Crochet Yeah! Look Book

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A collection of six simple, colourful crochet accessories

by Joanne Scrace and Kat Goldin of The Crochet Project in association with Coop Knits.

We were at Yarndale 2015 when we were first shown the stunning Socks Yeah! yarn range and were blown away by the beautiful colour palette and the gorgeous heathered effect on a soft, smooth, yarn with such gorgeous sheen. It is very much the type of yarn we both enjoy using in designs. So when Rachel asked if we would like to design some patterns with it, there was only the briefest of glimpses between us before answering “Yeah!”

We are both huge fans of Rachel’s personal style and her beautifully written patterns (we share a love of relaxing with a bit of non-work sock knitting and Rachel’s patterns are our go-to) and we know that Rachel is just learning to crochet. So we wanted to create a collection of patterns that Rachel would love to make and wear – see it as a pattern based fangirl love letter to Rachel if you will!

But for you, dear reader, it means a collection of supremely wearable and easy to make crochet accessories with lots of colour work touches and great attention to detail. And all with that recognisable The Crochet Project style.

Whether you are new to crochet and looking for easy, well explained patterns or an experienced crocheter looking for stylish, fun to make, wearable patterns this is the book for you!

Love

Kat Goldin + Joanne Scrace The Crochet Project This book uses standard UK crochet terminology throughout. Translations to US terminology are given in the abbreviations sections.

All designs and content copyright of The Crochet Project 2016.

Photographs and design copyright of Kat Goldin 2016.

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Published 2016. http://www.thecrochetproject.com info@thecrochetproject.com

Bromsgrove Hat

Bromsgrove Hat

By Joanne Scrace

This slouchy bobble hat will disguise even the very worst hair day. With a folded brim for great fit and comfort and interesting texture and colour play it’s fun to make and great to wear. It’s a chance to have a really good play with colour. We chose a neutral shade to be closest to the face to make it more wearable.

Size S (M, L) To fit head measuring: 48 (53, 58)cm/19 (21, 23)in Finished circumference at brim (a): 43 (48, 53)cm/17 (19, 21)in Choose a size smaller than your head circumference.

Materials

1 (1, 2) 50g skein Socks Yeah in Obsidian (101) - Col A 1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Malachite (110) - Col B 1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Sphene (104) - Col C 3mm (US C) hook 3.5mm (US E) hook.

Tension

Difficulty Rating Easy

Skills Used

Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, missing stitches, working into previous rows, working into chain spaces, increasing, working with chains held to the back.

Construction

30 sts and 19 rows in half treble in BLO to 10 cm/4 in using 3mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension) Row tension is more important to match than stitch tension in this pattern.

Brim is worked in rows then seamed together to form a circle, it is then folded in half to form a doubled brim.

The body is worked onto the brim in rounds with right-side always facing.

The body is decreased then lightly gathered at the crown.

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Evesham Socks

Evesham Socks

By Joanne Scrace

These pretty socks are much easier to make than they look. Comfortable and eye catching, these cuff down socks are worked with an afterthought heel which is ideal for beginner sock makers.

Size

S (M, L) To fit foot circumference(a): 20 (24, 28)cm/8 (9.5, 11)in Choose size close to or slightly larger than your foot circumference. The fabric created is very stretchy, so a wider than required foot can be taken up by making the sock slightly shorter. Foot length is fully adjustable.

Materials

2 (2, 3) 50g skeins Socks Yeah in Ammolite (102) 2.5mm (US C) hook 2 removable stitch markers

Tension

3 pattern repeats and 22 rows in pattern to 12 cm/5 in using 2.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

Difficulty Rating Intermediate

Skills Used

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b

Skills Needed Basic crochet stitches, working in rounds, missing stitches, working into chain spaces, decreasing (explained), puff stitches (explained), shells (explained), foundation double crochet (explained).

Construction

Socks are worked from the top down.

Stitches are missed for an afterthought heel.

Tenbury Hat & Mittens

Tenbury Hat & Mittens

By Kat Goldin

Sometimes all you really need is a simple stitch and beautiful yarn to create stunning accessories. This hat and mitten set use simple striping to create a contemporary ombre effect.

Size

S (M, L)

Hat:

To fit head measuring (a): 48 (53, 58)cm/19 (21, 23)in Finished circumference at brim: 45 (50, 55)cm/18 (20, 22)in

Mittens:

To fit hand measuring (b): 18 (19, 20)cm/ 7 (7.5, 8)in Finished hand circumference: 19 (20, 22)cm/ 7.5 (8, 8.5)in

Materials

1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Axinite (103) - Col A 1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Kunzite (106) – Col B 4.00mm (US G) hook.

3.5mm (US E) hook.

1 removable stitch marker

Tension

16 sts and 32 rows in granite stitch pattern to 10 cm/4 in using 4mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

Difficulty rating Easy

Skills Used

Basic crochet stitches, working in rounds, missing stitches, working into chain spaces, working into previous rows, decreasing, increasing.

Construction

Hat is worked from the crown down in rounds in a spiral with no turning or joining of the rounds. The brim is then worked in rows around the bottom circumference of the hat.

The mittens are worked from the cuff up. The cuff rubbing is worked flat, then joined into the round. The mitten stitches are worked into the top of the cuff and the mitten grows from there.

Stitches are missed at the thumb for addition later.

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Malvern Cowl

Malvern Cowl

By Joanne Scrace

Warm and squishy with stripes, perfectly interrupted with a little spike stitch pattern. This is the perfect accessory to throw on and feel just a little cosier and a little more put together all at the same time. Play with colour for bolder looks.

The cowl is worked in the round in a continuous spiral, (so ends do not need dealing with - they hide inside) and then seamed shut at the end. Not a pattern for those who need an early night as it has a real “just one more stripe” addictive quality to it.

Size

One size.

Finished width(a): 15cm/6in Length(b): 66cm/26in

Materials

1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Danburite (105) - Col A 1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Chryso (108) - Col B 1 50g skein Socks Yeah in Iolite (109) - Col C 4mm (US G) hook

Tension

28 sts and 28 rows in double crochet to 10 cm/4 in using 4mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension) Note: while this item doesn’t need to fit anywhere, not working to specified tension may make the fabric different to the picture and yarn quantities will vary.

Difficulty rating Beginner

Skills Used

Basic crochet stitches, working in continuous rounds, spike stitches (explained).

Construction

Worked in rounds in the Amigurumi style, in a continuous spiral without turning or turning chains. Ends are then sewn together to form cowl.

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Worcester Scarf

Worcester Scarf

By Kat Goldin

Scarves are the perfect canvas to play with stitch interesting stitch patterns. This easily memorised stitch pattern shows off the beautiful stitch definition of Socks Yeah and creates a glorious accessory to wrap around you on a cold day.

Size

One size.

Finished width (a): 20cm/8in Length (b): 112cm/44in Length and width can be easily adjusted by working more/fewer repeats. Amount of yarn required may change.

Materials

2 50g skeins Socks Yeah in Sphene (104) 3.25mm (US D) hook

Difficulty rating Beginner

Tension

Skills Used

2 pattern repeats to 10 cm/4 in using 3mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension) Note: while this item doesn’t need to fit anywhere, not working to specified tension may make the fabric different to the picture and yarn quantities will vary.

Basic crochet stitches, working into chain spaces, puff stitches (explained).

Construction

Worked flat from end to end.

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b

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