Lighthouse Puzzle

Issue: 66, 2015


Lighthouse Puzzle by Sally Shepherd (issue 66)
Photography by Leanne Dixon

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Inspired by the lighthouse at Plymouth Hoe, this simple toy is built up from flat circles of crochet threaded onto a dowel rod.

MATERIALS
● Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 100g/295m/322yds
Yarn A: Matador 1010 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Parchment 1218 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Dark Brown 1004 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Turquoise 1068 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Citron 1263 x 1 ball
● 4mm hook
● Square piece of wood approximately 12 x 12cm/ 4¾ x 4¾in
● 6mm/¼in dowel rod, 25cm/10in long
● Drill with 6mm/¼in drill bit

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight yarn to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Diameter at base: 10cm/4in.
Height: 16cm/6¼in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Sally loves designing and making small crochet shapes and amigurumi creatures. She is presently on a mission to add crochet to every room in her house. Read her blog at www.ditzyanddotty.wordpress.com.


This pattern is tagged with:

Household: Toy

Price: Magazine Only

Yarn Type: DK


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