Crochet Patterns
(CROCHET 15) - SMC Casternette Scarf Yarn - Crochet Rosette
		To make a rosette, insert the crochet hook from front to back through single layer of the the yarn, just above the centre.
		Leave a gap of approximately 4cm and repeat, inserting the hook from the front to the back of the yarn.
		Now pull the hook back through the 1st stitch.  This is the equivilent of doing a slip stitch when crocheting.
		Again, leave a gap of approximately 4cm and repeat, inserting the hook from the front to the back of the yarn.  Now pull the hook back through the 1st stitch.  You are now creating a chain, which gathers up the yarn.  Repeat till you have 20 stitches and fasten off.
To make up = Turn the frill upside down (so that cast off edge is at the top). Start to roll the rosette around and stitch into place as you go with cotton thread.  Then stitch safety pin or brooch pin to the back.
(CROCHET 14) - EASY SUPER CHUNKY HEADBAND 1 BALL – Sirdar Big Softie 9mm Crochet Hook Easy 1st Project   Make 9 chain.   All rows 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, double crochet to end ( 8sts), make 1 chain, turn.   Repeat this until headband measures 21” (53cm) or to fit snuggly around head. Fasten off and stitch ends together.
(CROCHET 13) - SUPER CHUNKY CROCHET SCARF   Tension Size = Length – 122cm (48”) approx, width 18cm (7”) approx.   Materials = 4 balls 50gram balls of Sirdar Big Softie, + 9mm crochet hook.     4 rows = 10cm (4”) 7 stitches = 10cm (4”)   Make 16 chain, turn.   Next row = Miss 3 chain and make 1 treble in 4th chain from hook, Treble to end of row (13 Stitches total).  Make 3 chain and turn.   Repeat this row until you have reached 117cm (46”)   Turn and work shell edging on the 13 stitches as follows :-   Make 1 double crochet in 1st stitch, miss 2 stitches, Make 7 double trebles all in the next stitch (this will form the 1st shell), miss 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet in next stitch, miss 2 stitches Make 7 double trebles all in the next stitch (this will form the 2nd shell), miss 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet in next stitch, fasten off.   Re-join yarn to bottom corner of scarf and repeat.
(CROCHET 12) - FUNDRAISER POPPY FOR POPPY DAY
This pattern has been written without abbreviations   By Wendy Poole   Oddments of red 4 ply yarn, 2.50mm/2.75mm crochet hook   Double knitting yarn along with a 3mm/ 3.50mm hook can be used although you will get a larger flower.   Make 4 chain and join in a ring with a slip stitch.   Round 1 – Make 3 chain, then make 16 trebles into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the 1st treble at the beginning of the round to form a ring. (16 stitches)   Petals (Make 4)   Row 1 – Make 3 chain (this counts as the 1st treble), and 1 treble into same space, then make 2 trebles into each of the next 3 stitches. (8 stitches in total), turn.   Row 2 – Make 3 chain. Then make 1 treble into each of the next 2 stitches. Then 2 trebles into each of the next 4 stitches, then 1 treble into each of the last 2 stitches, turn   Row 3 – Make 1 chain and 1 double crochet into 1st stitch. *Now make 2 chain, 1 double crochet into next stitch*. Repeat from * to * until end of petal. Fasten off.   Re-join yarn to next stitch of round 1 and repeat Rows 1 -3 to make next petal.   Continue in this manner until 4 petals are made.   Stitch a black button in the centre of the flower and a safety pin or brooch fixing on to the back.   Copyright © 2011 Wendy Poole.
(CROCHET 11) - EASY TO MAKE - CHRISTMAS STOCKING
More photos of "how to make the heel turn" on the Christmas stocking are available in the "Photo Gallery"
By Wendy Poole   This pattern is written without using abbreviations.   There are 2 versions of the stocking. You can either make a plain cuff, using simple trebles and a shell edging or opt for a bobble texture type cuff using a technique called ”Popcorns” along with a shell edging.   You could also make one of the snowmen from my “Christmas Bunting Pattern” and add that to the side of the stocking for extra decoration.   2 x 50 gram balls of Patons Diploma DK in red.   1 x 50 gram ball of Patons Diploma DK in cream/white 4mm crochet hook   Specific tension is not needed   Foundation Chain - With red yarn make 43 chain and turn.   Row 1 – Make 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then double crochet to end (42 stitches), turn.   Row 2 – 38  – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then double crochet to end (42 stitches), turn.   (Your work should measure approximately 19 cms or desired leg front leg length).   Heel shaping section   Row 1 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 2 more double crochet (3 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 2 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 2 more double crochet (3 stitches in total).   Row 3 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 2 double crochet, carry on in the same direction and make 3 more double crochet from row below (6 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 4 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 5 more double crochet (6 stitches in total).   Row 5 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 5 double crochet, carry on in the same direction and make 3 more double crochet from row below (9 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 6 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 8 more double crochet (9 stitches in total).   Row 7 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 8 double crochet, carry on in the same direction and make 3 more double crochet from row below (12 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 8 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 11 more double crochet (12 stitches in total).   Row 9 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 8 double crochet, (9 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 10 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 8 more double crochet (9 stitches in total).   Row 11 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 5 double crochet, (6 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 12 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 5 more double crochet (6 stitches in total).   Row 13 – Make 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, then make 2 double crochet, (3 stitches in total). Turn.   Row 14 – (Working back towards outside edge) – Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then make 2 more double crochet (3 stitches in total).   Row 15 - Make 1 chain, 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then double crochet along all stitches to end of row (42 Stitches). Turn.   Now repeat rows 1- 15 along other side of work. You will now have a fan type flared edge, on each side of work, that will form the heel when stitched up at the end.   Foot Section   Work 14 rows of double crochet, decreasing 1 stitch at each end of 4th row, 8th row and 12th row. (36 stitches)   Toe Section   Row 1 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 14, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 14, double crochet last 2 stitches together, turn.   Row 2 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 12, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 12, double crochet last 2 stitches together, turn.   Row 3 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 10, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 10, double crochet last 2 stitches together, turn.   Row 4 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 8, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 8, double crochet last 2 stitches together, turn.   Row 5 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 6, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 6, double crochet last 2 stitches together, turn.   Row 6 – Make 1 chain, double crochet 2 together, then double crochet 4, now double crochet 2 together twice, then double crochet 4, double crochet last 2 stitches together, fasten off.   Hanging Loop   Make 17 chain, turn and starting from 2nd chain from hook, double crochet to end.   Christmas Stocking Cuff   Cuff  (Working in rounds with wrong side of stocking facing) Using cream yarn - join to top foundation edge of stocking. Make 3 chain then make 2 trebles into 1st stitch, then treble along edge to last stitch and make 2 trebles (44 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to 1st treble of the round.   Plain Cuff Option   Row 1 – Make 3 chain and then make 1 treble into each stitch of the round below, join with a slip stitch to 1st treble of the round.   Repeat for 3 more rows (4 rows in total)   Make shell edging along top of cuff as follows. Make 1 chain, double crochet 2. *Miss next 2 stitches and make 6 trebles all into next stitch, miss 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet* Repeat to last stitch, double crochet 1. Fasten Off.   Popcorn Pattern Cuff   Special Stitch – Popocorn   Work a group of 5 trebles all into the same stitch. Remove the crochet hook from the working stitch, then insert it from front to back through the 1st treble of the group. Now put the working stitch back on the crochet hook and draw the hook back through to the front of the work. Make 1 chain to secure.   Row 1 – Make 3 chain* Make 1 treble into each of next 3 stitches, now make 1 popcorn into next stitch* rep from * to end, join with a slip stitch to 1st stitch of round.   Row 2 – Make 3 chain, Make 1 treble into next stitch, * make 1 popcorn into next stitch, then 1 treble into each of next 3 stitches rep from * to last 2 stitches, 2 treble, join with a slip stitch to 1st stitch of round.   Repeat Rows 1 – 2 once more.   Make shell edging along top of cuff as follows. Make 1 chain, double crochet 2. *Miss next 2 stitches and make 6 trebles all into next stitch, miss 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet* Repeat to last stitch, double crochet 1. Fasten off.   Making up   With wrong sides of stocking together, stitch up back seam and attach hanging loop to back top edge.   Copyright © 2011 Wendy Poole
(CROCHET 10) - SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS BUNTING
Photos of how to assemble the snowman are available on the "Photo Gallery" page
By Wendy Poole   This pattern is written without abbreviations.   2 x 50 gram balls of Patons Diploma DK in red.  1 x 50 gram ball of Patons Diploma DK in cream/white Oddments of DK for hats, scarves, faces and carrot noses 4mm crochet hook   Specific tension is not needed   Bunting (Make 5)   Foundation Row – Using red yarn make 30 chain and turn   Row 1 – Make 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, then double crochet to end. Turn, (29 stitches).   Row 2 - Make 1 chain, then make 1 double crochet in 2nd stitch from hook and double crochet along to last 2 stitches. Double crochet 2 together, turn.   Repeat row 2 until there are only 2 stitches left. Double crochet 2 together, fasten off.   Top Edging   Using cream yarn make 20 chain, then double crochet 29 stitches along the foundation edge of each of the 5 bunting triangles, after the last triangle make 21 chain, then turn.   Row 1 – Make 1 double crochet in 2nd stitch from hook, then double crochet in each stitch of the chain, then double crochet along all the bunting and along the 20 chain at the other end. Turn   Row 2 – Change to red yarn. Make 1 double crochet in 2nd stitch from hook, then 1 double crochet in each stitch all along the row. Turn.   Row 3 – Change to cream yarn. Make 1 double crochet in 2nd stitch from hook, then 1 double crochet in each stitch all along the row. Turn.   Row 4 – (Shell Edging) Make 1 chain, then 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook. *miss 2 stitches, make 6 trebles all into next stitch, miss 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet in next stitch* , repeat from * to * to end. Fasten off.   Snowman Head   Foundation Ring – Make 5 chain and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.   Round 1 – Make 3 chain (counts as 1 treble). Then make 15 treble into the ring, join with a slip stitch into 3rd stitch of 3 chain at the beginning of the round. Fasten off.   Snowman Body   Foundation Ring – Make 5 chain and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.   Round 1 – Make 3 chain (counts as 1 treble). Then make 15 treble into the ring, join with a slip stitch into 3rd stitch of 3 chain at the beginning of the round. (16 trebles).   Round 2 – Make 3 chain (counts as 1 treble), 1 treble into same space. Then make 2 treble into each stitch of the previous round, join with a slip stitch into 3rd stitch of 3 chain at the beginning of the round. (32 trebles). Fasten off.   Top Hat (Optional)   Row 1 – (Brim) Make 9 chain, turn and starting in 2nd chain from hook make 8 double crochet. Fasten off.   Row 2 – (Crown) Re join yarn at 3rd stitch along the row. Make 1 chain and one Double crochet in same stitch. Then make 1 double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, (4 stitches in total). Turn.   Rows 3 and 4 – 1 chain then 4 double crochet along the row. Fasten off.   Scarf – (Neck piece)   Make 3 chain, turn and starting in 2nd chain from hook make 2 double crochet, turn.   Rows 2 – 8 - Make 1 chain and starting in 2nd chain from hook make 2 double crochet, turn. Fasten off.   Scarf – (Front long piece)   Make 3 chain, turn and starting in 2nd chain from hook make 2 double crochet, turn.   Rows 2 – 14 - Make 1 chain and starting in 2nd chain from hook make 2 double crochet, turn. Fasten off.   Stitch snowman head and body onto bunting, overlapping chin of snowman head to upper body.   With orange yarn and sewing needle, make 6 chain coming out from centre hole in middle of the snowmans face. Fold chain in half and stitch back through the same place on face and secure yarn, to make carrot nose.   Make french knots, or small stitches to form eyes and mouth on the face and a centre button in the middle of his body. Alternatively you could use small black beads.   Stitch “neck piece” of scarf from left side of snowmans neck to right side of neck.  Fold “long front piece” of scarf in half to hang down over snowmans body and make a couple of sewing stitches to secure into place. Copyright © 2011 Wendy Poole
(CROCHET 9) - BIG SOFTIE - SUPER CHUNKY LADIES BEANIE HAT
A really quick hat to make, using super-chunky weight wool.  The only skills needed to make this apart from basic stitches are , treble 2 together and double crochet 2 together.
Materials - 9mm hook and 2 x 50gram balls of Sirdar Big Softie wool.
Hat Fitting Note - When making this hat it is very important that the foundation chain fits around your head, otherwise the hat won't fit.  If the chain is too short, re-make it working your stitches more loosely.
Use a stitch marker where indicated to show you where to join the rounds.  This may simply be a short length of yarn in a different colour.
Make 37 chain, loosely,turn.    1st Row - 1 double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, place a marker in this stitch.  Double crochet to the end, (36 stitches).   Now join in a round to the to the first stitch (where you put the marker), being careful not to twist the 1st row when joining.   2nd, 3rd and 4th Row - 1 chain, 1 double crochet in next stitch, (place marker in this last stitch). Double crochet 35 times, (36 stitches).  Slip stitch to the 1st stitch of the round, where you placed the marker.   5th Row - 3 chain, place marker in the 3rd chain, (this counts as 1 stitch).  1 treble into the same stitch, *  2 treble, then 2 treble both into next stitch* repeat to end, (50 stitches), slip stitch to 3rd chain (where marker is) to join the round.   6th and 7th Row - 3 chain, place marker in the 3rd chain, (this counts as 1 stitch). 1 treble into next stitch, treble 48 times, (50 stitches), slip stitch to 3rd chain (where marker is) to join the round.   8th Row - 2 chain then 1 treble, place marker in the top of the treble. *Treble 1 into the next stitch, then treble 2 together* repeat to end (34 stittches).  Slip stitch into the treble at the beginning of the round(where the marker is) to join the round.   9th Row - Same as the 8th row, (23 stitches).   10th Row - 2 chain, then 1 treble into next stitch (place marker in the top of the treble). *treble 2 together, to the end (12 stitches).  Join with a slip stitch to the treble(where the marker is) to join the round.   11th Row - 1 chain, then 1 double crochet into next stitch (place marker in the top of the double crochet). *double crochet 2 together, to the end (6 stitches).  Join with a slip stitch to the double crochet (where the marker is) to join the round.   12th Row - Double crochet 2 together 3 times, closing up any gap.  Fasten off. Darn in loose ends.   Copyright © 2010 Wendy Poole
(CROCHET 8) - HAPPY - SIMPLE STRING BAG
A handy little bag that only takes 100 grams of wool and makes a brilliant  shopper or beach bag. This simple open stitch bag is quick to make and starts working from a circle. Make it in wool/wool mix or acrilic double knitting if you are new to crochet, (as it will be easier to work with) or or cotton double knitting for a really strong and durable bag. (The one pictured abovewas made using random dyed dish-cloth cotton yarn. Top Tip - For making your bag. Each round will start with making between 3 - 7 chain.  When doing this place a marker in the 3rd chain.(This marker can be either a stitch holder, hair grip, safety pin or just a small length of a different colour yarn tied in). I always just use a small length of different coloured yarn.  When you reach the end of the round, you can now see clearly where to make your slip stitch to join the round together.
You will need 100grams DK and a 4.5mm crochet hook. Make 5 chain and join with a slip stitch, to make a ring. Round 1 - 4 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain),  (1 treble in ring, 1 chain) eight times. Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Round 2 - 4 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain), 1 treble in next stitch, 1 chain 17 times.  Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Round 3 - 5 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain),  (miss 1 stitch, 1 treble into next stitch, 2 chain) 17 times.  Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Round 4 - 5 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain),  (miss 1 stitch, 1 treble in next stitch, 2 chain) 24 times.  Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Round 5 - 6 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain),  (miss 2 stitches, 1 treble in next stitch, 3 chain) 26 times.   Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Round 6 - 7 chain (then place a marker into the 3rd chain),  (miss 3 stitches, 1 treble in next stitch, 4 chain) 26 times. Now join the round by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round, (where you placed the marker). Repeat last round 15 times more. Round 18 (Handles and Border) - 1 chain. 1 slip stitch in each of next 33 stitches. 40 chain, miss 34 stitches, join with slip stitch to next stitch, 1 slip stitch into each of the next 33 stitches, 40 chain, join with slip stitch to the first slip stitch of the round. Next round (Handle) - Turn and work 1 round of double crochet around inside edge of each handle as follows ;- 34 stitches along the top edge of the bag (within the handle area) continuing to make approximately 40 stitches around the inside of the handle. Final Row - (Top Edge of bag and Top Edge of Handle) - work 1 row of double crochet along the tope edge of the bag, continuing along the top edge of the handles. Stitch in any loose ends to complete.
(CROCHET 7) - FLOUNCE - DOUBLE KNIT SCARF

This scarf is good for a 1st large project. Stitches used are chain stitch, double crochet and trebles. The main scarf is made from a panel of trebles and the frilled edging is added afterwards.
MEASUREMENTS Length 52” (132cm).  Approx excluding frill.  Width 6” (16cm).  Approx excluding frill. MATERIALS 4mm Crochet Hook   Main colour - 2 balls of James C Brett.  Marble DK. 100grm balls. (220 m / 240 yards per 100grams  approx).   Contrast for frill edging - 2 balls of Sirdar. Country Style DK. 100grm balls. (220 m / 240 yards per 100grams approx)  or similar light weight DK.   STITCHES USED Chain.  Double Crochet.  Treble.  (Slip stitch to join rounds).   MAIN BODY With main colour Make 24 ch.   1st row – 1 treble into 4th chain from hook.  1 treble into each remaining chain (total 21 trebles).  3 chain. Turn.   Repeat as above until scarf measures 52” (132cm).  This took one ball of wool.   On last row omit making 3 chain at end of row. Fasten off thread.   EDGING   1st row – Using main colour, pick up and crochet stitches around all four edges of the scarf as follows:- Top edge – Join yarn at top corner edge and make 3 chain.  Then 2 trebles into each chain along top of scarf.(42st).   Corner space – Make 6 trebles.   1st Side edge –  Make 3 trebles in stitch edge of every row.   Corner space – Make 6 trebles.   Bottom edge – Make 2 trebles between each stitch along foundation chain.   Corner space – Make 6 trebles.   2nd Side edge –  Make 3 trebles in stitch edge of every row.   Corner space – Make 6 trebles.   Join with a slip stitch to top of 3rd chain at beginning of round.   2nd row - 1 Chain. 2 double crochet into each chain of previous row around edge of scarf.   When round is complete, join with a slip stitch.   3rd row.  Change to contrast colour - 1 Chain. 2 double crochet into each chain of previous row around edge of scarf.  When round is complete join with a slip stitch.   4th row - 1 chain.  1 double crochet into next stitch.  *3 chain.  Miss 1 stitch. 1 double crochet into next stitch*.  Repeat from * to * all the way around the edge of frilling.  Fasten off.   Copyright © 2010 Wendy Poole     (CROCHET 6) - SPRING GREEN – TOTE BAG
This simple Tote bag only uses double crochet, trebles and chain stitch and requires no shaping skills.  Large enough to hold a magazine, and good for stitch practice.
MEASUREMENTS   Length 12” (30cm). Approx.  Width 10” (25cm).  Approx.   MATERIALS   Main colour (Green) - 1 ball of Sirdar. Country Style DK. 100grm ball.  (220m / 240 yards per 100grams  approx).   Contrast  (Cream) - 1 ball of Sirdar. Country Style DK. 100grm ball.  (220 m / 240 yards per 100grams approx)  or similar light weight DK.   STITCHES USED   Chain.  Double Crochet.  Treble.  (Slip stitch to join rounds).   MAIN BODY  (Make 2)   With main colour (Green) Make 44 ch.   1st row – 1 treble into 4th chain from hook.  1 treble into each remaining chain (total 40 trebles).  3 chain. Turn.   Repeat as above for a further 22 rows.  (You will have a total of 23 rows).   24th Row - 1 treble into 4th chain from hook.  1 treble into each remaining chain (total 40 trebles). Break yarn and fasten end.   25th Row – With contrast colour (Cream) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   26th Row – With main colour (Green) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.    27th Row – With contrast colour (Cream) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end. 28th and 29th Row – With main colour (green) work 2 rows of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   STRAP - (Make 1)   With main colour (Green) Make 154 ch.   1st  Row – With main colour (Green)  1 treble into 4th chain from hook.  Work 1 row of double crochet. (150 stitches). Break yarn and fasten end.   2nd Row – With contrast colour (Cream) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   3rd Row – With main colour (Green) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   4th Row – With contrast colour (Cream) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   5th Row – With main colour (green) work 1 row of double crochet.  Break yarn and fasten end.   GRANNY SQUARE POCKET     Full details of how to make the " Basic Granny Square" with 6 rounds are on the Crochet Squares  page.   Using main colour (green), make 5 chain, join with a ss to form a ring.   1st Round - Work (3tr, 1ch) three times in ring, join with ss in 3rd ch.   Fasten off.  Join in contrast colour (cream) at corner space.   2nd Round - 3ch,  (2tr,  1ch  3tr) in corner space,  1ch,  Then  * (3tr,  1ch,  3tr) in next space, 1ch*;  Rep from * to * to end of round, join with ss in 3rd chain. Fasten off.  Join in main colour (green) at corner space.   3rd Round – 3ch, (2tr,  1ch  3tr) in corner space,  * 1ch,  3tr in next space,  1ch  (3tr,  1ch,  3tr) in corner space: rep from * to last space,  1 ch,  3tr in last space,  join with ss in 3rd chain. Fasten off.  Join in contrast colour (cream) at corner space.   Work 4th, 5th and 6th round in this manner, working (3tr,  1ch,  2tr) in each corner and 1ch, 3 tr in each space.   7th Round, edging  With main colour (green), work 1 double crochet in each treble and 1 double crochet in each chain space, working 3 double crochet in each of the 4 corner spaces.   Making Up Darn in all loose ends. Pin pocket centrally to front of bag and over sew into place. With right sides together, over sew sides and bottom of bag. Turn right side out. Stitch each end of strap to top edge of bag at side seams.   Copyright © 2010 Wendy Poole
(CROCHET 5) - OPENWORK MESH SHAWL
Materials -  4mm crochet hook and 400grams of DK yarn
Helpful tip - Use a marker each end of the row, as indicated, to show you clearly where to finish, when working the following row above.  This marker can simply be a short length of a different colour yarn tied into the loop where instructed.
With 4mm hook, make 265 chain.   1st Row - 1 double crochet into 9th chain from hook.  Place a marker in the loop you have just made.  Now *make 5 chain, miss 3 chain and make 1 double crochet in the next chain space* repeat from * to last 4 chain space, 3 chain, then 1 treble into the last chain space and turn.   2nd and all following rows - 5 chain, 1 double crochet into the next chain space, Place a marker in the loop you have just made,  *5 chain, 1 double crochet into next chain space, repeat from * until you have 1 chain space left (the one with the marker),make 3 chain then 1 treble into the loop with the marker, turn.  (The marker can now be removed from this row and used at the beginning of the following row).   Repeat this row until your shawl reaches a point. Each row should be getting, half a loop shorter at each end.
Picot Edging - Starting at one corner, join in yarn and *make 3 double crochet into the first chain space, then make a picot (by making 4 chain and then make a slip stitch into the 1st of the 4 chain), now make 3 more double crochet into the same chain space*. Repeat this all the way around the edge of the shawl, then join with a slip stitch into the 1st double crochet.Fasten off. Each chain space should consist of 3 double crochet, 1 picot, 3 double crochet.

(CROCHET 4) - SHELL LACE STOLE     SPECIAL STITCH shell: (dtr, ch 2] 4 times, dtr) in indicated stitch. Materials 300 grams of double knitting yarn. 1 4mm crochet hook Make 72 chain.   Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip next 4 ch, ([dtr, ch 2] 4 times, dtr) in next ch (shell made), skip next 4 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn—7 pattern repeats.   Row 2: Ch 8 (counts as dtr, ch 4), dc in 3rd dtr (middle) of first shell, *ch 4, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in next dc (between shells), ch 4, dc in 3rd dtr of next shell; repeat from * across, ch 4, dtr in last dc, turn.   Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dtr, ch 2), (dtr, ch 2, dtr) in first dtr, dc in next dc, *shell in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, ([dtr, ch 2] twice, dtr) in 4th ch of turning ch, turn.   Row 4: Ch 1, dc in first tr, ch 4, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in next dc, *ch 4, dc in 3rd dtr of next shell, ch 4, (dtr, ch 1, dtr) in next dc; repeat from * across, ch 4, dc in 4th ch of turning ch, turn.   Row 5: Ch 1, dc in first dc, *shell in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, turn.   Rows 6–65: Repeat Rows 2–5. Note: The last row you work will be a Row 5.   Fasten off.   Beginning Edge Trim Note: Trim worked across opposite side of foundation ch makes both edges of shawl look the same, with shells along both edges. With RS facing and working across opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn with dc in first ch, *skip next 4 ch, shell in next ch (at base of next shell on Row 1), skip next 4 ch, dc in next ch (at base of next dc on Row 1); repeat from * across. Fasten off.    (CROCHET 3) - FUSION CHUNKY COWL    Materials. Main Colour =1 x 200gram ball of James Brett, Chunky Fusion. Contrast = 1 x 50gram ball of chunky yarn. 1 x 6mm crochet hook.   Approx Measurements Length 40cm. Width (all way round) 80cm.   Foundation chain – Using contrast, Make 101 chain, turn.   1st row – place marker in 1st chain from hook, then double crochet to the end (100 stitches).   Then carefully without twisting, join the round with a slip stitch to the stitch where the marker is. You now have a circle.   Join in main colour and make 4 chain. Place marker in the 3rd chain.   Miss 1 stitch, make 1 treble in following stitch, then 1 chain. Then *1 treble, 1 chain, miss 1 stitch* to end of round. Join round with a slip stitch to stitch with marker.   Following rows Make 1 slip stitch directly into the very first gap. Make 4 chain. Place marker in the 3rd chain (this 4 chain counts as 1 treble and 1 chain), *make 1 treble in following gap, then 1 chain*. Repeat from * to * till end of round. Join round with a slip stitch to stitch with marker.   Continue this round until you have used all the wool. Fasten off at end of yarn.   Top Edging 1st Row - Join in Contrast colour. Make 1 chain then double crochet all the way round, (making 1 double crochet in the top of each treble and 1 double crochet in each gap (approx 100 stitches).   2nd Row – (Frilled edging) 1 chain, then *1 double crochet, 3 chain, miss 1 stitch* repeat from * to * to end of round, fasten off.   Bottom Edging Rejoin contrast yarn to bottom edge and working into the foundation edge repeat the 2nd row of the top edging.   Copyright © 2010 Wendy Poole   (CROCHET 2) - EASY PEASY FLOWER     This is a really good flower to make if you're new to crochet.  It has a large foundation ring - making it easy to work into and only uses basic stitches.  I used a 4mm crochet hook and double knitting yarn.   Round 1 – Make 1 chain, then 19 double crochet into the ring. Join to 1st double crochet with a slip stitch. Fasten off.   Round 2 – With colour B – Join new colour into any stitch, make 1 chain, then 1 double crochet into same stitch. Now make 2 chain, 1 treble into next stitch, 2 chain * 1 double crochet into next stitch, 2 chain, 1 treble into next stitch, 2 chain* Repeat from * to * all the way round, then join with a slip stitch between 1st chain and 1st double crochet. Fasten off. With 1st colour - make 8 chain and join with a slip-stitch to form a ring.