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G’day, everybody! Ok, we admit it – we’re a little bit obsessed 15 with Australia. After gazing at images of the country’s IN ASSOCIATION WITH amazing wildlife and brushing up on our Aussie slang, we 07 decided to get four designers from down under to create this set of bonza amigurumi cuties. Pick your favourite – a kind koala, a sweet croc, an adorable swagman or a smiley quokka. And if you plan to make them all? Good on ya, mate! oVuisriAt puasgsiee1d8estoigmneeerst! 11 Ur nW aEs fM N E.. 04 MALLEE THE KOALA 15 OLLIE THE QUOKKA Complete with hat and eucalyptus leaves Add little dimples to create a smile! 07 GUS THE SALTWATER CROCODILE 18 MEET THE DESIGNERS We love his expressive face and chic beret Learn about our designers and find out 11 BANJO THE SWAGMAN what part of ‘Straya’ they’re from Plus removable wax coat and cork hat CRfooenorgpcpuyrrelroaiagfttiihtiootwnnisnist2hyt0hoo1euu1st.peTtlhodaenepsprtioorgivonseersltcalhor(awentsohtewehntenthseoeedrfrtyebhoqyeuuo’rirriregelhimsceteesllnhninsotegslddatehrteroe. mAmOllueyttroo,MuaylsrelsmtdeoilaafydsoLersimhsaeoivtnuaedliddlianabcgnaledrtrofyaoarraecsCfahoElaerrMriitenayartdtkho,eewrbsUhe’Kpisceomhrlsduiso)s,antyamdoleueucesmlaetruaoastnltiisolcytnh.oeIbftceyekmststhhseenamtmtiayaadolnesuuarfffrpeaotrcmoytudrteruheqcerutstsiehrmeadmteeaeseittngottnyhssewiscrhaseaniqcfnehuo.iarItnerbemoesreedmntetaorssutusot-npiudnrsoeetrdhttuehhceTeeoCdRyEeo(gSmrausafloearlkt-dy) Btiuotnds.oIfny’topua’rneicu,syinoguojunset noef oedurtopadtoteyrnosurtoremseaakrechit.eFmorsmthoartewinillfoarpmpaetailotno, sceheildgroevn.uukn/cdee-rmthaerkaingge,oofr1v4is,iptlsehaosep.ecnosnuforermyoauncteak.ceoa.ullktthoefninedceosustaarybostuetpssetlof-cceormtifpiclyatwiointhptahceklse.gislation. Amigurumi by Amanda Beechy, Alanna O’Dea, Erinna Lee and MJ Carlos. Presented with issue 122 of Simply Crochet. Printed intheUK.

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MALLEE THE KOALA AASSYY As the adorable Mallee the Koala reaches out The koala’s faceis made ofacombination of W4EPIGLYHT H3OMOMK for some tasty leaves, she doesn’t realise she crochet patches and embroidered detail has a few already stuck to her backside! YOU WILL NEED Using Moonstone, embroider the eyelids above NOTES each eye. Q Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% NOSE cotton, 22% acrylic, 50g/130m) Parts of the pattern are worked using the Using Black Onyx, make a magic loop. 2 balls Crystal Quartz (814) amigurumi method. Work stitches in a Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc into loop. [6 sts] 1 ball of each: continuous spiral without closing off each Round 2 2dc in each st around.[12 sts] Moonstone (801) round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a Rounds 3-7 Dc in each st around. Yellow Jasper (809) stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, Round 8 (Dc2tog) 6 times. Black Onyx (803) moving it up as you work. Fasten off. Malachite (825) If you are making this toy for a child under 36 Thread tail through final 6 sts and pull tight to Rose Quartz (820) months, do not use safety eyes; instead, close. Boulder Opal (804) embroider eyes with black stranded cotton. Sew the Nose over Rounds 9-15of Head. Using Black Onyx, embroider a straight line Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook KOALA below the Nose. Q Toy stuffing EARS (MAKE 2) Q Stitch markers HEAD Using Crystal Quartz, make a magic loop. Q 2 safety eyes, 15mm Using Crystal Quartz, make a magic loop. Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Head. [30 sts] For yarn stockists contact Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st Rounds 6-8 Dc in each st around. Scheepjes throughout), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 9 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. www.scheepjes.com/en Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around.[12 sts] [24 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next) 6 times. Fasten off. TENSION [18 sts] INNER EAR (MAKE 2) Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Using Moonstone, make a magic loop. Tension is not critical, but it may [24 sts] Row 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc into loop, turn. [6 sts] affect the yarn quantities required Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Row 2 (WS) (Ch2, ss in second ch from hook, dc [30 sts] in next st) 6 times. MEASUREMENTS Round 6 Dc in each st around. Fasten off. Round 7 Dc in next 6 sts, (dc in next st, 2dc in Using the image as a guide, flatten the Ear and Koala measures approx 17cm (6in) next) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts, (2dc in next st, dc sew the Inner Ear in place. tall in next) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts. [36 sts] Sew the Ears over Rounds 8-17of Head. Round 8 Dc in next 6 sts, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc CHEEKS (MAKE 2) ABBREVIATIONS in next st) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts, (2dc in next Using Rose Quartz make a magic loop. st, dc in next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts. Rounds 1-2 (RS) As Rounds 1-2 of Head. [12 sts] For a full list, see page 90 of [42 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail. SimplyCrochet magazine, issue 122 Round 9 Dc in next 6 sts, (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc Using the tail, sew the Cheeks to the Head. in next st) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 3 times, dc in next 6 sts. [48 sts] Rounds 10-11 Dc in each st around. Round 12 Dc in next 26 sts, pm in last st, dc in next 22 sts. Stitch marker shows front centre of Head. Rounds 13-18 Dc in each st around. Round 19 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 sts] Round 20 Dc in each st around. Round 21 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts] Stuff Head as you work. Round 22 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts] Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13-14, 12 sts apart. Use the stitch marker from Round 12 to help with the position. Round 24 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts] Round 25 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts] Round 26 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts] Round 27 (Dc2tog) 6 times. Fasten off. WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 5

MALLEE THE KOALA BODY Using Crystal Quartz, make a magic loop. A pair ofgum tree leaves The hat andcorks areworked Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Head. [30 sts] make an ideal ‘tail’ in theround indouble crochet Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. [36 sts] Round 14 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. 8 times. [56 sts] [42 sts] Round 15 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. 8 times [64 sts] [48 sts] Round 16 (Working in fl only) (Htr in next 7 sts, Round 9 Dc in each st around. 2htr in next st) 8 times. [72 sts] Round 10 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Round 17 (Htr in next 8 sts, 2htr in next st) [54 sts] 8 times. [80 sts] Rounds 11-19 Dc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. Round 20 Dc in next 17 sts, (dc2tog, dc in next CORKS (MAKE 7) 7) 3 times, dc in next10 sts. [51 sts] Using Boulder Opal, make a magic loop. Round 21 Dc in each st around Round 1 (RS) Ch1,5dc into loop. [5 sts] Round 22 Dc in next 16 sts, dc2tog, dc in next 7 Rounds 2-3 Dc in each st around. sts, dc2tog, pm in last st, dc in next 6 sts, Fasten off. dc2tog, dc in next 16 sts. [48 sts] Use the tail to close the final round. Stitch marker denotes back-centre of Body. Cut a 10cm length of Moonstone and use this Round 23 Dc in next 15 sts, (dc2tog, dc in next to attach the Corks around the Hat. 6 sts) 3 times, dc in next 9 sts. [45sts] SMALL GUM LEAVES (MAKE 4) Round 24 Dc in next 15 sts, dc2tog, dc in next 5 Using Malachite, ch8. sts, dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in next Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from, dc in next 15sts. [42 sts] 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, 3htr in the next st, turn to Round 25 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. work down opposite side of foundation ch, htr [36 sts] in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, ss to beg dc. Round 26 Dc in each st around. [15 sts] Fasten off. Stuff lower Leg firmly. Fasten off. Stuff the Body and sew the Head to the final Round 23 Dc in each st around. Using the image as a guide, sew the Leaves to round. Use the stitch marker from Round 22 to Round 24 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. the hand and back. help with the positioning. [12 sts] TO FINISH Lightly stuff the top of the Leg. Weave in all rem ends. TUMMY PATCH Round 25 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts] Using Moonstone, make a magic loop. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3of Head. [18sts] Sew the Legs over Rounds 7-16 of Body. Cont on in rows. Row 4 (Working in fl only) (Ch2, ss in second ch ARMS (MAKE 2) from hook, dc in next st) 4 times, turn. [4 sts] Using Crystal Quartz, make a magic loop. The next row is worked into the unused loops Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc into loop. [6 sts] from Round 3. Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. Row 5 (WS) Working into unused loops from [9 sts] Round 3, rep Row 4. Round 3 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 Fasten off, leaving a long tail. times. [12 sts] Sew the Tummy Patch to the Body. Stuff lower Arm firmly. Rounds 4-20 Dc in each st around. LEGS (MAKE 2) Lightly stuff the top of the Arm. Using Moonstone, make a magic loop. Flatten the final round and work 6dc across to Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3of Head. [18sts] close. Change to Crystal Quartz. Fasten off. Rounds 4-9 Dc in each st around. Sew the Arms to the Body over Rounds 21-23. Round 10 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [15sts] HAT Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around. Using Yellow Jasper, make a magic loop. Round 13 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 12 sts. Rounds 1-5 As Rounds 1-5 of Head. [30 sts] [18sts] Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Round 14 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times, [36 sts] dc in next 12 sts. [21 sts] Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Round 15 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 [42sts] times, dc in next 12 sts. [24 sts] Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next) 6 times. Rounds 16-21 Dc in each st around. [48 sts] Round 22 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. Round 9 Dc in bl of each st around. [18sts] Rounds 10-13 Dc in each st around. 6 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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GUS THE SALTWATER CROCODILE W4EPIGLYHT 2H.5OMOMK With his sweet embroidered face, nifty hat and colourful scales, Gus the pot-bellied YOU WILL NEED croc is the snazziest reptile we’ve ever met. Q Scheepjes Catona NOTES (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Yarn A Silver Green (402) Parts of this pattern are worked in the amigurumi style. Work stitches in a continuous Q Scheepjes Catona spiral without closing off each round with a (100% cotton, 25g/62.5m) slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the 1 ball of Yarn B Linen (505) first stitch of the round, moving the marker up as you go. Q Scheepjes Catona Stitch markers are used throughout the (100% cotton, 10g/25m) pattern to show the orientation of parts. Use 1 ball of each: this along with the images when joining the Yarn C Silver Blue (528) pieces together. Yarn D Bridal White(105) If you are making this toy for a child under 36 Yarn E Old Rose (408) months, do not use safety eyes; instead, Yarn FTopaz (179) embroider eyes with black stranded cotton. Yarn G Deep Ocean Green (391) Yarn H Baby Blue (509) CROCODILE Make 16differently-coloured spikes and sew HEAD them in rowsdownthecroc’sbody and tail Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Q 2 safety eyes, 12mm Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st Q Toy stuffing throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] Mark the 29th and 30th sts of Round 23 – this Q Stitch markers Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around.[12 sts] marks the top centre of the Head. For yarn stockists contact Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 24-25, Scheepjes [18sts] approx 26 sts apart. www.scheepjes.com/en Round 4 Dc in each st around. Round 35 (Dc in next 11 sts, invdec) 4 times. Round 5 2dc in next st, dc in next 17 sts. [19sts] [48 sts] TENSION Round 6 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in next Round 36 (Dc in next 6 sts, invdec) 6 times. 6 sts, split tr-cl, skip 2 sts on current round, dc in [42sts] Tension is not critical, but it may next 8 sts, 2dc in next st. [20 sts] Round 37 (Dc in next 5 sts, invdec) 6 times. affect the yarn quantities required Round 7 Dc in each st around. [36 sts] Round 8 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in next Round 38 Dc in next 2 sts, invdec, (dc in next MEASUREMENTS 18sts. [21 sts] 4 sts, invdec) 5 times, dc in next 2 sts. [30 sts] Round 9 Dc in each st around. Round 39 (Dc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6 times. Crocodile measures approx21cm Round 10 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in [24 sts] (8in) tall next 19 sts. [22 sts] Round 40 (Dc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6 times. Round 11 Dc in each st around. [18 sts] ABBREVIATIONS Round 12 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in Stuff the Head. next 20 sts. [23 sts] Round 41 (Dc in next st, invdec) 6 times. [12 sts] invdec (Insert hook through fl on Round 13 Dc in each st around. Round 42 (Invdec) 6 times. [6 sts] next st) twice, yrh and pull through Round 14 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in Fasten off. both sts, yrh and pull through both next 8 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in Thread tail through final 6 sts and pull tight to loops on hook next st, dc in next 8 sts. [26 sts] close. split tr-cl*Yrh, insert hook in st 2 Round 15 Dc in next 12 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in rounds below, yrh and pull up a next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts. [28 sts] BODY loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops Round 16 Dc in next 10 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. on hook; rep from * once more, next 4 sts) 3 times, dc in next 3 sts. [31 sts] Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3of Head. [18sts] **yrh, insert hook in next st 2 rounds Round 17 Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 below, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh next 9 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, ) 3 times. [24 sts] and pull through 2 loops on hook; times, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st. [36 sts] Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 rep from ** once more, yrh and pull Round 18 Dc in next 16 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in times. [30 sts] through all loops on hook next 3 sts) 3 times, dc in next 8 sts. [39 sts] Round 6 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in For a full list, see page 90 of Round 19 Dc in next 18 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 6 times. [36 sts] SimplyCrochet magazine, issue 122 next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in next 12 sts. [42sts] Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Round 20 Dc in next 20 sts, (2dc in next st, dc times. [42 sts] 8 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET in next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in next 13 sts. [45 sts] Round 8 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in Round 21 Dc in next 22 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 6 times. [48 sts] next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in next 14 sts. [48 sts] Round 9 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Round 22 (Dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. [54 sts] times. [52 sts] Round 10 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in Rounds 23-34 Dc in each st around. next 4 sts) 6 times. [60 sts]

GUS THE SALTWATER CROCODILE Rounds 11-22 Dc in each st around. Round 23 (Dc in next 13 sts, invdec) 4 times. The croc has been designed [56 sts] to situpright when the Round 24 (Dc in next 12 sts, invdec) 4 times. parts are assembled [52 sts] Round 25 Dc in next 18 sts, (dc in next 3 sts, invdec) 3 times, dc in next 19 sts. [49 sts] Round 26 Dc in next 17 sts, (invdec, dc in next 3 sts) 3 times, dc in next 17 sts. [46 sts] Round 27 Dc in next 15 sts, (dc in next 3 sts, invdec) 3 times, dc in next 16 sts. [43 sts] Mark the 22nd st to indicate the front centre of the Body. Round 28 Dc in each st around. Round 29 Dc in next 12 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, invdec) twice, dc in next 17 sts. [41 sts] Round 30 Dc in each st around. Round 31 Dc in next 11 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, invdec) twice, dc in next 16 sts. [39 sts] Stuff Body as you work. Round 32 Dc in each st around. Round 33 Dc in next 10 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, invdec) twice, dc in next 15 sts. [37 sts] Round 34 Dc in next 9 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, invdec) twice, dc in next 14 sts. [35 sts] Mark the 18th st to indicate the front centre of the Body. Round 35 Dc in next 8 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, Round 14 Dc in each st around. Round 40 Dc in next 8 sts, (dc in next10 sts, invdec) twice, dc in next 13 sts. [33 sts] Round 15 Invdec, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next 4 2dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) Round 36 Dc in next 7 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, sts, dc in next 5 sts, invdec. [20 sts] twice. [54 sts] invdec) twice, dc in next 12 sts. [31 sts] Rounds 16-17 Dc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Round 37 Dc in next 6 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, Round 18 Invdec, dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next 4 invdec) twice, dc in next 11 sts. [29 sts] sts, dc in next 6 sts, invdec. [22 sts] ARMS (MAKE 2) Round 38 Dc in next 5 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, Rounds 19-20 Dc in each st around. Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. invdec) twice, dc in next 10 sts. [27 sts] Round 21 Invdec, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next 4 Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3of Head. [18sts] Round 39 Dc in next 4 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, sts, dc in next 7 sts, invdec. [24 sts] Round 4 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 invdec) twice, dc in next 9 sts. [25 sts] Rounds 22-23 Dc in each st around. times. [21 sts] Round 40 Dc in next 3 sts, (dc in next 5 sts, Round 24 Invdec, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next 4 Rounds 5-6 Dc in each st around. invdec) twice, dc in next 8 sts. [23 sts] sts, dc in next 8 sts, invdec. [26 sts] Round 7 (Invdec) twice, dc in next 15 sts, Round 41 Dc in each st around. Rounds 25-26 Dc in each st around. invdec.[18 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Round 27 Invdec, dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next 4 Round 8 (Invdec) twice, dc in next10 sts, sts, dc in next 9 sts, invdec. [28 sts] (invdec) twice. [14 sts] TAIL Rounds 28-29 Dc in each st around. Rounds 9-24 Dc in each st around. Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 30 2dc in next st, dc in next 26 sts, 2dc Stuff Arm lightly. Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in the loop. [6 sts] in next st. [30 sts] Round 25 Dc in next 2 sts, leave remaining sts Round 2 Dc in each st around. Round 31 Dc in each st around. unworked. [2 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 32 Dc in next 23 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc Flatten the final round and work 7dc evenly [8 sts] in next 5 sts. [32 sts] across to close. Round 4 Dc in each st around. Round 33 Dc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 34 Dc in next 23 sts, 2dc in next st (pm [10sts] to indicate top centre of tail), dc in next 2 sts, LEGS (MAKE 2) Round 6 Dc in each st around. 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts. [34 sts] Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 7 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 35 Dc in each st around. Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3of Head. [18sts] [12sts] Round 36 Dc in next 18 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Round 8 Dc in each st around. next 4 sts) 3 times, 2dc in next st. [38 sts] times. [24 sts] Round 9 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 37 Dc in next 12 sts, (dc in next 6 sts, Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 [14sts] 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) times. [30 sts] Round 10 Dc in each st around. twice.[42 sts] Round 6 (Dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 Round 11 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 38 Dc in next 12 sts, (dc in next 6 sts, times. [33 sts] [16sts] 2dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) Round 7 (Working in bl only) Dc in each st Round 12 Dc in each st around. twice. [46 sts] around. Round 13 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. Round 39 Dc in next 18 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in Round 8 Dc in next 2 sts, invdec, dc in next 25 [18 sts] next 8 sts) 3 times, 2dc in next st. [50 sts] sts, invdec, dc in next 2 sts. [31 sts] WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 9

GUS THE SALTWATER CROCODILE Round 9 (Dc in next 8 sts, invdec) twice, dc in BERET The main part of the beret is worked in half next 9 sts, invdec. [28 sts] Using Yarn B and leaving a long tail, make a trebles and the brimin double crochet Round 10 Dc in each st around. magic loop. Round 11 Dc in next10 sts, (invdec) 4 times, dc Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 8htr in loop. [8 sts] Embroider teeth, mouth and eyedetails on in next10 sts. [24 sts] Round 2 2htr in each st around. [16 sts] the face, then sew thecroc’shead to thebody Mark the 2nd and 3rd decreases to show the Round 3 (Htr in next st, 2htr in next st) 8 times. marked stitch is centred to the top. The top centre of the foot. [24 sts] opening of the Tail should sit over Rounds 8-28 Round 12 (Dc in next 4 sts, invdec) 4 times. Round 4 (Htr in next 2 sts, 2htr in next st) 8 of the Body. [20 sts] times. [32 sts] Sew the Legs and Arms to the Body. The Legs Round 13 Dc in each st around. Round 5 (Htr in next 3 sts, 2htr in next st) 8 should be positioned so that the closing seam Round 14 Dc in next 8 sts, (invdec) twice, dc in times. [40 sts] sits in front of the Tail and Body join. The Arms next 8 sts.[18 sts] Round 6 (Htr in next 2 sts, 2htr in next st, htr in should be joined so the closing seam sits Round 15 Dc in each st around. next 2 sts) 8 times. [48 sts] diagonally across Rounds 38-40 of the Body Round 16 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Round 7 (Htr in next 5 sts, 2htr in next st) 8 (approx 7 sts apart). times. [24 sts] times. [56 sts] Sew the Spikes to the back of the Body and Tail. Rounds 17-22 Dc in each st around. Round 8 (Htr in next 3 sts, 2htr in next st, htr in Weave in all ends. Round 23 Dc in next st, leave remaining sts next 3 sts) 8 times. [64 sts] unworked.[1 st] Round 9 Htr in each st around. Stuff the foot firmly, then lightly stuff the Leg. Round 10 (Htr in next 3 sts, htr2tog, htr in next Flatten the final round and work 12dc evenly 3 sts) 8 times. [56 sts] across to close. Round 11 (Dc in next 5 sts, invdec) 8 times. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. [48 sts] EYELID (MAKE 2) Rounds 12-15 Dc in each st around. Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Fasten off. Row 1 (RS) Ch1,3dc in loop, turn. [3 sts] Use the starting yarn tail to create a loop at the Row 2 (WS) Ch1,2dc in each st across, turn. top of the Beret. [6 sts] TO MAKE UP Row 3 Ch1,(dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. Using Yarn D, add a waterline detail to both [9 sts] eyes. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using Yarn E, make small straight sts across SPIKES (MAKE 16) each cheek. Make 3 each usingYarns E, F G and H. Sew the Eyelids above each eye. Make 2 each usingYarn B and C. Using Yarn C, embroider the mouth and snout Make a magic loop. details. Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop. [6 sts] Using Yarn D, embroider the teeth. Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. Sew the Head to the Body, topping up with [9 sts] stuffing as you join. Use the marked stitches to Round 3 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 position the Head so that the snout is centred. times. [12 sts] The opening of the Body should sit over Round 4 (Dc in next 4 sts, invdec) twice. [10 sts] Rounds 26-32 at the bottom of the Head. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the Tail to the Body, topping up with stuffing as you join. Position the Tail so that the SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO EMBROIDER FACIAL FEATURES 1Thread the chosen yarn 2 Embroider the desired 3 Once youarehappy,insert 4 Make surethatthe2 strands colour onto atapestry needle. shape. Here we haveworked the needle back through to of yarn areprotruding from Insert theneedle from the 2 small straight stitches to the back ofthehead, through the same space. Makeasmall back of thehead through to form a small v-shape. the same space where you knot with the strands of yarn where you wanttoplace the began in Step1. and weave them back into facial feature. In this example the head. we areembroidering a mouth. 10 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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BANJO THE SWAGMAN W4EPIGLYHT 2H.5OMOMK This jolly swagman is ready to tromp through the bush in his trusty wax coat and cork hat. YOU WILL NEED Hook him up and join him on his adventures! Q Scheepjes Catona NOTES (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Parts of this pattern are worked in the Bluebird (247) amigurumi style. Work stitches in a continuous Moon Rock (254) spiral without closing off each round with a Shell (255) slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the Dark Olive (387) first stitch of the round, moving the marker up Lime Juice (392) as you go. Lemonade (403) If you are making this toy for a child under 36 English Tea (404) months, do not use safety eyes; instead, embroider eyes with black stranded cotton. Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Q Toy stuffing SWAGMAN Work the hat intheround, then attach half Q 2 safety eyes, 6mm a dozen corks todangle around the brim Q Stitch markers HEAD Q Clear nail varnish (optional) Using Shell, make a magic loop. LEFT LEG For yarn stockists contact Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st Using Lemonade, make a magic loop. Scheepjes throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] Rounds 1-4 (RS) As Rounds 1-4 of Head. [24 sts] www.scheepjes.com/en Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each dc around. [12sts] Round 5 (Dc in next 11 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice. Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [26 sts] TENSION [18 sts] Rounds 6-9 Dc in each dc around. Round 4 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 10 Dc in next 9 dc, (dc2tog) 4 times, dc Tension is not critical, but it may times. [24 sts] in next 9 dc. [22 sts] affect the yarn quantities required Round 5 (Dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 11 Dc in next 7 dc, (dc2tog) 4 times, dc times. [30 sts] in next 7 dc. [18 sts] MEASUREMENTS Round 6 (Dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 12 Dc in next 7 dc, (dc2tog) twice, dc in times. [36 sts] next 7 dc. [16 sts] Swagman measures approx 17cm Round 7 (Dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Change to Bluebird. (6in) tall times. [42 sts] Round 13 Dc in bl of each st around. Round 8 (Dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 14 Dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in ABBREVIATIONS times. [48 sts] next 7 dc. [17 sts] Round 9 (Dc in next 7 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 15 Dc in next 9 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in For a full list, see page 90 of times. [54 sts] next 7 dc. [18 sts] SimplyCrochet magazine, issue 122 Round 10 (Dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Round 16 Dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in next 2 dc, dc times. [60 sts] in next 8 dc. [20 sts] 12 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET Rounds 11-20 Dc in each dc around. Round 17 Dc in next10 dc, pm in last st, leave Round 21 (Dc in next 8 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. rem sts unworked.[10 sts] [54 sts] Fasten off. Round 22 (Dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. Stuff the Leg firmly. [48 sts] RIGHT LEG Round 23 (Dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. Work as Left Leg but do not fasten off at the [42 sts] end of Round 17. Place the live loop on a stitch Round 24 (Dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. marker to work from later in the pattern. [36 sts] BOOT CUFFS Round 25 (Dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. Work the Boot Cuffs around both Legs. [30 sts] Join Lemonade in any unused fl from Round 12 Round 26 (Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. of Leg. [24 sts] Round 1 Ch1,dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 17-18, Fasten off. approx 10 stitches apart. BODY Stuff the Head as you work. Place live loop of Bluebird from end of Right Round 27 (Dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts] Round 28 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts] Round 29 (Dc2tog) 6 times, ss to beg dc. [6 sts] Fasten off. Thread the tail through the front loop of final 6 sts and pull tight to close.

BANJO THE SWAGMAN Eyes are allhe needs for an expressive face Finish the coat with a row ofedging in double crochet Leg onto your hook. WAISTBAND Row 6 Ch1,dc in next 11 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next Round 1 (RS) Ch4, dc in st after marker on Left Join Lime Juice in the final unworked fl from 10dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 11 dc. [45 sts] Leg, dc in next 19 sts on Left Leg, dc in next 4 ch Round 11 of Body. Rows7-8 As Row 2. between Legs, dc in next 20 sts around Right Round 1 Ch1,dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. Row 9 Ch1,dc in next10 dc, dc2tog, dc in next Leg. [44 sts] Fasten off. 9 dc, (dc2tog, dc in next10 dc) twice. [42 sts] Round 2 4dc in opposite side of ch-4 between ARMS (MAKE 2) Rows10-13 As Row 2. Legs, dc in each st around. [48 sts] Using Shell, make a magic loop. Row14 Ch1,(dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog) 3 times, Rounds 3-10 Dc in each dc around. Rounds 1-2 As Rounds 1-2 of Head. [12 sts] dc in next 9 dc. [39 sts] Use the yarn tail from the Left Leg to sew up Round 3 (Dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 Row15 Ch1,(dc in next 8 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc any gaps between the Legs. times. [15 sts] in next 9 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc. [36 sts] Dc in next 4 dc, this marks the new end of the Rounds 4-5 Dc in each dc around. Row16 As Row 2. round. Round 6 (Dc2tog) twice, dc in next 7 dc, Row17 Ch1,dc in next 3 dc, ch8, skip 8 dc, pm Change to Lime Juice. (dc2tog) twice.[11 sts] in 5th skipped st, dc in next 14 dc, ch8, skip 8 Round 11 Dc in each dc around. Round 7 Dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc. dc, pm in 5th skipped st, dc in next 3 dc. Round 12 Dc in bl of each dc around. [10 sts] [20 sts, 2 ch-8 sps] Round 13-14Dc in each dc around. Round 8 Dc in next dc, change to Lime Juice, Row18 Ch1,dc in each st and ch across, turn. Round 15 (Dc in next 14 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. dc in next 9 dc. [10 sts] [36 sts] [45 sts] Rounds 9-17 Dc in each dc around. [10 sts] Row19 Ch1,dc in next 2 dc, dc in bl of next32 Round 16 Dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next Stuff Rounds 1-7 firmly. Stuff the rest of the Arm sts, dc in next 2 dc. 13dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 7 dc. [42 sts] lightly. Row 20 Ch1,htr in each st across, turn. Round 17 Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next Round 18 Dc in next 6 dc, leave rem sts Row21 Ch1,dc in each st across, do not turn. 12dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 9 dc. [39 sts] unworked. Do not fasten off. Round 18 Dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next Flatten the top of the Arm and work 5dc evenly 11 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 6 dc. [36 sts] across to close. COAT EDGING Stuff the Body as you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Round 19 Dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next COAT Cont with Moon Rock and work around the 4 10dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next dc. [33 sts] The main section of the Coat is worked in rows. edges of the Coat. Round 20 Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next 9 Ch-sps are left for the Sleeves to be added later. Round 1 (RS)21dc evenly down row-end edge, dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 6 dc. [30 sts] Using Moon Rock, ch53. 52dc in opposite side of foundation ch, 21dc Round 21 Dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog, (dc in next 8 Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and evenly up row-end edge, ss in first dc from Row dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next 2 dc. [27 sts] each ch across, turn. [52 sts] 21.[94 sts] Round 22 (Dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. Row 2 (WS) Ch1,dc in each st across, turn. Fasten off. [24 sts] Row 3 Ch1,(dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in Round 23 Dc in next dc, leaving rem sts next 8 dc, (dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc) twice. SLEEVES unworked. [48 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Rows 4-5 As Row 2. Join Moon Rock in either marked st from Row 17. Round 1 Ch1,dc in marked st and next 3 sts, 8dc evenly across opposite edge of ch-8 sp, dc in next 4 skipped sts.[16 sts] WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 13

BANJO THE SWAGMAN Rounds 2-13 Dc in each st around. CROWN (MAKE 2) The swagman’s colourful top, trousers and Round 14 Dc in next 2 sts, ss in next dc, leave Using Dark Olive, make a magic loop. shoes form part of themainbody pattern rem sts unworked. Rounds 1-10 (RS) As Rounds1-10of Head. TO MAKE UP Fasten off. [60 sts] Weave in all ends. Repeat Rounds1-14from the second marked st Fasten off first piece only. Use the images as a guide when making up. from Row 17. MAIN BODY AND BRIM Sew the Body to the Head. The opening of the Position the 2 pieces together, with RS facing Body should be sewn over Rounds 27-29 at the CAPE OF COAT out. Work next round through both pieces to base of the Head. join. Sew the Arms between Rounds 21-22 of the With the top of the Coat facing you, join Moon Round 11 Dc in each st around. [60 sts] Body, 7 sts apart at the front. Rock in first unworked fl from Row 18 of Coat. Round 12 Dc in bl of each dc around. Using Lemonade, attach the Corks to the Hat. Row 1 (RS) Ch1,dc in each unworked fl across, Rounds 13-19 Dc in each dc around. Weave in all ends. turn. [32 sts] Round 20 Dc in next 2 dc, change to Place the Hat and Coat on. Row 2 Ch1,2dc in first dc, dc in next 9 dc, 2dc in Lemonade, dc in next 58 dc. next dc, dc in next 10 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in Round 21 Dc in each dc around. [60 sts] next 9 dc, 2dc in next dc, turn. [36 sts] Dc in next 3 dc, this marks the new end of Row 3 Ch1,(2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) 5 round. times, 2dc in next dc, turn. [42sts] Change to Dark Olive yarn. Row 4 Ch1,(2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) Round 22 (Working in bl only) (Dc in next 9 dc, twice, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [66 sts] next dc, (dc in next 7 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice, Round 23 (Dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in turn. [48 sts] next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [78 sts] Row 5 Ch1,(2dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2dc Round 24 (Dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in in next dc, dc in next 9 dc) twice, 2dc in next dc, next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [90 sts] dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc, turn. [54 sts] Round 25 (Dc in next 14 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 Row 6 Ch1,(2dc in next dc, dc in next10 dc, 2dc times. [96 sts] in next dc, dc in next 9 dc) twice, 2dc in next dc, Round 26 (Dc in next 15 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 dc in next10 st, 2dc in next dc. [60 sts] times, ss in beg dc.[102 sts] Fasten off. Fasten off. CORKS (MAKE 6) CAPE EDGING Using English Tea, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop. [6 sts] With RS facing, join Moon Rock in same fl as Round 2 Dc in bl of each dc around. first row of Cape (top-left corner). Round 3 Dc in each dc around. Row 1 (RS) Ch1,dc in same st, 6dc evenly down Round 4 As Round 2. row-end edge, dc in each st from Row 6, 6dc Stuff the Cork lightly. down row-end edge, dc in same fl as final st Ss in next st and fasten off. from Row 1 of Cape. Thread tail through final 6 sts and pull tight to Fasten off. close. HAT The Crown of the Hat is made in 2 pieces, which are crocheted together to form the Main Body and Brim. SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO JOIN AMIGURUMI PARTS 1Thread the yarn onto 2 Insert theneedle through 3 Repeat Step 2until the parts 4 Weave thefinal tail inside a tapestry needle. Secure the the first part and back out. are securely joined. Insert the one of theparts. yarn to onepart with asmall Next work through the needle through and out atthe stitch. Insert theneedle into second part in thesameway. back of one part. the second piece where you wish to make thejoin. 14 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

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OLLIE THE QUOKKA TA ICITY Famous for their smiling faces and incredible Make each of thequokka’s parts separately, WEDIGKHT H3OMOMK friendliness towards humans, quokkas like then sew them together at theend Ollie are lots of fun to have around. YOU WILL NEED Round 3 Dc in each st around. NOTES Round 4 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 Q Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, times. [15 sts] 40% acrylic, 50g/140g) Parts of the pattern are worked using the Round 5 Dc in each st around. 2 balls of Soft Mauve (2470) amigurumi method. Work stitches in a Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 1 ball of each: continuous spiral without closing off each times. [18 sts] Chocolate (2623) round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a Round 7 Dc in each st around. Forest (2535) stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, Fasten off. moving it up as you work. Flatten final round and sew the Ears either side Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Refer to images when joining pieces together. of the Head, over Rounds 4-11. Q 2 safety eyes, 9mm If you are making this toy for a child under 36 SNOUT Q Toy stuffing months, do not use safety eyes; instead, Using Chocolate, make a magic loop. Q Stitch markers embroider eyes with black stranded cotton. Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. Q Make-up blush (optional) [6 sts] For yarn stockists contact QUOKKA Round 2 Ch1,2dc in each st around, ss to beg Scheepjes dc. [12 sts] www.scheepjes.com/en HEAD Round 3 Ch1,dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. Using Soft Mauve, make a magic loop. Change to Soft Mauve. TENSION Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st Round 4 Ch1,dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next 6 sts, throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] dc in next 3 sts, ss to beg dc. [18 sts] Tension is not critical, but it may Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around.[12 sts] Round 5 Ch1,dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next 6 sts, affect the yarn quantities required Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. dc in next 6 sts, ss to beg dc. [24 sts] [18 sts] Round 6 As Round 3. MEASUREMENTS Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Fasten off. times. [24 sts] Sew the Snout over Rounds 12-20 of Head, Quokka measures approx 25cm Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 adding stuffing as you join. (9in) (16x16in) after joining times. [30 sts] DIMPLES Round 6 Dc in each st around. The Dimples are positioned between Rounds ABBREVIATIONS Round 7 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 21-22 and aligned with the side of the Snout. times. [36 sts] Thread Soft Mauve onto a darning needle, invdec (Insert hook through fl on Round 8 Dc in each st around. bring the needle out from the back of the Head next st) twice, yrh and pull through Round 9 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 and out to where the first Dimple will be both sts, yrh and pull through both times. [42 sts] positioned. Make a small horizontal stitch and loops on hook Rounds 10-12 Dc in each st around. bring the needle out through the back of the For a full list, see page 90 of Round 13 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Head. Pull the yarn tight and secure with a knot. SimplyCrochet magaine, issue 122 times. [48 sts] Weave in ends. Round 14 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Repeat for the second Dimple. 16 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET times. [54 sts] Round 15 (Dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [60 sts] Rounds 16-23 Dc in each st around. Round 24 (Dc in next 8 sts, invdec) 6 times. [54 sts] Round 25 (Dc in next 7 sts, invdec) 6 times. [48 sts] Insert safety eyes between Rounds 11-12, 9 sts apart. Round 26 (Dc in next 6 sts, invdec) 6 times. [42 sts] Stuff Head as you work. Round 27 (Dc in next 5 sts, invdec) 6 times. [36 sts] Round 28 (Dc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6 times. [30 sts] Round 29 (Dc in next 13 sts, invdec) twice. [28 sts] Fasten off. EARS (MAKE 2) Using Soft Mauve, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop. [6 sts] Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around.[12 sts]

OLLIE THE QUOKKA BODY Using Soft Mauve, make a magic loop. Make dimples Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Head. [30 sts] by working Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 small stitches times. [36 sts] pulled in tight Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 sts] Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 sts] Round 9 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [54 sts] Round 10 (Dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [60 sts] Round 11 (Dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [66 sts] Rounds 12-19 Dc in each st around. Round 20 (Dc in next 9 sts, invdec) 6 times. [60 sts] Round 21 (Dc in next 13 sts, invdec) 4 times. [56 sts] Round 22 Dc in each st around. Round 23 (Dc in next 12 sts, invdec) 4 times. [52 sts] Round 24 Dc in each st around. Round 25 (Dc in next 11 sts, invdec) 4 times. LEGS (MAKE 2) final 6 sts to close. [48 sts] Using Chocolate, ch6. Sew the Legs to the Body over Round 25. Round 26 Dc in each st around. Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next Round 27 (Dc in next 10 sts, invdec) 4 times. 3 ch, 3dc in next ch, turn to work in opposite TAIL [44 sts] side of foundation ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2dc in Using Soft Mauve, make a magic loop. Round 28 Dc in each st around. next ch. [12 sts] Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop. [6 sts] Stuff Body as you work. Round 2 (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in Round 2 (RS) Dc in each st around. Round 29 (Dc in next 9 sts, invdec) 4 times. next 2 sts) twice. [18 sts] Round 3 Dc in each st to final st, 2dc in final st. [40 sts] Round 3 Dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in next [7 sts] Round 30 Dc in each st around. 4 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next st) twice, 2dc in Round 4 Dc in each st around. Round 31 (Dc in next 8 sts, invdec) 4 times. next st, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next Stuff the Tail as you work. [36 sts] st, 2dc in next st. [24 sts] Rounds 5-26 Rep Rounds 3-4 another 11 times. Round 32 Dc in each st around. Change to Soft Mauve. [18 sts] Round 33 (Dc in next 7 sts, invdec) 4 times. Rounds 4-6 Dc in each st around. Fasten off. [32 sts] Round 7 Dc in next 6 sts, (invdec) 6 times, dc in Round 34 Dc in each st around. next 6 sts.[18 sts] LEAVES (MAKE 2) Round 35 (Dc in next 6 sts, invdec) 4 times. Round 8 Dc in next 6 sts, (invdec) 3 times, dc in Using Forest, ch14. [28 sts] next 6 sts.[15 sts] Round 1 (RS) 2tr in fourth ch from the hook, tr Rounds 36-39 Dc in each st around. Rounds 9-13 Dc in each st around. in next 3 ch, htr in next 3 ch, dc in next 3 ch, (dc, Fasten off. Round 14 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 ch2, dc) in next ch, turn to work in opposite side times. [18 sts] of foundation chain, dc in next 3 ch, htr in next ARMS (MAKE 2) Stuff Legs up to Round 13, leaving the 3 ch, tr in next 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch5, ss in Using Chocolate, make a magic loop. remainder unstuffed. second ch from hook and next 3 ch, ss to top of Round 1 (RS) Ch1,6dc in loop. [6 sts] Round 15 Dc in each st around. beg tr. Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around.[12 sts] Round 16 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 Fasten off. Round 3 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [24 sts] times. [15 sts] Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 TO MAKE UP Rounds 4-6 Dc in each st around. [15 sts] times. [30 sts] Sew the Head to the Body, with the Head Round 7 (Dc in next 3 sts, invdec) 3 times. Rounds 18-24 Dc in each st around. slightly tilted to one side. [12sts] Round 25 (Dc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6 times. Sew the Leaves to the inner part of one Arm, Round 8 Dc in each st around. [24 sts] then sew the ends of the Arms together. Stuff hand firmly. Round 26 Dc in each st around. Sew the Tail to the back of the Body over Change to Soft Mauve. Round 27 (Dc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6 times. Rounds 8-13. Rounds 9-20 Dc in each st around. [12 sts] [18sts] Lightly apply a small amount of blush to the Stuff the upper Arm lightly. Round 28 Dc in each st around. cheeks. Flatten final round, work 6dc evenly to close. Round 29 (Dc in next st, invdec) 6 times. [12 sts] Fasten off. Round 30 (Invdec) 6 times. Sew the Arms either side of the Body over Fasten off. Rounds 33-38. Finish by weaving the yarn tail through the fl of WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 17

AUSSIE MAKERS Meet the designers Darwin Learn about the creators behind these darlings from down under Alanna O’Dea Perth Uluru The saltwater crocodile BAemeacnhdya is quintessentially one of Australia’s most Mallee the Koala was ferocious and feared such a pleasure to animals. When I was design, as designing approached by Simply Australian animals is Crochet to design an my favourite thing to Australian animal do! We live in a country amigurumi, I couldn’t town in Gippsland, resist the challenge to Victoria, that has many create a cute, cuddly local koalas, including take on this fierce one we’ve named reptile. And so, Gus was Mallee. Instagram: born! Gus is wearing @belleandgrace_hmc his very best (and only) beret, in preparation for his trip to the very chilly UK. Instagram: @theodoreandrose 18 WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET

AUSSIE MAKERS MJ Carlos Here’s Ollie the Quokka! I’ve always been fascinated by Australian wildlife and I think quokkas are one of the cutest marsupials. They look like an adorable mixture of a wombat and a wallaby! They always look happy with their playful smiles and take sweet selfies with tourists. I’d love to visit Rottnest Island one day and meet a quokka! Instagram: @maryjcarlos Adelaide Sydney Erinna Lee Canberra I’ve lived in Australia Melbourne for over 20 years, but when I was growing up in Singapore, we all knew the Australian song “Waltzing Matilda” by the poet Banjo Paterson. When the opportunity to create a design for this Australian collection was presented, I knew immediately that I wanted to create a jolly swagman. What more appropriate name to give him than Banjo, to celebrate the man who penned a song that has such a special place in Australian culture? Instagram: @littleaquagirl WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYCROCHET 19