Simply Crochet Issue 123, 2022

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C We’re in the mood to celebrate. First, let’s have a cheer for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – and this amigurumi figure depicting her at her coronation. Then peek inside to find projects for summer parties and more. Enjoy!

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Classics with a twist Editor Sara Huntington Art Editors Kimberly Price, Here at Simply Crochet, we try to bring something Claire Watkins, Jude Curle new to even the most tried-and-tested designs. For Production Editor Alison Maney instance, we’ve given Fair Isle a summer makeover Technical Editor Paula Green on page 14 and used fresh, fruity colours to spice up Editorial and Digital Assistant Claudia Trotman a twin set on page 42. We also like giving pieces Cover Photography Steve Sayers a new spin with unusual textures and stitches – check Photography Dave Caudery, Kaden Gardener, Steve Sayers, Jesse Wild out the wavy poncho on page 55, the popcorn-stitch cushion on page 77 and the glamorous, sparkly Ad E Ti I G robes on the Queen Elizabeth II amigurumi on page 29. Please share your makes on Instagram tagged Call 0117 300 8206 #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Group Advertising Sales Manager Penny Stokes Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them. 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Stash PRETTY JUST THE SWEETEST PALETTE style This adorable cross-body mini purse fills us W Arriving in eight with so much joy! The Strawberry Bag is just Use up your yarn in the most fashionable varied and painterly big enough to fit a mobile phone and some way possible! The Ginger Cowl by TL Yarn shades, Ella Rae’s new credit cards – ideal for a festival, night out or Crafts uses 12 shades of DK yarn to make mercerised cotton any other adventure that you want to enjoy a chic bandana-style kerchief and is also Watercolors range is without a handbag in tow. The easy-to-make a fantastic stash-busting project. Make a spring and summer pattern comes with handy instructions on multiples in various colourways to give to dream come true. The how to adjust the size to fit your phone, and friends and family, or choose your favourite yarn’s smooth sheen includes a five-page print-friendly version hues and craft it for yourself. Find the PDF gives it a silk-like and a 12-page version with 30 photos to help pattern for £5.76 at www.tlyarncrafts.com texture and look, and walk you through the process of making your each skein is full of pouch. To get the most out of this pattern, New elease complementary make it in several colours and have one ready colour variations. The for every outfit in your closet, then remake Get chills shades have been the strawberry and daisy motifs to decorate given lovely evocative your summer outfits. Get the pattern for This cosy 100% wool yarn comes to us names like Two Roses, £3.84 at www.eclecticjesscrochet.etsy.com from the remote and sharply beautiful Nocturne, Wildflowers Faroe Islands, situated about halfway and Lady Lilith, too. To between Norway and Iceland. Arctica find your local Ella Rae 100% Wool, which comes from the stockist and patterns free-roaming sheep that wander the featuring Watercolors islands’ wide-open grasslands, is brushed, yarn, visit www. bulky and, as it still has some of its lanolin, knittingfever.com water repellant. That means it’s fantastic for all types of outerwear – though you may want to wear a layer underneath garments made from this chunky yarn, as it has a rustic, textured feel. But that’s all part of its all-natural charm, and the wide range of colours available makes it ideal for projects like Fair Isle jumpers. Each 50g ball sells for £5.50. Check out the full range when you visit www.hobbii.co.uk 10 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

HOOKED Crochet hacks with MissNeriss height, but today we’ll demonstrate with INSPIRING a half treble crochet (htr). BOOKS HOW TO DO Step 1: Make a slip knot on your hook A STANDING START Step 2: Yrh, keeping the knot under your hook, HEAD TO TOE insert hook in st, yrh and pull up a loop. It may CROCHET I’m Nerissa, an Australian expat help to use your finger to hold the first yrh GURINDER KAUR in the Netherlands. I grew up and slip knot in place. HATCHARD on a farm in South Australia, so sheep and Step 3: Yrh and pull through 3 loops. (£16.99,HerbertPress) wool are in my DNA. I was taught to knit and Step 4: Work your row/round as normal. The arrival of a new baby spin as a child, and I think I learned to is the perfect excuse to crochet by osmosis. Over the years I have Notes: It can be easy to pull the knot around get out your hooks, and this book of themed developed all sorts of little tricks to level up your hook and lose the yrh. To keep the slip beanies and booties is just the thing for baby- my crochet skills quickly and easily, and knot in place, hold the yrh and slip knot in gift inspiration. With 15 beginner-friendly sets I cannot wait to share them with you. These place with your finger while you work your make, you can turn all the infants and toddlers tips will all help to make you a better stitch. you know into tiny bumblebees, strawberries, crocheter with very little effort! unicorns and more. Each design comes in three And that’s it! I hope you enjoyed this very sizes – preemies, 0-6 months and 6-12 months. The standing stitch is a useful hack, especially simple and useful crochet hack. when starting a new round, or when starting CURIOUS CROCHET part of the way along a row. For more on Nerissa follow her on Instagram CREATURES at @miss__neriss and Facebook at madeby IRENE STRANGE The technique can be used for any stitch MissNeriss, find her patterns at the nerissa-muijs (£15.99, David & Charles) Ravelry store or visit www.missneriss.com Celebrate some of the world’s most unusual and NEXT ISSUE No more wonky row edges! exciting creatures with this collection of 16 amigurumi marvels. Inside, 12 you’ll find beasts from the land, the sea and the air, including an aardvark, a narwhal, a flamingo, 34 a chameleon and more, plus useful instructions on how to crochet in the amigurumi style. You’ll Ex L Si E SUBS STARS! use the patterns in this book again and again to f make unique gifts for nature-loving friends. Every month, three subscribers win Su S Ri E S! a prize as a thank you for their loyalty to CROCHET WRAPS Simply Crochet. This month, the winners TAMMY HILDEBRAND (below) will each receive this bumper (£8.95, Stackpole Books) Caron Simply Soft yarn bundle, worth Take your style up a notch £35, to make this gorgeous blanket! with these colourful and intricate shawls designed Catryn Rowlands, Reading by the Vice President of the Maureen Warke, Hampshire Crochet Guild of America. With seven delicately Patricia Edney, Manchester detailed patterns to choose from, including both easy and challenging options, you’re Our Media Limited (an Immediate Group Company) publishers of sure to find a wrap that suits your style and Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveaway Terms and Conditions. Prizes capabilities. The book also includes a tutorial were dispatched before the on sale date of this issue. There are no section with information on and photos of cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random various crochet stitches and techniques. from all current subscribers. The draw is nal and no correspondence will be entered into. DECORATIVE NEEDLE FELTING PROJECTS GRETEL PARKER (£14.99, Pen & Sword Books) Grab a barbed needle and get felting with this collection of 20 patterns. You’ll find 3D makes for all four seasons, plus handy step-by- step instructions and information on how to get creative and personalise your makes. Some projects, like the small Easter Egg Dangles, are simple and quick, while others, such as the Winter Gingerbread Village, are more complex. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 11

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SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION RUSTIC CHARM Throw a wide scarf around your shoulders as you gather wild owers, enjoy a picnic or take a meandering stroll through the park.

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION oAf frbersehatahir Evoke the timeless beauty of a countryside summer with warm-weather Fair Isle accessories, homewares and more WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 15

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION FAIR AND SQUARE Tuck this handy little blanket into your picnic basket or tote bag and use it for sitting on the grass, warming your lap or wrapping up a chilly little one. MINI ME What a pair you’ll be in these matching short-sleeved Fair Isle cardigans! Wear them for a family photoshoot or on a special day out with just the two of you. 16 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION HAPPY HEN Whether she’s sitting on a shelf, on your sofa or on your lap, this cheerful chicken will look splendid with her classic contrasting colours and folk-art look. FRENCH CONNECTION Who knew chic could be so cute? Make a set of matching oppy berets for you and your favourite tot and get ready for the compliments to roll in! WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 19

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION SCARF from right to left. The Chart is repeated using Rows 12-17 Cont in patt using Chart 1 for all different colours in the pattern. The colours colour changes. Whenever a cool summer breeze floats required will be listed in each section of the Fasten off. through the air, wrap this large scarf by pattern. Join Fresh Water in first st. Marianne Rawlins around your shoulders The first few rows of each Chart has been Rows 18-20 As Row 2. and continue to enjoy the outdoors written out to guide you. Fasten off. Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Change colour on the final yrh of st before Join Summer Haze in first st. colour change is indicated. Carry the unused Row 21 As Row 2. Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m), 5 balls of Fresh colours across the top of your stitches, Ref to Chart 2 for Rows 22-27. Use Cool Aloe for Water (1106), 1 ball of each: Living Coral enclosing the strand as you work. Yarn A, and Cherry Blossom for Yarn B and (1103), Oyster Pearl (1098), Cool Aloe (1102), Summer Haze for Yarn D. Summer Haze (1107), Fresh Water (1106), SCARF Join Cool Aloe in first st. Cherry Blossom (1105) Row 22 Ch1, wdc in first st, *change to Summer Q A 4mmn (US G/6) hook Using Fresh Water, ch61. Haze, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Cherry Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Blossom, wdc in next st, change to Summer TENSION each ch across. [60 sts] Haze, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Cool Aloe, Fasten off. wdc in next st; rep from * across to end. Tension is not critical for this project, but it may Join Fresh Water in first st. Fasten off. affect the yarn quantities required Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st Join Summer Haze in first st. throughout), wdc in each st across. Row 23 Ch1, *wdc in first 2 sts, change to MEASUREMENTS Fasten off. Cherry Blossom, wdc in next 3 sts, change to Join Fresh Water in first st. Summer Haze, wdc in next 3 sts, change to Scarf measures approx 44x122cm (17 x48in) Rows 3-10 As Row 2, fastening off at the end of Cherry Blossom, wdc in next 3 sts, change to each row. Summer Haze, wdc in next st, change to Cherry ABBREVIATIONS Fasten off. Blossom, wdc in next 3 sts, change to Summer Ref to Chart 1 for Rows 11-17. Use Fresh Water Haze; rep from * across to end. wdc (waistcoat dc) Insert hook through centre for Yarn A, and Oyster Pearl for Yarns B-D. Fasten off. of the dc in the row below (not in the top of the Join Oyster Pearl in first st. Rows 24-27 Cont in patt using Chart 2 for all st), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through Row 11 Ch1, wdc in first st, *change to Fresh colour changes. both loops on hook Water, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Oyster Pearl, Fasten off. For a full list, see page 94 wdc in next st; rep from * across to end. Join Summer Haze in first st. Fasten off. Row 28 As Row 2. NOTES Join Fresh Water in first st. Rows 29-31 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Row 12 Ch1, *wdc in next 2 sts, (change to Row 32 Using Cool Aloe, work as Row 2. Scarf is worked in rows with RS facing Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Fresh Rows 33-39 Ref to Chart 1 for Rows 33-39. Use throughout. Fasten off at the end of each row Water, wdc in next st) twice; rep from * across to Cool Aloe for Yarn A, Cherry Blossom for Yarn B, and rejoin yarn in the first st of the row. Work end. Living Coral for Yarn C and Summer Haze for over as many tails as possible to reduce the Fasten off. number of ends you need to weave in. There are 2 Charts on page 95, which you will need to refer to when making the Scarf. Each small square represents 1wdc. Read all rows 20 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION Yarn D. Rows 40-42 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Rows 43-48 Ref to Chart 2 for Rows 43-48. Use Fresh Water for Yarn D and Oyster Pearl for Yarns A and B. Rows 49-161 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Rows 162-167 As Rows 43-48. Rows 168-170 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Rows 171-177 As Rows 33-39. Rows 178-180 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Rows 181-187 As Rows 21-27. Rows 198-190 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Rows 191-197 As Rows 11-17. Rows 198-208 Using Fresh Water, work as Row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends BORDER NOTES BLANKET With RS facing, join Fresh Water in any corner. Round 1 (RS) Ch1, *3dc in corner, dc in each Pockets are worked in striped rows and Take this little patchwork-style blanket by row-end or st to next corner; rep from * 3 times embellished with cross stitch at the end. Refer Emma Leith out into the back garden for more, ss to beg dc. [536 sts] to the Chart on page 95 when working the the kids to sit on, or place it on your lap for Fasten off. cross stitch design. Each coloured square a crochet session among the flowers You may find it helpful to mark the four corner shows where to position each cross stitch. Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% sts, moving the markers up as you go. Join Cherry Blossom in any corner st. POCKET EMBELLISHMENT Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m), 2 balls of each: Round 2 (RS) Ch1, *3wdc in corner st, (change Living Coral (1103), Oyster Pearl (1098) , Cool to Cool Aloe, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Using Oyster Pearl, ch34. Aloe (1102), , Summer Haze (1107) , Fresh Cherry Blossom, wdc in next 2 sts) rep across to Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Water (1106), Cherry Blossom (1105) next corner st; rep from * around, ss to beg each ch across, turn. [33 sts] Q A 6mm (US J/10) hook wdc. [544 sts] Rows 2-7 Ch1 (does not count as st Round 3 Ch1, *wdc in first st, 3wdc in next st, throughout), dc in each st across, turn. TENSION wdc in next st, (change to Cool Aloe, wdc in Change to Living Coral. next 2 sts, change to Cherry Blossom, wdc in Rows 8-49 As Row 2, changing colour every 7 Tension is not critical for this project, but it may next 2 sts) rep to first st in Cherry Blossom at rows in the following sequence: Fresh Water, affect the yarn quantities required next corner; rep from * around, ss to beg wdc. Summer Haze, Cool Aloe, Cherry Blossom, [552 sts] Oyster Pearl. MEASUREMENTS Fasten off. Do not fasten off. Join Fresh Water in any corner st. Blanket measures approx 63x74cm (24 x29in) Rounds 4-5 Ch1, (3dc in corner st, wdc in each EDGING st to next corner) 4 times, ss to beg dc. Cont with Oyster Haze and work with RS facing. NOTES Fasten off. Round 1 (RS) 28dc evenly down row-end side, 33ss across base of foundation ch, 28dc up next Blanket is worked holding 2 strands of yarn POCKET EMBELLISHMENT row-end side, 28ss across top, ss to beg dc. together as one throughout. Fasten off. The Blanket is made up of 9 Panels. Four of the Spruce up a timeless linen apron or Panels are embroidered using the cross stitch dress with this custom pocket by Sara CROSS STITCH EMBELLISHMENT technique. There is a Chart on page 95, which Huntington. It’s nice and deep, so you can Refer to the Chart on page 95. you will need to refer to when working the carry all sorts of handy bits and bobs inside! For the cross stitches, on Rows 1-7 use Living cross stitches. Each small square represents a Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Coral, on Rows 8-14 use Fresh Water, on Rows dc st on the Panel and each coloured square 15-21 use Summer Haze, on Rows 22-28 use shows where to work a cross stitch. You can Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m), 1 ball of each: Cool Aloe, on Rows 29-35 use Cherry Blossom, use any colours for the design, changing the Living Coral (1103), Oyster Pearl (1098), Cool and on Rows 36-42 use Oyster Pearl. colours used on each Panel. Aloe (1102), Summer Haze (1107), Fresh Water Leave the top stripe plain. You can adjust the finished size of the Blanket (1106), Cherry Blossom (1105) by working more Panels. Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook TO FINISH Block each Pocket before sewing to garment. BLANKET TENSION PANEL MAKE 9 Tension is not critical for this project, but it may Make 2 in Living Coral, Summer Haze, Cherry affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Pocket measures approx 20x24cm (7 x9 in) WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 21

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION CHICKEN Let this pretty Fair Isle hen by Fran Morgan alight on a shelf or on your sofa, giving your home a sweet farmhouse charm Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m), 1 ball of each: Living Coral (1103), Oyster Pearl (1098), Cool Aloe (1102), Summer Haze (1107), Fresh Water (1106), Cherry Blossom (1105) Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook Q A 4.5mm (US 7) hook Q Stitch marker Q 2 buttons, 12mm Q Stuffing TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Chicken measures approx 23cm (9in) tall ABBREVIATIONS wdc (waistcoat dc) Insert hook through centre of the dc in the row below (not in the top of the st), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through both loops on hook wdc2tog *Insert hook through centre of next dc, yrh and pull up a loop; rep from * once more, yrh and pull through 3 loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 Blossom and Fresh Water. adjacent row-end on adjacent Panel, place live NOTES Make 1 in Cool Aloe. loop on hook and pull through; rep from * to Ch21. top-right corner. Pattern is worked in rounds with RS facing Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Fasten off. throughout. each ch across, turn. [20 sts] Rep Row 1 to join all the Panels into 3 strips. There is a Chart on page 95, which you will Rows 2-25 Ch1 (does not count as st Then join the strips together in the same way. need to refer to for all colour changes. Each throughout), dc in each st across, turn. small square represents 1wdc. Read all rows Fasten off and weave in ends. BORDER from right to left and repeat as specified in the With RS facing, join Oyster Pearl in any corner. pattern. The first few rows of the Chart have CROSS STITCH EMBELLISHMENT Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner, dc in been written out to guide you. Using the Chart, work cross stitches onto one of each st or row-end to next corner; rep from * 3 Change colour on the final yrh of st before the Panels made in Living Coral, Summer Haze, times more, ss to beg dc. [278 sts] colour change is indicated and carry the Cherry Blossom and Fresh Water. You can Fasten off. unused colour across the WS of your work. choose which colour represents Yarn A, B, etc, Join Cool Aloe in any ch-2 sp. on each Panel. Round 2 (RS) Ch1, *(2htr, ch2, 2htr) in ch-2 sp, CHICKEN htr in each st to next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, TO MAKE UP ss to beg htr. [294 sts] BODY The Panels are joined together with an Fasten off. Using a 4.5mm hook and Living Coral, ch32. alternative dc seam with RS facing throughout Join Oyster Pearl in any ch-2 sp. Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Use the image as a guide when joining the Round 3 Ch1, (3dc in ch-2 sp, dc in each st to next 29 ch, 3dc in final ch, turn to work down Panels together. next ch-2 sp) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [306 sts] opposite edge of foundation ch, dc in next 29 Join Oyster Pearl in the bottom-right corner on Fasten off and weave in all ends. ch, 2dc in final ch, ss to beg dc. [64 sts] unembellished Panel worked in Summer Haze. Round 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st Row 1 Ch1, dc in corner, remove live loop from throughout), 2wdc in first st, wdc in next 29 sts, hook, insert hook in adjacent row-end on Panel 2wdc in next 3 sts (pm in first st of prev 6 sts), being join (in this instance the embellished wdc in next 29 sts, 2wdc in next 2 sts (pm in first Panel worked in Living Coral), place live loop on st of prev 4 sts), ss to beg wdc. [70 sts] hook and pull through, *dc in next row-end up, Markers show the sections where increases are remove live loop from hook, insert hook in worked. Move the markers up as you go. Round 3 Ch1, *2wdc in next st, wdc in each st to next marker, (2wdc in next st, wdc in next st) twice; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. [76 sts] 22 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION Round 4 Ch1, *2wdc in next st, wdc in each st Flatten the top of the last round and place a change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change to next marker, (2wdc in next st, wdc in next 2 marker in each end, leaving 47 sts between to Living Coral) twice, wdc in next 2 sts, change sts) twice; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. each marker. to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Living [82 sts] Using a 4.5mm hook, join Living Coral in 18th st Coral, wdc in next st; rep from * once more, wdc Round 5 Ch1, *2wdc in next st, wdc in each st before one marker. in next st, change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next to next marker, (2wdc in next st, wdc in next 3 Round 1 Ch1, wdc in marked st and next 35 sts, st, change to Living Coral, wdc in final st, ss to sts) twice; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. skip rem sts, ss to beg wdc. [36 sts] beg st. [88 sts] Round 2 Ch1, wdc2tog, wdc in each st to final 2 Round 5 Ch1, wdc2tog, *change to Oyster Round 6 Ch1, *2wdc in next st, wdc in each st sts, wdc2tog, ss to beg st. [34 sts] Pearl, wdc in next 3 sts, (change to Living Coral, to next marker, (2wdc in next st, wdc in next 4 Round 3 Ch1, wdc in first st, *(change to Oyster wdc in next st, change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in sts) twice; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Living Coral, next st) twice, change to Living Coral, wdc in [94 sts] wdc in next st) twice, change to Oyster Pearl, next st; rep from * once more, wdc2tog, ss to Round 7 Ch1, (wdc in next 46 sts, 2wdc in next wdc in next 3 sts, change to Living Coral, wdc in beg dc. [18 sts] st) twice, ss to beg dc. [96 sts] next st; rep from * 3 times more, wdc in final st, Round 6 Ch1, wdc in each st around, ss to beg st. Rounds 8-9 Ch1, wdc in each st around, ss to ss to beg st. Round 7 Ch1, wdc2tog, wdc in each st to final 2 beg wdc. Round 4 Ch1, wdc2tog, *change to Oyster sts, wdc2tog, ss to beg st. [16 sts] Refer to the Chart for Rounds 10-44. The Chart Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Living Coral, Fasten off. is repeated 12 times on each round. wdc in next 2 sts, (change to Oyster Pearl, wdc Flatten the final round and sew closed. Rounds 10-11 Ch1, wdc in each st around, ss to in next st, change to Living Coral, wdc in next beg wdc. st) twice, wdc in next st; rep from * twice more, CROWN Round 12 Ch1, *wdc in next 2 sts, change to change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change Using a 4mm hook and Cherry Blossom, ch15. Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Living to Living Coral, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Row 1 (RS) (Htr, 4-tr cl, htr) in fourth ch from Coral, wdc in next 2 sts, change to Oyster Pearl, Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, change to Living hook, *ss in next ch, (htr, 4-tr cl, htr) in next ch; wdc in next 3 sts, change to Living Coral; rep Coral, wdc in next st, change to Oyster Pearl, rep from * 4 times more, ss in final ch. from * 11 times more, ss to beg wdc. wdc in next st, change to Living Coral, wdc2tog, Fasten off. Round 13 Ch1, (wdc in next st, change to ss to beg st. [32 sts] Sew to the top of the Head. Oyster Pear, wdc in next st, change to Living Round 5 Ch1, wdc in first 2 sts, *change to Coral) rep around to end, ss to beg wdc. Oyster Pear, wdc in next st, change to Living BEAK Round 14 As Round 13. Coral, wdc in next st, change to Oyster Pear, Using a 4mm hook and Cherry Blossom, make Rounds 15-44 Cont in patt using the Chart for wdc in next 3 sts, change to Living Coral, wdc a magic loop. all colour changes. in next st**, change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 3dc in loop, ss to beg dc. Fasten off. st, change to Living Coral, wdc in next st; rep [3 sts] from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around, ss to beg HEAD beg dc. dc. The Head is worked over 18 sts on the Front Fasten off Oyster Pearl only. Rounds 3-7 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg and 18 sts on the Back. Round 6 Ch1, wdc2tog, wdc in each st to final 2 dc. sts, wdc2tog, ss to beg st. [30 sts] Fasten off. Round 7 Ch1, wdc in each st around, ss to beg Sew over Rounds 9-11 of Head. st. Rounds 8-13 Rep Rounds 6-7 three times. TO FINISH Rounds 14-17 As Round 7. Sew the buttons in place for the eyes. Round 18 Ch1, (wdc2tog) 12 times, ss to beg st. Stuff the Chicken firmly and sew the top of the [12 sts] body closed. Fasten off. Flatten the final round and sew closed. HAT TAIL Whenever you and a little one go off on adventures this season, make sure you’re Join Living Coral in 12th st before second both wearing a chic beret by Natalie Beard marker. Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Round 1 (RS) Ch1, wdc in next 24 sts, ss to beg st leaving rem sts unworked. [24 sts] Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m), Living Coral Round 2 Ch1, wdc2tog, wdc in each st to final 2 (1103), Cherry Blossom (1105) sts, wdc2tog, ss to beg st, change to Oyster See table for measurements and yarn Pearl. [22 sts] quantities Round 3 Ch1, wdc2tog, *change to Living 1 ball of each for both sizes: Oyster Pearl Coral, wdc in next st, change to Oyster Pearl, (1098), Cool Aloe (1102), Summer Haze (1107), wdc in next 3 sts, (change to Living Coral, wdc Fresh Water (1106) in next st, change to Oyster Pear, wdc in next st) Q A 5.5mm (I/9) hook twice; rep from * once more, change to Living Q Stitch markers or scrap yarn Coral, wdc in next st, change to Oyster Pearl, wdc in next st, wdc2tog, ss to beg st, change to TENSION Living Coral. [20 sts] Round 4 Ch1, wdc in first st, *(wdc in next st, Rounds 1-10 measure 10cm (4in) in diameter WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 23

SUMMER FAIR ISLE COLLECTION ABBREVIATIONS magic loop. Fasten off. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st Join Fresh Water (Summer Haze) in any st. wdc (waistcoat dc) Insert hook through centre throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] Next round (2wdc, wdc2tog) 40 (34) times. of the dc in the row below (not in the top of the Round 2 2wdc in each st around. [12 sts] [120 (102) sts] st), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through Round 3 (1wdc, 2wdc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts] Next round (1wdc, wdc2tog) 40 (34) times. both loops on hook Round 4 (2wdc, 2wdc in next st) 6 times. [80 (68) sts] wdc2tog *Insert hook through centre of next [24 sts] dc, yrh and pull up a loop; rep from * once Round 5 (3wdc, 2wdc in next st) 6 times. ADULT SIZE ONLY more, yrh and pull through 3 loops on hook [30 sts] For a full list, see page 94 Round 6 (4wdc, 2wdc in next st) 6 times. Next round (3wdc, wdc2tog) 16 (-) times, ss in [36 sts] beg st. [64 (-) sts] NOTES Cont in pattern set, increasing 6 sts each round Do not fasten off. until you have worked a total of 26 (22) rounds Hat is worked in rounds from the top down in and have 156 (132) sts. CHILD SIZE ONLY a continuous spiral to the Rib. Do not close off Next round Ch1, *wdc in next 38 (32) sts, 2wdc each round with a slip stitch. You may find it in next st) 4 times. [160 (136) sts] Join Summer Haze in any st. helpful to mark the first st of the round, Follow the Chart for the next 14 rounds, Next round *wdc in next 4 sts (wdc2tog, wdc moving it up as you work. repeating it 20 (17) times. in next 4 sts) 5 times; rep from * once more. The instructions for the Adult size are written Use Living Coral (Cherry Blossom) for Yarn A, [ - (58) sts] first with the Child size in brackets. Summer Haze (Fresh Water) for Yarn B, Cool There is a Chart on page 96, which you will Aloe (Living Coral) for Yarn C, Oyster Pearl RIB need to refer to when making the Hat. Each (Oyster Pearl) for Yarn D, Cherry Blossom (Cool Row 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as FPhtr throughout), small square represents 1wdc. Read all rounds Aloe) for Yarn E. (BPhtr around next st, FPhtr around next st) 32 from right to left and repeat as specified Next round Wdc in first st, (change to Yarn B, (28) times, BPhtr around last st, ss to top of beg within the pattern. The first 2 rounds of the wdc in next st, change to Yarn A, wdc in next st) ch-2. [64 (58) sts] Chart have been written out to guide you. rep around changing to Yarn B to start next Rows 2-4 As Row 1. Change colour on the final yrh of st before round. [160 (136) sts] Fasten off and weave in all ends. colour change is indicated. Carry the unused Next round Wdc in first st, (change to Yarn A, colours across the top of your stitches, wdc in next st, change to Yarn B, wdc in next st) For enclosing the strand as you work. rep around. Cont to follow the Chart for the next 12 rounds. at HAT www.blacksheepwools.com Using Living Coral (Cherry Blossom), make a use the code 123WYS at the checkout SIZE cm Child Adult in 50 55 O er ends 4 July 2022 HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE 50g 19 21 Code cannot be used with LIVING CORAL 50g 1 2 CHERRY BLOSSOM 2 1 any other codes To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the F relevant column. YARN STOCKISTS WY Spinners www.wyspinners.com 24 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

Quality timeCAP-SLEEVED CARDIS Share special moments together in matching cardigans by Pat Strong adult & child versions

CAP-SLEEVED CARDIS A BIT Celebrate a special bond with two near- TRICKY identical short-sleeved cardigans. The Fair Isle owers give these summery makes DK 4MM a timeless look that will allow them to be WEIGHT HOOK passed down for generations to come. YOU WILL NEED NOTES The first six rows are all worked on the right side, starting with a new colour each row Q West Yorkshire Spinners Elements The Cardi is given in both Child and Adult (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, sizes. In the pattern, the first 4 sizes are Child Both cardigans are the same design, except 50g/112m) sizes, enclosed in brackets, and the last 5 sizes that the adult version includes a row of roses See table for measurements and are Adult sizes, also enclosed in brackets. yarn quantities of Yarns A-D Cardi is worked bottom up. Front edges are Foundation row (WS) Ch1, dc in each st to end, Yarn A Summer Haze (1107) finished with a narrow band of slip stitches turn. Yarn B Oyster Pearl (1098) and button loops to the yoke for the button [(146: 160: 176: 188)(196: 216: 220: 244: 252) sts] Yarn C Cool Aloe (1102) fastening. Rows 1-6 Work in Alternating Dc St using a new Yarn D Living Coral (1103) There are Charts on page 96 for the colour for each row, in the sequence Yarn B, C, 1 ball of each for all sizes: colourwork. On the Charts, each square D, E, F, B. Yarn E Fresh Water (1106) represents 1dc stitch. Read all RS rows from Rows 7-10 Using Yarn A, ch1, dc in each st to Yarn F Cherry Blossom (1105) right to left and WS rows from left to right. end, turn. Change colour in the last yrh of the previous st Using Yarn A, work in Eyelet Stitch until Body Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook and twist yarns when changing colour so that measures (15: 16: 19: 22)(32: 33: 34: 35: 36)cm Q Stitch markers the colour in use shows better. ending with a RS row, and then finish with the Q 4 buttons, 10mm for Child sizes A double chain has been used to start the final WS row written below. Adjust length here, Q 4 buttons, 13mm for Adult sizes garment and for the sleeve/yoke edge if required, remembering this will affect yarn For yarn stockists contact because it gives a more finished edge. This is quantities. WY Spinners 01535 664500 optional and a straightforward chain is fine. Final row (WS) Ch1, (29: 33: 36: 38)(40: 44: 44: www.wyspinners.com To work the double chain: 48: 50)dc, pm, (14: 14: 16: 18)(18: 20: 21: 24: 26)dc Make a slip knot in the usual manner, leaving a for underarm, pm, (60: 66: 72: 76)(80: 88: 90: 100: TENSION long tail – x4 the length of the finished chain 100)dc, pm, (14: 14: 16: 18)(18: 20: 21: 24: 26)dc length and keep this to the side. *Twist the tail for underarm, dc in each st to end, turn. 22 sts and 24 rows to measure yarn to make a loop round the thumb and 10x10cm (4x4in) over Alternating insert the hook through this. Yarn over hook, YOKE Double Crochet Stitch pull through the loop and the loop on the Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, ch1, *dc in each st to hook, tighten the tail yarn to an even tension. next marker, ch(42: 44: 48: 54)(56: 62: 62: 73: 76) ABBREVIATIONS Repeat from * to desired stitch count. for sleeve, skip underarm sts between markers; Work into the loop behind the front facing rep from *, dc in each st to end, turn. For a full list, see page 94 chain. [(202: 220: 240: 260)(272: 300: 302: 342: 352) sts] Using Yarn A, work (1: 3: 5: 5)(1: 1: 1: 1: 1) rows of Direction of work b CARDIGAN dc as set. Work 6 rows of Alternating Dc St in same colour a STITCH PATTERNS sequence as for Body, then 1 row of Alternating Both are worked on an even number of sts. Dc St in Yarn A. Chest/bust width a: (33: 36: 40: 42.5) Dec row (WS) Using Yarn A, (1: 0: 0: 0)(1: 0: 1: 1: 1) (44.5: 49: 50: 55.5: 57)cm, ALTERNATING DC STITCH (13: 14 : 15 : 16 )(17 : 19 : 19 : 21 : 22 )in Worked from RS only. Length b: (29.5: 33: 38: 42.5) Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st (56.5: 58.5: 60.5: 63: 64)cm, throughout), dc into first st, *ch1, skip next st, (11 : 13: 14 : 16 )(22 : 23: 23 : 24 : 25)in dc into next st; rep from * to last st, dc in last st. Row 2 (RS) Ch1, dc into first st, *ch1, skip next 26 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET dc, dc into ch-sp below; rep from * to last st, dc in last st. Rows 1 and 2 set pattern. EYELET STITCH Row 1 Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), skip next st, tr in next st, *ch1, skip next st, tr in next st; rep from * to last st, tr in last st, turn. Rows 2-5 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st and ch-sp across, turn. Rows 1-5 set patt. BODY Using Yarn A, ch(146: 160: 176: 188)(196: 216: 220: 244: 252).

CAP-SLEEVED CARDIS dc, *(3: 3: 3: 3)(4: 4: 4: 3: 3)dc, dc2tog; rep from * The lacy eyelet fabric of to last (1: 0: 0: 0)(1: 0: 1: 1: 1)st, dc in any rem sts, the main body makes this turn. cardigan ideal for summer [(162: 176: 192: 208)(227: 250: 252: 274: 282) sts] ADULT SIZES ONLY Using Yarn A, work 1 row of dc in Yarn A and 1 row in Yarn B. ROSES See Roses Chart. RS row Using Yarn B, (6: 5: 0: 5: 3) dc, rep 12 sts of Rose Patt from Chart A (18: 20: 21: 22: 23) times, dc in each st to end, turn. WS row Using Yarn B (5: 5: 0: 5: 3) dc, rep 12 sts of Rose Patt from Chart A (18: 20: 21: 22: 23) times, dc in each st to end, turn. Rep these rows until the 10 rows of the Chart are complete. Dec row (RS) Using Yarn B, (1: 0: 1: 2: 1) dc, *3dc, dc2tog; rep from * to last (1: 0: 1: 2: 1) st(s), dc in any rem sts to end, turn. [(182: 200: 202: 220: 226) sts] Using Yarn A, work 3 rows dc. Using Yarn B, work 1 row dc. ALL SIZES CARNATIONS See Chart B. Using Yarn B (0: 1: 0: 2)(1: 1: 2: 2: 2) dc, rep 6 sts of Carnation Patt from Chart B (27: 29: 32: 34) (30: 33: 33: 36: 37) times, dc in each st to end. Work until 4 rows of Chart are complete. Work (0: 0: 0: 0)(1: 1: 1: 1: 1) rows of dc using Yarn B and (0: 2: 4: 6)(0: 2: 2: 4: 4) rows of dc using Yarn A. Dec row Using Yarn A, (1: 0: 0: 0)(2: 2: 2: 2: 2) dc, *(2: 2: 2: 2)(3: 3: 3: 3: 3)dc, dc2tog; rep from * to last (1: 0: 0: 0)(2: 2: 2: 2: 2) sts, dc in any rem sts to end, turn. [(122: 132: 144: 156)(137: 150: 152: 165: 170) sts] Using Yarn A, work (0: 0: 0: 0)(1: 1: 1: 1: 1) rows of dc. Using Yarn B, work 1 row of dc for all sizes. SIZE cm 3-4 yrs CHILD 9-10 yrs 8 10 ADULT 14 16 in 56-58.5 5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 69-71 81 86 12 97 102 TO FIT CHEST/BUST 22-23 60-63.5 65-67 27-28 32 34 91 38 40 cm 23 -25 25 -26 89 98 36 111 114.5 ACTUAL CHEST/BUST in 66 85 35 38 100 43 45 APPROX cm 26 73 80 33 56.5 58.5 39 63 64 in 29.5 28 31 42 22 23 60.5 24 25 LENGTH 50g 11 33 38 16 5 6 23 7 8 50g 3 13 14 2 2 6 2 2 YARN A 50g 1 5 1 1 2 2 2 YARN B 1 34 2 1 YARN C AND D EACH 11 1 11 To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 27

CAP-SLEEVED CARDIS Finish the cardigan with with Yarn F. an edging of slip stitch Using Yarn B, (2: 2: 0: 1)(1: 2: 0: 1: 0) dc, rep 6 sts worked all around of Carnation Chart (13: 14: 15: 17)(15: 16: 17: 18: 19) times, dc in any rem sts to end, turn. BLUE WAVE Dec row (WS) Using Yarn A, (1: 0: 1: 0: 1) dc, * Work until 4 rows of Chart are complete. 1dc, dc2tog; rep from * to last (1: 0: 1: 0: 1) st, dc See Wave Chart. in any rem sts. [(92: 100: 102: 110: 114) sts] CHILD SIZES ONLY RS row Using Yarn B, (1: 0: 0: 0)(2: 0: 1: 1: 0) dc, Using Yarn A, work (2: 2: 2: 4: 4) row(s) in dc. rep 6 sts of Blue Wave Patt from Chart C (20: 22: Using Yarn B, work 1 row in dc. Dec row (RS) Using Yarn B, (2: 2: 0: 1) dc, *4dc, 24: 26)(22: 25: 25: 27: 28) times, dc in each st to dc2tog; rep from * to last (2: 2: 0: 1) sts, dc in rem end, turn. CHILD SIZES ONLY sts, turn. [(69: 74: 80: 87) sts] WS row Using Yarn B, (1: 0: 0: 0)(3: 0: 1: 2: 0) dc, Using Yarn A, work 1 row of Alternating Dc St rep 6 sts of Blue Wave Patt from Chart C (20: 22: Dec row (WS) Using Yarn B, (1: 0: 0: 0) dc, *1dc, then work 5 rows of Alternating Dc St in same 24: 26)(22: 25: 25: 27: 28) times, dc in each st to dc2tog; rep from * to last (1: 0: 0: 0) st, dc in any colour sequence as Body, working last row end, turn. rem sts. [(82: 88: 96: 104) sts] loosely. Rep these rows until the 5 rows of the Chart are Using Yarn A, work (1: 3: 3: 5) row(s) in dc. Fasten off. complete. Using Yarn B, work 1 row in dc. ADULT SIZES ONLY ADULT SIZES ONLY ALL SIZES Using Yarn B, work 1 row in dc. Work 1 row of dc using Yarn B and 1 row using CARNATIONS Using Yarn A work (1: 1: 3: 3: 3) row(s) in dc. Yarn A. Work the ‘flower’ part of the Carnation patt Work 6 rows of Alternating Dc St as given, in same colour sequence as Body. Using Yarn A, work 1 row of dc. Fasten off. ALL SIZES TO FINISH Rejoin Yarn A at top of left front edge and work 3 rows of slip stitch for button band, fasten off. On right front, mark position of 4 buttons on the right front with stitch markers or waste yarn. Rejoin Yarn A at bottom of right front edge and work one row of slip stitch. On the second row of slip stitch, *ss in each st to next marker, ch(6: 6: 6: 6)(7: 7: 7: 7: 7) for button loop (testing size of loop with button); rep from * 3 more times, ss in each st to end, turn. Work 1 more row of slip stitch. Attach buttons to match button loops. On sleeve edges, work 2 rounds of dc. Fasten off and weave in ends, block to measurements. SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK FAIR ISLE COLOURWORK 1 Work to the point where you 2 Work a stitch using the 3 Change colour again in the 4 This is the WS of the fabric. want to change colour and on second colour, leaving the same way as before: on the Don’t pull the ‘floating’ yarn the last stitch in the first first colour yarn floating free last stitch in the second too tightly when you use it colour, work the final yrh at the back of the fabric. colour, work the final yrh again, otherwise the fabric using the second colour. using the first colour. Let the may pucker. On WS rows, yarn form a long strand you’ll need to strand the yarn behind the stitches worked in floats across the fronts of sts. the other colour. 28 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

QUEEN AMIGURUMI coronation themed Crowning glory Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a design by Ellie’s Craft Boutique WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 29

QUEEN AMIGURUMI A BIT To honour Her Majesty’s 70th year as the UK’s TRICKY monarch, we’re taking it all the way back to her coronation in 1953! Elizabeth looks ready DK 2.5MM to lead in her coronation robes, complete WEIGHT HOOK with a sparkly golden crown and sceptre. YOU WILL NEED NOTES Q Rico Essentials Cotton Pattern is worked using the amigurumi (100% cotton, 50g/120m) method. Work in a continuous spiral without 1 ball of each: closing off each round with a ss. You may find Cream (88) it helpful to mark the first st of the round, White (80) moving the marker up as you work. Nude (52) Use the images as a guide for all joining and Dark Brown (113) embroidery. Mauve (17) If you are making this toy for a child under 36 Cobalt Blue (32) months, do not use safety eyes; instead, embroider eyes with black stranded cotton. Q Rico Ricorumi Lamé (62% polyester, 38% nylon, THE QUEEN Embroider the white edging of the robe and 10g/50m) crown with black stitches to resemble ermine 2 balls of Gold (002) LEGS MAKE 2 Using Cream, ch7. next st, dc in each st to end. [36 dc] Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in Rounds 3-9 Dc in each st around. Q 2 safety eyes, 10mm next 4 ch, 3dc in final ch, turn to work across Round 10 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Q Black stranded cotton opposite side of foundation ch, dc in next 4 ch, [30 dc] Q Red pencil 2dc in final ch. [14 dc] Round 11 Dc in each st around. For yarn stockists contact Round 2 (RS) 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, Change to Cream. Rico Design 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3, 2dc in next 2 sts. Round 12 Dc in bl of each st around. www.rico-design.com/en/home [20 dc] Rounds 13-16 Dc in each st around. Round 3 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 st, (2dc Stuff the Body firmly as you work. TENSION in next st, dc in next st) twice, 2dc in next st, dc Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next st, 2dc in [24 dc] Tension is not critical, but it may last st. [27 dc] Rounds 18-19 Dc in each st around. affect the yarn quantities required Round 4 Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in Round 20 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. next 6 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 3 [18 dc] MEASUREMENTS times, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next Round 21 Dc in each st around. st, dc in next 2 sts. [33 dc] Fasten off, leaving a long tail. The Queen measures approx 25cm Rounds 5-7 Dc in each st around. (9 in) tall Change to Gold. HEAD Round 8 Dc in fl of each st around. Using Nude, make a magic loop. ABBREVIATIONS Round 9 Dc in next 10 sts, (dc2tog) 7 times, dc Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), in next 9 sts. [26 dc] 6dc in loop. [6 dc] For a full list, see page 94 Change to Nude Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc] Round 10 (Working in bl throughout) Dc in Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. For next 8 sts, (dc2tog) 5 times, dc in next 8 sts. [18 dc] [21 dc] Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 at Round 11 Dc in next 6 sts, (dc2tog) 5 times, dc times. [24 dc] www.blacksheepwools.com in next 5 sts. [16 dc] Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Round 12 Dc in next 4 sts, (dc2tog) 4 times, dc times. [30 dc] use the code 123RICO in next 4 sts. [12 dc] Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 at the checkout Stuff Leg as you work. times. [36 dc] Rounds 13-27 Dc in each st around. Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 O er ends 4 July 2022 Fasten off. times. [42 dc] Code cannot be used with Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 BODY times. [48 dc] any other codes Body is worked up from both Legs. Make sure Rounds 9-18 Dc in each st around. the feet are pointing forward once joined. Change to Brown. Join White in first st on either Leg. Round 1 (RS) Dc in next 6 sts around Leg, ch5, dc in 12 sts around next Leg, dc in next 5 ch between Legs, dc in rem 6 sts on first Leg. [29 sts] Round 2 (RS) 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, dc in each ch between Legs, dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in 30 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

QUEEN AMIGURUMI Round 19 Dc in each st around. (dc2tog, dc in next st) 3 times. [12 dc] To get the fullness of the hair, add stuffing as Round 20 Dc in bl of each st around. Row 17 Ch1, (dc2tog) 6 times. you stitch the piece in place on the head Round 21 Dc in each st around. Fasten off. Round 22 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Line up the final row of the Hair with the top of Begin the crown with the white edging and [42 dc] the Body and secure with a pin. Using Brown, finish in the centre of the purple section Round 23 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. sew the Hair in place across the base and [36 dc] row-ends, lightly stuffing as you join. The skirt is worked from the waistline of the Round 24 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. body and trimmed with gold at the hem [30 dc] CROWN Round 25 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Using White, ch55 and ss in last ch from hook to Round 11 (Dc in next 7 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. [24 dc] join, being careful not to twist the ch. [54 dc] Position safety eyes between Rounds 13-14, Rounds 1-4 Dc in each st around. [54 dc] Rounds 12-13 Dc in each st around. 10 sts apart. Round 5 Dc in bl of each st around. Round 14 (Dc in next 8 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. Stuff the Head as you work. Rounds 6-8 Dc in each st around. [60 dc] Round 26 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Change to Gold. Rounds 15-16 Dc in each st around. [18 sts] Round 9 As Round 5. Round 17 (Dc in next 9 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. Round 27 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc] Round 10 (Working in fl only) (Dc in next 7 sts, [66 dc] Round 28 (Dc2tog) 6 times. dc2tog) 6 times. [48 dc] Rounds 18-22 Dc in each st around. Fasten off. Round 11 (Dc in next 3 sts, ch2, skip 2 sts, dc Round 23 (Dc in next 10 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. Thread tail through fl of final 6 sts and pull tight in next 3 sts) 6 times. [36 dc, 6 ch-2 sps] [72 dc] to close. Round 12 *Dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, Rounds 24-28 Dc in each st around. Using black stranded cotton, embroider the (htr, 2tr, dtr, 2tr, htr) in ch-2 sp, htr in next st, Round 29 (Dc in next 11 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. eyelash line. dc in next 2 sts; rep from * 5 times more, ss [78 dc] Using Nude, embroider the nose with in beg dc. Round 30 Dc in bl of each st around. horizontal sts. Fasten off and weave in ends. Rounds 31-34 Dc in each st around. Sew the Head to the Body. Join Mauve in unused bl from Round 9. Fasten off. Round 13 Dc in each st around. [54 dc] Join Gold to any unused fl from Round 30. HAIR Round 14 (Dc in next 7 st, dc2tog) 6 times. Round 35 Dc in each st around. [78 dc] [48 dc] Round 36 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), skip 2 sts, (tr Join Brown to front-centre unused fl from Rounds 15-16 Dc in each st around. in next st, ch2, skip 2 sts) 24 times, Round 19. Round 17 (Dc in next 6 st, dc2tog) 6 times. Tr in next st, ch1, dc in third ch of beg ch-5 Row 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg [42 dc] (counts as ch-2 sp). [26 tr, 26 ch-2 sps] dc. [48 dc] Round 18 (Dc in next 5 st, dc2tog) 6 times. Row 2 (RS) Dc in next 2 sts after ss, htr in 2 next [36 dc] sts, tr in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, pm in last st, Round 18 Dc in each st around. dc in next 28 sts, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 3 sts, Round 19 (Dc in next 4 st, dc2tog) 6 times. htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ss in joining ss [30 dc] on Row 1. Round 20 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Fasten off. [24 dc] Rejoin Brown in marked st. Round 21 (Dc in next 2 st, dc2tog) 6 times. Row 3 (RS) Ch1, dc in next 30 sts, turn. [30 sts] [18 dc] Row 4 (WS) Ch1, (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) Round 22 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc] 3 times, (2dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) 3 times, Round 23 (Dc2tog) 6 times. turn. [36 dc] Fasten off. Row 5 Ch1, dc in each st to across, turn. Fold the bottom 4 rows up to the bottom of the Row 6 Ch1, (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 Gold row and sew in place. times, (2dc in next st, dc in next 5 st) 3 times, Using black stranded cotton, embroider turn. [42 dc] straight sts around the centre of the lower Row 7 Ch1, dc in each st to across, turn. White section. Row 8 Ch1, (dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times, (2dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts) 3 times, SKIRT turn. [48 sts] Join Cream in any unused fl from Round 11 of Rows 9-10 Ch1, dc in each st around. Body. Row 11 Ch1, (dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 3 times, Round 1 (RS) Dc in each st around. [30 dc] (dc2tog, dc in next 6 st) 3 times. [42 dc] Round 2 (RS) (Dc in next 4 st, 2dc in next) 6 Row 12 Ch1, (dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 3 times, times. [36 dc] (dc2tog, dc in next 5 st) 3 times. [36 dc] Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around. Row 13 Ch1, (dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 3 times, Round 5 (Dc in next 5 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. (dc2tog, dc in next 4 st) 3 times. [30 dc] [42 dc] Row 14 Ch1, (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 3 times, Rounds 6-7 Dc in each st around. (dc2tog, dc in next 3 st) 3 times. [24 dc] Round 8 (Dc in next 6 st, 2dc in next) 6 times. Row 15 Ch1, (dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 3 times, [48 dc] (dc2tog, dc in next 2 st) 3 times. [18 dc] Rounds 9-10 Dc in each st around. Row 16 Ch1, (dc in next st, dc2tog) 3 times, WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 31

QUEEN AMIGURUMI Round 37 Working through Round 36 and the Row 3 Ch2, tr in each st across, turn. Work the shoes as part of working the feet, sts from Round 34 throughout, dc in each st Row 4 Ch2, tr in first st, 2tr in next st, tr in each which is the first part of the pattern and ch around. [78 dc] st to final 2 sts, 2tr in next st, tr in last st, turn. Round 38 Dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. [16 tr] The cross of the orb is made in two pieces and Fasten off and weave in ends. Row 5 As Row 3. sewn together around the outer edges Rows 6-19 Rep Rows 4-5 another 7 times. BELT [30 tr] CROSS (MAKE 2) Using Gold, ch34. Rows 20-24 Ch1, dc2tog, htr in next st, tr in Row 1 (RS) Htr in fourth ch from hook, (ch2, each st to final 3 sts, htr in next st, dc2tog, turn. Using Gold, make a magic loop. skip 2 sts, htr in next st) 10 times. [20 sts] Row 1 (RS) Ch1, 8dc in loop, turn. [8 dc] Fasten off. Fasten off. Row 2 (RS) Ch1, 2dc in next 2 sts, turn leaving Place around the waist and sew into place. With RS facing, join Mauve in first row-end to rem sts unworked. [2 dc] work down the side of Robe. Rows 3-5 Ch1, dc in next 2 sts, turn. NECK Row 25 Ch1, dc in each row-end down to Row Fasten off. Using Nude, ch4. 24, dc in each st from Row 24, dc in each Rejoin Gold to third st from Row 1. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and row-end up to the top of the Robe. [68 sts] Rows 6-7 As Rows 3-5. each ch to end, turn. [3 dc] Fasten off. Fasten off. Row 2 (WS) Ch1, 2dc in next st, dc in next st, Change to White. Rejoin Gold to fifth st from Row 1. 2dc in last st, turn. [5 dc] Row 26 Ch1, dc in bl of each st across, turn. Rows 8-9 As Rows 3-5. Round 3 Ch1, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in row-end Row 27 Ch1, dc in each unused fl from Row 25, Fasten off. edge, 3dc across base of foundation ch, 2dc in turn. Rejoin Gold to seventh st from Row 1. next row-end edge, ss to beg dc. [12 dc] Row 28 Ch1, working into the sts of Rows 26 Rows 10-11 As Rows 3-5. Fasten off. and 27 to join, dc in each st around. Fasten off. Sew the Neck to the top of the Body at the Fasten off. Place the 2 Crosses together with RS facing out. front, with the top lining up with the Head. Using black stranded cotton, embroider the Sew together to form the cross shape. straight sts over the White edging. Sew to the top of the Ball. COLLAR Place Orb around the Arm using the hanging Using Gold, ch26. ROBE TIES (MAKE 2) loop. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Using Gold, ch31. each ch across, turn. [25 dc] Row 1 Ss in second ch from hook and each ch TO FINISH Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st across. across. Weave in any rem ends. Fasten off. Fasten off. Tie the Robe around the Body. Pin the Collar around the lower edge of the Sew to the top corners of the Robe. Use a red pencil to add colour to the cheeks. Neck and sew into place. SASH ARMS (MAKE 2) Using Cobalt Blue, ch4. Using Nude, make a magic loop. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc in loop. [5 dc] each ch across, turn. [4 dc] Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around. [10 dc] Rows 2-38 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Rounds 3-18 Dc in each st around. Line up the 2 short edges and dc together. Stuff arm lightly as you work. Fasten off and weave in ends. Rounds 19-20 Dc in each st around. Place over the Body. Change to Cream. Round 21 Dc in fl of each st around. ORB Round 22 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 5 times. [15 dc] BALL Rounds 23-25 Dc in each st around. Round 26 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 5 times. Using Gold, make a magic loop. [10 dc] Rounds 1-4 (RS) As Rounds 1-4 of Head. [24 dc] Round 27 (Dc2tog) 5 times. Round 5 Dc in each st around. Fasten off. Change to Mauve. Thread the tail through the fl of final 5 sts and Round 6 Dc in bl of each st around. pull tight to close. Round 7 Dc in each st around. Sew Arms either side of the Body. Change to Gold. Round 8 Dc in fl of each st around. ROBE Round 10 Dc in each st around. The Robe is worked from the top, down. Round 11 (Dc in next 2 st, dc2tog) 6 times. Using Mauve, ch14. [18 dc] Row 1 Tr in third ch from hook and each ch to Round 12 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc] end, turn. [12 tr] Stuff Ball firmly. Row 2 Ch2 (does not count as st throughout), tr Round 13 (Dc2tog) 6 times, ch6, ss in third st of in next st, 2tr in next st, tr in next 8 st, 2tr in next round, turn, dc in each ch of ch-6, ss in st at st, tr in last st, turn. [14 tr] base of ch-6 (hanging loop made). Fasten off. Use the tail to close the final round. 32 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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JESS’ JOURNAL ...from the studio Learn how to use up every bit of yarn in your Jweassyssabyysuysoiungcaunp gyeoturcrleeafttoivveeriynanrenw stash with Jess Bennett’s eco-friendly guide to getting creative with scraps of all sizes How do you crochet with scrap yarn? I’m not talking a ball of pastel colours – or you could group warm or cold about using full balls or skeins of yarn from your stash. colours together. Or you could just embrace the ‘anything This is about using leftover yarn, partial balls, short goes’ nature of using scrap yarn and add different colours lengths and ends. Yes, ends of yarn that you weave in and textures at random. and trim off! As more and more of us are thinking about the environmental impact of our chosen hobby, as well as the You could also group yarns together by weight and store cost of purchasing new yarn, we’re discovering some great them in separate bags. When using these yarns in your new ways of using scrap yarn in crochet projects. As well as projects, it will create something that’s multi-coloured but being great for sustainability and affordability, using with an even texture. Or you could group yarns together by scraps of yarn sparks creativity as you have to adapt your colour, and this will create something with more variation in patterns or colour choices to suit the yarn you have. It also texture. There’s lots of fun to be had in making a project using may encourage you to put colours together that you yarns with lots of different textures and weights, but you wouldn’t usually choose or play with different textures. won’t get an even finish so make sure this is going to work for the project. For instance, a cushion made with a mixture of SORTING AND PREPARING SCRAP YARN yarns could look really striking but this might not work when Being able to use scrap yarn for projects does need a bit of making a garment as it could affect the shape and fit. planning and storing. You’re much less likely to use your scrap yarn if you have hours of untangling and sorting to do before ON GOING PROJECT you can start crocheting. One way to store it is by tying Once you have your scrap yarn organised you can choose lengths of scrap yarn together using magic knots and then what to make. You could have an on-going project, such as rolling them up into a ball. This means that when you want to a simple blanket that you keep adding leftover yarn to. It can start a project you can just grab a ball as you would out of be really nice to have something simple on the go for when your stash. You can make a few balls at the same time – say, your brain isn’t feeling up to anything complicated. A blanket using treble crochet, C2C or granny squares can be simple This is about using leftover yarn, partial balls, short lengths and ends Tie lengths of scrap yarn together Use scraps as stuffing!

You can also use a scrap ball in a mosaic crochet project and relaxing, and the unplanned colours of scrap yarn can USING A SCRAP BALL keep it visually interesting. If you finish another project and If you do decide to make up balls of your yarn scraps by have some yarn left over you just add it onto your blanket. knotting them together, then there are a few ways you can work this into your crochet projects. One is to use a scrap yarn WOVEN LOOK CROCHET ball held together with a base yarn – a shade that’s consistent Another way to use short lengths of scrap yarn is in crochet throughout and pulls the project together. You can make that mimics woven fabric. This can be achieved by crocheting some really interesting garments using this technique. You over another strand of yarn using moss stitch or a fillet can also use your scrap yarn ball in a mosaic crochet project. If pattern. The worked-over yarn shows through in the chain you choose a contrasting yarn for the alternative rows this spaces and it looks like the finished piece has been woven. can look stunning, a bit like mosaic crochet with a yarn cake. This works well for blankets, rugs and cushions, and you can use any texture or weight of yarn. So, grab that scrap yarn and get creative – the environment and your project list will thank you for it. Another technique is to work a fillet mesh and then weave Follow Jess on at on Instagram at @rock_salt_plum and find strands of yarn into the mesh using a tapestry needle. You her on Ravelry and LoveCrafts as rocksaltplum could make a really striking cowl using this technique. This works really well with chunky yarn. how jess uses her ends Not a fan of weaving in ends? Do you think it might feel a bit more exciting if you could turn those ends into something else? Store them up and when you have enough you can use them for stuffing!

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EMBELLISH A BLANKET Cactus trim desert dreams Capture a sunset scene in an arid North American landscape with this blanket border by Lucy Croft WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 39

EMBELLISH A BLANKET EASY Stately saguaros tower atop dusky hills and PEASY pink textured owers bloom as the sun dips down below the horizon, turning the sky into DK 4MM a painter’s palette of pinks, oranges and WEIGHT HOOK yellows in this beautifully detailed edging. YOU WILL NEED NOTES Wind off small balls of yarn to work each colour separately, then weave in all ends to tidy Q Cygnet DK The Panel is worked in rows throughout. (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) There is a Chart on page 97, which you will 1 ball of each: need to refer to when making the Panel. Each Barley (4884) small square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows Sunshine (184) from right to left and WS rows from left to Coral (422) right. A square marked with an x represents a Fuchsia (676) bobble. The first few rows of the Chart have Mocha (432) been written out to guide you. Black (217) Rather than carrying the yarn across your Fern (2759) work, wind off smaller balls of each colour. Apple (6711) When changing colour leave the unused Kiwi (303) colour on the WS ready to use again on the next row. Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook The charted area should measure 108cm long. Q Cotton muslin blanket, If you need to make a shorter edge, use the tension to select the number of rows you need 108x108cm to work. To make the edging longer, you can For yarn stockists contact work the rows of the Chart backwards from Cygnet Yarns 01274 743374 the end until you reach the desired length. www.cygnetyarns.com BLANKET Cactus blooms are created with bobbles and TENSION spikes are added with emboidered stitches PANEL 15 sts and 17 rows measure 10x10cm Using Barley, ch31. (4x4in) over double crochet using a Border row (RS) Dc in second ch from hook 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain and each ch across, turn. [30 dc] correct tension Change to Fuchsia. Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st MEASUREMENTS throughout), dc in next 12 sts, change to Coral, dc in next 6 sts, change to Barley, dc in next 2 Panel measures 20cm (7 in) wide, sts, change to Black, dc in next 6 sts, change to length can be adapted to size of Mocha, dc in final 4 sts, turn. blanket used Row 3 Ch1, dc in first 4 sts, change to Black, dc in next 6 sts, change to Barley, dc in next 3 sts, ABBREVIATIONS change to Coral, dc in next st, change to Fern, dc in next 2 sts, change to Coral, dc in next 2 bobble Using colour indicated, *yrh, sts, change to Fuchsia, dc in next 12 sts, turn. insert hook in st, yrh and pull up Cont to follow the Chart to desired length. a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops Fasten off and weave in all ends. on hook; rep from * 4 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 EDGING Row 1 worked in Barley counts as one side of the Edging. Row 1 (RS) Ch1, *dc in each st and row-end to next corner, (dc, ch1, dc) in corner; rep from * twice more. Fasten off. TO FINISH Finish the panel with a constrasting border Using Black and Barley, embroider details on worked in double crochet all around the cacti. You can use the images as a guide. Sew the Panel to a long edge of your blanket. 40 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET



Matching top and cardigan 42 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

TWIN SET two of a kind You’ll look perfectly put together in this coordinated cardi and top by Margaret Hubert WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 43

TWIN SET GO This timeless two-piece ensemble is sure to ch3, dc in next st, *ch3, tr7tog next 7 sts, ch3, dc PRO become a staple of your warm-weather in next st; rep from * across to final 5 sts, ch3, wardrobe. The classic shape and fresh shades tr3tog, tr in final st, turn. 4PLY 3.75MM combine to create a set that feels both fun Row 2 (RS) Ch3, 3tr in next st, *dc in next dc, 7tr and sophisticated – just like you! in next tr7og; rep from * across to final dc, dc in WEIGHT HOOK final dc, 4tr in last st, turn. NOTES Row 3 Ch1, dc in first st, *ch3, tr7tog next 7 sts, YOU WILL NEED ch3, dc in n ext st; rep from * across to final st, Twin Set is made up of a Vest and Cardigan. dc in final st, turn. Q Scheepjes Metropolis (75% The Vest is made using the Shell Stitch Pattern Row 4 Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next tr7tog, dc in Merino, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) for the Front and Back. Pieces are sewn next dc) rep across to end, turn. Yarn A Dubai (047) together at the end. Rows 1-4 set the pattern. Yarn B Bangalore (052) The Cardigan is worked in the Catherine See table for measurements Wheel Stitch Pattern throughout. Both stitch VEST and yarn quantities patterns are written out first and referred to within each pattern. BACK Q A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook We recommend blocking the Vest and Using Yarn A, ch113 (129: 145: 161). Q Stitch markers Cardigan at the end. Foundation row Tr in fourth ch from hook, For yarn stockists contact *skip 3 ch, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch, skip 3 ch, (tr, Scheepjes TWIN SET ch2, tr) in next ch; rep from * 12 (14: 16: 18) times www.scheepjes.com/en more, skip 3 ch, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch, 2tr in SHELL STITCH PATTERN final ch, turn. [14 (16: 18: 20) shell patt reps] TENSION Row 1 (WS) Ch3 (counts as htr, ch1), dc in first Rep Rows 1-2 of Shell Stitch Pattern until piece st, *(tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in measures 33 (33: 33: 31) cm, ending on a Row 1 3.5 pattern repeats and 12 rows next ch-2 sp; rep from * across to final st, (dc, rep. measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over shell ch1, htr) in final st, turn. pattern using a 3.75mm hook, or Row 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in st at base of ARMHOLE SHAPING size needed to obtain the correct ch-3, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in tension next ch-3 sp; rep from * across to final st, 2tr in Continue to change colour at the end of every 3 pattern repeats and 9 rows final st, turn. second row. measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Rows 1-2 set the pattern. Row 1 Ss in first (htr, dc, 2tr, 2dc, tr), ch3, tr in st Catherine wheel stitch pattern using Change colour after every Row 2 repeat. at base of ch-3, skip next ch-2 sp, *(tr, ch2, tr) in a 3.75mm hook, or size needed to next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep obtain correct tension CATHERINE WHEEL STITCH PATTERN from * 9 (11: 13: 15) times more, *(tr, ch2, tr) in Row 1 (WS) Ch3, skip first st, tr3tog next 4 sts, next ch-3 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-2 sp, 2tr ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 b SIZE S M L XL cm 81-86 91-96 101-106 111-117 a TO FIT BUST in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 c VEST cm 82 93.5 105.5 117 ACTUAL BUST in 32 36 41 46 APPROX cm 50 52 54 54 in 19 20 21 21 LENGTH 50g 2 3 50g 2 2 3 3 YARN A 2 2 YARN B CARDIGAN b ACTUAL BUST cm 90 100 117 131 APPROX in 35 39 46 51 60 LENGTH cm 56 58 60 23 in 22 22 23 40 15 a cm 40 40 40 11 SLEEVE LENGTH 15 15 Vest 3 Width a: 41 (46.5: 52.5: . )cm, 16 (18 : 20 : 23)in in 15 Length b: 50 (52: 54: 54)cm, 19 (20 : 21 : 21 )in Cardigan YARN A 50g 8 9 10 Width a: 45 (50: 58.5: 65.5)cm, 17 (19 : 23: 25 )in Length b: 56 (58: 60: 60)cm, 22 (22 : 23 : 23 )in YARN B 50g 1 2 2 Sleeve length c: 40cm (15 )in To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply follow the relevant column. 44 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

TWIN SET in next st, turn. [10 (12: 14: 16) shell pat reps] FRONT Work the vest in shell stitch pattern and Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next Work as Back to end of Armhole Shaping and change colour after every two-row repeat ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * until piece measures 39 (41: 43: 43)cm, ending across to final 2 sts, skip next 2, tr in final st, on a Row 2 repeat. The neckline and armholes edges are finished turn. with a double crochet trim worked in Yarn A Row 3 Ch3, tr in first ch-3 sp, *(dc, ch3, dc) in NECKLINE SHAPING next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep from SIZE S ONLY The foundation row, worked on chains, * across to final ch-3 sp, tr in final ch-3 sp, tr in creates a loosely-flowing lacy hem final st, turn. [9 (11: 13: 15) shell pat reps] Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, (dc, ch3, NECKLINE EDGING dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, With RS facing, join Yarn A in shoulder seam. SIZES L AND XL ONLY (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, 2tr in next ch-3 sp, Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc evenly around Neckline turn. Opening, ss to beg dc. Row 4 Ch3, skip next tr, tr in next ch-3 sp, *(dc, Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 Round 2 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to beg dc. sp; rep from * across to final ch-3 sp, tr in final final 2 sts, skip next 2, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. Rep Round 2 another 0 (0: 1: 1) times. ch-3 sp, tr in final st, turn. Continue in patt until Front measures same Fasten off and weave in all ends. [- (-: 12: 14) shell pat reps] length as Back. Rep last row – (-: 0: 1) more time. Fasten off. [- (-: 12: 13) shell pat reps] With WS facing, join yarn in fourth ch-sp from end. ALL SIZES Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in same ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, Cont following Shell Stitch Pattern until Back ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, tr in final st, turn. measures 49 (51: 53: 53)cm, ending on a Row 2 Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 rep. sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to final 2 sts, skip next st, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. NECKLINE SHAPING Continue in patt until Front measures same SIZE S ONLY length as Back. Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, (dc, ch3, SIZES M, L AND XL ONLY dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, 2tr in next ch-3 sp, Row 1 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, *(dc, ch3, dc) turn. in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 from * - (1: 1: 1) times more, (dc, ch3, dc) in next sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to ch-2 sp, 2tr in next ch-3 sp, turn. final 2 sts, skip next 2, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 Fasten off. sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to With WS facing, join yarn in fourth ch-sp from final 2 sts, skip next 2, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. end. Continue in patt until Front measures same Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in same ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) length as Back. in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, Fasten off. ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, tr in final st, turn. With WS facing, join yarn in – (6th: 6th: 6th) Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 ch-sp from end. sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in same ch-3 sp, *(dc, ch3, final 2 sts, skip next st, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; Fasten off. rep from * to final ch-2 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp, 2tr in final st, turn. SIZES M, L AND XL ONLY Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to Row 1 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, *(dc, ch3, dc) final 2 sts, skip next st, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep Continue in patt until Front measures same from * - (1: 1: 1) times more, (dc, ch3, dc) in next length as Back. ch-2 sp, 2tr in next ch-3 sp, turn. Fasten off. Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to TO MAKE UP final 2 sts, skip next 2, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. Sew the side and shoulder seams together. Fasten off. With WS facing, join yarn in – (6th: 6th: 6th) ARMHOLE EDGING ch-sp from end. With RS facing, join Yarn A in underarm seam. Row 1 (WS) Ch3, tr in same ch-3 sp, *(dc, ch3, Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc evenly around armhole dc) in next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 sp; opening, ss to be dc. rep from * to final ch-2 sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next Round 2 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to ch-2 sp, 2tr in final st, turn. beg dc. Row 2 Ch3, skip next tr, (tr, ch2, tr) in next ch-3 Rep Round 2 another 0 (0: 1: 1) times. sp, (dc, ch3, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep across to Fasten off and repeat on second armhole. final 2 sts, skip next st, (dc, ch1, htr) in final st. Fasten off. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 45

TWIN SET CARDIGAN Next row Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next tr7tog, dc in next dc) rep across to end, turn. BACK [5 (6: 7: 8) patt reps] Continue is patt until Left Front measures 46 Using Yarn A, ch80 (92: 104: 116) (48: 50: 50)cm, ending on a row 3 repeat. Foundation row (RS) Dc in second ch from Do not fasten off. hook, (skip 2 ch, 7tr in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) rep across to end, turn. NECKLINE SHAPING [13 (15: 17: 19) patt reps] Work in Catherine Wheel Stitch Pattern using Next row (RS) Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next the following colour sequence: 4 rows in Yarn tr7tog, dc in next dc) 3 (4: 4: 5) times, turn. A, 2 rows in Yarn B, 2 rows in Yarn A, 2 rows in [3 (4: 4: 5) patt reps] Yarn B, 6 rows in Yarn A, 2 rows in Yarn B. Then Continue is patt until Left Front measures 56 work in Yarn A until Back measures 38 (38: 38: (58: 60: 60)cm. 36) cm, ending on a Row 3 repeat. Fasten off. Fasten off. ARMHOLE SHAPING SLEEVES (MAKE 2) A trio of stripes and cinched-in sleeves are standout design features of the cardigan With RS facing, join Yarn A in second dc. Using Yarn A, ch56 (62: 74: 80) Next row Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next tr7tog, Foundation row (RS) Dc in second ch from dc in next dc) rep across to penultimate dc, dc hook, (skip 2 ch, 7tr in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in in dc, turn leaving last tr7tog and dc unworked. next ch) rep across to end, turn. [11 (13: 15: 17) patt reps] [9 (10: 12: 13) patt reps] Cont in patt until Back measures 56 (58: 60: 60) Work in patt until sleeve measures 38cm for all cm. size. Fasten off. Fasten off. FRONTS TO MAKE UP Work in the same colour sequence as for Back. Sew the Fronts to the Back at the shoulders and sides. Sew the Sleeves into place and seam the RIGHT FRONT sleeve seams. Using Yarn A, ch38 (44: 50: 56). Foundation row (RS) Dc in second ch from CUFFS The ‘wheels’ in the cardigan’s stitch pattern hook, (skip 2 ch, 7tr in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in With RS facing, join Yarn A into end of Sleeve. are created by working seven trebles together next ch) rep across to end, turn. Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc in each ch around, ss to [6 (7: 8: 9) patt reps] beg dc. [55 (61: 73: 79) sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1, dc in each st to first marker, Work as Back to Armhole Shaping, ending on Round 2 Ch1, *dc in next 9 (8: 4: 4) sts, dc2tog; 3dc in first marked st, move marker to second a WS row. rep from * to end, ss to beg dc. dc of 3-dc group, dc in each st to next marker, Do not fasten off. [50 (55: 61: 66) sts] skip marked st, dc in next st, pm in last st, dc in each st to next marker, skip marked st, pm in ARMHOLE SHAPING SIZES L AND XL ONLY last dc, dc in each st to next marker, 3dc in marked st, move marker to second dc of 3-dc Next row Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next tr7tog, Round 3 Ch1, dc in first – (- : 0: 3) sts, (dc2tog, dc group, dc in each st to end, turn. dc in next dc) rep across to penultimate dc, dc in next 8 sts) 6 times, dc in each st to end, ss to Change to Yarn B. in dc, turn leaving last tr7tog and dc unworked, beg dc. [- (- : 55: 60) sts] Rows 3-4 As Row 2. turn. [5 (6: 7: 8) patt reps] Change to Yarn A. Continue is patt until Right Front measures ALL SIZES Round 5 (RS) As Row 2 to end, do not turn, 3dc 46 (48: 50: 50)cm, ending on a row 3 repeat. in corner, dc in each ch around hem of Fasten off. Change to Yarn B. Cardigan, 3dc in next corner, ss to beg dc. Next round Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg Round 6 As Row 2 to final st, dc in each st NECKLINE SHAPING dc. around Hem, ss to beg dc. Rep last round once more in Yarn B and twice Fasten off and weave in all ends. With RS facing, join Yarn A in 3rd (3rd: 4th: 4th) more in Yarn A. dc. Fasten off. Next row (RS) Ch1, dc in first st, (7tr in next Repeat on second Sleeve. tr7tog, dc in next dc) rep across to end, turn. [3 (4: 4: 5) patt reps] FRONT EDGING Continue is patt until Right Front measures With RS facing, join Yarn A in bottom-right 56 (58: 60: 60)cm. corner of Front opening. Fasten off. Row 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc in each 4-row rep up to top corner, 3dc in top-corner (pm in second dc of LEFT FRONT 3-dc group), dc evenly around Neckline Work as Left Front to Armhole Shaping. Opening to next corner, pm in dc of both Fasten off. row-ends of first row of neckline shaping, 3dc in top-left corner (pm in second dc of 3-dc ARMHOLE SHAPING group, 6dc in each 4-row rep to bottom left corner, turn. [4 markers] With RS facing, join Yarn A in second dc. 46 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET EASY For a fun and relaxing make, look no further PEASY than this simple yet substantial blanket made of 60 easy-to-hook squares. DK 4MM NOTES WEIGHT HOOK Blanket is made up of 60 Squares. All Squares YOU WILL NEED are made first and joined together with a dc seam. Q Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) BLANKET The contrasting double crochet seams, which 6 balls of Cream (1005) join the squares, are a standout design feature 1 ball of each: SQUARES MAKE 60 Spice (1711) Make 9 using Spice, Cornish Blue, Apple and After joining the squares into a rectangle, work Cornish Blue (1841) Pomegranate. a colourful border all around the blanket Apple (1852) Make 8 using Empire, Sunshine and Violet. Pomegranate (1083) Make a magic loop. ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, 3tr in Empire (1829) Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr each sp between 3-tr groups across to end, ss Sunshine (1114) in loop, ch3, (3tr in loop, ch3) 3 times, ss to top to top of beg ch-3 [16 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Violet (1277) of beg ch-3. [4 3-tr groups] Round 6 Ss to next ch-3 sp and rep Round 5. Turquoise (1068) Fasten off. [20 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Raspberry (1023) Join Cream in any ch-3 sp. Round 7 Ch2 (counts as htr), *htr into each st to Pale Rose (1080) Round 2 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, (3tr, ch-3 sp, (2htr, ch1, 2htr) in ch-3 sp; rep from * ch3, 3tr) in each ch-3 sp around, ss to top of beg around, ss to top of beg ch-2. [76 htr, 4 ch-1 sps] Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook ch-3. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off and weave in ends. For yarn stockists contact Round 3 Ss to next ch-3 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in Block each Square. Stylecraft 01484 848435 same space, *3tr in sp between 3-tr groups, (3tr, www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, 3tr in sp between 3-tr groups, ss to top of beg TENSION ch-3 [12 3-tr group, 4 ch-3 sps] Fasten off. Tension is not critical, but it may Join same colour used in Round 1 in bl of any st. affect the yarn quantities required Round 4 (Working in bl throughout) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), *dc in each st to MEASUREMENTS ch-3 sp, dc in next ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ss to beg dc. Blanket measures approx 85x135cm [52 dc, 4 ch-1 sps] (33 x53 in) Fasten off. Join Cream in any ch-3 sp from Round 3. Work ABBREVIATIONS the next round over in the sps from Round 3, working over the sts from Round 4. For a full list, see page 94 Round 5 Ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *3tr in each sp between 3-tr groups to ch-3 sp, (3tr, TO MAKE UP Using the image as a guide, dc seam the Squares together using Turquoise. BORDER With RS facing, join Turquoise in any corner. Round 1 (RS) Ch1, *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in corner, dc in each st and join across to next corner; rep from * around, ss to beg dc. Fasten off. Join Raspberry in any st. Round 2 Ch2 (counts as htr), *htr in each st to corner, (htr, ch1, htr) in ch-1 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. Join Pale Rose in any st. Round 3 Ch1, *dc in each st to corner, (dc, ch1, dc) in ch-1 sp; rep from * around, ss to beg dc. Fasten off and weave in ends. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 49