until neckband meas
around, sl st to top of 3 ch to MONOCHROME 10cm/4in then turn work so
join. Fasten off yarn C. JUMPER that WS has now become RS.
Rnd 8: Join yarn A in any corner ISSUE 122 page 42 Cont working last rnd until
ECLECTIC JUMPER 1ch-sp, (2ch, 1ch, 1htr) in same neck trim meas 18cm/7in.
ISSUE 119 page 46 sp, 1htr in each tr to next corner MATERIALS Fasten off, fold neck trim over.
1ch-sp, *(1htr, 1ch, 1htr) in ● Yarn A: Black x 3 (3, 4,
BACK corner ch1-sp, 1htr in each tr to 4, 4) balls
Please follow written next corner 1ch-sp; rep from * ● Yarn B: Cream x 3 (3, 4,
instructions rather than chart as around, sl st to top of 3 ch to 4, 4) balls
row numbers are mis-labelled join. Fasten off yarn A.
and Row 9 is missing. TENSION
Row 7: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch HALF HEXAGON Work 17tr and 10 rows to
miss 1 dc, [2tr, 1ch, miss 1 dc, 2tr] Row 2: 3ch, 1tr in each tr to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
to last 3 dc, 1ch, miss 1 dc, 2tr, next corner ch-sp, *(1tr, 1ch, 4mm hook, or size required to
change to yarn A on last pull 1tr) in corner sp, 1tr in each tr; obtain tension.
through, turn. rep from * around changing to
Row 8: 4ch (counts as 1dtr), yarn A on last pull through, turn. FRONT
1dtr in next tr, [1dtr in ch-sp, Fasten off yarn C. Work as for Back until three
2dtr] to last ch-sp, 1dtr in last Row 8: 2ch, 1htr in each tr to rows fewer have been worked.
ch-sp, 1dtr in top of 3ch, turn.
Row 9: 1ch, 1dc in each dtr to
end, turn, change to yarn G MONOCHROME JUMPER CHART
on last pull through.
Fasten off yarn A. S M L XL XXL
Rows 10 & 11: As written. TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–117 122–127 cm
Row 12: 1ch, 1dc in each htr 32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 in
to end.
ACTUAL BUST 110 122 134 145 156 cm
SLEEVES 43 48 52 57 61 in
Rnd 7: Join yarn E in any htr, 3ch SLEEVE SEAM 42 44 44 45 45 cm
(counts as first tr), 2tr in same st, 16½ 17 17 17¾ 17¾ in
[miss 2 sts, 3tr in next st]
LENGTH 50 50 52 54 56 cm
around, sl st to top of 3 ch to
join, turn. Fasten off yarn E. 19½ 19½ 20½ 21 22 in
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are aware of can be found at www.insidecrochet.co.uk/errata. Please do let us know if you find any mistakes by emailing [email protected].
The result of the finished project will vary depending on the yarn used. We always recommend swatching before beginning a new crochet project and using the yarn suggested for best results.
However, if you decide to use an alternative, ensure you swatch thoroughly to achieve the correct tension provided in the pattern.
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WE CHAT TO INSIDE CROCHET DESIGNER THERESE ABOUT OVERLAY
CROCHET, SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLICITY AND HER BUSINESS SISTERSINSTITCH…
Tell us about your life… aims to lift and inspire crocheters all over the world.
You can find me in the Swedish archipelago on a We design patterns, make tutorials on YouTube and
Above: Therese lives on the
island of Ornö in Sweden
beautiful island named Ornö, located just outside host CALs in-house but also together with other
with her family. Stockholm. I live here very happily in my dream companies and magazines.
Below: Some of Therese’s house overlooking the ocean with my husband
beautiful pieces (from top): Hannes and our two small children Evy and Lo. What is your favourite thing about being
Akelej Wall Hanging (also
a designer?
see page 72); Why Not
Bobble Pot; Bloom Balloon How did you learn to crochet? To be a designer is freedom for my soul. I love and
and Blooming Baubles. It wasn't until I had my first child that I fell in love crave the rush of designing, to get lost in the stitches
with crochet. Starting from the beginning again, and lose track of time. To dive head first into the
I re-familiarised myself with the basic stitches my creative waters with nothing but an idea and then
mom had shown me as a kid, but this time learning come back up with a complete design ready to share
through YouTube and CALs. It felt a lot like trying to with others. It’s the closest thing I get to magic!
ride a bike after keeping it stored in the shed for many
years. A little rusty but I got the hang of it, and got What inspires you?
bitten by the crochet bug as I fell in love with the My inspiration and colour palettes come from the
combination of making and posting on Instagram; nature surrounding me; the ocean, the mountains
the rest is history! and the island fauna, as it shifts throughout the
seasons. I love working with matt, muted colours
How did you get into crochet design? and dirty pastels as a reflection of this.
I have always loved to be creative and have painted
a lot so one could say that I have a really curious Which other designers do you admire?
mind. I get an idea and then have to try it. It all Designers who make and share not only their
began as simply as that; an idea appeared and took designs but also their hearts are the ones I admire
form then became a design and once I posted it on the most. Kindness is everything, towards others but
Instagram people kept asking for the pattern and so also towards oneself. It’s so easy to get all caught up
I started writing and haven’t stopped since. in the hamster wheel, forget about yourself and just
serve, serve, serve. To be able to care for others you
How would you describe your design style? must first care for yourself. Finding a balance is the
“Scandinavian with a twist”. It could be a surprising key and those who inspire others through example
colour combo where pastels meet a deep rich are my heroes.
mustard or luscious charcoal grey, or a complex
combination of stitches that creates a beautiful What are your plans for the future?
overlay pattern on an otherwise quite calm piece. I will keep pushing myself to try and experience new
Sparkling simplicity. things within the crocheting community, to keep on
learning. I want to inspire and spread kindness
© Sofia Petterson | @fotografsofias on Instagram
What has been your most popular design? through my makes, all while working hard on
It must be my overlay crochet coaster; the ELo Star. developing the company to turn SistersInStitch into
With this darling design (named after my very own a powerhouse and a full-time living. If I can dream
little sea stars Evy and Lo) I aimed to make overlay it, I can do it! Fingers crossed.
crochet a bit more approachable and not so scary,
in the hope of encouraging people to try it and then
hopefully fall in love with it as I have. It’s such an
amazing technique and is so much easier than it
appears to be. It’s all in the placement of stitches. Find Therese on Instagram @crochetedbytess and
@sistersinstitch, and visit her website
Could you tell us about SistersInStitch? www.sistersinstitch.com and YouTube channel
SistersInStitch is a design house and brand that www.youtube.com/sistersinstitch
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