guardian angel knitting book 2021

GUARDIAN ANGEL KNITTING BOOK 2021

G U A R D I A N A N G E L K N I T T I N G B O O K 2 0 2 1

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04Our Partnership with Vinnies

16Marvel Magic Stripe Fingerless Gloves

Intermediate

05How your Garments Help

13Striped Caron Cakes Scarf

Easy

18Northcote Cotton Crochet Diamond Pattern Beanie

Intermediate

08Van Gogh Crochet Shrug

10Textured Beanie

06Marvel & Coccola Throw

Easy

14Abbey Road Truly Madly Mohair Bobble Scarf Beanie

Easy

12Pure Wool 8ply Rib Scarf

Easy

CONTENTS

Easy Easy

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We would like to welcome you to the 2021 Guardian Angel Knitting program! For 23 years, our Guardian Angels have showcased their talent in creating wonderful garments and donating them to those in need. We are pleased to continue our partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) as we continue our journey to help those who face homelessness and disadvantage across Australia.

Knitted goods donated by our Guardian Angels are either handed out directly to people in need or sold in store at Vinnies shops, with proceeds going towards funding Vinnies volunteer programs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Be a Guardian Angel in 2021 by creating your favourite patterns from our knitting book and dropping them off at your local Guardian pharmacy. Vinnies require knitted blankets, scarves and gloves for their homelessness programs.

We would like to thank Vinnies for partnering with us and giving us a platform to be able to help provide comfort and humanity to disadvantaged Australians. We would also like to thank YOU for your consistent contribution to our Guardian Angel program.

2021 KNITTING PROGRAMWelcome


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A MESSAGE FROM VINNIES TO OUR GUARDIAN ANGELSFor Australians experiencing homelessness and poverty, winter can be an especially tough time and for the past 20 years, the Guardian Angel Knitting Program has been spreading warmth one hand-knitted garment at a time.

At Vinnies, we recognise Guardian Pharmacy’s wonderful work and support of The Guardian Angel Knitting Program, which once again invites knitting enthusiasts in our communities to make warm garments for people who need them.

Today, through our wide network of members and volunteers, Vinnies provides practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship to the most vulnerable members of our community.Our Vinnies Soup Vans volunteers help distribute

these much-needed hand-knitted scarves, beanies and blankets.

Teams from Guardian Pharmacy joined us during our Vinnies Soup Van route and extended their support by providing other necessities, such as deodorant, toothbrushes, baby wipes and menthol drops.

We’re very grateful for the support of Guardian Pharmacy, particularly their Guardian Angels who give the gift of time, kindness and warmth to help others this winter.

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HOW YOU HELP

H E L P

D O N A T E

K N I T

Through the generous donation of a hand-knitted item, Vinnies can support an Australian in need in two ways. Learn about the journey your garment takes to help those in need below.

The journey begins with you, our Guardian Angel, picking up a copy of the Knitting Book from your local Guardian Pharmacy. Next comes choosing and lovingly knitting your garment.

Once your garment is complete, you donate it to your local Guardian Pharmacy upon your next visit, where you will also receive your certificate of recognition.

From here, the garment is shipped off to the Vinnies warehouse where it will be used to help people in need in one of two ways.

#1 Garments are given directly to people experiencing disadvantage through Vinnies’ community services, such as their soup vans and crisis centres.

#2 Garments can be sold at Vinnies, with profits from the sales used to fund multiple Vinnies community services such as accommodation and support, aged care, homelessness and disability.


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MARVEL & COCCOLA THROWEasy

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What you’ll need

• “4 Seasons” Marvel 8ply 100g balls - 5x Main Colour (M) Cream, 2x Colour 1 (C1) Blue, 2x Colour 2 (C2) Orange

• “Mondial” Coccola 100g balls - 3x Colour 3 (C3) Frosted Natural

• 8mm crochet hook

• Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure

SizeApprox 148cm x 110cm

Tension Correct tension is not important for this project.

Note – Use 2 strands of Marvel tog throughout.

InstructionsCorrect tension is not important for this project.

Note – Use 2 strands of Marvel tog throughout.

Throw

Using 8mm hook and 2 strands of M tog, make 101ch.

1st row (WS) – Miss 3ch (counts as tr), 1tr in each ch to end … 99 sts.

2nd row – 3ch (counts as tr throughout), 1tr in each of next 26 sts, cut 1 strand of M, join in 1 strand of C1 and using 1 strand each of M and C1 tog, 1tr in each rem st to end.

3rd row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Cut M strand and join in 2nd strand of C1, 4th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Yarn and pattern provided by

MeasurementsWidth 148 cmLength 110 cm

Using 2 strands of M tog, 5th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Using 2 strands of C2 tog, 6th round – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

7th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Using 2 strands of M tog, 8th round – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.


Using 2 strands of C1 tog, and working over 2 strands of C2, 10th row – 3ch, 1tr in next and and foll 7 sts, *drop C1 and with C2 (yoh, insert hook in next st and draw a loop through, yoh and pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, drop C2 and with C1, yoh and pull through all loops on hook (C2 bobble made), 1tr in each of next 9 sts, rep from * to end.



Using 1 strand of C3, 13th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Using 2 strands of C2 tog, 14th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.


Using 2 strands of C1 tog, 16th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

17th row – 3ch, 1tr in each of next 42 sts, cut both strands of C1 and join in 1 strand each of M and C1 tog, 1tr in each rem st to end.



Using 1 strand of C3, 20th row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

21st row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

22nd row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end or until current ball of yarn is finished. If C3 finishes before the end of the row, join in 2 strands of M tog and work to end of row.

Using 2 strands of M tog, 23rd row – 3ch, 1tr in each st to end.

Rows 2 – 23 form patt. Rep patt twice more, then rep rows 2 – 11.


Edge – Cont using 2 strands of M tog, work.

2 rounds of dc evenly around all sides, working (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in each corner. Fasten off.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Sew in ends. Block if desired.

VAN GOGH CROCHET SHRUGEasy


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Template

Schematic shows folded in corners where Row 45 joins to foundation chain.

Arrows indicate section to be seamed – this measurement will be based on personal preference on how fitted or loose you would like your sleeve.

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What you’ll need

• Mondial “Van Gogh” 100g 6x balls

• 5.5mm hook or size required to give correct tension

• Scissors, yarn needle, 2x stitch markers, tape measure

Tension 5 tr clusters and 8 rows to 10 cm using 5.5mm hook

Special stitchestr cluster – 3tr in specified st

split cluster – (2tr, 1ch, 2 tr) in specified st

Note – This shrug is a one size fits all, with an option to customize the sleeve. Stitch counts are not given for sleeves because of this option.

Rows 1-44 are worked in rows while Rows 45 onwards are worked in rounds, still turning at the end of each round.

InstructionsUsing 5.5mm hook, make 141ch.

Row 1 – 1tr in 3rd ch from hook, 2tr in same st, *1ch, miss 2ch, 3tr in next st, rep from * to end … 46 tr clusters.

Row 2 – 4ch (counts as 1tr, 1ch), *miss next 3tr, 3tr in next 1ch sp, 1ch, rep from * 43 times, miss 2tr, 1tr in last tr … 44 tr clusters.

Row 3 – 3ch (counts as tr), 2tr in 1ch sp, *1ch, miss 3tr, 3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * 45 times, 1ch, miss 3tr, 3tr in 4ch sp … 46 tr clusters.

Rows 2 and 3 form patt. Work in patt until 43rd row is completed.

Row 44 – Rep 2nd row. Do not


Measurements1 size only

fasten off; turn.

CollarRow 45 – 3ch, 2tr in 1ch sp, *1ch, miss 3 tr, 3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * 45 times, 1ch, do not turn, but begin working from opposite corner, along foundation ch, 3tr in 2ch sp, 1ch, 3tr in first skipped 2ch sp of foundation chain, *1ch, 3tr in next 2ch sp. rep from *43 times, 1ch, work into opposite corner (where round began), sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn … 91 tr clusters.

Row 46 – Sl st in 1ch sp just made, 3ch, 2tr in same 1ch sp, *1ch, miss 3tr, 3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * to end, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn.

Rows 47-54 – Repeat row 46

Row 55 – Sl st in 1ch sp just made, 3ch, 2tr in same 1ch, [*1ch, miss 3tr, 3 tr, in next 1ch sp, rep from *14 times, 1ch, (2tr, 1ch, 2 tr) in next 1ch sp] rep [ ] 6 times, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn … 85 tr clusters, 6 split clusters.

Row 56-61 – Sl st in 1ch sp just made, 3ch, 2tr in same 1ch sp, *1ch, 3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * to end, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg … 97 tr clusters.

Fasten off.

SleevesTry on your shrug and (with the stitch marker) mark a comfortable

fit around your elbow. With your yarn needle, join from row 44 to row 1, row 43 to row 2 etc, back to marked stitch with a mattress stitch. Repeat on other side. You will now be working into the spaces created by either the 4ch or (1ch, tr) of each even row.

Row 1 – Join yarn to 4ch/(1ch,tr) sp closest to seam, 3ch, 2tr in same sp, *(1ch, 3tr) in next sp, rep * around to end, sl st to 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn.

Row 2-6 – Sl st into 1ch sp just made, 3ch, 2tr in same 1ch sp, *1ch, 3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * around to end, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn.

Row 7-10 – Sl st into 1ch sp just made, 3ch, 2tr in same 1ch sp, *3tr in next 1ch sp, rep from * around to end sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg, turn.

Row 11-12 – 1ch, 1dc in same st, 1dc in each st around, sl st into dc at beg, turn.

Fasten off.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Sew in ends.


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TEXTURED BEANIEEasy

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Tension12 sts x 16 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 7.00mm needles.

InstructionsUsing a set of 7.00mm needles, cast on 72 sts.

1st round - * K1, P1, rep from * to end.

Rep last round 5 times.

Beg Main PattWorking from graph, work rounds 1 to 18.

Rounds 1 to 18 incl form patt.

Cont in patt until work measures 18cm from beg.

Shape Crown -

Keeping patt correct, cont as folls -

Next round - * Patt3tog, Patt3, rep from * to end … 48 sts.

Next round - * Patt3tog, Patt1, rep from * to end … 24 sts.

Next round - * Patt3tog, rep from * to end … 8 sts.

Break off yarn, thread end through rem 8 sts, draw up and fasten off securely.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Sew in all ends.

What you’ll need

• “ Moda Vera” – Mawson 50g 2x balls

• A set of 7.00mm knitting needles or size needed for correct tension

• Cable needle, scissors, yarn needle, tape measure


MeasurementsSize LadyTo Fit Head 56 cm

181716151413121110987654321

beg herefor all rounds

= Knit.= Purl.

= ‘C3F’ - Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K1, then K2 from cable needle.= ‘C3B’ - Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K1 from cable needle.= ‘C5F’ - Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K3 from cable needle.

beg here for all rounds= Knit= Purl= ‘C3F’ - Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K1, then K2 from cable needle= ‘C3B’ - Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K1 from cable needle= ‘C5F’ - Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K3 from cable needle

Note – This graph is worked in rounds, so all rows are right side

181716151413121110987654321

beg herefor all rounds

= Knit.= Purl.

= ‘C3F’ - Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K1, then K2 from cable needle.= ‘C3B’ - Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K1 from cable needle.= ‘C5F’ - Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K3 from cable needle.

beg here for all rounds

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Diagram


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Tension 20 sts to 10cm in width over patt, using 4.50mm needles.

Note – This scarf has been worked on bigger needles than normally recommended.

InstructionsScarf

Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 37 sts.

Note – When joining in a new ball of yarn, join yarn 2 sts in from side edges to avoid unsightly knot along edge of scarf.

Beg Patt – 1st row (RS) – Knit.

2nd row – P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end.

Last 2 rows form patt.

Cont in patt until work measures approx 180cm from beg or until enough yarn remains to cast off, ending with a 2nd row.

Cast off loosely knitways.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS.

What you’ll need

• “4 Seasons” Pure Wool 8Ply 50g 5x balls

• 1 pair 4.50mm knitting needles or size required to give correct tension




PURE WOOL 8PLY RIB SCARFEasy

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STRIPED CARON CAKES SCARFEasy

What you’ll need

• “Caron” Skinny Cakes 250g 1x cake 1st Colour (C1) Baked Alaska and 1x cake 2nd Colour (C2) Blueberry Pudding

• One pair 4mm knitting needles, or size required to give correct tension

• A large crochet hook for fringing




Tension30 sts x 32 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4mm needles.

InstructionsUsing 4mm needles and C1, cast on 55 sts.

Beg Patt –

1st row (RS) – * K2, P2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K2, P1.

Last row forms patt when repeated.

Cont in patt until work measures 15cm from beg, working last row on WS.

Using C2, cont in patt until work measures 15cm from colour change, working last row on WS.

Cont in patt, working 15cm stripes working last row on WS for each stripe, until work measures 165cm from beg, thus ending with a C1 stripe.

Cast off in patt.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Wind C2 around a piece of cardboard 20cm long and cut along one edge. Using 4 strands of C2 and crochet hook, fringe evenly along cast on and cast off edges. Trim to desired length. Sew ends in towards centre of scarf.


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ABBEY ROAD TRULY MADLY MOHAIR BOBBLE SCARF BEANIE

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What you’ll need

Bobble Scarf

• “Abbey Road” Truly Madly Mohair 4x 100g balls

• 1 pair 15mm knitting needles or size required for correct tension

• A large pom pom maker




MeasurementsTo Fit Head 56cm

BOBBLE SCARF Tension6.5 sts and 10 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 15mm needles.

InstructionsUsing 15mm needles, cast on 26 sts.

Note - When joining in a new ball of yarn, join 2 sts in from side edge to avoid unsightly knots on side edges of scarf.

Work in stocking st until there is approx one metre of yarn rem from 3rd ball of yarn, ending with a purl row. Cast off loosely.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Tie a knot approx 15cm from each end of Scarf. Make 8 large pom poms and attach 4 pom poms evenly along cast on edge, then 4 pom poms evenly along cast off edge of scarf.

BEANIETension11sts and 14 rows to 10cm over stocking st using 8mm needles, or size required to give correct tension.

InstructionsUsing 7mm needles, cast on 43 sts loosely.

Beg Rib1st row (WS when brim is turned back) - K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.

2nd row - K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.

Last 2 rows form rib.

Cont in rib until work measures 15cm from beg, ending with a 1st row.

Change to 8mm needles.

Work in stocking st, beg with a knit row, until work measures 30cm from beg, ending with a purl row.

Next row (RS) - * K2, inc in next st, rep from* to last st, K1 ... 57 sts.

Work 7 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Shape Crown1st row - K1, * K2tog, K3, rep from *to last st, K1 ... 46 sts.

2nd row - Purl.

3rd row - K1, * K2tog, K2, rep from * to last st, K1 ... 35 sts.

4th row - Purl.

5th row - K1, * K2tog, K1, rep from *to last st, K1 ... 24 sts.

6th row - Purl.

7th row - K1, * K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1 ... 13 sts.

8th row - P1, (P2tog) 6 times ... 7 sts.

Break off yarn leaving a long end. Thread yarn through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Using mattress st, join side edges tog to form centre back seam, reversing seam for 15cm of rib rows from lower edge for brim. Turn back brim.

Beanie

• “Abbey Road” Truly Madly Mohair 2x 50g balls

• 1 pair each 7mm and 8mm knitting needles or size required for correct tension



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MARVEL MAGIC STRIPE FINGERLESS GLOVES

Intermediate

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What you’ll need

• “4 Seasons” Marvel Magic Stripe 8ply 100g 1x ball

• 1 pair each 3mm and 3.75mm knitting needles or sizes required to give correct tension


Tension 23 sts x 32 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.75mm needles.

Note – These Gauntlets have been worked on smaller needles and a firmer tension than normally recommended for a firm fabric.

InstructionsRight GauntletUsing 3mm needles, cast on 34 (42-50) sts.

Beg Cuff –

1st row (RS) – K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.

Rep 1st row until cuff measures 4 (5-6) cm from beg, working last row on WS.

Change to 3.75mm needles.

Work 2 rows stocking st. **

3rd row – K18 (22-26), M1, K1, M1, knit to end … 36 (44-52) sts.


7th row – K18 (22-26), M1, K3, M1, knit to end … 38 (46-54) sts.




Cont inc in this manner working 2 more sts between ‘M1’s in every foll 4th row until there are 42 (52-62) sts, ending with an inc row.

Next row – Purl.

Beg Thumb –

1st row (RS) – K28 (34-40), turn.

2nd row – P11 (13-15), turn, cast on 3 sts … 14 (16-18) sts.

Work 2 rows stocking st on these 14 (16-18) sts.

Work 2 rows rib as for cuff.

Cast off loosely in rib. Break off yarn leaving a long end.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to last st on right-hand needle and knit up 3 sts from cast on sts at base of thumb, knit to end … 34 (42-50) sts.


Work in rib as for cuff until rib measures 2 (3-4) cm, working last row on WS.

Cast off loosely in rib. Break off yarn leaving a long end.

Left GauntletWork as for Right Gauntlet to **.

3rd row – K15 (19-23), M1, K1, M1, knit to end … 36 (44-52) sts.





Cont inc in this manner working 2 more sts between ‘M1’s in every foll 4th row until there are 42 (52-62) sts, ending with an inc row.

Next row – Purl.

Beg Thumb –

1st row – K25 (31-37), turn, cast on 3 sts … 28 (34-40) sts.

2nd row – P14 (16-18), turn.

Work 2 rows stocking st on these 14 (16-18) sts.

Work 2 rows rib as for cuff. Break off yarn, leaving a long end.

Cast off loosely in rib.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to last st on right-hand needle and knit up 3 sts from cast on sts at base of thumb, knit to end … 34 (42-50) sts.


Work in rib as for cuff until rib measures 2 (3-4) cm, working last row on WS.

Cast off loosely in rib. Break off yarn, leaving a long end.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Using a flat seam and long ends left after casting off, join thumb and side seams.

MeasurementsSize Child Lady ManTo Fit Hand 15cm 18cm 21cm


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NORTHCOTE COTTON CROCHET DIAMOND PATTERN BEANIE

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Tension 16 sts x 14 rows to 10cm over patt, using 5.50mm hook.

Special Abbreviation1dcb = Insert hook into base of st 2 rows below, yoh, draw loop through, yoh and draw through rem 2 loops on hook.

InstructionsBrimUsing 4.50mm hook, make 13ch, leaving a long end.

1st row – 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn … 12dc.

2nd row – 1ch, 1dc in back loop only in each st to end, turn.

Rep 2nd row until work measures 50cm (slightly stretched), from beg.

Do not fasten off. Slip last st onto a stitch marker.

Using a flat seam and long end, join first and last rows tog to form a ring.

Main PieceSlip st left on stitch marker onto a 5.50mm hook.

Note – Main Piece is worked in continuous rounds, place stitch marker at beg of each round as worked.

1st round – 1ch (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), work 72dc along side edge of brim … 72dc.

2nd round – 1dc in back loop only in each dc to end.

3rd round – As 2nd round.

4th round – * 1dc in back loop only in each of next 4 sts, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only of next 3 sts, rep from * to end.

5th round – * 1dc in back loop only in each of next 3 sts, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only of next st, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 2 sts, rep from * to end.

6th round - * 1dc in back loop only in each of next 2 sts, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 3 sts, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only of nxt st, rp from * to end.

7th round – * 1dc in back loop only in next st, 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 5 sts, 1dcb in next st, rep from * to end.

8th round - * 1dcb in next st, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 7 sts, rep from * to end.

9th round – As 7th round.




Rep rounds 5 to 12 incl once.

Cont working in rounds of dc in back loop only until Beanie measures 20cm from beg, ending with a complete round.

Shape Crown1st round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 6 sts, rep from * to end … 63 sts.

2nd round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 5 sts, rep from * to end … 54 sts.

3rd round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 4 sts, rep from * to end … 45 sts.

4th round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 3 sts, rep from * to end … 36 sts.

5th round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in each of next 2 sts, rep from * to end … 27 sts.

6th round - * Dc2tog, 1dc in back loop only in next st, rep from * to end … 18 sts.

Break off yarn leaving a long end. Thread yarn through last round worked, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.

FinishingDO NOT PRESS. Sew in ends.

What you’ll need

• “Moda Vera” Northcote Cotton 50g 2x balls

• A 4.50mm and a 5.50mm crochet hook or size required to give correct tension

• A stitch marker



MeasurementsSize LadyTo Fit Head 56 cm

For more information about the Guardian Angel Knitting Book 2021 visit guardianpharmacies.com.au

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