TEXTURED ACCESSORIES

Discover a ne stitch and how to use it in every issue.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Front Post double treble (FPdtr) Yrh twice, starting from the front, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of st in row below, complete as a double treble st. Front Post double treble 2 together

(FPdtr2tog) *Yrh twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, [yrh and draw through 2 loops] twice; rep from * once more inserting hook around post of next st indicated, yrh and draw through all loops on hook. Pattern Front post double treble 2

together (PFPdtr2tog) *Yrh twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of post st to the right 2 rows below, yrh and pull up loop, [yrh and draw through 2 loops] twice; rep from * once more inserting hook around post of post st to the left 2 rows below, yrh and draw through all loops on hook.

NOTES

When working dc on Rows 3, 5 and 7 always work behind the FPdtr sts. Each post st on these rows counts as a st, so there will be a treble st of the previous row which remains unworked for each post st in these rows. All other sts in these rows are worked in dc.

BASIC RAISED DIAMOND PATTERN

See Chart on p93. Chain a multiple of 4, plus 1.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, turn.

Row 2 Ch3 (counts as tr), skip st at base of beg ch-3, tr in each st to end, turn.

Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), skip st at base of ch and next st, FPdtr around next st, dc in next 3 sts with the centre st of these in the same st as post just worked, *FPdtr2tog with the first ‘leg’ around the post of the previous post st, skip posts of next 3 sts and work second ‘leg’ around post of next st, dc in next 3 sts, with the centre st of these in the same st as second worked post; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 4 Ch3 (counts as tr), skip st at base of beg ch-3, tr in each dc and each post stitch, turn. Row 5 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each of first 2 tr, (PFPdtr2tog, dc in next 3 sts with the centre st of these in line with the head of the post st 2 rows below) rep to last 2 sts, FPdtr around post of post st to the right 2 rows below, dc in top of beg ch-3, turn. Row 6 As Row 4. Row 7 Ch1 (does not count as st), FPdtr around post of post st to the left 2 rows below, dc in next 3 sts with the centre st of these in the same st as post just worked, (PFPdtr2tog, dc in next 3 sts with the centre st of these in line with the head of the post st 2 rows below) rep to end, turn.

Row 8 As Row 4. Rows 5- 8 form pattern. On the sample, pattern ends on a Row 7 and is finished with a row of dc.

You’ll be marking your place in your latest read the old-fashioned way with this little make. It’s a very small project, but the geometric texture, dreamy variegated yarn and playful fringing make it fun to hook. Why stop at just one?

Scheepjes Spirit (56% cotton, 46% acrylic, 50g/210m), 1 ball of Turtle (308) For yarn stockists, contact www.scheepjes.com A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

TENSION

23 sts and 16 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3.5mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS

19x4cm (7½x1½in)

BOOKMARK

Ch41. Work Rows 1-5 as given for Basic Pattern. Rows 6-7 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, turn. Fasten off, do not sew in ends.

TO FINISH

Make the fringing as follows: *cut 2 lengths of yarn approx 10cm long. Fold in half lengthwise, insert hook into row end, place folded yarn on hook, pull loops through, yrh with ends of yarn, pull through and tighten. Repeat from * along the row ends. Trim all ends to same length, using the image as a guide.

Glasses case Keep your reading glasses in a stylish case handmade with masses of specs appeal.

Scheepjes Spirit (56% cotton, 46% acrylic, 50g/210m), 1 ball of Turtle (308) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook 1.5cm (½in) wooden button

TENSION

As for Bookmark

MEASUREMENTS

17x7.5cm (6¾x3in)

GLASSES CASE

Ch37. Rows 1-8 Work as given for Basic Pattern. Repeat (Rows 5- 8) four more times. Repeat Row 5 once more. Row 35 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, turn. Row 36 Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc in each of next 18 sts, ch5 for button loop, dc in each of next 18 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH

Place piece flat with WS uppermost and Row 1 at bottom. Fold bottom row up, leaving around 2.5cm (1in) at the top for the flap. With RS facing, attach yarn to one corner. Working through both layers of fabric, make 14 dc into row ends/raw edge of fold to create a strong seam. Repeat on opposite side.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Use a short length of yarn and embroidery needle to sew button on to match the loop.

Earphone pouch This dinky envelope-shaped case will help keep your earphones tidied away and tangle-free. It makes a thoughtful handmade gift for music-lovers, too.

Scheepjes Spirit (56% cotton, 46% acrylic, 50g/210m), 1 ball of Turtle (308) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook 1.5cm (½in) wooden button Sewing needle and thread

TENSION

23 sts and 16 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3.5mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS 7x7cm (2¾x2¾in)

EARPHONE CASE

Using Turtle, ch21.

Rows 1-8 Work as given for Basic Pattern. Repeat (Rows 5- 8) once more. Repeat Row 5 once more.

Row 15 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, ch5 for the button loop, rotate piece to work along row ends, dc evenly across to next corner.

Fasten off, leaving a 20cm (8in) tail.

TO FINISH

Place the square flat with the WS uppermost. Fold 3 corners into the centre of the square, leaving the corner with the button loop unfolded. Using the long tail, whip stitch the row ends together to create a small envelope. Sew the button onto the centre of the fold.