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Pencil Cup Cosy Crochet Pattern © 2021 Belinda Piper. All rights reserved. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. V2021.12.16 Please do not print, copy or sell my pattern. Small batch sales of finished items made from this pattern are permitted, but you must use your own photographs. Credit must be given to Belinda Piper - rose+dot co and link to roseanddotco.com on your listings.

NOTES

• US abbreviations

• Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner

• Before commencing the pattern, ensure you work a swatch in order to meet gauge. You may need to substitute the recommended hook size.

• This pattern has been designed to fit a standard 400g tin can with a circumference of 23cm, diameter of 7.5cm and height of 11cm. This design can be adjusted to suit a smaller or larger tin by reducing or increasing the number of rounds of the base circle.

• CH1 at beginning of each round does not count as a ST.

• If you are confident in continuous crochet in the round, you can perform that for rows 8-30. Instead of joining with a SLST at the end of the round, place a marker in the first stitch you completed, continue in pattern and move the marker at the end of each round. This gives the cosy a seamless finish. Just ensure that your spike stitches are in the same formation as you go around. You can find a tutorial for continuous rounds here: https://youtu.be/fWQx0_Wm14U?t=240

INSTRUCTIONS
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Using 5mm crochet hook, make a magic ring. If you are not sure how to make a magic ring, I have a demonstration video here: https://youtu.be/JXXHUwFz7po

Round 1 - CH1, SC 6 into ring, SL ST into 1st SC, pull end of yarn to secure the ring. (6)
Round 2 - CH1, 2SC into same ST, 2SC into each ST, join with SL ST into first SC. (12)
Round 3 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, 2SC in next ST, *SC 1, 2SC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 4 times, join with SL ST to first SC. (18)
Round 4 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 into next ST, 2SC in next ST, *SC into next 2 STS, 2SC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 4 times, join with SL ST to first SC. (24)
Round 5 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 into next 2 STS, 2SC in next ST, *SC into next 2 STS, 2SC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 4 times, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Round 6 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 29 STS, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Round 7 - CH1, SCBLO into same ST, SCBLO into next 29 STS, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Round 8 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 29 STS, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)

At the end of the next round we will be changing to colour B. If you are unsure how to change colours, I have a tutorial here: https://youtu.be/FFy9cOe2wKA

Round 9 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 28 STS, change to colour B, SC 1 in next ST, join with SL ST to first SC. Do not cut colour A. (30)

The next round involves the Spike Stitch. When you SPSC you will be working it into the SC directly two rounds below. Here's how I perform the Single Crochet Spike Stitch: https://youtu.be/J65PkuQxHkM
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​Round 10 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next ST, SPSC into next ST, *SC 1 into next 2 STS, SPSC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 8 times, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Round 11 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 29 STS, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Round 12 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 28 STS, change to colour A, SC 1 in next ST, join with SL ST to first SC. Do not cut colour B. (30)
Round 13 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SPSC into next ST, *SC 1 into next 2 STS, SPSC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 8 times, SC 1 into next ST, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Rounds 14-15 - Repeat Rounds 8-9
Round 16 - CH1, SPSC into same ST, *SC 1 into next 2 STS, SPSC into next ST*, repeat * to * another 8 times, SC 1 into next 2 STS, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Rounds 17-18 - Repeat Rounds 11-12

Round 19 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next ST, SPSC into next ST, *SC 1 into next 2 STS, SPSC into next ST*, repeat from * to * another 8 times, join with SL ST to first SC. (30)
Rounds 20-21 - Repeat Rounds 14-15
Round 22 - Repeat Round 13
Rounds 23-24 - Repeat Rounds 11-12
Round 25 - Repeat Round 16
Round 26-27 - Repeat Round 20-21
Rounds 28-29 - repeat round 10-11

Place the can into the cosy to check the height, you may need to do an extra round after you complete round 30.

Round 30 - CH1, SC 1 into same ST, SC 1 in next 29 STS, join with SL ST to first SC, fasten off, weave in ends.
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You can customise this pattern and have fun with different colour combinations. Try increasing or decreasing the number of rows between colour changes, or try performing the spike stitch at different intervals.
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A chunky hat with a matching cowl. Using chunky yarn, this pattern works up quickly. The strand of lace weight mohair gives the hat and cowl a funky marled effect. 

​I’m so excited to bring you my first ever crochet design! 

This little sweater is designed to fit the 38cm Miniland and 34cm Minikane Dolls. It has a simple design for a classic look, or you can add your own flair by doing contrast ribbing or using striped yarn.

You only need about 100 metres of 8ply/DK weight yarn, so it’s perfect for using up those leftovers from previous projects!

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Miniland Doll Sweater Crochet Pattern © 2021 Belinda Piper. All rights reserved. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. V2021.10.25 Please do not copy or sell my pattern. Small batch sales of finished items made from this pattern are permitted, but you must use your own photographs. Credit must be given to Belinda Piper - rose+dot co and link to roseanddotco.com on your listings. 

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I recently got my "crojo" back and I wanted to explore the world of the humble Granny Square. Each day I have been creating a different square and I thought I would share them all with you :) Here is a round up of all the squares I have made, with a link to the designer's pattern page or tutorial. HAPPY CROCHETING!