Set sail with the Captain and his Ship’s Mate in search of gold, but make sure you watch out for sharks!
By Amanda Berry
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each
Yarn A Silver Mist 678
Yarn B Black 965
Yarn C Chocolate 947
Yarn D Walnut 927
Yarn E Pumpkin 766
Yarn F Oatmeal 964
Yarn G White 961
Yarn H Peaches 888
Yarn J Signal Red 977
Yarn L Primrose 957
Yarn M Sunflower 978
Yarn N Grass 825
Yarn Q Lime 882
Yarn R Bluebell 969
Yarn S Denim 994
Yarn T Royal 979
Yarn U Navy 971
■ A pair of 3.25mm needles
■ A 3.5mm crochet hook
■ Toy filling
■ Sewing needle and thread
■ Two black beads per figure for eyes, 4mm diameter
■ Strip of white felt for eye backings
■ Lockable stitch markers
■ White and black embroidery thread
■ Bamboo skewer, 13cm long
■ Craft or florist’s wire, 2mm diameter, 40cm long
■ Cardboard circle, 10.5cm diameter
■ Approximately 100 gold/bronze coloured cup sequins, 5mm diameter
■ Strong clear glue
TENSION
24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles
MEASUREMENTS
Figures 10cm (4in) tall Island 13x13cm (5¼x5¼in)
Treasure Chest 4.5x5x3cm (1¾x2x1¼in)
Log Raft (including mast) 8x13cm (3¼x5¼in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts
WHERE TO BUY
■ For yarn stockists contact Sirdar at www.sirdar.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
■ Wool Warehouse
0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
■ Black Sheep Wools
01925 764231 or www. blacksheepwools.com 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK! Quote offer code SK240 when you order. To place your order call 0800 505 3300 or visit www.woolwarehouse. co.uk. Offer ends 24 August 2023.
PIRATE PLAYSET
Note Unless otherwise specified, use the cable cast on for all pieces and use mattress stitch to sew seams. The crochet hook is used to work single chains for the treasure chest straps. To mark stitches, use lockable stitch markers, or thread a waste piece of yarn through the stitch to be marked and knot loosely so it can be removed later. For identification purposes, the Pirate Captain doll has the parrot, and the Ship’s Mate doll has the eye patch.
PIRATE CAPTAIN
Cast on 18 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A and leaving a 15cm tail for sewing.
LEGS
Rows 1 to 8 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
BODY
Break Yarn A and join Yarn S. Work in single row stripes of Yarn S and Yarn G, breaking the working yarn and joining new colour at the end of each row.
Row 9 K18 S.
Row 10 P18 G.
Rows 11 to 14 Rep R
