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Crochet large brooch Using 5mm hook and yellow yarn make 6ch, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring Rnd 1: 1ch (counts as 1dc), 17dc in ring, join with a sl st to first ch. 18 sts Note: for Rnds 2-3 work in front loops only, work both rnds into Rnd 1 Rnd 2: 1ch (does not count as st), (1dc, 1htr) in same st, * 2tr in next dc, (1htr, 1dc) in next dc, (1dc, 1htr) in next dc, rep from * four times, 2tr in next dc, (1htr, 1dc) in next dc, join with a sl st to first dc of rnd Rnd 3: 5ch (counts as 1dc, 4ch), miss next two dc, * 1dc in next dc, 4ch, miss next two dc, rep from * five times, join with a sl st to second of five ch at beg of rnd Rnd 4: * (1dc, 1htr, 5tr, 1htr, 1dc) in next four ch loop, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to first dc Rnd 5: * 5ch, working behind petals of Rnd 4 1dc in next dc of Rnd 3, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to base of first five ch Rnd 6: * (1dc, 1htr, 8tr, 1htr, 1dc) in next five ch loop, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to first dc Rnd 7: * 7ch, working behind petals of Rnd 6 1dc in next dc of Rnd 5, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to base of first five ch of rnd Rnd 8: * (1dc, 1htr, 13tr, 1htr, 1dc) in next seven ch loop, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to first dc Fasten off to make up Sew in ends. Stitch a button to centre of flower and a pin or brooch bar to back smaller brooch Using 5mm hook and purple yarn foll pattern instructions for large flower up to end of Rnd 6 then work To Make Up instructions Stitches used: Chain (ch) Double crochet (dc) Slip stitch (sl st) Half treble (htr) Treble (tr) Size: Large brooch diameter: 13cm Small brooch diameter: 9cm Meet Our Designer “Once you understand the basic principle of making a round of loops and then working stitches into the loops to form petals, these floral brooches are a breeze to make” Susie Johns is a London-based artist and author of more that 30 craft books on a wide range of subjects. Visit her website at susieatthecircus.typepad.com Slip stitch (sl st) is a versatile technique that's often used for joining crocheted elements together. Here, it functions to close up the gap that would otherwise occur between the end of one round and the beginning of the next one crochet clever Crocheted flower shapes are teamed to create Susie Johns' layered brooches You need: LGC kit, tapestry needle, buttons, brooch backs/pins The colours of the kit are perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to a hat or bag with a beautiful floral brooch. Follow Susie Johns' instructions and create this girlie fashion accessory in a choice of two sizes. Alternative Yarn King Cole Bamboo Cotton provides excellent stitch definition. £3.99 for 100g (230m) ball, purplelindacrafts.co.uk letsgetcrafting.com 51

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Page 1: You need: LGC kit, tapestry needle, buttons, brooch …...brooches You need: LGC kit, tapestry needle, buttons, brooch backs/pins The colours of the kit are perfect for adding a sophisticated

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largebroochUsing 5mm hook andyellow yarn make 6ch,join with a sl st to first chto form a ringRnd 1: 1ch (counts as1dc), 17dc in ring, joinwith a sl st to first ch. 18 stsNote: for Rnds 2-3 workin front loops only, workboth rnds into Rnd 1Rnd 2: 1ch (does notcount as st), (1dc, 1htr) insame st, * 2tr in next dc,(1htr, 1dc) in next dc, (1dc,1htr) in next dc, rep from* four times, 2tr in nextdc, (1htr, 1dc) in next dc,join with a sl st to first dcof rndRnd 3: 5ch (counts as1dc, 4ch), miss next twodc, * 1dc in next dc, 4ch,miss next two dc, repfrom * five times, joinwith a sl st to second of

five ch at beg of rndRnd 4: * (1dc, 1htr, 5tr,1htr, 1dc) in next four chloop, rep from * to end,join with a sl st to first dcRnd 5: * 5ch, workingbehind petals of Rnd 41dc in next dc of Rnd 3,rep from * to end, join with a sl st to base of first five ch Rnd 6: * (1dc, 1htr, 8tr,1htr, 1dc) in next five chloop, rep from * to end,join with a sl st to first dcRnd 7: * 7ch, workingbehind petals of Rnd 61dc in next dc of Rnd 5,rep from * to end, join with a sl st to baseof first five ch of rndRnd 8: * (1dc, 1htr, 13tr,1htr, 1dc) in next sevench loop, rep from * toend, join with a sl st to first dcFasten off

to make upSew in ends. Stitch abutton to centre offlower and a pin orbrooch bar to back

smallerbroochUsing 5mm hook andpurple yarn foll patterninstructions for largeflower up to end of Rnd6 then work To MakeUp instructions

Stitches used:

Chain (ch)Double crochet (dc)Slip stitch (sl st)Half treble (htr)Treble (tr)

Size:Large broochdiameter: 13cm

Small broochdiameter: 9cm

Meet Our Designer“Once you understandthe basic principle of making a round

of loops and then working stitchesinto the loops to form petals, thesefloral brooches are a breeze to make” Susie Johns is a London-based artist and author of more that 30 craft books on a wide range of subjects. Visit her website at susieatthecircus.typepad.com

Slip stitch (sl st) is a versatile techniquethat's often used for joining crochetedelements together. Here, it functions toclose up the gap that would otherwiseoccur between the end of one round and the beginning of the next one

crochet clever

Crocheted flower shapes are teamed tocreate Susie Johns'layered

brooches

You need: LGC kit, tapestry needle, buttons, brooch backs/pins

The colours of the kit are perfect for adding

a sophisticated touch to a hat or bag with a

beautiful floral brooch. Follow Susie Johns'

instructions and create this girlie fashion

accessory in a choice of two sizes.

Alternative YarnKing Cole BambooCotton providesexcellent stitchdefinition. £3.99 for100g (230m) ball,purplelindacrafts.co.uk

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