Inside Crochet 193 | Barnaby Bramblestripes the Badger

Helloo my lovelies,

A handmade crocheted figure of a badger wearing a green jacket and orange scarf, sitting beside jars of paintbrushes and pens on a shelf.
© 2026 Inside Crochet 193 📸 photos by Leanne Jade

Barnaby is a gentle, woodland-loving little badge who can often be found snuggling into his snug moss-lined nest. Wearing his favourite coat and scarf, Barnaby delights in the quiet comforts of his hiddne home where he can curl up, keep warm and enjoy the peaceful magic of the woodland around him.

❤️ SAVE BARNABY BRAMBLESTRIPES THE BADGER ON RAVELRY ❤️

I absolutely love the character of this little chap, I wanted to give Barnaby that wonderfully cosy, storybook feel, with his favourite coat and scarf making him look ready for a crisp woodland walk before heading back to his sett. He would make a lovely gift for any animal lovers, or for anyone who enjoys creating charming crochet characters with little personalities of their own.

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A crocheted badger toy wearing a green jacket and an orange scarf, seated on a textured surface with apples in the background.

What you need for the pattern

For my Barnaby I used some West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK which is a firm favourite yarn of mine, especially for heritage look amigurumi. West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK is 100% British Wool that comes in 100g/ 225 m/ 246 yards and is available in both solid and varigated shades.

Then you just need the usual things like toy stuffing, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, 2 x 10mm black safety eyes, 2 x 15mm wooden duffle buttons and a 3.5mm hook.

A handcrafted crocheted badger toy wearing a green jacket and orange scarf, seated near a teapot, teacup, and a bowl of fruits on a table.
© 2026 Inside Crochet 193 📸 photos by Leanne Jade

Where can you find the pattern?

Barnaby Bramblestripe the Badger crochet pattern is available in Issue 193 of Inside Crochet magazine, which is on sale now, available from all good newsagents and craft stores. To purchase a digital copy of Inside Crochet, visit www.pocketmags.com.

Cover of Inside Crochet magazine featuring a woman smiling while holding a crochet project, surrounded by autumn-themed decor and crochet items. The cover includes various headlines about crochet patterns and seasonal projects.

I think Barnaby would look absolutely adorable nestled amongst your autumn decorations, tucked onto a bookshelf or sitting somewhere cosy in your home. He’d also make a lovely addition to a collection of woodland-inspired crochet friends.

Please share your makes with me on social media and tag me @kcaco.uk – I always love seeing your projects.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Inside Crochet 192 | Montgomery Mallowpatch the Mole

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Crocheted mole toy wearing glasses, a green jacket, red scarf, and blue shoes sits on soil among green plants, holding a small crocheted pumpkin beside a basket of similar pumpkins.
© 2026 Inside Crochet 192 📸 photos by Leanne Jade

Montague is a gentle, harvest-loving little mole who can often be found popping up through the soil to check on his golden pumpkins. He carries a woven basket in his paws, perfect for gathering seeds or cradling a newly picked pumpkin. And, of course, no little gardner helper would be complete without his trusty pair of wellies!

❤️ SAVE MONTAGUE MALLOWPATCH THE MOLE ON RAVELRY ❤️

I absolutely love the character of this little chap, I tried to keep his style wonderfully cosy, and if he had a storybook feel about him – perfect for celebrating the arrival of autumn. He would make the perfect little gift for the garden-loving friends and family in your life, especially those who enjoy a little bit of autumnal magic!

Hands holding a crocheted basket filled with small orange and red yarn pumpkins against a leafy garden background.
© 2026 Inside Crochet 192 📸 photos by Leanne Jade

What you need for the pattern

For my Monty I used some Ricorumi DK which is a firm favourite yarn of mine. Ricorumi DK is a 100% cotton yarn that comes in 25g balls [57.5m] in that’s available in lots of solid shades.

I also used some TOFT Gold Doll Glasses which were just perfect for this short-sighted character. Then you just need the usual things like toy stuffing, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, 2 x 10mm black safety eyes, also some 2 x 1cm diameter gold shank buttons, and a 3.5mm hook.

Crocheted mole toy with glasses, green jacket, red scarf, and blue wellies held gently in two hands above green leaves.
© 2026 Inside Crochet 192 📸 photos by Leanne Jade

Where can you find the pattern?

The Montague Mallowpatch the Mole crochet pattern is available in Issue 192 of Inside Crochet magazine, which is on sale now, available from all good newsagents and craft stores. To purchase a digital copy of Inside Crochet, visit www.pocketmags.com.

Cover of Inside Crochet magazine featuring a smiling woman wearing a colourful granny-square sweater in orange, blue, cream, and beige tones. Headline reads “Golden hours” with smaller text promoting autumn crochet projects and patterns.

I think Monty would look adorable tucked amongst your autumn decorations, sitting alongside a pumpkin display or simply perched somewhere around the home where he can keep an eye on his precious pumpkin patch!

Please share your makes with me on social media and tag me @kcaco.uk – I always love seeing your projects.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

Stylized handwritten text that reads 'Heather xo'

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