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NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES
06 IN THE LOOP 12 THE CARE OF MENDING
Give our local yarn shops lots of love in these Embrace slow fashion and a sustainable way
challenging times, join Scheepjes’ lovely of life by lovingly darning your treasured
granny square blanket community project, woollens. Vicky Guerrero talks to menders,
find heartwarming ideas to keep your hook textile artists and makers about why this
busy, plus meet vibrant designer J o Smith. mindful process is enjoying a renaissance.
NEW
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amigurumi creatures full of personality, We chat with New York designer and author
plus a guide to mending our clothes as a Teresa Carter about her crochet charity work,
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S H OP L O CA L
With our local yarn shops the centre of
our crafting community, the UK Hand
Knitting Association is flying the flag to
keep them running through this difficult
New amigurumi
time. If they have an online shop, shop MAGICAL PLAYTIME
there, or see if they can deliver. Follow
➻ If you enjoy amigurumi you’ll elephant, lion, monkey, artist, clown
them on social media. Treat yourself
love RICO’s fabulous new Ricorumi and circus tent. Gift your finished
to a special yarn. Or teach someone at
publications bursting with cute creations to children to cheer them
home how to crochet and buy some
extra supplies! Someone got a birthday characters. Dress Me Up shows a cat, up while they’re at home. Or stitch
coming up? Buy a gift card. Let’s help dog, bear and bunny with different your favourite companion to pop in
keep our fabulous yarn shops afloat! pieces of clothing and accessories. your pocket! Contact your local RICO
Circus Circus shows a ringmaster, stockist for the booklets.
Window to happiness!
Setting up a crochet installation in your
window is one way to spread some joy!
Just before the lockdown, designer Rosina
Northcott set up a window display of her
colourful crochet pieces in a vacant shop in
her home town of Exeter. “Hopefully those
that see it will be cheered by the sight of
Community project lots of colourful woolly bits,” says Rosina.
“I’ve got crochet on the high street, that’s
GRANNIES FOR GRANNIES awesome!” www.zeensandroger.com
➻ Scheepjes has launched a lovely

community project, full of mindful
stitches. Make a vibrant blanket to E CO CR E AT U R E S
give to a loved one to comfort them
during these times of social isolation ➻ Top eco brownie points to TOFT, who
– and get support yourself through has just released its much-loved Edward’s
the Scheepjes Facebook Group. The Menagerie crochet kits in 100% recycled
free Kizzy Granny Square Blanket is cardboard packaging. The kits contain all
designed by Maria of 50 Shades of 4 the materials you need, and you can find
Ply, and Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell video support on YouTube. Choose from 100
has uploaded free video tutorials. So different kits to make wonderful animals,
you’re ready to go! Get the links at birds, dogs, dinosaurs and more! Don’t forget
www.simysstudio.blogspot.com. to share your makes using #edsanimals.
www.toftuk.com
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News etc
FIND YOUR HAPPY!
Make self-care a priority with

our round-up of stay-at-home
projects and must-have buys.
✽ ECO-FRIENDLY
Special occasion Embellish a bag or lapel with one of

these pretty flower brooches hand-
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
crocheted in sustainable materials.
www.littleconkers.co.uk
➻ Los-Angeles-based Dominique Calvillo to subside,” says Dominique, who now

started Namaste & Crochet four years works as a stylist on films and sings with
ago, crocheting gorgeous, dramatic her sisters in a group called the Calvillo
bridal dresses to counter her depression Sisters. She’s just released her lovely boho
while working to help survivors of human Angel Skirt and Top and Juniper Bralette
trafficking in South East Asia. “The crochet as patterns so anyone can make them
stitches and repetitive movements (wedding optional, sunshine mandatory!).
gave me peace and my anxiety began www.namasteandcrochet.com
✽ STASHBUSTER
Mindful stitch dishcloths are just the
thing to use up scraps of leftover cotton
or bamboo yarn and practise pretty
stitch patterns. Ticks the sustainable
W E LOVE … box, too! www.doradoes.co.uk
With rainbows adorning windows across the

country in support of NHS and other key workers,
we adore the positive vibes of Sandra of Cherry
Heart’s tasselled rainbow, with a cloud with a
silver lining and happy sunshine peeking out.
It’s a great (free!) stashbusting project too!
Find the pattern at www.cherryheart.co.uk.
✽ LABEL IT
Kylie and the Machine’s labels are fab
finishing touches for your handmade
pieces. Get from www.tangled-yarn.
co.uk and www.thelittlegreygirl.com.
Sing a colour!
➻ You can’t beat a cowl to keep chills
at bay when the sun sets. And Issue
Two of John Arbon Textile’s Annual
(£6) reveals a stunning ombre crochet
cowl by Inside Crochet designer Fay
Dashper-Hughes. The annual also
contains three knitting patterns and
glimpses into the world of John’s
Devon mill, plus their brand new
yarn, Yarndelic. This 100% Falklands
Corriedale yarn comes in 18 melange ✽ ROUND & ROUND
shades inspired by John’s favourite Little ones will love snuggling under
songs. (There’s even a Spotify link so this pretty blanket. The Carousel Baby
Blanket is crocheted in gorgeously
you can listen yourself!). £15 per 100g, soft WYS Bo Beep DK. Kit £32.50.
www.jarbon.com www.wyspinners.com
H E LLO, F LOW E R !
➻ We adore these pretty, silver geometric
pendants holding a tiny crochet flower.
De signer
They’re made by Tanya, who lives in WE LOVE
Canvey Island, Essex with her husband [www.thespannerworks.etsy.com]
Alex and pet hamster Joey. Tanya,
who has ME, also makes pendants with
JO SMITH
mandalas. “If I’m feeling foggy then Designer camping stove so I can make coffee.”
a simple granny stitch is wonderful. If Jo Smith lives Jo started her instagram six years
meditation is needed, then mandalas are in Bath and ago (@thespannerworks). “I love seeing
perfect.” Follow Tanya @yarnya_ and pick took a degree what other people are making. Then
a pendant at www.yarnya.co.uk in education there’s making insta friends, in particular
and art and @tamsyn_gregory who is a brilliant and
specialised in unique textile artist living near Bath.”
textiles. Since Jo learnt to knit when she was young
retiring nine then went to live in Bradford and learnt
years ago as an early years teacher, she to crochet. “The town had many wool
has been teaching crochet at shows. shops from the local mills. I bought sacks
“I think it’s so important to share skills. full and a crochet hook and made bags,
It’s an absolute joy when someone ‘gets hats and waistcoats.” When she had her
it’ and you know they’re starting on a first child, Jo moved to Bristol and made
satisfying, useful and creative journey.” ponchos, hats and jackets for her and to
Jo is an avid collector. “I love things sell. “I wasn’t aware of crochet patterns –
that have a history and a story to tell – for a wrap cardi I used my favourite Biba
I’m sure I do better crochet when I use wrap t-shirt as a pattern.”
my favourite old bone hook that is worn A childhood of ‘make do and mend’
from the many hands that have used influenced Jo’s upcycling values. “In
it to made beautiful things.” She also my granny’s house there were rag rugs.
loves gardening and has an allotment. My mum sewed, spun yarn and knitted
“There’s so much satisfaction being in jumpers. My dad taught me to darn, sew
touch with the earth and the changing patches and tie knots. Trousers were
seasons. I plant seeds, eat radishes, cut to make summer shorts, jumble sale
crochet on my shed step and look at knits were unravelled and reworked.”
Summer CAL the sky. And my daughter bought me a Jo is inspired by the beautiful arts
and crafts in the world, “from Ethiopian
Beach vibes baskets and Rajasthan mirrored fabrics,
to Mexican blankets and Aboriginal
➻ Golden sands, rippling waves, paintings”. She also takes photos of
seaglass and shells... we do love colours and patterns, “from flowers and
a day out at the seaside! Inside plants, to graffiti and tiles” and visits
Crochet designer Eleonora Tully’s art exhibitions. “After seeing a Missoni
gorgeous Beachcombing Blanket exhibition I started using white – so
CAL perfectly captures all the bright many of Missoni’s colourful fabrics had
colours and textures of the beach . flashes of black and white and I loved
The CAL started in April, but there’s it!” Her obsessions are “rainbows, suns,
still time to join in the fun! Just visit stars, flowers, hearts and hexagons. I
Eleonora’s website for details. love tessellations too – there’s lots of
www.coastalcrochet.com reworking and maths!”
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News etc
Malabrigo Caprino
King Cole Paradise Rowan Island
Beaches DK Blend Fine
Cygnet Pure
Baby DK WYS Bo Peep Pure
NEW SUMMER BRIGHTS

Add some colourful crochet to your next project
with these cheery new yarn releases.
WYS Bo Peep Pure

100% wool • 50g/112m/122yds • £6.50 from www.wyspinners.com
This new addition to WYS is a 100% Falkland Island wool, beautifully soft and bouncy, and spun light
enough to create a soft drape but just tight enough to ensure a smooth crochet – making it a good
luxury choice for DK weight garments. Five solid brights complement three more natural shades.
Malabrigo Caprino
80% Merino/20% cashmere • 50g/150m/164yds • £14.49 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
The newest release from family-owned co-operative Malabrigo in Uruguay, Caprino is a light DK luxury
yarn, hand-dyed in a dazzling array of gorgeous colours, with some solids and some more muted tones,
but mostly a riot of brights. Beautifully soft and dyed with real attention to detail, these skeins are crying
out to be hooked into something special. We tried the stunning Moon Trio Full with vibrant speckles.
Surface crochet is another passion.
“I’d get half way through a blanket and King Cole Paradise Beaches DK
70% acrylic/30% polyamide • 100g/255m/278yds • £3.99 from www.lovecrafts.com
wish I’d put some blue next to the orange
A great value, super-soft yarn in eight sunshine-bright shades (Pink Gin anyone?!), Paradise Beaches
to make it really sing. In the past I might hooks up really quickly, and being machine washable would be great for children’s clothing or a big,
have unravelled it, now I try a bit of bright summer picnic blanket project with fun matching bunting.
surface crochet first! My colour choices
may look random but they never are. The Rowan Island Blend Fine
70% wool/15% alpaca/15% silk • 50g/165m/180yds • £14.95 from www.lovecrafts.com
only way I know if my colours are right is
This new, luxury blend of Falkland Island Merino in a light, 2-ply fingering weight, is a really sumptuously
by laying it on the floor, and looking at it soft sister yarn to the DK weight Island Blend. The light weight makes it perfect for delicate garments
afresh the next day.” and shawl projects, and the eleven rich shades would make for stunning colourwork.
Of her most popular designs, Jo talks
fondly of her Jewelled Star blanket and Cygnet Pure Baby DK
100% acrylic • 100g/245m/268yds • £2.89 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
meeting Janie Crow at Yarndale. “She This anti-pilling baby yarn from Cygnet has been designed to withstand lots of machine washing while
gave me yarn, time and most of all, trust being soft next to the most sensitive of skins. The 12 colourways are contemporary versions of traditional
that I could do it. She worked her magic baby shades, and will work together well for toys and accessories as well as tiny, delicate cardies.
and produced the most gorgeous pattern
booklet.” Jo’s vibrant mandala patterns in
her Etsy shop are also much loved.
Any top tips? “Choose colours in @cloos_yarn
natural light! The joy of colours and what
you choose to put together is personal
and so often linked to happy memories.
To me, rainbows are the best! I was
brought up in a yellow kitchen with each Congratulations to Claire Robertson
who made Helda Panagary’s
chair a different colour. And I adore Chromotherapy Wrap from issue 122!
purple and yellow because they remind Claire wins a 12-month digital
me of the first celandines and violets of subscription! To be in with a chance of
spring. Everyone’s choices are different, winning, share your recent makes from
the magazine on Instagram using the
and right. One of the joys of teaching is hashtag #myinsidecrochet and
providing a kaleidoscope of colours and tag us @insidecrochet
then talking about why we chose them
and what they remind us of.”
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Sixth&Spring Books, £17.99
US terminology
➻ This bright and cheery

book is packed with clear
photography to take you
“from beginner to beyond”!
It opens with guides to the
basics of crochet, including
granny squares, buttonholes and seaming,
then moves on to a stitch dictionary
containing 65 stitch patterns, each written
out and charted. Then it’s on to the projects,
with a great range to choose from including
a bobble stitch hat, openwork boatneck
top, mitred square shawl and lacy tank top
perfect for summer. Great for beginners, but
a good reference for all crocheters.
Cute Amigurumi Animals

Eleonore & Maurice
Search Press, £8.99 • UK terminology
➻ These adorable, gentle-

looking creatures are sure
to bring a smile to anyone’s
face! From a cosy cat cushion
to Jacques, “a most unusual
goat”, these 16 sweet
amigurumi are full of personality and just
asking to be cuddled. There’s an extra treat,
too – the designs are all finished off with
some delicate Liberty Tana Lawn fabric for
some simple sophistication, from a quirky
Cosy Crochet Blankets hairbow to fun bird wings or a stylish dress.
To Snuggle Under We especially love the colourful Mikki the
Hedgehog, with individually made “spikes”
Ana Morais Soares • TUVA Publishing, £14.99
in a range of pretty shades.
US terminology
Mending Life
➻ There’s nothing quite like the feel of snuggling up on the sofa
Nina and Sonya Montenegro
underneath a handmade blanket, or bringing colour and life to a
Sasquatch Books, £19.99 • US terminology
room with a crocheted throw across the back of a chair or over a
bed. This collection of 15 beautiful designs is a wonderful way to ➻ These days we’re
brighten your home, and full of inspiration and new techniques to all trying to live more
learn. Some patterns include charts, and all are illustrated with clear sustainably, and one way
step photographs to guide you through the design. we can help our planet is
Patterns include the stunning Hearts Full Of Grace blanket, which uses mosaic by taking a “slow fashion”
crochet motifs in a delicate heart design, and Flower Patches, which puts approach. This inspiring
three-dimensional floral patterns in bright colours over a neutral background to book, filled with beautiful illustrations,
beautiful effect. If you’ve ever fancied trying crocheted cables, Cables and Puffs is sings the praises of a “mending life”
a classic design, worked in a grey and edged in a pretty mustard yellow crab stitch. and encourages us to see mending as a
Simpler but equally impressive designs include Everlasting Love, a granny-alike meditative practice, rescuing old and loved
lace pattern worked from the centre out in an ombré yarn, and Rainbows in clothes and giving them new purpose. It’s
Tunisia, which combines a self-striping yarn with Tunisian crochet for a bright and split into two sections, darning (including
cheery finish, edged in colourful pom-poms! And if you’re dreaming of a distant crocheted and knitted darns) and patches,
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THE CARE OF MENDING
Darning is enjoying a renaissance right now. Vicky Guerrero talks to menders, textile
artists and makers about why saving our favourite woollies is bringing such joy…
C
limate change has made us rethink how we shop for, and each mend is unique, as no two holes are the same,” says Flora. “I use
prolong the life of, our clothes. As crocheters handmaking yarns that are similar weight and fibre to the piece I’m working on.
gorgeous garments we have already moved away from the dark Mostly wool and cashmere, sometimes silk. The colours depend a bit
world of fast fashion, and repairing our old clothes is a heartfelt way of on what mood I’m in, and what works with the piece.”
championing an even more mindful and sustainable way of life. Autumn Fussell, a Brit living in Seattle, loves slow stitching and
Mending is about keeping connections alive, too. Rachael is owner of The Curious Atelier (@curious.and.coe). She stitches
Matthews is a textile artist and designer (www.rachaelmatthews. ‘woolly tattoos’ onto preloved knitwear. “For example down the side
co.uk) living in Yorkshire. “People have always loved talking about of a sweater or a sacred heart in the middle of the chest,” explains
clothes. The problem is, that we don’t always know where something Autumn. Favourite yarns include plant-dyed yarns along with indie
is made, or who designed it. I like to wear something that is loaded variegated yarns. “Sock weight is great held double or DK works
with history or which has soul... and quite often those garments need nicely. Learn a few basic embroidery stitches. Then forget the rules
mending. All my woollens are precious and I bring them in and out about embroidery being neat, and have fun! If in doubt, add French
of use, depending on how much care they need from me, and how knots and gold thread. Everything looks good with a bit of bling!”
much care I need from them.” Maybe it’s a jumper that belonged to a
loved one. Or maybe it’s a shawl you lovingly stitched. Susan Cropper, MINDFUL STITCHES
owner of Loop knitting shop in London (www.loopknittingshop. As well as breathing new life into old garments, mending is a lovely
com), adds: “I think people want to preserve clothes that have some way to unwind. Charlotte J enner runs creative retreats near the
meaning or memories for them. This can be either aesthetically or New Forest (www.anestofgentlemakers.co.uk). “Darning is very
emotionally with ties to personal or family history.” simple really and it is a slow, meditative process. It requires some
concentration but once you have got the hang of the technique, it is
CELEBRATE IMPERFECTION very relaxing.” Plus, apart from darning needle, thread and scissors
Wearing a freshly darned sweater shows your individuality, and your it requires no complicated equipment, “although there are some
values. “Mending is a way to personalise your clothing and handmade fabulous darning eggs and mushrooms to collect, if you wish to hold
items,” says Susan. “To me, it can verge into pure embellishment and the darn in place,” says Charlotte. “Plus, it’s a portable project that
embroidery; adding another layer of beauty to a piece. And with the can be picked up and worked on anywhere.” So, let’s embrace slow
fibre, motifs and colours and threads we choose to use, it becomes fashion and give our treasured woollens the love they deserve.
more personal than anything. That is truly one of a kind.” Flora
Collingwood-Norris lives in the Scottish Borders and is a luxury
knitwear designer (www.collingwoodnorrisdesign.com) offering a
FURTHER READING
mending service. “Visible mending is a great way of turning holes in Darning: repair, make, mend, by Hikaru Noguchi, published by
your garments into features,” she explains. “It celebrates flaws, and Hawthorn Press. £19, www.loopknittingshop.com
acknowledges wear and tear, and can become a badge of honour to Mending Matters: stitch, patch and repair your favourite denim and more,
show you care for your clothes. So many clothes end up in landfill by Katrina Rodabaugh, £17.50, www.tribeyarns.com
Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art by
unnecessarily, so mending is a great way to reduce textile waste.” Claire Wellesley-Smith, £22.50, www.loopknittingshop.com
Visible mending creates beautiful effects, adding a dramatic and Make Do and Mend: Keeping Family and Home Afloat on War Rations,
colourful touch to our treasured woollens. “I love the creativity of it, £9.99, www.mombooks.com
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ONLINE INSPIR ATION
• Visit Flora’s feed at @visible_creative_mending
© Autumn Fussell
for beautiful ideas to rejuvenate your woollens.
• Pop to Rachael’s feed @rachaelmatthews1174 for
a dose of creative textile goodness.
• Listen to the fascinating Darners in Conversation
podcast at www.loopknitlounge.com with Hikaru
Noguchi, Celia Pym and Rachael Matthews.
• Find @milli_and_the_bee for magical darning
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• Charlotte of @anestofgentlemakers fills her feed
with gorgeous, homespun mending joy.
TIPS & TRICKS

© Flora Collingwood-Norris
It's simple to create pretty embroidered

patches and mends - just give it a try!
⁄ Rachael: The
© Flora Collingwood-Norris
weight of the yarn is
important as it has to
move with the rest of
the fabric, so choose
a similar weight
yarn. Let the darn
really work its way into the space. The fabric
all around the hole will be fragile too.
⁄ Rachael: A de-pilling tool is a great help. Get

rid of all the bobbly bits before you start, and
press with a steam iron afterwards.
⁄ Flora: Crochet is the perfect method for

creating fun patches in any shape and pattern
you want! Sew them on afterwards, or crochet
directly onto a hole. Create something you will
want to wear so use colours and yarns you love.
DARNING WISHLIST
⁄ Susan: Beautiful threads that originate as
embroidery threads but also thin mohair silk
is beautiful, and other lovely thin yarns for
both visible mending and woolly embroidery.
Some ideas are Plant Dyed by Mehlsen,
Temaricious and Au Ver a Soie. But also yarns
like Highland by Isager and ITO Sensai yarn.
And good needles such as Tulip.
⁄ Rachael: Good light is my most favoured tool.
The beautiful mending on Make sure you can see what you are doing. In
the war they had darning mushrooms with
this couch at Loop London was lights inside for darning in the blackout...
I love them because they x-ray the work.
handworked by textile artist and
© Loop London
darning expert Celia Pym, using ⁄ Charlotte: I tend to use a nylon and wool
darning wool (such as Scanfil). The nylon
Isager Highland wool. gives extra strength to the darn and the wool
binds together to produce a strong new cloth.
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MASTERCLASS:
U S I N G C O L O U R S S U C C E S S F U L LY
B Y S C H E E PJ E S B LO G G E R
KIRSTEN BALLERING
Pa r t o n e : Wo rk in g in co lo u r
My love for crochet star ted while I was Between those, you can mix an infinite
studying abroad in Sweden ten years ago, amount of colours. But how is it that some
and I’ve not stopped crocheting since. You colours fit together better than others?
will mainly find me crocheting blankets, That’s where shades, tints and tones come
pillows and anything else that’s big enough in. Shades, tints and tones are variations of
to use many colours. I mostly create in my the colours (hues) in the colour wheel. A hue
craft room, drawing inspiration from is a pure, unfiltered colour, often quite
geometric patterns and bold palettes. bright and intense. Add black to that hue,
And if there’s one thing I love, it’s an and you’ll get a shade. Add white, and you’ll
elaborate rainbow! get a tint. Finally, add grey to a hue, and
Rainbows are the defining element in my you’ll get a tone. I don’t use many tones,
designs. There’s something so satisfying in though, as I find them dull!
using all those colours that nature has to
offer. I have created my fair share of rainbow R A I N B OW S E N S E
Kirsten is a designer of colourful
blankets, each with different combinations Now you know a little about the theory, it’s
crochet patterns and lover of all things
of colours, and one of my most treasured time to put this into practice. I aim to
colourful. You can find her designs at
haakmaarraak.nl, and follow her on designs is the Hygge Shawl, which I m ade visualise a “flow” in rainbows. Not only in
Instagram @haakmaarraak or Facebook. for the 2017 Scheepjes CAL. This is a the traditional sense of the order of colours,
crocheted shawl with colour ful embroider y but also in term s of tints and tones. How
on top – of course, in rainbow colours. delicate this colour flow can be depends on
I have also designed projects such as my the number of colours you want to use in
Hue Rainbow Origami Blanket, where I used your project. If you don’t know where to
a geometric approach to put together a start with picking colours, I recommend
Tint
modern colour ful design. using a colour pack. These contain all the
Tone
I create most of my rainbow palettes available shades of a par ticular yarn in little
Shade based on intuition: let’s call it my rainbow balls. They make it easy to sample and
sense. With a little help from sketching mix-and-match the different colours
program s, I visualise my rainbow for the available. Use a digital program or pens and
design. Even if you feel like you lack a paper to sketch out your palette in advance.
The Colour rainbow sense, I believe it’s something you Star t with colours that you want to use in
the colour wheel can learn and nur ture, with a little bit of your project, and build around those with
Wheel
insight into the basics of colour. extras. Select hues if you’re looking for a
bright and cheer ful palette, or shades if you
CO LO U R T H E O RY want to tone it down. And if you’re going
I’m sure you’re fam iliar with the colour for that rainbow “flow”, try combining these
wheel. A colour wheel consists of primar y, different types of colours. The key to really
secondar y and ter tiar y colours. Arrange making a rainbow your own is to
these colours in a wheel, and you have a experiment, with a little help from the
rainbow in a circular shape. theor y you just learned.
16 Inside Crochet
TIPS & TRICKS
Kirsten's gorgeous Rainbow Origami
Blanket pattern is available for free There are a few tips that can
help to lift your rainbow sense
on her blog, and uses the Scheepjes to the next level. Don’t be
Metropolis mini colour pack afraid to give them a try!
• Don’t be afraid of pink.

Traditionally, pink has no place
in the rainbow. Not any more!
Pink helps you transition from
purple back to red in an elegant
way, without breaking the flow
of your rainbow. This is especially
useful when you crochet a big
project with many colours.
• Start with a different colour. Why

should every rainbow start with
red? I like to start with cooler
shades such as Verdigris green
and Egyptian blue. Switch those
colours up and lift your rainbow
to the next level.
• Curate your flow. Out of every

ten colours, let three or four
stand out as very bright or dark.
Choose “medium” colours in
between those. This helps you
to balance out your rainbow.
An easy way to judge if colours
stand out is by squinting your
eyes: they are drawn towards
extremes. Sketching your
rainbow with representative
colours also helps!
Ch e vro n
Ra in bo w Bla n ke t
BY KIRSTEN BALLERING
18 Inside Crochet
Inspired by a herringbone pattern and bold colour flows, this blanket uses a special
method of attaching the chevron chains over a backdrop of rainbow stripes.
MATERIALS PATTERN NOTES

● Scheepjes Catona, Make sure not to use more than
100% cotton, 12g of Catona for each repeat of
50g/125m/137yds Rows 4 & 5, or adjust hook size
Yarn A: Snow White 106 accordingly.
x 6 balls
● Scheepjes Catona, 100% Finished blanket will appear
cotton, 25g/62.5m/68.5yds larger before chevron overlay
Yarn B: Chrystaline 385 chains are worked. The tension
x 1 ball of these chains will cause the
Yarn C: Tropic 253 x 1 ball blanket to slightly shrink.
Yarn D: Cyan 397 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Vivid Blue 146 x 1 ball MAIN BLANKET
Yarn F: Powder Blue 384 START BODY
x 1 ball With yarn A, 164ch.
Yarn G: Lilac Mist 399 x 1 ball Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch
Yarn H: Light Orchid 226 from hook and in each ch to
x 1 ball end, turn – 163dc.
Yarn I: Lavender 520 x 1 ball Row 2: (WS) 1ch (does
Yarn J: Delphinium 113 not count as st here and
x 1 ball throughout), 163dc, turn.
Yarn K: Ultra Violet 282 Row 3: 1ch, 1dc, [1dc blo, 4dc]
x 1 ball 32 times, 2dc, cut yarn, turn CHEVRON OVERLAY upper left corner st, htr2tog,
Yarn L: Tyrian Purple 128 – 131dc, 32dc blo. CHAINS [2htr in each of next two
x 1 ball Row 4: Join yarn B with sl st With RS facing and using 3mm coloured row-ends, htr2tog
Yarn M: Garden Rose 251 in first st, 3ch (counts as first hook, join yarn A with sl st in over next two yarn A row-ends]
x 1 ball tr here and throughout), 1tr in top right unworked front loop 32 times, htr2tog, 1htr, (1htr,
Yarn N: Shocking Pink 114 each dc to end, turn –163tr. of Row 3, 7ch, join with sl st in 2ch, 1htr) in bottom left corner
x 1 ball Row 5: 3ch, tr to end, cut first unworked loop of Row 7, ch, [8htr, htr2tog] 16 times,
Yarn O: Tulip 222 x 1 ball yarn, turn. [7ch, join with sl st in first front 1htr, (1htr, 2ch) in bottom right
Yarn P: Cornelia Rose 256 Row 6: Join yarn A with sl st loop four rows above] until corner ch, join with sl st in
x 1 ball in first tr, 1dc in each tr to end, joined with sl st in Row 131, first st – 164 sts on long side,
Yarn Q: Hot Red 115 x 1 ball turn – 163dc cut yarn. 147 sts on short side.
Yarn R: Royal Orange 189 Row 7: 1ch, 6dc, [1dc blo, 4dc] This creates a vertical zig-zag Rnd 2: 2ch, *htr to corner
x 1 ball 31 times, 1dc blo 1dc, cut yarn, line across the blanket. Repeat 2ch-sp, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
Yarn S: Sweet Orange 411 turn – 131dc, 32dc blo. this process for each unworked 2ch-sp; rep from * three more
x 1 ball Row 8: Join yarn C with sl st in loop in Row 3. Make sure the times, join with sl st in first st
Yarn T: Yellow Gold 208 first st, rep Row 4. chains are tight and do not slack – 166 sts on long side, 149 sts
x 1 ball Row 9: Rep Row 5 in between sl sts, if so adjust on short side.
Yarn U: Lemon 280 x 1 ball Row 10: Rep Row 6. hook size or amount of chains in Rnd 3: 2ch, *htr to corner
Yarn V: Green Yellow 245 Rows 3–10 form patt and are between sl sts accordingly. 2ch-sp, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in
x 1 ball repeated. Weave in ends. 2ch-sp; rep from * three more
Yarn W: Kiwi 205 x 1 ball Work patt rep another ten times, times, 1htr, join with sl st in
● 3mm & 3.5mm hooks changing colours for Rows 4 & 5 BORDER first st – 168 sts on long side,
and 8 & 9 alphabetically. Rnd 1: (RS) With RS facing, 151 sts on short side.
TENSION At end of patt rep worked in join yarn A with sl st in bottom Rnd 4: 2ch, *htr to corner
Work one repeat of Rows 2–5 yarn W, work patt rep another right corner ch, 2ch (counts as 2ch-sp, (2htr, 2ch, 2htr) in
to measure 3cm/1¼in in height, five times using yarns B–K. first st here and throughout), 2ch-sp; rep from * three more
and work 21dc to measure 130 rows worked in total. 1htr in next row-end, htr2tog times, 2htr, join with sl st in
10cm/4in in width, using Change to yarn A. over next two row-ends, [2htr first st – 172 sts on long side,
3.5mm hook or size required Row 131: (RS) 1dc, [1dc blo, in each of next two coloured 155 sts on short side.
to obtain tension. 4dc] 32 times, 2dc, turn row-ends, htr2tog over next Fasten off yarn.
– 131dc, 32dc blo. two yarn A row-ends] 32 times,
MEASUREMENTS Row 132: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in each (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in upper right FINISHING
Finished blanket measures dc to end –163dc. corner st, [8htr, htr2tog] 16 Weave in all ends and END
87 x 110cm/34¼ x 43¼in. Fasten off and weave in ends. times, 1htr, (1htr, 2ch, 1htr) in block blanket to size.
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BEGINNER EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
N u rtu rin g Te e Clarity Sw e ate r H e u lw e n Sh aw l Co lo u r Po p Co w l Girl Gan g Bag

Cassie Ward Michelle White Fay Dashper-Hughes Tracey Todhunter Lucy Djevdet
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➻ MAKE IT Pattern instructions
MATERIALS
● Nurturing Fibres
Eco-Cotton, 100% cotton,
50g/125m/136yds
Yarn A: Vanilla x 7 (7, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: Sunglow x 1 ball
Yarn C: Pickled Ginger x 1 ball
Yarn D: Aventurine x 1 ball
Yarn E: Patina x 1 ball
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK yarn that
works to the same tension for
this design.
TENSION
Work Main Motif to measure
approximately 11 (11.8, 12.6,
13.4)cm/4¼ (4¾, 5, 5¼)in using
4mm hook, or size required to
obtain tension.
Work 15tr and 9 rows to measure
approximately 9 x 9cm/3½ x
3½in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Cassie loves the world we live in
and is very eco conscious. She
believes making your own clothes
is a step in the right direction
away from fast fashion.
PATTERN NOTES
Work colours for Main Full Motif
as follows:
Colourway A
Make nine
Rnds 1–3: Yarn A.
Rnd 4: Yarn B.
Rnd 5: Yarn C.
Rnd 6: Yarn D.
*Rnd 7: Yarn E. (S)
Rnd 8: Yarn A. (M)
Rnd 9: Yarn A. (L)
Rnd 10: Yarn A. (XL)
Colourway B
Make four
Rnds 1–3: Yarn A.
Rnd 4: Yarn E.
Nu r tu rin g Te e Rnd 5: Yarn B.

Rnd 6: Yarn C.
BY CASSIE WARD *Rnd 7: Yarn D. (S)
Rnd 8: Yarn A. (M)
This super cool t-shirt is inspired by nature, Rnd 9: Yarn A. (L)
Rnd 10: Yarn A. (XL)
made using natural hand-dyed eco cotton.
* Make to end of Rnd 7 for
ADD TO THE STASH size S; end of Rnd 8 for size M;
Buy this pure cotton yarn from end of Rnd 9 for size L; and end
www.tangled-yarn.co.uk of Rnd 10 for size XL.
36 Inside Crochet
Nurture Layout/Schematic
8¼ (8¾, 9, 9½)in
21 (22, 23, 24)cm
1/4 A Half Half Ya 1/4
rn Coloured Coloured rn
Ya A
A A A
48.5 (51, 53.5, 56)cm
Coloured
Coloured
Vertical
Vertical
B B
19 (20, 21, 22)in

A A A
Coloured
Coloured
Vertical
Vertical
B B
A A A
Half
Ya
rn
A Half r
1/ n A
Ya 1/4 Yarn A Yarn A 4
97.5 (102, 107, 111.5)cm

38½ (40, 42, 44)in
FRONT each tr to corner, (2htr, 2ch, 2htr) in each tr to corner, (2htr, 2ch, VERTICAL HALF
START MAIN FULL MOTIF in corner 2ch-sp, 1htr in each tr 2htr,) in corner 2ch-sp, 1htr in each COLOURED MOTIF
(see Pattern Notes) to next corner, 1htr in corner 2ch- tr to last st, 3htr in last tr, turn. Make four
With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch, sp, turn. Fasten off. Fasten off Small size only. Work Rows 1–3 as for Horizontal
join with sl st to first ch join to Joining and breaking off yarns in Half Motif.
form a ring. sequence as given cont as folls: Sizes M, L & XL only Half-Row 4: Using yarn E, 3ch,
Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here Fasten off Small size only. Row 6: 1ch, 2dc in same st, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in each tr to
and throughout) 2tr in ring, 2ch, 1dc in each htr to corner, (2dc, corner, 1tr in corner, turn.
(3tr, 3ch) three times in ring, sl st Sizes M, L & XL only 2ch, 2dc,) in corner 2ch-sp, 1dc Fasten off yarn E.
to top of 3ch to join, turn. Half-Rnd 8: Join yarn A join to in each htr to last st, 3dc in last Half-Row 5: Join in yarn B, 3ch,
Rnd 2: 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 2tr) in top of last st worked, 1ch, 1dc in htr, turn. working only into sts worked on
corner 2ch-sp, 3tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) each htr to corner space, (2dc, Fasten off Medium size only. last half row work 1tr in each tr
in corner 3ch-sp, 3tr; rep from * 2ch, 2dc) in corner 2ch-sp, 1dc in to last st, 3tr in top of 3ch, turn.
twice more, sl st to top of 3ch, each htr to end, turn. Sizes L & XL only Fasten off yarn B.
turn. Fasten off Medium size only. Rep last row - (-, one, two) Half-Row 6: Join in yarn C,
Rnd 3: 3ch, 1tr in each tr and more time(s). Fasten off. 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in each tr to
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in each corner Sizes L & XL only end, turn.
2ch-sp around, sl st to top of Half-Rnd 9: Rep Half-Rnd 8. HORIZONTAL HALF Fasten off yarn C.
beg 3ch, turn. Fasten off Large size only. COLOURED MOTIF Half-Row 7: Join in yarn D, 2ch,
Fasten off yarn A. Make two 1htr in each st to last st, 3htr in
Size XL only Work as for Horizontal Half top of 3ch, turn.
Half-Rnd 4: Join suggested Half-Rnd 10: Rep Half-Rnd 8. Motif, working yarn shades Fasten off yarn D.
yarn in any corner 2ch-sp, 3ch, Fasten off. as folls:
1tr in each tr to corner, (2tr, 2ch, Row 1: Yarn A. Sizes M, L & XL only
2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each HORIZONTAL HALF MOTIF Row 2: Yarn E. Half-Row 8: Join in yarn A, 3dc
tr to next corner, 1tr in corner Make two Row 3: Yarn B. in first htr, 1dc in each htr to
2ch-sp, turn. With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch, Row 4: Yarn C. end, turn.
Fasten off. sl st to first ch to form a ring. Row 5: Yarn D. Fasten off Medium size only.
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr here Fasten off Small size only.
Joining and breaking off yarns in and throughout), (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in Sizes L & XL only
sequence as given cont as folls: ring, turn. Sizes M, L & XL only Half-Row 9: 1dc in each dc to
Half-Rnds 5 & 6: Working only Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in same st, 1tr in Row 6: Yarn A. last st, 3dc in last st, turn.
into sts worked on last half rnd each tr to corner, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr,) Fasten off Medium size only. Fasten off Large size only.
and joining yarn to top of last st in corner 2ch-sp, 1tr in each tr to
worked, rep Half-Rnd 4. last st, 3tr in last tr, turn. Sizes L & XL only Size XL only
Half-Rnd 7: Join suggested yarn Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. Rep last row - (-, one, two) Half-Row 10: Rep Half-Row 8.
in any corner 2ch-sp, 2ch, 1htr in Row 5: 2ch, 2htr in same st, 1htr more time(s). Fasten off.
QUARTER MOTIF FRONT SHOULDERS Rows 7 (7, 9, 9)–51 (53, 57, 59): WELT
Make four Row 1: With RS facing, using 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in each st With 3.5mm hook and yarn A,
With 4mm hook and yarn A, 4ch. 4mm hook and yarn A evenly to end. evenly distribute 174 (182, 190,
Row 1: 4tr in fourth ch from distribute 87 (91, 95, 99)dc along Fasten off. 198)dc around entire bottom
hook, turn – 5tr. top edge (see diagram), turn. edge, sl st to join.
Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, dc to end, turn. ARMHOLE EDGINGS Row 1: 6ch, work 1dc in second
each tr to last st, 3tr top of last Row 4: (WS) 1ch, 25 (26, 27, 28) Both alike ch from hook and in rem 4 ch,
st, turn – 9tr. dc, turn. Join at shoulders and down sides sl st in next dc of bottom edge.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. Working on these 25 (26, 27, leaving a 21 (22, 23, 24)cm/8¼ Row 2: Sl st in next dc of bottom
Row 5: 2ch, 2htr in first tr, 1htr 28) sts only, work a further three (8¾, 9, 9½)in gap for armholes. edge, turn, 5dc blo in ribbing sts,
in each tr to last st, 3htr in last (three, five, five) rows in dc for With 4mm hook, join yarn A at turn.
st, turn. Right Shoulder, fasten off. top of side seam at underarm. Row 3: 5dc blo along ribbing,
Fasten off Small size only. Evenly distribute 63 (66, 69, sl st in next dc along bottom
With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to 72)dc around arm hole, sl st edge, turn.
Sizes M, L and XL only left shoulder edge. to join, turn. Rep Rows 2 & 3 along entire
Row 6: 3dc in first htr, dc to last Row 1: 1ch, 25 (26, 27, 28)dc, Rows 2–4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), bottom edge.
st, 3dc in last st, turn. turn. 1tr in each st around, sl st to join. Fasten off leaving enough yarn to
Fasten off Medium size only. Work a further three (three, five, Fasten off. sew last row to first row on back
five) rows in dc for Left Shoulder. of garment using a stay stitch.
Sizes L and XL only Fasten off. Fold back armhole edging and
Rep last row - (-, one, two) more secure with a stay stitch at top FINISHING END
time(s). BACK and bottom edge. Weave in ends.
Fasten off. With 4mm hook and yarn A,
82 (86, 90, 94)ch. S M L XL
MAKE UP FRONT MOTIFS Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
ACTUAL BUST 97.5 102 107 111.5 cm
Lightly block all pieces. hook and in each ch to end, turn
Join as layout diagram, working – 81 (85, 89, 93)dc. 38½ 40 42 44 in
with squares with RS facing using Rows 2–6 (6, 8, 8): 1ch, dc to LENGTH 55 57 59 62 cm
a whipstitch on WS. end, turn.
21¾ 22 23¼ 24½ in
38 Inside Crochet
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MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Linen Soft,
47% cotton/27% linen/
26% acrylic, 50g/135m/149yds
Yarn A: Teal 608
x 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
Yarn B: White 630
x 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) balls
● 4mm & 5mm hooks
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight linen
or cotton blend yarn to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 12 sts and 12 rows in
extended double crochet (edc) to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Michelle (aka Dora) loves
designing wearable, modern
crochet clothing and accessories
and joyful homewares. She blogs
about crochet and creativity at
doradoes.co.uk and hangs out on
Instagram and Ravelry as
@doraexplored.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Extended double crochet (edc):
Insert hook, yoh pull up a loop,
yoh, pull through 1 loop, yoh,
pull through 2 loops.
SLEEVE AND
START BODY PANEL
Make two
LEFT SHOULDER &

SLEEVE SET-UP
Using yarn A and 5mm hook,
67 (69, 71, 73, 73, 75, 77)ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1edc (see Special
Stitches) in second ch from hook
and each ch to end, turn – 66 (68,
70, 72, 72, 74, 76)edc.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as
st here and throughout), 1edc in
Cla rity Sw e ate r each st to end, turn.

Rows 3–9: As Row 2. **
BY MICHELLE WHITE Set aside.
With its contrasting colours, clean lines and simple boxy RIGHT SHOULDER &
SLEEVE SET-UP
style, this sweater is all about elegance and drape.
Work as Left Sleeve & Shoulder
set-up to **.
ADD TO THE STASH Row 10: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
Buy this linen-blend yarn from end, 28 (28, 28, 28, 32, 32, 32)ch,
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk then, working onto Row 9 of Left
Sleeve and Shoulder, with WS
facing (to join two panels), 1edc
40 Inside Crochet
in each st to end, turn – 160 (164,
168, 172, 176, 180, 184) sts.
Row 11: 1ch, 1edc in each st and
21 (21, 22, 22½, 22½, 23, 23)in

ch to end, turn.
54 (54, 55, 57, 57, 58, 58)cm

Row 12: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
end, turn.
Rows 13–20 (20, 22, 24, 26, 26, 40 (39, 38, 38, 37, 36, 35)cm
28): As Row 12. 16 (15½, 15, 15, 14½, 14, 13½)in
Fasten off.
BODY SECTION
With RS facing, using yarn B, miss
48 (47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42) sts, join
yarn to next st.
Row 1: (RS) 1ch, starting in same
st as where yarn is joined, 64 (70,
76, 82, 88, 94, 100)edc, leaving
48 (47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42) sts
unworked, turn – 64 (70, 76, 82, 106 (116, 126, 136, 146, 156, 166)cm
88, 94, 100)edc. 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)in
Row 2: 1ch, 1edc in each st to
end, turn.
Rows 3–44 (44, 43, 43, 42, 42, miss 2 sts, 24 (24, 24, 24, 28, 28,
40): As Row 2. 28)dc, miss 2 sts, 14dc, miss 2 sts,
24 (24, 24, 24, 28, 28, 28)dc, miss
HEM 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn
Rows 45 (45, 44, 44, 43, 43, – 76 (76, 76, 76, 84, 84, 84)dc.
41)–49 (49, 48, 48, 47, 47, 45): Rnd 5: 1ch, miss first st, 22 (22,
1ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn. 22, 22, 26, 26, 26)dc, miss 2 sts,
Fasten off. 12dc, miss 2 sts, 22 (22, 22, 22,
26, 26, 26)dc, miss 2 sts, 12dc,
MAKING UP miss 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn
With right sides together, using – 68 (68, 68, 68, 76, 76, 76)dc.
yarn A, sew together underarms Fasten off.
from body to cuff matching stitch
to stitch. CUFF
Using yarn B and working from the With WS facing and 4mm hook,
underarm downwards, sew side join yarn A to underarm seam
seams together on each side of at cuff.
body, stopping at last row of edc Rnd 1: (WS) 1ch, 1dc in each row
and before hem rows of dc start. end around cuff, sl st to top of
first st, turn – 44 (44, 50, 54, 56,
NECKLINE 60, 64)dc.
With WS facing, using 4mm Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, sl st to top
hook, attach yarn A to corner of first st, turn.
of neckline. Rnds 3–5: As Rnd 2.
Rnd 1: (WS) 1ch, working across Fasten off.
neckline, 1dc in next 28 (28,
28, 28, 32, 32, 32) sts, work FINISHING
1dc in each of 18 row ends over Sew in all remaining END
shoulder, 1dc in next 28 (28, 28, ends. Block to shape.
28, 32, 32, 32) sts across other
side of neck, 1dc in each of
18 row ends over shoulder, sl st to XS S M L XL 2X 3X
top of first st to join, turn – 92 (92, TO FIT BUST 76 86 96 106 117 127 137 cm
92, 92, 100, 100, 100)dc.
30 34 38 42 46 50 54 in
Rnd 2: 1ch, dc to end, sl st to top
of first st, turn. ACTUAL BUST 106 116 126 136 146 156 166 cm
Rnd 3: 1ch, miss first st, 26 (26, 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 in
26, 26, 30, 30, 30)dc, miss 2 sts, SLEEVE SEAM 40 39 38 38 37 36 35 cm
16dc, miss 2 sts, 26 (26, 26, 26,
30, 30, 30)dc, miss 2 sts, 16dc, 16 15½ 15 15 14½ 14 13½ in
miss 1 st, sl st to top of first st, turn LENGTH 54 54 55 57 57 58 58 cm
– 84 (84, 84, 84, 92, 92, 92)dc. 21 21 22 22½ 22½ 23 23 in
Rnd 4: 1ch, miss first st, 14dc,
MATERIALS
● Garthenor Pennine,
100% wool, 50g/380m/416yds
Yarn A: Tilia x 1 skein
● Garthenor Number 1,
100% wool,
50g/350m/383yds
Yarn B: Boulder x 2 skeins
● 3mm hook
● Two stitch markers
● Five plastic or cardboard
bobbins
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any laceweight yarn will work
well here.
TENSION
Work 22tr and 14 rows over
Section One to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using yarn A and
obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
After wet blocking, shawl
measures:
Width: 153cm/60in.
Depth: 58cm/23in.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Starting tr (Str): Remove hook
and reinsert from other side.
Extend loop a little and make 1dc,
insert hook through vertical left
“leg” of dc just made and pull up
a loop, yrh, pull through 1 loop,
yrh, pull through both rem loops.
This is an alternative to using a
turning chain and counts as first st.
TENSION
Fay combines her love of proper
woolly wool and sustainability
in her designs and podcast.
You can find her on Instagram
@faydhdesigns and
@crochet_circle_podcast.
PATTERN NOTES
Yarn management for yarn A
sunbeams is made much easier
H e u lw e n Sh aw l by using bobbins.
Put the required amount of
BY FAY DASHPER-HUGHES yarn onto an embroidery thread
keeper or make one from a piece
Using intarsia crochet, Heulwen celebrates of cardboard. Once each set of
sts from the bobbin have been
sunshine and sunbeams by pairing a natural
finished, secure the yarn end
shade of yarn with bright dyed wool. on the bobbin so that it stays in
place and won’t get tangled with
other bobbins or yarn B.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these pure wool yarns from
www.garthenor.com Intarsia RS: When working
intarsia crochet on a RS row,
42 Inside Crochet
change colour on final yrh of 153cm/ 60in
final st of outgoing colour.
Intarsia WS: When working

intarsia crochet on a WS row, on
final yrh of final st, bring outgoing
58cm/ 23in
colour to front of work, take new
colour to back of work, yrh to
finish off the st with new colour.
This ensures the non-working yarn
remains on WS of work, ready for
when it is next needed.
Because yarn B is used across the

entire row in Sections 2 and 3,
it leaves a strand at the back of
each sunbeam. Secure this strand
by trapping it down every time Row 1: 1Str (see Special Stitches) Rows 7–17: Cont in patt working worked in yarn B, and three fan
1tr in yarn A is worked. in ring, 5tr in ring, turn – 6 sts. incs as set by last five rows st sunbeams in yarn A.
Row 2: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 1tr, increasing 6 sts on each row and
When working an increase of [2tr in next st (see Pattern Notes), changing to yarn B on last yrh of Row 18: (RS) 1Str, 1tr in same st,
2tr in one st, it looks neater to 1tr] to end, turn – 12 sts. last tr of Row 17 – 102 sts. 15tr changing to yarn A bobbin
work one in flo and one in blo Row 3: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 1tr, Cut yarn A, leaving a 1 on last yrh of last tr, (1tr, 1ch,
of same stitch. [2tr in next st, 1tr] to end, turn 10cm/4in tail. 1tr) in next st changing back to
– 18 sts. yarn B on final yrh of last tr, being
SHAWL Row 4: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 2tr, SECTION TWO sure to keep yarn B loose but not
START Before starting make [2tr in next st, 2tr] to end, turn Work in intarsia (see Pattern extended, *33tr, change to yarn A
three 4g and two 3g – 24 sts. Notes) with three bobbins wound (bobbin 2) on last yrh of last tr,
bobbins using yarn A. Row 5: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 3tr, in yarn A. (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next st changing
[2tr in next st, 3tr] to end, turn Yarn B will be worked back and back to yarn B on final yrh of last
SECTION ONE – 30 sts. forth along row with yarn A tr, being sure to keep yarn B loose
Using 3mm hook and yarn A, Row 6: 1Str, 1tr in same st, 4tr, making sunbeams. Each yarn A but not extended; rep from * once
4ch, join with sl st to form [2tr in next st, 4tr] to end, turn bobbin works one sunbeam. more using bobbin 3 for third
a ring. – 36 sts. There will be four sections of tr sunbeam, 17tr, turn – 109 sts.
Row 19: (WS) 1Str, 16tr change 2tr in last yarn B st (working in change to yarn B, 22tr, 2tr in next to finish at end of a row.
to yarn A on last yrh of last tr (see flo and blo of st) and changing to st, change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, Each row increases by 6 sts, and
Pattern Note on intarsia crocheting yarn A on last yrh of tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 2tr increases are always in yarn B and
on a WS row), (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in 3tr) in yarn A ch-sp changing back in next st, 22tr, change to yarn A, appear either side of initial three
yarn A ch-sp changing to yarn B on to yarn B on final yrh of last st and (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in ch-sp, change to sunbeams from Section 2.
final yrh of last tr and and trapping trapping down yarn B strand at yarn B, 24tr, change to yarn A, Sample shown finishes at Row 65
down yarn B strand at same time, same time; rep from * once more, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to – 391 sts.
*missing 1 tr in yarn A, work 33tr 2tr in next st (working in flo and yarn B, 24tr, turn – 175 sts.
in yarn B, changing to yarn A on blo of st), 1tr in each st to end, turn Row 30: 1Str, 22tr, 2tr in next st, BORDER
last yrh of last tr, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in – 127 sts. change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) Worked from outer corner of
ch-sp, changing to yarn B on final Rows 22–27: Rep Row 21. in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr, straight edge of shawl along top
yrh of last tr; rep from * once St count increases by 6 sts on change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) of shawl, to centre (Row 1), with
more, missing last tr in yarn A, every row with incs being made in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr, stitch reps worked into side of
17tr in yarn B to end, turn – 115 sts. on yarn B tr either side of yarn A change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) each row.
sunbeams – 163 sts at end of in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr, With yarn A, and either RS or
Row 20: 1Str, 16tr change to Row 27. change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) WS facing, make a slipknot on
yarn A on last yrh of last tr, in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 24tr, hook and join to top edge corner
(3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp of yarn A SECTION THREE change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) of shawl with sl st, 1dc in same
changing back to yarn B on final Intarsia with five yarn A bobbins. in ch-sp, change to yarn B, 2tr in place, 2ch, 2tr in space created
yrh of last tr and trapping down Row 28: Cont in yarn B, 1Str, next st, 23tr, turn – 181 sts. between two sts at beg/end of
yarn B strand at same time (see 23tr, change to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, each row, [1dc, 2ch, 2tr] in same
Pattern Notes), *33tr in yarn B sts, 3tr) in ch-sp change to yarn B, 2tr Row 31: 1Str, 1tr to last yarn B st sp of next row to centre of shawl
changing to yarn A on last yrh of in next st, 22tr, change to yarn A of section, 2tr in next st, change (back to Row 1), sl st in starting
last tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp of bobbin 4, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next st to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, ring, cut yarn and fasten off.
yarn A, changing back to yarn B on change to yarn B, 23tr, change change to yarn B, *2tr in next Rep for other side of top edge
final yrh of last tr; rep from * once to yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp st, 1tr in all yarn B sts of this of shawl.
more, 17tr, turn – 121 sts. change to yarn B, 23tr, change to section, change to yarn A, (3tr,
Row 21: 1Str, 1tr to last yarn B yarn A bobbin 5, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to yarn FINISHING
st of section, 2tr in last yarn B next st, change to yarn B, 22tr, B, 1tr to last yarn B st of section, Wet block shawl and pin it out to
st (working in flo and blo of st) 2tr in next st, change to yarn A, 2tr in next st, change to yarn A, create width rather than depth.
change to yarn A on last yrh of (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, change to Pinning out each of the peaks
st, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in yarn A ch-sp yarn B, 24tr, turn – 169 sts. yarn B; rep from * once more, 2tr along the border and the sunbeam
changing back to yarn B on final Row 29: 1Str, 23tr ,change to in next st, 1tr in each st to end of fans at the bottom of the shawl,
yrh of last tr, *2tr in next yarn B st yarn A, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in ch-sp, row, turn – 187 sts. shows off those elements
(working in flo and blo of st), 1tr in change to yarn B, 24tr, change Rows 32 onwards: Rep Row 31 to their best. END
each st to last yarn B st of section, to yarn A, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) in ch-sp, until yarn B runs out, being sure Weave in ends.
44 Inside Crochet

● Eden Cottage Yarns Make 48 circles working
Milburn 4ply, Rnds 1 & 2 in various colours
85% Blue Faced and Rnd 3 in yarn A.
Leicester wool/15% silk, Use yarn A for Rnd 4 to join
50g/200m/218yds as you go.
Yarn A: Thyme x 2 balls
● Eden Cottage Yarns 4ply COWL
Yarnlings, mixed yarn types, START Cowl is made of three
5g/17–19m/19–21yds strips of 12 motifs,
Yarn B: Lucky Dip pack in each joined using JAYG method
ten colours described below.
(Note: Each circle requires
approximately 120cm/ STRIP ONE
47in of yarn) Motif One
● 2.5mm hook Using yarn B, make 6ch, join
with sl st to make a ring.
YARN ALTERNATIVES Rnd 1: 12dc in ring, sl st in first
You can use any 4ply yarn from dc to join – 12dc.
your stash for this project.
Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr
TENSION in same place as sl st, 2tr in
Work one complete motif to each dc around, sl st in top of
measure 7 x 7cm/2¾ x 2¾in after beg 3ch to join – 24tr.
blocking using 2.5mm hook, or Fasten off yarn B.
size required to obtain tension.
Rnd 3: Join yarn A to sp
MEASUREMENTS between any 2tr, 3ch, 1Beg
Height: Approximately Bob (see Special Stitches), 2ch,
30cm/12in. [1Bob (see Special Stitches),
Length/circumference: 2ch] 11 times, sl st in top of
85cm/33½in after seaming. 3ch to join – 12 bobbles.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2ch-sp.

Tracey is a crochet designer (3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in same
specialising in homewares and corner 2ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next
Co lo u r Po p accessories. Her latest book 200

More Crochet Stitches is available
2ch-sp, 1ch] twice, *(3tr, 3ch,
3tr) in next corner 2ch-sp, 1ch,
Co w l now. Follow her on Instagram

@grannycoolcrochet.
[3tr in next 2ch-sp, 1ch] twice;
rep from * twice, sl st in top of
beg 3ch to join.
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
SPECIAL STITCHES Fasten off.
Beginning Bobble (Beg Bob):
This brightly coloured cowl is
[Yoh, insert hook in same sp, Motif Two
designed to make the most of all yoh, pull through loop, yoh, pull Rnds 1–3: As Motif 1.
those tiny oddments of yarn that through 2 loops] twice, yoh, pull Rnd 4: (Joining round, see
are too precious to throw away. through all 3 loops on hook. chart for joining points) As
Bobble (Bob): yoh, insert Motif 1, replacing each 1ch
hook in sp between next 2tr along the side and 3ch in
pair, yoh, pull through loop, corner with sl st join and
yoh, pull through 2 loops, [yoh, corner sl st join (see Special
insert hook in same sp, yoh, pull Stitches) as shown on chart.
through loop, yoh, pull through
ADD TO THE STASH
2 loops] twice, yoh, pull through Motifs 3–12
Buy these colourful yarns from
www.edencottageyarns.co.uk all 4 loops on hook. As Motif Two.
Sl st join: Remove hook STRIP TWO

from loop, insert hook in Motif 13: As Motif Two on
corresponding ch-sp of previous Strip One.
square, place loop back on Motifs 14–24: As instructions
hook, yarn over hook, draw for Strip 1, joining each motif
through loop. to previous motif and adjacent
Corner sl st join: Replace (3tr, motif on previous strip using
3ch, 3tr) with: (3tr, 1ch, sl st join sl st join and corner sl st join
in corner ch-sp, 1ch). on sides 1 & 2 of each motif
46 Inside Crochet
(i.e. all 3ch and 1ch from first to Rnd 2: 1dc in each dc around, Adjust size of finished cowl preference – this
END
third corner). join with sl st to top of first dc. by working more or fewer will affect required
Fasten off yarn. motifs or strips to personal amount of yarn.
STRIPS THREE & FOUR
Make Motifs and join to previous MOTIFS TWO-TWELVE MOTIF ONE
strip by following instructions for
Strip 2.
4
MAKING UP
Block by soaking in tepid water 3
for five minutes, squeeze excess 2
ONE
water out gently, lay flat and pin 1 STRIP ONE
to finished dimensions, gently STRIP
shaping each motif into a square.
Leave to dry.
Join side seam.
Rnd 1: Join yarn A to any ch-sp.

1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in
same ch-sp, 1dc in top of each
tr and each ch-sp around, join
with sl st to top of first dc, do
not turn.
TWO
STRIP TWO
slip stitch
chain stitch
STRIP
double crochet (dc)

treble crochet (tr)
bobble
beginning bobble
adjustable ring
MATERIALS
● Pegasus Dishcloth Cotton,
100% cotton,
100g/230m/251yds
Shade: Natural x 3 balls
● 3.5mm hook
● Pair of bag handles
● Yarn needle
● Stitch markers
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight
cotton to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not important for
this project.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag measures
approximately 39cm/15in wide
by 44cm/17in high.
Bag should measure 43 squares
across and 42 squares from top
to bottom.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is on a mission to make
more functional crochet projects
this year. She loves enjoying
the projects she has made and
incorporating new ways to
recycle things around the home.
PATTERN NOTES
The bag is made using filet
crochet, where trebles and
chain-spaces are worked to
form a grid-like lace. The grid is
then filled to form the lettering.
On the chart, white squares
represent (1tr in next tr, 1ch),
black squares represent [1tr in
next tr, 1tr in ch-sp] or 1tr in each
of next 2 tr.
Read RS (odd) rows from R to L

and WS (even) rows from L to R.
The front of the bag is made
Girl Ga n g Ma rke t Bag first, working from the bottom

upwards. The back of the
BY LUCY DJEVDET bag is made by starting in
the unworked loops of the
This quick and easy tote puts a modern foundation chain of the front.
twist on the crocheted market bag.
Sample used straps measuring
61cm/24in (including the fold) for
this project.
FRONT
START With 3.5mm hook,
89ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fifth ch from
hook (missed 4ch counts as
48 Inside Crochet
1tr, 1ch), [1ch, miss 1 st, 1tr of GIRL is an even row so reads with wrong sides together. next 4 sts, 41dc, 4ch, miss next
in next st] to end of ch, turn from L to R on chart. With squares lined up at each 4 sts, 19dc; rep from * once
– 43 ch-sps and 44tr, forming Rows 39–42: As Row 2. side and working from top more, sl st to first dc to join.
43 squares. Break yarn and fasten off. to bottom on one side, and There are now 4 loop holes in
Row 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch bottom to top on opposite side, same place on each side of bag.
here and throughout), [1tr in BACK work 2dc in each square through Ensure loop holes line up on each
next tr, 1ch] to last st, 1tr in Row 1: With RS facing, join both sides of bag and 3dc in side ready to attach bag straps.
third of 4ch, turn. yarn to first unused loop of bottom square. Rnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in each dc and
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2. foundation chain at bottom of 4dc in each 4ch-sp around, sl st
Front piece, 4ch (counts as 1tr, TOP TRIM to join.
Rows 5–18: Working in filet 1ch), miss next st, [1tr in next st, With RS facing, join yarn to one Break yarn and sew in loose ends.
crochet (see Pattern Notes), 1ch, miss 1 st] to last st, 1tr in edge side of bag.
follow Chart from Row 5 to work last st, turn – 43 ch-sps and 44tr, Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in FINISHING
word GANG, noting first row of forming 43 squares. each st and ch-sp around top of Attach bag straps through
word GANG is an odd row so bag, sl st to third of 3ch to join loopholes.
reads from R to L on chart. Rows 2–42: Rep Row 1. – 174tr. Sample shown has looped the
Rows 19–21: As Row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends. Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count straps through, folded at either
Rows 22–38: Working in filet as st), 1dc in each st around, end, then secured by
crochet, follow Chart to work JOINING THE SIDES sl st to join. sewing yarn through END
the word GIRL, noting first row Fold work in half along bottom Rnd 3: 1ch, *19dc, 4ch, miss the holes.
MATERIALS
● Rowan Cotton Cashmere,
85% cotton/15% cashmere,
50g/125m/137yds
Shade: Golden Dunes 213
x 10 (10, 11, 11, 12) balls
● 4mm hook
TENSION
Work 19 sts and 12 rows in body
patt to measure 10 x 10cm/
4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
Work 6 patt reps (30 sts) and
11 rows over sleeve patt to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using
obtain tension.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lisa has worked at Rowan for
almost 20 years. Her inspiration
comes from shape and texture
and she also enjoys playing
with interesting stitches,
fastenings and different garment
structures. Find her online at
www.lisarichardson.co.uk.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Crab stitch: Work as double
crochet but in the opposite
direction, from left to right along
the row. Insert hook in next
stitch to the right and yoh, draw
a loop through to the front, yoh
and draw through both loops to
complete stitch.
BACK
START Using 4mm hook,
make 183 (195, 204,
213, 222)ch.
Foundation Row 1: (WS) 1dc
into sixth ch from hook, *2ch,
miss 2ch, 1dc into next ch; rep
from * to end, turn.
Foundation Row 2: 3ch (counts
as 1tr), 1tr into first dc, *miss
2ch, 3tr into next dc; rep from *
until 3tr have been worked into
last dc, miss 2ch, 2tr into next
So rre n to To p ch, turn – 181 (193, 202, 211,

220) sts.
BY LISA RICHARDSON Foundation Row 3: 1ch (does
not count as st), 1dc into first
This stylish top has plenty of drape and tr, *2ch, miss 2tr, 1dc into next
tr (this is centre tr of group of
is worked in a soft, natural fibre yarn.
3); rep from * to end, working
last dc into top of 3ch at beg of
previous row, turn.
Now work in patt as folls:

Row 1: (RS) 3ch (counts as 1tr),
1tr into first dc, *miss 2ch, 3tr into
50 Inside Crochet
next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts, Rep last two rows a further two as st), miss dc at base of 2ch and (zero, two, zero, zero) rows,
miss 2ch, 2tr into next dc, turn. (two, three, three, three) times, next dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next ending with RS facing for next
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as ending with RS facing for next 3ch-sp, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, row. Sleeve should measure
st), 1dc into first tr, *2ch, miss 2tr, row – 67 (73, 76, 79, 85) sts. 1dc) into next 3ch-sp; rep from approximately 15 (15, 16, 16,
1dc into next tr (this is centre tr Fasten off. * until last 3ch-sp has been 16)cm/6 (6, 6¼, 6¼, 6¼)in.
of group of 3); rep from * to end, worked, miss 2dc, 1dc into last Fasten off.
working last dc into top of 3ch at SLEEVES 2ch-sp, turn.
beg of previous row, turn. Worked from shoulder to cuff. Next Row: 2ch (does not count MAKING UP
These two rows form body patt.** Place markers along side seam as st), miss dc at base of 2ch and Block all pieces.
Cont in patt for a further 46 (50, edges 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) rows next dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next
52, 54, 56) rows, ending with RS down from shoulder edge 3ch-sp, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) NECK EDGING
facing for next row. Back should (to denote base of armhole into next 3ch-sp; rep from * until With RS facing and using 4mm
measure approximately 43 (46, openings) – this is Row 2 of patt last 3ch-sp remains unworked, hook, attach yarn at neck edge
48, 49, 51)cm/17 (18, 19, 20)in. and marked st should be a dc. miss 2dc, (1dc, 2ch, 1htr) into last of one shoulder seam, 1ch (does
Fasten off. Join both shoulder seams using 3ch-sp, turn. not count as st), work one round
backstitch. Next Row: 4ch (counts as 1htr, of dc evenly around entire neck
FRONT 2ch), 1dc into 2ch-sp at base of edge, ending with sl st to first dc,
Work as given for Back to **. With RS facing and using 4mm 4ch, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) do not turn.
Cont in patt for a further 40 (44, hook attach yarn at base of into next 3ch-sp; rep from * until Now work one round of crab
44, 46, 48) rows, ending with RS armhole, then working along last 3ch-sp remains unworked, st (see Special Stitches) around
facing for next row. row-end edge between markers miss 2dc, (1dc, 2ch, 1htr) into last entire neck edge, ending with
cont as folls: 3ch-sp, turn. sl st to first dc. Fasten off.
SHAPE FRONT NECK Foundation Row: (RS) 4ch Two 3ch-sps decreased over last
Next Row: (RS) 3ch (counts as (counts as 1htr, 2ch), 2dc into four rows. Remove armhole markers.
1tr), 1tr into first dc, (miss 2ch, 3tr next sp formed by tr, *3ch, miss Work six (two, zero, zero, zero) Place markers (for side slits) along
into next dc) 23 (25, 27, 28, 30) next dc, 2dc into next sp formed rows, ending with RS facing for side seams edges 16cm/6¼in
times, miss 2ch, 2tr into next dc, by tr; rep from * to last tr before next row. above hem.
tr2tog working first “leg” of st next marker (missing both dc Rep last zero (six, four, four, four) Join both underarm and
into same dc as 2tr just worked rows at shoulder seam), 2ch, 1htr rows zero (one, two, three, three) side seams, leaving
and second “leg” into next dc and into marked dc – 17 (19, 21, 23, time(s) more – 15 (15, 15, 15, 17) side seams open
turn, leaving rem sts unworked. 25) 3ch-sps. 3ch-sps. below markers. END
Work on this set of sts only for Cont in patt for a further zero Weave in all ends.
first side of neck. Now work in patt as folls:
Next Row: 1ch (does not count Row 1: 4ch (counts as 1htr, 2ch),
as st), miss tr2tog at base of 1ch, 1dc into 2ch-sp at base of 4ch,
1dc into next tr, patt to end, turn *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next
– 73 (79, 85, 88, 94) sts. 3ch-sp; rep from * until last 3ch-sp
Next Row: Patt to last 4 sts, 2tr has been worked, miss 2dc, (1dc,
into next dc, tr2tog working first 2ch, 1htr) into last 2ch-sp, turn.
“leg” of st into same dc as 2tr just This row forms sleeve patt.
worked and second “leg” into Cont in patt for a further four
next dc, turn. (two, two, zero, zero) rows, ending
Next Row: 1ch (does not count as with RS facing for next row.
st), miss tr2tog at base of 1ch, 1dc
into next tr, patt to end, turn – 3 Next Row: 4ch (counts as 1htr,
sts decreased over last two rows. 2ch), 1dc into 2ch-sp at base of
Rep last two rows a further one 4ch, *miss 2dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into
(one, two, two, two) time(s), next 3ch-sp; rep from * until last
ending with RS facing for next 3ch-sp has been worked, miss 2dc,
row – 67 (73, 76, 79, 85) sts. 1dc into last 2ch-sp, turn.
Fasten off. Next Row: 2ch (does not count
With RS facing, return to last

complete row worked, miss centre S M L XL XXL
29 (29, 26, 29, 26) sts (this is TO FIT BUST 81–86 91–97 102–107 112–177 122–127 cm
10 (10, 9, 10, 9) 2ch-sps), attach
32–34 36–38 40–42 44–46 48–50 in
yarn to next dc and cont as folls:
Next Row: (RS) 2ch (does not ACTUAL BUST 191 203 213 222 232 cm
count as st), miss 2ch, 3tr into next 75¼ 80 83¾ 87½ 91¼ in
dc, patt to end.
LENGTH 43 46 48 49 51 cm
Next Row: 1ch (does not count as
st), 1dc into first tr, *2ch, miss 2tr, 17 18 19 19¼ 20 in
1dc into next tr (this is centre tr SLEEVE SEAM 15 15 16 16 16 cm
of group of 3); rep from * to end,
6 6 6¼ 6¼ 6¼ in
turn – 73 (79, 85, 88, 94) sts.
MATERIALS
● Erika Knight Studio Linen,
85% viscose/15% linen,
50g/120m/131yds
Yarn A: Bone 401 x 3 balls
(x 2 balls if only making apron)
Yarn B: Pyjama 409 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Shallow 414 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Covet 407 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Small piece of cotton fabric,
same size as finished potholder
● Needle and cotton in
matching shade
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight linen
blend or cotton yarn to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Work 18 sts and 14 rows in
Braided Treble st to measure 10 x
10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook,
or size required to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Apron: Length 37cm/14½in,
waistband including apron ties
130cm/51in (can be adjusted
to suit).
Potholder: 18.5 x 18.5cm/
7¼ x 7¼in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey specialises in homewares
and accessories. Her latest book
200 More Crochet Stitches is
available now. Follow her on
Instagram @grannycoolcrochet.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Braided Treble (Btr): Yoh, insert
hook in next st, yoh and pull
through stitch and first loop on
hook at the same time, 1ch, yoh,
pull through both loops on hook.
Beginning Bobble (Beg Bob):

[Yoh, insert hook in same dc as
join, yoh, pull through loop, yoh,
pull through 2 loops] twice, yoh,
Pre tty Po th o lde r pull through all 3 loops on hook.
& Apro n Bobble (Bob): (Yoh, insert hook

in next dc, yoh, pull through
loop, yoh, pull through 2 loops,
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
(yoh, insert hook in same dc,
yoh, pull through loop, yoh, pull
Kitsch and quirky – but ever so practical
through 2 loops) twice, yoh, pull
– this set is fun to make and wear. through all 4 loops on hk.
ADD TO THE STASH POTHOLDER

Buy this linen-blend yarn from START There is no need
www.lovecrafts.com to cut yarn when
52 Inside Crochet
changing colours. Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 9tr
With yarn A, make 34ch. in ring, sl st in top of 3ch – 10tr.
Row 1: 1Btr (see Special Stitches) Fasten off yarn A.
in fourth ch from hook and in Rnd 2: Join yarn C to top of any
each ch across, turn – 32 sts. tr, [(1dc, 1htr, 3tr, 1htr, 1dc) in top
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1Btr), miss of tr, miss next tr] five times, sl st
first Btr, 1Btr in each Btr across, in top of first dc.
working last st in top of t-ch, Fasten off.
change to yarn C, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2, change FINISHING
to yarn A. Sew hanging loop to top right
Rows 5–22: Rep Row 2, corner of potholder.
changing colour as before Sew flower to bottom left corner.
every two rows.
Fasten off. Cut fabric to same size as
potholder and turn over
EDGING 0.5cm/¼in seam allowance
With RS facing, join yarn C to dc on each side.
at top right corner. Sew fabric to wrong side
Rnd 1: 3dc in first dc, dc evenly of potholder.
around, working 3dc in each Press lightly with a warm END
corner, sl st in first dc, do not turn, iron on reverse side.
Rnd 2: 1ch, work crab st (reverse
dc) around all four sides, sl st in APRON
first crab st. Fasten off. START With yarn A, make
66ch.
HANGING LOOP Row 1: 1Btr in fourth ch from Rows 5–12: As Row 2, changing 10 times – 54dc.
With yarn C, make 21ch. hook and in each ch across, turn colour every two rows. Row 35: 1ch, 54dc across.
Row 1: 1sl st in second ch from – 64 sts. Row 13–32: As Row 2 in Fasten off.
hook and in each ch across. Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1Btr), miss yarn A only.
Fasten off. first Btr, 1Btr in each Btr across, Fasten off. EDGING
working last st in top of t-ch, Row 1: With RS facing, join
FLOWER change to yarn C, turn. Row 33: 1ch, 1dc in each st yarn B to top of left edge, dc
With yarn A, make 6ch, join with Rows 3 & 4: As Row 2, change across, turn – 64dc. evenly along left side, bottom
sl st to make a ring. to yarn A. Row 34: 1ch, 4dc, [dc2tog, 4dc] edge and right side of apron,
working 3dc at each corner, turn. changing colour every two rows. Rnd 5: Join yarn C to any corner Sew motif patch to Apron, lining
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each dc, Fasten off. 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr] in up with last row in yarn C or
change to yarn C, turn. same 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next preferred position, leaving top
Rows 3 & 4: As Row 2. MOTIF POCKET 1ch-sp,1ch] three times, *(3tr, side unstitched to form a pocket.
Fasten off. With yarn A, make 6ch, join 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr
with sl st to make ring. in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] three times; Block by soaking in tepid
FRILL Rnd 1: 8dc in ring. rep from * three times, sl st in water for five minutes,
With RS facing, join yarn D to Fasten off yarn A. top of beg 3ch to join. then pinning out flat END
top left edge, 1ch, 1sl st in first Rnd 2: Join yarn D to top of any Fasten off. until dry.
dc, [5tr in next dc, 1sl st in each dc, 3ch, 1Beg bob (see Special
of next 3dc] around to end, Stitches), 1ch (1Bob (see Special
working last rep of sts with a Stitches), 1ch) seven times
sl st instead of 5tr. – 8 bobbles, 8x 1ch-sp.
Fasten off. Fasten off yarn D.
Rnd 3: Join yarn B to any 1ch-sp,
APRON STRINGS (3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in same
Row 1: With yarn B, make 70ch, 1ch sp, 1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp,
1dc in each row end of edging, 1ch, [(3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 1ch-sp,
1dc in each dc along last row of 1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp, 1ch] three
Apron (Row 35), 1dc in each row times, sl st in top of beg 3ch
end of edging, 70ch, turn. to join.
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in second ch Fasten off yarn B.
from hook and in each ch across, Rnd 4: Join yarn A to any corner
1dc in each dc and each ch 3ch sp, (3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in
across to end, change to yarn D, same 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in next
turn. (length of Apron strings can 1ch-sp, 1ch] twice, *(3tr, 3ch,
be adjusted by working more/ 3tr) in next 3ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr in
fewer ch). next 1ch-sp, 1ch] twice; rep from
Rows 3 & 4: 1ch, 1dc in each dc * three times, sl st in top of beg
across. Change to yarn B, turn. 3ch to join.
Rows 5–10: As Rows 3 & 4, Fasten off yarn A.
54 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Linen Drape,
70% viscose/30% linen,
100g/186m/203yds
Yarn A: Corn 3946 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Coral 3906 x 2 balls
Yarn C: River 3904 x 2 balls
Yarn D: Wheat 3902 x 2 balls
● 4mm, 4.5mm & 5mm hooks
TENSION
Work approximately one repeat
and 9 rows to measure 11 x 10cm/
4¼ x 4in using 4.5mm hook, or
size required to obtain tension.
Work 15ftr to measure 10cm/4in
using 4mm hook, or size required
to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
The wraparound style of this skirt
means it will fit most sizes.
Total length of the cord from
end to end:
260cm/102in.
Length of cord at each end:
65cm/25½in.
Width of top of skirt:
130cm/51¼in.
Width of bottom of skirt:
176cm/69¼in.
Length of skirt at “V” peak:
43cm/17in.
Length of skirt at “V” trough:
41cm/16¼in.
Length of side edge of skirt:
50cm/19¾in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rhian is a crochet and knitting
designer, writer and editor and
the Pattern Editor of Inside
Crochet. View more of her designs
at www.ravelry.com/designers/
rhian-drinkwater.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Foundation treble (ftr): 3ch,
yoh, insert into first ch, yoh, pull
through, yoh, pull through 1 loop
(makes foundation chain), yoh,
pull through 2 loops, yoh, pull
Wrapa ro u n d Sk ir t through remaining 2 loops on

hook. *Yoh, insert into foundation
BY RHIAN DRINKWATER chain of previous stitch, yoh, pull
through, yoh, pull through 1 loop,
This lightweight skirt is perfect for early yoh, pull through 2 loops, yoh,
pull through remaining 2 loops
summer, in a colourful linen blend yarn.
on hook; repeat from * until you
have desired number of sts.
ADD TO THE STASH PATTERN NOTES

Buy this linen-blend yarn from Read through the pattern
www.lovecrafts.com
thoroughly before beginning.
Yarn colour and hook size
56 Inside Crochet
130cm/ 51¼in
43cm/ 17in
41cm/ 16¼in
n
¾i
/ 19
cm
50
176cm/ 69¼in
changes are worked at the same Fasten off.

time as the increases. Turn, count 90 sts then reattach
yarn to 91st stitch.
To increase width of skirt for Row 1: [1dc, 2htr, 2tr, 4dtr in next
larger sizes, simply work more ftr st, 2tr, 2htr, 1dc, 3sl st] 12 times,
at the beginning. Add stitches in working only 1sl st on last rep,
multiples of 14 to increase the turn – 202 sts.
number of chevrons across, or as Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 6tr,
you wish to make the cord longer. *(2tr in next st) twice, 7tr, miss
Please note this may require more 1sl st, 7tr; rep from * ten more
balls of yarn. times, (2tr in next st) twice, 7tr
working last tr in next ftr, turn.
SKIRT Row 3: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog
START With 4mm hook and over first and second tr of row,
yarn A, 345ftr (see 6tr, *(2tr in next st) twice, 6tr,
Special Stitches). tr2tog, tr2tog, 6tr; rep from *
6
slip stitch
5 chain stitch
double crochet (dc)
4
half treble crochet (htr)
3 treble crochet (tr)
2 double treble crochet (dtr)

1
foundation treble crochet (ftr)
ten more times, (2tr in next st) Once there are 10tr past the
twice, 6tr, tr2tog, tr in same st as (2tr in next st) at row ends, work
second leg of tr2tog, turn. these extra tr sts into pattern,
Row 4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr working beg and end of row
in same space, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr as folls:
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep Next Row: 3ch (counts as 1tr),
from * to last st, 2tr in t-ch, turn. 1tr in same space, *tr2tog,
Row 5: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr 6tr, (2tr in next st) twice, 6tr,
in same st, 1tr, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr tr2tog; rep from * to end, 2tr in
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep t-ch, turn.
from * to last 2 sts, 1tr, 2tr in top Cont as set, working incs at
of t-ch, turn. beg and end of each row and
Row 6: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr incorporating extra sts into
in same st, 2tr, *tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr pattern as given above, until
in next st) twice, 6tr, tr2tog; rep there are 15 “V”s along length
from * to last 3 sts, 2tr, 2tr in top of fabric.
of t-ch turn. Now continue to work in
Cont to work in pattern as set, chevron pattern without
working one extra st at beg and working incs.
end of each row and keeping
patt correct. At the same time, work colour
and hook changes as folls:
Once there are 10tr past the Rows 1–11: Yarn A.
tr2togs at ends of rows, work these
extra tr sts into pattern, working Change to 4.5mm hook.
beg and end of row as folls: Rows 12–20: Yarn B.
Next Row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), Rows 21–29: Yarn C.
1tr in same space, *(2tr in next
st), 6tr, tr2tog, tr2tog, 6tr, (2tr in Change to 5mm hook.
next st); rep from * to end, 2tr in Rows 30–38: Yarn D.
t-ch, turn. Fasten off.
Cont in patt as set, again working
one extra st at beg and end of Weave in all ends and
each row, and working the extra block skirt, laying it
END
half rep at beg and end. flat to dry.
Sta s h -
bu s tin g
Bla n ke t
BY THEODORA BURROW
A pretty V-stitch blanket in

soft muted shades.
ADD TO THE STASH

Buy this pure cotton yarn from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
58 Inside Crochet
MATERIALS vintage clothes. Designer by 6 chain stitch
● Rico Design Creative day, DJ by night, you can double crochet (dc)
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton find her on Instagram
5 treble crochet (tr)
50g/85m/93yds @theodora_goes_wild.
Yarn A: Candy Pink 64 x 3 balls V-stitch
Yarn B: Pistachio 41 x 3 balls SPECIAL STITCHES 4
Yarn C: Salmon 03 x 3 balls V-st: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next ch-sp.
Yarn D: Turquoise 36 x 3 balls 3
Yarn E: Pastel Yellow 04 PATTERN NOTES
x 3 balls When working into V-st, work in 2
Yarn F: Pearl Grey 52 x 3 balls 1ch-sp of V-st of the row below.
● 4.5mm hook 1
Change colour on last pull
YARN ALTERNATIVES through of last tr of previous
You can use any aran-weight yarn colour. Row 1: 1tr in fifth ch from hook, Do not fasten off yarn F on
to achieve a similar effect. Fasten off each shade, leaving a (1ch, 1tr) in same ch, miss 2 ch, last row.
6cm/2¼in tail, to be woven into *V-st (see Special Stitches) in
TENSION the tassels later. next ch, miss 2 ch, rep from * Edging Row: (RS) 1ch, 1dc in
Work 6.5 V-sts and 6 rows to to last 3 ch, V-st in next ch, miss each tr and ch-sp to end.
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using Work in Stripe sequence of one 1 ch, 1tr in last ch, change to Fasten off yarn F.
4.5mm hook, or size required to row in each colour as folls: yarn B on last pull through of last With RS facing rejoin yarn A to
obtain tension. Row 1: Yarn A. st, turn – 51 V-sts, 2tr. foundation chain edge and work
Exact tension is not critical for Row 2: Yarn B. one row of dc to match top row.
this project. Row 3: Yarn C. Row 2: 3ch, (counts as 1tr here Fasten off.
Row 4: Yarn D. and throughout), [V-st in next
MEASUREMENTS Row 5: Yarn E. ch-sp] to last st, 1tr in top of 3 ch, TASSELS
Blanket measures approximately Row 6: Yarn F. change to yarn C on last pull Cut 120 16cm/6¼in lengths of
100 x 130cm/39½ x 51in. These six rows form stripe patt through of last st, turn. each yarn shade.
and are repeated. Rep Row 2 changing yarn every Using four strands make tassels and
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY row working in stripe pattern space along side edges, matching
Londoner Theodora Burrow is an BLANKET (see Pattern Notes) or in colour colours, or as desired.
’80s kid with a love of vintage START With 4.5mm hook sequence as desired, working six- Trim to approximately END
patterns, vintage vinyl and and yarn A, 157ch. row patt rep a total of 15 times. 5cm/2in to neaten.
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● 4mm & 4.5mm hooks
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YARN ALTERNATIVES
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TENSION
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this project.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bag folds to a ball about
12cm/5in in diameter, opened
size similar to average canvas
tote bag.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
A crochet-addict, Irene loves
experimenting with characters,
shapes and textures!
Visit www.irenestrange.etsy.com
for more of Irene’s patterns or see
what she’s making next
@irenestrange on Instagram.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Spike dc (spdc): Work 1dc
inserting hook between sts one
round below current.
PATTERN NOTES
The bag is worked from the
base up. The mesh section can
be folded into the base and
tightened with a drawstring to
form a ball. Decorate with an
eco message or surface crochet
the continents to create a
suggestion of Earth from space!
When closing the rounds feel free
Ea r th k in d Sh o ppe r to use invisible join or sl st join as

per personal preference. Attach
BY IRENE STRANGE new yarn with a standing stitch or
2ch as per personal preference.
This strong mesh bag folds up into an Earth-like ball, with
To save time crochet over yarn
the natural yarn perfect for sustainable crafty adventures.
tails when joining in new colours.
SHOPPER BASE
ADD TO THE STASH START Using yarn D and
Buy this eco yarn from 4mm hook, make an
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adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 2ch (does not count as st
62 Inside Crochet
throughout), 12htr in ring, sl st to around, sl st to join – 42htr, 42ch.
join – 12htr. Fasten off yarn D.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 2htr in each st, sl st
to join – 24htr. SHOPPER MESH
Rnd 3: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 1htr] With 4.5mm hook, attach yarn A
around, sl st to join – 36htr. to back loops from Rnd 12. 15
14
Fasten off yarn D, attach yarn C Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as first half
to any st. of dtr2tog throughout), miss 13
Rnd 4: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 2htr] 2 sts, 1dtr in next st, 2ch, [dtr2tog
around, sl st to join – 48htr. placing first st in last worked st, 4
Fasten off yarn C, attach yarn B and second st in third st from
to any st. hook, 2ch] around, sl st to join.
3
Rnd 2: 3ch, miss ch-sp, 1dtr in
Rnd 5: 2ch, htr around, sl st next st, 2ch, [dtr2tog in sts either
to join. side of 2ch-sp, 2ch] around, sl st 2 13
Rnd 6: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 3htr] to join.
around, sl st to join – 60htr. Rnds 3–12: Rep Rnd 2. 1
Rnd 7: 2ch, htr around, sl st Rnd 13: 2ch, 1htr in top of each 12
to join. dtr2tog, 2htr over each 2ch.
Rnd 8: 2ch, [2htr in next st, 4htr] 11
around, sl st to join – 72htr. Add handles as folls:
Rnd 9: 2ch, htr around, sl st in Rnd 14: 1ch, (10dc, 40ch, miss
1st st. next 21 sts, 10dc) twice, sl st to slip stitch
Rnd 10: 2ch, [2htr in next st, join.
chain stitch
5htr] around, sl st to join – 84htr. Rnd 15: 1ch, *8spdc (see Special FINISHING
double crochet (dc)
Fasten off yarn B, attach yarn C Stitches) in Rnd 13, dc2tog, 1htr in Weave drawstrings between htr
to any st. each of next 40 ch, dc2tog, 8spdc from Rnd 13. dc2tog
in Rnd 13; rep from * once more. Tie ends of drawstrings. half treble crochet (htr)
Rnd 11: 2ch, htr around, sl st Fasten off, weave in ends.
double treble crochet (dtr)
to join. Decorate the base of the bag in
Fasten off yarn C, attach yarn D DRAWSTRING any style desired. dtr2tog
to any st. Make two The sample is embroidered with spike double crochet (spdc)
Rnd 12: 2ch, 1htr flo in each st With yarn D and 4mm hook, chain stitch texture to suggest
around, sl st to join – 84htr flo. 110ch. continents, mixing all back loop
Rnd 13: 2ch, working in both Fasten off. the colours from END
loops, [1htr, 1ch, miss next st] Weave in ends. the project.
MATERIALS can work until one is completed

● 4ply yarn suitable for socks and then join in the next.
Shade: Assorted scraps x 50
(60, 70, 85, 100, 115, 130)g Because they use different
● 3mm hook colours, any darns will only add
● Two removable stitch markers to the character of the socks
without a hunt for the right
YARN ALTERNATIVES colour. And when the heel and
Almost any 4ply yarn can be toe (the places that get the most
used, although we recommend wear) finally become more darn
high twist wool blends or wool/ than crochet, you can remove
nylon mixes as these are hardest and replace them easily.
wearing, kindest to feet and most
suitable for socks. CUFF
START With 3mm hook 8 (8,
TENSION 8, 8, 10, 10, 10)ch.
Work 16 sts and 18 rows in Row 1: 1htr in third ch from
paired half treble to measure 10 x hook and in each ch to end, turn
10cm/4 x 4in using 3mm hook, or – 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts.
size required to obtain tension. Row 2: 2ch (does not count
as st), htr in blo of each st
MEASUREMENTS across, turn.
To fit: Baby (toddler, child small, Rep Row 2 for a total of 16 (20,
child large, adult small, adult 26, 30, 34, 38, 44) rows.
medium, adult large). Fold cuff with short ends
See size chart for more details. together and sl st together.
Turn so that this seam is on the
Finished circumference at inside, fasten off and break yarn.
ankle/foot: 11 (13, 17, 20, 22,
25, 28)cm/4 (5, 6½, 7½, 8½, ANKLE
9½, 11)in. Work in rnds without turning
throughout as folls:
Where possible, always measure Rnd 1: Attach yarn to row end
the wearer’s feet for the best nearest slip stitched seam, 2ch,
fitting socks. Where this is not starting in same row end as yarn
possible use the guide to choose is attached work [2htr in row
Eve rla s tin g size and length based on the

shoe size worn.
end, miss next row end] to end,
sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26,
So cks Finished length is fully adjustable.

A standard size guide is included
30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Note: For neatness work into the
space that looks like a knit stitch.
BY JOANNE SCRACE
to make gifting easier. PM to denote start of rnd.
Choose a size smaller than your
Using small amounts of leftover
foot circumference as these socks Rnd 2: 2ch, [2htr in space
yarn, these colourful socks are stretch to fit. between next two sts] to end,
also easily repairable! sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26,
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Joanne Scrace is the lead Rep Rnd 2 until sock measures
designer for The Crochet Project. desired length from cuff to
She specialises in wearable bottom of ankle bone. We
crochet, combining a knowledge suggest a total of 6 (8, 8, 10,
of seamstress pattern drafting 12, 12, 14) rnds.
and the material science of Note the number of rows
crochet to make pieces that worked, to help when making
fit and drape beautifully with second sock.
patterns that are well written
and clear. Visit the website at Note: Instructions are included
www.thecrochetproject.com. so that you can make the seam
on the inside of the foot for both
PATTERN NOTES socks. However, both socks can
Throughout the pattern change be worked the same if preferred.
yarn as you like – you won’t be If you crochet left-handed, follow
directed to change yarn within the the directions but you will be
pattern. You can either use the making the left sock instead of
different colours to stripe or you the right sock and vice versa.
64 Inside Crochet
LEFT SOCK HEEL OPENING htr2tog, 1htr in marked st, move
Rnd 1: 2ch, [2htr in space PM up] twice, sl st to join
between next two sts] three – 12 (16, 22, 26, 30, 34, 40) sts.
(four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) Rep Rnd 2 a further one (two,
times, 10 (12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26) three, four, five, six, seven) time(s)
ch loosely, miss all rem sts, sl st – 8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12) sts.
to t-ch to join – 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, Fasten off and break yarn leaving
16, 18) sts. along tail for sewing seam closed.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [2htr in space
between next two sts] three HEEL
(four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) Note: This section sounds more
times, [2htr in next ch, miss 1ch] complicated than it is. Basically
to end, sl st to t-ch to join work 1 st into every st and ch-sp
– 16 (20, 26, 30, 34, 38, 44) sts. around the heel and work 2 sts but the left sock will be the right 22, 26) sts across back of ankle,
at each side to stop there being sock and vice versa. 2htr around t-ch (of Rnd 1 worked
RIGHT SOCK HEEL OPENING a gap. to create space for heel), PM in
Rnd 1: 12 (14, 18, 20, 22, 24, Instructions are written so the LEFT SOCK HEEL first of these sts, 1htr in each ch,
28)ch loosely, miss 10 (12, 16, seam can be kept on the inside Rnd 1: Join yarn around side 1htr in same place as t-ch and first
18, 20, 22, 26) sts, [2htr in space of the foot. If you worked both of first htr (of Rnd 1 worked to st of this rnd, PM in last st, sl st to
between next two sts] three socks the same then follow the create space for heel) before you t-ch (of this rnd) to join – 24 (28,
(four, five, six, seven, eight, instructions for the foot you created the chain, at side of heel, 36, 40, 44, 48, 56) sts.
nine) times, sl st to second ch worked, if you crochet left- (2ch, 1htr) around this st, 1htr in
of starting ch of rnd to join handed then follow the directions each of next 10 (12, 16, 18, 20, RIGHT SOCK HEEL
– 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts. Rnd 1: Join yarn around side of
Rnd 2: 2ch, [miss 1 ch, 2htr in t-ch (of Rnd 1 worked to create
next ch] to end of ch, [2htr in space for heel) at side of heel,
space between next two sts] (2ch, 1htr) around this st, 1htr in
three (four, five, six, seven, eight, each of next 10 (12, 16, 18, 20,
nine) times, sl st to t-ch to join 22, 26) sts across back of ankle,
– 16 (20, 26, 30, 34, 38, 44) sts. 2htr around htr (of Rnd 1 worked
to create space for heel), PM in
FOOT SECTION first of these sts, 1htr in each ch,
(BOTH SOCKS) 1htr in same place as t-ch and
Rnd 1: 2ch, [2htr in space first st of this rnd, PM in last st,
between next two sts] to end, sl st to t-ch (of this rnd) to join
sl st to t-ch to join – 16 (20, 26, – 24 (28, 36, 40, 44, 48, 56) sts.
30, 34, 38, 44) sts.
Rep last rnd until section from BOTH SOCKS HEEL
heel is 4 (5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)cm/ Rnd 2: 2ch, [1htr, htr2tog, htr
1½ (2, 2¾, 3, 3½, 4, 4¾)in in each st to 2 sts before PM,
shorter than foot measurement htr2tog, 1htr in marked st, move
from back of heel to tip of PM up] twice, sl st to join, do
longest toe (see Sizing Chart). not turn – 20 (24, 32, 36, 40,
Note the number of rnds to help 44, 52) sts.
when making second sock. Rep Rnd 2 until 8 sts rem.
Fasten off and break yarn
TOE leaving a tail long enough to
Rnd 1: 2ch, starting in top of t-ch sew seam closed.
work 1htr in each st around PM
in st no 8 (10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22) FINISHING
and in last st of rnd, sl st to first With WS facing sew seam at heel
st to join – 16 (20, 26, 30, 34, and toe.
38, 44) sts. Weave in ends.
Rnd 2: 2ch, [1htr, htr2tog, htr Wash according to END
in each st to 2 sts before PM, ball band instructions.
Baby Toddler Child S Child S Child M S M M L L

UK SIZE baby 4–5 6–7 8–10 11–13 1–3 4–6 7–9 10–12 13
EU SIZE baby 20–22 23– 24 25–28 29–32 33–36 37–39 40–42 43–46 47–48 cm
PATTERN SIZE 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 in
LENGTH 10 13 14 17 20 22 25 28 30 31 cm
HEEL TO FOOT 4 5 5½ 6½ 8 8½ 10 11 12 12¼ in
MATERIALS
● Wool and the Gang
Billie Jean Yarn,
80% upcycled cotton/
20% upcycled denim,
100g/135m/148/yds
Shade: Washed Out Denim
x 15 balls
● 8mm hook
● Blocking equipment
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any worsted
weight cotton to achieve a
similar effect.
TENSION
Work square to measure
approximately 19 x 19cm/
7½ x 7½in before blocking,
22 x 22cm/8½ x 8½in after
blocking, using 8mm hook or
size needed to obtain tension.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures
122 x 163cm/48 x 64in, and is
six by eight squares.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lauren is a crochet designer
and a literature PhD researcher.
Follow her journey at
www.shestartsagain.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
DC join: Join using dc stitches,
working through blo of top
square and flo of bottom square
unless otherwise indicated.
PATTERN NOTES
When joining squares, it is
important to correctly identify
the corner stitches to ensure
consistent and straight alignment
in the finished throw.
You may wish to block the
entire blanket once finished
to ensure straight edges and
rectangle shape.
Billie Je a n Bla n ke t START

GRANNY SQUARE
Make 48
BY LAUREN COOPER Make 5ch, join in first
ch with sl st to form ring.
This eco-friendly, neutral-coloured throw Rnd 1: 3ch, 2tr in ring, 2ch, [3tr
in ring, 2ch] three times, join
is made for modern interiors.
with sl st in top of 3ch – 12tr,
4x 2ch-sps.
Rnd 2: 4ch (count as 1tr, 1ch),
ADD TO THE STASH [3tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch] in next 2ch-sp
Buy this upcycled yarn from three times, (3tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
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2ch-sp, join with sl st in third of
beg 4ch – 24tr, 4x 2ch-corner-
66 Inside Crochet
sps, 4x 1ch-sps. formation, as per chart.
Section A
Rnd 3: 3ch (count as 1tr), 2tr Number refers to number of 1A
in first 1ch-sp, [1ch, (3tr, 2ch, join and letter refers to order in
3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr in which to join new squares. 1B 1A
next 1ch-sp] three times, 1ch,
(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in last 2ch-sp, JOINING METHOD
1ch, join with sl st in top of beg To join new square: *Insert 1D 1C 2A
3ch – 36tr, 4x 2ch-corner-sps, 8x hook in corner st blo of new
1ch-sps. square (RS) and corner st flo 1F 1E 2B 3A
Rnd 4: 4ch (count as 1tr, 1ch), of existing square, yoh and
[3tr in next 1ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, pull through to complete DC
1H 1G 2C 3B 4A
Section B
2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp, 1ch, 3tr join, DC join along, DC join in
in next 1ch sp, 1ch] four times, corner st. In next st, join blo of
Section A
ending last rep with 2tr in last top square and flo of adjacent 1J 1I 2D 3C 4B 5A
1ch-sp, sl st to third of beg 4ch square from prev round, DC join
– 48tr, 4x 2ch-corner-sps, 12x until corner st; rep from * to
1ch-sps. add next square. (Note that the
1K 2E 3D 4C 5B 6A
Rnd 5: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr first and last corner stitches of
in same 1ch-sp, *1ch, 3tr in each join should be worked in 2F 3E 4D 5C 6B 7A
next 1ch-sp, 1ch, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) both loops. Fasten off after final
in next 2ch-sp, [1ch, 3tr in next corner st.)
1ch-sp] twice; rep from * three Section B
more times, ending last rep with Join 2: Join six new squares
Flip work to begin joining section C
1ch, 3tr in next 1ch-sp, sl st to using Joining Method but sixth
third of beg 3ch – 60tr, 4x 2ch- square will have only one edge
corner-sps, 16x 1ch-sps. joined (so as not to exceed six 8A
Rnd 6: 2ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc square width).
in each of next 11 sts, 1ch, [1dc
8B 9A
in each of next 21 sts, 1ch] three Joins 3–7: Rep Joining Method
times, 1dc in each of last 9 sts, to add rows of five, four, three,
sl st to top of 2ch – 88dc, 22dc two and one new squares 8C 9B 10A
Section C
each side. Fasten off. respectively.
Block squares to measure 22 x 8D 9C 10B 11A
22cm/8½ x 8½in each. SECTION C
Flip work, so that the six square
JOINING width is at the top and one 8E 9D 10C 11B 12A
Join as follows, referring to square width is at the bottom
joining charts, right: left. Join row 8 beginning on the
right side, as per chart.
SECTION A Joins 8–12: Rep Joining Method
Join 1: With WS together, join to add rows of five, four, three,
yarn in both loops of corner st two and one new squares.
of two squares, 1ch, DC join
(see Special Stitches) along one BORDER
side of both squares, working Join yarn in any corner st of
in blo of top square and flo of throw, 1ch, 1dc in each st
bottom square, until corner st. around working1ch at corners.
[In next corner st, insert hook Join with sl st in first 1ch.
in blo of top square and flo Fasten off.
of corner st of a new square
(WS), yoh and pull through FRINGE
to complete dc join. DC join Cut three lengths of 32cm/12in
along edge with new square to for each tassel.
next corner st. At next corner With work RS up, insert hook
st, insert hook in blo of a new into st, fold lengths in half and
square (RS) and flo corner st use hook to pull lengths through
of prev square, yoh and pull halfway, creating a loop.
through to complete dc join. Pull end of lengths through loop
DC join along edge to next and tighten.
corner st] five times. DC join in Repeat to add tassels evenly
both loops of last corner st – 12 along top and bottom sides of
squares joined, 6 square width. throw (six-square width)
leaving 2 sts between
SECTION B each tassel. END
Join new squares in step Trim fringe to 13cm/5in.
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MATERIALS held together with one strand of

● Scheepjes Organicon, any other yarn shade, make an
100% cotton, adjustable ring.
50g/170m/186yds Rnd 1: 6dc in ring, pull up to
Yarn A: Clouded Crystal 200 tighten ring, join end with sl st
x 1 ball – 6dc.
Yarn B: Peach Fuzz 208 x 1 ball Rnd 2: 2ch, puff (see Special
Yarn C: Lavender Haze 204 Stitches) in same st, 2ch, (puff,
x 1 ball 2ch) in each rem st around, sl st
Yarn D: Buttermilk 210 x 1 ball to top of first ch to join – 6puffs,
Yarn E: Glacier 214 x 1 ball 6 ch-sps.
● 2.5mm & 3.5mm hooks Rnd 3: 2ch, (puff, 2ch, puff) in
● Stitch marker each ch-sp around.
Fasten off yarn A and cont in two
YARN ALTERNATIVES strands of contrast shade.
Any 4ply cotton yarn will Rnd 4: Sl st in each st around,
work here. 12ch, sl st back to
bottom of ch to create END
TENSION hanging loop. Fasten off.
Exact tension is not essential for
these designs. FACECLOTH
START With 3.5mm hook and
MEASUREMENTS one strand of yarn A
Scrubbies approximately 5cm/ and one strand of yarn B held
2in in diameter. together, 42ch.
Face cloth approximately 25cm Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from
x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾ in. hook and each of next 18 ch,
Soap pouches: (1ch, miss next ch, 1tr in next ch)
Hair: 14cm/5½in long x 7cm/ to last 4 ch, 1tr in each of last
2¾in. 4 ch, turn – 31tr and 8 ch-sps.
Hand: 15cm/6in long x 7cm/
2¾in. Row 2: 3ch, 3tr, follow Row 1 of
Wash: 16cm/6¼in long x 7cm/ Filet Facecloth Chart across next
2¾in. 17 sts, 1tr in each st to end, turn.
Row 3: 3ch, 18tr, follow Filet
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Facecloth Chart across next 17
File t Claire is a textiles designer

specialising in knitting and
sts, 1tr in each st to end, turn.
Rep last two rows until Filet Chart
Scru bbie s crochet, constructing patterns

that are fun, quirky and modern.
Find out more at
is complete.
Fasten off yarn.
BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE
www.montyknits.blogspot.com. Rejoin two strands of yarn B
to any point around edge of
This practical set ensures that
SPECIAL STITCHES facecloth.
your bars of soap can be used Puff: (Yrh, insert hook, yrh and Edging Rnd: 1ch, 1dc evenly
right down to the last piece pull up a loop) four times, (9 lps around edge of washcloth, working
without mess, and would make on hook), yrh and pull through all 3dc in each corner, join
9 lps, 1ch to close. round with sl st. END
a fabulous zero waste gift.
Fasten off.
PATTERN NOTES
Filet blocks in this pattern SOAP HOLDERS
comprise 1tr and 1ch for a space START With 2.5mm hook
(white squares) or 2tr for a block and any yarn, 18ch.
ADD TO THE STASH (coloured squares). Rnd 1: 3dc in second ch from
Buy this organic yarn from
Follow the filet charts to work the hook, 1dc in each of next 15 ch,
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
words, working the open spaces 3dc in last ch, turn work 180
and blocks as stated above. degrees and continue working
Charts are read from bottom in bottom loops of chain, 1dc
right hand corner upwards, from in bottom loop of each of next
right to left and then left to 15 ch, sl st to join rnd – 36dc.
right alternately.
Rnd 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch),
SCRUBBIES (miss next dc, 1tr in next dc,
START With 3.5mm hook and 1ch) around, join rnd with sl st
one strand of yarn A – 18tr, 18ch-sps.
70 Inside Crochet
20 15 18 20
19 14 17 19
18 13 16 18
17 12 15 17
16 11 14 16
15 10 13 15
14 9 12 14
13 8 11 13
12 7 10 12
11 6 9 11
10 5 8 10
9 4 7 9
8 3 6 8
7 2 5 7
6 1 4 6
5 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 5
4 2 4
3 1 3
2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2
1 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Rnd 3: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), open filet blocks, join rnd DRAWSTRING each ch across.
miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, with sl st. START With 2.5mm hook and Fasten off yarn.
follow Filet Chart for desired Rep last rnd until Filet same yarn, make a
slogan across next 16 sts, then Chart is complete. END chain of 25cm/9¾in long. Weave in all ends and END
complete remainder of round in Fasten off yarn. Work 1dc in back bump of block lightly to shape.
MATERIALS
● Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran,
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Vintage Pink 656
x 2 balls (Size XL only)
Yarn B: Vanilla Cream 608
x 1 ball (Size L only)
Yarn C: Pure Black 602
x 1 ball (Size M only)
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran,
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn D: Pistachio 44
x 1 ball (size S only)
● 3.5mm hook
● 4 macrame rings
● Yarn needle
● Sharp scissors
● Tape measure
● Strong card (cut to size)
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any cotton to
achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Whilst tension is not important
for this project, ensure your
fabric is not worked too loose,
particularly in the pointed
section of this project, to ensure
it hangs correctly.
MEASUREMENTS
Length: 11 (13, 22, 24)cm/
4¼ (5, 8¾, 9½)in.
Depth of pouch: 7 (8, 10.5,
10)cm/2¾ (3¼, 4¼, 4)in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is a marketing manager
by day and a crochet
designer by night. She has
designed patterns for several
publications which you can
find on her website
www.craftingbylucy.co.uk
you can also find her on
Instagram @craftingbylucy.
H a n gin g Sto rage PATTERN NOTES

BY LUCY DJEVDET The pouch section of this
pattern is worked in
This quick and easy hanging crochet storage continuous rounds.
Once your project is complete,
is the perfect way to organise your workspace.
measure a piece of strong card
to place in the pouch section
to ensure it keeps its shape
ADD TO THE STASH whilst hanging.
Buy these pure cotton yarns from
www.lovecrafts.com Sample is made up “inside out”
to show better stitch definition.
72 Inside Crochet
BODY OF SHAPE TRIANGLE
START POUCH FLAP
With 3.5mm hook, Row 2: 2ch, miss next ch-sp,
5 (6, 10.5, 12.5)cm
27 (35, 53, 59)ch. 1dc in foll ch-sp, [1ch, 1dc in

2 (2¼, 4¼, 5)in
Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from next ch-sp] to end working last

hook, PM in this st, 1dc in each dc between last dc of last rnd
ch to last ch, 4dc in last ch, turn and 2ch-sp, turn.
and working into unworked Rep last row until 4dc and
loops of foundation chain work 3x 1ch-sps rem.
1dc in each st to end, 4dc in
same ch as starting dc, do not Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving
join – 57 (73, 109, 121) sts. a long tail.
Rnd 2: 2ch (counts as first
ch-sp), [miss next dc, 1dc, 1ch]
2¾ (3¼, 3½, 4)in
ATTACH TO RING
7 (8, 9, 10)cm
to end of rnd. Work 7dc over macramé ring.

Rnds 3–15 (17, 23, 22): [1dc in Cut yarn and leave a long tail.
next ch-sp, 1ch, miss next dc] Sew pouch at the top point to
around. sts around macrame ring.
FLAP FINISHING
Fold pouch flat, PM in ch-sp Measure and cut a strong piece
at each end to mark start of of card to fit inside pouch.
triangle flap. Ensure the card is not
Row 1: 2ch, 1dc in next ch-sp, visible at the top; this
11 (13, 22, 24)cm
[1ch, 1dc in next ch-sp] to will help it keeps END
4¼ (5, 8¾, 9½)in marker, turn. shape once hung.
MATERIALS
100% cotton, 50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Pistachio Green 625
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Vintage Pink 656
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Slate Green 627
x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any aran-weight cotton yarn
to achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not crucial for
this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished potholder is
approximately 23 x 23cm/9 x 9in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jane loves experimenting with
different yarns, colours, shapes
and stitches. She runs regular
workshops to inspire others with
her passion for crochet. Find
her on Instagram @janeccrochet
and at www.janescrochet.com.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Waistcoat Stitch (Wst): Insert
hook in centre V of dc of previous
round, yrh and pull up loop, yrh
and pull through both loops.
PATTERN NOTES
Some knowledge of corner to
corner crochet is assumed.
One block (3ch and 3tr) is worked
in 3ch-sp of block of previous row.
Approximately 1g of aran-weight
cotton yarn makes four blocks.
Change colour by pulling new
colour through slip stitch at start
of block.
Where possible, carry colour
Tim e Fo r Te a change forward to block being
worked on and crochet over the
Po th o lde r yarn whilst working across no
more than next three blocks. If
BY JANE CZAJA working over more than three
blocks, join in a new ball.
Every kitchen needs a cheery potholder! Inspired by Jane’s
love of corner-to-corner crochet, bright colours and food. Follow chart by starting with
Row 1 at bottom right hand
corner, taking care not to confuse
ADD TO THE STASH WS with RS. Red arrow denotes
Buy this pure cotton yarn from direction of odd numbered,
www.lovecrafts.com WS facing rows. Green arrow
denotes direction of even
numbered, RS facing rows. As a
reminder as to which is which,
74 Inside Crochet
place a stitch marker on RS of block] to 3ch-sp of last block, sl st 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
square after completing Row 2. in last 3ch-sp, turn – 13 blocks. 27 14
Rows 16–27: Rep Row 24, turn
26 13
POTHOLDER – 1 block.
START FIRST SIDE Row 28: Sl st across first 3tr of 25 12
With 4mm hook and last block.
yarn A, 6ch. Fasten off. 24 11
Row 1: (WS) 1tr in fourth ch 23 10
from hook, 1tr in each of next SECOND SIDE
2 ch, turn – 1 block. Work as First Side using yarn B 22 9
Row 2: (RS) 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch for background and yarn A 21 8
from hook, 1tr in each of next for teapot. Fasten off.
2 ch, (sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp 20 7
of block of previous row, turn MAKING UP 19 6
– 2 blocks. Sew in ends on WS.
18 5
Row 3: 6ch, 1tr in fourth ch from JOINING & EDGING
17 4
hook, 1tr in each of next 2 ch, Rnd 1: With WS of both sides
*(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next tog and working through 16 3
block; rep from * to end, turn corresponding sts/sps, join yarn C
15 2
– 3 blocks. to any corner st, *(1dc, 1ch, 1dc)
Cont in this way, inc one block on in corner st, (2ch, 1dc in next sp 14 1
each row as folls working colour between blocks) to next corner 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
changes according to Chart. st; rep from * around, sl st in first
Rows 4–14: Rep Row 3, turn dc to join. Arrows show direction of work.
– 14 blocks. Rnd 2: 1ch, *1Wst (see Special
Stitches) in first corner dc, 1tr in
Working colour changes 1ch-sp, 1Wst in second corner dc, HANGING LOOP Fasten off with long tail.
according to Chart, dec one [2tr in 2ch-sp, 1Wst in next dc] to With yarn C, 21ch.
block on each row as folls: next corner; rep from * around, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from Join both ends to either
Row 15: Sl st across first 3 tr, sl st in first Wst to join. hook and in each ch to end top corner of potholder END
[(sl st, 3ch, 3tr) in 3ch-sp of next Fasten off. – 20ch. to form hanging loop.
MATERIALS
● Nutscene Candy Twist Bakers
Twine, 100% cotton,
100m spools
Yarn A: Green and White
x 1 spool
Yarn B: Apricot and White
x 1 spool
● Nutscene Heritage Jute Twine,
100% jute, 110m spools
Yarn C: Green x 1 spool
Yarn D: Orange x 1 spool
● 4mm & 5.5mm hooks
● 3mm brown leather thong
(optional)
● Stitch marker
● Yarn needle
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Use any thick garden twine from
hemp, jute or cotton to achieve
a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not critical
for this design.
MEASUREMENTS
Cloths: 25 x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾in.
Scrubbies: 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in.
Jumbo Scrubby: 17 x 17cm/
6½ x 6½in.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Kath loves nothing more than
snuggling up with mustard yarn
and Gilmore Girls, a nice cup of
tea and peanut chunky KitKat.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Loop stitch: Working from
WS, wrap yarn back to front
around and over the index finger
holding the yarn. Insert hook
in next stitch, grab yarn from
behind index finger and draw
yarn through the stitch. With the
loop still on your finger, yrh hook
and draw through both loops on
Ze ro Wa s te hook. Repeat in each stitch across.
Cle a n in g Clo th s START

LINEN STITCH
CLOTH
With yarn A and 4mm
BY KATH WEBBER
hook, 41ch.
Row 1: 1dc in third ch from
Naturally biodegradable twines make the ideal fibre for
hook, [1ch, miss 1 ch, 1dc in next
crocheting unique washcloths and scrubs for the kitchen. ch] to end, turn.
Row 2: 2ch (counts as first dc),
1dc in next ch-sp, [1ch, 1dc in
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy these natural fibre yarns from next ch sp] to end, working last
www.nutscene.com dc in top of 2 ch, turn – 40 sts.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures
25cm/9¾in.
Fasten off and block lightly.
76 Inside Crochet
Add leather thong hanging loop. BACK
With yarn C and 5.5mm hook,
MITRED SQUARE CLOTH 8ch.
With yarn B and 4mm hook, 2ch. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
Row 1: 3dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end,
hook, turn – 3dc. turn – 7dc.
Row 2: 1ch (does not count as a Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn.
st here and throughout), 1dc in Rows 3–8: As Row 2.
first dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in last Do not fasten off.
dc, turn – 5dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc, 3dc in next dc MAKING UP
PM in second of these 3 dc, 2dc, Place pieces with wrong sides
turn – 7dc. together, join together with dc
Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in each st to join, inserting hook through both
marked st, 3dc in marked st, sts or row end around, working
replace marker in second of these 1ch around each corner.
3 dc, dc to end, turn. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rep Row 4 until piece measures
25cm/9¾in or until all twine has JUMBO SCRUBBIE
been used – approx 41 sts across. FRONT
Fasten off and block lightly, add With yarn C and 5.5mm hook,
a leather hanging hook. 15ch.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from
PAN SCRUBBIE hook and in each ch to end,
FRONT turn – 14dc.
With yarn D and 5.5mm hook, Row 2: (WS) 1ch, Loop st (see
8ch. Special Stitches), in each st to Row 1: 1dc in second ch from join, inserting hook through both
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from end, turn. hook and in each ch to end, sts or row end around, working
hook and in each ch to end, turn Row 3: (RS) 1ch, dc to end, turn. turn – 14dc. 1ch around each corner.
– 7dc. Rep Rows 2 & 3 a further six Row 2: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 2: (WS) 1ch, Loop st (see times then Row 2 once more. Rows 3-16: As Row 2.
Special Stitches), in each st to Fasten off. Do not fasten off. FINISHING
end, turn. Attach thin leather strap
Row 3: (RS) 1ch, dc to end, turn. BACK MAKING UP to one corner for
Rep Rows 2 & 3 twice then With yarn D and 5.5mm hook, Place pieces with wrong sides hanging loop END
Row 2 once more. Fasten off. 15ch. together, join together with dc if desired.
MATERIALS
100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn A: Peach Orange 655
x 1 ball
Yarn B: Vanilla Cream 608
x 1 ball
Yarn C: Soft Fudge 610 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Vintage Pink 656
x 1 ball
● Rico Design Creative
Cotton Aran, 100% cotton,
50g/85m/93yds
Yarn E: Ivy 066 x 1 ball
● Knit Craft Return of the
Mac Chunky, 100% cotton,
200g/81m/88.5yds
Yarn F: Ecru x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Five macrame rings
● Tin cans
● Yarn needle
● Sharp scissors
● Tape measure
● Glue gun
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any cotton yarn to
achieve a similar effect.
TENSION
Exact tension is not important
for this project.
MEASUREMENTS
Each strip should measure
24.5cm/9¾in long.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is a marketing manager by
day and a crochet designer by
night. She has designed patterns
for several publications which
you can find over on her website
www.craftingbylucy.co.uk. You
can also find her on Instagram
@craftingbylucy.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Lark’s head knot: Fold the yarn
in half, thread the folded end into
the ring, then pull the cut ends
through the loop and pull down
H a n gin g to tighten.
H e rb Pla n te rs PATTERN NOTES

Each planter is worked in four
BY LUCY DJEVDET separate strips and sewn together
before the cord is attached,
Reduce your waste and recycle more knotted and finally secured
around the macrame ring.
of your household rubbish!
Samples use Spiral Stitch
macrame knots on each planter.
78 Inside Crochet
POTHOLDER Begin by taking the left
START STRAPS working cord over the middle
Make four in each section cord.
yarn shade Now take the right working cord
Using yarn A, leaving a long end over that, underneath the middle
make an adjustable ring. 6dc in cord and bring it up through the
ring, do not tighten ring but leave loop on the other side, which
it loose at this stage, turn. was created by the left working
Row 1: 2ch, 1dc in second dc, 1ch, cord. Pull this very tight.
miss next st, 1dc in fourth st, 1ch, Keep repeating this, making
miss next st, 1dc in final st, turn. sure you always start with the
Row 2: 2ch, 1dc in first ch-sp, left cord.
1ch, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in This will then create a spiral of
last ch-sp, turn. knots. Work 19 in total ensuring
Rep last row 41 more times, until the last knot is secured very tight.
work measures 24.5cm/9½in. Cut the excess yarn.
Fasten off. Repeat for the next three sections
Lay two pieces flat with last row of your cord.
of each piece meeting and sew Lay your work flat and secure
together to create a long strip. two lengths of yarn F together
Rep with second two pieces. with a knot.
Place one long strip on top of the Repeat all the way around your
other forming a cross shape work until you have four
and sew together (ensuring knotted sections.
adjustable ring ends are at top
of work). Gather the lengths of yarn F and
feed them through the macrame
Cut eight 107cm/42in lengths ring, being careful to keep them
of yarn F. in a straight even line.
Fold one length in half and Fold through at desired hanging
thread through first adjustable length then secure all the yarn
ring space. Create a lark’s head together with a knot using
knot (see Special Stitches), then relevant colour.
pull ring tight to secure Yarn F. Continue winding coloured
Rep in each adjustable ring. yarn around yarn F to hide
your ends.
Take a fifth length of yarn F and
begin working 19 Spiral Stitch Now place a tin can inside the
macrame knots around the top of finished hanger and secure the although it does make the tin Planters are now ready
the cord (closest to crochet work) bottom with a glue gun. can more secure inside the to be filled with herbs END
as follows: Gluing the side is optional, hanging planter. and hung in the kitchen.
MATERIALS TENSION
An n a The Little ● Scheepjes Softfun,
60% cotton/40% acrylic,
Exact tension is not important
for this design. Ensure you are
Bu n n y Girl 50g/140m/153yds
Yarn MC: Cream 2426 x 1 ball
creating a dense fabric that the
stuffing will not show through.
BY KHUC CAY Yarn A: Fuchsia 2534 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Light Pink 2513 x 1 ball MEASUREMENTS
Sweet Anna likes playing outside in the Yarn C: White 2412 x 1 ball Anna is approximately
garden, listening to the sweet songs of Yarn D: Brown 2623 x 1 ball 20cm/7¾in tall.
Yarn E: Orange 2427 x 1 ball
the birds and collecting flowers.
Yarn F: Yellow Green 2531 DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
x 1 ball Khuc Cay is a crochet designer
● Scheepjes Maxi Sweet living in the south-west of France
Treat, 100% cotton, with her husband and daughter.
25g/140m/153yds She loves creating all types of
Yarn G: Black Coffee 162 cute characters either by drawing
x 1 ball or by crocheting. Visit her
● 2.75mm & 3.25mm hooks website at www.khuccay.com.
● Yarn needle
● Embroidery needle SPECIAL STITCHES
● Stitch markers Dc-dec: Insert hook through the
● Small piece of white felt front loops of the next 2 sts, yoh,
● Pink and black fabric pens pull yarn through 2 front loops,
This adorable design is taken ● White thread and needle yoh, pull through 2 loops on hook.
from Sw eet Crochet Friends ● Two safety eyes,
by Khuc Cay 8mm/¼in Invisible join: After fastening
(TUVA Publishing, £14.99). ● Toy stuffing off as normal, thread the tail
● Cosmetic blusher and brush onto a yarn needle. Miss the next
80 Inside Crochet
stitch, insert the needle under Rnd 22: Dc in next st, dc-dec,
FIG 2 FIG 3
both loops of the following [dc in each of next 3 sts, dc-dec]
stitch. Then insert the needle into five times, dc in each of next
the back loop of the last stitch 2 sts – 24dc.
made (the same stitch where the Rnd 23: [Dc in each of next 2 sts,
tail came through). Pull the yarn dc-dec] six times – 18dc.
gently so that it looks like a stitch Sl st in next st.
and matches the size of the other Fasten off, leaving a long tail
stitches. Secure this stitch and for sewing.
weave in ends.
Using yarn G, embroider an
PATTERN NOTES eyebrow (two rnds above eye),
Use 2.75mm hook throughout, and an eyelash for each eye LEGS SECOND LEG
unless otherwise stated. (Fig 1). FIRST LEG Rnds 1–23: Repeat Rnds 1–23 of
Rnds 1 & 2: Using yarn A, repeat First Leg
HEAD FIG 1 Rnds 1 & 2 of Head. Rnd 24: Dc in each st around
START Using yarn MC, make At the end of Rnd 2, there are – 11dc.
an adjustable ring. 16dc. Do not fasten off yarn MC.
Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring, do not Rnd 3: Dc in next st, inc in next Repeat Leg Detail on Second Leg.
join – 8dc. st, dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in
Tug tail to tighten ring. each of next 4 sts, dc in each of Rnd 25: Dc in each of next 5 sts,
Mark last stitch. next 4 sts, inc in next st, dc in last change to yarn B – 5dc.
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around st – 22dc. Leave remaining sts unworked.
– 16dc. Rnds 4–6: Dc in each st around Fasten off yarn MC.
Move marker each round. – 22dc. Do not fasten off yarn B.
Rnd 3: [Dc in next st, inc in next Rnd 7: Dc in each of next 7 sts,
st] eight times – 24dc. ARM [dc-dec] four times, dc in each of BODY
Rnd 4: [Dc in each of next 2 sts, Make two next 7 sts – 18dc. Rnd 1: (Joining Legs) Working
inc in next st] eight times – 32dc. Note: Arms are not stuffed. Rnd 8: Dc in each of next 5 sts, on Second Leg, 5ch (Fig 4);
Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, Using yarn MC, make an [dc-dec] four times, dc in each of working on First Leg, dc in last
inc in next st] eight times – 40dc. adjustable ring. next 5 sts, changing to yarn B in st made (Fig 5), dc in each of
Rnd 6: Dc in each st around Rnd 1: 1ch, 8dc in ring, do not last st – 14dc. next 10 sts; working in 5ch,
– 40dc. join – 8dc. Leave the yarn A hanging on the [dc in next ch, inc in next ch]
Rnd 7: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, Tug tail to tighten ring. outside. twice, dc in last ch; working on
inc in next st] eight times Mark last stitch, move the marker Rnd 9: Working in blo, dc in each Second Leg, dc in each of next
– 48dc. each round. st around, changing to yarn MC 11 sts; working in unused loops
Rnds 8–11: Dc in each st around Rnds 2–5: Dc in each st around in last st – 14dc. on other side of 5ch, [dc in next
– 48dc. – 8dc. Leave yarn B hanging on the ch, inc in next ch] twice, dc in
Rnd 12: [Dc in each of next 7 sts, At the end of Rnd 5, change to outside. last ch – 36dc.
inc in next st] six times – 54dc. yarn B. Rnd 10: Working in blo, [dc in Mark last st made. Move
Rnds 13–15: Dc in each st each of next 2 sts, dc-dec] three marker each round.
around – 54dc. Rnd 6: Dc in each st around times, dc in each of next 2 sts
– 8dc. – 11dc.
FIG 4
Rnd 16: [Dc in each of next 8 sts, Rnd 7: Working in blo, [inc in Start stuffing Leg, adding more
inc in next st] six times – 60dc. next st, dc in next st] four times as you go.
Rnd 17: [Dc in each of next 8 sts, – 12dc.
dc-dec (see Special Stitches)] six Rnds 8–15: Dc in each st around Rnds 11–23: Dc in each st
times – 54dc. – 12dc. around – 11dc.
Rnd 18: Dc in each of next 3 sts, Rnd 16: [Dc in next st, dc-dec] Rnd 24: Dc in each of next 10 sts
dc-dec, [dc in each of next 7 sts, four times – 8dc. – 10dc.
dc-dec] five times, dc in each of Fasten off and close remaining Leave last st unworked.
next 4 sts – 48dc. sts, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
Rnd 19: [Dc in each of next 6 sts,
dc-dec] six times – 42dc. ARM DETAIL LEG DETAIL
Rnd 20: Dc in each of next 2 sts, Rnd 1: With hand facing Rnd 1: Working in flo of Rnd 9 FIG 5
dc-dec, [dc in each of next 5 sts, upwards, working in flo of Rnd 6, of Leg, insert hook in first st and
dc-dec] five times, dc in each of attach yarn B to any st (Fig 2), pull up yarn B, [2ch, sl st in next
next 3 sts – 36dc. 1ch, dc in each st around, join st] 14 times.
Rnd 21: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, with sl st to first dc – 8dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
dc-dec] six times – 30dc. Rnd 2: 1ch, inc in same st as
joining, dc in next st, [inc in next Rnd 2: Working in flo of Rnd 8
Insert safety eyes between st, dc in next st] three times of Leg, insert hook in first st and
Rnds 14 & 15, about 9 sts apart. –12dc. pull up yarn A, 1ch, dc in each st
Start stuffing head, adding more Fasten off with invisible join around, fasten off with invisible
as you go. (see Special Stitches). join – 14dc. (Fig 3).
Rnds 2–4: Dc in each st around 4 sts, dc-dec] six times, join

– 36dc. – 30dc.
Rnd 5: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, Rnd 7: 1ch, dc in each st around,
dc-dec] six times – 30dc. join – 30dc.
Rnds 6–10: Dc in each st around Fasten off, leaving a long tail
– 30dc. for sewing.
Start stuffing Body, adding more
as you go. FIG 9

dc-dec] three times – 27dc.
Rnds 12–16: Dc in each st
around – 27dc.
dc-dec] three times – 24dc.
Rnd 18a: (Collar) Working in blo,
[4ch, sl st in next st] 24 times.
Rnd 18: Working in blo of
Rnd 17 (Fig 6), [dc in each of next
2 sts, dc-dec] six times – 18dc.
Sl st in next st. BIB
Fasten off, leaving a long tail Mark the centre 8 sts at front
for sewing. of Trousers.
Rows 1: Attach yarn A to first
FIG 6 marked st, 1ch, dc in same st, dc
in each of next 7 sts – 8dc.
Rows 2–4: 1ch, turn, dc in each
st across – 8dc.
At the end of Row 4, do not
fasten off.
Straps: 20ch (Fig 10), starting in

the second ch from hook, sl st
in each ch across (first Strap),
working in last row of Bib, dc in
HAIR each of next 6 sts, 20ch, starting
(Figs 7 & 8) in the second ch from hook,
Rnds 1–11: Using yarn D and sl st in each ch across (second
3.25mm hook, repeat Rnds 1–11 Strap), sl st in last st of Bib.
of Head. Fasten off and weave in ends.
At the end of Rnd 11, there are
48dc. FIG 10
FIG 7 Rnds 12 & 13: Dc in each st hook, 18ch, join with a sl st to

around – 48dc. first ch to make a ring, 1ch, dc in
Rnd 14: (Hair strands) [Sl st in next each ch around, join with sl st to
st, 20ch, starting in second ch first dc – 18dc.
from hook, dc in each ch across Join all rounds in this manner.
(19 dc), sl st in next st] three times,
dc in each of next 2 sts, [sl st in Rnds 2–12: 1ch, dc in each st
next st; 6ch, starting in second ch around, join – 18dc.
from hook, dc in each ch across At the end of Rnd 12, for the
(5dc), sl st in next st] five times, dc first Trouser Leg, fasten off. For
in each of next 2 sts, [sl st in next the second Trouser Leg, do not
st; 20ch, starting in second ch fasten off. BUNNY APPLIQUÉ
FIG 8
from hook, dc in each ch across Using a small piece of white felt,
(19dc), sl st in next st] three times, TROUSERS trim to shape of a bunny’s head.
dc in each of next 22 sts. Rnd 1: (Joining Legs) Working on Using fabric pens, draw the ears,
Fasten off, leaving a very long tail the first Leg, sl st in last st made eyes and whiskers.
for sewing. (Fig 9), 1ch, dc in each st around, Sew it to front leg on Overalls.
working on the second Leg, dc in
OVERALLS each st around, join – 36dc. ASSEMBLY
TROUSER LEG Rnds 2–5: 1ch, dc in each st Position the Arms on either
Make two around, join – 36dc. side of the Body, one round
Rnd 1: Using yarn A and 3.25mm Rnd 6: 1ch, [dc in each of next below Collar.
82 Inside Crochet
Using long tails and yarn needle, in last st – 8dc. hook, repeat Inner Ear, but do
FIG 14
sew them in place (Fig 11). Rnd 7: Working in flo, [2ch, sl st in not fasten off.
next st] eight times, 45ch (strap).
FIG 11
Fasten off, leaving a long tail Holding Inner and Outer Ear
for sewing. with wrong sides together
Using tail and needle, sew strap and Inner Ear facing, working
to Bag (Fig 13). through both thicknesses,
Using yarn G, embroider a few matching sts and shaping, dc in
small lines on Bag, using each st across – 19dc. (Fig 14)
straight stitches. Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
FIG 13
Sew the Ears to Rnd 5 END
of Hat, 9 sts apart.
Sew Head to Body.

Place Hair on Head, using pins to
keep it in place.
FIG 12
BUNNY HAT
Using yarn C and 3.25mm
hook, make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 2ch, 12htr in ring, tug
tail to tighten ring, join with
sl st to first htr – 12htr.
Join all rounds in this manner.
Rnd 2: 2ch, 2htr in each st
around, join – 24htr.
Braid the long strands on Rnd 3: 2ch, [htr in next st, 2htr
either side of head (Fig 12). in next st] 12 times, join – 36htr.
Using long tail and needle, sew Rnd 4: 2ch, [htr in each of next
the strands in place. 2 sts, 2htr in next st] 12 times,
join – 48htr.
Place Overalls on Body, and cross Rnd 5: 2ch, [htr in each of
the Straps at the back. next 11 sts, 2htr in next st] four
Using the tail from the Pants, times, join – 52htr.
sew the Straps in place. Rnds 6–10: 2ch, htr in each st
around, join – 52htr.
Using a small make-up brush, Rnd 11: 2ch, [htr in each of
apply blusher to the cheeks. next 3 sts, 2htr in next st] 13
times, join – 65htr.
ACCESSORIES Fasten off and weave in ends.
CARROT BAG
Using yarn E and 3.25mm hook, INNER EAR
make an adjustable ring. Make two
Rnd 1: 1ch, 6dc in ring, do not Using yarn B and 3.25mm hook,
join – 6dc. 9ch, starting in the second ch
Tug tail to tighten ring. from hook, dc in each of next
Mark last stitch. 3 ch, htr in each of next 3 ch,
Rnd 2: [Inc in next st, dc in each tr in next ch, 5tr in the last ch,
of next 2 sts] twice – 8dc. working in unused loops on
Move marker each round. other side of starting ch, tr in
Rnd 3: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, next ch, htr in each of next
inc in next st] twice – 10dc. 3 ch, dc in each of next 3 ch
Rnd 4: [Dc in each of next 4 sts, – 19 sts.
inc in next st] twice – 12dc. Fasten off.
dc-dec] twice – 10dc. OUTER EAR
Rnd 6: [Dc in each of next 3 sts, Make two
dc-dec] twice, changing to yarn F Using yarn C and 3.25mm
Wrap MATERIALS
● Durable Soqs,
SPECIAL STITCHES
V-stitch (V-st): (1htr, 1ch, 1htr)
Ca rd iga n 75% wool/25% polyamide,

50g/210m/230yds
Yarn A: 411 Mimosa
in 1ch-sp.
RM: Remove stitch marker.

BY ANNELIES BAES
x 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn B: 402 Seagrass x 1 ball PATTERN NOTES
A tender wraparound baby
● 3mm hook The cardigan is seamless and
cardigan design. ● Stitch markers worked top down.
● Two small buttons A V-st is worked between the
different parts (first front, first
YARN ALTERNATIVES sleeve, back, second sleeve,
You can use any 4ply weight second front) and increases are
yarn to achieve a similar effect, made in the 1ch-sp of these
although a soft yarn suitable for V-sts.
ADD TO THE STASH
Buy this wool-blend yarn from babies is recommended. Once the required back width
ww.yarnplaza.com is achieved, both sleeves are
TENSION separated and you continue
Work 21htr and 16.5 rows to working on both front and
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using back sections.
3mm hook, or size required to Afterwards both sleeves are
obtain tension. worked in the round.
Finish with the borders.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Annelies’s goal is to make designs CARDIGAN
that are fun and on-trend. START With yarn A and 3mm
View more of her crochet at hook, 38 (38, 38, 42)ch.
www.ravelry.com/designers/ Row 1: (RS) V-st (see Special
annelies-baes-vicarno. Stitches) in third ch from hook
84 Inside Crochet
(PM1 in 1ch of V-st), 1htr in each
of next 7 (7, 7, 8)ch, V-st in next
ch, (PM2 in 1ch of V-st), 1htr in
each of next 18 (18, 18, 20)ch,
V-st in next ch (PM3 in 1ch of
17.5 (20, 22, 25.5)cm

V-st), 1htr in each of next 7 (7, 7,
, 10)in
8)ch, V-st in last ch (PM4 in 1ch
7 (8, 8½½
of V-st), turn – 32 (32, 32, 36)htr,
4 V-sts.
Row 2: (WS) 2ch (does not count
½
as st here and throughout),
10.5 (12.5, 16.5, 21)cm
½
2htr in first htr, RM (see Special ¼ ½ ¼4¼(12.5,
10.5 6½,21)cm
(5, 16.5, 8¼)in
Stitches), V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st 4¼ (5, 6½, 8¼)in
(PM4), 9 (9, 9, 11)htr (ie in every ¼ ½ ¼
htr to next M), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp
of V-st (PM3), 20 (20, 20, 22)htr
(ie 1htr in every htr to next M), ½ ½
RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM2), 42 (46, ½52, 59)cm½
9 (9, 9, 11)htr (ie 1htr in every htr ½16½ (18, 20½½, 23)in
to last M), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM1), 2htr in last htr, turn
– 40 (40, 40, 44)htr, 4 V-sts.
Row 3: (RS) 2ch, 2htr in first htr,
2htr (to M1), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp
of V-st (PM1), 11 (11, 11, 13)htr
(to M2), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM2), 22 (22, 22, 24)htr (to
M3), RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st
(PM3), 11 (11, 11, 13)htr (to M4),
V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM4), 2htr
to last htr, 2htr in last htr, turn
– 48 (48, 48, 52)htr, 4 V-sts.
Row 4: (WS) 2ch, 2htr in first htr,

htr to M4, RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM4), htr to M3, RM, V-st in
1ch-sp of V-st (PM3), htr to M2,
RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of V-st (PM2),
htr to M1, RM, V-st in 1ch-sp of
V-st (PM1), htr to last htr, 2htr in
last htr, turn – 56 (56, 56, 60)htr,
4 V-sts.
Row 4 forms pattern row.
Rows 5–13 (15, 18, 21): As

Row 4. yrh and pull through (3lps on rep from * to ** missing all sts Row 15 (17, 20, 23): 2ch, 2htr in
hook), miss sts of first sleeve between M3 and M4, RM4, first htr, htr to last htr, 2htr in last
There will now be: between M1 and M2, RM2, yrh, work over second front part htr, turn – 100 (112, 130, 150)htr.
0–3 mths (Row 13): 24htr, V-st, insert hook in 1ch-sp of this working in htr to last st, 2htr in This last row forms pattern row.
31htr, V-st, 42htr, V-st, 31htr, V-st, yrh and pull through (5lps last htr, turn – 26 (30, 36, 42) Rows 16–22 (18–24, 21–28,
V-st, 24htr. on hook), yrh, pull through all htr, htr2tog, 44 (48, 54, 62)htr, 24–30): Rep patt row.
3–6 mths (Row 15): 28htr, V-st, 5 lps**. Cont working over back htr2tog, 26 (30, 36, 42)htr total
35htr, V-st, 46htr, V-st, 35htr, section working htr to M3, RM3, – 98 (110, 128, 148) sts. Change to yarn B.
V-st, 28htr.
6–12 mths (Row 18): 34htr,
V-st, 41htr, V-st, 52htr, V-st, 0–3 mths 3–6 mths 6–12 mths 12–24 mths
41htr, V-st, 34htr.
BACK 21 23 26 29.5 cm
12–24 mths (Row 21): 40htr,
V-st, 48htr, V-st, 60htr, V-st, 8¼ 9 10¼ 11½ in
48htr, V-st, 40htr. SLEEVE LENGTH 10.5 12.5 16.5 21 cm
DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES 4¼ 5 6½ 8¼ in

Row 14 (16, 19, 22): 2ch, 2htr LENGTH 17.5 20 22 25.5 cm
in first htr, htr to M1, RM1, *yrh,
7 8 8½ 10 in
insert hook in 1ch-sp of V-st,
Rows 23–28 (25–32, 29–36,

31–42): Rep patt row.
For a longer garment work extra

rows here if required as folls:
Errata CORRECTIONS IN BOLD
Next Row: 2ch, htr to end, turn.

Rep last row as desired, being sure GREENHOUSE CROP TOP
to end on a WS row. ISSUE 123 page 38
PANEL ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 3ch, miss
Border Row: (RS) 1ch, 2dc in first Row 4: 3ch, 2tr, miss next 2 tr, next ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog,
htr, 1dc in every htr to last htr, 3dc (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, 2ch, miss next (ch-sp and 2tr);
in last htr, turn work a quarter turn miss 2 tr and ch-sp, tr3tog, 3ch, rep from * once more, (2tr, 2ch,
and work dc sts along front edge miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr,
working 3dc for every two rows, 2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp, 1tr in each of next 5 ch, tr3tog,
to neckline (foundation chain). tr3tog, 1ch, miss next ch-sp, 1tr in each of next 5 ch, 2tr, 1tr in
Work 1dc in every ch along *miss next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 5tr, turn – 78 (82, 86,
neckline, turn and work in dc next ch-sp, 1ch, miss 2 tr and 1 90) sts. Row 11: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
along second front part working ch-sp, tr3tog over next 3 sts, 3ch, Row 8: 3ch, 18tr, miss next 2 tr, next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
3dc for every two rows, end at miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, 3ch, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, ch-sp, 2ch, miss next (2tr, ch-sp),
the bottom with 1 extra dc in miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch, tr2tog, 1tr in next tr, tr2tog, 3ch,
starting st. miss next ch-sp, tr3tog over next miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr, miss next ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 3ch,
Close round with sl st in first dc. 3 sts, 1ch, miss next ch-sp; rep 2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp, miss next ch-sp, tr2tog, 1tr,
Cut yarn and fasten off. from * once more, miss next 2 tr, tr3tog, 1ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), tr2tog, 2ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
SLEEVES next 2 tr, tr to end, turn – 75 (79, miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch, next 2 tr, 1tr in each of next 5 ch,
Both alike 83, 87) sts. miss next ch-sp, 1tr in next tr, 3ch, tr3tog, 1tr in each of next 5 ch, 1tr
Using yarn A and WS (WS, RS, Row 5: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss miss next tr, 1tr in next tr, 3ch, in next 2 tr, 1tr in next ch-sp, 21tr,
WS) facing, rejoin yarn with sl st next 2 tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next miss next ch-sp, tr3tog, 1ch, miss turn – 69 (73, 77, 81) sts.
at underarm. ch-sp, 4ch, miss (2 tr, 1ch-sp, 1tr, next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in Row 12: 3ch, 34tr, miss next 2 tr,
Rnd 1: 1htr in every st across ch-sp), 3tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr to (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 1ch,
(working 1 extra st at beg and next ch-sp, 3tr in next tr, 4ch, end, turn – 70 (74, 78, 82) sts. miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 3ch,
end of rnd in openings formed by miss next (ch-sp, 1tr, ch-sp, 2tr); Row 9: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss miss next ch-sp, 2tr in next tr, 1tr,
htr2togs), close rnd with sl st in rep from * once more, (2tr, 2ch, next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 2tr in next tr, 3ch, miss next ch-sp,
first htr, turn – 35 (39, 45, 52)htr. 2tr) in next ch-sp, 5ch, miss next ch-sp, 4ch, miss next (2 tr, 1ch-sp, tr3tog, 1ch, miss next (ch-sp, 2tr),
Rnd 2: (Dec) 2ch in first htr, 1htr in (2tr, ch-sp, tr, ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr, 1 tr and 1ch-sp), 3tr in next tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
every next htr across, sl st in first tr2tog, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, tr, 3ch, miss next 3 tr, 3tr in next tr, next 2 tr, tr to end, turn – 65 (69,
htr to join, turn – 34 (38, 44, 51)htr. ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 4ch, miss next (1ch-sp, 1 tr, 73, 77) sts.
Rnd(s) 3 (3, 3 & 4, 3–5): Rep Rnd ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, 3tr, turn – 77 1ch-sp and 2 tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in Row 13: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss
2 – 33 (37, 42, 48)htr. (81, 85, 89) sts. next ch-sp, 5ch, miss next (2 tr, next 2 tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next
Rnd 4 (4, 5, 6): 2ch, 1htr in Row 6: 3ch, 2tr, miss next 2 tr, 1ch-sp, 1 tr and ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr, ch-sp, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr,
first htr, 1htr in every next htr (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch, tr2tog, 5ch, miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr, ch-sp), tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog, 5ch,
across, sl st in first htr to join, turn miss (2 tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch, miss 1 ch-sp and 2 tr), (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in miss next (ch-sp, 1 tr, ch-sp, 2 tr),
– 33 (37, 42, 48)htr. (ch-sp and 2 tr), *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, 19tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss
Rnds 5–14 (5–18, 6–24, 7–32): next ch-sp, 2ch, miss (2 tr and turn – 70 (74, 78, 82) sts. next 2 tr, 35tr, turn – 63 (67, 71,
Rep last rnd, changing to yarn B at ch-sp), 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 2tr in Row 10: 3ch, 18tr, miss next 2 tr, 75) sts.
end of Rnd 9 (11, 15, 19). next tr, 2ch, miss next ch, 1tr in (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch, Row 14: 3ch, 34tr, miss next 2 tr,
Rnd 15 (19, 25, 33): (Dec) 2ch next ch, 2ch, miss next ch, 2tr in miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch-sp, 6ch,
in first htr, htr to end, sl st in next tr, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, 2ch, miss miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, miss next (2tr, ch-sp), tr3tog, 6ch,
frst htr to join, turn – 32 (36, 41, next (ch-sp and 2tr); rep from * 2tr) in next ch-sp, 2ch, miss next miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch,
47)htr. once more, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next (2tr, ch-sp), 2tr in next tr, 1tr, 2tr 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr
Rnd 16 (20, 26, 34): Rep last rnd ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr to end, in next tr, 2ch, miss next 1 ch, 1tr to end, turn – 63 (67, 71, 75) sts.
– 31 (35, 40, 46)htr. turn – 81 (85, 89, 93) sts. in next ch, 2ch, miss next 1 ch, 2tr Row 15: 3ch, 4 (8, 12, 16)tr, 1tr
Rnd 17 (21, 27, 35): 1ch in first Row 7: 3ch, 2 (6, 10, 14)tr, miss in next tr, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, 2ch, in next ch-sp, 2tr, 1tr in each of
htr, 1dc in each htr around, sl st to next 2 tr, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next miss next (ch-sp, 2tr), (2tr, 2ch, next 5 ch, tr3tog, 1tr in each of
first dc to join. ch-sp, 2ch, miss (2 tr and ch-sp), 2tr) in next ch-sp, miss next 2 tr, tr next 5 ch, 2tr, 1tr in next ch-sp, tr
Cut yarn and fasten off. tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog, 3ch, miss next to end, turn – 72 (76, 80, 84) sts. to end, turn – 59 (63, 67, 71) sts.
FINISHING
We have all our patterns checked professionally and try our hardest to ensure all pattern text is correct at time of going to press.
Weave in all ends. Unfortunately mistakes do occasionally occur and any errata that we are aware of can be found at www.insidecrochet.co.uk/errata. Please
Sew small buttons at bottom of do let us know if you find any mistakes by emailing [email protected].
both fronts and use openings The result of the finished project will vary depending on the yarn used. We always recommend swatching before beginning a new crochet
project and using the yarn suggested for best results. However, if you decide to use an alternative, ensure you swatch thoroughly to achieve
between sts as buttonholes. the correct tension provided in the pattern.
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Nappy Co ve r ● Garthenor Organic Number 3
DK, 100% wool,
This cover forms the essential
outer layer of a two-part
BY CLARE TROWBRIDGE 50g/90–110m/98–120yds washable nappy system, over
Yarn A: Driftwood a folded terry square, shaped
This cute “pilch” goes around a x 1 (2) skein(s) nappy or prefold. Each size will
cloth nappy and forms a moisture- Yarn B: Chalk x 1 skein fit a wide range of bottoms and
repellent, breathable cover. ● 4mm hook is highly adjustable.The finished
● Yarn needle pilch is reversible with no right or
● Nappi Nippa (to secure cover) wrong side – all the easier to get
on to a wriggly baby!
YARN ALTERNATIVES
The pilch requires a non- If you’re a beginner to crochet,
ADD TO THE STASH
superwash-treated pure sheep’s do not be daunted by working in
Buy this pure wool organic yarn from
www.garthenor.com wool yarn that retains its two colours – it actually makes it
natural water-repellent qualities. easier to count stitches and rows.
With use, the wool will felt To change colours neatly
slightly making it work even between rows, complete last yoh
more effectively. of last stitch of previous row in
new colour. Do not cut unused
TENSION colour between stripes but run
Work 18.5dc and 22 rows to yarn along edge of fabric until
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using needed again.
obtain tension. COVER
START Work from back of
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY cover towards front.
Clare runs her craft business With yarn A, make 47 (67)ch.
from her home in West Sussex.
See more of her designs at BACK RIBBING
www.ravelry.com/designers/ Row 1: 1tr in fourth ch from
LittleConkersUK and follow her on hook, 1tr in each ch across, turn
Instagram at @LittleConkersUK. – 45 (65) sts.
88 Inside Crochet
Row 2: 2ch (count as 1htr), [1rtrb, Dec Row 6: As Dec Row 2 BACK
1rtrf] across, 1htr in top of t-ch, – 31 (51)dc.
turn – 45 (65) sts.
Join in yarn B. Size S only
Dec Row 7: As Dec Row 1, turn
MAIN BODY – 29dc.
38 (46)cm
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in each st across Dec Row 8: As Dec Row 2, turn
15 (18)in
to t-ch, 1dc in t-ch, turn – 27dc.
– 45 (65)dc. Dec Row 9: As Dec Row 1, turn
Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in each st – 25dc.
across, turn – 45 (65)dc. Place marker in last row (Row 20).
Pick up yarn A.
Rows 5–11 (15): Rep Row 4, Size L only FRONT
continuing to alternate yarns A Dec Row 7: As Dec Row 5, turn
& B every two rows, ending with – 47dc.
20 (25)cm
one row of yarn B. Dec Row 8: As Dec Row 2, turn
– 45dc. 8 (10)in
DECREASING ROWS Dec Row 9: 1ch, 3dc, dc2tog,
Continue alternating yarns A & B 2dc, dc2tog, 1dc in every st until
every two rows throughout. 9sts remain, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, FRONT RIBBING SECOND SIDE EDGING
Dec Row 1: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog, 3dc, turn – 41dc. Row 1: 3ch (count as 1tr), 1tr in Join yarn A in corner of Back
1dc in each st until 3 sts remain, each dc across, turn – 25 (35)tr. Ribbing on other side of pilch.
dc2tog, 1dc, turn – 43 (63)dc. Dec Row 10: As Dec Row 2, turn Row 2: 2ch (count as 1htr),
Dec Row 2: 1ch, 4dc, dc2tog, – 39dc. [1rtrb, 1rtrf ] across, 1htr in top Edging Row 1: 1ch, 4dc
1dc in each st until 6 sts remain, Dec Row 11: As Dec Row 1, turn of t-ch – 25 (35) sts. along side of Back Ribbing,
dc2tog, 4dc, turn – 41 (61)dc. – 37dc. 1dc in end of each of next
Dec Row 3: As Dec Row 1 Dec Row 12: As Dec Row 2, turn FIRST SIDE EDGING 18 (25) rows of dc ending in
– 39 (59)dc. – 35dc. Edging Row 1: 1ch, turn to marked row, 42 (49)dc evenly
Dec Row 4: As Dec Row 2 Place marker in last row (Row 27). work along long edge of cover, down edge of 56 (65) rows
– 37 (57)dc. working over yarn tail and loops of straight section of wrap
Dec Row 5: 1ch, 1dc, dc2tog Rows 21 (28)–76 (92): 1ch, 1dc as you go, 4dc along side of (3dc for every four rows), 4dc
twice, 1dc in each st until 5sts in each st across, turn, ending Front Ribbing, 42(49)dc evenly along side of Front Ribbing,
remain, dc2tog twice, 1dc, turn with two rows of yarn B. down edge of 56 (65) rows of turn – 68 (82)dc.
– 33 (53)dc. Cut yarn B and cont with yarn A. straight section of wrap (3dc for Edging Row 2: 2ch (count as
every four rows) ending in row 1htr), 55 (65)htr, 12 (16)dc, turn
before marked row, 1dc in end – 68 (82) sts.
of marked row and in each of Edging Row 3: 2ch (count
remaining 18 (25) rows of dc, 4dc as 1htr), 2htr in next dc,
along side of Back Ribbing, turn – 14 (18)htr, tr2tog 10 (12) times,
68 (82)dc. 12 (14)htr, 20 (24)dc ending
Edging Row 2: 1ch, 12 (16)dc, with last dc in top of 2ch, turn
56 (66)htr, turn – 68 (82) sts. – 59 (71) sts.
Edging Row 3: 1ch, 20 (24)dc, Edging Row 4: 2ch (count as
12 (14)htr, 10(12) tr2tog 10 (12) 1htr), 2htr in next htr, 14 (17)
times, 14 (18)htr, 2htr in next st, htr, [2htr, tr2tog] three (four)
1htr in last st, turn – 59 (71) sts. times, 1htr, tr2tog five (six)
Edging Row 4: 1ch, 17 (19)dc, times, 0(1)htr, htr2tog, 1htr,
1htr, tr2tog, 0 (1)htr, tr2tog five 17(19)dc ending with last dc in
(six) times, 1htr, [tr2tog, 2htr] top of 2ch, turn – 51 (61) sts.
three (four) times, 14 (17)htr, 2htr Edging Row 5: 1ch, 16 (20)
in next st, 1htr in last st, turn – 51 dc, [1dc in next st, 1ch] 14
(61) sts. (16) times, 21 (25)dc ending
Edging Row 5: 1ch, 20 (24)dc, with last dc in top of 2ch
[1dc in next st, 1ch] 14 (16) times, – 65 (77) sts.
17 (21)dc – 65 (77) sts. Cut yarn and fasten off. END
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in all yarn ends.
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➻ HOW TO CROCHET
Howto
Crochet I have always believed

that anyone can learn to
crochet, so long as you
follow one simple rule:
don’t try to run before you
can chain! The chain is the
most simple of stitches
and therefore ideal for
practising the all-important hold, which helps create
the perfect tension for forming all the following
stitches. When my mother taught me to crochet,
she followed her grandmother’s lead and helped
me to hook metre upon metre of chain before I
Create the gorgeous
Good Vibrations Tunic was shown any further stitches. It was a fantastic
by Cassie Ward, from
issue 115, using simple foundation for learning the more difficult
granny stripes. Bang on
trend and a perfect first techniques. Once your chains are looking even
garment project!
and feel comfortable to create, then progressing
on to the stitches becomes much easier.
If at any point you feel as if you have lost your
hold, simply go back to those comforting lengths
of chain until your confidence returns. My biggest
tip is to remember that this wonderful craft is well
known for being relaxing and fun, so find a comfy
chair, some free time and just enjoy it!
Happy crocheting…
TEACH
YOURSELF
How to hold the work,
chains, double
& treble crochet,
slip stitch TURN THE PAGE FOR ALL
YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
THE BASICS GETTING STARTED
To crochet smoothly and efficiently, you must hold the hook SLIPKNOT CHAIN
and yarn in a relaxed, comfortable and consistent fashion. This
will also ensure that your tension is even and accurate. There A slipknot creates the first Most crochet projects begin
are two main ways of holding the hook and two main ways loop on the hook. with a length of chain. This is
to tension the yarn. You can choose whichever combination the perfect stitch to practise
feels more natural for you, or a variation on these. your hold and tension with.
HOLDING THE HOOK
1 Make a loop in the yarn

around 10–20cm/4–8in from
KNIFE GRIP PENCIL GRIP the end. Insert hook through 1 Holding just the hook with
Hold the hook in your Hold the hook in your loop, catch the back strand point up in your dominant
dominant hand as you dominant hand as you of yarn and pull it through to hand, and the yarn in the
would a knife. would a pencil. the front. other, grip the slipknot
with the yarn holding hand.
Work a yarn round hook
(yrh or yoh) by passing the
HOLDING THE YARN hook in front of the yarn,
under and around it.
2 Pull the ends of the yarn to

FOREFINGER MIDDLE-FINGER secure the knot around the
METHOD METHOD hook, but not too tightly or
Wrap the ball end of the yarn Wrap the ball end of the it will be hard to pull the first
around the little finger of yarn around the little finger loop of chain through.
your opposite hand, under of your opposite hand and
the next two fingers and over over the other fingers. Hold 2 Roll the hook round in
the forefinger. Hold the work the work steady with your your fingers towards you
steady with your middle forefinger and thumb, then to catch the yarn and pull
finger and thumb, then raise your middle finger through loop on hook.
raise your forefinger when while you are crocheting to One chain made.
working to create tension. create tension.
The action of working

stitches causes a
constan t rolling of the
hook in your fingers;
hold the hook pointin g
up when performing
To croch e t le ft-h and ed, It doesn’t ma t te r
if your the yrh, then roll it
simply do the opp osit e to sti tch es te nd tow
ar ds round towards you
.
the righ t-h and ed hol ds be in g sli gh tly tig
ht or to point down when
Hold a mirror up to any ev en a lit tle loose;
you ar e pulling through the
p ic ture in this gu ide
to ai mi ng for an ev loops so that you 3 Ensuring the stitches
en te nsion
see how to wor k. th roughout to ac
hi ev e a don’t catch the hook are even – not too loose
pr of ession al fin ish in the stitches. or tight – repeat to make
.
a length of chain.
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➻ HOW TO CROCHET
This adorable
Cupcake Ella
THE MAIN STITCHES amigurumi by Lydia

Tresselt (issue 100)
uses simple dc
stitches for a
sweet finish!
SLIP STITCH Double crochet stitches

(sl st) are perfect for m aking
A slip stitch is usually used to
join one stitch to another, or to am igurum i, w hile treble
join a stitch to another point.
It is generally made by picking
crochets are used to
up two strands of a stitch but create the classic granny
when used all over, you usually
only pick up the back loop. square design
DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)

The smallest stitch, creating a dense fabric perfect for amigurumi.
1 Insert hook into st or chain 1 Insert hook into

required. Yarn over hook, as chain or stitch, front to
when you make a chain. Pull back. Yarn over hook
a loop through all stitches/ and draw through
loops/work on hook to finish stitch to front, leaving
slip stitch. you with two loops
on the hook. Yarn
round hook.
2 Draw through both

COUNTING loops to finish the
stitch. Double
A CHAIN
crochet completed.
The right side of your chain is
the one that looks like a little
plait of “v” shapes. Each “v” is
a stitch and must be counted.
When you are working the
chain, you do not count the
HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr)
slipknot, but begin to count Slightly taller than a double crochet stitch, with a softer drape to the resulting fabric.
your chain when you pull
through the first loop. To count 1 Yarn over hook, insert
the chain afterwards you hook into st from front
count the slipknot as the first to back and draw loop
stitch, but not the loop on the through stitch only.
hook, or “working” loop. This gives you three
loops on the hook.
Yarn round hook.
2 Draw yarn through

three remaining loops
on the hook together
to complete half treble.
TREBLE CROCHET FASTEN OFF
Top crochet websites (tr)
Pull up final loop of last stitch to make it bigger
The tallest of the basic and cut the yarn, leaving enough of an end to
stitches, great for using within weave in. Pull end through loop, and pull up
more complex patterns. tightly to secure.
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Uplifting, inspiring and fun! only. This gives you three loops
COUNTING STITCHES
on the hook. Yarn round hook. Count the post or “stem” of each stitch from the
side of your work. Each post counts as one stitch.
Double crochet
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free patterns and CAL information. 2 Pull loop through two loops.
Two loops on hook. Yarn
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mak e them muc h ea sier t o rect i fy!
information, forums and project galleries. complete treble, repeat to
end of row.
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➻ HOW TO CROCHET
SHAPING, COLOURWORK & TENSION

Once you’ve learned simple shaping stitches, you can create almost any garment – and add
in different colours as you go with our simple technique. Make sure to check your tension first
though, or your finished piece could be completely the wrong size!
INCREASING JOINING IN TENSION/GAUGE

A NEW COLOUR
To join in a new colour (or a new ball
of the same colour), you can simply
fasten off the old yarn and then attach
the new colour with a slip stitch into the
top of the last stitch made. However,
for a neater join, you can also work the
colour change as follows:
To work an extra stitch, you simply
need to work into the same stitch more Work the last stitch in the colour you
than once. Work one stitch as normal. are using first, up to the final step, so
Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just that the stitch is unfinished. Pull the A tension swatch is used to
worked and complete another stitch. new colour through the loops on your ensure that you are working
One stitch increased. hook, completing the stitch and joining at the tension called for in the
the new colour at the same time. pattern. It is essential to check this,
otherwise your finished garment
DECREASING is likely to be the wrong size!
Working a new colour over
To decrease a stitch, you need to work double crochet Crochet a small square of just over
into two stitches without finishing 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in in the main yarn
them, then work them together. and stitch used in the pattern, then
count and calculate the average
amount of stitches per cm.
Chain a few more stitches and

work more rows than the tension
in the pattern suggests you’ll
need for this size. Once you have
completed the swatch, use a
For a double crochet (above), insert hook measuring tape or ruler, place
into next st, yarn over hook and draw a Working a new colour over some pins at 0 and 10 and take
loop through the stitch, but do not finish treble crochet some average measurements
the double crochet stitch as usual. Insert – count how many stitches and
hook into following st, yarn over hook and rows to 10cm at different points
draw a loop through the next st, so there over the swatch.
are three loops on the hook in total. Yarn
over hook and draw the loop through If you find you have more stitches
all loops on hook, drawing two stitches per cm than indicated in the
together. One stitch decreased. pattern, then your tension is too
tight and you need to work more
loosely. The best way to do this
is to increase the size of hook
Once you have joined in the new yarn, you’re using by a quarter or half
you can weave in the ends of both millimetre until the tension is as
yarns as you go, by holding them on close as you can get it. If there are
top of your stitches and working round fewer stitches than required, then
them as you work into the following you are crocheting too loosely,
stitches. Do this for at least 5cm/2in and you need to decrease the size
For a treble crochet, work a treble into the then cut the remaining ends. of hook used in the same way.
next stitch until the last step of the stitch,
two loops on hook. Do the same into the
following stitch, three loops on hook. Draw
TURN THE PAGE FOR MAGIC LOOPS, TIPS AND A FULL GLOSSARY
through all three loops on hook to draw the
OF CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS, UK VS US TERMS AND HOOK SIZES
two trebles together. One stitch decreased.
Beginner
WORKING IN THE ROUND
When working in the round, instead of working backwards and forwards along the work,
books we turning at the end of each round, you simply work with the right side facing you at all times
recommend and you do not turn. When working in the round, you generally begin one of three ways:
WORKING WORKING INTO ADJUSTABLE

AROUND A RING A SHORT CHAIN RING
This method of working in You can create a smaller This method is also referred
the round creates a large hole in the centre of your to as the magic loop or ring,
hole at the centre of your work by working into a as it creates a round with
work. Its size is dependent chain as short as 2ch long. no hole at the centre. Here
on the length of chain used. it is demonstrated with
double crochet.
CROCHET WORKSHOP
Erika Knight
(Quadrille, £14.99)
Perfect for the beginner,
Erika guides the reader
through 20 beautiful For double crochets, as in this
projects that quickly increase example, work 2ch. For htr
knowledge and skill level. you would work 3ch and for
Make a length of chain as trebles, 4ch.
required, then insert your Make a loop in your yarn, at
hook into the first chain stitch least 15cm/6in from the tail
you made. Yarn round hook. end. Insert hook through the
loop from front to back.
Insert hook into the top loop

of the first chain as shown.
BEETLES, BUGS AND Yarn round hook.
BUTTERFLIES
Lydia Tresselt
(SewandSo, £16.99)
A lovely introduction to
Work a slip stitch to join,
amigurumi crochet, Lydia
takes the crocheter into the
creating a ring, and then Pull yarn though to front of
tiny world of insects all with work your turning chain loop and complete the stitch
meticulous instructions. dependent on which stitch around the loop and the tail
you will be working into the end of yarn held double.
ring. Insert hook into the Complete the first stitch in the
centre of the ring and work chain as shown (illustrations
the first stitch into this ring. show dc, but can be any stitch).
ROUND AND ROUND

THE CROCHET HOOK
Now work the required amount Work all the following stitches
Emily Littlefair
(Tuva, £14.95) of stitches into the same chain. into the ring in the same way,
Emily from The Loopy Stitch
The sheer amount of stitches over the two strands of yarn
shares a whole host of Work required number of worked into one place will in the loop. Once all stitches
colourful in-the-round stitches into the centre of the cause them to fan out into a have been worked, pull the
projects, starting with ring and join round with a slip round. Now join this round loose tail end of the yarn to
simple, beginner level ideas. stitch. Do not turn, but continue with a slip stitch and continue close the ring and join the
the next row around the last. with the pattern. round with a slip stitch.
96 Inside Crochet
➻ HOW TO CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS A note
on... Hook sizes
Note: Inside Crochet uses UK terms throughout
➻ Hook sizes and their designations vary
alt · alternate etr · extended treble prev · previous from country to country. When following
bef · before est · established rem · remain(s); remaining the recommendations in a pattern or on
beg · begin(s); beginning fdc · foundation double rep(s) · repeat(s) a ball band, make sure to check which
size convention is being used.
bet · between crochet rev dc · reverse double
blo · back loop only flo · front loop only crochet CROCHET HOOK SIZES
ch(s) · chain(s) foll · follows; following rnd(s) · round(s)
ch-sp(s) · chain space(s) ftr · foundation treble RS · right side Metric (mm) UK US
cl(s) · cluster(s) crochet rtrf · raised treble front 0.6 14
cm · centimetre(s) g · gram(s) rtrb · raised treble back 0.75 12
cont · continue(s); gp(s) · group(s) sl · slip
1 11
continuing hk · hook sl st · slip stitch
1.25 7
dc · double crochet htr · half treble crochet sp(s) · space(es)
dc2tog · work two dc htr2tog · work two htr st(s) · stitch(es) 1.5 6
together together t-ch(s) · turning chain(s) 1.75 5
dec(s) · decrease(s); inc(s) · increase(s); tog · together 2 14
decreasing; decreased increasing; increased tr · treble crochet 2.25 B/1
dtr · double treble crochet in · inch(es) trtr · triple treble 2.5 12
dtr2tog · work two dtr lp(s) · loop(s) tr2tog · work two trebles 2.75 C/2
together m · stitch marker together
3 10
ea · each mm · millimetre(s) WS · wrong side
3.25 D/3
ech · extended chain nc · not closed yd(s) · yard(s)
edc · extended double patt · pattern yoh · yarn over hook 3.5 9 E/4
crochet pm · place marker yrh · yarn round hook 3.75 F/5
4 8 G/6
4.5 7 7
BREAKING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER 5 6 H/8
UK and US terms have differing meanings which can create difficulty for the 5.5 5 I/9
crocheter. Here’s a handy reference guide to overcome any misunderstandings. 6 4 J/10
6.5 3 K-/101/2
UK TERMS US TERMS 7 2
Chain Chain 8 0 L/11
Miss Skip
9 00 M /13
Slip stitch Slip stitch
10 000 N/15
Double crochet Single crochet
11.5 O
Half treble crochet Half double crochet
Treble crochet Double crochet 12 P
Double treble crochet Treble crochet 15 Q
Triple treble crochet Double treble crochet 20 S
Raised treble back/front Back/front post dc
CHARTS KEY
adjustable ring fl only tr rtrf tr2tog 3-tr cl
sl st dc
dtr tr3tog popcorn
ch fdc rtrb
bl only htr puff linked tr

trtr dc2tog
➻ FINAL THOUGHT
“My hope is that my book meets

makers exactly where they are, and
empowers them on their journey.”
Teresa Carter
MODERN MAKER
WE CHAT TO DESIGNER TERESA ABOUT MINIMALIST MAKES,
TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND HER NEW BOOK MODERN CROCHET…
Above: Designer Teresa
lives in Manhattan and is
launching a new pattern
Tell us about your life… What’s a typical day like for you?
subscription service. Her I live in Manhattan with my husband. Our Any day includes a few hours of customer service,
book Modern Crochet was apartment is incredibly tiny, but it never stops me social media content and collaborations. Each year I
released last year.
from buying more yarn. usually have one huge project. Two years ago it was
Below: Teresa loves my Masterclass, last year it was the book, and this
designing new projects for
crocheters at all levels. How did you learn to crochet? year it is a new pattern subscription service called
My mom taught me the basics, and I pick up new The Pattern Co-Op – every two weeks I will be
skills on YouTube. I’m a visual learner, so I relied launching a new pattern. Oh, and I always have five
heavily on video for the first few years, and didn’t patterns in the works. I get way too excited to not
learn how to read a pattern until way later. start on a new idea as soon as it comes to mind.
How did you get into crochet design? What are your favourite yarns or fibres to
I went to Haiti to do disaster relief work after the work with?
20 10 earthquake. I noticed that the children at I like to keep my work practical and accessible, so I
the orphanage we were working on had very little stick mostly with Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease collection
bedding, and I remembered how as a child and Bernat Maker Home Dec. And any velvet yarn.
myself, I couldn’t sleep without the blanket my If I want to treat myself to something fun, I’ll go with
mom had crocheted for me. When I returned Wool and the Gang’s Crazy Sexy Wool.
home, I asked my mom to teach me how to make
that same blanket. Together, we made 150 , and I What inspires you?
brought them back to Haiti on my next trip. I fell New York City! I love this place. The people, vibe,
in love with both the kids and crochet, so I started culture, and diversity. We have so little space here,
DeBrosse and donate a portion of all proceeds to and everything is just a wee bit more difficult, both
the orphanage, as well as provide small business of which help you live more simply.
loans to Haitian women.
Which other designers do you admire?
How would you describe your design style? My favourite designers are also dear friends. I love
Minimal. Utilitarian. Neutral. them and their work for all very unique reasons.
Check out: @twoofwands, @loopnthreads,
What has been your most popular design? @sewrella, @tlyarncrafts, and @laurenastondesigns.
I would love to say that one of my most creative
patterns is the best seller, but the truth is that What are your plans for the future?
my blanket patterns seem to get the most love. I’m trying to simplify my business as it can
I typically prefer quicker projects, but I’ve come to sometimes feel like a hamster wheel of opportunity.
appreciate the slower pace. My big investment is to build my new pattern
subscription service. In addition, I’ll continue to
Could you tell us about your book? invest in my Masterclass course, where I share my
My book, Modern Crochet, was maybe the coolest tips for growing a yarn-based business. Oh, and
and scariest thing I’ve gotten to do in my career so running a half marathon every month.
far. It took almost a year of writing, designing,
and pattern testing. It is composed of three
sections: Fundamentals, Patterns, and Stitches
and Skills. So it’s not just patterns, and it’s not just
stitches, but a more holistic way to learn and Check out Teresa’s book Modern
create. My hope is that my book meets makers Crochet (Blue Star Press,
exactly where they are, no matter their £22.99), and find her online at
experience, and empowers them on their journey. www.debrosse.com.
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