HOOK TO HOOK
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
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Eleonora Tully
“This challenge has been so fun, particularly as I love crocheting with Scheepjes Catona – the colours are just gorgeous! Mother’s Day can mean many things to many di erent people, so I wanted to create a card that captured the essence of a mother’s relationship. My own mother gave me the gift of crochet by providing endless inspiration throughout my childhood.“You can nd Eleonora and her seaside-inpired makes online at www.coastalcrochet.com, or follow her on Instagram @coastalcrochet.
Heather Gibbs
“What a fantastic challenge this was! I came up with a few ideas for the card, but in the end I chose butter ies because I really love them
– in fact my husband and
I have often joked about winning the lottery and setting up a butter y farm! I enjoyed making the little motifs and loved embroidering onto the card to add an extra handmade twist. As it was my mum that taught me how to crochet, this Mother’s Day card is just perfect for her.” Find Heather and her work online at www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com.
kit’ and cat
Capture a serene moment between mother and kitten. Designed by Eleonora Tully.
■ Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton, 10g/25m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Tyrian Purple (128), Yarn B Icy Pink (246),
Yarn C Light Coral (264), Yarn D Lime Juice (392), Yarn E Cherry (413)
■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook
■ A blank card, 15x21cm
■ Glue
For yarn stockists, contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project
MEASUREMENTS
Flower measures 2.5cm (1in) Large Cat measures 8x4.5cm (3x1 in)
NOTES
There are 26 Flower motifs that go around the outer edge of the Card. You can use any yarn to make the Flowers except Yarn A, which is used to make the Cats.
FLOWER MOTIF MAKE 26
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the loop, ss to first dc to join. [6 sts]
Fasten off, join new colour into any st.
Round 2 (RS) Ch1 (counts as dc), (htr, tr, htr, dc, ss) in same st, (ss, dc, htr, tr, htr, dc, ss) in each st around, ss to st at base of beg ch-1 to join. [6 petals]
Fasten off.
LARGE CAT
Using Yarn A, ch11.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [10 sts]
Rows 2-5 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st across, turn.
Row 6 Ch1, skip st at base of ch, dc in in each st to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. [8 sts]
Rows 7-9 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Rows 10-12 As Row 6-8. [6 sts]
Rows 13-14 As Row 6-7. [4 sts]
Row 15 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2dc in last st, turn. [6 sts]
Row 16 As Row 15. [8 sts]
Rows 17-18 As Row 6. [4 sts]
Row 19 Ch1, dc in each st to end, do not turn. Do not fasten off.
BORDER AND TAIL
Continue with Yarn A.
Round 1 Ch1, dc in each row end down side of head, ss to side of neck, dc in each row end down side of body, 2dc in corner, dc evenly across bottom, ch19, dc in second ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, 2dc in each of next 2 ch, dc in next 9 ch, (dc2tog), dc in next 2 sts, ss to side of body, dc in each row end up side of body, ss to side of neck, dc up side of head, ss to first st to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends. EARS
Using photo as a guide, join Yarn A in st at side of head.
Row 1 Ch2, tr2tog.
Fasten off. Repeat for the second Ear.
SMALL CAT
Using Yarn A, ch7.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [6 sts]
Rows 2-4 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 5 Ch1, skip st at base of ch, dc in each st to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. [4 sts]
Rows 6-7 Ch1, dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 8 As Row 5. [2 sts]
Row 9 Ch1, 2dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.
[4 sts]
Row 10 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in final st, turn. [6 sts]
Rows 11-12 As Row 5. [2 sts]
Row 13 Ch1, dc in each st to end, do not turn.
BORDER
Continue with Yarn A.
Round 1 Ch1, dc in each row end evenly around Cat, working 2dc in bottom corners, ss to first st to join.
EARS
Using the photo as a guide, join Yarn A in st at side of head.
Row 1 Ch1, dc2tog.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat for the second Ear.
TO MAKE UP
Using the images as a guide, attach Flowers and Cats to the card. The Flowers can be stitched on by making two small holes through the card with a yarn needle and then securing in place with a knot. The cats have been glued into place. Celebrate someone special with a flight of butterflies. Designed by Heather Gibbs.
■ Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton, 10g/25m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Tyrian Purple (128), Yarn B Icy Pink (246),
Yarn C Light Coral (264), Yarn D Lime Juice (392), Yarn E Cherry (413)
■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook
■ A blank card, 15x21cm
■ Glue
■ Embroidery needle
For yarn stockists, contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project
MEASUREMENTS
Small Butterfly measures 2.5cm (1in) Medium Butterfly measures 3.5cm (1 in) Large Butterfly measures 4cm (1 in)
NOTES
The heart and grass details are embroidered onto the card. We recommend using a sturdy card for this project.
SMALL BUTTERFLY MAKE 2
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into the loop, ss to top of first dc to join. [6 sts]
Round 2 *(Ch2, 2htr in same st, ch2, ss in same st) ss into next st; repeat from * once more, ss into next st, (ch1, 2dc in same st, ch1, ss to the same st, ss into next st) twice. [4 wings]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Take a small length of Yarn C and thread through the magic loop, tie in a knot between the 2 larger wings and fasten off. The 2 ends form the Butterfly’s antennae.
MEDIUM BUTTERFLY MAKE 2
Using Yarn C, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) As Round 1 of Small Butterfly. [6 sts]
Round 2 *(Ch2, 2htr, ch2, ss) in same st, ss into next st; repeat from * once more, (ss into next st, ch3, 3tr in same st, ch3, ss in same st) twice., ss into last st. [4 wings]
Take a small length of Yarn A and thread through the magic loop, tie in a knot between the 2 larger wings and fasten off. The 2 ends form the Butterflies’ antennae.
LARGE BUTTERFLY MAKE 2 Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) As Round 1 of Small Butterfly. [6 sts]
Round 2 *(Ch3, 2tr, ch3, ss) in same st, ss into next st; repeat from * once more, (ss into next st, ch4, 3dtr, ch4, ss into same st) twice. [4 wings]
Take a small length of Yarn C and thread through the magic loop, tie in a knot between the 2 larger wings and fasten off. The 2 ends form the Butterfly’s antennae.
TO MAKE UP
In pencil lightly sketch the grass at the bottom of the card, then sketch the heart and add two extra lines for the flight path, as shown – use the image as a guide.
Use a needle to pierce small holes, approx 0.5cm apart, through the card along your pencil lines.
Rub out the pencil before you embroider the design.
Use Yarn D to embroider along the lines of the grass, secure the yarn on the WS of the card with a small knot.
Use Yarn E to embroider along the lines of the heart, again securing with a knot on the WS of the card.
Glue the Butterflies into position on the front of the card.