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Retro Summer
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Retro summer PLT

Let the good times roll! Summer is the perfect season for showing off wonderful colours with a retro
twist, and what better way to enjoy a warm day than taking a trip to the beach with a picnic basket,
filled to the brim with fresh fruits? In this issue, our items are inspired by the timeless colour palette Visit your local Scheepjes retailer
to purchase all materials listed below,
and groovy summer styles that seem to always make a comeback each year. So, tie your hair back, quoting the item numbers where required
grab a pair of vintage sunglasses, and don’t forget to bring a granny square blanket that doubles as a
picnic rug. It’s time to have some fun in the sun! knitted lacy Sun Scarf
Scheepjes Cotton 8
(100% Cotton; 50g/170m)
Colourway 1 723 (teal) x 1 ball
Colourway 2 649 (light pink) x 1 ball
3mm knitting needles
knitted lacy Sun Scarf skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped st over
2 x 3mm double-pointed needles
By Cher Marcus st(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong side
Gauge/Tension yo yarn over
28 sts and 40 rows to measure 10 x 10cm over (.......) x times/to end work instructions between
stocking stitch using 3mm needles brackets the total number of times stated

Measurements Special Abbreviation

Finished Scarf measures 56 x 27cm MB make bobble: knit into front, back, front
and back of next st as follows: turn work so WS
Abbreviations facing, p4, turn work so RS facing, k4, pass 2nd,
[ ] number of sts on a given row 3rd and 4th sts over the 1st st (1 st remains on
k knit right-hand needle)
k2tog knit 2 sts together: insert needle kwise
into first two sts and knit them together Pattern Notes
k3tog knit 3 sts together: insert needle kwise Scarf is knitted flat in two triangular pieces. Each
into first three sts and knit them together piece features bobble sts and lacework along one
kwise knitwise edge. Use mattress st to join pieces together,
p purl adding i-cords, knitted using double-pointed
rem remaining needles, to two corners.
rep repeat For mattress st instructions visit:
RS right side [Link]/mattress-st-how-to.
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Instructions Rows 13-88 (Rep Rows 11-12) 38 times
(76 rows). [5 sts]
SCARF (make 2) Row 89 K1, k3tog, k1. [3 sts]
Using 3mm needles, cast on 91 sts. Row 90 Purl.
Row 1 (RS) K3, MB, (k5, MB) to last 3 sts, k3. Break yarn and pull thread through rem sts,
[91 sts] tighten and fasten off.
Row 2 (WS) and all following WS rows Purl.
Row 3 K1, k2tog, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3) i-CORD Tie (make 2)
to last 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, skpo, k1. Using 3mm double-pointed needles, cast on 3 sts.
[89 sts] Knit every row, pushing sts to other end of needle
Row 5 K1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2tog, (k1, k2tog, yo, rather than turning the knitting. Continue in this
k3, yo, k2tog) to last 9 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, way until piece measures 30cm.
skpo, k1. [87 sts] Cast off.
Row 7 K1, k2tog, k3, (yo, k3tog, yo, k5) to last 9
sts, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, skpo, k1. [85 sts] TO FINISH
Row 9 K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, yo, (k6, k2tog, yo) Using mattress st, join row ends of two Scarf
to last 6 sts, k3, skpo, k1. [83 sts] pieces. Stitch Tie Cords to points of scarf.
Row 11 K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, skpo, k1. [81 sts] Weave in any rem ends.
improve your skills Row 12 Purl. Block Scarf to open out lace sts.
Start here if you’re keen to add
Knitting Chart: Lace Pattern Rows 3-9
techniques to your knitting
repertoire! Creating this summery Knitting Chart: Lace Pattern Rows 3-9
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scarf will introduce you to bobble
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stitches, simple lace knitting and 7 Key
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more. For the lace, while you can read 6 W
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the pattern as usual, we recommend k
4
following the chart. The ties are made 3 p
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with i-cord, which is very easy to
Key
learn, and last but not least, you’ll Key Key
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be able to master mattress stitch RS:
RS: kk RS: k
k2tog k2tog
k2tog
when joining the halves of the scarf5 WS:
WS: pp WS: p
5
together. k3tog
k3tog k3tog yo yo
yo

3 3 pattern reprep
patt reppatt skpo skpo
skpo
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Felt sunglasses case as long as required as guide, then carefully tease
By Liz Barraclough paper away with a pin and/or tweezers.
Step 3 Bikini: work bikini outline in stem st using
Measurements blue. Add polka dots by working French knots
Visit your local Scheepjes retailer
10 x 17.5cm using two 2 strands of yellow.
to purchase all materials listed below,
quoting the item numbers where required Step 4 Palm tree: starting at tips and working
Abbreviations towards trunk, work green fronds of palm tree in
felt sunglasses case ch chain fly st using outline and centre lines as st guide.
Makes one case of each colour dc double crochet Using eggshell, work horizontal straight sts
Queen’s Quality Felt st(s) stitch(es) on trunk. Using 2 strands of green, work grass
(100% Polyester; 3mm thick) in straight st. Using all 6 strands, work three
10 x 50cm pink (item no. 20100-5-6) Pattern Notes French knots for coconuts.
10 x 50cm orange (item no. 20100-5-22) Case is made with 3mm-thick felt to give Step 5 Using yellow yarn, starting 0.5cm from
Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat structure and protection. Pieces are embroidered edge, blanket st along both horizontal edges of
(100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m) before being hand stitched together. Instructions Band. Blanket st along top shaped edge of Front.
101 Yellow x 1 ball for optional Crochet Border and Wrist Strap If adding crochet border, keep sts 3-4mm apart.
DMC Stranded Cotton included. Pattern can easily be resized if desired.
Green (item no. 117MC-3851) x 1 skein For embroidery st instructions, visit: OPTIONAL CROCHET BORDER BAND/FRONT
Eggshell (item no. 117MC-0945) x 1 skein [Link]/simys-embroidery-tutorial. Step 6 Using yellow yarn, push hook under 1st
Yellow (item no. 117MC-0444) x 1 skein blanket st from front to back, pull up loop, ch2,
Rust (item no. 117MC-0919) x 1 skein
Instructions *1dc into next blanket st, ch1, rep from * to last st,
Blue (item no. 117MC-0311) x 1 skein
1dc into final blanket st and fasten off. Repeat for
8cm square of tissue paper x 2 PREPARE FABRIC opposite edge. Repeat for top edge of Front.
Basic sewing kit Step 1 Cut one Front, Back & Band from both
1.5mm crochet hook
orange and pink felt. Optional Crochet Border and Wrist
(optional for Crochet Border and Wrist Strap)
Step 2 Trace each motif onto tissue paper and Strap
position drawings at bottom right corner of Front Step 7 Using yellow yarn, ch92, 1dc into front
pieces. Pin bikini onto pink felt and palm tree loop of 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end, ch1,
onto orange felt. do not turn, work into opposite side of ch, 1dc
into each ch. Fasten off, leaving tails long enough
EMBROIDERY to sew to inner side of Back. Wet block and once
Use 4 strands of cotton unless otherwise stated, dry, use yarn tails to sew short ends to inner side
refer to photos as guide. Stitch over tissue paper of Back. Position on your preferred side so that

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 the ends will lie just under top edge Schematic: Embroidered Motifs PLT

of Front.

ASSEMBLY
Step 8 Referring to Schematic,
position Band on embroidered side
of Front. Position Front on Back with
bottom edge and sides aligned. Pin
or tack layers together. Position
wrist strap if using. Starting at the
top corner of front, blanket stitch all
around.

OPTIONAL CROCHET BORDER AND

2.5cm 4cm 2.5cm 10.5cm
4cm 2.5cm
2.5cm 4cm 2.5cm 10.5cm
WRIST STRAP 2cm 10.5cm
2cm

Step 9 Using yellow yarn, push hook

2
2cm
2cm
2cm

under any blanket st from front to back cm

position of Band

and pull up loop, ch2, *1dc into next

of Band
Band

position Front
10cm

10cm
6cm

blanket st, ch1; repeat from * to last st, 10

Front
Band

Front
10cm

10cm
6cm
6cm

1dc into final blanket st, fasten off yarn cm

and weave in ends. embroidery alternative
2cm

2
2cm

Schematic: Cutting Template cm 17cm If embroidery isn’t your thing,

Cutting Template

ready-made patches are a great

17cm
17cm
Template

alternative to customise your

10.5cm 4cm 17.5cm
2.5cm
2.5cm 2.5cm 10.5cm
10.5cm 10.5cm 17.5cm 17.5cm
2cm sunglasses case! Here are a few
2cm

position of fantastic options to add some retro

Strap position of
summer style:
position of Band
Cutting

Strap
· Flamingo (item no. 10232350)
10 4 10
Band

Front

10cm
Back
Schematic: Band
10cm

10cm

Back
4cm
6cm

cm cm · Summertime (item no. 10233713)

cm
10cm
Back
4cm

· Seahorse (item no. 10231211)

Schematic:

· Sun (item no. 10236470)

2cm

· Pineapple (item no. 10234786)

28cm
17cm 28cm
Template

28cm
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carefree join-as-you-
go granny squares

Perfect
for a picnic
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Little GRANNY fringe BLANKET when possible to reduce number of ends to weave PLT

By Natalie Beard in. Work sts of Rounds 2-5 into sps between 2
tr-cl and into cnrs. Beg ch-3 counts as first tr of
Gauge/Tension tr-cl throughout.
Visit your local Scheepjes retailer
Each Granny Square measures 13 x 13cm
to purchase all materials listed below,
Instructions quoting the item numbers where required
Measurements
100 x 120cm (135cm including Fringe) Granny Square (make 56) Little granny
Using Yarn B-H of choice, make magic ring.
Fringe BLANKET
Abbreviations (UK Terms) Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as 1 tr throughout), Scheepjes Softfun
(60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 50g/140m)
[ ] number of sts on a given row/round 2tr into ring, (ch2 (forms cnr), 3tr into ring) 3
Yarn A 2632 Tortilla x 6 balls
beg beginning times, ch2, ss to beg ch-3 to join, turn. [4 tr-cl,
Yarn B 2449 Salmon x 1 ball
ch(s) chain(s) or chain stitch(es) 4 cnrs]
Yarn C 2423 Bright Turquoise x 1 ball
cnr(s) corner(s) Round 2 (WS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) into first cnr,
Yarn D 2634 Bumblebee x 1 ball
htr half treble crochet ((3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next cnr) three times, ss to
Yarn E 2629 Azure x 1 ball
RS right side beg ch-3, turn. [8 tr-cl, 4 cnrs] Yarn F 2495 Hot Pink x 1 ball
sp(s) space(s) Fasten off. Yarn G 2625 Sea Mist x 1 ball
ss slip stitch Round 3 Join new yarn with ss to any cnr, Yarn H 2651 Pumpkin x 1 ball
st(s) stitch(es) (ch3, 2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same cnr, (3tr in next
5mm crochet hook
tog together sp between 2 tr-cl, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in cnr) three
tr treble crochet times, 3tr in next sp between 2 tr-cl, ss to beg
tr-cl treble crochet cluster(s) of 3 tr ch-3. [12 tr-cl, 4 cnrs]
WS wrong side Fasten off.
(…….) x times/to end work instructions between Round 4 Join new yarn with ss to any cnr, (ch3,
brackets the total number of times stated 2tr, ch2, 3tr) into same cnr, ((3tr in next sp
between 2 tr-cl) twice, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in cnr))
Pattern Notes three times, (3tr in next sp between 2 tr-cl)
Blanket is made of 56 Granny Squares worked in twice, ss to beg ch-3. [16 tr-cl, 4 cnrs]
turned rounds. Use Yarn A for Round 5 (worked plain Fasten off.
or using join-as-you-go method), Border and Fringe. Join-as-you-go method is worked in Round 5
Use Yarns B-H as you wish: choose one colour for while referring to Joining Squares section below.
Rounds 1-2, then change colour every following Alternatively, work Round 5 as written and stitch
round, ending with Yarn A. Work over yarn ends finished squares tog at end.

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Round 5 Join Yarn A with ss to any cnr, (ch3, 2tr, between each tr-cl up to next cnr, 3tr in cnr. Now
ch2, 3tr) into same cnr, (3tr in next sp between we will join squares together.
2 tr-cl) three times (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in cnr)) three Work 3tr in top left cnr of second square (Square
times, (3tr in next sp between 2 tr-cl) three 2, Row 1), then join to adjacent square as follows:
times, ss to beg ch-3. [16 tr-cl, 4 cnrs] remove loop from hook, insert hook between tr-cl
Fasten off and weave in all ends. of first square, place loop back on hook, pull up
loop to front of work, work 3tr between tr-cl of
JOINING SQUARES second square. Repeat in same way to next cnr.
Join-As-You-Go Method Work 3tr in cnr, ch2, remove loop from hook,
See Schematic: Join-As-You-Go Method. insert hook through ch2 of adjoining cnr, place
Lay squares out in position of 7 x 8 squares. loop back on hook, 3tr in same cnr; rep from * to
Starting in bottom left cnr of bottom left square final join of last square in this row.
(Square 1, Row 1): 3tr in cnr, *3tr between each Work around final square (Square 7, Row 1) up to
tr-cl until next cnr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in cnr, 3tr top of square as set. Then, work a tr-cl between

Schematic:
Schematic: Join-As-You-GoMethod
Join-As-You-Go Method
glorious granny squares!
Square 1 Square 2 Square 7
Granny squares are a great
matic: Join-As-You-Go Method Row 8 Row 8 Row 8
introduction to crochet, opening
the door to a world of project
Square 1
possibilities Squareblankets
– from generous 2 Square 7
Row 8 Row 8 Row 8
to garments and accessories. Often Square 1 Square 2 Square 7
are 2 made as small motifs, joined together
Square 7
Row 2 Row 2 Row 2
w8 Row 8
to form larger items, they are perfect
for crocheting on-the-go, plus make
Square 1 Square 2 Square 7
Row quick
2 and colourful stash
Row 2buster Row 2
projects! Delve into granny squares Follow same Key
are 2 Square 7 process as working directi
w2 with one of Scheepjes’ five Softfun
Row 2 Square 1 Square 2 Square 7
for Square 2
Minis Colour Packs, each filled with Row 1 Row 1 - until you Row 1 tr
12 bite-sized 25g balls in multiple reach last ch
Follow same Key square
Start
process as join
Square colours
1 Square 2 !
(item no. 65705-65709) Square 7 working direction
for Square 2
Row 1Available
Followviasame Rowretailers.
Scheepjes 1 Key
- until you Row 1 tr
are 2 process as Square 7 reach last working direction ch
for Square 2 square join
w1 - until you Row 1 tr
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square join
each tr-cl along top edge of all squares of this Many options, for many joins!
row, working ch2 to bridge between two squares
and joining these cnrs of adjacent squares in
When it comes to joining Granny Squares, the possibilities are endless.
same way as before.
Let’s explore three unique methods using different skills, each adding a
Repeat joining method for first row of squares for
different look and tone to your projects.
second row of squares, joining bottom edge of
second row to top of first row.
Repeat until all rows have been joined, following
direction given in schematic. For final row, work
Join-as-you-go
along top edge as before and then work in same Add a touch of speed and efficiency by crocheting
way along left side of rows, ending with final (3tr, your squares together as you work the final round
ch2) in final bottom left cnr, joining with ss to of each granny square. This technique, showcased
first tr. in this stunning Granny Square Fringe Blanket,
All squares should now be fully edged. ensures a swift and seamless join.

BORDER
Join Yarn A with ss to any cnr of Blanket, (ch2,
2htr, ch2, 3htr) in same cnr, 1htr in each st to Double crochet together
next cnr, (3htr, ch2, 3htr) in cnr, 1htr in each st to Bring your squares together with their wrong
next cnr) three times, ss to beg ch-2 to join. sides facing, and simply double crochet along
Fasten off and weave in ends. the joining edge. Pass your hook through each
corresponding stitch and spaces of both squares
to create a secure and polished connection.
Fringe
Fringe is attached to short sides of Blanket.
Cut 30cm strands of Yarn A. With two strands
held tog, fold in half. Using crochet hook, insert
looped end through first st at cnr of short side of Stitch them together
Blanket, pull long ends of folded strands through Embrace the simplicity of a whip stitch! Neatly
looped end, forming knot. join squares by stitching together the stitches of
Repeat in each st along to next cnr, then on the adjacent squares you wish to unite. This fast
and effective method ensures a tidy and reliable
opposite side of Blanket.
joining technique.

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