ROSE BUSH AND HYDRANGEA
Come into bloom
This rose bush and hydrangea plant are full of delicate details
YOU WILL NEED
■King Cole Giza 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/158m) 1 ball of each:
Christmas Green (3465)
Brown (2205)
Chocolate (2410)
Plum (2199)
A small amount of each:
Yellow (2206)
Bluebell (2198)
Raspberry (2426)
Coral (2196)
■A2.25mm (US B/1) hook
■Toy stuffing
■Cardboard
■3 wooden skewers For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Hydrangea measures approx 12cm (4 in) tall Rose Tree measures approx17cm (6 in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
inv dec
Insert hook in front loop of first st to be decreased, insert hook into front loop of second st to be decreased, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook
For a full list, see Simply Crochet magazine
Bursting with brilliant orals that will never fade, these two bushes will bring life to your mini allotment. Make multiples for extra fun!
NOTES
Patterns are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round, moving it up as you work.