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➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Front 4.2cm/1.65in 3cm/1.2in Back 1.7cm/0.7in 1x1cm / Side 0.4x0.4in 4.6x0.8 / 1.8x0.3in 1cm/0.4in 4.5cm1.8in 2cm/0.8in 1.5x1.5cm / 0.6x0.6in 4.6x1.5cm / 1.8x0.6in 10cm/3.9in 0.7cm/0.3in 4cm1.6in 0.7cm/0.3in 1.5x1.8cm / 0.7in 2.3x1.8cm / 1.5x2cm 0.9x0.7in / 0.6x0.8in 0.7cm/0.3in 0.7cm/0.3in 0.7cm/0.3in 4cm1.6in 6cm/2.4in 7cm/2.8in 4.2cm/1.7in 7cm/2.8in 4.2cm/1.7in Bottom Roof 92 Inside Crochet

Back 3cm/1.2in 4.2cm/1.65in 5cm/2in m 6cm/2.4in m/0.3in Place both pieces with wrong Rows 32–40: 1ch, 27dc, turn Row 65: 1ch, 5dc, turn. Rows 4 & 5: Rep Rows 2 & 3. sides together, join as folls: – 27dc. Row 66: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc, Row 6: Rep Row 2. Rnd 55: Sl st around, inserting Row 41: 1ch, 2dc, turn, leaving dc2tog, turn – 3dc. Fasten off, leaving long tail. cardboard while you work. rem sts unworked – 2dc. Row 67: 1ch, 3dc, turn. Fasten off, leaving long tail to Row 42: 1ch, 2dc, turn. Row 68: 1ch, dc2tog twice, turn SMALL WINDOW SILL sew to sides. Row 43: 1ch, 2dc, [2ch, miss – 1dc. next 2 sts of Row 41, 1tr] eight Row 69: 1ch, 1dc. With yarn A, 16ch. FRONT times, 1tr – 2dc, 16ch, 9tr. Cont to work around entire Row 1: 1sl st in second ch from Rows 44–46: Rep Rows 41–43. outside as folls: hook and in each ch to end With yarn A, 28ch. Rows 47–53: 1ch, 27dc, turn Rnd 70: 1ch, 16dc, 1dc on corner, – 15sl st. Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch – 27dc. 49dc, 1dc on corner, 27dc, 1dc on Fasten off, leaving long tail. from hook and in each ch to end, Row 54: 1ch, dc2tog, 23dc, corner, 49dc, 1dc on corner, 16dc, turn – 27dc. dc2tog, turn – 25dc. 1dc in first ch – 162dc. LARGE WINDOW SILL Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, 27dc, turn. Row 55: 1ch, dc2tog, 21dc, Note: For the sides it is more Row 4: 1ch, 13dc, turn, leaving dc2tog, turn – 23dc. difficult to exactly match 49 dc Make two rem sts unworked – 13dc. Row 56: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, turn, because there will be rows Row 5: 1ch, 13dc, turn. leaving rem sts unworked – 8dc. with dc and rows with tr. Be as With yarn A, 29ch. Row 6: 1ch, 13dc, [2ch, miss Row 57: 1ch, 6dc, dc2tog, turn consistent as possible. Row 1: 1sl st in second ch from next 2 sts of Row 4, 1tr] four – 7dc. Fasten off and weave in ends. hook and in each ch to end times, 2tr, turn – 13dc, 8ch, 6tr. Row 58: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, 2ch, – 28sl st. Row 7: 1ch, 3dc, turn, leaving miss next 2 sts of Row 56, 1tr, Make another the same in yarn B Fasten off, leaving long tail. rem sts unworked – 3dc. 2ch, miss next 2 sts of Row 56, (with Row 1 as WS), but do not 4.2cm/1.7inRow 8: 1ch, 3dc, turn. 3tr, [tr2tog] three times, turn fasten off. WINDOW ARCHES Row 9: 1ch, 3dc, [2ch, miss next – 6dc, 4ch, 7tr. Place both pieces with wrong 2 sts of Row 7, 1tr] four times, Row 59: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, turn, sides together, join as folls: Make six 12tr, turn – 3dc, 8ch, 16tr. leaving rem sts unworked – 4dc. Rnd 71: Sl st around, inserting Rows 10–15: Rep Rows 4–9. Row 60: 1ch, 3dc, dc2tog, turn cardboard while you work. With yarn A, 11ch. Rows 16–22: 1ch, 27dc, turn – 4dc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to Row 1: (WS) 1dc in second ch – 27dc. Row 61: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, 2ch, sew to sides. from hook and in each ch to end, Row 23: 1ch, 3dc, turn, leaving miss next 2 sts of Row 59, 1tr, 2ch, turn – 10dc. rem sts unworked – 3dc. miss next 2 sts of Row 59, [tr2tog] DOOR Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc, dc2tog Row 24: 1ch, 3dc, turn. three times, turn – 3dc, 4ch, 4tr. – 8dc. Row 25: 1ch, 3dc, [2ch, miss Row 62: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, With yarn A, 15ch. Fasten off, leaving long tail. next 2 sts of Row 23, 1tr, 2ch, dc2tog, turn – 9dc. Row 1: (WS) 1dc in second ch miss next 2 sts of Row 23, 3tr] Row 63: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, from hook and in each ch to end, FINISHING three times, turn – 3dc, 12ch, dc2tog, turn – 7dc. turn – 14dc. 12tr. Row 64: 1ch, dc2tog, 3dc, Row 2: 1ch, 14dc blo, turn Sew Sides and Front to Bottom. Rows 26–31: Rep Rows 23–25 dc2tog, turn – 5dc. – 14dc. twice. Row 3: 1ch, 14dc flo, turn. Sew Sides to Front. Sew Roof to Sides and Bottom. 4.2cm/1.7in Sew Back to Sides and Roof. Stitch Door to Front and sew on Window Sills and Arches using photo END as a guide. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 93

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➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Sirdar Alpine Super Chunky, Yorick the Ye ti 100% polyester, BY VICTORIA KAIRIS 50g/33m/36yds Snuggle up with this soft and cuddly yeti. Yarn A: Mink 0408 x 2 balls ● Sirdar Happy Cotton DK, ADD TO THE STASH 100% cotton, Buy these super-soft yarns from 20g/43m/47yds www.sirdar.com Yarn B: Angel 796 x 2 balls 96 Inside Crochet Yarn C: Bunting 797 x 1 ball ● Sirdar Snuggly DK, 55% Nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/165m/179yds Yarn D: Tangerine 0489 x 1 ball ● 3mm, 5mm & 6mm hooks ● Stitch marker ● Yarn needle ● Toy stuffing ● Pair of black safety eyes, 9mm/¼in ● Black stranded cotton TENSION Exact tension is not critical for this project, but a tight tension is required to stop the stuffing showing through and it may affect the size of the finished toy. MEASUREMENTS Finished yeti is 24cm/9½in high. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Victoria is the designer behind Smiley Crochet Things. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @smileycrochetthings and Etsy www.smileycrochetthings. etsy.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Invisible Decrease (inv- dc2tog): Insert hook in front loop of first st to be decreased, insert hook in front loop of second st to be decreased, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook. Raised Treble Front (rtrf): Yrh, insert hook from front to back to front around post of next st, yrh, pull through loop and complete treble as normal. PATTERN NOTES Most of this pattern uses the amigurumi method, working in continuous spirals (unless stated otherwise). There is a right side and a wrong side, the right side will be on the outside when working in a clockwise direction. You will need to use a stitch marker or a small length of yarn,

placed in the last stitch of Stitches), 2dc in next 3 sts, 6dc, every round. 2dc in next st – 20 sts. Left and right always refer to the Rnd 3: 2dc in next 3 sts, [inv- toy’s perspective, ie the left side dc2tog] twice, 2dc in next 4 sts, of the toy’s head would be on 8dc, 2dc in next st – 26 sts. your right side when the toy is Rnd 4: 2dc in next 5 sts, [inv- facing you. dc2tog] twice, 2dc in next 6 sts, 10dc, 2dc in next st – 36 sts. BODY Rnds 3–5: Dc around. Weave in the ends. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] twice, Rnd 6: [1dc, dc2tog] six times 1dc, [inv-dc2tog] twice, 1dc, [2dc START Fur yarn looks fluffier – 12 sts. ARMS in next st, 3dc] twice, 2dc in next on the reverse side of Stuff Leg. Make two st, 4dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, 2dc Rnd 7: [Dc2tog] six times – 6 sts. With yarn A and 6mm hook, join in next st, 4dc, 2dc in next st the crocheted fabric, so work the Fasten off and gather sts from to first unworked st of Rnd 18 of – 42 sts. fur sections of this pattern with last rnd together by sewing Body (top of armhole). Rnd 6: [2dc, 2dc in next st] three wrong side facing out, working through front loops of each Rnd 1: (WS) 9dc, 3dc in times, 1dc, [inv-dc2tog] twice, in an anti-clockwise direction of the 6 sts and then pull ring underside of ch from Rnd 19 1dc, [2dc in next st, 2dc] three around the piece. closed. of Body – 12 sts. times, 1dc, 2dc in next st, [4dc, With yarn A and 6mm hook, Weave in ends. Rnds 2–4: Dc around. 2dc in next st] three times, 1dc make an adjustable ring. Stuff Arm. – 50 sts. Rnd 1: (WS) 6dc in ring – 6 sts. LEFT LEG Rnd 5: [Dc2tog] six times – 6 sts. Rnd 7: [4dc, 2dc in next st] twice, Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around Fasten off and gather sts from 2dc, [inv-dc2tog] twice, 2dc, – 12 sts. With yarn A and 6mm hook, join last rnd together by sewing [2dc in next st, 4dc] twice, 2dc in Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six to first unworked st of Rnd 23 through front loops of each of next st, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 12dc, times – 18 sts. of Body. the 6 sts and then pull the ring 2dc in next st, 3dc, 2dc in next Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 1: (WS) 14dc, 1dc in closed. st – 56 sts. times – 24 sts. underside of next 4 ch from Weave in ends. Rnd 8: Dc around. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 1 of Right Leg – 18 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail. times – 30 sts. Rnds 2–5: Dc around. FACE Place safety eyes between Rnds 3 Rnds 6–10: Dc around. Rnd 6: [1dc, dc2tog] six times With yarn B and 3mm hook, 8ch. and 4, with 12 sts between Rnd 11: [8dc, dc2tog] three times – 12 sts. Rnd 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch the eyes. – 27 sts. Stuff Leg. from hook and each of next 5 Sew Face to Yeti’s Head. Rnd 12: Dc around. Rnd 7: [Dc2tog] six times – 6 sts. ch, 3dc in next ch, turn to work Rnd 13: [8dc, 2dc in next st] Fasten off and gather sts from along underside of foundation NOSE three times – 30 sts. last rnd together by sewing ch, 5dc, 2dc in next ch – 16 sts. Rnd 14: [4dc, 2dc in next st] six through front loops of each of Rnd 2: 2dc in next 2 sts, With yarn C and 3mm hook, times – 36 sts. the 6 sts and then pull the [inv-dc2tog] twice (see Special make an adjustable ring. Rnds 15 & 16: Dc around. ring closed. Rnd 1: (RS) [3dc, 2htr, 1sl st, 2htr, Rnd 17: 6dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] 2dc] in ring – 10 sts. four times, 8dc, 2dc in next st, Rnd 2: 2dc, 2dc in next 3 sts, 1sl 1dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] three st, 2dc in next 3 sts, 1dc – 16 sts. times, 6dc – 44 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail. Leave a stitch marker or short Sew Nose to Face. length of yarn placed in last st Using black stranded cotton of rnd, this marks centre back embroider on eyebrows of Yeti. and mouth. Rnd 18: Dc around. Rnd 19: 6dc, 3ch, miss next HORN 9 sts, 14dc, 3ch, miss next 9 sts, 6dc – 26 sts. Make two Rnd 20: 2dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc, With yarn C and 3mm hook, 3dc in ch, 14dc, 3dc in ch, 3dc, make an adjustable ring. 2dc in next st, 2dc – 34 sts. Rnd 1: (RS) 6dc in ring – 6 sts. Rnds 21 & 22: Dc around. Rnd 2: Dc around. Rnd 23: [2dc, dc2tog] twice, 1dc, Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] three [4dc, dc2tog] twice, 5dc, [dc2tog, times – 9 sts. 2dc] twice – 28 sts. Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] three Do not fasten off, continue to times – 12 sts. Right Leg. Stuff Body. Rnd 5: 2dc in next st, 2dc, [inv-dc2tog] twice, 2dc, 2dc in RIGHT LEG next st, 2dc. Rnd 6: Dc around. With yarn A and 6mm hook, Rnd 7: 2dc in next st, 8dc, 2dc continue from Body. in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st Rnd 1: (WS) 4ch, miss next – 15 sts. 14 sts, 14dc – 14 sts. Rnd 8: Dc around. Rnd 2: 1dc in each of 4 ch, 14dc Rnd 9: 2dc in next st, 11dc, 2dc – 18 sts. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 97

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st sts of Big Toe – 40 sts. Fasten off for first two Fingers, Rnd 16: *9dc, [5dc, 2dc in next – 18 sts. Rnd 6: Dc around. do not fasten off third Finger. st] three times, 9dc; rep from Rnd 10: 2dc in next st, 14dc, Rnd 7: [4dc, inv-dc2tog, 2dc, Cont to join to hand as folls: * – 78 sts. 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next inv-dc2tog, 10dc] twice – 36 sts. Rnd 5: 10dc in third Finger, 5dc Rnds 17 & 18: Dc around. st – 21 sts. Rnds 8–11: Dc around. in first Finger, 10dc in second Rnd 19: *9dc, [6dc, 2dc in next Rnd 11: Dc around. Rnd 12: [3dc, inv-dc2tog, 2dc, Finger, 5dc in unworked sts of st] three times, 9dc; rep from Fasten off leaving a long tail. inv-dc2tog, 9dc] twice – 32 sts. first Finger – 30 sts. * – 84 sts. Stuff Horns and sew to top Rnds 13–16: Dc around. Rnds 6 & 7: Dc around. Rnd 20: Dc around. of Head. Rnd 17: *[2dc, inv-dc2tog] twice, Rnd 8: *[1dc, inv-dc2tog] three Rnd 21: [11dc, 8ch, miss next 8dc; rep from * – 28 sts. times, 6dc; rep from * – 24 sts. 20 sts, 11dc] twice – 44 sts. FEET Rnd 18: [1dc, inv-dc2tog, 2dc, Rnd 9: *[Inv-dc2tog] three times, Rnd 22: [11dc, 1dc in each of Make two inv-dc2tog, 7dc] twice – 24 sts. 6dc; rep from * – 18 sts. 8ch, 11dc] twice – 60 sts. Rnd 19: [2dc, inv-dc2tog] six Fasten off leaving a long tail. Rnds 23 & 24: Dc around. TOES times – 18 sts. Stuff hands and sew to bottom Rnd 25: 1ch, rtrf around, join rnd Make three for each foot Stuff Feet. of Arms. with sl st. With yarn B and 3mm hook, Rnd 20: [1dc, inv-dc2tog] six Rnd 26: 2ch, rtrf around, join rnd make an adjustable ring. times – 12 sts. JUMPER with sl st. Rnd 1: (RS) 6dc in ring – 6 sts. Rnd 21: [Inv-dc2tog] six times Rnd 27: Sl st in each st around, Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 6 sts. With yarn D and 5mm hook, join rnd with sl st. – 12 sts. Fasten off and gather sts from 48ch, join with sl st to form a Fasten off and weave in ends. Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around. last rnd together by sewing ring (be careful not to twist sts). Fold over neck of Jumper. Fasten off. through front loops of each Rnd 1: (WS) 3ch (does not count of the 6 sts and then pull ring as a st), 48tr, join rnd with sl st SLEEVES BIG TOE & FOOT closed. Weave in ends. – 48 sts. With yarn B and 3mm hook, Sew Foot to bottom of Leg, Rnds 2–9: 2ch (does not count Make two make an adjustable ring. making sure Big Toes are in as st throughout), 48rtrf (see Rnd 1: (RS) 6dc in ring – 6 sts. centre of Yeti. Special Stitches), join rnd with With 5mm hook, join yarn D to Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around a sl st. first unworked st of Rnd 19 (top – 12 sts. HANDS Rnd 10: At end of Rnd 9, turn. of armhole). Rnd 3: [2dc, 2dc in next st] four Rnd 11: (RS) 1ch, [7dc, 2dc in Rnd 1: 20dc, 8dc in underside of times – 16 sts. Make two next st] six times – 54 sts. ch from Rnd 20 (bottom of arm Rnd 4: Dc around. Rnd 12: [8dc, 2dc in next st] six hole) – 28 sts. Join in Toes as foll: FINGERS times – 60 sts. Rnd 2: Dc around. Rnd 5: 14dc in Big Toe, 4dc in Rnd 13: *9dc, [3dc, 2dc in next Rnds 3 & 4: Rtrf around. first Toe, 4dc in second Toe, Make three for each hand st] three times, 9dc; rep from Rnd 5: Sl st around, join rnd 10dc in third Toe, miss next 2 * – 66 sts. with sl st. unworked sts of second Toe, 4dc, With yarn B and 3mm hook, Rnd 14: Dc around. Fasten off and weave in ends. miss next 2 unworked sts of first make an adjustable ring. Rnd 15: *9dc, [4dc, 2dc in next Toe, 4dc, miss next 2 unworked Rnd 1: (RS) 5dc in ring – 5 sts. st] three times, 9dc; rep from FINISHING END Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around * – 72 sts. – 10 sts. Dress Yeti in Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around. Jumper. 98 Inside Crochet

Star Earflaps Hat MATERIALS ● King Cole Baby Alpaca, 100% BY JACINTA BOWIE & DEBBY LOMAS A fun crocodile stitch hat with star motif and cosy earflaps. baby alpaca, 50g/100m/110yds Shade: Minstrel 1786 ADD TO THE STASH x 2 (3, 3) balls Buy this pure alpaca yarn from ● 3.5mm hook www.laughinghens.com ● Yarn needle ● Stitch markers YARN ALTERNATIVES Use any DK-weight alpaca or alpaca-blend yarn with a similar yardage and tension. TENSION Work 19tr and 10 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Jacinta and Debby have worked in crochet, knitting and fashion design. Find them on Instagram @jacintabowietextiles. SPECIAL STITCHES Croc St: Work 5tr back along side front post of last treble worked, 1ch, twist work around and work 5tr back up side front post of next treble. PATTERN NOTES Do not leave young babies or toddlers unattended with ties. EAR FLAPS START Make two Row 1: Using 3.5mm hook 6ch, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Row 2: 3ch (counts as first tr here and throughout), 5tr in ring, 1ch, 6tr in ring, turn. Row 3: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 1ch, 1tr in sl st of foundation ring, 1ch, 2tr in top of 3ch at beg of Row 1, turn. Row 4: 1Croc St (see Special Stitches), sl st to 1tr between 1ch-sps, 1Croc St, turn. Row 5: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 1ch, 1tr in top of Croc St, 1ch, 2tr in top of sl st, 1ch, 1tr in top of Croc St, 1ch, 2tr in top of first tr of prev row, turn. Row 6: 1Croc St, [sl st to 1tr between 1ch-sps, 1Croc St] twice, turn. Row 7: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 1ch, 1tr in Croc St, [1ch, 2tr in top of sl st, 1ch, 1tr in Croc St] three times, 1ch, 2tr in top of first tr of prev row, turn. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 99