Simply Crochet

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 • Crochet is a tradition. Many of us learned the craft from our families and keep special pieces hooked by loved ones. Which crochet creations will be a part of your own legacy? Maybe you’ll find one inside…

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CONTRIBUTORS • Meet a few of the talented designers from this issue…

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We are who we are • Crochet embraces the strange and the quirky, the misfits and the artists. Crocheters aren’t afraid to get a bit weird – and we wouldn’t have it any other way! This spiral blanket from Readicut celebrates the free-spirited nature of our beloved craft. Get the free pattern and all the Red Heart Super Saver yarn you need at www.readicut.co.uk

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BABY SENSORY • Turn a baby’s nursery into a wonderland of exciting new textures, adorable characters and lots of interactive fun!

Swan song • Turn motifs into colourwork animals with this fabulous tank top by Emma Guess

DARLING DIANA • Hook up a tiny yet elegant version of Diana, Princess of Wales, by Carla Mitrani

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Cool chaos • With randomly placed stripes and fringes, Millie Masterton’s scarf is all kinds of fun!

New leaf • Greet the warmer months with a lacy skirt in variegated yarn by Shari White

STEP BACK IN TIME • Taking inspiration from the 1970s, crochet designer Ashlynn Duncan of Sugaree Co has turned her hobby into a full-time business – with an eye firmly on the future

Weave a story • Maria Jęczmyk celebrates the traditional artistry of kilim rugs with her crochet version

Little love • With a huggable flat body and sweet floppy ears, Jo Bunclark’s dog is a great baby gift!

Mug hugs • We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?

Easy carry • Put your granny square skills to good use with this trendy tote by Ella Burch

Tying up loose ends • These volunteer-based organisations create moments of wonder and comfort by finishing fibre crafts left behind or putting together new projects filled with love

UNDER HER WING • Spruce up a plain spaghetti-strap top by sewing on a couple of pretty butterflies by Marili Papadopoulou

Flower girl • Put a spring in your step with this pair of stylish striped socks designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch

Hit the peak • Use granny squares to create sharp stripes with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ blanket

N is for…NEON • Friends will be able to see you from miles away while you’re hooking with these bright and beautiful yarns!

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Crochet essentials • Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS • Use these charts when making the swan motif top, kilim rug, Father’s Day mugs, granny square tote and...