TGWTH magazine no.3 - Theory of the Five Elements

The third edition of a brand-new concept is here. The Guy with the Hook's (TGWTH) magazine is something I have worked on for a long time. The idea for the magazine is to display a very big, new crochet pattern from my hand. Besides this crochet pattern, there are also some fun articles to read, personal words, photos and illustrations, colorful designs, and, of course...some interesting facts. It has to offer more than a static crochet pattern. 

For this third edition, I have chosen the theory of the five elements!

The theory of the five elements is the pattern highlighted in the third edition of TGWTH magazine. It combines four individual patterns that can be crocheted individually or combined to make a wonderful bedspread.

Anyone knows the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. But did you know the theory of the five elements? In this pattern you will find out some more about this theory. You will learn the five elements by making a different crochet pattern. This theory was born in ancient China and widely spread and adopted daily in China and other Eastern countries. Where the four elements are more primal, the five elements are more about connection, actions, and reactions. Meet Fire, Wood, Earth, Water, and Metal, and crochet along!

Although there is much to tell about the theory of the five elements, the magazine only provides the background story and meanings. The digital patterns contain only this magazine’s crochet patterns and instructions.

Some general information about the pattern:

Yarn Requirements: Each of the four square pattern is made with one Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art. A Whirl Fine Art comes in cakes of 215-225 grams of yarn with a length of 460 meters. The yarn is 50% merino wool, 25% acrylic, and 25% micro. I used one cake of colorway 658 Classicism, 652 Pop Art, 653 Fauvism, and 655 Dadaism.

If you like to combine those four squares with a border, you will also need an extra 65 grams (140 meters) of yarn for each square, bringing the total to 260 grams (540 meters). I used Scheepjes Merino Soft in colorway 604 Lowry for this, as this yarn has the same conditions as the Whirl Fine Art.

Crochet hooks: You will need a 4.0mm and 4.5mm hook.

Size: One finished square pattern will be 23x23 inches/ 55x55 cm. The squares combined will deliver a blanket measuring 58x58 inches/ 145x145 cm.

The pattern contains clear, written instructions guided by charts. In some parts, you will also find a photo to guide you. The pattern contains many different stitches and a lot of text. You will have to be an experienced crocheter to work this pattern.

Some general information about the magazine:

-printed on good quality paper
- glossy cover
- A4 format
- good format of text - even for those who have trouble reading small text.
- 56 pages full of color, crochet, and fun things
- the magazine is available in English (US) and Dutch