Innehållsförteckning för Issue 165 från Simply Crochet

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…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in white, purple, orange, green■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 9x9cm (3½x3½in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. HESPERIDIUM Using white, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), (htr in loop, ch1) 8 times, ss to beg htr. [8 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join purple in any ch-1 sp. Round 2 (RS) Ch1, 2dc in each ch-1 sp around, ss to beg dc. [16 sts] Fasten off. Join orange in first dc of any 2-dc group. Round 3 Ch2 (does not count as st), (4-tr cl in first dc, ch4, skip 1 st) 8 times, ss to beg cl. [8 cls, 8 ch-4 sps] Fasten…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 3 colours■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS bst Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop on hook, yrh, insert hook into same st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rows. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E in the pattern. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. LITTLE GINGHAM Using Yarn A, ch17. Row 1 (RS) Dc…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in blue■ Any DK chenille yarn in white■ Any variegated 4ply yarn■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch2, ss in last ch from hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Main Square is worked in rows. Kite and Cloud are worked separately and sewn to the Square at the end. KITE SQUARE Using blue, ch19. Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [18 dc] Rows 2-18 Ch1, dc in each dc across, turn. Do not fasten off. EDGING Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (3dc in corner, 17dc evenly…

GO PRO YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in gold, dark pink, green, light pink, blue, orange, brown, lilac■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook■ A stitch marker MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  standing dc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. HAPPY GRANNY Using gold, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 12dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join dark pink in any st. Round 2 (RS) Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss to beg dc.…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK glitter yarn■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook■ Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch5, ss in last ch from hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. SPARKLE SQUARE Make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as dc, ch2), (dc, ch2) in each st around, ss to first ch of beg ch-3, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 sts, 8 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ch1, (dc in ch-2 sp, ch5) 8 times, ss to beg dc, ss into ch-5 sp. [8 sts, 8 ch-5 sps]…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn A blue, Yarn B grey, Yarn C yellow, Yarn D white, Yarn E green■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  bst Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop on hook, yrh, insert hook into same st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rows. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E in the pattern. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry unused colour across the top of your sts (unless otherwise instructed),…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in 11 colours■ A 2.5mm (US C/2) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rows throughout, turning at the end of every odd-numbered row only. The yarns have been labelled as Yarns A-K in the pattern, with Yarn A as the background colour, and 10 shades of mermaid colours. Do not fasten off Yarn A when changing colours; leave the strand at the side of the work ready to pick up again at the end of the next row. MERMAID SHELLS Using Yarn A, ch26. Row 1 (WS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, change to Yarn B, turn. [25 sts] Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton in Yarn A grey, Yarn B saffron,■ Yarn C green■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. MANDALA MEDALLION Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss in last ch to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts]  Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any st. Round 2 Ch3, BPtr around st a base of ch-3, (tr in next st, BPtr around same st) 15 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn C around post of first st.  Round 3 Ch3, BPtr around each st, ss to top…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in 3 colours■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rows. A border is worked around the edges at the end. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-C in pattern. Change colour on final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. BUBBLE DIAMOND Using Yarn A, ch22. Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, turn. [21 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc, change to Yarn B, (3-tr cl, 1dc) twice, 3-tr cl, change to Yarn A, 8dc, turn. Row 3 Ch1, 7dc,…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 5 shades of pink (Yarns A-E)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 9x9cm (3½x3½in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E throughout the pattern. PRETTY IN PINK Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8htr in loop, ss to top of beg st. [8 sts] Change to Yarn B. Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in st at base of ch-3, ch1, (3tr, ch1) in each htr around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn C in any ch-1 sp.  Round 3 Ch3, (tr, ch3, 2tr)…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in navy, pink, purple, hot pink■ A 3.5 (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  v-st (tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicted  spiked dc Insert hook in st indicate, yrh and pull loop up to height of current round, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook spiked tr Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull loop up to height of current round, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. PERFECT PANSY Using navy, ch4 and ss in last ch to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 16dc in…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in 6 colours■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook■ A yarn needle MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Basket is worked first in rows. Square is then worked around the edges of the Basket. Flowers are made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. The 2 main colours are referred to as Yarns A-B in pattern. The…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in 2 colours■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-B in pattern. When changing colour, leave unused strand on WS, ready to pick up on next colour change. ANCIENT GREECE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), (dc in loop, ch2) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [4 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 Ch1, *dc in dc, (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Change to Yarn B. Round 3 Ch1, *dc in bl…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in white, blue, yellow, green■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ` MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4inx4in) NOTES Main Square is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout. Lemon and Leaf are made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. ZEST IN SHOW SQUARE Using white, ch4 and ss in last ch to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-sp. [4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]  Round 2 (RS) Ch5, 3tr in same sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in next 3 ch-2 sps, 2tr in same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in gold, neon pink, blue■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Where 2 colours are used in the same round, carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. NANNI-JI Using gold, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Change to hot pink.  Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours■ 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  FPcl *Yrh, insert hook around FP of st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * twice more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-D throughout the pattern. SUNFLARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, 2tr in loop, ss in third ch of beg ch-5. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]  Fasten off. Join Yarn…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in 4 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS 2-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in sp ind, yrh and pull up loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * once more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook 3-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * twice more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook standing 3-dtr cl Place slip knot on hook (use your finger to keep this loop in position as you work the st) *Yrh twice, insert hook in sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK in 5 colours■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS standing htr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 3 loops on hook standing tr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E throughout the pattern. COLOUR BURST Using Yarn A, ch3 and ss in last ch to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 11tr in loop, ss…

IT’S SHAWL OVER Ramp up the hex appeal with a beachy shawl. The lacy construction is perfect for both making and wearing as you lounge in the sun. UNDER NO ILLUSION What do you see? Hexagons? Triangles? Stars? All of the above? Play with shape and space with a cover-up skirt, held together with jump rings. LOCK IT IN There’s something so satisfying about a set of tessellating shapes. Build them up one by one and add chain length spaghetti straps for the prettiest summer vibes. PLANAR AND SIMPLE A cute collar truly transforms an outfit. Make one to match the rest of the collection, or start here if you’re new to motifs. The pretty picot border is a technique you’ll come back to again and again. EVEN KEEL Six…

LOVELY LACE Bětka Gilchrist has been busy stitching the dress, basket trim and sunhat ribbon from issue 150. She tells us, “The dress is stunning. I really admire the designer. It made a perfect personalised present for my niece and she wore it on her special birthday!” JOINING THE JOY Gillian Humphrey, who previously wrote in to show us her lovely bags, has been hard at work stitching the hippo from issue 163. “I used colours from my stash,” she tells us. “Instead of buttons I crocheted bobbles into the button band and I have given him jointed arms and legs so he can stand or sit.” What a lovely way of making him your own! BUSY BEE Look at Jackie Walker’s lovely bee! Jackie named the bee Loretta and…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 3 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Main Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Heart is made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-C throughout the pattern. LOVE, BLOOM & SHINE SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, ch2, (3Tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 (RS) Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around to end, ss to top of beg ch-2. [28 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Rounds…

GO PRO YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in white, blue, green, lavender, black, yellow, silver■ A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required standing tr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Main Square is worked in rows. Bee is made separately and sewn to the…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in Yarn A blue, Yarn B yellow, Yarn C pink■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds throughout. Work over yarn tails to reduce the number of ends you need to weave in at the end. IN THE GROOVE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), (2dc in loop, ch1) 4 times, ss to beg dc, turn. [8 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-sp. Round 2 (RS) Ch1, *(dc, ch1, dc) in ch-sp, dc in bl of each st to next ch-sp; rep from * around to end, ss to beg dc, turn. [16 sts, 4 ch-1…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 2 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) ABBREVIATIONS third bl The third loop at the back of a half treble stitch  invisible join Fasten off yarn leaving a 15cm tail, pull live loop so tail comes out from the top of the last st. Thread the tail onto a darning needle and insert into the top of the second st of the round, working from RS to WS. Turn so WS is facing, insert needle down the centre of the final st of the round, pull so the loop sitting around the top of the first st matches the tension on the round, weave in end standing dc Place slip knot on hook, insert…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 2 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS third bl The third loop at the back of a half treble stitch standing htr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 3 loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. The yarn colours are referred to as Yarns A-B in pattern. POTTERY Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch2), (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [12 sts, 4…

GO PRO YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn A teal, Yarn B blue, Yarn C cream, Yarn D red, Yarn E green, Yarn F black■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  lps (loop st) Wrap working yarn around index finger on yarn-holding hand, insert hook in next st, yrh with 2 strands below loop on finger and draw through st, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, remove loop from finger lbob (large bobble) *Yrh 3 times, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 3 times; rep from * 6 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook lpop (large popcorn) *Yrh, insert hook in indicated st 5 rows…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in cream■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. SEASALT Using cream, ch4 and ss in last ch to form a loop  Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr, ch1, (5tr, ch1) 3 times, 2tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Round 2 Ch1 (doesn’t count as st throughout), dc in same st, (skip 2 sts, 9tr in next ch-1 sp, skip 2 sts, 1dc in next st) 3 times, skip 2 sts, 9tr in next ch-1 sp, skip 2 sts, ss to beg dc. [40 sts]  Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch1, tr) in st at base of ch-3,…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in green, lavender, purple, white■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4inx4in) ABBREVIATIONS  puff (Insert hook into next st, yrh and pull up a loop) 3 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rows. A border is worked around the edges at the end. Change colour on final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. BUBBLE BLISS TEA Using green, ch16. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [15 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in turquoise, blue, green, lavender, mint, yellow, taupe, beige, brown, silver■ A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required  standing tr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Main Square is worked in rows. All other parts are…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in Yarn A variegated red, Yarn B blue■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS loop st Wrap working yarn around the index finger on your yarn holding hand, insert hook in next st, yrh with 2 strands below loop on finger and draw through st, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, remove loop from finger For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rows. A border is worked around the edges at the end. LET’S GO LOOPY Using Yarn A, ch20. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [19 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1, loop st in…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in yellow, green, lilac, purple■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  standing BPdc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook around post of st indicated working from from back to front to back, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh, pull through both loops on hook picot Ch2, ss in second ch from hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. SPRING JOY Using yellow, make a magic loop.  Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off. Rejoin yellow with a standing BPdc around any st.  Round 2…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 5 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E throughout. AMELIA FLOWER Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr), 2htr in loop, (ch1, 3htr in loop) 4 times, ch1, ss to top of beg ch-2. [15 sts, 5 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp.  Round 2 (RS) Ch3, 4tr in same sp, ch1, (5tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [25 sts, 5 ch-1 sps]  Fasten off. Join Yarn C in first tr of any 5-tr group.…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in white, dark blue, light blue■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  picot Ch2, ss in second ch from hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. WINTER CHILL Using white, make a magic loop.  Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 *Ch5, ss in st at base of ch, (ss, picot, ss) in next st, ss in next st; rep from * 5 times more. [6 ch-5 loops, 6 picot]  Fasten off. Rejoin white in any ch-5 sp.  Round 3 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (tr, ch2, tr)…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in green, yellow■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rows. A border is worked around the edges at the end. BUTTERCUP STRIPES Using green, ch19. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [18 sts] Change to Yarn B.  Row 2 Ch2, insert hook in first ch from hook yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook in next ch, yrh and pull up a loop, (insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop) 3 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, *ch1, insert hook in ch-1, yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook in side of last…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in pale yellow, mustard yellow, pink■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Leave unused stand on the WS, ready to use again on the next row. BATTENBURG Using pale yellow, ch17. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next 7 ch, change to pink, dc in final 8 ch, turn. [16 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in first 8 sts, change to pale yellow, dc in next 8 sts, turn. Row 3 Ch1, dc in first 8 sts, change to pink, dc in…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn A blue, Yarn B pink■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. POPPING OUT Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.  Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), 3tr in loop, change to Yarn B, (ch2, 3tr in loop) twice, change to Yarn A, ch2, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-sp. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 Ch5, 2tr in same sp, tr in next st, change to Yarn B,…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in orange, dark green, mustard, red■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm(4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch2, ss in second ch from hook standing BPdc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook around post of st indicated working from from back to front to back, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh, pull through both loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. AUTUMN LEAVES Using orange, make a magic loop.  Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts]  Round 2 Ch1, dc in first st, (dc, htr) in next st,…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) 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 third bl The third loop at the behind the top of a half treble stitch For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-D. CONCENTRIC FLOW Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), 11htr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-2. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any st. Round…

Cool summer Have you ever yearned for a yarn made especially for crochet? Hobbii have launched a new Merino range with Bella Coco founder Sarah-Jayne Fragola, made with a rare Z-twist shape. Many yarns are made with an S-twist, which can lose its shape and unravel with the repeated motion of crochet. In contrast, Bella Coco Merino is a hook-specific treat, available in 30 cooling pastel shades. Available now from www.hobbii.co.uk CROCHET COMFORT The Palliative Care team at Shrewsbury and Telford’s acute hospitals have put out an appeal for handcrafted hearts. These keepsakes are gifted to families of patients receiving end of life care and are placed inside teddy bears and under pillows to provide comfort. If you’d like to donate some crocheted hearts, these can be dropped off at…

STASH BUSTER YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Candle Light (101), Royal Orange (189), Garden Rose (251), Tropic (253), Ocean Green (391), Midnight (527) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A pair of sandals with straps ■ Textile glue ■ Clothes pegs For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Each Square measures 4cm (1½in) using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Strap can be adapted to fit different shoe shapes and styles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 For 10% OFF at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk use the code SC165 at the checkout Discount code not valid on certain products such as yarn packs, sale items, Lopi and KC Collection products. Who says sandal season has to…

Think of crochet and the granny square often springs to mind. This timeless shape is not only fun, versatile and creative, but it’s also perfect for crocheters of all levels. And it’s for all these reasons (and more) that it deserves to be celebrated. Katy Mitchell, crochet designer and author of The Granny Square Book is proud to be taking on her role as ambassador for Granny Square Day this year. We asked her to tell us more about this event, but first we started with a straightforward question: “What exactly is a granny square?” CROCHET SQUARED “A granny square is quite simply a square shaped piece of fabric made through the art of crochet,” Katy explains. “Traditionally, it was made by working in rounds from the centre outwards, but…

Cut out and keep RIDGED CHEVRON STITCH Ch a multiple of 18 + 1. ROW 1 (RS) 2dc in second ch from hook, (7dc, skip 2 ch, 7dc, 2dc in next 2 ch: rep from * to end omitting final 2 sts on last rep, turn. ROW 2 (Working in bl throughout) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc in first st, *7dc, skip 2 dc, 7dc, 2dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across to end, omitting final 2 sts on last rep, turn. Row 2 sets the pattern. WOOL AND THE GANG TAKE CARE MOHAIR WEIGHT Aran CONTENT 50g/100m BALL 78% kid mohair, 13% wool, 9% polyamide HOOK 8-12mm RRP £14 This yarn hails from a region of South Africa with a 200-year tradition of goat…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in brown, green, yellow■ A 3mm (US D/3) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS FPss (Front Post slip stitch) Insert hook around post of st indicated, working from front to back to front, yrh and pull up a loop, pull loop through loop on hook  third bl The third loop at the back of a half treble stitch For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Petals are worked onto the Square at the end. SUNFLOWER SQUARE Using brown, ch4 and ss to first ch to make a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8htr into ring, ss to first htr.…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in white, beige, cream, blue■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook■ A 1.75mm (US 5 steel) hook■ Stranded cotton in yellow and brown MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  invisible join Fasten off yarn leaving a 15cm tail, and pull live loop so tail comes out from the top of the last st. Thread the tail onto a darning needle and insert into the top of the second st of the round, working from RS to WS. Turn so WS is facing, insert needle down the centre of the final st of the round, pull so the loop sitting around the top of the first st matches the tension on the round, weave in end…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in yellow, pink, green■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 12x12cm (4¾x4¾in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. SUMMER VIBRANCE Using yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throuhgout), 12htr into loop, ss to beg htr. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join pink in bl of any st. Round 2 *Ch5, dc in second ch from hook, htr in next 2 ch, dc in last ch, ss in st at base of ch, ss in bl of next st; rep from * 11 times more. [12 petals] Fasten off. Join yellow in top of any petal.  Round 3 Ch1, dc in same sp, *ch3, dc in top of…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn in 3 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C in pattern. STANDING OUT Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), *tr in loop, change to Yarn B, 1tr, change to Yarn A, (tr, ch2, tr) in loop; rep from * twice more, change to Yarn B, 1tr, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK in Yarn A blue, Yarn B yellow■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 8x8cm (3¼x3¼in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. STANDING OUT Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp, change to Yarn B. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 (RS) Ch5, 2tr in same sp, *change to Yarn A, FPtr around next 3 sts, change to…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in white, dark pink, light pink, red■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS puff st Yrh, (insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop) 4 times, yrh and pull through all loop on hook beg pc Ch3, 4tr n st/sp indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, place loop on hook and pull through st, ch1 to close  pc 5tr in st/sp indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop on hook and pull through st, ch1 to close standing dc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through 2…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton yarn in yellow■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Corners are worked in spaces between central 2 corner sts. It may help to mark the corner sps between sts, moving the markers up as you work. SUNSET RIDGE Using yellow, make a magic loop Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 8dc in loop. [8 sts] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in st at base of ch-3, (tr in next st, 4tr in next st) 3 times, tr in next st, tr in same st as beg ch-3, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 sts] Round 3 Ss in…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in orange, yellow, red, green, white, pink■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Leave yarn on the WS to be weaved in at the end. SUSHI Using orange, ch4. Round 1 (RS) 3tr in last ch from hook (skipped chs count as tr), change to red, 5tr in same ch, change to yellow, 3tr in same ch, ss to top of beg skipped ch. [12 sts] Change to white. Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in next 11 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3.…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS puff st (Yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop) 4 times, yrh and pull through all loop on hook For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-D throughout the pattern. PASTEL PUFF FLOWER Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), (puff st in loop, ch2) 6 times, ss to beg puff st. [6 sts, 6 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp. Round 2 Ch1, (puff…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in Yarn A yellow, Yarn B purple,■ Yarn C lilac, Yarn D purple marl■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS standing dc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook standing tr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. PURPLE HAZE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop, ss…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn in 4 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-D throughout the pattern. CIRCLE GRANNY Using Yarn A, ch6 and ss in last ch to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any st. Round 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (tr, ch2) in each st around, ss to third ch of beg ch-3. [16 sts, 16 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp. Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch1) in same sp, (3tr, ch1) in each…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn A yellow, Yarn B pink,■ Yarn C green, Yarn D plum, Yarn E blue■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS  v-st (Tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicated pc 5tr in st/sp indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop back on hook and pull through st For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout. A border is worked around the square at the end. BURST OF BLOOMS Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.  Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr in loop, ch1) 7 times, ss to third ch of beg…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in Yarn A blue,■ Yarn B pink■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of your sts, enclosing the strand as you work. MIRROR WORLD Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), 3tr in loop, change to Yarn B, (ch2, 3tr in loop) twice, change to Yarn A, ch2, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-sp, change to Yarn B. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 Ch5, 2tr in same sp, tr in bl of…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in black, green, red, white■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. EYE CAN SEE YOU Using black, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [6 sts] Change to green. Round 2 (RS)…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK weight yarn in pink, pale yellow, bright yellow, orange, white■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Main Square is worked in rounds with RS facing. Sun is made separately and sewn to the Square. CIRCLE OF LIFE SQUARE Using pink, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as dtr throughout), 3tr in loop,…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ DK cotton yarn in 5 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-E in pattern. STELLA Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, 2tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp.  Round 2 Ch5, 2tr in same ch-2 sp, *FPtr around next st, tr in next st, FPtr around next st**, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, tr in same sp as beg…