Gillian Buckerfield

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Scarf
This isn’t exactly a pattern, more of a tutorial for the feather and fan stitch made in Tunisian crochet. After an explanation of the amount of stitches needed there are instructions for a sample which can be made into a scarf.
Crochet: Afghan block
I have used a Stylecraft Special double knitting weight yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook, but don’t let this limit you!
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This drawstring bag is made using Tunisian crochet in-the-round, a 4.00m double ended crochet hook and a double-knitting weight cotton blend yarn. (The photographs illustrate the bag made with Drops Cotton Light). You can use a thinner or thicker yarn if desired, with the appropriately sized hook, keeping in mind this will alter the measurement...
Crochet: Afghan block
Written using UK crochet term, Forget-me-not Granny square uses double knitting weight yarn and a 4.50mm crochet hook. But don’t let this limit you! Use your favourite yarn, be it Aran, Worsted or four ply weight (and the appropriately sized hook).
Knitting: Pet Clothing
This cosy dog jumper is knitted with super chunky/bulky weight yarn (2 x 100g) and a pair of 10mm knitting needles. The back is worked in a “V” shape, starting at the “tail-end”, finishing with the collar, all in one piece.
Crochet: Pet Clothing
A twist on the granny square blanket! This pattern is an ideal way to use up leftover yarn and keep your furry friend cosy and warm at the same time. This jumper is worked one square at a time with the option to join the squares as you go or, to sew or crochet them together later. Instructions are given for four sizes each with details for two ...
Knitting: Pet Clothing
Beginning with the lower edge rib to the back, the main part of this pattern is worked using mitred squares. Each mitred square is worked separately, entrelac style, not breaking off the yarn at the end of each square. The squares are worked in diagonal rows by picking up the stitches from the previously worked squares and/or rib.
Crochet: Afghan block
Instantly downloadable pdf pattern.
Crochet: Coaster, Placemat
Intermediate skill level. A knowledge of Tunisian crochet in the round is required.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This mini mochila style drawstring bag is made using Tunisian crochet in-the-round, a 4.00m double ended crochet hook and a double knitting weight cotton blend yarn. Depending on tension/gauge it measures approximately 7 inches/18 cm in height, width across the main part is 7 ½ inches/19cm.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion, Throw
I often pick up a crochet hook and some yarn with a vague idea in my head. I start to crochet and see what happens. I call this crochet doodling. This time starting with a circle and ending with a square, I have called this Urchin Shell because the centre reminds me of an old urchin shell my mother used to have as an ornament.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This mini mochila style drawstring bag is made using Tunisian crochet in-the-round, a 4.00m double ended crochet hook and a double knitting weight cotton blend yarn.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
This cosy dog jumper is knitted with an Aran weight yarn and a pair of 5.00mm knitting needles, starting at the “tail-end” of the back and ending with the collar.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This cushion cover can be made with or without a zip for the side opening.
Crochet: Scarf
This Tunisian crochet lace scarf is worked using lace weight yarn and a 5.50mm Tunisian crochet hook.
Crochet: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Intermediate skill level. A knowledge of Tunisian crochet in the round is required.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Instantly downloadable pdf file.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Ribbed Alpaca mitts
Crochet: Beanie, Toque, Scarf
This Beanie and Scarf pattern is made with chunky/bulky weight yarn (the photographs illustrate the beanie and scarf made with Sirdar Aura, 100g, 20% Wool, 80% Acrylic, 151 yards), an 8.00mm crochet hook, and is written in one size (22 inch/56cm head circumference, 8 inches/20 cm from crown to brim) using UK crochet terms.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
“From Square One” Tunisian crochet beanie is worked one square at a time, entrelac style, using a double knitting weight yarn. Starting at the crown, the hat is worked top down by picking up and linking stitches to previously worked squares.
Crochet: Tee
Instantly downloadable pdf file.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Instantly downloadable pdf file. Tunisian crochet pattern.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Instantly downloadable pdf pattern.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
No need for special hooks, this beanie can be worked on a regular straight crochet hook. All the stitches for each square will fit on the hook at one time.
Crochet: Ankle Sock
The pattern is written in three sizes using Tunisian crochet in the round and a double ended hook. The socks are worked from the toe up, in continuous spirals with two separate strands of sock weight yarn.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This Sampler Square Cushion Cover is made by working Tunisian crochet in the round using a double ended crochet hook. The “forward pass” and the “return pass” are effectively worked in the same direction. The forward pass stitches are picked up in the usual way with Tunisian crochet, then the work is turned to enable the “return pass” to be wor...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Instantly downloadable pdf pattern. (UK and US crochet terms). Charts also included.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Instantly downloadable .pdf Tunisian crochet pattern.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
This short sleeved, scoop neck top is made from the top downwards. No sewing, except to hide the ends.
Crochet: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
Whilst away on holiday, and desperate for a crochet project, I visited a local department store which happened to have a small, basic stock of yarn. I found some beautifully soft 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool yarn, in several pretty pastel shades made by Jarol, which they call Shetland Mist.
Crochet: Tee
The title of this pattern explains exactly that “All in a Whirl”, a complete ladies’ top made from one Scheepjes Whirl (215-225 gram = 1000M).
Crochet: Bag - Other
The photos above illustrates Tulip Bag made with Drops Cotton Light double knitting weight yarn, but the bag can be made using any double knitting weight cotton yarn.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
This cosy dog jumper is knitted with an Aran weight yarn and a pair of 4.00mm and 5.00mm knitting needles, in a “V” shape, starting at the “tail-end” of the back and finishing at the collar. Then picking up stitches along the shoulder edges to work the front, all in one piece. The “V” shape is formed by increasing one stitch at each end of the ...
Crochet: Throw
Once again I have been “crochet-doodling” and, this time it has resulted with a Celtic style blanket design. I intended to create a colourful medieval style design, but the design itself took over and the finished blanket is made using one single colour. I used Stylecraft Batik, shade 1900, cream, double knitting weight yarn, although, I think ...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
Tunisian crocheted poppy, with a little regular crochet too.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Intermediate crochet skill level
Crochet: Baby Blanket
The blanket is made using Baby Aran weight yarn and a 7.00mm Tunisian crochet hook. (I used a hook with an extension cable, but it is possible, with a bit of a squeeze, to fit all the stitches onto a regular Tunisian crochet hook). The pattern is basket weave stitch, made by using blocks of Tunisian knit stitch and purled stitches.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
As the title suggests, this double-breasted, A-line jacket is made sideways, starting at the right front edge for right-handed people, and the left front edge if you are left-handed. I have tried to write the pattern universally for everyone to follow easily. You will find stitch instructions in the Abbreviations and Stitch Instructions section...
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
I have been admiring the turquoise colourway of James C. Brett’s Woodlander double knitting yarn in my local wool shop for some time! Eventually my will weakened and I bought all the 8 balls in stock, took them home and squirrelled them away in my yarn stash until an idea popped into my head.
Crochet: Bedspread
This blanket has been made using Stylecraft Special double knitting and a 4.00mm crochet hook. It can be made using any yarn.
Crochet: Vest
The pattern is written using Drops Nepal (50g, 75m, 65% wool, 35% Alpaca). It is an Aran weight yarn and I used a 7.00mm Tunisian crochet hook. You may need to alter the size of the hook to achieve the correct tension/gauge. Written in only one size at the moment of up to 42 inch chest.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
You will need an intermediate skill level of Tunisian crochet for this pattern.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
This cosy dog jumper is knitted with an Aran weight yarn and a pair of 5mm knitting needles, in a “V” shape, starting at the “tail-end” of the back and ending with the collar, all in one piece. The “V” shape is formed by increasing one stitch at each end of the odd rows and decreasing two stitches in the centre of the even rows.
Crochet: Afghan block
I have used a double knitting weight cotton yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook, but don’t let this limit you! Use your favourite hook and yarn and see what happens. This pattern is written in UK crochet terms. An intermediate level of crochet and knowledge of a magic or adjustable ring is needed.
Crochet: Afghan block
Whilst “crochet doodling” I came up with the title of Elements for this crocheted square because I used my favourite “elements”, or stitches. The pattern is written using UK crochet terms. An intermediate crochet skill level is needed.
Crochet: Pet Clothing
Clive’s jumper pattern is written in three sizes for smaller dog breeds. The main part of the jumper is made in one piece, one square at a time, entrelac style. Starting at the “tail end” of the back and working towards the neck, then from front neck towards the stomach area, joining the side seams on completion. The photograph above illustrate...
Knitting: Pet Clothing
This cosy dog jumper is knitted with an Aran weight yarn and a pair of 5mm knitting needles, in a “V” shape, starting at the “tail-end” of the back and ending with the collar, all in one piece.
Crochet: Pet Clothing
Jovi’s jumper pattern is written in five sizes (with an explanation for a smaller and two larger sizes than described in pattern). The main part of jumper is made in one piece, one square at a time, entrelac style. Starting at the “tail end” of back and working towards the neck, then from front neck towards the stomach area, joining side seams ...
Crochet: Backpack
This bag is worked from the base up, entrelac style. Starting with a length of chain for the foundation, three regular entrelac squares are worked along this chain for the base. The remainder of the bag is worked one square at a time, joining as you go, from the base.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl/scarf is described in one size, but can easily be made longer.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top, Vest
This top can be made using a regular crochet hook, no need for a special hook. It is made with mitred squares, entrelac style, starting with a foundation chain. The main pattern of each square is worked with an extended knit stitch, featuring a central knit stitch, with double crochet (US single crochet) for the straps.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I have tried to write this pattern in a universal way, in order for everyone to be able to easily understand the instructions. It is with this in mind that I hope I have succeeded and you enjoy using the pattern. Happy crocheting!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is a downloadable pattern which explains with written instructions, photographs and a diagram how to make a Tunisian crocheted baby sized hat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This downloadable .pdf file knitting pattern describes hats in seven sizes, from prem baby to adult size. Circumference 26cm (10 inches) up to 44cm (17 1/4 inches). These measurements are in an unstretched state, the largest size will fit up to 56 to 58cm head circumference.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves, Mittens
These cosy fingerless mitts are made using 4 ply yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook (or size required to obtain the correct tension).
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This cosy baby blanket is made in Tunisian Crochet or Afghan stitch, using a baby double knitting or light worsted weight yarn. It can be worked with a regular straight crochet hook as there are only a few stitches on the hook at one time. It is worked one square at a time in entrelac style, with no need to break off the yarn. Therefore, not ma...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Working from crown to band, the hat is made one square at a time, entrelac style. Stitches are picked up from two squares to form the next square or triangle. The hat is worked flat for a start and then joined by picking up the stitches for last few squares and triangles from main part of the hat. Photographs are included to illustrate the meth...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
The photographs illustrate the blanket made with King Cole Melody double knitting yarn, (shade 965, 100% acrylic, 100g, approximately 320 yards/290 metres), but there are several makes of yarn on the market which are very similar. The border is worked with plain dyed double knitting yarn in stripes, with contrasting colours, 1 ball of each colo...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This pattern describes in full (no abbreviations) how to make a small blanket one square at a time. Only a basic knowledge of crochet or knitting is needed. The photos illustrate the blanket made with Robin double knitting yarn, but you can use your own favourite yarn and hook. Although the measurements may differ.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The pattern is worked one square at a time in garter stitch, all knit. Only a basic knowledge of knitting is needed, cast-on, knit, purl, decrease. The pattern is easy to follow with photos and charts. It can be worked in any double knitting weight yarn, useful for using up oddments.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
The waistcoat is worked in Tunisian crochet, using double knitting yarn. The main stitches are Tunisian knit stitch and simple stitch purled. Stitch instructions are given and some handy hints. The pattern uses 3 to 4 100g balls of yarn.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
The jacket is worked mainly in Tunisian simple stitch, one square at a time. Stitch instructions are given.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
The pattern describes how to make this child’s jacket one square at a time. The main stitch is Tunisian simple stitch. Stitch instructions given. The photos illustrate the garment made with Robin double knitting yarn, but any double knitting thickness will work.