Beginner Crochet

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ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

treble (tr)

Treble crochet is slightly taller than half treble crochet but is made in a

similar way

1(You will need a turning chain of three stitches). Yarn over the hook. Insert the hook through the stitch.

2Yarn over the hook and draw back through the work, there will be three loops of yarn on the hook.

3Yarn over the hook and draw through the ﬁrst two loops. This will leave two loops on the hook.

4Yarn over the hook and draw through all the loops. This will leave one loop on the hook.

double

crochet two

together

(dc2tog)

Turn two crochet stitches

into one with this simple method

1Insert hook through next stitch, yarn over hook, draw back through work. Two loops on hook. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook, draw back through. Three loops on hook.

2Yarn over hook, draw through all three loops. One loop on hook.

Treble two

together

(tr2tog)

This is similar to ‘dc2tog’

but is worked with treble stitches

1Yarn over the hook. Insert the hook through the stitch. Yarn over the hook and draw back through the work. There will be three loops of yarn on the hook. Yarn over the hook and draw through the ﬁrst two loops. This will leave two loops on the hook. Yarn over the hook and insert through the next stitch, yarn over the hook and draw through the work. There will be four loops of yarn on the hook. Yarn over hook and draw through two loops. This will leave three loops on the hook.

2Yarn over hook and draw through all three loops on the hook. This will leave one loop on the hook.

Abbreviations

Knitting and crochet patterns are full of abbreviations but don’t panic, here’s a handy list of all the main ones

alt: alternate approx: approximately beg: beginning ch: chain ch sp: chain space cn: cable needle cont: continue dc: double crochet dec: decrease dtr: double treble foll: following htr: half treble inc: increase k: knit

kfb: knit into front and back of next stitch kwise: knitwise

k2tog: knit two together LH: left-hand

m1: make one stitch by picking up horizontal loop before next stitch and knitting into back of it meas: measures

p: purl

pm: place stitch marker psso: pass slipped stitch over pwise: purlwise

p2tog: purl two together rem: remaining

rep: repeat rev: reverse RH: right-hand RS: right side

skpo: slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over sl 1: slip one stitch sl st: slip stitch sm: slip stitch marker sp(s): space(s)

ssk: one by one, slip next two stitches knitwise, put left-hand needle through front loops of both slipped stitches

and knit them together st(s): stitch(es)

st st: stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row) tbl: through back loop tog: together

tr: treble WS: wrong side wyib: with yarn in back wyif: with yarn in front yb: yarn back

yfwd: yarn forward (between knit stitches) yoh: yarn over hook

yon: yarn over needle (between a purl and a knit stitch)

yrn: yarn round needle (between purl stitches and between a knit and a purl stitch)

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S K I L L L E V E L

24 LETSGETCRAFTING.COM | LGC KNITTING & CROCHET

Þ

marmaduke

tiger

Master amigurumi by making

Irene Strange’s simple pattern

If you’ve never tried crochet

before but would like to give it

a go, Marmaduke the tiger is a

great starting point. Each part is

made separately, so you can pop

the project into your handbag

and quickly pick it up again

whenever you have a few minutes

spare. He’s the ideal present for

little hands and just the right size

for toddlers to grip, so grab your

5mm hook and start today!

P e r f e c t

b e g i n n e r

s

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Crochet

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Great Advice

EMBROIDERING THE NOSE Noses are often worked in satin

stitch, where lots of straight stitches are made closely together

to form a solid area. Thread your needle with Raspberry Pink and stitch a line at a time next to the one just worked, being careful not

to pull too tightly

Marmaduke

tiger

head

Using 5mm hook and Banana Yellow make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 18 sts Rnd 3: (2dc in next st, 2dc) to end. 24 sts Rnd 4: (2dc in next st, 3dc) to end. 30 sts Rnd 5: (2dc in next st, 4dc) to end. 36 sts Change to Blood Orange Rnd 6: 1dc in each st to end Change to Banana Yellow Rnds 7-9: rep Rnd 6 three times Change to Blood Orange Rnd 10: rep Rnd 6 Change to Banana Yellow Rnd 11: (dc2tog, 4dc) to end. 30 sts Rnd 12: (dc2tog, 3dc) to end. 24 sts Rnd 13: (dc2tog, 2dc) to end. 18 sts Insert safety eyes in central Banana Yellow stripe, approx 12 sts apart, stuff Rnd 14: (dc2tog, 1dc) to end. 12 sts Fasten off

body

Using 5mm hook and Blood Orange make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnds 1-2: rep Rnds 1-2 of Head Change to Banana Yellow Rnd 3: (2dc in ﬁrst st, 2dc) to end. 24 sts Rnds 4-5: 1dc in each st to end Change to Blood Orange Rnd 6: 1dc in each st to end Change to Banana Yellow Rnds 7-9: rep Rnd 6 three times Change to Blood Orange Rnd 10: (dc2tog, 10dc) to end. 22 sts Change to Banana Yellow Rnd 11: (dc2tog, 9dc) to end. 20 sts Rnd 12: (dc2tog, 8dc) to end. 18 sts Rnd 13: (dc2tog, 7dc) to end. 16 sts Change to Blood Orange Rnd 14: (dc2tog, 6dc) to end. 14 sts Change to Banana Yellow Rnd 15: (dc2tog, 5dc) to end. 12 sts Stuff Fasten off

cheek

Make two Using 5mm hook and Lychee White make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st to end Fasten off

ear

Make two Using 5mm hook and Blood Orange make a magic ring, work 5dc into ring. Five sts Row 1: 1ch, 2dc in each st to end, turn. Ten sts Row 2:1ch, (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 15 sts Fasten off

arm

Make two Using 5mm hook and Lychee White make a magic ring, work 5dc into ring. Five sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. Ten sts Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st to end Change to Blood Orange Rnds 4-5: rep Rnds 2-3 Change to Banana Yellow Rnds 6-8: 1dc in each st to end Change to Blood Orange Rnds 9-10: rep Rnds 2-3 Change to Banana Yellow Rnd 11: 1dc in each st to end Fasten off

leg

Make two Using 5mm hook and Lychee White make a magic ring, work 5dc into ring. Five sts Rnds 1-5:rep Rnds 1-5 of Arm. Ten sts Change to Banana Yellow Rnds 6-7: 1dc in each st to end Change to Blood Orange Rnd 8:1dc in each st to end Fasten off

tummy

Using 5mm hook and Lychee White make a magic ring,

work 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 18 sts Fasten off

tail

Using 5mm hook and Blood Orange make a magic ring, work 7dc into ring. Seven sts

Rnds 1-4: 1dc in each st to end Work in foll stripe sequence: (three rnds Banana Yellow, two rnds Blood Orange) three times Rnds 5-19: 1dc in each st to end Fasten off

to make up

Sew Body to Head. Stuff Cheeks. Sew to front of Head. Sew Ears to top of Head. Stuff Arms. Sew to Body. Sew Tummy to front of Body. Stuff Tail. Sew to back of Body. Embroider whiskers in Blood Orange and a nose in Raspberry Pink (see Great Advice panel)

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You

NEED

Frosti

yarn kit

stuffing, 9mm safety eyes, tapestry needle,

spare black yarn

Made in a beautiful blend of blues and greens, Walter the bear by

Janine Holmes

_is

amazingly simple to make – just two stitches are involved! It's a great project to practise

your colour changes on and would make a lovely gift for a new arrival to the family.

Give the gift of a traditional ted by making

Walter bear

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Walter

bear

head

* Using 5.5mm hook and Ski Slope White make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnd 1:_{2dc in each st to} end. 12 sts * Rnd 2:_{(3dc, 2dc in next} st) to end. 15 sts Rnd 3:_{(4dc, 2dc in next} st) to end. 18 sts Rnd 4:_{1dc in each st} to end Rnd 5:_{(5dc, 2dc in next} st) to end. 21 sts Rnd 6:_{(6dc, 2dc in next} st) to end. 24 sts Change to Lake Blue

Rnds 7-8:_{rep Rnds 2-3.}

36 sts

Change to Alpine Green

Rnds 9-10:_{rep Rnds}

4-5. 42 sts

Change to Deep Blue

Rnd 11:_{rep Rnd 6.}

48 sts

Rnd 12:_{rep Rnd 4}

Change to Icy Blue

Rnds 13-14:_rep

Rnd 4 twice

Change to Forest Green

Rnd 15-16:_rep

Rnd 4 twice

Change to Lake Blue

Rnd 17:_{rep Rnd 4}

Insert safety eyes in between Rnds 8 and 9, spacing them 12 sts apart Rnd 18:_{(6dc, dc2tog)}

stitches

used

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

SIZE

Height: 30cm

Perfect for

beginners

crochet

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

crochet

clever

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Meet Our Designer

"This soft and cuddly teddy

crochets up fast with a 5.5mm

hook and aran-weight yarn.

You'll have a huggable, loveable stripy

friend of your own in no time!"

Janine Holmes specialises in amigurumi crochet. She has a master's degree in Constructed Textile Design and lives in Worcestershire with her family and four cats. See more of her work at mojimojidesign.com

to end. 42 sts

Rnd 19:_{(5dc, dc2tog)}

to end. 36 sts

to end. 30 sts Change to Deep Blue

to end. 24 sts

to end. 18 sts Stuff head Change to Icy Blue

Rnd 23:(1dc, dc2tog)

to end. 12 sts

Rnd 24:_{(dc2tog) to end.}

Six sts

Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

body

** Using 5.5mm hook and Lake Blue work as for Head from * to *. 12 sts

Rnd 2:_{(1dc, 2dc in next}

st) to end. 18 sts

Rnd 3:_{(2dc, 2dc in next}

st) to end. 24 sts ** Change to Deep Blue

Rnds 4-5:_{rep Rnds 2-3}

of Head. 36 sts Change to Icy Blue

Rnds 6-7:_{rep Rnds 5-6}

of Head. 48 sts

Rnd 8:_{1dc in each st}

to end

Rnd 9:_{(6dc, dc2tog) to}

end. 42 sts

Change to Lake Blue

Rnd 10-11:_{rep Rnd}

8 twice

end. 36 sts

to end

Change to Deep Blue

8 twice

Change to Icy Blue

Rnd 16:_{rep Rnd 8} Rnd 17:_{(4dc, dc2tog) to}

end. 30 sts

8 twice

Change to Lake Blue

8 twice

end. 24 sts

Rnd 23:_{rep Rnd 8}

Change to Deep Blue

Rnd 24:_{rep Rnd 8} Rnd 25:_{(2dc, dc2tog) to} end. 18 sts Fasten off

ear

Make two

Using 5.5mm hook and Ski Slope White throughout work as for Body from ** to **. 24 sts Rnd 4:_{1dc in each st} to end Fasten off

arm

Make two

Work as for Head from * to *. 12 sts

Rnd 2-4:_{1dc in each st}

to end

Work in foll two row-stripe sequence: * Forest Green, Lake Blue, Alpine Green *, Deep Blue, Icy Blue, rep from * to * once Rnds 5-20:_{1dc in each} st to end Fasten off

leg

Make two

Using 5.5mm hook and

Ski Slope White throughout work as for Body from ** to **. 24 sts

Change to Lake Blue

Rnds 4-5:_{1dc in each}

st to end

to end

Rnd 7:_{6dc, (dc2tog) to}

last six sts, 6dc. 18 sts Change to Deep Blue

Rnd 8:_{rep Rnd 7. 15 sts} Rnd 9:_{rep Rnd 6}

Work in foll two-row stripe sequence: Icy Blue, Forest Green, Lake Blue, Alpine Green, Deep Blue, Icy Blue Rnds 10-21:_{rep Rnd 6} 12 times Stuff Change to Forest Green Rnd 22:_{(3dc, dc2tog) to} end. 12 sts Rnd 23:(dc2tog) to end. Six sts

Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

to make up

With a length of black yarn embroider nose and mouth using running sts, working from centre to base of Rnd 4 of muzzle. Sew a few running sts across top of nose to neaten. Sew a single running st vertically on underside of muzzle then sew a 'W' shape directly underneath to finish mouth. Shape face by foll diagram and

instructions on p57. Fold Ear in half and sew edges tog. Curve base of ear into a semicircle and sew to sides of bear's head, approx 12 sts apart. Stuff Body. Making sure colour changes are at back of bear, sew neck edge to underside of Head. Stuff Arms. Oversew tops of Arms flat and sew to sides of bear, level with topmost Alpine Green stripe on Body. Sew on Legs foll diagram and instructions on p57

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stitches

used

Chain (ch) Slip stitch (sl st) Double crochet (dc) Half treble (htr) Treble (tr) Double treble (dtr) Popcorn stitch (ps)

SIZE

Square: 10cm x 10cm

Add to your collection with the

You

NEED

Tallula

yarn kit

heart

motif

By Irene

Strange

Using 3.5mm hook and Lipstick Pink make 6ch, join with a sl st to first

ch to form a ring

Rnd 1:_{3ch (counts as}

1tr), 2tr into ring, 2ch, (3tr, 2ch) three times, join with a sl st to third

of first 3ch. 12 sts Rnd 2:_{3ch (counts as} 1tr), 2tr, 2tr in next 2ch sp, 10dtr into second tr of next 3tr cluster, 1dc in next 2ch sp, 10dtr in second tr of next 3tr cluster, 2tr in next 2ch sp, 3tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 2ch sp, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch, turn. 35 sts

Fasten off Lipstick Pink, join Whisper White to

bottom 2ch sp of heart Rnd 3:_{working in back} loops only (1ch, 1dc) in bottom 2ch sp, 2ch, miss three sts, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next st, miss three sts, 3ch, 1dc, miss three sts, 3ch, 3tr in next st, miss one st, 3ch, 3tr in next st, miss three sts, 2ch, 1tr, miss three sts, 2ch, 3tr in next st, miss one st, 3ch, 3tr in next st, miss three sts, 2ch, 1dc, miss three sts, 2ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next st, miss three sts, 2ch, join with a st st to first st. 28 sts Fasten off Whisper White, join Soft Pink to next 2ch sp

Rnd 4:_{3ch, 2tr in same}

2ch sp, * (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next corner sp, (3tr in next ch sp) twice, rep from * twice, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next sp, 3tr in next sp, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 48 sts Rnd 5:_{1ch, 6dc, * (2dc,} 1tr, 2dc) in next corner ch sp, 12dc, rep from * twice, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) in next corner sp, 6dc, join with a sl st to first st. 68 sts

Fasten off, sew in ends

Tip: Choose

high-contrast

colours to

ensure

the heart

stands out

granny

square club

Perfect for

beginners

raised

diamond

By Lucinda

Ganderton

Using 3.5mm hook and Caramel Gold make 6ch, join with a sl st to first

ch to form a ring

1tr), 2tr into ring, (2ch, 3tr) three times, 2ch, join with a sl st to third

of first 3ch. 12 sts

Rnd 2:_{one sl st in each}

of next two tr, 3ch (counts as 1tr), 3tr in next 2ch sp, remove hook, insert into third ch of first 3ch and back

through loop, draw loop through, 2ch, (1ps [see Crochet Clever panel], 3ch, 1ps, 2ch) in each of next three 2ch sp, (1ps, 3ch) in next 2ch sp, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. Eight popcorn sts made Rnd 3:_{one sl st in next} 2ch sp, (3ch [counts as 1tr], 2tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch) in next 3ch corner sp, * 1ps in next 2ch sp, (1ch, 3tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch) in next 3ch corner sp, rep from * twice, 1ps in next 2ch sp, 1ch, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 28 sts Rnd 4:_{one sl st in each} of next two tr, (3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch corner sp, * (3tr in next 1ch sp) twice, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch corner sp, rep from * twice, (3tr in next 1ch sp) twice, join with a sl st to third

of first 3ch. 48 sts

Rnd 5:_{1ch, * 4dc in next}

3ch corner sp, 12dc, rep from * three times, join with a sl st to first st. 64 sts

Fasten off, sew in ends To make a popcorn

stitch (ps) work as follows: make 4tr in next 2ch sp, remove hook, insert into top of first tr and back through loop, draw loop through

crochet

clever

basic

square

By Irene

Strange

Using 3.5mm hook and Caramel Gold make 6ch, join with a sl st to first

ch to form a ring

Note:_{first 3ch of each}

rnd counts as 1tr

Rnd 1:_{3ch, 2tr, 3ch, (3tr,}

3ch) three times, join with a sl st to third ch. 12 sts

Fasten off Caramel Gold, join Lipstick Pink to any

3ch corner sp

3ch sp, 1ch, * (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch sp, 1ch, rep from * twice, 3tr in next 3ch sp, 3ch, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 24 sts

Fasten off Lipstick Pink, join Whisper White to

any 3ch corner sp

3ch sp, 1ch, * 3tr in next 2ch sp, 1ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3tr sp, 1ch, rep from * twice, 3tr in next 3ch sp, 1ch, 3tr in next 3ch sp, 3ch, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 36 sts Fasten off Whisper White, join Cherry Pink to any 3ch corner sp

3ch sp, * 3tr in each of next two 3ch sp, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 3ch sp, rep from * twice, 3tr in each of next two 3ch sp, 3tr in next 3ch sp, 2ch, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 48 sts Fasten off, sew in ends

We hope you’re enjoying building up your crochet

skills and adding to your crafty treasure trove of

tried and tested granny squares. It’s our fourth set

of gorgeous projects and we have seven more

amazing designs for you try. There are only

two more issues to go until you have built up a

collection of wonderful crochet patterns that will

look absolutely fantastic across a wide range of

projects. This issue’s lovely designs include two

that are ideal for beginners if you’re new to

crocheting or would like to introduce others to this

charming craft. Choose four or five from these

seven to make with your kit and grab yarn from

your stash to create more. After you’ve collected

all of our patterns you can decide what you’d like to

make with them. We really want to see your

finished items and get to know the story behind

who you’re crocheting for – we’ll be giving away a

goodie bag to the most heartwarming tale, so get

crocheting tonight!

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crochet

What will you make with your collection?

TEA COSY by Alexandra Mackenzie, alexandramackenzienz.blogspot.co.uk

COFFEE CUP SLEEVE, alexandramackenzienz.blogspot.co.uk

IPAD COVER by Melanie Wagner, missgalore.wordpress.com FUNKY PONCHO, chrisindehaak.blogspot.co.uk

circular

granny

By Lucinda

Ganderton

Using 3.5mm hook and Soft Pink make 6ch, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring

1tr), 15tr into ring, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 16 sts Change to Cherry Pink

1tr), 1tr in same st, (2tr)

in each st to end, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 32 sts

Change to Caramel Gold

Rnd 3:3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in same st, (1tr, 2tr in next st) to last st, 1tr, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 48 sts Change to Whisper White Rnd 4:_{1ch, (6dc, 1htr, 1tr,} 1dtr, 3ch, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) to end, join with a sl st to first st

Perfect for

beginners

four

stripes

By Irene

Strange

Using 3.5mm hook and Whisper White make 6ch, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring

rnd counts as 1tr

Rnd 1:_{3ch, 4tr into ring,}

2ch, (5tr, 2ch) three times, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 20 sts Change to Lipstick Pink

Rnd 2:_{3ch, 4tr, 2tr in} next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr in same 2ch sp, 5tr, 2tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch) three times, 2tr in same 2ch sp, join with a sl st to with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 28 sts Fasten off Lipstick Pink, join Caramel Gold to any

tr after 2ch corner sp Rnd 3:_{3ch, 6tr, (1tr in} corner of Rnd 1, 2ch, 1tr in 3ch corner sp of Rnd 1, 7tr) three times, 1tr in corner of Rnd 1, 2ch, 1tr in corner of Rnd 1, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 36 sts

Fasten off Caramel Gold, join Cherry Pink to any

tr after 2ch corner sp Rnd 4:_{3ch, 8tr, (1tr in} corner of Rnd 2, 2ch, 1tr in 2ch corner sp of Rnd 2, 9tr) three times, 1tr in corner of Rnd 2, 2ch, 1tr in corner of Rnd 2, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 44 sts Fasten off, sew in ends

third of first 3ch. 36 sts Fasten off Lipstick Pink, join Caramel Gold to any

tr after a 2ch sp

Rnd 3:_{3ch, 8tr, 2tr in}

next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr in same 2ch sp, 9tr, 2tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch) three times, 2tr, join with a sl st to first st. 52 sts Fasten off Caramel Gold, join Whisper White to

any tr after a 2ch sp

Rnd 4:_{3ch, 12tr, 2tr in}

next 2ch sp, 2ch, (2tr in next 2ch sp, 13tr, 2tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch) three times, 2tr in same 2ch sp, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 68 sts

Want to make more granny squares? Download Karen Wiederhold's 12cm designs and Jackie's 10cm versions for free from letsgetcrafting.com

Bonus free patterns!

twist

square

By Irene

Strange

Using 3.5mm and Caramel Gold make 6ch, join with a sl st to first

ch to form a ring

1tr), 4tr into ring, (1dtr, 5tr) three times, 1dtr, join with a sl st to third

of first 3ch. 24 sts Fasten off Caramel Gold, join Whisper White to

any corner dtr

Note:_{work in back}

loops only to end

Rnd 2:_{1ch, * 1dc in dtr,}

miss two sts, 1ch, (3tr, 1dtr, 3tr) in next st, miss two sts, 1ch, rep from * three times, join with a sl st to first st. 32 sts

Fasten off Whisper White, join Lipstick Pink to any corner dtr Rnd 3:_{1ch, * 1dc in} dtr, miss one st, 1ch, 1htr, miss one st, 1ch, (3dtr, 2ch, 3dtr) in next st, miss one st, 1ch, 1htr, 1ch, rep from * three times, join with a sl st to first st. 36 sts

Fasten off Lipstick Pink, join Cherry Pink to any

corner ch Round 4:_{3ch (counts as} 1tr), 1tr in same ch sp, (13tr, 2tr in next corner ch sp, 1ch, 2tr in same corner ch sp) three times, 13tr, 2tr in next corner ch sp, 1ch, join with a sl st to third of first 3ch. 68 sts Fasten off, sew in ends

ripple

square

By Irene

Strange

Using 3.5mm and Whisper White make 6ch, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring

rnd counts as 1tr

Rnd 1:_{3ch, 4tr, 3ch, (5tr,}

3ch) three times, join with a sl st to third ch. 20 sts

Fasten off Whisper White, join Lipstick Pink to any tr after 3ch corner sp

Rnd 2:_{3ch, 4tr, (1tr into}

foundation ring, 2ch, 1tr into foundation ring, 5tr) three times, 1tr into foundation ring, 2ch, 1tr into foundation ring, join

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You need: LGC kit,

button, tapestry needle

Crochet

Quick & Easy

Use double crochet to make a

The final element of Carol Bateup's teatime trio, this cosy keeps your beverage warm whilst cheering up your cup. The pattern is

customisable so it's easy to make it fit your favourite mug.

Stitches used:

Chain (ch) Double crochet (dc) Slip stitch (sl st)

Size:

Mug hug: 8.5cm x 20.5cm (excl. strap)

mug hug

When asked to turn your work in crochet, keep the last loop on your hook then take the completed work, which should be positioned under your hook hand, and turn it towards you until the work is positioned under your yarn hand

knit clever

to make up

Wrap cosy around mug, position button in correct place, sew on tightly

mug cosy

Using 5mm hook and green yarn make 15ch Next row: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn. 14 sts

Next row: 1ch, 1dc in each st to end

Rep prev row until cosy fits around mug. Note: designer worked 35 more rows

Next row: sl st into next four sts, 6dc, turn Next row: 1ch, 6dc, turn Rep prev row six times Next row: 1dc, 4ch, 1dc into final st, turn Next row: 1ch, 6dc, turn Next row: rep prev row Fasten off, sew in ends

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Adorn your mug cosy with a cute candy-coloured button. Sew Simple Buttons, £2. 99 for six,020 8123 4929, scarletdash.co.uk

Lizzie

says...

“Involving only three stitches,

this mug hug is an ideal

beginner project”

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crochet

clever

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

You

NEED

Flash

yarn kit

stuﬃng, black yarn, rattle insert

stitches

used

Chain (ch)

SIZE

Rattle: 14cm x 14cm

Perfect for

beginners

Babies will giggle when they hear our

rattle bear

When a new baby enters the world, there’s no better way to welcome them and

commemorate their arrival than with a handmade gift. With hours of fun and giggles

to be had, mums and dads will certainly appreciate the practicality of this parental staple

designed by

Christine Harvey

, which features a useful easy-grip handle. Once you’ve

embroidered a cute bear nose and kind smile, littluns will love looking up at their new and very

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crochet

Meet Our Designer

“Because this rattle is made using

the amigurumi technique and

worked in a spiral, there is no need

to slip stitch each round closed”

Christine Harvey is a crochet designer, maker and tutor. She sells her colourful creations online at Rose Cottage Crafts: rosecottagecraftsuk.etsy.com

rattle

bear

handle

Using 3.5mm hook and Neon Green make 10ch, join with a sl st to form

a ring

Rnds 1-2: 1dc in each st to end. 10 sts

Work in foll two-rnd stripe sequence: Electric Turquoise, Neon Green (see Crochet Clever for colour change tips)

Rnds 3-30: 1dc in each st to end Fasten oﬀ

head

Using 3.5mm hook and Neon Orange make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts

Rnd 1:2dc in each st

to end. 12 sts

Change to Neon Pink

Rnd 2:rep Rnd 1. 24 sts

Rnd 3:(2dc in next st, 3dc) to end. 30 sts Change to Neon Orange

Rnd 4: 5dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 13dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc. 34 sts Rnd 5:7dc, 2dc in each of next two sts, 15dc, 2dc in each of next two sts, 8dc. 38 sts

* Change to Neon Pink

Rnds 6-7: 1dc in each

st to end **

Change to Neon Orange

Rnds 8-9:1dc in each st to end ***

Rep from * to *** once then from * to ** once Fasten oﬀ, leaving a long tail

snout

Using 3.5mm hook and Lightning White a magic ring, work 6dc

into ring. Six sts

Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 18 sts Rnd 3:(2dc in next st, 2dc) to end. 24 sts Rnd 4: 1dc in each st to end

Fasten oﬀ, leaving a long tail

ear

Make two

Using 3.5mm hook and Bolt Blue make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring

Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts Rnd 2:(2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 18 sts Rnds 3-5:1dc in each st to end Rnd 6: (dc2tog, 1dc) to end. 12 sts

Fasten oﬀ, leaving a long tail

to make up

Stuﬀ Handle and Head. Sew Snout to Head, lightly stuﬃng. Bend Handle tube and sew each end to underside of Head, sewing across bottom of Head to close. Using black yarn embroider eyes, nose and mouth. Flatten Ears and sew to side of Head

Medium Rattle Insert, 75p,01993 700411, printstopolkadots.co.uk

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Crochet up a whole troop of

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NEED

Snuggle

yarn kit

stuffing

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

crochet

clever

Irene Strange's

six cheeky monkeys use

only three simple stitches between them

so if you're new to toy making, they are a

good place to start. If you are making these

for a baby, choose high-contrast colours

which will grab their attention. Crafting

them for yourself? Add a bit of craft wire to

the arms and legs to make them poseable.

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stitches

used

Chain (ch)

SIZE

Height: approx 10cm

crochet

funky

monkey

head and

body

Make six

Using 4mm hook and Milky White (Apple Green, Dolly Pink, Plum Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft Blue) make a magic ring, work 5dc into ring. Five sts Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. Ten sts Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 15 sts Rnd 3: (2dc in next st, 2dc) to end. 20 sts Rnd 4: (2dc in next st, 3dc) to end. 25 sts Rnds 5-7: 1dc in each st to end

Change to Plum Purple (Dolly Pink, Milky White, Apple Green, Soft Blue, Milky White)

Rnds 8-11: 1dc in each st to end

Change to Milky White (Apple Green, Dolly Pink, Plum Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft Blue)

Rnd 12: 1dc in each st to end

Attach safety eyes Rnds 13-19: rep Rnd 12 seven times

Rnd 20: working in front loops only (dc2tog, 3dc) to end. 20 sts Rnd 21: (dc2tog, 2dc) to end. 15 sts Stuff Rnd 22: (dc2tog, 1dc) to end. Ten sts Rnd 23: (dc2tog) to end. Five sts Fasten off

Meet Our Designe

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“Add some more stripes to the

body or arms or embroider

different expressions to give your

monkeys even more character”

A busy graphic designer by day, Irene's secret crochet and craft addiction flourishes in the evenings. If you fancy making some of her other creatures, visit irenestrange.etsy.com

ear

Make 12 (two in each colourway) Using 4mm hook and Plum Purple (Dolly Pink, Milky White, Apple Green, Soft Blue, Milky White) make a magic ring, work 7dc into ring, join with a sl st to first

st. Seven sts

Change to Milky White (Apple Green, Dolly Pink, Plum Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft Blue) Rnd 1: 2dc in next six sts, miss last st. 12 sts Fasten off

arm

Make 12 (two in each colourway) Using 4mm hook and Plum Purple (Dolly Pink, Milky White, Apple Green, Soft Blue, Milky White) make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts

Rnds 1-2: 1dc in each st

to end. Six sts

Change to Milky White (Apple Green, Dolly Pink, Plum Purple, Sailor Blue, Soft Blue)

Fasten off

leg

Make 12 (two in each colourway)

Using 4mm hook and Plum Purple (Dolly Pink, Milky White, Apple Green, Soft Blue, Milky White) make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts

Note: follow colourway chart on p48

Fasten off

tail

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

to make up

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