Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10 i Fun Crochet Magazine

This Fun Crochet Magazine special is entirely dedicated to the theme Sustainable & Modern Crochet. We’ll set to work with natural materials and timeless projects. Because what’s better than to do good for the planet by means of your favorite hobby? Get started with making your own storage items, such as a container for cotton pads, a Japanese bento bag to take your lunch (or crochet work) with you, or a timeless jute bucket bag. Decorate your home with home decor projects, like the mandala hanger in minimalistic tones, a dotted cushion, the impressive spherical lamp that is both nostalgic and trendy, or the decorative vases that will look good in any home. Of course, a special on sustainability isn’t complete without good recycling options. We will show you how…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn & Colors yarn: 2 balls of Gentle Shark Gray 096 • 1 spool of jute twine (about 150 m/137 g.) • 5.5 mm crochet hook • Darning needle • Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT A coaster measures about 10.5 cm Ø. Create the edge with crab stitches (see QR code) to the back of the hdc, using 2 cotton threads. The chain stitches at the beginning of the round do not count as stitches. COASTER Work with 1 thread of cotton and 1 thread of jute put together. Rnd 1: make an MR, crochet 2 ch, 10 hdc into the MR, 1 sl st in the 1st dc (= 10 hdc). Rnd 2: 2 ch, 2 hdc in each dc, 1 sl…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Catona yarn: 25 g. Bridal White 105, 10 g. Linen 505 • 2.5 mm crochet hook • Rattle insert (optional) • Darning needle • Stitch markers • Scissors • Fiberfill stuffing Yarn from Scheepjes.com THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT ARMS (2 X) Rnd 1: make a MR with Linen and work 4 sc into it (= 4). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 8). Rnd 3: rep (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) (= 12). Rnd 4: 12 sc, change to Bridal White. Rnd 5: 12 sc. Rnd 6: rep (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 10). Rnds 7-12: 10 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. LEG 1 Rnd 1: make a MR with Linen and work 4 sc…

Susy Terheggen shares a minimalistic design for a Mandala wall hanging and an Eco-friendly market bag. It is timeless, convenient, and beautiful, all in one: the bucket bag by Joyce de Kousemaeker! Renata Saj designed the Tree of Life, a beautiful symbol for you to make with soft, recycled cotton. Christine Emaar‘s lamp is beautiful due to its simplicity and sleek design. A real eye-catcher. Marijtje ter Meer made the beautiful dotted cushion, this crochet project will be a real soft spot. Lovely modern filet crochet. A sturdy waste paper basket made of recycled materials, for a tidy home. An idea from Hedwig van der Laan. Corrie Wittenberg designed two sustainable and practical items: the beautiful guest towel and the cotton pads in their own little container. The vases by…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Coral yarn: 6 balls of Sand 2208 • 3 mm crochet hook • 3 buttons • Scissors • Darning needle • Cushion THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The cushion measures about 40 x 60 cm. Make the front and back of the cushion separately. So the entire pattern (see chart) is to be made twice. The filet crochet technique is used for the pattern. The motif consists of open mesh (chain stitches) and closed mesh (double crochet). A black square in the chart = 1 dc, a white square = 1 ch. Start each round with 3 ch (= 1 dc + 1 ch). CUSHION Crochet 121 ch. Rnd 1: make 1 dc in the 5th ch from the hook (you’ve now made…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Catona yarn, 50 grams: 3 balls of Silver Green 402, 1 ball of Bridal White 105 • 4 mm crochet hook • Stitch marker • Needle Yarn from Scheepjes.com GUEST TOWEL Crochet 77 ch and 1 tch with Silver Green. Rnd 1: 77 sc. Rnd 2: crochet the moss stitch as follows:*1 sc, 1 ch (skip 1 stitch)**. Repeat from* to ** all around and finish with a sc. Rnd 3: 1 tch, *1 ch, 1 sc in ch space**, rep from * to **. Rnds 4-15: 1 tch, *1 ch, 1 sc in ch space**, rep from * to **. Rnds 16 and 17: change to Bridal White and crochet 1 tch, *1 ch, 1 sc in ch space**, rep from * to…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Lammy Yarns Coton Crochet No 10: 4 balls cream 016 • 1.75 mm crochet hook • Metal rings: 2 with 15 cm Ø and 1 with 35 cm Ø • Inflatable beach ball, 35 cm Ø • Wooden disc, 15 cm Ø, with 4 cm hole in the center (for large socket) or 2.8 cm (for small socket) • Lamp cord with large socket • Granulated sugar • Water • Textile glue • Large sewing needle • Pan THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The lamp measures 35 cm in Ø. Make sure that the beach ball has the exact same size. If you crochet more loosely or tightly, adjust this design by either adding or leaving out 1, or 2 at the most, figures.…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Huisje van Katoen yarn: 1 ball of Barbante M (or other macramé yarn made of recycled cotton, 1.5/2.5 mm thick), color of your choice • 6 mm crochet hook • Wooden ring, Ø 30 cm • 26 wooden beads, Ø 12 mm • Nylon wire • Stitch marker • Scissors • Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT First, make a gauge swatch: 7 rounds of 14 dc with a 6 mm crochet hook = 10 x 10 cm. The crown crocheted up to Rnd 5 measures 7,5 cm. The tree is made in 2 parts: the crown and the trunk. Make the crown (Rnds 1-9) and finish with sc around the ring (= Rnd 10). Start the trunk with a standing FPdc and…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn and Colors yarn: 3 balls of Epic 001 White, Anthracite 009 • 4 mm crochet hook • Fiberfill stuffing • Empty kitchen roll THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT A crocheted tube forms the base of each vase. The shape is crocheted around it later on. Some parts of these shapes require stuffing. HIGH VASE TUBE Make a MR with white or anthracite. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR. Rnd 2: rep (2 sc in each sc) (= 12 sc). Rnd 3: rep (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) (= 18 sc). Rnd 4: rep (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) (= 24 sc). Rnd 5: 24 sc in the BL. Rnds 6-21: 24 sc. Rnd 22: 24 sc in the…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Macramé yarn, 3 mm: 3 balls of Seagrass, 2 balls of Ivory • 4.5 and 5 mm crochet hooks • Round cushion insert: 50 cm Ø • Fabric of your choice Materials/workshops available at coloursoflife.nl THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT At the beginning of each dc round, start with 2 ch (= 1st dc). Rnd 1: make a MR with Seagrass and work 12 sc into it 1. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc (= 24). Rnd 3: switch to Ivory and work a round of sl st. Rnd 4: make sc in the green v’s of Rnd 2. Make 1 sc with 1 ch in each stitch, in each 5th stitch, increase without ch in between, join with 1 sl st.…

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS These are the most commonly used abbreviations and symbols: Stitches used Would you like to learn more about the most commonly used stitches and techniques? At aandehaak.nl/basis we explain how to do things like crochet a chain, single crochet, slip stitch or double crochet, but also how you can set up a magic ring and decrease and increase as you’re working. The step-by-step instructions include drawings and videos to help you on your way. Take a look at aandehaak.nl/basis. Note: videos are in Dutch TIP! Scan the QR code CHAIN SLIP STITCH (SL ST)…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Drops Muskat yarn: 3 balls of Off White 08 • 4 and 4.5 mm crochet hook • Stitch marker • Scissors • Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Bag size: 28 cm x 32 cm. You can make a gauge swatch first if you like: 20 dc x 10 rounds = 10 x 10 cm. The bottom doesn’t have any holes, so carrying small products in the bag will not be a problem. TIP! Use 1 sl st and 2 ch instead of the standing hdc (= sthdc). BOTTOM Rnd 1: crochet 16 ch with the 4.5 mm crochet hook. Switch to the 4 mm hook, make another 3 ch (= 1st dc) and make 1 dc in the 4th ch from the…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Hoooked Zpagetti t-shirts yarn: 2 bobbins (120 m per bobbin), medium or low stretch quality, anthracite or color of your choice • 10 mm crochet hook • 4 stitch markers • Large darning needle • Scissors • Row counter (optional) THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The basket is about 35 x 45 cm, with a hight of 15 cm. If necessary, make a gauge swatch first: 7 stitches x 6 rounds in extended single crochets (esc) is about 10 x 10 cm, but this may vary for each batch. EXTENDED SINGLE CROCHET (ESC) Insert the crochet hook, pull up a loop, there now are 2 loops on the hook 1. Yarn over, draw through the 1st loop, again, 2 loops on the hook 2.…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn & Colors yarn: 3 balls of Gentle Cream 002 • 4.5 mm crochet hook • Darning needle • Scissors • Leather label 1 x 2 cm • Measuring tape • Fabric of your choice • Interfacing/reinforcing fabric • Sewing machine • Sewing thread • Pins • Scissors • Flat-iron THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The bottom measures 19 cm in Ø, the crochet work will be 17.5 cm high and the fabric tips will be 32 cm high. The seam allowance for the fabric is 1 cm and is accounted for in the given dimensions. The chain stitches at the beginning of the round do not count as stitches. You can make a gauge swatch first if you like: 14 hdc x 10…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn and Colors Glamour yarn: 1 ball of Rosé 101 • 2 bobbins of jute twine • 4.5 mm crochet hook • Stitch marker • Large darning needle • Wooden ring, Ø 5 cm • Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Start each round with 3 ch or 1 chainless starting dc. Scan the QR code for an instruction video or go to aandehaak.nl/nepstokje-haken. Note: video is in Dutch Rnd 1: make a MR with the jute twine and work 3 ch and 11 dc into the MR, 1 sl st into the 3rd ch (= 12). Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 dc, 3 x ([2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc] in the next dc, 2 dc), [2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc] in…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Bernat, Maker Home Dec yarn: 250 g. Cream • 5.5 and 7 mm crochet hook • Dowel rod, about 30 cm long, 0.5 cm Ø • Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The wall hanging will be about 25 cm wide and 68 cm high. Gauge swatch, counting the bobbles only: 5 stitches x 5 rounds = 10 x 10 cm. This piece is worked from the top down, starting with the widest round and working toward the narrowest. The diagonal is created by leaving stitches unworked, specifically the final bobble and single crochet of each round. Bobbles normally pop away from you while you work them, but to achieve a right-to-left slant, you’ll now pop them toward you. After you’ve completed all…