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Have you ever wanted to make your own blanket? Create adorable toys for friends and family? Adorn your Christmas tree with handmade decorations? That’s all possible with crochet, along with a whole lot more. In Quick and Easy Crochet, we’ll take you through the basics with easy-to-follow instructions before providing you with patterns for everything from bobble hats and baskets to leprechauns and tooterphants. Everything you need is contained within these pages, so what are you waiting for? Your creative journey starts just over the page……

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5.5mm hook (US J/10) for main body of glove• 4mm hook (US H/8) for rib• Yarn needle• You will need to use approximately 80m of aran or chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Drops Big Merino in: Colour 1: Orange (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS These gloves fit an average woman’s hand, but the pattern can be adjusted to fit other sizes. TENSION Tension is not critical but if you aim for approximately 13.5 sts per 10cm (4in) over pattern, you will achieve the measurements given. SPECIAL STITCHES Crossed half treble crochet: Skip 1 st, 1 htr in next st, 1 htr back into skipped st, working in front of htr just made. PATTERN WRISTBAND RIB With smaller hook, ch 10. Rnd…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Stitch marker• Small piece of sturdy card for tassels• Yarn needle• You will need to use 100g of 4ply or sock yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Coop Knits Socks Yeah in: Colour 1: Ammolite (102) (2 skeins) MEASUREMENTS This will depend solely on the meterage of yarn used. As a guide to size, a 100g skein of 4ply (400m) with a 5mm hook measures approximately 33cm (13in) deep x 152cm (60in) wide (excluding tassels) TENSION Before blocking: 9 sts and 8½ rows measure 5 x 5cm (2½ x 2½in) using main stitch pattern and 5mm hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve this tension. Do not cut yarn after making your tension square, instead unravel and…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (G/6)• Yarn needle• You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Debbie Bliss Cotton DK in: Colour 1: Aqua (50g) Colour 2: Teal (50g) Colour 2: Avocado (100g) TENSION 16 stitches and 20 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in dc MEASUREMENTS Placemat: 38 x 32cm (15 x 12in) Coaster: 10cm (4in) SPECIAL STITCHES Spike stitch [SP]: Instead of working a dc into the top of the stitch of the previous row or round, work into the stitch on the row or round below. You can do various lengths of spike stitches, and they are also known as long and dropped stitches. PATTERN PLACEMAT With col 1, ch 60. Rnd 1 (WS): 1 dc…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8) • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch markers • Yarn needle • For this project you will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Drops Paris in: Colour 1: Strong Yellow (14) (3 balls) Colour 2: Medium Pink (33) (1 ball) Colour 3: Shocking Pink (06) (1 ball) Colour 4: Light Mint Green (21) (1 ball) Colour 5: Opal Green (11) (1 ball) Colour 6: Light Purple (05) (1 ball) Colour 7: Medium Purple (31) (1 ball) Colour 8: Light Turquoise (02) (1 ball) Colour 9: Dark Turquoise (10) (1 ball) Colour 10: Orange (13) (1 ball) Note that two strands have been held together throughout this project MEASUREMENTS 20cm (8in)…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US C/2) • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used oddments of DK cotton yarn in: Colour 1: Green (10g) Colour 2: Skin tone (3g) Colour 3: Orange (3g) Colour 4: Black (1g) Colour 5: Yellow (1g) MEASUREMENTS 7.6cm (3in) tall, including hat SPECIAL STITCHES dc2tog: double crochet 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. PATTERN HEAD AND BODY Starting at top of head. Using col 2, make a magic…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2) • 6mm safety eyes • Embroidery thread in pink, black, white, brown and dark brown • Fibrefill stuffing • Pipe cleaners • Yarn needle • You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Red Heart Super Saver and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in: Colour 1: Brown (1 ball) Colour 2: Beige (1 ball) Colour 3: White (2 balls) Colour 4: Light blue (oddments) Colour 5: Lime green (1 ball) Colour 6: Red (1 ball) Colour 7: Light green (1 ball) Colour 8: Dark brown (1 ball) Colour 9: Green (oddments) MEASUREMENTS Gingerbears: 14 x 10cm (51⁄2 x 4in) Hot chocolate: 9 x 7.5cm (31⁄2 x 3in) Christmas pudding: 9 x 5cm (31⁄2 x 2in)…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4) • Fiberfill 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. PATTERN…

When you’ve decided on what you want your first crochet project to be – whether it’s a simple scarf or an amigurumi character – you will most likely follow a pattern to create it. Patterns are the instructions that tell you what stitches to use and how to combine them to make the item you’re working on. You can find crochet patterns in a variety of places, including in this book. As crochet patterns are written in shorthand, to the untrained eye they can just look like meaningless lists of jumbled letters, but they’re actually pretty accessible once you’ve mastered the terms. They are written this way so as to not take up too much space on the page, and also to make them easier to follow. Instead of a…

DIFFICULTY 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. PATTERN Using col 1, ch 40. Row 1: skip first 4 ch (the last 3 of these 4 ch count as 1 tr), (1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr) in 5th ch from hook, *miss 2 ch, (1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr) in next ch; rep from *…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Wool/tapestry needle• You will need to use 4 ply/sport weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Wool Local by Erika Knight in: Colour 1: Rosedale (802) (3 skeins) MEASUREMENTS 41 x 216cm (16 x 85in) SPECIAL STITCHES Cluster: *yoh, insert hook into st or sp as indicated, yoh and pull a loop through, yoh and pull through 2 loops*; rep from * to * for as many sts as required (e.g., 4 times for a 4-tr cluster, 5 times for a 5-tr cluster, or 9 times for a 9-tr cluster), then yoh and pull through all loops on hook. PATTERN Ch 74. Foundation row: skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, (skip 3 ch, 9 tr in…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 6.5 mm hook (US K/10.5)• You will need to use chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Berroco Vintage Chunky yarn in: Colour 1: Chana Dal For sizes S | M | L you will need: 300g | 400g | 500g TENSION 11 stitches and 12 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4 x 4in) over dc using 6.5mm hook tension MEASUREMENTS Child: 33 x 51cm (13 x 20in) Medium: 43 x 71cm (17 x 28in) Large: 53.5 x 81.5cm (21 x 32in) SPECIAL STITCHES Puff stitch: Yarn over and insert hook into next st. Draw up a loop but don’t pull through the working loops, instead pull the loop up to the desired height. *Yarn over and insert hook into the…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7)• 6mm hook (US J/10)• 46 x 46cm (18 x 18in) square cushion insert• Yarn needle• Pins or locking stitch markers to hold your panels together• You will need to use DK weight yarn for the main cushion in your preferred colour and a chunky yarn for the embellishments, in a contrasting colour. Here we have used: Colour 1: Lion Brand Tweedle Dee in Earl Grey (2 skeins) Colour 2: Lion Brand Color Made Easy in Birch (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 46 x 46cm (18 x 18in) to fit over cushion insert) TENSION Approximately 15.5 sts and 12 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over htr pattern, using 4.5mm hook SPECIAL STITCHES Foundation half treble crochet: ch 2, yoh and insert…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6) • Yarn needle • 21cm (8.2in) wooden hanger with an unscrewable cup hook or wood dowel and screw-in hook • You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Rowan Handknit Cotton DK in: Colour 1: Aqua (100g) Colour 2: Sugar (50g) Colour 3: Celery (50g) TENSION 17 sts and 21 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over double crochet stitch MEASUREMENTS Widest point: 30cm (11.81in) Length: 30cm (11.81in) PATTERN BODY *Using col 1, ch 47. Rnd 1 (RS): 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc into next and each ch to end, turn. (46 sts) Row 2 (inc): ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 dc…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8) • Yarn needle • You will need to use aran weight yarn. Here we have used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in: Colour 1: Rose Red (213) (1 ball) Colour 2: Paper White (200) (1 ball) Colour 3: Sailor Blue (239) (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 225cm (881⁄2in) long SPECIAL STITCHES Cross stitch: [xst] sk 1, 1 tr in next st, 1 tr in skipped stitch and working behind the dc just made (xst counts as 2 sts) PATTERN SWAG (MAKE 2) Using col 1, ch 4. Rnd 1 (RS): 7 tr in 4th ch from hook (the skipped 3 ch at beginning count as 1 tr), turn. (8 sts) Note that the ch 3 at the beginning of each row is also called…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4) • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Two 10.5mm black safety eyes for each alpaca • You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Stylecraft Alpaca DK in: Colour 1: Orchid or Teal for adult alpaca (70g), or Lime for baby alpaca (50g) Colour 2: Toffee or Cream (10g) Colour 3: Small amount of black yarn to sew features MEASUREMENTS Adult: 21cm (8¼in) tall Baby: 17cm (6¾in) tall SPECIAL STITCHES dc2tog: double crochet 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…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2) • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Two 9mm black safety eyes for each sloth • Two small buttons for mama sloth • You will need to use worsted/aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Rosario 4 Catitano in: Colour 1: Light Brown Colour 2: Dark Brown Colour 3: Beige MEASUREMENTS Mama sloth: 21 x 20cm (81⁄4 x 8in) Baby sloth: 10.5 x 8cm (4 x 3in) PATTERN MAMA SLOTH HEAD Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 8 dc in magic ring. (8 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (16 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 8 times. (24 sts) Rnd…

SCISSORS A sharp pair of scissors is one of the most important tools that a crocheter can keep to hand, as you will use them frequently for cutting yarn. Try to avoid using a blunt pair as this can cause yarn to fray, making it difficult to work with. CASE You will only need a small case to keep all your crochet tools together, and ones designed with crochet tools in mind can be found at most craft stores. These will most likely be fitted with multiple elastic straps to keep your hooks and tools in place. However, as crochet hooks are only small, you can use a pencil case (as pictured) to keep everything in one place. ROW COUNTER Row counters are used for marking off how many rows…

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…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8)• Yarn needle• Brooch back or safety pin• You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Rowan Kid Classic in: Colour 1: Victoria (852) (oddments) Colour 2: Lavender Ice (841) (oddments) Colour 3: Spruce (853) (oddments) MEASUREMENTS The rose measures approximately 8cm (3¼in) across, excluding leaves SPECIAL STITCHES Triple treble crochet (ttr): Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop *yarn over and draw through 2 loops* 4 times. Quadruple treble crochet (qtr): Yarn over 4 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop *yarn over and draw through 2 loops* 5 times. PATTERN ROSE With 5mm hook and col 1, ch 35. Row 1:…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 6mm hook (US J/10)• Stitch marker• Pompom maker (optional as you can also use your hands to make a pompom)• Yarn needle• You will need to use chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat in: Colour 1: Bliss (0692) (1 ball) Colour 2: Unwind (094) (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 51cm (20in) circumference, but will stretch to fit up to a medium adult head size of 55cm (21¾in). Depth is approximately 22cm (8¾in), but is adjustable and can be made longer by adding more rounds. TENSION 12.5 sts and 10 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over htr pattern, using 6mm hook. SPECIAL STITCHES Crab stitch: working in the opposite direction than a standard double crochet, insert…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 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) MEASUREMENTS 90 x 100cm (35½ x 39¼in) TENSION 12 sts and 7 rows measure 9 x 9cm (3½ x 3½in) over treble crochet with a 4.5mm hook PATTERN Foundation row: Ch 125, 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each st to end, turn. (123 sts) Row 1: ch 3, (counts as 1 tr and 1ch), skip 1 st, *1 tr in next 19 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st**; rep from * to ** 5 times more, 1 tr in last st (in top of turning ch), turn. Note: Each ch1-sp…

DIFFICULTY 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…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6) • Yarn needle • Craft wire for the stem • You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Drops Cotton Merino in: Colour 1: Red (06) (1 ball) Colour 2: Forest Green (11) (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 20cm (8in) tall, including the stem PATTERN FLOWER Using col 1, ch 37. Row 1 (RS): skip first 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each ch to end, turn. (35 sts) Row 2: ch3 (counts as first tr), 1 tr in same st at base of beginning ch3, 1 tr in next st, (ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4) • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Two 9mm safety eyes • Four 20mm plastic doll joints • You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Paintbox Cotton Aran in: Colour 1: Soft Fudge (2 balls) Colour 3: Spearmint Green (1 ball) Colour 4: Pure Black (1 ball) We have also used Yarn and Colors Epic in: Colour 2: Bronze (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 19cm (7½in) tall when sitting, 25cm (10in) when legs are outstretched. SPECIAL STITCHES Invisible decrease (invdec): Insert your hook through the front loop of the indicated st, then insert your hook into the front loop of the next st. Your hook is now inserted into the front…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm or 3mm hook (US C/2) • Embroidery needle • Embroidery thread in pink, black, green and white • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Two 6mm black toy safety eyes for each item • You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in: Colour 1: Red Colour 2: White Colour 3: Brown Colour 4: Light yellow Colour 5: Green Colour 6: Soft white Colour 7: Cornmeal yellow Colour 8: Rust Colour 9: Beige Colour 10: Light brown Colour 11: Golden Colour 12: Lime Colour 13: Purple Colour 14: Honey MEASUREMENTS Mini soda fresh cola: 15cm (6in) Ketchup: 12cm (4¾in) Mini hot dog: 10cm (4in) Mini burger: 9cm (3½in) Mini toast:…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5) • 9mm safety eyes, 1 pair • Yarn needle • Fibrefill • You will need aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in: Colour 1: Grey (1 ball) Colour 2: White (2 balls) Colour 3: Orange (1 ball) Colour 4: Blue (1 ball) Colour 5: Red (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 23cm (9in) tall PATTERN HEAD Using 3.75mm hook, in col 1 make a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring and pull ring tight to close. (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…

DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8) • Pair of 9mm safety eyes • Fibrefill stuffing • Scissors • Stitch markers • Yarn needle • You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in: Colour 1: Sky blue (1 ball) Colour 2: White (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 11.5cm (41⁄2in) long, 7.5cm (3in) tall PATTERN BODY Using col 1, ch 8. Rnd 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc in next ch, rotate and work along the opposite side of foundation chain, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc in last ch. You will now have a small oval shape. Place stitch marker in next st (this is…