Get ready for a hook-full of fun! Inside issue 125 of Crochet Now magazine, you’ll find not one, not two, but three of my latest designs to keep your crochet hooks busy this Autumn.
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Scaring is caring! 🎃✨ On the run up to spooky season what better way to celebrate than with two new Carebear keyring patterns to add a little cuteness (and maybe a tiny scare!) to your makes? I’ve mentioned before how I love Carebears, and I always jump at the opportunity to create them in crochet.
These keyrings are perfect for hooking up quickly – think last-minute Halloween gifts, treats for trick-or-treaters, or just a way to add a little seasonal cheer to your own bag or keys. Whether you love the bold and bright colours of the Carebears or prefer something a little moodier for October, you can customise them to fit your spooky style.
For both of my Carebears I used Crochet Society Confection DK (Light worsted weight #3) which is anti-pilling 100% acrylic yarn that comes in 100g balls [210m] in a range of colours. I paired the Crochet Society Confection DK with a 3.25mm crochet hook (US D/3), then the only other things you would need for to complete your project are:
- 2 pairs of black safety eyes, 6mm
- some toy stuffing
- black embroidery thread
- a tapestry needle
- some stitch markers
- 2 x keychain ring sets
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But that’s not all – in issue 125 you can also find the Spooktail the Cat who is ready for his favourite night of the year! 🐈⬛✨ Spooktail is all dressed up and ready to show off his brand-new Halloween costume to all his friends. He’s mischievous, magical, and just a little bit spooky – everything you need for a purrfect seasonal project. And the best bit? Spooktail’s ghost costume actually GLOWS in the dark!
For Spooktail I used Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK (Light worsted weight #3) which is a 67% Cotton, 33% Acrylic blended yarn that comes in 50g [145m] balls. Pebble Haze DK is a soft and beautiful yarn, in a range of shades inspired by nature’s beaches, pebbles and stones, I really like the effect it produces and can see me using it again in future projects.
Then I used Yarnsmiths Glow which is magic yarn that works by absorbing UV light energy (from either natural sunlight or artificial light) and slowly releasing it in the form of visible light. This photoluminescence means that the longer you expose the yarn to light, the longer it will glow for. Science aside it is such a fun yarn! It’s classed as an Aran (Worsted Weight #4) and is made from 100% Polyester.
I paired the yarns with a 3.5mm crochet hook (US E/4), then the only other things you would need for to complete your project are:
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So grab your favourite yarn, a cosy blanket, and maybe a pumpkin-spiced treat or two – it’s time to crochet your way through to spooky season with Issue 125!
Where to Find the Pattern
Crochet Now issue 125 is available in shops now or you can grab a digital version from Craftworld.com. This issue has 51 joyful patterns inside including the stunning ‘Sorcerers Star’ blanket and the gorgeous ‘All Hallows Eve’ multitextured triangle shawl.
I’d love to see your versions of the either Carebears or Spooktail the Cat. Don’t forget to tag me on social media, @kcaco.uk so I can see all your beautiful creations!
Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
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