Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i Love Crochet

With winter in full swing, nothing beats nestling on the couch, with a cup of cocoa (optional whipped-cream), and hooking up projects with a festive, comforting feel. And when the chill outside has you clutching your coat tighter against the wintry wind, there really is no place like home – so what better makes to crochet than quirky, unique ideas to give your house a lovely handmade touch? Well, this issue, that’s exactly what we have in store for you. Ideas with a difference in warm, seasonal yarn, to make a room feel really special. Whether it’s a retro granny-square feel, or delicate loopy-lace touch you’re after, we have a make to suit. Try our cosy, vintage-inspired lampshade on page 51, lacy mug hug (p.44) and granny blanket (p.20). We…

TOP TIP Before starting, read the pattern carefully as it will give you an overview YOU WILL NEED ☆ Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK: 2 x balls in Julep (307) yarn A; 1 x ball in Botanist (449) yarn B; 1 x ball in Red Hot (167) yarn C; 1 x ball in Cinnamon (377) yarn D ☆ 3.5mm hook or as needed to obtain tension ☆ 3mm hook (or 0.5 smaller than the previous one) ☆ White polystyrene wreath 250mm (flat base) ☆ Small amount of polyester fibrefill ☆ Tapestry needle ☆ Pins SIZE ☆ Finished wreath is approx 25cm in diameter TENSION ☆ With 3.5mm hook, 18dc x 20 rows (not blocked) = 10cm x 10cm ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations…

TOP TIP Always scatter your increases to avoid your circle turning into an octagon YOU WILL NEED ☆ Small amounts of 4 ply yarn (we used Blacker Yarns Pure Polwarth 4ply and Hebridean wool with Mohair 4ply) ☆ 3.5mm crochet hook FINISHED SIZE ☆ Approx 11cm across TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABOUT THIS YARN PURE POLWARTH 4PLY 100% wool 175m per 50g www.blackeryarns.co.uk Take your time to read through Joanne’s tutorial on the previous pages and you should be all set to go with this quick and easy coaster in a groovy two-tone pattern. Remember, the aim of this tutorial is to create a perfectly flat circle, so scatter your increases to avoid peaking and work neither too fast or too slow. COASTER In colour…

TOP TIP Use a hard-wearing yarn for these coasters. They need to be practical and fun! YOU WILL NEED ☆ Scheepjes Catona x 25g balls. 1 ball In shades, Red, Pink, Green, Blue, Light Brown, Brown, White, Black ☆ 3.5mm crochet hook SIZE ☆ 8cm in diametre ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN SCHEEPJES CATONA 100% Cotton 50m per 125g £1.79 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk We love hooking up a theme and what better way to welcome in the festive season than with this happy threesome! Coasters are definitely a beginner’s project but Val has spiced up these patterns with some glorious details making it fun for more experienced crocheters too. We enjoyed making all the different aspects that give these characters their personality.…

TOP TIP Any type of DK yarn can be used but make sure it’s washable YOU WILL NEED ☆ King Cole Merino Blend DK 1 ball of White (001) ☆ 4.5mm crochet hook ☆ 15mm knitting needle ☆ One button, 2cm diameter TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations SIZE ☆ Mug hug measures 11x19cm ABOUT THIS YARN KING COLE MERINO BLEND DK 100% wool 112m per 50g £3.79 www.loveknitting.com If you’ve ever wanted to try broomstick lace crochet, give this simple mug hug by Vicki Brown a try. It’s so easy, you’ll master the technique before you know it. The pretty, loopy mug cosy with a cute button fastening is a lovely way to showcase…

TOP TIP Add a beautiful filet crochet finishing touch to your kitchen décor with this crisp border Filet crochet is a traditional technique that is seeing a resurgence in popularity, particularly in homeware, which especially suits the delicacy of the stitches. We just love the mug motif on this charming trim that can hang from a curtain or a shelf. Read the notes below if you want to adjust the length of your trim to suit your project. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Knit Picks Curio: White 26255 1-3 balls for projects shown ☆ 4.5mm steel crochet hook ☆ Sew-on Velcro, double-stick tape, or brad nails (for shelf border) ☆ Needle and thread (for curtain edge) TENSION ☆ 20 open squares and 20 rows = 10cm ABBREVIATIONS ☆ See page 90…

TOP TIP Try various colourways to suit the mood of different rooms in your house Winter is the season to cosy up and snuggle by the fire on cold evenings. This cabled blanket by Elizabeth will make the experience even more special and we love the way she’s used the festive colour combination of red and grey. Two bold blocks of each shade are needed – hook all four before sewing them together. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Drops Merino Extra Fine DK, 100% Merino. 11 balls each of: 05 Light Grey Mix and 11 Red ☆ 4.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge TENSION ☆ Small block measures 14 cm x 14 cm SIZE ☆ Small block: before blocking 14 cm x 14cm Large block: before blocking 66cm…

TOP TIP Use superglue in dots along the edges to be joined, and then press together Inspired by traditional German and Austrian Alps chalets, this wonderful cuckoo clock features a host of woodland delights. This is a real project to get your teeth stuck into with deer, fir trees, toadstools, wild strawberries and, of course, the star of the show, the cuckoo himself. Use the templates provided to get your cuckoo clock looking tickety boo! YOU WILL NEED ☆ DK yarn in light yellow, dark yellow, light green, midgreen, dark green, red, pink, blue, white and black ☆ 3.25mm (UK 10) crochet hook ☆ Yarn needle ☆ Toy stuffing ☆ Two x 2mm round seed beads ☆ Two x 4mm round seed beads ☆ Scrap of yellow felt ☆ Four…

TOP TIP Every colour is finished off and a new colour started with the first stitch of the next row YOU WILL NEED ☆ DMC Hoooked Zpagetti: Yarn A 1 cone of Rose (N06); Yarn B 1 cone of Ibiza (N01); Yarn C 2 cones of Gris Argent (N09) ☆ 12mm crochet hook ☆ Fabric (we used calico) at least 75x150cm ☆ Heavy polyester fibre fillings 4kg (www.noblecraft.co.uk) ☆ Thread and needle TENSION ☆ 5sts and 2.5 rows to 10cm over treble crochet using 12mm hook ABBREVIATIONS ☆ tr2tog: (Yrh, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 2 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook. ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations. SIZE ☆ 52cm…

Holding the hook ☆ TRY THESE METHODS AND SEE WHICH WORKS BEST PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control. Holding the yarn ☆ EVEN TENSION RESULTS IN EVEN STITCHES METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are righthanded), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball…

Winter is the nicest time to curl up with a crochet hook and a ball of luscious yarn in front of a roaring fire and a good thriller on the television! But what to make? You’ve probably got a load of hats, scarves and cowls, so the most practical project to make would be something for the home. You may think you won’t have time with Christmas on the way but there’s often an empty afternoon or evening that can be filled with relaxing crochet. Think about making presents, too, as a couple of balls of yarn can soon be worked up into a ‘one of a kind’ cushion. You can either use up balls of different coloured double knit or Aran to make a striped cushion or buy…

TOP TIP Hook up an extra string of these lights to decorate your Xmas tree YOU WILL NEED ☆ 50g Rico Essentials Cotton DK in Red (002), Fuchsia (014), Turquoise (33), Anthracite (28), Royal Blue (36), Emerald (45), Banana (063) ☆ 3.5mm crochet hook ☆ Wool needle ☆ Toy stuffng TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations SIZE ☆ 127cm long ABOUT THIS YARN RICO ESSENTIALS COTTON 100% cotton 130m per 50g £2.49 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk This jolly string of crochet fairy lights will bring some winter cheer to your home. We love the array of bold colours that Liz has chosen: red, fuchsia, turquoise, blue and yellow – just gorgeous! These lights are easy to make and…

TOP TIP Make this adorable cushion as a Christmas gift for friends and family YOU WILL NEED ☆ KnitPicks CotLin: 3 balls of Yarn A Raindrops (25326); 1 ball of each; Yarn B Coffee (24138); Yarn C Swan (24134); small amount of orange DK CotLin Clementine (24460) ☆ 3.5mm hook ☆ 41 x 41cm cushion SIZE ☆ 41 x 41cm TENSION ☆ 19 sts x 12 rows of htr on 3.5mm hook = 10 x 10cm ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN KNIT PICKS COTLIN 70% Tanguis cotton, 30% linen 112m per 50g £2.69 www.knitpicks.com One of the things we most enjoy about Christmas time is the excuse to adorn every household object we can lay our hands on and decorate…

TOP TIP Thread some metallic or sparkly ribbon to give your jars an extra festive feel YOU WILL NEED ☆ Cascade Sunseeker, DK 1 x Crimson 06; 1 x Treetop 32; 1 x White 35 ☆ 2.5mm crochet hook SIZE ☆ To fit any size jar TENSION ☆ Not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN CASCADE SUNSEEKER 48% Acrylic; 47% Cotton; 5% Metallic 217m per 100g £6.50 www.loveknitting.com This project is a good way of using up leftover yarn in gorgeous Christmassy colours. Cascade Sunseeker works particularly well because it has a metallic thread worked in to it – very festive! The patterns for the jar covers have been written to fit any sized jar, but the jars…

TOP TIP Sew each panel as you go so your project won’t sit in a basket waiting to be sewn YOU WILL NEED ☆ DROPS Paris 16 balls of Yarn A White (16); 3 balls of Red (12); 1 ball of each Light Pink (33); Dark Pink (06); Purple (07) ☆ 4mm crochet hook TENSION ☆ Each square of five rounds measures 12.5cm square using a 4mm hook ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations SIZE Approx 84 x 140cm ABOUT THIS YARN DROPS PARIS 100% cotton 75m per 50g £1.80 www.garnstudio.com Pink, purple and red paired against pure white make a perfectly perky combination. Worked in simple granny treble stitches this is an ideal project for beginners, while the colour changes keep it interesting…

TOP TIP If you see stuffing through the stitches, try a smaller hook to tighten your tension YOU WILL NEED ☆ 50g DMC Natura Just Cotton 4ply in Ivory (N02), Sable (N03), Gris Argent (N09), Jade (N20), Tropic Brown (N22), Passion (N23) and Safran (N47) ☆ 3mm crochet hook ☆ 12mm black toy safety eyes ☆ Wool needle ☆ Toy stuffing ☆ Rice or pellets for weighting ☆ Black embroidery thread ☆ Small white pom-poms TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Bobble stitch: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, draw loop through, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on the hook, (yarn over, insert hook in same space, yarn over, draw loop through, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) repeat 3…

TOP TIP Make this dainty bath pillow in easy-to-wash cotton With Anne’s gorgeously pretty pillow cover, you can really treat yourself when it comes to bathtime. Using just two simple colours, this little beauty looks perfectly clean and fresh. Take a look at the chart and read through the pattern carefully as this project will require attention to detail. Then simply sit back and relax! YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rowan Handknit Cotton, 1 ball of each Bleached (263) and Cloud (345) ☆ 4.5mm hook ☆ 50cm of 5mm elastic ☆ A bath pillow (we used one from The Body Shop) TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ tr7tog: (yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops) 7…

TOP TIP Work a whole repeat at a time and mark it down to keep track of the pattern Add a dash of colour and style to your living spaces with this bold bolster. Jane loves to make the most of colour and she certainly celebrates all the shades of the rainbow in this fun project. The main section of this cushion is crocheted in one piece and seamed together to make a tube, then two crochet circles make the end pieces. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rowan Panama 1 ball each of: Yarn A Jacaranda (308) Yarn B Orchid (304); Yarn C Begonia (306); Yarn D Tulip (307); Yarn E Aster (310); Yarn F Dahlia (305) ☆ 3mm crochet hook ☆ Bolster cushion pad, 45x17cm ☆ Tapestry needle TENSION ☆…

TOP TIP Try to work all the ‘fluffy’ yarn in one go as it’s easy to lose your place YOU WILL NEED ☆ Aran yarn in beige (15g) and small amount of black DK fake fur yarn (30g) ☆ DK yarn to match the colour of the fur yarn (20g) ☆ Two 18mm diameter buttons for eyes ☆ 4.5mm crochet hook ☆ Yarn needle ☆ Stitch marker TENSION ☆ Not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations SIZE ☆ To fit a 12cm tall, round teapot ABOUT THIS YARN KING COLE MOMENTS 100% polyester 90m per 50g £1.79 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Who said teatime is a serious business? We adore this supercute design by Janine that’s bound to cheer up a mid-winter cuppa!…

Luxury Crochet Lace Throw Kit WARM PIXIE Priced £49 www.warmpixie.com If you’re looking for something really special to give as a gift, then this luxury package from yarn and kit producers, Warm Pixie, will be ticking all the right boxes for you. This is a really special project made from soft 100% lambs wool. It comes in three gentle shades – grey, beige or brown – and measures up into 150cm x 100cm. This project requires a lacy pattern, so it’s great for intermediate crocheters who already have a little experience. In each kit you will receive the yarn, pattern and a Pony crochet hook. It also comes with a stitches guide and Warm Pixie reassure us that the pattern will guide you through step-by-step. The only problem is that…

HOW TO GET A PERFECT FINISH ☆ TO PREVENT YOUR HARD WORK UNRAVELLING ONCE YOU’VE FINISHED CROCHETING, FASTEN THE END OFF CAREFULLY Complete the final stitch, then cut the yarn about 15cm from the work. Pull it through the last loop on the hook and pull to close the loop. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and weave into the back of the work. Most crochet items don’t need a lot of blocking, but cotton lace work usually does. To do this, very carefully pin out the item with rust-proof pins, mist with a water spray and leave to dry naturally.…

TOP TIP Crochet the flakes in metallic yarn and add a touch of sparkle YOU WILL NEED ☆ Sirdar Beachcomber 2 x balls in Blue; 1 x ball in Red; 1 x ball in White ☆ 3.5mm and 3.25mm crochet hook SIZE ☆ Approx 26cm TENSION ☆ Not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN SIRDAR BEACHCOMBER 100% cotton 140m per 50g £2.89 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Christmas is such a fun time for crocheters with so many gorgeous projects to hook up. Experienced crocheters will be able to make this really simple Christmas stocking in just a couple of evenings and, using double crochet, it’s a pattern suitable for a beginner too. Trims and snowflakes are added afterwards to embellish…

TOP TIP Wash the cover in Soak to make it smell wonderful and keep the moths at bay! YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rooster Almerino DK, 3 balls of Brighton Rock (211), 1 ball of each Custard (210), Strawberry Cream (203), Ocean (208), Lighthouse (220), Gooseberry (207), Lilac Sky (215), Starfish (218), Beach (217) ☆ 4mm hook ☆ 1 cushion pad 41cm square TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ 2-tr cluster: (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 2 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook. ☆ 3-tr cluster: Work as for 2-tr cluster, repeating () 3 times. SIZE ☆ To fit a 41cm square…

TOP TIP Don’t be tempted to glue your crochet to the shade as the glue could be flammable All it takes is a simple granny square to create a gorgeously authentic retro addition to your room. This project couldn’t be easier so it’s perfect for all you beginner crocheters out there! Read the joining notes carefully at the end of the pattern to create a picture perfect piece. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rowan Pure Wool DK 1 x ball in Snow (012), Gold (051), Damson (030), Hyacinth (026), Dahlia (042), Orchid (052), Kiss (036), Indigo (010), Cypress (007) ☆ 4mm crochet hook ☆ Lampshade: about 60cm circumference TENSION ☆ Keep your tension tight ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations ABOUT THIS YARN ROWAN PURE…

OPTION Make a casing at the top of a pillowcase with 2.5cm tape and thread ribbon through Add buttons, ribbons, motifs and a touch of embroidery... and, voila! A laundry bag is transformed into something special. This is as much a sewing project as a crochet one, but we just love a crafty crossover and this is such a quick and fun idea. Thread a length of matching satin ribbon through the top to make a nifty drawstring. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Wendy Supreme DK, 1 ball of Salmon (1953) ☆ 3.5mm hook ☆ Calico fabric 80x100cm ☆ DMC Stranded embroidery cotton, 3328 (coral) ☆ Crewel embroidery needle ☆ Three cream buttons, 1.5cm diam ☆ Ribbon 1.5x200cm, coral ☆ Sewing kit including cream thread SIZE ☆ Finished bag: 43x69cm OPTIONAL…

TOP TIP Stick to a small hook as we need a close fabric so the stuffing doesn’t escape! We love a bold statement and this striking design by Jenny May is a bona fide look-at-me piece of homeware. A new cushion can instantly change the look of a room and with its unusual shape, this triangular beauty strikes the right balance between quirky and stylish. Make this cushion larger by chaining to the desired length. YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rico Creative Cotton Aran; 3 x balls of Orange (74) ☆ 4mm crochet hook ☆ 5cm button ☆ Polyester stuffng ☆ Tapestry needle TENSION ☆ Tension is not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ Turn to page 90 for a full list of abbreviations SIZE ☆ Cushion: 34 x 31cm ABOUT…

TOP TIP Make bigger or smaller by using thicker or thinner cotton yarn and the right sized hook YOU WILL NEED ☆ Rowan Handknit Cotton 1 x ball Linen (205), Sunshine(354), Florence (350), Burnt (343), Rosso (215) ☆ 4mm crochet hook TENSION ☆Tension not important for this project ABBREVIATIONS ☆ 1tr2tog: (Yrh, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 2 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook. ☆ tr3tog: As above, but work () 3 times. ☆ For a full list of abbreviations turn to page 90 SIZE ☆ Diameter 22.5cm ABOUT THIS YARN ROWAN HANDKNIT COTTON 100% cotton 50g/85m £4.50 www.knitrowan.com The late, great Wink is renown in the crochet world for her playful use of colour and…