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56 (57, 57.5, 57.5, 58.5, 59.5)cm 55.5cm/ 21¾in 22 (22½, 22¾, 22¾, 23, 23¼)in 94 (99, 104, 109, 114.5, 119.5)cm 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47)in Next Row: 2ch, htr2tog, htr to – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)htr. from end, 2htr in next st, 1htr, times – 28 (30, 32, 34, 38, 40)htr. end, turn – 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, Next Row: (RS) 2ch, htr2tog, htr turn – 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 40)htr. Rep Row 71 two (three, three, 25)htr. to end, turn – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, Rows 6–12 (10, 10, 10, 8, 8): four, six, six) more times – 24 (24, Next Row: 2ch, htr to 3 sts from 18)htr. As Row 2. 26, 26, 26, 28)htr. end, htr2tog, 1htr, turn – 19 (20, Row 13 (11, 11, 11, 9, 9): As Last Row: 1ch, miss first st, 21, 22, 23, 24)htr. RIGHT SHOULDER SHAPING Row 5 – 40 (40, 40, 42, 42, 42)htr. 4sl sts, 2ch, htr2tog, htr to 8 sts Next Row: 2ch, htr2tog, htr to Next Row: (WS) 1ch, miss first st, Repeat last eight (six, six, six, four, from end, htr2tog, 1htr, turn end, turn – 18 (19, 20, 21, 22, 2sl sts, 2ch, htr to 3 sts from end, four) rows a further six (seven, – 12 (12, 14, 14, 14, 16)htr. 23)htr. htr2tog, 1htr, turn – 9 (10, 11, 12, eight, eight, ten, eleven) times Fasten off. Rep last two rows twice more 13, 14)htr. – 52 (54, 56, 58, 62, 64)htr. – 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)htr. Next Row: 2ch, htr2tog, 4 (5, 6, Work even until a total of 68 rows FINISHING Next Row: (RS) 2ch, htr to 3 sts 7, 8, 9)htr – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts. have been worked. Block all pieces. from end, htr2tog, 1htr, turn Fasten off. – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)htr. SHAPE SLEEVE TOP NECK EDGING SLEEVES LEFT SHOULDER SHAPING With yarn A and 5mm hook, Row 69: (RS) 1ch, miss first st, Join shoulder seams. 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 40)ch. 4sl sts, 2ch, htr to 5 sts from end, Rejoin yarn A at back right of neck. Next Row: (WS) 2ch, htr2tog, Row 1: (RS) 1tr in fourth ch from turn – 42 (44, 46, 48, 52, 54)htr. Rnd 1: 1ch (does not count as a htr to 3 sts from end, turn hook (missed 3ch counts as 1tr), Row 70: 1ch, miss first st, 1sl st, st), work 1dc in each st and row – 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)htr. tr to end, turn – 36 (36, 36, 38, 2ch, htr to 2 sts from end, turn end around neckline, do not join. Next Row: 1ch, miss first st, 38, 38)tr. – 38 (40, 42, 44, 48, 50)htr. Rnd 2: Dc around. 2sl sts, 2ch, 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8)htr, Row 2: 2ch (counts as 1htr), htr Row 71: 2ch, htr2tog, htr to Rnd 3: Dc around, sl st to join. htr2tog, 1htr – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, to end, turn – 36 (36, 36, 38, 38, 3 sts from end, htr2tog, 1htr, Fasten off. 11) sts. Fasten off. 38)htr. turn – 36 (38, 40, 42, 46, 48)htr. Rows 3 & 4: As Row 2. Row 72: 2ch, htr to end, turn. Join side and sleeve END RIGHT NECK SHAPING Row 5: (Inc) 2ch (counts as 1htr), Row 73: As Row 71 – 34 (36, 38, seams. 1htr, 2htr in next st, htr to 3 sts 40, 44, 46)htr. Set in sleeves. With RS facing rejoin yarn to Rep Rows 72 & 73 three more Weave in all ends. next row after * leaving 14 sts unworked. S M L XL 2XL 3XL Next Row: (RS) 2ch, htr2tog, htr to end, turn – 21 (22, 23, 24, 25, TO FIT BUST 81.5 86.5 91.5 96.5 101.5 106.5 cm 26)htr. ACTUAL BUST 32 34 36 38 40 42 in Next Row: 2ch, htr to 3 sts from 94 99 104 109 114.5 119.5 cm end, htr2tog, 1htr, turn – 20 (21, 37 39 41 43 45 47 in 22, 23, 24, 25)htr. Next Row: 2ch, htr2tog, htr to LENGTH TO SHOULDER 56 57 57.5 57.5 58.5 59.5 cm end, turn – 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)htr. SLEEVE LENGTH 22 22½ 22¾ 22¾ 23 23¼ in Next Row: 2ch, htr to 3 sts from 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 cm end, htr2tog, 1htr, turn – 18 (19, 21¾ 21¾ 21¾ 21¾ 21¾ 21¾ in 20, 21, 22, 23)htr. Rep last two rows twice more www.insidecrochet.co.uk 51

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Stylecraft ReCreate, Co s y No o k Card igan 40% wool/30% acrylic/ BY CASSIE WARD 30% polyester, This loose fitting cardigan with slight crop is perfect when 100g/350m/382yds snuggling into your favourite spot with your latest read. Yarn A: Ecru 1941 x 4 (5, 5, 6) balls ADD TO THE STASH Yarn B: Sky 1946 x 1 ball Buy this wool-blend yarn from Yarn C: Ink 1944 x 1 ball www.blacksheepwools.com Yarn D Smoke 1943 x 1 ball 52 Inside Crochet Yarn E: Dijon 1947 x 1 ball Yarn F: Rose 1945 x 1 ball Yarn G: Cherry 1942 x 1 ball Yarn H: Charcoal 1948 x 1 ball ● 4mm hook YARN ALTERNATIVES Any DK weight yarn would be a suitable substitute for this design. TENSION Work full motifs to measure 10cm x 10cm/4 x 4in using a 4mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Cassie absolutely loves creating projects with motifs – they are such a relaxing make, perfect for moments to reflect. PATTERN NOTES Colourway One 20 Full and 2 (2, 0, 0) Half Motifs Rnd 1: Yarn E. Rnd 2: Yarn C. Rnd 3: Yarn B. Rnd 4: Yarn A. Colourway Two 20 Full and 2 (2, 0, 0) Half Motifs Rnd 1: Yarn F. Rnd 2: Yarn E. Rnd 3: Yarn C. Rnd 4: Yarn A. Colourway Three 20 Full and 2 (2, 0, 0) Half Motifs Rnd 1: Yarn H. Rnd 2: Yarn B. Rnd 3: Yarn F. Rnd 4: Yarn A. Colourway Four 20 Full and 2 (2, 0, 0) Half Motifs Rnd 1: Yarn C. Rnd 2: Yarn G. Rnd 3: Yarn D. Rnd 4: Yarn A. Colourway Five 20 Full and 2 (2, 0, 0) Half Motifs Rnd 1: Yarn G. Rnd 2: Yarn F.

Rnd 3: Yarn E. 2tr in sp between each 2tr group 2ch-sp, 1tr in last 2ch-sp, 1tr in rejoin yarn A at top right shoulder Rnd 4: Yarn A. to corner 2ch-sp; rep from * twice third of 5ch, turn. in 2ch-sp indicated with “A” on more sl st to top of beg 3ch, turn. Fasten off yarn. layout diagram overleaf. FULL MOTIF Fasten off yarn. Rnd 3: (WS) Join yarn in last Row 1: (RS) 3ch, 1tr in same 2ch- Rnd 4: (RS) Join yarn A in any tr, 3ch, 2tr in sp between 2tr sp, 1ch, (2tr, 1ch) in each ch-sp START Using colourways as 2ch-sp, 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same groups, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in corner (including in each 2ch-sp where given in Pattern Notes, 2ch-sp, 1ch, (2tr, 1ch) in each 2ch-sp, 2tr in each of next two motifs join) to last 2ch-sp of last sp between 2tr groups to next sps between 2tr groups, (2tr, 2ch, motif, 2tr in last 2ch-sp, turn. work motifs as folls: corner 2ch-sp, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, 2tr in next Fasten off sizes S & M. Using 4mm hook, 4ch, sl st to corner 2ch-sp, 1ch, (2tr, 1ch) in sp, 1tr in top of 3ch, turn. first ch to form a ring. each space between 2tr groups Fasten off yarn. Sizes L & XL only Rnd 1: (WS) 5ch (counts as 1tr, to next corner 2ch-sp; rep from Rnd 4: (RS) Join yarn A in last tr, Row 2: (WS) 4ch (counts as 2ch), (1tr, 2ch) seven times in * twice more, sl st to top of beg 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), miss 2 tr, 1tr, 1ch), (2tr, 1ch) in each ring, sl st to third of beg 6ch to 3ch. Fasten off. 2tr in sp before corner, 1ch, (2tr, ch-sp to end working 1tr in top join, turn. 2ch, 2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, 1ch, of 3ch, turn. Fasten off yarn. HALF MOTIF (2tr, 1ch) in next each of next Fasten off size L. Rnd 2: (RS) Join next yarn in any three sps, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, 3ch (counts as 1tr here Sizes S & M only 2ch-sp, 1ch, 2tr in next sp, 1ch, Size XL only and throughout), 1tr in same Using 4mm hook, 4ch, sl st to first 1tr in top of 3ch. Row 3: (RS) 3ch, 1tr in first ch-sp, 2ch-sp, *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next ch to form a ring. Fasten off. (2tr, 1ch) in each ch-sp to last 2ch-sp, 2tr in next 2ch-sp; rep Rnd 1: (WS) 5ch (counts as 1tr, ch-sp, 1tr in last ch-sp, 1tr in last from * twice more, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) 2ch), (1tr, 2ch) four times in ring, MAKING UP tr. Fasten off. in last 2ch-sp, sl st to top of beg 1tr, turn. Join motifs as shown on 3ch, turn. Fasten off yarn. schematic with a neat whip stitch Repeat along top edge of both Fasten off yarn. Rnd 2: (RS) Join next yarn in last into Fronts, Back and Sleeves. Left and Right Fronts starting Rnd 3: (WS) Join next yarn in any tr, 3ch (counts as 1tr here and with RS facing and joining yarn in corner 2ch-sp, 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 2tr) throughout), 1tr in first 2ch-sp, EXTENSION ROWS top right-hand corner indicated in same 2ch-sp, 2tr in sp between (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 2ch-sp, 2tr in With RS of Back section facing, by “A” on diagram. each 2tr group to corner 2ch-sp, next 2ch-sp, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next *(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in corner 2ch-sp, www.insidecrochet.co.uk 53

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions SLEEVES shoulder edge SLEEVES shoulder edge cuff edge cuff edge A: Ecru B: Sky Colourway One Colourway Two Colourway Three Colourway Four Colourway Five C: Ink D: Smoke E: Dijon F: Rose G: Cherry H: Charcoal I ndicates end of Sleeve on Sizes L & XL Only 20 Full 20 Full 20 Full 20 Full 20 Full 2 (2, 0, 0) Half 2 (2, 0, 0) Half 2 (2, 0, 0) Half 2 (2, 0, 0) Half 2 (2, 0, 0) Half BBAACCKK A RRIGIGHHTTFFRROONTNT A LELFETFTFFRROONNTT A ¾ ¾½½ ¾ ½½ ½ 63 (63, 65, 65)cm ¾ ¾½½ WIDENING ROWS work (2tr, 1ch) in each ch-sp of With RS facing, rejoin yarn to Repeat widening rows for Left Sizes M, L & XL only motif as for extension rows, turn. bottom right hand corner of and Right Fronts but working With RS of Back facing, rejoin Fasten off size M. Back section and work - (one, along side indicated by red cross yarn A to top of left shoulder two, three) widening row(s) as only, leaving front opening edge under 3ch or last tr of last row, Sizes L & XL only set and working (2tr, 1ch) unworked. work (2tr, 1ch) under each Work - (-, one, two) more row(s) under row ends of each of the row end of - (zero, one, two) in pattern as established by - (one, two, three) extension MAKING UP remaining extension rows and Row 1. Fasten off. row(s) as set. Join Fronts to Back at shoulder 54 Inside Crochet ¾

using a neat whip stitch. Sew sleeve into a tube and matching shoulder seam to join between motifs, sew in sleeves. Sew sides seams. BOTTOM EDGING 63 (63, 65, 65)cm 45cm 24¾ (24¾, 25½, 25½)in 17¾in With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to bottom corner of right front. Row 1: 1ch (does not count as a st), work 1dc in each st and ch-sp and 2dc under each extension row end around to bottom of Left Front, turn. Rows 2–5: 1ch, dc to end, turn. Fasten off. CUFF EDGING 114 (118, 122, 126)cm With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to 45 (46½, 48, 50)in bottom of sleeve edge. Rnd 1: 1ch (does not count as a FRONT EDGING each 2ch-sp and extension row FINISHING END st), work 1dc in each st and 1ch-sp end around entire neck edge of and 2dc in each 2ch-sp around, With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to garment to bottom corner of Left Fold back Front edging. sl st to first st to join, turn. bottom corner of Right Front. Front, turn. Weave in any remaining Rnd 2: 1ch, dc around, sl st Row 1: 3ch (counts as first st), Rows 2–12: 3ch, tr to end, turn. loose ends. to join. work 1tr in each st, each 1ch-sp Fasten off. Lightly block garment and each dc row end and 2tr in to shape. Sizes L & XL only Rnds 3 & 4: As Rnd 2. Fasten off. ACTUAL CHEST S M L XL LENGTH SLEEVE SEAM 114 118 122 126 cm 45 46½ 48 50 in 63 63 65 65 cm 24¾ 24¾ 25½ 25½ in 45 45 45 45 cm 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ in www.insidecrochet.co.uk 55

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Se cre t Garden MATERIALS Wris tw arm ers ● Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, BY MILLIE MASTERTON 70% wool/30% alpaca, 50g/125m/136yds Celebrate the joys of emerging flowers in springtime and Yarn A: Deep Rose 206 a children’s classic with these cosy wristies. x 2 balls Yarn B: Clover 215 x 1 ball ADD TO THE STASH yarn from Yarn C: Hunter Green 214 Buy this luxuriously soft x 1 ball www.blacksheepwools.com Yarn D: Hyacinth 225 x 1 ball Yarn E: Autumn Gold 220 x 1 ball ● 3.5mm hook ● Yarn needle YARN ALTERNATIVES Any DK with a high wool content will substitute here. TENSION Work 11 sts and 8 rows in pattern to measure 6 x 6cm/ 2¼ x 2¼in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Finished mitts are 9 x 20cm/ 3½ x 7¾in. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Millie is the designer behind Ruby & Custard, creating gorgeous items for children ranging from quirky hats to fun bags and vintage-style homewares. She’s also the author of Ruby & Custard’s Crochet. Visit her site at www.rubyandcustard.com. LEFT GLOVE START Using yarn A, 35ch, sl st to first st to join to a ring – 35 sts. Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in each ch to end, sl st to top of first tr – 35 sts. Rnd 2: 2ch (does not count as a st), 1rtrf in each st to end, sl st to top of first rtrf to join. Rnds 3–7: Rep Rnd 2. Rnd 8: 2ch (counts as 1htr here and throughout), 1htr in each st to end, sl st to top of beg 2ch. Rnds 9–13: Rep Rnd 8. Rnd 14: 2ch, 1htr in same st, 6htr, [2htr in next st, 6htr] four times, sl st to top of beg 2ch – 40 sts. Rnd 15: 2ch, htr in each st around, sl st to beg 2ch. Rnds 16–19: Rep Rnd 15. ** THUMBHOLE Rnd 20: 2ch, 4htr, 8ch, miss next 7 sts, htr in each st to end, sl st to www.insidecrochet.co.uk 57

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions beg 2ch – 41 sts. of next 2 ch, dc2tog over next Row 1: 1dc in second ch from an “S” with pointed ends in Rnd 21: 2ch, 3htr, dc2tog across 2 ch, 1dc in each of next 2 ch, hook and in each of next 2 ch, centre of back of left wrist next htr and first ch, 1dc in each dc2tog over next ch and htr, sl st in next ch, 2ch, 1htr in each warmer to create a stem. of next 2 ch, dc2tog over next htr to end, sl st to beg 2ch of next 4 ch, sl st in last ch. Repeat as a mirror image on the 2 ch, 1dc in each of next 2 ch, – 38 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail. back of right wrist warmer. dc2tog over next ch and htr, htr Rnd 22: 2ch, 25htr, dc2tog, [1dc, Starting with narrow end, gently to end, sl st to beg 2ch – 38 sts. dc2tog] twice, htr to end, sl st to roll into a rose shape and secure Pin leaves and flowers onto stem Rnd 22: 2ch, 3htr, dc2tog, [1dc, beg 2ch – 35 sts. in place using yarn tail. clusters creating a mirror image dc2tog] twice, htr to end, sl st to Rnd 23: 2ch, htr2tog, 22htr, on each mitt, and sew in place beg 2ch – 35 sts. dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, htr to end, FINISHING using photo as a guide. Rnd 23: 2ch, htr2tog, 1htr, sl st to beg 2ch – 32 sts. Using a length of yarn B and dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, htr to end, Complete as for Left Glove from chain st embroidery, embroider END sl st to beg 2ch – 32 sts. *** to end. ***Rnd 24: [Miss 1 st, 5htr Weave in all loose ends. in next st, miss next st, sl st SMALL LEAF in next st] eight times around Make six using yarn B, four – eight shells. using yarn C Rnd 25: 2ch, *miss 2htr, sl st 5ch. in next htr (ie third htr of 5 htr Row 1: 1dc in second ch from shell), miss 2htr, 5htr in next sl st; hook, 1htr in each of next 2ch, rep from * around, 4htr in same 1dc in last ch. st at beg 2ch, sl st in third of Fasten off and weave in ends. next 5htr. Rnds 26–29: Rep Rnd 25. LEAF Fasten off. Make four using yarn B, six using yarn C THUMB 7ch. Rnd 1: Rejoin yarn A in fourth Row 1: 1dc in second ch from st at base of thumbhole, 1ch hook, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in each (counts as first dc throughout), of next 2ch, 1dc in last ch. 1dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog Fasten off and weave in ends. in side of thumbhole and first of 8ch, 1dc in each of next 6 sts, LARGE ROSE dc2tog over last ch and side of Make 14 using yarn D thumbhole, 1dc in each of next 15ch. 3 sts, sl st to beg 1ch – 15 sts. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from Rnds 2 & 3: 1ch, dc around, sl st hook and in each of next 2 sts, to beg 1ch. 1 sl st in next ch, 2ch, 1htr in Fasten off and weave in ends. each of next 4ch, 1 sl st in next ch, 3ch, 1tr in each of next 4 ch, RIGHT GLOVE sl st in last ch. Work as for Left Glove to **. Fasten off leaving a long tail. Starting with narrow end, gently THUMBHOLE roll into a rose shape and secure Rnd 20: 2ch, 27htr, 8ch, miss in place using yarn tail. next 7 sts, htr to end, sl st to beg 2ch – 41 sts. SMALL ROSE Rnd 21: 2ch, 26htr, dc2tog over Make 14 using yarn E next htr and first ch, 1dc in each 10ch. SmSaMll ALLeLafLEAF SmalSl MRAosLeL ROSE ch dc tr LARGE LEAF LARGE ROSE htr sl st 58 Inside Crochet

New Page Shawl MATERIALS ● Scheepjes Softfun, BY HELDA PANAGARY 60% cotton/40% acrylic, Completely reversible, this is an uncomplicated accessory that 50g/140m/153yds will be a welcome addition to any wardrobe. Yarn A: Lace 2426 x 3 balls ● Scheepjes Softfun Colour Pack ADD TO THE STASH yarns from Pastel 12x 20g balls Buy these cotton-blend ● Scheepjes Softfun Colour Pack www.blacksheepwools.com Rainbow 12x 20g balls (Pattern uses 240g of colour pack yarns mixing both packs) ● 4.5mm hook ● 16 beads or bobbles (optional) TENSION Exact tension is not necessary for this design. MEASUREMENTS Finished shawl measures 182cm/71½in across and is 85cm/33½in deep. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Helda is a passionate and creative crochet designer who can be found on Instagram at @heldap123. SPECIAL STITCHES CC: Change colour by working last pull through of last st in next shade of yarn. Spike dc: Insert hook in st two rows below, yrh and pull up to height of current row, yrh and pull through to complete dc. PATTERN NOTES Change yarn every two rows. To eliminate having to weave in lots of ends once the shawl is finished, keep yarn A attached and carry up the side of the work. The border will cover the ends of the rows to make it neat. Weave in contrast yarn ends as you go. Increases are made only on one side on every alternate row. YARN SEQUENCE Change yarn shade every two rows as stated. Work two rows in yarn A, then change yarn and work two rows in next shade. Follow this sequence: Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Peach 2466. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Peach 2466. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Starfish 2620. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Starfish 2620. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 59

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Rose 2514. Lavender 2658. Apple 2516. Dark Turquoise 2511. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Rose 2514. Orchid 2657. Mint 2640. Soft Coral 2636. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Hot Pink 2495. Banana 2496. Arctic 2630. Pumpkin 2651. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Light Rose 2513. Canary 2518. Cool Blue 2603. Peach 2466. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Pink 2480. Tea 2639. Glacial Mist 2646. Starfish 2620. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Rose 2514. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Hot Pink 2495. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Light Rose 2513. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Pink 2480. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Lavender 2658. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Orchid 2657. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Violet 2519. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Deep Violet 2515. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Banana 2496. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Canary 2518. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Tea 2639. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Apple 2516. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Mint 2640. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Arctic 2630. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Cool Blue 2603. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Glacial Mist 2646. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Dark Turquoise 2511. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Soft Coral 2636. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Pumpkin 2651. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Peach 2466. Two rows in yarn A, two rows in Starfish 2620. Two rows in yarn A. From this point work contrast shades only without yarn A. Two rows in Light Rose 2513. Two rows in Rose 2514. Two rows in Pink 2480. Two rows in Hot Pink 2495. SHAWL START With yarn A and 4.5mm hook, 3ch. Row 1: (Inc) 1dc in second ch from hook, 3dc in last ch, CC 60 Inside Crochet

182cm/71½in changing colour every two rows following yarn sequence as given, noting that last eight rows do not have two rows of yarn A between them. 85cm/33½in 162cm/63¾in If attaching beads, pre thread these onto Hot Pink 2495 yarn. Final Row: Using Hot Pink 2495, work one row in dc along entire edge. If using beads, space beads approximately 12 sts apart missing a couple of sts to allow beads to “sit” on the border evenly. (see Special Stitches) in last st, throughout), 2dc, turn. Row 8: 1ch, [2dc, 2Spike dc] TOP BORDER turn – 4 sts. Row 5: (Inc) 1ch, dc to last st, twice, 2dc, turn. Row 2: 1ch (does not count as 3dc in last st, CC in last st, turn Row 9: (Inc) 1ch, dc to last st, With RS facing join yarn A in a st), 4dc, turn. – 8 sts. 3dc in last st, CC in last st, turn top corner of work. Row 3: (inc) 1ch, 3dc, 3dc in last Row 6: 1ch, [2dc, 2Spike dc] – 12 sts. Row 1: 1ch, evenly work in dc st, CC in last st, turn – 6 sts. twice, turn. Row 10: 1ch, [2dc, 2Spike dc] along top of row, turn. Row 4: 1ch, 2dc, 1Spike dc (see Row 7: (Inc) 1ch, dc to last st, three times, turn. Row 2: Sl st in each dc along. Special Stitches) in each of next 3dc in last st, CC in last st, turn Cont in this way, increasing Fasten off. 2 sts two rows below (here and – 10 sts. 2 sts at end of each alt row and FINISHING END Weave in all ends. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 61

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Pape r She af Co llar BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE Inspired by the open pages of a book, this pretty accessory is simple to make and easy to wear. ADD TO THE STASH Buy this pure cotton yarn from www.lovecrafts.com MATERIALS Row 7: 2ch, 2tr, 2tr in next st, ● Cascade Yarns Ultra 4tr, (1ch, miss next ch, 3tr, 2tr in next st, 4tr) to end, turn – 171tr, Pima, 100% pima cotton, 18ch. 100g/200m/220yds Row 8: 2ch, 8tr, (1ch, miss next Shade: Natural 3718 x 1 ball ch, 9tr) to end, turn – 171tr, 18ch. ● 3mm hook Row 9: 1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in first st, *miss 3 sts, YARN ALTERNATIVES shell (see Special Stitches) in next Any lightweight cotton will create st, miss 3 sts, 1dc in next st; rep this crisp but delicate look. from * to end – 19 shells. Fasten off yarn. TENSION Exact tension is not essential. TIES DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY With 3mm hook, make a chain of Claire is a textiles teacher and approximately 30cm/12in long, designer. Find out more at rejoin yarn to first unworked loop www.montyknits.blogspot.com. of base chain at bottom of collar by working 1dc in this loop, 1dc SPECIAL STITCHES in each bottom loop of chain to Shell: 9dtr in next st. end (75dc in total), make a chain of 30cm/12in long. PATTERN NOTES Fasten off yarn and weave in 2ch counts as tr throughout ends neatly. unless otherwise stated. Collar can be worn with the ties FINISHING END at the back or the front. Block lightly to shape. COLLAR 8 9 6 ch START With 3mm hook, 77ch. 4 dc Row 1: 1tr in third ch 2 7 from hook, 1tr in each ch to end, tr turn – 75tr. Row 2: 2ch (counts as 1tr here dtr and throughout), 2tr in next st, 5 1tr, *1ch, miss next tr, 1tr, 2tr in next st, 1tr; rep from * to end, Pattern turn – 76tr, 18ch. repeat Row 3: 2ch, 1tr, 2tr in next st, 1tr, (1ch, miss next ch, 2tr, 2tr in 3 next st, 1tr) to end, turn – 95tr, 18ch. 1 Row 4: 2ch, 1tr, 2tr in next st, 2tr, (1ch, miss next ch, 2tr, 2tr in next st, 2tr) to end, turn – 114tr, 18ch. Row 5: 2ch, 1tr, 2tr in next st, 3tr, (1ch, miss next ch, 2tr, 2tr in next st, 3tr) to end, turn – 133tr, 18ch. Row 6: 2ch, 2tr, 2tr in next st, 3tr, (1ch, miss next ch, 3tr, 2tr in next st, 3tr) to end, turn – 152tr, 18ch. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 63

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Brought to y ou in association w ith CLASSIC STRIPED JUMPER This jumper has a boxy fit with fitted sleeves. Sure to become your new favourite sweater! PETIT-PETITE FOR YARN AND COLORS MATERIALS DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY PATTERN NOTES l Yarn and Colors Baby Fabulous, The sleeve length is identical for all Manon, better known as Petit-Petite, sizes, with more/less length created 55% acrylic/45% cotton, started crocheting in 2013. Her first at the shoulders because of the 50g/102m/111yds project was a simple baby blanket, measurements of the front and back. Yarn A: Cream 002 x 10 (11, soon a stuffed animal followed and The only thing that changes for the 12, 13) balls not long after she was unstoppable. sizes is the width of the sleeve. Refer Yarn B: Old Pink 047 x 3 (3, to the table overleaf for your size. 4, 4) balls SPECIAL STITCHES The construction for each size is l 4.5mm & 5mm hooks slightly different. l Stitch markers Raised treble front (rtrf): Yrh, l Yarn needle insert hook around post of next st FRONT & BACK from front to back to front, yrh, START Both alike YARN ALTERNATIVES pull through loop, complete tr Jumper is also shown with yarn B in as normal. With yarn A and 4.5mm Black 100. Raised treble back (rtrb): Yrh, hook, 87 (93, 96, 99)ch. insert hook around post of next st If you tend to work your ch sts too TENSION from back to front to back, yrh, tight, you might want to use the Work 15htr and 13 rows to measure pull through loop, complete tr 5mm hook for the chain to prevent 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4.5mm hook, as normal. the edge from being too tight. or size required to obtain tension. Ssbl: Work slip stitch in back Row 1: 1tr in third ch from hook loop only. 66 Inside Crochet

as given, work as follows: Rows 3–7: 1ch, htr to end. Row 8: (Inc) 1ch, 2htr in first st, htr to 1 st from end, 2htr in the last st. Change to yarn B. Do not cut yarn A, but leave it at the front of your work. You will later pick this up again. Rows 9 & 10: 1ch, htr to end. Fasten off yarn B, pick up yarn A. Repeat Rows 3–8. Pick up yarn A again and continue working as stated before. Check the table for your size to see whether you need to increase in the sixth row or in the second and sixth rows of the yarn A stripe. If an increase of 2 sts is shown for the stripe, increase in just the sixth row, if an increase of 4 sts is shown, increase in both the second and sixth rows of the stripe. Repeat these steps until you have a total of six yarn B stripes in your sleeve. Work another yarn A stripe, including the increases as shown. Work one more htr row (or as many as necessary if you want to customise the fit). You should have a total of 56 (58, 61, 63) sts. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail of approximately 51cm/20in. You will use this end for attaching the sleeves to the body. (missed 2ch counts as first st), tr to You will use this end for closing the NECKLINE end – 86 (92, 95, 98) sts. shoulder seams. Row 2: 2ch (counts as st), miss 1 st, Place the wrong sides of the front and (1rtrf, 2rtrb) (see Special Stitches) to SLEEVE back on top of each other and close 1 st from end, 1tr in last st – 86 (92, Make two the shoulder seams, using mattress 95, 98) sts. You will work your increases in the stitch on the right side of your work. Rows 3–8: 1ch (does not count as sixth row of the yarn A stripe at the You need to seam 23 (26, 27, 28) sts st here and throughout), 86 (92, 95, beginning and end of every row. on each side. In both the front and 98)htr. Later on you will also work increases back you will have 40 (40, 41, 42) sts Change to yarn B. Do not cut yarn A, in the second row. remaining in the middle for the neck but leave it at the front of your work. opening, so a total of 80 (80, 82, You will later pick this up again. With yarn A and 4.5mm hook, 84) sts for the neck. Rows 9 & 10: 1ch, 86 (92, 95, 98)htr. 39 (39, 42, 42)ch. Fasten off yarn B, pick up yarn A. Row 1: Work 1tr in third ch from Try the jumper on to check if the Repeat Rows 3–10 until you have a hook (missed 2ch counts as first st), neck opening is wide enough and if total of six stripes in your work. tr to end – 38 (38, 41, 41) sts. it fits over your head. Keep in mind Work another 20 (22, 24, 26) rows Row 2: 2ch (counts as first st), miss that the edging, which you will work in yarn A. 1 st, (1rtrf, 2rtrb) to 1 st from end, around the neckline, will make the Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving 1tr in last st – 38 (38, 41, 41) sts. opening a little smaller. If necessary, a tail of approximately 51cm/20in. Working increases in yarn A stripes make the neck opening a little bigger by seaming fewer stitches for the shoulder. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 67

meerderen. Doe dit als volgt: M ± 38 cm ± 15 in S ± 37 cm 58 st ± 14½ in 56 st SIZE CHART +4 +4 +2 +4 ± 25 cm +2 ± 25 cm +2 ± 10 in +2 ± 10 in +2 +2 +2 38 st +2 + 38 st +2 + 18 st 20 st ± 53 [55, 57, 59] cm L ± 40 cm XL ± 42 cm ± 21 [21½, 22½,23] in ± 16 in ± 16½ in 61 st 63 st +4 +4 +4 +2 +4 +2 +2 +4 +2 + 20 st +2 +2 ± 58 [60, 62, 64] cm ± 27 cm +2 + ± 23 [23½, 24½, 25] in ± 10½ in 22 st 86 [92, 95 ,98] st ± 27 cm 41 st ± 10½ in 41 st Do not cut the ends you used for and attach the sleeve to the shoulder mattress stitch on the right side of closing the shoulder seams. You seam of the front and back. your work. might need these later. Attach the beginning and the end of It would be wise to use stitch the sleeve with a stitch marker. markers to close the seam at the Join yarn A in the corner of the Attach the sleeve using the mattress coloured blocks beforehand, to neckline using 5mm hook. stitch on the right side of your work. make sure you keep sewing straight. Row 1: 80 (80, 82, 84) ssbl (see Use the end you cut after fastening Special Stitches) around. off the sleeve. It takes some attention to sew the Make sure the edging isn’t too Repeat these steps for the other tight. Crochet very loosely and use sleeve. stripes in the sleeves invisibly together, a bigger hook if necessary. Row 2: Ssbl around. You will now need to place the because you can get confused by all Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave front, back and the sleeves on top of end in. each other. the loose ends of the colour changes. Use the ends you used to close the Close the side seams of the jumper shoulder seams to close possible (including the sleeves) using the After two or three stripes this will holes in the corners of the neckline. Secure the ends and weave become a bit clearer, so the rest them in. will be easier to sew up. MAKING UP Place the jumper on the table and Weave in all ends in END find the middle of the sleeve by counting the stitches. the seams. Mark the middle with a stitch marker S ML XL ACTUAL BUST 116 120 124 128 cm LENGTH 46 in 53 47 49 50 cm 21 55 57 69 in 21½ 22½ 23 68 Inside Crochet

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Bookshelf Bag previous st, yrh, pull through, yrh, pull through 1 loop, yrh, BY RHIAN DRINKWATER pull through 2 loops, yrh, pull through remaining 2 loops; Advertise your love for books with this clever colourwork tote. repeat from * until number of stitches required. ADD TO THE STASH PATTERN NOTES Buy this linen-blend yarn from Colourwork pattern is worked www.lovecrafts.com using the intarsia technique. Unlike tapestry crochet, you drop MATERIALS MEASUREMENTS the yarn not in use and only ever ● Hoooked Somen, Finished bag is 27cm/10¾in wide work with one colour at a time, and 26cm/10¼in high. The strap rather than encasing the colour 60% recycled cotton/ is approximately 51cm/20in long. not in use as you go. You will 40% linen, pick the yarn up again when you 100g/165m/180yds DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY work back down to that stitch on Yarn A: Espresso S015 Rhian is a passionate crochet the next row. x 2 bobbins and knit designer, and the Yarn B: Vaniglia S011 pattern editor of Inside Crochet. Intarsia can only ever be worked x 1 bobbin View more of her designs at in rows, not rounds. Yarn C: Abisso S019 www.ravelry.com/designers/ x 1 bobbin rhian-drinkwater. For yarns A and B, you will need Yarn D: Oro S016 x 1 bobbin more ends of yarn to work with Yarn E: Corallo S022 SPECIAL STITCHES than you have bobbins of the x 1 bobbin Foundation treble (ftr): 3ch, colour. Wind the bobbins into Yarn F: Avocado S024 yrh, insert hook in first ch, yrh, 50g balls before you begin. x 1 bobbin pull through, yrh, pull through ● 5mm hook 1 loop (this creates the first BAG foundation chain into which START With 5mm hook and TENSION the next st will be worked), yrh, Work 17tr and 10 rows to pull through 2 loops, yrh, pull yarn A, 45ftr (see measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using through remaining 2 loops, *yrh, Special Stitches). 5mm hook, or size required to insert hook in foundation ch of Row 1: 3ch (counts as first tr obtain tension. here and throughout), tr to end, turn – 45tr. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 71

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions 24 23 21 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Read odd rows from R to L and even rows from L to R. Rep rows 21-3 in reverse order for second side of bag. Yarn A: Espresso Row 2: As Row 1. Row 16: 4A, 17B, 3A, 5B, st with first st of Row 1, dc to end Yarn B: Vaniglia 12C, 4A. working each st together with its Yarn C: Abisso Work in the intarsia technique Row 17: 4A, 12C, 5B, 3A, counterpart on Row 1, turn fabric Yarn D: Oro and treble stitches as follows, 17B, 4A. 90 degrees, dc along bottom of Yarn E: Corallo or follow chart: Row 18: 4A, 2B, 15C, 3A, 2B, bag working 2dc into each row Yarn F: Avocado Row 3: 4A, 13C, 4B, 3A, 11D, 15F, 4A. end and working each st through 6B, 4A. Row 19: 4A, 15F, 2B, 3A, 15C, both layers of fabric – 95dc. Row 4: 4A, 6B, 11D, 3A, 4B, 2B, 4A. Fasten off and weave in ends. 13C, 4A. Row 20: As Row 18. Row 5: As Row 3. Row 21: As Row 19. STRAPS Fasten off and weave in ends. Row 6: 4A, 3B, 14C, 3A, 6B, 11E, 4A. Fasten off all yarns except yarn A Rejoin yarn A to top of bag, three Rejoin yarn A to other side Row 7: 4A, 11E, 6B, 3A, 14C, at start of next row. row ends in from right. 3B, 4A. Rows 22–24: As Row 1. Row 1: 1ch, dc around top of of bag, three row ends in Row 8: As Row 6. Row 25: 3ch, tr blo to end, turn bag working 2dc into each row Row 9: As Row 7. – 45 sts. end, sl st to join, do not turn from right. Row 10: 4A, 5B, 12F, 3A, 3B, Rows 26 & 27: As Row 1. – 100dc. 14D, 4A. Rows 28–46: Work colourwork Row 2: 1ch, 6dc, turn – 6dc. Row 1: 1ch, 6dc, turn – 6dc. Row 11: 4A, 14D, 3B, 3A, 12F, to mirror first side, as Rows 21–3 Rep Row 2 until strap is 5B, 4A. in reverse order. approximately 51cm/20in long Rep Row 1 until second strap is Row 12: As Row 10. (approximately 74 rows), or to Row 13: 4A, 14F, 3B, 3A, 12E, Rows 47–49: As Row 1. desired length. same length as first strap. 5B, 4A. Fold fabric in half along row of With RS together, work final row Row 14: 4A, 5B, 12E, 3A, 3B, blo sts. of strap through both the strap With RS together, work final row 14F, 4A. Row 50: 1ch (does not count as and the top of the bag on left Row 15: As Row 13. st here and throughout), dc next side, three row ends in from the of strap through both the strap left side. and the top of the bag on left side, three row ends in from the left side. Fasten off and weave END in ends. 72 Inside Crochet

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➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Gre e n Gable s MATERIALS Bo o k Co ve r ● BC Garn Lino, BY CLAIRE MONTGOMERIE 100% flax linen, A protective book cover and bookmark, sprinkled with flowers, 50g/150m/164yds inspired by Anne Shirley’s greatest loves – books and nature. Yarn A: Natural Ln33 x 1 ball Yarn B: Golden Yellow Ln25 ADD TO THE STASH x 1ball Buy this linen yarn from Yarn C: Apple Green Ln58 www.tangled-yarn.co.uk x 1 ball Yarn D: Fuchsia Ln43 x 1 ball 74 Inside Crochet Yarn E: Petrol Ln51 x 1 ball Yarn F: Burgundy Ln42 x 1 ball ● 2.5mm & 3mm hooks YARN ALTERNATIVES Any lightweight cotton or linen will create this delicate look. TENSION Exact tension is not essential for this design. MEASUREMENTS To fit an average sized paperback – adjust to fit the amount of pages. Cover is approximately 20cm/8in across shortest edge and can be

Flower band chart - Rows 6-10 ONLY 10 8 9 7 6 ch Flower Motif dc adjusted along longest edge to tr ch fit the amount of pages in your dc book – simply place it around your book as you make. htr sl st DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY adjustable ring Claire is a textiles teacher and designer specialising in knit and Cl crochet. Find out more at www.montyknits.blogspot.com. InIdnidcaictaetsejsoijnoiinnigngpopionitnt for fofrloflwoewr emromtiofstifs SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster (cl): (Yrh, insert hook in st, draw loop through, yrh and draw through 2 lps) five times in same stitch, (6 loops on hook), draw yarn through all 6 loops on ower band chart - Rows 6-10 ONLY hook. Cl completed. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 75

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions PATTERN NOTES made at intervals along row. Change to yarn B. Sew a triangle of three flowers to Fasten off yarns. Next Row: 2ch, htr to end, turn. the inside of book cover at each 2ch counts as htr throughout Join yarn A in first st of row Change to yarn A. corner, attaching only where the unless otherwise stated. with sl st. Next Three Rows: 2ch, htr to petals touch the edges at the 1ch does not count as stitch Row 8: *Miss 2 sts, Cl (see end, turn. corners and along the sides to throughout unless otherwise Special Stitches) in first tr of Fasten off. create a triangular pocket at stated. next 5 tr shell, (3ch, sl st in next each corner tr, 3ch, cl in next tr) twice, miss FLOWERS BOOK COVER 2 dc, sl st in next dc; rep from * Make 13 with assorted EDGING to end, turn. coloured centres START With 3mm hook and Row 9: 6ch (counts as 1tr, 3ch), With 2.5mm hook and any With RS facing, 3mm hook and yarn A, make 43ch. 1dc in top of next flower’s centre colour contrast yarn, make an yarn A, work one rnd of dc all petal, 3ch, 1tr in next sl st, 3ch, adjustable ring. around edge of book cover. Row 1: (WS) 1htr in second ch *1dc in top of next flower’s Rnd 1: 6dc in ring, pull to Fasten off yarn A. from hook, 1htr in each ch to centre petal, 3ch, 1tr in next sl st; tighten, do not join but work in With RS facing, join in yarn C to end, turn – 41htr. rep from * across, turn. spiral – 6dc. right corner of one short end of Rows 2 & 3: 2ch (counts as 1htr Row 10: 2ch, (3htr in next ch-sp, Rnd 2: 2dc in each dc around cover, then work one further here and throughout), 1htr in 1htr in next tr) to end, turn – 12dc. row across end of book cover. each st to end, turn – 41htr. – 41htr. Fasten off. Fasten off and repeat at Change to yarn B. Now work straight in htr in Turn piece, so that next rnd is other end. Row 4: 2ch, htr to end, turn. yarn A until book cover fits worked on reverse of the fabric, Fasten off. Change to yarn A. around your book snugly, minus join yarn A in any st around. Row 5: 2ch, htr to end, turn. 4cm/1½in (allow room for Rnd 3: (3ch, 1cl in next st, BOOKMARK Change to yarn C. stretch). 3ch, 1sl st in next st) around Row 6: 1ch, 1dc in each st to – 6 petals. With 2.5mm hook, join yarn C end, do not turn – 41dc. Change to yarn C. Fasten off. Row 7: (RS) Sl st across first Next Row: 1ch, 1dc in each st to to centre top of book cover, 4 sts, 5tr in next st, sl st in next end, turn – 41dc. FINISHING st, * fasten off yarn C, rejoin Change to yarn A. Stitch together three flower then make a chain approximately yarn B in 6th st along from last Next Row: 2ch, htr in each st to motifs into a triangle – see chart sl st, 5tr in next st, sl st in next end, turn – 41htr. for joining formation. 5cm/2in longer than the spine of st*; rep between * and * in yarn D, then in yarn E, then finally the book, now sl st into a petal in yarn C again, turn – 5 shells edge from rem flower motif. Fasten off yarn and weave in ends neatly. END Block lightly to shape. 76 Inside Crochet

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Bookish MATERIALS Cu sh ion Cover ● Drops Nepal, BY HELEN ANDERSON 65% wool/35% alpaca, This contemporary cushion would fit perfectly into a 50g/75m/82yds reading corner or could prop up your favourite book Yarn A: Off White 0100 x 5 balls in bed for those relaxing Sunday morning reads. Yarn B: Deep Red 3608 x 1 ball Yarn C: Sea Blue 8911 x 1 ball ADD TO THE STASH Yarn D: Blush 8912 x 1 ball Buy this alpaca-blend yarn from Yarn E: Goldenrod 2923 x 1 ball www.woolwarehouse.co.uk ● 5mm hook ● Cushion pad, 30 x 40cm/ 12 x 16in ● Yarn needle ● Scissors YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any aran-weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Work 13htr and 11 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. MEASUREMENTS Before assembly: 75 x 40cm/30 x 16in. Finished cushion cover: 30 x 40cm/12 x 16in. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 79

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1htr in yarn A 37 1htr in yarn B 1htr in yarn C 36 1htr in yarn D 35 1htr in yarn E DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY CUSHION COVER 34 33 Helen is a crochet designer and START With yarn A and 5mm crafter from the UK. She loves hook, 53ch. 32 experimenting with colour and 31 texture to create playful and Row 1: (RS) 1htr in second ch exciting designs. You can find her from the hook (starting 1ch does 30 on Instagram @made.by.hem. not count as a st), 1htr in each ch 29 across, turn - 52htr. PATTERN NOTES Row 2: (WS) 1ch (does not count 28 as a st throughout), 52htr, turn. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 The cushion cover is worked in Rows 3–27: As Row 2. one piece, then folded and joined. When working Rows 28–37, Now work Rows 28–37 as folls, yarn A is carried within the work using Chart as a guide: when not being used, as stitches Row 28: 1ch, 3htr in yarn A, 7htr are worked over the top. in yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, 3htr Wind separate 5g yarn balls for in yarn C, 3htr in yarn A, 3htr each letter (1x yarn B, 2x yarn C, in yarn D, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr 2x yarn D, 2x yarn E). Attach a in yarn E, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr separate yarn ball to work each in yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in letter. Do not carry yarns B, C, D yarn C, 1htr in yarn A, 5htr in or E between letters. Release yarn yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in balls to the wrong side of the work yarn E, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr in when last stitch for that specific yarn E, 3htr in yarn A, turn. letter has been made in each row. Row 29: 1ch, 4htr in yarn A, 2htr Colour changes are made by in yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in working last yrh of the previous yarn E, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in stitch in new colour. Gently pull yarn D, 3htr in yarn A, 1htr in yarn being carried within the yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in work before changing colour to yarn C, 1htr in yarn A, 3htr in ensure all yarns lay flat. yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in 80 Inside Crochet

yarn E, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in Row 32: 1ch, 3htr in yarn A, 7htr Row 36: 1ch, 3htr in yarn A, 5htr Weave in all ends. yarn D, 2htr in yarn A, 1htr in in yarn B, 2htr in yarn A, 5htr in yarn B, 16htr in yarn A, 2htr Turn cushion cover back so yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in in yarn C, 1htr in yarn A, 5htr in yarn E, 1htr in yarn A, 3htr in RS is facing out and insert yarn C, 2htr in yarn A, 1htr in in yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, 4htr yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in cushion pad. yarn C, 1htr in yarn A, 8htr in in yarn E, 4htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn C, 8htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, turn. yarn C, 2htr in yarn A, 5htr in yarn E, 8htr in yarn A, turn. TASSELS Row 30: 1ch, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, 6htr in Row 37: 1ch, 9htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, 3htr in yarn E, 4htr in yarn A, turn. in yarn E, 11htr in yarn A, 2htr Make 14 yarn B, 1htr in yarn A, 1htr in yarn Row 33: 1ch, 5htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn E, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr in C, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn C, in yarn E, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn E, 15htr in yarn A, 4htr in For each tassel, cut 20 lengths of 1htr in yarn A, 1htr in yarn D, 2htr yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 3htr in yarn B, 4htr in yarn A, turn. in yarn A, 2htr in yarn D, 1htr in yarn D, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr in Rows 38–82: 1ch, 52htr, turn. yarn B, C, D or E, each measuring yarn A, 2htr in yarn E, 1htr in yarn yarn C, 4htr in yarn A, 4htr in Row 83: 1ch, 52dc, turn. A, 3htr in yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 3htr in Fasten off and weave in ends. approximately 18cm/7in. 2htr in yarn C, 3htr in yarn A, yarn D, 3htr in yarn A, 3htr in Block to dimensions. 4htr in yarn D, 1htr in yarn A, yarn C, 5htr in yarn A, 5htr in Holding all lengths together, tie 2htr in yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, turn. ASSEMBLY in yarn E, 4htr in yarn A, turn. Row 34: 1ch, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr 25cm/10in yarn A strand around Row 31: 1ch, 4htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn B, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in Lay piece flat with RS facing up, in yarn E, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn B, 15htr in yarn A, 4htr in measure 25cm/10in (28 rows) the centre, 9cm/3½in from yarn E, 4htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn yarn E, 14htr in yarn A, 2htr in from top and fold towards middle. D, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn C, yarn E, 8htr in yarn A, turn. Measure 20cm/8in (22 rows) from either tassel end (this will also 3htr in yarn A, 5htr in yarn E, 1htr Row 35: 1ch, 8htr in yarn A, 2htr bottom and fold towards middle. in yarn A, 2htr in yarn D, 2htr in in yarn E, 8htr in yarn A, 2htr There should be an overlap of be used to attach the tassel to yarn A, 1htr in yarn D, 1htr in yarn in yarn C, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr approximately 15cm/6in. A, 2htr in yarn C, 2htr in yarn A, in yarn E, 1htr in yarn A, 2htr in Pin side seams and sew along cushion cover). 1htr in yarn C, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr yarn E, 15htr in yarn A, 2htr in side edges, ensuring that all in yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, 2htr in yarn B, 2htr in yarn A, 2htr in three layers of crochet fabric are Holding tassel by the newly yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, turn. yarn B, 3htr in yarn A, turn. attached together in the overlap section. created tie, fold strands in half. Wrap a new piece of contrasting colour yarn five times around all 40 strands (as they are now folded in half), approximately 1cm/½in from the top, tie the start and end of this yarn piece together to secure. Trim and attach tassels evenly around the edge of the cushion as shown in END the photos. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 81

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➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Goldilocks & Bear MATERIALS H air Clips ● Paintbox Yarns Cotton BY VICTORIA KAIRIS DK, 100% cotton, Adorable amigurumi style hair clips based on the classic fairy tale 50g/125m/137yds of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Yarn A: Light Caramel 409 x 1 ball ADD TO THE STASH Yarn B: Soft Fudge 410 x 1 ball Buy this pure cotton yarn from Yarn C: Buttercup Yellow 423 www.lovecrafts.com x 1 ball Yarn D: Summer Sky Blue 463 x 1 ball ● 2.5mm hook ● Stitch marker ● Yarn needle ● Two small pieces of plastic canvas or sturdy flat plastic such as the side of a large milk bottle ● Metal crocodile hair clip, 5cm/2in ● Black stranded cotton YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any DK weight cotton to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Exact tension is not critical for this project, but a tight tension is required and it may affect the size of the finished hair clip. MEASUREMENTS Finished clips are 5cm/2in in diameter. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Victoria is the designer behind Smiley Crochet Things. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @smileycrochetthings and Etsy www.smileycrochetthings. etsy.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Invisible Decrease (inv- dc2tog): Insert hook in front loop of first st to be decreased and in front loop of second st to be decreased, yrh and pull through, yrh and pull through both loops on hook. PATTERN NOTES This pattern uses the amigurumi method, working in continuous spirals (unless stated otherwise). There is a right side and a wrong side, the right side will be on the outside when working in a clockwise direction. You will need to use a stitch marker or a small length of yarn, placed in last stitch of every round. 84 Inside Crochet

GOLDILOCKS by threading yarn tail through down to face. Sew down Part BEAR front loops of each of 6 sts and Two so that it partially overlaps START FACE START FACE then pulling ring closed. Part One where they join. Weave in ends. Work as for Goldilocks With yarn A, make HAIR Face using yarn B throughout. an adjustable ring. FRINGE Make two Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6 sts. With yarn C, 19ch. EARS Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around PART ONE Row 1: 1dc in second ch from – 12 sts. Join yarn C with sl st to 20th hook and each of next 17 ch, FIRST EAR Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six loop of Rnd 8 of Face (first turn – 18 sts. times – 18 sts. yellow loop). Row 2: 19ch, 1dc in second ch Join yarn B with sl st to 13th front Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six Row 1: 1dc in same st, 9dc, turn from hook and each of next 17 ch. loop of Rnd 8 of Face. times – 24 sts. – 10 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail. Row 1: 1dc in same st, 5dc, turn Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six Row 2: 1ch, 2dc, [2dc, dc2tog] Sew Hair to each side of Face, – 6 sts. times – 30 sts. twice, turn – 8 sts. just behind first row of Fringe, Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] six Row 3: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, using yarn tail. turn – 4 sts. times – 36 sts. dc2tog, turn – 6 sts. Row 3: 1ch, [dc2tog] twice – 2 sts. Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] twice, Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, BOW Fasten off and weave in ends. 5dc, change to yarn C, 2dc in turn – 4 sts. With yarn D make an next st, [5dc, 2dc in next st] three Fasten off leaving a long tail. adjustable ring. SECOND EAR times – 42 sts. Rnd 1: [3ch, 2tr in ring, 3ch, sl st Rnd 8: [5dc blo, dc2tog blo] six PART TWO in ring] twice – 6 sts. Join yarn B with sl st to fifth times – 36 sts. Join yarn C with sl st to same Pull ring closed and fasten off unworked st of Rnd 8 of Face Rnd 9: [4dc, inv-dc2tog (see front loop as last st of Row 1 of leaving a very long tail. after First Ear. Special Stitches)] six times Part One. Wrap yarn tail around centre Row 1: 1dc in same st, 5dc, turn – 30 sts. Row 1: 1dc in same st, 13dc, of bow several times and then – 6 sts. Cut a piece of plastic into a circle turn – 14 sts. secure tail at back with a knot. Rows 2 & 3: Rep Rows 2 & 3 of the same size as the Face and Row 2: 1ch, [dc2tog, 2dc] three Sew bow to Fringe. First Ear. insert it into the Face. times, 2dc, turn – 11 sts. Rnd 10: [3dc, inv-dc2tog] six Row 3: 1ch, [1dc, dc2tog] three FINISHING MUZZLE times – 24 sts. times, 2dc, turn – 8 sts. Using black stranded cotton Rnd 11: [2dc, inv-dc2tog] six Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, make French knots for eyes, With yarn A make an times – 18 sts. dc2tog, turn – 6 sts. and using photos as a guide, adjustable ring. Rnd 12: [1dc, inv-dc2tog] six Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, dc2tog, embroider on mouth Rnds 1–3: Rep Rnds 1–3 of Face. times – 12 sts. turn – 4 sts. and nose. Sew hair clip END Fasten off leaving a long tail. Rnd 13: Inv-dc2tog six times Fasten off leaving a long tail. to the back of face. Sew Muzzle to face using yarn tail. – 6 sts. Fasten off. Using yarn tail, sew Part One Gather sts from last rnd together FINISHING END Using black stranded cotton work as for Goldilocks. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 85

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Book Ends MATERIALS ● Stitch markers ● Scheepjes Catona, ● Two storage boxes, BY KWANNIE CHENG 100% cotton, 18 x 18 x 15cm/7 x 7 x 6in A set of bookends to decorate your 50g/125m/137yds ● Two pieces stabiliser, bookshelves with a tiny town. Yarn A: Lime Juice 392 x 2 balls 12 x 3cm/4¾ x 1¼in (optional) ADD TO THE STASH yarns from Yarn B: Watermelon 252 ● Golden or bright yellow sewing Buy these pure cotton x 2 balls www.blacksheepwools.com Yarn C: Capri Blue 261 thread or yarn x 1 balls Yarn D: Champagne 248 TENSION x 1 balls Work 44dc and 49 rows to Yarn E: Primrose 522 x 2 balls measure 15 x 18cm/6 x 7in using Yarn F: Colonial Rose 398 3mm hook, or size required to x 2 balls obtain tension. ● Scheepjes Catona, 100% cotton, MEASUREMENTS 100g/250m/274yds One bookend measures Yarn G: Bridal White 105 18 x 18 x 15cm/7 x 7 x 6in. x 2 balls ● Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY 100% cotton, Kwannie crochets her miniature 25g/140m/153yds world which is a reflection of her Yarn H: Mercury 074 x 1 ball daily life. You can find her work Yarn I: Tyrian Purple 128 at www.studiomanya.com and x 1 ball on Instagram @studiomanya. Yarn J: Ultramarine 124 x 1 ball PATTERN NOTES Yarn K: Bridal White 105 Use stitch marker to mark x 1 ball beginning of rnd. Yarn L: Forest Green 412 Unless stated otherwise, work x 1 ball into both loops of stitch. ● 1.25mm & 3mm hooks Pieces in the round are worked in a continuous spiral. Change colour on last pull 86 Inside Crochet

through of last stitch in previous turn – 49dc. Rows 26–33: As Rows 2 & 3. Row 13: 1ch, 49dc blo, turn. colour. Row 2: 1ch, 49dc flo, turn. Change to yarn E. Rows 14–17: As Rows 12 & 13. If you choose not to make inner Row 3: 1ch, 49dc blo, turn. Row 34: 1ch, 44dc flo, 6ch, turn. Change to yarn D. side, block fabrics for outer work Rows 4–49: As Rows 2 & 3. Row 35: 1dc in second ch from Row 18: 1ch, 44dc flo, leave to measurement of box and keep Fasten off leaving a very long tail hook and in each of next 4ch, rem 5 sts unworked, turn in place with double sided tape. to sew or sl st to sides. 44dc blo, turn – 49dc. – 44dc. For the details you need only Row 19: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. small amounts of Scheepjes Maxi OUTER FRONT FIRST Row 36: 1ch, 49dc flo, turn. Rows 20–27: As Rows 2 & 3. Sweet Treat. BOOKEND Row 37: 1ch, 49dc blo, turn. Change to yarn C. With yarn A and 3mm hook, Rows 38–41: As Rows 36 & 37. Row 28: 1ch, 44dc flo, 4ch, If your bookends need to hold 45ch. Change to yarn F. turn. up very heavy books, fill up your Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch Row 42: 1ch, 44dc flo, leave rem Row 29: 1dc in second ch from boxes to give them extra weight. from hook and in each ch to end, 5 sts unworked, turn – 44dc. hook and in next 2ch, 44dc blo, turn – 44dc. Row 43: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. turn – 47dc. OUTER SIDES Rows 44–49: As Rows 42 & 43. START Make two in each of Row 2: 1ch, 44dc flo, turn. Fasten off and weave in ends. Row 30: 1ch, 47dc flo, turn. Row 3: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Row 31: 1ch, 47dc blo, turn. yarns A, E & F Rows 4–9: As Rows 2 & 3. OUTER FRONT SECOND Rows 32–35: As Rows 30 & 31. With yarn A and 3mm hook, Change to yarn B. BOOKEND Change to yarn B. 45ch. Row 10: 1ch, 44dc flo, 4ch, turn. With yarn F and 3mm hook, 45ch. Rows 36–41: As Rows 30 & 31. Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch Row 11: 1dc in second ch from Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch Change to yarn A. from hook and in each ch to end, hook and in each of next 2ch, from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 44dc. 44dc blo, turn – 47dc. turn – 44dc. Row 42: 1ch, 44dc flo, leave Row 2: 1ch, 44dc flo, turn. rem 3 sts unworked, turn Row 3: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Row 12: 1ch, 47dc flo, turn. Row 2: 1ch, 44dc flo, turn. – 44dc. Rows 4–49: As Rows 2 & 3. Row 13: 1ch, 47dc blo, turn. Row 3: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Row 43: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Fasten off leaving a very long tail Rows 14–17: As Rows 12 & 13. Rows 4–9: As Rows 2 & 3. Rows 44–49: As Rows 42 & 43. to sew or sl st to next side. Change to yarn C. Change to yarn E. Fasten off and weave in ends. Rows 18–23: As Rows 12 & 13. Row 10: 1ch, 44dc flo, 6ch, turn. OUTER BOTTOM Change to yarn D. Row 11: 1dc in second ch from INNER SIDE Make two Row 24: 1ch, 44dc flo, leave rem hook and in next 4ch, 44dc blo, Make eight With yarn B and 3mm hook, 50ch. 3 sts unworked, turn – 44dc. turn – 49dc. With yarn G and 3mm hook, Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch Row 25: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Row 12: 1ch, 49dc flo, turn. 45ch. from hook and in each ch to end, www.insidecrochet.co.uk 87

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 44dc. Row 2: 1ch, 44dc flo, turn. Row 3: 1ch, 44dc blo, turn. Rows 4–47: As Rows 2 & 3. Fasten off leaving a very long tail to sew or sl st to next side. INNER BOTTOM hook and in each ch to end, turn Rows 2–5: 1ch, 15dc, turn. hook and in each ch to end, turn With yarn C and 3mm hook, 48ch. – 16dc. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to – 23dc. Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch Rows 2–11: 1ch, 16dc, turn. Outer Front. Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, 23dc, turn. from hook and in each ch to end, Fasten off leaving tail to sew to Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, 19dc, turn – 47dc. Outer Front. PLANTER dc2tog, turn – 21dc. Row 2: 1ch, 47dc flo, turn. Make two Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 17dc, Row 3: 1ch, 47dc blo, turn. MEDIUM WINDOW With yarn I and 1.25mm hook, dc2tog, turn – 19dc. Rows 4–47: As Rows 2 & 3. Make four 11ch. Row 6: 1ch, dc2tog, 15dc, Fasten off leaving very long tail to With yarn J and 1.25mm hook, Row 1: (WS) 1dc in second ch dc2tog, turn – 17dc. sew or sl st to sides. 12ch. from hook and in each ch to end, Row 7: 1ch, dc2tog, 13dc, Make another the same in yarn D. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from turn – 10dc. dc2tog, turn – 15dc. hook and in each ch to end, turn Row 2: 1ch, 10dc. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to ASSEMBLY – 11dc. Rnd 3: 1dc in each st and row Outer Front. Sew or sl st parts together, Rows 2–11: 1ch, 11dc, turn. end around entire piece as foll: starting with bottom. For the Fasten off leaving tail to sew to 1ch, 1dc in each of next two row ROOF TWO outer side, make sure the fabrics Outer Front. ends, 1dc in corner, 10dc, 1dc in in yarn A and F correspond to the corner, 1dc in each of next two Make two front panel. MEDIUM SHUTTER row ends, 1dc in corner, 10dc, With yarn H and 1.25mm hook, Make eight 1dc in first ch – 28dc. 16ch. SMALL WINDOW With yarn K and 1.25mm hook, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from Make six 12ch. Rnd 4: Dc blo around. hook and in each ch to end, turn With yarn H and 1.25mm hook, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from Rnd 5: Dc around. – 15dc. 8ch. hook and in each ch to end, turn Fasten off leaving tail to sew to Row 2: 1ch, dc2tog, 11dc, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from – 11dc. Outer Front. dc2tog, turn – 13dc. hook and in each ch to end, turn Row 2: 1ch, 11dc, turn. Row 3: 1ch, dc2tog, 9dc, – 7dc. Fasten off leaving tail to sew GREEN TENDRILS dc2tog, turn – 11dc. Rows 2–7: 1ch, 7dc, turn. to window. Make six Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, 7dc, Fasten off leaving tail to sew to With yarn L and 1.25mm hook, dc2tog, turn – 9dc. Outer Front. LARGE WINDOW 4ch. Row 5: 1ch, dc2tog, 5dc, Make two Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from dc2tog, turn – 7dc. SMALL WINDOW SILL With yarn H and 1.25mm hook, hook, 1tr in next ch, 2dc in next Row 6: 1ch, dc2tog, 3dc, Make six 12ch. ch, working along other side of dc2tog, turn – 5dc. With yarn I and 1.25mm hook, Row 1: 1dc in second ch from foundation chain work 1dc, 1tr, Row 7: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc, 10ch. hook and in each ch to end, turn 1dc, sl st to first st, 7ch – 15 sts. dc2tog, turn – 3dc. Row 1: 1dc from second ch from – 11dc. Rnds 2–5: Rep Rnd 1 missing Row 8: 1ch, dc3tog – 1dc. hook and in each ch to end, turn Rows 2–15: 1ch, 11dc, turn. 3ch of each 7ch worked. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to – 9dc. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to Fasten off leaving tail for sewing. Outer Front. Row 2: 1ch, 9dc, turn. Outer Front. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to Tuck one in planter and leave two ASSEMBLY window. LARGE SHUTTER hanging. Make four Using photo and schematic as SMALL DOOR With yarn I and 1.25mm hook, ROOF ONE Make two 16ch. Make two a guide, sew details to front. With yarn H and 1.25mm hook, Row 1: 1dc from second ch With yarn J and 1.25mm hook, 17ch. from hook and in each ch to 24ch. Sew doorknobs and golden details. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from end, turn – 15dc. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn Sl st ivy and window frame. – 16dc. Rows 2–7: 1ch, 16dc, turn. Optional: Use stabiliser fabric Fasten off leaving tail to sew to Outer Front. to support roofs, MEDIUM DOOR alternatively block or END Make two in each of yarns I & J With 1.25mm hook, 17ch. iron to keep shape. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from 88 Inside Crochet

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YARN ALTERNATIVES Yarn E: One row. Use any aran-weight anti-pilling Yarn B: One row. soft yarn suitable for a 5.5mm Yarn D: One row. hook to achieve a similar effect. Yarn B: Two rows. Yarn A: Five rows. TENSION Rep the above colour sequence Work 13tr and 8 rows to four times in total – 85 rows. measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using Fasten off and weave in all ends. 5.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. VERTICAL STRIPES MEASUREMENTS The vertical stripes are worked Finished blanket measures with surface slip stitches, starting approximately: in the middle of the blanket Length: 110cm/43in. where stitch marker is placed and Width: 125cm/50in. using 8mm hook. Fringes: 15cm/6in. Make sure to work the slip stitches very loosely otherwise DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY the blanket will pull. Linda is a crochet designer from the First work from the middle to the Netherlands who loves to design right side of the blanket and then romantic fashionable garments from the middle to the left side for adults and children. Take a of the blanket. The right and the look at her website www.linda left side are mirrored modderman.nl or her Instagram The working yarn is always at the account @lindamodderman. back of the work. Start and end every row with PATTERN NOTES a long strand. These long The base of this blanket is strands will be cut later to make worked in filet crochet following 15cm/6in fringes. a colour scheme that is repeated. Lib r a r y Turn work after every row Start every row with a slip knot Bla n ke t (applies only for the base) on the crochet hook, insert the The vertical stripes are worked hook in the first 1ch-sp (from top BY LINDA MODDERMAN with surface slip stitches after the to bottom) pull the strand up, base is completed also following pull through the slip knot, move The perfect blanket to keep you a colour scheme that is repeated. on to the next 1ch-sp, surface slip cosy when you are curled up on stitch in every 1ch-sp, work from the couch with a favourite book… BLANKET BASE the bottom up, end every row by START Working in filet cutting the thread (long strand) ADD TO THE STASH and pull the thread through the Buy this great value yarn from crochet, with 6mm loop on the needle to bind off. www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk hook and yarn A, 153ch. Use the following colour Row 1: Change to 5.5mm hook, sequence for the vertical stripes: MATERIALS 1tr in fifth ch from hook, [1ch, Yarn A: One row. ● Scheepjes Chunky miss next st, 1tr in next st] across, Yarn E: One row. turn – 151 sts. Yarn B: One row. Monkey, 100% acrylic, Place a stitch marker in the 76th Yarn D: One row. 100g/116m/127yds stitch to mark the middle of Yarn A: Five rows. Yarn A: Cream 1005 x 4 balls the blanket where you will start Yarn C: Four rows. Yarn B: Beige 1064 x 4 balls with the vertical stripes after the Yarn B: Two rows. Yarn C: Camel 1710 x 3 balls base is done. Yarn D: One row. Yarn D: Rust 1029 x 2 balls Row 2: 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch Yarn B: One row. Yarn E: Carolina Blue 1722 here and throughout), [1tr in next Yarn E: One row. x 2 balls tr, 1ch] across, ending with 1tr in Rep this colour sequence twice in ● 5.5mm, 6mm & 8mm hooks third of 4ch at start. total to the right side and twice ● Stitch marker Rep Row 2 three times more. to the left side until there are two ● Yarn needle Now Rep Row 2 by working the rows of 1ch-sps left. Surface slip number of rows indicated in the stitch one row with yarn A and following colour sequence below: the last row with yarn E. Yarn C: Four rows. Yarn B: Two rows. Cut all the fringes at both sides Yarn D: One row. Yarn B: One row. of the blanket evenly to Yarn E: One row. Yarn A: One row. measure approximately 15cm/6in. END Block the blanket. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 91

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Story Tim e MATERIALS Finger Puppets ● Rico Design Ricorumi BY SARAH-JANE HICKS DK, 100% cotton, Inspired by a childhood favourite, this set of puppets 25g/57.5m/63yds are ideal for creative playtime. Yarn A: White 001 x 1 ball Yarn B: Cream 002 x 1 ball ADD TO THE STASH Yarn C: Mauve 019 x 1 ball Buy this pure cotton yarn from Yarn D: Powder 022 x 1 ball www.lovecrafts.com Yarn E: Smokey Orange 024 x 1 ball Yarn F: Wine Red 029 x 1 ball Yarn G: Blue 032 x 1 ball Yarn H: Light Blue 033 x 1 ball Yarn I: Pistachio 047 x 1 ball Yarn J: Fir Green 050 x 1 ball Yarn K: Light Brown 052 x 1 ball Yarn L: Ecru 054 x 1 ball Yarn M: Chocolate 057 x 1 ball Yarn N: Silver Grey 058 x 1 ball Yarn O: Black 060 x 1 ball Yarn P: Saffron 063 x 1 ball Yarn Q: Blush 065 x 1 ball ● 3mm hook ● Toy stuffing YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any similar DK weight yarn to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Tension is not critical for this project. To make fingers puppets fit smaller or larger fingers use a hook 0.5mm smaller or larger. MEASUREMENTS Finished puppets are approximately 8.5cm/3½in high. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sarah-Jane loves being inventive with crochet and likes her designs to be simple, fun and quirky and most of all make people smile. Find her on Instagram @flo_and_dot. SPECIAL STITCHES Loop stitch (lp st): Insert hook through st, wrap yarn around first finger behind work, yrh, draw through, two loops on hook, yrh, draw through both loops, remove finger from loop behind. One loop stitch made. BASIC FINGER START PUPPET HEAD & BODY Using chosen yarn, 2ch. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook – 6dc. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 93

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook – 6dc. Rnd 2: [1dc, 2dc in next st] three times – 9dc. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail to sew to head. Using yarn O embroider nostrils on to snout. WINGS Using yarn J, 17ch. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook, and in each ch to end, turn – 16dc. Row 2: 1ch, sl st in first st, 14dc, miss 1 st, turn – 14dc. Row 3: 1ch, sl st in first st, 12dc, miss 1 st, turn – 12dc. Row 4: 1ch, sl st in first st, 10dc, miss 1 st, turn – 10dc. Row 5: 1ch, sl st in first st, 8dc – 8dc. Fasten off. Gather the centre of wings slightly before sewing to centre back of body. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around Row 1: 3dc in second ch from Before sewing, position lion’s EARS hook, turn – 3dc. mane around head with Make two – 12dc. Fasten off leaving a long yarn base of initial ch facing END Using yarn J, 2ch. tail to sew to head. forward. Row 1: [1dc, 1ch, sl st] in second Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six ch from hook – 1dc. Fasten off leaving a long END times – 18dc. yarn tail to sew to head. Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six TALKING MOUSE START HEAD & BODY times – 24dc. MANE DRAGON START HEAD & BODY Follow pattern for Basic Rnds 5–9: Dc around. Using yarn E, 21ch. Finger Puppet using yarn K. Row 1: 2 lp sts (see Special Follow pattern for Basic Rnd 10: [2dc, dc2tog] six times Stitches) in second ch from hook, 2 Finger Puppet using yarn I. lp sts in each ch to end – 40 lp sts. – 18dc. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail SNOUT to sew to head. Using yarn I, 2ch. Rnd 11: [1dc, dc2tog] six times – 12dc. Rnd 12: [Dc2tog] six times – 6dc. Stuff head. Rnd 13: 2dc in each st around – 12dc. Rnd 14: [5dc, 2dc in next st] twice – 14dc. Rnds 15–22: Dc around. Fasten off and weave END in ends. LION START HEAD & BODY Follow pattern for Basic Finger Puppet using yarn P. MUZZLE Using yarn B, 2ch. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook, join with sl st to first st – 6dc. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail to sew to head. Using yarn M embroider a nose on to muzzle. EARS Make two Using yarn P, 2ch. 94 Inside Crochet

SNOUT WITCH to sew to head. Finger Puppet working Rnd 16 Using yarn A and 12 strands in blo. Follow Snout pattern for Dragon START HEAD & BODY make a plait 9cm/3½in long, tie Work Rnds 1–12 using yarn K (L). using yarn K. plait together at top and bottom Work Rnds 13–15 using yarn C (F). Using yarn O embroider a nose Follow pattern for Basic with yarn H and sew to side of Work Rnds 16–22 using yarn N. on snout. Finger Puppet working Rnd 16 hair before sewing to head. in blo. TAIL Work Rnds 1–12 using yarn D. CROWN SKIRT Work Rnds 13–22 using yarn H. Join yarn K with sl st to side of Using yarn H, 8ch, join with sl st Using yarn C (F), 2ch. body at bottom, 11ch. SKIRT to form a ring. Rnds 1–4: Work as for Witch Skirt. Row 1: Sl st in second ch from Rnds 1 & 2: 1ch, dc around, join Rnd 5: [8dc, 2dc in next st] twice hook, sl st in each ch to end, sl st Join yarn A with sl st flo to st with sl st to first st – 8dc. – 20dc. in same st as first on body. between Rnds 15 & 16 at back Rnd 3: *3ch, sl st in second ch Fasten off and weave in ends. Fasten off and weave in ends. of body. from hook, 1dc, miss 1 st on Rnd 1: [6dc, 2dc in next st] twice Rnd 2, sl st in next st; – 16dc. rep from * to end – four END HAIR Rnd 2: Dc around. points made. Fasten off. EARS Rnd 3: [7dc, 2dc in next st] twice Using yarn M (O), 2ch. – 18dc. Make two Rnd 4: Dc around. Rnds 1–7: Work as for Witch Rnd 5: *(1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in first st, Using yarn L, 2ch. miss 1 st, rep from * to end, Hair. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from join with sl st to first st – nine hook – 6dc. points made. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail Rnd 2: Join in yarn K, 2dc in each Fasten off and weave in ends. st around – 12dc. KINGS to sew to head. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail HAIR to sew to head. START HEAD & BODY Using six strands of yarn M make Using yarn A, 2ch. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from Follow pattern for Basic two bunches 2cm/¾in long, tie hook – 6dc. Finger Puppet. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around Work Rnds 1–12 using yarn K (L). bunches together at top with – 12dc. Work Rnds 13–16 using yarn N. Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six Work Rnds 17–22 using yarn G (J). yarn C and sew to sides of hair M times – 18dc. Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six before sewing to head. times – 24dc. GOLD RING Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. Using six strands of yarn O make Rnd 7: [Sl st, 2ch (does not count Using yarn P, 15ch, join with sl st as st), 1htr] in first st, htr around, two plaits 5cm/2in long, tie plaits to form a ring. join with sl st to top of first htr. Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail HAIR together at bottom with yarn to sew to head. Using yarn M (O), 2ch. F and sew to sides of Rnds 1–7: Work as for Witch Hair. Create flick as foll: hair O before sewing END Rnd 8: 1dc in next st, 1htr, 2tr in next 2 sts, 1htr, leave rest of rnd to head. unworked. FEATHER Fasten off leaving a long END yarn tail to sew to head. Join yarn F with sl st to any st on FINISHING Gold Ring, 7ch. Sew together using images as a guide. Using yarn O, embroider Row 1: Sl st in second ch from eyes with two small sts across Rnd 7, 5 sts apart. hook, 1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc, Using yarn Q, embroider “v” for mouth across Rnd 8 for Witch, sl st in same st as first st Kings and Queens. on Gold Ring. QUEENS HEAD & BODY Fasten off and weave END START Follow pattern for Basic in ends. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 95

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Little Red Riding Hood 100% cotton, 50g/125m/137yds BY VICTORIA KAIRIS Yarn A: Soft Fudge 410 x 1 ball A sweet amigurumi doll based on the Yarn B: Coffee Bean 411 x 1 ball character from the classic fairytale. Yarn C: Rose Red 414 x 1 ball Yarn D: Summer Sky Blue 463 ADD TO THE STASH x 1 ball Buy this pure cotton yarn from Yarn E: Glorious Gold 466 www.lovecrafts.com x 1 ball 96 Inside Crochet ● 2.75mm hook ● Stitch marker ● Yarn needle ● Toy stuffing ● Two black safety eyes, 8mm/¼in ● Black stranded cotton YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any DK weight cotton to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Exact tension is not critical for this project, but a tight tension is required to stop the stuffing showing through. MEASUREMENTS Finished doll is 26cm/10¼in tall. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Victoria is the designer behind Smiley Crochet Things. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @smileycrochetthings and Etsy www.smileycrochetthings. etsy.com. SPECIAL STITCHES Invisible Decrease (inv- dc2tog): Insert hook in front loop of first st to be decreased, insert hook into front loop of second st to be decreased, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook. 2 Treble Popcorn (2tr-pop): 2tr in same st, remove hook from loop, put hook in top of first tr st, put loop back on hook, pull loop through first tr. 3 Treble Popcorn (3tr-pop): 3tr in same st, remove hook from loop, put hook in top of first tr st, put loop back on hook, pull loop through first tr. PATTERN NOTES This pattern uses the amigurumi method, working in continuous spirals (unless stated otherwise). There is a right side and a wrong side, the right side will be on

the outside when working in a popcorn to front to make nose. Rnd 5: 11dc, 3tr-pop (see 10dc – 20 sts. clockwise direction. Use a stitch Rnds 19 & 20: Dc around. Special Stitches). Rnd 10: Dc flo around. marker or a small length of Rnd 21: 18dc, inv-dc2tog (see Rnd 6: 11dc, 1dc in top of pop. Rnds 11 & 12: Dc around. yarn, placed in the last stitch of Special Stitches), 9dc, inv-dc2tog, Rnd 7: [Inv-dc2tog, 4dc] twice Fasten off and weave in ends. every round. 19dc – 48 sts. – 10 sts. Left and right always refer to the Rnd 22: [6dc, inv-dc2tog] six Rnd 8: [2dc in next st, 4dc] twice LEG doll’s perspective, so the left side times – 42 sts. – 12 sts. of the doll’s head would be on Rnd 23: [5dc, inv-dc2tog] six Rnds 9 & 10: Dc around. Make two your right side when the doll is times – 36 sts. Rnd 11: [2dc in next st, 5dc] Join yarn E with sl st to first back facing you. Rnd 24: [4dc, inv-dc2tog] six twice – 14 sts. loop of Rnd 10 of Boot. times – 30 sts. Rnds 12–19: Dc around. Fold over top couple of rnds of HEAD Rnd 25: [3dc, inv-dc2tog] six Rnd 20: [6dc, 2dc in next st] boots to work in the lps more times – 24 sts. twice – 16 sts. easily. START With yarn A, make an Secure safety eyes in gap Fasten off. Rnd 1: [1dc blo in each of next adjustable ring. between Rnds 16 & 17, above Stuff hand and lower arm. 8 sts, dc2tog blo] twice – 18 sts. increases of Rnd 17 with 9 sts Rnds 2–15: Dc around. Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6 sts. between eyes. BOOTS Rnd 16: 5dc, 2dc in next st, 8dc, Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around Stuff head. 2dc in next st, 3dc – 20 sts. – 12 sts. Rnd 26: [2dc, inv-dc2tog] six Make two Rnds 17 & 18: Dc around. Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six times – 18 sts. With yarn B, 7ch. Fasten off. times – 18 sts. Rnd 27: [1dc, inv-dc2tog] six Rnd 1: 1dc in second ch from Stuff Boots and lower Legs. Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] six times – 12 sts. hook and each of next 4 ch, 3dc times – 24 sts. Rnd 28: Inv-dc2tog six times in next ch, turn to work along BODY Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six – 6 sts. underside of ch, 4dc, 2dc in next With yarn E, join legs together by times – 30 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends. ch – 14 sts. placing both feet facing in same Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 2: [2dc in next st, 4dc, 2dc in direction, join with a sl st through times – 36 sts. ARMS each of next 2 sts] twice – 20 sts. inside of stitch of doll’s right Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 3: *1dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, leg and corresponding stitch of times – 42 sts. Make two [1dc, 2dc in next st] twice; rep left leg, 1dc in same st, working Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next st] six With yarn A, make an from * once more – 26 sts. through both legs. times – 48 sts. adjustable ring. Rnd 4: Dc blo around. Each rnd will begin at centre back Rnds 9–16: Dc around. Rnd 1: 6dc in ring – 6 sts. Rnds 5–7: Dc around. of doll. Rnd 17: 18dc, 2dc in next st, Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around Rnd 8: 8dc, inv-dc2tog four Rnd 1: Begin working around 9dc, 2dc in next st, 19dc – 50 sts. – 12 sts. times, 10dc – 22 sts. left leg, 19dc, move to next Rnd 18: 24dc, 2tr-pop (see Rnds 3 & 4: Dc around. Rnd 9: 8dc, inv-dc2tog twice, unworked st of right leg, 19dc, Special Stitches), 25dc, push www.insidecrochet.co.uk 97

➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions miss joining st – 38 sts. Rnds 10–14: Dc around. work 1htr, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc, 5sl sts, htr2tog] six times, 12htr – 36 sts. Cont to stuff as you work. Rnd 15: 8dc, 2dc in next st, 1ch, 36htr, 1ch, 5sl sts, 1dc, 1htr, Row 18: 2ch, htr across, turn. Rnd 2: [2dc, 2dc in next st] twice, [16dc, 2dc in next st] twice, 8dc 1tr, 1htr, 1dc – 56 sts. Row 19: 2ch, 12htr, htr2tog six 26dc, [2dc in next st, 2dc] twice – 54 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends. times, 12htr, turn – 30 sts. – 42 sts. Rnds 16 & 17: Dc around. Row 2: Turn, join yarn with sl st Row 20: 2ch, 9htr, htr2tog six Rnds 3–8: Dc around. Rnd 18: *21ch, 1dc in second to 11th st, 2ch (does not count as times, 9htr – 24 sts. Rnd 9: [2dc, inv-dc2tog] ch from hook and each of next st throughout), beg in same st, Fasten off leaving a long tail. twice, 3dc, inv-dc2tog, 18dc, 19 ch, miss next st of Hair Cap, 2htr in next st, 5htr, [1htr, 2htr in Fold last row of Hood in half and inv-dc2tog, 3dc, inv-dc2tog, 1sl st; rep from * five more times, next st] three times, 12htr, [1htr, use yarn tail to seam top of 2dc, inv-dc2tog – 36 sts. 9dc, 41ch, 1dc in second ch from 2htr in next st] three times, 5htr, Hood closed. Rnd 10: Dc around. hook and each of next 39 ch, 2htr in next st, turn – 44 sts. Weave in ends. Rnd 11: 9dc, inv-dc2tog, 16dc, miss next st of Hair Cap, 1sl st, Row 3: 2ch, 7htr, [2htr, 2htr in Place cloak on doll and knot the inv-dc2tog, 7dc – 34 sts. 2dc, **46ch, 1dc in second ch next st] three times, 12htr, [2htr, ties made in Rnd 1 of Cloak to Change to yarn D. from hook and each of next 2htr in next st] three times, 7htr, fasten around her neck. Rnd 12: Dc around. 44 ch, miss next st of Hair Cap, turn – 50 sts. Rnd 13: Dc blo around. 1sl st; rep from ** once more, Rows 4–6: 2ch, htr across, turn. BASKET Rnd 14: 8dc, join arm to body 2dc, 39ch, 1dc in second ch from Row 7: 2ch, 8htr, 5ch, miss next by working through from WS hook and each of next 37 ch, 9 sts, 16htr, 5ch, miss next 9 sts, With yarn E, make an of arm (make sure thumb is miss next st of Hair Cap, 1sl st, 8htr, turn – 32 sts. adjustable ring. facing forwards) and RS of body 9dc, ***21ch, 1dc in second Row 8: 2ch, 7htr, 2htr in next st, Rnds 1–6: Rep Rnds 1–6 of Head. (working through both layers), ch from hook and each of next 5htr in ch, 2htr in next st, 14htr, Rnd 7: Dc blo around – 36 sts. 3dc through arm and body, 16dc 19 ch, miss next st of Hair Cap, 2htr in next st, 5htr in ch, 2htr in Rnds 8–12: Dc around. in body, 3dc through second arm 1sl st; rep from *** five more next st, 7htr, turn – 46 sts. Rnd 13: [4dc, inv-dc2tog] six and body, 4dc in body. times – 16 locks of hair. Rows 9–17: 2ch, dc across, turn. times – 30 sts. Rnd 15: 8dc, 13dc in unworked Fasten off leaving a long tail. Fasten off and weave in ends. Fasten off and weave in ends. sts of arm, 16dc in body, 13dc in Using long tail, sew hair to head unworked sts of arm, 4dc in body with round end at centre back HOOD HANDLE – 54 sts. of head. Rnds 16–18: Dc around. Take long locks at forehead and Join yarn C with sl st to 11th ch With yarn E, 17ch. Rnd 19: 6dc, inv-dc2tog twice, pull them around sides of head of starting ch at top of Cloak. 9dc, inv-dc2tog twice, 12dc, to meet at the back (two locks Row 1: 2ch (does not count as st Row 1: 1dc in second ch from inv-dc2tog twice, 9dc, inv-dc2tog on each side of head), twist throughout), 1htr in each of next twice, 2dc – 46 sts. locks on each side if desired, and 36 sts, turn – 36 sts. hook and in each of next 15ch, Rnd 20: 6dc, inv-dc2tog, 9dc, fasten all four locks at the back Row 2: 2ch, [5htr, 2htr in next st] inv-dc2tog, 12dc, inv-dc2tog, with a few sts. six times, turn – 42 sts. turn – 16 sts. 9dc, inv-dc2tog, 2dc – 42 sts. Weave in ends. Rows 3–16: 2ch, htr across, turn. Rnd 21: [5dc, inv-dc2tog] six Row 17: 2ch, 12htr, [1htr, Row 2: 1ch, 16sl sts. times – 36 sts. SKIRT Rnd 22: [4dc, inv-dc2tog] six Fasten off leaving a long tail. times – 30 sts. Change to yarn A. Join yarn D with sl st to first front Rnd 23: [3dc blo, dc2tog blo] six loop of Rnd 13 of Body. Sew ends of handle to times – 24 sts. Rnd 1: 6dc, 2dc in next st, 16dc, Rnd 24: [2dc, inv-dc2tog] six 2dc in next st, 10dc – 36 sts. either side of top times – 18 sts. Rnd 2: [5dc, 2dc in next st] six Rnd 25: [4dc, inv-dc2tog] three times – 42 sts. of basket. END times – 15 sts. Rnd 3: Dc around. Rnd 26: Dc around Rnd 4: 3dc, 2dc in next st, [6dc, Weave in ends. Rnd 27: 5dc, 1sl st – 5 sts. Leave 2dc in next st] five times, 3dc rem sts unworked. – 48 sts. Fasten off leaving a long tail. Rnds 5 & 6: Dc around. Sew neck to base of head, being Rnd 7: [7dc, 2dc in next st] six sure to stuff neck well before times – 54 sts. closing. Rnds 8–10: Dc around. Weave in ends. Rnd 11: 4dc, 2dc in next st, [8dc, Using black stranded cotton 2dc in next st] five times, 4dc embroider on eyebrows – 60 sts. and mouth. Rnds 12–15: Dc around. Rnd 16: [9dc, 2dc in next st] six HAIR times – 66 sts. Rnds 17–19: Dc around. With yarn B, make an Fasten off and weave in ends. adjustable ring. Rnds 1–8: Rep Rnds 1–8 of CLOAK Head. Rnd 9: [15dc, 2dc in next st] With yarn C, 57ch. three times – 51 sts. Row 1: (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook, working along ch 98 Inside Crochet

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➻ M A K E I T Pattern instructions MATERIALS ● Wool And The Gang Lion Wall Art Shiny Happy Cotton, BY SARAH-JANE HICKS 100% cotton, Brighten up a nursery or child’s bedroom with this fun 100g/142m/155yds reminder of a powerful – yet kindly – lion. Yarn A: Chalk Yellow x 2 balls Yarn B: Malibu x 1 ball ADD TO THE STASH Yarn C: Eagle Grey x 1 ball Buy these colourful yarns from ● Wool And The Gang www.woolandthegang.com Ra-Ra Raffia, 100% paper, 100 Inside Crochet 100g/250m/273yds Yarn D: Cinnamon Dust x 1 ball ● 5mm hook ● Stiff card, 22cm/8¾in across YARN ALTERNATIVES You can use any similar aran- weight yarns to achieve a similar effect. TENSION Exact tension is not critical for this project. MEASUREMENTS Finished Lion is approximately 33cm/13in across. DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sarah-Jane loves being inventive with crochet and likes her designs to be simple, fun and quirky and most of all make people smile. Find her on Instagram @flo_and_dot. SPECIAL STITCHES Loop stitch (lp st): Insert hook through st, wrap yarn around first finger behind work, yrh, draw through, two loops on hook, yrh, draw through both loops, remove finger from loop behind. One loop stitch made. HEAD START Make two Using yarn A, 2ch. Rnd 1: 6dc in second ch from hook – 6dc. Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 12dc. Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] six times – 18dc. Rnd 4: 1dc, 2dc in next st, [2dc, 2dc in next st] five times, 1dc – 24dc. Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] six times – 30dc. Rnd 6: 2dc, 2dc in next st, [4dc, 2dc in next st] five times, 2dc – 36dc. Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next st] six times – 42dc.