BAG OF TRICKS
With ends left on show, footloose and fancy free, this tiny rave bag is just the right size to hold a few essential items while you’re busy dancing up a storm.
BACK IN BALACLAVA
This one’s coming straight off the fashion show runways! Balaclavas have become the peak of edgy high-brow style, so hook one now to wear all winter long.
WEAR THE TROUSERS
Take this summer’s crochet trouser trend into the autumn with a dark-coloured version. Make it with the large granny square pockets or without – your choice!
TOP IT UP
Whether layered over a shirt or worn on its own, this zigzag top is sure to make waves. Wear with baggy trousers to achieve the ultimate cool-kid effect.
HOT TOPICS
Black and grey and criss-crossed with red – these super-comfy arm warmers have a lot of character. Our model liked this pair so much, we let her take them home after the shoot!
HOODED SCARF
Show you can’t be tamed with Natalie Beard’s scarf, complete with pointed animal ears and clever ‘distressed’ elements.
■ Sirdar Stories DK (60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/140m), 6 balls of each: Silent Disco (839), Date Night (808)
■ A4mm (US G/6) hook
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Scarf measures approx 160x33cm (62½x12¾in)
ABBREVIATIONS
surface crochet
Position yarn on WS of work, inset hook through fabric from RS to WS, yrh and pull up loop, *insert hook back through fabric in direction you want the crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 86
NOTES Scarf is made up of 2 Panels. Each Panel is worked in rows and seamed together to form the hood of the Scarf. Ch-sps are included as a st throughout. The Ears are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you go.
HOODED SCARF PANEL 1