Lima Beanie p.22

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

C4B – slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, the K2 from the cable needle.

Crochet Quillo pg. 25

Round 1: ch3, 2tr in ring. Ch2, *3tr in ring, ch3. Repeat from * 2 more times, sl st in top of first ch3.

Round 2: Sl st in the first 2 trs and in the first ch2 loop. Ch3, 2tr in ch2 sp, ch2 work 3tr in same sp. Work the following 3 times (ch1, work 3tr, ch2, 3tr in next ch 2 loop) ch1, join with a sl st to top of first ch3.

Pattern calls for 1 x 100g of cost wool yarn for colour 2 – should be 2x 100g balls
Also – change 4.5 mm crochet hook to a 4mm crochet hook

Requirements:

One 100g ball of Cosy wool by Lincraft
One pair each of 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles
Yarn needle

TENSION:

Stocking stitch using 4mm needles
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4ins)

Ridge pattern = Rows 1 – 7: knit. Row 8: Purl
These 8 rows form pattern.

Using 3.25mm needles cast on 115 sts.
Knit 7 rows.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 3 rows.
12th row: K5, *inc into next st, K7, rep from * to last 6 sts, inc into next st, K5 (129 sts)
Change to 4mm needles.
Knit 3 rows.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 2 rows.
19th row: K8, M1, K1, M1, (K15, M1, K1, M1) 7 times, K8 (145 sts)
Knit 4 rows.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 4 rows.
29th row: K9, M1, K1, M1, (K17, M1, K1, M1) 7 times, K 9 (161 sts)
Knit 2 rows.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 6 rows.
39th row: K9, sl 2 tog, K1, p2sso, (K17, sl 2tog, K1 p2sso) 7 times, K9, (145 sts)
Purl 1 row.
Knit 2 rows.
43rd row: K8, sl 2 tog, K1, p2sso (K15, sl 2tog, K1, p2sso) 7 times, K8 (129 sts)
Knit 3 rows.
47th row: K7, sl 2 tog, K1, p2sso, (K13, sl 2tog, K1, p2sso) 7 times, K7 (113 sts)
Keeping pattern correct, cont to dec 16 sts in this way on every foll 4th row until 33 sts rem.
Next row: Work 1 st, * sl 2 tog, work 1 st, p2sso, work 1 st, rep from * to end (17 sts)
Break yarn, thread through rem 17 sts, draw up firmly and fasten off.

Make up

Using the yarn needle sew in all loose ends and with right sides facing sew the two sides together.

To make tassel

Cut a piece of cardboard 10 cm long and wide.
Wind the yarn around the cardboard approx 25 times and cut off.
Cut a piece of yarn and thread it through the top and tie off tightly, cut the threads at the other end. Wind another piece of yarn around the ‘neck’ of the tassel.

TOP:

Cups – Make 2.

1st row: Ch 40, turn.

2nd row: Tr into 3rd ch and every ch to end, turn

3rd row: Ch 2, tr into next tr and into every tr to end, turn

4th row: Ch 1, skip 1, 1dc, work 14 tr, increase in centre by working 2tr into each of next 2tr. Work 14tr and 1dc at end, turn.

5th row: Ch 1, skip 1, 1dc, work 17tr, increase in centre by working 2tr into each of next 2tr. Work 14tr, 1dc, turn.

6th row: Ch 1, skip 1, 1dc, work 16tr, skip centre, work 14 tr, 1dc into last tr, turn.

7th row: Ch 1, skip 1, work 2tr, skip centre, work 14tr, 1dc into last tr, turn.

8th row: Ch 1, skip 1, work 2tr, skip centre, work 14tr, 1dc, turn.

9th row: Ch 1, skip 1, work 2tr, skip centre, work 9tr, 1dc, turn.

10th row: Ch 1, skip 1, work 6tr, skip centre, work 9tr, 1dc, turn.

11th row: Ch 1, skip 1, 1dc, work 6tr, skip centre, work 4tr, 1dc, turn.

12th row: Ch 1, skip 1, 1dc, work 2tr, skip centre, work 4tr, 1dc, turn.

13th row: Ch 1, skip 1 work 1tr into centre and 1tr, turn.

14th row: Slip the last 2 sts together.

Sew the 2 cups together in the centre.

SIDE OF BRA

Facing side, pull yarn through and tr into side. 7tr will work into the side seam. Turn

2nd row: Work 7tr turn.

3rd row: Work 7tr turn.

4th row: Decrease 1tr on top edge of bra (6tr)

5th row: Work 6tr

6th row: Decrease 1tr on top edge of bra (5tr)

7th row: Work 5tr

8th row: Decrease 1tr on top edge of bra (4tr)

9th row: Work 4tr

10th row: Decrease 1tr on top edge of bra (3tr)

11th row: Work 3tr, turn. Ch 60 and dc into every ch for back ties.

To finish off edges you can dc all around each edge.

Pattern continues after 19th row of Head Gusset:

19th row: K1, inc in next st, K5, inc in next st, K1 … 11 sts. Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row. Inc one st at each end of next and every alt row until there are 23 sts. Work 7 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Next row: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Next row: K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1. Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Next row: K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1. Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Next row: K1, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K1.
Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
Cast off rem 11 sts.

Legs (make 4 – beg at top of leg)
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 20 sts.
Work 18 rows stocking st.

19th row: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Work 11 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

31st row: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
35th row: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Purl 1 row. Cast off rem 14 sts.

Tail

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 14 sts.
Work 12 rows stocking st.

13th row: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 … 12 sts.
Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
Rep last 6 rows once.
Thread yarn through rem 10 sts and draw up tightly.

Ears (make 2)

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 11 sts.
Work 10 rows stocking st.

11th row: K1, K2tog, K5, K2tog. K1.
12th and 14th rows: Purl.
13th row: K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K1.
15th row: K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1.
16th row: P1, P3tog, P1.
Cast off rem 3 sts.

Finishing

Sew body pieces together along the back. Sew head gusset in position by joining cast off edge of gusset to back stitches and cast on edge beneath stitches cast on at front edge, having the widest part at the top of the head. Sew to either side of head. Attach safety eyes or using scrap yarn, embroider eyes. Embroider nose and mouth. Sew edges and underneath part of body, leaving an opening. Stuff firmly and close opening. Sew ears to either side of head. Fold legs in half lengthwise and sew cast off edge and side seams. Stuff firmly and close opening. Sew legs to underside of body. Fold tail in half length-wise and sew seam, leaving cast on edge open. Stuff lightly and close seam. Sew tail in position

Pg 29 Polo Neck Dog Coat

Leg Openings:

Next row: Rib 13 (13, 14) cast off next 10 (12, 14 ), rib 82 (92, 100) cast off next 10 (12, 14) sts, rib 14 (14, 15). You should now have 109 (119, 129) sts.

Pg 12 Ripple Coat

For full correction pattern, click here.

ZAMBEEZEE CARDIGAN

Pages 12, 13, 14, 15 of Yarn Inspirations  should read Cast on 111sts not 113sts for 2nd size

OFF THE SHOULDER LACE SWEATER

Sizes small, medium and large
Bust 100cm (109,118cm)
Length 56cm (58, 60)

6 (7, 8) balls Lincraft Fuzzy Wuzzy
5mm and 4mm straight needles
3.5mm circular needle
Tapestry needle for sewing up

Tension 20 stitches x 28 rows – 10cm square

LACY SCALLOPS
Row 1 K2 (yo,K2, SKPO, K2tog, K2, yo, K1) Repeat to end
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 K1 (as row 1), on last repeat K2 at end, instead of K1
Row 4 Purl
Row 5 Knit
Row 6 Knit

BACK AND FRONT ALIKE
Using size 5mm needles, cast on 101 (110, 119) sts Follow lacy scallop pattern for 44cm (46, 48) ending with row 5 of pattern Decrease 10 sts evenly over the next row (knit throughout) 91 sts (100, 109)

Change to 4mm needles and in K3, P3 rib cast off 3 sts at beginning of next 8 rows, then decrease one stitch each end of following 8 rows. 51 sts (60, 69) remain, leave these on holder.

SLEEVES
Make two With 5mm needles cast on 65 sts (74, 83) Follow lacy scallop pattern for 45cms (47, 49) Ending with row 5 of pattern. Decrease 4 sts evenly over the next knit row. 61 sts (70, 79) Change to 4mm needles and in K3, P3 rib cast off 3 sts at beginning of next 6 rows, then decrease 1 st at each end of next 8 rows. Put remaining 27 (36, 45) sts on holder.
Using 3.5mm circular needle pick up and rib across back, sleeve, front, sleeve.

NOTE. To keep continuity of ribbing, it may be necessary to increase or decrease a stitch at the junctions of one or more pieces. If more than one stitch needs adjusting, do this over the next two rows. You should then be able to K3, P3 along the entire row.
Continue in rib as set until ribbing measures 12cms from beginning. Cast off loosely.

MAKE UP
Using a tapestry needle, sew raglans and neck with a flat seam. Sew sleeves and side seams.

CROCHET BERET project  #528

Missing round 15

Round 15: ss in next tr, ch 3, tr in next 4 dc. Work trf around the next tr, *skip next tr, tr in next 5 tr, work trf around next tr*. Repeat between *. Join with a ss in the top of ch 3.’s

PINCI SLIPPERS

TENSION: 26sts. and 52 rows to a 10cm. square using 3.25mm knitting needles over garter stitch.

Using Colour 1 cast on 18 (20,22,25) sts.

Knit 36 (40, 44, 50) rows ( garter st.)

Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit.
Change to colour 2 ( optional )
Next row: Cast on 18 (20,22,25)sts. there should now be 36 (40,44,50)sts.
Knit 36 (40,44,50) rows.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit.
Knit another 36 (40,44,50) rows.
Next row: Purl.
Next row:Knit.
Change to colour 1 ( optional )
Knit 36 (40,44,50) rows.
Next row: Purl
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Cast off 18 (20,22,25)sts. Knit 18 (20,22,25) sts.
Knit 36 (40,44,50) rows.
Cast off.

BIG WOOL SCARF & BEANIE

Tension:
10 stitches by 22 rows in 10cm square in garter stitch.
Cast on 18 stitches with size 7mm knitting needles.
1st row: Knit.
2nd row: K1, pick up loop between the needles, transfer to left needle and knit into it to create new stitch, K to last 2 stitches, K2 tog.
3rd row: Knit,
Continue with these 2 rows until scarf is at desired length.
Cast Off.

LITTLE GIRLS FUZZY WUZZY BOLERO

*Special abbreviation: Wrap 1 – slip next st onto right hand needle and take yarn to opposite side of work between needles, slip same stitch onto left hand needle.

Pg 55 in 5th row:
Moss stitch 24 (28) wrap 1 turn.

LAYETTE CARDIGAN

The chest measurement is 46 cm
Tension 18 stitches wide and 27 rows to a 10cm square

BEBE CROCHET BLANKET

Make 181 ch
1st row : miss 1 ch, dc to end
2nd row: 3 ch* shell in next dc, miss 2 dc repeat from * to last 2dc, shell in next dc, I tr in last dc
3rd row: 3 ch* cluster in the 1ch space of the shell repeat from * to last space of shell, cluster, 1 tr in top of turning ch

Blue And White Easy Booties

Yarn:
1 x 100g ball of Lincraft DK or Cosy Wool

Materials:
1 pair of 4mm needles
2 packets Sullivans appliqué (per pair)
Yarn needle
Needle and thread

Booties (make 2):
Using 4mm needles, cast on 28 sts.
Knit 10 rows garter st.

Decrease Rows:
Row 11: K12, K2tog twice, K12 … 26 sts.
Rows 12, 14 and 16: Knit.
Row 13: K11, K2tog twice, K11 … 24 sts.
Row 15: K10, K2tog twice, K10 … 22 sts.
Knit 2 rows garter st.

Beg Rib:
Row 19: * K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Rep last row 14 times.
Cast off loosely in rib.

Finishing:
Fold bootie in half and sew seam, noting to reverse seam for half of rib rows. Fold down cuff. Hand sew appliqué to top of toe as pictured.

Baby Hoody p. 27

Hood: With 3.75mm needles, cast on 93(93,99,99) sts. Knit 5 rows, noting first row is WS and Inc 6 sts evenly across last row 99(99,105,105) sts.

Proceed in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows until there are 75(75,81,81) sts. Cont. st st until work from beg measures 18(18.5, 19, 20.5)cm, ending with RS facing for next row.

RED CUSHION
 At beginning of instructions should read –
Using 1 strand of each yarn at the same time.

CABLE SCARF
Rows 1 & 3 should have twice after the brackets and Row 2 and all WS rows should read K8, P6, K5, P6, K8. Row 5 should have twice after the brackets not after P5.
The 2nd last line says ending with a row’
This should be ending with a WS row

PUSSYCAT THROW

For Advanced crocheters

Requirements
* 5x 100g balls of Double Knitting yarn in black
* 4 x 100g balls of Double knitting yarn in white
* 4 x 100g balls of Double Knitting yarn in grey

* Depending on your tension a 4.5mm or 5mm crochet hook

* Yarn needle for sewing in ends.

Approx finished size is 150cm x 150cms

Tension 4 shells = 12.5cm

Using black yarn make 199 ch loosely.
Row 1: Tr in 4th ch from hook and in next ch, *skip 2ch, tr in next ch; ch 1, 2 tr in next ch, skip 3 ch, 2 tr in next ch; ch 1, 2 tr in next ch; rep from last 5 ch; skip 2 ch, tr in each of last 3 ch.

Row 2:Ch 3, tr in each of next 2 tr, skip next 2 tr, work a shell (2tr, ch 1, 2tr) in next ch 1 space * skip next 4 tr, work a shell in next ch 1 space; rep from *to last 4 tr,
Skip next 2 tr, tr in each of the next 2 tr. tr in top of ch 3 changing to white (to change colours; work tr until 2 loops rem on hook, finish off colour being used, leaving approx 10cm of yarn for weaving in later. With new colour {leave 10cm} YO and draw through 2 loops on hook = colour changed)

Row 3: Using white, ch 3, tr in each of next 3 ch* work a  shell in ch – 1 space of next shell: work a puff between shells in 2nd row below (To work a puff, {YO and insert hook between shells in 2nd row below, hook yarn and draw up  a long loop to height of  the working row} 4 times {9 loops now on hook} YO and draw through 8 loops on hook, then YO and draw through 2 rem loops on hook = puff made) rep from * to last shell; work a shell in ch 1 space of last shell, tr each of next 2 tr, tr in top of ch 3

Row 4: Ch 3, tr in each of next 2 tr *work a shell in ch 1 space of next shell: rep from * to last 2 tr, tr in each of the last 2 tr, tr in top of ch 3

Row 5: Rep row 4, changing to grey at end of row (as explained in row 2.)

Row 6 – 8: Using grey, rep rows 3 to 5 at end of row 8 change to black.

Rows 9 to 11: Using black, rep rows 3 to 5 at end of row 11, change to white.

Repeat Rows 3 to 11 until throw rug measures approx 150cm long, ending by working Row 10 (2 rows of black completed. Finish off weave in all loose ends

PURPLE COSY WOOL CARDIGAN

To fit sizes 5 – 6 chest size =  71cm, 7 – 8 chest  = 76cm, 9 – 10 chest = 83 cm, 11 – 12 chest  = 88 cm, 13 – 14, chest  = 93cm
Length to shoulder 29 ( 30, 32, 34, 36)cm

SEASIDE SCARF project # 277

3rd row:- Make 4 chain and work this row on the back of the first row. 3 treble in 1st stitch, chain 2, miss 1chain *3 treble in next stitch, chain 2 miss 1 chain* repeat from * to * to end

BLUBERRY ¾ BOLERO project #137

Back  8th line down from beginning of instructions were it says Work 35 rows of stocking st, beginning with a purl row, should read Work 19 rows stocking st beg with a purl row. Then Shape shoulders etc

TASSELLED BERET project #267

7th line from beginning of instructions should read
Next row: K7sts (not K8), M1, K1, M1 (K13 (not K15), M1, K1, M1) 7 times, K8 (145sts) Work 9 rows of pattern
Then Next row should read K8 (not K9), M1, K1, M1 (K15 (Not K17),M1,K1, M1) 7 times, K9 (161sts) work 9 rows of pattern straight

P2sso means pass the 2 slip stitches over

SANTA HAT project  #1597
Row 13 should be K7 not K1, K2tog*K8, K2 tog repeat from * twice