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Hello all
I

am always amazed at how fast my year goes and I am totally
convinced that mine rushes past faster than everyone else’s year! Well,
it does actually as I am already into Easter with this issue and will be
working on the second half of the year’s issue by the time you read this
letter. It is, and always has been, strange when someone asks me "what
are you doing for Easter, Valentines or even Christmas” and I think: “Oh - I
did that two months ago”! What a strange life!
With that in mind - we have been putting together projects that are going
to take us into, can you fathom this, winter! The loveliest sweaters and
hoodies and poncho to knit and crochet. Knitting and crochet remains
one of our top crafts because it can be done anywhere, by anyone at
any time and you can create a unique item.

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Metal stamping is a new craft and you can make the most interesting
décor and jewellery items. You can Needlefelt a little piggy to decorate a
piggy bank. Needlefelting is very easy to learn and with a little bit of roving
and a needlefelting needle you can create the most amazing items for
practically nothing.

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We have a vintage handbag to make that really takes recycling and “use
what you have” to a new level. Why buy when you can make your own? I
am sure our sewers have a stash of fabric they can haul out and make
their own shoal of fish to decorate their homes with. Talking about fabric
stashes: there is a cute raggedy ann to make for a special little girl. Cay
Momberg shows us how to use stippling to create unique pictures and Life
is a Garden brings news on what to do in the garden this time of year - get
busy outside before the winter chills arrive ...

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Knitted Hoodie Scarf
Knitting

24

Raggedy Doll
Sewing

9

Shade It - Stippling Technique
Drawing

32

Bunny Planter

“As it Goes” Vintage Bag
Sewing

35

Bramble Pullover
Knitting

Block of the Month
Crochet Knobbly Stitch

38

Indoor Chrysanthemums

12

17

Crafts for Kids

Gardening

4

18

Ice Crystal Bracelet
Metal Stamping

21

Crochet a Clutch
Crochet

22

Poncho in Aran
Knitting

STITCHES & CRAFTS

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April in the Garden

Gardening

62

Africa Dear Jane Series
Quilting

48

Hippo Finger Puppet
Knitting

66

Moss and Cable Pullover
Knitting

50

Ornate Letter: U
Ribbon Embroidery

69

Starry Night
Painting

54

Ruffled Collar Top

Crochet

72

Piggy-Back Piggy Bank
Needle Felting

56

The Humble Paintbrush
Mixed Media Painting

75

Magnetic Bookmark
Sewing

58

Embrace It or Change It
General Interest

76

Shoal of Fish
Sewing

60

Introduction to Hydroponics

Gardening

80

Back Issues

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STITCHES & CRAFTS

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Knitted
Hoodie
Scarf

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Pattern Writer: Dorothy Jacobs
Photography: Eclipse Photography
Model: Mila Herselman

Requirements
SCARF MEASUREMENTS:

5-6 yrs: 17 cm wide, 116 cm long
7-8 yrs: 19 cm wide, 132 cm long
MATERIALS:
l 7(9) balls African Expressions
FREEDOM 50g in colour 51283
l 75 mm knitting needles
l 4.5 mm knitting needles
l One spare 4.5 mm knitting
needle
l 2 stitch holders
l 2 place markers
l Darning needle
l 2 x 8 cm cardboard rounds with
2.5 cm hole in the centre (pompom template).
TENSION:
24sts x 28 rows = 10 cm over
Twisted Stitch Pattern using 4.5 mm
needles.
ABBREVIATION:
beg – begin(ning)
cont – continue
dec – decrease
foll(s) – follow(s)ing
inc – increase
k – knit
patt – pattern
p - purl
rep – repeat
R(W)SF – right (wrong) side facing
st(s) – stitch(es)

tog – together
T2R (twist 2 sts right) – knit into front
of 2nd st on left-hand needle,
then knit into first st, slip both sts off

at the same time
T2L (twist 2 sts left) – knit into back
of 2nd st on left-hand needle then
knit into first st, slip both sts off at
the same time
W&T (wrap and turn) – short rows,
work to specified sts in pattern,
bring yarn to front (back) of work
between needles, slip next st to
right-hand needle, bring yarn
round this st to back (front), slip st
back to left-hand needle, turn
work.
patt – pattern
ss – stocking stitch
NOTE:
3 needle cast off – Right sides of
work facing, holding the 2 needles
togeth-er, use a 3rd needle to
cast off, working sts from both
needles together.
STITCHES USED:
STOCKING STITCH:
Row 1: (RSF) Knit all.
Row 2: (WSF) Purl all.

Repeat these 2 rows.

GARTER STITCH:
Knit every row.
TWISTED STITCH: (multiples of 4sts)
Row 1: Knit all.
Row 2 & 4: Purl all.
Row 3: *T2R, T2L rep from * to end.
Rep these 4 rows.

Pattern
POCKET LININGS: (knit 2)
Using 4.5 mm needles, cast on
32(36) sts. Work 40 rows of ss. Place
these sts on stitch holders.
LEFT SIDE OF SCARF:
Using 3.75 mm needles, cast on
40(44) sts. Knit 7 rows, change to
4.5 mm needles.
Row 1: (RSF) Knit all.
Row 2: K4, purl to last 4sts, k4.
Row 3: K4, *T2R, T2L rep from * to
last 4sts, k4.
Row 4: As for row 2.
Rep these last 4 rows 9 times more
= 40 rows.
Next Row: (RSF) K4, place next
32(36) sts onto stitch holder or
thread onto a contrast yarn. Patt

African Expressions yarns are available
countrywide in most good yarn stores.
To find your nearest stockist contact
them on 041 486 2433

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across pocket lining, K4. Cont in
patt as set until work measures
37(43) cm, ending with a WSR.**
Next row: K4, Twist stitch to end,
place marker. Cont as set working
first 4sts in garter stitch. When work
measures 58(66) cm ending with
4th Patt row, place these sts on
the spare 4.5 mm needle.
RIGHT SIDE OF SCARF:
Work as for left side to **.
Next row: Place marker. Twist stitch
to last 4sts, k4.
Row 2: K4, purl to end. Cont as set
until work measures 58(66) cm.
With right sides of scarf together
cast off using the 3 needle
method.
POCKET BANDS:
Using 3.75 mm needles, (RSF) join

yarn to sts on stitch holder, knit 6
rows, cast off. Slip stitch lining to
inside of garter stitch borders.
Sew pocket band edges to scarf.
HOOD:
Using 3.75 mm needles, cast on
120(126) sts. Knit 8 rows.
Next row: (WSF) Knit, inc12(10) sts
evenly = 132(136) sts. change to
4.5 mm needles, work twisted
stitch until work measures 21(23)
cm, ending with a WSR.
Next row: Patt to last 5(6) sts. W&T.
Rep last row.
Next row: Patt to last 10(12) sts,
W&T. Rep last row. Cont working
5(6) sts less on each row until
30(36) sts on each side, ending
with a WSR. Patt to centre of hood
= 66(68) sts on each needle. Fold
in half with right sides tog. Cast off,
using 3 needle method.
FINISHING:
Place centre seam of hood and
scarf together, front edges of
hood to markers.
Sew in place.

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POM-POM:
Place cardboard rounds together.
Thread blunt needle with long
length of doubled yarn and this
through centre hole until hole is
filled.
Cut through outer edge of circles
between cards.

Tie length of yarn very tightly
round centre, leaving ends.
Remove cards and clip any
uneven ends.
Use ends of tie to sew on to hood.
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Don’t say it –
JUST SHADE IT!

Part 1 - Stippling

by Cay Momberg
Glacermo

Shading is the part that makes a drawing go from a flat contour drawing to a 3D illusion. In the following
issues I will be demonstrating some of the basic shading techniques to use in your art. Each technique you

use will change the style of your artwork. Grab a pen, markers or paint and let’s go.
The first shading technique that we will tackle is STIPPLING which is essentially a drawing technique that uses
several dots in monochrome colours such as white, grey and black to create artwork with texture and
shading. We will go a step further and add some colour to our artwork - the result is fabulous.

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How to
Now, for my stippling art, I will
share the basic technique used on
a chalk painted bisque tile with
black and coloured marker pens. I
searched the internet for some
bunny design ideas, modified the
design to suit my taste and then
drew it free hand on the painted
bisque tile.

6.
Using the finest size pen tip,
start by making dots fairly far apart
round the small highlighted area.

Before starting a big stippling
project I suggest first practicing
with a circle shape.
STIPPLING EXERCISE USING

DIFFERENT SIZED PEN TIPS:
1.
Select three or four pens in
the same colour but with different
tip widths.
2.
Take any round shape e.g. a
cup to draw a circle on a piece of
paper. Use a pencil, because
when you are finished you will
erase the pencil marks.
3.
Decide from which side of the
circle the light will be shining.
4.
Now label the highlight area
(the small circle) with a pencil. This
area will stay blank – no dots go in
there.
5.
Also mark the deep dark
shadow/shade area.

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7.
Switch to a bigger size pen tip
and make more dots, working

downward towards the shadow/
shade marked area. Gradually
make the dots closer together,
creating a denser shading.
8.
Now, take the biggest size
pen tip and complete the
shadow/shade area. The dots
must be very close to each other,
just touching. Make sure you add
lots of dots to create good
contrast.
9.
Put your art piece aside and
let the ink dry properly.


10. Use a soft pencil eraser to
erase all pencil lines.

Congratulations you have
completed your first stippling
artwork!
Now try your hand at something
like a monochrome bunny or a
funky bunny with colour like the
ones I have done.

TIPS:
? Do not rush. Take your time – BE

PATIENT.
? Plan your drawing and always
start with a good line drawing
using a pencil.
? Make sure you have drawn
spaces or guidelines where to dot
in the highlight and shadow area.
? Hold your pen/brush/tool straight
up (vertical) to avoid smearing
and creating tiny tails.
? Vary density to create depth i.e.,
the dots will be closer together
and a lot more dots.
? Make sure your dots blend nicely
together when switching pen
sizes.
? Do not work for long periods on
your project – you will get tired
and become careless and end
up drawing lines instead of
making dots. IT IS IMPORTANT TO
USE ONLY DOTS.
What do all stippling artworks have
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"As It Goes"
This bag is exactly
what it is called!
Start off with a
basic panel, haul
your odds 'n ends
stash out, throw in
some voile, lace,
embellishments
and you end up
with a totally
unique handbag.
The whole idea of
this bag is to create
something from
whatever you have
in your craft/
sewing supplies. It is
an easily
constructed
handbag, with a
square base. It
doesn't have any
pockets on the
outside specifically so that
you can decorate
it to your heart's
content. It does

have a patch
pocket on the
inside for you to
store your
cellphone etc.

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Requirements
! 50 cm Cream coloured denim
! 1FQ floral fabric for the main

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bag. I used a purple 100%
cotton fabric with flowers and
fruit on it
50 cm Contrast fabric for the
lining - also 100% cotton
Iron-on non woven interfacing
Lace, buttons, crochet motifs,
pretty ribbon, etc.
(2) 50 cm Voile. There will be
two layers of voile. The first layer
tones down the denim and
adds a nice background
colour. The second one will
blend all the layers together at
the end when you assemble the
bag. I used an old gold colour
and suggest you audition a few
different colours over your
fabrics and embellishments to
find the colour that you like best
Thin batting

(4) 1" wide D-rings and
matching lobster clasps
2.5 m of 1" wide webbing (I
used 2 cotton ribbons that I
stitched on top of each other to
get the correct weight)
Spray adhesive
Fray check
Walking and zipper foot
Sun or fabric paint (Optional)
Sewing thread that matches
your floral fabrics and one that
will match your final layer of
voile
Pressing cloth
Paper for making a pattern,
pencil and paper scissors
Press stud (you can get the little
fittings at most haberdashery
shops)
4" x 9" Strip of correx or
something similar for base of
bag
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine and usual
sewing requirements

The lace motifs were
dyed and heat set with
an iron. You can use sun

paints or normal fabric
paints, depending what
you have in your craft
cupboard.

Seam allowance: ½"

How to
Dye and set the lace motifs if you
are going to use them. Alternately
use crochet motifs!
1.
From the denim, cut (4) 5½” x
12” strips.
2.
From the floral fabric and ironon non-woven interfacing, cut (2)
5½” x 12” strips. Fuse them to the
back of the floral strips. This is going
to give them the same weight as
the denim strips.

coloured thread.
5.
Cut out a 2” square from
bottom of each side of the panels.
6.
Cut a strip of voile, larger than
the denim section. Place it over the
floral section (right or wrong side is
not an issue here).

3.
Join a denim strip to either
side of the floral strip and press the
seams inwards.
TIP: Make sure you always press the
seams neatly as this ensures that
your purse has a professional finish.
Use steam when pressing the seams
- it really makes a difference!

7.
Stitch down the edge. Trim
back the excess. Fold the voile over
to cover the denim and pin in
place.
Don't get into a tizz about the voile
being creased - it isn't an issue!

4.
Top stitch each side of the
floral sections with a neutral

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8.
Cut a length of ribbon to fit

down the seam between the floral
fabric and voile. Edge stitch down
both sides of the ribbon. Do the
same on the other side of the floral
fabric.

13. Decorate, embellish or
embroider these two panels to your
taste. Keep the seam allowances
at the top, bottom and sides free of
embellishments. You can always
add more embellishments once
you have completed the
handbag.

9.
Stitch the other panel in
exactly the same way.
10. Spray the two pieces of thin
batting with adhesive spray and
place a panel on each piece of
batting. Make sure they fit nicely
and are laying smoothly on the
batting.
11. Fit the walking foot and using
your colour choice of thread, stitch
vertical lines down the floral
sections. Stitch two lines down the
voile sections. You don't need to
stitch too many lines on the voile

sections as you will be stitching on
embellishments later and they will
keep the layers together.
12. Stitch all around the outside,
close to the edge, to keep the
layers together.

14. Place the last (final layer) of
voile on top of each piece. Pin in
place then stitch in place with a
few rows of stitching. This is just to
keep the layers together.

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17. Bring the bottom seam up to
the side seam and pin together.
Stitch across the bottom using the
same ½" seam allowance.
18. Do the same with the other
side, also pressing the side seam
open when you have stitched it.
Do the same with the bottom.
19. Turn right side out and push
out the bottom, making sure the
corners are pushed out neatly. Put
to one side. You can see below
how nicely the old gold coloured
voile toned down and blended the
colours.

You want the lining and main bag
pieces to match exactly so use
one of the main bag pieces as a
template to cut (2) lining and (2)
interfacing pieces. Put them aside
till later.
15. Place the two main bag
pieces right sides together and
stitch the bottoms together. Its very
important to keep to your ½" seam
allowance otherwise the seams
won't align properly with the seams
on the lining.
Make sure you re-inforce the
stitching at the start and end of
your stitching line.

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seam open.

The flap:
1.
Draw a 14 cm x 20 cm
rectangle on a sheet of paper.
Round the corners then cut out to
use as a template.
Cut the following fabric 7" wide x
10" high: denim, remainder of floral

fabric, old gold (or the same colour
voile you used for the final voile
layer on main bag), batting and
interfacing.

Using a pressing cloth, press the
seam open (the voile will burn if
you don't use it).

2.
Fuse the interfacing to the
back of the floral fabric.

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3.

Stitch the sides together. Press

Spray the batting with spray


adhesive and place behind
interfacing.
4.
Place voile on top and pin all
the layers together.
5.
Fit the walking foot again then
stitch a few vertical rows to keep

the layers together.
6.
Use the flap template and
draw the shape onto the wrong
side of the denim.
7.
Place the denim on top of the
floral piece, right sides together,
making sure that it fits nicely. Stitch
around the outline.
8.
Cut out with a seam
allowance. Clip corners where
necessary.

9.
Turn right side out, pushing out
corners neatly. Press well with a
pressing cloth and some steam.
Top stitch around the outside. Put
to one side. The bottom edge is not
turned and hemmed as it will be
covered later on with ribbon.
The Bag Lining
1.
Fuse the lining interfacings to
the back of the lining pieces.
2.
Cut out the 2" square on the
bottoms - the same as you did with

the main bag pieces.
Pockets on lining:
1.
From the remaining floral
fabric cut (2) 11" x 6" rectangles
and (1) from interfacing.
2.
Fuse the interfacing to the
back of one of the floral fabrics.
3.
Place the two floral fabrics
right sides together and stitch all
around, leaving an opening for
turning.
4.
Clip corners. Turn right side out
and push out corners neatly. Top
stitch along top edge.
5.
Measure and mark vertical
lines with a heat erase or water
soluble pen. I made 3 lines, one for
my phone, one to fit a pen and the
remaining piece could fit my ID
book. You will have to measure
your own cellphone and allow
some ease for it to fit.

3½" up from bottom edge

8.
Assemble the lining in exactly
the same way that you did the
main bag, BUT leave an opening in
the middle of the bottom seam.
9.
Place the main bag and lining
right sides together. Match the side
seams (this is where your seam
allowance accuracy shows!). Pin
around top then stitch all around,
still using the ½" seam allowance.
10. Trim back the excess on the
seams. Pull the main bag through
the opening in the lining. Take your
time.
11. Push the lining down into the
main bag. Finger roll the lining
down around the top edge so that
it lays properly. Pin around the top.
12. Using a thread that matches
the outside fabric of your bag,
stitch around the top. Because the
denim makes the seam areas very
thick - stitch ± ½" down from the
top edge to keep the lining in
place.
Attaching the flap:
1.

Pin the flap in the middle of
the back of your bag (it should fit
nicely in the floral section), ± 1½" to
2" from the top.

6.
Centre it on one of the lining
pieces ± 3½" up from the bottom.
Pin in place.
7.
Stitch down these vertical
lines, making sure you reinforce the
start and end of your stitching line.
Stitch the sides and bottom in
place, but NOT the top.

2.
Stitch the flap in place. Place
a strip of ribbon over the raw edge
and stitch in place. Apply fray

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check to both ends to prevent it
unravelling.
3.
To attach the press stud. Make

a mark in the centre of the flap, ±
1½" from the edge. Attach the one
half of the press stud on top of this
mark.
4.
Fold the flap over to the front
of the bag and mark where the
opposite side of the press stud must
be fitted. Check that it doesn't pull
too tight - you need a bit of
"space" at the top. When happy
with the positioning, fit the other
side of the press stud.
The D-rings:
Normally you would fit handles
onto the main pieces of the bag
before you stitch the sides and
bottom together. Because we
have added various layers and
finished it off with the voile, I
decided to add them right at the
end.
To stitch the D-rings, remove the
flat bed attachment then you will
be able to move the bag easier.
1.
Cut (4) 3" lengths of webbing.
Insert the lengths through the Drings and pin ends together.

3.

Apply Fray Check to the
bottom to stop the webbing
unravelling. Put aside to dry. Do the
same with the other 3 tabs and Drings.

4.
Attach the D-Rings to the bag
± 2" in from the seams. Make sure
that they are all the same height
when you stitch them in place.

The handles:
1.
From the remaining webbing
strip, cut (2) 38" lengths.
2.
Follow the same procedure
you did with the D-rings to make
the handles. Clip onto D-rings.

I found this lovely vintage floral
piece at a hospice store and it

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You often find the most amazing
items at these stores! Enjoy your
vintage bag.
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2.
Attach the zipper foot and
stitch next to and as close as you
can to the D-ring. Stitch across the
bottom of the webbing.

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finished off the flap beautifully.


Crochet Knobbly Stitch

Block of the Month
by Dana Biddle

Using double and double treble crochet stitches, this
pattern produces a lovely knobbly textured fabric.
These instructions use UK terms
You will need
! ColourSpun Yarn of your choice available from
www.colourspun.com
! Crochet hook to suite your project
Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Dtr = double treble crochet
St/s = stitch/es
Instructions

Start with a multiple of 4 ch plus 2.
Row 1: Dc into the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch to
the end, turn.
Row 2: Ch1, dc into the first st, (dtr into the next st, dc into
the next st) to end, turn.
Row 3: Ch1, dc into each st to end.
Row 4: Ch1, dc into next 2sts, (dtr, dc) to last st, dc, turn.
Row 5: Ch1, dc into each st to end.
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Repeat Row 2 to 5 for pattern.

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Bracelet

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This stunning bracelet was
created for Say Something by
TrinketTreasure:

Metal stamping tools and supplies:
! ImpressArt Lollipop 4 mm letter

set
! ImpressArt Juniper 3 mm
lowercase letter set
! ImpressArt Brass Hammer
! ImpressArt Texture Stamper and
Sprinkle Design Stamp
! ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block
! Aluminium Stamping Blanks – 3 x
35 mm Ovals
! ImpressArt Bracelet bending
pliers
! ImpressArt 2 Hole Punch
! Selection of beads and crystals
! Selection of 4 mm, 6 mm and 8
mm jump rings

! Headpins
! Lobster clasp
! Alcohol Ink and blending solution

Metal Stamping Instructions:

Step 2:
With the Brass Hammer stamp your
quote over the texturised surface.
Stamp a tiny bit harder to ensure a
good impression in-between all the
texture. For the quote: stamp
‘kindness’ using the Lollipop letter
set and the remaining quotes ‘is like

snow’, ‘it beautifies’ and
‘everything it covers’ using the
Juniper letter set.

Step 1:
Place the oval stamping blank on
the steel block and texturise by
evenly stamping all over the blank
using the Texture Stamper and
Sprinkle design stamp. You could
choose any of the 400 designs
available to create your own
unique pattern.

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Step 3:
Use your chosen alcohol ink colour
(we used Pool) and drip a generous
amount over each blank. Use a soft
brush to make sure the ink goes into
the impressions and brush off the
excess onto a paper towel. Once
the ink is dry use a small amount of
the alcohol blending solution on a
paper towel and lightly brush over
the surface to remove some of the

colour from the texture but do not
rub to hard or you will remove the
colour from the text impressions.

Step 8:
Attached your lobster clasp with a
single 6 mm jump ring to one end of
the bracelet. Alternate pairs of all
three sizes of jump rings to create a
chain-mail chain on the other end
of the bracelet ending on a single 6
mm jump ring.

Beading Instructions:
Step 6:
Thread all your beads onto
headpins and make a wrapped
looped on each one.

Step 9:
Attach 3 beads to the single jump
ring between each oval and one
bead on the side of the clasp and
one bead on the end of the chainmail chain.

Step 4:
Use the bracelet bending plier to
curve each oval.

Step 7:

Using the 6 mm jump rings, attach
two in each hole of each blank. Use
a 6mm jump ring to attach the
blanks to each other by looping it
through both jump rings on each
end.

“Kindness is like snow, it beautifies
everything it covers.”
Be Kind! Be Beautiful!

Step 5:
Use a marker to mark the spot for
each hole and use the 2-hole punch
to make a hole on each side of the
oval. We used the 2.5 mm hole to
accommodate the jump rings.

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by Dana Biddle

Using only simple double
crochet stitches, this
pattern produces a
double sided, textured
fabric that is perfect for a

little bag. Make sure that
you crochet a close
stitched fabric (go down
in hook size if necessary)
as this bag is not lined.

Requirements
! 125g ColourSpun Pure Cotton

Aran available from
www.colourspun.com
! 5 mm Crochet hook
! 2 to 3 Heart buttons

Pattern
Abbreviations
English terminology is used
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Sk1 = skip the next stitch
St/s = stitch/es
Instructions
Start 27ch.
Row 1: dc into 3rd ch from hook,
(sk1, 2dc in next ch) to last ch, 1dc
in last ch, ch1, turn.
Row 2: 1dc into last dc of previous
row, (sk1, 2dc into next st) to last st,
1dc into the top of the starting
chain, ch1, turn.

Row 3: 1dc into last dc of previous
row, (sk1, 2dc into next st) to last st,
dc into the turning ch of previous
row.
Repeat row 3, 34 times.
Turn and work in stitch pattern

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Crochet
a Clutch
along side edge – 37sts.
Work 24 rows.
Fold one side of the completed
rectangle over, leaving about
1/3rd for the flap.
Join yarn at fold on each side and
dc through 2 layers to close the
side seams.
Decide where the buttons will be
and mark with pins or a loose
thread on both the bag and the
flap.
Join the yarn where the seam ends
on one side and work a dc edge to

one st before the first button
marker, work 3 – 5 ch (depending

on the size of the buttons) and dc
into st after the marker. Continue,
making chain loops for each
button and end at the seam on the
opposite side.
Attach the buttons.
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You can contact Colourspun
on 016 349 2949 or
083 268 5856


made and designed by Natalia Valentin
model: Lauren Barwick
photographer: Owen F

Poncho
in Aran
A lovely, but easy
cabled poncho to knit.
This top can be knit
by a beginner.

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Requirements
Measurements:
To fit: Small-Medium (Large)
Length from top: 75 cm
Materials:
! STYLECRAFT ARAN 500 (650) gr
! One pair 6,00 mm knitting
needle
! One 6 mm circular needle (100
cm)
! Markers
! One cable needle
Tension: 16 stitches to 10 cm over
moss st using 6,00 mm knitting
needle.
Abbreviations:
st(s) = stitches
k = knit
p = purl
R(W)S = right(wrong) side
CN = cable needle
M = marker
Patt = pattern
st.st = stocking stitch;
Special stitches:
Moss stitch
1st row: K1,p1,to end.
2nd row: P1,k1 ,to end.
C8F: Work to the position of cable,
slip 4sts from left hand needle

onto CN and leave at front of the
work, k next 4sts from left hand
needle, then k sts from CN.
C8B: Slip 4sts from left hand
needle onto CN and leave at
back of work, k sts from left hand
needle, then k sts from CN.
Stocking stitch = knit right side,
purl wrong side.

Pattern
BACK
With 6 mm needle cast on 80(100)
sts and patt. as follows:
1st row (WS): Moss 10(20) put a M,
p1, k3(5), p8, k3(5), p1, k6(9), p16,
k6(9), p1, k3(5), p8, k5(5), p1, put a
M moss 10(20).
2nd row: Moss to M, k1, p3(5) k8,
p3(5), k1, p6(9), k16, p6(9), k1,
p3(5), k8, p3(5), k1 moss to end.
3rd; 5th; 7th, 9th rows: As 1st row.
4th, 6th, 8th rows: As 2nd row.
10th row: Moss to M, k1, p3, C8F,
p3(5), k1, p6(9), C8B, C8F, p6(9),
k1, p3(5), C8B, p3(5), k1 moss to
end.
11th row: As 1st row.
First to 10th row set patt. AT THE
SAME TIME to shape front, increase

1st at each end in 5th and every
4th row, 7 times then in every alt
row until 120(154) sts.

Pick up and k 160(180) sts evenly
along the lower border of Back
between markers.
Starting with a k row work 3 rows in
st.st.
Cast off.
Lower border of Front
Work as given for Back.
To make up
Join shoulders and neck edges.
Join sides for about 18 cm.
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Stylecraft yarns are available from
Arthur Bales on 011 888 2401. They
also sell on mail order.
Natalia teaches knitting and crochet
at Arthur Bales on a Wednesday.

Place a M at both ends of last row.
Work without increasing until Back
measures about 40 cm ending
with 8th row of pattern.
Shape Shoulders and Neck
Cast off 10 st at the beginning of

next 6 rows.
Cast off 10(15) sts at the beginning
of next 2 rows (40sts).
Work 5 more rows in st.st and cast
off.
FRONT
Work as given for Back.
Lower border of Back.
With RS facing and circular needle
join yarn at R side marker.

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