Rabbit toy This bob-tail bunny is the perfect pocket-size pal, so you’ve no excuse to ever be without your very own lucky rabbit mascot.
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ies Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Yarn:
Oddments of Yeoman’s Cotton Canelle 4ply in each of the following colours: MC white (shade White) CC pink (shade Sugar)\ Oddment of black cotton embroidery thread
Tension:
8 dc and 12 rows to 10cm measured over dc using a 2.5mm hook.
Size:
One size – finished length 12cm makes 1
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to make the head
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and MC, make 6 dc in a loop, then tighten loop. Row 1: 2dc in each around. (12 total) Row 2: Dc, 2dc, repeat around. (18 total) Row 3: Dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (24 total) Row 4: Dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (30 total) Row 5: Dc, dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (36 total) Row 6: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (42 total) Rows 7–10: Dc even. Row 11: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (36 total) Row 12: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (30 total) Row 13: Dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (24 total) Row 14: Dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (18 total) Row 15: Dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (12 total) Stuff with stuffing, finish off.
To make the body
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and C, make 6 dc in a loop, then tighten loop. Row 1: 2dc in each around. (12 total) Row 2: Dc, 2dc, repeat around. (18 total) Row 3: Dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (24 total) Row 4: Dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (30 total) Rows 5–11: Dc even. Row 12: Dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (24 total) Row 13–15: Dc even. Row 16: Dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (18 total) Row 17: Dc even. Row 18: Dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (12 total) Stuff with beans in the bottom (for stability) then stuffing. Row 19: Dc2tog around. (6 total) Sew up and finish off.
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Rabbit toy This bob-tail bunny is the perfect pocket-size pal, so you’ve no excuse to ever be without your very own lucky rabbit mascot.
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ies Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Yarn:
Oddments of Yeoman’s Cotton Canelle 4ply in each of the following colours: MC white (shade White) CC pink (shade Sugar)\ Oddment of black cotton embroidery thread
Tension:
8 dc and 12 rows to 10cm measured over dc using a 2.5mm hook.
Size:
One size – finished length 12cm makes 1
68
to make the head
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and MC, make 6 dc in a loop, then tighten loop. Row 1: 2dc in each around. (12 total) Row 2: Dc, 2dc, repeat around. (18 total) Row 3: Dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (24 total) Row 4: Dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (30 total) Row 5: Dc, dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (36 total) Row 6: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (42 total) Rows 7–10: Dc even. Row 11: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (36 total) Row 12: Dc, dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (30 total) Row 13: Dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (24 total) Row 14: Dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (18 total) Row 15: Dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (12 total) Stuff with stuffing, finish off.
To make the body
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and C, make 6 dc in a loop, then tighten loop. Row 1: 2dc in each around. (12 total) Row 2: Dc, 2dc, repeat around. (18 total) Row 3: Dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (24 total) Row 4: Dc, dc, dc, 2dc, repeat around. (30 total) Rows 5–11: Dc even. Row 12: Dc, dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (24 total) Row 13–15: Dc even. Row 16: Dc, dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (18 total) Row 17: Dc even. Row 18: Dc, dc2tog, repeat around. (12 total) Stuff with beans in the bottom (for stability) then stuffing. Row 19: Dc2tog around. (6 total) Sew up and finish off.
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Wrist warmers Even a complete novice crocheter can make these cosy woollen wrist warmers as they are made from simple strips of the most basic crochet stitch - double crochet. Choose your all-time favourite shades for these two-tone fingerless mittens.
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ies Crochet hook: 4mm
Yarn:
1 x 50g ball Rowan Creative Focus Worsted in each of the following colours: MC grey (shade Charcoal Heather CC lime (shade New Fern)
Tension:
8 dc and 12 rows to 10cm measured over dc using a 4mm hook.
Size:
One size to fit average-size woman’s hand – finished length 20cm
Pattern note:
The wrist warmers are worked in one piece and then seamed from the cuff to the finger edge, leaving a gap for the thumbhole. Makes 1 pair
To make the wrist warmers (make 2)
Using a 4mm crochet hook and MC, make 31 chain, turn. Row 1: Starting with the second chain from the hook, make 1 dc in each chain to end of row, turn. (29 dc) Row 2: 2 ch then work 1 dc in each dc from previous row to end of row. (29 dc) Repeat the last row until 30 rows have been worked.
to finish
With a 4mm crochet hook and CC, work 1 dc in each row end along both side edges of the work. Fold the work in half, chain edge to last row. Working from the right side and with catch stitch, join the seam but leaving a 5cm gap for the thumbhole after 12cm. Optional: with a 4mm crochet hook and CC, work 1 round of dc around the thumbhole. Weave in any loose yarn ends securely.
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Wrist warmers Even a complete novice crocheter can make these cosy woollen wrist warmers as they are made from simple strips of the most basic crochet stitch - double crochet. Choose your all-time favourite shades for these two-tone fingerless mittens.
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ies Crochet hook: 4mm
Yarn:
1 x 50g ball Rowan Creative Focus Worsted in each of the following colours: MC grey (shade Charcoal Heather CC lime (shade New Fern)
Tension:
8 dc and 12 rows to 10cm measured over dc using a 4mm hook.
Size:
One size to fit average-size woman’s hand – finished length 20cm
Pattern note:
The wrist warmers are worked in one piece and then seamed from the cuff to the finger edge, leaving a gap for the thumbhole. Makes 1 pair
To make the wrist warmers (make 2)
Using a 4mm crochet hook and MC, make 31 chain, turn. Row 1: Starting with the second chain from the hook, make 1 dc in each chain to end of row, turn. (29 dc) Row 2: 2 ch then work 1 dc in each dc from previous row to end of row. (29 dc) Repeat the last row until 30 rows have been worked.
to finish
With a 4mm crochet hook and CC, work 1 dc in each row end along both side edges of the work. Fold the work in half, chain edge to last row. Working from the right side and with catch stitch, join the seam but leaving a 5cm gap for the thumbhole after 12cm. Optional: with a 4mm crochet hook and CC, work 1 round of dc around the thumbhole. Weave in any loose yarn ends securely.
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Daisy chain Bring the freshness of a summer meadow into your home with this everlasting daisy chain. You can make the garland chain as long as you care, and even use up oddments of mercerised cotton yarn to create a kaleidoscope of coloured flowers.
to make a daisy (make 13)
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and A, make 6 chain, join with sl st. Row 1: Make 12 dc into ring and join last dc to first with sl st. Row 2: Change to B, 1 ch, * 1 dc in first dc of previous row, 12 ch, sl st into dc at base, rep from * 11 times more to make one petal into each dc of previous row.
To make the Leaves and chain
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and C, make 10 chain. Row 1: * 1 dc in second chain from hook, then work as foll along chain, 1 st in each chain, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 2 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into last st.* *** Make 37 chain, then rep from * to * Make 46 chain.
** 1 dc in second chain from hook, then work as follows along chain, 1 st in each chain, 2 tr, 2 dbl tr, 2 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc. ** Make 27 chain, then work from ** to ** . Make 12 chain, then work from ** to ** making one leaf either side of the chain). **** Work from *** to **** once more. Make 37 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. Make 56 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. Make 10 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 2 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 2 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. ***** Repeat from **** to *****. Make 37 chain then work last leaf * to * (as first).
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Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Yarn:
Oddments of Yeoman’s Cotton Canelle 4ply in each of the following colours: A yellow (shade Saffron) B white (shade White) C green (shade Prairie) makes 1 garland
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Daisy chain Bring the freshness of a summer meadow into your home with this everlasting daisy chain. You can make the garland chain as long as you care, and even use up oddments of mercerised cotton yarn to create a kaleidoscope of coloured flowers.
to make a daisy (make 13)
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and A, make 6 chain, join with sl st. Row 1: Make 12 dc into ring and join last dc to first with sl st. Row 2: Change to B, 1 ch, * 1 dc in first dc of previous row, 12 ch, sl st into dc at base, rep from * 11 times more to make one petal into each dc of previous row.
To make the Leaves and chain
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook and C, make 10 chain. Row 1: * 1 dc in second chain from hook, then work as foll along chain, 1 st in each chain, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 2 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into last st.* *** Make 37 chain, then rep from * to * Make 46 chain.
** 1 dc in second chain from hook, then work as follows along chain, 1 st in each chain, 2 tr, 2 dbl tr, 2 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc. ** Make 27 chain, then work from ** to ** . Make 12 chain, then work from ** to ** making one leaf either side of the chain). **** Work from *** to **** once more. Make 37 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. Make 56 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 1 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. Make 10 chain, then work along chain 1 st in each chain beginning second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1 tr, 2 dbl tr, 1 trp tr, 2 dbl tr, 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st into next chain. ***** Repeat from **** to *****. Make 37 chain then work last leaf * to * (as first).
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Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Yarn:
Oddments of Yeoman’s Cotton Canelle 4ply in each of the following colours: A yellow (shade Saffron) B white (shade White) C green (shade Prairie) makes 1 garland
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