Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 12 i Fun Crochet Magazine

Celebrate those wonderful late summer days! What could be better than crocheting the most beautiful items on a balmy day with the sun on your face? And then enjoying those creations in your home or garden? In this edition you will find plenty of inspiration for this time of year. Feel the festival vibes with the cute round purse, the pretty kimono style cardigan, or the tassled bunting. The colorful boho style is reflected in the Vintage Verona market bag, the place mats, and the handy organizer. You will also find plenty of beautiful fashion items to crochet yourself. Make the oversized ochre sweater, the amazing striped shawl or the one with gradient colors. Add the friendly scarecrow or the cactus cushion to your home or garden, and your Indian…

#FUNCROCHETSUNGLASSESCASE YOUR GLASSES STORED AWAY NICELY WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn and Colors Must-Have yarn: 15 g. each of Old Pink 047, Rosé 101, Khaki 091, Olive 090, 15 to 20 g. of Gold 089• 3.5 mm crochet hook• Stitch marker• Scissors• Darning needle• Flex frame 10 cm THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Crochet the dc downward through the FL. Rnd 1: crochet 19 ch with Khaki. Rnd 2: 1 sc, starting in the 2nd ch, 16 sc, 3 sc in the final ch. Continue on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, 3 sc in final sc (= 40). Crochet in the round from here on. Rnds 3-5: 40 sc in the BL. Change to Olive. Rnd 6: 1 hdc down in next FL of Rnd…

#FUNCROCHETORGANIZER FOR THE NEAT FREAK AND THE SLOB WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cosy Fine yarn: 8 balls of Caramel 2210• 4 mm crochet hook• Wooden dowel rod of about 55 cm THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The organizer consists of 9 crocheted squares measuring 20 x 20 cm, folded like an envelope and then joined together. The organizer measures about 48 x 48 cm. Use it to store things such as cards, toiletries, toys, or craft supplies. SQUARE (9 X) See Pattern diagram on the next page. Make a MR. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 8 sc in the MR, join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc. Rnd 2: 2 ch, 2dc cl in the 1st sc, 3 ch, rep (3dc cl in the next sc,…

#FUNCROCHETCACTUSCUSHIONSPINELESS LOUNGING WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Whirl: 1 ball of Sippy Sage 561 (color A)• Scheepjes Stardust yarn: 1 ball of Pegasus 652 (color B)• Scheepjes Catona yarn, 25 g.: 1 ball each of Shell 255, Old Rose 408, Camel 502• 3 mm crochet hook• Stitch markers• Fiberfill stuffing• Darning needle Yarn from Scheepjes.com THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The cushion will be about 15 x 80 cm in size. It is made in two parts and the flowers are made separately. Crochet the top and bottom in a spiral without joining at the end of the rounds. Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or a colored thread. POPCORN STITCH The additional abbreviation pcs stands for popcorn stitch and creates a small bobble.…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Embroidery & Crocheting yarn: 6 balls of Gold 1032, or 4 balls of Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush or 6 balls of Scheepjes Sweet Treat• 1.5 mm crochet hook• Scissors• Sewing needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Crochet 501 ch, 1 tch. So you set up the length in chain stitches and then crochet the width of the scarf. Rnd 1: 501 hdc, 1 tch. Rnd 2: 1 dc in the 1st stitch, 1 ch, skip 1 stitch, rep (1 dc, 1 ch, skip 1 stitch) all around, finish with 1 dc in the final stitch. Rnd 3-6: rep Rnd 2. Rnd 7: 1 tch, 1 hdc in each stitch and each ch space (= 501). Rnds 8-11: rep Rnd 7. Rnds 12-16: rep…

HOW DID YOU START? WHERE DOES YOUR CREATIVITY COME FROM? "I learned to crochet at a very young age from my granny Feikje. She was always crocheting, something I found fascinating. In those early years, I crocheted many curtains and sweaters and also taught myself how to knit. When I hit puberty, I really wanted to learn how to sew clothes. I was always busy creating things. That is why I really wanted to go to a Fashion or Art Academy, but my parents wanted me to choose a different path. Hence, I ended up working at a bank, where I always felt a little out of place. I then switched to teaching. After having worked as a teacher for a while, I started working in a library. Cutting back…

Susy Terheggen made the cozy braided throw, the useful Verona Vintage market bag, and the shawl with trendy gradient colors. Yellow brightens your mood, so this sweater by Hedy Kunst is a must-have for both sunny and gloomy days. Made up of stripes and small squares, Kim Cornelissen's shawl is the perfect accessory for warm late summer days. The moth-butterfly by AmiFan is a fun and cuddly crocheted animal thanks to the fluffy yarn. Part 3 of the insect series. Marjan and Ingrid of Hobbydingen.com made a garland that would not look out of place at a stylish party, or in any living room. The outdoor lantern by Grietsje van Zwol is a decorative piece for in the garden or in the home. Beautiful bric-abrac style. Alie Walsweer made the…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Yarn and Colors Charming yarn: 10 balls of Cream 002• 4.5, 5, and 5.5 mm crochet hooks• Scissors• Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The throw measures about 70 x 73 cm. You can make a gauge swatch first if you like: 15 dc x 10 rounds = 10 x 10 cm. This is how to make the puff stitch (puff): yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the ch space (in this case), yarn over and pull up a loop. Rep 2 x, then draw through all 7 loops and crochet 1 ch. BRAIDING LOOPS Start at the bottom of the blanket (Rnd 2) and pull the loop above through the lower loop from back to front. This can be done…

#FUNCROCHETINDIANSUMMERPURSE TO BE SEEN WITH WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cosy Fine yarn: 50 g. Mandarin 2197, Honey 2179, Khaki 2168, Dark Olive 2149, Ivory 326• 4 mm crochet hook• 3 buttons• Stitch marker• Darning needle• Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The side panels are crocheted in the round. For smooth color transitions, end and start rounds as follows. Once the final sc is finished, cut the thread and pull it through the stitch 1. Now embroider a chain stitch across the next sc. To do this, skip 1 sc and weave through both loops of the next sc 2. Pass the thread back through the the final sc 3 and weave it in straight away. Start in any stitch with the new color, make a standing…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Chunky Monkey yarn: 2 balls of Mist 1820• 5 mm crochet hook• Hoops made of natural material (e.g., willow or rattan): 1 of 35-37 cm (upper), 1 of 46-48 cm (middle), 1 of 26-28 cm (lower)• Scissors• Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The lamp is crocheted from the bottom up. LAMP Rnd 1: work around at the small hoop, rep (5 sc, 6 ch) until there are 23 ch spaces and loops 1. Finish with 1 sl st in the 1st stitch of the round 2. Rnd 2: 4 sl st in the next 4 stitches, 1 sc in the 1st ch space, 3 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in the next ch space, rep (3 ch, 2 dc…

EVERYBODY'S LITTLE FRIEND#FUNCROCHETSCARECROW WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Soqs yarn: Sesame 422• Durable Coral yarn: Grenadine 2193, Blue Grey 289, Hazelnut 2218• Durable Coral Mini yarn: Old Rose Blush 224, Pale Peach 2191, Red 316, Jeans 370, Black 325, Royal 2110• 2.5 and 3.5 mm crochet hooks• Safety eyes, Ø 10 mm• Fiberfill stuffing• Pins• Pointy pet brush• Brown blusher• Scissors• Darning needle Yarn via Durableyarn.com BODY AND HEAD Crochet the bottom of the pants with Grenadine. Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24). Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30).…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? •Drops Muskat yarn: 92 g. of Clay 81, 37 g. of Clove 79• 4 mm crochet hook• Scissors• Darning needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The bag is about 31 x 32 cm. SPECIAL STITCHES Standing double crochet (abbreviation St dc) This is an alternative to 1 sl st and 3 ch. Starting with a regular slip knot in the new color, yarn over once. Keep hold of the slip knot with your finger so that it doesn’t ‘spin’, resulting in 2 loops on the crochet hook. Insert into the 1st stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. There now are 3 loops on the hook, as when making a regular dc. Finish the stitch like any dc: yarn over, draw through 2 loops,…

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’reworking. 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? •Durable Cosy Fine yarn: 19 balls of Ochre 2182 (for size XXL)• 5 and 6 mm crochet hook• Stitch markers• Safety pins• Scissors• Blunt-tip needle• Measuring tape THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The front and back panels, sleeves, and sleeve cuffs are all made separately. Everything is to be sewed together later on. FRONT AND BACK PANEL Measure the hip circumference and divide the number of cm by 2. This is to be the length for the base chain, made with ch stitches. The number of ch should be divisible by 2. Crochet an additional 2 ch as tch for the 1st round. Use the 6 mm crochet hook for the chain, then change to the 5 mm crochet hook. Rnd 1: [1 hdc, 1…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Scheepjes Terrazzo yarn: 9 balls of Paglia 706• 4.5, 5, and 9 mm Crochet hook• 3 cm ribbon, 10 m• Stitch markers• Scissors• Weaving needle THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The kimono is crocheted in one piece from bottom to top. The length is 70 cm and the pattern is for a size 42/44/46 (EU). For a different size, crochet more or fewer ch. Just make sure the number is a multiple of 4. Start each round with 3 ch, these count as a dc. PEARL STITCH The pearl stitch (abbreviation PS) is crocheted as follows: Make 1 dc and work a pearl around this. To do this, yarn over, pass the hook behind the dc you just made. Yarn over and pull up…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Lana Grossa yarn: 1 ball of Gomitolo Versione no. 420• 5.5 mm crochet hook• Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The shawl measures about 90 x 160 cm SLANTED BOBBLE STITCH To make this, work a 5-dc cluster around the 'stem' of the previous dc. Insert the crochet hook front to back on the right side of the previously made dc. Make sure that in the dc-only rounds, you make 1 dc in the Bobble (abbreviation = Bob) as well as 1 dc in the dc underneath the Bobble. SHAWL Rnd 1: crochet 4 ch, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook (= 2). Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 dc in next stitch, turn (= 3). Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 dc…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cotton 8 yarn: 3 balls of Light Grey 2232, 1 ball each of Sunflower 2178, Light Pink 203, Salmon 211, Mint 2137, Dark Olive 2148• 3.75 mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Each flag measures 15 cm in width and 9 cm in height, including fringes. A garland with 19 flags will be 460 cm long. Split the balls of colors Sunflower, Light Pink, Salmon, Mint, and Dark Olive into 2 equal balls or use 2 balls per color. Crochet the flags and the garland with double strand. FLAGS Make 19 flags in the following colors: 9 Light Grey, 2 Sunflower, 2 Light Pink, 2 Salmon, 2 Mint, and 2 Dark Olive. Rnd 1: RS. 2 ch, 4…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? •Yarn and Colors Epic yarn: 4 balls each of Cream 002, Nordic Blue 064, Limestone 009, Mustard 015, Sunset 021, Silver 094, 3 balls each of Burgundy 029, Pepper 032, Pacific Blue 067, Green Ice 075, 1 ball of Soil 028• 5 mm crochet hook• Darning needle• Scissors• Flat-iron THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The patchwork blanket is about 100 x 160 cm. Make 5 patches of each pattern. Make 7 uniform patches and 6 patches with the heart motif. This makes 63 patches in total. The blanket is 7 patches wide and 9 patches high. Below you will find an overview for all the crocheted patches. For the bobbled and uniform patches, the color codes are given. Other numbers correspond to the color combinations…

WHAT DO YOU NEED? • Durable Cosy Fine yarn: 50 g. each of Mandarin 2197, Honey 2179, Khaki 2168, Dark Olive 2149, Ivory 326• 4.5 mm crochet hook• Stitch marker• Darning needle• Scissors THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT The place mat will be about 35 x 45 cm. Change colors each round in the following order: *Mandarin, Ivory, Honey, Khaki, Mandarin, Ivory, Honey, Dark Olive* and repeat from *to*. Crochet in a different color sequence as desired to create a different pattern that’s still in the same style. The pattern is a multiple of 3 + 2 side stitches, which are dc. The side stitches are not mentioned in the pattern. PLACE MAT Loosely crochet 74 ch (or take a larger crochet hook), 1 ch = left side stitch,…