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Charts & Diagrams
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Endangered animals 2022 CALENDAR
2022 Calendar
CROCHET ENDANGERED ANIMALS
Hello hooksters and welcome to
RED PANDA
Skill level: Easy peasy
Red Panda
Country of origin: Eastern Himalayas and China Habitat:
Polynesian TREE SNAIL
Skill level: A bit tricky
POLYNESIAN TREE SNAIL
Country of origin: South Pacific islands Habitat: Wet
Duck-billed PLATYPUS
Skill level: A bit tricky
Duck-Billed Platypus
Country of origin: Australia Habitat: Freshwater Fun fact:
Karner blue Butterfly
Country of origin: North America Habitat: Sandy areas
GREEN SEA TURTLE
Country of origin: Sub tropical and tropical beaches
BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY
Country of origin: Western Central and South America
MANDRILL
Country of origin: Tropical Africa Habitat: Rainforests Fun
BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY
Country of origin: Western Central and South America
BABY MALAYAN TAPIR
Country of origin: Malaysia Habitat : Grasslands and
BLUE-THROATED MACAW
Country of origin: Bolivia Habitat: Tropical savannah and
PANAMANIAN GOLDEN FROG
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HUMBOLDT PENGUIN
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KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY
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GREEN SEA TURTLE
Skill level: A bit tricky
FIJI BANDED IGUANA
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MANDRILL
Skill level: A bit tricky
BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY
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BABY MALAYAN TAPIR
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REACH FOR THE STARS
Children love snuggle sacks and this rocket pattern
5 FAB FINDS
Crochet kits
CAROLYN’S JOURNAL
...from the studio
SECOND NATURE
Designer and photographer Martin Up North expresses his deep connection to the scenery, people and natural world of northern Sweden through his crochet creations
Spinning yarns
Deciding that her passion was to work at a traditional yarn mill, Laura Davies found her dream role through an internship and shares her experience
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Exciting Crochet Ideas to Inspire You
Quick as you like
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Love Triangle
There are three sides to this crochet motif story and it has a very happy ending.
King of the crib
This mane attraction will be greeted by roars of delight from excited cubs.
Twists & turns
Wrap your mind around linked treble crochet with Heather C Gibbs’ elegant cabled cushion
Flare for fashion
Transform your skinny jeans to funky fresh ares (they ’re back again) with Natalie Beard’s design
JUST JADE
Made for layering, this boxy jumper is perfect for exploring outdoor spaces.
CHECK MATE
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Make friends with this sweet jumper
Winter toy
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
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Gorgeous Yarns
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Daisy chain
A pretty baby blanket with delicate floral detail for the sweetest dreams
Folksy footwork
Add a touch of Polish folk art to your decor with Maria Jęczmyk’s rug design
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Try using a di erent hook…
WHAT’S A SLIPPERY YARN?
Make adjustments for the yarn you’re using…
Glitter yarns
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Crochet essentials
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