Crochet Now - UK (2020-03)

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Décor

Aran 4.5mm

★★ Intermediate

Yarn used Lily Sugar’n Cream 1 ball in Swimming Pool Ombre 02744 (CC1), Overcast 01042 (CC2), Jute 00082 (CC3), Robin’s Egg 01215 (CC4), Soft Ecru 01004 (CC5) & black 00002 (CC6)

About the yarn Aran; 100% cotton Solids: 109m per 70.9g ball Ombre: 86m per 57g ball

Tension 14 sts x 15 rows = 10cm measured over dc

Hook used 4.5mm

Other supplies stitch marker wooden dowel approximately 61cm long x 1.5cm diameter

Sizing Approximately 51x61cm, excluding fringe

When working from chart and joining new colour, work to last 2 loops on hook of last st. Draw new colour through 2 loops, then proceed in new colour. Carry colour not in use across top of previous row and work sts around it to prevent stranding.

Start crocheting

With CC1, ch 71. Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 70 sts Row 2: Ch 1. Dc in each dc across. Turn.

Rep 2nd row until work measures 5cm. Beg working Chart in dc, reading RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right, until Row 73 is complete. Place marker at end of last row. Next row: With CC4, ch 1. Dc in each dc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from marker measures 7.5cm, ending on a RS row. Next row (RS; seam row): Ch 1. Working in front loops only, dc in each dc to end of row. Turn. Next row: With CC4, ch 1. Dc in each dc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from marker

OMBRÉ NAR-WALL HANGING

measures 10cm. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

Finishing With long yarn tail, sew final row to rem back loops of Seam row to create casing. Insert dowel in casing to hang. With CC6, embroider eye and mouth with chain stitch using chart as guide for placement.

Fringe Cut strands of CC1 58.5cm long. Taking 2 strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe along bottom edge of wall hanging. Trim fringe evenly.

Chart

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This intarsia wall hanging will bring a maritime vibe to your home

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= A = B = C= D = E= F (chain st embroidery)