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SWAN PYJAMAS
METALLIC
PARTY SKIRT
CHUNKY CROCHET
TASSEL CLUTCH
MARBLE CUSHION
PATCHWORK
SCANDI-STYLE QUILT
CHRISTMAS
W inter
SANTA SACKS
&more..
warmers
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MARBLED CUSHION FESTIVE WOODLAND PAPERCUT
KIDS KNITTED PINAFORE DRESS DENIM RAG RUG
crochet sew
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number
seventy one
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Woodland
MUG COSIES papercut
ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS, STYLING: HELENA TRACEY & BECKI CLARK, MODEL: ALEXANDRA FIA
INTRODUCING.. LIVING
The latest news from Fill your life and home
the world of handmade with crafted goodness
9 INTRODUCING 47 LIVING
Handpicked crafty happenings Our top picks of the loveliest buys
for a hand-crafted, creative home
14 TRENDS
Embrace this seasons marble effects 50 HOME TOUR
Instagram favourite Romana Howells
18 MUG COSIES Brodies striking monochrome home
Knit a set of Scandi-style designs
57 WOODLAND PAPERCUT
26 TEA AND A CHAT Create a display-worthy decoration with
With lingerie designer Maddie Flanigan simple papercutting techniques
32 SWAN PYJAMAS 63 DENIM RAG RUG

Easy-sew style to keep you cosy Inspired by the classic fashion pairing
Talk to us! 36 GOOD READ
of white shirts and blue jeans
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Metallic 80 EMBRACING HYGGE

skirt Patchwork
quilt The nights are drawing in, theres the hint of
a chill in the air and were starting to think
about (whisper it) Christmas. Get into the
festive spirit with this months kitsch-cool
fairy tree topper gift, try appliqu with our
bright Christmas present sacks on page 42,
or make a thoughtful gift with a Nordic-
inspired quilt on page 80.
This festive season, were embracing the
Danish concept of Hygge. Celebrating
warmth and cosiness, its all about good
friends and family, and finding joy in lifes
simple pleasures. Add some winter warmth
to your home with this issues bonus
magazine its full of handcrafted Scandi
makes to ease you into the new season if you
LOVING
arent quite ready for Christmas.
Treats and treasures

to fall in love with
Cath Dean Editor
75 LOVING
Beautiful things to adore and make
77 CROCHET CLUTCH
Hook yourself a covetable accessory and
learn a new technique at the same time
80 PATCHWORK QUILT
39
Pom pom
Master basic patchwork skills to make jumper muff
a Nordic-inspired winter warmer
86 METALLIC SKIRT
Wow at parties with this statement sew 91
Crochet
91 TEA TOWEL TRIMS tea towels
Three different crochet trims give a
kitchen basic a vintage twist
94 PINAFORE DRESS
Knit this mini make for little ones
106 BACK PAGE PROJECT discover Hygge with yornur

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HOW TO MAKE MUG COSIES
MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS Everyone needs an extra woolly hand. However you choose to
Q Stylecraft Special (UK) layer once those long, dark work, make sure you keep the
DK, 100% acrylic, st(s) stitch(es) evenings start drawing in, and background colour above the
100g/295m per ball, k knit mugs full of chocolatey goodness contrast colour to help these
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(1203) (Yarn A), RS right side sitting round a campfire in autumn finished using a particular shade,
Shrimp (1132), Aspen WS wrong side or snuggled into an armchair in cut the yarn, leaving a 10cm (4")
(1422), Fondant the middle of winter, use these tail, and join a new colour as
(1241), Sherbet FINISHED SIZE colourful cosies to keep your drink shown on the chart dont carry
(1034), White (1001) Small approx. 8cm warm, and make your enamel colours not in use up the side of
Q Pair 3.5mm (US 4) (31/8") diameter and mugs truly Insta-worthy. the knitting, as theyll distort it.
knitting needles 8.5cm (33/8") tall This set uses Fair Isle knitting,
Q Yarn needle Medium approx. 8cm which works two or more colours Instructions
(31/8 ") diameter and in the same row. Carry the yarn There are two styles of cosy,
TENSION 9cm (3 5/8 ") tall you arent knitting with across each with three different charts
25 sts and 28 rows Large approx. 9cm the back of the work as you go depending on the size you need.
over Fair Isle pattern to (35/8 ") diameter and you can keep one colour in your Choose the chart you want to
measure 10cm (4") 11cm (43/8 ") tall left hand and one in your right, knit small, medium or large
square or hold both yarns in your right then follow it by working from the
Multi on Silver - Large White on Silver - Large
bottom row up, right to left on odd Where instructions differ between using a larger knitting needle or two
numbered rows, and left to right on sizes, the smallest size is always needles held together.
even numbered rows. given first, followed by the other
The stitches in the red box are a sizes in brackets, increasing in size Finishing
repeat, so work up to the box, work order e.g. 1 (2, 3) sts. With RS facing up, hold a medium
the repeated stitches three times, steam iron above the knitting
then work to the end of the row. Making the mug cosy and let the steam soak into it be
The main section of the pattern is Using Yarn A, cast on 53 (53, 59) sts. careful not touch the knitting with
worked in stocking stitch, so knit on Work following your chosen chart the iron as it will melt.
odd rows and purl on even rows. until you have completed all 19 (23, Gently flatten it out with your hands,
The pattern also includes some 29) rows. then turn WS up and repeat.
garter stitch, where knit stitches are When working two colours in the Weave in all the ends, gently
made on even rows these show as same row, keep the colour not in tugging them first to even out the
dots on the charts. use on the WS (p side) of your work edge stitches where you changed
The largest size cosy has a garter and keep it fairly loose so that it colour, and weave in any ends
stitch edging at the top and doesnt pull the fabric. carried across the back of the work.
bottom, and all cosies have a narrow Cast off loosely knitwise on the WS Trim off any excess.
garter edging to the left and right to using your background colour. If you With short sides together, sew the
help them sit flat. tend to cast off very tightly, cast off top and bottom 1cm (3/8") of the
White on Silver - medium
White on Silver - small
FInISHING & embellishing
HOW TO MAKE MUG COSIES
cosy using matching yarn, leaving a To make a tassel, cut 40cm (15") length of yarn around a large fork
gap for the mug handle. lengths of yarn in your chosen to a similar thickness as pictured
colours and twist them together above. Cut a 30cm (117/8") strand
Embellishing until they start to curl. Fold the (matching or contrasting) and tie
To make the woven edging, take tassel in half and it will curl on itself. it tightly around the middle. Slide
two colours and thread under one Tie the ends in a knot to keep the off the fork and cut each side loop,
stitch and over two all the way twist, then sew on the top of the then trim your pom pom to make it
around the RS of the cosy. Weave in cosy using matching yarn. even. Sew on the top of the cosy, on
the ends on the WS of the fabric. To make mini pom poms, wind a top of any tassels.
finD this bonus pattern on our
blog at www.molliemakes.com
Rosee Woodland
Rosee Woodland is a textile
designer and freelance journalist.
Living in Bristol with her family
and their Boston terrier, Ponyo,
when shes not making things, she
loves wild swimming, watching
Hayao Miyazaki movies and
baking with her daughter.
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Describe your style in a few words.
A mix of old and new. Except for advances
in fabric technologies and a few other
things, I sometimes feel as if weve
designed it all. If the future is in the past,
Establishing then I see the future of design as mixing
the old with the new.
a brand with Tell us about your typical working day?
I have two amazingly fulfilling jobs. At
the moment, I work for URBN, which
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MADDIE FLANIGAN Urban Outfitters, Free People, Terrain
and BHLDN, handling internal
The woman behind the Madalynne lingerie line and blog shares communication and PR. Im also their
the story behind her drive, ambition and ever-growing success resident photographer, in-house graphic
designer and internal blogger. Sounds like
Words: LARA WATSON Photographs: MELISSA TILLEY a lot? It is! Im just about to start in a new
role though one Im very excited about.
Maddie Flanigan has built her modern merchandising and retail marketing Ill be transferring to a part-time position
lingerie business, Madalynne, from a on a full scholarship. For her work as a personal stylist at an Anthropologie
ten-year love afair with sewing and a placement, Maddie applied to Urban store so I can concentrate on Madalynne
determination to live life to the fullest. Outtters, never expecting to be chosen. full time. Im not exactly sure what my
Learning her craft as a teenager in To her surprise, she got the gig, and typical day will look like, or if Ill even have
Florida from a local tailor named nearly seven years later shes still there. one, but my days will be filled with helping
Myshka, she received an unparalleled This year marked Madalynnes biggest women with their wardrobe needs while
education as this neighbourhood accomplishments an exclusive line building and growing Madalynne to what I
seamstress had worked for a host of of Madalynne Intimates released in 50 know and believe it can be.
designers, including Dior. Urban Outtters stores and online, and
Maddie later enrolled in the a collaboration with Simplicity Patterns. Your relationship with URBN sounds
Savannah College of Art and Design, Also working on her own lingerie line like its been a very fruitful one.
but transferred to Johnson and and hosting bra making workshops, URBN have been amazing to work with
Wales University to study fashion Maddie doesnt plan on stopping there. they gave me a ladder to reach for the
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Know your goal and

ultimate vision, and
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01 03
stars and achieve my dreams. For the your goal and your ultimate vision, and 01 A vintage sewing 02 Checking the fit
Madalynne Intimates collection they dont let anyone or anything get in the way. table holds old LIFE on the bra from her
handled production, used my label, sent magazines, some 8229 Madeleine X
press releases and hosted press events. How does your creative process work? featuring Maddies Simplicity pattern.
Everything Ive achieved has been because I see something and want to know how its grandmother on the 03 One of the many
of them. I cant thank them enough, and I made, then remake it to my own tune. I cover, and a vintage sewing
do whenever I get the chance! dont sketch; Im actually very bad at it! selection of albums machines Maddie
with photos of her owns, a Singer 457
Whats the most important business What advice would you give to people great grandparents Stylist she still
lesson youve learnt? looking to define their own style? in the 1910s. occasionally uses.
Have a thick skin. Not everyone is going to Dorothy Draper, a famous interior
like what you do, what you make or your designer, said, I believe in doing the things
business practices, but thats OK. Know you feel are right. If it looks right, it is
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02
right. If you get dressed in the morning

and it doesnt feel right, then it probably
isnt your style.
Whats been key to achieving your

creative and professional goals?
Having a myopic view of your goal and
staying focused. People will have their own
opinion about what you should do and you
can listen, but in the end, make the choice
that feels right to you. My gut has never
lied to me, nor had any ulterior motives.
If there were no resource restraints,

01 what would be your dream project?
To make a ridiculously expensive bra using
ridiculously expensive lace.
01 Maddies creative
moodboard includes Tell us about your collaboration
whatever feels right with Simplicity Patterns.
and relevant to me. I teamed up with Simplicity to create
02 Inspecting the two exclusive lingerie patterns. The 8228
label on one of her features a halter and a racerback bralette,
newest designs. both with scalloped lace edges, and
03 New and vintage matching high-waisted pants with lace side
mannequins display panels. The 8229 features an underwire bra
the bras from the with a full band and scalloped lace edges
Madalynne X on the upper cups, and basic, high-waisted
Simplicity line a silhouette pants. Both are available in sizes
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bra and a bralette. 03 XS-XL for the pants. If youre in the UK,
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simplicity.com. Additionally, The New Craft thank the team enough for their support 01 Maddies studio is gifted to Maddie
House and Timeless Fabrics will be selling theyve been a pleasure to work with. very much a haven. sits next to a vintage
the patterns and bra kits. Its my zen zone, photo album of
What else are you working on? where my creativity her relatives.
How did you feel when Simplicity first Lots more lingerie! I have ve more and inspiration can 03 Neat and tidy
approached you to work together? workshops scheduled this year, each run freely. The studio has to
I was taken aback. Me? I remember sitting where students will make a diferent type 02 A vintage sewing be clean before I
in Jo-Anns thumbing through pattern of bra. Im trying to develop my teaching machine that was start a project.
catalogues when I rst began sewing, skills so students can walk away feeling
thinking, what will I make next? I was condent and knowledgeable enough to
around 18 years old then and never in a make more of the designs on their own.
million years did I think Id be in one of Im also working with a local manufacturer
those catalogues 10 years later. I cant to produce my lingerie line. Manufacturing

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goes against some sewists beliefs, but my

vision is to provide women with beautiful,
everyday lingerie. Some people cant sew,
so youll be able to both buy and make
Madalynne Intimates.
Your studio is amazing. Where did you

source all your furniture and fittings?
Thanks! Its an apartment in Philadelphia
separate to my home. Ive always got my
eyes peeled for beautiful things and I love
to collect. My chest of drawers is from
a company that rents out furniture for
weddings it got water damaged so I asked
01 if I could have it. The large gold picture
frame I found at the side of the road! Ive
also spotted items around charity shops, so
01 Maddie takes time Im always on the lookout.
out to look over her
latest designs in her Whats next for Madalynne?
Philadelphia studio. Five years ago, I wouldnt have imagined
02 Scissors, thread Id be where I am today, so I have no idea
and lace are all what the future holds. Hopefully Ill be
displayed neatly on a with people I love, doing the things I love.
pegboard on the wall.
Finally, whats the best piece of
creative advice youve ever been given?
Live a true, authentic life full of passion.
My mom died when I was a teenager, and
it was then I decided to surround myself
with the things, people and places that
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Lazy days
Up your loungewear game in The New
Craft Houses cosy-glam swan pyjamas
02 03 03
06 07 08
HOW TO MAKE PYJAMA BOTTOMS
MATERIALS Theres nothing better than 01 Using the templates on our blog markings, ensuring its wide
Q Light to medium- coming home on a chilly autumn at www.molliemakes.com, trace enough to fit your elastic through.
weight woven evening and changing straight out your pattern pieces in small, 04 Fold the top of your pocket
fabric, 2.5m into a slouchy jumper, woolly socks medium or large onto pattern piece to the WS by 0.5cm ("),
(2yrds) and your favourite pjs. This pair will paper or greaseproof paper. then again by 1.5cm (5/8"). Press
Q Matching sewing let everyone know youre officially 02 Fold your fabric in half and sew in place. Fold over the
thread off-duty, and ready to curl up on lengthways with wrong sides remaining three sides of your
Q Elastic, 1m (1yrd), the sofa for the evening. (WS) facing, then pin your pattern pocket to the WS, again by 0.5cm
0.5cm (") wide Weve used Bonnie Christines pieces to the fabric, matching ("), and press.
Q Ribbon, 60cm Hello Ollie fabric in Swanlings Bevy the grain line on the pattern to 05 Place your pocket on the right
(235/8"), 1.5cm (5/8") Peach, designed for Art Gallery the straight grain of your fabric. side back leg piece, matching it
wide Fabrics, as were seriously crushing Cut around your pattern pieces up with the pocket markers and
Q Paper for on all things swan-related. But, this carefully and mark all notches. with right side (RS) up. Pin in place,
templates straightforward pattern would work Mark the buttonholes and pocket then top stitch around the two
Q Tailors chalk just as well with brushed cotton for markers using tailors chalk. If sides and bottom of the pocket,
a classic pyjama feel. youre using a directional fabric, close to the edge.
SIZES Use a seam allowance of 1.5cm make sure you cut the pattern 06 Place one front and one back leg
Q Small (UK 8-10) (5/8"), clipping the curves where pieces in the right direction. with RS together, lining them up
Q Medium (UK 10-12) necessary so the seam allowances 03 Using your buttonhole foot, along the inner legs with notches
Q Large (UK 12-14) lie flat, and making sure to press make a buttonhole on both matching. Pin and sew along the
your seams open throughout. of your front leg pieces at the inner leg seam, then press the
04 05
11 12
seam open. Repeat for the other your buttonholes are positioned in the waistband, being careful not
front and back leg. the centre of the band, then press to twist the elastic. Pull out of the
Find full-size 07 Place both leg pieces RS and pin. Sew in place along the same buttonhole, cross the two
templates together, lining them up around bottom of the waistband, then turn ends of the elastic over each other
on our blog the crotch seam. Pin and sew the pyjamas RS out. so they lie flat, and stitch together
www.molliemakes.com around the curve. Sew another 11 Measure the elastic around your at the mark you made earlier. Push
seam 0.5cm (") down from this hips where the trousers will sit and the elastic back into the buttonhole
line of stitching, and trim off any mark at a comfortable length. so it all sits inside the waistband.
excess seam allowance above Attach a safety pin to one end 12 Thread your length of ribbon
the first line. of the elastic, then push through through the buttonholes and tie
08 With RS still together, match the one buttonhole all the way around in a bow to finish.
two side seams of your pyjamas.
Pin and sew both sides together The New Craft House
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09 Fold over the bottom of your
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pyjama legs to the WS by 0.5cm since childhood, the pair learned to knit
("), then again by 1.5cm (5/8"). together on the school bus. They both love using
Press and sew in place. traditional crafts in modern projects and have
10 Fold over the waistband of your
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pyjamas to the WS by 0.5cm ("), www.thenewcrafthouse.com
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STORYTELLING THROUGH CRAFT

We take a look at the ways women throughout history have recorded
their lives using craft and how we can continue the tradition today
Words: JESSICA BATEMAN Illustration: EMMA BLOCK
W
e all know the joy that comes from making overlooked subject: the importance of cloth
a baby blanket, or a sampler to celebrate a throughout the trajectory of human lives. We have
wedding. But when we mark life events and contact with cloth as soon as we come into the world
relationships through craft, were not only enjoying a [when wrapped up by a midwife] and as we leave it
hobby, were taking part in a centuries-old tradition, too, she explains. We also use it to mark important
intertwined with the female experience. events such as weddings and christenings.
Throughout history, women have used crafts Its this human element that leads us to craft
to tell stories and record their lives, from ancient not just for loved ones, but also for strangers,
tapestries to commemorative quilts, right through particularly in times of need. In World War II,
to contemporary scrapbooking. Women have Canadian women made quilts for the Red Cross
traditionally been and still are the archivers that were sent to families whose homes had been
of family stories, says Ann Rippon, an Academic bombed. More recently, Simply Knitting and The
Quilter at the University of Bristol whose work is Knitter magazines asked readers to knit squares that
focused on the role of cloth in society. were turned into blankets for women and children
in refuges. And, theres a long history of women
creating political quilts and appliqu artwork for the
THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES
Quilting is one of the most frequently-used
abolitionist movement and trade unions.
mediums for crafty storytelling, thanks to its

potential for bringing together diferent fabrics
from separate sources. Theres a long tradition of
WHEN OLD MEETS NEW
Even in an age where we can record everything
widows quilts, made using a partner or husbands around us at the touch of a button, there are still
shirts, Ann tells us. Women have also made many ways to tell our stories through craft. Using
quilts from baby clothes to remember happy times both digital and analogue images, scrapbooking
when children were little. Friendship quilts were is just one of these creative channels. Theres
popular in 19th century America too, and would something wonderful about taking our digital photos
involve women asking all their friends for scraps of and putting them into a tangible [object], says
material to sew together. Today we might make a scrapbook designer Amy Tan (www.amytangerine.
quilt for a bride-to-be, with all her hens chipping in com). It allows us to re-live wonderful moments.
sentimental fabrics, or a patchwork medley of band For my baby shower, I had a scrapbook put together
T-shirts to remember concerts. for me and it was such a special gift. My favourite
Other ways we might commemorate special event Ive scrapbooked is the birth of our son and
occasions are by making unique items. Ann cites the rst few weeks at home. Amy runs an online
an example of a woman who makes family bunting, class for modern scrapbooking, showing how to
adding a new ag every time its used at a get- print of Instagram photos and lay out page designs.
together or celebration. Jan Hassard, a quilt teacher She recommends starting with a recent event, not
from Bristol, makes new tablecloths and napkins for worrying about rules and aiming for progress over
big events, which she then keeps as mementos. I perfection: Just focus on the creative process and
made a whole set for my daughters 18th birthday actually nishing it I mess up all the time.
party, she tells us. I still use it now, and got it out So next time you sit down to work on a special
the other day when she was round for dinner. project or gift, remember youre not just trying
Ann believes that the close association between to make something pretty youre furthering a
craft and life events is part of a larger, often tradition almost as old as humankind itself.

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Pom Pom
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01 02 04
05 07
HOW TO MAKE A POM POM MUFF
MATERIALS This cosy project is a great way 03 Arrange the felt balls around the corners. Fold in the raw edges, pin
Q Sweatshirt or to make the most of an old centre section of the rectangle and together and sew closed.
jumper with a close pullover you know youll never pin this will form the front of 06 With RS together, pin the two
knit stitch wear again, but cant quite bear your muff. The top and bottom will short edges along the seam. Pull
Q Lining fabric in to part with. Or, use it to salvage be folded round to form the back, the lengths of elastic tight, tying
contrasting colour, that gorgeous wool jumper that so wont be on display. the ends in a knot and cutting off
30 x 40cm (117/8 x somehow found its way into 04 Attach each of the felt balls with any loose elastic. Make sure its
15") the washing machine and now 3 or 4 stitches using matching not too tight, as this is the opening
Q Thirty felt balls, resembles childrens clothing. thread, working from the wrong youll put your hands through.
1.5cm (5/8") diameter If you dont have any lining fabric side of the jumper fabric so the 07 Using the tapestry wool, sew the
Q Wadding, 135g/4oz, to hand, use an old T-shirt instead. loose threads are hidden. short edges together. Thread the
60 x 80cm (235/8 x And, if youre feeling extra-crafty, 05 Cut your wadding in half to cord through the muff and tie the
31") you could even make your own create two 30 x 40cm (117/8 x 15") ends together, adjusting the length
Q Cord, 2m (78 7/8"), mini pom poms from scraps of rectangles. With the rectangles to how long youd like the strap to
0.5cm (") wide brightly coloured yarn. on top of each other, place inside, be. You can either wear the knot at
Q Thin elastic, 1m making sure the wadding fills the the top, or hide it in the centre.
(39 3/8") 01 Cut out a 30 x 40cm (117/8 x
Q Matching tapestry 15") piece from your jumper and Chloe Hardisty
wool pin to your lining fabric with right Chloe lives in Loughborough with her
Q Matching sewing sides (RS) together. Sew around husband Chris and two little boys. She has
thread three of the edges, leaving one of a passion for anything fabric and needle-
the short ends open. related, and spends her evenings dreaming
02 Clip the corners, then turn RS
up new projects to share on her blog,
out. Thread half of the elastic along Cotton Clara, and Instagram @cotton_clara.
each short edge of your rectangle, www.cottonclara.wordpress.com
taking it out through each corner.
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patterned fabric for scrap felt sacks. Combining simple sewing the pom pom tape, making sure you
the large sack, 42 x Q Erasable fabric machine skills, decorative appliqu keep the pom poms on the inside.
15cm (16 x 6") marker lettering and a liberal helping of Repeat Steps 2-3 with the remaining
Q Two pieces of calico Q Fabric glue easy-to-make pom poms, theyre a pieces of calico and patterned
fabric for the small Q Paint brush thoughtful way to add a handmade fabric, minus the pom pom trim.
sack, 42 x 45cm Q Pom pom makers in touch to your Christmas gift giving 04 Place front and back pieces with
(16 x 17") various sizes this year (bonus points if you've RS together and sew up both sides
Q Two pieces of Q Yarn made all the pressies inside). of your sack, matching the seams
patterned fabric for where plain and patterned panels
the small sack, 42 x 01 With your calico fabric right meet. Zigzag stitch over the outer
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Q Pom pom trim, 1m trim along the seam allowance at 05 Sew along the patterned open
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inwards. Tack in place. stitch over the seam area as before.
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0.5cm (") and press. Fold over the seams along of your drawstring straight stitch and matching thread.
top edge to the WS again by 1cm channel, and thread the two yarn 10 Make a selection of pom poms
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patterned ribbon, fold the raw along the seams. Draw your instructions, and thread onto the
edge under, and pin to a side seam chosen letters onto the different ends of your drawstring with a
on the WS of your sack, 8cm (4") coloured felt pieces using an needle. Tie securely, and trim off
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Pair them with industrial
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furniture? Yes please. We want everything opt for the fun pom monochrome enamel vase from Rose &
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autumn. www.hubsch-interior.com www.olliella.com pink or sunny yellow. www.roseandgrey.co.uk
This knotted
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Based in Widnes in the north
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If you want to raise kids with chic
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LIVING home tour
Romana Howells Brodies

Prestwick home is a
monochrome marvel
Words: LARA WATSON Photography: CARO WEISS
Romana Howells Brodie has developed a bit

of a thing for home renovation since moving
into her semi-detached Victorian house near
Glasgow with husband John five years ago.
Documenting her decorating progress on
Instagram, her account quickly became hugely
popular thanks to the propertys calm, soothing,
black and white Scandi style.
As of January this year, they now share this
striking space with baby daughter Isabella, who
LIVING home tour
This page: Romana had a

lot of work to do, including
tackling the 1930s fireplace.
The owners put in a gas re
and damaged the original
tiles, so we installed new tiles
and had a stove put in.
Opposite: Romana lifts
her monochrome scheme
by adding texture with
diferent fabrics and nishes.
LIVING home tour
HIMMELI FOCUS
Himmeli ornaments are the
quintessential Christmas
decoration of Finland.The
geometric ornaments were
traditionally made with dried
straw, but now most crafters,
like Romana, prefer to use
drinking straws. Originally,
himmelis were hung above
dining tables to ensure a good
crop for the coming year,
and stayed on display from
Christmas till Midsummer.
01 02
often makes an appearance on Romanas feed Look around and its clear to see heritage and 01 Soft pink makes a
looking just as Instagram-worthy. modern sit together nicely in this home. The subtle appearance on
Believe it or not, she says, my flat before couple were given a mid-century sideboard and the floor of Romanas
this was decorated in a very diferent way it cocktail cabinet, and while theyve become focal master bedroom.
was pretty eclectic and busy. I felt this place was pieces in the two living rooms, I like to accent 02 Romanas
the opportunity for a clean slate, to start again. our monochrome style with lots of greenery. makeshift feature
The house needed a lot of work rst though. And, I really like pink at the moment, says adds interest to an
After adding a bathroom upstairs, damp- Romana. Evident in Isabellas sweet room and otherwise plain wall.
coursing and completely rewiring, Romana the carpet in the couples bedroom, she laughs,
painted everything white, retaining quirky Im lucky John goes with whatever I choose!
touches like the exposed stone wall in the master Some of Romanas crafts are also on display in
bedroom, and the original replace hearth tiles their home. The black cocktail straw himmeli in
in what is now Isabellas room. one of the sitting rooms was something Romana
Certain belongings helped inspire Romanas saw and decided to make her own version of,
design choices. The cast-iron bed in the guest while a diamond pattern wall feature in the
room, also painted white, led Romana to paint hallway was inspired by Ferm Livings designs.
the wall behind it black to make a feature of Its such a high ceiling, I needed something
it. In turn, this wall became the backdrop to there, explains Romana. I had some black
Shanna Murrays beautiful wall art, and one of vinyl so I cut out diamond shapes and arranged
Johns favourite pieces, the deer head. them theyve been there four years now!
Romanas sewing room in
the loft is kept spick and
span, with all her materials
on display for inspiration.
LIVING home tour
The grey chair in Isabellas

bedroom was a wedding
present to Romana and
John from a friend.
01
02
Romana works as a solution development kitchen and re-landscape the garden one day. 01 Romana welcomes
manager for the Scottish Qualifications Weve got a lot of plans for the next few years, colour in her daughter
Authority, so any crafting takes place in her says Romana. My husband was hoping wed Isabellas room, with
free time. She has a room in the loft for sewing, stay when were done, but I want to move on her best books and
dressmaking and quilting, and her knitting and start another project! Ive had a tenement toys on display.
travels around the house with her. The previous flat and this Victorian property, so it would be 02 Weve decorated
owners had four daughters at art school who wonderful to try something modern next. this room in a way
used Romanas sewing room as their studio. Its With Romanas creative knack for styling, its thats easy to change
lovely that this room still has a creative use to it. clear our Instagram feeds are guaranteed more as Isabella grows up,
Romanas a dab hand at scouring eBay and gorgeous interiors imagery for a while to come. says Romana.
H&M Home for bits and pieces, and Etsy for
prints. If I see a print I like, I often buy it
directly from the designer, she tells us. I like to MADE BY ROMANA
circulate our art around the house on a regular You can follow Romanas monochrome
basis, so the floating shelves are ideal. Brand- home dcor adventures, see her inspiring
wise, Romana loves IKEA, Habitat and Nest crafts and beautiful discoveries, and be
for clean, simple pieces, and Moleta Munro in treated to the cutest pics of baby
Edinburgh for lighting and furniture. Isabella (and her on-point outfits)
So whats next for this beautiful four- on her Instagram feed @romana21s.
bedroomed home? Wed like to extend the
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MATERIALS Glass domed bell jars are our your other hand. Rotate the paper 02 Fold a sheet of white paper
Q Six sheets of A4 top pick for showing off precious as you work, cutting away from in half vertically and place your
white paper, 120gsm treasures and collectables, and your body, and making sure to tree template on top, aligning the
Q One sheet of blush we cant think of a better piece to change the blade regularly to get centre of the tree with the centre
pink card draw attention to than this festive a clean cut. Start with the detailed fold. Use small pieces of tape to
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metallic card up on a sideboard and styled up your way up to the simpler shapes, trace around it with a pencil.
Q Double-sided tape with some simple foliage around and taking your time as you go. 03 Carefully cut out your tree
Q Cutting mat it, or taking centre stage on your You can also copy the templates at through both layers of your folded
Q Scalpel and blades dining table on Christmas Day a different percentage to change paper, then repeat another five
Q Pencil (move over, turkey), its bound to the size of your final design and suit times with the remaining sheets.
Q Glass dome, approx. get lots of admiring looks. the shape of your dome try a mini 04 Attach the deer templates to
30cm (117/8") high (we If youve never tried papercutting version displayed in a large jam jar the metallic card with small pieces
used a Large Bevin before, practise your technique on for a snowglobe-style effect. of tape, trace round, and carefully
Beech Based Glass scrap paper first. Hold the scalpel cut out each one. Repeat twice
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card in half with wrong sides (WS) your tape and attach in place. 08 With WS facing, stick the two
facing so you cut out two stars. 07 To create your border, attach stars together. Cut a small slit in
05 To make the tree, stick small both your cut out pieces together the base, then slot the star on top
pieces of tape to one side of your at either end using small pieces of of the tree. Place your papercut
folded tree and attach it to another tape this will create a continuous under the glass dome to finish.
of your trees. Keep repeating
this process until all six trees are Emily Hogarth
attached together. Emily Hogarth lives in Edinburgh, where she
06 At the bottom of each deer
runs her own design business creating papercut
are two flaps, one on the left side illustrations and screen prints. She can often
and one on the right. Bend these be found taking in the beautiful views around
behind to the WS and attach Edinburgh with her husband, two children,
small pieces of double sided tape Maggie and Finn, and their dog, Mary.
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HOW TO MAKE A RAG RUG
MATERIALS Every girl knows rocking an 03 Cut a strip or strips from the fingers, as youll be hooking this
Q Mesh rug canvas, oversized white shirt with skinny bottom hem, if there is one. If the from the underside of the canvas.
3 count, 70 x 94cm jeans is an easy route to bottom hem is less than 1cm (3/8") 08 Hold the strip of fabric under
(275/8 x 37") (ideally effortless style. Add the same high, create one strip out of it by the rug canvas. Insert the hook
two sides should laid-back appeal to your home with cutting above the hem. If its more into your chosen hole from the top
be selvages) Elspeth Jacksons rag rug, inspired than 1cm (3/8") high, cut below the of the canvas through to the
Q Nine pairs of by this classic fashion pairing. hem so the fabric opens up to underside with the latch open.
denim jeans in six Raid the back of your wardrobe create a normal strip. Create a 09 Hook onto the taut part of the
different shades or visit local charity shops to source separate strip from the seam left fabric strip, then let go of the strip
Q Eight white shirts the fabrics you need, then follow on the garment. with your index and middle fingers
Q Latch hook the instructions to cut your strips 04 Once youve cut off all the and pull the shorter end of the
Q Fabric scissors and learn the loopy rag rugging seams, fold the garment in half fabric strip up through the hole.
Q Matching sewing technique before you get started. lengthwise, then again into 10 Adjust the fabric strip so 1cm
thread quarters, then into eighths to (3/8") is showing above the top of
Q Fabric marker Cutting fabric strips create a tube. Its better to fold it, the canvas. You can make it more
01 Choose your garment, then turn as some fabrics become too thick or less depending on the height
the item wrong side (WS) out so to cut through when rolled. youd like your loops to be, as long
any seams are visible. Using sharp 05 Cut the tube into 2cm (") wide as least 0.5cm (") shows through.
fabric scissors, cut along the edge rolls, then unravel into long strips. 11 Working from the top of the
of every seam, except for the Repeat the process with your other canvas, insert the hook in the next
bottom hem and neckline, to fabric pieces. hole in the direction you want to
separate the garment into its work. Holding the strip under the
constituent pieces. So for a shirt Loopy rag rugging canvas, hook it and pull another
youll have five sections two front 06 Hold the latch hook in your loop up to the same height.
pieces, the back and two arms. dominant hand its usually easier 12 Repeat Step 11 until you have
02 Cut off and discard any parts to hold it nearer the hook, as this four loops. The loops will begin to
that cant be used, such as stiff or gives you more control. form a fan shape and, if you look
thick collars and clothing labels, 07 In your other hand, hold the top at the underside of the canvas,
then cut the garment along the of a strip of fabric between your youll see that the holes around the
line of the seams in 1cm (3/8") wide index and middle fingers, then rag rugging have tightened up.
strips. Cut the strips containing the further down the strip between This means that the rag rugging is
seams slightly narrower to account your fourth finger and thumb. The tight enough so you no longer have
for the added thickness. strip should be taut between your to rag rug into every hole.
19 21
13 Repeat Step 11 as many times as 16 Pin the canvas edge inside the three lines along the length of the
necessary, rag rugging into every seam, cutting to length if canvas, then create chevrons by
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Knitter and blogger Olivia Villareal loves

the textures and colours of her yarn collection
Ive been knitting since I was a little girl when opening. Up until that time Id been working with
my grandmother taught me, and I suppose acrylics or wool from the craft stores.
Ive been collecting ever since. My mother I really love browsing on Etsy for new yarns, as
and I used to spend Saturday mornings browsing there are so many diferent yarn dyers to choose
yard sales and any time I came upon bags or boxes from. Its important to me to support local and
of yarn, Id buy them. Id share them with my small businesses too. Instagram is another great
grandmother wed spend hours together at the yarn enabler, as Ive discovered beautiful yarns
kitchen table with our treasures as she showed me that come from all over the world. I have yarn from
how me how to crochet and knit garter stitch. Iceland, England, Canada and Scotland, but my
After I first discovered hand-dyed yarn at my favourite yarns are the Shetland yarns. The colours
local yarn store and came across Etsy, my yarn are so beautiful and inspired by nature.
collection started to grow immensely. I couldnt Ive collected so many diferent yarns over
knit fast enough to get through all the yarn Id the years. Some are treasured favourites just
started buying. Discovering yarns that had been waiting for the perfect project. My collections not
dyed in gorgeous blues, greys and yellows and overwhelming though; I dont need a whole room
blended with cashmere and alpaca was so eye- for it yet. www.thishandknitlife.blogspot.com
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Clutch crush
Hook yourself the ultimate new season accessory
with Laura Strutts tactile textured bag
HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET CLUTCH
MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS Team Mollie are always up 02 Draw the hook back through the
Q Brown Sheep (UK) for expanding their crochet stitch there should be three loops
Lambs Pride Q st(s) stitch(es) repertoire especially when on the hook.
Worsted, 85% Q ch chain handbags are involved so we 03 Wrap the yarn around the hook
wool/15% mohair, Q ch-sp chain space couldnt resist this make. Using again and insert the hook in the
113g/173m per Q dc double crochet a technique called puff stitch to same stitch. Wrap the yarn around
ball, one ball in Q ss slip stitch add interest and texture to the the hook again before drawing it
Sunburst Gold Q tr treble crocheted fabric, we guarantee back through.
(M14) Q ps puff stitch youll be fending off compliments 04 Repeat a further five times more
Q 5.0 mm (UK 6, US Q RS right side whenever you break out this clutch. until there are 13 loops of yarn on
H/8) crochet hook Lauras used a mustard yellow the hook.
Q Yarn for tassel FINISHED SIZE yarn for the main body of the bag, 05 Wrap the yarn around the hook
Q Lining fabric, 29 x 28 x 18cm (11 x 71/8") accented with a neon pink tassel, and draw it through all the loops on
38cm (11 x 15") but experiment with your choice of the hook there will now be one
Q Zip, 20cm (77/8") colours. Just make sure you have loop on the hook.
Q Sewing needle enough yarn before you begin 06 Work a chain stitch to secure the
Q Matching sewing though this might look like a fairly loops of the puff stitch in place.
thread small project, but puff stitch uses
Q Yarn needle a lot of yarn, and tension can vary Instructions
dramatically. Try to keep each of The bag is worked from the base
TENSION the loops as even as possible when upwards, rejoining the yarn to work
5.5 sts and 7.5 rows creating the stitches, as this will the second side. Youll join the side
in puff st to measure ensure the individual puffs come seams together next, then sew the
10cm (4") out at a similar size. zip and lining in place, and add a
yarn tassel to finish.
Puff stitch technique
01 Wrap the yarn around the hook First side
and insert hook in st, then wrap the Foundation ch35
yarn around the hook again. Row 1 (RS) 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, and each st to end, turn Second side Fold the lining fabric in half
[34sts] Row 1 with RS facing, rejoin the lengthways with RS together. On
Rows 2-4 ch1 (does not count as yarn to opposite side of foundation each of the short ends, press 1cm
st), 1dc in each st along, turn ch and work 34dc along, turn (3/8") to the wrong side, then sew
Row 5 ch3 (counts as 1tr), 1tr in Rows 2-3 ch1 (does not count as the two side seams of the lining
each of next 2sts, *miss next st, st), 1dc in each st along, turn using a 1cm (3/8") seam allowance.
ch1, ps in next st; repeat from * to Repeat instructions for First side Place the lining inside the bag and
last 3sts, work 1tr in each of next from Row 5 onwards. secure in place along the zip tape
3sts, turn [13 puff sts] with neat slip stitches.
Row 6 ch3 (counts as 1tr), 1tr in Finishing Create a tassel by braiding 20cm
each of next 2sts, *ch1, miss next Weave in all yarn ends and fold (77/8") of yarn and knotting the
st, ps in next st; repeat from * to the bag in half, aligning the sides ends together to form a loop. Cut
last 4sts, ch1, miss next st, 1tr in and upper edges. Join each of the several 15 x 20cm (6 x 77/8") lengths
each of next 3 sts (the 3rd tr is side seams in turn with 1dc in each of yarn and place inside the loop.
worked into the 3ch of the ch on st and join 4sts at each side of the With the knot in the centre, fold
previous row), turn upper opening with 1dc in each. the lengths of yarn in half. Take a
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 a further Open the zip and pin into place small scrap of yarn and tie around
eight times more, making sure to with one half on each side of the the top of the fold to secure the
work the puff stitches into the opening of the bag. Secure in place strands of the tassel in place. Loop
chain spaces and working the final with hand stitches. through the zip tab to finish.
tr of each row into the 3rd ch in
previous row. Laura Strutt
Row 23 ch1 (does not count as st), Laura lives in Colchester with her husband and
miss first st, 1dc in next st, 2dc in little dog,Waffle. After making a break from
ch-sp, 1dc in each st to last ch-sp, journalism to go freelance, shes written a number
2dc in ch-sp, 1dc in each st to of crafting books and also shares makes, how to
end, turn guides and inspiration on her blog.
Repeat Rows 2-4, then break yarn www.madepeachy.com
and fasten off.
duvet day
Look forward to Sunday morning lie-ins with Lynne
Goldsworthys contemporary patchwork quilt
05 07 07
08 09 10
HOW TO MAKE A MORNING STAR QUILT
MATERIALS If youve never given quilting a go own if you prefer, or switch up the (3") WOF strips and cut those
Q Background fabric, before, this Nordic-feel project colour scheme we like the idea into fifty-two 9cm (3") squares,
2.5m (2yrds) is a great place to start. Not of using a selection of solid brights cut two 16.5cm (6") WOF strips
Q Scrap fabrics, 2.6m only does it tap into this winters against a wintery grey base. and cut those into twelve 16.5cm
(27/8 yrds) total or 12 trend for all things Scandi, its also (6") squares and cut three 21.5cm
fat quarters a beautiful heirloom make. Start it Cutting (8") WOF strips and cut those into
Q Backing fabric, 3.5m now and give to someone special 01 Cut the print fabrics into twelve thirteen 21.5cm (8") squares.
(3yrds) as a thoughtful (and seriously 11cm (4") squares for the small 03 Sew the two binding fat quarters
Q Binding fabric, impressive) Christmas gift. star centres, thirteen 16.5cm (6") end to end and cut into six 6cm
0.5m (yrd) or 2 fat Made using the traditional squares for the large star centres, (2") WOF strips.
quarters morning star quilt block in fresh, twelve 16.5cm (6") squares for 04 Cut the backing fabric into two
Q Wadding, 1.7m (68") contemporary fabrics, youll piece the small star HSTs (half square equal lengths.
square together triangles and squares triangles) and thirteen 21.5cm (8")
Q Paper for templates using basic quilting techniques that squares for the larger star HSTs. Making the quilt top
are easy to master. Lynne used a 02 Cut the background fabric into 05 Photocopy twelve small HST
Handmade by Bonnie and Camille sixteen 6cm (2") WOF (width of templates and thirteen large HST
for Moda Fabrics fat quarter bundle fabric) strips and cut those into templates from page 104. Pair
for the top, back and binding, then forty-eight 6cm (2") squares, together print and background
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in twenty-four 6 x 21.5cm (2 x 8") fabric squares with right sides (RS)
Snow for the background. But, you strips and twenty-four 6 x 5cm (2 together to make the eight HSTs in
can mix and match fabrics of your x 12") strips. Then cut five 9cm each of the blocks 16.5cm (6")
07 08
11 11
squares will be used with the small 08 Tear away the paper from the 11 Sew 6 x 21.5cm (2 x 8")
HST templates and 21.5cm (8") back of the HSTs, then with RS and background fabric strips to both
squares will be used with the large matching fabrics together, sew sides of each of the smaller star
HST templates. along the side of one white triangle blocks, then sew 6 x 5cm (2 x
Pin a pair to a HST template with and press open. 12") background fabric strips to
the background fabric and reverse 09 Sew two of these HST pairs the top and bottom of each of
of the template together, making to a star centre square and sew the smaller stars.
sure the fabric overhangs by at least background fabric squares to the 12 Sew the star blocks into five rows
0.5cm (") all round. ends of two more of these pairs of five as shown in the diagram on
06 Shorten the stitch length on your as shown above 11cm (4") print page 84 and press the seams away
machine to 1.5 to make removing and 6cm (2") background fabric from the larger star blocks in each
the paper easier, then sew along squares will be used for the twelve row. Sew the five rows together to
the green lines. smaller stars and 16.5cm (6") print finish the quilt top.
07 Trim any excess paper and and 9cm (3") background fabric
fabric and cut along the blue squares will be used for the thirteen Finishing
lines, through both the template larger stars. Press seams away from 13 Sew the two pieces of backing
and fabric, using a rotary cutter. the HSTs in each section. fabric together along the length
Trim along the red lines to clip the 10 Sew the three rows together to using a 0.5cm (") seam. Press the
corners, then press the HSTs open complete a morning star block, seam open.
do this before removing the paper pressing the seams towards the 14 Layer the backing RS down,
to get a straighter seam. centre of the block. wadding and finally quilt top RS
HOW TO MAKE A MORNING STAR QUILT
up and tack together. Top stitch then bring the binding strip back a pin. Open out the binding and
as desired we quilted diagonally down along the edge of your quilt, join the ends with a diagonal seam.
across our finished patchwork aligning the edges. Pin in place Trim to a 0.5cm (") seam and
using a walking foot. and begin stitching the next seam press it open, then refold and finish
15 Sew the binding strips together from the top edge. stitching the binding in place.
in one continuous length, then 18 Continue around the four edges 19 Fold the binding over to the back
press in half along the length with in the same way, stopping 10cm (4") of the quilt and slip stitch in place
wrong sides together. away from the starting point. Fold by hand. At the corners, fold the
16 With the quilt RS up, attach the back the two ends of the binding edges over in the opposite order to
binding to the first edge starting at 45 so they touch, and mark with the front to mitre them neatly.
halfway along, leaving 10cm (4")
unattached at the start. Stop sewing Lynne Goldsworthy
0.5cm (") from the edge of the Lynne is a modern British quilt designer who goes
quilt, then turn 45 and sew to the by the name of Lilys Quilts. Shes written three
corner. Remove from the machine quilting books, her most recent being Quick and
and rotate to the next edge. Easy Quilts, is a regular UK quilting magazine
17 Pull your binding strip up away
contributor and designs beautiful quilts for several
from the quilt in line with the raw different quilting fabric companies.
edge so it forms a 45 angle at www.lilysquilts.blogspot.com
the corner. Hold the fold in place
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Q Gold pleated fabric, to impress at all this years clutch and a slick of red lipstick, from these lines of stitching, gently
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Hannah has always enjoyed making, and at the fabric to size, then cut a piece 06 With RS together, pin your skirt
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in association with Tick Tock Tea
HOW TO MAKE CROCHET-EDGED TEA TOWELS
MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS Upgrade the humble tea towel to needle, sew blanket sts evenly
Q DMC Natura Just (UK) a display-worthy accessory with along the short end of the tea
Cotton yarn, 100% st(s) stitch(es) this trio of crochet trims. The towel. Youll need 48 sts along the
cotton, 50g/155m sp(s) space(s) scalloped edging adds a vintage edge, so measure and sew
per ball, one ball ch chain feel to this cotton set either carefully. Fasten off neatly.
each in Geranium ch-sp chain space crochet it onto similar shop-bought Row 1 with right side facing, join
(N52) (Yarn A), ss slip stitch versions, or make your own to fit yarn into first st, ch1 (does not
Giroflee (N52) (Yarn dc double crochet with your kitchen dcor. Youll need count as st), work 2dc in each bar
B), Aquamarine tr treble two pieces of fabric measuring 40 x across, turn [96sts]
(N25) (Yarn C) yrh yarn round hook 65cm (15 x 255/8"), either Row 2 ch1 (does not count as st),
Q 2.5mm (UK 12, US tr2tog treble 2 matching, or in contrasting 1dc in each st along, turn
C/2) crochet hook together (yrh, insert patterns. With right sides together Row 3 *ch1, miss 3 sts, (tr2tog, ch3,
Q Three tea towels hook in next st, yrh sew around the edge, leaving a tr2tog, ch3, tr2tog) all in next st,
approx. 40cm and pull up loop, yrh gap for turning. Turn the tea towel ch1, miss 3 sts, 1dc in next st;
(15") wide and draw through 2 right side out, sew the gap closed repeat from * to end of row.
Q Tapestry needle loops) twice, yrh and and press. Add a crochet trim in a Break yarn and fasten off.
draw through all loops complementary shade of yarn, and
TENSION on hook youre ready to tackle those dishes. Yellow trim
Tension isnt too 5ch picot ch5, ss in Using Yarn B and the tapestry
important, just aim for 5th ch from hook Pink trim needle, sew blanket sts evenly
a neat finish Using Yarn A and the tapestry along the short end of the tea
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towel. Youll need 46 sts along the edge, so measure and sew Row 3 ch3 (counts as first tr), 1tr in
edge, so measure and sew carefully. Fasten off neatly. 1ch-sp, *ch2, 2tr in next 2ch-sp;
carefully. Fasten off neatly. Row 1 with right side facing, join repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ch1,
Row 1 with right side facing, join yarn into first bar, ch1 (does not 1tr in last st, turn
yarn into first st, ch1 (does not count as st), work 2dc in each bar Row 4 ch1 (does not count as st),
count as st), work 2dc in each bar across, turn [96sts] 1dc, *ch10, 1dc in 4th tr along;
across, turn [92sts] Row 2 ch3 (counts as first tr), 1tr repeat from * to end of row, turn
Row 2 ch3 (counts as first tr), 1tr in into the next dc, *ch2, miss 2dcs, Row 5 ch1 (does not count as st),
each st along, turn 1tr in each of next 2 sts; repeat (5dc, 5ch picot, 5dc) into each
Row 3 ch1 (does not count as st), from * to the last 2 sts, ch1, 1tr into 10ch-sp along. Break yarn and
1dc in first st, *ch6, 1dc between the last st, turn fasten off to finish.
5th and 6th st along; repeat from *
to end of row, turn
Row 4 ch1 (does not count as st), Ayda Algin
(2dc, 3tr, 2dc) into the each 6ch-sp Ayda lives in Istanbul and has a passion
along. Break yarn and fasten off. for interior decoration, craft, food and art.
Her blog, cafenohut, is where she shares
Blue trim her inspirations, adventures and ideas. She
Using Yarn C and the tapestry loves working with yarn and fabric, and
needle, sew blanket sts evenly sells her handmade items in her Etsy shop,
along the short end of the tea deconoHut. www.cafenohut.com
towel. Youll need 48 sts along the

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Keep little ones snug with Monica Russels
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HOW TO MAKE A PINAFORE DRESS
MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS (UK) Handmade clothes for little ones right hand needle back to left hand
Q Wool and The Gang st(s) stitch(es) always go down a treat, and this needle, cast on 3sts (using cable
Billie Jean, 100% cotton, k knit sweet pinafore is sure to be a hit cast on method); repeat from *
100g/135m per ball, in k2tog knit 2 sts together with both kids and parents. The until you have 28 (30, 32, 34) sts
Raw Denim (Yarn A) p purl main body of the dress is in Wool on needle.
(check size guide for p3tog purl 3 sts together and the Gangs new Billie Jean yarn, Next row * p1, m1, rep from * to
quantities) st st stocking stitch (knit made from upcycled denim for a end 56 (60, 64, 68) sts
Q Wool and The Gang one row, purl one row) finish thats as comfy as a worn-in Row 1 (RS) p2 (0, 1, 2), *yo, k1, yfwd,
Shiny Happy Cotton, m1 make one by knitting pair of jeans, but tough enough to p2; rep from * to end. 92 (100, 106,
100% cotton, into the back of the loop survive a hard days play just add 112) sts
100g/142m per ball, one between sts or (at the end a long-sleeved tee and woolly tights Row 2 k2 (0, 1, 2), *p3, k2; rep from
ball in Hot Pink (Yarn B) of a row) purl and knit into for a cute winter outfit. * to end
Q Pair of 4.5mm (UK 7/US the same st Row 3 p2, *k3, p2; rep from * to last
7) knitting needles sl1 slip one st knitwise Instructions 0 (3, 4, 0) sts, k0 [k3: (k3, p1): k0]
Q Pair of 5.0mm (UK 6/US psso pass slipped stitch The front and back are knitted Row 4 k2 (0, 1, 2), *p3tog, k2; rep
8) knitting needles over separately from the bottom up. from * to end 56 (60, 64, 68) sts
Q 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) yo yarn over needle Youll start with a picot cast on in the Cut off Yarn B and change to
circular knitting needles yfwd yarn forward round contrast colour, then add the heart 5mm needles.
Q Button needle motif pattern following the chart, Beginning with a RS row, work 6
Q Yarn needle rep repeat working the main body in stocking rows st st using Yarn A.
Q Stitch markers RS right side stitch, then textured stitch. Where
Q Blocking mats WS wrong side instructions differ between sizes, Heart motif
patt pattern the smallest is given first, with the This section is worked over 6 rows
TENSION other sizes in brackets, increasing in using both yarns. When working this
14 sts and 25 rows to order of size e.g. 1 (2, 3) sts. section, twist Yarn B up the side so
10cm (4") over stocking it can be picked up when you place
stitch on 5mm needles Textured stitch the motif. Twist your yarns together
Row 1 (RS) k every 2 sts so there are no large
Age Quantity Back length Chest Actual size Row 2 k loops on the back of your work.
Yarn A Row 3 *k1, p1; rep from * to end Follow the chart all odd numbered
18 months- Two balls 43cm (17") 50cm (19") 56cm (22 1/8") Row 4 *k1, p1; rep from * to end rows are knitted from right to left,
2 years and even numbered rows are purled
2-3 years Three balls 45cm (17") 56cm (30 1/8") 62cm (24 3/8") Making the front reading the chart from left to right.
47cm (18") 61cm (24") 66cm (26") Picot Cast on: Pink square denotes Yarn B, white
3-4 years Three balls
Using 4.5mm and Yarn B, cast on square denotes Yarn A.
4-5 years Four balls 49cm (19 3/8") 66cm (26") 70cm (275/8")
5sts, *cast off 2sts, place st on Next row (RS) place motif as
CHART
follows: k6 (0, 4, 6), *work from st 1 on these sts as follows: Shaping the neck
from chart to st 8, k4; rep from * to Row 1 (WS) Cast off 1 st, patt Row 1 cast off 3 (3, 5, 6) sts at neck
last 2 (0, 0, 2) sts k2 (0, 0, 2) to end edge, patt to end
Break off Yarn B and continue Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next Row 2 patt to end
working in st st in Yarn A, and following alternate row until 13 Row 3 cast off 3sts at neck edge,
decreasing 1 st at each end of every (14, 13, 13) sts remain patt to end
8th row until 46 (50, 54, 58) sts Work 6 (8, 8, 8) more rows Cast off remaining 13 (14, 13, 13) sts
remain and work measures 26 (28, Cast off and rejoin yarn to remaining Rejoin yarn to remaining sts and
28, 28)cm (10 (11, 11, 11)") sts and cast off centre 8 (8, 10, 10) work to match first side, reversing
Work 4 (6, 8, 12) rows using sts, patt to end the shaping.
textured stitch. Work remaining sts as first side of
Place marker at each end of work to neck, reversing shaping. Finishing
denote start of armhole shaping. Spray the front and back pieces with
Making the back water. Stretch to the right shape
Shaping the armhole Work as front to *** and size, then pin to your blocking
Continue working in textured stitch Divide for back opening mats, using a tape measure to
throughout and maintain patt Next row patt 19 (20, 21, 22) sts, ensure that both pieces have the
during shaping. Note the casting off cast off 2 sts, patt 19 (20, 21, 22) sts same measurements. Leave to dry
is only on the first 2 rows. Work a further 11 (13, 15, 17) rows in thoroughly, then sew together the
Row 1 cast off 1 st, patt to end. patt on first side. shoulder seams to finish.
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02 04 06
08 13
MATERIALS stitches, youll find a stitch 03 Carefully position the hair at circle for the pupils and fill with
QTissue paper guide and tips on our blog at the top of the face piece and pin satin stitch. Sew a tiny straight
QErasable fabric marker www.molliemakes.com. in place, then sew the hairline stitch for each eyebrow. With
QSoft toy stuffing 02 Pin the tissue paper with the onto the face using small running pink thread, embroider a small,
QScallop shears (optional) hair embroidery guide in place stitches and two strands of curved mouth using a few
QFabric glue on the hair piece. Using split matching thread. backstitches, then stitch the lips
QPink pencil stitch and two strands of gold 04 Draw the face using a fabric using horizontal straight stitches
embroidery thread, sew along marker. Thread an embroidery positioned close together. Pin
01 Using the templates on the lines. Add some lazy daisy needle with two strands of a turquoise star on the hair and
pages 101-102, cut out the doll stitches and two stars of four brown embroidery thread and embroider five lazy daisy stitches
pieces from the felt, then trace overlapping straight stitches sew the eyes and lashes onto around a French knot in two
the embroidery templates on using the picture as a guide, then the face. The eyes are made strands of gold thread, using the
page 103 onto tissue paper or carefully tear away the paper, using a few curving backstitches, picture as a guide.
thin tracing paper. If you need using a pin to remove any little and the eyelashes using small 05 Align the two head pieces
help with any of the embroidery pieces under the stitches. straight stitches. Sew an outline wrong sides (WS) together then
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Hair back
Cut 1
Arm Dress
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join using whip stitch, leaving a or regular scissors. Sew in whip stitches to join the dress using the picture as a guide.
small opening at the base of the place using a small vertical together along the length. Colour in the dolls cheeks
head. Fill with toy stuffing and stitch between each scallop in 10 Insert the arms in the gaps of using a pink pencil.
stitch the head closed. matching thread. the top piece of the dress and 13 Embroider the mini stars
06 Fold the arms in half along the 08 Embroider the dress design in sew together the arm and neck eyes and mouth using small back
length, then whip stitch around the same way as you did the hair area using whip stitch. stitches, and the picture as a
the edges, leaving the short design. Sew on two stars using 11 Pin head to neck and sew in guide. Add a French knot for the
edge open. Push the arms onto a small vertical stitch between place using ladder stitch and two nose and five lazy daisy stitches
a pipe cleaner as shown. each scallop in matching thread, strands of matching thread. Go around the face in two strands
07 Pin the dress pieces together and the picture as a guide. around the join several times, of embroidery thread. Align the
so they slightly overlap, using 09 Cut out your card insert using sewing higher on the head and two star pieces with WS together
the picture as a guide. We used the template on page 102, then lower on the neck until secure. then join using whip stitch and
scallop pinking shears to cut glue to the WS of the dress. 12 Tie the ribbon into a neat matching thread, leaving a small
the bottom of each piece, but Fold the dress round, aligning bow, then sew this and the star opening. Fill with toy stuffing
you could use pinking shears the back edges, then use small button in place on the neck, and sew the gap closed.
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