SANDCASTLE FLAGS!

Sandcastle flags

Three different designs to top off your beach creations. Designed by Anne Egan. Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), small amounts of: Yarn A Craie (0049) Yarn C Piscine (0042) Yarn D Cerise (0050) Yarn E Vitamine (0006) Yarn F Soleil (0045) Yarn G Clematite (0061) Yarn H Faience (0039) A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Small wooden knitting needles Spray starch

MEASUREMENTS

Flags vary in size; approx 12x8cm (4¾x3in) SUNSET FLAG With Yarn F, ch31. Row 1 (WS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [30 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st to end, turn. Fasten off. Work 13 rows as Row 2 with Yarn C. Fasten off. Work 1 row as Row 2 with Yarn G.

Next row (WS) Ch1, 12dc, change to Yarn D, 9dc working over the strand of Yarn G, change to Yarn G, dc in each st to end, turn. Fasten off.

Next row With Yarn H, Ch1, 10dc, change to Yarn E and work 7dc over the strand of Yarn H, change to Yarn H and dc in each st to end, turn.

Next row Ch1, 15dc, change to Yarn E and work 3dc over the strand of Yarn H, change to Yarn H, dc in each st to end, turn. Work 3 more rows as Row 2 with Yarn H.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH

Fold the row ends over by about 3 stitches (or to fit the needle you are using) on the side nearest the beginning of Row 1. Stitch in place, and add needle as a flag pole. Work running stitches in Yarns E, D and G, using the image as a guide. WAVE FLAG With Yarn F, ch34.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc2tog over next 2 ch, 2dc in next ch, *dc in next ch, 2dc in next ch, dc2tog over next 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc2tog over next 2 ch, 2dc in next ch; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in next 5 ch to end, turn. [33 sts]

Row 2 Ch1, dc in next 5 dc, *2dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, 2dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * 2 more times, 2dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in last dc, turn. Row 3 Ch1, dc in first dc, dc2tog, 2dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, 2dc in next dc; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in next 5 dc to end, turn. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have worked Row 17, changing colour to Yarn A at Row 4, to Yarn C at Row 5 and to Yarn H at Row 12. Fasten off and weave in ends.

TO FINISH

Fold the row ends over by about 3 stitches (adjust if necessary) on the side nearest the end of Row 1. Stitch in place, and add needle as a flag pole. DECKCHAIR FLAG Made in vertical rows. With Yarn D, ch20.

Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [19 sts] Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 3-5 Repeat Row 2, turn. Fold bottom of foundation ch to Row 5 and work next row through both layers to join and make sleeve for pole. Repeat Row 3 until you have worked Row 31, changing colour to Yarn E at Row 15, to Yarn A at Row 16, to Yarn E at Row 20 and to Yarn F at Row 21.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Add needle as flag pole.

Ice lolly beach blanket

A showstopping summer throw that’s perfect for picnics. By Sara Huntington. Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), 8 balls of Yarn A Craie (0049), 3 balls of Yarn C Piscine (0042), 2 balls of each: Yarn D Cerise (0050) Yarn E Vitamine (0006) Yarn F Soleil (0045) Yarn G Clematite (0061) Yarn H Faience (0039) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook 8.5cm (3½in) of 2cm (¾in) wide velcro

MEASUREMENTS

Finished blanket measures 110x115cm (43¼x45¼) Each square measures 13.5x15.5cm (5¼x6in)

NOTES

The blanket is made up of 49 joined squares in four variations of the Basic Square Pattern with a trim added after. Squares should be blocked to size before joining.

BASIC SQUARE PATTERN Ch24. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [23 sts] Rows 2-36 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, turn. With Yarn A, work 23 ss evenly around each side of the square. Fasten off and weave in ends. ICE CREAM SQUARE !MAKE 1" Follow the Basic Square Pattern and Chart on p93 to make this square. On the Chart, each square counts as 1dc stitch. Read all RS rows from right to left, and WS rows from left to right. When changing colour mid-row, twist the ends of the two colours together. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of the previous stitch. Use 2 separate balls of Yarn A to work on each side of the coloured motif, so that you do not need to carry Yarn A across the back of the work. When complete, add cross stitch detail to the cone using Yarn E and topping detail to the ice cream using seed stitch in any colours. ICE LOLLY SQUARES !MAKE 12" Follow the Basic Square Pattern and Chart on p93 to make these squares. See the Ice Cream Square for Chart notes. Make 3 squares with the lolly in each of these colours: Yarn C, Yarn D, Yarn F, Yarn H. TWO # COLOUR STRIPE !MAKE 24" Make 4 squares with each of the following colours as the main colour (MC): Yarn C, Yarn D, Yarn E, Yarn F, Yarn G, Yarn H. Follow the Basic Pattern with 6 rows in MC, *2 rows in Yarn A, (1 row in MC, 1 row in Yarn A) twice, 1 row in MC, 2 rows in Yarn A, 6 rows in MC; repeat from * to make 36 rows in total. MULTI # COLOUR STRIPE !MAKE 12" Follow the Basic Pattern with 3 rows in Yarn C, 2 rows in Yarn D, 2 rows in Yarn E, 3 rows in Yarn C, 2 rows in Yarn D, 2 rows in Yarn F, 2 rows in Yarn H, 4 rows in Yarn C, 2 rows in Yarn A, 2 rows in Yarn H, 2 rows in Yarn E, 2 rows in Yarn F, 2 rows in Yarn A, 1 row in Yarn D, 2 rows in Yarn G, 3 rows in Yarn C. TO JOIN Using the image as a guide and with Yarn A, join the squares into a 7x7 grid using ss, working into the corresponding ss around each of the squares. EDGING With Yarn A, dc into each ss of the outside edge working an additional ss into each seam between squares and an additional dc into the ss at each corner. Each side will then have 168 sts, a total of 672 around including 4 additional corner sts. Make 14 triangular ‘flags’ along each side edge, working each one over 12sts (instructions below). Leave each corner stitch unworked. Make each flag in one colour, using the following 7- colour sequence repeated twice: Yarn F, Yarn C, Yarn A, Yarn D, Yarn G, Yarn E, Yarn H. Row 1 Dc into the next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), skip first st, dc in each st to end, turn. [11 sts] Repeat Row 2 until 1 stitch remains. Fasten off. Work a final round of dc around the entire edge using Yarn A. Work 11dc up one side of each flag, (dc, ch1, dc) into st at point and 11dc down the other side. Lightly steam or block and press to finish.

Beach ball cushion

A round squashy cushion that’s a whole lot of fun. Designed by Anne Egan. Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), 1 ball of each: Yarn B Turquoise (0041) Yarn C Piscine (0042) Yarn D Cerise (0050) Yarn E Vitamine (0006) Yarn F Soleil (0045) Yarn G Clematite (0061) A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Polyester stuffing

MEASUREMENTS

Finished circumference 84cm (33in)

NOTES

The ball cover is made in panels worked in rows from the top down. The Top and Base Discs are worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first st of each round and move it up as you work. BEACH BALL CUSHION

PANEL "MAKE 1 IN EACH COLOUR#

Row 1 (WS) Ch4 (counts as ch1, tr), 3tr into 4th ch from hook, turn. [4 tr] Row 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in each of next 2 tr, 2tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [6 tr] Row 3 Ch3, 2tr in st at base of beg ch-3, tr in each tr across to last st, 3tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [10 tr] Row 4 Ch3, tr in st at base of beg ch-3, tr in each tr across to last st, 2tr in top of beg ch-3, turn. [12 tr] Rows 5-11 Repeat Row 4. [26 tr] Row 12 Ch3, tr in each st across to end, turn. Row 13 Repeat Row 4. [28 tr] Rows 14-15 Repeat (Row 12) twice. Row 16 Repeat Row 4. [30 tr] Rows 17-24 Repeat Row 12. Row 25 Ch2, tr in next tr (counts as tr2tog), tr in each st across to last 2 sts, tr2tog, turn. [28 sts] Row 26 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Row 27 Repeat Row 26. [28 sts] Rows 28-29 Repeat Rows 25-26. [26 sts] Rows 30-37 Repeat (Row 25) eight times. [10 sts]

Row 38 (RS) Ch2, tr2tog (counts as tr3tog), tr in each of next 4 tr, tr3tog, do not turn. [6 sts]

EDGING

Round 1

Rotate to work into Row ends, Ch1 (does not count as st), 2dc in each Row end back to beginning ch, work 3dc in beginning ch of Row 1, 2dc in each Row end back to Row 38, 2dc in first st of Row 38, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in last st of Row 38, ss in first dc to join in the Round. [163 dc] Round 2

Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each dc up side, work 3dc in central dc at point of panel, dc in each dc down opposite side of panel.

leaving remaining sts unworked. [157 dc]

and weave in ends. Fasten off Fasten off

LARGE DISC FOR BASE

With Yarn D, ch2. Round 1 6dc into 2nd ch from hook. [6 dc] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]

Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]

Round 5 (Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]

Round 6 (Dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 dc]

Round 7 (Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 dc]

Round 8 (Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 dc]

Round 9 (Dc in each of next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times, ss to next st to join. [54 dc]

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

SMALL DISC

Work as for Large Disc from Rounds 1- 6. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

TO FINISH

With WS together pin adjacent sides of 2 panels together (see image for colours). Starting at the top (pointed end) of the panels, join Yarn in the first dc after the 3dc in the very point. Use the same colour yarn as the panel facing you and joining through both panels, working ch1, dc in each st through both layers along the edge to join. Fasten off. Continue to join panels together in the same way until last seam. Leave half of the last seam unworked, do not fasten off. Stitch the Small Disc in place at the top of the panels, making sure you allow a bit of ease and that it is attached symmetrically. Stuff with polyester stuffing and complete last seam. Place the large disc at the other end, and join to the panels by sewing evenly around. Weave in all ends.

Flip-flop key ring

Add a little sole to your keys or beach bag. Designed by Hannah Cross. Q Q Q Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), 1 ball of Yarn C Piscine (0042), small amount of Yarn F Soleil (0045) A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Key ring to attach charm

MEASUREMENTS

The finished sole measures 9x6cm (3½x2½in) FLIP FLOP SOLE !MAKE 2"

Using Yarn C, ch11.

Round 1 (RS) 2tr in 3rd ch from hook, tr in next 7 ch, 6tr in last ch, rotate to work along opposite side of ch, tr in next 7 ch, 3tr in next ch, ss to top of ch-11 to join. [26 sts]

Round 2 Ch2 (counts as htr), htr in st at base of ch-2, 2htr in next st, htr in each of next 4 sts, tr in each of next 4 sts, 2tr in each of next 7 sts, tr in each of next 4 sts, htr in each of next 4 sts, 2htr in last st, ss to

top of beg ch-2 to join. [36 sts]

Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr), tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in next st, tr in each of next 6 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts, 2tr in each of next 10 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts, tr in each of next 6 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [48 sts]

Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st), 2dc in first 4 sts, dc in each of next 17 sts, 2dc in each of next 10 sts, dc in each of next 17 sts, ss in first dc to join. [62 sts] Fasten off. TO MAKE UP Holding WS together and using Yarn F, ss evenly around the edge through both layers, starting at the back centre of the sole. Ch5, slip through the key ring, then ss in first ss again to join the soles together. STRAP Row 1 Join Yarn F to the 13th st from back centre of sole, ch12, ss to centre front st of Round 2 of sole, ss back along first 3 ch of ch-12, ch9, ss in 13th st from back centre of sole on opposite side, turn.

Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st) dc in each ch of ch-9, skip toe piece, dc in next 9 ch across to opposite edge. Fasten off. Weave in all ends and spray starch to shape.

Beach towel straps

A perfectly practical make to keep towels and mats in order. By Fran Morgan. Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), 1 ball of each: Yarn C Piscine (0042), Yarn E Vitamine (0006), Yarn F Soleil (0045) A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Flexi hair curler/ bendy roller for handle approx 15cm (6in)long 2 metal buckles with an opening of at least 4cm (1½in) wide

MEASUREMENTS

Each strap measures 55x4cm (21½x1½in) Handle measures 20cm (7¾in) wide STRAPS !MAKE 2" With Yarn C, ch91.

Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each ch to end. Join Yarn E and work 1dc in the row end of the last st and 1dc in each of the remaining loops of the foundation ch, then work 3dc into the end of the last row. Continue working dc in each st of the first row to make a round, ss to first dc.

Round 2 With Yarn F, ch1, dc in each st around working 2dc in each of the corner sts, ss to first dc.

Round 3 With Yarn E, ch1, dc in each st around working 2dc in each of the corner sts, ss to first dc. Fasten off. HANDLE With Yarn C, ch51. Repeat the instructions for the Straps. TO MAKE UP Place handle around Flexi Curler and work a dc seam through both layers, covering the curler but leaving the ends free. Leave enough handle free at each end to fold over to make a loop for the straps and sew in position. Place straps through loops at end of handle and sew buckle onto one end of each strap.

Filet crochet beach bag

Designer Emma Friedlander- Collins says: “With letters inspired by classic ice lollies and sunny, beach days, this bag is perfect for taking a stroll to the seaside.” Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton 50g/121m), 4 balls of Yarn A Craie (0049) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Turquoise (0041) Yarn C Piscine (0042) Yarn D Cerise (0050) Yarn E Vitamine (0006) Yarn F Soleil (0045) Yarn G Clematite (0061) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

MEASUREMENTS

Bag measures 35x35cm (14x14in) without strap

NOTES

The bag is made from the bottom up starting with Filet crochet, and worked in rows back and forth which will leave you a side seam to sew up afterwards. For the middle section the Front is worked in tapestry crochet and the Back is worked separately continuing the Filet crochet pattern. One side seam of these separate pieces is joined before continuing the rest of the bag in Filet crochet across all stitches. For the Filet Crochet, each mesh square is made up of (ch1, tr), and each solid square is made up of 2tr. You will need to work ch3 counting as a tr at the beginning of every row. See the Charts on p93 for the Filet crochet Pattern. The first section of Filet crochet is written out to help you follow the Chart. On the Chart, read all RS rows from right to left, and WS rows from left to right. BAG Using Yarn A, ch79.

Row 1 (WS) Dc into second ch from hook and each ch across to last ch, 3dc in last ch, working along opposite side of starting ch, dc in each ch across, turn. [157 dc]

Rows 2-8 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st across, turn. [157 dc]

FILET PATTERN

See Chart A on p93.

Row 9 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), *(ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) 3 times, tr in each of next 4 sts, ch1, skip next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 10 (RS) Ch3, *(ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) twice, tr in each of next 4 sts, (ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) twice; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 11 Ch3, *ch1, skip next st, tr in each of next 5 sts, (ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) 3 times; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 12 Ch3, *(ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) 4 times, tr in each of next 4 sts, turn.

Row 13 Ch3, * tr in each of next 2 sts, (ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) 4 times, tr in each of next 2 sts; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 14 Ch3, * tr in each of next 4 sts, (ch1, skip next st, tr in next st) 4 times; repeat from * across, turn. Rows 9-14 set Filet Pattern. Rows 15-18 Repeat Rows 9-12.

FRONT TAPESTRY CROCHET SECTION

On the Tapestry Crochet Chart (see p93), each square represents 1dc stitch. Read all RS rows from right to left, and WS rows from left to right. When changing colour mid-row, twist the ends of the two colours together. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of the previous stitch. Carry the unused strands of yarn across the WS of the work.

Row 19 Ch1, dc in first 78 sts, turn leaving remaining sts unworked. [78 dc] Row 20 Ch1, dc in each dc across. [78 dc]

Rows 21-38 Working on 78dc, follow Chart to end of Row 38.

BACK

The Back is worked in the established Filet Pattern for 8 rows and then seamed to continue with the Back and Front. See Chart B on p93. Follow Chart B from Rows 19-24, then repeat Rows 19 and 20. Fasten off and sew together one side seam to continue working in longer Rows across Front and Back.

UPPER SECTION OF BAG

Row 1 (WS) With WS facing, rejoin yarn in first st of Tapestry Crochet Section, work as Row 9 of Filet Pattern (Chart A) across Front and Back. [157 sts] Rows 2- 6 Work as Rows 10-14 of Filet Pattern. Rows 7-10 Work as Rows 9-12 of Filet Pattern. Rows 11-14 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [157 dc] Fasten off. STRAP Using Yarn A, ch165. Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [164 dc] Rows 2-3 Ch3, tr in each st across, turn. Row 4 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Fasten off. TO MAKE UP Sew side seam of bag and weave in all ends. Sew the strap to each side at the top of the bag, using the image as a guide. Rejoin Yarn at top edge next to strap and dc along edge of strap and the top edge of the bag. Repeat on the other side. TASSELS !MAKE 2" Using a mixture of Yarns B- G, wrap the yarn around a piece of A5 card. Slide off the card and bind one end to create tassels. Trim ends neatly and attach to the split ring using another length of Yarn. Attach the ring to the Bag Strap.