Love Crochet December 2018

Editor’s letter

Welcome

Have the sherry at the ready! Because your Christmas issue of Love Crochet has landed! And we have so many projects to get you in a festive frame of mind…

Scandi-style decorations, p36

Your fabulous, Christmas special is packed with decorations including a popcorn garland and mini trees set on page 42, pretty bauble (p.31), and beautiful wreath (p.74). We also have sweet toy ideas such as an adorable Father Christmas over on page 12; very cute, carolling snow mum and child (p.18); and on page 32, a gorgeous, drumming teddy.

Plus, this issue we also have a mini book with 32 pages of crochet Christmas gift ideas – perfect presents with a personal touch. Enjoy! And happy crochet Christmas, all!

Cute hat & scarf for babies, p59

EXTRA 32-page booklet packed with gift ideas to hook for loved ones

Reindeer-motif jumper, p70

Zeena Moolla Editor

PS. The next issue of Love Crochet is on sale on 28th December 2018. If you have any queries about patterns, email patternhelp@ immediate.co.uk and we’ll be happy to give you a hand!

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74 PROJECTS 12 FATHER CHRISTMAS

31 BAUBLE GARLAND

49 JAR COVER

Get ho-ho-hooking a jolly Saint Nick

A tassel-tastic garland that sparkles

Jazz up your jars with lace covers

16 PINK MITTENS

32 FESTIVE TEDDY

50 WINTER BLANKET

Warm up in a pair of hot-pink mittens

Hook a little drummer bear toy, resplendent in its uniform!

Hook a starry throw for frosty nights

22 SNOW FAMILY Make Lucy Pollock’s snow mum and child, all ready for carolling!

36 HEART DECORATIONS

53 MINI TREES Add cheer with charming mini trees

Show you care with hanging hearts

56 LACE BUNTING

25 TREE GARLAND

42 LACE CARDIGAN

Deck the halls in colourful pompoms

Crochet a comfy cranberry cover-up

Hang a string of exquisite lace bunting in snow-white yarn

29 TABLE RUNNER

46 COLOURFUL PONCHO

59 KIDS’ HAT AND SCARF

Set the table with a Scandi runner

Make a bold poncho in granny trebles

A cool set to keep little ones toasty

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Add a sprinkling of snow to your tree

64 ADVENT ENVELOPES

74 HOLIDAY HOMEWARE

Count down with a star-motif advent

Go all-out with candy colours for Kath Webber’s statement wreath

67 MUG COSY Treat a tea-drinker to a cute, cosy gift

77 SNOWFLAKE SHAPE A delicate design to put on display

68 HANGING BOX Gifts aren’t just for under the tree!

Make a box to hang on its branches

78 PEG DOLL FAIRIES Kids will love this set of glittery faries

36 PLUS SOME GREAT READS 7 ASK THE EXPERT 8 SHOPPING INSPIRATION 10 NEWS, BOOKS AND EVENTS 38 TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A HEEL FLAP SOCK 41 BACK

70 REINDEER JUMPER

80 BEAN BAG

ISSUES 82 REVIEWS 84 HOW TO

Give a plain jumper a festive update

Re-cover a bean bag in stylish stripes

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Expert advice

Chrstmas Crocet

Don’t groan when festive goodies start to ƤPP WLST WLIPZIW WE]W Joanna Benner – think of it as a reminder to get crocheting!

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ast year, there were elves – and they were everywhere! If you didn’t understand why, it was all to do with a book called Elf on the Shelf. The idea is that parents put the little elf on a shelf at the beginning of December and it will watch the children and report back to Father Christmas to tell him if the children have been good – or not! The elf needs to be put in different places each day to give the illusion that it moved by itself. If you would like to make ER IPJ ]SY GER ƤRH E JVII HS[RPSEHEFPI pattern for a girl elf (it’s easy to change its features and hair to a boy elf) at www.

from! The lace fridge magnets would be a quick and welcome gift for anybody.

The only thing that you have to be careful with is that this book is American and has American terms. However, it’s easy to print a conversion chart from the internet for reference and it’s certainly worth it to make up these lovely designs. To buy the book for £8.99 go to www.amazon.co.uk.

Christmas can be expensive, but it’s still worth splashing out on a gorgeous ball of yarn (or two or three!). Don’t be tempted to buy anything too chunky – it’s murder on the hands. You would probably need to buy a new hook and you may need a

The trick in the run-up to Christmas is to keep your projects small. That way you get the satisfaction of the finished article hobbycraft.co.uk. The doll is crocheted in Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, which comes in 70gm balls for £3 each.

Whatever you make, the trick in the runup to Christmas is to keep your projects small. That way you get the satisfaction SJ XLI ƤRMWLIH EVXMGPI ERH ũ MJ TVSNIGXW mean gifts – you’ll get ahead! You can’t go far wrong with 30 Gifts in 30 Days by Bendy Carter. All the projects are graded, so you will know instantly if it’s at your skill level. There’s a crochet guide at the back of the book but, on the whole, you go straight into the projects. Baby and doll’s clothes, scarves, blankets, hats, coasters – there’s so much to choose

lot of yarn for one project. It goes without saying that there is much more yardage in a 4ply yarn than an Aran one. Of course, you make a thicker fabric with crochet than in knitting. So, try not to go thicker than a double knit yarn. Talking about new hooks, why not treat yourself to a set?

These will be good to your hands and to your purse. The fact they’re colour-coded is an added boon as you’re less likely to pick up the wrong size half way through crocheting a scarf! Nine hooks in sizes from 2mm to 6mm at only £12.95 from www.thecottonandcraftcompany.co.uk will keep you busy and help you to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From top: Try Hobbycraft’s free pattern for a cute elf; Get crafting for Christmas with 30 Gifts in 30 Days by Bendy Carter; Treat yourself to colour-coded hooks from The Cotton and Craft Company LOV E C R O C H E T 7

Inspiration

Shopping hoked Stock up with storage solutions and more for your crafty home

✱ Glitter boxes, YO ƥ]MRKXMKIV GSQ £10

✱ Stag head silhouette

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✱ Noel neon wall light, ✱ Crochet Beautiful

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£59.99

www.zazzle.co.uk, £16.05

✱ Spiced orange candle and reed diffuser, www.annabeljames.co.uk, from £14.95

✱ Christmas decorations, WLST REXMSREPXVYWX SVK YO various prices starting at £5

✱ Snowman mug, YO ƥ]MRKXMKIV GSQ, £4

Merry Christmas printed ribbon, www.rexlondon.com, £2.95

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✱ Winter Wonderland biscuit tin, [[[ FMWGYMXIIVW GSQ £32.50

✱ Clementine door wreath, [[[ MRXIVƥSVE GS YO, £75

✱ Yarn ball Christmas card, [[[ ^E^^PI GS YO £3.59

✱ Antler rustic small table lamp, [[[ HEZMHLYRXPMKLXMRK GS YO £150

✱ Christmas box, [[[ WYIV]HIV SVK WLST £14.99

✱ Noel red cushion, [[[ PEYVEEWLPI] GSQ £35

✱ Suede metallic gold tote, [[[ MERWRS[ GSQ £63

✱ Croft Collection Frome leather armchair, [[[ NSLRPI[MW GSQ £799

✱ Christmas fabric bag, YO ƥ]MRKXMKIV GSQ £1

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News

In te Loop Books, workshops, crafty events, top of the blogs – we have the latest crochet lowdown for you here…

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www.thecrochetcraftco.co.uk Donna is really into ‘mindful crochet’. With her busy day job in a hospice, she appreciates the way crochet calms our minds and relaxes our bodies, both of which help to maintain mental and physical health. Donna designs the cutest amigurumi critters, which she WIPPW EW ƤRMWLIH MXIQW FYX XLI TEXXIVRW EVI for sale, too (go to page 82 to see her Peter the Penguin design). Donna also teaches crochet in the Southampton area – visit her Facebook page, via the link from her site, for dates if you're in the area.

Colour crafting Curious about the science of colour? Maybe you’d PMOI QSVI GSRƤHIRGI with mixing and matching yarns to create crochet projects with more of a 'wow’ factor. We found this great blog post that describes how colours are formed and perceived, as well as how to mix them.

It'll get you started on a vibrant journey of colour discovery. www.creativebloq. com/colour/colour-theory-11121290 10 LOV E C R O C H E T

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Creative crafting At The Creative Craft Show in 1ERGLIWXIV ]SY PP ƤRH TPIRX] SJ opportunity to indulge your passion for crochet and yarn. Ask an expert for advice, hone your skills at a workshop and shop for artisan goodies. It's not just about yarn craft, though – if you’ve ever fancied trying cross stitch, paper crafting or jewellery-making, now’s your chance. The Creative Craft Show is on at EventCity in Manchester, 31 January to 2 February. Go to www. stitchandhobby.co.uk for ticket info.

Learn to design crochet blankets from art that inspires you. Author Rachele Carmona explains the step-by-step process of creating workable patterns from various art forms, including weaving and quilting.

8LIVI EVI EPWS TVSƤPIW of six artists who inspire Rachele.

The Art of Crochet Blankets: 18 Projects Inspired by Modern Makers by Rachele Carmona is out now (Interweave, £18.99).

Delicate Crochet

In this collection of 23 projects by Sharon Hernes Silverman and other lace designers are shawls, scarves, wraps, cardigans and accessories. All are light and airy with a ƥSEX] HVETI ERH [MPP FI stunning additions to both casual and more JSVQEP SYXƤXW Delicate Crochet: 23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More

by Sharon Hernes Silverman is out now (Stackpole Books, £19.95).

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PLUS How to enjoy a family gathering without the stress!

Top tip Use a wooden hook with cotton yarn, as it has a much better grip

Here comes Snta!

Make Christmas extra jolly with our sweet Santa, complete with a big round belly and jingle bell hat. By Matt Spiers

Father Christmas

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■DMC Natura Just Cotton, 1 ball each in: Nacar shade (N35) – Yarn A Ibiza (shade N01) – Yarn B Passion (shade N23) – Yarn C Noir (shade N11) – Yarn D ■2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US C/2 or B/1) crochet hook ■Yarn needle ■Sewing needle and invisible thread (or matching colour thread) ■8S] WXYJƤRK ■2 x 5mm safety eyes ■2 x 8mm black buttons ■1cm diameter bell

Measurements ■Approx. 19cm (7½in) tall

Tension ■Tension is not critical for this project but stitches should be tight so that WXYJƤRK HSIW RSX WLS[ XLVSYKL

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

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oming soon, down a chimney near you, it’s our very jolly Father Christmas! We love the traditional look of this festive fellow – dressed head to toe in red and white,

with smart black boots and a matching belt, he’s a classic Santa, amigurumi style! Sit him on the mantelpiece to greet the real Santa on his way in, or on a toy shelf to let children know that Father Christmas is always watching to see if they’re naughty or nice!

FATHER CHRISTMAS Using Yarn A, make magic loop Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc) Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (18dc) Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (24dc) Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (30dc) Rounds 6-16 Dc in each st around.

(30dc) Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog); rep 6 times. (24dc) Round 18 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep 6 times. (18dc) Round 19 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 6 times. (12dc) Round 20 Dc2tog 6 times. (6dc) Ss into next st, fasten off and weave in ends.

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About this yarn

DMC Natura Just Cotton 100% cotton Q TIV K 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £3.85, visit www.dmc.com to buy SV XS ƤRH E PSGEP WXSGOMWX

Using Yarn B, ch22.

Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and in next 2 ch, (dc in next 4ch, 2dc in next ch); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 ch, turn. (24dc) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in ƤVWX WXW HG MR RI\X WXW HG MR RI\X ch); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, turn.

(27dc) Row 3 'L HG MR ƤVWX WXW HG MR RI\X 6 sts, 2dc); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, turn. (30dc) Row 4 'L HG MR ƤVWX WXW HG MR RI\X 7 sts, 2dc); rep 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, turn. (33dc) Row 5 (WS) Ch1, dc in each st across.

(33dc)

After sewing on Santa’s beard and moustache, remember to add his hat!

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Moustache Using Yarn B, ch10.

Row 1 7W MR ƤVWX GL JVSQ LSSO HG MR next 2ch, 2htr in next ch, ch1, ss in next ch, ch1, 2htr in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, ss in last ch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Body Using Yarn C, make magic loop.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc) Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (18dc) Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (24dc) Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (30dc) L O V E C R O C H E T 13

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Chnge from red to black yarn to make Snta’s belt as part of te body Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (36dc) Round 7 (G MR RI\X WXW HG MR RI\X st); rep 6 times. (42dc) Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. (48dc) Rounds 9-13 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn D. Rounds 14-16 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn C. Round 17 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog in next st); rep 6 times. (42dc) Rounds 18-19 Dc in each st around.

Round 20 (G MR RI\X WXW HG XSK MR next st); rep 6 times. (36dc) Round 21 Dc in each st around.

Round 22 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog in next st); rep 6 times. (30dc) Round 23 Dc in each st around.

Round 24 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog in next st); rep 6 times. (24dc) 14 LOV E C R O C H E T

Round 25 Dc in each st around.

Round 26 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog in next st); rep 6 times. (18dc) Round 27 Dc in each st around.

Round 28 (Dc in next st, dc2tog in next st); rep 6 times. (12dc) Ss into next st, fasten off and leave a long tail.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc) Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 2 times. (9dc) Rows 3-13 Dc in each st around. (9dc) Ss into next st, fasten off and leave a long tail.

Legs (make 2) Buckle 9WMRK =EVR % GL NSMR [MXL WW MRXS ƤVWX ch to form a ring.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), *dc in next 3 ch, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch*; VIT JVSQ XS WW MRXS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR (18dc) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arms (make 2) Using Yarn C, make a magic loop.

Using Yarn C, make a magic loop.

Repeat rows 1-7 of arms.

Boots (make 2) Using Yarn D, make a magic loop.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12dc) Rounds 3-6 Dc in each st around.

Row 7 Ss in next st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st as ss, dc in next 8 sts, turn. (9dc)

Father Christmas

Top Tip Give Snta some rosy cees or a little muth using bluser nd a thin brush

Santa’s hat has a shiny bell – you could replace it with a small pompom if you prefer

Rows 8-10 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off and leave a long tail.

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Round 9 Ch1, dc along side of row, over unworked 3 sts of round 6, and along SXLIV WMHI NSMR [MXL WW MRXS ƤVWX HG made. (11dc) Row 10-12 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, join with ss into ƤVWX HG QEHI Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use the tail from end of Row 10 to sew up the seam at the end of the boot.

Kids will love this jolly fellow – he makes a KVIEX WXSGOMRK ƤPPIV

Hat Using Yarn C, make a magic loop Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. (6dc) Rounds 2-3 Dc in each st around. (6dc) Round 4 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 2 times. (9dc) Rounds 5-6 Dc in each st around (9dc) Round 7 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 2 times. (12dc) Rounds 8-9 Dc in each st around. (12dc) Round 10 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next WX VIT XMQIW HG Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around.

HG Round 13 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 2 times. (18dc) Rounds 14-15 Dc in each st around.

(18dc) Round 16 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next WX VIT XMQIW HG Rounds 17-18 Dc in each st around.

(24dc) Round 19 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next WX VIT XMQIW HG

Rounds 20-21 Dc in each st around.

(30dc) Round 22 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next WX VIT XMQIW HG Change to Yarn B. Rounds 23-25 Dc in each st around.

(36dc) Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make up Insert safety eyes into head and stuff.

Position beard in place on head and sew into place with thread, sewing along the sides of row and starting chain edge

only. Position moustache in place and sew to head with a few stitches in the middle of moustache. Firmly stuff body, and using thread sew buckle to the black band and sew the two buttons above the buckle. Use the long tail left on the end of body to sew the body to the bottom of the head. Sew arms to side of body. Roll a very small amount SJ WXYJƤRK MRXS E FEPP ERH TPEGI MR XSI of each boot. Firmly stuff leg and place into boot (if you’re struggling use your hook to push it in). Use tail of leg to sew legs to body. Sew bell to end of hat.

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Pretty in pink

Val Pierce’s hot pink mittens are so warm and cosy, with gorgeous textures, too

Top tip Finding big gaps between stitches?

Go down a hook size to tighten your tension

Pink mittens

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â– Rico Baby Classic DK, 2 balls in Fuchsia (shade 012) â– 3.5mm (UK E/4) hook â– 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook

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osy mittens are a winter must-have, so get hooking this beautiful pair. Val’s design uses post treble stitches to create the textured pattern, so you’ll need a good

understanding of treble crochet before tackling this project.

Measurements ■8S ƤX EZIVEKI PEHMIWŭ LERH ■;MHXL EVSYRH TEPQ ETTVS\ 22cm (8½in)

Tension â– 8IRWMSR MW RSX GVMXMGEP JSV XLMW TVSNIGX

Abbreviations â– 864 XVIFPI VSYRH TSWX ]VL MRWIVX LSSO JVSQ VMKLX XS PIJX YRHIVRIEXL XLI TSWX SJ RI\X XV SV HG SRI VS[ FIPS[ ]VL ERH TYPP PSST XLVSYKL ]VL TYPP XLVSYKL X[S PSSTW X[MGI â– *SV WXERHEVH EFFVIZMEXMSRW WII TEKI

MITTENS (MAKE 2) Cuff (worked sideways) Using 3.5mm hook, make 33ch.

Row 1 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end, turn. (32 dc) Row 2 1ch, 1 dc into each dc but working into back loop of each stitch, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until you have worked 42 rows in total. Fasten off.

Upper part of mitten Fold cuff in half, lengthways. Using 4mm hook, rejoin yarn to top-right corner of the cuff and working through both thicknesses of fabric, work 38 dc evenly all along the top of the piece.

Next row 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, turn.

Begin pattern Row 1 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 1TRP in next dc, rep from * to last 2 sts, 1dc in to each of last two dc, turn.

Row 2 1ch, 1dc into each st across row, turn.

These 2 rows form pattern and are repeated throughout.

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times.

About this yarn

Rico Baby Classic DK 50% polyamide, 50% acrylic 165m per 50g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £2.79, for stockists visit www.rico-design.de

Shape for thumb gusset Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in each of next 2 dc, pattern 18, turn. (40 sts) Next (and all alt) rows 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, turn.

Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern 18, turn. (42 sts) Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern 18. (44 sts) Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern 18. (46 sts) Next row Pattern 18, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc, pattern

18. (48 sts) Next row 1ch, 1dc in each st to end.

Continue in pattern, beg Row 1.

Next row Pattern 18, make 5ch, miss next 12 sts, pattern 18.

Next row 1ch, 1dc in each st and ch to end.

Next row Work in pattern for 18 rows, ending on a 2nd pattern row.

Shape top Working in dc only: Row 1 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 15dc, dc2tog, dc 1, dc2tog, 15dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.

Row 2 and foll alt rows 1ch, 1dc into each st to end, turn.

Row 3 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 13dc, dc2tog, dc 1, dc2tog, 13dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.

Row 5 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 11dc, dc2tog, dc 1, dc2tog, 11dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.

Row 7 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 9dc, dc2tog, dc 1, dc2tog, 9dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.

Row 9 1ch, 1dc, dc2 tog, 7dc, dc2tog, dc 1, dc2tog, 7dc, dc2tog, 1dc, turn.

Row 10 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end.

Fasten off.

Thumb Using 4mm hook and with WS facing, rejoin yarn to inner edge of 5ch at base of thumb, work 1dc into each st and ch all around, join with a ss. (17 dc) Turn work.

Next round 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, join with a sl st to beg of round, turn.

Repeat last row 9 times more.

Next row 1dc in next dc, dc2tog all around, join with a ss.

Next row 1dc in next dc, dc2tog all around, join with a ss. Fasten off.

To make up Work in any loose ends. Sew cuff tog, joining the two layers of fabric. Now join side and top of mitten, matching rows.

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Top tip Wash your hands regularly as you crochet, to keep the white yarn looking clean!

Snowy nd Chily

Join in the festive carol singing with Lucy Pollock’s adorable snow lady and child – what a fun, frosty pair!

Snow family

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■Stylecraft Special DK, 1 ball each in: White (shade 1001) Spice (shade 1711) Sherbert (shade 1034) Aster (shade 1003) Matador (shade 1010) Green (shade 1116) ■Small amount of Black yarn (shade 1002) ■4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook ■White and baby blue felt ■Black embroidery thread ■Glitter blue embroidery thread ■Embroidery needle ■Stitch marker ■8S] WXYJƤRK ■2 x 12 mm black safety eyes ■2 x 10 mm black safety eyes ■4 x 6 mm black safety eyes

Measurements â– Snowy: 25cm (10 inches) tall â– Chilly: 15cm (6 inches) tall

Tension ■Tension is not critical for this project FYX WXMXGLIW WLSYPH FI XMKLX WS XLEX WXYJƤRK HSIW RSX WLS[ XLVSYKL

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hether you enjoy a traditional Christmas carol or a cheesy, festive pop tune, these adorable singing snow characters are here to join in the fun! Mum Snowy is

snuggled up warm in a beautiful blue poncho, while her little boy Chilly stays nice and cosy in a hat and scarf. To make a dad and daughter too, omit the poncho and change the colours of Chilly’s SYXƤX 8LIVIŭW TPIRX] SJ JYR XS FI LEH [MXL XLMW JVSWX] JEQMP]

SNOWY Head Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6 dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc, inc) six time. (24 sts) Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts) Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts) Round 10 (8dc, inc) six times. (60 sts) Rounds 11-22 Dc around. (12 rnds) (60 sts)

Insert 12mm eyes between rounds 17-18, 12 sts apart.

Round 23 (8dc, dec) six times. (54 sts) Round 24 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts) Round 25 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts) Round 26 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts) Round 27 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts) Round 28 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts) Stuff here.

Round 29 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts) Round 30 (1dc, dec) six times. (12 sts) Round 31 (Dec) six times. (6 sts) Using an embroidery needle, sew the rest of the stitches tight, secure well.

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations WII TEKI

About this yarn

Stylecraft Special DK 100% acrylic 295m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £1.85, for stockists visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

Snuggle up this winter and make our snow lady to celebrate the season

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Snow family

Nose Using Spice, make a MC. Round 1 4dc. (4 sts) Round 2 Dc around. (4 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) two times. (6 sts) Rounds 4-6 Dc around. (3 rnds) (6 sts) Round 7 (2dc, inc) two times. (8 sts) Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the nose

Body Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts) Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts) Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts) Round 10 (8dc, inc) six times. (60 sts) Round 11 (9dc, inc) six times. (66 sts) Round 12 (10dc, inc) six times. (72 sts) Rounds 13-24 Dc around. (12 rnds) (72 sts) Round 25 (10dc, dec) six times. (66 sts) Round 26 Dc around. (66 sts) Round 27 (9dc, dec) six times. (60 sts) Round 28 Dc around. (60 sts) Round 29 (8dc, dec) six times. (54 sts) Round 30 Dc around. (54 sts) Round 31 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts) Round 32 Dc around. (48 sts) Round 33 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts) Round 34 Dc around. (42 sts) Round 35 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts) Round 36 Dc around. (36 sts) Round 37 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts) Round 38 Dc around. (30 sts) Round 39 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts) Round 40 Dc around. (24 sts) Insert 2 x 10mm eyes for buttons, between rounds 30-31 and rounds 23-24.

Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Stuff here.

Draped elegantly over her shoulders, Snowy looks so snug in her poncho

Rounds 9-28 Dc around. (20 rnds) (18) Stuff hands only.

Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Poncho dress Using Sherbert, ch22.

Row 1 Htr 2nd ch from hook, htr across, ch2, turn. (20 sts) Rows 2-36 Htr across, ch2, turn.

Pic 1 Fold

Arms (make 2) Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Rounds 4-7 Dc around. (4 rnds) (18 sts) Round 8 (1dc, dec) six times. (18 sts) 20 LOV E C R O C H E T

Pic 2 DC

Pic 3 Start htr here

(35 rows) (20 sts) Row 37 Htr across. (20 sts) Fold the rectangle piece in half to make a square (Pic 1), dc 20 sts across one side to join edges (Pic 2), fasten off and sew in the ends. Turn the piece right side out.

(Pic 3) Row 38 Ch2, htr in same st, htr in the next 39 sts, ch2, turn. (40 sts) Rows 39-52 Htr across, ch2, turn.

(14 rows) (40 sts) Row 53 Htr across.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Trim Using Aster yarn, start at any corner, ch2, htr all the way around the poncho dress until you meet back to the

Snow family

beginning chain.

Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew in the ends.

Round 20 (Dec) six times. (6 sts) Using an embroidery needle, sew the rest of the stitches tight, secure well.

CHILLY

Body

Head

Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts) Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Round 8 (6dc, inc) six times. (48 sts) Round 9 (7dc, inc) six times. (54 sts) Rounds 10-17 Dc around. (8 rnds) (54 sts) Round 18 (7dc, dec) six times. (48 sts) Round 19 Dc around. (48 sts) Round 20 (6dc, dec) six times. (42 sts) Round 21 Dc around. (42 sts) Round 22 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts) Round 23 Dc around. (36 sts) Round 24 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts)

Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts) Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Rounds 8-14 Dc around. (7 rnds) (42 sts) Insert 6mm eyes between rounds 8-9, 8 sts apart.

Round 15 (5dc, dec) six times. (36 sts) Round 16 (4dc, dec) six times. (30 sts) Round 17 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts) Round 18 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts) Stuff here.

Round 19 (1dc, dec) six times. (12 sts)

Round 25 Dc around. (30 sts) Round 26 (3dc, dec) six times. (24 sts) Round 27 Dc around. (24 sts) Round 28 (2dc, dec) six times. (18 sts) Insert 2 x 6mm eyes for buttons, between rounds 20-21 and rounds 17-18.

Stuff here Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Arms (make 2) Using White, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts) Rounds 3-5 Dc around. (3 rnds) (12 sts) Round 6 (1 dc, dec) four times. (8 sts) Rounds 7-18 Dc around. (12 rnds) (8 sts) Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Hat Using Matador, make a MC. Round 1 6dc. (6 sts) Round 2 (Inc) six times. (12 sts)

Chily certainly does lok a bit cold with hs pink rosy cees!

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Snow family Hook a lovely singing family, ready for a season of festive fun!

Round 3 (1dc, inc) six times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc, inc) six times. (24 sts) Round 5 (3dc, inc) six times. (30 sts) Round 6 (4dc, inc) six times. (36 sts) Round 7 (5dc, inc) six times. (42 sts) Rounds 8-11 Dc around. (4 rnds) (42 sts) Change to Aster.

Rounds 12-13 Dc around. (2 rnds) (42 sts) Ss and fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Scarf Using Green, ch56.

Row 1 Dc 2nd ch from the hook, dc across, ch1, turn. (55 sts) Row 2 Dc across. (55 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew in the ends.

Book Use a ruler and draw a 8x4cm rectangle on a piece of card (an empty cereal box will do). Cut this out and fold in half to create the crease of a book. Lay your card over the white felt and draw around the outside with a border of 2mm (this will make the sewing much easier). Cut out. Repeat with baby blue felt.

On the white felt, sew horizontal lines of black thread, using the image below as a guide. Secure well.

On the blue felt make a star shape on one half of the felt using the glitter thread. Secure well.

Make your book by putting the two felt

pieces together, wrong sides facing, with the card in between.

Sew the two felt pieces together using a simple blanket stitch all the way round the edges, in the blue glitter thread.

Secure well and trim any threads. If you wish, you can also sew a line down the middle (to make the crease of the book).

To assemble Attach the noses to the heads using orange yarn, making sure to hide the yarn at the bottom of the head (you'll be sewing that part to the neck later, so it won't be seen).

Using black yarn, starting from the bottom of the head, make two lines under the nose to create the mouth.

Make the eyebrows with two black lines above the eyes, then secure back again to the bottom of the head and trim any leftover yarn.

Sew the head onto the body using white yarn, making sure to use pins to help keep your head in place while you sew around the body and head. Secure well and trim the yarn.

Sew the arms to each side of the body using white yarn.

You may wish to sew the poncho to Snowy, but I have kept it loose so it can be removed. Again, either sew the hat and scarf onto Chilly or leave loose so it can be removed.

Add rosy cheeks with blusher and a small brush.

Simple straight stitches create the effect of a song sheet

Decorate your book with an eight-pointed star in metallic thread

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Top tip These trees also make great table decorations or place settings for your guests

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■Rico Ricorumi DK, 2 balls in Green (shade 049) ■3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) crochet hook ■Wool and sewing needle ■Strong green sewing thread ■Christmas seed bead mix ■Star buttons ■7XYJƤRK

1IEWYVIQIRXW ■10x8cm (4x3¼in)

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WXW Round 15 (G XSK HG MR RI\X WXW VITIEX XS IRH WXW Round 16 (G XSK HG MR RI\X WXW VITIEX XS IRH WXW 7XYJJ XVII RS[ Round 17 (G XSK HG MR XLI RI\X WX VITIEX XS IRH WXW Round 18 (G XSK VITIEX XS IRH WXW

Trim your trees with sweet beads and buttons

Work a spiral in treble stitches for added texture

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(IGSVEXMSR 1EOI XLVII MR KVIIR ]EVR 'L Row 1 (G MR RH GL JVSQ LSSO XV MR RI\X WX HG MR RI\X WX VITIEX XS IRH *EWXIR SJJ

8S ƤRMWL 9WI WXVSRK QEXGLMRK XLVIEH XS WI[ E FIEH XS XLI XST SJ IEGL XVIFPI [MXL E [LMT WXMXGL 7TMVEP XLI HIGSVEXMSR EVSYRH XLI FEWI SJ XVII ;LIR LETT] WI[ MR TPEGI 7I[ E WXEV FYXXSR SR XST XS ƤRMWL L O V E C R O C H E T 25

Popcorn garland

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I]I GEXGLMRK KEVPERH ũ MXŭW TIVJIGX JSV HVETMRK SZIV XLI ƤVITPEGI SV JSV EHHMRK GSPSYV XS XLI 'LVMWXQEW XVII MXWIPJ 8LIWI XEWX] PSSOMRK QSVWIPW EVI WS WMQTPI XS QEOI YWMRK E WYTIV GLYRO] ]EVR XLEX LSSOW YT UYMGOP] ERH XLI VIWYPX MW E HIGSVEXMSR XLEXŭW KYEVERXIIH XS EHH E JIWXMZI ƥEZSYV XS ]SYV LSQI XLVSYKLSYX XLI WIEWSR

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GARLAND

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7I[ GPSWIH ERH [IEZI MR ER] PSSWI IRHW 8LIVI MW RS RIIH XS WXYJJ XLI TSTGTVR SV GVERFIVVMIW EW XLI] OIIT XLIMV WLETI FIGEYWI SJ XLI WYTIV GLYRO] ]EVR 'YX E PSRK WXVERH SJ VIH ]EVR ERH XLVIEH XLI TSTGSVR ERH GVERFIVVMIW SRXS XLI ]EVR MR XLI JSPPS[MRK SVHIV 8[S TSTGSVRW SRI GVERFIVV] VITIEX JVSQ =SY GER EHH XLIQ MR ER] SVHIV ]SY PMOI FYX ]SY QE] RIIH QSVI FIVVMIW ERH TSTGSVR XS GSQTPIXI ]SYV GLSWIR TEXXIVR

â– James C Brett Amazon Super Chunky, 1 ball each in: Cream (shade J2) Red (shade J5) â– 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook â– Wool needle

1EOI EX PIEWX YWMRK 'VIEQ ]EVR 'L Row 1 XV MR VH GL JVSQ LSSO XV MR IEGL WX XS IRH *EWXIR SJJ

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'VERFIVVMIW

â– 140cm (55in) long

1EOI EX PIEWX YWMRK 6IH ]EVR MaOI E QEKMG VMRK ERH [SVO HG MRXS XLI VMRK WXW Rounds 1-2 (G MR IEGL WX XS IRH WXW Round 3 (G XSK VITIEX XS IRH WXW *EWXIR SJJ

8IRWMSR â– Tension is not critical

%FFVIZMEXMSRW â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

Top Tip Thread te popcorn in a rndom mnner to make it lok more realstic %FSYX XLMW ]EVR James C Brett Amazon Super Chunky EGV]PMG [SSP Q TIV K 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £2.59, for stockists visit www.jamescbrett.co.uk 26 LOV E C R O C H E T

This super chunky yarn hooks up quickly into tasty treats for your garland!

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Table runner

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■King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, 4 balls in Cranberry (shade 510) – Yarn A (see Notes for quantities) 1 ball in Fawn (shade 501) – Yarn B ■3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook ■A wide-eyed needle

Measurements ■27cm (10½in) wide and 78cm (30¾in) long, or length to suit your table

Tension â– Tension is not important for this project

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

%FSYX XLMW ]EVR King Cole Baby Alpaca DK FEF] EPTEGE Q TIV K ,ERH [EWL SRP] £4.99, visit www.kingcole.com

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TABLE RUNNER 9WMRK =EVR % GL Row 1 (G MR WIGSRH GL JVSQ LSSO ERH MR IEGL GL XS IRH XYVR HG Row 2 (RS) 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX LXV XLVSYKLSYX LXV MR IEGL WX XS IRH XYVR

LXV 6ITIEX 6S[ XS HIWMVIH PIRKXL IRHMRK SR E 67 VS[ XLIR [SVO SRI QSVI VS[ SJ HG *EWXIR SJJ Edging ;MXL 67 JEGMRK NSMR =EVR & EX FIKMRRMRK SJ VS[ GL HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR WEQI WX WTMOIH HG MR RI\X WX SRI VS[ FIPS[ HG MR RI\X WX XS IRH *EWXIR SJJ 6ITIEX XLI EFSZI IHKMRK EX XLI SXLIV IRH SJ XLI XEFPI VYRRIV

Put your embroidery skills to use when you decorate this simple table runner

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Bauble garland

Merry & bright Get the party started with a tassel-tastic garland by Sara Huntington

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ooked in pretty jewel tones and glittering metallics, this is a showstopping festive garland that will look QEVZIPPSYW EVSYRH ]SYV ƤVITPEGI HVETIH SZIV E mirror or wound up the bannisters. Go on, add some sparkle!

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■Schachenmayr Catania, 2 balls each in: Phlox (shade 00282) Capri (shade 00384) Cyclam (shade 00114) Apfel (shade 00205) ■Anchor Artiste Metallic, 2 balls each in: Purple (shade 310) Turquoise (shade 312) Pink (shade 308) Gold (shade 300) ■3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook ■6.5mm (UK 3, US K/10) hook ■24 baubles, 4cm (1½in) diameter

Measurements â– Finished garland measures 3.7m (12 feet) long

Tension â– Tension is not important

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

About this yarn

Schachenmayr Catania 100% cotton 125m per 50g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £2.50, www.loveknitting.com

Notes Each cover is worked using 5 different colours – 2 shades of cotton yarn and 3 shades of metallic, or 3 shades of cotton yarn and 2 shades of metallic. Use your own choice of colours.

Add a length of chain to make individual baubles

BAUBLE GARLAND Bauble cover (make 24) Using Yarn A and a 3mm hook, ch8, ss XS ƤVWX GL XS NSMR Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as WX HG MRXS IEGL GL EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX ch to join. (16 sts) Fasten off.

Round 2 .SMR =EVR & MR ƤVWX WX GL (does not count as st), *1dc in next st, 2dc in next st; repeat from * around.

(24 sts) Fasten off.

Round 3 .SMR =EVR ' MR ƤVWX WX GL (does not count as st), 1dc in each st around.

Fasten off.

Round 4 .SMR =EVR ( MR ƤVWX WX GL (does not count as st), *1dc in next 6 sts, ch12; repeat from * 3 more times, WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Fasten off.

Weave in ends. Slip cover over bauble so that the cap pokes through the starting ring.

Tassels Using Yarn E, cut 18 strands if using metallic yarn or 11 strands if using cotton yarn, each 22cm in length.

Thread 1 strand through all four ch-12 loops underneath bauble and knot tog tightly to hold cover in place. Loop rem strands under bauble to create tassel.

Hanging chain for garland Holding a strand of each yarn together and using a 6.5mm hook, make a chain GQ PSRK NSMR ƤVWX FEYFPI GSRXMRYI chain for 12cm before adding another bauble; repeat from * until all baubles are attached to the chain, continue chain for 40cm. Fold each end of the chain over to make a loop and secure by wrapping with another length of yarn and sewing into place.

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Top tip Make sure you stuff amigurumi toys evenly. Never understuff or your toy will slump

Nutcracker bear Brighten up the holiday season with Ilaria Caliri’s adorable amigurumi teddy

Festive teddy

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■DMC Natura Just Cotton, 1 ball each in: Canelle (37) – Yarn A Passion (23) – Yarn B Star Light (27) – Yarn C Noir (11) – Yarn D Tournesol (16) – Yarn E Ivory (02) – Yarn F ■2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US B/1 or C/2) hook ■Safety eyes or black beads (approx 4mm diameter) ■2 skewers ■Pipe cleaners (optional) ■8S] WXYJƤRK

Measurements â– 25cm (10in) tall

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

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triking the perfect balance between sweet and stately, our toy soldier is a great make for the festive season.

Ilaria Caliri has captured in crochet a long tradition of

RYX GVEGOMRK EX 'LVMWXQEW YWMRK GEVZIH [SSHIR JEMV]XEPI ƤKYVIW Our amigurumi bear has just as much military charm and he looks very handsome in his highly-decorated uniform – not only does he have epaulettes, but his jacket also has gold frog fastenings and his hat has gold braiding. He makes a wonderful Christmas gift, and will bring delight for years to come.

Notes The pattern is worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off the round with a ss. It may help XS YWI E WXMXGL QEVOIV MR XLI ƤVWX stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

Legs and body are worked as one piece, starting from the feet. Other pieces are sewn to body. Hat and Drum are not sewn on.

If desired, cut shapes from plastic to strengthen the top of the hat, drum sides and foot soles.

BEAR Head

About this yarn

DMC Natura Just Cotton 100% cotton 155m per 50g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £3.85, for stockists call 0116 275 4000 or visit www.dmccreative.co.uk

Worked from nose to back of head.

With Yarn A, ch4.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and next ch, 3dc in the last ch, rotate to work in the other side of the foundation ch, 1dc in next ch, 2dc in the last ch. (8 sts) Round 2 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (16 sts) Round 4 (1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (20 sts) Round 5 (1dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (24 sts) Rounds 6-7 Dc in each dc around.

Round 8 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st,

(2dc in next st) 4 times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 16 sts. (30 sts) Round 9 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times, 1dc in each of next 18 sts.

(36 sts) Round 10 (1dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. (42 sts) Rounds 11-18 Dc in each dc around.

Round 19 (1dc in each of next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (36 sts) Round 20 (1dc in each of next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (30 sts) Round 21 (1dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) Secure the eyes, between Rounds 7 and 8, approx 9 sts apart.

If you’re using black beads, sew them SR SRGI XLI ,IEH MW ƤRMWLIH 7XYJJ XLI ,IEH [MXL XS] WXYJƤRK ERH GSRXMRYI WXYJƤRK EW ]SY KS Round 22 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Round 23 (1dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) Round 24 (Dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew on black beads for eyes, if using.

Stitch the nose and mouth using Yarn D and long, straight stitches.

Ears (make 2) With Yarn A, ch3.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, 3dc in next ch, rotate to work in L O V E C R O C H E T 33

Festive teddy

the other side of the foundation ch, 2dc in the last ch. (6 sts) Round 2 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts) twice. (8 sts) Rounds 3-4 Dc in each dc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Use the long tails to sew the Ears onto the Head, between Rounds 15 and 16, approx 10 sts apart. Weave in ends.

Bottom of jacket With Yarn B, ch36.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. (36 sts) Rows 2-6 Ch1, 36dc, turn. Fasten off.

Round 32 Dc in each dc around.

Change to Yarn B. Rounds 33-39 Dc in each dc around.

(36 sts) Round 40 (1dc in each of next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (30 sts) Round 41 (1dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) Round 42 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Round 43 (1dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) Round 44 (Dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Use the tail to sew the Head to the Body.

Jacket fasteners (make 3) First leg With Yarn C, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts) Rounds 3-20 Dc in each dc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

With Yarn E, leave a long tail of yarn and ch6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Fix each piece to the chest with pins.

Use the long tails to embroider a big French knot on each side of each piece, XS Ƥ\ IEGL GLEMR TMIGI XS XLI GLIWX

Second leg and body

Boots (make 2)

Work as for First Leg, do not fasten off.

Ch2. Put First Leg next to Second Leg and work the next round starting on First Leg. Round 21 1dc in each of next 10 sts, skip the last 2 sts of the First Leg, tr in IEGL SJ RI\X GL WOMT XLI ƤVWX WXW SJ the Second Leg, 1dc in each of next 10 sts, dc in each remaining loop of the next 2 ch. You may need to use the tail from the First Leg to sew together any gaps in the stitching. (24 sts) Round 22 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Round 23 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) Rounds 24-30 Dc in each dc around.

(36 sts) Fasten off Yarn C. 7XYJJ XLI PIKW ERH GSRXMRYI WXYJƤRK EW you go (insert a pipe cleaner if you want to be able to bend the legs).

Place the Bottom of Jacket piece around the waist – with the open part at XLI JVSRX ũ ERH Ƥ\ MR TPEGI [MXL TMRW Join Yarn D in the middle of the back.

Round 31 Dc in each dc around, working each st through one st of Round 30 and one st of the Bottom of Jacket piece to join. (36 sts)

With Yarn D, ch4.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and next ch, 3dc in the next ch, rotate to work in the other side of the foundation ch, 1dc in next ch, 2dc in the last ch. (8 sts) Round 2 (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (12 sts) Round 3 (1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. (16 sts) Round 4 Working in back loop only: Ch1, 1dc in each dc around.

Rounds 5-6 1dc in each dc around.

Round 7 1dc in each of next 6 sts, (dc2tog) twice, 1dc in each of next 6 sts. (14 sts) Rounds 8-15 1dc in each dc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Insert Leg inside Boot and sew in place using long tail.

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Arms (make 2) With Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc into loop. (5 sts) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (10 sts) Rounds 3-5 1dc in each dc around.

Change to Yarn D. Round 6 1dc in each dc around. (10 sts) Change to Yarn B.

Rounds 7-21 1dc in each dc around.

7XYJJ [MXL XS] WXYJƤRK MRWIVX E TMTI cleaner if you want to bend the arms).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the Arms to the body using the long tails.

Epaulettes (make 2) With Yarn E, ch5.

Row 1 1htr in third ch from hook (skipped ch do not count as a st), htr in next ch, 4htr in the next ch, rotate to work in the other side of the foundation ch, 1htr in each of next 2 ch, turn. (8 sts) Row 2 Ch1, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, (2dc in next st) twice, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, turn. (10 sts) Row 3 Working in back loop only: Ch1, 1dc in each st. (10 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Cut 10 pieces of yarn, each approx 6cm (2¼in) long, fold each piece in half and pull through each st of the last row using a crochet hook, to make a tassel.

Repeat for the other Epaulette.

Sew on the Epaulettes at the shoulders.

Hat With Yarn B, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts) Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Round 6 Working in back loop only: 1dc in each st around. (30 sts) Rounds 7-16 1dc in each dc around.

Change to Yarn D. Round 17 1dc in each dc around.

Cont with the visor, working in rows.

Row 1 (RS) Working in front loop only: 7W MR ƤVWX WX HG MR RI\X WX LXV MR RI\X WX tr in each of next 4 sts, htr in next st, dc in next st, ss in last st, turn. (8 sts) Row 2 Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts. (10 sts) Fasten off.

Hat base With Yarn D, work Rounds 1-5 of Hat. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Festive teddy

Stuff the Hat and sew the Base in place.

Hat string With Yarn D, ch33.

Row 1 (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. (32 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Use the tail to sew each end of the Hat String to the Hat, 3 sts from each side of the visor.

Hat decoration With Yarn E, ch16. Fasten off. Add a tassel at each end, approx 2cm (¾in) long. Sew each end of Hat Decoration to front of Hat, using photos as a guide.

Drum With Yarn F, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. (6 sts) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 sts) Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Round 6 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) Change to Yarn C. Round 7 Working in back loop only: 1dc in each st around.

Rounds 8-13 1dc in each dc around.

Fasten off.

8S ƤRMWL

Drum base With Yarn F, work Rounds 1-6 of Drum.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Cut two lengths of skewer measuring 3.5cm (1½in) each to form drumsticks.

Insert each one into a stitch at the centre of the bear’s hand.

Stuff the Drum and sew Base in place.

Drum string With Yarn F, ch55.

Row 1 (RS) 1dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. (54 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Use the tail to sew the Drum String to the sides of the Drum, at an angle.

With Yarn E, embroider the drum with long stitches, using photos as a guide.

With Yarn E, add 2 French knots to each side of Drum String.

Take yur time over te little detais n te drum, for a fab finsh L O V E C R O C H E T 35

Made with love Show your love of Christmas with Hannah Cross’s sweet hanging hearts

Top tip For some extra festive sparkle, add metallic embroidery, twinkly buttons or beads

Heart decorations

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G

et in the mood for a Scandi-style Christmas, with another

■King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, 1 ball each in: Cranberry (shade 510) Fawn (shade 501) Grey (shade 502) ■3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook ■4SP]IWXIV XS] WXYJƤRK ■Ribbon for hanging

gorgeous red and white design. This little heart-shaped decoration is quick to hook and lightly padded for full-on

squish appeal. It would make a wonderful addition to your tree or an unexpected extra gift to pop in your Christmas goodie bags.

HEART

Measurements

Side (make 2)

■Heart measures 7cm (2žin)

Each decoration uses 2 shades of yarn of your choice: Yarn A and Yarn B.

Tension â– Tension is not important

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

About this yarn

King Cole Baby Alpaca DK 100% baby alpaca 100m per 50g Hand wash only ÂŁ4.99, for stockists call 01756 703670 or visit www.kingcole.com

;MXL =EVR % GL WW XS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ E ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 10tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. (11 tr) Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

(22 tr) Round 3 Ch2 (counts as htr), (tr, htr) in st at base of ch, htr in each of next 4 sts, tr in each of next 3 sts, dtr in next st, 8dtr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, 8dtr in next st, dtr in next st, tr in each of next 3 sts, htr in each of next 4 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. (38 sts) Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in each of next 12 sts, 2dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, ss in each of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in each

of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 11 sts, ss XS ƤVWX HG Fasten off.

To make up With Yarn B and using the images as a guide, work a running stitch around the outside of each Heart Side, then work a ring of French knots around Round 2, then a star made up of long stitches in the centre.

Work the embroidery details on both Heart Side pieces before joining.

Place Heart Side pieces WS together and join using Yarn A and a dc seam around the outside, starting at the bottom. When you reach the top-centre of the heart, ch6, WW MRXS ƤVWX GL WXYJJ ERH XLIR GSRXMRYI XLI HG WIEQ XSTTMRK YT XLI WXYJƤRK before you complete the seam.

Thread a piece of ribbon through the chain loop to hang.

Simple steps How to work a double crochet seam

1 First, make sure you fasten off, weave in ends and block pieces. Place pieces wrong sides together. With a slip knot on the hook, insert it into the far right stitch on both pieces, work a slip st.

2 Make 1ch (the t-ch for dc).

Insert hook into the next stitch on both layers of crochet fabric and work a double crochet stitch (yrh and pull up a loop, yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook).

3 *Insert the hook into the next stitch on both layers of fabric and work a dc stitch, as before. Repeat from * to work more dc stitches in this way along the edge, as far as you need to go.

4 Fasten off and weave in ends.

You will have joined the two pieces and created a raised seam for a pretty, decorative effect on the right side (see above). You can use matching or contrasting yarn L O V E C R O C H E T 37

Crochet tutorial

Crochet Socks:

traditinal eel flap Joanne Scrace HIQ]WXMƤIW XLI QEKMG SJ WSGO QEOMRK [MXL LIV XVEHMXMSREP LIIP ƥET XYXSVMEP 9WI ]SYV WOMPPW JSV XLI QMRM WXSGOMRK SR T

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SGOW EP[E]W WIIQ E PMXXPI QEKMGEP XS QEOI %JXIV NYWX E JI[ LSYVW GVSGLIXMRK EVSYRH ERH EVSYRH ]SY IRH YT [MXL WSQIXLMRK FIEYXMJYP XS [IEV SR ]SYV JIIX &YX MXŭW XLI QEKMG XLEX MW XLI LIIP XYVR [LIVI XLI JEFVMG FIRHW SR MXWIPJ XLEX WIIQW XS WGEVI ERH HIJIEX WS QER] ;MXL E PMXXPI TVEGXMGI XLSYKL ]SY GER QEWXIV XLI XIGLRMUYI 8LMW XYXSVMEP XEOIW ]SY WXIT F] WXIT XLVSYKL SRI SJ XLI QSWX GSQQSR LIIP X]TIW ũ XLI XVEHMXMSREP LIIP ƥET =SY PP RIIH E TEXXIVR XS [SVO JVSQ EW XLMW XYXSVMEP XEOIW ]SY XLVSYKL XLI TVSGIWW VEXLIV XLER XLI I\EGX WXMXGLIW 8LI TLSXSKVETLIH WSGO TEXXIVR MW XLI 6MPI]

7EYRHIVW TEXXIVR - [VSXI JSV 8LI 'VSGLIX 4VSNIGX %PXIVREXMZIP] ]SY GER YWI XLI QMRM WXSGOMRK TEXXIVR XLEX EGGSQTERMIW XLI XYXSVMEP SR TEKI JSV TVEGXMGI 8LI XVEHMXMSREP WSGO MW [SVOIH JVSQ XLI GYJJ HS[R ERH XLI EROPI [MPP FI [SVOIH MR XLI VSYRH YRXMP ]SY EVI VIEH] XS XYVR XLI LIIP 8LI XVEHMXMSREP LIIP LEW XLVII HMWXMRGX TLEWIW LIIP ƥET LIIP XYVR ERH MRWXIT 8LI LIIP ƥET MW [SVOIH MR VS[W 7LSVX VS[W EVI YWIH XS GVIEXI XLI WLETMRK SR XLI LIIP [LMGL QEOIW MX XYVR ERH XLIR ]SY FIKMR XS [SVO MR XLI VSYRH EKEMR EPP EVSYRH XLI LIIP ERH EGVSWW XLI XST SJ XLI JSSX ERH EHHMXMSREP WXMXGLIW TMGOIH YT EPSRK IEGL WMHI SJ XLI LIIP ƥET EVI XLIR HIGVIEWIH MR XLI MRWXIT 8LI XYXSVMEP WLS[W HMJJIVIRX ]EVR GSPSYVW YWIH JSV IEGL SJ XLIWI XLVII TLEWIW

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,3; 83 MAKE A HEEL FLAP SOCK

1 STEP 1 ;SVO XLI GYJJ ERH EROPI SJ XLI WSGO =SY [MPP RSVQEPP] FI [SVOMRK MR VSYRHW XS XLMW TSMRX

3 STEP 3 ;SVOMRK FEGO ERH JSVXL MR VS[W GSQTPIXI XLI LIIP JPET EW HMVIGXIH MR XLI TEXXIVR 8LMW [MPP PSSO PMOI E VIGXERKPI [LIR JMRMWLIH

Removable stitch markers can help you keep track of your stitches.

2 STEP 2 ;SVO XLI JMVWX VS[ SJ XLI LIIP JPET 8LMW [MPP RSVQEPP] FI LEPJ XLI WXMXGLIW SJ XLI WSGO

4 STEP 4 ;SVO XLI JMVWX VS[ SJ XLI LIIP XYVR 8LMW [MPP RSVQEPP] MRZSPZI HIGVIEWMRK EW WLS[R

Crochet tutorial

5 STEP 5 8YVR XLI [SVO PIEZMRK XLI VIQEMRMRK WXMXGLIW SJ XLI LIIP JPET YR[SVOIH

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STEP 6 ;SVO XLI WXMXGLIW SJ XLI WIGSRH VS[ SJ XLI LIIP XYVR ;LIR ]SYÅ­ZI JMRMWLIH ]SY WLSYPH LEZI EW QER] WXMXGLIW YRYWIH SR XLI JMVWX VS[ SJ XLI LIIP XYVR EW SR XLI LIIP JPET

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STEP 7 ;SVO XLI XLMVH VS[ SJ XLI LIIP JPET XS XLI PEWX WXMXGL SJ XLI WIGSRH VS[

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STEP 8 -RWIVX ]SYV LSSO MRXS XLI PEWX WXMXGL SJ VS[ ERH HVE[ YT E PSST MRWIVX ]SYV LSSO MRXS XLI JMVWX YR[SVOIH WXMXGL SJ XLI LIIP JPET ERH HVE[ YT E PSST =SY [MPP XLIR ]EVR SZIV ERH TYPP XLVSYKL EPP WXMXGLIW 8LMW HIGVIEWIW E WXMXGL FYX EPWS RIEXP] GPSWIW XLI KET XLEX XLI WLSVX VS[W [SYPH SXLIV[MWI GVIEXI

STEP 9 %X XLI IRH SJ 6S[ ]SYV [SVO [MPP PSSO PMOI XLMW

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STEP 11 =SYV LIIP MW RS[ XYVRIH ERH ]SY EVI VIEH] XS TMGO YT WXMXGLIW JSV XLI MRWXIT

STEP 12 ;SVO EVSYRH XLI IRXMVI WSGO STIRMRK TMGOMRK YT WXMXGLIW YT XLI WMHI SJ XLI LIIP JPET EW HMVIGXIH MR XLI TEXXIVR

STEP 13 (IGVIEWI EW HIWGVMFIH MR XLI TEXXIVR YRXMP ]SY LEZI XLI VMKLX RYQFIV SJ WXMXGLIW JSV XLI JSSX TSVXMSR SJ XLI WSGO

Top tip Using a different colour for the heel SR ]SYV ƤVWX TEMV GER help you see where to work.

STEP 10 8YVR ERH VITIEX 7XITW ERH EW QER] XMQIW EW RIIHIH XS YWI YT EPP VIQEMRMRK WXMXGLIW SR XLI LIIP JPET 6IQIQFIV XLI JMVWX XMQI ERH IZIV] SXLIV XMQI ]SY XYVR ]SY [MPP FI [SVOMRK MRXS XLI YRYWIH WXMXGLIW SR 6S[ RSX XLI LIIP JPET MXWIPJ

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Crochet tutorial

Swet petie Joanne Scrace’s GYXI QMRM WXSGOMRK MW XLI TIVJIGX WM^I JSV ƤPPMRK [MXL PMXXPI XVIEXW

Pattern notes ;SVOIH MR XLI VSYRH [MXLSYX XYVRMRK 7XEVXMRK GLEMR HSIW RSX GSYRX EW E WXMXGL

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■ Small amounts of DK weight red and white yarn ■ 4.5mm hook ■ 2 removable stitch markers

8IRWMSR ■ 00 sts and 00 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 0mm (UK 0, US 0) needles

%FFVIZMEXMSRW ■ For standard abbreviations see page 90

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Note: 1EVOIVW EVI YWIH XS OIIT XVEGO SJ HIGVIEWIW 1SZI XLIQ YT IEGL VSYRH 7IX YT VS[ 67 HG EGVSWW LIIP [SVO HG MRXS IEGL VS[ IRH SJ LIIP ƥET HS RSX XYVR TPEGI QEVOIV JSV IRH SJ VS[ WXW Rnd 1: 7P WX MRXS WX SR XST SJ EROPI

YRYWIH JVSQ XLI LIIP ƥET GL ERH WXEVXMRK MR WEQI WX LXV EGVSWW TPEGI QEVOIV MR PEWX WX QEHI LXV MR IEGL VS[ IRH SJ LIIP ƥET LXV MR IEGL WX XS IRH WP WX XS NSMR 7XW Rnds 2- 8: 'L LXV MR IEGL WX XS ƤVWX QEVOIV LXV MR QEVOIH WX LXV LXV XSK LXV MR IEGL WX XS WXW JVSQ VRH IRH QEVOIV LXV XSK LXV WP WX XS NSMR 7XW

Foot ,IIP ƥET Row 1 'L HG XYVR PIEZMRK VIQ WXW YR[SVOIH WXW Rows 2-10: 'L HG

,IIP XYVR Row 1: 67 'L HG HG XSK HG XYVR PIEZMRK VIQ WXW YR[SVOIH WXW Row 2: 'L HG HG XSK HG XYVR PIEZMRK VIQ WXW YR[SVOIH WXW Row 3 'L HG [SVOMRK EGVSWW PEWX WX SJ VS[ ERH RI\X YR[SVOIH WX JVSQ LIIP ƥET HG XSK HG MRXS RI\X YR[SVOIH WX SJ LIIP ƥET WXW Row 4 'L HG [SVOMRK EGVSWW PEWX WX SJ VS[ ERH RI\X YR[SVOIH WX JVSQ VS[ HG XSK HG MRXS RI\X YR[SVOIH WX SJ VS[ WXW Row 5 'L HG [SVOMRK EGVSWW PEWX WX SJ VS[ ERH RI\X YR[SVOIH WX JVSQ LIIP ƥET HG XSK WXW Row 6 'L HG [SVOMRK EGVSWW PEWX WX SJ VS[ ERH RI\X YR[SVOIH WX JVSQ VS[ HG XSK XYVR WXW 40 LOV E C R O C H E T

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Rnds 1-3 'L LXV MR IEGL WX EVSYRH WP WX XS NSMR

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Crnberry lace Fran Morgan’s bright and cosy cardigan is a must-have for a chilly Christmas morning

Top tip When you come to wash your cardigan, reshape it whilst damp and leave to dry naturally

Lace cardigan

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â– West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley Aran, 5 (5: 6) balls in Red (shade 549) â– 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook â– 6 buttons

Measurements â– See sizing guide

Tension â– 20sts and 16 rows to 10cm (4in) square over moss st patt using a 4mm hook or size required to achieve tension

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

M

ade for yourself or for someone special, our festive cardigan will transform anyone into the perfect Christmas hostess. Cut high at the waist, it’s a

wonderful little cover-up to wear over a dress or just a plain top.

It’s the little details you’ll love, though – the rib at the cuffs and hem, and the lacy pattern running around the yoke and down each front. This aran yarn is super warm and gorgeous to knit with, too.

Sizing guide 8-10

12-14

16-18

cm

81-86

91-97

102-107

in

40-42

86

94

107

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42

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87

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42

42

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Sizes & measurements 8S ƤX FYWX Actual bust

Waist

Length

Sleeve length

cm in cm in cm in cm in

Notes Cardigan is worked top down in one piece, dividing at base of armholes for Sleeves and Back/Front. If you TVIJIV E PSSWIV [EMWX ƤX [SVO [MXL either less dec or no dec, adjusting accordingly so the stitch count for Border is a multiple of 12 sts plus 5. Stitch patts you need are written out below. Length stated is from shoulder to hem (without top rib).

CARDIGAN Moss stitch pattern

About this yarn

WYS Aire Valley Aran 75% wool, 25% nylon 200m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £4.99, for stockists call 01535 664500 or visit www.wyspinners.com

Foundation row (Dc in next st, ch1, skip next st); repeat to end, turn.

Row 1 Dc in every ch-sp, ch1 above every dc, skipping that dc, unless stated otherwise.

Row 1 sets pattern.

Increasing in Moss Stitch Patt (Dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in ch-sp to work one

inc. Each inc worked increases by 2 sts.

Decreasing in Moss Stitch Patt (Dc, ch1) in next ch-sp, skip next ch-sp, dc in next ch-sp. Each decrease worked decreases by 2 sts.

Border pattern Worked over a multiple of 12 + 5 sts.

Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st XLVSYKLSYX HG MR ƤVWX WX GL WOMT IEGL SJ RI\X WXW HG MR RI\X WX GL skip next st) 4 times, dc in next st; rep JVSQ XS PEWX WXW GL WOMT RI\X WXW dc in last st, turn.

Row 2 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL WOMT RI\X WXW HG MR next ch-sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next GL WT GL WOMT RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT dc in last st, turn.

Row 3 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL WOMT RI\X WXW HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW GL HG L O V E C R O C H E T 43

Lace cardigan

in next ch-sp, ch1, dc in last st, turn.

Row 4 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR RI\X GL WT GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL WOMT RI\X WXW HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL WOMT RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW dc in next ch-sp, ch1, dc in next ch-sp, dc in last st, turn.

Row 5 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX GL WOMT RI\X WXW HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT GL dc in next ch-sp, ch1, (dc, ch1, dc) in RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW GL HG MR PEWX WX XYVR Rows 2-5 set pattern.

Body Rib 'L

Foundation row Tr in third ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn.

WXW Row 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as st for Rib WIGXMSR *4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW &4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW *4XV EVSYRH IEGL of next 2 sts, tr in last st, turn.

Row 2 'L &4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW *4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW &4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ next 2 sts, tr in beg ch-2, turn.

Rows 3-4 Rep Rows 1-2 once more.

Yoke Row 5 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW ƤVWX WX XLVSYKLSYX HG HG HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR IEGL WX XS IRH XYVR

sts) Row 6 (Inc row) Ch1, dc in next st, (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) VITIEX XS IRH XYVR

WXW Rows 7-12 Work Rows 1-5 of Border 4EXX XLIR VIT 6S[ SJ &SVHIV 4EXX Row 13 (Inc row) Work 10 sts as for the FIK SJ 6S[ SJ &SVHIV 4EXX [SVO XLI *SYRHEXMSR 6S[ SJ 1SWW 7XMXGL 4EXX beg with a dc to last 10 sts, increasing

XMQIW IZIRP] SZIV XLIWI 1SWW WXW [SVO XLI PEWX WXW SJ 6S[ SJ &SVHIV 4EXX XYVR -RG F]

WXW XSXEP WX GSYRX SJ WXW Row 14 Work 10 sts as for the beg of GSVVIGX &SVHIV 4EXX VS[ [SVO GIRXVEP stitches as for Row 1 of Moss Stitch 4EXX [SVO XLI PEWX WXW EW JSV XLI IRH SJ XLI GSVVIGX &SVHIV 4EXX VS[ XYVR 44 LOV E C R O C H E T

'SRX [SVOMRK WXW MR &SVHIV 4EXX EX FIK ERH IRH SJ IEGL VS[ OIITMRK 4EXX correct, and working the centre sts by VITIEXMRK 6S[ SJ 1SWW 7XMXGL 4EXX ;SVO QSVI VS[W EW XLI PEWX VS[ Next row (Inc row) Work 10 sts in &SVHIV 4EXX [SVO MRG IZIRP] along Moss St centre, ending with 10 WXW MR &SVHIV 4EXX -RG F]

WXW XSXEP WX GSYRX SJ WXW ;SVO TPEMR VS[W EW 6S[ Divide for Front and Back Next row (WS) Work 10 sts in Border 4EXX WXW MR 1SWW 7X GL

JSV YRHIVEVQ WOMT WXW JSV ƤVWX WPIIZI 1SWW 7X JSV &EGO GL JSV YRHIVEVQ WOMT

WXW JSV WIGSRH WPIIZI 1SWW 7X WXW [SVO WXW MR &SVHIV 4EXX

[SVOMRK WXW Next row ;SVO MR &SVHIV 4EXX EW WIX SZIV ƤVWX ERH PEWX WXW ERH 1SWW St in each remaining st and chain. Fold [SVO ƥEX ERH TPEGI E WXMXGL QEVOIV MR the ch-sp closest to each side fold, at the centre of each underam.

Work 4 more rows in pattern as set.

Waist decreases Next row (Dec row) Work in pattern as WIX YT XS ƤVWX QEVOIV HIGVIEWMRK F] skipping marked ch-sp as explained in 1SWW 7XMXGL 4EXX 2SXIW 1SZI QEVOIV up to second ch-sp of this dec. Work in patt up to second marker and dec as FIJSVI QSZMRK QEVOIV YT XS ƤVWX GL WT of this dec, work in patt to end, turn.

WXW Next row Work in patt as set without shaping, moving markers up.

6ITIEX XLI PEWX VS[W QSVI XMQIW

WXW ;SVO VS[W [MXLSYX WLETMRK Next row ;SVO MR TEXX EW WIX [MXL

0) decreases placed centrally in the 1SWW 7X WIGXMSR

WXW If you are adjusting the waist, your sts need to be a multiple of 12 +5 at this TSMRX ;SVO 6S[W SJ &SVHIV 4EXXIVR Next row Work in patt as set (using *SYRHEXMSR 6S[ SJ 1SWW 7X 4EXX [MXL

HIG TPEGIH IZIRP] EGVSWW XLI 1SWW 7X WIGXMSR

WXW

Red buttons add XLI ƤRMWLMRK XSYGL

Chunky rib cuffs will keep you cosy

Rib ;SVO 6S[W SJ 6MF 4EXX =SYŭPP RIIH to adjust to an even number of sts for ƤVWX VS[ WS HIG SRI WX F] WOMTTMRK SRI st at the beginning of the next row.

WXW Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeves Work out which sts of the underarm ch need to have a dc worked into them in order for the Moss Stitch patt around the Sleeve to remain correct. Rejoin yarn in most central of those underarm sts with RS facing ready to work in rounds.

Do not close off each round with a ss, but continue working in a spiral. Use a WX QEVOIV MR XLI ƤVWX WX SJ IEGL VSYRH moving it up as you work.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as WX HG MR ƤVWX WX ERH GSRXMRYI MR 1SWW WX across underam chain, skipped Sleeve sts and underam ch at end of round.

Once you’ve worked last ch1 of round, [SVO ER I\XVE HG MR WEQI WX EW ƤVWX HG of round. This is to make total number of Sleeve sts an odd number, which is required in order to work Moss Stitch in XLI VSYRH

WXW Round 2 'L XLMW MW ƤVWX WX SJ 1SWW 7X of round, so mark this st), dc in next chsp, cont working Moss St around.

Lace cardigan

Rounds 3-11 Continue working in Moss St in the round.

Round 12 (Dec row) Continuing in Moss St, work a dec at the beg and end of the VSYRH

WXW Work a Dec row on every following 12th VS[ QSVI XMQIW

WXW Next row Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st and ch around, ss in next st to smooth edge.

Rib Rounds 1-4 'L GSYRXW EW WX *4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW &4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS PEWX WXW *4XV EVSYRH IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV in last st, ss to top of beg ch-2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Button band Rejoin yarn with RS facing at top corner SJ 0IJX *VSRX ;SVO HG IZIRP] down Left Front.

Next row Ch1 (does not count as st), HG MR RI\X WX GL WOMT WX VIT JVSQ to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.

Repeat the last row 5 more times.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Buttonhole band Rejoin yarn with RS facing at bottom GSVRIV SJ 6MKLX *VSRX ;SVO

dc evenly up Right Front.

Next row Ch1 (does not count as st), HG MR RI\X WX GL WOMT WX VIT JVSQ to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.

Repeat the last row twice more.

Next row (buttonhole row) Ch1 (does RSX GSYRX EW WX [SVO WXW MR Moss St beg with a dc, dc in next st, GL WOMT WXW HG MR RI\X WX FYXXSRLSPI QEHI WXW MR 1SWW 7X HG MR RI\X WX GL WOMT WXW HG MR RI\X WX VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW 1SWW 7X XS PEWX sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.

Next row Ch1 (does not count as st), HG MR RI\X WX GL WOMT WX VIT JVSQ to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn.

Repeat last row.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

8S ƤRMWL Sew on buttons to match buttonholes.

Block to measurements.

You’ll feel merry and bright in this beautiful Christmas cardie

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Top tip See our handy step-by-step guide to adding fringing on page 48

Fringe beneďŹ ts

Fend off the winter chill with a bright mini poncho worked in granny trebles.

By Simone Francis

Colourful poncho

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■DROPS Nepal, 9 balls in Light Beige Mix (0206) – Yarn A 1 ball each in: Cerise (6273) – Yarn B Pistachio (1477) – Yarn C Royal Blue (6790) – Yarn D Goldenrod (2923) – Yarn E Orange Mix (2920) – Yarn F Grey/Purple (4311) – Yarn G Light Grey Green (7120) – Yarn H Forget-Me-Not (8783) – Yarn I Olive Mix (7238) – Yarn J ■6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook ■7mm (UK 2, US 10ž) hook ■Two stitch markers

Measurements â– 76cm (30in) across at widest point â– Length from base of cowl to bottom (including fringe): 53cm (21in)

Tension â– 4 3-tr groups and 6 rows to 10cm (4in) square over Granny Stitch Pattern using a 6mm hook â– 12 sts and 9 rows to 10cm (4in) square over Rib Stitch Pattern using a 7mm hook

Abbreviations ■BPtr – Back Post treble crochet: Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert hook behind from back to front around post of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop, four loops on hook. (Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. ■FPtr – Front Post treble crochet: Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert hook from front to back around post of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop, four loops on hook. (Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. ■For standard abbreviations see p90

About this yarn DROPS Nepal

65% wool, 35% alpaca 75m per 50g Hand wash only ÂŁ2.20, for stockists visit www.garnstudio.com

T

he cowl-neck poncho is a high-street hit this season, but Simone Francis’s colourful, fringed version beats others hands down for fun and snuggliness. The wool and

EPTEGE QM\ ]EVR QEOIW JSV E WYVI ƤVI [MRXIV [EVQIV [LMPI FVMKLX rainbow shades will bring cheer to every day. Practise those post treble stitches to make the ribbed cowl neck and edging, then work simple granny trebles for the main body of the garment.

Notes The Poncho is worked in one piece from the cowl down. A Rib borders the bottom of the garment, onto which a fringe is added.

The size of the Poncho can easily be increased by adding extra rows of Granny Stitch pattern (if doing so, you may need more yarn in the colours chosen and also in Yarn A).

PONCHO Pattern stitches Rib Stitch Ch1 (does not count as st), *1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, ss into the beg ch-1.

Granny Stitch *3tr into sp between 3tr groups of previous round, skip 3 tr; rep from * to end.

Increases are made by working (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the ch-1 sp of previous round.

Cowl Using 7mm hook and Yarn A, ch84 with ER IZIR PSSWI XIRWMSR WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX ch to join into a ring, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as tr), tr into each ch, ss into top of beg ch-2. (84 sts) Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1FPtr around st at base of ch, 1BPtr around next st, *1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end of round, ss into beg ch-1.

Repeating Round 2, work 20 more rows.

Do not fasten off.

Turn Cowl inside-out and continue in Yarn A with 6mm hook as follows:

Main body Foundation round (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc into each st, ss into beg ch-1. (84 sts) Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into st at base of ch, (skip 1 st, 3tr into the next st) 9 times, skip 1 st, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the next st (place SM into the ch-1 sp to mark Back increase point), (skip 1 st, 3tr into the following st) 20 times, skip 1 st, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the next st (placing SM into the ch-1 sp to mark Front increase point), (skip 1 st, 3tr into the following st) 10 times, ss into top of beg ch-3.

Fasten off. (44 3-tr groups) Round 2 .SMR =EVR & [MXL E WW MR ƤVWX space between 3-tr groups. Ch3, 2tr into sp at base of ch, *skip 3 tr, 3tr into the following sp (between tr groups), continue working in Granny Stitch up to SM, work (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into the ch-1 sp, moving the SM up on each round; repeat from * until round is complete, ss into top of beg ch-3. (Increase by 2 3-tr groups on each round) Repeating Round 2 and changing colour after every round, continue with colour sequence as follows: Yarn C Pistachio Yarn D Royal Blue Yarn E Goldenrod Yarn F Orange Mix Yarn E Goldenrod Yarn C Pistachio Yarn D Royal Blue Yarn B Cerise Yarn G Grey/Purple Yarn H Light Grey Green L O V E C R O C H E T 47

Colourful poncho

Yarn F Orange Mix Yarn H Light Grey Green Yarn I Forget-Me-Not Yarn J Olive Mix Yarn A Light Beige Mix Do not fasten off yarn.

(76 3-tr groups)

Border Change to 7mm hook and work in Rib Stitch pattern as follows: Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), *1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, skipping each ch-1 sp, ss into beg ch-1. (228 sts) Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), *1FPtr, 1BPtr; rep from * to end, ss into beg ch-1.

Fasten off.

Create the colourful rainbow stripes with little trios of treble stitches

Fringe Wind 1 ball of Yarn A around the shorter edge of a copy of your Love Crochet magazine.

Cut along one side (so that each strand is approx 45cm long) and section into 5-strand groups.

Fold each group in half and edge

Poncho, placing fringe into each alternate stitch around bottom round (using image as a guide).

Repeat until you have made 57 groups in total and fringe is complete.

8S ƤRMWL Trim the fringe to the desired length.

Weave in all ends and gently block work.

Simple steps How to add fringing Feathery fringing will transform your poncho from good to great!

-XŭW E VIEPP] UYMGO ERH IEW] [E] XS KMZI ER] QEOI E JEFYPSYW feminine finish. Once you’ve learnt the technique (see below), you can use it on plenty of other projects – try using fringing to reinvent a boring old garment into a striking fashion statement, or to turn a plain blanket into a treasured bedtime accessory.

1 Cut two pieces of yarn, twice the length you want the fringe to be. Fold in half.

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2 Insert hook through the fabric edge, where you want the first piece of fringing to go. Loop the yarn lengths over the hook and pull back through the fabric.

You can make your poncho fringe with leftover beige yarn from the project, or use contrasting colours from the granny square pattern so it really stands out. Fringing is a great way to add extra creativity to your poncho, but the best thing about fringing is that it’s so easy – there’s no tricky sewing required. You don’t even need to tie any knots! Here’s how to do it…

3 Pull the yarn to make a loop next to the hook. Pass the ends of the yarn through this loop.

Pull tight to secure.

4 Repeat along the edge of your fabric, as close together or far apart as you wish. Trim any uneven lengths of yarn for a neat finish.

Jar cover

Light te wy Make jam jars a real treasure with this sweet lacy design by Hannah Cross

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â– DMC Petra #8, 1 ball in White (shade 54460, held double â– 0.75mm (UK 5, US 12) steel hook

Measurements ■The finished lace measures 28x8cm (11x3in) and will stretch to fit a 30cm (11žin) jar

W

e love a bit of upcycling, so here’s a way to give new life to old jam jars and create a gorgeous gift in the process. This jar cover is worked in lacy trebles using soft and supple cotton thread, and can easily be adapted in length XS ƤX SXLIV NEVW ERH GSRXEMRIVW % TIVJIGX HIGSVEXMSR XS TVIXX] YT

candles, homemade sweets or indulgent bathtime treats.

Tension

JAR COVER

â– Tension is not important for this project

Use thread held doubled throughout.

Ch24.

Row 1 (WS) Tr in 5th ch from hook (counts as tr2tog), ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog over next 3 ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr2tog over last 2 ch, turn.

(9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps) Row 2 (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), tr in next 3 tr, ch7, skip tr3tog, tr in next 3 tr, ch3, tr in top of last tr2tog, turn.

(8 tr, 2 ch-3 sps, ch-7 sp) Row 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch, ch3, tr3tog over next 3 tr, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog over next 3 tr, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, 2tr in third ch of

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

Top Tip About this yarn DMC Petra #8

100% cotton 800m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £5.89, visit www.dmc.com to FY] SV XS ƤRH E PSGEP WXSGOMWX

Ue ths decorative design to edge a whie pilowcae or cushin cover

beg ch-6, turn. (9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps) Row 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next tr, ch7, skip tr3tog, tr in next 3 tr, ch7, tr in last 2 tr, turn. (7 tr, 2 ch-7 sps) Row 5 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in next tr, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog over next 3 tr, ch3, skip 3 ch, 3tr in next ch, ch3, skip 3 ch, tr2tog over last 2 sts, turn. (9 tr, 4 ch-3 sps) Rows 2-5 form the pattern.

Rows 6-28 Repeat Rows 2-5, ending with a Row 4.

Block the lace before adding the edging to make it even.

Edging Work along each long side with RS facing: Row 1 (RS) 7W MRXS WMHI SJ ƤVWX WX GL ss in same place, *ch7, ss in side of next st, ch5, ss in same place; rep from * across, turn.

Row 2 'L WW MR ƤVWX GL WT GL WW in same place, ch3, ss in next ch-7 sp; VIT JVSQ XS PEWX GL WT GL WW MR ƤVWX st of Row 1.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Secure around the jar.

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First frost

Stay warm this winter underneath Helen Ardley’s beautiful starry blanket

Top tip Make this blanket as big or small as you like, by hooking more or fewer squares!

Winter blanket

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â– Cascade 220 Heathers, 6 hanks in Indigo Frost (shade 9559) â– 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) hook

Measurements ■Each square measures 26x26cm (10¼x10¼in) ■Finished blanket measures 80x108cm (31½x42½in)

Tension â– Tension is not critical

Abbreviations ■5-tr cl – 5-treble cluster: (Yrh, insert hook in sp/st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 5 times, inserting hook in same sp/st, yrh and draw through all loops on hook ■For standard abbreviations see page 90

About this yarn

Cascade 220 Heathers 4IVYZMER ,MKLPERH [SSP Q TIV K Hand wash only £5.99, call 01926 882818 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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LIR XLI [IEXLIV XYVRW MG] XLIVIŭW RSXLMRK JSV MX FYX XS GSW] YT [MXL ]SYV JEZSYVMXI ƤPQ ERH XLMW FPEROIX

TVSNIGX 8LI PEG] XVIFPI VSYRHW EVI UYMGO XS [SVO ERH

EW MX KVS[W MXŭPP OIIT ]SY [EVQ SR ]SYV PET [LMPI XLI XIQTIVEXYVI HVSTW -R JEGX ]SY QMKLX RSX IZIR RSXMGI XLI GSPH [LMPI ]SYŭVI LSSOMRK XLI TVIXX] LIEXLIVIH ]EVR JVSQ 'EWGEHI [LMGL LEW [EVQ ƥIGOW SJ KVI] QM\IH [MXL JVSWX] FPYI JSV E TIVJIGX FPIRH

STARRY BLANKET Square (make 12) 'L WW XS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ E VMRK Round 1 (RS) 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS VMRK WW XS XST SJ FIK GL (8 sts) Round 2 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS WX EX FEWI SJ GL XV MRXS IEGL XV EVSYRH WW XS XST SJ FIK GL (16 sts) Round 3 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS WX EX FEWI SJ GL XV MRXS IEGL XV EVSYRH WW XS XST SJ FIK GL (32 sts) Round 4 'L GSYRXW EW XV GL XV GP MRXS RI\X XV GL XV MRXS RI\X XV GL XV GP MRXS RI\X XV EVSYRH WW XS XLMVH SJ FIK GL

XV XV GP Round 5 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS WX EX FEWI SJ GL GL HG MRXS XST SJ ƤVWX XV GP GL HG MRXS XST SJ RI\X XV GP XMQIW GL XV MRXS XST SJ RI\X XV VIT JVSQ X[MGI QSVI GL HG MRXS XST SJ RI\X XV GP GL HG MR RI\X XV GP XMQIW GL WW XS XST SJ FIK GL

GL WT IEGL WMHI XV IEGL GSVRIV Round 6 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS WX EX FEWI SJ GL XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS GL WT GL HG MRXS GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT X[MGI GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X XV VIT JVSQ X[MGI QSVI XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT X[MGI GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT WW XS XST SJ FIK GL

GL WT IEGL WMHI XV IEGL GSVRIV Round 7 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS

Build this blanket using 12 squares, joined together with double crochet

IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS RI\X XV XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV VIT JVSQ X[MGI QSVI XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV WW XS XST SJ FIK GL

GL WT IEGL WMHI XV ERH GL WT IEGL GSVRIV Round 8 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X L O V E C R O C H E T 51

Winter blanket

GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS GL WT VIT JVSQ X[MGI QSVI XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV WW XS XST SJ FIK GL

GL WT IEGL WMHI XV ERH GL WT IEGL GSVRIV Round 9 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS GL WT VIT JVSQ X[MGI XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X GL WT XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X XV WW XS XST SJ FIK GL

GL WT IEGL WMHI XV ERH GL WT IEGL GSVRIV Round 10 'L GSYRXW EW XV GL WOMT XV XV GP MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XV GL XV MRXS GSVRIV GL WT XV MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV GP MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XMQIW GL XV GP MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV GP MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XMQIW VIT JVSQ X[MGI QSVI XV GL XV MRXS GSVRIV GL WT XV MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV GP MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV MRXS RI\X XV XMQIW GL XV GP MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV GP MRXS RI\X XV X[MGI GL WW XS XLMVH GL SJ FIK GL

WXW IEGL WMHI GSVRIV GL WTW

Round 11 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MRXS IEGL WX ERH GL EVSYRH [SVOMRK HG MRXS GSVRIV GL WTW WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR (136 sts) Round 12 'L GSYRXW EW ƤVWX XV XV MRXS IEGL WX EVSYRH [SVOMRK XV MRXS IEGL GSVRIV WX WW XS XST SJ FIK GL (144 sts) Fasten off ERH [IEZI MR IRHW

8S QEOI YT 4PEGI X[S WUYEVIW ;7 XSK ERH VINSMR ]EVR XS FEGO PSST SJ SRI GSVRIV WX 'L

HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX MRWIVX LSSO MR

FEGO PSST SJ ƤVWX XV ERH FEGO PSST SJ STTSWMXI XV SR SXLIV WUYEVI ERH [SVO HG ;SVO HG WXW XLVSYKL XLI FEGO PSSTW SJ IEGL WXMXGL ũ EX XLI IRH SJ XLMW SRI IHKI TMGO YT ERSXLIV X[S WUYEVIW ERH NSMR MR XLI WEQI [E] EW EFSZI 6ITIEX XS NSMR ERSXLIV X[S WUYEVIW 6ITIEX XLI EFSZI XS NSMR XLI VIQ WUYEVIW .SMR XLI VIQ IHKIW EW EFSZI XS JSVQ E FPEROIX \ WUYEVIW ;LIR EPP WUYEVIW EVI NSMRIH VINSMR ]EVR XS ER] SYXIV WXMXGL 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR IEGL WX EVSYRH [MXL HG MR IEGL GSVRIV WX Fasten off ERH [IEZI MR IRHW

The combination of treble clusters and lacy chains creates different levels of texture

SIMPLE STEPS ,3; 83 ;36/ % '0978)6 78-8', 86 '0978)6

1 Start a treble in the next stitch or space in the usual way: yrh, insert hook, yrh, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yrh, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Stop here, without finishing.

52 LOV E C R O C H E T

2 Start a 2nd treble in the same stitch/space: yrh, insert hook in the same stitch again, yrh, pull loop through (4 loops on hook), yrh and pull through first 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Stop here.

3 Start a 3rd treble: yrh, insert hk in same stitch, yrh, pull loop through, yrh, pull through first 2 loops (4 loops on hook). Now finish all three part tr tog: yrh, pull loop through all 4 loops on hook.

4 This is how your completed 3-tr cluster should look. For a 5-tr cluster, work 2 more part treble sts before you finish the cluster. On the next row, you can just work a stitch into the top of the cluster as usual.

Oh, Chrstmas tre

Add Christmas cheer to your celebrations with these sweet mini makes, adorned with button ‘baubles’. By Anne Egan

Top tip Use up oddments of DK yarn from your stash to make a variety of trees

Mini trees

P

added, decorated and wedged in their own pots, Anne Egan’s little trees come in two sizes and are the perfect project for those who enjoy a spot of simple embroidery.

Add straight-stitch branches and a few buttons to make your trees stand out. They’ll look gorgeous as a group on the mantelpiece or windowsill – or how about impressing your guests by turning them into stylish place settings for Christmas dinner? You could attach a name tag to each one, and use them again next year!

Yu wil ned

Notes

turn. (1 dc)

Each side of the tree is made from

Row 2 Ch1, 2dc in next st, turn. (2 dc)

1 ball each in:

the top down. An increase of one

Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Cranberry (shade 510)

st is made in the centre of the row,

Row 4 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR PEWX WX

Fawn (shade 501)

an increase of 2 sts is made evenly

turn. (3 dc)

Grey (shade 502)

either side of the centre unless

Row 5 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

â– 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

WTIGMƤIH SXLIV[MWI

Row 6 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR RI\X WX

■Plastic plant pot (9cm/3½in

Our pot for the larger tree was

1dc in last st, turn. (4 dc)

diameter) for Large Tree

made by cutting down a bigger

Row 7 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

â– Tiny clay pot for Small Tree

plant pot to size.

Row 8 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR RI\X WX

â– Play clay

Use either Cranberry and Fawn as

dc in each st to end, turn. (5 dc)

■4SP]IWXIV XS] WXYJƤRK

Yarn A, and the contrasting colour

Row 9 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

â– Various small buttons

as Yarn B.

Row 10 Ch1, dc in each of next 2 dc,

â– King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,

2dc in next st, dc in each st to end, turn.

â– Small bamboo canes

(6 dc)

Measurements

LARGE TREE

â– Without stand and pot:

Side (make 2)

Row 12 Ch1, dc in each st across, and

Small Tree 11x11cm (4Âźx4Âźin)

With Yarn A, ch2.

increase by one stitch in the centre

Large Tree 13x15cm (5x6in)

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook,

stitch, or the stitch as near to the centre

Row 11 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Tension â– Tension is not important

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

About this yarn King Cole Baby Alpaca DK 100% baby alpaca 100m per 50g Hand wash only ÂŁ4.99, for stockists call 01756 703670 or visit www.kingcole.com 54 L O V E C R O C H E T

Raid your stash for an eclectic mix of button decorations

Mini trees

as possible. (7 dc) Rows 13-23 Repeat Row 12. (17 dc) Rows 24-26 Ch1, dc in each st up to st before centre st, 2dc in next st, dc in centre st, 2dc in next st, dc in each st to end, turn. (23 dc) Rows 27-32 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR

8S] WXYJƤRK KMZIW XLI XVII stability and adds a snowy effect at the same time

next st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in last st, turn. (35 dc) Fasten off.

Pot cover ;MXL +VI] GL WW MRXS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 23tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3. (24 tr) Round 2 Ch3, 1tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (tr in each of next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) around, ss to top of beg ch-3. (32 tr) Round 3 Working in back loops only: Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Round 4 Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

Round 5 Ch3, 1tr in each of next 14 sts, 2tr in next st, 1tr in each of next 15 sts, 2tr in last st, ss to top of beg ch-3.

(34 tr) Rounds 6-10 Increase evenly by 2 sts on each round. (44 tr after Round 10) Round 11 Ch3, tr in next 8 tr, tr2tog, (tr

a ring.

To make up (both trees)

in next 9 tr, tr2tog) around, ss to top of

Round 1 (RS) Work as Round 1 for

Weave in ends on WS.

beg ch-3. (40 tr)

Large Tree Pot Cover. (24 tr)

With Yarn B, embroider straight stitches

Fasten off.

Round 2 Working in back loops only:

and add small buttons in the colour of

Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in each

your choice, on both side pieces.

st around, ss to top of beg ch-3.

'YX XLI TPEWXMG TSX HS[R MR LIMKLX XS ƤX

Side (make 2)

Round 3 Ch3, tr in each of next 6 sts, 2tr

the Pot cover and slip cover over pot.

With Yarn A, ch2.

in next st, (1tr in each of next 7 sts, 2tr

Cut bamboo cane to desired length,

Rows 1-23 Work as for Rows 1-23 of

in next st) twice, ss to top of beg ch-3.

place between the WS of the two Tree

Large Tree Sides. (17 dc)

(27 tr)

Side pieces and surround with toy

Rows 24-25 Work as for Row 24 of

Rounds 4-7 Increase by 3 sts evenly on

WXYJƤRK

Large Tree Sides. (21 dc)

each round. (39 tr)

With Yarn A, stitch the two pieces

Rows 26-27 Work as for Row 27 of

Round 8 Ch3, tr in each st around, ss to

XSKIXLIV EVSYRH XLI WXYJƤRK ERH

Large Tree Sides. (25 dc)

top of beg ch-3.

bamboo cane.

Fasten off.

Round 9 Ch3, tr in each of next 10 sts,

Place a lump of play clay in the pot and

tr2tog, (tr in each of next 11 tr, tr2tog)

push the other end of the ‘trunk’ into it.

Pot cover

around, ss to top of beg ch-3. (36 tr)

8ST YT XLI TSX [MXL XS] WXYJƤRK

;MXL +VI] GL WW MRXS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ

Fasten off.

SMALL TREE

L O V E C R O C H E T 55

Winer snow

%PXIVREXI FIX[IIR E ƤPIX GVSGLIX ƥEK ERH E WXEV QSXMJ ƥEK XS QEOI XLMW TVIXX] PEGI FYRXMRK F] Anne Egan

Top tip 4MR ]SYV ƥEKW XS WLETI ERH WXIEQ GEVIJYPP] [MXL ER MVSR XS VIZIEP XLI PEG] TEXXIVRW

Lace bunting

Yu wil ned

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ZMRXEKI MRWTMVIH FYRXMRK 0MXXPI FYRXMRK ƥEKW EVI JERXEWXMG

TVSNIGXW JSV I\TIVMQIRXMRK [MXL HMJJIVIRX WLETIW ERH

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1IEWYVIQIRXW ■Filet flag measures 12x20cm (4¾x7¾in) ■Star motif flag measures 20x17cm (4¾x6¾in)

%FFVIZMEXMSRW â– Ch-5 picot: Ch5, ss to 5th ch from hook â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

Notes 8S HIGVIEWI EX XLI FIKMRRMRK SJ E VS[ GL WOMT WX EX FEWI SJ GL ERH RI\X WX XLIR [SVO ƤVWX XV MRXS RI\X XV

XLMW GSYRXW EW XV XSK 8S HIGVIEWI EX XLI IRH SJ E VS[ [SVO YT XS XLI PEWX WXW XV XSK SZIV RI\X WX ERH XLI VH SJ FIK GL WOMTTMRK XLI WX MR FIX[IIR =SY [MPP HIGVIEWI EX XLI FIKMRRMRK ERH IRH SJ 6S[ ERH IZIV] JSPPS[MRK XLMVH VS[ *PEK MW [SVOIH JVSQ XLI FEWI Chart notes 7II 'LEVX SR TEKI 6IEH EPP 67 VS[W JVSQ VMKLX XS PIJX 6IEH EPP ;7 VS[W JVSQ PIJX XS VMKLX 3R XLI 'LEVX ER IQTX] WUYEVI VITVIWIRXW ER STIR WUYEVI SJ ŬGL WOMT WX XV MR RI\X WXŭ [LMPI E HSXXIH WUYEVI VITVIWIRXW E ƤPPIH WUYEVI SJ ŬXV MR RI\X WX XV MR RI\X XVŭ *SV VS[W [MXLSYX HIGVIEWMRK FIKMR IEGL VS[ [MXL GL [LMGL GSYRXW EW XLI ƤVWX XV 8LI ƤVWX VS[W EVI [VMXXIR SYX MR JYPP XS LIPT ]SY XS JSPPS[ XLI 'LEVX

%FSYX XLMW ]EVR

BUNTING *MPIX GVSGLIX ƥEK 9WMRK =EVR % GL Row 1 8V MR XL GL JVSQ LSSO WOMTTIH GL GSYRXW EW XV XV MR IEGL GL XS IRH XYVR

WXW Row 2 'L GSYRXW EW XV GL WOMT RI\X XV XV MR RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X XV XV MR RI\X XV XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X XV XV MR RI\X XV XMQIW XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV

GL WOMT RI\X XV XV MR RI\X XV X[MGI

STIR WUYEVIW ƤPPIH WUYEVIW Row 3 'L GSYRXW EW XV GL WOMT RI\X GL WT XV MR RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X WX XV MR RI\X XV X[MGI XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MR RI\X GL WT XV MR RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X GL WT XV MR RI\X XV XMQIW XV MR RI\X GL WT XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X WX XV MR RI\X XV XMQIW

STIR WUYEVIW ƤPPIH WUYEVIW Row 4 'L WOMT RI\X GL WT XV MR RI\X XV

GL WOMT RI\X WX XV MR RI\X XV XMQIW XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV XV MR RI\X GL WT XV MR RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X GL XV MR RI\X XV XMQIW XV MR RI\X GL WT XV MR IEGL SJ RI\X XV GL WOMT RI\X WX XV MR RI\X XV X[MGI GL WOMT RI\X GL WT XV XSK SZIV RI\X XV ERH VH SJ FIK GL STIR WUYEVIW ƤPPIH WUYEVIW *SPPS[ XLI 'LEVX JVSQ 6S[ YWMRK XLI MRWXVYGXMSRW EX FIK XS [SVO XLI STIR WUYEVIW XLI ƤPPIH WUYEVIW ERH XLI HIGVIEWI VS[W ;LIR ]SY VIEGL XLI IRH SJ XLI 'LEVX HS RSX JEWXIR SJJ

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Edging 6SXEXI ƥEK ERH [SVOMRK EVSYRH XLI SYXWMHI IHKI GL WW XS XST SJ WX EX IRH SJ RI\X VS[ EPSRK XLI WMHI IHKI XLIR [SVOMRK MRXS VIQ PSSTW SJ XLI JSYRHEXMSR L O V E C R O C H E T 57

Lace bunting

*MRMWLIH SJJ [MXL WLMR] WEXMR VMFFSR XLMW FYRXMRK MW WMQTPI ERH IPIKERX

GL GL WOMT RI\X WX WW MR RI\X WX EGVSWW FSXXSQ SJ ƥEK GL WW XS XST SJ WX EX IRH SJ RI\X VS[ EPSRK XLI VIQ WMHI XS XST XLIR [SVO SRI QSVI VITIEX EX TSMRX SJ ƥEK WW XS FEWI SJ ƤVWX GL SJ IHKMRK *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW &PSGO

7XEV QSXMJ ƥEK Star motif (make 3) 1EOI ƤVWX QSXMJ JSPPS[MRK XLI TEXXIVR FIPS[ 8LI RH ERH VH QSXMJW EVI NSMRIH XS XLI SXLIVW XS QEOI E XVMERKYPEV WLETI F] VITPEGMRK GL SR 6SYRH [MXL E WW XS XLI GSVVIWTSRHMRK GL SR RIMKLFSYVMRK QSXMJ GL 9WMRK =EVR % GL WW MR ƤVWX GL XS NSMR MRXS E VMRK Round 1 (RS) 'L GSYRXW EW XV GL XV MR VMRK GL XMQIW WW XS XLMVH SJ FIK GL XS NSMR Round 2 'L HG MR RI\X GL WT GL WOMT RI\X XV XMQIW HG MR RI\X GL WT GL LXV MR ƤVWX HG Round 3 'L HG MR RI\X GL WT GL XV GL HXV GL HXV GL XV MR RI\X GL WT GL VIT JVSQ EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG Round 4 'L HG MR RI\X HG HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X XV HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X HXV HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X HXV HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X XV HG MR RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW 58 LOV E C R O C H E T

1EOI WIGSRH ERH XLMVH QSXMJW ERH NSMR EW MRWXVYGXIH EFSZI

*MPIX ƥEK GLEVX 27 26

Edging 3RP] WMHIW EVI IHKIH WS XLI VSYRHW EVI MRGSQTPIXI ERH EVI XYVRIH PIEZMRK XLI FSXXSQ IHKI YR[SVOIH 'LSSWI E FSXXSQ IHKI ;MXL ;7 JEGMRK NSMR ]EVR [MXL E WW XS ER] GL WXEV TSMRX 8LMW [MPP FI XLI FSXXSQ VMKLX GSVRIV SJ XLI ƥEK Round 1 (RS) 'L HG MR WEQI GL WT

GL HG MR RI\X TSMRX XMQIW XYVR 6SYRH 'L HG LXV XV HXV GL TMGSX XV LXV HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X HG GL TMGSX HG LXV XV MR RI\X GL WT HXV MR RI\X HG GL TMGSX XV LXV HG MR RI\X GL WT HG MR RI\X HG GL TMGSX VITIEX JVSQ X[MGI QSVI HG LXV XV HXV GL TMGSX XV LXV HG MR PEWX GL WT WW XS PEWX HG *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW &PSGO

8S ƤRMWL 1EOI EW QER] ƥEKW EW ]SY RIIH SRI TEMV [MPP KMZI ]SY ETTVS\ GQ SJ FYRXMRK ERH PE] XLIQ EPXIVREXIP] EPSRK XLI VMFFSR RS HIITIV XLER LEPJ[E] EGVSWW XLI [MHXL 8EGO MR TPEGI XLIR JSPH XLI VMFFSR SZIV XLI XST ERH TMR 1EGLMRI WI[ XLVSYKL EPP PE]IVW QEOMRK WYVI ]SY LEZI XLI FSXXSQ IHKIW SJ XLI ƥEKW ƤVQP] EXXEGLIH

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Key ! *MPPIH WUYEVI ! 3TIR WUYEVI â– ! 2S WXMXGL

Big sotie

Bundle little ones up against winter chills with Nicky Hale’s stylish pompom hat and scarf

Top tip %PXIV XLI ƤX SJ this hat by adding SV XEOMRK E[E] stitches –see page 60

Kids’ hat & scarf

Yu wil ned ■DROPS Extra Fine Merino Superwash DK, 5 balls in Mustard (shade 30) 1 ball in Off White (shade 01) ■5mm (UK 6, US H/8) hook ■Tapestry needle ■Pompom maker (6.5cm/2½in) or cardboard rings to make pompoms

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ook this cute hat and scarf set for your little ones – it’ll OIIT XLIQ WRYKKP] JVSQ &SRƤVI 2MKLX VMKLX XLVSYKL

to snowy days! Accented with playful pompoms and pretty embroidery in a contrasting shade, these winter warmers get bonus style points, and kids are sure to love these fun details, too. Both patterns use half trebles and post treble stitches, and you’ll be working in the round throughout. This creates a gorgeous double layer fabric for the scarf to make it extra thick and cosy!

Measurements ■8S ƤX EKI ]IEVW ■Hat: 50cm (19¾in) circumference, 21cm(8¼in) length. See note about

Notes

altering hat band

The hat is worked from the bottom

■Scarf: 95cm (37½in) long

rib band to the crown.

-J ]SY RIIH XS EPXIV XLI ƤX IMXLIV

Tension

add or take away a multiple of 2

â– 15 sts and 14 rows to 10cm (4in)

stitches for a larger or smaller size.

square over rib stitch pattern on hat

To create a neater seam, work

using a 5mm hook

the ss at the end of each round

â– 20 sts and 19 rows to 10cm (4in) square over dc using a 5mm hook

8LIWI TPYQT ƥYJJ] TSQTSQW PSSO E FMX PMOI WRS[FEPPW

by bringing the yarn to the front, inserting the hook from front to back through the beginning st, yrh

(74 sts)

Abbreviations

and draw through from the front.

Round 11-18 Repeat Round 10.

■FPtr – Front Post treble crochet:

Bring the yarn to the back again

Round 19 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

Yarn over (yo) hook twice. Insert

and continue to work the dc round

dc into the next 10 sts) 6 times, dc into

hook from front to back around post

as normal.

XLI PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

of stitch. Yo hook, pull up a loop,

(68 sts)

four loops on hook. (Yo and draw

Round 20 and all even-numbered rounds

through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

until Round 36 Repeat Round 10.

â– For standard abbreviations

HAT & SCARF SET

Round 21 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

Hat

dc into the next 9 sts) 6 times, dc into the

9WMRK =EVR % GL PSSWIP] WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

chain to join into a loop, taking care not to

Round 23 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

twist the chain.

dc into the next 8 sts) 6 times, dc into the

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), tr into

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

the next ch and each ch around, ss into

Round 25 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

the top of the beginning ch-3 to join.

dc into the next 7 sts) 6 times, dc into the

(74 sts)

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as htr), *FPtr

Round 27 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

About this yarn

around the next st, htr in the next st;

dc into the next 6 sts) 6 times, dc into the

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repeat from * to the last st, FPtr around

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

the last st, ss into the top of the beginning

Round 29 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

100% wool

ch-2 to join.

dc into the next 5 sts) 6 times, dc into the

105m per 50g

Rounds 3-9 Repeat Round 2.

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢'

Round 10 Ch1 (does not count as st

Round 31 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

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dc into the next 4 sts) 6 times, dc into the

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EVSYRH WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

see page 90

60 L O V E C R O C H E T

Kids’ hat & scarf

Round 33 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

dc into the next 3 sts) 6 times, dc into the

Round 2 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG MR IEGL

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

WX EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

Round 35 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

Round 3 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG MR XLI

dc into the next 2 sts) 6 times, dc into the

next 5 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the

PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

next 5 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the

Round 37 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

dc into the next st) 6 times, dc into the last

Round 4 and all even-numbered rounds

WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

until Round 8, repeat Round 2.

Round 38 Ch1, (dc2tog) 7 times, dc into

Round 5 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG MR XLI

Round 147 Ch1 (does not count as st),

XLI PEWX WX WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

next 6 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the

*dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts; repeat from *

(7 sts)

next 6 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the

EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 39 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG XSK

ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 148 and all even-numbered

XMQIW WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 7 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG MR XLI

rounds until Round 154, repeat Round 2.

Fasten off, leaving a 15cm tail.

next 7 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the

Round 149 Ch1 (does not count as st),

Thread tail through all 4 sts of Round 39,

next 7 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the

*dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts; repeat from *

pull taut and sew in ends.

ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Block lightly to size.

Round 9 'L HG MR XLI ƤVWX WX HG MR XLI

Round 151 Ch1 (does not count as st),

next 8 sts, *2dc in the next st, dc in the

*dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts; repeat from *

Make one pompom using Yarn A and

next 8 sts; repeat from * around, ss to the

EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

attach to top of hat.

ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 153 Ch1 (does not count as st),

)QFVSMHIV ƥS[IVW YWMRK PE^] HEMW]

Rounds 10-30 Repeat Round 2.

*dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts; repeat from *

stitch) onto hat using Yarn B and the

Do not fasten off, thread starting tail onto

EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

image as a guide.

a tapestry needle and work a running

Round 155 Ch1 (does not count as st),

stitch through the beginning chain. Pull

*dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts; repeat from *

taut and sew in end.

EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Scarf Using Yarn A and leaving a 20cm (8in) tail,

% PMXXPI IQFVSMHIV] MW E PSZIP] [E] XS TIVWSREPMWI

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

GL WW MRXS XLI ƤVWX GLEMR XS NSMR MRXS E

Make two pompoms using Yarn A and

Thread end tail onto a tapestry needle and

loop, taking care not to twist the chain.

attach one to end of scarf.

work a running stitch through the stitches

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st

)QFVSMHIV ƥS[IVW YWMRK PE^] HEMW]

of the last Round.

XLVSYKLSYX HG MR XLI ƤVWX GL HG MR XLI

stitch) in Yarn B onto the scarf.

Pull taut and sew in end.

next 4 ch, *2dc in the next ch, dc in the next 4 ch; repeat from * around, ss to the

Attach another pompom to the end of the Rounds 31-146 Repeat Round 2.

scarf. Block lightly to size.

Simple steps How to make a lazy daisy stitch

1

2

3

4

Secure yarn at the back of the

Bring the needle to the front

You will have made one large

Bring the needle back to

work and bring needle to the

of the fabric, a short distance

loop, secured by one smaller

the front of the fabric at the

front of the fabric. *Insert the

away from the first hole.

loop. This forms one petal of

original hole. Repeat from *

needle back into the same

Make sure the needle passes

the flower.

in Step 1 to make more petal

hole and pull gently to form

through the loop. Take the

loops. You can work four or

a loop.

needle over the loop and insert

six petals to form your lazy

back into the same hole.

daisy flower.

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Snowy dy Decorate your domain [MXL HIPMGEXI WRS[ƥEOIW

by Louise Smith

7RS[Æ¥EOI garland

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■Katia Lino, 1 ball each in: Grey (shade 29) – Yarn A Off-White (shade 3) – Yarn B Rose (shade 30) – Yarn C Pearl Light Grey (shade 8) – Yarn D ■3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook

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RS[ƥEOIW LEZI E YRMUYI FIEYX] ERH 0SYMWI 7QMXLŭW project has really captured their intricate laciness. We love LS[ XLI ZMFVERX TMRO ƥEOIW WXERH SYX EKEMRWX XLI TEPIV

grey and white, to create an elegant colour scheme that will give any room a subtle winter feel. We can’t wait for the next snow day.

Measurements â– 15cm (6in) wide and approx 160cm (63in) long

Tension â– Tension is not critical

Notes 8LI 1EMR 7XVMT MW [SVOIH SR XLI 67 except for Row 3.

GARLAND

Abbreviations

Main strip

■Picot: Ch stated number of sts (eg GL JSV E GL TMGSX WW MRXS ƤVWX SJ those ch ■3-tr cl – 3-treble cluster: Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook ■For standard abbreviations see page 90

Using Yarn A, ch288.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st XLVSYKLSYX HG MR WIGSRH GL JVSQ LSSO and each ch to end, don’t turn. (287 sts) Fasten off Yarn A. Join Yarn B at the start of the row.

Row 2 (RS) 7XEVXMRK MR ƤVWX WX SJ 6S[ Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.

Row 3 (WS) Ch1, dc in each of next 2 sts,

GL WOMT RI\X WX HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW to end, turn. (95 ch-2 sps) Fasten off Yarn B and join Yarn C. Row 4 (RS) *Ss into next ch-2 sp, ch2, 3-tr cluster in same ch-2 sp, ch2, ss in same ch-2 sp; repeat from * across, don’t turn.

(95 clusters) Fasten off Yarn C. Join Yarn D at the start of the row, FIX[IIR XLI ƤVWX HG SJ 6S[ Row 5 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in sp at base of ch, *ss in top of cluster, 2tr between the next 2 dc; repeat from * across, don’t turn. (192 tr) Fasten off Yarn D. Join Yarn B at the start of the row, in the top of the beg ch-3 of Row 5.

Row 6 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st (including ss) across, don’t turn. (287 dc) Fasten off Yarn B. Join Yarn A at the start of the row, in the WMHI SJ XLI ƤVWX WX SJ 6S[ For each picot in the following row, omit the ss, and dc in the st at the base of the ch instead.

Row 7 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc evenly along side of Main Strip,

8LI PEG] IJJIGX GSQIW JVSQ [SVOMRK QYPXMTPI TMGSXW SJ HMJJIVIRX PIRKXLW

About this yarn Katia Lino

100% linen 150m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C £5.09, www.loveknitting.com

GL GSRXMRYI F] [SVOMRK MRXS 6S[ EW JSPPS[W HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW GL picot, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch-2 picot, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch-8 picot, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch-2 picot, 1dc in each SJ RI\X WXW GL TMGSX HG MR IEGL SJ next 3 sts, ch-6 picot; rep from * across, ending the last repeat at **, 1dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch1, 6dc evenly along other side of Main Strip, ss in last st of Row 1.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

7RS[ƥEOIW 1EOI MR IEGL GSPSYV 'L WW XS ƤVWX GL XS QEOI E VMRK Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st XLVSYKLSYX HG MRXS VMRK WW XS ƤVWX HG to join. (12 dc) Round 2 Ch1, *dc in next st, (tr, ch3, tr) in RI\X WX VITIEX JVSQ EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX dc to join. ;LIR [SVOMRK 6SYRH NSMR IEGL 7RS[ƥEOI XS SRI SJ XLI GL TMGSXW SR XLI Main Strip. To do this, replace the second GL SJ IEGL GL TMGSX SR SRI ŬFVERGLŭ SJ XLI WRS[ƥEOI [MXL E WW MRXS XLI GL TMGSX on the Main Strip. %VVERKI XLI WRS[ƥEOIW VERHSQP] SV MR XLI JSPPS[MRK SVHIV =EVR % =EVR & =EVR C, Yarn D; repeat from * three more times.

Round 3 'L HG MR RI\X HG GL TMGSX HG MR WX EX FEWI SJ GL TMGSX HG MR RI\X GL WT GL TMGSX GL TMGSX GL TMGSX GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW XS ƤVWX WX SJ TVIZMSYW GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW XS ƤVWX WX SJ TVIZMSYW GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW XS ƤVWX WX SJ TVIZMSYW GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW XS ƤVWX st of previous ch-7 picot, 2dc in same ch-3 WT VIT JVSQ EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Star quality

Advent is sorted with Kath Webber’s garland of pretty crochet envelopes

Top tip Adapt the colours to suit your decor – red and white would also look festive

Advent bunting

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■Rico Essentials Cotton DK, 1 ball each in: Navy Blue (shade 38) – Yarn A Dark Jeans (shade 85) – Yarn B Light Blue (shade 7) – Yarn C 2 balls each in: White (shade 80) – Yarn D Cobalt (shade 32) – Yarn E ■3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook ■135cm (53in) T-shirt, jersey or thick cord yarn for the garland ■A set of wooden craft numbers from 1-24 (these were found at www.etsy.com) ■Matching cotton thread and a sewing needle

Measurements ■Each envelope measures 7x5cm (2žx2in)

Tension â– 25 sts and 25 rows to 10 (4in) over dc using a 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

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ount down to Christmas with this gorgeous Scandistyle advent bunting. Designer Kath Webber says: “This alternative advent calendar was inspired by the Nordic

night sky, and features a traditional Norwegian design on the very special Christmas Day gift bag. The bag is worked in tapestry crochet, carrying the colours along the work to make colour changes simple and the back neat, creating a thick fabric.�

ADVENT BUNTING Envelope Make 6 each in Yarns A, B, C, and D. Ch16, turn.

Row 1 Dc in the second ch from the hook and each ch across, turn. (15 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), 1dc into each st across, turn. (15 sts) Rows 3-27 Repeat Row 2.

Row 28 Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc MR XLI ƤVWX HG WOMT HG HG MRXS IEGL st across to the last 2 dc, skip 1 dc, 1dc into the last dc, turn. (13 sts) Rows 29-33 Repeat Row 28. (3 sts)

Row 34 Ch1 (does not count as dc), skip 1 dc, dc2tog. (1 st) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

To make up Fold WS together, and seam the sides using the long tail of yarn.

Arrange the numbers on the envelopes, using the image as a guide.

Using thread to match your craft numbers, stitch the numbers on the TSMRX SJ XLI IRZIPSTI ĆĽET XS LIPT weigh it down.

Abbreviations â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

About this yarn

Woden stars add a rustic fel to tee cue pockets

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Advent bunting

Pouch For Rounds 2-26, see the Chart below.

On the Chart, each square represents 1 dc stitch. All rounds are worked from the RS, so read every row on the Chart from right to left.

Changes in colour should be made in XLI ƤREP ]VL SJ XLI TVIZMSYW WXMXGL ;LIR you change colour mid-round, twist the ends of each colour around one another and carry the yarn you are not using across the WS of the work.

Round 42 Ch1, ss into each st around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The 25th envelope is an extraspecial pouch with room for lots more Christmas goodies

Drawstring Ch65.

Row 1 Dc in the second chain from the hook and each ch across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Thread drawstring through top opening of pouch.

Garland chain 9WMRK =EVR ( GL WW XS XLI ƤVWX GL XS join in a loop, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not counts as st), 1dc into each ch around, ss to the ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Rounds 2-26 Ch1 (does not count as st), following the Chart, continue in dc YWMRK =EVRW ( ERH ) WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG to join.

Fasten off Yarn E. Rounds 27-36 Using Yarn D, ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc into each st EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Round 37 Ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch2), *skip next 2 dc, 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, ch2; repeat from * to end, ss to 2nd ch of beg ch-4.

Round 38 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc into each dc and ch around, ss to ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Rounds 39-41 Repeat Round 27.

Row 1 Tie Yarn E onto one end of the T-shirt yarn and work dc over the yarn across its entire length.

Pause every now and then to push the stitches down – you want to conceal the base completely.

Leave a small area at the end (approx 500 sts) exposed for hanging, turn.

Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc MR ƤVWX HG GL WW XS GSVRIV SJ envelope to attach, working back along the ch-10, ss into each of ch, 1dc into each of the next 20 sts; repeat from * until all the envelopes are attached in numerical order (from 1-24), dc into next 20 sts, ch10, ss to corner of the pouch in the same way, working back along the ch-10, ss into each ch, 1dc into each of the remaining stitches to end.

Fasten off and weave in ends

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7RS[ĆĽEOI GLEVX 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 50

45

66 LOV E C R O C H E T

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

Key = Yarn D â– = Yarn E

Mug hug

Time for ea Anne Egan’s chunky, textured cosy is just the thing for keeping your cuppa piping hot

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XSGOMRK ƤPPIVW HSRŭX GSQI QYGL TVIXXMIV SV QSVI TVEGXMGEP than this! Hook our mug hug as a little Christmas gift to yourself, or for a friend who shares your love of a nice hot brew. It uses double crochet and bobbles to create the snuggly XI\XYVI ERH MW [SVOIH MR GLYRO] ]EVR JSV E UYMGO ƤRMWL 8IEŭW YT

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â– King Cole Magnum Chunky, 1 ball in Bilberry (shade 158) â– 7mm (UK 2, US 10.75) hook â– 2 small buttons

Measurements ■\ GQ }\ MR PEMH ƥEX ■8S ƤX E QYK SJ GQ MR GMVGYQJIVIRGI

Abbreviations â– MB (Make Bobble): (Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 4 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook, ch1 to close bobble â– For standard abbreviations see page 90

MUG HUG Ch28.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each following ch, turn. (27 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc, (MB in next st, 2dc) repeat to last 2 sts, MB in next st, dc in last st, ch5, turn.

(9 bobbles) Row 3 Dc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, dc in each st to end, turn. (31 sts) Row 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), 4dc, (MB in next st, 2dc) 7 times, MB in next st, 3dc, ch1, skip 1 st (buttonhole made), dc in last st, turn.

Row 5 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st and ch to end, turn.

Rows 6 and 7 As Rows 4 and 5.

Row 8 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc, (MB in next st, 2dc) 8 times, MB in next st, dc in next st, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. (27 sts) Row 9 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

8S ƤRMWL Sew on buttons to correspond with FYXXSRLSPIW SR ƥET

About this yarn

King Cole Magnum Chunky 75% acrylic, 25% wool 110m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £2.99, for stockists visit www.kingcole.com

Enjoy your cuppa for longer when you make this gorgeous cosy

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Gift box decoration

Al wrapped up Make 0EVE 1IWWIVÅ­W pretty gift boxes to hang up on your Christmas tree

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resents don’t always have to be unwrapped, especially when they look as good as this. Based on the granny square, this simple box worked in festive shades makes a cute decoration, too. Make a few of them in red and white, then swap the colours around to create a stylish coordinating set.

8LI]Å­PP KS TIVJIGXP] [MXL SYV 7GERHM WRS[Æ¥EOIW SR TEKI

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■,E]ƤIPH &SRYW (/ FEPP IEGL MR 'VIEQ WLEHI 'PEWWMG 6IH WLEHI ■QQ 9/ 97 + GVSGLIX LSSO ■'EVH ■8S] WXYJƤRK ■6MFFSR

Measurements â– 4VIWIRX MW ER GQ MR GYFI

Tension â– 8IRWMSR MW RSX MQTSVXERX JSV XLMW TVSNIGX

Abbreviations â– *SV WXERHEVH EFFVIZMEXMSRW WII TEKI

+-*8 &3< Square (make 6 per present) 9WMRK 'VIEQ ]EVR GL WW XS ƤVWX GL XS join in a ring.

6SYRH Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (1tr into ring, ch2) 7 times, ss to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. (8 ch-2 sp) 6SYRH 7W XS ƤVWX GL WT GL XV cluster in same ch-2 sp, ch5, (4-tr cluster into next ch-2 sp, ch5) 7 times, ss in top of ƤVWX GPYWXIV XS NSMR *EWXIR SJJ 6SYRH Join Red yarn in top of any cluster, ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc in same st, ch2, (tr in tr of Round 1 directly below next ch-5 sp, ch2, 1dc in top of next cluster, ch2) 7 times, tr in tr of Round 1 HMVIGXP] FIPS[ RI\X GL WT GL WW XS ƤVWX dc to join.

6SYRH 7W XS ƤVWX GL WT GL HSIW RSX count as st), 1dc in same sp, ch3, *dc in

next ch-2 sp, ch3; rep from * around, ss to ƤVWX HG XS NSMR HG ERH GL WT 6SYRH 7W XS ƤVWX GL WT GL GSYRXW as tr), (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch-3 sp, *ch2, dc in next ch-3 sp, (ch3, dc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch2, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * omitting last (2tr, ch2, 2tr), ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW

To make up Measure one square and cut 6 pieces of card slightly smaller than this.

Arrange squares into a cube, RS out, and whipstitch tog side seams, leaving one side open. Place card squares inside cube ERH ƤPP [MXL WXYJƤRK 4PEGI ƤREP TMIGI SJ card on top and sew last square in place.

Attach ribbon for hanging and a bow.

The side edges are whipstitched neatly together

About this yarn ,E]ƤIPH &SRYW (/ 100% acrylic 280m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' e JSV WXSGOMWXW GEPP SV ZMWMX [[[ WMVHEV GS YO 68 L O V E C R O C H E T

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Yes, der Make a frumpy jumper decidedly more festive with Lucy Croftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reindeer pouch pocket

Top tip Go down a hook size or two to make a smaller pouch for a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jumper

Reindeer jumper

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heat your way to a handmade Christmas jumper with

â&#x2013; DROPS Karisma, 1 ball each in: Off White (shade 01) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn A Wine (shade 48) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn B â&#x2013; 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook â&#x2013; 2 stitch markers â&#x2013; Tapestry needle

this fabulously festive pouch pocket. The pocket is strategically placed to keep your hands cosy, and is

worked in a soft yarn thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle on your skin. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generous enough to stash your latest WIP in, too! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be using tapestry crochet techniques and some basic embroidery skills, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much easier than you think. DROPS Karisma yarn comes in a gorgeous array of colours, so you can match it perfectly to your jumper, or go for a contrast pouch like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done here.

Measurements â&#x2013; Pocket meas 28x18cm (11x7in)

Tension â&#x2013; 17 sts and 20 rows to 10cm (4in) square over dc using a 4mm hook

Abbreviations

Notes On Chart, each square represents one dc stitch. RS rows are read from right to left, and WS rows from left to right. Changes in colour should FI QEHI MR XLI ƤREP ]VL SJ XLI previous stitch. When you change colour mid-row, twist the ends of each colour around one another and carry the yarn you are not using across the WS of the work.

â&#x2013; For standard abbreviations see page 90

Reindeer Chart 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

REINDEER POCKET Using Yarn A, ch45, turn.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from the hook and each ch across, turn.

(44 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st across, turn.

7 6 5 4 3 20

15

10

Key = Yarn A â&#x2013; = Yarn B

About this yarn DROPS Karisma

100% wool 100m per 50g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £1.90, for stockists visit www.garnstudio.com

5

Place markers in 13th and 32nd sts.

You will be working reindeer design over the 20 stitches between and including the marked stitches.

Move markers up each row.

Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st across to marked st, work the Reindeer design from Chart over the next 20 sts, dc in the next st and each st across to end, turn.

Rows 4-18 Repeat Row 3. (44 sts) Row 19 7W MRXS XLI ƤVWX WXW GL HSIW not count as st), dc in the same st and each st across to the marked st, work

Reindeer design from Chart over the next 20 sts, dc in the next st and each of XLI RI\X WXW XYVR PIEZMRK XLI PEWX WXW unworked. (34 sts) Row 20 7W MRXS XLI ƤVWX WXW GL HSIW not count as st), dc in the same st and each st across to the marked st, work the Reindeer design over the next 20 sts, dc in the next st and each st across to the last st, turn leaving the last st unworked. (32 sts) Rows 21-24 Repeat Row 20. (24 sts) Fasten off Yarn B. Rows 25-32 Using Yarn A, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st across to end, turn.

Fasten off.

Border Round 1 (RS) With RS facing, join Yarn & MR XLI ƤVWX WX [SVO HG IZIRP] EVSYRH all edges of the pocket working 3dc into XLI GSVRIVW WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Fasten off.

Round 2 With RS facing, join Yarn A in XLI ƤVWX WX HG MRXS IEGL HG EVSYRH WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Fasten off.

8S ƤRMWL Block to size. )QFVSMHIV XLI WRS[ƼEOIW VERHSQP] onto the pocket using Yarn B and a tapestry needle, referring to the images as a guide. Sew the pocket onto your jumper using matching sewing thread, leaving the curved edges unstitched.

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In a flurry

Craft a Scandi-style Christmas with Lara Messer’s WMQTPI WRS[ƥEOIW

Top tip When pinning your WRS[ƥEOIW SYX QEOI WYVI ]SY YWI RI[ TMRW [MXL RS LMRX SJ VYWX

Scandi WRS[Æ¥EOIW

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â&#x2013; ,E]ƤIPH &SRYW (/ FEPP IEGL MR 'VIEQ WLEHI 'PEWWMG 6IH WLEHI â&#x2013; QQ 9/ 97 + LSSO â&#x2013; 7TVE] WXEVGL STXMSREP

Measurements â&#x2013; 4MGSX ERH 7XEV WRS[Æ¥EOI GQ MR HMEQIXIV â&#x2013; TSMRX WRS[Æ¥EOI GQ MR HMEQIXIV

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LMW XVMS SJ PEG] WRS[Æ¥EOIW MW IEW] XS LSSO ERH QEOIW E

great gift or decoration for your own home. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used Scandi colours and an acrylic yarn that comes in large

FEPPW JSV I\XVE ZEPYI WS ]SY GER GVIEXI E [LSPI ƥYVV] SJ XLIWI pretty designs. Try using up DK yarn in your stash, and combining E GSYTPI SJ WLEHIW JSV E QYPXM XSREP IJJIGX ERH E GLYROMIV WX]PI WRS[ƥEOI =SY GSYPH EPWS XV] WOMTTMRK XLI LERKMRK PSSTW ERH using them in your gift wrapping. The possibilities are endless!

Tension

SNOWFLAKES

â&#x2013; 8IRWMSR MW RSX MQTSVXERX JSV XLMW TVSNIGX

4MGSX WRS[Æ¥EOI VIH

Abbreviations â&#x2013; 4MGSX 'L WW XS XL GL JVSQ LSSO â&#x2013; 4YJJ 7X =VL MRWIVX LSSO MRXS WXMXGL ]VL ERH TYPP XLVSYKL XLVII XMQIW ]VL ERH TYPP XLVSYKL EPP PSSTW SR LSSO â&#x2013; *SV WXERHEVH EFFVIZMEXMSRW WII TEKI

With Red yarn, ch8, join with ss to form a ring.

Round 1 (RS) 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MRXS VMRK WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

HG Round 2 'L GSYRXW EW HXV ERH GL WOMT RI\X HG HXV MRXS RI\X HG GL WOMT HG XMQIW WW XS XL GL SJ FIK GL to join.

Round 3 'L [SVOMRK MR RI\X GL WT

HG LXV XV HXV TMGSX HXV XV LXV HG VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW WW XS ƤVWX dc to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hanging loop Join Red yarn in any picot with a ss, GL WW MR WEQI TMGSX Fasten off and weave in ends.

7XEV WRS[Æ¥EOI QM\IH

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9WMRK FSXL ]EVRW LIPH XSK GL WW XS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ E VMRK Round 1 (RS) 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MRXS VMRK GL XMQIW WW MR ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Round 2 7W MRXS GL WT GL HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR WEQI GL WT GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT XMQIW GL LXV MRXS XST SJ ƤVWX HG Round 3 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR WEQI WX 'L HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL HG MRXS XLI RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ XMQIW GL HG MRXS RI\X GL WT GL XV MRXS ƤVWX HG Round 4 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR WEQI WX XV GL XV MR RI\X GL

WT HG MRXS RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW SQMXXMRK PEWX HG WW XS ƤVWX dc to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hanging loop Join White yarn in any ch-2 sp with a ss, GL WW MR WEQI GL WT Fasten off and weave in ends.

TSMRX WRS[ƥEOI [LMXI ;MXL ;LMXI ]EVR GL WW XS ƤVWX GL XS QEOI E VMRK Round 1 (RS) 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MRXS VMRK WW MR ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

HG Round 2 'L GSYRXW EW XV XV MRXS RI\X WX GL XV MRXS IEGL SJ RI\X WXW GL VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW WW XS XST SJ FIK GL XS NSMR Round 3 7W MRXS RI\X XV ERH RI\X GL WT GL ]VL MRWIVX LSSO MRXS GL WT ]VL ERH TYPP XLVSYKL X[MGI ]VL ERH TYPP XLVSYKL EPP PSSTW SR LSSO GL TYJJ WX MR WEQI GL WT GL TYJJ WX GL TYJJ WX MR RI\X GL WT GL VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW WW XS XST SJ FIK GL NSMR Round 4 'L HG GL HG MR RI\X GL WT VIT JVSQ QSVI XMQIW WW XS ƤVWX HG XS NSMR Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hanging loop ;SVO EW JSV 7XEV 7RS[Æ¥EOI LERKMRK PSST

8S ƤRMWL Pin to shape, spray starch and cool iron using ironing mesh or cotton cloth.

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Top tip If you suffer from tired, aching hands when crocheting, try an ergonomic hook

Merry kitschmas!

Deck the halls with Kath Webberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty wreath in sweet candy colours

Christmas wreath

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â&#x2013; Stylecraft Special DK, 1 ball each in: White (shade 001) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn A Lipstick (shade 1246) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn B Fondant (shade 1241) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn C Bright Green (shade 1259) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn D Sherbet (shade 1034) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn E Green (shade 116) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn F â&#x2013; 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook â&#x2013; 30cm (12in) polystyrene wreath â&#x2013; 35mm (1½in) pompom maker or cardboard rings â&#x2013; Stitch marker â&#x2013; Glass-headed pins â&#x2013; Assorted ribbons â&#x2013; Small glass baubles

Measurements â&#x2013; 8S ƤX E GQ MR TSP]WX]VIRI wreath

Tension â&#x2013; 22 sts and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) square over dc using a 3.5mm hook

Abbreviations â&#x2013; Dtr (Double Treble): Yrh twice, insert hook in stitch, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times â&#x2013; Ttr (Triple Treble): Yrh three times, insert hook in stitch, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and draw through 2 loops) 4 times

About this yarn

Stylecraft Special DK 100% acrylic 295m per 100g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £1.85, for stockists visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

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e love Kath Webberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less-than-traditional take on a GPEWWMG HIGSVEXMSR ĹŠ MXĹ­PP PSSO YXXIVP] KPSVMSYW Ƥ\IH SR your front door throughout the winter. Kath says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go

retro with pastel shades and candy colours in this kitsch wreath, embellished with sweet yarny goodness.â&#x20AC;? And as if crochet candy GERIW ĆĽYJJ] TSQTSQW ERH ER SZIVWM^IH FS[ [IVIRĹ­X IRSYKL [IĹ­ZI EHHIH VMFFSRW ERH FEYFPIW JSV XLI TIVJIGX ƤRMWLMRK XSYGL

WREATH COVER Using Yarn A, ch35.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to end, turn. (34 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc into each st across to end, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approx 75cm, changing colour at row ends as desired and weaving in ends as you go.

Fasten off.

Bow The bow is worked in two pieces, Piece 1 is worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch.

Piece 2 is worked in rows, back and forth.

Piece 1 9WMRK =EVR ) GL WW XS XLI ƤVWX GL XS form a ring, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc into each ch around, placing a st marker into the last st. (80 sts) Rounds 2-19 Dc in each st around, moving the marker up at the end of each round.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Piece 2 Using Yarn E, ch75.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in the second ch from the hook and each ch across to end, turn. (74 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as dc), skip ƤVWX WX HG MRXS IEGL WX EGVSWW XS PEWX dc, skip 1 st, dc into last st, turn.

(72 sts) Rows 3-9 Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To assemble, simply wrap Piece 2 around Piece 1, securing with a loose knot behind.

Candy cane The candy cane is worked using the amigurumi method, giving the twisted effect to the stripes.

After placing the stitch marker as instructed, move the marker up as you work each round.

Stuff the shape with the tails of the yarn after each colour change.

Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) 6dc into magic loop, pull tail tightly to close.

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc in back loop only of each st around, place st marker in last st. (6 sts) Rounds 3-4 Dc into each st around.

Rounds 5-6 Change to Yarn B, dc into IEGL WX EVSYRH WXYJƤRK XLI GERH] GERI with the tails of the yarn as you go.

Rounds 7-8 Change to Yarn A, repeat Rounds 3-4.

Work Rounds 5-8 four times more.

Round 25 Continuing with Yarn A, ss into each of the next 2 sts, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, ss into last st.

Round 26 Change to Yarn B, ss into next two ss, 1htr into each of the next 3 dc, ss into last ss.

Round 27 Repeat Round 26.

Rounds 28-30 Change to Yarn A and work as Round 26.

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Christmas wreath

Rounds 31-33 Change to Yarn B and work as Round 26.

Round 34-36 Repeat Rounds 28-30.

Round 37 Change to Yarn B and work as Round 25.

Round 38 Dc into each st around.

Rounds 39-40 Change to Yarn A, dc into each st around.

Round 41 (Dc2tog) 3 times.

Fasten off and weave in any ends.

Mistletoe Leaves The leaves are all worked as one main piece. Block the leaves lightly to stop the petals from curling too much by TMRRMRK XS E XS[IP ERH WTVMX^MRK [MXL water. Leave to dry overnight before attaching to the wreath.

Using Yarn F, ch30.

First leaf *1ttr into 6th ch from hook, 1ttr into next ch, 1dtr into each of the next 2 ch, 1tr into each of the next 2 ch, 1htr into next ch, 1dc into each of the next 2 ch*; Second leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss into each of the next 3 ch; Third leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss into each of the next 3 ch; Fourth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *; Fifth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ss into each of the next 10 ch, turn to work along the other side of the ch, ss into IEGL SJ XLI ƤVWX GL

Sixth leaf Ch14, repeat from * to *, ch14, repeat from * to *, ss into each of the next 4 ch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Berries (make 5) With Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) 4dc into loop, pull tail tightly to close.

Round 2 Dc into each dc around. (4 sts) Round 3 Skip 1 dc, 1dc into the next st, skip 1 dc, 1dc into the next st.

Fasten off and stuff ends into berry using the end of your hook.

The statement bow adds a pop of colour in pastel blue

To assemble Wrap the wreath piece around the polystyrene ring, stretching out any [VMROPIW SV FYRGLMRK ERH TMRRMRK ƤVQP] on the reverse as you go.

Seam the two long edges around the back, and then the short edge.

Pin the bow into place, over the short edge seam, ensuring that the pins are TVIWWIH ƤVQP] MRXS XLI TSP]WX]VIRI Attach the candy cane, again pressing the pins down all the way to conceal them and make sure they won’t fall off. Pin the mistletoe leaves into place, then add the berries, pushing the pins through the centre of the berries.

Using a pom-pom maker or small cardboard rings, make up two pompoms in each colour and attach to the wreath.

We love how the wreath stripes echo those on the candy cane

%HH ER] VMFFSRW ]SY GLSSWI ERH ƤREPP] add the baubles. Attach the baubles using their wire loop, crossing the pins over and catching the yarn of the wreath piece as you do so to secure.

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO CHANGE COLOUR IN ROWS

1 Start working the last stitch of the last row of the old colour, but stop before you work the final yrh of the stitch. Cut off the old yarn, leaving a tail about 7cm long.

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2 Now loop your new yarn colour around the hook, leaving a long tail of yarn (about 7cm long).

3 Pull the new yarn loop through the remaining two loops to finish off the stitch. Pull the old and new yarn ends to tighten the loop on the hook.

4 Now you can work the turning chain of the new row in the new colour (for example, 3ch for treble, or 2ch for half treble). Then work the stitches of the new row in the new yarn colour.

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Top tip Hang these sparkly fairies on your tree alongside the baubles on page 31

Festive fairies

A glitzy trio of Christmas fairies, designed by Hannah Cross

Peg doll fairies

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he wooden clothes peg gets a Christmas party-worthy

â&#x2013; Schachenmayr Catania, 1 ball each in: Capri (shade 00384) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn A Cyclam (shade 00114) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn B Phlox (shade 00282) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn C â&#x2013; Anchor Artiste Metallic, 1 ball each in: Gold (shade 300) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn D Turquoise (shade 312) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn E Purple (shade 310) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn F Pink (shade 308) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn G â&#x2013; 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook â&#x2013; Wooden dolly pegs, one for each fairy â&#x2013; Black and red pens for facial features â&#x2013; Tapestry needle â&#x2013; Pretty paper for wings â&#x2013; Craft glue

QEOISZIV MR XLMW JEF TVSNIGX )EGL PMXXPI JEMV] [IEVW

the same basic dress, worked in a spiral using the

amigurumi method, but with different crocheted detail and sparkly IQFVSMHIV] JSV ER MRHMZMHYEP XSYGL 8LMW MW WYGL E JYR TVSNIGX XS make, and ideal for sharing with kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love adding the paper wings, facial features and metallic thread for hanging up.

PEG DOLL FAIRY Basic fairy dress

About this yarn

Make one in each of Yarns A, B and C. 'L WW MR ƤVWX GL XS NSMR MRXS E VMRK Round 1 (RS) Dc in each ch around.

(8 sts) Round 2 and all even rounds Dc in each dc around.

Round 3 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) twice. (10 sts) Round 5 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) twice. (12 sts) Round 7 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) twice. (14 sts) Round 9 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) twice. (16 sts) Round 11 Dc in each dc around.

Round 13 Dc in each dc around.

Round 15 *Ch2, ss in next dc; repeat JVSQ EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX GL XS NSMR Fasten off.

100% cotton 125m per 50g 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £2.50, www.loveknitting.com

Blue fairy Join Yarn D in starting ch of neckline of dress, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss in top of beg

Measurements â&#x2013; Approx 11x10cm (4½x4in)

Tension â&#x2013; 20 sts and 20 rows to 10cm (4in) square over dc using a 3.5mm hook

Abbreviations â&#x2013; For standard abbreviations see page 90

Schachenmayr Catania

GL XS NSMR *EWXIR SJJ Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp along hem of dress, *ch2, ss in next ch-2 sp; repeat JVSQ EVSYRH WW MR ƤVWX GL XS NSMR Fasten off.

Pink fairy Join Yarn D in any st on Round 14, work a surface crochet ss in each st, following the stitches for 5 rounds in spiral. Fasten off.

Purple fairy Using Yarn D, embroider 2 stars at the front and a running st along bottom edge of dress, using image as a guide.

Fairy hats Using corresponding metallic yarn to HVIWW GL WW XS ƤVWX GL XS NSMR MR E VMRK Round 1 (RS) 4dc into ring. (4 sts) Round 2 2dc in each dc around. (8 sts) Round 3 Dc in each dc around.

To make up Slip dress over each peg and glue hat into place at top. Add eyes and a nose with pens, using the image as a guide.

Fairy wings

Fairy wings template

Design and cut out the wings for each fairy, using the template as a guide. You can vary the shape of the wings slightly for each fairy, if you wish. Glue into place at the back of the dress.

Hanging thread Cut a 25cm (10in) length of Yarn D for each fairy, secure around the neck then tie at the top to make a hanging loop.

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Top tip Keep stitches on the tight side to avoid gaps where the inner beanbag could show through

Oh-so cosy...

See if you can resist diving straight into Jennifer Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gorgeous squashy beanbag. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real winter warmer

Comfy beanbag

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â&#x2013; Paintbox Super Chunky, 13 balls in Dark Aubergine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn A 9 balls in Champagne White â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn B â&#x2013; 15mm (US P/19) hook â&#x2013; A beanbag (we used a standard one from John Lewis of approx 120cm²)

Measurements â&#x2013; 90x90x100cm (35x35x39in)

Tension â&#x2013; 5 sts and 5 rows to 10cm (4in) square over dc using a 15mm hook

Abbreviations â&#x2013; For standard abbreviations see page 90

The stylish stripes are easy to work

About this yarn

Paintbox Super Chunky [SSP EGV]PMG Q TIV K 1EGLMRI [EWL EX ¢' £4.99, for stockists visit www.paintboxyarns.com

S

ink deep down into a big, squashy beanbag, covered in stylish crochet stripes. This jumbo cover makes an old beanbag much more inviting, while the sumptuous

purple and warm vanilla shades will bring a cosy feel to your favourite reading nook. The beauty of this chunky yarn is that you can hook bigger makes in less time, so don't be put off by the size of this project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it's a perfect pattern for beginners!

BEANBAG Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st XLVSYKLSYX HG MRXS XLI PSST WW XS ƤVWX dc.

Round 2 'L HG MRXS IEGL WX WW XS ƤVWX dc. (24 sts) Round 3 Ch1, (1dc, 2dc in next st) to end, WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 4 Ch1, (2dc, 2dc in next st) to end, WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 5 'L HG HG MR RI\X WX XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 6 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss XS ƤVWX HG Round 7 Ch1, (5dc, 2dc in next st) to end, WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 8 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss XS ƤVWX HG Round 9 'L HG HG MR RI\X WX XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 10 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, WW XS ƤVWX HG Round 11 'L HG HG MR RI\X WX XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 12 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, WW XS ƤVWX HG Continue in the same fashion, alternating E VSYRH [LIVI ]SY MRGVIEWI WXW IZIRP] with a round of plain dc, until you reach WXW End with a round of plain dc.

Next round Ch1, 1dc into each st from the previous round, working into the back PSSTW SRP] WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Next round Ch1, 1dc into each st around, WW XS ƤVWX HG 6ITIEX PEWX VSYRH E JYVXLIV XMQIW

Decreasing Round 1 'L HG HG XSK XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 2 'L HG HG XSK XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 3 'L HG HG XSK XS IRH WW XS ƤVWX HG WXW Round 4 Ch1, (5dc, dc2tog) to end, ss to ƤVWX HG WXW Change to Yarn B. Round 5 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn A. Round 6 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss XS ƤVWX HG Round 7 Ch1, (4dc, dc2tog) to end, ss to ƤVWX HG WXW Round 8 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, ss XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn B. Rounds 9 and 10 Ch1, 1dc into each st EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn A. Rounds 11 and 12 Ch1, 1dc into each st EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn B. Rounds 13-15 Ch1, 1dc into each st EVSYRH WW XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn A. Round 16 Ch1, 1dc into each st around, WW XS ƤVWX HG Change to Yarn B. Work another 24 rounds as the last round.

Place your beanbag inside the cover.

Next row Fold the opening of the FIERFEK ƥEX ERH WIEQ F] [SVOMRK E HG through both layers in each st across.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Knowing Me Hoodie WOOL AND THE GANG From £49

www.woolandthegang.com

The arrival of red-breasted robins bobbing about in our garden is one of the delightful things many of us look forward to in winter, and with a crochet version you can enjoy them all year round. Little Conkers’ robin is made from organically-farmed British merino yarn and will look sweet perched on a shelf or windowsill, or even made MRXS E LERHFEK GLEVQ 8LI OMX MRGPYHIW WLIITŭW [SSP JSV WXYJƤRK yarn and a needle for embroidering the facial features, a 12-page colour pattern booklet and an upcycled gift card – all beautifully packaged up in a manilla box, which makes it a perfect gift. The ƤRMWLIH VSFMR QIEWYVIW ETTVS\ GQ ¼in) long.

New this season, WatG’s Super Trouper Wool is a yarn and range of patterns and accessories, all inspired by Abba songs. The lowmaintenance, chunky yarn is 100% merino wool, comes in ten colours and is machine washable. The Knowing Me Hoodie is an easy-to-make raglan jumper, available in sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months, that’s worked in single crochet throughout.

It has a hood, two pockets, a button (not included in XLI OMX ERH MW ƤRMWLIH [MXL E FS[ ERH E TSQTSQ There’s also a stripy blanket in the collection of baby crochet patterns using Super Trouper Wool.

Sheep Draught Excluder

Ethelred the Unready Elf

AMIGURUMI BARMY

THE CROCHET CHAIN

£45

e

www.amigurumibarmy.blogspot.com

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ TheCrochetChain

Robin LITTLE CONKERS £13.99

www.littleconkers.co.uk

-J ]SYV HSSVW EVIRŭX UYMXI WOMVXMRK XLI ƥSSV ]SY QMKLX FI PMZMRK with pesky draughts blighting your comfort during the cold, windy season. A draught excluder is what you need, and if you’re a yarn lover, what better than a draught excluder made from a row of adorable sheep?

Just make seven little amigurumi sheep, then join them together and your cosy comfort is guaranteed. The kit includes four balls of DROPS Alpaca Boucle yarn, three balls of DROPS Cotton Light yarn, two crochet hooks, stranded cotton for facial features, eyes and a pattern.

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We hope Ethelred is ready for Christmas so children around the world aren’t disappointed! This amigurumi chap is made with Stylecraft Special DK MR 0MTWXMGO 'ERH]ƥSWW Green and Black shades, which are included in the OMX EPSRK [MXL XS] WXYJƤRK safety eyes, a jingly bell and step-by-step instructions.

You’ll need a 3.5mm hook of your own to make him, but if you haven’t got one you can add a KnitPro Waves hook to the order for £3.50. He’s made in double crochet throughout, WS XLMW MW E KVIEX ƤVWX XS] project for a beginner, and LIŭW GQ ½in) long, or GQ MR [LIR WMXXMRK

Reviews

Peter the Penguin THE CROCHET CRAFT CO £16.50

www.thecrochetcraftco.co.uk

Reindeer

There’s no need to visit the zoo or Antarctica to hobnob with penguins – simply crochet yourself one! Cute Peter the Penguin stands at 14cm (5½MR ERH ƤXW RIEXP] MR XLI palm of your hand. The kit to make him comes with Stylecraft Special DK, a 4mm crochet hook, stitch marker, WEJIX] I]IW XS] WXYJƤRK and pattern. The Crochet Craft Co also offers other amigurumi cuties to choose from, like Oswald the Owl.

WARM PIXIE £34

www.warmpixie.com Go Scandi this festive season with a reindeer bust decorating your wall. Made from Warm Pixie’s branded 100% lambswool that’s QEHI MR XLI 9/ MX QIEWYVIW ETTVS\ \ \ GQ \ ¼x7in).

The kit to make the reindeer includes four balls of yarn, a Pony GVSGLIX LSSO WXMXGL QEVOIV HEVRMRK RIIHPI WEJIX] I]IW WXYJƤRK and illustrated step-by-step instructions. It comes packed in a box and would make a lovely Christmas gift for a crocheter.

Été Cardigan WE ARE KNITTERS £55 (S/M), £63 (L/XL)

www.weareknitters.co.uk A party wardrobe can’t have too many lacy cardis, and this one is luxurious and divine. Made from We Are Knitters’ own brand of 100% Prima Cotton (choose from 22 shades) we think this HVETI] GEVHM [MPP PSSO JEF [MXL E ƥSEX] HVIWW FYX [MPP EPWS TVSQSXI jeans and a tee to party status. As well as the yarn needed, the kit also contains a sewing needle, an embroidered garment label and a detailed pattern for both S/M and L/XL sizes. A 5mm hook can be added to the order for £5. This design is for intermediate crocheters, or beginners ready for the next step. Gorgeous!

Pompom Baubles WOOL COUTURE £13 (12), £24.99 ( 24)

www.woolcouturecompany.com You won’t need your hooks for this one. Quick and easy, make one or two dozen pompoms with Wool Couture’s Epic Extreme unspun merino and hang them on your tree, or string them into a garland to EHSVR ]SYV ƤVITPEGI SV HIGSVEXI ]SYV HMRMRK XEFPI )EGL TSQTSQ is 10cm (4in) in diameter and you can choose from three dozen shades of yarn to coordinate with your home. Also included in the kit are cable ties, silver hanging cords and the instructions.

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Crochet know-how

Crochet essentials 3ZIV XLI RI\X JI[ TEKIW ]SYŭPP ƤRH WMQTPI WXIT F] WXIT KYMHIW XS QER] YWIJYP WXMXGLIW ERH XIGLRMUYIW XLEX ]SYŭPP YWI IZIV] XMQI ]SY TMGO YT E LSSO

,SPHMRK XLI LSSO

,SPHMRK XLI ]EVR

■ TRY THESE METHODS AND SEE WHICH WORKS BEST

■ EVEN TENSION RESULTS IN EVEN STITCHES

PENCIL METHOD ,SPH XLI LSSO PMOI E TIRGMP MR ]SYV VMKLX LERH MJ ]SYŭVI VMKLX LERHIH EFSYX GQ JVSQ XLI LSSOIH IRH -J ]SYV LSSO LEW E JPEX EVIE ]SYŭPP JMRH MX GSQJSVXEFPI XS LSPH MX LIVI

METHOD ONE 4EWW XLI FEPP IRH SJ XLI ]EVR FIX[IIR XLI PMXXPI JMRKIV ERH XLMVH JMRKIV SJ ]SYV PIJX LERH MJ ]SY EVI VMKLX LERHIH XLIR FILMRH XLI XLMVH ERH QMHHPI JMRKIVW SZIV ]SYV MRHI\ JMRKIV

KNIFE METHOD ,SPH XLI LSSO FIX[IIR ]SYV XLYQF ERH JSVIJMRKIV EFSYX GQ JVSQ XLI LSSOIH IRH VIWXMRK XLI IRH SJ XLI LSSO EKEMRWX ]SYV TEPQ 8LMW [MPP KMZI ]SY PSXW SJ GSRXVSP

METHOD TWO 0SST XLI FEPP IRH SJ XLI ]EVR PSSWIP] EVSYRH XLI PMXXPI JMRKIV SJ ]SYV PIJX LERH XLIR XEOI MX SZIV XLI XLMVH JMRKIV FILMRH XLI QMHHPI JMRKIV ERH SZIV ]SYV MRHI\ JMRKIV

1EOMRK E WPMTORSX ■ THE FIRST LOOP ON THE HOOK

1 ,SPH XLI XEMP SJ XLI FEPP SJ ]EVR MR ]SYV PIJX LERH ERH HVETI XLI ]EVR GPSGO[MWI SZIV XLI XST SJ MX XS JSVQ E GMVGYPEV PSST

2 ,SPH XLI PSST FIX[IIR ]SYV PIJX XLYQF ERH JSVIJMRKIV XLIR MRWIVX XLI GVSGLIX LSSO XLVSYKL XLI GIRXVI SJ XLI PSST JVSQ JVSRX XS FEGO

3 'EXGL XLI FEPP IRH SJ XLI ]EVR [MXL XLI LSSO ERH TYPP MX FEGO through the centre of the loop, XEOMRK XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL [MXL MX

Chain stitch ■ USE THIS STITCH TO MAKE YOUR FOUNDATION CHAIN

4 Pull both ends of the yarn to tighten the knot, then pull just the ball end to tighten the loop so it’s close to the hook, but not touching it.

How to count chains 9

1 ,SPH XLI LSSO MR ]SYV VMKLX LERH ERH FSXL XLI ]EVR IRH ERH XLI [SVOMRK ]EVR MR ]SYV PIJX LERH 1SZI XLI LSSO YRHIV ERH SZIV XLI ]EVR XS [VET MX EVSYRH ERXMGPSGO[MWI

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2 4YPP XLI LSSO XS[EVHW XLI WPMTORSX GEXGLMRK XLI ]EVR MR XLI LSSO ERH TYPPMRK MX XLVSYKL XLI WPMTORSX PSST 8LMW JSVQW ]SYV JMVWX GLEMR GL WXMXGL 6ITIEX WXITW ERH XS JSVQ E GLEMR PIRKXL

3 This is what your row of chains [MPP PSSO PMOI ,SPH XLI GLEMR [MXL ]SYV PIJX LERH RIEV XLI LSSO XS OIIT XLI XIRWMSR /IIT KSMRK YRXMP ]SY LEZI XLI RYQFIV SJ GLEMRW WXEXIH MR ]SYV TEXXIVR

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Each chain or loop counts as SRI WXMXGL 2IZIV GSYRX ]SYV JMVWX WPMTORSX SV XLI PSST SR XLI LSSO

GEPPIH XLI [SVOMRK PSST 7S XLEX ]SY GER FI EGGYVEXI QEOI WYVI XLI GLEMR MW RSX X[MWXIH ERH XLEX XLI JVSRX MW JEGMRK ]SY

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Slip stitch (ss)

;SVOMRK MR VS[W

■ THIS STITCH HAS NO HEIGHT – OFTEN USED TO

■ FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES TO CONSTRUCT

JOIN ROUNDS

1 The slip stitch is used to join a length of chain into the round.

Insert the hook from front to back into the first chain you worked. Wrap yarn round the hook (yrh) in an anticlockwise direction.

2 Pull the yarn through the chain stitch (as shown) and then the loop already on the hook to make a slip stitch. You can also work this stitch into each stitch along a row to form a neat edging.

CROCHET FABRIC

1 The first row is made by working across the foundation chain from right to left. At the end of the chain or row, turn the work so that the yarn is behind the hook.

2 For the next row, first make the turning chain for the stitch you’re about to work. Now work the next stitch into the top of the stitches on your first row, missing the first stitch.

(SYFPI GVSGLIX (dc) 97 XIVQ WMRKPI GVSGLIX ■ ONE OF THE KEY STITCHES IN CROCHET, DOUBLES ARE SIMPLE, COMPACT STITCHES THAT FORM A DENSE FABRIC

1 To make a double crochet stitch, insert the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch on the previous row.

2 Wind the yarn around the hook (yrh).

3 Pull the yarn through the stitch, giving you two loops on your crochet hook.

4 Yarn round hook again, then pull the yarn through both loops. You’ve made a double crochet stitch and will have one loop left on the hook, ready to do the next stitch.

,EPJ XVIFPI GVSGLIX (htr) 97 XIVQ LEPJ HSYFPI GVSGLIX ■ A HANDY STITCH THAT’S BETWEEN DOUBLE AND TREBLE CROCHET IN SIZE, AND LOOKS SLIGHTLY LOOSER THAN DOUBLE CROCHET

1 To make a half treble crochet stitch, work to where you want the htr and then wind the yarn round the hook (yrh).

2 Insert the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch in the previous row. Wrap yarn around the hook again (yrh).

3 Pull the yarn through the stitch only (3 loops on hook).

4 Yarn round hook again, pull the yarn through all 3 loops. You’ve made a half treble crochet. Continue working htr into next and following sts to the end of the row.

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8VIFPI GVSGLIX (tr) 97 XIVQ HSYFPI GVSGLIX â&#x2013; ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR STITCHES IN CROCHET, THIS SIMPLE STITCH IS TWICE AS HIGH AS A DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH

1 8S [SVO E XVIFPI GVSGLIX WXEVX F] [MRHMRK ]VL ERH XLIR MRWIVX XLI LSSO YRHIV XLI XST X[S PSSTW SJ XLI WXMXGL SR XLI TVIZMSYW VS[

2 ;VET XLI ]EVR EVSYRH XLI LSSO

]VL ERH TYPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL XLI WXMXGL SRP]

3 You will now have 3 loops on the LSSO =VL EKEMR ERH HVE[ XLI ]EVR through just the first 2 loops on XLI LSSO

4 You will now have 2 loops on XLI LSSO =VL EKEMR ERH HVE[ XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL XLI VIQEMRMRK PSSTW SR XLI LSSO =SYV XVIFPI GVSGLIX MW GSQTPIXI

(SYFPI 8VIFPI GVSGLIX (dtr) 97 XIVQ XVIFPI crochet

8VMTPI 8VIFPI GVSGLIX (ttr) 97 XIVQ HSYFPI XVIFPI crochet

8LMW MW E WXMXGL VIKYPEVP] YWIH EW ER IPSRKEXIH ZIVWMSR SJ XLI XVIFPI HIWGVMFIH EFSZI -XÅ­W [SVOIH MR E ZIV] WMQMPEV [E] XS XLI XVIFPI EW JSPPS[W 1 1EOI E JSYRHEXMSR GLEMR 7OMT GL ]VL X[MGI ERH MRWIVX XLI LSSO YRHIV XLI XST PSST SJ XLI RI\X GL 2 Yrh, pull the yarn through the ch PSST SRP] PSSTW SR LSSO 3 =VL ERH TYPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL PSSTW SRP] PSSTW SR LSSO =VL

8LMW MW SRI SJ XLI PSRKIWX WXERHEVH GVSGLIX WXMXGLIW ERH MW QEMRP] YWIH MR JERG] WXMXGL TEXXIVRW -XÅ­W XEPPIV XLER E HSYFPI XVIFPI GVSGLIX WXMXGL HIWGVMFIH PIJX ERH MW [SVOIH MR E ZIV] WMQMPEV [E] EW JSPPS[W 1 1EOI E JSYRHEXMSR GL 7OMT GL ]VL XMQIW MRWIVX LSSO YRHIV XST PSST SJ RI\X GL 2 Yrh, pull yarn through ch loop SRP] PSSTW SR LSSO

ERH TYPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL PSSTW SRP] PSSTW SR LSSO 4 =VL ERH TYPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL XLI VIQEMRMRK PSSTW 6ITIEX JVSQ XS QEOI QSVI HXV WXW 8S QEOI XLI RI\X VS[ SJ HXV XYVR [SVO ERH GL 8LMW XYVRMRK GLEMR GSYRXW EW XLI JMVWX HXV MR E RI[ VS[ 7OMT JMVWX WX EX XLI FEWI SJ XLI X GL [SVO HXV YRHIV XLI XST X[S PSSTW SJ XLI RH WXMXGL MR XLI TVIZMSYW VS[ GSRXMRYI XS XLI IRH SJ XLI VS[

3 ų =VL HVE[ PSST XLVSYKL PSSTW SRP] 6ITIEX JVSQ ų XMQIW QSVI ERH ]SYV XVMTPI XVIFPI [MPP FI JMRMWLIH 6ITIEX JVSQ XS QEOI QSVI XXV WXW 4 8S QEOI XLI RI\X VS[ XYVR [SVO ERH GL 8LMW XYVRMRK GLEMR GSYRXW EW XLI JMVWX XVMTPI XVIFPI MR E RI[ VS[ 7OMT JMVWX WX EX FEWI SJ XLI X GL ;SVO XVMTPI XVIFPI MRWIVXMRK LSSO YRHIV XLI XST PSSTW SJ XLI RH WX in the previous row; continue to the IRH SJ XLI VS[

Turning Chain (t-ch)

How to count stitches

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TURNING CHAIN

-R GVSGLIX ]SY RIIH XS EHH XYVRMRK GLEMRW X GLW XS XLI FIKMRRMRK SJ VS[W 8LI VIEWSR JSV XLMW MW XS FVMRK XLI LSSO YT XS the height of the stitches youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re GVSGLIXMRK )EGL FEWMG WXMXGL LEW MXW S[R RYQFIV SJ GLEMRW 8LI

XEFPI FIPS[ XIPPW ]SY LS[ QER] X GL WXW JSVQ XLI JMVWX WXMXGL *SV HG YWYEPP] XLI XYVRMRK GLEMR HSIW RSX GSYRX EW E WXMXGL ERH XLI JMVWX WXMXGL SJ XLI VS[ MW [SVOIH MRXS XLI WXMXGL EX XLI FEWI SJ XLI XYVRMRK GLEMR

STITCH

%HH XS JSYRHEXMSR GLEMR FIJSVI starting row

Skip at start of foundation row (counts as first st)

For turning chain (counts as first st)

Double crochet

1 ch

1 ch*

1 ch*

Half treble

1 ch

2 ch

2 ch

Treble

2 ch

3 ch

3 ch

Double treble

3 ch

4 ch

4 ch

Triple treble

4 ch

5 ch

GL

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CHECK YOUR WORK IS CORRECT

&IMRK EFPI XS count your stitches is very MQTSVXERX ERH helps you to ensure that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re following a TEXXIVR GSVVIGXP] -XÅ­W E KSSH MHIE to count your stitches at the IRH SJ IZIV] VS[ To count short stitches such as HSYFPI GVSGLIX PSSO EX XLI TPEMXIH XSTW WII EFSZI VMKLX *SV taller stitches, count the upright ŬWXIQWÅ­ Å© IEGL ŬWXIQÅ­ MW GSYRXIH as a stitch (see VMKLX

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How to change colour

-RGVIEWMRK ERH HIGVIEWMRK

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CREATE STRIPES AND OTHER COLOUR EFFECTS

1 &IJSVI ]SY [SVO XLI JMREP ]VL

]EVR VSYRH LSSO SR XLI PEWX WXMXGL SJ E VS[ MR XLI SPH GSPSYV HVST XLI SPH ]EVR ERH TMGO YT XLI RI[ SRI [MXL ]SYV LSSO

2 Pull through a loop of the new ]EVR XS JMRMWL XLI SPH WXMXGL 8LI [SVOMRK PSST [MPP FI MR XLI RI[ GSPSYV 'SRXMRYI OIITMRK XLI SPH ]EVR EX XLI [VSRK WMHI

SHAPING STITCHES ARE VITAL FOR MAKING GARMENTS

INCREASE To increase one stitch MW ZIV] WMQTPI Å© [SVO SRI WXMXGL into the next stitch on the row FIPS[ ;LIR ]SYÅ­ZI JMRMWLIH [SVO ERSXLIV WXMXGL MRXS XLI WEQI WXMXGL

DECREASE *SV E UYMGO HIGVIEWI NYWX WOMT SRI WXMXGL *SV E RIEXIV PSSO [SVO XLI JMVWX TEVX SJ SRI WXMXGL ERH XLIR FIKMR XLI RI\X WXMXGL *MRMWL FSXL XSKIXLIV

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1 7I[MRK [MXL E XETIWXV] RIIHPI MW XLI VIKYPEV ERH RIEX [E] XS NSMR WIEQW 4PEGI X[S TMIGIW SJ GVSGLIX VMKLX WMHIW XSKIXLIV ERH SZIVWI[ XLIQ EW WLS[R EFSZI YWMRK E XETIWXV] SV ]EVR RIIHPI

2 8S WPMT WXMXGL E WIEQ TPEGI XLI GVSGLIX TMIGIW VMKLX WMHIW XSKIXLIV -RWIVX LSSO MRXS FSXL IHKI WXMXGLIW ]VL ERH TYPP XLVSYKL XS GSQTPIXI WPMT WXMXGL VIT JVSQ [SVOMRK MRXS XLI RI\X IHKI WXMXGLIW OIITMRK [SVO JEMVP] PSSWI

3 *SV E HG WIEQ TPEGI XLI GVSGLIX TMIGIW VMKLX WMHIW XSKIXLIV SV [VSRK WMHIW XSKIXLIV JSV E ZMWMFPI WIEQ ;SVO EW JSV WPMT WXMXGL WIEQ YWMRK HSYFPI GVSGLIX MRWXIEH SJ WPMT WXMXGL

4 % YWIJYP ZEVMEXMSR SR XLI HG WIEQ XLI HG ERH GLEMR WIEQ MW YWIH [LIR PIWW FYPO ERH SV KVIEXIV JPI\MFMPMX] MW RIIHIH ;SVO HSYFPI GVSGLIX ERH GLEMR EPXIVREXIP]

,S[ XS GLIGO ]SYV XIRWMSR â&#x2013;

MAKE AND MEASURE A SWATCH TO CHECK YOUR TENSION

Most crochet patterns state the XIRWMSR VIUYMVIH MR VS[W ERH WXMXGLIW SJ E WTIGMJMG X]TI 1EOI E W[EXGL EX PIEWX GQ WUYEVI ERH GLIGO XLEX ]SYV XIRWMSR QEXGLIW 4PEGI E VYPIV EGVSWW XLI W[EXGL ERH MRWIVX X[S TMRW GQ ETEVX 8LIR TPEGI XLI VYPIV EPSRK E GSPYQR SJ WXMXGLIW ERH MRWIVX X[S TMRW GQ ETEVX 'SYRX XLI WXMXGLIW ERH VS[W FIX[IIR XLI pins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose WS ]SY RIIH XS YWI E WQEPPIV LSSO FYX MJ ]SY LEZI XSS QER] YWI E PEVKIV LSSO -XÅ­W YWYEPP] FIXXIV XS QEXGL XLI WXMXGLIW XLER VS[W FIGEYWI ]SY GER EP[E]W [SVO QSVI SV JI[IV VS[W

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*SYRHEXMSR VMRK

;SVOMRK WXMXGLIW MRXS E VMRK

■ CREATE A FOUNDATION RING FOR WORKING

■ TO MAKE CIRCLES, TUBES AND OTHER SHAPES

1 1EOI E GLEMR XLI PIRKXL WXEXIH MR XLI TEXXIVR MRWXVYGXMSRW 2I\X MRWIVX XLI GVSGLIX LSSO MRXS XLI JMVWX GLEMR 'PSWI XLI VMRK [MXL E WPMT WXMXGL [SVOMRK ]VLŷ

1 1EOI E JSYRHEXMSR VMRK ERH [SVO XLI X GL GL JSV XVIFPI WXW ;SVO E XVIFPI WX EW YWYEP FYX MRWIVX LSSO MRXS GIRXVI SJ VMRK *SV XVIFPI WXW ]VL MRWIVX LSSO MRXS VMRK

IN THE ROUND

2 ŷERH TYPP ]EVR XLVSYKL PSSTW SR LSSO 2S[ ]SYŭVI VIEH] XS WXEVX GVSGLIXMRK MR XLI VSYRH JSPPS[MRK XLI MRWXVYGXMSRW KMZIR VMKLX

2 *MRMWL XLI XVIFPI EW YWYEP ]VL pull yarn through ring, yrh, pull yarn through first 2 loops, yrh, pull yarn XLVSYKL PSSTW ;SVO QSVI WXW MRXS XLI VMRK EW RIIHIH

;SVOMRK E QEKMG PSST ■ AN ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION RING FOR WORKING IN THE ROUND Working yarn Pull

Tail end

1 8S WXEVX E QEKMG PSST HSRŭX QEOI E WPMTORSX -RWXIEH QEOI E PSST [MXL XLI ]EVR PIEZMRK E XEMP EVSYRH GQ PSRK 1EOI WYVI XLI XEMP IRH MW YRHIV XLI [SVOMRK ]EVR

2 2S[ MRWIVX ]SYV LSSO MRXS XLI PSST JVSQ JVSRX XS FEGO ;VET XLI [SVOMRK ]EVR EVSYRH XLI LSSO ERH TYPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL XLI PSST

3 1EOI E X GL JSV XLI WXW ]SY [ERX XS [SVO EFSZI [I QEHI X GL JSV HG ;SVO ]SYV WXW MRXS XLI 1EKMG 0SST SZIV FSXL XLI PSST ERH XLI XEMP IRH WS X[S ]EVR WXVERHW

4 3RGI ]SYŭZI [SVOIH XLI JMVWX VSYRH SJ WXMXGLIW WMQTP] TYPP XLI XEMP IRH SJ ]EVR XS HVE[ YT XLI VMRK ;SVO E WPMT WXMXGL XS NSMR XLI PEWX ERH JMVWX WXW XS JMRMWL XLI JMVWX VSYRH

EW MRWXVYGXIH FIPS[

.SMRMRK VSYRHW ■ FINISH OFF EACH ROUND OF CROCHET STITCHES NICE AND NEATLY BY USING A SLIP STITCH

6SYRHW or spirals ■

CHECK WHICH TECHNIQUE TO USE

1 8S GPSWI E VSYRH SJ WXMXGLIW [SVO E WPMT WXMXGL MRXS XLI XST SJ XLI XYVRMRK GLEMR 8S HS XLMW MRWIVX XLI LSSO MRXS XLI XST WXMXGL SJ XLI XYVRMRK GLEMR

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2 8LIR TPEGI XLI ]EVR VSYRH XLI LSSO 4YPP XLI ]EVR XLVSYKL XLI XYVRMRK GLEMR WXMXGL ERH XLVSYKL XLI SVMKMREP WXMXGL SR ]SYV LSSO

3 =SYŭZI WPMT WXMXGLIH XLI VSYRH XSKIXLIV &IJSVI [SVOMRK ERSXLIV VSYRH FI WYVI XS QEOI XLI VIUYMVIH XYVRMRK GLEMR %P[E]W [SVO VSYRHW SR XLI VMKLX WMHI YRPIWW ]SYV TEXXIVR MRWXVYGXW ]SY SXLIV[MWI

7SQI TEXXIVRW EVI [SVOIH MR VSYRHW XLEX EVI NSMRIH XSKIXLIV EX XLI IRH SJ IEGL VSYRH WII PIJX 3XLIV TEXXIVRW EVI [SVOIH MR E WTMVEP WS ]SY HSRŭX RIIH XS NSMR XLI VSYRHW EX XLI IRH NYWX OIIT KSMRK [SVOMRK MRXS XLI RI\X WXMXGL SR XLI TVIZMSYW VS[ %QMKYVYQM XS]W EVI SJXIR [SVOIH MR E WTMVEP PMOI XLMW

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Tension 8LI XIRWMSR XIPPW ]SY LS[ QER] VS[W ERH WXMXGLIW ]SY RIIH XS GVSGLIX XS XLI GSVVIGX WM^I 1EOI E XIRWMSR WUYEVI XS IRWYVI ]SYÅ­VI KIXXMRK MX VMKLX FIJSVI ]SY WXEVX XS GVSGLIX

Chain Slip stitch

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(SYFPI 'VSGLIX (' ,EPJ XVIFPI GVSGLIX LXV

%FSYX XLMW ]EVR (IXEMPW EFSYX XLI [IMKLX GSWX ERH PIRKXL SJ ]EVR

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slip stitch

ss

(SYFPI GVSGLIX XSK HG XSK

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treble

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ttr

double treble

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4mm

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UK yarn weight 4ply yarn

8VIFPI GVSGLIX XSK XG XSK XVIFPI GVSGLIX GPYWXIV

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Crochet

%FFVIZMEXMSRW across alt approx beg bl

tS IRH SJ XLI VS[

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]VL MRWIVX LSSO MR WT st, yrh & pull up loop, ]VL HVE[ XLVSYKL PSSTW XMQIW MRWIVXMRK LSSO MR WEQI WT WX ]VL HVE[ through all loops on LSSO cont continue dc HSYFPI GVSGLIX dc2tog MRWIVX LSSO MR RI\X WX ]VL ERH HVE[ E PSST XLVSYKL X[MGI ]VL ERH HVE[ XLVSYKL EPP PSSTW SR LSSO dec HIGVIEWI dtr HSYFPI XVIFPI GVSGLIX dtr2tog [SVO HXV XSKIXLIV fl MRWIVX LSSO YRHIV JVSRX loop only foll/folls JSPPS[MRK JSPPS[W FPtr *VSRX 4SWX XVIFPI [SVO in opposite way to BPtr

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gorgeous crochet ideas, you can hook up in time for the big day and make this Christmas, one to remember for all your friends and family.

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Contents 6 Christmas Gnomes

20 Granny Square Scarf

Clear a space on your shelf for Hannah Cross’ folklore-inspired amigurumi gnome duo

Try a monochrome twist on the granny square with Becky Garratt’s trendy scarf

12 Festive Words

24 Padded Bird

Create a set of wire words and display season’s greetings in colourful crochet

Make Anne Egan’s festive feathered friend for a chirpy addition to your Christmas scheme

14 Hat and Mitts Set

26 Diamond Throw

Beat the winter chill with a stylish pom pom hat and mitts set in textured, chunky yarn

Brighten up a grey day with a diamond tasseled throw in rainbow shades

16 Stripe Stocking

29 Bauble Jumper

Use the brightest shades for a stripe stocking that’s sure to catch Father Christmas’s eye

Transform an old jumper into a festive favourite with simple snowy motifs 4

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Gnome comforts Hannah Crossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cute gnome duo will be right at home on a shelf, sideboard or mantelpiece

Yu wil ned ■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK,

■ ■ ■ ■ ■

1 ball each in: Cranberry (shade 510) – Yarn A Fawn (shade 501) – Yarn B Grey (shade 502) – Yarn C 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook 4SP]IWXIV XS] WXYJƤRK Small amount of wool roving in cream and white for felting the nose and beard Craft glue (to attach beard if you do not want to needle felt it in place) K FIERW XS ƤPP XLI FSH]

Measurements ■ Large gnome: 12x45cm (4¾x17¾in)

■ Small gnome: 10x39cm (4x15¼in)

Tension ■ 23 sts and 25 rows to 10cm (4in) over double crochet worked in the round using a 3mm hook

Abbreviations ■ Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

About this yarn King Cole Baby Alpaca DK

100% alpaca 100m per 50g Handwash only £4.99, for stockists visit www.kingcole.com

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lves may be the festive season's more well-known miniature mischief-makers, but Hannah Cross's adorable gnome twosome has won our hearts!

With their pointed hats, stripy socks, long white beards and cuter-than-cute felted noses, this pair are utterly charming to look at, and a joy to make, too. Worked in amigurumi and with felted details, they shouldn't take too long to magic up. The design is inspired by Danish folklore, or nisse, so choose yarns in traditional red, cream and grey colours for a classic Scandi look, or make them as a gift in the lucky recipient's favourite shades. Gnome sweet gnome indeed!

Notes The pattern is worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off the round with a ss. It may help to use a stitch marker in XLI ƤVWX WXMXGL SJ IEGL round, moving it up as you work.

Large gnome Hat Using Yarn A, ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second ch from hook. (3 dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (6 dc) Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc in next st; rep from * around.

(9 dc) Rounds 4-7 Dc in each st around.

Round 8 *Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (12 dc) Rounds 9-10 Dc in each st 07

around.

Round 11 *Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (15 dc) Rounds 12-13 Dc in each st around. (15 dc) Round 14 *Dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (18 dc) Rounds 15-16 Dc in each st around.

Round 17 *Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (21 dc) Rounds 18-19 Dc in each st around.

Round 20 *Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (24 dc) Round 21 Dc in each st around.

Round 22 *Dc in each of next 7 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (27 dc) Round 23 Dc in each st around.

Round 24 *Dc in each of next 8 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (30 dc)

The gnomes' arms are left YRƤPPIH XS KMZI XLIQ E PMXXPI QSZIQIRX ERH WSJXRIWW

Round 25 Dc in each st around.

Round 26 *Dc in each of next 9 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (33 dc) Round 27 *Dc in each of next 10 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (36 dc) Round 28 *Dc in each of next 11 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (39 dc) Round 29 Dc in each st around.

Round 30 *Dc in each of

next 12 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (42 dc) Round 31 Dc in each st around.

Round 32 *Dc in each of next 13 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (45 dc) Rounds 33-40 Dc in each st around. (45 dc) Fasten off.

Body 9WMRK =EVR ' GL WW XS ƤVWX ch to form a ring.

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Round 1 (RS) 6dc into ring.

(6 dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (12 dc) Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc in next st; rep from * around.

(18 dc) Round 4 *Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (24 dc) Round 5 *Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (30 dc) Round 6 *Dc in each of next

4 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (36 dc) Round 7 *Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (42 dc) Round 8 *Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (48 dc) Round 9 *Dc in each of next 7 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (54 dc) Round 10 *Dc in each of next 8 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (60 dc) Round 11 *Dc in each of next 9 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (66 dc) Round 12 *Dc in each of next 10 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (72 dc) Continue working in the back loops only.

Rounds 13-16 Dc in each st around.

Round 17 *Dc in each of next 10 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (66 dc) Rounds 18-20 Dc in each st around.

Round 21 *Dc in each of next 9 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (60 dc) Rounds 22-24 Dc in each st around.

Round 25 *Dc in each of next 8 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (54 dc) Rounds 26-28 Dc in each st around.

Round 29 *Dc in each of next 7 sts, dc2tog; rep from

* around. (48 dc) Round 30 Dc in each st around.

Round 31 *Dc in each of next 6 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (42 dc) Round 32 Dc in each st around.

Round 33 *Dc in each of next 5 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (36 dc) Stuff with two thirds beans ERH SRI XLMVH XS] WXYJƤRK then continue.

Round 34 Dc2tog around.

(18 dc) Round 35 Dc2tog around.

(9 dc) Fasten off, sew top together and weave in ends.

Legs (make 2) Using Yarn A, ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second ch from hook. (3 dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (6 dc) Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc in next st; rep from * around.

(9 dc) Round 4 *Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st; rep from * around. (12 dc) Rounds 5-7 Dc in each st around.

Now shape heel as follows: Rounds 8-9 Htr in each of next 6 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts. (12 sts) Round 10 Tr in each of next 09

6 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts.

Continue working leg as follows: Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around.

Rounds 13-15 Change to Yarn B, dc in each st around.

Rounds 16-18 Change to Yarn C, dc in each st around.

6ITIEX 6SYRHW ƤZI more times, ending with Yarn C. Fasten off.

-RWXIEH SJ WXYJƤRK XLI PIKW [MXL XS] WXYJƤRK NYWX WXYJJ with the tails left over from changing colours.

Sew together the top of the Leg and sew to the base of the Body.

Arms (make 2) Using Yarn B, ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 3dc in second ch from hook. (3 dc) Round 2 2dc in each st around. (6 dc) Round 3 *Dc in next st, 2dc in next st; rep from * around.

(9 dc) Rounds 4-5 Dc in each st around.

Change to Yarn C. Rounds 6-12 Working in back loop only: Dc in each st around.

Fasten off, sew together the top of the Arm and sew in place on the Body.

Work te socs in two classic colurs for a Scndi fel

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Top Tip Be sure to ue stitch markers wen working te socs for a wel-defined stripe design 8LI FIER ƤPPMRK KMZIW XLI FSH] [IMKLX WS ]SYV KRSQI [MPP TIVGL RMGIP] SR E WLIPJ

Small gnome Hat Work as for Large Gnome in Yarn C, but omit Rounds 6, 7, 39 and 40.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Body Work as for Large Gnome Body in Yarn A up to Round 10. (60 sts) Then work the following rounds: Rounds 11-14 Working in the back loop only: dc in each st around.

Rounds 15-23 Work Rounds 25-33 of Large Gnome Body.

(36 sts after Round 23)

Round 24 *Dc in each of next 4 sts, dc2tog; rep from * around. (30 sts) Stuff with two thirds beans ERH SRI XLMVH XS] WXYJƤRK then continue.

Round 25 Dc2tog around.

(15 dc) Fasten off, sew top together and weave in ends.

Legs (make 2) Work as for Large Gnome Legs, using Yarn C for the feet, and Yarns B and A for the stripes, but only repeat Rounds 13-18 four more times.

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Arms (make 2) Work as for Large Gnome Arms, using Yarn A for the Sleeves, but stop at Round 10.

To make up (both gnomes) Using some unworked white wool roving, create the beard then needle- felt or glue it onto the top of the body.

Sew the hat in place, over the top of the beard so it looks like it’s covered up the gnome's eyes.

Using a small amount of cream wool roving, create a ball for the nose – go as big as you like. Sew nose into place.

Merry message Grab some wire and say it with crochet.

Designed by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned â&#x2013; Schachenmayr Catania,

â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013;

1 ball each in: Capri (shade 00384) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn A Cyclam (shade 00114) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn B Phlox (shade 00282) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yarn C 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Jewellery wire to shape words Tapestry needle

Measurements â&#x2013; Finished words measure 10cm (4in) high

Tension â&#x2013; Tension is not critical

Abbreviations â&#x2013; Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

About this yarn Schachenmayr Catania

100% cotton 125m per 50g ÂŁ2.50, www.loveknitting.com

W

hen it comes to spreading Christmas cheer, we like to do it in crochet! This simple decoration makes a real statement, whether it's in jewel shades or timeless red or green â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even metallic yarn (it is Christmas, after all!) You can spell out any word or name you like with the wire, so it's a technique that isn't just for the festive season. Birthdays, Easter, Halloween... you won't be short of excuses to crochet one of these!

Joy or Noel Using Yarn A or Yarn C, ch121.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (120 sts) Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in front loop only of each st across, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, dc in back loop only of each st across.

In the following row, you will encase the wire by placing it across the stitches of Row 3 and working over it. At the same time, for each stitch, insert your hook in both the remaining front loop of Row 3, and the corresponding loop of the starting chain, so that the piece is joined into a XYFI -J ]SY ƤRH XLMW HMJƤGYPX to manage all at once, work the next row to encase the wire, then sew the two long edges together to form a tube afterwards.

Row 4 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX working through the unworked loop of Row 3 and ƤVWX GL SJ WXEVXMRK GL HG MR 13

Peace, joy and crochet!

Use this technique for a variety of festive greetings

next st, working through the unworked loop of Row 3 and the next ch of the starting GL VITIEX JVSQ EGVSWW Fasten off.

Peace Using Yarn B, ch181.

Follow instructions for other words.

8S ƤRMWL Bend the tubes to spell each word. Use matching yarn and a tapestry needle to secure the points where the tubes cross.

Warm and fuzzy Beat the winter chill with this chunky, textured pompom hat and mitts duo by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned ■ Lana Grossa Olympia, 2 balls in shade 55

■ 8mm (UK 0, US L/11) hook ■ Tapestry needle ■ Pompom maker, 10cm (4in) diameter, or pieces of card

Measurements ■ Mitts: 16x10cm (6½x4in) ■ Hat: 24cm (9½in) tall and 48cm

MR GMVGYQJIVIRGI XS ƤX LIEH circumference of 50-60cm (19½-24in)

Tension ■ 12 sts and 11 rows to 10cm (4in) square over stitch pattern using an 8mm hook

Abbreviations ■ Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

Notes Hat is worked in vertical rows and seamed to XLI JSYRHEXMSR GL XS NSMR into a tube before being gathered at the top.

Mitts are also worked in vertical rows and seamed to the foundation ch, leaving a hole for the thumb.

About this yarn Lanna Grossa Olympia 53% wool, 47% acrylic 100m per 100g Machine wash at 30°C £8.19, www.loveknitting.com

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et to grips with chunky yarn, and make a hat and mitts set that you won’t want to take off. Just work rows of double crochet and half treble stitches and do all the seaming afterwards. This chunky yarn provides scrummy texture, and then of course there’s that huge ƥYJJ] TSQTSQ XS QEOI 'ER ]SY WXST EX NYWX XLI SRI#

Hat Ch29.

Row 1 Htr in 2nd ch from hook and next 21 ch, dc in last 6 ch, turn. (28 sts) Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of 6 dc, htr in back loop only of 22 htr, turn.

Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), htr in front loop only of 22 htr, dc in back loop only of 6 dc, turn.

Rows 2-3 set pattern.

Rows 4-29 Repeat Rows 2-3 another 13 times.

Row 30 Repeat Row 2.

Do not fasten off.

Join Row 30 to the foundation chain with a ss seam to create a tube.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Using a tapestry needle, thread the long tail through the dc ends of each row and gather together, then sew securely to form the top of the hat.

Pompom Using a pompom maker or pieces of card, create a 15

pompom as big or small as you like (the one here is 10cm/4in diameter) and attach securely to top of the hat.

Mitts (make 2) Ch19.

Row 1 Htr in 2nd ch from hook and next 11 ch, dc in last 6 ch, turn. (18 sts) Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of 6 dc, htr in back loop only of 12 htr, turn.

Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), htr in front loop only of 12 htr, dc in back loop only of 6 dc, turn.

Rows 2-3 set pattern.

Rows 4-11 Repeat Rows 2-3 another 4 times.

Row 12 Repeat Row 2.

Do not fasten off.

Join Row 12 to the foundation chain using a ss seam in only the 8 sts at the bottom of the mitt and 5 sts at the top, leaving a hole in the middle for the thumb.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Jewel brights

Rainbow stripes are sure to catch Father Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye. By Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned ■ Schachenmayr Catania,

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■

1 ball each in: Capri (shade 00384) – Yarn A Apfel (shade 00205) – Yarn B Cyclam (shade 00114) – Yarn C Phlox (shade 00282) – Yarn D Anchor Artiste Metallic, 1 ball each in: Gold (shade 300) – Yarn E Turquoise (shade 312) – Yarn F Purple (shade 310) – Yarn G Pink (shade 308) – Yarn H 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook

Measurements ■ 54x14cm (21x5½in) Tension ■ 20 sts and 20 rows to measure 10cm (4in) square over double crochet using a 3.5mm hook

Abbreviations ■ BPtr – Back Post treble crochet: See page 47 of your magazine ■ FPtr – Front Post treble crochet: See page 47 of your magazine

■ Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

■ For the matching bauble garland pictured, see page 31 of your magazine

About this yarn Schachenmayr Catania

100% cotton 125m per 50g £2.50, www.loveknitting.com

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ake this Christmas Eve a colourful one with our beautifully bright stocking. Hooked in no less than eight different yarn shades, including festive metallics, you'll be proud to put this unique stocking on show for Santa for many years to come.

Its technicolour design isn't the only reason to love this special sock, though – its extra-long length means there's TPIRX] SJ VSSQ XS ƤPP MX YT [MXL XVIEXW XVMROIXW ERH KMJXW

Notes The Leg of the stocking is worked back and forth in rows, starting at bottom of the Leg and working to the top, then the Foot is worked in rows from bottom to top and both the Leg and Foot are seamed at the back. The Heel section is added onto the bottom of the Leg, and the Foot and Leg are sewn together. Finally, the Toe is worked in the round onto the seamed stocking.

Stocking Leg Using Yarn C, ch61.

Row 1 (WS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. Fasten off, turn.

(60 sts) Row 2 (RS) Join Yarn D in ƤVWX WX GL HSIW RSX GSYRX as st), dc in back loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

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Row 3 .SMR =EVR % MR ƤVWX st, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in front loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 4 .SMR =EVR & MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 5 .SMR =EVR ( MR ƤVWX st, ch3 (counts as tr), *skip next st, tr in front loop of next st, tr in front loop of skipped st; repeat from * across to last st, tr in back loop of last st. Fasten off, turn.

Row 6 .SMR =EVR ) MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), *ss in front loop only of next st of current row, tr in remaining front loop only of next st of Row 4; repeat from * across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 7 Join Yarn C in front PSST SRP] SJ ƤVWX WX SJ 6S[ 5, ch3 (counts as tr), tr in front loop only of each st of Row 5 across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 8 Join Yarn A in

ƤVWX WX GL GSYRXW EW XV *FPtr around next st, BPtr around next st; repeat from * across to last st, tr in last st. Fasten off, turn.

Row 9 .SMR =EVR & MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in front loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 10 .SMR =EVR ( MR ƤVWX st, ch3 (counts as tr), *skip next st, tr in back loop of next st, tr in back loop of skipped st; repeat from * across to last st, tr in back loop of last st. Fasten off, turn.

Row 11 .SMR =EVR ' MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in front loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Decorative row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn F in front loop of RLj[ SJ ƤVWX repeat and Row 11 of all repeats, ss in front loop of each st across. Fasten off.

Decorative row 2 With RS facing, join Yarn G in front loop of Row 4, (ss, ch1) in front loop of each st across, omitting last ss.

Fasten off.

Decorative row 3 With RS facing, join Yarn H in front loop of Row 9, (ss, ch2) in front loop of each st across, omitting last 2 ss.

Fasten off.

Rows 2-11 plus Decorative Rows set pattern.

Rows 12-41 Repeat Rows 2-11 plus Decorative rows, 3 more times.

Row 42 .SMR =EVR % MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 43 .SMR =EVR ' MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in front loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 44 .SMR =EVR & MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn.

Row 45 .SMR =EVR ( MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in front loop only of each st across. Fasten off. %HH E VYJƥI XS 6S[W 44 and 45 using Yarns F, H, E and G respectively in the following way: With RS facing, join Yarn MR JVSRX PSST SJ ƤVWX WX GL (counts as tr), tr in each front loop only of each st across.

Fasten off.

With WS together, fold the Leg in half and seam up the back of the Leg. Foot Work as for Leg up to Row 21. Fasten off.

With WS tog, fold Foot in half and seam up the back of the Foot.

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Heel With RS of Leg facing, join Yarn A in starting ch, ready to work in the remaining loops of the ch, 15 sts to the right of the seam.

Row 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st and next 29 sts, turn.

(30 dc) Row 2 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in each st across, turn.

(30 tr) Row 3 7W MR ƤVWX WXW GL (does not count as st), dc in same st and next 19 sts, turn leaving last 5 sts unworked. (20 dc) Row 4 7W MR ƤVWX WXW GL (does not count as st), dc in same st and next 9 sts, turn leaving last 5 sts unworked. (10 dc) Row 5 7W MR ƤVWX WXW GL (does not count as st), dc in same st and next 3 sts, turn leaving last 3 sts unworked. (4 dc) Fasten off.

Align the Foot and the Leg so that the seams are central to the Heel and using Yarn A, sew the opposite side of the Heel to the Foot.

Sew the front of the Foot to the Leg using Yarn C and weave in all ends.

Toe With RS facing, join Yarn A to the starting ch of the foot at the seam, ready to

Begin at te bottom of te leg nd work yur wy up in rows work in the round in the remaining loops of the ch.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st around, WW MR ƤVWX HG XS NSMR

sts) Round 2 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 3 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 4 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 5 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 6 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW

Round 7 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 8 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc) 6 times, ss in ƤVWX HG XS NSMR WXW Round 9 Ch1, (dc2tog, dc in RI\X HG XMQIW WW MR ƤVWX dc to join. (12 sts) Round 10 Ch1, (dc2tog) 6 XMQIW WW MR ƤVWX HG XS NSMR (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Weave tail through all sts in Round 10, pull to close and weave in ends.

Hanging loop Using Yarn A, ch41.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch 19

across. Fasten off, turn.

(40 dc) Row 2 .SMR =EVR ' MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in back loop only of each st across. Fasten off, turn. (40 dc) Row 3 .SMR =EVR ) MR ƤVWX st, ch1 (does not count as st), (ss, ch1) in back loop only of each st across, omitting last ch1. Fasten off.

Decorative row 1 With RS facing, join Yarn G in front loop of Row 1, (ss, ch1) in front loop of each st across, omitting last ch1.

Fasten off.

Sew loop into place at the top of stocking on seam edge.

High contrast Hook the monochrome trend with Becky Garrattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement scarf

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â&#x2013; Sirdar Country Style DK, 4 balls in Cream (411) 3 balls in Black (417) 1 ball in Cherry (402) â&#x2013; 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) hook

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S FEGO XS FPEGO ERH WXVIXGL SYX XLSWI KVERR] WUYEVI QYWGPIW [MXL XLMW WMQTP] WX]PMWL WGEVJ QEHI [MXL IEW] XVIFPI WXMXGLIW 6MSXSYW VIH MW XLI TIVJIGX FVMKLX accent colour for this on-trend monochrome make.

The placement of the three different colours creates a punchy, graphic effect

Measurements â&#x2013; 22x244cm (8½x96in) Tension â&#x2013; Each motif measures 9cm (3½in) square

Abbreviations â&#x2013; Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

Scarf Square (make 48) For 44 squares, start with 'VIEQ JSV XLI ƤVWX VSYRH Black for the second round, and continue alternating Cream and Black in each round.

For 4 squares, work as for the other 44 but replace the ƤVWX VSYRH [MXL 'LIVV]

%FSYX XLMW ]EVR Sirdar Country Style DK

R]PSR [SSP EGV]PMG GSXXSR Q TIV K Machine wash at 40°C £2.89, for stockists call 01924 231682 or visit www.sirdar.co.uk

'L WW XS ƤVWX GL XS NSMR Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts EW ƤVWX XV XLVSYKLSYX XV into ring, ss to the top of the FIK GL XS NSMR XYVR XV Round 2 (WS) Ch3, tr in st at XLI FEWI SJ GL XV MR IEGL WX around, ss to the top of the FIKMRRMRK GL XYVR XV Round 3 'L XV MR WX EX XLI FEWI SJ GL GL WOMT XV XV 21

in space before the next tr, GL WOMT XV XV MR WTEGI FIJSVI XLI RI\X XV GL WOMT 3 tr, 3tr in space before the RI\X XV GL WOMT XV XV MR space before the next tr; repeat from * twice more, SQMXXMRK ƤREP XV SR XLI PEWX repeat, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3, turn. (8 3-tr KVSYTW GSVRIV GL WT GL WT Round 4 'L XV GL XV MR GSVRIV GL WT XV MR GL WT XV GL XV MR GSVRIV GL WT VITIEX JVSQ X[MGI QSVI XV MR GL WT WW XS the top of the beginning GL XYVR XV KVSYTW GSVRIV GL WT Round 5 'L XV MR XLI WTEGI FIJSVI XLI ƤVWX XV group, skip 3 tr, 3tr in space

For more colur, work te ďŹ rst rund in red for every square

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before the next 3-tr group,

XV GL XV MR GL WT *(skip 3 tr, 3tr in space FIJSVI XLI RI\X XV KVSYT X[MGI XV GL XV MR GL sp; repeat from * twice more, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join the squares together in VS[W SJ WUYEVIW IEGL F] [LMTWXMXGLMRK XLI WIEQW Border .SMR 'VIEQ XS ER] WXMXGL around the edge.

Round 1 (RS) 'L GSYRXW EW LXV LXV IZIRP] EVSYRH XLI IHKI [MXL LXV MR IEGL

corner, ss to the top of the FIKMRRMRK GL GLERKI XS Black.

Round 2 'L GSYRXW EW LXV htr in each st around, with LXV MR IEGL SJ XLI GSVRIV sts at each corner, ss to the XST SJ XLI FIKMRRMRK GL Fasten off and weave in ends.

SIMPLE STEPS ,3; 83 1%/) % 86)&0)

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1

Step 2 Yrh and pull the yarn through the stitch only (3 loops on hook). Yrh.

Step 1 To work a treble crochet, start by winding yrh and then insert the hook under the top two loops of the stitch on the previous row.

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3

Step 4 At end of row, turn and ch3. This is the turning chain and counts as first tr in new row. Sk the first st at base of t-ch, work 1tr into 2nd st in prev row. Work 1tr in each st to end, including top of t-ch.

Step 3 Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops only (2 loops on hook), yrh. Pull yarn through these 2 loops. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a treble crochet. Continue working tr into next and all following sts to end of row.

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Pretty bird

Make a menagerie of festive birds to decorate your Christmas tree. By Anne Egan

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■ King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, ■ ■ ■ ■

1 ball each in Cranberry (shade 510) and Fawn (shade 501) 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) hook SP]IWXIV XS] WXYJƤRK 4 Two small buttons Ribbon for hanging

Measurements ■ Approx 9x7cm (3½x2¾in) Abbreviations ■ Turn to p90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

About this yarn King Cole Baby Alpaca DK 100% baby alpaca 100m per 50g Hand wash only £4.99, visit www.kingcole.com

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n the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...a little crochet bird, as cute as can be! This sweet feathered friend may be simple to make, but will add oodles of charm and character to your home.

1EOI E ƥSGO JSV E WXVMRK SJ FYRXMRK TIVGL E GSYTPI SR ]SYV Christmas tree, or even attach one to a tag on a special gift.

Notes The wings on the bird are optional. Alternatively, you can embroider a wing shape with contrast yarn instead.

Bird Side (make 2) Using Cranberry, ch7.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch to 24

end, turn. (6 dc) Row 2 Ch2, 2dc in second ch from hook, dc in each dc to last st, 2dc in last dc, turn. (9 dc) Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc in next dc, dc in each dc to last st, 2dc in last dc, turn.

(11 dc) Rows 4-6 Repeat Row 3.

(17 dc) Rows 7-12 Ch1, dc in each

st to end, turn.

Continue for head Row 13 Ch1, dc in each of next 8 dc, turn leaving rem sts unworked. (8 dc) Row 14 'L WOMT ƤVWX HG dc in each st to end, turn.

(7 dc) Row 15 'L WOMT ƤVWX HG dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog, turn. (5 dc) Row 16 Ch1, dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog, turn.

(4 dc) Row 17 'L WOMT ƤVWX HG dc in next 2 dc, ss in last dc. (2 dc) Fasten off.

Tail Rejoin yarn with RS facing, 5 dc from end of Row 12.

Row 13 'L WOMT ƤVWX HG dc in next 4 dc to end, turn.

(4 dc)

Row 14 Ch1, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, turn. (3 dc) Row 15 'L WOMT ƤVWX HG dc in next 2 dc to end, turn.

(2 dc) Row 16 Ch1, dc2tog. (1 dc) Turn by 90 degrees and dc evenly around outside of entire motif, making a ch-8 loop just behind the Head on one of the pieces.

Fasten off.

Wing (make 2) Using Fawn, ch2.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, turn. (1 dc) Row 2 Ch1, 3dc in next dc, turn. (3 dc) Row 3 Dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in last st, turn. (4 dc) Rows 4-7 Repeat Row 3.

(8 dc) Rotate on side and dc evenly to point of wing, 3dc

Try using another shade for the running stitch, for extra detail

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Top Tip If yu dn’t have ny toy stuffing, fil te finsed bird with yarn scraps insead in point and dc back down other side.

Fasten off.

Beak Using Fawn, ch2, 2dc in second ch from hook.

Fasten off.

To make up Weave in ends on WS for one Wing and one Bird Side piece, and on RS for the other Wing and Bird Side piece.

With Cranberry yarn, stitch a Wing to each Bird Side piece, using running stitch.

With Wings on the outside, place Bird Sides together, stuff, and work a running stitch around the edge with Fawn yarn to join, stitching the Beak in place as you go.

Stitch on button for eyes.

Thread ribbon through ch loop for hanging.

Life in colour

Feast your eye balls on this beauty of a rainbow blanket by Hannah Cross

Yu wil ned â&#x2013; Cascade 220 Superwash,

â&#x2013;

2 balls each in: Pumpkin (shade 822) Hyacinth (shade 814) Gold Fusion (shade 263) Green Apple (shade 802) Cocoa (shade 211) Raspberry (shade 807) 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook

Tension â&#x2013; 13 sts and 11 rows to 10cm (4in) square over pattern using 6mm hook

Measurements â&#x2013; 120x90cm (47x35½in) (without tassels)

Abbreviations â&#x2013; Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

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othing brightens up a grey winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day like vibrant yarns, especially when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hooked into a cosy blanket! With its rainbow stripes, this kaleidoscopic cover-up is cheering to look at and even lovelier to snuggle under thanks to its tactile diamond design. It's worked in six gorgeous hues, and you could easily swap the yarn shades to suit your recipient if you're making it as a gift. Finished with tassels and bursting with colour, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look oh-so sunny draped over an armchair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever the weather!

Notes Work each dc in bl throughout.

Do not turn after every row, instead work every Row from RS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; break yarn at end of each row and start with RS facing for next row. Join new colour with a ss at start of each row.

Leave at least an 18cm (7in) tail at the end of each row to make the tassels. Start with a multiple of 12 sts + 2 sts.

Blanket

About this yarn Cascade 220 Superwash 100% wool 200m per 100g Machine wash at 30°C £7.49, for stockists visit www.cascadeyarns.com

Using Cocoa, ch122.

Row 1 (RS) Using Cocoa, dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. (121 sts) Row 2 Using Cocoa, ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each st to end.

Row 3 Using Cocoa, ch1, tr MR ƥ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV MR ƥ of st 2 rows below; rep from 27

XS IRH GLERKI XS ,]EGMRXL Row 4 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX XV MR ƥ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV MR ƥ SJ st 2 rows below, dc in next WX VIT JVSQ XS IRH GLERKI to Green Apple.

Row 5 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR RI\X WX XV MR ƥ SJ WX VS[W below, dc in each of next 7 WXW XV MR ƥ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ dc in each of the next 2 sts; VIT JVSQ XS IRH GLERKI XS Gold Fusion.

Row 6 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG in each of next 2 sts, tr in ƥ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV MR ƥ SJ st 2 rows below, dc in each SJ RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS end, change to Pumpkin.

Row 7 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG in each of next 3 sts, tr in ƥ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV MR ƥ SJ st 2 rows below, dc in each SJ RI\X WXW VIT JVSQ XS end, change to Raspberry.

Row 8 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG MR IEGL SJ RI\X WXW XV MR ƥ of st 2 rows below, dc in next

Measure nd trim te tasel ends to te same length for a neat ďŹ nsh WX XV MR ĆĽ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ dc in each of next 5 sts; rep JVSQ XS IRH GLERKI XS Cocoa.

Row 9 'L HG MR ƤVWX WX HG in each of next 5 sts, tr in Ƽ SJ WX VS[W FIPS[ HG MR each of next 6 sts; rep JVSQ XS IRH GLERKI XS Raspberry.

Row 10 As Row 8, change to Pumpkin.

Row 11 As Row 7, change to Gold Fusion.

Row 12 As Row 6, change to Green Apple.

Row 13 As Row 5, change to ,]EGMRXL Row 14 As Row 4, change to Cocoa.

Rows 3-14 form the pattern.

Rows 15-146 Repeat pattern 11 more times.

Row 147 As Row 3.

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Rows 148-149 As Row 2.

8S ƤRMWL Weave in all Cocoa ends.

To create the tassels, knot together the ends of each repeat of Rows 4-8 (all colours except Cocoa) and each repeat of Rows 10-14 (all colours except Cocoa).

Once tied, measure and trim each tassel to 15cm (6in).

Let it snow %HH E WRS[ƥEOI ƥYVV] XS E NYQTIV JSV E JIWXMZI YTHEXI By Louise Smith

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â&#x2013; James C Brett Glisten DK, 1 ball in shade GS4

â&#x2013; 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) â&#x2013;

hook A plain jumper

1IEWYVIQIRXW â&#x2013; Overall motif measures 25cm â&#x2013;

(9¾in) 7RS[ƥEOI QSXMJW QIEWYVI GQ (1½in), 5cm (2in), 6cm (2¼in) and 9cm (3½in) diameter from Small to Extra Large

8IRWMSR â&#x2013; Tension is not critical %FFVIZMEXMSRW â&#x2013; Fblâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Front and Back loop stitch: Insert hook in the front loop of the next st, yrh and draw yarn through, insert hook in the back loop of the same st, yrh and draw yarn through, yrh and draw through all loops on hook.

You can replace this stitch in the pattern with a double crochet WXMXGL MJ ]SY ƤRH MX IEWMIV â&#x2013; Picot stitches: Work the number of ch stated (eg 5 ch for a ch-5 picot), ss in XLI ƤVWX SJ XLSWI GL â&#x2013; Turn to page 90 of your magazine for a full list of abbreviations

%FSYX XLMW ]EVR James C Brett Glisten DK GSXXSR PYVI\ Q TIV K 1EGLMRI [EWL EX q' £3.79, for stockists visit www.jamescbrett.co.uk

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SZI XLIQ SV LEXI XLIQ MX WIIQW 'LVMWXQEW NYQTIVW EVI LIVI XS WXE] ;L] RSX TYX ]SYV S[R LERHQEHI X[MWX SR XLI XVIRH F] HIGSVEXMRK ER SPH TPEMR NYQTIV XS GVIEXI E RI[ JIWXMZI JEZSYVMXI# ,IVI E ƥYVV] SJ JEMVP] WMQTPI QSXMJW MW EVVERKIH XS JSVQ E WYFXPI FEYFPI WLETI 8LIVI EVI WM\ HMJJIVIRX WRS[] HIWMKRW XS QEOI IEGL SRI [SVOIH MR [LMXI GSXXSR (/ ]EVR [MXL E LMRX SJ WTEVOPI XS YT XLI RSZIPX] JEGXSV %W 'LVMWXQEW NYQTIVW KS XLMW SRI MW ƤVQP] EX XLI WX]PMWL IRH SJ XLI WTIGXVYQ ũ ERH WSQIXLMRK [IŭH FI TVSYH XS [IEV SR XLI FMK HE]

Jumper 7QEPP 7RS[ƥEOI QEOI 1EOI E QEKMG PSST ERH GL MRXS PSST XS WIGYVI 6SYRH 67 'L XV MR WIGSRH GL JVSQ LSSO WW MR IEGL SJ GL HS[R XS ƤVWX GL WW MR QEKMG PSST VITIEX JVSQ QSVI XMQIW *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW 1IHMYQ 7RS[ƥEOI

QEOI 1EOI E QEKMG PSST ERH GL MRXS PSST XS WIGYVI 6SYRH 67 'L GL TMGSX X[MGI WW EX FEWI SJ TMGSXW HG MRXS QEKMG PSST GL GL TMGSX X[MGI WW EX FEWI SJ TMGSXW HG MR QEKMG PSST VITIEX JVSQ QSVI XMQIW SQMXXMRK XLI ZIV] PEWX HG WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG XS NSMR *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW 0EVKI 7RS[ƥEOI QEOI 1EOI E QEKMG PSST ERH GL MRXS PSST XS WIGYVI 30

6SYRH 67 'L GL TMGSX XMQIW WW EX FEWI SJ TMGSXW WW MR IEGL SJ FIK GL XS[EVHW PSST HG MR QEKMG PSST VITIEX JVSQ QSVI XMQIW SQMXXMRK XLI ZIV] PEWX HG WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW )\XVE 0EVKI 7RS[ƥEOI

QEOI 'L WW XS ƤVWX GL XS JSVQ E VMRK Round 1 'L GSYRXW EW XV XV MRXS VMRK WW XS XLI XST SJ XLI FIKMRRMRK GL

XV Round 2 7W MR RI\X XV GL TMGSX GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW EX FEWI SJ TMGSXW WW MR RI\X XV GL TMGSX GL TMGSX GL TMGSX WW EX FEWI SJ TMGSXW VITIEX JVSQ X[MGI QSVI *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW 7RS[HVSTW QEOI 1EOI E QEKMG PSST

Tack a circle onto your jumper before adding the motifs for the bauble

6SYRH 67 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG MR QEKMG PSST WW XS XLI ƤVWX HG HG *EWXIR SJJ ERH [IEZI MR IRHW &EYFPI XST QEOI 'L Row 1 67 (G MR WIGSRH GL JVSQ XLI LSSO ERH IEGL GL XS IRH XYVR HG Row 2 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX JFP MR IEGL WX XS IRH

XYVR 6ITIEX 6S[W X[MGI QSVI 6S[ 'L HSIW RSX GSYRX EW WX HG GL WW MR XLI ƤVWX GL SJ GL HG MR WEQI WX EW TVIZMSYW HG HG MR IEGL WX XS IRH *EWXIR SJJ [IEZI MR IRHW 8S ƤRMWL &PSGO 7RS[ƥEOIW FIJSVI WI[MRK SR ũ XLMW [MPP KMZI E RIEXIV ƤRMWL 3V ]SY GSYPH 31

NYWX KIRXP] MVSR XLI NYQTIV SR XLI VIZIVWI EJXIV[EVHW %VVERKI IEGL 7RS[ƥEOI ERH 7RS[HVST XS JSVQ E GMVGPI SR XLI NYQTIV =SY QMKLX ƤRH MX LIPTW XS XEGO E XIQTSVEV] GMVGPI SRXS XLI NYQTIV YWMRK E TPEXI EW E KYMHI ERH XLIR EVVERKI XLI WRS[ƥEOI WLETIW [MXLMR XLI GMVGPI 7I[ SR 7RS[ƥEOIW ERH 7RS[HVST XLIR WI[ SR &EYFPI 8ST XS ƤRMWL

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