TOFT Gargoyle CAL Episode 1

Welcome to TOFT’s Gargoyle crochet-along! If you follow TOFT on Instagram @toft_uk you may have taken part in some crochet- and knit-alongs with Kerry Lord in the past, and now you can follow this CAL anytime here on TOFT’s YouTube channel to learn the basics of crochet and level up your skills along the way to make Phillipe the Gargoyle.

There are eight videos in total, and with each video Kerry Lord will take you step by step from the basics right through all the techniques you need, so by the end of the CAL you will be equipped with everything you need to know in order to crochet this mix-and-match gargoyle. With lots of options for different hands, feet and extra features like horns and tails, we hope you enjoy levelling up your skills in crochet over the CAL and don’t forget to share your progress on Instagram @toft_uk with #toftuk.

YOU WILL NEED:
The Phillipe the Gargoyle pattern (available as a kit with yarn at toftuk.com)
100-250g of TOFT’s luxury DK pure wool yarn in the colours of your choice.
3mm crochet hook
Wool needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Modelling wire (optional)
(please note modelling wire is for display purposes only, it should not be used in toys made for children)

Episode 1 takes you through the basics of crochet to get you started on your gargoyle.

Please note the techniques are shown for reference only. Full instructions are included with your pattern.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Thank you for joining in
00:18 You will need
01:14 Extra yarn
02:01 Making a slipknot
03:01 Begin by dc6 into ring (British double crochet)
04:56 How to hold your crochet hook and yarn
05:29 Increasing (dc2 into next st)
07:31 Counting your stitches
08:13 Using a stitch marker
08:43 (dc1, dc2 into next st)
10:25 (dc2, dc2 into next st)
12:28 Continuing your pattern
13:33 Identifying right side (RS) and wrong side (WS)
15:27 Decreasing (dc2tog)
18:10 Continuing today’s section

Next up… finishing the body.

Want to know more about TOFT?
Find out at toftuk.com, or follow us on Instagram @toft_uk