Pretty Patches

Pretty Patches by Tracey Todhunter
Find the pattern in issue 74 of Inside Crochet magazine.

Fix up your favourite clothes with these simple crocheted patches.

MATERIALS

For woolly tattoos:
● Eden Cottage Yarns 4ply yarns (assorted)
● 3mm hook
● Needle and co-ordinating thread
● Buttons and beads

For patch and cuff:
● Rooster Almerino DK, 50% alpaca/50% Merino wool, 50g/113m/124yds
Yarn A: Gooseberry 207 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Brighton Rock 211 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Starfi sh 218 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Light House 220 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Ocean 208 x 1 ball
(small oddments only needed of each colour)
● 3.5mm hook

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any yarn can be used to make these projects. Use a similar fibre content to the original garment to avoid the embellishment distorting when washed.

TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for these projects.

MEASUREMENTS
Elbow patch is approximately 15cm/6in long.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey Todhunter is a designer who is passionate about living locally and specialises in accessories and homewares. Find her on Instagram @traceytodhunter or online at
www.grannycoolcrochet.com.