Your Crochet Christmas

We’ve reached that most wonderful time of the year again – when you can start hooking festive patterns! And this year’s YOUR CROCHET CHRISTMAS is a real cracker of an issue. We start on page 6 with lots of idea for updating your WINTER WARDROBE. There’s everything you need to keep you warm and cosy – shawls, hats, cowls, socks and more, plus the most fabulous Christmas jumper that melds hexies and Fair Isle. If you’re planning your present list, you’ll find lots of ideas for GIFTS starting on page 48. From quick-make bookmarks and headbands to cute amigurumi toys, there’s plenty that will get your hook twitching. Then it’s time to start decking the halls with our DECORATIONS patterns (p94) – I know you’ll love the oversized character baubles,…

CLUTCH BAG Nature, meet fashion. This ammoniteesque mini bag by Alice Tarry will bring you out of your shell at any festive social event ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m), 1 ball of each: Dubai (047), Sydney (048), Ulsan (015), Lahore (014), Glasgow (002) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A stitch marker TENSION Centre Circle measures 7cm (2¾in) in diameter using a 4mm hook MEASUREMENTS Bag measures 22cm (8¾in) wide NOTES This pattern works with 2 strands of yarn held together as one throughout. The Bag is made from 2 Centre Circles. Circles are joined together when working the Shell. The Handle is worked off the Bag at the end. Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method.…

COSY OVERSIZED FIT A BIT TRICKY 4PLY WEIGHT 3.5MM HOOK YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) Yarn A Manilla (012) Yarn B Bordeaux (058) Yarn C Dubai (047) Yarn D Ulsan (015) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 19 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 This spiral really looks like it’s moving! Give creative colourwork a spin and add this oversized jumper to your wardrobe rotation. NOTES Jumper is made in separate pieces for Front, Back and Sleeves. Each piece is worked in rows. There are 3 Charts starting on…

GORGEOUS GIFTS! GO PRO ARAN WEIGHT 5MM HOOK YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Freespirit Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/185m) 3 balls of Luna (1D001) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 15 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet worked in the back loops using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cowl measures approx 29x30cm (11½x12in) after seaming Hat measures approx 50cm (19¾in) in circumference ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Bright variegated yarn and cables make a pretty pair. No two balls of yarn are the same, so you’ll end up with a truly unique design! NOTES Hat and Cowl are worked in rows and seamed together…

FROM 2-14 YEARS OLD EASY PEASY DK WEIGHT 3MM HOOK YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Baby Merino (100% wool, 50g/175m) Red (16) Off White (02) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ DROPS Snow (100% wool, 50g/50m) 1 ball of Off White (01) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Stitch markers ■ Pompom maker, 65mm For yarn stockists contact DROPS Design www.garnstudio.com TENSION 24 sts and 13 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 130 It’s time to take an elfie!…

TAPESTRY & INTARSIA A BIT TRICKY DK WEIGHT 3MM 4MM YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/298m) 1 ball of each: Rose (2301) Cranberry (2319) Teal (2416) Mustard (2496) Charcoal (2323) Pebble Nepp (2327) Olive (2302) Copper (2312) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Shawl measures approx 85x150cm (33½x59in) ABBREVIATIONS ch3 picot Ch3, ss in base of ch ch5 picot Ch5, ss in base of ch For a full list, see page 130 Hooking up eIght colours of yarn makes one striking shawl! Using both tapestry and intarsia colourwork keeps things interesting. NOTES Shawl is…