Paradise, petal!
Go bold at home by hooking colourful treats for the eye, inspired by bright blooms
FLOWER CUSHION
Rest your head on a patchwork of flower motifs. By Emma Leith
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Chartreuse (9771), Grape (9610), Fuchsia (9764), Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Dark Country Blue (9711)
■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook
■ Cushion pad, 30x30cm
TENSION
Single Motif measures 6.5cm (2½in) in diameter
MEASUREMENTS
Cushion cover measures 30x30cm (11¾x11¾in)
ABBREVIATIONS
4-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook into st indicated, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 3 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, ch1 to close
For a full list, see page 88
NOTES
Cushion is made up of 60 Motifs, which are joined together at the end. Each Motif is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Use any two colours for each Motif.
FLOWER CUSHION
MOTIF !MAKE 60"
Using any colour, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as a htr), 11htr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-2 to join. [12 htr] Fasten off.
Join any colour into any st.
Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (does not count as a st), (4-dtr cl in next st, ch3, ss in next st, ch3)
5 times, 4-dtr cl in next st, ch3, ss in st at base of beg ch-3. [6 4-dtr cl]
TO MAKE UP
Sew Motifs together into 6 strips of 10 Motifs. Then sew the strips together to form a rectangle panel; join the strips so that the flowers on one strip sit between two flowers on the strip below. Turn so the WS of the panel is facing and fold in half to form a square. Sew three sides together in the same way you joined the Motifs, turn so RS is facing, insert the cushion pad and sew the final side closed.
circle cushion
Soften a room’s sharp edges with curves from a petal-packed circular cushion. By Marianne Rawlins
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Fuchsia (9764), Chartreuse (9771), Grape (9610), Dark Country Blue (9711) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ Round cushion pad, 35cm
TENSION
Rounds 1-4 of Back Panel to measure 11cm (4¼in) in diameter
MEASUREMENTS
Cushion Cover measures 37cm (14½in) across Back Panel
NOTES
Cushion is made up of two Panels, which are joined together at the end. Each Panel is worked with RS facing throughout.
CIRCLE CUSHION
BACK PANEL
Using Blue Mint, ch6 and ss to last ch to form a loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 15dc into loop, ss to beg dc to join. [15 sts]
Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 1tr into st at base of beg ch-3, 2tr into each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [30 sts] Change to Persimmon.
Round 3 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [45 sts]
Round 4 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts] Change to Fuchsia.
Round 5 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [75 sts]
Round 6 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 4 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 4 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [90 sts] Change to Chartreuse.
Round 7 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 5 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 5 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [105 sts] Round 8 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 6 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 6 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [120 sts] Change to Grape.
Round 9 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 7 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 7 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [135 sts] Round 10 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 8 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 8 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [150 sts] Change to Dark Country Blue.
Round 11 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 9 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 9 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [165 sts] Round 12 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 10 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 10 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [180 sts] Change to Blue Mint.
Round 13 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 11 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 11 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [195 sts] Round 14 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3,
tr in next 12 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 12 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [210 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends.
FRONT PANEL
Using Blue Mint, ch6 and ss to last ch to form a loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 15dc into loop, ss to beg dc to join. [15 sts]
Round 2 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 1tr into st at base of beg ch-3, 2tr into each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [30 sts]
Round 3 (Working in fl only) Ch1, *dc in first 2 sts, (htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr) into next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss to beg dc. [54 sts] Fasten off.
Join Persimmon into any unused bl from Round 2.
Round 4 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [45 sts]
Round 5 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts]
Round 6 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [108 sts] Fasten off.
Join Fuchsia into any unused bl from Round 5. Round 7 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [75 sts]
Round 8 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 4 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 4 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [90 sts]
Round 9 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [162 sts] Fasten off.
Join Fuchsia into any unused bl from Round 8.
Round 10 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 5 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 5 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [105 sts]
Round 11 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 6 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 6 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [120 sts]
Round 12 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [216 sts]
Fasten off.
Join Grape into any unused bl from Round 11.
Round 13 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 7 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 7 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [135 sts]
Round 14 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 8 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 8 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [150 sts]
Round 15 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [270 sts]
Fasten off.
Join Dark Country Blue into any unused bl from Round 14.
Round 16 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 9 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 9 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [165 sts]
Round 17 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 10 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 10 sts)
14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [180 sts]
Round 18 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [324 sts]
Fasten off.
Join Blue Mint into any unused bl from Round 17. Round 19 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 11 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 11 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [195 sts]
Round 20 Ch3, tr into st at base of beg ch-3, tr in next 12 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 12 sts) 14 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [210 sts]
Round 21 (Working in fl only) As Round 3. [378 sts]
Fasten off.
FRONT PANEL EMBELLISHMENT
Join Dark Country Blue into any fl from Round 4 (these sts have been worked into on Round 5) and dc in each fl around.
Fasten off.
Work as above over rounds indicated, using the following colours:
Blue Mint on Round 7.
Persimmon on Round 10.
Fuchsia on Round 13.
Chartreuse on Round 16.
Grape on Round 19.
TO FINISH
Place Front and Back Panels together with RS facing out.
Join Blue Mint through both loops on final round of Back and through bl only on Round 20 of Front.
Dc evenly around to join, inserting the cushion pad before completing join.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
PEN TOPPERS
Add a floral flourish to your prose with Martine de Regt’s pen toppers
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), a small amount of each: Chartreuse (9771), Grape (9610), Fuchsia (9764), Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Dark Country Blue (9711)
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ Stitch marker
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
To fit a standard-size pen
NOTES
Pen Toppers are made up of a Cover and Flower. Each part is made separately and joined together at the end. Parts of this pattern are worked in a continuous spiral, without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it useful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you work.
PEN TOPPERS
COVER
Using Chartreuse, ch2.
Round 1 (RS) 5dc into second ch from hook. [5 dc]
Rounds 2-20 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
FLOWER
Use any three colours for the Flowers. Using first colour, ch5 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop.
Round 1 (RS) (Ch3, dc into loop) 5 times.
[5 dc, 5 ch-3 sps]
Round 2 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch1, (1dc, 4tr, 1dc) in each ch-3 sp around, ss to beg dc. [5 petals] Fasten off.
Join second colour into any dc from Round 1. Work the next round behind the petals of Round 2.
Round 3 Ch1, dc in same st, (ch2, dc in next dc
from Round 1) 4 times, ch2, ss to beg dc. [5dc, 5 ch-2 sps]
Round 4 Ss into ch-2 sp, (1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 1htr, 1dc) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to beg dc.
[5 outer leaves]
Fasten off.
CENTRE OF FLOWER
Using third colour, ch2.
Round 1 5dc in second ch from hook. [5 dc] Round 2 Dc in each st around, ss in next st. Fasten off.
TO FINISH
Sew the Centre of the Flower over Round 1 of the Flower. To get the best position when joining, place the Cover over a Pen and sew the Flower to the top.
LION
This cat is just a big softy! Let it join your pride. By Natalie Beard
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Fuchsia (9764), Chartreuse (9771), Grape (9610), Dark Country Blue (9711) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook
■ Toy stuffing
■ 2 safety eyes
■ Stitch marker
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Lion measures approx 38cm (15in) tall
NOTES
Parts of the pattern are worked using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it useful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. The Body is worked up from the Legs, all other parts are made separately and joined together at the end.
LION
HEAD
Using a 4.5mm hook and Persimmon, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 8 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 sts]
Round 9 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [54 sts]
Round 10 (Dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [60 sts]
Round 11 (Dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [66 sts]
Round 12 (Dc in next 10 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [72 sts]
Rounds 13-22 Dc in each st around. Position safety eyes between Rounds 17-18, approx 15 sts apart.
Round 23 (Dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [66 sts]
Round 24 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [60 sts]
Round 25 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [54 sts]
Round 26 (Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [48 sts]
Round 27 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 28 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts]
Stuff the Head and continue to stuff as you go along.
Round 29 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 30 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 31 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 32 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times.
[12 sts]
Round 33 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Fasten off and thread the tail through the final 6 sts, pulling tight to close.
NOSE
Using a 4.5mm hook and Persimmon, ch5. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and next 3 ch, turn. [4 sts]
Rows 2-10 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 11 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to final st, 2dc in final st, turn. [6 sts]
Rows 12-14 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Row 15 As Row 11. [8 sts]
Rows 16-17 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Change to Dark Country Blue.
Row 18 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 19 Ch1, (dc2tog) first 2 sts, dc in each st to final 2 sts, (dc2tog) final 2 sts, turn. [6 sts]
Row 20 As Row 19. [4 sts]
Row 21 Ch1, (dc2tog) twice, turn. [2 sts]
Row 22 Ch1, dc2tog. [1 st]
Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew to Head.
EARS !MAKE 2"
Using a 4.5mm hook and Persimmon, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-2 (RS) As Rounds 1-2 of Head. [12 sts] Rounds 3-5 Dc in each st around.
Round 6 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts]
Rounds 7-9 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Using the tail, fold the opening in half and secure with a few sts to create the shape.
LEGS !MAKE 2"
Using a 4.5mm hook and Persimmon, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-5 (RS) As Rounds 1-5 of Head. [30 sts] Rounds 6-10 Dc in each st around. Change to Dark Country Blue.
Round 11 Dc in fl of each st around.
Fasten off.
Join Fuchsia into any unused bl from Round 10. Round 12 Dc in bl of each st around.
Rounds 13-17 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off first Leg only.
BODY
Continue on from the second Leg.
Round 18 Ch3 (space between Legs), dc in each st around first Leg, dc into each ch of ch-3, dc in each st of second Leg, dc into back of each ch between Legs. [66 sts]
Rounds 19-21 Dc in each st around.
Round 22 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [60 sts]
Rounds 23-25 Dc in each st around.
Round 26 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [54 sts]
Rounds 27-36 Dc in each st around.
Pm in the fl of 18th st from Round 36 and leave in place until working the Dungarees. Change to Persimmon.
Round 37 Dc in bl of each st around.
Stuff the Legs and Body, continuing to stuff as you go along.
Rounds 38-46 Dc in each st around.
Round 47 (Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [48 sts]
Round 48 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 49 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 50 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 51 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 52 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 53 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Round 54 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Fasten off and thread tail through final 6 sts, pulling tight to close.
DUNGAREES
Using a 4.5mm hook, join Fuchsia into unused fl of marked st from Round 36 of Body.
Row 1 (WS) (Working in unused loops from Round 36) Ch1, dc in first st and next 17 sts, turn. [18 sts]
Rows 2-9 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 10 Ch26, dc in second ch from hook and next 24 ch (strap made), dc in next 18 sts from Row 9, ch26, dc in second ch from hook and next 24 ch (strap made). [68 sts]
Fasten off.
With RS facing join Dark Country Blue into any unused loop from Round 36 of Body.
Round 11 (RS) Ch1, dc in fl of each st to Dungarees, 9dc evenly up the side of Dungarees, dc evenly around strap, dc in each st across top of Dungarees, dc evenly around second strap, 9dc evenly down the side of Dungarees, dc in fl of remaining sts from Round 36 of Body.
Fasten off.
ARMS !MAKE 2"
Using a 4.5mm hook and Persimmon, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-4 (RS) As Rounds 1-4 of Head. [24 sts] Rounds 5-9 Dc in each st around.
Round 10 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Stuff the Arm and continue to stuff as you go along.
Rounds 11-20 Dc in each st around. Round 21 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Rounds 22-26 Dc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Flatten Round 26 and use the tail to sew the opening closed.
TAIL
Using a 3.5mm hook and Chartreuse, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Rounds 2-28 Dc in each st around.
Do not fasten off.
LEAF
Continuing on from the end of the Tail, ch12. Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, *htr in next ch, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in next 3 ch, tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch**, (dc, ch2, dc) in final ch, turn to work into opposite side of ch-12; rep from * to **, dc in final ch, ss to top of beg dc. [22 sts]
Fasten off.
FLOWER
Flower is worked in a single strip and sewn together at the end to form the Flower shape. Using a 3.5mm hook and Grape, ch30.
Row 1 Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next ch, ch2, ss in next ch, ch3, tr in next 2 ch, ch2, ss in next ch, ch3, dtr in next 4 ch, ch3, ss in next ch, ch4, dtr in next 6 ch, ch4, ss in next ch, ch5, ttr in next 8 ch, ch4, ss in final ch.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Wrap the strip into the Flower shape and use the tail to secure. Sew into position between the end of the Tail and the Leaf.
HEAD DECORATION
LEAF !MAKE 10"
Using a 4.5mm hook and Chartreuse, ch12. Work as Leaf of Tail. [22 sts]
Fasten off.
FLOWERS !MAKE 9"
Make 3 each in Grape, Fuchsia and Blue Mint. Using a 4.5mm hook, ch30.
Work as Flower of Tail.
Fasten off.
TO MAKE UP
Sew the Head to the Body so the Eyes and Dungarees sit centrally at the front.
Using the image as a guide, pin on the Ears, Arms and Nose; once happy, sew into place. Sew the straps of the Dungarees to the back over the sts from Round 11. Cross the straps and leave a gap of approx 5 sts.
Pin the Flowers and Leaves around the Head. Once you are happy with position, use the tails to sew into place.
Sew the Tail to the back of the Lion.
Using Dark Country Blue sew the mouth just below the nose.
Weave in all remaining ends.
WALLHANGING
Adorn your wall with bold blooms. By Natalie Beard
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Fuchsia (9764), Chartreuse (9771),
Grape (9610), Dark Country Blue (9711) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook
■ Wooden dowel, 50cm
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Wallhanging Base measures 32x32x47cm (12½x12½x18½in)
NOTES
A Base is made first and attached to the dowel. Leaves and Flowers are worked separately and joined to the Base at the end. The Large Leaf and Large Flowers are worked using three strands of the same colour held together as one. Slip stitches are not included in stitch counts unless otherwise stated.
WALLHANGING
BASE
Using a 4mm hook and Chartreuse, ch3.
Row 1 (WS) 2dc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, turn. [3 sts]
Row 2 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each st to final st, 2dc in final st, turn. [4 sts]
Row 3 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to end, turn. [5 sts]
Rows 4-50 Repeat Rows 2-3. [52 sts]
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Use the tail to sew Row 50 to the dowel.
HANGING LOOP
Using a 4mm hook and Chartreuse, ch50. Fasten off.
Join each end of the ch to the first and last st of Row 50.
SMALL LEAF !MAKE 15"
Using a 4mm hook and Chartreuse, ch12. Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, *htr in next ch, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in next 3 ch, tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch**, (dc, ch2, dc) in final ch, turn to work into opposite side of ch-12; rep from * to **, dc in final ch, ss to top of beg dc. [22 sts] Fasten off.
LARGE LEAF !MAKE 4"
Wind off three small balls of Chartreuse and work the Large Leaf using the three strands as one.
Using an 8mm hook, work as for Small Leaf. Fasten off.
SMALL FLOWER !MAKE 4"
Using a 4mm hook and any colour except Chartreuse, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 sts]
Round 2 (Ch3, ss in next st) 11 times, ch3, ss to st at base of beg ch-3. [12 ch-3 sps]
Round 3 Ss around the post of tr from Round 1, ch4 (counts as BPdc and ch3), (BPdc, ch3) around each tr from Round 1, ss to first ch of beg ch-4. [12 BPdc, 12 ch-3 sps]
Fasten off.
Join any colour except Chartreuse into any ch-3 sp from Round 3.
Round 4 Ch1, (dc, 3tr, dc) into ch-sp, *ss into next ch-sp, (dc, 3tr, dc) into next ch-sp; rep from * 4 times more, ss into final ch-sp, ss to beg dc. [30 sts]
Round 5 Ch1, *(dc, htr) in dc, 2tr in first tr, 3ttr in next tr, 2tr in next tr, (htr, dc) in dc, ss in ss; rep from * 5 times more, ss to top of beg dc. [66 sts] Fasten off leaving a long tail.
LARGE FLOWER !MAKE 3"
Using an 8mm hook and three strands of the same colour held together as one, work as Small Flower.
Fasten off.
FRINGE EDGING
Using your leftover yarn, cut 50 lengths, 1m long. Fold each length in half and thread the folded end through the row-ends of the Base, pull the two tails through the folded end and pull to secure.
Once you have attached a length of yarn to each row end trim them as desired.
TO FINISH
Using the image as a guide, pin all the Flowers and Leaves to the Base. Once you are happy with the layout, use the tails to sew into place. Weave in any remaining ends.
LAMPSHADE
Light up and bright up your room with this unique patchwork shade. By Sarah-Jane Hicks ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Blue Mint (9608), Grape (9610), Dark Country Blue (9711), Persimmon (9754), Fuchsia (9764), Chartreuse (9771)
■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook
■ Drum lampshade kit, 25cm in diameter and 21cm tall
TENSION
Each Granny Square to measure 5cmx5cm (2x2in)
MEASUREMENTS
Lampshade measures 75x21cm (9¾x8¼in)
ABBREVIATIONS
2-tr cl *Yrh, insert hook into st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through two loops on hook; rep from * once more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook
For a full list, see page 88
NOTES
Lampshade is made up of 60 Granny Squares, which are joined together at the end. There is
a Layout Diagram on page 89, which you should refer to when making up your Lampshade. Each square on the diagram represents a Granny Square in the corresponding colour, each square labelled with an F represents a Flower Granny Square.
LAMPSHADE COVER
PLAIN GRANNY SQUARE !MAKE 39"
Make 7 each in Grape, Fuchsia and Chartreuse. Make 6 each in Blue Mint, Dark Country Blue and Persimmon.
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), (2tr, ch2) into loop, (3tr into loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. [12 tr, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 2 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 tr, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE !MAKE 21" Make 4 each in Blue Mint, Persimmon and Chartreuse.
Make 3 each in Grape, Dark Country Blue and Fuchsia.
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 8dc into loop, ss to top of beg dc. [8 dc]
Round 2 (Working in fl only) Ch2 (does not count as a st), 2-tr cl in st at base of beg ch-2, ch2, *ss in next st, (ch2, 2-tr cl, ch2) in next st; rep from * twice more, ss in final st, ss in bl of next st (st at base of beg ch-2). [8 2-tr cl] Round 3 (Working in unused bl from Round 1) Ch2 (counts as a htr), 2htr in st at base of beg ch-2, ch2, skip 1 st, (3htr in next st, ch2, skip next st) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-2.
[12 htr, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 4 As Round 2 of Plain Granny Square. [28 tr, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
TO MAKE UP
Using the Layout Diagram, sew the Squares together to form a tube.
Join Fuchsia into any st across one edge of Lampshade Cover and around bottom of lampshade frame from your kit to join. Round 1 Ch1, dc in each st and ch-sp around, joining to the frame as you go, ss to top of beg dc. [135 dc]
Fasten off.
Using Chartreuse, rep Round 1 on the opposite edge of the Lampshade Cover, joining to the top of the lampshade frame.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Snap back and remove creased edges of self-adhesive PVC panel provided in the kit and carefully stick the panel inside the crochet shade to stiffen, placing the panel in between top and bottom frames.
GARLAND
Add a bit of flounce to up the drama in your room. By Tuula Kyrölä
■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each: Chartreuse (9771), Grape (9610), Fuchsia (9764), Blue Mint (9608), Persimmon (9754), Dark Country Blue (9711)
■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Garland measures approx 160cm (63in) long
NOTES
Garland is made up of 7 Ruffled Flags. The Flags are made first and joined together at the end. You can use any colour throughout although we do recommend using the same colour for the final row of Flag throughout (Row 3).
GARLAND
RUFFLED FLAG !MAKE 7"
Using any colour, ch68, ss to first ch to make a loop, being careful not to twist.
Round 1 (RS) Ss in next 7 ch, ch4, (skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch1) 8 times, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch4, skip 1 ch, ss in next 14 ch, ch4, (skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch1) 8 times, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch4, skip 1 ch, ss in next 7 ch, ss in first ss of round. [18 tr, 4 ch-4 sps, 16 ch-1 sps]
Fasten off.
Join new colour into first ch-4 sp.
Work the following row over half of the sts from Round 1.
Row 2 (RS) Ch6 (counts as ttr and ch2), (ttr, ch2, ttr) in same ch- 4 sp, (ch2, ttr, ch2, ttr, ch2, ttr) in each of the next 9 ch-sps. [30 ttr, 29 ch-2 sps] Fasten off.
Repeat Row 2 on the unworked ch-sps from Round 1, beginning with the next ch-4 sp after the 14 ss.
Fasten off.
Join any colour into ch- 6 at beginning of Row 2. Row 3 Ch1, dc in same sp, (ch3, dc in next ch-sp) 28 times. [29 dc, 28 ch-3 sps]
Fasten off.
Repeat Row 3 on the opposite side of the Flag. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
TO MAKE UP
Interlock each Flag together by folding one Flag in half, threading one half through the centre of a second Flag, then fold the second Flag in half, threading one half through the next Flag being joined. Continue until all Flags are joined. You can secure each end with a few small stitches.
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