Welcome to Let's Get Crafting!
Celebrate the summer with our bright and breezy holiday special
"Summer is just around the corner and to celebrate, we've got a fab set of Seaside yarns just for you. Create glam beachwear for you and the kids, try our getaway essentials such as passport covers and beach bags or make beautiful things for your home"
– Ella Johnston, Editor
Let's Get Crafting is available at 
Free Knitting & Crochet Pattern Downloads
We love the patterns we feature in our magazine so much that we have to share them with you!
Try your hand at these!
Owl Bath Mitt>>
Stitches used:
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Knit together (k2tog)
Knit into front and back (kfb)
Size:
Width: 9.5cm
Height:9cm
front
Using 4mm needles and lilac yarn cast on 14 sts
Row 1: p
Row 2:k1, kfb, k to last two sts, kfb, k1. 16 sts
Rows 3-4:: rep Rows 1-2. 18 sts
Change to taupe yarn
Rows 5-6: rep Rows 1-2. 20 sts
Change to lilac yarn
Rows 7-8:rep Rows 1-2.22 sts
Change to white yarn
Rows 9-10:rep Rows 1-2. 24 sts
Change to lilac yarn
Row 11:p
Change to white yarn
Rows 9-10:rep Rows 1-2.22 sts
Note: colour in brackets following instructions indicates which yarn to use
Row 12:k12 (lilac),k1 (yellow), k11 (lilac)
Row 13: p10 (lilac), p3 (yellow), p11 (lilac)
Row 14:k11 (lilac), k3 (yellow), k10 (lilac)
Row 15:p6 (lilac), p3 (white), p5 (yellow), p3 (white), p7 (lilac)
Row 16:k6 (lilac), k4 (white), k5 (yellow), k4 (white), k5 (lilac)
Row 17:p4 (pink), p6 (white), p3 (yellow), p6 (white), p5 (pink)
Row 18: k5 (pink), k7 (white), k1 (pink),k7 (white), k4 (pink)
Change to white yarn
Row 19: p4 (pink),p7 (white), p1 (pink),p7 (white), p5 (pink)
Row 20: k1, k2tog, k3 (pink), k6 (white),k1 (pink), k6 (white), k2, k2tog, k1 (pink). 22 sts
Row 21:
Change to white yarn Row 22: k1, k2tog, k4 (pink), k3 (white), k3 (pink), k3 (white), k3, k2tog, k1 (pink). 20 sts Cont in pink yarn only Row 23: p Row 24: k1, k2tog, k tolast three sts, k2tog, k1. 18 sts Rows 25-28:rep Rows 23-24 twice. 14 sts Row 29:p Cast off Using 4mm needles and taupe yarn cast on 14 sts Row 1: p Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last two sts, kfb, k1. 16 sts Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2.18 sts Row 5: k to last three sts, p3 Rows 6: rep Row 2.20 sts Rows 7-10:rep Rows5-6 twice. 24 sts Rows 11: rep Row 5 Row 12: k Row 13-18: rep Rows 11-12 three times Row 19: rep Row 5 Row 20: k1, k2tog, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 22 sts Rows 21-26: rep Rows 19-20 three times. 16 sts Row 27:p Row 28: rep Row 20.14 sts Row 29:p Cast off Sew Front and Back pieces tog around edges. Sew two small circles of grey felt onto front for owl's eyesBack
To make up
Spiral Purse
Keep coins safe in a fun
Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
spiral purse
Using 5.5mm hook and red yarn make a magic ring,1ch, 8dc into ring, join with a sl sl to first dc. Eight sts Fasten off
Note: join rnds by sl st into first dc of each rnd, then fasten off Join in orange yarn
Rnd 1: 1ch, 2dc in each st to end. 16 sts Join yellow yarn to centre of any 2dc
Rnd 2: 1ch, (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 24 sts Join green yarn to centre of any 2dc
Rnd 3: 1ch, (2dc in next st, 2dc) to end. 32 sts Join light blue yarn to centre of any 2dc
Rnd 4: 1ch, (2dc in next st, 3dc) to end. 40 sts Join dark blue yarn to centre of any 2dc
Rnd 5: 1ch, (2dc in next st, 4dc) to end. 48 sts
back
Work as for Front, reversing colour order Sew in ends Place Front and Back WS tog and join scrap of black yarn to any 2dc of last rnd, 31dc Fasten off
to make up
Fit zip into remaining gap and sew firmly to inside edge of purse
Lens buddy>>
This project brings a whole new meaning to smile for the birdie! If you've ever tried to get little ones to look at the camera to no avail, then this is for you. Our ultracute and quirky lens buddy by Christine Harvey easily slips over the lens of an SLR camera and stays on by incorporating an elastic hairband into the item. We've already tried this one out and it's great for holding the attention of babies and toddlers.
Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Double crochet (dc)
Half treble (htr)
Treble (tr)
Double treble (dtr)
Sized to fit
SLR camera
Lens buddy
Tie white yarn to hairband Using 5mm hook work 30dc into hairband. 30 sts
Rnd 1:(2dc in next st, 1dc) to end. 45 sts Fasten off white yarn, join in cerise yarn
Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, 4dc) to end. 54 sts
Rnd 3: (2dc in next st, 5dc) to end. 63 sts
Rnds 4:2ch, 1tr in same st, 7tr, (1htr, 1dc) in next st, 44dc, (1dc, 1htr) in next st, 7tr, sl st to second of first 2ch
Rnd 5:sl st in next seven sts, 1ch, turn, (1dc, 1htr) in next st, 11tr, (1htr, 1dc) in next st, turn
Rnd 6:2ch, (1tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 1tr, 1htr) in next st, 10dc, (1htr, 1tr, 1dtr) in next st, (1dtr, 1tr) in next st, 2ch, sl st in same st, sl st to second of first 2ch
Fasten off Sew in ends
Eyes
Make two Using 5mm hook and white yarn make a magic ring, work 1ch, 10dc into ring, join with a sl st to first ch. Ten sts
Rnds 1:1ch, 1dc in same st, (2dc) in each st to end, sl st to first ch
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm tail Sew in ends
Left wing
* Using 5mm hook and cerise yarn make 7ch
Using 3.5mm hook and white yarn make a magic ring and work 6dc into ring
Rnd 1:1dc in second ch from hook, 4dc, 3dc in next st, 4dc down other side of chain, 2dc in next st, sl st to first st. 14 sts*
Rnd 2:2ch, 2tr in same st, (1htr, 1dc) in next st, 4dc, sl st in next seven sts
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm tail. Sew in ends
Right wing
Work as for Left Wing from * to *. 14 sts
Rnd 2: sl st in next seven sts, 4dc, (1dc, 1htr) in next st, 2tr in next st, 2ch, sl st in next st
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm tail. Sew in ends
Beak
Using 5mm hook and yellow yarn make 4ch
Row 1:one sl st in second ch from hook, 1htr, 1dtr
Fasten off, leaving a 30cm tail Sew in ends
To make up
Sew Eyes, Wings and Beak to Lens Buddy as shown. Sew a button to each eye
Oh, you need to be logged in to view that.
you need to be registered and logged in to view this project...
but don't worry! Registration is easy, free and a bit like joining a club!
Click here to sign up... or simply login if you're already a member.
Coming Next Issue
No Place Like Home
To celebrate the forthcoming summer, we’ve got a fab set of Seaside yarns which you can use to make a colourful set of holiday-inspired projects
Latest Knit TV
How to Crochet: magic loop and chain circles
There are various ways to crochet in circles; here, Abbie Southern demonstrates two of them - the Magic Loop method, and a simple chain stitch technique.
How to Crochet: trims
Add extra interest and a pretty finish to blankets or garments by edging with one of Abbie Southern's stylish trim stitch suggestions.
How to Crochet: decreasing/increasing
Crochet patterns, especially for garments and toys, often call for stitches to be increased or decreased. Abbie Southern takes us through these essential techniques.
Forums
If you're looking for some knitting natter, head on over to our online forum and join in all the fun. It's a great place to share your recent stitchy masterpieces, swap tips, catch up on all the latest crafty gossip and make good friends.