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The days are getting a little longer, the need to hibernate is slowly reducing, so there must be more time for crocheting! Hopefully our Peter Rabbit and Friends supplement will inspire you to hook up one of the four familiar amigurumi characters. Which is your favourite? We would love to see your finished pieces – share them on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. Don’t miss the stunning mosaic crochet collection on page 14 to learn a beautiful and versatile colourwork technique, and if you’re looking for a gorgeous new accessory the blue shawl on page 82 will have you running for that hook!…

3D GRANNY SQUARES SEMAAN, MOORE & MOORE (£15.99, David & Charles) The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 100 3D granny square crochet patterns. Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the granny square, and the designs vary from a cherry pie to a jellyfish. The motifs are small enough to be accessible for beginner crocheters, and there are ten beautiful projects showing you how to use the squares to make unique gifts for your loved ones. CHUNKY KNITS ALYSSARHAYE GRACIANO (£16.99 PageStreetPublishing) Discover the magic of big yarn. Perfect for beginners, larger needles and yarns make it easy to learn even the most complicated stitches and to enjoy the satisfaction of a finished project in less time. Alyssarhaye’s clever tips…

BLOOMING LOVELY MUM Send a card and flowers in one this Mother’s Day with a handmade card printed with ‘You are blooming lovely’ and a beautiful crocheted rose brooch. £3.50 from Etsy store The Secret Crocheter. DUCKLING DELIGHT Made with organically-farmed British wool, this fluffy duckling crochet kit will send your mum quackers! Starting from £13.99 from LittleConkers on Etsy. FRESH FACED Single-use cotton wool and wet wipes will be a thing of the past with these planet-friendly colourful face scrubbies. Four for £6 from Etsy store ButFirstlyTea. I HEART YARN This love heart pottery yarn bowl is a beautiful object, and will bring a smile to any hookster mum’s face. £33 from LittleWrenPottery Etsy store. HOOKS ON HAND Keep crochet hooks handy and safe in this rose gold faux…

1 Identify the post of the next stitch. Then work yrh (as usual for a treble stitch) and insert hook into the front of the fabric, around the back of the post, and bring out hook on other side of post. 2 Work the rest of the stitch as you usually would for a treble, so yrh and carefully pull the loop of yarn out of the fabric – it should loop around the post of the stitch. 3 Work yrh again and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops. Yrh and pull the yarn through the remaining 2 loops to complete the front post treble stitch. 4 You’ll see how the stitch is raised up, compared to the rest of the fabric. Work more front post treble stitches…

Simply Crochet’s Technical Editor Cara Medus gives us her top tips on how to keep on top of crochet clutter. 1 Vacuum pack yarn to store it. It gets rid of all the bulk – I store mine behind the sofa! It’s also a great way of stopping tangling. Vacuum pack skeins in a single layer so you can see everything. If I don’t see it, I don’t use it so I always make sure it’s all on display. 2 Check out companies that sell yarn shade cards. It means you might get it right first time and not end up with lots of colours of yarns that aren’t right. 3 Charity shops will more often than not accept yarn if it is a whole ball. Other bits and pieces…

JUMPING JOEY This cute kangaroo and joey from issue 56 were hooked by Helen Mitchell @novacrochet1977 in Stylecraft Special DK to give a less fluffy look. SCENIC VIEW This wall hanging from issue 92 by Donna Brush @foxy_crochet has a cool, winter vibe. The mustard works so well with the more muted colours. MANDALA MOMENT Pam O’Reagan @ Rainbows_Crochet_ Croner enjoyed making this mandala sweater from issue 88. She made it her own by adding slits at the sides. COASTING Camilla Baroe @ lostincrochet made the coasters from issue 93 and is “totally lost in crochet”. We are familiar with that feeling, Camilla!…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Schjeepes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% cotton, 25g/140m) 2 balls of each: Capri Blue (261) Bluebird (247) Sky Blue (510) Bluebell (173) ■ A 1.65mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-4 to measure 6cm (2½ in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Shawl measures approx 174x46cm (68x18in) ABBREVIATIONS dtr2tog (Yrh twice, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook dtr3tog (Yrh twice, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94…

Most crochet patterns state the tension required, in rows and stitches of a specific type. Make a swatch at least 15cm square and check that your tension matches. Place a ruler across the swatch and insert two pins, 10cm apart. Then place the ruler along a column of stitches and insert two pins 10cm apart. Count the stitches and rows between the pins – if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose so you need to use a smaller hook, but if you have too many, use a larger hook. It’s usually better to match the stitches than rows, because you can always work more or fewer rows.…

ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ Elisabeth stumbled upon crochet a decade ago and has never looked back – she says a day without crochet isn’t a full day! Hook up her bookmark on page 57. GWEN MCGANNON Gwen has a real passion for creating with crochet thread which started when she made ponytail holders and hair clips for her daughter. Check out her blue shawl on page 82. VICKIE SMITH Vickie loves seeing the many different ways yarn can be used, and believes crochet gives you transferable skills. Find her rabbit on page 31. PAT STRONG Pat learned the craft of crochet from her grandmother and now she’s passing her love of it on to the world through her designs. Check out her Ice Queen jumper on page 44. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS…

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WALLHANGING Bring a theme of springtime flowers into your home with this colourful wallhanging. Designed by Rosina Plane ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% merino extra fine, 25% nylon, 50g/200m), 1 ball of each: Warsaw (072), Cota (024), Montreal (059), Miami (069), Pasay (022), Colombo (020), Hamburg (080), Darwin (044), Seoul (035), Dhaka (040) ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ 11 buttons, 1cm ■ Wooden rod, 50cm TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Wallhanging measures 40x64cm (15¾x25in) ABBREVIATIONS  mtr (mosaic treble) Work a standard treble in front of the ch-sps and into the skipped st 3 rows below fdc (foundation double crochet) Ch2 (does not count a st), *insert hook into second…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Essentials Crochet (100% cotton, 50g/280m) 1 ball of each: White (001) Lilac (006) Fuchsia (005) Turquoise (010) ■ A 1mm (US size 12/6) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Rabbit measures 24 cm (9½in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Created in cottony softness, this leggy rabbit – with her fluttery eyes and stripy limbs – is a real charmer. Children will adore playing with her, but she’ll be just as cute lounging around on your mantelpiece, sharing the Easter festivities. NOTES Rabbit is made in the amigurumi style, working in a continuous spiral without closing…

YOU WILL NEED ■ UK Alpaca Baby Alpaca Silk 4ply (80% baby alpaca, 20% tussah silk, 50g/225m) Forget-me-not (619) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact UK Alpaca www.ukalpaca.com TENSION 19 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Lace Pattern using a 3.5mm hook or size needed to achieve correct tension 19 sts and 12 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet worked between sts using a 3.5mm hook or size needed to achieve correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Filigree lace detailing gives this jumper a light and airy quality. The simple pattern is a repeat of eight stitches by four rows making it an ideal…

A kaleidoscope of colour, bright, bold and beautiful – these are just some of the words that go through your mind when looking at Marianne Dekkers-Roos’ vibrant body of work. With all the interesting combinations of yarn shades that she uses, it’s tempting to think Marianne sketches out her designs before casting on, but she claims that nothing could be further from the truth. “No, I hardly ever do… it’s all in my head, right up until I grab a hook and some yarn and simply begin,” she says. “I have a colleague whom I greatly admire, who always makes a plan: colours, her source of inspiration, the design itself all drawn out – this plan in itself is a work of art, and I’d like to be able to…

Becka Wright “I really enjoyed doing this hook2hook challenge. When thinking up a design I knew I wanted to create something super-cute that could be used year after year. A little bunny design felt like the most adorable solution! I love the colours of the Paintbox cotton yarn that are perfect for creating a little pompom crown and embroidery face. I especially love that the yarn’s recycled.” Find more about Becka’s creative life and loves online at @reneeandburt and www.reneeandburt. Caroline Warren “I was excited to take part in this challenge as I love the colours and themes associated with Easter. The gorgeous yarn reminded me of brightly coloured sweets, so I decided to design bobbles peeping through the basket like jellybeans. I added some fun bows, inspired by pretty…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn and Colours Epic (100% cotton, 50g/75m) 5 balls of Petrol Blue (069) 4 balls of each: Opaline Glass (074) Mustard (015) 2 balls of each: Cream (002) Taupe (006) Glass (072) Aventurine (079) Eucalyptus (080) Silver (094) Shadow (097) ■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook ■ Thick card, 15cm long For yarn stockists contact Yarn and Colors www.yarnandcolors.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 128x136cm (50½x53½in) after blocking ABBREVIATIONS live loop join Dc in st or sp on current Motif, remove loop from hook, insert hook from RS into next unjoined st on adjacent Motif, place loop back on hook and pull through st For a full list, see page 94 With…

GRANNY TRIANGLE MOTIF Make a magic loop. ROUND 1 Ch6 (counts as tr and ch3), (3tr, ch3) twice into loop, 2tr, ss into third ch of beg ch-6. [9 sts] ROUND 2 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as a tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) in ch-3 sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) in next 2 ch-sps, ss into top of beg ch-3. [18 sts] FASTEN OFF AND WEAVE IN ENDS ROWAN ISLAND BLEND WEIGHT DK CONTENT 70% wool, 15% alpaca, 15% silk SKEIN 50g/125m HOOK 4mm RRP £14.95 Over the years Rowan has cemented its reputation for producing luxurious yarns, and the new Island Blend yarn is no exception. The wool, silk and alpaca blend all come together to create a deliciously soft texture. This lightweight blend, combined with a…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere, 50g/116m), Cuddles (002) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 2 buttons, 20mm diameter For yarn stockists contact Sublime 01924 369666 www.sublimeyarns.com TENSION 18 sts and 13 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet with a 4mm hook or size required to achieve tension ABBREVIATIONS 2htrdec Yrh, insert the hook onto the next st and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on the hook For a full list, see page 94 Smart and stylish, this jacket is worked in rows of ribbing for a neat, textured look. For…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Deramores Studio DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m) 3 balls of Yarn B Mist (70025) 2 balls of Yarn A Jade (70053) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 2 buttons, 15mm ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn contact Deramores www.deramores.com TENSION 4 shell and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures approx 124x18cm (48›x7in) excluding hood Hood measures approx 35x59cm (13¾x23¼in) laid flat ABBREVIATIONS shell 5tr in same st For a full list, see page 94 What’s good in the hood? You are, just as soon as you hook this clever scarf-slash-hat, the trendiest way to stay warm this winter. NOTES Scarf and Hood are worked in one piece, seaming the Hood together at the…

across to end of the row approx approximate(ly) beg beginning bl insert hook under back loop only BPtr Back Post treble: yrh, starting from the back, insert hook from back to front to back around post of st in row below, complete as treble st ch(s) chain/chain stitch(es) ch-sp(s) chain space(s) ch-refers to ch made previously, eg. ch-3 cl(s) clusters 2-tr cl (yrh, insert hook in sp/ st, yrh & pull up loop, yrh & draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting hook in same sp/st, yrh & draw through all loops on hook cont continue dc double crochet dc2tog (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw a loop through) twice, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook dec decrease dtr double treble crochet dtr2tog work 2dtr together…

Who can resist these familiar characters? With the help of the talented amigurumi designer Ilaria Caliri, we have recreated your favourite characters from Beatrix Potter’s famous children’s books. The mischievous Peter Rabbit, his faithful sidekick Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle the hedgehog launderess, and ditsy Jemima Puddle-Duck are all here for you to create your own stories. The designs, worked using gorgeous DK yarns from British company West Yorkshire Spinners, are soft, woolly and perfectly huggable. So, whether you’re indulging in a bit of nostalgia, or introducing these adorable characters to a new generation, we’re sure you’ll fall in love again with Peter and his amigurumi friends.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) 10g Citrus Yellow (229) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70% wool, 30% alpaca, 100g/225m) 40g Old Lace (010) 20g Ocean Marl (807) 15g Rose Quartz (722) ■ 2 safety eyes, 8mm ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For local yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Jemima Puddle-Duck measures approx 18cm (7in) tall ABBREVIATIONS 4-tr cl (4 treble cluster) *Yrh, insert hook into sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through two loops on hook; rep from * 3 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70% wool 30%, alpaca, 100g/225m) 25g Old Lace (010) 15g Sea Glass (303) 10g Pewter (838) 5g Rose Quartz (722) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 8mm ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Cardboard, 20x20cm For local yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities require MEASUREMENTS Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle measures approx 16cm (6¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS loop st Insert hook into st specified, wrap working yarn around the index finger of your yarn holding hand, slide the hook underneath the wrapped yarn so that 2 strands sit on the hook, draw the 2 strands through keeping the yarn wrapped around your…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70% wool, 30% alpaca, 100g/225m) 50g Shale (035) 20g Antique Gold (203) 15g Fern (344) 5g Old Lace (010) 5g Claret (508) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 8mm ■ Pompom maker, 35mm ■ Black stranded cotton For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Benjamin Bunny measures approx 19cm (7½in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine Benjamin Bunny is a faithful sidekick to his cousin Peter, helping him to get up to all sorts of mischief. His Tam O’Shanter hat is very distinctive, and his hankerchief is perfect…

21 MAR Yorkshire Yarn Festival Poppleton Centre, York www.yorkshireyarnfest.com 18-19 APR Spring into Wool From £4, The Grammar School at Leeds, Leeds www.springintowool.co.uk 25 APR Learn to Crochet Workshop £40, Piper Bench, Hertfordshire www.countrygardenworkshop.co.uk 25-26 APR Wonderwool Wales From £10, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk 25-26 APR Deramores Yarnfest Retreat From £450, Peterborough Marriott Hotel www.deramores.com…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% extrafine merino, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) Yarn A Hamburg (080) Yarn B Miami (069) Yarn C Darwin (044) Yarn D Montreal (059) Yarn E Colombo (020) Yarn F Pasay (022) Yarn G Warsaw (072) Yarn H Dhaka (040) Yarn J Seoul (035) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Using a 3.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension) and working in the round: 19 sts and 18 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in Main pattern 19 sts and 11 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in treble crochet 8 sts and 8 rounds to measure 4x4cm (1½x1½in) in Rib pattern ABBREVIATIONS ftr (foundation treble crochet) Ch3 (counts as…

When I imagine the perfect springtime projects, I immediately think of eggs and bunnies, chicks and flowers. And a few years ago, I did in fact crochet all of those things. The first thing I designed was a rabbit (or Wabbit, as my then three-year-old daughter called it). It was a pretty standard toy, with long limbs and big ol’ ears and she loved him a bit – but he wasn’t quite what she wanted (more on that later). Making the Wabbit was probably the beginning of my love affair with all things amigurumi and since then, a bumble bee and a lamb have joined him (still unloved by the daughter). I think it’s probably the fact that they are quick to create, make good use of your yarn stash…

1 To work a treble crochet, start by winding yrh and then insert the hook under the top two loops of the stitch on the previous row. 2 Wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh), and pull the yarn through the stitch only. 3 You will now have 3 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook. 4 You will now have 2 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the remaining 2 loops on the hook. Your treble crochet will be complete.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Ricorumi (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 5 balls of each: Yarn A Cream (002) Yarn B Mint (041) Yarn C Violet (018) Yarn D Vanilla (005) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Card, 10x10cm For yarn stockists contact Deramores 01733 777345 www.deramores.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures 74x112cm (29x44in) across widest points ABBREVIATIONS 5-tr cl (5 treble cluster) *Yrh, insert the hook into st specified, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull up through 2 loops; rep from * 4 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 Texture and soft stripes are the highlights of this elegant scarf. And the…

Decluttering is so on trend right now, with TV shows and books telling us about the benefits of clearing out and cleaning up our homes – but should this ever apply to our beloved stashes too? Most of us will proudly hoard our yarns to the point of bursting – bundles and bundles of the lovely stuff everywhere, in every colour imaginable, with no clear system in place – and somehow it just works. But is stash minimalism a nice alternative and should we all be giving is a go? Read on as we unravel the stashing habits of three hooksters – and decide which camp you fall in: hoarder or minimalist! We might have actually managed to find who we think may be the tidiest of all. It sounds…

1 Cut a piece of cardboard that’s about 5cm wide and as long as you’d like your tassel to be. Make a 1cm cut in one short end of the card. Tie a knot in one end of your yarn and secure it around the slot. 2 Wrap the yarn around the length of the card to the thickness you require. If you want to use more colours, knot the yarns together at the base of the card and carry on wrapping around. 3 Cut a small piece of yarn, thread under the yarn wraps at the top of the card and knot the two ends. Cut through the bottom wraps of the tassel and snip off the starting knot(s). 4 Cut another piece of yarn and wrap it around…

PAY YOUR WAY This gorgeous colour combination really caught our attention– it captures the spring-like shades of new leaves, daffodils and bluebells. Coupled with the complementary spotty lining and bright button, Tanja Daniels’ (@tanjadaniels68) purse from issue 92 is right on the money. We’d be quite happy to pay if we could show off this beauty! LOVE NATURE W There’s nothing like a walk on a crisp sunny morning to put a smile on your face – at least that’s what Sally Allen @sosewsally was thinking! She’s sporting issue 75’s heart lace jumper in flattering teal, inspired by the great outdoors, no doubt. It is one of the first garments she has ever made, which is impressive! TREE-MENDOUS! What a stunner! This Scandi treetops throw is from issue 82, and…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Caron Pantone (60% nylon, 60% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/116m) 2 balls of each: Ultra Violet Minerals (1012) Spicy Blooms (1014) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) Tunisian hook ■ Cushion pad, 30x30cm For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION One entrelac square should measure 4x4cm (1½x1½in) MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 30x30cm (12x12in) ABBREVIATIONS FwdP (Forward Pass) Loop on hook counts as first st, with yarn at back insert hook from side to side behind next vertical bar, yrh and pull up loop, leave loop on hook (1 stitch complete); repeat from * until last vertical bar at edge, insert hook under vertical bar and loop on outside edge, pull up loop RetP (Return Pass) Yrh and draw through first loop on hook, *yrh and draw…

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 right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball end of…

The V stitch top is a design of mine signifying my crochet journey which began in childhood. My gran, a formidable lady, taught me to crochet. This gave me a very special bond with her but unfortunately Gran’s idea of a treble stitch wasn’t the one we’re familiar with! I carried on regardless with my ‘long stitch’, almost a treble, and ‘short stitch’, roughly a double crochet. and Gran unpicked and retrieved yarn as we worked unashamedly with ‘knock your eyes out’ orange nylon yarn. In my teenage years I made long, netty crochet waistcoats – firmly in fashion at the time. Fast forward to recent times and I now crochet using the correct stitches. My design work has also found me on a bit of a personal mission as…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70% wool 30% alpaca, 100g/225m) 55g Sandstone (723) 5g Old Lace (010) 20g Ocean Marl (807) 2g Fern (344) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) 5g Zesty Orange (476) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 8mm ■ 4 buttons, 5mm ■ Pompom maker, 35mm ■ Black stranded cotton For local yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities require MEASUREMENTS Peter Rabbit measures approx 20cm (8in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine Who would think a rabbit could be so mischievous? Peter can often be found in Mr.…

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK DOUBLE CROCHET IN A SPIRAL 1 Make a foundation ring (see page 91) and work the t-ch (1ch for dc). Now work 12 dc stitches into the ring, but do not join the last stitch and first stitch of this first round with a slip stitch. 2 Instead, work the first dc stitch of the second round into the first stitch of the first round. To do this, insert the hook into the stitch, yrh, pull yarn through, yrh and pull the yarn through both loops. 3 You’ll now be working in a spiral. Continue to work more rounds of dc stitches in a spiral, according to your pattern instructions. 4 On the last round, after you’ve worked the last dc stitch, you’ll need…