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Spring Inside
Don’t you just love when the season starts to turn at
the end of winter? There’s only so much grey, cold rain we
can deal with, even with the promise of hiding inside with
our crochet hooks. At least rain in spring means colourful
flowers and the smell of freshly cut grass! Of course, it
also means celebrating Mother’s Day and Easter too, and
if you want to give a gift that’s not chocolate-related (or
perhaps, along with your chocolate) then we have some
great ideas for you this issue.
Use just one ball of yarn to make fabulous accessories

for yourself or loved ones this month, starting with the
Rhapsody in Bloom Scarf (page 14) and then get your hands on some new-season Stylecraft
yarn to make the Spring Up Beanie (page 48) to warm you on those inevitably chilly days we still
have to look forward to. Sachiyo Ishii’s Mother Goose and Goslings (page 18) would make a
sweet choice for Mother’s Day, or if you want to impress in no time at all, make a blanket in as
little as a weekend with Cygnet’s new seriously chunky yarn on page 42.
Decorate your home with Jayne Price’s beautiful Meadows in Spring Wreath (page 44) to
celebrate the season’s festivities, and welcome in the Easter Bunny with our adorable amigurumi
on page 50! There is so much to choose from, but my personal favourite has to be Liz Salazar’s
gorgeous kimono-style cardigan on page 26 – that duck egg shade just shouts spring to me, plus it’s
so flattering for all body types and easy to wear!
I hope you will enjoy your two exclusive pattern books that you’ve received with this issue.
I had so much fun working on the RSPB collection with the designer, and we are pleased to be
donating a portion of each sale of the magazine to the RSPB! You will also be spoilt for choice
for fun spring makes in the home with our pretty collection from the team at Lily Sugar’n Cream!
We can’t wait to see what you make this month.
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Projects 42 JUMPIN’ JELLYBEAN THROW 66 HEARTS & FLOWERS BLANKET

Cygnet’s new yarn is the perfect choice to This charming blanket just sings of spring,
14 RHAPSODY IN BLOOM SCARF make this neat little throw for your home and is a great way to decorate your home
This lovely lacy scarf simply sings of spring in the new season
while keeping you comfortable in the 44 MEADOWS IN SPRING WREATH
changing seasons Welcome spring into your home with 72 TERRIFIC TAPESTRY CUSHION
this charming seasonal wreath featuring Make a bold statement with this fabulous
16 HEXI-LOVE BLANKET delicate details and pretty pastel shades crocheted cushion made using the Fair
Pops of pretty pastels come together Isle technique
to create a beautifully textured blanket 48 SPRING-UP BEANIE
that’s perfect to work on in between Enjoy one of Stylecraft’s new-season yarns 76 BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET SHAWL
other projects with this fabulous one-ball make This fun statement shawl is the perfect
cover-up to leap into spring
18 MOTHER GOOSE 50 EASTER BUNNY
Little goslings following Mummy Goose Get into the Easter spirit with this adorable 82 PEACHES & CREAM BABY BLANKET
is just one of the cutest things we see in friend, complete with mini basket to hide Shades of spring work together tonally
spring, so why not crochet your own little treats inside! by alternating stitches to create a
mini family? beautiful blanket
56 CHERRY BLOSSOM SCARF
26 DARLING DIAMONDS CARDIGAN A smooth texture, eye-catching design 84 SPRING DAISY CUSHION
Kimono-style cardigans are so flattering, and pleasing colour combination all This pretty cushion will look great in your
easy to wear and a lot of fun to make! come together to create this pretty home in spring and all year round
springtime accessory
34 OVER THE RAINBOW CUSHION
Little ones will love to cuddle and play with NEED SOME HELP? Our patterns go through several checks for accuracy, but sometimes errors do slip
this fabulously soft cushion that can be through the gaps. Before contacting the Editor, head to www.crochetnow.co.uk/category/errata to
crocheted in no time at all see if there’s already a fix – if not, let us know by email at [email protected]
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7 WHAT’S NEW? CROCHET CHRONICLES
The woolly things that have made With spring in the air, Sarah-Jayne is 86 HOW TO READ A PATTERN
our month thinking about how the season inspires Learn how to tackle a Crochet Now pattern
her to create, and shares her masterclass and hints on reading crochet charts
12 READER’S MAKES
Show us your Crochet Now makes and you 60 SHOW YOUR STRIPES 89 THE BASICS
could win a yarny prize Our top pick of your new favourite A complete rundown of the basic stitches
self-striping yarns for most of our patterns
22 THE HOOK NOOK LIFE
We sat down with Jessica Carey, the 61 THE BOOK CLUB 95 ABBREVIATIONS
mind behind The Hook Nook, A Maker This month we’re reading Cute Learn your dc from your BLO with Crochet
Community to find out more about her Amigurumi Animals Now’s abbreviation guide
creative process
70 KERRY’S JOURNAL 96 COMING NEXT ISSUE
32 DISCOUNTS & GIVEAWAYS Kerry Lord is excited about the new season Vibrant, cool and very “POW!” – next month
Win a gorgeous World of Wool yarn bundle! and everything it brings, from baby alpacas we’re going retro with Pop Art
to new TOFT collections
36 DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK 98 DAY TO DAY WITH
This month we spoke with the 78 YOUR CROCHET COMMUNITY THE BLOGSTARS
talented Mosaic crochet designer Keep up to date with your local yarn Lucia Dunn is looking forward to spring and
Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldsdóttir shops and crochet community all the inspiration this time of year brings
WHAT’S NEW?
These are
the yarns,
patterns,
books and
tidbits of
woolly
wonder that
will make
your month
ACCIDENTAL ICON
PATTERN COLLECTION
The theme of the new pattern collection
by Lovecrafts is inspired by the unique
look of Iris Apfel. Iris is a fashion icon;
multicoloured, multi textural and larger
than life. Iris favours layered jewels,
feather stoles and always completes
the look with her trademark oversized,
black circular glasses. Her zany style is
perfect for a Paintbox story! The theme
favours the ‘more is more’ approach
that Iris fashions so well. Palettes
are bright, bright and even brighter.
These patterns are the perfect way to
welcome spring and are created in a
variety of Painbox yarns.
www.lovecrafts.com
News
NEW TOFT
COLLECTION
There is nothing more exciting than a new quarterly
magazine from TOFT! We can’t wait to get crocheting
Mighty Strong
Super strong and
this new collection of five gorgeous patterns featuring
the new rich navy shade Sapphire.
www.toftuk.com
incredibly soft, this new
yarn from Scheepjes is
every crocheter’s hero!
This natural, wastewater
created and plant-based
yarn fuses the extreme
durability and sturdiness of
jute fibre with the softness
of cotton, allowing you to
make handy accessories,
such as shopping bags and
homeware items that will
last a lifetime. Available in
beautiful earthy tones in
both unicolour and two-tone
twisted blends.
www.scheepjes.com
EDITOR'S PICK
Yarndelic, man!
John Arbon Textiles has done it again! Specialists in creating
exquisite shades in its Devon mill using vintage machinery, its
new music-themed Yarndelic yarn is another triumph. Inspired
by all genres of music, from punk to funk, these 18 melange
Bring out the Animal shades are dyed upon 100% Falklands Corriedale wool. It’s
We love these adorable children’s stools from Scheepjes! not every day you find a yarn that has its own Spotify playlist!
Featuring a whole range of super-cute animals, this book gives Search for John Arbon Textiles on Spotify for the perfect playlist
you the chance to create a safari in your own home. to crochet to!
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk www.jarbon.com
News
Mode at Rowan
If you are looking for
your ultimate summer
garment and accessory
collection, Rowan has got
you covered. This
set of crochet designs
by Quail Studio features
a tassel top, mesh
sweater and a must-have
bag and scarf – all using
Rowan Creative Linen.
These designs are light
From A to Z
These little bundles of joy from the talented
and fresh but with an
unrivalled chicness. Get
ready for summer in
team at Cygnet are perfect for amigurumi, style with more gorgeous
crafting, smaller garments and projects that patterns from Mode
only need a touch of colour. These handy 25g
at Rowan.
balls come in 25 gorgeous shades with bright
www.knitrowan.com
and pastel colours available.
www.cygnetyarns.com
TL Yarn Crafts
HOOK UP WITH A PODCAST! Toni Lipsey is not only a splendid crochet
designer, but is a wonderful podcast host
These are the hook-tacular
too! Energetic and encouraging in her
podcasts and vlogcasts hosting, in her first episode of season 2
that are filling our airwaves she reveals her 2019 temperature blanket
this month with infectious joy! All the comments on
her episodes show that her listeners love
to hear from Toni, and that her podcast is a
great place to get involved with a smile.
The Crochet Circle

The delightful Faye discusses all things
crochet with a little bit of knitting on the
side. With a range of regular features
from ‘Old Dog New Tricks’ to reviews
and interviews, this podcast is a monthly
delivery of crochet conversation straight to
your ears. In the ‘Healthy Crochet’ episode,
Faye includes great advice on positions, The Cozy Cottage Crochet
breaks and exercise, and her most recent Based in sunny Florida, host Hannah
episode is simply gushing with love about brings a level of excitement to her
the new year and new and current projects! episodes that is easy to be swept along
in! Inspirational updates on current
make-alongs (we are very interested in
the Wizarding MAL, hosted alongside
Crochet Luna!) and what she has on
her hooks and needles right now is a
Listen to these podcasts by
pleasant way to spend your time every
searching the title on Apple
other week. Chatty and friendly, this is
Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or
wherever you find your podcasts one to subscribe to for sure!
News
CAL WATCH
We all love a great crochet-along,
and every month we will spotlight
our favourite online CAL so you can
get involved!
Going Loopy
To kick off 2020 right and
to get us all ready for
another wonderful year
of crocheting, Stylecraft
announced its new
Blogstar! Emily Littlefair, also known as The Loopy Stitch, explores
her love of crochet in the glorious Sunshine Coast in Queensland,
Australia. This year Emily is planning a mindfulness CAL. As Emily
explains, “I’ve always found crochet to be a coping mechanism,
whether it be just a little escape from reality or some ‘me’ time.” We
agree, and can’t wait to escape with The Loopy Stitch during this CAL!
www.theloopystitch.com Narcissus
By Rosina Plane
(Rosina Crochets)
With a new season on the
horizon, this is a CAL to put a
spring in your step! Crochet
Now favourite Rosina Plane
is beginning her new CAL
where you can create a blanket peppered with
delightful daffodils springing up to greet the new season.
Narcissus is a free CAL that will be released in seven
weekly parts, which started on Tuesday 7th January 2020,
but anyone is welcome to join and it is easy to catch up!
Rosina’s top tip

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Crochet Now designer Anna
Read the pattern carefully and take your time. If
there is a social media group for the CAL join it
Nikipirowicz is the talented creator of and share your experience – you will pick up plenty of
two gorgeous new Deramores inspiration, and probably some good tips too!
blanket kits. The first is the Bazaar
Blanket inspired by memories of
bustling bazaars full of delightful colours and tantalising smells. The
second is the Lisbon Tiles Blanket, inspired by the beauty of the Join in at www.ravelry.com/designers/
Portuguese capital’s tiles. Both kits come with all the yarn you will rosinaplane
need along with the patterns to create these fabulous designs.
www.deramores.com
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RHAPSODY
IN BLOOM
SCARF
A lovely lacy scarf that
simply sings of spring while
keeping you comfortable in
the changing seasons
Special abbreviations
Puff stitch (PS): [Yrh, insert hook into
st, yrh, pul] 3 times into same stitch,
yrh, draw through all 7 loops on hook
Mylène Kummerling
Accessory
4-ply 3.5mm Row 8: 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss PS, *1 dc into
next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 dc into next 2ch-sp,
★★★ Advanced 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 2 ch, miss
[2 ch, 1 PS]; rep from * 7 times more,
Yarn used 1 dc into next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 dc into next
2ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 dc in 3rd of beg
Scheepjes Whirl
4 ch. Turn. 8 [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] groups
1 cake in Mediterranean MooHa 556
Row 9: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), *1 dc
Available from
into next 3ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp, [1 PS,
www.blacksheepwools.com
2 ch, 1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS] into next 1 ch-sp, 2
ch, miss 2ch-sp; rep from * 7 times more,
About the yarn 1 dc into next 3ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 2ch-sp,
4-ply; 1000m per 215g ball; 60% cotton, 1 tr in last st. Turn. 8 [1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS, 2
40% acrylic ch, 1 PS] groups
Row 10: 1 ch, 1 dc, *2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in
Tension next dc, 2 ch, miss [2 ch, 1 PS], 1 dc into
22 sts x 13 rows = 10cm measured over tr next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, 1 dc into next 2ch-sp;
rep from * 7 times more, 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1
tr] in next dc, 2 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 dc in 3rd of
Hook used
beg 5 ch. Turn. 9 [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] groups
3.5mm Rows 11-22: Rep rows 7-10 three times
Row 23: Rep Row 7.
Sizing Row 24: 4 ch, [1 dc into next 2ch-sp, 1 ch,
35x208cm 1 dc into next 2ch-sp, 2 ch, 1 tr in next dc,
2 ch] 8 times, 1 dc into next 2ch-sp, 1 ch,
1 dc into last 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in 3rd of
Start crocheting beg 4 ch. Turn. 16 2ch-sps
Row 25: 3 ch, 1 tr into first 1ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 tr
Beg 3 ch counts as first tr throughout. Beg 1 into next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 2 tr into next 2ch-sp,
ch does not count as a stitch. 1 tr, 2 tr into next 2ch-sp] 8 times, 1 tr, 1 tr
Chain 73. into next 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 tr into last 1ch-sp,
Row 1 (RS): Starting in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in 3rd of beg 4 ch. Turn. 71 sts
70 tr. Turn. 71 sts Rep rows 2-25 eight more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends and block
Row 2: 3 ch, 3 tr, [2 ch, miss 2 sts, 10 tr] 5 Rep rows 2-5 once more. to finished measurements.
times, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 5 tr. Turn.
Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr, [4 ch, 1 dc into next 2ch-
sp, 4 ch, miss 3 sts, 4 tr] 5 times, 4 ch, 1
dc into next 2ch-sp, 4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr Chart
in last st. Turn. 12 4ch-sps
Row 4: 3 ch, [3 tr into next 4ch-sp, 2 ch,
miss 1 dc, 3 tr into next 4ch-sp, 4 tr] 5
times, 3 tr into next 4ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 1
dc, 3 tr into last 4ch-sp, 2 tr. Turn. 71 sts
Row 5: 3 ch, 4 tr, [2 tr into next 2ch-sp,
10 tr] 5 times, 2 tr into last 2ch-sp, 4
tr. Turn.
Key
Row 6: 1 ch, 1 dc, *2 ch, miss 2 sts, [1 tr, 1
ch, 1 tr] in next st, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc,
3 ch, miss 1 st, 1 dc; rep from * 7 times
more, 2 ch, miss 2 sts, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in
next st, 2 ch, miss 2 tr, 1 dc. Turn. 9 [1 tr,
1 ch, 1 tr] groups
Row 7: 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch here and
throughout), *miss [2 ch, 1 tr], [1 PS, 2 ch,
1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS] into next 1ch-sp, 2 ch,
1 dc into next 3ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * 7
times more, [1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS]
into next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in last dc. Turn.
9 [1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS, 2 ch, 1 PS] groups
Blanket
Leave long
tails to join
the hexagons
together and
reduce sewing
time
Vicki Roberts
Blanket
Hexi Love
BLANKET
Pops of pretty pastels come together to create a beautifully textured
blanket that’s perfect to work on inbetween other projects
DK 4mm Rnd 1 (RS): Working into a magic ring, 3 ch

(counts as first tr throughout), 1 tr, 2 ch,
★ Beginner friendly [2 tr, 2 ch] 5 times, join with sl st in top of
beg 3 ch. 12 tr
Yarn used Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 tr, *[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp,
2 tr; rep from * to last 2ch-sp, [1 tr, 2 ch,
Stylecraft Bellissima
1 tr] in last 2ch-sp, join with sl st in top of
2 balls each in Bashful Blue 3930 (A), Silver
beg 3 ch. 24 tr
Lining 3928 (B) & Mellow Yellow 3925 (C)
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 2 tr, *[1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp,
1 ball in Smoked Pearl 3929 (D)
1 tr] in 2ch-sp, 1 tr, join with sl st in top of
Stylecraft Bambino
beg 3 ch. 36 tr
2 balls each in Clotted Cream 7112 (E),
Sage 7117 (F) & Soft Pink 7113 (G)
Available from
1 tr] in 2ch-sp, 2 tr, join with sl st in top of
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
beg 3 ch. 48 tr
About the yarn 8 tr; rep from * to last 2ch-sp, [1 tr, 2 ch, hexagons are joined, join rnd with sl st in
DK; 268m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, 3 tr, join with sl st in top of top of beg 2 ch.
beg 3 ch. 60 tr Rnd 2: 2 ch, 1 htr in each htr except as
Tension Fasten off. Block to dimensions given. follows: [1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr] in centre tr
1 hexagon measures 14.5cm from point to of each 3tr-group, miss 2 sts where
point when blocked Making up hexagons are joined (these are the 2 sts
Once all the individual Hexagons have made into the 2ch-sps).
been completed, arrange as per the Layout Fasten off.
Hook used
diagram and join using the same colour
4mm yarn as one of the Hexagons being joined.
Layout
Work all joins by holding squares with WS
Sizing together and working sl st in BLO.
142x152cm when blocked
Border
Outside of the Border is like a chevron
pattern; top of stitch = [1 htr, 1 ch, 1 htr],
Start crocheting where the hexagons join = miss 2 stitches. Key
Block Hexagons just before joining to Rnd 1: Join D with a sl st in any st on
ensure they keep their shape. blanket edge, 2 ch (counts as first htr
here and throughout), htr around as
Hexagons follows: 1 htr in each tr, 3 htr in each 2ch-
Make 27 in E; 26 each in A, C & G; 24 in F sp where the Hexagon faces outwards,
and 21 in B 1 htr in each 2ch-sp adjacent to where 2
Toy
Embroider
eyes with black
yarn if you
intend to give
these toys to
children
These super-cute goslings make great quick

gis to replace chocolate this Easter
Sachiyo Ishii
Toy
MOTHER GOOSE
Little goslings following Mother Goose is just one of the cutest things we
see in spring, so why not crochet your own mini family?
DK 3mm join with a sl st to first dc after each Rnd 31: 1 ch, [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
rnd. Beg 1 ch does not count as a st 30 sts
★★ Intermediate throughout. Leave a long end for parts which Rnds 32-36: 1 ch, dc around, join.
require assembly. If you are using safety Rnd 37: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Yarn used eyes with washers, attach them before 24 sts
stuffing head. Rnds 38-39: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Cygnet DK
Rnd 40: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
1 ball each in White 208 (A),
Buttercream 161 (B), MOTHER GOOSE 18 sts
Rnds 41-43: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Candyfloss229 (C), Barley 4884 (D)
Body Rnd 44: 1 ch, [7 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice, join.
& Aqua 211 (E)
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic ring, 16 sts
Available from www.deramores.com/
6 dc, join. 6 sts Rnds 45-46: 1 ch, dc around, join.
collections/crochetnow
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. 12 sts Fasten off.
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times,
About the yarn join. 18 sts Head
DK; 298m per 100g ball; Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic ring,
100% acrylic join. 24 sts 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Tension join. 30 sts 12 sts
20 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured Rnd 6: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times,
over dc join. 36 sts join. 18 sts
Rnd 7: 1 ch, [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join.
join. 42 sts Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times,
Hook used
Rnd 8: 1 ch, [6 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. 24 sts
3mm join. 48 sts Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 9: 1 ch, [7 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 7: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times,
Other supplies join. 54 sts join. 30 sts
2 black beads, 8mm Rnd 10: 1 ch, [8 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnds 8-11: 1 ch, dc around, join.
4 black beads, 6mm join. 60 sts Rnd 12: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times,
black cotton thread Rnds 11-13: 1 ch, dc around, join. join. 36 sts
chenille or tapestry needle Rnds 14-21: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 20 dc, 2 dc in Rnd 13: 1 ch, dc around, join.
all-purpose sewing needle next st, 14 dc, 2 dc in next st, 20 dc, Rnd 14: 1 ch, [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
toy stuffing 1 dc2tog, join. 30 sts
1 button, 2cm Rnds 22-23: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, dc around to Rnd 15: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
last 2 sts, 1 dc2tog, join. 56 sts 24 sts
Sizing Rnds 24-25: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnd 16: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Rnd 26: As Rnd 22. 54 sts 18 sts
Mother Duck: 23cm tall
Rnd 27: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnd 17: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Goslings: 9cm tall
Rnd 28: 1 ch, [7 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 12 sts
48 sts Stuff.
Rnd 29: 1 ch, [6 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join. Rnd 18: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. 6 sts
Start crocheting 42 sts Fasten off.
Rnd 30: 1 ch, [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
This pattern is worked in joined rnds, 36 sts
Toy
Beak GOSLINGS (make 2)
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic ring, Fasten off.
6 dc, join. 6 sts Body
Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc around, join. Ribbon Rnds 1-5: With B, work as given for Mother
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, With C, chain 3. Goose’s Body.
2 dc, join. 8 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc. Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, Turn. 2 sts Rnds 7-10: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 8 dc, 2 dc in next
3 dc, join. 10 sts Row 2: 1 ch, 2 dc. Turn. st, 8 dc, 2 dc in next st, 8 dc, 1 dc2tog, join.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 4 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, Rep Row 2 until piece measures 26cm. Rnds 11-13: 1 ch, dc around, join.
4 dc, join. 12 sts Fasten off. Rnd 14: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 5 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, 24 sts
5 dc, join. 14 sts Ribbon Tail (make 2) Rnd 15: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 6 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, With C, chain 2. 18 sts
6 dc, join. 16 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc. Rnd 16: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 7 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, Turn. 2 sts 12 sts
7 dc, join. 18 sts Rows 2-6: 1 ch, 2 dc. Turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, Fasten off.
8 dc, join. 20 sts Head
Fasten off. Shawl Rnds 1-3: As for Body. 18 sts
With C, chain 6, join to form a ring. Rnds 4-5: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Foot (make 2) Rnd 1: Working into ring, 3 ch (counts as Rnd 6: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic ring, 1 tr here and throughout), 2 tr, 1 ch, 24 sts
8 dc, join. 8 sts [3 tr, 1 ch] 3 times, join in top of beg 3 ch. Rnd 7: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, 12 sts Rnd 8: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
3 dc, join. 10 sts Note: For the following rnds the first 1ch-sp 18 sts
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 4 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, worked into is the last 1ch-sp formed from Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 6 times, join.
4 dc, join. 12 sts the previous rnd. 12 sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first 1ch-sp, 1 ch, Stuff.
join. 18 sts *[3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr] in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep Rnd 10: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. 6 sts
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, from * twice more, 3 tr in same 1ch-sp as Fasten off.
join. 24 sts beg 3 ch, 1 ch, join in top of beg 3 ch.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, 24 sts Beak
join. 30 sts Rnd 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in first 1ch-sp, 1 ch, Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic ring,
Rnds 7-9: 1 ch, dc around, join. *3 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, [3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr] 6 dc, join. 6 sts
Fasten off. in next 1ch-sp for corner, 1 ch; rep from * Rnd 2: 1 ch, dc around, join.
twice more, 3 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 3 tr in Rnd 3: 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, 2 dc,
Leg (make 2) beg 1ch-sp, 1 ch, join in top of beg join. 8 sts
Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic ring, 3 ch. 36 sts Fasten off.
7 dc, join. 7 sts Rnds 4-8: 3 ch, 2 tr in first 1ch-sp, {*3 tr in
Rnds 2-3: 1 ch, dc around, join. next 1ch-sp; rep from * to corner, [3 tr, 1 Feet (make 2)
Fasten off. ch, 3 tr] in corner 1ch-sp} 4 times omitting Rnds 1-3: As for Beak. 8 sts
last 3 tr on last rep, join in top of beg 3 ch. Rnd 4: 1 ch, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, 3 dc,
Hat 96 sts join. 10 sts
Rnd 1: With E and working into a magic ring, Fasten off. Fasten off.
6 dc, join. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, join. Making up Wings (make 2)
12 sts Stuff Beak and sew to Head. Attach Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic ring,
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, eyes. Stuff Body and sew Head to 6 dc, join. 6 sts
join. 18 sts neck. Pinch upper layer of Foot to Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, join.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, create a rise in middle and sew 12 sts
join. 24 sts finishing ends together. Sew Leg to Rnd 3: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 6 times, Foot and then to Body. Work the Rnd 4: 1 ch, [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice, join. 10 sts
join. 30 sts same for rem Foot and Leg. Fold Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice, join. 8 sts
Rnds 6-9: 1 ch, dc around, join. Shawl in half. Sew a button to one Rnd 6: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice, join. 6 sts
Rnd 10: 1 ch, [1 htr, 2 htr in next st] 15 corner. Dress Mother Goose in Shawl. Fasten off.
times, join. 45 sts Sew Ribbon to Hat, folding the excess
Rnd 11: 1 ch, htr around, join. to the back side to make a bow. Sew Making up
Rnd 12: 1 ch, [4 htr, 2 htr in next st] 9 times, Ribbon tails under the bow. Sew Beak to Head. Attach eyes. Sew Head,
join. 54 sts Wings and Feet to Body.
Interview
We sat down with Jessica Carey, the mind behind The Hook Nook,
A Maker Community, to find out more about her creative process,
why she loves what she does, and to feel inspired by her
beautiful world of yarn
www.thehooknooklife.com
First up, tell us a little about church, laundry and groceries. I know, I live trying to stay the same, it can limit your
you and your everyday life a very glamorous life. expansion of yourself, your creativity and
Well, I’m born and raised in the Pacific your business. Give yourself permission
Northwest of the USA, growing up in However, I really love to read and am to explore.
Washington and Oregon. My husband, looking forward to having more availability
two children and I currently live in Salem, to dedicate to books. I also love a good Tell us a little about your
Oregon (the state capital) where my red wine (usually Cabernet Sauvignon or design process
husband grew up and owns a tattoo shop. Malbec). I have a massive sweet tooth and I’m a ‘mood’ maker. Sometimes I will have
After learning that our son is allergic to cats love brownies, cupcakes and sweet breads. an idea for a project and will find the yarn
and dogs, we no longer have furry friends, I want to use with it, but more often than
but my husband surprised me for my 30th How did you come to begin not when I am able to freely design without
birthday with a ball python snake that I’ve designing crochet patterns? deadlines or requests, I love to find the
been wanting for a long time. His name is I started dabbling with designing yarn first and play around with it for a bit
Basilisk (or Bas) and is the perfect pet for an crochet patterns several years ago and then just work it up. I love doing this
introvert because he is super quiet, calm after learning how to crochet with the because, as I work the stitches, I’ll come up
and totally cool being by himself on those support of a private Facebook group. with ideas as I go and will implement them
days where you just need to ‘be’. I found that I wanted to make things, as I work it up. This is how I created the
garments specifically, but couldn’t find
During the days when the kids are away projects that appealed to me. I played with
at school and my husband is working, shapes, stitches, yarns and hook sizes and
you can usually find me at home in my eventually got the motivation to make my
office working, or in meetings, or making own garment top which ended up being the
Nolan Top. After I created my first garment,
I was so proud and excited and realised
I try not to hold that clothing is my favourite way to express
myself, both with crochet and in my daily
myself tightly life. I love to be able to turn an idea into
into a ‘style’, something tangible!
because I really How would you describe

your style?
enjoy being able Well, it took me a long time to
to ebb and flow figure out my style. For a long time, I tried
emulating others that I was inspired by,
into new until I finally found out that it’s ok to like
things that are a little bit different than the
things norm. I love textures, shapes, oversized
fits, small and intentional details, and
incorporating different mediums or fibres.
an outrageous number of lists that I may For me, I try not to hold myself tightly
or may not eventually check off. In the into a ‘style’, because I really enjoy being
evenings, my husband usually makes able to ebb and flow and like new things.
dinner and then we will all hang out as a More than staying within a style, it’s most
family afterward. Weekends tend to be hit important to me to always move forward
or miss with Saturdays usually our day to with things that feel good and are a true
do things that we didn’t get finished during expression of myself in that season. I think Jessica Top
the week, and Sundays are hopefully for when we place too much importance on
Interview
Nolan Top and the Brixton Sweater. I love favourite things. Our home is filled with lots stereotypes or difficult conversation
just running with my creativity and seeing of different materials! stop him from being himself. Toni from
what ends up happening. Lately, it has been tlyarncrafts is also a huge inspiration.
a lot of assigned work where I get to pick Choosing what project to work on next is She’s so kind, helpful and insanely talented
the project and sometimes the yarn, but always a little tricky amidst deadlines, but when it comes to design. Also, Vickie
they tend to be smaller projects due to time it will usually depend on my mood and if I Howell at vickiehowell has been an
constraints. I can’t wait to make some want to make something quick like a scarf, inspiration for me for several years and is
more garments! or have the time, energy and materials to the reason I created the dream to make my
make a cardigan. Sometimes I’ll choose own line of products after I saw her Sheep-
When designing, I try to make the things that I specifically want for myself, like ish yarn in JOANN Stores. You can find
hours spent crocheting something dish cloths. I’m a one-project-at-a-time kind them all on Instagram. Seeing others make
worthwhile. I want my time investment of maker. huge strides allows others to feel like they
to be an experience and a learning can reach for big dreams, too!
opportunity. My look/feel is simply You’ve recently released your
wanting to be cosy, fashionable, and own collection! Could you tell
bring a slightly elevated level of elegance us a bit about this?
to the craft. I love working on things Yes I did! I have been working with
that don’t require too much maths or American Crafts since summer/autumn
focus, because when I am able to work 2018 in secret to create a new line of We each have
mindlessly, it allows me to ‘unravel’ my
thoughts and work through things I’ve
crochet and fibre-related products including
yarn, crochet hooks, a Yarn Passport, Skein
a special
shoved away or haven’t had time to give Savers, interchangeable crochet hook, plus opportunity to
proper thought to just yet. But bright, lots more. It has always been a dream of
pretty, luxe and multiple textures are my mine to design products and to be able be creative and
to have it finally out in the world is such a
surreal feeling. I worked with my team at
motivated in
American Crafts turning ideas into a digital different ways
design into physical samples and into
packaged products that are now available
at select JOANN Stores across the United
States and in my online shop. Do you have any tips for
readers who might want to
I first had an idea to create the Yarn start their own collections?
Passport, which is essentially a journal of For anyone wanting to create their own
sorts for fibre artists. I wanted to create collections or blogs or whatever it may
something that I would be able to tangibly be, I highly suggest to always stay true to
store and save pieces of my favourite yarns yourself. Do things, make things, dream
and write the story of why I’m saving it – things that feel right to you. Find a problem
whether it was a gift, is a special fibre, from and explore how to solve it. Always strive
another country or continent, or even if it’s to pursue passions intentionally and follow
just a yarn I use often and want to be able where your heart leads you, even if it’s down
to remember which colour and dye lot I was a different path than those around you.
using. It’s also a great space to keep record We each have a special opportunity to be
of your makes for each year. There is space creative and motivated in different ways and
for photos, folders and dividers, and even we can only discover those things once we
graph paper to sketch designs or ideas. start testing the waters.
To create this product, it was quite an
endeavour to pursue on my own, so I was What is your favourite pattern
so fortunate to be able to not only create or design?
the one item I was really excited about, There are two designs I’ve made that I am
but to create so many different kinds of most proud of – my Nolan Top and Jessica
products that appeal to our new generation Top. Nolan because it was the first garment
of creatives and fibre artists. design I ever made and it ignited something
within me that hasn’t been dulled since.
Are there any bloggers or The Jessica Top was made after I decided
designers that inspire you? to focus on doing things my own way and it
One of my absolute best friends is Vincent was a design I created with the intention of
Nolan Top from knot.bad. He inspires me because never writing a pattern for. It was the design
he’s so true to himself and doesn’t let I wore at my keynote speech in Chicago at
Interview
the 2018 Our Maker Life event, and even about just yet, but I do recommend that
Sutton Foster, an actress from Broadway anyone that wants to follow along to sign
and the TV show Younger, made her own up for my newsletter to stay up to date on
Jessica Top (after I released the pattern years the biggest announcements, or follow me
later) and wore it to a Vogue Knitting Live on Instagram the.hook.nook as I am most
event. Both of these designs were created active there. I also suggest to those that
with the intention of doing something for are seeking a supportive fibre community
myself that I wanted to do. to join our private Facebook group where
makers can share photos, ask questions
Growing up I followed many things that and seek friendship!
were told to me and my whole perspective
of my own self was that I was not allowed Also, be sure to stick around when I
to make my own decisions. I felt like I announce our next Maker Call, where we
needed to be a certain kind of person to be will be hosting an application process for
‘allowed’ to exist. This made me become makers from all areas of the world to share
an adult and I never really knew who I their creativity, their projects/patterns, Check out the maker’s
was, until I started crocheting. This craft inspiring stories and even education
has given me permission to dip my toes within the industry. We host Maker community online at
into making decisions for myself, and only
myself. It has encouraged me and given me
Calls four times a year – once
each quarter!
www.thehooknooklife.com
a self-perception that I never knew I could
experience. Through teaching myself to
crochet and learning that I can do things that
I set my mind to, it trickled into my daily life
and has gotten me to try other hard things
such as replacing our garbage disposal all by
myself, follow difficult projects through
to the end even when I feel like giving up,
and so many more things. I just really
value opportunities to let myself be proud
of myself.
Are you working on anything

else exciting at the moment
you want to tell our readers
about?
For the last year or so, I have been working
on writing my first book with the help of
Abrams Publishing. I’m incrediblyexcited
about this project because it combines so
many different things that are important
to me including crochet, heart-y talk and
encouragement. I was also able to use
yarn from The Hook Nook Collection for
a few of the projects, which is just
mind-blowing. The book is scheduled
to be released in autumn this year
and I could not be more excited!
I’m working on various side

things that I can’t quite chat
Crochet the
pockets first to
easily check your
tension
Foundation treble (ftr): 3 ch
(counts as first tr), *yrh, insert hook
in 3rd ch from hook, yrh, pul, yrh,
draw through 1 loop on hook (ch
made), [yrh, draw through 2 loops
on hook] twice (tr made)**, insert
hook in last ch made; rep from *,
for number of sts required, ending
last rep at **
GDSP: Granny diamond stitch
pattern, instructions given in
pattern text
tr3tog: Work 3 treble crochet
stitches together
Shell: 3 tr in indicated st or sp
Liz Salazar
Garment
DARLING
DIAMONDS
CARDIGAN
Kimono-style cardigans are so flattering,
easy to wear, and a lot of fun to make!
DK 4mm The stitch patterns for this project are given ch, miss 3 sts, shell into next 1ch-sp**, 1
at the beginning of this pattern. The pattern ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr into next 1 ch-sp; rep
★★ Try something new starts with the pockets in order to measure from * to last 2 sts ending last rep at **,
your tension. miss 1 st, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Turn.
Rep rows 2-7 for patt.
Yarn used Stitch patterns
Cygnet Pure Wool Narrow Granny Diamond st
15 (17, 19, 22) balls in Duck Egg 4323 Wide Granny Diamond st patt patt (narrow GDSP)
Visit www.cygnetyarns.com to find your (wide GDSP) Row 1: 3 ch, 6 tr, *1 ch, miss 1 st, 3 tr,
local stockist Row 1: 3 ch, 6 tr, *1 ch, miss 1 st, 3 tr**, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 7 tr; rep from * to
1 ch, miss 1 st, 7 tr; rep from * across end. Turn.
About the yarn ending last rep at **. Turn. Row 2: 3 ch, *5 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st, shell into
DK; 104m per 50g ball; Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, 1 ch, miss 2 next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts, shell into
100% pure new wool sts, shell into next 1ch-sp, *1 ch, miss 1 next 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1 st; rep from * to
st, 5 tr**, 1 ch, miss 1 st, shell into next last 6 sts, 6 tr. Turn.
1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts, shell into next 1 Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, *1 ch, miss 1 st,
Tension ch-sp; rep from * across ending last rep 1 tr3tog, 1 ch, miss 1 st**, [shell into next
1 st patt rep x 6 rows = 8cm in GDSP at **, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Turn. 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts] twice, sh into
Row 3: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, *1 ch, miss 1 next 1ch-sp; rep from * across to last st
Hook used st, 1 tr3tog, 1 ch, miss 1 st, shell into next ending last rep at **, 2 tr in top of beg 3
4mm 1ch-sp**, [1 ch, miss 3 sts, shell into next ch. Turn.
1ch-sp] twice; rep from * to last 1 ch-sp Row 4: 3 ch, *shell in next 1ch-sp,1 ch; rep
ending last rep at **, 1 ch, shell in last from * to last 1ch-sp, shell in last 1ch-sp,
Sizing
1ch sp, miss 1 st, 1 tr in top of beg 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Turn.
XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X)
3 ch. Turn. Row 5: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, *1 ch, shell in
Designed with approximately 15-25 cm
Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, *1 ch, shell in next 1ch-sp; rep from * to last 4 sts, 1 ch,
positive ease
next 1ch-sp; rep from * to last 2 sts, miss miss 3 sts, 2 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Turn.
See schematic for finished measurements.
1 st, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Turn. Row 6: 3 ch, miss 1 st, *1 tr into next 1ch-
Shown in size XS/S on Katie who wears a
Row 5: As Row 4. sp, 3 tr, 1 tr into next 1ch-sp**, [1 ch,
UK 8/10
Row 6: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, 1 ch, miss 3 sts, miss 3 sts, shell into next 1ch-sp] twice,
shell into first 1ch-sp, *1 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts
1 tr into next 1ch-sp, 3 tr, 1 tr into next 1 ending last rep at **, miss 1 st, 1 tr in top
Beg 3 ch counts as a st. Beg 1 ch does not ch-sp**, [1 ch, miss 3 sts, shell into next of beg 3 ch. Turn.
count as a st. 1 ch-sp] twice; rep from * to last 2 sts Row 7: 3 ch, *5 tr**, 1 tr into next 1 ch-sp,
The GDSP is worked over a large number ending last rep at **, miss 1 st, 1 tr in top 1 ch, miss 3 sts, shell into next 1ch-sp, 1
of sts. Therefore, instructions are given for of beg 3 ch. Turn. ch, miss 3 tr, 1 tr into next 1 ch-sp; rep
both a wide patt rep and a narrow patt rep. Row 7: 3 ch, *5 tr, 1 tr into next 1 ch-sp, 1 from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 tr
Garment
Start crocheting
Pockets (make 2)
Row 1: 19 ftr. Turn. 19 sts
Rows 2-10: Work Rows 1-7 of narrow
GDSP, then work rows 2-3 of narrow
GDSP once more.
Row 11: 1 ch, dc in each tr and 1ch-sp
across. Turn. 21 sts
Rows 12-15: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn.
Fasten off.
Back Panel
Worked from bottom to top.
Row 1: 79 (91, 103, 115) ftr. Turn. 79 (91,
103, 115) sts
Row 2: Work Row 1 of narrow GDSP. 6.5
(7.5, 8.5, 9.5) patt reps
Rows 3-51 (51, 51, 57): Work rows 2-7
of narrow GDSP 8 (8, 8, 9) times, then
rep Row 2 of narrow GDSP once more.
Fasten off.
Left Front Panel

SIZES XS/S & XL/2X ONLY:
Row 1: 31 (-, 43, -) ftr. Turn. 31 (-, 43, -) sts
Row 2: Work Row 1 of narrow GDSP. 2.5
(-, 3.5, -) patt reps
Rows 3-41: Work rows 2-7 of narrow
GDSP 6 (-, 6, -) times, then rep rows 2-4
of narrow GDSP once more.
Neckline shaping
Row 1: 3 ch, miss 3 tr, *shell in next
1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * across, 2 tr in
top of beg 3 ch.
Row 2: 3 ch, miss 1 st, *shell in next 1ch-
sp, 1 ch; rep from * across, 1 tr in top of
beg 3 ch.
Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice more.
Rows 7-10: Work narrow GDSP rows 4 &
5 twice. Fasten off.
SIZES M/L & 3X ONLY:

Row 1: -, (35, -, 47) ftr. Turn. - (35, - 47) sts
Row 2: Work Row 1 of wide GDSP. Turn. -
(3, -, 4) patt reps
Rows 3 to - (41, -, 47): Work rows
in top of beg 3 ch. Turn. Rnd 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st (counts as first 2-7 of wide GDSP - (6, -, 7) times,
Rep rows 2-7 for patt. shell), 1 ch, miss 2 sts, *shell in next st, then work rows 2-4 of wide GDSP
1 ch miss 2 sts; rep from * around, join once more.
Edging st patt with sl st in top of beg 3 ch.
Worked with RS facing throughout, do Rnd 5: As Rnd 1. Neckline shaping
not turn. Rnd 6: 3 ch (does not count as a st), *1 Row 1: 3 ch, miss 3 tr, *shell in next
Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st tr3tog, 2 ch; rep from * around, join with 1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * to last 1ch-sp,
here and throughout), *3 dc, miss sl st to beg tr3tog. shell in last 1ch-sp, 1 tr in top of beg
1ch-sp; rep from * around, join with sl st Rnd 7: 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 dc in next 2ch-sp; rep 3 ch.
to beg dc. from * around, join. Fasten off. Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, 1 ch, miss 3
Rnds 2-3: Dc around, join. sts, *shell in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from
Garment
* to last 1ch-sp, shell in last 1ch-sp, miss around, join with sl st in top of beg and 3 dc in each outer corner, join with sl
3 sts, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. 3 ch, Turn. st to beg dc. Do not turn.
Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice more. Rnds 20-26: As rnds 1-7 of Edging st patt. Rnds 2-3: 1 ch, dc around, working corners
Rows 7-10: Work Narrow GDSP rows 4 & Fasten off. as Rnd 1, join with sl st to beg dc. Do not
5 twice. Fasten off. Rep for 2nd sleeve. turn.
Rnd 4: As Rnd 4 of Edging st patt, working
Right Front Panel Border [shell, 2 ch, shell] in each outer corner
SIZES XS/S & XL/2X ONLY: Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sl st in and 1 tr3tog in inner corners.
Work as for Left Front to Neckline Shaping bottom corner of Right Front, dc evenly Rnds 5-7: As rnds 5-7 of Edging st patt.
up Right Front edge, around Neckline, Fasten off.
Neckline shaping down Left Front edge and around bottom Whip-stitch pockets in place on front
Row 1: 3 ch, 1 tr in first st, 1 ch, miss 3 sts, edge, working 1 dc3tog in inner corners panels. Weave in ends.
*shell in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from * to
last 4 sts, miss 3 sts, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch. Schematic
Row 2: 3 ch, miss 3 sts, *shell in next 1ch-
sp**, 1 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to last
2 sts ending last rep at **, miss 1 st, 1 tr
in top of beg 3 ch.
Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice more.
SIZES M/L & 3X ONLY:

Work as for Left Front to neckline shaping
Neckline shaping
Row 1: 3 ch, miss 3 sts, *shell in next
1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to
last 5 sts, miss 4 sts, 1 tr in top of beg
3 ch.
Row 2: 3 ch, miss 3 sts, *shell in next 1ch-
sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * across, 2 Narrow GDSP
tr in top of beg 3 ch.
Row 3: 3 ch, miss 1 st, *shell in next 1ch-
sp, 1 ch, miss 3 sts; rep from * to last 4
sts, miss 3 sts, 1 tr in top of beg 3 ch.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Row 5: As Row 3.
Row 6: As Row 2.
Seam Front Panels to back panel at

shoulders using mattress stitch. Seam
leaving 23 (25.5, 28, 30.5) cm unsewn
for armhole opening.
Wide GDSP
Sleeve Key
Rnd 1: Join with sl st at bottom of
armhole, 1 ch, work 54 (60, 66, 72) dc
evenly around, join with sl st to beg ch.
Do not turn. 54 (60, 66, 72) sts
Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first st (counts as first
shell), 1 ch, miss 2 sts, *shell in next st, 1
ch, miss 2 sts; rep from * around, join
with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Turn. 18 (20,
22, 24) shells
Rnds 3-19: 3 ch, 2 tr in next 1ch-sp, *1
ch, shell in next 1ch-sp; rep from *
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Baby
Baby
OVER THE
RAINBOW
CUSHION
Little ones will love to cuddle and play with this fabulousy soft
cushion that can be crocheted in no time at all
Designed by Bernat Design Team
Super chunky 8mm Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Row 12: 1 ch, dc to end, turn.
dc to end, turn. 19 sts Row 13: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] 3
★ Quick & easy Row 2: 1 ch, dc to end, turn. times, [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc,
Row 3: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st] 3 times, turn. 52 sts
Yarn used 8 dc, turn. 22 sts Row 14: 1 ch, dc to end, turn.
Bernat Baby Blanket Row 4: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn. Fasten off D and join in E.
1 ball each in Baby Blue 03202 (A), Row 5: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st] 6 times, Row 15: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 5 dc] 3
Seafoam 03736 (B), Baby Yellow 03615 (C), 8 dc, turn. 28 sts times, [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc,
Baby Pink 03200 (D) Fasten off A and join in B. turn. 58 sts
& Baby Peach 03512 (E) Row 6: 1 ch, dc to end, turn. Row 16: 1 ch, dc to end, turn.
Available from Row 7: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 Row 17: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 6 dc] 3
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk times, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc, times, [6 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc,
turn. 34 sts turn. 64 sts
Row 8: 1 ch, dc to end, turn. Rows 18-20: 1 ch, dc to end, turn.
About the yarn
Fasten off B and join in C. Fasten off.
Super chunky; 65m per 100g; Row 9: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3
100% polyester times, [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc, Joining
turn. 40 sts With RS facing, sew front and back
Tension Row 10: 1 ch, dc to end, turn. together aligning stripes and leaving a
7 sts x 8 rows = 10cm measured over dc Row 11: 1 ch, 8 dc, [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 3 small space open for stuffing. Stuff cushion
times, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc, making sure to shape into a rainbow arc.
Hook used turn. 46 sts Sew remaining seam closed.
Fasten off C and join in D.
8mm
Other supplies
stuffing
Sizing
Approximately 45.5cm wide
Start crocheting
Rainbow Panel (make 2)
With A, chain 20.
Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldsdóttir
DESIGNER SKETCHBOOK
This month we spoke with the talented mosaic
crochet designer Tinna, whose crochet-alongs
are simply breathtaking, and her eye for
design is certainly unique and inspiring
www.instagram.com/tinnahekl
’m from Iceland and live in downtown 2014, first giving classes, then publishing
I Reykjavik with my two boys, Ulfur (12)

and Thorvaldur (nine). I spend my days
doing the normal mum stuff, packing
lunches and helping with homework, and
I absolutely love being able to work from
books and finally entering the international
crochet community in 2018 when I started
selling my patterns online. It’s been such
an adventure connecting with people all
over the globe through crochet – just a
home so I can always greet the boys when wonderful experience – and I obviously
they finish school. I’ve crocheted ever since should have done this years ago! But
I was a little girl and honestly, I couldn’t better late than never and now I am able
imagine my life without it. Crochet provides to support my family with my international
me both an outlet for my creativity and pattern sales, which is just a dream come
the need to produce something useful. By true. My first crochet book in Iceland was
chance, it turned into my job and I’ve been published back in 2011, which was a mix of
working exclusively as a crocheter since traditional and original patterns. Then I did So that’s simply a part of me being true to
two all original pattern books in 2013 and myself. What inspires me in my work is just
2016. all the beauty I see around me. It can be
when travelling or simply a photo online.
I started a Facebook crochet club last I am always drawn to bright colourful
spring because I wanted to host my 2019 patterns in my surroundings and I think it’s
CAL in my own group, Tinna’s Crochet important to both appreciate and create
Club, and it is so much fun there! The best beautiful things. It’s my way of giving back
part about my job, besides just crocheting to the world. I’m not into conceptual art, I
all day long every day, is seeing all the just like pretty things. They make me happy.
different versions people make with my And like I already said, I love producing
patterns. I absolutely love it. And since it’s useful items.
a relatively small group, it’s so close and
personal, really; we have the best members My head is filled with colours and pattern
there. And when I’ve got a CAL going it's ideas all the time – it’s literally cramped in
just extra fun. Everyone is welcome to join there – and I have no means of working
us, so please do! Crochet is my art medium them all through. Some are louder and
and I express myself through my work. more persistent than others, and those are
Designer sketchbook
the ones that end up on my hook. Usually much time later on so that, after so many and Linda of elevenhandmade. They
my pattern ideas start as just colour years designing and writing patterns, I feel all continuously rock my world with their
schemes. When I’m sorting through my immediately guilty if I don’t write down modern and innovative patterns!
stash, for example, (who doesn’t do that what I’m making.
when they're supposed to be cleaning or
tidying up the house in general, right?!), Like many, I first got to know the mosaic
You can also find Tinna on
then I’ll start setting some colours of a crochet technique when I came across
YouTube by searching for Tinna
similar weight I like aside, the beautiful Apache
Thorudottir Thorvaldar, and Facebook
grouping them together. Tears blanket online,
at www.facebook.com/groups/
Sometimes I start with just back in 2014. I started to
an idea in my head and Crochet play with it and quickly
TinnaCrochetClub
go straight to stitching, realised that when
but then at some point I’ll is my art using two contrasting
have to stop and draw it
up. Other times I’ll start
medium colors, you can make
up literally ANY pattern
drawing up the pattern you like with it! it’s
chart right away and take absolutely amazing!
it from there. It really just depends, and I The beauty in mosaic crochet is that it’s
must admit I don’t have a specific process. so simple and brilliant at the same time;
It all comes very naturally and is just fun. it really is a true revelation. I designed my
It’s when I’m close to finishing a pattern first two mosaic patterns back in 2015 and
and have to finish all that practical stuff, since 2016 I’ve worked almost exclusively
testing, calculating, sizes, translations etc, with this technique. It’s just so much fun
that I reach for my bullet journal and make and so versatile. And I feel I still have a lot
a list to get organised. I swear I wouldn’t more to explore and discover with mosaic
get anything done if I didn’t excessively crochet, so I plan to continue developing
make lists with little check squares to mark the technique and designing many more
when I finish each task! What I do always mosaic patterns.
do though is take care to write everything I
crochet down right away. This is essential. My favourite crochet designers on Instagram
It only has to be scribbled notes that no are Esme of redsparrowcrochet, Julme of Turn over to make this
one understands but me, but this saves so mysquarehat, Martin of martinupnorth stunning Iris shawl
Designer sketchbook
Using a 5mm hook

with DK yarn creates
a lovely, draping
fabric
Designed for
IRIS Tinna’s friend Iris on

her birthday, this
gorgeous shawl features
SHAWL
mosaic colourwork,
textured moss stitch,
and is finished with
a stylish fringe!
Designer sketchbook
DK 5mm Mosaic crochet is worked in

this pattern in the following
★★★ Adventurous way; dc stitches are worked
in the BLO, tr stitches
Yarn used are worked in FLO in the
Any DK-weight yarn corresponding stitch in the
150g in MC row below the one you
100g each in CC1, CC2 & CC3 would normally crochet
into. Mosaic crochet is
Why not try worked this way with RS
Stylecraft Special DK facing, the pattern only
2 balls in Charcoal 1128 (A) appears on RS and the WS
1 ball each in Shrimp 1132 (B), Vintage it striped. RtrF stitches are
Peach 1836 (C) & cream 1005 (D) always worked around the
Visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk to tr from a previous row.
find your local stockist
About the yarn

DK; 295m per 100g; 100% acrylic
SHAWL
Moss Stitch 1
Hook used Note: Chains at the
5mm beginning and end of rows do 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss
not count as sts throughout. Chain stitches 1, 1 dc in 1ch-sp] 6 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1
Tension within the row do count as stitches. dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 ch. Turn. 36 sts
20 sts x 17 rows = 10 cm measured over Row 1: With A and working into magic Row 9: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1
moss stitch ring, 1 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 ch. Turn. dc in 1ch-sp] 7 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc,
8 sts 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in
Size Row 2: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 1ch-sp] 7 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in
145 cm wingspan x 67 cm long, not dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 next st, 1 ch. Turn. 40 sts
including fringe dc, 2 dc next st, 1 ch. Turn. 12 sts Row 10: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1,
Row 3: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 1 dc in 1ch-sp] 8 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1
dc in 1ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1
dc] in 2ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in 1ch-sp, dc in 1ch-sp] 8 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2
Start crocheting 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, ch 1. dc in next st, 1 ch. Turn. 44 sts
Work the second row of each moss stitch Turn. 16 sts Row 11: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1,
section in BLO, resulting in a row of very Row 4: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 1 dc in 1ch-sp] 9 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1
minimalistic lace. The shawl is worked dc in 1ch-sp] twice, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, 2 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1
back and forth in rows on Moss Stitch ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in dc in 1ch-sp] 9 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2
sections, and always with the RS facing for 1ch-sp] twice, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in dc in next st, 1 ch. Turn. 48 sts
Mosaic Crochet sections (right to left, or next st, ch 1. Turn. 20 sts Row 12: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1,
left to right for left-handed crocheters). At Row 5: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 1 dc in 1ch-sp] 10 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1
the end of every Mosaic row you will need dc in 1ch-sp] 3 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1
to fasten off. 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in dc in 1ch-sp] 10 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc,
1ch-sp] 3 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in 2 dc in next st, 1 ch. Turn. 52 sts
next st, I ch. Turn. 24 sts Fasten off A.
Row 6: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1
dc in 1ch-sp] 4 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, Mosaic Pattern 1
2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in Note: read the notes at the beginning of
Beg border stitch: At the beginning
1ch-sp] 4 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in this pattern before starting these sections.
of each Mosaic Crochet row, pull your
next st, 1 ch. Turn. 28 sts Start with B and work all odd rows with B
yarn through both loops of the first dc
Row 7: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 and all even rows with C changing colour
of the row, 1 ch, 2 dc into both loops of
dc in 1ch-sp] 5 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, every row.
the same first dc of the row
2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in Row 1: Beg border stitch, dc in BLO to
End border stitch: At the end of each
1ch-sp] 5 times, 1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc, 2 dc in 2ch-sp in centre of shawl, [1 dc in BLO
Mosaic Crochet row, 2 dc into both
next st, 1 ch. Turn. 32 sts of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in BLO of next
loops of the last dc of the row, 1 ch.
Row 8: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc, [1 ch, miss 1, 1 ch] in 2ch-sp, dc in BLO to last st, end
Fasten off
dc in 1ch-sp] 6 times, 1 ch, miss 1, [1 dc, border stitch. 56 sts
Designer sketchbook
Row 2: As Row 1. 60 sts Row 1: Beg border stitch,

Row 3: Beg border stitch, *1 dc, 1 tr; rep dc in BLO to 2ch-sp in
from * to centre 2ch-sp, working last tr centre of shawl, [1 dc in
in first ch of the middle 2 rows down, [1 BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc
dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in BLO of in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-
next ch] in 2ch-sp, **1 tr, 1 dc; rep from sp, dc in BLO to last st, end
** to last st, end border stitch. 64 sts border stitch.
Row 4: As Row 3. 68 sts Row 2: As Row 1.
Row 5: Beg border stitch, 1 dc, 1 tr, *1 dc, Row 3: Beg border stitch,
1 RtrF; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, 1 dc, *1 dc, 1 tr; rep from * to
1 tr in the first ch of the middle 2 rows centre 2ch-sp, working last
down, [1 dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc tr in first ch of the middle 2
in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-sp, 1 tr in the rows down, [1 dc in BLO of
second chain of the middle 2 rows down, next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in BLO
1 dc, **1 RtrF, 1 dc; rep from ** to last 3 of next ch] in 2ch-sp, **1 tr,
sts, 1 tr, 1 dc, end border st. 72 sts 1 dc; rep from ** to last st,
Fasten off B and C. end border stitch. 184 sts
Row 4: Beg border stitch,
Moss Stitch 2 *1 dc, 1 tr; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, Row 2: As Row 1. 268 sts
Worked with A throughout. working last tr in first ch of the middle 2 Row 3: Beg border stitch, *1 dc, 1 tr;
Row 1: Beg border stitch, dc in BLO to rows down, [1 dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, working
2ch-sp in centre of shawl, [1 dc in BLO of 1 dc in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-sp, **1 tr, last tr in first ch of the middle 2 rows
next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in BLO of next ch] in 1 dc; rep from ** to last st, end border down, [1 dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc
2ch-sp, dc in BLO to last st, end border stitch. 188 sts in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-sp, **1 tr, 1 dc;
stitch. 76 sts Row 5: Beg border stitch, 1 dc, 1 tr, *1 dc, rep from ** to last st, end border stitch.
Row 2: Beg border stitch, *1 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 RtrF; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 272 sts
1]; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, [1 dc in 1 tr in the first ch of the middle 2 rows Row 4: As Row 3. 276 sts
FLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch] in down, [1 dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc Rows 5-7: Beg border stitch, 1 dc, 1 tr, *1
2ch-sp, **1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc; rep from * in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-sp, 1 tr in the dc, 1 RtrF; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, 1
to last st, end border stitch, 1 ch. Turn. second chain of the middle 2 rows down, dc, 1 tr in the first ch of the middle 2 rows
80 sts 1 dc, **1 RtrF, 1 dc; rep from ** to last 3 down, [1 dc in BLO of next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc
Row 3: Beg border stitch, 1 dc, 1 ch, miss sts, 1 tr, 1 dc, end border st. 192 sts in BLO of next ch] in 2ch-sp, 1 tr in the
1, *1 dc in ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 1; rep from Row 6: As Row 1. 196 sts second chain of the middle 2 rows down,
* to centre 2ch-sp, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in Switch C to A. 1 dc, **1 RtrF, 1 dc; rep from ** to last 3
2ch-sp, **1 ch, miss 1, 1 dc in ch-sp; rep Row 7: Rep Row 5. 200 sts sts, 1 tr, 1 dc, end border st. 288 sts
from ** to last st, end border stitch, 1 ch. Row 8: Rep Row 4. 204 sts
Turn. 84 sts Row 9: Rep Row 5. 208 sts Moss Stitch 7
Fasten off A. Rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 seven times.
Moss Stitch 5 Fasten off. 316 sts
Mosaic Pattern 2 Rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 three times.
Rep rows 1-5 of Mosaic Pattern 1, working 220 sts Moss Stitch 8
with D on odd rows and B on even. 104 sts With C, rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 three
Mosaic Pattern 5 times. Fasten off. 328 sts
Moss Stitch 3 Rep rows 1-5 of Mosaic Pattern 1, working
Rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 five times. 124 sts with C on odd rows and D on even. 240 sts Moss Stitch 8
Join B at beg of row with RS facing, rep Row
Mosaic Pattern 3 Moss Stitch 6 3 of Moss Stitch 2 three times. Fasten off.
Rep rows 1-5 of Mosaic Pattern 1, working Rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 five times. 260 sts 340 sts
with C on odd rows and A on even. 144 sts
Mosaic Pattern 6 Moss Stitch 9
Moss Stitch 4 Start with D and work all odd rows with D Join A at beg of row with RS facing, rep Row
Rep Row 3 of Moss Stitch 2 seven times. and all even rows with B changing colour 3 of Moss Stitch 2 three times. Fasten off.
172 sts every row. 352 sts
Row 1: Beg border stitch, dc in BLO to
Mosaic Pattern 4 2ch-sp in centre of shawl, [1 dc in BLO of Finishing
Start with C and work all odd rows with C next ch, 2 ch, 1 dc in BLO of next ch] in Weave in ends. Block shawl to finished
and all even rows with B changing colour 2ch-sp, dc in BLO to last st, end border measurements. With C, add tassels to
every row. stitch. 264 sts bottom of shawl.
seriously
chunky
WITH WOOL
Super bulky weight yarn with 20% Wool.

Ideal for super quick cosy crochets
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Kate Rowell
Blanket
JUMPIN’
JELLYBEAN
THROW
Cygnet’s new yarn is the perfect choice to
make this neat, little throw for your home
Super chunky 12mm
★ Quick & easy

Yarn used
Cygnet Seriously Chunky with Wool
10 balls in Shale 8304
Visit www.cygnetyarns.com
to find your local stockist
About the yarn

Super chunky; 35m per 100g;
80% acrylic, 20% wool
Tension
6 sts x 3 rows = 10cm measured over tr] in next 1ch-sp; rep from Finishing
tr in stitch pattern * to last st, 1 tr into top of Wrap yarn around piece
beg ch, turn. of card 15 times to create
Hook used Row 3-29: As Row 2. chunky tassels. Add one
12mm tassel to each corner of
Fasten off. weave in ends. the blanket.
Other supplies
15cm card for tassels YARN SPOTLIGHT
Start crocheting
Cygnet Seriously
Chunky with wool
Chain 50. Brand-new to Cygnet’s signature Seriously
Chunky range, this printed yarn comes in a
Row 1: [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in 4th ch from gorgeous range of subtle shades with a soft
hook (missed sts count as tr), *miss 2, pop of colour and is such fun to crochet with.
[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next st; rep from * to Its 20% wool content makes super-chunky crochet super
last ch, 1 tr, turn. cosy. It’s perfect for quick makes and beginners’ projects!
Row 2: 3 ch (counts as tr), *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1
Décor
If you’d
rather not use
wire, PVA glue
can stiffen Why not crochet lots
flower stems of different flowers in
different colours for a
permanent bouquet in
your home?
Jayne Price
Décor
Meadows in Spring
WREATH
Welcome spring into your home with this charming, seasonal wreath
featuring delicate details and pretty pastel shades
4-ply & DK 1.5-3.5mm Other supplies Colour Sequence

locking stitch marker 4 more rows of A (for a total of 6), 4 rows
★★★ Adventurous flat-backed poly ring, 25cm of B, 10 rows of E, 4 rows of C, 6 rows of
hot-glue gun and glue sticks A, 2 rows of D, 10 rows of E, 6 rows of B, 4
10 Oasis floral / craft wires, galvanised, rows of A, 6 rows of C, 22 rows of E, 4 rows
Yarn used
18cm long of D.
Wreath Cover:
gold organza ribbon, 2cm x 8mm
WYS Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK Hanging Loop
satin ribbon for bow, 20cm x 10mm
1 ball each in Buttercup 442 (A), Unicorn With B and 3.5mm hook, chain 40.
gingham ribbon for the bluebell bunch,
565 (B), Seahorse 293 (C), Raindrop 460 (D) Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc
15cm x 10mm
& Tooth Fairy 011 (E) to end, change to E in last yrh. Turn.
Flowers and Leaves: 39 sts
20g each of WYS Signature 4-ply Sizing
Row 2: 1 ch, dc to end, change to A in last
1 ball each in Hydrangea 335 (F), Finished item is 25cm in diameter x 6cm yrh. Turn.
Cornflower 325 (G), Butterscotch 240 (H) & in depth Row 3: 1 ch, dc to end. Fasten off. Weave
Violet 731 (I) in ends.
Insects:
Small amounts of size 10 cotton (or 2-ply Start crocheting Violas (make 3)
yarn) in black, red and yellow Rnd 1: With H, 2.5mm hook and working
Visit www.wyspinners.com to find your 1 and 2 starting chains do not count as into a magic ring, 1 ch, [1 dc, 6 tr] 4
local stockist stitches unless stated otherwise. When times into ring, pull beg tail tight to
changing colour at the end of the row, it close ring, join with sl st to top of beg
About the yarn makes a neater transition if you add the dc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 28 sts
Bo Peep colour in on the last stitch before you turn Rnd 2: Join I to any dc, 1 htrsp, *2 htr in tr
DK; 112m per 50g ball; 52% Falkland wool, for the next row. Craft wire is optional to under htrsp, 2 tr in next st, [2 dtr in next
48% nylon stiffen the leaves. Alternatively, you can use st] twice, 2 tr in next st, 2 htr in next st**,
Signature 4-ply pva glue or spray starch once leaves are 1 dc, 1 htrsp; rep from * to ** once more,
4-ply; 400m per 100 g ball; 75% wool, finished. Allow time to dry thoroughly. 1 htrsp, 1 htr, [2 htr in next st] twice, 2 htr,
25% nylon 2 dc, 1 htrsp, miss 1 dc, 2 dc, 2 htr, [2 htr
Wreath cover
Tension With A and 3.5mm hook, chain 40.
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, htr Special stitches
Wreath Cover: 25 sts x 30 rows with Half treble spike stitch (Htrsp):
to end. Turn. 38 sts
3.5mm hook = 10cm square over dc Yrh, insert hook from front to back into
Row 2: 2 ch, htr to end. Turn.
Flowers and Leaves: 30 sts x 40 rows with centre of ring, pul to height of current
Rows 3-84: As Row 2, changing colour
2.5mm hook = 10cm square over dc stitches, yrh, draw through all 3 loops
according to colour sequence (below).
Insects: Tension not applicable on hook. Do not miss the st under the
Check that Cover fits snugly around ring,
pulling gently. Add more rows if necessary. htrsp, work next st into it
Hooks used Fasten off. Weave in ends. Sew first and last Reverse double crochet (rdc): Insert
1.5mm rows tog to form a ring. Either hot glue or hook into stitch to the right (or left
2mm sew Cover to ring ensuring the colour stipes if you are left-handed) from front to
2.5mm line up on the flat back of the ring as you back, yrh (just like a dc), pul, yrh, draw
3.5mm overlap and you do not pull it too tight. through both loops on hook
Décor
end, join with sl st to beg dc. 36 sts with sl st in top of beg 3 ch, changing
Rnd 3: 1 ch, rdc around, join with sl st to to yellow, pull beg tail tightly to close
beg rdc. Fasten off leaving a 4cm (if wire ring. 8 sts
used) or 8cm (if no wire used) tail. Wrap Rnd 2: Carry black up on WS to use
end around wire and secure or, for no later, 2 ch (counts as 1 ch, 1 dc), [2 dc
wire, twist tail into a short stem and use in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, 2 dc in last
glue to stiffen. Weave in ends. st, join with sl st in top of beg 2 ch,
changing to black. 12 sts
Bluebell Flowers (make 12) Rnd 3: Carry yellow up on WS to use
It is advised to use a marker in first st to later, 2 ch (counts as 1 ch, 1 dc), miss
mark rnds. 1, dc to end, join with sl st to beg dc,
Rnd 1: With G, 2mm hook and working changing to yellow. 11 sts
into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 dc, join with Rnd 4: With yellow, as Rnd 3 (changing
sl st to beg dc, pull beg tail tight to to black). Fasten off yellow leaving a
close ring. 6 sts little tail to use as stuffing. 10 sts
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 Rnd 5: 1 ch, miss first st, [1 dtr2tog,
times, join with sl st to beg dc. 9 sts 1 dc] 3 times. Fasten off, leaving tail
Rnds 3-4: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 8 tr, join for sewing closed. 6 sts
with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Push beg tails and yellow end tail into the
Rnd 5: (Do not ch), *[1 dc,1 tr] in next st, top of Bee and sew closed with black end
[1 tr,1 dc] in next st; rep from * around tail. Add more stuffing if required. With
to last st, miss 1, join with sl st to beg black cotton, sew 2 small antennae to the
dc. 16 sts top. Take organza ribbon, shape ends and
Fasten off. Weave in last tail only, leave beg thread through centre of bee for wings.
tail for joining to stem. They may fray but this adds to the effect.
Stamens (3 per flower) Ladybird

Sew 3 strands of F through centre of flower. With red cotton thread and 1.5mm hook,
Fasten off. chain 4.
Row 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc
Stems (make 3) in next ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. 5 sts
Take 1 flower wire and wind F evenly Row 2: 1 ch, dc to end. Turn.
around wire. Fasten and secure. Row 3: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 4 times,
Attach 4 flowers to each stem by sewing or 1 dc. Turn. 9 sts
in next st] twice, join with sl st to top of gluing into position of your choice. Row 4: As Row 2.
beg htrsp. Turn. Row 5: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] 3 times.
Rnd 3: 4 ch, sl st to back of next htrsp (last Bluebell Leaves (make 4) Turn. 6 sts
htrsp made), 4 ch, sl st to dc on far left With F and 2mm hook, chain 40. Row 6: As Row 2. Fasten off.
side of 2nd petal (you will have two 4 Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Row 7: Join black cotton thread, 1 ch,
ch loops at back of work). Turn, keeping 6 dc, 7 htr, 8 tr, 7 htr, 11 dc, rotating as dc to end. Turn.
smaller petals at the top. you go, work into the other side of the Row 8: 1 ch, [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] twice.
Rnd 4: Working behind petals, [2 htr, 2 tr, 2 chain, introduce and work over wire Turn. 4 sts
dtr] into 4ch-sp, [2 dtr, 2 tr, 2 htr] into next if using, 1 ch, 11 dc, 7 htr, 8 tr, 7 htr, Row 9: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, miss 1.
4ch-sp, sl st to the side of flower. Fasten 6 dc, join with sl st to beg dc. Fasten 2 sts
off. Weave in ends. off leaving a 7cm tail. Wrap tail around Fasten off leaving tail for sewing closed.
wire and secure or, if not using wire, Stuff and sew as for Bee. Embroider a black
Viola Leaf (make 3) wrap F around tail and stiffen. line down centre of back. Embroider 2 dots
With F and 2.5mm hook, chain 14. on each side of line.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 Bluebells Bunch
dc, 2 htr in next ch, 2 tr, [2 dtr in next Gather the Stems and Leaves together (you Making up
ch] 3 times, 2 tr, 2 htr, 1 dc, rotating as can rearrange them once lightly secured) Use photo as a guide. Attach Hanging
you go, work in the other side of the and bind with a length of F. You can glue Loop to back of wreath at centre top and
chain, 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 htr, 2 tr, [2 dtr in the ends for security. Tie a bow with secure.Position bluebell bunch and secure.
next ch] 3 times, 2 tr, 2 htr in next ch, gingham ribbon. Attach Violas and their Leaves and secure.
2 dc, join with sl st to beg dc. 34 sts Attach Ladybird onto one Viola Leaf and
Rnd 2: Introduce the wire at this stage Bee secure. Attach Bee on side opposite
(if you are using it). 1 ch, dc across first Rnd 1: With black cotton thread, 1.5mm Ladybird and secure. Tie a bow with ribbon
side, working over wire and bending hook and working into a magic ring, and attach at top of wreath in front of
it as necessary, 2 dc in 1ch-sp, dc to 3 ch (counts as first htr), 7 htr, join Hanging Loop.
The brim is stretchy and its
comfortably to the head, while
the hat itself is slouchy
Jenny Conduit
Accessory
SPRING-UP
BEANIE
Enjoy one of Stylecraft’s new-season yarns
with this fabulous one-ball make!
DK 3.5mm Rep Row 2 a further 81 (90) times.
Join last to first row by working through
both layers: 9 dc in BLO. 84 (93) rows
★★ Try something new
Main Body
Yarn used Rotate Brim to work around one edge
Stylecraft Regatta of work.
1 ball in Henley 1744 Rnd 1: 1 ch, 1 dc in each row-end around
Visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk Brim edge, join with sl st in first dc. 84
to find your local stockist (93) sts
Rnd 2: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and
About the yarn throughout), 2 tr in first st, 1 ch, miss 2
sts, *3 tr in same st, 1 ch, miss 2 sts; rep
DK; 260m per 100g; 74% cotton,
from * to end, join with sl st in top of
18% polyamide,
beg 3 ch.
8% polyester elastane
Rnd 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in ch-sp just behind join,
1 ch, *3 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch; rep from
Tension * to end, join with sl st in top of beg 3 ch.
24 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured Rnd 3 forms Granny Stripe pattern.
over dc in BLO Rnds 4-8: Rep Rnd 3.
16 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured
over tr in Granny tripe pattern Crown decreases
Rnd 9: 3 ch, 2 tr in same st, *[3 tr in next
Hook used 1ch-sp] twice, 2 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch;
3.5mm rep from * to end, join with sl st in top of
beg 3 ch. 75 (83) sts
Rnd 10: As Rnd 9.
Other supplies
Rnd 11: 3 ch, 2 tr in same st, *3 tr in next
stitch marker 1ch-sp, [2 tr in next 1-ch sp, 1 ch] twice;
tapestry needle rep from * to end, join with sl st in top of
beg 3 ch. 66 (73) sts
Sizing Rnd 12: As Rnd 11.
S (M) Rnd 13: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, [2 tr in next
Circumference: 44 (48) cm 1ch-sp, 1 ch] to end, join with sl st in top
Height: 23 (23) cm of beg 3-ch. 55 (62) sts Rnd 19: 3 ch, [1 tr2tog over next 2 ch-sps]
Rnd 14: As Rnd 13. to end, join with sl st in top of beg 3-ch.
Rnd 15: 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, [2 tr in next 1ch- 9 (12) sts
Start crocheting sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] to end, Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing up.
join with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. 37 (47) sts
Brim Rnd 16: As Rnd 15. Making up
Chain 10. Rnd 17: 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch), [1 tr in With tapestry needle and yarn tail, thread a
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 1ch-sp, 1 ch] to end, join with sl st in running stitch through the top of sts on Rnd
BLO across. Turn. 9 sts top of beg 3-ch. 18 (24) sts 18, pull to close. Sew securely and weave
Row 2: 1 ch, dc in BLO across. Turn. Rnd 18: As Rnd 17. in ends.
Toy
Jordon Graham & Mike Scriven

Toy
EASTER
BUNNY
Get into the Easter spirit with this adorable friend,
complete with mini basket to hide little treats inside!
DK 3.5mm Start crocheting Body

Using tail from first Foot, sew Legs
★★ Intermediate Unless specified this pattern is worked in together using 4 sts of each Leg, leaving 18
the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip unworked sts on each Leg. Make sure to
Yarn used stitching or turning chains. Use a st marker position the Feet so they both face forward.
or waste yarn to keep track of the first st of Rnd 1: Cont with A, dc around in unworked
Ricorumi
each rnd. sts of both Legs. 36 sts
2 balls in Caramel 053 (A)
Dc if needed to move beg of rnd to the right-
1 ball each in Wood 073 (B), white 001 (C),
This amigurumi is made from multiple hand side of the Bunny when he is facing you.
turquoise 039 (D), Smokey Orange 024 (E),
pieces sewn together. Some of the pieces Rnd 2: *[2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, 12
Grass Green 044 (F),
are made incrementally from other pieces. dc; rep from * once more. 42 sts
black 060 (G), Coral 009 (H)
To avoid confusion, make the pieces Rnds 3-4: Dc around.
Available from www.deramores.com/
in order. Rnd 5: 5 dc, 3 dc2tog, 10 dc, 3 dc2tog, dc
collections/crochetnow
to end. 36 sts
Arms (make 2) Rnd 6: 3 dc, 3 dc2tog, 7 dc, 3 dc2tog, dc to
About the yarn Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic end. 30 sts
DK; 57.5m per 25g ball; 100% cotton ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Rnds 7-14: Dc around.
Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Joining arms: Remove hook from loop,
Tension 12 sts do not fasten off, sew each Arm to either
20 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured over dc Rnds 3-7: Dc around. side of Body using tails left on Arms as
Rnds 8-9: 2 dc2tog, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] follows: sew centre 4 sts of Arm to 4 sts
twice, dc to end. on side of Body using position of Legs
Hook used
Fasten off, leaving a short tail to sew to and photos as a reference.
3.5mm Body. Stuff There should be 8 sts available on each
Arm and 11 unsewn sts on either side of
Other supplies Foot & Leg (make 2) Body between Arms, for a total of 38 sts.
toy stuffing Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Replace hook into loop.
stitch markers ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Rnd 15: Dc around. 38 sts
tapestry needle Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Rnd 16: *1 dc2tog, 17 dc; rep from * to
2 black safety eyes, 6mm 12 sts end. 36 sts
Rnd 3: *[2 dc in next st] 3 times, 3 dc; rep Rnd 17: *1 dc2tog, 4 dc; rep from * to end.
Sizing from * once more. 18 sts 30 sts
Rnds 4-6: Dc around. Rnd 18: Dc around.
9cm wide x 4cm deep x 21cm tall
Rnd 7: 4 dc2tog, dc to end. 14 sts Rnd 19: *1 dc2tog, 3 dc; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: 2 dc2tog, dc to end. 12 sts 24 sts
Rnd 9: Dc around. Rnd 20: Dc around.
Rnd 10: [2 dc in next st] 6 times, 6 dc. 18 Rnd 21: *1 dc2tog, 2 dc; rep from * to end.
sts 18 sts
Special abbreviations Rnd 11: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 4 times, dc to
Invisible decrease: Insert hook in end. 22 sts
FLO of the two sts to be decreased, Rnds 12-13: Dc around.
yrh, pul through both front loops, yrh, Fasten off first Foot. When making 2nd
draw through 2 loops on hook Foot, do not fasten off, cont to Body
from 2nd Foot.
Toy
Rnd 22: Dc around.
Fasten off. Stuff.
Ears (make 2)
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic
ring, 4 dc. 4 sts
Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep from * to
end. 6 dc
end. 8 dc
Rnds 4-6: Dc around.
Rnd 7: 1 dc2tog, 6 dc. 7 sts
Rnd 8: 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. 6 sts
Fasten off first Ear. When making 2nd Ear,
do not fasten off, cont to Head from
2nd Ear.
Head
Rnd 1: Cont with A, 1 ch, 6 dc around first
ear, 1 dc in FLO of ch, 6 dc around 2nd
ear, 1 dc in FLO of ch. 14 sts
Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st; rep from * to end.
28 sts
end. 32 sts
Rnd 9: Dc around.
end. 36 sts
Rnd 11: Dc around.
Rnd 12: *1 dc2tog, 4 dc; rep from * to end.
30 sts
24 sts
18 sts Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Carrots (make 3)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to 10 sts Rnd 1: With E and working into a magic
Body. Add safety eyes. Stuff. With G and H, Rnd 3: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep from * to ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
embroider nose and mouth. end. 15 sts Rnds 2-3: Dc around.
Rnd 4: Dc around. Rnd 4: *2 dc in next st, 2 dc; rep from * to
Basket Rnd 5: *1 dc2tog, 1 dc; rep from * to end. end. 8 sts
Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic 10 sts Rnd 5: *2 dc in next st, 3 dc; rep from * to
ring, 6 dc. 6 sts Fasten, leaving tail to sew to Body. Stuff. end. 10 sts
Rnd 2: *2 dc in next st; rep from * to end. Rnds 6-8: Dc around.
12 sts Bow Tie Ribbon Rnd 9: 5 dc2tog. 5 sts
Rnd 3: *2 dc in next st, 1 dc; rep from * to With D, chain 19. Fasten off and sew hole closed.
end. 18 sts Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 18 dc.
Rnd 4: *2 dc in next st, 2 dc; rep from * to 18 sts Carrot Top (make 3)
end. 24 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew With F, chain 3.
Rnds 5-8: Dc in BLO around. to neck. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc,
Rnd 9: 12 ch, miss 12 dc, [1 dc, turn, 1 dc] [2 ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc,
in next st, 12 dc across ch, 1 dc in next Bow Tie Bow 1 dc in starting ch] twice.
unworked st, leave rem sts unworked. Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic Fasten off and sew to Carrot.
Fasten off. ring, [1 ch, 2 htr, 1 ch, sl st] twice.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Wrap the Making up
Tail tail around the middle of Bow a few times Sew Head to Body, sew Basket to Arms,
Rnd 1: With C and working into a magic until a bow shape has been achieved. Sew if desired, and place Carrots inside. Sew
ring, 5 dc. 5 sts to ribbon. Ribbon around neck.
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CROCHET CHRONICLES
With spring in the air, Sarah-Jayne is thinking about how the
season inspires her to create, and shares her masterclass on
need-to-know double treble stitches
www.bellacococrochet.com
ike most starts to a new year, it feels like simply never use. You’ve got to be harsh, Spring is in the air
L this last couple of months have got off to

a new, but promising start! Mainly I feel
like I’ve simply been surviving motherhood
but if I haven’t used it in all these years,
will I really? Everything I decide to get rid
of will go to a local care home. I love the
I actually find that I am more inspired
creatively to crochet in the spring! Although
yarn is so often linked to winter (we all love
– my little girl is two now… so that probably idea of it being put to good use by others, snuggly blankets), I get lots of ideas spending
tells you all you need to know! rather than sitting in a box waiting for me more time outside and seeing all the soft
to maybe use it. pastel shades around. It ignites my creativity
The new year also feels like the right time and perhaps I have too many ideas to
to reorganise my yarn stash. The size of my My new favourite yarn at the moment has to
yarn stash is becoming a bit of a problem
(so my head says, my heart says otherwise)
be my Bella Coco Crochet Irresistible Aran,
which was an exclusive yarn in Box 6 of
I can't believe
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older boxes and picking out yarn I know I will to use it too which makes me so happy!
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Bella Coco
actually see to the end! But that’s half the
fun. I was born in March, so I am a spring
baby at heart and I think it shows in a lot of
the things I crochet.
CROCHET MASTERCLASS
Must-know double trebles
Double treble stitches are fairly straightforward when they are broken down step by
I love pastel shades no matter what time step, so don’t be put off when you see decreases and clusters that feature them!
of year, so moving into spring doesn’t
much change the colours I go for, but I Raised Double Treble 3 together Front (Rdtr3togF)
certainly reach for more cotton yarn at
this time of year.
Mother’s Day
It’s time to start thinking about what to
make for Mum! In the past, I’ve made my
mum a tea cosy, fingerless mitts and a
blanket. I like to make things that I know
she will use and treasure, rather than just 1 2
making something for the sake of it. It’s just
Worked over 3 sts, yrh twice, insert Yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through 2 loops on
lovely to see her open them and for her to
hook from front to back to front around hook twice].
realise it’s been made just for her with love.
next st.
I think it might be nice to go to the next
level and have a custom label made to go
into the things I make for her, but I need to
be organised to do that!
I always forget that it’s Mother’s Day for

me too! It’s only just coming up to my third
one, but a lie-in and a cup of tea in bed is
something I am hoping for.
3 4
A touch of Easter
We don’t go too heavy with decorations at Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice more so you Yrh, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
this time of year, but I do have a few small have 4 loops on your hook.
bits of decoration that I like to get out. I
have some crocheted Easter eggs and 3 double treble cluster (3dtr-cl)
cute bunny bunting that make the house
feel a little festive in the spring. Having said
that, I do love admiring all the Easter crafts
out there, and I might just be convinced
at some point to crochet a spring-time
wreath, like the one you can find in this
issue (page 44)!
1 2
Yrh twice. Insert hook in indicated sp, yrh, pul,

[yrh, draw through 2 loops] twice.
3 4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice more so Yrh, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Sarah-Jayne’s double treble masterclass will
you have 4 loops on your hook.
help you with this blanket on page 66!
Accessory
In a
mosaic crochet
pattern, every row
is worked from
right to left with
RS facing
Special stitches
Spike tr FLO: Miss the next st and work 1
tr in FLO of st 2 rows directly below
Shabnam Mirzaei
Accessory
CHERRY
BLOSSOM
SHAWL
A smooth texture, eye-catching design and
pleasing colour combination all come together
to create this pretty springtime accessory
DK 4mm With A, chain 291. * to last 5 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 3 dc in

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off.
★★ Intermediate across. 290 sts Row 12: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 9 dc in BLO,
Be careful to not twist the chains. *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from
Yarn used Row 2: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, dc in BLO across * to last 4 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 2 dc in
Bernat Softee Baby Cotton to last st, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off.
3 balls in Cotton 52001 (A), 2 balls Row 3: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 spike tr in Row 13: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, 10 dc in BLO,
in Petal 52004 (B) FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from * to last st, dc *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from
Available from in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. * to last 3 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 1 dc in
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Row 4: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc in BLO, BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off.
*1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from Row 14: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 11 dc in BLO,
About the yarn * to last 12 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 10 dc in *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO, rep from *
BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. to last 2 last sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 1 dc
DK; 232m per 120g ball; 60% cotton,
Row 5: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 dc in BLO, in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off.
40% acrylic *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from Rows 15-74: Rep rows 3-14 five more times.
* to last 11 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 9 dc in Row 75: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, dc in BLO across
Tension BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. to last st, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off.
20 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured over dc Row 6: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 3 dc in BLO, Weave in ends.
*1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from
Hook used * to last 10 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 8 dc in Edging
BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. Row 1: With RS facing, join A in first st
4mm Row 7: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, 4 dc in BLO, on short edge, 1 ch, work 76 dc evenly
*1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from across row edges to next corner. Turn.
Sizing * to last 9 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 7 dc in 76 sts
150cm long x 40cm wide BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. Row 2: 4 ch (counts as first tr and 1 ch
Row 8: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 5 dc in BLO, here and throughout), miss 1 st, [1 tr,
*1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from 1 ch, miss 1 st] 36 times, 2 tr. Turn.
* to last 8 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 6 dc in Row 3: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr, [1 ch,
Start crocheting BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. miss next 1ch-sp, 1 tr] 36 times, 1 ch,
Row 9: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, 6 dc in BLO, 1 tr in 3rd of beg 4 ch. Turn.
The pattern is a multiple of 12+3 starting *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from Row 4: 4 ch, miss first 1ch-sp, [1 tr, 1 ch,
chains, so the size can be adjusted based on * to last 7 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 5 dc in miss next 1ch-sp] 36 times, 2 tr. Turn.
your need. In this Mosaic crochet pattern, BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. Row 5: 1 ch, 2 dc, *1 dc in next 1ch-sp,
all the rows are worked from right to left. Row 10: With B, 1 ch, 1 dc, 7 dc in BLO, miss next 1ch-sp, {[2 tr, 1 ch] twice, 2 tr}
Join with sl st in first st and fasten off at the *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from in next 1 ch-sp, miss next 1ch-sp; rep
end of each row, leaving a 10cm tail at both * to last 6 sts, 1 spike tr in FLO, 4 dc in from * 8 times more, 1 dc in last 1ch-sp,
ends for weaving in. First and last sts of BLO, 1 dc in last st, 1 ch. Fasten off. 1 dc in 3rd of beg 4 ch.
each row are worked in both loops. Row 11: With A, 1 ch, 1 dc, 8 dc in BLO, Fasten off. Weave in ends. Rep Edging for the
Beg 1 ch does not count as a st throughout. *1 spike tr in FLO, 11 dc in BLO; rep from 2nd short side.
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Cute Amigurumi Animals incudes 16

creature patterns that are whimsical and
stick to a soft colour palette for a timeless
sophisticated and fun at the same time. The
patterns are clear and easy to follow, and
you shouldn’t be put off by the introduction
of sewn fabric elements into the projects –
the sewing is minimal on such details a little
and airy photographs truly showcase the look that children will love. The addition of fabric bows, belts and ears. So even those
delicate details in her signature creature fabric features to each pattern accentuates who shy away from the sewing needle can
designs that feature throughout this the sweet nature and gives each toy a add these sweet details to their projects.
The book includes templates for sewn

elements, a handy refresher guide to the
crochet techniques needed in the book,
and recommended materials lists so
you will have everything you need to get
started. Some of our favourite characters
from the book have to include Martin the
rabbit, Mina the cat cushion, and of course
Mimi the mouse who stars in this issue!
Turn over to have a go at Mimi right away.
We are certain that experienced crocheters

will enjoy the challenges of detailed
crocheted elements, and beginners will
relish in the chance to stretch their skills
when the end products look this cute!
Turn over
to make Mimi
the mouse!
MIMI THE
MOUSE With her Liberty print
bow and belt, Mimi is
the most fashionable
little mouse in town!
4-ply 2.5mm hook
★★★ Adventurous
Yarn used
DMC Natura Just Cotton
1 ball each in Salomé (A) & Amaranto (B)
Plus a few strands of Noir (C)
Available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
About the yarn

4-ply; 155m per 50g ball; 100% cotton
Tension
Tension is not critical for this project,
ensure your sts are tight enough to not
show stufing
Hook used
2.5mm
Other supplies
stitch marker
Liberty Betsy Ann fabric, Sweet Pink,
4x7cm
Liberty Betsy Ann cord, Sweet Pink, 30cm
black embroidery thread
erasable pen
2 black safety eyes, 6mm
pink watercolour pencil
sewing equipment
Sizing
33cm tall
Start crocheting
Head
Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic Rnd 24: [Dc2tog, 7 dc] 6 times. 48 sts Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 6 times.
ring, 6 dc. Join with a sl st. 6 sts Rnd 25: [Dc2tog, 6 dc] 6 times. 42 sts 18 sts
Rnd 2: Dc around. 6 sts Rnd 26: [Dc2tog, 5 dc] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 4: Dc around in BLO. 18 sts
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times. 9 sts Rnd 27: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] 6 times. 30 sts Rnds 5-6: Dc around. 18 sts
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times. 12 sts Rnd 28: [Dc2tog, 3 dc] 6 times. 24 sts Rnd 7: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] to end. 15 sts
Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 6 times. 18 sts Attach safety eyes between rounds 13 and Rnds 8-29: Dc around. 15 sts
Rnd 6: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 6 times. 24 sts 14. Stuff the Head. Rnds 30-38: With B, dc around. 15 sts
Rnd 7: [2 dc in next st, 3 dc] 6 times. 30 sts Rnd 29: [Dc2tog, 2 dc] 6 times. 18 sts Fasten off with a sl st and cut yarn, leaving
Rnd 8: [2 dc in next st, 4 dc] 6 times. 36 sts Rnd 30: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] 6 times. 12 sts a 10cm tail.
Rnd 9: [2 dc in next st, 5 dc] 6 times. 42 sts Rnd 31: [Dc2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Make a second identical Leg but do not
Rnd 10: [2 dc in next st, 6 dc] 6 times. Fasten off with a sl st and cut yarn leaving a cut yarn.
48 sts 20cm tail. Close up the small hole with Rnd 39: Ch 2, take the irst Leg. Point
Rnd 11: [2 dc in next st, 7 dc] 6 times. a stitch. the foot downwards. Join the irst Leg
54 sts to the chain with 1 dc, then 2 dc in
Rnd 12: [2 dc in next st, 8 dc] 6 times. Legs (make 2) next st, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc, 2 dc
60 sts Rnd 1: With A and working into a magic in next st, 3 dc. You have worked all
Rnds 13-22: Dc around. 60 sts ring, 6 dc. Join with a sl st. 6 sts round the irst Leg and are back at the
Rnd 23: [Dc2tog, 8 dc] 6 times. 54 sts Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] 6 times. 12 sts chain. Dc in FLO of each ch. You have
arrived at the second Leg. Continue
around the second Leg, working 2 dc
in next st, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc,
2dc in next st, 3 dc. You are back at
the chain. Dc in FLO of each ch. You Do not worry
now have 40 dc.
Mark the start of the new round.
about setting the eyes
Body
a long way apart: this
Rnd 40: [19 dc, 2 dc in next st] twice, is precisely what gives
4 dc. 42 sts
Stuff the Legs.
Mimi her charm
Rnds 41-54: Dc around. 42 sts
Rnd 55: [Dc2tog, 4 dc] 7 times. 35 sts
Stuff the Body.
Fasten off with a sl st and cut yarn leaving
a 40cm tail.
Arms (make 2)
ring, 6 dc. Join with a sl st. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 2 dc in next st, 11 dc. 13 sts
Rnd 8: Dc2tog, 11 dc. 12 sts
Rnd 25: With B, dc2tog, 10 dc. 11 sts
Fasten off with a sl st and cut yarn,
leaving a 30cm tail.
Do not stuff the Arms.
Ears (make 2)
ring, 4 dc. Join with a sl st. 4 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. 8 sts
Rnd 3: [2dc in 1 st, 3 dc] twice. 10 sts
Rnd 8: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] twice, dc2tog,
2 dc. 7 sts
Rnd 9: Dc2tog, 1 dc, dc2tog, 2 dc. 5 sts
Fasten off with a sl st and cut yarn, leaving
a 25cm tail.
Do not stuff the Ears.
Face
Using C, embroider the nose and muzzle.
Paint the cheeks onto Mimi’s face.
Fabric Bow Making up 3. Using the embroidery thread, embroider

Fold the fabric rectangle so you hide the 1. Sew on the bow at the base of the Ear, at the claws on the Legs and Arms and a
raw edges, to get a smaller rectangle of a slight angle. beauty spot beneath the left cheek.
around 4x3cm. Pinch in the middle to 2. Sew the Head to the Body. Attach the 4. Thread the Liberty cord like a belt,
make a bow, and hold in place with a Arms to the shoulders, a little to the back of slipping it through a loop of 1 dc every third
few stitches. the Body. stitch, and tie in a bow to inish.
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Blanket
Tension
is not critical
for this blanket,
but if your squares
are larger you
may need more
yarn
Rosina Plane
Blanket
Hearts & Flowers

BLANKET
This charming blanket just sings of spring, and is a great way
to decorate your home this season
Flower Squares (make 13) from * 3 more times, [1 RdtrF, 1 tr]
DK 4mm Rnd 1: With E and working into a magic 4 times, join. 116 sts
ring, 3 ch (counts as 1 htr, 1 ch), [1 htr, Rnd 10: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), *[1 RdtrF,
★★★ Advanced 1 ch] 7 times, join in 2nd of beg 3 ch. 1 tr] to next corner, 5 ch, miss 2ch-sp,
Fasten off. 8 sts 1 tr; rep from * 3 more times, [1 RdtrF,
Yarn used Rnd 2: Join B with a standing dtr in any 1 tr] 4 times, 1 RdtrF, join. Fasten off.
1ch-sp, 2 dtr in same beg sp, [1 ch, miss
Deramores Studio DK
1, 3 dtr in next 1ch-sp] 7 times, 1 ch, join,
4 balls each in Green Tea 70064 (A), light Special stitches
remove hook from loop and leave on a
pink 70034 (B) & Pearl 70002 (C) Triple Treble 2 down (ttr2d):
marker at front of work. 8 petals
2 balls in Blush 70043 (D) Working in front of ch-sp, make 1 triple
Rnd 3: Join F with a standing tr in any
1 ball each in Citrine 70042 (E) treble in missed st 2 rnds down
1ch-sp, 2 tr in same beg sp, [3 ch, miss
& Olive 70013 (F) Raised Double Treble 3 together
3 sts, 3 tr in next 1ch-sp] 7 times, 3 ch,
Available from www.deramores.com Front (Rdtr3togF): Worked over 3 sts,
join, remove hook from loop and leave on
*yrh twice, insert hook from front to
a marker at front of work. 8 leaves
About the yarn back to front around next st, yrh, pul,
Rnd 4: Working only around Rnd 2 petals,
DK; 250m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic [yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook
pick up B loop, 2 ch (does not counts as
twice]; rep from * twice more, yrh,
st here and throughout, unless otherwise
draw through all 4 loops on hook
Tension stated), *working in front of 3ch-sp,
3 double treble cluster (3dtr-cl):
Squares measure 9.5cm across after 1 Rdtr3togF over next petal, 7 ch, miss
*Yrh twice, insert hook in indicated sp,
4 rounds Rnd 3 sts; rep from * 7 more times, join.
yrh, pul, [yrh, draw through 2 loops]
Fasten off. 8 petals
twice; rep from * twice more in same
Rnd 5: Pick up F loop, 2 ch, *working in
Hook used st. yrh, draw through 4 loops on hook
front of 7ch-sp, 1 Rdtr3togF over next
4mm To work a standing st: With slipknot
leaf, 4 ch, 1 RdcF around next petal, 4 ch;
on hook, work indicated st in indicated
rep from * 7 more times, join. Fasten off.
Other supplies st or sp
8 leaves, 8 dc
2 stitch markers Rnd 6: Join C with a standing RdcF around
any leaf, *3 htr in 4ch-sp, 1 RhtrF, 3 htr in
Sizing 4ch-sp, 1 RdcF, [2 tr, 2 dtr] in 4ch-sp,
2 ch, miss 1 st, [2 dtr, 2 tr] in 4ch-sp,
Approximately 134cm square
1 RdcF; rep from * 3 more times, omitting
last RdcF on last rep, join. 68 sts
Rnd 7: 2 ch, *1 RdtrF, [1 tr, 1 RdtrF]
Start crocheting 6 times, [2 dtr, 2 ch, 2 dtr] in 2ch-sp,
[1 RdtrF, 1 tr] twice; rep from * 3 more
This pattern is worked in the round, do not times, join. 84 sts
turn your work at the end of the round. Join Rnd 8: 3 ch (counts as 1 tr), *[1 RdtrF, 1 tr]
to first st with a sl st at end of each round to next corner, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp,
unless otherwise stated. Be careful not to 1 tr; rep from * 3 more times, [1 RdtrF,
miss the first stitch after a raised stitch or 1 tr] twice, 1 RdtrF, join. 100 sts
after a corner, as these can sometimes be Rnd 9: 2 ch, *1 RdtrF, [1 tr, 1 RdtrF] to next
hidden behind stitches just worked. corner, [2 dtr, 2 ch, 2 dtr] in 2ch-sp; rep
Blanket
Rnd 11: Join D with a standing htr in last
st of any side, *working in front of corner
5ch-sp, [1 ch, 3dtr-cl, 3 ch, 3dtr-cl, 1 ch]
in 2ch-sp 2 rnds below, htr across to next
corner; rep from * 3 more times, omitting
last htr, join. Fasten off. 124 sts
Rnd 12: Join A with a standing RtrF around
first 3dtr-cl in any corner, *working over
(enclosing) 3ch-sp, [3 dtr, 2 ch, 3 dtr] in
5ch-sp 2 rnds below, 1 RtrF around next
3dtr-cl, miss 1ch-sp, 29 RtrB, miss 1ch-sp,
1 RtrF around first 3dtr-cl; rep from *
3 more times, omitting last RtrF. Fasten
off. Weave in ends. 148 sts
Heart Squares (make 12)

Rnd 1: With B and working into a magic
ring, 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch), [4 tr, 1 ch]
3 times, 3 tr, join in 3rd of beg 4 ch. 16 sts
Rnd 2: Sl st in 1ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1 tr,
2 ch, here and throughout), 1 tr in same
sp, *1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 RdtrF, [1 tr, 1 RdtrF]
in next st, 1 ch, miss 1 st**, [1 tr, 2 ch,
1 tr] in 1ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times,
ending last rep at **, join in 3rd of beg
5 ch. 20 sts
Rnd 3: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same
beg sp, *1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ttr2d, 1 tr,
1 RdtrF, 1 tr, 1 ttr2d, 1 ch, miss 1 st**,
[2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp; rep from *
3 more times, ending last rep at **, 1 tr in
first ch-sp, join in 3rd of beg 5 ch. 36 sts
Rnd 4: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same
beg sp, *1 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ttr2d,
[1 tr, 1 RdtrF] twice, 1 tr, 1 ttr2d, 1 ch,
miss 1 st, 1 tr**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp;
rep from * 3 more times, ending last rep
at **, 1 tr in first ch-sp, join in 3rd of beg Rnd 8: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same 18 times, 1 RdtrB, 1 tr2tog across
5 ch. 52 sts beg sp, *25 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp; adjacent 2ch-sps; rep from * 4 more
Rnd 5: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same rep from * 2 more times, 25 tr, 1 tr in first times omitting last tr2tog, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr]
beg sp, *2 tr, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 ttr2d, [1 tr, ch-sp, join in 3rd of beg 5 ch. 116 sts in blanket corner 2ch-sp**; rep from *
1 RdtrF] 3 times, 1 tr, 1 ttr2d, 1 ch, miss Rnd 9: 8 ch (counts as 1 tr, 5 ch), miss to ** 3 more times, omitting last [1 tr,
1 st, 2 tr**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 2ch-sp; rep 2ch-sp, *29 tr, 5 ch, miss 2ch-sp; rep 2 ch, 2 tr], join. 193 sts each side,
from * 3 more times, ending last rep at from * 2 more times, 28 tr, join in 3rd of 772 sts total
**, 1 tr in first ch-sp, join in 3rd of beg beg 8 ch. Fasten off. Rnd 2: Sl st into 2ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1
5 ch. 68 sts Rnd 10: As Rnd 11 of Flower Square. tr, 2 ch), 2 tr in same beg sp, *1 RdtrB, [1
Rnd 6: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same Rnd 11: As Rnd 12 of Flower Square. RdtrF, 1 RdtrB] to next corner, [2 tr, 2 ch,
beg sp, *3 tr, miss 1 st (no 1 ch), 1 ttr2d, Using photo as a guide, join squares tog 2 tr] in corner 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more
[1 tr, 1 RdtrF] 4 times, 1 tr, 1 ttr2d, miss using A. Hold squares RS together and times, omitting last [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr], join
1 st (no 1 ch), 3 tr**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in work dc through loops of both motifs at the in 3rd of beg 5 ch. 197 sts each side, 788
2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times, ending same time, starting and ending each side in sts total
last rep at **, 1 tr in first ch-sp, join in 3rd 2ch-sps. Note: each 2ch-sp (except those Rnd 3: Sl st into 2ch-sp, 5 ch (counts as 1
of beg 5 ch. 84 sts at the edges of the blanket) will be worked tr, 2 ch), [2 ch, 2 tr] in same sp, *1 RtrB,
Rnd 7: Sl st in 2ch-sp, 5 ch, 2 tr in same into twice. [1 RtrF, 1 RtrB] to next corner, [2 tr, 2 ch,
beg sp, *5 tr, [1 tr, 1 RdtrF] twice, 3 tr, 2 tr] in corner 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more
[1 RdtrF, 1 tr] twice, 5 tr**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 Border times, omitting last [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr], sl st in
tr] in 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times, Rnd 1: Join A with a standing tr in 2ch-sp 3rd of beg 5 ch to join. 201 sts each side,
ending last rep at **, 1 tr in first ch-sp, on any corner of the blanket, [2 ch, 2 tr] 804 sts total
join in 3rd of beg 5 ch. 100 sts in same sp as join, *[1 RdtrB, 1 RdtrF] Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sapphire is the new
addition to TOFT DK
KERRY’S
JOURNAL Kerry Lord is excited
about the new
season and everything
it brings, from baby
alpacas to new
TOFT collections!
www.toftuk.com
With snowdrops popping up all over the
farm, it’s starting to feel a lot like spring here
at TOFT HQ. We’re starting to look forward to after several months of carefully developing Easter time
getting ready for our irst cria (baby alpacas) this sophisticated colour, along with a series Easter will be along before we know it, and
to be born in a few months’ time! As well of new knit and crochet projects, including with that I’ll be turning my crochet hook to
as the changes around us, the new season garments, accessories, and snuggly hats. lots of birds! It’s that time of year when I
heralds a new issue of our TOFT Quarterly Of course, no crochet hat would be can never get enough of a crocheted bird
magazine, and this one is really special. It complete without a matching pompom and and our collection of #edsanimals make
marks the launch of a brand-new colour to with the launch of the sapphire shade also charming alternative gifts to chocolate. If you
our range of DK wool, which is always an comes the arrival of our much-loved alpaca don’t have time to make a full bird though,
exciting and slightly nailbiting thing for me. pompoms in this matching fabulous new our egg toppers are super cute and quick to
colour. We look forward to seeing what you make! Have a go at my Hen Egg Topper for a
New blue make with them! fun project this Easter.
Sapphire is a deep navy that sits alongside
our two other new gem-inspired shades
of ruby and amethyst that were launched
right at the start of the year. The rich blue
tones really come to life in natural light
and perfectly complement our existing
range of neutral-coloured wools! I’m so
pleased that we can start introducing these
complementary colours to our neutral range.
This new permanent addition to the TOFT

range brings our double-knit colour
spectrum up to a healthy 22 shades over the
natural and bright ranges. We are excited
to be able to share this new shade with you
Kerry’s journal
You will need

TOFT DK yarn, 25g balls
1 each in Camel, Oatmeal & Orange Hen Egg
Topper
3mm hook
small amount of toy stuffing
Start crocheting
With the listed yarn you can make
three toppers.
Base
Work in Camel. Begin by dc6 into a ring
Rnd 1 (dc2 into next st) 6 times (12 sts)
Rnd 2 (dc1, dc2 into next st) 6 times (18)
Rnds 6-13 dc (8 rnds). Fasten off.
Beak
Work in Oatmeal. Ch12 and join into circle.
Rnd 1 dc
Rnd 2 (dc4, dc2tog) twice (10)
Rnd 3 dc
Rnd 5 dc
Rnds 7-8 dc (2 rnds)
Rnd 10 dc
Stuff lightly and sew into place.
Comb
Work in Orange.
Ch 24 and sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1 dc
Rnd 3 dc12, (dc2 into next st) 3 times,
dc12, (dc2 into next st) 3 times (36)
Split off 9 sts and work as follows:
Rnd 1 (dc2 into next st) three times, dc4
(dc2 into next st) twice (14)
Rnd 2 dc
Rnd 3 (dc2tog) seven times (7)
Rnd 4 (dc2tog) 3 times, dc1 (4)
Rnd 5 (dc2tog) twice (2)
Rejoin yarn and on next 6 sts split as a
separate rnd and work as follows:
Rnds 1-2 dc (2 rnds)
Rnd 4 dc
Rnd 5 (dc2tog) twice (2)
Rejoin and repeat two more 6 st rnds,
then rejoin yarn to remaining 9 sts and
work a 9 st rnd as the first. Stuff lightly
and sew into place.
Cushion
Fair Isle
Crochet Workshop,
Natasja Vreeswijk
£9.99, www.
searchpress.com
Cushion
Terrific Tapestry
CUSHION
Make a bold statement with this fabulous crocheted
cushion made using the Fair Isle technique
Designed by Natasja Vreeswijk
Aran 4.5mm Cushion Cover Fair Isle top tips
With D, chain 101. • Working in the BLO keeps your
★★ Take your time Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook and colour changes straight and stops
following Cushion Chart as you work your design from twisting
Yarn used (keeping colours correct throughout), • Carry colours not in use on the WS
work 1 dc in BLO across to end, rotate of your work and crochet over them
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
work to work across bottom of ch, work 1 to hide them
1 ball each in Oxygen 137 (A), Pretty Pink
dc in BLO across to end. 200 sts • When changing colours, switch to
113 (B), magenta 119 (C), Almond 103 (D) &
Pm to show beg of rnd. the next colour on the last yrh of the
black 109 (E)
Rnds 2-39: Continue to work 1 dc in BLO of st before
Visit www.knitrowan.com to ind your
each st around, keeping colours correct • Keep your tension as even as
local stockist
according to chart. possible to prevent your work from
Fasten off. pulling in on itself
About the yarn
Aran; 200m per 100g; 100% wool Finishing
Pull the Cover over the inner pillow and sew
Hook used the opening closed using mattress stitch, to side. Continue taking a st from alternate
4.5mm make an invisible join, as follows; take one sides and pull the yarn gently after every
st from one side and one st from the other few sts.
Other supplies
stitch marker
tapestry needle Cushion Chart
inner pillow, 50x30cm
Sizing
50x30cm
Start crocheting
This project is crocheted using the Fair Isle
technique, involving working with two or
more colours. To make the patterns stand
out, crochet into the back loops throughout
this project. This means that the stitches
are placed directly on top of each other
and it also helps to make sure that your
pattern maintains its straight lines and is
not skewed. After the starting chain, the
cushion is crocheted in continuous rnds. Key
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The Yarn Circle
Cassie Ward
The Yarn Circle
Beautiful Bouquet
SHAWL
This fun statement shawl is the perfect cover-up to leap into spring
DK 4mm, 4.5mm Start crocheting adjacent motif with [6 htr, 1 ch, 1 sl st in
adjacent motif 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 6 htr] in 8ch-sp.
★★ Intermediate Motif Rnd 4 (RS): Join next color in centre tr of
Make 22 as according to Motif any 5tr-group, 1 dc in same st as join, [6
Yarn used Colour Guide. htr, 2 ch, 6 htr] in next 8ch-sp, *1 dc in
With larger hook and indicated colour, chain centre tr of next 5tr-group, [6 htr, 2 ch,
King Cole Cottonsoft DK
10. Join with sl st to form a ring. 6 htr] in next 8ch-sp; rep from * around,
2 balls in Ecru 711 (MC)
Rnd 1 (WS): Working into ring, 3 ch (counts join with sl st to beg dc.
1 ball each in Buttercup 1600 (CC1),
as first tr here and throughout), 23 tr, join Fasten off. Block as desired.
Saxe 718 (CC2), Cloud 1575 (CC3)
with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Fasten off.
& Dusky 3211 (CC4)
24 tr Border
Turn to pages 80-81 to find your
Rnd 2 (RS): Join next colour in any tr, Rnd 1: With MC and smaller hook, join in
local stockist
6 ch (counts as 1 tr, 3 ch), miss next st, any st, dc in each st around entire edge,
[1 tr, 3 ch, miss next st] 11 times, join join with sl st to beg dc.
About the yarn with sl st in 3rd of beg 6 ch. Fasten off. 12 Fasten off. Weave in ends.
DK; 210m per 100g ball; 100% cotton tr, 12 3ch-sps
Rnd 3 (WS): Join next colour in any 3ch-sp, Motif Colour Guide
Tension 3 ch, 4 tr in same beg 3ch-sp, 8 ch, Colour Combination 1 (make 12)
Motif =16cm square using larger hook [5 tr in next 3ch-sp, 8 ch] 11 times, join Rnd 1: CC1
with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. Fasten off. Rnd 2: CC3
12 5tr-groups, 12 8ch-sps Rnd 3: CC2
Hooks used
Rnd 4: MC
4mm For the first motif you make, work Rnd 4 as
4.5mm stated. For additional motifs, you can make Colour Combination 2 (make 10)
them individually and then sew together or Rnd 1: CC4
Sizing join as you go according to the layout guide Rnd 2: CC2
58cm long x 112cm wide as follows: when working Rnd 4, instead Rnd 3: CC3
of a [6 htr, 2 ch, 6 htr] in an 8ch-sp, join to Rnd 4: MC
Layout guide
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Peaches & Cream

BABY BLANKET
Shades of spring work together tonally by alternating stitches to
create a blanket that will stand the test of time
Aran 5mm second colour. At the end of that row, go in next row] across long edge, 1 ch, 1 edc
back to where you dropped the original in first st, join with sl st in 2nd of beg 4 ch.
★ Beginner friendly colour and crochet along in the same Rnd 2: Sl st into corner 2ch-sp, *[2 edc, 2
direction, using second colour to complete ch, 2 edc] in 2ch-sp, [1 ch, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp]
Yarn used the last stitch. If you continue in this way across to next corner, 1 ch; rep from *
you’ll have far fewer ends to weave in. 3 times more, join with sl st to beg edc.
Hayfield New Bonus Aran
Fasten off.
1 ball each in pink 992 (A), Iced Pink 958
Work according to Colour Pattern Weave in ends, block. Add pompoms
(B), Cream 812 (C), Primrose 957 (D) &
throughout. if desired.
Peaches 888 (E)
Turn to pages 80-81 to find your
local stockist
With A, chain 112. Colour Pattern
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook 12 rows in A
(missed ch does not count as a st), 1 edc, 12 rows alternating A & B
About the yarn *1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 edc, rep from * to end. 12 rows in B
Aran; 256m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Turn. 111 sts including chs 12 rows alternating B & C
Row 2: 2 ch (counts as 1 edc), *1 edc in 12 rows in C
Tension 1ch-sp, 1 ch, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 12 rows alternating C & D
11 sts x 14 rows = 10cm over edc edc in 1ch-sp, 1 edc in last st. Turn. 12 rows in D
Row 3: 3 ch (counts as: 1 edc and 1 ch), *1 12 rows alternating D & E
edc in 1ch-sp, 1 ch, rep from * to last st, 12 rows in E
Hook used
1 edc in last st. Turn.
5mm Rows 4-108: Rep rows 2 and 3, following
the Colour Pattern, ending with a rep of
Other supplies Row 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
pompom maker, 8cm
Border
Sizing Rnd 1: Join C in first st at top right
corner of blanket, 4 ch (counts
61x88cm
as 1 edc and 2 ch), 2 edc in
same st, 1 ch, miss 1 st, *1
edc, 1 ch, miss 1 st; rep from
Start crocheting * to last st of side, [2 edc,
2 ch, 2 edc] in last st for
In sections where you are alternating corner, rotate to work along
colours, do not break off the yarn. Crochet row edges, [1 ch, miss 1
to the last st, use next colour to complete row edge, 1 edc in next
the stitch, then crochet across using this row edge] across long edge,
rotate to work in underside
of foundation ch, 1 ch, [2 edc,
2 ch, 2 edc] in first st for corner,
Extended double crochet (edc):
1 ch, **1 edc, 1 ch, miss 1 st; rep
Insert hook into st, yrh, pul, yrh, pull
from ** to last st, [2 edc, 2 ch, 2
through first loop only, yrh, pull through
edc] in last st for corner, rotate to work
both loops on hook
along row edges, [1 ch, miss 1 row, 1 edc
Cushion
Spring Daisy
CUSHION
This pretty cushion will look great in your home
and features a charming repeated motif
Designed by Love Crafts Design Team
Cushion
DK 3.5mm at top of next petal; rep from * 3 more in next 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times
times, ending last rep at **, 2 ch, sl st into ending last rep at **, sl st to top of 3 ch at
★★ Intermediate first st. beg of rnd and into each of next 2 tr.
Rnd 4: Sl st into next corner 3ch-sp, 3 ch Rnds 4-21: Work as given for Rnd 3,
Yarn used (counts as 1 tr), [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in same working 1 more set of 3 tr along each
3ch-sp, *miss 1, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, 1 tr, side between corner 2-ch sps. 63 tr along
Paintbox Simply DK
1 tr in next ch-sp, 1 tr, 2 tr in next 2ch-sp, sides between corners
2 balls in Champagne White (B)
miss 1**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in next corner Rnd 22: Sl st into next 2ch-sp, 1 ch, [1 dc,
1 ball each in Daffodil Yellow (A), Slate Green
3ch-sp; rep from * 3 more ending last rep 2 ch, 1 dc] in same 2ch-sp, *[3 dc, miss
(CC1), Vintage Pink (CC2), Racing Green
at **, sl st into top of 3 ch at beg of rnd. next ch-sp] 20 times, 3 dc**, [1 dc, 2 ch,
(CC3), Pansy Purple (CC4)
Rnd 5: Sl st into next corner 2ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 dc] in next 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more
& Kingfisher Blue (CC5)
*[1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in corner 2ch-sp, 11 dc; times ending last rep at **, sl st to first st.
Available from www.lovecrafts.com
rep from * 3 more times, sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Fasten off.
About the yarn Making up
DK; 276m per 100g; 100% acrylic Joining With WS together, work a round of dc
Using photograph as a guide, arrange flower evenly in B around the edge of the
Tension squares in 5 rows of 5. Sew the squares cushion working through both layers to
Each flower square measures 8cm together on the WS and working through the join. There are more sts along each side
BLO only of all dc sts and corner ch sts. of the front than on the back, so work
through all sts of the Back and miss sts
Hooks used
Cushion Back on the Front evenly along each side.
3.5mm With B, chain 4 and join with a sl st to form Fasten off.
a ring.
Other supplies Rnd 1 (RS): Working into ring, 3 ch (counts Opening
45cm-square cushion as 1 tr throughout), 2 tr, [2 ch, 3 tr] 3 times, With RS facing, join B to the right corner of
4 x buttons, 3cm 2 ch, sl st to top of 3 ch at beg of rnd and the open edge of the Front and work into
tapestry needle into each of next 2 tr. all 75 sts across the Front as follows: 1 ch, 8
Rnd 2: Sl st into next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, [2 tr, 2 ch, dc, 3 ch, miss 3, 16 dc, 3 ch, miss 3, 15 dc, 3
Sizing 3 tr] in same 2ch-sp, *1 ch, miss 3, [3 tr, 2 ch, miss 3, 16 dc, 3 ch, miss 3, 8 dc.
ch, 3 tr] in next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice 4 button loops made
Finished cushion cover
more, 1 ch, miss 3, sl st to top of 3 ch at Continue working on sts across top of
fits 45cm-square cushion
beg of rnd and into each of next 2 tr. Back as follows: dc to end, sl st in first dc
Rnd 3: Sl st into next 2ch-sp, 3 ch, [2 tr, 2 ch, on Front. Sew buttons securely to Back to
3 tr] in same 2ch-sp, *1 ch, miss 3, 3 tr in correspond with button loops on Front.
Start crocheting next ch-sp, 1 ch, miss 3**, [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] Insert cushion.
Cushion Front
Flower Squares (make 25)
Make 5 in each in CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 and
CC5 as contrast colour (CC).
With A, chain 4 and join with sl st to form

a ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as st
throughout), 12 dc into ring, sl st into
first dc.
Fasten off A and join in CC.
Rnd 2: 2 ch, [1 tr, 1 dtr, 2 ch, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 2
ch, 1 sl st] in st at base of 2 ch at beg of
rnd, *1 dc in next st, sl st into next st, 2
ch, [1 tr, 1 dtr, 2 ch, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 2 ch, 1 sl st]
in next st; rep from * twice more, 1 dc in
next st, sl st into next st.
Fasten off CC and join B with sl st to 2ch-sp
at top of next petal.
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] in same 2ch-
sp, * 2ch, [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] in dc between
petals**, 2 ch, [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp
If you don’t want a plain back, make two
cushion fronts instead
Basics
HOW
Reading a pattern line
There are many different ways to write a
TO READ A PATTERN
If you’re new to the world of crochet, here’s a beginner’s
guide to getting started with a crochet pattern
crochet pattern, but all the patterns inside

Crochet Now use the same style, which 1
we’ll clarify here for easy reference.
2
Using numbered Rows or Rounds (Rnds)
is the best way to keep your place in
a pattern. Take notice of whether the
pattern says Rows or Rnds, as it’ll also
signify whether you should be working
the piece flat or in the round if not
stated already.
In Crochet Now, the instructions for

working a basic stitch will be given with
the instruction of how many stitches are 3
worked in succession. For example, the
instruction ‘4 dc’ will tell you to work a
double crochet stitch into the next four
available stitches on the row below.
1 About the yarn yours may end up a different size if you
Increases are signified by the instruction If you can’t get hold of the pattern yarn, have a looser or tighter tension.
‘in the same st’ or ‘in the next st’. As an or want to substitute it for another yarn,
example, ‘4 dc in the next st’ will mean this is important. Not only does it tell you 3 Special stitches
working four double crochet stitches into the weight of yarn, it also gives an insight If you come across a term outside of the
the next available st. into the fibre make up (in case you want common abbreviations included in this
to create something that looks similar) as issue, it may be a special stitch. Look out
Square brackets are used in patterns to well as the yardage, so you can ensure you for separate instructions outside of the
show a complete instruction, which is then buy enough yarn length in the substituted pattern, which will explain how to make
followed by a further instruction outside yarn. If not, you might find yourself with the stitch.
the bracket. For example, ‘[3 dc, 2 dc in the a different dyelot, which could cause a
next st] 4 times’ means that ‘3 dc, 2 dc subtle, but noticeable shift in the colour of Finishing
in the next st’ will be worked four times your project. Apart from toys, most projects should
in succession. be blocked to relax the yarn into its new
2 Tension shape. This is done by wetting the object,
Another way of indicating a repeat is to For most crochet projects, a tension either in warm water, with a spray bottle
use *, followed by an instruction to repeat square is important – especially with or by steaming it. Then shape it and leave
from * a certain number of times. wearable items such as garments, to dry. This can be just laid out flat, pinned
accessories and baby clothes. How tightly out on a blocking or foam board or, with
Round brackets within pattern instructions or loosely you crochet is important for the likes of hats, some people even pop
will signify sizing – so make sure you sizing, so crocheting a small square in them over inflated balloons. You can find
pay attention to the Sizing section of the the suggested pattern is an indicator of this at the end of a pattern.
project materials column. If a pattern whether the final project will turn out the
states S (M, L) then in the instructions right size. If your tension does not match How to read a chart
20 (24, 28) dc, you work the number of the suggested tension, adjust your hook First, find the key. While you may recognise
stitches required that corresponds to the size as required. Many people do not look symbols from previous chart-reading
size you are working only. at tension for amigurumi toys, however, experiences, remember that different people
HOW-TO
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Basics
2
LEARN the basics 5
7
Master the essential crochet
techniques you’ll need to see 8
you through your next project
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10
Holding the hook
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1 2
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PEN METHOD KNIFE METHOD
There’s no right or wrong way to hold your hook, but many Others prefer the knife method, with the end of the hook resting 16
crocheters find it comfortable to hold it as they would a pen. against the palm of the hand for extra control of the hook.
17
Holding the yarn Making a slipknot 18
19
1 1 2
20
The key is to ensure tension in the yarn. Holding the tail end firmly, wrap the Pull a loop from the working end of the ball 21
This technique shows the tail held between working end of the ball of yarn around two of yarn up through the centre of the loop
index finger and thumb, and working end fingers to make a loop. you’ve just made.
over the middle finger. 22
23
24
25
2 3 4
This technique shows the tail end held in Remove the loop from your fingers Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the 26
between the thumb and middle finger and and you should have something that slipknot – it’s now ready to be popped onto
the working end wrapped around the index looks like this. your crochet hook and pulled tight to close. 27
finger – see what works best for you!
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Basics
2
4 Chain stitch (ch) 1 This is what the start of any

crochet project looks like – a slipknot
on a hook.
5
2 To begin making your first chain, first
6 wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh).
3 Pull the hook towards the first loop

7 on the hook – always be sure to move
the crochet hook and not the yarn to
1 2
8 make your stitches – this will catch the
yrh in the head of the hook.
9 4 Continue to move the hook until you
pull your yrh through the first loop on
10 the hook – you’ve made your first
chain stitch!
11
12
13 3 4
14
15 Working into a chain

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17
18 1 2 3
19 Once you’ve made the required length of The starting chain instructions often include This is what the first treble stitch into a
chain, you should be left with something the turning chain in them already. This chain looks like – you will then continue to
looking like this. This is your foundation example shows a treble crochet, so the stitch make the next stitch in the next chain all
20 row, into which Row 1 is worked. is worked into the 4th chain from the hook to along to the end to create your first row.
create the height needed for the first stitch.
21
22 Working in rows Turning chains
23
24
25 1 2 1
26 Once you reach the end of a row, it’s Then simply turn the work before continuing Different stitches have different size turning
time to work back along the other way. to work the next row. This produces what is chains; double crochet is one chain (which
To do this you need to turn the work. This known as a right side (RS) and wrong side is often not counted as a stitch); half treble
27 example shows a treble once again, so (WS) to the crochet fabric – something you’ll is two chains; treble is three chains and
we’ve made a three chain turning chain. come to recognise in no time at all. double treble is four chains.
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Basics
2
3
1 To work in the round, first of all you need Working in the round 4
a centre ring, into which the first round of
stitches are worked into. There are many
ways to do this, but for this example, we are 5
first making a chain of four stitches.
centre 6
2 Next, slip-stitch into the first chain you ring
made to create a centre ring.
7
3 We are creating treble stitches again, so
1 2
next up we make a chain of three for the 8
turning chain.
4 The stitches are then worked directly into

9
the centre ring – not into the actual chain
stitches themselves as we did when working 10
into a row. This allows us to work many more
stitches into the ring, without leaving a large
hole in the centre.
11
12
3 4
13
14
Magic ring 15
16
17
1 2 3
18
A magic ring is a key technique used in the To start off, follow the first few steps Pull through a loop of the working end of 19
making of toys (also known as amigurumi). for making a slip knot by making a loop the ball of yarn – place your hook into the
It allows you to have even greater control around your fingers with the working end new loop; however, this time don’t pull the
on the size of the hole at the centre ring of of the yarn. tail to make a slipknot. Hold the centre ring 20
your project. in your fingers to stop it moving.
21
22
23
24
4 5 6 25
In this example, we’re double crocheting Then continue to work the number of Pull the tail end of the yarn and the magic 26
into the magic ring. To secure the magic required double crochet stitches directly ring will close up as tightly as it is able,
ring, make one chain. into the magic ring, ensuring both the loop depending on the number of stitches.
and the tail end are caught in the stitches. 27
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2
3 Double crochet (dc)

4
6
1 2 3
7 Insert your hook into the next stitch from Wrap the yarn round the hook (yrh). Pull up a loop through the stitch. You will
front to back. now have two loops on the hook.
8
10
11
12
4 5
13
Yarn round the hook again. Pull through both loops on hook.
You’ve made your first double crochet.
14
15 Double crochet is
16
essential for amigurumi
Double crochet 2
17 together (Dc2tog)
18
19
20 1 2 3
This stitch is a common decrease in double Yarn round the hook again. Pull through all three loops on the hook.
21 crochet. First up, work a double crochet
stitch as far as Step 3. Then insert your
22 hook into the next stitch, yrh and pull up a
loop. You will have three loops on the hook.
23
24 Double crochet To increase

increase (Dc inc) the number of
double crochet
25
26
stitches, simply
make more
than one
TV
Keep an eye on
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in the same www.crochetnow.co.uk for our
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2
Slip stitch (sl st) 1 Slip stitches are used as joining 3

stitches and in places where you need
to move along a row or round without 4
impacting the height of the row. Insert
the hook into the next stitch.
5
2 Yarn round the hook, pull up a loop
not only through the stitch, but also the 6
first loop on the hook.
1 2 7
Half treble (htr) 1 First up, yarn round the hook. 9

2 Insert the hook into the next stitch,
yrh and pull through one loop. There are
10
three loops on the hook.
11
3 Yarn round the hook again.
12
4 Pull through all three loops. One half
1 2
treble stitch made.
13
Half treble 2 together 14

(Htr2tog)
1 Work as for half treble until 15
Step 2.
16
2 Work steps 1 and 2 again in the
next stitch. There are five loops on 17
3 4 the hook.
3 Yrh and pull through all 18

five loops.
Treble (tr) 19
20
21
22
1 First up, yarn round the hook.
1 2
2 Insert the hook into the next stitch 23
and pull up one loop. There are three
loops on the hook. 24
3 Yarn round the hook and pull
25
through two loops. There are two loops
left on the hook.
26
4 Yarn round the hook again and pull
through the remaining two loops. One 27
3 4 treble crochet stitch made.
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2
3 Treble 2 together (Tr2tog ) 1 Work as for a treble crochet stitch up

to Step 3.
4
2 Yarn round the hook again, insert
5 into the next stitch and pull up one loop.
There are four loops on the hook.
6 3 Yarn round the

hook again and pull
7 through two loops.
1 2
There are now three
loops on the hook.
8
4 Yarn round
9 the hook again
and pull through
the remaining
10 three loops.
11
12 3 4
13
14 Changing colour
15
16
17
1 2 3
18 Crochet colourwork can make for some Pull through both loops to complete the Once secured, you can either fasten off
fantastic results. To change colour mid-row, stitch and continue to work the next stitch the old yarn, or keep it attached if you’ll
first work the stitch until the penultimate in the next colour. be working it in again soon – this is called
19
step in colour 1. Yarn round the hook in the stranded colourwork.
new colour.
20
21
22 Measuring tension
Tension squares are
23 particularly important
for projects where size
does matter, so be sure
24 to work up a square in
pattern that’s slightly
17 18
16
larger than 10cm2. 14 15
25 Grab your ruler and 8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7
5
count your stitches. 1 2 3 4
26 Too many? Try a hook

size up. Too few? Try a
hook size down.
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STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Get your head around these abbreviations that
you’ll find regularly in Crochet Now patterns
alt alternate sp space
beg beginning st(s) stitch(es)
BLO work in back loops only tbl through the back loop
CC contrasting colour tr treble crochet
ch chain ttr triple treble
ch-sp chain space tr2tog work two treble crochet
stitches together
cont continue
WS wrong side
dc double crochet
yrh yarn round hook
dc2tog work two double crochet stitches together
dec decrease
dtr double treble crochet US to UK crochet terms
fdc foundation double crochet If you come across a ‘sc’ instruction, it’s
FLO work in front loops only likely to be written in US crochet terms.
Crochet Now is written entirely in UK
foll following
terms, but here’s a guide on how to
htr half treble crochet translate them.
htr2tog work two half treble crochet US UK
stitches together Single crochet sc Double crochet dc
inc increase Half double hdc Half treble htr
Double dc Treble tr
LH left hand Treble tr Double treble dtr
MC main colour Double treble dtr Triple treble ttr
patt pattern
pm place marker
Crochet hook conversions
prev previous UK In mm US
pul pull up a loop 14 2mm -
13 2.25mm B/1
rem remaining
12 2.5mm -
rep repeat - 2.75mm C/2
RH right hand 11 3mm -
rm remove marker 10 3.25mm D/3
9 3.5mm E/4
rnd round - 3.75mm F/5
RS right side 8 4mm G/6
RtrF raised treble front: Yrh, insert around 7 4.5mm 7
post of indicated st from front to back 6 5mm H/8
around to front again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 5 5.5mm I/9
through two loops] twice 4 6mm J/10
RtrB raised treble back: Yrh, insert around 3 6.5mm K/10.5
post of indicated st from back to front 2 7mm -
around to back again, yrh, pul, [yrh, draw 0 8mm L/11
through two loops] twice 00 9mm M/13
sl st slip stitch 000 10mm N/15
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LUCIA’S CROCHET CORNER
Lucia is originally from a small village in
northern Italy. She started to crochet
when she was young, during her
summer holiday in Tuscany with her two
grandmothers and their cousin Mariuccia.
They and several other ladies met under
the shadow of a large fig tree for a few
hours every day, and this became an oasis
for learning crochet and knitting (as well as
chatting and sharing cooking ideas)! Lucia
DAY TO DAY WITH THE now lives in Scotland, but she decided to
create a virtual fig tree where crafters from
all over the world can gather together and
BLOGSTARS
learn from each other.
Lucia Dunn is looking forward to spring and all

the inspiration this time of year brings!
www.luciasfigtree.com
always take the opportunity to discard the

unnecessary items that have piled up in
closets and corners and start afresh. I begin
by airing my blankets out in the sunshine
for a few hours while I tidy up, then
rearrange them.
grow quickly. They are so easy to make – it
There’s also something about spring that is the perfect project for crocheting in the
makes me want to try something new. It can sunshine. Take it outside with you, sit under a
be a new project, or some new bright and (fig) tree and enjoy!
Lucia Dunn colourful yarn I haven’t tried before – so I can
set the tone for spring and catch the good
S
unny spring days are on their way and I vibes too!
cannot tell you how happy I am. There are
so many things I like about spring, such as This is the spirit behind my new project for
the longer days, the freshness in the air, Stylecraft’s MAL, the Peerie Blooms blanket.
the flowers in full bloom… Peerie means small in Scottish, and this
make uses an array of small flowers to make
Of course, winter has it perks. I really enjoy a lovely colourful blanket that will brighten
Christmas, wearing oversized coats, wrapping your day and help you embrace the season.
up in my favourite shawl and sipping hot
chocolate. However, by the time February The yarn I used for this project is also new
comes around, enough is enough! It is time to to me. It is Stylecraft Special Aran, in some
enjoy the spring colours, the fresh air and for of the new colours that have been added
nature to return to our lives. to the range. I love the brightness of the
Cornish blue against the mustard hues.
Spring, as we know, is the season of renewal, Combined with a sprinkle of Pomegranate
and this makes it the perfect time to freshen and Fondant this colour combination really
up your craft area and your stash of yarn. A makes me smile.
fresh workspace will give you a new outlook
and help keep you energised and focused. I also loved using an aran-weight yarn, as I
normally opt for DK weight for my blankets.
That is exactly what I do in my studio; I The slightly heavier yarn makes your squares
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PATTERNS
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TONIGHT!
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WELCOME TO
at home with
We’re so excited to have worked with the team over at

Lily Sugar’n Cream to pull together this fabulously trendy
collection of crocheted décor for your home!
Editor Jenny immediately fell in love with the Nar-Wall

Hanging (page 24 – got to love a great crochet pun!),
which put in motion collating this pattern booklet from
the ‘In the Craftroom’ collection from Lily. Together with
Joanna, Editor of Your Crochet & Knitting, we’ve gathered
some of our favourite projects from the Lily Design
Team, from understated wreaths for your home (page Jenny Conduit,
31) to a fabulous llama toy (page 8) as well of plenty of Crochet Now
inspiration to encourage you to inject your home with a
little more crochet.
We’ve also worked with the fabulous blanket designer

Rosina Plane to bring you a completely exclusive new
design. No crochet collection is truly complete without a
blanket we say, and Rosina’s stunning Spring Posy Blanket
(page 12) really does this fabulous cotton yarn justice.
Flick through the pages to find your next project for the
home and be sure to share your finished makes with us at
Joanna Cummings,
[email protected]
Your Crochet & Knitting
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What’s
6 – Crochet Cactus Tote

INSIDE
8 – Lluna the Llama
11 – Mini Mock-Rame Wall Hanging 12 – Spring Posy Blanket
18 – Flowerpot Fringe 20 – Better Be-Leaf-It Garland 23 – Mock-Rame Coaste
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INSPIRATION
16 – Take it of Leaf it Shopping
26 – Colour Me Happy Inspiration
34 – About Lily Sugar’n Cream
32 – Ned the Narwhal
31 – Rising Sun Wreath
me Coaster Set 24 – Ombre Nar-Wall Hanging 28 – Teal Twist Large Plant Cosy
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Accessory
CROCHET CACTUS TOTE

Look sharp with this fun, textured cactus tote
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Accessory
Aran 5mm separate area of colour in design. Start new handles to Tote Body inside. Align short
colours at appropriate points. To change edges of handles along Fold Line (as
★★ Intermediate colour, work to last 2 loops on hook of first indicated by markers) 6.5cm from side edge
colour. Draw new colour through last 2 of Tote Body. Be sure not to twist Handles.
Yarn used loops and proceed in next colour. Pin Handles in place. With MC, sew edges
of Handles in place through WS of Body sts
Lily Sugar‘n Cream
Rows 1-40: Work rows 1 to 40 of Chart in making sure yarn does not show on RS of
5 balls in Soft Ecru 01004 (MC)
dc, reading RS rows from right to left and Tote Body. The extra long Handles will give
1 ball each in Hot Green 01712 (CC1),
WS rows from left to right. the Tote Body support.
teal 01133 (CC2), Seabreeze 01201 (CC3),
Next row (RS): With MC, ch 1. 1 dc in each
Tangerine 01699 (CC4), Rose Pink 00046
dc across. Turn. Seam side edges
(CC5) & Tea Rose 00042 (CC6)
Rep last row until piece from beg measures Fold Tote Body in half along fold line with
76cm, ending on a WS row. Fasten off. WS facing each other. Join MC with sl st
About the yarn at corner to seam first side of tote. Ch
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton Handles (make 2) 1. Working through both thicknesses,
With MC, ch 170. work dc evenly across. Fasten off. Rep on
Tension Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc opposite side.
in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 169 sts
13 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured over dc
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc across. Turn. Pompoms
Rep Row 2 until Handle measures 5cm Make 2 with CC4, make 1 each with
Hook used wide. Fasten off. CC5 and CC6
5mm Wind yarn around 3 fingers approximately
Finishing 50 times. Tie tightly in the middle and leave
Other supplies Embroidery a long end for attaching to Tote. Cut loops
pins With CC1 and using photographs as a at both ends and trim to smooth round
2 stitch markers guide, embroider ridges on Cactus 1 using shape. Sew securely to top of cacti as seen
tapestry needle chain stitch. With CC3, embroider ridges in photo.
on Cactus 2 using chain stitch. With CC2,
Sizing embroider ridges on Cactus 3 using Fringe
chain stitch. Cut 15cm strands of CC3, CC4, CC5, and
38cm square approximately, excluding CC6. Fold 4 strands tog (1 of each colour) in
handles and fringe Attach Handles half and knot into fringe in every other rem
With Tote Body flat and WS facing, attach loop along Fold Line. Trim Fringe evenly.
Start crocheting Chart

40
Tote Body is worked flat in one piece. 39
38
Handles are worked in two pieces and 37
36
seamed to WS of Tote Body before body is 35
34
folded and sides are seamed. 33
32
31
30
TOTE BODY 28
29
With MC, ch 50. 27
26
25
Row 1: (RS). 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc 24
23
in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 49 sts 22
21
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc across. Turn. 20
19
Rep Row 2 until piece from beg measures 18
17
38 cm, ending on a WS row. 16
15
Next row: (Fold line-RS). Ch 1. Dc in BLO 14
13
of each dc across. PM at beg and end of 12
11
row to mark fold line. Turn. 10
9
8
Next row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc across. 7
6
Turn. Rep last row until piece from beg 5
4
measures 42 cm, ending on a WS row. 3
2
1
Proceed with chart as follows:
When working from chart, wind small balls Key
of the colours to be used, one for each = MC = CC1 = CC2 = CC3
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Toy
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Toy
LLUNA THE LLAMA

You’re sure to fall in love with this little lady!
Aran 5mm 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Break CC1. Join MC.
32 sts Rnd 5: With MC, ch 1. 2 dc in each dc
★ ★ Intermediate Rnd 6: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join. around. Join. 16 sts
Rnd 7: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, Rnds 6-11: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc
Yarn used 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. around. Join.
40 sts Rnd 12: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next
Rnds 8-15: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc dc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts
around. Join. Rnd 13: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join.
1 ball each in Warm Brown 01130 (CC1),
Rnds 16-18: Ch 1. 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in Rnd 14: Sl st in next 6 dc, 1 dc in each of
Sunshine 00073 (CC2), Robin’s Egg 01215
each of next 17 dc, dc2tog twice, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 1 htr in each of next 8 dc, 1 dc
(CC3), Tangerine 01699 (CC4) &
each of next 17 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Join. in each of next 2 dc, sl st in each of next
teal 01133 (CC5)
Rnds 19-26: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc 6 dc. Join.
around. Join. Fasten off. Stuff Legs firmly. Sew Legs to
About the yarn Rnd 27: Ch 1. 1 dc in next dc, [dc2tog] Body using photographs as a guide.
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton twice, 1 dc in each of next 17 dc, 2 dc in
each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 16 Neck and Head
Tension dc. Join. With MC, ch 30. Join with sl st to first ch,
13 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured over dc Rnd 28: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in each making sure not to twist ch.
of next 17 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc,
1 dc in each of last 17 dc. Join.
Hook used
Rnd 29: Ch 1. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next
5mm 17 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in
each of next 17 dc, dc2tog. Join.
Other supplies Rnds 30-36: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc
stuffing around. Join.
Rnd 37: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 3 dc,
Sizing dc2tog, Rep from * around. Join. 32 dc
Stuff Body firmly.
approximately 28cm tall
dc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts
Join all rnds with sl st to first dc. Rnd 39: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc, dc2tog, Rep
from * around. Join. 16 sts
Start crocheting Rnd 40: Ch 1. *Dc2tog. Rep from * around.
Join. 8 sts
Body Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end
With MC, ch 2. tightly through rem sts.
Rnd 1: 8 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 8 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 dc in each dc around. Join. Legs (make 4)
16 sts With CC1, ch 2.
Rnd 3: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next Rnd 1: 8 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 8 sts
dc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts Rnd 2: Ch 1. Working in back loops only,
Rnd 4: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join. 1 dc in each dc around. Join.
Rnd 5: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, Rnds 3-4: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around.
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The blanket detail

Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 dc in each ch around. Join.
30 sts
Rnds 2-3: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in
each dc to last 4 dc, [dc2tog] twice. Join.
give Lluna even more
Rnds 4-7: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc
around. Join.
character
Rnd 8: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in each of
next 8 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc
in each of last 8 dc. Join.
Rnd 9: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in each dc
around. Join.
Rnd 10: Ch 1. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each dc to
last 2 dc, dc2tog. Join.
Rnd 11: Ch 5. 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1
dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each dc
around. Working into opposite side of ch,
1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 2 dc in last
ch. Join.
Rnd 12: Ch 1. 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in
each dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc in each of last
2 dc. Join.
Rnds 13-15: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc
around. Join.
Rnd 16: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc to last 3 dc,
dc2tog, Skip last dc. Join.
Rnds 17-19: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] twice, 1
dc in each dc to last 4 dc, [dc2tog]
twice. Join.
Rnd 20: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join.
dc2tog. Rep from * around. Join.
Rnd 22: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc, dc2tog. Rep
from * around. Join.
Rnd 23: Ch 1. *Dc2tog. Rep from * Blanket next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc] twice, 1 dc in
around. Join. With CC2, ch 9. each of next 6 dc, [1 dc in each of next 3
Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end Row 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in dc, 2 dc in next dc] 5 times, 1 dc in each
tightly through rem sts. Stuff Neck and each of next 6 ch, 5 dc in last ch. Working of next 6 dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc,
Head firmly. Sew Neck and Head to Body. into opposite side of foundation ch, 1 dc 2 dc in next dc] 3 times. Break CC4. Join
in each of next 6 ch, 3 dc in last ch. Join. CC5. 62 sts
Ears (make 2) 22 sts Row 6: With CC5, ch 1. [1 dc in each of
With MC, ch 9. Row 2: Ch 1. 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc] twice, 1 dc in
Row 1: 1 htr in 3rd ch from hook, 1 htr in 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in each of each of next 6 dc, [1 dc in each of next
each ch to last ch, [3 htr, Ch 1, 3 htr] all next 5 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 5 times, 1 dc in each
in last ch. Working into opposite side of in each of next 3 dc. Break CC2. Join CC3. of next 6 dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc,
foundation ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in 32 sts 2 dc in next dc] 3 times. Join. 72 sts
each ch to end of ch. Row 3: With CC3, ch 1. [1 dc in next dc, Fasten off.
Fasten off. Fold bottom of Ears in half 2 dc in next dc] twice, 1 dc in each of
and sew Ears to Head using photographs next 6 dc, [1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next Blanket Fringe
as a guide. dc] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, [1 Cut 10cm long strands of CC2, CC3,
dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] 3 times. CC4, and CC5. Taking 1 strand and using
Tail Join. 42 sts photographs as a guide, fold in half and
With MC, ch 9. Row 4: Ch 1. [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 knot into fringe in every other st around
Row 1: 1 htr in 3rd ch from hook, 1 htr in dc in next dc] twice, 1 dc in each of next edge of Blanket, alternating between 4
each of next 5 ch, 5 htr in last ch, Working 6 dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in colours. Trim fringe evenly to 1.5 cm.
in opposite side of foundation ch, 1 htr in next dc] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 6
each of next 6 ch. dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next Using photographs as a guide, sew Blanket
Fasten off. Sew Tail to Body using dc] 3 times. Break CC3. Join CC4. 52 sts to Body. With CC1, embroider Eyes and
photographs as a guide. Row 5: With CC4, ch 1. [1 dc in each of Nose using straight stitch.
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MINI MOCK-RAME
WALL HANGING
Crochet this striking piece of wall art
without needing to learn macramé!
Aran 4mm Row 2: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dtr, *ch 5,

dtrbp6tog around next 6 dtr (skipping
★ Easy centre ch 1, dc and ch 1), ch 5, 1 dc in
next ch 3 sp. Rep from * ending last rep
with 1 dc in top of ch 4. Turn.
Yarn used Row 3: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, *ch 1, (3 dtr, ch
Lily Sugar’n Cream 3, 3 dtr) in top of next dtrbp6tog, ch 1, 1 dc
1 ball each in Soft Ecru 01004 (MC), Rose in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Pink 0046 (CC1), Tea Rose 00042 (CC2), Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dtr). Dtrbp3tog Tassels
teal 01133 (CC3), Seabreeze 01201 (CC4), around next 3 dtr, ch 5, *1 dc in next ch Make 1 each in CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4
Robin’s Egg 01215 (CC5) & 3 sp, ch 5, dtrbp6tog around next 6 dtr & CC5
black 00002 (CC6) (skipping centre ch 1, dc and ch 1), ch 5, Wind yarn around 20.5cm-wide piece of
rep from * to last ch 3 sp, 1 dc in last ch 3 cardboard 20 times. Tie length of yarn
Tension sp, ch 5, dtr3tog in BLO around last 3 dtr, loosely through loops at one end to
15 sts x 16 rows = 10cm measured over dc 1 dtr in last dc. Turn. temporarily secure. Cut across opposite
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as dtr). 3 dtr in first end. Tie length of yarn tightly around tassel
dtr, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *(3 dtr, ch 5cm down from tied end to create tassel
Hook used 3, 3 dtr) in next dtrbp6tog, ch 1, 1 dc in Loop. Using tapestry needle and 2 strands
4mm next dc, Ch 1. Rep from * to last dtr, 4 dtr of CC6, carefully wrap yarn tightly around
in last dtr. Turn. tassel loop covering all contrast colour
Other supplies Row 6: As Row 2. below and removing temporary tie.
20.5cm piece of cardboard for tassels Row 7: As Row 3. Fasten securely.
30.5cm long dowel Row 8: Sl st in each st to first ch 3 sp, ch
tapestry needle 1, 1 dc in same ch 3 sp, *ch 5, dtrbp6tog Finishing
around next 6 dtr (skipping centre ch 1, Sew wall hanging to dowel with whip st.
dc and ch 1), ch 5, 1 dc in next ch 3 sp. Sew Tassels to bottom of wall hanging.
Sizing
Rep from * to end of row (leaving last 3
Approximately 25.5cm square,
dtr, ch 1 and dc unworked). Turn.
excluding tassels
Row 9: As Row 3.
Rows 10-13: Rep Rows 8 and 9 twice
Dtrbp3tog [(Yo) twice and draw up a
Wall hanging is worked from the top down. more. Fasten off.
loop around post of next stitch at back
of work, inserting hook from right to
Start crocheting Border
left. (Yo, draw through 2 loops on hook)
Turn work upside down with RS facing.
twice] 3 times. Yo, draw through all
With MC, ch 53. Join MC with sl st to top right corner of wall
loops on hook
Row 1 (RS): 3 dtr in 5th ch from hook hanging at foundation ch.
Dtrbp6tog [(Yo) twice and draw up a
(skipped ch 4 counts as dtr), ch 1, skip Rnd 1: Ch 1. Work dc evenly around all
loop around post of next stitch at back
next 5 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next sides of wall hanging having 2 dc at
of work, inserting hook from right to
5 ch, *(3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in next ch, ch 1, points where sides begin to decrease and
left. (Yo, draw through 2 loops on hook)
skip next 5 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 dc in each corner and at bottom point.
twice] 6 times. Yo, draw through all
next 5 ch. Rep from * to last ch, 4 dtr in Join with sl st to first dc.
loops on hook
last ch. Turn. Fasten off.
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Blanket
Rosina Plane
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Blanket
SPRING POSY BLANKET

Get ready for spring with this fresh and bright design
Aran 4.5mm, 5mm This pattern is worked in the round – join from * 6 more times, 1 RtrF, join with sl st
with a sl st at end of each round. in 3rd of beg 4 ch. 24 sts
★★★ Advanced This design includes sections worked Rnd 3 (RS): 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch here
in mosaic crochet. This is easier to do and throughout), miss 1ch-sp, *1 tr,
Yarn used than it may seem at first, as there are no 1 RtrF, 1 tr, 2 ch, miss 1ch-sp; rep from *
colour changes within rounds. Colours are 6 more times, 1 tr, 1 RtrF, join with sl st in
changed every 2 rounds. For the mosaic 3rd of beg 4 ch.
crochet part of the Octagons you will need Rnd 4 (RS): [Sl st, 5 ch, 1 tr] in first 2ch-sp,
5 balls in Sage Green 00084 (CC1)
to turn your work after each round – to *1 tr, 1 RtrF, 1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-
2 balls each in Tangerine 01699, Country
help you keep a track of which side should sp; rep from * 6 more times, 1 tr, 1 RtrF, 1
Red 01530 & Blackcurrant 01318 (each
be facing you, we have included a RS/WS tr, join with sl st in 3rd of beg 5 ch. 40 sts
used 3 times as CC2)
indicator at the beginning of each round of Rnd 5 (RS): Sl st in first 2ch-sp,
the written pattern for the Octagons. 3 ch (counts as 1 dc, 2 ch here and
About the yarn Full written instructions are given, and a throughout), *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 1 dc,
Aran; 109m per 71g ball; 100% cotton chart, for rounds 7-28 of one section of the 4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc, 1 dc in next 2ch-sp,
Octagons. It is up to you which you follow, 2 ch; rep from * 6 more times, 1 dc in
Tension but if you are new to mosaic crochet, we same 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc,
recommend following the written pattern at sl st in beg 3ch-sp to join. Turn. 32 sts
All motifs measure 12cm across after 4
least for the first Octagon. Rnd 6 (WS): 1 ch, 1 dc in sl st, *1 dc, 2 ch,
rounds with larger hook
If you chose to follow the chart, read it working behind 4ch-sp, 1 RtrB around
from bottom to top, read RS rounds from next RtrF below, 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 ch, miss
Hooks used right to left, and WS rounds from left to corner 2ch-sp, 1 dc; rep from * 7 more
4.5mm, 5mm right (the opposite way around if you times, omitting last dc on final rep,
are left-handed). inserting hook from back to front join with
Sizing Where the chart indicates a different sl st to beg dc. Turn. 40 sts
Finished blanket measures approximately colour to that which you are using, miss Rnd 7 (RS): WJoin MC with a sl st in first
136cm square the number of sts indicated and chain the 2ch-sp, 3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 2 ch,
number of missed sts plus 1. These missed miss 1 st, 1 dc, 1 tr3d, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1
sts are ‘filled in’ by working a tr into them tr3d, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss 1 st**, 1 dc in
when working the next RS round, leaving 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * across ending
the ch-sps unworked and behind. last rep at **, join with sl st in beg 3ch-sp.
Any square without a symbol on the chart Turn. 48 sts
Raised double treble Front (RdtrF):
represents a dc. Rnd 8 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st, *
Work the dtr around the post of the
1 dc, [2 ch, miss ch-sp, 2 dc] twice, 2 ch,
stitch inserting hook from front to back
to front again
Start crocheting miss ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss corner
2ch-sp; rep from * 7 more times,
Raised double treble Back (RdtrB):
Octagons (make 9) inserting hook from back to front join
Work the dtr around the post of the
Make 3 with each shade of CC2 with sl st to beg dc. Turn.
stitch inserting hook from back to front
Rnd 1 (RS): With larger hook, CC1 and Rnd 9 (RS): With CC1, sl st in 2ch-sp, 3 ch,
to back again
working into a magic ring, 4 ch (counts *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 2 ch, miss 1 st,
Treble 3 down (tr3d): Working in
as 1 tr, 1 ch here and throughout), [1 tr, [1 tr3d, 3 ch, miss 2 sts] twice, 1 tr3d,
front of ch-sps, make 1 treble in missed
1 ch] 7 times, join with sl st in 3rd of beg 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep
st 3 rounds down
4 ch. 8 sts from * 7 more times omitting last 1 dc
Standing tr: With slipknot on hook,
Rnd 2 (RS): [Sl st, 4 ch, 1 tr] in first 1ch-sp, and 2 ch, join with sl st in beg 3ch-sp.
work tr in st indicated
*1 RtrF, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1ch-sp; rep Turn. 40 sts
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Rnd 10 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st,

*1 dc, 2 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc, [3 ch, miss
ch-sp, 1 dc] twice, 2 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc,
2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; rep from *
7 more times, inserting hook from back
to front join with sl st to beg dc. Turn.
Rnd 11 (RS): With MC, sl st in 2ch-sp, 3 ch,
*1 dc in same 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 1 tr3d,
1 dc, 2 tr3d, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 2 tr3d, 1 dc,
1 tr3d, miss 1 st, 1 dc in corner 2ch-sp,
2 ch; rep from * 7 more times omitting
last 1 dc and 2 ch, join with sl st in 3ch-
sp. Turn. 80 sts
*5 dc, 2 ch, miss ch-sp, 5 dc, 2 ch, miss
corner ch-sp; rep from * 7 more times,
inserting hook from back to front join with
sl st to beg dc. Turn.
Rnd 13 (RS): With CC1, sl st in first 2ch-sp,
3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 4 ch, miss
3 sts, 2 dc, 1 tr3d, 2 dc, 4 ch, miss 3 sts,
1 dc in corner 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from *
7 more times omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch,
join with sl st in beg 3ch-sp. Turn. 56 sts
*1 dc, 4 ch, miss ch-sp, 5 dc, 4 ch, miss
ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; rep
from * 7 more times, inserting hook from
back to front join with sl st to beg dc.
Fasten off CC1.
Rnd 15 (RS): With MC, sl st in first 2ch-sp,
3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 tr3d,
3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 3
tr3d, 1 dc, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from *
7 more times omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch, 3 sts, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 3 tr3d, miss ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 tr3d,
join with sl st in beg 3ch-sp. Turn. 88 sts 1 st, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * [4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc] twice, 4 ch, miss
Rnd 16 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st, 7 more times omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch, 3 sts, 3 tr3d, 1 dc, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep
*5 dc, 3 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss join with sl st in beg 3ch-sp. Turn. from * 7 more times omitting last 1 dc and
ch-sp, 5 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; Rnd 20 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st, 2 ch, join with sl st in 3ch-sp. Turn. 96 sts
rep from * 7 more times, inserting hook *4 dc, 3 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc, 4 ch, miss Rnd 24 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st,
from back to front join with sl st to beg ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss ch-sp, 4 dc, 2 ch, *5 dc, [4 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc] 3 times,
dc. Turn. miss corner 2ch-sp; rep from * 7 more 4 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; rep from
Rnd 17 (RS): Join CC2 with sl st in first times, inserting hook from back to front * 7 more times, inserting hook from back
2ch-sp, 3 ch, *1 dc in same ch-sp, 4 ch, join with sl st to beg dc. Turn. to front join with sl st to beg dc. Turn.
miss 3 sts, 2 dc, 2 tr3d, 1 dc, 2 tr3d, 2 dc, Rnd 21 (RS): With CC2, sl st in first 2ch-sp, Rnd 25 (RS): With CC2, sl st in first 2ch-sp,
4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc in corner 2ch-sp, 2 3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 4 ch, miss 3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, 3 ch, miss
ch; rep from * 7 more times omitting last 3 sts, 1 dc, 2 tr3d, 1 dc, 3 tr3d, 1 dc, 2 2 sts, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, [3 tr3d, 2 ch,
1 dc and 2 ch, join with sl st in beg 3ch- tr3d, 1 dc, 4 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc in corner miss 1 st] twice, 3 tr3d, 3 ch, miss 2 sts,
sp. Turn. 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * 7 more times 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc in corner
Rnd 18 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st, omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch, join with sl st 2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * 7 more times
*1 dc, 4 ch, miss ch-sp, 9 dc, 4 ch, miss in beg 3ch-sp. Turn. 104 sts omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch, join with sl st
ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; Rnd 22 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st, *1 in 3ch-sp. Turn. 104 sts
rep from * 7 more times, inserting hook dc, 4 ch, miss ch-sp, 11 dc, 4 ch, miss Rnd 26 (WS): 1 ch, starting in the sl st,
from back to front join with sl st to beg ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; *1 dc, 3 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss
dc. Turn. rep from * 7 more times, inserting hook ch-sp, [3 dc, 2 ch, miss ch-sp] twice, 3 dc,
Rnd 19 (RS): With MC, sl st in first 2ch-sp, from back to front join with sl st to beg [3 ch, miss ch-sp, 1 dc] twice, 2 ch, miss
3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, dc. Turn. corner 2ch-sp; rep from * 7 more times,
3 tr3d, 3 ch, miss 2 sts, 1 dc, 4 ch, miss Rnd 23 (RS): With MC, sl st in first 2ch-sp, 3 inserting hook from back to front join with
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sl st to beg dc. Turn. Fasten off CC2.

Rnd 27 (RS): With MC, sl st in first 2ch-sp,
RtrB] 3 times, 1 tr, 2 ch, miss 1ch-sp,
2 tr. Turn.
If you are
3 ch, *1 dc in same 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 2 Row 4: 3 ch, 1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-sp, new to mosaic
tr3d, 1 dc, 2 tr3d, [3 dc, 1 tr3d] 3 times,
1 tr3d, 1 dc, 2 tr3d, miss 1 st, 1 dc in
*1 tr, 1 RtrF, 1 tr, [1 tr, 2 ch, 1 tr] in 2ch-
sp; rep from * twice more, 2 tr. Turn.
crochet, work
2ch-sp, 2 ch; rep from * 7 more times
omitting last 1 dc and 2 ch, join with sl st
21 sts
Row 5: 5 ch (counts as 1 tr, 2 ch), *miss
from the written
in 3ch-sp. Turn. 184 sts next st, 1 dc, [1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, instructions to
*23 dc, 2 ch, miss corner 2ch-sp; rep
1 dc, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 dc, [1 dc, 2 ch,
1 dc] in 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss 1 st**,
begin with
from * 7 more times, join with sl st to beg 1 RdtrB, 2 ch; rep from * to ** once
dc. Fasten off. more, 1 tr. Turn. 19 sts
Row 6: [4 ch, 2 dtr] in first st, *1 ch, miss work dc through top loops of both motifs,
Squares (make 4) 1 st, 1 htr, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 2 dc, 3 dc in starting and ending each side in 2ch-sps
Note: All squares are worked in the round, 3ch-sp, 2 dc, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 1 htr, 1 ch, (1ch-sps for triangles).
with RS always facing. Do not turn at end of miss 1 st**, {1 RdtrF around, [1 tr, 3 ch, Note: Each 2ch-sp (except those at the
any round. 1 tr] in top loops, 1 RdtrF around} next edges) will be worked into twice.
Rnds 1-4: With MC, as for Octagon. 40 sts raised st; rep from * to ** once more,
Rnd 5: Sl st in first 2ch-sp, 1 ch (does not [2 dtr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in last st. Turn. 32 sts Border
count as st here and throughout), *[1 dc, Row 7: 4 ch, 2 tr in first 1ch-sp, *1 tr, Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook, join MC
2 ch, 1 dc] in 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1 RtrB, 2 ch, miss 1 st, [1 htr, 3 ch, miss with a standing tr in the first unworked
1 RdtrF, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1 dc, [1 dc, 2 ch, 3 sts] twice, 1 htr, 2 ch, miss 1 st, 1 RtrB, 2ch-sp of any corner Octagon, [1 ch, 1
1 dc] in 2ch-sp, 1 dc, 3 ch, miss 3 sts, 1 tr**, [2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] in 3ch-sp; rep from tr] in same 2ch-sp, *23 tr, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr]
1 dc; rep from * 3 more times, join with sl * to ** once more, 2 tr in last 1ch-sp, in corner 2ch-sp, [23 tr, 1 tr in last ch-sp
st to beg dc. 36 sts 1 ch, 1 tr. Turn. 24 sts of Octagon, 32 tr evenly across edge of
Rnd 6: [Sl st, 1 ch, 1 dc] in first 2ch-sp, *1 Row 8: 4 ch, 2 tr in 1ch-sp, *3 tr, 1 RtrF, triangle, 1 tr in first ch-sp of next octagon]
htr, 1 ch, miss 1 st, {1 RdtrF around, [1 tr, 1 tr in 2ch-sp, miss 1 st, 4 htr in 3ch-sp, twice, 23 tr, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in corner 2ch-
3 ch, 1 tr] in top loops, 1 RdtrF around} 1 RtrF, 4 htr in 3ch-sp, miss 1 st, 1 tr in sp; rep from * 3 more times, omitting last
next RdtrF, 1 ch, miss 1 st, 1 htr, 1 dc in 2ch-sp, 1 RtrF, 3 tr**, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr], join with sl st to beg tr.
2ch-sp, 2 dc, 3 dc in 3ch-sp, 2 dc, 1 dc in 3ch-sp; rep from * to ** once more, 2 tr Turn. 656 sts
2ch-sp; rep from * 3 more times, omitting in last 1ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 tr. Rnd 2 (WS): 1 ch (does not count as st), dc
last dc on final rep, join with sl st to beg Fasten off. 48 sts around, working 2 dc in each corner 1ch-
dc. 60 sts With MC and using photo as a guide, join sp, join with sl st to beg dc.
Rnd 7: 4 ch (counts as 1 htr, 2 ch), *miss 1 motifs together as follows: hold RS tog and Fasten off. Weave in ends.
st, 1 RtrF, 1 tr, [2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr] in 3ch-sp,
1 tr, 1 RtrF, 2 ch, miss 1 st, [1 htr, 3 ch,
miss 3 sts] twice**, 1 htr, 2 ch; rep from Mosaic Chart
* 3 more times, ending last rep at **, join
with sl st in 2nd of beg 4 ch. 44 sts 28
Rnd 8: Sl st in first 2ch-sp, 3 ch (counts as 1 27
tr), *1 RtrF, 3 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 3ch-sp, 26 ooo ooo oo oo ooo ooo
ooo ooo oo oo ooo ooo 25
3 tr, 1 RtrF, 1 tr in 2ch-sp, miss 1 st,
24 o ooo oooo ooo o
4 htr in 3ch-sp, 1 RtrF, 4 htr in 3ch-sp,
o ooo oooo ooo o 23
miss 1 st, 1 tr in 2ch-sp; rep from * 3 22 o ooo ooo o
more times, omitting last tr on final rep, o ooo ooo o 21
join with sl st in top of beg 3 ch. 92 sts 20 ooo oooo ooo
Fasten off. ooo oooo ooo 19
18 oooo oooo
Triangles (make 8) oooo oooo 17
16 ooo ooo
Row 1 (WS): With MC and working into a
ooo ooo 15
magic ring, 4 ch (counts as 1 tr, 1 ch here
14 o ooo ooo o
and throughout), [1 tr, 1 ch] 3 times, 1 tr. o ooo ooo o 13
Turn. 5 sts 12 oo
Key
Row 2 (RS): 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and oo 11 MC
throughout), *[1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in 1ch-sp, 10 oo ooo ooo oo CC1
1 RtrF; rep from * twice more, [1 tr, 1 ch, oo ooo ooo oo 9 CC2
1 tr] in last 1ch-sp, 1 tr. Turn. 13 sts 8 oo oo oo tr3d

oo oo oo 7 o
Row 3: 3 ch, [1 tr, 2 ch, miss 1ch-sp, 1 tr, 1 ch
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Décor
FLOWERPOT FRINGE
Give your house plants the personal touch
with this simple yet pretty make
Aran 5mm Start crocheting with sl st to first ch, taking care not to
twist chain.
★ Easy Pot Cosy Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 2
With MC, ch 52. Join in rnd with sl st to ch, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. Rep
Yarn used first ch to form a ring, taking care not to from * around. Join with sl st to first dc.
twist chain. 72 sts
Lily Sugar’n Cream
Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 dc in each ch around. 52 sts Rnd 2: *Skip next 2 dc, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc]
1 ball each in teal 01133 (MC) &
Rnd 2: Skip ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. in next ch 3 sp, skip next 2 dc, l st in sp
Soft Ecru 01004 (CC1)
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each dc around. between 2nd and 3rd dc. Rep from *
Rnd 4: [1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in around, ending with sl st in last sl st from
About the yarn next dc] twice, 1 dc in each of next 17 dc, 1st rnd. Fasten off.
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton 2 dc in next dc. 55 sts
Rnds 5-7: 1 dc in each dc around. Making up
Tension Rnd 8: 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, [2 dc in With RS facing, align foundation edge
13 sts x 14 rows = next dc, 1 dc in each of next 17 dc] twice, of Trim evenly around top edge of
10cm measured over dc 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. Pot Cosy. Join CC1 with sl st to any
58 sts foundation ch of Trim. With Trim on top
Rnds 9-10: 1 dc in each dc around. of Pot Cosy and working through both
Hook used
Rnd 11: 1 dc in each of next 19 dc, 2 dc in thicknesses (foundation ch of Trim and
5mm next dc, [1 dc in each of next 18 dc, 2 dc front loop only of last rnd of Pot Cosy),
in next dc] twice. 61 sts work 1 rnd of sl st evenly around. Join
Other supplies Rnd 12-14: 1 dc in each dc around. with sl st to first sl st. Fasten off. Sl st
stitch marker Rnd 15: 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, [2 dc in will form ridge on RS.
17cm plant pot next dc, 1 dc in each of next 19 dc] twice,
2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 Fringe
Sizing dc. 64 sts Cut 25.5cm-long strands of CC1. Taking 4
Rnds 16-17: 1 dc in each dc around. strands, fold in half and knot into Fringe in
Approximately 17cm diameter x
Rnd 18: [1 dc in each of next 20 dc, 2 dc in first ch 3 sp across bottom edge of Trim.
16.5cm high
next dc] twice, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, Rep for each ch 3 sp across bottom edge
2 dc in next dc. 67 sts of Trim.
Rnds 19-21: 1 dc in each dc around. Each Fringe has 8 strands. Divide each
Pot Cosy and Trim are worked separately Rnd 22: 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, [2 dc in fringe into 2 groups of 4 strands. Taking
and joined during assembly. Do not join at next dc, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc] twice, group of 4 strands from first fringe and
ends of rnds (unless otherwise stated). Cont 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next group of 4 strands from next fringe, wrap
working in spiral placing marker on first st 11 dc. 70 sts one strand of CC1 around these 8 strands
of rnd for easier counting. Rnd 23: 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl 4 times 2.5cm down from each fringe
st to first dc. Fasten off. knot so that the wrapped yarn is centred.
Fasten securely. Rep for each knotted
Trim fringe around as shown in photo. Trim
With CC1, ch 72 (or a multiple of 4 that fits Fringe evenly. Un-ply each strand of rem
evenly around opening of Pot Cosy). Join yarn in fringe.
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BE-LEAF IT
Why not bring a touch of nature to
your home décor?
Aran 4mm Start crocheting
★★ Intermediate Monstera leaf (make 5)

With A, ch 6.
Rnd 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr in
Yarn used next ch, 3 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch,
Lily Sugar’n Cream 3 dc in next ch. working across opposite
1 ball each in Teal 01133 (CC1), Hot Green side of foundation ch, 1 htr in next ch, 3
(CC2) & Sage Green (CC3) tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 2 dc in next
ch. Join with sl st to first dc. Do not turn.
About the yarn Beg working in rows as follows:
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton Row 2 (RS): Skip first dc. Working in back
loops only, 1 dc in next htr, 1 htr in next
tr, 3 tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts,
Tension 1 htr in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, 1 htr in
15 sts x 16 rows = 10cm measured over dc next dc, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 3 tr in
next tr, 1 htr in next tr, 1 dc in next htr, sl
Hook used st in next dc. Turn.
4mm Row 3: Sl st in next dc, htr and each of next
2 tr, Ch 10, Skip next 5 sts, 1 dc in next dc
(centre dc of 3-dc group), Ch 6, Skip next
Other supplies
5 sts, 1 dtr in next tr. Turn.
stitch marker
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as tr), 1 tr in each of
next 5 ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in next dc,
Sizing 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in each of next 6 ch.
Garland: approximately 216cm long. Turn, leaving rem 3 ch unworked.
Monstera Leaf: approximately Row 5: Ch 10, Skip first 7 sts, 1 dc in next
11.5x15cm dc, Ch 6, Skip next 6 sts, 1 dtr in top of
Umbrella Leaf: approximately ch-3. Turn.
11.5cm square Row 6: Ch 3, Tr2tog over next 2 ch (counts
Special abbreviation
Vine: approximately 9x23cm as tr3tog), 1 tr in each of next 2 ch, 1 htr
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch
in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next
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Monstera leaf
Umbrella leaf
dc, 1 dc in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in

each of next 2 ch, Tr3tog over next 3 ch.
Turn, leaving rem 3 ch unworked. Vine (make 5)
Row 7: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, Entire Vine is worked in 1 rnd with RS
1 dc in first st, 1 htr in next tr, 3 tr in next facing. Do not turn between Leaves.
tr, 1 htr in next htr, 1 dc in next dc, Sl st in With C, ch 12. See diagram.
next dc – place marker on this st, 1 dc in Rnd 1: 1st Leaf: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook,
next dc, 1 htr in next htr, 3 tr in next tr, 1 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in
htr in next tr, 1 dc in last st. Fasten off. Working across opposite side of 1st next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1
Stem, 5 htr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, sl dc in next ch, leave rem 4 ch unworked
Edging and Stem: With RS facing, join A st in next dc. for stem.
with sl st to marked st. 2nd Leaf: Working into opposite side of ch 2nd leaf: ch 9, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1
Rnd 1: Ch 6, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 of 2nd Stem, sl st in first ch, 1 dc in next htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in next
dc in each of next 4 ch – Stem made. ch, 1 htr in next ch, sl st in last htr of 1st ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in
Work 27 dc evenly around edge of Leaf Leaf, 5 tr in next ch of 2nd Stem, picot, next ch, leave rem ch unworked for Stem.
to tip (last st of first rnd), picot, work working across opposite side of 2nd 3rd-9th Leaves: As for 2nd Leaf.
27 dc evenly around edge of Leaf to Stem, 5 tr in next dc, 1 htr in next dc, 1 dc 10th Leaf: Ch 8, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook,
Stem. Working across opposite side of in next dc, sl st in next dc. 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in
foundation ch, sl st in each of next 5 ch, 3rd Leaf: Working into opposite side of ch next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1
sl st in first dc. Fasten off. of 3rd Stem, sl st in first ch, 1 dc in next dc in next ch. Do not turn.
ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, Sl st 11th Leaf: Ch 8, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1
Umbrella leaf (make 5) in last tr of 2nd Leaf, 5 tr in next ch of 3rd htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in next
With B, ch 2. See diagram. Stem, picot. Working across opposite ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with side of 3rd Stem, 5 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch, sl st in next ch of Stem (between
sl st to first dc. next dc, 1 htr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 8th and 9th Leaves). Do not turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 4, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc sl st in next dc. 12th to 18th Leaves: Ch 8, 1 dc in 2nd ch
in each of next 2 ch, sl st in next dc of 1st 4th Leaf: Working into opposite side of ch from hook, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch,
rnd – 1st Stem made. Ch 5, 1 dc in 2nd of 4th Stem, sl st in first ch, 1 dc in next 1 dtr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next
ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, sl ch, 1 htr in next ch, Sl st in last tr of 3rd ch, 1 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch of Stem
st in next dc of 1st rnd – 2nd Stem made. Leaf, 5 tr in next ch of 4th Stem, picot. (between next 2 Leaves). Do not turn.
Ch 6, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in Working across opposite side of 4th 19th Leaf: Ch 8, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook,
each of next 4 ch, sl st in next dc of 1st Stem, 5 tr in next dc, 1 htr in next dc, 1 dc 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in
rnd – 3rd Stem made. Ch 5, 1 dc in 2nd ch in next dc, Sl st in next dc. next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1
from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, sl st 5th Leaf: Working into opposite side of dc in next ch, sl st in next ch and each ch
in next dc of 1st rnd – 4th Stem made. Ch ch of 5th Stem, sl st in first ch, 1 dc of Stem to end of ch. Fasten off.
4, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each in next ch, sl st in last htr of 4th Leaf,
of next 2 ch, sl st in next dc of 1st rnd – 5th 5 htr in next ch of 5th Stem, picot. Making Up
Stem made. Ch 8, 1 dc in 2nd ch from Working across opposite side of 5th With B, *ch 18. Join Monstera Leaf with sl
hook, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch, sl st in Stem, 5 htr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, st at top of Stem. Ch 18. Join Vine with sl st
next dc of 1st rnd – Main Stem made. sl st in next dc. at top of Stem. Ch 18. Join Umbrella Leaf
Rnd 3: 1st Leaf: Working into opposite Main Stem: Working into opposite side of with sl st to top of Stem. Rep from * until all
side of ch of 1st Stem, sl st in first ch, ch of Main Stem, sl st in each ch to end of Leaves and Vines have been joined. Ch 18.
1 dc in next ch, 5 htr in next ch, picot. ch. Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off. Fasten off.
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MOCK-RAME COASTER SET Brighten up your coffee table with these

sweet and cheerful coasters
Aran 5mm
Mix and match your
★ Easy favourite colours
Yarn used
1 ball in Soft Ecru 01004 (MC)
1 ball in either Hot Green 01712, Tangerine
01699 or Seabreeze 01201 (CC)
1 ball of MC makes 11 coasters
About the yarn

Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton
Tension
13 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured
over dc
Hook used
5mm
Other supplies
craft cord
(each coaster requires a 101.5cm long
cord of 4.5mm diameter)
Sizing
approximately 10cm diameter
Crochet around the craft cord as you work.

After the set-up rnd, coasters are worked
in a spiral. Do not join rounds, simply work finishing). Ch 1. Working around cord, work Rnd 4: With CC, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc,
directly into the next st (using a marker at 10 dc. Join with sl st to first st. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around.
end of each rnd and moving up each rnd). Rnd 1: Ch 1. 2 dc in first dc, pm on first dc 50 sts
worked, 2 dc in each dc around. 20 sts Join with sl st to first dc at end of rnd.
Start crocheting Rnd 2: *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Fasten off.
Rep from * around. 30 sts Cut cord, leaving 5cm tail end.
Set-up round Rnd 3: *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in
Measure 5cm from end of craft cord, pm. next dc. Rep from * around. 40 sts Finishing
Join MC with sl st around cord at marker If desired, break MC to join CC for edging or Secure ends of cord on WS, using either tail
(this end will be sewn in place on WS during work 4th rnd with MC. ends of yarn or sewing thread.
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OMBRÉ NAR-WALL HANGING

This intarsia wall hanging will bring a maritime vibe to your home
Aran 4.5mm Rep 2nd row until work measures 5cm. measures 10cm. Fasten off, leaving a long
Beg working Chart in dc, reading RS rows yarn tail.
★★ Intermediate from right to left and WS rows from left
to right, until Row 73 is complete. Place Finishing
Yarn used marker at end of last row. With long yarn tail, sew final row to rem
Lily Sugar’n Cream Next row: With CC4, ch 1. Dc in each dc to back loops of Seam row to create casing.
1 ball in Swimming Pool Ombre 02744 end of row. Turn. Insert dowel in casing to hang. With CC6,
(CC1), Overcast 01042 (CC2), Jute 00082 Rep last row until work from marker embroider eye and mouth with chain stitch
(CC3), Robin’s Egg 01215 (CC4), Soft Ecru measures 7.5cm, ending on a RS row. using chart as guide for placement.
01004 (CC5) & black 00002 (CC6) Next row (RS; seam row): Ch 1. Working
in front loops only, dc in each dc to end Fringe
of row. Turn. Cut strands of CC1 58.5cm long. Taking 2
About the yarn
Next row: With CC4, ch 1. Dc in each dc to strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe
Aran; 100% cotton end of row. Turn. along bottom edge of wall hanging. Trim
Solids: 109m per 70.9g ball Rep last row until work from marker fringe evenly.
Ombre: 86m per 57g ball
Tension Chart
14 sts x 15 rows = 72
73 73
72 71
10cm measured over dc 70 70
71
69 69
68 68 67 67
66 66
Hook used 64 64
65
63
65
62 63
4.5mm 62 61
60 61
60 59
58 59
58 57
56 57
Other supplies 54
56 55 55
54 53 53
stitch marker 52 52 51 51
50 50
wooden dowel approximately 61cm 48
49 49
48 47
long x 1.5cm diameter 46 46 45
47
44 45
44 43
42 43
42
Sizing 40 40
41
39
41
38 39
38
Approximately 51x61cm, 36
37 37
36 35
excluding fringe 34 34 33
35
32 33
32 31
30 31
30 29
28 29
28
When working from chart and joining new 26
27 27
26 25
colour, work to last 2 loops on hook of last 24 24 23
25
22 23
st. Draw new colour through 2 loops, then 22 21 21
20 20
proceed in new colour. Carry colour not in 19 19
18 18 17 17
use across top of previous row and work 16 16 15
14 15
sts around it to prevent stranding. 12
14 13 13
12 11
10 11
10 9
Start crocheting 8
6
8 7
9
7
6 5
4 5
4 3
With CC1, ch 71. 2 2 1
3
1
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in Start Here Start Here
each ch to end of chain. Turn. 70 sts
Row 2: Ch 1. Dc in each dc across. Turn. Key
=A = B= A = C= B = D= C = E= D == FE (chain st= embroidery)
F (chain st embroidery)
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Spring into
SUMMER
Lily Sugar’n Cream is one of the best-
Looking for colour ideas for your
next make? With its gorgeous range
of colours, Lily Sugar’n Cream gives
you a world of options!
known cotton yarns – and is the most

popular cotton yarn on Ravelry! It is soft,
gives great stitch definition and is made
from 100% cotton so is machine washable
too. With ranges in Solids, Ombres, Stripes
and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice when
it comes to choosing a shade for your next
project – so why not take some inspiration
from these springtime scenes?
Tulip Fever
Country Green, Hot Pink, red,
Rose Pink, Soft Ecru, Blueberry
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Inspiration
Full Bloom
Blackcurrant, Dazzle Blue,
Hot Blue, Hot Orange,
Sage Green, Sunshine
Mountain Stream
Pine, Hot Green, teal, Seabreeze,
Tangerine, Tea Rose
Try one of these

palettes for the
spring posy blanket
on page 12!
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TEAL TWIST LARGE

PLANT COSY
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This cosy with a ‘twist’ Cosy Row 11: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrF
Diamond Patt Section (worked side to around next htr, ch 3, skip next ch 2,
will give your plant side): Ch 18. 1 RtrF around each of next 2 tr, ch 2.
pots personality Row 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr in Working over all 5 ch to enclose them, 1
next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 9, dc in ch-5 sp 5 rows below, ch 2, 1 RtrF
and show off your skip next 9 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, around each of next 2 tr, ch 3, skip next
1 htr in next ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. ch 2, 1 RhtrF around next htr, 1 dc in last
crochet skills! Row 2: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB dc. Turn.
around next htr, ch 2, 1 RtrB around each Row 12: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB
of next 2 dc, ch 7, skip next ch 9, 1 RtrB around next htr, ch 4, skip next ch 3, 1
Aran 5mm around each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 RhtrB RtrB around each of next 2 tr, picot, skip
around next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn. next: [ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2], 1 RtrB around each
★★ Intermediate Row 3: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrF of next 2 tr, ch 4, skip next ch 3, 1 RhtrB
around next htr, ch 3, skip next ch 2, 1 around next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
RtrF around each of next 2 tr, ch 5, skip Rep rows 5-12 ten times more, then rep
Yarn used
next ch 7, 1 RtrF around each of next 2 tr, Rows 5-8 once. Fasten off.
Lily Sugar’n Cream ch 3, skip next ch 2, 1 RhtrF around next Seaming: With RS facing each other, fold
3 balls in teal (01133) htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Diamond Pattern Section in half aligning
Row 4: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB short ends with each other. Working
About the yarn around next htr, ch 4, skip next ch 3, through both thicknesses and making sure
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 1 RtrB around each of next 2 tr, picot, to match patt, sl st evenly across short
100% cotton skip next ch5, 1 RtrB around each of next ends. Fasten off. Turn Diamond Pattern
2 tr, ch 4, skip next ch 3, 1 RhtrB around Section RS out.
Tension next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Join yarn with sl st to 3rd ch of first ch 5
Row 5: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrF around section above seamed edge (ch 5 from 3rd
13 sts x 14 rows =
next htr, ch 4, skip next ch 4, 1 RdcF row). Working over all 5 ch to enclose them
10cm measured over dc
around each of next 2 tr, bobble in ch 4 (working across seam), 1 dc in ch-5 sp five
19 sts x 12 rows =
sp created by picot, 1 RdcF around each rows below to match repeating diamond
10cm measured over patt
of next 2 tr, ch 4, skip next ch 4, 1 RhtrF pattern around. Fasten off.
Diamond section
around next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB Special abbreviations
Hook used around next htr, ch 3, skip next ch 4, Bobble: [Yo and draw up a loop, yo
5mm or size needed to 1 RtrB around each of next 2 dc, ch 5, and draw through 2 loops on hook]
obtain gauge skip next bobble, 1 RtrB around each of 5 times in indicated st, yo and draw
next 2 dc, ch 3, skip next ch 4, 1 RhtrB through all loops on hook
Other supplies around next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Picot: Ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook
Row 7: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrF RtrB: Yo and draw up loop around
stitch marker
around next htr, ch 2, skip next ch 3, 1 post of next st at back of work,
29x26cm plant pot
RtrF around each of next 2 tr, ch 7, skip inserting hook right to left. [Yo and
elastic thread
next ch 5, 1 RtrF around each of next 2 tr, draw through 2 loops on hook] twice
sewing needle
ch 2, skip next ch 3, 1 RhtrF around next RtrF: Yo and draw up a loop
htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn. around post of next stitch at front
Sizing Row 8: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB of work, inserting hook from right to
Approximately 29cm diameter and 21cm around next htr, skip next ch 2, 1 RtrB left. [Yo and draw through 2 loops
high, excluding fringe around each of next 2 tr, ch 9, skip next on hook] twice
ch 7, 1 RtrB around each of next 2 tr, skip RhtrB: Yo and draw up a loop around
next ch 2, 1 RhtrB around next htr, 1 dc in post of next stitch at back of work,
Start crocheting last dc. Turn. inserting hook from right to left. Yo and
Row 9: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrF around draw through 3 loops on hook
Cosy is worked in one piece starting next htr, 1 RdcF around each of next 2 tr, RhtrF: Yo and draw up a loop around
with Diamond Pattern Section worked ch 9, skip next ch 9, 1 RdcF around each post of next stitch at front of work,
from side to side. Next, Diamond Pattern of next 2 tr, 1 RhtrF around next htr, 1 dc inserting hook from right to left. Yo and
Section is seamed and top and bottom in last dc. Turn. draw through 3 loops on hook
sections are worked around top and Row 10: Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc, 1 RhtrB RdcF: Draw up a loop around post of
bottom edges. around next htr, ch 2, 1 RtrB around each next stitch at front of work, inserting
of next 2 dc, ch 7, skip next ch 9, 1 RtrB hook from right to left. Yo and draw
around each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 RhtrB through 2 loops on hook
around next htr, 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
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Top Section: Do not join at ends of rnds WS of top of Tab is facing and Tab has a Pattern Section. Ch 1. Dc evenly around,
(unless otherwise stated). Cont working in single twist in it. Join yarn with sl st in first working sts around htr sts. Join with sl st to
spiral placing marker on first st of rnd for dc of Tab to work around. Ch 1. 1 dc in first dc. Fasten off.
easier counting. BLO in each of next 3 dc. Twist second
Tab in same manner as first, being sure Bottom Htr Ridge
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at seam to twist in same direction. 1 dc in BLO Work as for Top Htr Ridge around Bottom
to work around top edge of Diamond in each of 3 dc across second Tab. Cont Htr Ridge of Diamond Pattern Section.
Pattern Section. working in this manner, twisting each
Rnd 1: Ch 1. Work 110 dc evenly around Top Tab and working 1 dc in BLO in each dc Elastic Thread Weaving
edge of Diamond Pattern Section working around. Join with sl st to first dc. 93 sts (WS) With sewing needle and elastic thread,
sts around sides of dc sts. 110 sts Rnd 2: Ch 1. (Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next weave elastic thread through every other
Rnd 2: Skip ch 1, 1 dc in each dc around. 29 dc) 3 times. 90 sts st around 2nd row from Top Edge of Cosy,
Rnd 3: 2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in each of 109 Rnd 3: Skip ch 1, 1 dc in each dc around. being sure thread is not visible on RS of
dc around. 111 sts Join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off. work. Tie thread tightly so cosy fits snuggly
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each of first 54 dc, 2 dc around pot. Rep on rnds 3 and 4 from
in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 54 dc Surface Crochet top edge of cosy (3 rows of elastic thread
around. 112 sts Top of Twisted Tabs weaving in total).
Rnd 5: 1 dc each each dc around. Join with With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at first
sl st in first dc. Fasten off. rem loop aligned with seam from 1st row Fringe
of Twisted Tabs. Ch 1. 1 dc in each rem Cut 9cm long strands of yarn. Taking 1
Bottom Section loop around. Join with sl st to first dc. strand, fold in half and knot into fringe in
Do not join at ends of rnds (unless Fasten off. each dc around bottom edge of cosy.
otherwise stated). Cont working in Un-ply each strand of yarn in fringe.
spiral placing marker on first st of rnd Bottom of Twisted Tabs
for easier counting. Work as for Top of Twisted Tabs around 1st
rnd at Bottom of Twisted Tabs. Twisted tabs create a
cool effect
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at seam
to work around Bottom edge of Diamond Top Htr Ridge
Pattern Section. With RS facing, join yarn at seam with sl st
Rnd 1: Ch 1. Work 98 dc evenly around around first htr of Top Htr Ridge of Diamond
bottom edge of Diamond Pattern Section
working sts around sides of dc sts. 98 sts
Rnd 2: Skip ch 1, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of
next 96 dc. 97 sts
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each of next 24 dc, dc2tog,
1 dc in each of next 46 dc, dc2tog, 1 dc in
each of next 23 dc. 95 sts
Rnd 4: Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 46 dc,
dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 45 dc. Join
with sl st to first dc. 93 sts
Do not fasten off. Cont with Twisted Tabs
as follows:
Tabs
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1. 1 dc in BLO in each of
first 3 dc. Turn.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc.
Turn. First Tab made
Fasten off.
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st in next
st along rnd. Rep Rows 1 to 8 to create
next Tab. Fasten off. Cont working in
this manner, working individual 3 st Tabs
around. 31 Tabs
Twist Tabs
Begin working in rnds
Rnd 1: With RS facing, twist first Tab so
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RISING SUN WREATH

Refresh your décor with this light and bright
mock-rame make
Aran 6.5mm
★★ Intermediate
Yarn used
1 ball in Soft Ecru 01004
About the yarn

Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton
Tension
10.5 sts x 11 rows = 10cm measured over dc
with 2 strands held tog
Hook used
6.5mm
Other supplies
35.5cm metal craft ring
5cm piece of cardboard for tassels
spray starch (optional)
Sizing
Approx 56cm diameter, excluding tassels
Wreath is made with 2 strands of yarn held

tog throughout.
Start crocheting Do not join. 12 Petals Tassels (make 12)

Rnd 3: RtrB around each of next 11 tr, [2 With 2 smaller strands of yarn held tog, wind
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, join yarn with tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in next ch-3 sp, RtrB around yarn around 5 cm-wide piece of cardboard
sl st to metal ring. each of next 11 tr, *RtrB around 1st tr of 5 times. Break yarn leaving a long end and
Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 dc around metal ring, *ch 13, next Petal. [Drop loop from hook. Insert thread end through needle. Slip needle
sl st in first ch, 11 dc around metal ring. hook from front to back in corresponding through all loops and tie tightly. Remove
Rep from * around 11 more times, end tr of previous Petal, drawing up dropped cardboard and wind yarn tightly around
last rep with 10 dc around metal ring. Join loop. RtrB around next tr of Petal] 5 times, loops 1cm below fold. Fasten securely. Cut
with sl st to first dc. 12 ch-13 sps RtrB around each of next 5 tr, [2 tr, ch 3, through rem loops and trim ends evenly.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-13 sp, ch 3 [counts 2 tr] in next ch 3 sp, RtrB around each of Sew one Tassel to each ch 3 sp at top of
as tr], [10 tr, ch 3, 11 tr] in same ch-13 sp next 11 tr. Rep from * to last 5 tr. [Drop each petal.
– first Petal made. *Ch 2. Skip next 5 dc, sl loop from hook. Insert hook from front
st in next dc, ch 2, [11 tr, ch 3, 11 tr] in next to back in corresponding tr of first Petal Optional: Spray with starch and allow
ch-13 sp – Petal made. Rep from * to last of rnd, drawing up dropped loop. RtrB to dry.
10 dc. Ch 2, skip next 5 dc, sl st in next dc. around next tr of Petal] 5 times. Fasten off.
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NED THE
NARWHAL
Crochet your very own
unicorn of the sea
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Aran 5mm Rnds 13-30: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Rnd 57: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] 5 times. Join. 5 sts.
Join. Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end
★ Easy Rnd 31: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 19 dc, tightly through rem sts.**
[dc2tog] 4 times, 1 dc in each of last 19 dc.
Yarn used Join. Turn. 42 sts Next Rnd: With WS facing, join A to last
Rnds 32-34: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. skipped st in Rnd 50. 1 dc in each of next 8
Join. Turn. Stuff body. dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each
1 ball each in teal 01133 (MC), Soft Ecru
Rnd 35: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] 3 times, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Join. Turn. 20 sts
01004 (CC1) & black 00002 (CC2)
dc to last 6 dc, [dc2tog] 3 times. Join. Turn. Rep from ** to **.
Rnd 36: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around.
About the yarn Join. Turn. Tusk
Aran; 109m per 70.9g ball; 100% cotton Rnds 37-40: Rep last 2 rnds twice more. Do not turn at end of rnds while
Rnds 41-45: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. working Tusk.
Tension Join. Turn. With A, ch 8. Join with sl st to first ch, making
Rnd 46: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc sure not to twist ch.
13 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured over dc
in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 dc in each ch around. Join.
in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Join. 8 sts
Hook used Turn. 20 sts Rnds 2-8: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join.
5mm or size needed to obtain gauge Rnd 47: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc Rnd 9: Ch 1. [1 dc in each of next 2 dc,
in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc2tog] twice. Join. 6 sts
Other supplies dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each Rnds 10-15: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc
toy stuffing of last 4 dc. Join. Turn. 24 sts around. Join.
Rnd 48: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end
in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next tightly through rem sts.
Sizing
10 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in
Approximately 53.5cm long each of last 5 dc. Join. Turn. 28 sts Flippers
Rnd 49: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc With MC, ch 4.
Join all rnds with sl st to first dc. Turn at end of in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next Row 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook,
each rnd; alternate RS and WS throughout. 12 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in 1 dc in each ch to end of row. Turn.
each of last 6 dc. Join. Turn. 32 sts 3 sts
Start crocheting Rnd 50: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc Row 2: Ch 1. 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc,
in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc in last dc. Turn. 5 sts
BODY & TAIL 14 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in Rows 3-6: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc to end of
With MC, ch 2. each of last 7 dc. Join. Turn. 36 sts row. Turn.
Rnd 1: (RS). 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. Rnd 51: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc Do not fasten off. Do not turn.
Turn. 6 sts in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 8
Rnd 2: (WS). Ch 1. 2 dc in each dc around. dc, skip last 18 sts. Join. Turn. 20 sts Flipper edging
Join. Turn. 12 sts **Rnd 52: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Ch 1. Work dc evenly around sides and ch
Rnd 3: Ch 1. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next Join. Turn. edge. Fasten off.
dc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 18 sts Rnd 53: Ch 1. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each dc to last
Rnd 4: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc 2 dc, dc2tog. Join. Turn. 18 sts Making up
in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. Rnd 54: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around. Join. Turn. Sew Tusk and Flippers onto Body as shown
24 sts Rnd 55: Ch 1. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each dc to last in picture. With B, embroider Eyes with satin
Rnd 5: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc 2 dc, dc2tog. Join. Turn. 16 sts stitch as shown in picture.
in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. Rnd 56: Ch 1. [Dc2tog] 3 times, 1 dc in each
30 sts of next 4 dc, dc2tog 3 times. Join. Turn.
Rnd 6: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc 10 sts
in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. Stuff Tail.
36 sts
Rnd 7: Ch 1. *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc
in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
42 sts
Rnds 8-11: Ch 1. 1 dc in each dc around.
Join. Turn.
Rnd 12: Ch 1. 1 dc in each of next 19
dc, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc
in each dc of last 19 dc. Join. Turn.
46 sts
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LILY SUGAR’N CREAM
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Inspiration
Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton and holds its shape brilliantly,
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT

is grown in the USA and making it a great choice for
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12 beloved birds to www.knitnowmag.co.uk

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Hello
…and welcome to this official
crochet collection of our favourite
British birds!
We’ve worked together with the

fabulously talented designer
Sachiyo Ishii and the lovely folk
over at the RSPB to put together
this must-make collection of 12
classic feathered friends.
Sachiyo has outdone herself with these fabulous designs,

and I am simply in awe of how cute she has made all these
sweet birds look, from the proud jay all the way down to the
tiny little goldcrest – did you know they weigh less than a
piece of paper?!
Along with patterns to make these birds, we’ve included

fact files on each one featured to help you master the art of
birdwatching, and the team at the RSPB has even shared its
top tips on birdwatching with us to give you a head start. I
can’t wait to sit in my garden crocheting a wren, while keeping
my eyes peeled for a house sparrow or chaffinch who might
come and visit!
All these birds are made using Stylecraft Special DK, and
we are delighted to offer our readers an exclusive 20% off
Stylecraft yarn, courtesy of our friends at Deramores, perfect
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how to claim on page 6.
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What’s inside
8. Wren
10. Chaffinch
6. Off to a 19. Your guide to birdwatching

flying start
16. Green woodpecker

30. Magpie
28. Goldfinch
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12. Coal tit
14. Great tit

24. Goldcrest
21. Jay
26. Bullfinch
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WHAT YOU NEED
Off to a
flying start
Yarn used
Stylecraft Special DK
1 ball each in turquoise
1068 (A), Spice 1711
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1420 (K), Copper 1029
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About the yarn

DK; 295m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
20 dc x 22 rows = 10cm
Hook used THE PERFECT FLOCK

These patterns are worked ‘Keep colours correct’
3mm in joined rnds, join with a sl means to work the next
st to first dc after each rnd stitch in the same colour
Other supplies Beg 1 ch does not count as the stitch being
5-6mm black beads as a st throughout worked into (on the
(indicated for each Leave a long end for parts row below)
project), black cotton that require assembly When working
thread, toy stuffing, light When working with two decreases over a colour
weight garden wire, colours in the same rnd, change (keeping colours
floral tapes, tapestry use the colour that is on correct), work as follows:
needle, all-purpose your hook if no colour is insert hook in next st,
sewing needle, specified. Leave unused yrh, pul, insert hook in
pliers colour(s) on WS until next st, yrh with next
directed to fasten off colour, drop previous
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MEET THE DESIGNER
Sachiyo Ishii
This project gave me a
HOW TO MAKE THE FEET good opportunity to learn
Cut four pieces of lightweight garden wire to the about British wild birds. I
length indicated for each project (this is not the am amazed to know how
finished size, it is the length easiest to work with). beautiful they are! I’ve
With pliers, bend one end of a wire, 0.8cm for larger done my best to capture
birds, 0.5mm for smaller birds. Wrap the bent end the colours of each bird,
with floral tape. Wrap each of the four wire ends. but their feathers have so
Bundle the wires together and insert them from one many changing hues, it
side of tummy and take them out from the other. was a bit of a challenge
Cut wires to the desired length and bend the tips to at times. I hope you enjoy
match the other end. Wrap each end with floral tape the patterns!
and bend them to shape. Wrap legs with floral tape.
colour, pul, yrh (with colour

just used), draw through
all 3 loops on hook
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Wren
Yarn used Rnds 7-9: Keeping the Beak
G, H, L colours correct, 1 ch, dc With G and working into a
around, join. magic ring, 2 tr. Fasten off.
Other materials Fasten off H, cont in Pull ring thread tight for the
G only. tip of beak.
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 9 dc, 6 htr2tog,
beads, black cotton thread,
9 dc, join. 24 sts Making up
4 x 10cm light-weight
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 htr2tog, Weave yarn tails through
garden wires, yellow
8 dc, join. 20 sts last sts to close Body and
floral tape
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 dc2tog, wings. Flatten wings and sew
6 dc, join. 16 sts to body. Sew beak and eye
Sizing Rnd 13: 1 ch, 4 dc, 4 dc2tog, beads to face. Attach feet.
5cm 4 dc, join. 12 sts
Stuff.
Rnd 14: 1 ch, 2 dc, 4 dc2tog,
Start crocheting 2 dc, join. 8 sts
Change to L.
Body Rnd 15: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 1: With H and working Rnd 16: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog]
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. twice, join. 6 sts
6 sts Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
times, join. 12 sts
Fasten off.
Wren
This tiny brown bird
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next Wings (make 2)
weighs less than two
st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Rnd 1: With G and working
pieces of paper! It’s
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
stockier than many
st] 6 times, join. 24 sts 6 sts
other small birds though,
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 9 dc, join G, 2 htr Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
with short, rough wings
in next st in G, [1 htr in H, times, join. 12 sts
and a somewhat stubby
1 htr in G] in next st, [2 htr Rnd 3: 1 ch, dc around, join.
tail that often sticks
in next st in G] twice, [1 htr Rnd 4: 1 ch, [4 dc, 1 dc2tog]
straight up. It’s the most
in G, 1 htr in H] in next st, 2 twice, join. 10 sts
common UK breeding
htr in G in next st, 9 dc in H, Rnd 6: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog]
bird, and a friend to all
join. 30 sts twice, join. 8 sts
arachnophobes – it
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 9 dc, 2 dc in G, 1 Rnd 7: 1ch, 4 dc2tog, join.
eats spiders as well
dc in H, 6 htr in G, 1 dc in H, 4 sts
as insects.
2 dc in G, 9 dc in H, join. Fasten off.
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Chaffinch
Chaffinch
This auburn-bellied finch is one of the most common birds
in Britain and Ireland. You won’t see it on top of your bird
table though – instead, look down for a chance to see
one hoovering up dropped food or hopping around at the
bottom of hedges. The males have a strong red breast
while the females are a pale brown, but if you can’t spot
them listen out for their loud, varied calls.
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Rnd 11: 1 ch , 9 dc in G, 2 Rnd 9: 1 ch, 5 dc2tog, join.
Yarn used
htr2tog in G, 2 htr2tog in E, 2 5 sts
C, D, E, F, G htr2tog in G, 9 dc, join. 24 sts Fasten off.
Fasten off E, cont with G only.
Other materials Rnd 12: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 dc2tog, Right Wing
Stuffing, 2 x 6mm black 8 dc, join. 20 sts Rnds 1-6: As for left wing.
beads, black cotton thread, Rnd 13: 1 ch, dc around, join. 12 sts
4 x 13cm light-weight Rnd 14: 1 ch, 8 dc, 2 dc2tog, Rnd 7: 1 ch in G, 6 dc, join C,
garden wire, white 8 dc, join. 18 sts 6 dc in C, join.
floral tape Rnd 15: 1 ch, dc around, join. Fasten off C.
Rnd 16: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 dc2tog, Rnd 8: 1 ch, 4 dc in G, 1
Sizing 7 dc, join. 16 sts dc2tog in G, 4 dc in D, 1
Rnd 17: 1 ch, 6 dc, 2 dc2tog, dc2tog, join. 10 sts
8cm
6 dc, join. 14 sts Fasten off D, cont with
Rnd 18: 1 ch, 5 dc, 2 dc2tog, G only.
5 dc, join. 12 sts Rnd 9: 1 ch, 5 dc2tog, join.
Start crocheting Stuff. 5 sts
Rnd 19: 1 ch, 4 dc, 2 dc2tog, Fasten off.
Body 4 dc, join. 10 sts
Rnd 1: With F and working Rnd 20: 1 ch, 5 dc2tog, join. Beak
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. 5 sts Rnd 1: With E and working
6 sts Fasten off. into a magic ring, 5 dc, join.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 5 sts
times, join. 12 sts Left Wing Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 dc in first st, [1
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next Rnd 1: With G and working dc, 2 dc in next st] twice,
st] 6 times, join. 18 sts into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. join. 8 sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next 6 sts Fasten off.
st] 6 times, join. 24 sts Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next times, join. 12 sts Crown feathers
st] 6 times, join. 30 sts Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next With E, chain 6.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 12 dc, [2 htr in st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch
next st] 6 times, 12 dc, join. Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join. from hook, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc,
36 sts Rnd 5: Join D, dc around, join. 1 sl st in last ch. Fasten off.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 12 dc, 3 htr, join Rnd 6: With D, 1 ch, [1 dc, 1
E, 6 htr in E, 3 htr in F, 12 dc2tog] 6 times, join. 12 sts Making up
dc, join. Rnd 7: Join C, 1 ch, 6 dc inc, Weave yarn tails through
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 htr in E, 6 dc in G, join. last sts to close body and
15 dc in F, join. Fasten off C. wings. Flatten wings and
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 13 dc, 10 dc in E, Rnd 8: 1 ch in D, 4 dc, 1 sew to body. Sew beak and
13 dc in F, join. dc2tog, 4 dc in G, 1 dc2tog, eye beads to face. With D,
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 12 dc, 6 htr2tog join. 10 sts embroider three lines on top
in E, 12 dc in F, join. 30 sts Fasten off D, cont with of beak. Sew crown feathers
Fasten off F, join G. G only. to top of head. Attach feet.
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Coal tit
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Rnd 7: 1 ch, 15 dc, join D, 6 htr into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
Yarn used
in D, 15 dc in C, join. 6 sts
C, D, E Rnds 8-9: 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 htr in Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
D, 15 dc in C, join. times, join. 12 sts
Other materials Rnd 10: 1 ch, 14 dc, 1 dc in D, Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black 6 htr, 1 dc, 14 dc in C, join. st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
beads, black cotton thread, 4 Fasten off C. Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join.
x 12cm light-weight garden Rnd 11: 1 ch, join E, 12 dc in Fasten off E. Change to D.
wire, white floral tape E, 1 dc2tog in D, 1 htr2tog in Rnd 5: 1 ch, [7 dc, 1 dc2tog]
D, 2 htr2tog in E, 1 htr2tog twice, join. 16 sts
Sizing in D, 1 dc2tog in D, 12 dc in Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around, join.
E, join. 30 sts Rnd 7: 1 ch, 6 dc, 1 dc2tog,
6cm
Fasten off D, cont with E only. join C, 6 dc in C, 1 dc2tog,
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 9 dc, 6 htr2tog, join. 14 sts
9 dc, join. 24 sts Fasten off C, cont with D only.
Start crocheting Rnd 13: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 htr2tog, Rnd 8: 1 ch, [5 dc, 1 dc2tog]
8 dc, join. 20 sts twice, join. 12 sts
Body Rnd 14: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 dc2tog, 6 Rnd 9: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join.
Rnd 1: With C and working dc, join. 16 sts 6 sts
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. Stuff. Rnd 10: 1 ch, dc around, join.
6 sts Rnd 15: 1 ch, 4 dc, 4 dc2tog, 4 Fasten off.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 dc, join. 12 sts
times, join. 12 sts Rnd 16: 1 ch, 2 dc, 4 dc2tog, 2 Left wing
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join. 8 sts Rnds 1-6: As for right wing.
st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc around, join. 16 sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next Rnd 18: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. Rnd 7: 1 ch, join C, 6 dc in
st] 6 times, join. 24 sts 4 sts C, 1 dc2tog, 6 dc in D, 1
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [3 dc, 2 dc in next Fasten off. dc2tog, join. 14 sts
st] 6 times, join. 30 sts Fasten off C, cont with D only.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc in next Right wing Rnds 8-10: As for
st] 6 times, join. 36 sts Rnd 1: With E and working right wing.
Beak
Coal tit
With E, as for wren.
This tit is aptly named – its blend of white, grey, brown and Making up
black make it look as it it’s been flying through a coal mine! Weave yarn tails through
They have small slender beaks, perfect for digging deep into last sts to close body and
conifers. They also like visiting feeders and will often store wings. Flatten wings and sew
some away for later. In the winter it joins forces with other to body. Sew beak and eye
tits to search for food among woodlands and gardens, so beads to face. Attach feet.
keep an eye out for a flock!
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Great tit
The great tit is the largest UK tit, but it still only weighs 18
grams – less than your average mouse! It has a yellow
belly with a green back, set off by a shiny black head and
striking white cheeks. Though originally a woodland bird, its
successful adaptation to manmade habitats means you
may see it in your garden (perhaps fighting off smaller tits
from your bird table!). Listen out for its two-syllable song.
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Great tit
Yarn used
in D, 1 htr, 2 htr2tog, 11 dc join C, 6 dc in C, 1 dc2tog,
C, D, E, J, M, N in J, join. 27 sts join. 14 sts
Fasten off J & D. Join M. Fasten off C.
Other materials Rnd 13: 1 ch, 9 dc, 2 dc2tog, Rnd 8: 1 ch, 5 dc in M, 1
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black 1 dc, 2 dc2tog, 9 dc, join. dc2tog, join N, 5 dc in N, 1
beads, black cotton thread, 23 sts dc2tog, join. 12 sts
4 x 12cm lightweight garden Rnd 14: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 dc2tog, Fasten off M, cont with
wire, white floral tape 1 dc, 2 dc2tog, 7 dc, join. N only.
19 sts Rnd 9: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join.
Sizing Rnd 15: 1 ch, 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, 6 sts
1 dc, 2 dc2tog, 6 dc, join. Rnd 10: 1 ch, dc around, join.
6cm
16 sts Fasten off.
Stuff.
Rnd 16: 1 ch, 4 dc, 4 dc2tog, Left Wing
Start crocheting 4 dc, join. 12 sts Rnds 1-6: As for right wing.
Rnd 17: 1 ch, 2 dc, 4 dc2tog, 16 sts
Body 2 dc, join. 8 sts Rnd 7: 1 ch, join C, 6 dc in C,
Rnds 1-6: With J, as for coal Rnd 18: 1 ch, dc around, join. 1 dc2tog in C, 6 dc in M, 1
tit. 36 sts Rnd 19: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join. dc2tog in M, join. 14 sts
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 15 dc, join D, 6 4 sts Fasten off C.
htr in D, 15 dc in J, join. Fasten off. Rnd 8: 1 ch, join N, 5 dc in N,
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 13 dc, join C, 2 1 dc2tog in N, 5 dc in M, 1
dc in C, 6 htr in D, 2 dc in C, Right Wing dc2tog, join. 12 sts
13 dc in J, join. Rnd 1: With M and working Rnds 9-10: As for
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 13 dc, 2 dc in C, into a magic ring, 6 dc, right wing.
6 htr in D, 2 dc in C, 13 dc join. 6 sts
in J, join. Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Beak
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 12 dc, 3 dc in C, 6 times, join. 12 sts With E, as for wren.
6 htr in D, 3 dc in C, 12 dc Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc
in J, join. in next st] 6 times, join. Making up
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 12 dc, 1 dc in 18 sts Weave yarn tails through
C, 1 dc2tog in C, 3 htr2tog Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join. last sts to close body and
in D, 1 dc2tog in C, 1 dc, 12 Rnd 5: 1 ch, [7 dc, 1 dc2tog] wings. Flatten wings and
dc in J, join. 31 sts twice, join. 16 sts sew to body. Sew beak
Fasten off C. Rnd 6: 1 ch, dc around, join. and eye beads to face.
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 11 dc, 2 htr2tog Rnd 7: 1 ch, 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, Attach feet.
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Green
woodpecker
Yarn used
twice, 9 dc, [2 dc in next st] Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc in around, join.
C, D, E, I, M 3 times, 9 dc, 2 dc in last st, Rnd 18: 1 ch, 7 dc, 4 htr2tog,
join. 30 sts 7 dc, join. 18 sts
Other materials Rnd 6: 1 ch, [2 htr in next st] Rnds 19-20: 1 ch, dc in
Stuffing, 2 x 6mm black twice, 12 dc, [2 htr in next around, join.
beads, black cotton thread, st] 3 times, 12 dc, 2 htr in Rnd 21: 1 ch, 5 dc, 4 dc2tog,
4 x 13cm lightweight garden last st, join. 36 sts 5 dc, join. 14 sts
wire, black floral tape Rnd 7: 1 ch, [5 dc, 2 dc in Stuff.
next st] 6 times, join. Rnd 22: 1 ch, 5 dc, 2 dc2tog,
Sizing 42 sts 5 dc, join. 12 sts
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 19 dc, [2 htr in Rnd 23: 1 ch, dc around, join.
9.5cm
next st] 4 times, 19 dc, join. Rnd 24: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join.
46 sts 6 sts
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 21 dc, join D, 4 Rnd 25: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Start crocheting htr in D, 21 dc in C, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 21 dc, 4 htr in D,
Body 21 dc in C, join. Right wing
Rnd 1: With C and working Fasten off D. Rnd 1: With M and working
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. Rnd 11: 1 ch, 21 dc, join I, 4 into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
6 sts htr in I, 21 dc in C, join. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 Rnd 12: 1 ch, 21 dc, 4 htr in I, Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
times, join. 12 sts 21 dc in C, join. times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Fasten off I, cont with C only. Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next
twice, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] Rnd 13: 1 ch, 17 dc, 6 st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
3 times, 3 dc, 2 dc in last st, htr2tog, 17 dc, join. 40 sts Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join.
join. 18 sts Rnd 14: 1 ch, 14 dc, 6 Rnd 5: 1 ch, 12 dc, join D, 1
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 htr2tog, 14 dc, join. 34 sts dc in D, 5 dc in M, join.
dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, [2 Fasten off C. Change to M. Rnds 6-7: 1 ch, 12 dc, 1 dc in
dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, Rnd 15: 1 ch, 11 dc, 6 D, 5 dc in M, join.
4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, htr2tog, 11 dc, join. 28 sts Rnd 8: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 10
join. 24 sts Rnd 16: 1 ch, 8 dc, 6 htr2tog, dc, 1 dc in D, 3 dc in M, 1
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 8 dc, join. 22 sts dc2tog, join. 16 sts
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Rnd 9: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc, 1 Rnds 6-7: 1 ch, 5 dc, 1 dc in D,
dc in D, 2 dc in M, 1 dc2tog, 12 dc in M, join.
join. 14 sts Rnd 8: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc,
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 8 1 dc in D, 10 dc in M, 1
dc, 1 dc in D, 1 dc in M, 1 dc2tog, join. 16 sts
dc2tog, join. 12 sts Rnd 9: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 2 dc, 1
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc, dc in D, 9 dc in M, 1 dc2tog,
1 dc in D, 1 dc2tog in M, join. 14 sts
join. 10 sts Rnd 10: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc, 1
Green
Fasten off M, cont with
D only.
dc in D, 8 dc in M, 1 dc2tog,
join. 12 sts woodpecker
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 5 dc2tog, join. Rnd 11: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc in This is the largest of
5 sts D, 7 dc in M, 1 dc2tog, join. the three woodpeckers
Fasten off. 10 sts that breed in Britain,
Fasten off M, cont with D only. weighing in at around
Left wing Rnd 12: 1 ch, 5 dc2tog, join. 200g. And, as you may
Rnds 1-4: As for right wing. 5 sts have guessed, its back
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 5 dc, join D, 1 dc Fasten off. is almost totally green!
in D, 12 dc in M, join. It sports a striking red
hood, and the males
have a red stripe in their
black ‘moustache.’ This
woodpecker pecks holes
in dead wood to breed,
but feeds on ants off the
ground. It can be a bit
elusive, so listen out for
its loud, laughing call.
Beak
As for jay beak.
Making up
Weave yarn tails through
last sts to close body
and wings. Flatten wings
and sew to body. Sew
beak and eye beads to
face. Attach feet.
CN53 RSPB.P16-18.indd 18 11/02/2020 14:17

Get started in
birdwatching
Whether you’re watching small birds fighting over a feeder in your
garden, or birds of prey soaring hundreds of feet above your head, it’s
easy to see why birdwatching is such a popular hobby
You don’t need much blue tit darting from a nearby

equipment to get started, tree to snap up a tasty treat
it’s a great way of getting and the collared doves
outside and there’s never awkwardly landing with
been a better time to get a heavy thump,
started! There are plenty scattering the smaller birds
of wonderful books to help away. Learning about these
learn all those bird names, quirky behaviours can bring
as well as social media much joy.
communities of like-minded
people ready to give a Put up feeders: Not only
helping hand or offer advice. will that make birds stay for
longer but if you feed them
To set you on your journey, regularly, they’ll learn that
here’s the RSPB’s guide to your garden is a great place
getting into birdwatching. to keep coming to.
Start off small: It can seem Obviously, different species

Kingfisher
daunting, especially with so have differing needs. There
many bird species but garden are the insect eaters like on insects throughout the
birds are a great place to dunnocks, wrens, robins summer will now be looking
start your birdwatching and starlings. Then there for seeds and nuts. Because
adventure. They are some are birds that specialise different feeders and food
of the easiest to identify in seeds, like finches and attract a variety of birds, feel
and tend to hang around for sparrows while thrushes free to experiment and see
easier identification. and blackbirds favour fruit who comes to visit.
and berries.
You’ll soon figure out the Seed mixes are probably the
regulars – the territorial Many birds switch their most popular bird food – a
robins fighting over scraps diets when the seasons healthy and nutritious mix
on the bird table, the cautious change: tits that will have fed will have plenty of sunflower
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hearts, naked oats, sunflower and blackbirds go crazy for Help with identification:
seed, millet, canary seed cakes. Make sure to remove You can find a free, easy-
and kibbled maize. Some mesh bags as little beaks and to-use bird identifier at
of the cheaper mixes have feet can get caught in them. www.rspb.org.uk/birdid
large amounts wheat, barley but it’s worth investing in a
grains, split peas, beans, red Black sunflower and Nyjer book. Handbooks will have
dari, oilseed rape, dried rice seeds are packed full of oil plenty of information on
or lentils added to them but and attract prettily coloured more species as well as
they’re ignored by most birds. siskins, goldfinches and interesting details about
chaffinches. Peanuts are a their lives. We use the
Fat balls and suet cakes or real super food, full of energy RSPB Handbook of British
bars are wonderful year- – but make sure you feed Birds that covers over 270
round food but are essential them in a stainless-steel species, available from
during the winter to build up mesh feeder to stop squirrels www.rspbshop.co.uk
fat reserves. Most of the tits, and woodpeckers from
including coal and great tits, destroying it! Peanuts are You don’t need much to
love hanging from suet-filled also susceptible to a toxic enjoy birds – just your eyes
coconut shells, while robins mould called aflatoxins that or ears. But if you head into
can be harmful to birds, so the countryside, a pair of
they should be bought from a binoculars can help with
reputable seller. spotting details and find
more timid birds lurking
Best time to watch: Winter, in the hedgerow. Buying a
spring and summer are pair can be confusing so
the best times for doing a bit of research can
birdwatching in be helpful – RSPB nature
your garden. In the reserves hold optics days
winter, the cold brings our where experts will be on
feathered friends into our hand to help select the
gardens in search of food perfect set of optics for you.
– and a garden with feeders
and shrubs is the best place Join a club: It’s a great way
to make a nest and raise of doing organised trips to
chicks later in the year. popular wildlife places and
learning from your peers.
Although birds are around at You can find your local
any time, you’re likely to see RSPB or wildlife group online
more birds first thing in the and it will usually have a
Jay morning – as they say, the
early bird catches the worm!
programme of events you
can get involved with.
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Jay
Jay
This jay is part of the crow family, but it’s more colourful
than its raven and rook cousins! It has striking blue and black
stripes on its wings, and you can sometimes spot a flash of
its white underbelly as it jumps from tree to tree. Listen out
for its harsh, strident call, or see if you can spot it burying
acorns in the autumn as a food bank for winter.
CN53 RSPB.P21-23.indd 21 11/02/2020 14:21

Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, join D, 8 Rnd 13: 1 ch, 14 dc, 6
Yarn used
dc in D, 15 dc in O, join. htr2tog, 14 dc, join. 34 sts
C, D, E, N, O Fasten off D. Rnd 14: 1 ch, 11 dc, 6
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 17 dc, 4 htr, 17 htr2tog, 11 dc, join. 28 sts
Other materials dc, join. Rnd 15: 1 ch, 8 dc, 6 htr2tog,
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black Rnd 10: 1 ch, 18 dc, [2 htr in 8 dc, join. 22 sts
beads, black cotton thread, next st] twice, 18 dc, join. Rnd 16: 1 ch, dc around, join.
4 x 13cm lightweight garden 40 sts Rnd 17: 1 ch, 9 dc, 2 htr2tog,
wire, pink floral tape Rnd 11: 1 ch, 18 dc, join E, 4 9 dc, join. 20 sts
htr in E, 18 dc in O, join. Rnd 18: 1 ch, 8 dc, 2 htr2tog,
Sizing Rnd 12: 1 ch, 18 dc, 4 htr in 8 dc, join. 18 sts
E, 18 dc in O, join. Rnd 19: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 htr2tog,
9cm
Fasten off E, cont with 7 dc, join. 16 sts
O only. Stuff.
Start crocheting
Body
Rnd 1: With O and working
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st]
twice, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st]
3 times, 3 dc, 2 dc in last st,
join. 18 sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 1
dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, [2
dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times,
4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc,
join. 24 sts
join. 30 sts
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 13 dc, [2 htr in
next st] 4 times, 13 dc, join.
34 sts
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 15 dc, join C, [2
htr in next st] 4 times in C,
15 dc in O, join. 38 sts
Fasten off C.
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Rnds 8-9: With E, 1 ch, 4 dc,
[2 dc in next st] twice, 3
dc, 3 dc in N, 2 dc2tog, 2
dc, join.
Fasten off.
Left wing
Rnds 1-4: As for right wing.
Rnd 5: Join N, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2
dc in next st] twice, 3 dc,
join D, 3 dc in D, 2 dc2tog,
2 dc, join.
Rnd 6: With N, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2
dc in next st] twice, 3 dc, 3
dc in D, 2 dc2tog, 2 dc, join.
Fasten off D.
Rnd 7: Join E, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2
dc in next st] twice, 3 dc, 3
dc in N, 2 dc2tog, 2 dc, join.
Rnds 8-9: With E, 1 ch, 4 dc,
[2 dc in next st] twice, 3
dc, 3 dc in N, 2 dc2tog, 2
dc, join.
Fasten off.
Rnd 20: 1 ch, 6 dc, 2 htr2tog, Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 Beak
6 dc, join. 14 sts times, join. 12 sts Row 1: With E and working
Change to C. Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next into a magic ring, 2htr.
Rnd 21: 1 ch, 3 dc, 4 htr2tog, st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Turn. Do not tighten the
3 dc, join. 10 sts Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join. ring yet.
Rnd 22: 1 ch, 3 dc, 2 dc2tog, Fasten off O. Row 2: 2 ch, 2h tr.
3 dc, join. 8 sts Rnd 5: Join D, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2 Fasten off. Tighten the ring
Change to D. dc in next st] twice, 3 dc, for the tip of the beak.
Rnd 23: 1 ch, dc around, join. join N, 3 dc in N, 2 dc2tog, Sew side edges together.
Rnds 24-25: 1 ch, htr 2 dc, join.
around, join. Rnd 6: With D, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2 Making up
Fasten off. dc in next st] twice, 3 dc, 3 Weave yarn tails through last
dc in N, 2 dc2tog, 2 dc, join. sts to close body and wings.
Right wing Fasten off D. Flatten wings and sew to
Rnd 1: With O and working Rnd 7: Join E, 1 ch, 4 dc, [2 dc body. Sew beak and eye
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. in next st] twice, 3 dc, 3 dc beads to face. Attach feet.
6 sts in N, 2 dc2tog, 2 dc, join.
CN53 RSPB.P21-23.indd 23 11/02/2020 14:21

Goldcrest
CN53 RSPB.P24-25.indd 24 11/02/2020 14:23

Yarn used
colours correct, 1 ch, dc2tog, join. 6 sts
C, D, E, G, J, M dc around, join. Fasten off.
Fasten off E.
Other materials Rnd 9: 1 ch, 13 dc in M, 1 dc Beak
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black in D, 2 dc in J, 1 dc in D, 13 With G, as for wren.
beads, black cotton thread, dc in M, join.
4 x 10cm lightweight Fasten off D & J, cont with Making up
garden wire, white M only. Weave yarn tails through
floral tape Rnd 10: 1 ch, 9 dc, 6 htr2tog, last sts to close body and
9 dc, join. 24 sts wings. Flatten wings and sew
Sizing Rnd 11: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 htr2tog, to body. Sew beak and eye
8 dc, join. 20 sts beads to face. Attach feet.
5cm
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 dc2tog, 6
dc, join. 16 sts
Start crocheting 4 dc, join. 12 sts
Stuff.
Body Rnd 14: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join.
Rnd 1: With E and working 6 sts
into a magic ring, 6 dc, Rnd 15: 1 ch, dc around, join.
join. 6 sts Rnd 16: 1 ch, 3 dc2tog, join.
6 times, join. 12 sts
3 sts
Fasten off.
Goldcrest
This gold-crowned
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in
firecracker is one of the
next st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Wings (make 2)
two smallest birds in
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in Rnd 1: With M and working
the UK, weighing only
next st] 6 times, join. into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
six grams – about as
24 sts 6 sts
much as a single piece
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 9 dc, join M, [2 Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
of paper! The black and
htr in next st] twice in M, times, join. 12 sts
yellow stripes on its
[join D, 1 htr in D, join J, 1 Rnd 3: 1 ch, dc around, join.
head are reminiscent of
htr in J] both in the next st, Rnd 4: Join C, 1 ch in C, dc
a race car, while its pale
[1 htr in J, 1 htr in D] both around, join.
belly and green back
in next st, [2 htr in next st] Fasten off C.
bring it back down to
twice in M, 9 dc in E, join. Rnd 5: Join D, 1 ch in D, 1
earth. They eat other tiny
30 sts dc2tog, 8 dc, 1 dc2tog, join.
things such as spiders,
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 9 dc, 2 dc in M, 10 sts
moth eggs, and insects.
2 htr in M, 1 htr in D, 2 htr Fasten off D.
Look out for them in
in J, 1 htr in D, 2 htr in M, 2 Rnd 6: With M, 1 ch, 1 dc2tog,
areas with large,
dc in M, 9 dc in E, join. 6 dc, 1 dc2tog, join. 8 sts
mature trees.
Rnds 7-8: Keeping the Rnd 7: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 4 dc, 1
CN53 RSPB.P24-25.indd 25 11/02/2020 14:23

Bullfinch
Bullfinch
The bullfinch is a sturdy-looking bird, with a deep belly and a short
blunt beak. The male has blueish grey on the top of its wings with a red
breast, while the female is more demure with a light brown colouring.
In the spring you can see them devouring tree buds, snacking on seeds,
or collecting insects for their young. Watch out for them in woodlands,
orchards and hedgerows, or listen to hear their mournful call.
CN53 RSPB.P26-27.indd 26 11/02/2020 14:25

Yarn used dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, Left wing
D, E, F 9 dc, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc, Rnd 1: With E and working
join. 36 sts into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
Other materials Rnd 7: 1 ch, dc around, join. 6 sts
Stuffing, 2 x 6mm black Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, join D, Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
beads, black cotton thread, [2 htr in next st] 6 times times, join. 12 sts
4 x 13cm lightweight garden in D, 15 dc in F, join. Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next
wire, white floral tape 42 sts st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
Rnds 9-11: 1 ch, 17 dc in F, Rnds 4-5: 1 ch, dc around, join.
8 htr in D, 17 dc in F, join. Rnd 6: Join D, 1 ch, 7 dc in D,
Sizing
Rnd 12: 1 ch, 15 dc in F, 1 1 dc2tog in D, 7 dc in E, 1
8cm dc2tog in F, 4 htr2tog in D, 1 dc2tog in E, join. 16 sts
dc2tog in F, 15 dc in F, join. Rnd 7: With E only, 1 ch, dc
36 sts around, join.
Start crocheting Fasten off F, join E. Fasten off E, cont with D only.
Rnd 13: 1 ch, 14 dc in E, 1 Rnd 8: 1 ch, [6 dc, 1 dc2tog]
Body dc2tog in E, 2 htr2tog in D, 1 twice, join. 14 sts
Rnd 1: With F and working dc2tog in E, 14 dc in E, join. Rnd 9: 1 ch, 2 dc, [1 dc2tog, 2
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. 32 sts dc] 3 times, join. 11 sts
6 sts Fasten off D, cont with Rnd 10: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, [1 dc,
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 E only. 1 dc2tog] 3 times, join. 7 sts
times, join. 12 sts Rnd 14: 1 ch, 12 dc, 4 dc2tog, Rnd 11: 1 ch, 1 dc, [1 dc2tog,
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next 12 dc, join. 28 sts 1 dc] twice, join. 5 sts
st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Rnd 15: 1 ch, 10 dc, 4 dc2tog, Fasten off.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next 10 dc, join. 24 sts
st] 6 times, join. 24 sts Rnd 16: 1 ch, dc around, join. Right wing
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Rnd 17: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 dc2tog, Rnds 1-5: As for left wing.
twice, 9 dc, [2 dc in next st] 8 dc, join. 20 sts 18 sts
3 times, 9 dc, 2 dc in last st, Rnd 18: 1 ch, dc around, join. Rnd 6: 1 ch, 7 dc in E, 1
join. 30 sts Rnd 19: 1 ch, 8 dc, 2 dc2tog, dc2tog, join D, 7 dc in D, 1
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 2 dc in first st, 1 8 dc, join. 18 sts dc2tog in D, join. 16 sts
dc, 2 dc in next st, 9 dc, [2 Rnd 20: 1 ch, 7 dc, 2 dc2tog, Rnds 7-11: As for left wing.
7 dc, join. 16 sts
Change to D. Beak
Rnd 21: 1 ch, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] With D, work as for chaffinch.
4 times, join. 12 sts
Stuff. Making up
Rnd 22: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. Weave yarn tails through
6 sts last sts to close body and
Rnd 23: 1 ch, 3 dc2tog, join. wings. Flatten wings and sew
3 sts to body. Sew beak and eye
Fasten off. beads to face. Attach feet.
CN53 RSPB.P26-27.indd 27 11/02/2020 14:25

Goldfinch
CN53 RSPB.P28-29.indd 28 11/02/2020 14:27

4 htr in C, join D, 4 htr in D, 4 Rnd 21: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Yarn used
htr in C, 15 dc in K, join. Fasten off.
C, D, I, J, K Rnd 11: 1 ch, 15 dc in K, 4 htr
in C, 4 htr in D, 4 htr in C, 15 Wings (make 2)
dc in K, join. Rnd 1: With K and working
Other materials Fasten off C. into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
Stuffing, 2 x 6mm black Rnd 12: 1 ch, 15 dc in K, 1 6 sts
beads, black cotton thread, dc2tog in D, 4 htr2tog, 1 Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
4 x 13cm lightweight dc2tog, 15 dc in K, join. times, join. 12 sts
garden wire, yellow 36 sts Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in
floral tape Rnd 13: 1 ch, 14 dc in K, 1 next st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
dc2tog in D, 2 htr2tog, 1 Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in
dc2tog, 14 dc in K, join. next st] 6 times, join. 24 sts
Sizing 32 sts Fasten off K.
Fasten off D, cont with K only. Rnd 5: Join J, 1 ch, 6 dc, join
9.5cm
Rnd 14: 1 ch, 12 dc, 4 dc2tog, D, 6 dc in D, 6 dc in J, 6 dc
12 dc, join. 28 sts in D, join.
Rnd 15: 1 ch, 10 dc, 4 dc2tog, Rnd 6: Keeping colours
Start crocheting 10 dc, join. 24 sts correct, 1 ch, [2 dc, 1
Rnd 16: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 dc2tog, dc2tog] 6 times, join. 18 sts
Body 8 dc, join. 20 sts Rnd 7: Keeping colours
Rnds 1-7: With C, as for Rnd 17: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 dc2tog, correct, 1 ch, [1 dc, 1
bullfinch. 36 sts 6 dc, join. 16 sts dc2tog] 6 times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, join I, [2 Change to D. Fasten off J, cont with D only.
htr in next st] 6 times in I, Rnd 18: 1 ch, 6 dc, 2 dc2tog, Rnd 8: 1 ch, [1 dc2tog, 4 dc]
15 dc in C, join. 42 sts 6 dc, join. 14 sts twice, join. 10 sts
Rnd 9: Keeping colours Stuff. Rnd 9: 1 ch, [1 dc2tog, 3 dc]
correct, 1 ch, 17 dc, 8 htr, Rnd 19: 1 ch, 5 dc, 2 dc2tog, twice, join. 8 sts
17 dc, join. 5 dc, join. 12 sts Rnd 10: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join.
Fasten off I. Rnd 20: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. 4 sts
Rnd 10: Join K, 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 sts Fasten off.
Beak
Goldfinch With C, as for bullfinch.
This golden-winged bird has a splash of red on its face
(making it look as if it’s been dipped into a tin of paint!). It Making up
also has a long, fine beak to tease seeds out from thistles Weave yarn tails through
and teasels. It’s very sociable, breeding in colonies so you last sts to close body and
can hear them chatting away with their delightful twittering wings. Flatten wings and
song all the way through summer. When winter comes it sew to body. Sew beak
heads south, sometimes all the way to Spain! and eye beads to face.
Attach feet.
CN53 RSPB.P28-29.indd 29 11/02/2020 14:27

Magpie
Magpie
You can see or hear magpies nearly everywhere across the UK. Their striking
white-and-black plumage, twinkling into purple-blue or green, can liven up any
walk (especially when you throw in their chuckle-like chatter!). Their feeding
habits are also quite remarkable – they are scavengers, predators and pest-
destroyers all in one. When not breeding they will gather together in flocks,
providing ample fodder for the nursery rhyme One for Sorrow.
CN53 RSPB.P30-31.indd 30 11/02/2020 14:28

Yarn used
4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, Stuff.
C, D, N
join. 24 sts Rnd 21: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Rnd 22: 1 ch, 4 dc, 4 htr2tog,
Other supplies twice, 9 dc, 2 htr in next st, 4 dc, join. 12 sts
Stuffing, 2 x 6mm join D, 2 htr in next st in D, 2 Rnd 23: 1 ch, 4 dc, 2 dc2tog,
black beads, black htr in next st in C, 9 dc, 2 dc 4 dc, join. 10 sts
cotton thread, 4 x 14cm in last st, join. 30 sts Rnd 24: 1 ch, 3 dc, 2 dc2tog,
lightweight garden wire, Rnd 6: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc in next 3 dc, join. 8 sts
black floral tape st] twice, 4 dc, [2 htr in next st] Rnds 25-26: 1 ch, dc
twice in D, 4 dc in C, [2 dc in around, join.
Sizing next st, 4 dc] twice, join. 36 sts Fasten off.
Rnd 7: 1 ch, [5 dc, 2 dc in next
11cm
st] twice, 4 dc, 1 htr in D, [2 Wings (make 2)
htr in next st] twice, 1 htr, 4 Rnd 1: With D and working
dc in C, [2 dc in next st, 5 dc] into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
Start crocheting twice, join. 42 sts 6 sts
Rnds 8-9: 1 ch, 18 dc, 6 htr in Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
Body D, 18 dc in C, join. times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 1: With C and working Rnd 10: 1 ch, 18 dc, 6 htr in D, Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. turn, 1 ch, 6 htr, turn, 1 ch, 6 st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
6 sts htr, 18 dc in C, join. Rnd 4: 1 ch, dc around, join.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Fasten off C, cont in D only. Fasten off D. Change to C.
6 times, join. 12 sts Rnd 11: 1 ch, 18 dc, [2 htr in Rnds 5-6: 1 ch, 5 dc, [2 dc
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] next st] 6 times, 18 dc, join. in next st] twice, 5 dc, 2
twice, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] 48 sts dc2tog, 2 dc, join.
3 times, 3 dc, 2 dc in last st, Rnds 12-13: 1 ch, 21 dc, 6 htr, Fasten off C. Change to N.
join. 18 sts 21 dc, join. Rnds 7-9: As Rnd 5.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 Rnd 14: 1 ch, 18 dc, 6 htr2tog, Fasten off.
dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, [2 18 dc, join. 42 sts
dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, Rnd 15: 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 htr2tog, Beak
15 dc, join. 36 sts With D, as for green
Rnd 16: 1 ch, 12 dc, 6 htr2tog, woodpecker.
12 dc, join. 30 sts
g Rnd 17: 1 ch, 9 dc, 6 htr2tog, Making up
ny 9 dc, join. 24 sts Weave yarn tails through
g Rnd 18: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 htr2tog, last sts to close body and
- 8 dc, join. 20 sts wings. Flatten wings and
Rnd 19: 1 ch, dc around, join. sew to body. Sew beak
Rnd 20: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 htr2tog, and eye beads to face.
6 dc, join. 16 sts Attach feet.
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House sparrow
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dc in L, 3 htr in E, 2 dc in L, Rnd 8: With L, 1 ch, 6 dc2tog,
Yarn used
14 dc in C, join. join. 6 sts
C, D, E, G, L Fasten off C and E, cont with Rnd 9: With D, dc around, join.
L only. Fasten off.
Other materials Rnd 12: 1 ch, 12 dc, 6 htr2tog,
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black 12 dc, join. 30 sts Beak
beads, black cotton thread, Rnd 13: 1 ch, 9 dc, 6 htr2tog, Rnd 1: With E and working
4 x 10cm lightweight garden 9 dc, join. 24 sts into a magic ring, 5 dc, join.
wire, orange floral tape Rnd 14: 1 ch, 8 dc, 4 htr2tog, 5 sts
8 dc, join. 20 sts Rnd 2: 1 ch, 1 dc, [2 dc in next
Sizing Rnd 15: 1 ch, 6 dc, 4 dc2tog, st, 1 dc] twice, join. 7 sts
6 dc, join. 16 sts Fasten off.
6cm
4 dc, join. 12 sts Making up
Stuff. Weave yarn tails through
Start crocheting Rnd 17: 1 ch, dc around, join. last sts to close body and
Rnd 18: 1ch, 2 dc, 4 dc2tog, 2 wings. Flatten wings and sew
Body dc, join. 8 sts to body. Sew beak and eye
Rnd 1: With C and working Rnd 19: 1 ch, dc around, join. beads to face. Attach feet.
into a magic ring, 6 dc, join. Rnd 20: 1 ch, 4 dc2tog, join.
6 sts 4 sts
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 Fasten off.
times, join. 12 sts
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next Wings (make 2)
st] 6 times, join. 18 sts Rnd 1: With L and working
Rnd 4: 1 ch, [2 dc, 2 dc in next into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
times, join. 12 sts House
join. 30 sts
Join G.
Rnd 3: With G, 1 ch, [1 dc, 2
sparrow
The ubiquitous house
Rnd 6: 1 ch, [4 dc, 2 dc in next dc in next st] 6 times, join.
sparrow is not only a
common sight in the
Rnd 7: 1 ch, 15 dc, join D, 6 dc Join D.
UK – you can spot their
in D, 15 dc in C, join. Rnd 4: With D, 1 ch, [7 dc,
brown stripes and grey
Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 htr in D, 1 dc2tog] twice, join.
cap across the world!
15 dc in C, join. 16 sts
Their ability to feed on
Rnd 9: 1 ch, 15 dc, 1 htr, 4 htr Rnd 5: With L, 1 ch, dc
rubbish and scraps
in D, 1 htr in C, 15 dc, join. around, join.
means they are adept at
Fasten off D. Rnd 6: With G, 1 ch, [6 dc, 1
living alongside humans
Rnd 10: 1 ch, 15 dc, join E, 6 dc2tog] twice, join. 14 sts
and can live anywhere
htr in E, 15 dc in C, join. Rnd 7: With D, 1 ch, [5 dc, 1
from cities to farms.
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 15 dc, join L, 2 dc2tog] twice, join. 12 sts
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Kingfisher
Kingfisher
These delightful darts of blue and orange are a familiar sight
all over England. They feed on both fish and aquatic insects,
so if you’re near any lakes, canals or rivers you might see
one taking a dive! In the winter you can sometimes find them
around estuaries and the coast, and if you have a pond you
may even be lucky enough to have one visit your garden.
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Yarn used Rnd 7: 1 ch, 15 dc, join C, [2 Rows 2-4: 1 ch, 2 dc. Turn.
A, B, C, D htr in next st] 6 times in C, Row 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st]
15 dc in B, join. 42 sts twice. Turn. 4 sts
Other supplies Rnd 8: 1 ch, 15 dc, join A, 2 Row 6: 1 ch, 4 dc.
Stuffing, 2 x 5mm black dc in A, 8 htr, 2 dc, 15 dc in Fasten off. Tighten the ring
beads, black cotton thread, B, join. for the tip of the beak. Fold
4 x 10cm lightweight garden Rnds 9-10: 1 ch, 14 dc, 2 dc the piece in half lengthwise
wire, orange floral tape in C, 2 dc in B, 6 htr in A, 2 and sew side edges together.
dc in B, 2 dc in C, 14 dc in
Sizing B, join. Wings (make 2)
Fasten off B. Rnd 1: With A and working
7cm
Rnd 11: 1 ch, 14 dc in A, 1 dc into a magic ring, 6 dc, join.
in C, 3 dc in A, 6 htr in A, 3 6 sts
dc in A, 1 dc in C, 14 dc in Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6
Start crocheting A, join. times, join. 12 sts
Fasten off C, cont with A only. Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next
Body Rnd 12: 1 ch, 15 dc, 6 st] 6 times, join. 18 sts
Rnd 1: With B and working into htr2tog, 15 dc, join. 36 sts Rnds 4-6: 1 ch, dc around, join.
a magic ring, 6 dc, join. 6 sts Rnd 13: 1 ch, [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] Rnd 7: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc in
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 twice, 6 htr2tog, [4 dc, 1 each st to last 2 sts,
times, join. 12 sts dc2tog] twice, join. 26 sts 1 dc2tog, join. 16 sts
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Rnd 14: 1 ch, [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] Rnds 8-9: 1 ch, dc around, join.
twice, 3 dc, [2 dc in next st] twice, 3 htr2tog, [3 dc, 1 Rnds 10-11: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog,
3 times, 3 dc, 2 dc in last st, dc2tog] twice, join. 19 sts 1 dc in each st to last 2 sts,
join. 18 sts Stuff. 1 dc2tog, join. 12 sts
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 Rnd 15: 1 ch, 2 dc2tog, [1 Rnd 12: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join.
dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] 5 times, join. 6 sts
dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times, 12 sts Rnd 13: 1 ch, 3 dc2tog, join.
4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, Rnd 16: 1 ch, dc around, join. 3 sts
join. 24 sts Rnd 17: 1 ch, 6 dc2tog, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] 6 sts
twice, 9 dc, [2 dc in next st] Fasten off. Making up
3 times, 9 dc, 2 dc in last st, Weave yarn tails through
join. 30 sts Beak last sts to close body and
Rnd 6: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] Row 1: With D and working wings. Flatten wings and
twice, 12 dc, [2 htr in next into a magic ring, 2 dc. sew to body. Sew beak
st] 3 times, 12 dc, 2 dc in Turn. Do not tighten the and eye beads to face.
last st, join. 36 sts ring yet. Attach feet.
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