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Welcome Mollie Makes are all about celebrating contemporary craft and bringing you the latest trends, so we figured it was about time the magazine got a 98 makeover to reflect its content! We’re always looking to bring you new ideas, be it an emerging craft, or a diferent take on an old favourite. And now, those lovingly curated makes are presented even more beautifully for maximum inspiration. But, it’s not just the look that’s changed. Supporting designer-makers is hugely important to us, so we’ll be showcasing our contributors as much as we can, giving you the chance to connect with the creatives behind the projects, products and homes you
love. We’re so proud to be such a huge part of the handmade community, and to have the opportunity to share that with you. Hope you like your new-look mag, #molliemakers!
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43 Get the look We’re obsessed with cosy country retreats this month
76 Plant dyed backpack Forage for acorns and ferns, then try natural dyeing and leaf printing
46 At home with… Take a tour of Rose Cottage, crocheter Hollie Evans’ modern farmhouse abode
81 Christmas papercut A candy cane forest wall art piece
55 Woven chair Update a vintage cane classic with colourful knots and tassels 58 Advent baubles Count down to the 24th with a set of gilded painterly ornaments 63 Scented soaps A sweet-smelling foamy trio to make as gifts, impress your house guests or to help you get your spa on
84 Kids’ jersey pyjamas Sew a fresh set of cotton jammies as a Christmas Eve treat for littlies 89 Festive amigurumi cuties Hot choc, pud and a sprout to hook 97 Templates All the shapes for this issue’s makes 106 Tea and a chat Tatty Devine share why they’re so passionate about collaborations
67 EXCLUSIVE! 67 Bonus papers Get wrapping and making with illustrator Jacqueline Colley’s modern vintage Christmas designs
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Contributors Lucy Rowan Mortal enemy of the moth, Lucy is a wool-based weaver with a love of playful colours and textures. She’s also a dab hand at macramé and has even written a whole book about knots. Make Lucy’s rug hooked stocking on page 18. www.peasandneedles.co.uk
Hollie Evans Hollie lives a life of wildflower meadows, rainbow crochet and lavender fields in Norfolk. Her place, Rose Cottage, is also home to husband Dylan and daughter Flora, along with their dogs, cats, pigs, chickens and cockerels. Look around Hollie’s modern country home on page 46. www.florafairweather.com
Phoebe Thorpe Phoebe’s either busy in her studio, chasing her two little boys, Felix and Caspian, or making a mess in the kitchen cooking vegan food. In the rare moments of calm, Phoebe also creates bespoke bridal wear. Sew Phoebe’s jersey PJs on page 84. www.mammaandmini.etsy.com
Jacqueline Colley When she’s not illustrating, Jacqueline can be caught bothering her cat Mr Wilson. She loves screen printing, exploring the world and matching her socks to her outfit. Her work is inspired by a love of colour, culture and play. See Jacqueline’s festive papers on page 67. www.jacquelinecolley.co.uk
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Cheers! Mary-Ann Aveline, Valerie Bracegirdle, Cath Chamberlain, Tatty Devine, Karen Dunn, Lauren Espy, Alexandra Fia @ Mustard Models, Moira Fuller, Ania Grzeszek, Chloe Hardisty, Matthew Hunkin, Holly Johnson, Matt Keal, Sarah Louise Matthews, Rosina Northcott, Jo Norton, Ingrid Rasmussen, Lauren Smith, Philip Sowels, Lottie Storey, Worm London
Clover Robin Clover’s a collage artist and illustrator, 70s blouse collector and passionate cake eater. She enjoys autumn walks, swims in the sea and anything that gets her outdoors and in nature – the kind of glorious stuff that continues to inspire her work. Check out Clover’s Good Read illustration on page 40. www.cloverrobin.com
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MEET THE MAKER COLOUR-LOVING CHLOE HARDISTY DESIGNED THE 2019 MOLLIE MAKES CALENDAR “I really enjoy quick and easy projects that have a big impact, so designing 12 projects for the Mollie Makes calendar was a dream! I love to have a go at all types of craft, but I’m always drawn back to embroidery and textiles. And I think you could probably say I’m obsessed with colour – playing with different
combinations is something I’ll never get tired of! There’s nothing more satisfying than making for your home, and updating the look of a room on a budget is what drives lots of my projects. I’m constantly rearranging my home, adding new things and spending far too long on
styling for Insta – hopefully you’ll find lots inside this calendar to inspire you too!” Maker Chloe also designs embroidery kits. Find her on Instagram @cotton_clara and online at www.cottonclara.com. Share your calendar makes using #molliemakers.
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MOLLIE LOVES FORGET SWEATER WEATHER AND EMBRACE SOCK SEASON.
With more glitter and sheen than you ever knew you wanted from your socks, show off the Hysteria collection with cropped trousers or rolled-up dungas. Jazzing up an autumnal outfit while keeping your ankles warm? It’s a win-win. www.happysocks.com
NOTHING SAYS CHRISTMAS QUITE LIKE SEQUINNED LOBSTERS,
embellished with gold thread and beads. Thankfully, the trend for fancy but fun decorations is showing no sign of going anywhere. Pair with iridescent pink and red baubles as a treat for your tree, or use them on napkin rings at Christmas dinner to win the 2018 Kitsch Tablescape Award. The collection from Yonder also includes pom pom llamas, fringed reindeer and beaded tubs of popcorn. What more could you want this festive season? www.yonderliving.com
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yarn whisperer,
knit designer and Mollie fave Emma Wright has launched a new jewellery collection, and it’s nothing short of wondrous. Her wrapped, tasselled and crocheted statement pieces use a palette of mustards, blush pinks, greens and greys, all in natural fibres. www.emma wrightjewellery.etsy.com
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SIMPLE SHAPES, BOLD GRAPHICS, AND A CHILDLIKE COLOUR PALETTE
elevate the work of Milou Neelen and set it apart from others. Milou, the designer behind Hotel Magique, takes inspiration from the world around her, combining the everyday – street fashion, typography and patterns on the pavement – in a mixing bowl of inspiration, before setting pen to paper. This humble apple art print has our hearts, with a message we can all get behind. www.hotelmagique.com
is the only way to describe the work of Studio Nom. Working in soft, Scandi tones and neutrals, the studio offers stunning ready-to-ship pieces, sells materials, and also hosts in-demand workshops in the Netherlands. We’re smitten with their vase covers. www.studionom.nl
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edged with gold make this platter a luxe necessity. The only thing that could improve this scene would be a heap of cheese and fruit. www. anthropologie.com
NEED TO READ saying no
is not always something that comes naturally. Fold out the latest Mapology Guide and navigate your way from A to B, learning why you shouldn’t compulsively say ‘yes’, via bite-size info and exceptional illustration. www.mapologyguides.com
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BABY SOFT, WASHABLE 100% MERINO IS HERE,
BRAND FOCUS Shiv_ Textiles
and we’re 100% loving every minute of it. Join the new Baby Gang and knit the Mama Sweater for a little one in your life. Choose from 10 colours – we’re swooning over moss stitch in mustard – and get the full kit, including pattern and needles, from Wool and the Gang. Or, buy the yarn on its own to create an heirloom piece, safe in the knowledge it can be chucked in the machine when it gets messy. Which it will, probably within the first five minutes. www.woolandthegang.com
Weaver Shiv Martin is on a mission to bring a modern twist to vintage tweed. Brighton-based Shiv creates lustworthy homewares, statement scarves and zero-waste pouches. She skilfully combines a calm and contemporary aesthetic with a sustainable and ecological approach. www.shivtextiles.co.uk
ShrimpS X Habitat.
We love a collab, particularly one that brings Shrimps homewares into our lives for the first time. Mixing their playful, quirky doodles with Habitat’s eye for high quality design, this gorgeous rug hand-tufted in wool is our top pick. Shoes off, please. www.habitat.co.uk
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Support makers and indies this Christmas with Just A Card. The community hub and small business advocates are hosting Indie Week from November 19-23. Check out their site for more details on getting involved. www.justacard.com
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01 Too demure to go full Clueless? Statement coat it. www.dorothyperkins.com 02 Esther Ellard’s abstract risograph gets top marks for check mystique. www.trouva.com 03 Brass legs and big checks – send them our way. www.anthropologie.com 04 Autumnal, pure wool and plaid to the bone. www.printerandtailor.com
05 We can’t believe it’s not woven. www.habitat.co.uk 06 Pair with a crisp white shirt for equestrian chic. www.stories.com 07 Mad about the baker boy. www.monki.com 08 The new season tote of our chequered dreams. www.becksondergaard.com 09 Hibernating for winter never looked so good. www.sageandclare.com
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STAYING IN CHECK HEADBAND MATERIALS 120 x 30cm (47¼ x 117/8") tartan fabric (ours was from www.susanwillowgb.etsy.com) 9.5cm (3¾") elastic, 2cm (¾") wide Matching sewing thread Safety pin Loop turner
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From the tartan, cut one 24 x 7cm (9½ x 2¾") rectangle and two 53 x 17cm (207/8") x 6¾") rectangles. Fold each in half along the length with right sides (RS) together and pin. Using a 1cm (3/8") seam allowance, sew the long raw edges to make three tubes. 02 Turn each fabric tube RS out using the loop turner, then press each piece flat with the seam in the middle of one side. 01
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Jo studied fashion at Kingston University before starting her brand Mille Saisons, a silk accessories label. She enjoys reading stupidly big books, baking and ballet (watching and sometimes doing, though usually less successfully). www.millesaisons. etsy.com
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alpaca, 40% wool, 60m/66yd per 50g, one ball in Karmin (033) (Yarn D) Q DMC Natura Just Cotton XL, 100% cotton, 75m/83yd per 100g, one ball in Pink (41) (Yarn E) and two balls in Cream (31) (Yarn F) Q Berroco Vintage Chunky, 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon, 124m/136yd per 100g, one ball in Sunny (06121) (Yarn G) Q 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾") monk’s cloth
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This artisan stocking has blown the pillowcase option out of the water. It’s not as roomy, but fine jewellery doesn’t take up that much space anyway (we live in hope) and the pay off in texture is worth it. There’s rug hooking, needle punching, pom poms and tassels all vying for attention, resulting in a Merry-Christmas-to-me piece that’s equal parts stocking and wall art. RSVP to the texture party – you’ll find us fondling yarn and practising our Mariah high notes. Cut or copy the stocking template from page 97, then cut a piece of monk’s cloth large enough to accommodate the stocking shape and stretch it over the tapestry frame or a large embroidery hoop. Using the 01
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pushed through. Pinch the two ends of yarn together and wrap both pieces into the open mouth of the hook, as shown. 05 Close the latch and pull the tool towards you, letting go of the two ends of yarn, then pull the yarn all the way through. 06 Using the chart on page 97 as a guide to the colour changes, or making a pattern of your own, repeat this process over and over until the piece of rug canvas is illed, leaving a border around the edges. To make the piece extra thick and luffy, use two pieces of yarn for each square. 07 Once complete, trim the excess canvas at the sides of the piece. 08 To cover the top edge, take the yarn needle and thread it with a length of Yarn F. Sew around
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template to cut a second piece of fabric for the back of the stocking. 15 Aligning the top raw edges, pin one lining piece to the stocking front, RS together, and one lining piece to the stocking back, RS together, as shown. 16 Sew both pairs 1cm (3/8") down from the top, then press open. 17 Lay one stocking piece on the other, RS together. Pin around the edges. For the hanging loop, fold the length of gold ribbon in half and pin the folded end inside at the top corner above the heel, leaving a 2cm (¾") seam allowance. 18 Next, sew all the way around the stocking, leaving a 10cm (4") gap in the lining. Turn the stocking to the RS through the gap, then fold the raw edges at the gap to the wrong side and sew closed.
Using your ingers, push the lining back into the stocking. You might ind it helpful to use the end of a knitting needle to help push the fabric into the corners. Hand sew the latch-hooked piece onto the top of the stocking. 20 For the dangling embellishment, make two large pom poms: one in Yarn B and one in Yarn E. Make two small pom poms: one in Yarn C and one in Yarn D. Make three chunky tassels: one of each in Yarns E, F and G. Wrap the middle of each of the tassels with a scrap of Yarn A for sparkle. Thread all the tassels and pom poms onto a length of Yarn F, referring to the main image as a guide to placement, and sew in place beside the gold hanging loop at the top corner of the completed stocking. 19
MEET THE MAKER LUCY ROWAN Brighton-based maker and author Lucy spends her days playing with colour and texture, creating beautiful weaves and decorative wonders. When she’s not crafting, she’s usually teaching others how to, and can be found passing on her skills in workshops across the UK. Fun fact: born without a sense of smell, Lucy believes her sense of complementary colours has been heightened to compensate. ww.peasandneedles.co.uk
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WELCOME TO THE FLOWERFILLED WORLD OF TERRI CHANDLER AND KATIE SMYTH, WHO DITCHED THEIR CAREERS IN FAVOUR OF INDEPENDENCE
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WORKING AS A TEAM WITH WORM LONDON Words: HOLLY JOHNSON Photographs: INGRID RASMUSSEN
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rowing up separately in Southern Ireland, Terri and Katie spent their days reading books and playing in grassy meadows surrounded by a wild and natural landscape that left a lasting impression. Fast forward a few decades and Terri was working as an actress in London, having moved to the UK several years earlier, while stylist Katie was new to the city and looking for a challenge. After meeting through a mutual friend and deciding they’d love to work for themselves, the pair took the brave move to quit their jobs and retrain as florists. A unique pairing of literature and floristry, their company Worm is a flower studio with a diference. Taking inspiration from the “imperfect” flowers of their childhood, Terri and Katie have a style that beams with personality. Since setting up, they’ve grown a huge following on Instagram, count Burberry, M&S and Harper’s Bazaar among their clients, and have even released their own book, Wreaths: Fresh, Foraged & Dried Floral Arrangements. We met them at their city studio to talk teamwork, hoarding, and their love of wonky flowers. Where did it all begin? K&T: We were working in other industries and although they were creative, we weren’t feeling fulfilled. We were heading into our thirties and realising that, as women, when we started to have children we wouldn’t have stability in the jobs we were in. We wanted to be able to do both, and thought if we were ever going to do it, it had to be then. How did you learn floristry? Katie: We got places on a basic floristry course to see if we were any good. It wasn’t expensive – just one day a week for a few months, learning the basics. We went to the flower market once a week to pick
Terri and Katie are inspired by the “wild, imperfect” flowers they grew up with on the coast of Southern Ireland.
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flowers for the class and loved it straight away. We’d look forward to it so much, and that’s really when Worm was born. What do you love most about what you do? Terri: We love how every day is diferent. We get to bring creative ideas to the table constantly, and the sense of pride we feel when we see the concept come to life is what we were missing so much in what we were doing before. Have you faced any challenges with the business? K&T: Setting up a business is so diicult. The hours, the lack of life around the business, wearing all of the hats… We’re two and a half years in and can honestly say it’s completely consumed us for two years. We’re starting to reap the rewards now – actually being able to choose to have a few days of every now and then and starting to see friends again. It’s completely worth it though – it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. Describe your brand’s aesthetic. K&T: We’re drawn to the type of wild, imperfect flowers we both grew up with on the Southern coast of Ireland. We love any flower that has a bit of character to it – like a funny-shaped face or a wonky stem. They have their own personalities to us. The voice of the brand is very much us and we don’t really hide behind any heavy branding. The two of us design everything and make all the choices and that’s how we like it for now. We use freelancers at big events but one of us heads up every single thing we do.
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“We love any flower that has a bit of character to it – like a funny-shaped face or a wonky stem.” Do you work well together? Katie: Ah, we love working together. We’re very similar, but then completely diferent in other ways. Terri loves organisation and her favourite thing is labelling things in our studio so everything has a home. She writes lots of lists and is always thinking ahead. I’m definitely the messy one! We’re both naturally hoarders which is good – it’d be diicult if one of us preferred working in a perfect white cube. We also have a strong understanding of each other and a mutual respect. This means we don’t really argue about things, we just say how we feel and listen to one another. Working as a pair has also given us more confidence – it’s nice to be able to work on ideas with someone else. We try to structure Worm so if either of us want to do something or go somewhere they
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Is there one favourite project you’ve worked on? K&T: It’s hard to choose. On Mother’s Day this year we were approached by an agency called Mother, who wanted to spotlight a charity called Maternity Action. They’d found that 54,000 women were unfairly forced to leave their jobs every year in the UK due to pregnancy discrimination. We used 54,000 white carnations – the original Mother’s Day flower – to create a huge, three-metre-round ball outside City Hall in London to draw attention to it. It was such a wonderful experience, and felt like flowers were something bigger than flowers that day. The next day the leftover carnations were made into bouquets
“We used 54,000 white carnations to create a huge, three-metre-round ball outside City Hall.” and sent to the politicians who sit in parliament with the research, in the hope they might bring about change. Have you set yourself any creative goals? K&T: We make small goals for ourselves all the time. We don’t set big, unachievable goals – just ones that make us feel good when we’ve accomplished them. At the moment we’re trying to be more sustainable. It’s hard in this industry and there’s a lot of waste, so we’re trying to be creative in addressing it. What creative advice would you have given your younger selves? K&T: We both agree that all the jobs we did on the way to getting here – and there were a lot – added something to where we are now. Saying that, if your work is making you unhappy, do all you can to change that. Hard work and self-belief pays of. Visit www.wormlondon.com for their beautiful bouquets or find floral inspiration on Insta @wormlondon
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PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: SARAH MALONE, BECKI CLARK AND SALLY BUFTON MODEL: ALEXANDRA FIA
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HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET WRAP MATERIALS Q King Cole Fashion Aran, 70% acrylic, 30% wool, 200m/220yd per 100g, three balls in Kintyre (318) (Yarn A) and two balls in Shetland (437) (Yarn B) (ours was from www.woolwarehouse. co.uk) Q 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook Q 5.5mm (UK 3, US I/9) crochet hook Q Yarn needle TENSION Approx 16 sts and 8 rows in tr to measure 10cm (4") before blocking
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ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain ch-sp chain space ss slip stitch dc double crochet tr treble crochet rep repeat FINISHED SIZE Approx 220 x 88cm (86½ x 345/8")
Picture a moody pine forest at the colder end of autumn. A strong female lead (you) strides into shot. Her knitwear’s on point but she’s wrestling with one mystery: ‘what should I make next?’ The solution is this tweedy wool blend wrap. It’s just the right size for bundling up in and works with the seasons, morphing from clement-weather cardigan to Narnia-winter thick scarf. Binge watch a Scandi series while you crochet it, then wrap up and go and find a dramatic landscape to wistfully gaze across. Instructions The shawl is made in one piece from the top down, worked in rows to form a triangle. Ch3 at the beginning of the rows counts as 1tr. Foundation using Yarn A and 5mm
hook, ch4 Row 1 (1tr, ch2, 2tr) in 4th ch from hook, turn [2 sts per side and centre 2ch-sp] Row 2 ch3, 1tr in first st, 2tr in next st, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 2tr in next st, 2tr in last st (top of 3rd ch from start of last row), turn [5 sts per side and centre 2ch-sp] Each row now increases by 3 sts on each side Row 3 ch3, 1tr in st at base of ch3, 2tr in next st, 1tr in each st to centre 2ch-sp, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr in each st to last 2 sts, 2tr in next st, 2tr in last st (top of 3rd ch from start of last row), turn Rows 4-7 rep Row 3 [20 sts per side and centre 2ch-sp] Row 8 ch4 (counts as 1tr, ch1 here and throughout), (1tr in next st, ch1) twice, miss next st, *1tr in next st, ch1, miss 1 st; rep from * to centre
2ch-sp, (1tr, 2ch,1tr) in 2ch-sp, ch1, **miss 1 st, 1tr in next st, ch1; rep from** to last 2 sts, 1tr in next st, ch1, 1tr in last st (top of 3rd ch from start of last row), turn [12tr and 11 1ch-sps along each side (23 sts) and centre 2ch-sp] Row 9 ch3, 1tr in st at base of ch3, 2tr in 1st 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st, *1tr in next 1ch-sp, 1tr in next st; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, **1tr in next st, 1tr in next 1ch-sp; rep from ** to last 2 sts, 2tr in last 1ch-sp, 2tr in last st (top of 3rd ch from start of last row), turn [26 sts per side and centre 2ch-sp] Rows 10-15 rep Row 3 Row 16 rep Row 8 Row 17 rep Row 9 Rows 18-19 rep Row 3 Row 20 rep Row 8 Row 21 rep Row 9
Rows 22-27 rep Row 3 Row 28 rep Row 8 Row 29 rep Row 9 Rows 30-31 rep Row 3 Row 32 rep Row 8 Row 33 rep Row 9 Rows 34-39 rep Row 3 Row 40 rep Row 8 Row 41 rep Row 9 [122 sts per side and centre 2ch-sp] Change to a 5.5mm hook Row 42 ch4, 1dc in 1st 1ch-sp, ch1, miss 1 st, *1dc in next st, ch1, miss 1 st; rep from * to centre 2ch-sp, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp, ch1, miss 1st, **1dc in next st, ch1, miss 1 st; rep from ** to end finishing with (1dc, 1ch, 1tr) in last st (top of 3rd ch from start of last row), change colour to Yarn B on last st, turn [1tr, 62dc and 62 1ch-sps along each side (125 sts) and centre 2ch-sp] Row 43 ch4, 1dc in 1st 1ch-sp, ch1,
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HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET WRAP Finishing To open up the stitches and give the shawl a beautiful drape, you’ll need to block it. Pin it out onto foam boards or a towel on the carpet, then carefully steam block it by holding an iron with a steam function 2.5cm (1") above the work. Don’t let the iron touch the crochet as this may damage the yarn. Leave to dry fully before unpinning from the boards. Tassels (make three) Wrap Yarn B around the width of an A5 book 20 times. With a 30cm (117/8") length of yarn, tie the lengths together in the centre and cut the other ends. 2cm (¾") down from the tied middle, tie another 30cm (117/8") of yarn around the lengths a couple of times, and let the ends hang down with the other threads. Trim the ends and tie to the corners of the shawl. Sew in the ends. 36 MOLLIEMAKES.COM
MEET THE MAKER ROSINA NORTHCOTT Crochet designer and vlogger Rosina creates fun, modern accessories from her Devon home. You can find her online as Zeens and Roger, and check out her makes on Instagram @zeensandroger. www.ravelry.com/designers/ zeens-and-roger
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Step up your footwear game with Lauren Smith’s decorative beaded patches
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Those plain pumps languishing at the back of your wardrobe? You know they deserve more. Give them a new lease of life for party season with a set of beaded appliqué patches, and nobody’ll put these babies in the corner. Patches as impressive as these shouldn’t be confined to footwear though. Back one with a safety pin to make a brooch, sew a chain to the each end of the U-shape for a statement necklace, or pop one on a pocket of your favourite jeans. Using the template on page 97 and the white fabric pencil, draw around the patch shape onto the blue felt, then place the fabric in the embroidery hoop. 02 Using the pink embroidery thread, sew one size 6 pink seed bead into the centre of each outer 01
triangle before pulling the thread through to complete the stitch. Thread a size 11 pink seed bead onto the needle, then pull the needle through the centre of the larger bead. The smaller bead should now sit neatly on top of the larger bead, acting as an anchor to keep it in place. 03 Still using the pink thread, sew six size 11 pink seed beads in a semi-circle around each of the larger beads. Keep the six beads close together and on the outside of the bead, so they lie closest to the triangle points. 04 Using the template on page 97, trace and cut out the pink arch shape. Use a little fabric glue on the back to keep it in place, then gently press the arch in the centre of the blue patch. Leave the felt pieces to one side to dry.
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Sew one size 11 blue seed bead at the other end of each of the bugle beads. 09 Take the felt out of the hoop and carefully cut around the shape. Take extra care when cutting around the inner arch and avoid trimming too close to the stitching on either side of the patch. 10 Turn the patch over and spread a layer of fabric glue across the back. Try not to go too close to the edge, as you don’t want any glue seeping out from under the felt. Wait until the glue is slightly tacky before moving on to Step 11 – this may take up to five minutes. 11 Gently press the patch onto the front of the shoe, positioning it centrally, then leave to dry. This can take a few hours. 12 Repeat Steps 1-11 for the other shoe to finish the matching pair. 08
MEET THE MAKER LAUREN SMITH Lauren is a mixed-media embroidery artist based in Scotland. Heavily inspired by the 1970s, Lauren creates one-ofa-kind fabric pieces and pins. Each one begins as a painting and ends with as many embellishments as she can fit in. www. laurensmithstudio.co.uk
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ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR WHETHER YOU’RE NEW TO THE SELLING SCENE, OR JUST HAVEN’T DONE IT IN PERSON BEFORE, CHRISTMAS IS THE BEST TIME TO MEET CUSTOMERS AND MAKE AN IMPACT
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And, don’t forget that if you’re personalising your products, you’ll need to give yourself enough time to complete your orders. “Find suppliers who can react quickly, so you don’t have to hold lots of expensive stock,” advises Michelle. “Also, know when to stop. Nobody likes grumpy customers whose orders aren’t fulfilled!”
LET YOUR BRAND SHINE If you want to start selling, how do you find that customer who wants to shun the big boys and buy directly from the maker? Firstly, think about what your best sellers and most popular creations are, then figure out who would be buying them as gifts, and use social media to find them. “People buy from people, and you’re what makes your product unique,” points out Leona Thriftola, who runs The Roller Coaster of Running an Indie Business (www.facebook. com/theindierollercoaster). “Video is an excellent way to bring it to life and let your customer get to know you, the human behind the business. Share behind-the-scenes peeks and tell your customer why your product will make their life better.” Leona recommends sharing your videos on Instagram Stories and IGTV, “or do a live Q&A on Facebook. Find out who your customer is by asking questions that’ll make them feel involved. It doesn’t cost a penny, either!” Taking the things you’ve lovingly made out into the wild can be nerve-wracking, but exciting too. Make sure your personality and values shine through in everything, from how you promote yourself to the smaller touches like packaging. The key is to make it both meaningful and memorable. “Create the things you love and find customers like you!” enthuses creative business owner Michelle Lanstone of Auntie Mims (www.auntiemims.com). When it comes to selecting products, Michelle has a few pointers: “While it’s better to set your own trends, it’s worth looking at social media to see what’s likely to be big this Christmas.” Maybe your products suit the Kitschmas look – items with a nostalgic, retro feel – or create new traditions. Michelle suggests doing your research, then thinking about how you can “offer something on trend, but also unique.”
MAKE A STAND You’ve sorted your social media, set up your online selling page, and things are looking good, but there’s nothing better than meeting your customers face-to-face. Christmas is the best time to get out there and try a craft market, so you can share your makes in real life. After all, customers are more likely to buy when they can see it for themselves. While bigger events may already be booked up, there’ll still be plenty of smaller local events to sign up for – ideal for a first booking. “Try to find out as much as possible about previous events run by the same organisers, so you can decide if it’s suitable for your work,” says Sinead Koehler of Crafty Fox Market (www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk). “Ask fellow local makers about which events they found to be successful, although remember what works for one seller might not work for another, so find out who goes.” Once you’ve taken the first step, you’ll need to think about the stall itself, showing off your makes to their maximum potential. Sinead’s top tips are to “plan the layout carefully in advance, paying attention to the space available. Try to build some height too, so it stands out.” And, you’ll also need to think about the colours and display. “Create a cohesive look that matches your online shop. Also, pay attention to signage and make sure all your items are clearly priced.” If you don’t have huge sales on the day, don’t worry too much – it’s about getting yourself out there and making connections with shoppers and fellow makers too. Bear in mind that a lot of online retail often happens directly after events, so get those business cards at the ready and your online shop stocked up for those post-market sales. And, the most important thing of all? Enjoy yourself. One of the loveliest things about selling your makes in person is the amount of compliments you’ll get about your work. While sales might seem like the end goal, a genuine ‘ooh’ is always going to make that hard work and effort worthwhile.
o your crafting game is on top form and you’re ready to get your makes out there – now what? If you’ve never stood behind a market stall or set up shop online before, the idea of facing an army of Christmas shoppers can be daunting. There’s no need to let nerves hold you back from making the most of festive sales though – all sellers were once newbies, and with December right around the corner, there’s no better time to find buyers who are on the hunt for unique gifts like yours.
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Living CREATIVE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOME
We’re fully on board with autumn, Ã ÕÀ >ÌiÃÌ ÌiÀ ÀÃ VÀÕÃ ÀiyiVÌÃ our ideal weekend – a woodland walk, then home to a cosy cottage. We’ll be decking out our dream (imaginary) place in the country in calming neutrals with plenty of blankets and botanical touches. www.cotswoldco.com
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GET THE LOOK MODERN FARMHOUSE Balance a sense of heritage with contemporary playfulness to create a fresh-feeling English country retreat. Fill a pared-back space with fun prints, heirloom accents and cosy blankets.
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Country kitchen, yes, but Welsh dressers and gingham seat pads this ain’t. Try a fresher approach with bleached timber and a goes-witheverything vintage paint finish – natural materials with breathing space. www.loaf.com 02
Layer ditsy florals with neutral cottons for the kind of nest that Sunday morning cuppas are savoured in. And we’d cheerfully give our right arm for that handquilted blanket, inspired by classic eiderdowns. www.camomile.london 03
Keep furniture unfussy so it won’t jar with any period features (the cottage we’re furnishing in our dreams has beams aplenty). This dresser’s the right height to work as a shelf or changing station too. www.oeufnyc.com 04
In a kid’s room or over your desk, cheery rainbow wall art acts as a welcome flash of colour and a punchy modern update. And this one’s from an ace independent designermaker, natch. www. thelittlewagon.etsy.com 05
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WEBSITE TO WATCH Coco & Wolf
A passion for Liberty print is the thread that runs through Coco & Wolf’s beautiful collection of home and lifestyle products. Bed linen is a particular speciality of theirs, and you can even purchase matching doll’s bedding, co-ordinating clothes and kitchen textiles in the same contemporary florals. Dreamy. www.cocoandwolf.com
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HOW HOLLIE EVANS TURNED A TUMBLEDOWN FARMHOUSE INTO A MODERN COUNTRY COTTAGE
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hen Hollie Flower Evans and husband Dylan bought Rose Cottage five years ago it had been empty for eight years and, because of a flood, the floors downstairs were rubble. Enough of a big job to tackle? Not for this fearless pair. “We moved here in 2013 and took most of the summer of,” Hollie recalls. The first six weeks were spent renovating the cottage while we slept in a tent in the orchard. But then we planned to get married in the village church and have our wedding party here at the cottage, so it had to be habitable! The night before our wedding was the first night we slept here, and I painted our bedroom floor white the morning of our big day.” Anyone who’s undertaken either a wedding or a renovation project will know how completely terrifying this sounds. Hollie and Dylan, who were blindsided by love for each other and for the cottage, took it in their stride. “The first month, I swanned around the orchards and paddocks like Anne of Green Gables – I just loved it here so much!” laughs Hollie. This 250-year-old house was originally a ‘long house’, meaning it was only one room long with the family living upstairs and the animals downstairs. But while Hollie and Dylan’s extensive menagerie does include two dogs, a cat, a rescue pig, four chickens and two cockerels, the ground floor is definitely for family living. A bright and airy kitchen is the newest addition to the cottage, and Dylan cleverly unearthed one of the oldest. “In the living room there was a big flat wall with a concrete storage heater on it,” says
“The first six weeks were spent renovating while we slept in a tent in the orchard!”
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Hollie. “Dylan had a feeling there was something special behind it, so he sledgehammered it down and found the beautiful inglenook fireplace!” When the fire is lit, the living room is Hollie’s favourite room in the house – “it’s super comfy cosy” – but the farmhouse changes with the seasons. “In spring and summer, I adore the kitchen and master bedroom because of the doors
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opening out onto the orchards, then our paddocks, then over to the farmer’s fields.” And, it’s this idyllic countryside that inspires Hollie and her vision for the cottage. “I do love Pinterest, but I get more inspiration from my favourite houses: first is Monet’s farmhouse in Giverny, followed by Miss Honey’s Cottage (from Roald Dahl’s Matilda) then Green Gables! While I haven’t replicated
any of them, I do have some little clues to them dotted around.” One of these clues is a Monet-esque painting of Hollie’s home, by fellow Instagrammer Lottie Forrest. “She painted Rose Cottage for us surrounded by hollyhocks and hydrangeas,” smiles Hollie. “The painting is my favourite thing here at the moment and I adore that we did a swap – I got the painting and she
got a blanket and a box of flowers from my lavender field.” Hollie’s colourful knitwear business – Flora Fairweather – is named after the couple’s four-year-old daughter. “My blanket colours don’t really suit our autumnal-hued house, but occasionally I’ll have a favourite blanket on the back of a sofa or a little pile of them on Flora’s bed.” Instead, the cottage style is a
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The couple have been careful about creating a contemporary country home without shunning the past, though. “Last year, a very old lady knocked on the door with her son and told us she was born here,” grins Hollie. “We chatted for ages and she said she was so pleased the house was sympathetic to its age rather than totally modern and sleek.” And it really is. Hollie and Dylan have successfully
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Saturday Night weaver Fancy up a retro treasure this weekend – Cath Chamberlain shows you how
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So you’ve bagged the holy grail of thrifted finds – a vintage rattan chair – but it’s looking a bit worse for wear. Chunky yarn to the rescue. Stash dive for a handful of rich hues, then spend an evening wrapping, knotting and weaving to create an refashioned throne fit for your home oasis. Tweak the look to suit your chair’s curves and cover any tatty bits, and if you find it tricky to secure the yarn in place with knots, try a staple or glue gun instead. Take a length of Yarn A, approximately 60cm (235/8"), and tie it around the back of the chair with a simple securing knot. Next, wrap the yarn evenly around the structure, pulling tightly as you go. You’ll need both hands to keep the yarn in place as you wrap. 01
Once the section is wrapped, tie the loose end to the back of the frame, then tuck it back up inside to hide it and give a neat finish. 03 Using new lengths of Yarn A, repeat this process for the rest of the back of the chair. 04 Cut a 2m (78¾") length of Yarn B, then use a plain weave stitch to thread in front of and behind the vertical back structure. The rattan is acting as the warp and the yarn as the weft. Ensure you alternate the weave with the row below, repeating until the pattern reaches about 3cm (1¼") in depth. 05 Repeat Step 4 using a 2m (78¾") length of Yarn C. Weave further layers of the two colours to create a 10cm (4") section of woven texture. Once finished, tuck the loose ends into the back of the weaving to create a neat finish. 02
Tie a 3m (1181/8") length of Yarn C to the bottom of the vertical frame structure. Working upwards, wind the yarn around the frame tightly, ensuring the coverage is even. Once covered, tie the loose ends and tuck back into the frame. 07 For the rya knots, cut Yarn D into three 20cm (8") lengths, fold in half and wrap around the frame. 08 Pull the loose ends tightly through the loop created and trim to leave 5cm (2") lengths. Repeat this process at regular intervals along the front of the frame. 09 Next, wrap the arms of the chair. Starting at the bottom of one arm, tie on a 40cm (15¾") length of Yarn A and wrap it upwards for 10cm (4"). Using a tapestry needle, thread the end back into the wrapped yarn for a tidy finish. Repeat on the other arm. 06
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MEET THE MAKER CATH CHAMBERLAIN Weaver, embroiderer and designer-maker Cath loves working with colour and texture. Specialising in handweaving, she explores materials and shades to create vibrant woven cushions, wall hangings and bags. www.cath chamberlain.etsy.com
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Baubles for days Give your Christmas countdown a seriously grown-up feel with Mary-Ann Aveline’s Advent ornaments
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Do the luxe calendar thing the handmade way with these hidden treasure baubles. Decorated using four different paint effects and fancy gold leaf numbers, you can hang them up individually or thread them together, intertwined with springs of foliage, to create a statement garland. Best of all, you get to curate those daily treat yo’self moments, deciding exactly what goes into each one. Use an assortment of different-sized baubles so you’ve got room to store everything from chocolate truffles to beauty bits. To make the solid colour baubles, open six baubles in different sizes. Paint the inside of each one, using a different colour for every bauble. As plastic is non-porous, you’ll need a few coats to get a good solid opaque colour – leave to dry in between each one. 01
To create the paint splatter baubles, open a bauble, load a paint brush with paint, then flick it inside the bauble with your finger. Be sure to cover the surrounding surfaces first as it can be messy. Once the splatter effect is dry, paint a contrasting base colour over the top of it, again, on the inside of the bauble. Repeat this step four times so you end up with five splattered baubles in various different sizes. 03 To create the marbled effect baubles, add a few splodges of paint to the inside of a bauble in contrasting colours. Use as many colours as you like, then join the two bauble halves back together and give it a good shake to mix the paint up inside. 04 Once thoroughly mixed, open the bauble up again and let the excess paint run out. The best way to do this is to leave it balanced 02
over an old jar or paint palette. As the paint runs out it’ll continue to leave a marbling effect, so occasionally turn the bauble halves as they dry for a pretty finish. Repeat Steps 3-4 five times to create a total of six marbled baubles in different sizes. 05 For the confetti-style bauble, use washi tape to create the confetti shapes. Cut little strips of tape and apply to the inside of a bauble, then paint your chosen base colour over the top. 06 Once the base colour is dry, carefully pull off the washi tape to reveal the confetti pattern, then paint over the gaps in a contrasting colour. Repeat Steps 5-6 six times to create seven confetti baubles in different sizes. 07 Using the number templates on page 97, draw the numbers 1-24 onto the double-sided adhesive sheets. You may want to adjust the
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MEET THE MAKER MARY-ANN AVELINE Mary-Ann has been running lifestyle brand Hello Marilu for the past three years. Specialising in handpainted ceramics and screen-printed paper goods, Mary-Ann loves to experiment with new techniques and crafts. www.hellomarilu.com
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Certain times of year – namely Christmas – require an extra level of pampering. Whether you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, prep for fancy nights out, or just treat your overnight guests, these artisan-inspired soaps will instantly step up your bathroom’s spa-like vibes. We got our ingredients from www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk, where you’ll also find a whole host of other dyes, pigments, and dried botanicals to experiment with. And, once you’ve mastered the simple art of soap-making, wrap finished bars in waxed paper and ribbon to give away as gifts. Ombré soap 01 Cut 650g of the clear Melt and Pour Base into small cubes and place into a microwavable jug. Heat the cubes in 30-second bursts,
checking the consistency after each one. Use a wooden stirrer to mix any unmelted pieces before microwaving again. 02 Once the base has completely melted, add in the Christmas Spice fragrance oil, or your chosen essential oil, and stir to combine. 03 Spray the mould with rubbing alcohol – this removes any bubbles from your soap, and will help the layers stick together. Pour roughly 1/ of the soap mix into the mould, 6 spray it with the alcohol again, and leave to one side. 04 Add a small amount of the Zeni colourant into the soap mix to create the first layer of colour. We chose to use orangey-red tones, created by using a very small amount of the pink and yellow colours, but Zeni do provide a colour chart to help you mix up the colours you’re looking for.
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Next, pour some of the second colour into the other side, then continue adding both in to get a marbled effect across the soap. Spray the top of the soap with rubbing alcohol once you’ve finished. Leave to cool for three hours or until the mix is completely set, then remove from the mould and cut as per Step 7. 10
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MEET THE MAKER MOIRA FULLER Moira is the founder of Craftiosity, a UK subscription box of modern craft kits. Moira also teaches workshops, and coaches other creative business owners. When she’s not crafting, she loves to walk in the moorlands. www.craftiosity.co.uk
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Fern-printed and plant-dyed, Ania Grzeszek’s backpack is a must for foragers
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Q Small sponge Q White vinegar Q Muslin cloth Q Two glass jars Q Matching sewing thread Q Three 5l pans Q Safety pin
Set off on a woodland ramble, you’ve got a botanical adventure ahead of you. Acorns and madder root are used to colour the canvas, then this easy-sew project goes beyond natural dyeing by printing with real leaf stamps for an earth-loving finish. Plant-dyed fabrics need a little extra love to keep them in tip-top condition, so wash at 30ºC with a pH neutral ecological detergent and dry away from direct sunlight. Soak one cup of beans in three cups of water overnight. Wash and grind the soaked beans, then strain them through the muslin cloth. Place the cotton canvas fabric in the soy bean solution to treat it, adding enough water to cover the fabric. Leave the cotton canvas to soak in a bucket for 12 hours, air dry, then dip quickly twice more in the bucket to add a thin layer of soy solution. Cure the fabric in a dry space for a few days. 01
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MEET THE MAKER ANIA GRZESZEK Dream-chaser Ania taught herself to weave in 2015 and began plant dyeing soon after. Her online shop Kaliko was born from her passion for making unique handwoven goods for the mindfully minded. www.kaliko.co
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Rinse all pieces separately and hang them up to dry. 05 Use sturdy leaves to print on the right side (RS) of one piece of the madder-dyed fabric. Apply paint with a small sponge on the leaf underside and press on the fabric through a piece of thick paper. Practise the pressure on a scrap of fabric before printing the final design. Set the dried paint by ironing it for four minutes. 06 With RS together, pin one madder-dyed piece to each long edge of the acorn-dyed piece, aligning the raw edges. Sew with a 1cm (3/8") seam allowance. 07 Aligning the raw 37cm (14 5/8") edges, pin the madder-dyed pieces to the linen lining piece, RS together. Sew with a 1cm (3/8") seam allowance. Find the mid-point of the lining and acorn pieces and cut out 8 x 5cm (31/8 x 2") rectangles at both ends for the standing bottom. 08 Place the tape to make strap holders at about 2cm (¾") above
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Layer rich hues with pops of pastel to create Sarah Louise Matthews’ papercut masterpiece
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How do you fancy an enchanted forest as wall art? Sweet stripes, clever layering and a crushworthy colour palette are all part of the magic in this festive papercut. It’ll make a beautiful alternative to that fancy Christmas card you were thinking of making for your nearest and/or dearest, and only requires some strategic slicing. When cutting, move the knife towards you for greater control, rotating the paper as you work. A minimalist piece like this lives or dies by its finish, so cut away from the corners to create clean shapes. Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark a few points 1cm (3/8") in from each edge of the white, pink, red and mustard sheets. 01
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MEET THE MAKER SARAH LOUISE MATTHEWS Sarah’s a Sheffieldbased paper engineer and paper product designer. She makes fun, innovative artwork, stationery and decs plus bespoke commissions. Her obsessions are beautiful stationery and tactile surfaces. www. sarahlouisematthews.com
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A fresh pair of jammies, prime for Santa’s-on-his-way snuggling – that’s our ideal festive aesthetic. Sew as a Christmas Eve treat for littlies and pair with hot chocolate – the combo of super-soft cotton jersey and warm milk will send them to sleep in no time. Never embraced the stretch? With a bit of jersey finesse, this fabric’s not as tricky to work with as you might have thought. Bring on those dreams of sugar plums. Pre-wash and dry the fabric first to prevent shrinkage when washing later, then press. Fold the fabric in half with the main stretch across the width. Using the templates on page 97, and following the marked directions, draw out the pattern pieces to the required size using tailor’s chalk then cut out. 01
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MEET THE MAKER PHOEBE THORPE After starting out as a lingerie designer, Phoebe began creating maternity clothing following the birth of her first child. Shortly after, she began making matching baby wear, and Mamma & Mini was born. www. mammaandmini.etsy.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: SARAH MALONE, BECKI CLARK AND SALLY BUFTON
Stocking fillers don’t get much cuter than Lauren Espy’s festive amigurumis
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HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS AMIGURUMIS MATERIALS Q Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 125m/137yd per 50g, one ball each in Coffee Bean (411) (Yarn A), Champagne White (403) (Yarn B), Racing Green (428) (Yarn C), Pillar Red (415) (Yarn D), Lime Green (429) (Yarn E), Dusty Rose (442) (Yarn F), Soft Fudge (410) (Yarn G) and Paper White (401) (Yarn H) Q 3.25mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook Q Three pairs of 9mm black safety eyes Q Two pairs of 6mm black safety eyes Q Black embroidery thread Q Embroidery needle Q Soft toy filling Q Stitch marker Q Yarn needle TENSION Tension isn’t important for 90 MOLLIEMAKES.COM
this project, just make sure to keep stitches tight to prevent stuffing from showing through ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ch-sp chain space dc double crochet inc increase by working 2 dc in the given st htr half treble tr treble dtr double treble yrh yarn round hook rep repeat BLO work stitch through back loop only invdec insert hook into front loops of the next two sts in turn, yrh, pull through two loops on hook (the two front loops), yrh, pull through last two loops on hook (counts as one dc) magic ring hold yarn in your hand, wrap working
yarn around forefinger twice to create ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch1, then work the necessary sts for Round 1 and close ring tightly by pulling the loose end clean closure to close the piece with the tail and the yarn needle, work from the centre to the outside, insert needle into the front loop of the first stitch and of the remaining stitches. At the end, pull yarn tail and the hole will close. Insert the needle into the centre of hole and secure with a knot FINISHED SIZE Christmas pudding approx. 8 x 8cm (31/8 x 31/8") Sprout approx. 5 x 8cm (2 x 31/8") Hot chocolate approx. 9 x 8cm (35/8 x 31/8")
The most wonderful time of the year has a way of bringing people together, and in this case it’s spawned an unlikely friendship between a Christmas pud, a pair of Brussels sprouts, and a marshmallow-topped mug filled to the brim with hot chocolate. We’ll give you a moment to recover from the unspeakable cuteness of those mini mallows with faces. This little crochet squad will make fun stocking fillers, even if sprouts are firmly on your naughty list, or you can add loops of glittery thread and hang them on your tree. Instructions These projects are made in pieces and sewn together in the order given. Pieces are worked in the round in a continuous spiral, unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker at the end of each round. Christmas pudding Pudding Worked from top to base Round 1 using Yarn A, work 6dc into a magic ring and pull yarn tight
[6 sts] Round 2 1inc in each st around [12 sts] Round 3 (1dc, 1inc) 6 times [18 sts] Round 4 (2dc, 1inc) 6 times [24 sts] Round 5 (3dc, 1inc) 6 times [30 sts] Round 6 (4dc, 1inc) 6 times [36 sts] Round 7 (5dc, 1inc) 6 times [42 sts] Round 8 (6dc, 1inc) 6 times [48 sts] Rounds 9-18 1dc in each st around Add 9mm safety eyes, placing them between Rounds 13 and 14, 6 sts apart For the mouth, use six strands of black embroidery thread and stitch a small V in between the eyes Round 19 work this round only in BLO, (6dc, 1invdec) 6 times [42 sts] Round 20 (5dc, 1invdec) 6 times [36 sts] Round 21 (4dc, 1invdec) 6 times [30 sts] Round 22 (3dc, 1invdec) 6 times [24 sts] Begin stuffing and continue until the end Round 23 (2dc, 1invdec) 6 times [18 sts] Round 24 (1dc, 1invdec) 6 times [12 sts]
Round 25 6invdec [6 sts] Fasten off and use yarn tail to close, weave in ends Icing Using Yarn B, work Rounds 1-7 of Pudding Round 8 *4dc, (1htr, 1tr) in next st, (1tr, 1htr) in next st, 5dc, (1htr, 1tr) in next st, 2dtr in next st, (1tr, 1htr) in next st; rep from * twice more [57 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to pudding Pin the icing on top of the pudding. Using the yarn tail, sew to the top of the pudding with running stitch along the entire edge of the icing. Holly leaf (make two) Foundation using Yarn C, ch11 Row 1 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, then work along the ch as follows: 1dc, 2htr, 2tr, 2htr, 2dc, turn to work along the underside of the ch, ch1, 2dc, 2htr, 2tr, 2htr, 2dc Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to icing Sew the two holly leaves near the centre top of the icing
Berry Round 1 using Yarn D, work 4dc into a magic ring and pull yarn tight [4 sts] Round 2 1inc in each st around [8 sts] Round 3 (1dc, 1inc) 4 times [12 sts] Rounds 4-5 1dc in each st around Begin stuffing and continue until the end Round 6 (1dc, 1invdec) 4 times [8 sts] Round 7 4invdec [4 sts] Fasten off and use yarn tail to close. Leave a tail for attaching to the icing. Sew the red berry to the centre of the icing, positioned slightly on top of the holly leaves. Sprout Sprout centre Using Yarn E, work Rounds 1-6 of Pudding Rounds 7-12 1dc in each st around Add 9mm safety eyes, placing them between Rounds 9 and 10, 6 sts apart For the mouth, use six strands of embroidery thread and stitch a MOLLIEMAKES.COM 91
HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS AMIGURUMIS small V in between the eyes. Round 13 (4dc, 1invdec) 6 times [30 sts] Round 14 (3dc, 1invdec) 6 times [24 sts] Begin stuffing sprout and continue until the end Round 15 (2dc, 1invdec) 6 times [18 sts] Round 16 (1dc, 1invdec) 6 times [12 sts] Round 17 6invdec [6 sts] Fasten off and use yarn tail to close. Weave in ends. Leaves (make three) Using Yarn E, work Rounds 1-6 of Pudding Round 7 1dc in each st around Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to sprout Position one of the leaves on the back of the sprout with the right side facing out. Using the yarn tail, sew the leaf to the sprout with running stitch, making sure to only sew about halfway up the leaf. Position the second leaf on the side, then repeat the same running
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stitch halfway up. Place the third leaf on top of the other two and sew with running stitch. The leaves act as a cup for the sprout to sit in. Hot chocolate Mug Worked from base upwards Using Yarn F, work Rounds 1-7 of Pudding Rounds 8-20 1dc in each st around Fasten off and weave in ends Add 9mm safety eyes, placing them between Rounds 14 and 15, 5 sts apart For the mouth, use six strands of black embroidery thread and stitch a small V in between the eyes Top Using Yarn G, work Rounds 1-7 of Pudding Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to mug Using the yarn tail, sew the hot chocolate top to the mug. Weave the needle through the horizontal row of stitches behind the dc from Round 20 of the mug and the top 2
loops of dc from Round 7 of the hot chocolate. Stuff the mug before sewing the piece closed. Handle Round 1 using Yarn F, work 7dc into a magic ring and pull yarn tight [7 sts] Rounds 2-20 1dc in each st around Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to mug. Do not stuff. Position the handle on the side of mug, and pin at the top and bottom to hold in place. Using the yarn tail, sew the bottom part of the handle to the mug. Weave the needle and yarn tail up to the top and finish sewing the handle to the mug. Base Using Yarn F, work Rounds 1-5 of Pudding Round 6 1dc in each st around Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to mug Using the yarn tail and the needle, weave through the sts on the underside until you reach Rounds 2
and 3. Pin these into place. Use running stitch to sew the saucer base to the bottom of the mug. Marshmallow (make two) Round 1 using Yarn H, work 5dc into a magic ring and pull yarn tight [5 sts] Round 2 1inc in each st around [10 sts] Round 3 (1dc, 1inc) 5 times [15 sts] Round 4 work this round only in BLO, 1dc in each st around Rounds 5-9 1dc in each st around Add 6mm safety eyes, placing them between Rounds 3 and 4, 3 sts apart For the mouth, use three strands of embroidery thread and stitch a small V in between the eyes Begin stuffing and continue until the end Round 10 work this round only in BLO, (1dc, 1invdec) 5 times [10 sts] Round 11 5invdec [5 sts] Fasten off and use yarn tail to close. Leave a tail for attaching. Using the yarn tail, sew the marshmallows to the hot chocolate.
MEET THE MAKER LAUREN ESPY Lauren’s a crochet designer who lives with her husband and two dogs in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her shop, A Menagerie of Stitches, is packed with adorable amigurumi patterns and handmade toys. www.amenagerie ofstitches.com
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TEA AND A CHAT “It’s a meeting of minds to come up with original ideas.”
ROSIE AND HARRIET FROM TATTY DEVINE ON THEIR LOVE OF COLLABORATIONS
THIS MONTH WE’RE LOVING... Reading: The Illumination of Ursula Flight by Anna-Marie Crowhurst. Visting: The Dachshund Cafe, coming to a city near you! Eagle eyes might spot our Dog on Wheels mugs. Listening to: Bas Jan, No Sign.
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ollaborating has been a big part of Tatty Devine since day one.You could say that our partnership is a collaboration, as it’s a meeting of creative minds to come up with original ideas and objects. We love to collaborate with artists, designers, charitable institutions and cultural spaces, from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to Poppy’s Papercuts. Most recently, we partnered with the Museum of London and the Fawcett Society in celebration of the Year of the Woman and Vote 100. When we collaborate with an artist, it usually gives us the opportunity to create something we wouldn’t have otherwise made. It allows us to explore new styles, subjects and materials, as well as meeting inspiring people. As a brand, it’s a fantastic way to reach new audiences. Our latest collab with Keith Brymer Jones came about through a dream we had of creating our own range of ceramics, and looking at who we thought was the reigning expert. Naturally, Keith is the best in his field and he felt like the right person for the job! We knew we wanted to make something special, diferent to what was currently available on the market. He’s prepared to take risks which is important when you’re making something original, plus he’s a realist so knows the making process inside out. This is helpful when you’re designing something outside your comfort zone. We consider Keith a kindred spirit as he wants to make beautiful things and he makes us smile. In the future, we’d love to work with heros such as Grayson Perry, Cindy Sherman or Bjork!
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