Simply Crochet is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves - or would love to learn - crochet. Crochet is a wonderfully versatile craft with endless possibilities of creative things to make. Inside you will find beautiful designs for the home, fashionable accessories to wear and gift ideas for all occasions. From lampshade covers to shawls, toys to blankets and gadget cosies to cardigans, Simply Crochet is a must-buy for creative crafters looking for new things to make. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time, you'll be hooked on handmade from the very first page!***Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items you would find on the printed newsstand copies. ***
Simply Crochet • What are your plans for 2024? Will you cosy up in a cardi, or party hard in your best dress? If you’re like Barb here, you might do a bit of both! Whether you’re going out or staying in, you’ll find the perfect project for you inside…
Onto the new year…
CONTRIBUTORS • Discover some of the talented designers in this issue…
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5 FAB FINDS Chunky amigurumi • Make toys super quickly with extra-chunky yarn
Going spiral • Take your style into a new dimension with clothing and accessories that will have you in a twirl
Spin city • Heads will whirl when you’re spotted in this pinwheel jumper by Cassie Ward
GROOVY GRANNY • Freddy Goat’s Barb is a party legend – and she’s all dressed up for a rowdy Saturnalia feast
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TONI’S JOURNAL …from the studio • Crochet designer and author Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts is an expert in Tunisian crochet, and she wants to share her passion with you!
EAR CANDY • Make a pair of ear muffs extra warm and extra stylish with easy-to-make covers by Emma Friedlander-Collins
Large as life • Stay warm in extra-chunky winter accessories by Anna Nikipirowicz
Draw a line • Pat Strong’s lightweight grey jumper has a few surprises up – or, should we say, down – its sleeve!
HELLO, DOLLY! • Through custom orders, children’s books and even a podcast, La-Shonda Rice uses her crochet to spread joy and encourage self-love as The Christian Crochet Addict
Wild things • Give a little one their first animal friend with these three simple stuffes by Heather Gibbs
Winter throws • We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
Ripples of joy • Let the stitch pattern shine in this wavy and tasselled cushion by Lisa Hendry
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Be prepared • Store everything you need in this colour-gradient bag by Maria Jęczmyk
My best year • Start your January off right with a fun, fuzzy diary designed by Ellie’s Craft Boutique
Spinning a yarn • There’s nothing quite as cosy as tuning into a podcast as you settle down with your hook – so why not listen to one about crochet? We profile five of the best.
Double trouble • Get two for one with Ella Burch’s half ‘n’ half mosaic and cabled scarf
I is for… INDULGENT YARNS • Treat yourself to these extra-special balls and skeins – there’s something exceptional about each of them!
Show us yours • Join our gang of Treble Makers and share your thoughts and makes with us, ♥ for a chance to be featured here, use our hashtag #Sctreblemaker ♥
WHAT’S A 3-TREBLE CLUSTER? • Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…
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