Crochet your very own literary icons to decorate your bookself; they also make the perfect gift for any bookworms in your life!

This issue also includes the pattern for “Mr Darcy” in honour of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

Tension: 30sts x 5 rows = 2cm measured over dc

Other supplies needed

• toy stuffing
• 6mm safety eyes (x2 for Mr Darcy and x2 for Elizabeth)
• tapestry needle
• stitch marker
• sewing pins

The pattern calls for James C. Brett It’s 100% Pure Cotton, 1 ball each:

• Black IC19 (A)
• Beige IC18 (B)
• Sand IC01 (C)
• Lemon IC02 (D)
• Khaki IC20 (E)
• Rich Coffee IC41 (F)
• White IC04 (G)
• Mustard IC21 (H)

The above is enough for making both Mr Darcy and Elizabeth.