Indholdsfortegnelse for Christmas Crochet i Christmas Crochet

Whether you’re celebrating the festive season in a winter wonderland, in stunning sunshine or somewhere between the two, everyone likes to get into the Christmas spirit. From hanging up stockings by the fire to decorating your choice of tree, it’s something the whole family can get involved in. This year, why not make your own? With tree ornaments, wreaths for your front door, cushions and more, we’ve got something for every style this holiday season. We’ve also put together a handy section full of presents, so you can give the gift of handmade this Christmas. If you’re new to the world of crochet, check out our handy beginner’s guide so you can master all the stitches you need. Then, it’s time to get festive!…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4MM HOOK (US G/6)• YARN NEEDLE• SCISSORS• MEASURING TAPE• You WILL NEED TO USE 100% COTTON ARAN-WEIGHT YARN IN YOUR CHOSEN COLOURS. HERE WE HAVE USED BERNAT HANDICRAFTER COTTON IN: COLOUR 1: RED (65rns) COLOUR 2: LICORICE BLACK (14rns) COLOUR 3: PALE YELLOW (6rns) TENSION 12 STS X 11 Rows = 10 X 10CM (4 X 41N) MEASUREMENTS 21.5 X 21.5CM (8.5 X 851N) PATTERN If you crochet tightly, you may want to go up one hook size for the starting chains (only) to help you work more easily into the back ridge loops for Row 1. Using col 1, ch 27. Row 1 (RS): Working in blo, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, *1 dc in next ch, 1…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• 5mm hook (US H/8)• 6mm hook (US J/10)• Yarn needle• 2 x 18mm black safety eyes (optional)• 3 x mini jingle bells (optional)• You will need to use worsted weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lily Sugar ’n Cream Solids in: Colour 1: Light Brown (160yds) Colour 2: Black (6yds) Colour 3: Red (4yds) Colour 4: Cream (5yds) (possibly Ecru) Colour 5: White (1yd) TENSION In dc with 5mm hook: 8 sts x 8 rows = 5 x 5cm (2 x 2in) In pattern stitch (1 dc in next, 1 tr in next): 9 sts = 8cm (3.125in); 7 rows = 7.5cm (3in) FINISHED SIZE One Size: 23cm (9in) wide x 43cm (17in) long (not including the head) SPECIAL…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US B/1 or C/2)• Yarn needle• Scissors• 1 pair of 5mm safety eyes• Fibrefill• Blush and eye shadow applicator (optional) You will need to use DK-weight cotton yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used: Colour 1: Red Colour 2: Hair colour of choice Colour 3: Skin tone of choice PATTERN HEAD AND BODY Using col 3, make magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnds 5-9: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts) Rnd 10: (1 dc in…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook• You will need to use DK-weight yam in your chosen colours. Here we have used Rooster Almerino DK in:Colour 1: Cornish; 1 ballColour 2: Cherry; 1 ball• 20cm length of ribbon• Yarn needle MEASUREMENTS Approx 29cm from top edge to bottom of heel Approx 12.5cm across upper leg Approx 20cm from heel to toe Approx 11.5cm across foot SPECIAL STITCHES MB {Make Bobble): *Using col 1, wrap yarn over the hook and insert the hook into the next st Yarn over hook again and draw the loop back through the stitch. Yarn over hook again and draw through first two loops on hook* (two loops on hook); rep from *to* twice more all into same stitch (four loops on hook). Wrap col 2 yarn…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• 35 x 35cm (13.75 x 13.75in) cushion pad• Grey sewing thread and sewing needle• Tissue paper• You will need to use DK-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used King Cole Comfort DK in: Colour 1: White (2 balls) Colour 2: Silver (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS Approximately 35 x 35cm (14 x 14in) NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. PATTERN BACK With 3.5mm hook and col 1, ch 72. Foundation row (right side): 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1 st) and each ch to end, turn. (71 sts) Row 1: ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), (1 dc in next st, ch 1, miss next st) to last…

YOU WILL NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5)• Red ribbon for bow• Yarn needle• You will need to use aran-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Vanna’s Choice in: Colour 1: Green (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS • 17.75cm (8in) circumference PATTERN WREATH First, cut a 9.5cm (3¾in) piece of wire, and form a 17.75cm (8in) circumference circle, overlapping the two ends for approx 2.5cm (1in) and twisting at the top. Using 3.75mm hook, in col 1 make a slip knot onto hook. Insert hook into wire loop just beneath the wire and starting to the left of the twist at the top, yo and pull loop through to front (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (first dc made). Rnd 1 (RS): Work another 111…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• Scissors• You will need to use worsted-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used WeCrochet Swish in: Colour 1: Serrano Colour 2: White PATTERN The dove is worked all in one piece including head and beak with tail feathers worked onto the main body. The main body consists of a circle folded in half. The head is worked onto the main circle in round with beak worked into the head as you go along. The dove is finished off with embroidered details on main body and tail. MAIN BODY Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout the pattern), 6 dc into magic ring, sl st…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Scissors• Stitch marker• You will need to use DK-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Sirdar Happy Cotton DK in: Colour 1: Wicket (1 ball) Colour 2: Currant Bun (1 ball) Colour 3: Juice (1 ball) Colour 4: Princess (1 ball) Colour 5: Shower (1 ball) Colour 6: Chili (1 ball) PATTERN SQUARE DECORATIONS With 3.5mm hook and chosen colour, ch 14. 1st foundation row (right side): 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next 5 chs, ch 1, miss 1 ch, 1 dc in each of last 6 ch, turn. (12 sts and 1 ch-sp) 2nd foundation row: ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1 dc in next 6 sts, 1 dc…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7)• Yarn needle• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Stylecraft Batik Swirl in: Colour 1: Highland (3735) (1 ball) Colour 2: Meadow (3736) (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 200 x 22cm (8¾ x 78¾in) TENSION Approximately 11.75 sts and 12.5 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over treble crochet V st, using 4.5mm hook. Note that exact tension is not critical for this project. NOTES • This project is worked in rows, turning your work after each row. • The pattern is easy to remember as there is only one pattern row, made up of V stitches of (1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr) PATTERN Using col 1, ch 40. Row 1: skip…

WHAT YOU NEED • 6mm hook (US J/10)• Yarn needle• Chunky (bulky) yarn in one colour, 110-183m (120-200yds) based on size MEASUREMENTS To fit approximate foot lengths 20 (23, 25, 28, 30) cm (8 (9, 10, 11, 12)in); pattern is written for smallest size with changes for other sizing in parentheses. TENSION 10 htr and 8.5 rows to measure approximately 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) using chunky yarn and 6mm hook SPECIAL STITCHES FPtr: Front Post treble crochet: yoh, insert hook around the post to be worked, from front to back to front again, and work a treble crochet. NOTES • The pattern is written in 5 sizes and 3 widths. • The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch. • The toe/foot section and ankle band…

WHAT YOU NEED 5mm hook (US x/x)Yarn needleScissorsFor this project you will need aran-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here e have used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in: Colour 1: Mulberry (1 ball) Colour 2: Ecru (1 ball) SPECIAL STITCHES M5C – five stitch marguerite cluster: Pick up spike loops (by inserting hook and drawing yarn through) inserting hook as follows: into loop which closed previous M5C, under the two threads of last spike loop of previous M5C, into same place as last spike loop of previous M5C, and into next two sts – you now have six loops on hook. Hook yarn and draw yarn through all loops. PATTERN PATTERN NOTES The fabric made with the marguerite stitch pattern will have a tendency to lean towards the right. This…

HOLDING YOUR HOOK OVERHAND (KNIFE GRIP) This technique is also known as the knife grip, as you grip the crochet hook as if you’re holding a knife. Place your hand over the hook, then support the handle in your chosen palm. UNDERHAND (PENCIL GRIP) For this technique, hold the hook like a pencil (hence the name pencil grip). Hold the thumb rest between your thumb and index finger and then let the handle rest on top of your hand. HOLDING YOUR YARN THE LOOSE-YARN HOLD Holding the end of the yarn in your right hand and with your left palm facing you, weave the yarn in front of your little finger, behind your ring finger, in front of your middle finger and behind your index finger. THE PINKY HOLD Looping…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Scissors• Yarn needle• Polyester wadding up to 1cm thick• You will need to use worsted weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Brava Worsted Weight in: Colour 1: Sienna (370yds) Colour 2: Black (50yds) Colour 3: White (90yds) Colour 4: Green (65yds) Colour 5: Red (70yds) SPECIAL STITCHES Puff Stitch (Puff): Yo, insert hook into st. Yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into same st and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook). Yo and pull through all 7 loops. MEASUREMENTS Finished Size: • External - 30.5cm (12in) wide x 23cm (9in) high • Internal - 26.5cm (10.5in) wide x…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Pair of safety eyes• Small button or appliques for embellishment (optional)• You will need to use worsted-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used: Colour 1: White Colour 2: Green Colour 3: Red Colour 4: Orange (scraps) Colour 5: Brown (scraps) PATTERN BODY AND HEAD Note: The snowman is worked from bottom to top. Using col 1, make magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US C/2)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Pillow insert or fibrefill• 4 x 17mm buttons• You will need to use DK-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Alize Baby Best in: Colour 1: Red Colour 2: Pearl Colour 3: Cherry Colour 4: Black PATTERN The front part of the pillow is crocheted in the Intarsia crochet technique. If you have never used this technique before, there are plenty of videos on YouTube. The front and back parts of the pillow are made with double crochet. Each square in the chart indicates one stitch. The front part of the pillow is made according to the chart from bottom to top. The first row is crocheted from right to left. Crochet the front and back…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US C/2))• Scissors• Yarn needle• 30cm diameter flat round metal wreath frame• 1 bottle of lmpex Hi-Tack fabric stiffener• 1m of 15mm-wide Berisford Double Faced Satin Ribbon in Red 15• You will need 4 ply-weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used DMC Petra 3 in White (1 ball) TENSION Snowflake motif measures 7 x 7cm, using 2.50 hook and White. MEASUREMENTS Diameter of wreath 30cm (12in) NOTES Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Instructions in brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket PATTERN SNOWFLAKE MOTIF (MAKE 20) Using 2.5mm hook make a slip knot leaving a 20cm (Sin) excess, 6ch, sl st in first ch to form a ring Rnd 1: (ch 3, 1 de in…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3mm hook (US D/3)• Granulated sugar for stiffening• You will need to use 4ply-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Sirdar Cotton in: Colour 1: Grey (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS Approximately 20cm/8in in diameter and 9cm/3in deep. SPECIAL STITCHES tr2tog, work 2tr together as follows [yarnround hook. insert hook in next chsp, yarn round hook and pull through, yarn round hook and pull through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; tr3tog, work 3tr together as follows [yarnround hook. insert hook in next st. yarn round hook and pull through, yarn round hook and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yarn round hook and pull through all 4 loops on hook; tr4tog, work…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6)• Yarn needle• Stitch marker• Scissors• A hard, plastic bauble approx 7.5-9cm (3-3.5in) in diameter for each ornament; alternatively, you can stuff the bauble tightly with fibrefill• You will need to use worsted-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used WeCrochet Brava in: Colour 1 (45m) Colour 2 (45m) GAUGE 17 sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) measured over dc blo PATTERN CONSTRUCTION Each bauble is crocheted in the round from the bottom up as follows: • 7 increase rounds • 6 even rounds • 6 decrease rounds If using a plastic bauble as an insert, stop crocheting after Rnd 15, insert the bauble and work the remaining decrease rounds around the top of it. GENERAL…

WHAT YOU NEED • In these project we have used Red Heart Super Saver and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. See each project for colours needed.• 6mm toy safety eyes; 1 pair per project• Embroidery thread: pink, black, white, brown, dark brown• Fibrefill• Pipe cleaner for candy canes• Yarn needle MEASUREMENTS • Gingerbear Boy & Girl: 14 x 10 cm • Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow: 9 x 7.5 cm • Christmas Pudding: 9 x 5 cm • Candy Cane: 11.5 x 6 cm GINGER BEAR BOY AND GIRL YARN YOU NEED Colour 1: Brown (1 ball) Colour 2: Beige (oddment) Colour 3: White (1 ball) Colour 4: Light Blue (oddment) Colour 5: Light Green (oddment) Colour 6: Red (oddment) PATTERN (GINGER BEARS) HEAD AND BODY Using 2.75mm hook, in col 1 make…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US C/2)• Scissors• Yarn needle• Large-eyed sewing needle• Approx 45 large-holed clear plastic craft beads (5 beads per motif) with 10mm holes (see pattern notes)• Fine florist’s wire• You will need to use DK-weight cotton yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Sirdar Cotton DK in: Colour 1: Island White (1 ball) NOTES 1 x 100g ball will make 12-15 motifs. The hole in the bead needs to be large enough for your 2.5mm hook to pass through; typically this is approximately 10mm, but it may be worth measuring the thickness of your hook before buying your beads. Beads can be omitted if desired by replacing the bd1 with a plain treble crochet. PATTERN HEART With 2.5mm hook and col 1, make a…

WHAT YOU NEED • 6mm hook (US J/10)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Stitch markers• You will need to use 100% cotton worsted-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lily Sugar ’n Cream in: Colour 1: Dark pink (2 balls) Colour 2: Light pink (2 balls) Colour 3: White (1 ball) SPECIAL STITCHES Magic ring: Wind yarn around the index finger of your left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yoh and pull a loop through, ch 1, (does not count as a st), work Rnd 1 into the ring, then pull end of yarn tightly to close the hole. Make sure that when you crochet into the ring, that you crochet over the twisted strands of yarn that sit to the left of your hook. Alternatively, you…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US G/7)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Piece of thick card 16cm (6¼in) wide, to make tassels• Aran yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used 1 ball each of Paintbox Simply Aran in: Colour 1: Tea Rose Colour 2: Bubblegum Colour 3: Peach Orange Colour 4: Daffodil Yellow Colour 5: Pistachio Green Colour 6: Spearmint Green Colour 7: Seafoam Blue Colour 8: Washed Teal Colour 9: Dolphin Blue (Border Colour) MEASUREMENTS Approx 80 x 90cm (31½ x 351/zin) including border TENSION 15.5 sts and 13 rows to measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over pattern, using 4.5mm hook SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster The cluster stitches are made byjoining 4 trs together as follows: yo and work the 1st tr but stop when you have…

With just three basic crochet stitches – double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr) and half treble crochet (htr) – you can create a really wide variety of patterns, and these can be used to make many different projects. With these easy stitch patterns you could create a dishcloth, a scarf or even a blanket – anything rectangular in shape. These are all items that don’t require strict measurements, so would make a great starter project if you’re trying to improve your tension and technique. To start off these patterns, make a foundation chain to your desired length, then keep following the pattern until the piece is as large as you would like it to be. “With these easy stitch patterns, you could create a dishcloth, a scarf or even a…

AMIGURUMI The Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. ASTERISK* A symbol used to mark a point in a pattern row, usually at the beginning of a set of repeated instructions. BACK LOOP (BL) ONLY A method of crocheting in which you work into only the back loop of a stitch instead of both loops. BACK POST (BP) STITCHES Textured stitches worked from the back around the post of the stitch below. BALL BAND The paper wrapper around a ball of yarn that contains information such as fibre content, amount/length of yarn, weight, colour and dye lot. BLOCK A finishing technique that uses moisture to set stitches and shape pieces to their final measurements. BLOCKING WIRE A long, straight wire used to hold the edges of crochet…

WHAT YOU NEED • 5.5mm hook (US I/9)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Stitch marker• Sewing needle• Approx 10 x 25.5cm (4 x 10in) faux fur• Thread• Fibrefill• Plastic bag and sand (optional if using as a doorstep)• You will need to use worsted-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lion Brand Wool Ease in: Colour 1: Wheat (1 ball) Colour 2: Cranberry (1 ball) Colour 2: Forest Green Heather (oddments) SPECIAL STITCHES Split double crochet (sdc): instead of using the top 2 loops of the stitch, insert hook in the centre of the 2 vertical threads that make the V of the stitch, yo, pull back through the V, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. Split double crochet 2 stitches together (sdc2tog): this is a decrease, taking…

WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• 6.5mm hook (US K/10/5)• Scissors• Yarn needle• Stitch marker• Strip of leather (optional)• Leather hole punch (optional)• Chicago screws (optional)• You will need to use aran-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling in: Colour 1: White (115g) Colour 2: Red Heather (1 ball) Colour 3: Green Heather (1 ball) (oddments) Colour 4: Pomegranate (1 ball) Colour 5: Silver Heather (1 ball) NOTES • This stocking is crocheted using the split double crochet stitch (also known as the waistcoat stitch, centre double crochet, or knit stitch) which gives it substantial structure to hold up for many years to come. It makes for a wonderful family keepsake. PATTERN BODY OF STOCKING Using 5mm hook and col 1,…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Fibrefill• 1 pair 9mm black safety eyes• Small bell for elf’s hat• 1 pair of 5mm safety eyes• Yarn needle• In this pattern we have used Stylecraft Special DK. You will need a DK weighted yarn in the colours you choose: SANTA Colour 1: Red; 1 ball Colour 2: White fuzzy yarn; 1 ball Colour 3: White; 1 ball Colour 4: Skin; 1 ball Colour 5: Black; 1 ball Elf Colour 1: Green; 1 ball Colour 2: Green (amount is included in col 1)l Colour 3: Brown; 1 ball Colour 4: Skin; 1 ball Colour 5: Black; 1 ball Colour 6: Red; 1 ball MEASUREMENTS 9cm (3.5in) tall PATTERN HAT Using 3.5mm hook and col 1, ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 dc…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• Stitch marker• Yarn needle• 2m of twine or thick yarn• Mini wooden pegs – one for each stocking• You will need to use 4ply-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used DMC Natura Just cotton in: Colour 1: White Colour 2: Red Colour 3: Orange Colour 4: Light green Colour 5: Bright green Colour 6: Yellow Colour 7: Blue Colour 8: Lilac Colour 9: Dark green MEASUREMENTS Each stocking is approx 10cm (4in) long (excluding hanging loop) NOTES • Stockings are worked in a continuous spiral (without joining rounds) from the toe up • The heel is worked in rows • Your finished size may vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size and tension • Always use a stitch…

WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook• Colours used in samples: Colour 1: Evergreen (1 ball) Colour 2: Grass Green (1 ball) Colour 3: Buttercup Yellow (1 ball) Colour 4: Daffodil Yellow (1 ball) Colour 5: Pillar Red (1 ball) • Yarn needle MEASUREMENTS Individual stars measure 7.5cm across PATTERN STARS Using chosen hook size and yarn col make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): ch 3, (counts as 1 tr), 14 tr into the ring and pull tight. (15 sts) Rnd 2: 1 dc in top of beginning 3ch, *ch 5 (now work along the 5 ch just made), 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 hdtr in next ch, skip next 2 sts along the main ring**, 1…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Yarn needle• Scissors• Large-eyed sewing needle• 1 pair of 5mm safety eyes• Fibrefill• You will need to use aran-weight cotton yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used: Colour 1: Green (20g) Colour 2: Brown (small amount) • 20cm (8in) black embroidery thread• 20cm (8in) embroidery thread in the colour of your choice for the handle PATTERN Using col 2, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Sl st in next st. This is now the last stitch of the round. Rnd 3: 1 dc in blo of each st. (12 sts) (Rnd 3 Fir Tree) Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 5:…

WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2)• Scissors• Yarn needle• Fibrefill• Safety pins• White pipe cleaners• Flower apploque or embellishment for hair (optional)• You will need to use aran-weight yarn in your chosen colours. here we have used Caron Simply Soft in: Colour 1: Peach (1 ball) Colour 2: White (1 ball) Colour 3: Blue (1 ball) Colour 4: Brown (1 ball) PATTERN HEAD AND BODY Note: The head and body are all worked in one piece from head to toe. Do not fasten off until instructed to do so. Using 2.75mm hook, in col 1 make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring and pull ring tight to close, ss to first dc. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1 (not counted as a st…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.25mm hook (US D/3)• Yarn needle• Scissors• 7mm plastic safety eyes• Fibrefill stuffing• You will need to use aran-weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used: Colour 1: Grey Colour 2: Pink Colour 3: Red • You will also need to use a fluffy chunky yarn. Here we have used Bernat Pipsqueak in: Colour 4: White PATTERN HEAD AND BODY Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnds 5-8: 1 dc in each…

WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US G/7)• Yarn needle• You will need to use aran-weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Drops Paris in: Colour 1: Mustard (14 balls) NOTES • At the beginning of a row, the ch 2 counts as first treble crochet. You will always work the the last stitch of the following row into the top of this ch-2. • At the beginning of a row, the ch 3 counts as 1 tr and 1 ch. At the end of the following row, you will skip 1 st (this is the 1 ch) and work the last stitch into the top of the ch-2. PATTERN Foundation row: Ch 125, 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each st to…

WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)• Fibrefill stuffing• Stitch marker• Wool/tapestry needle• Two 13.5mm safety eyes for the big Tooterphant• Two 12mm safety eyes for the little Tooterphant• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used King Cole Splash DK in various shades including Apricot. We have also used oddments of black DK for the tooterphants’ mouths. MEASUREMENTS Big: 13cm (5in) tall Little: 10cm (4in) tall SPECIAL STITCHES dc2tog: dc 2 sts together as follows: insert hook into next st, yoh and pull a loop through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yoh and pull a loop through (3 loops on hook), yoh and pull through all 3 loops. NOTES Most pieces are worked in a spiral,…