Foxglove by TOFT UK

Foxglove

by TOFT UK
Crochet
April 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 7 rows
in 3x3cm = 6 sts x 7 rnds in double crochet
3.0 mm
301 yards (275 m)
UK
English

The Foxglove is a flower with rich folklore in its past – some believed that picking foxgloves is offensive to fairy folk, possibly to prevent children from eating the poisonous plant. Other traditions include foxes wearing the flowers as gloves so they wouldn’t be caught raiding the chicken coop, and even an ancient musical instrument known as the fox’s glew which has a similar shape to the Foxglove flowers. With both positive symbolism that includes pride, ambition and creativity, and negative associations with incinserity, this is a flower rich in meaning and its crochet counterpart will bloom beautifully from season to season.

Alexandra’s Garden kits are a range of amigurumi crochet characters that bring to life a collection of much-loved plants and flowers, making them perfect for the budding gardener or crafter. With no watering required, the TOFT crochet flower range is low maintenance, always in bloom and guaranteed to brighten up your home all year round!

TOFT’s Alexandra’s Garden flower kits all include a printed postcard pattern alongside a downloadable digital copy, lengths of Black and Cream yarn for the eyes and a ‘cro-your-own’ tag. Select a packaging option between a gift wrapped bouquet or a jute reusable project bag to keep your latest crochet bloom inside while it grows. Choose to add a TOFT crochet hook to make it the perfect gift.

YOU WILL NEED: To complete your Foxglove you will need a few added extras including a 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and a wool needle. Find everything you need in our haberdashery section.

MEASUREMENTS: When finished your Foxglove will be approximately 36cm tall from feet to top of head.

SKILL LEVEL 2: This kit is suitable for enthusiastic beginners or those who have crocheted before.

IT WILL TAKE: approximately 5-10 hrs crochet time.