Simply Crochet

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Mine is to redecorate my home – with crochet! I love rich jewel tones, so I’ll be hooking up a few projects from the Stained Glass homewares collection on page 14. But I’m also a fan of all things soft and fuzzy, so I’ll be stitching Kate Alinari’s fur-striped cushions on page 68 and Marianne Rawlins’ ‘sheepskin’ on page 48. However, I’m also tempted to make one of the garments, accessories or toys in this issue, too… maybe the house can wait! Please share your makes with us on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on the Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. CONTRIBUTORS Three cheers for the crafty creators in this issue… SUSAN PEARSON Susan has been crocheting since childhood and has been creating ever since. Her…

In the felting pot Bring some new texture into your crocheted homewares when you make these handy little felted pots from The Fibre Co. Use them to store crochet supplies, coins, keys and even mini plants! The Felted Crochet Pot Duo kits cost £20 at www.thefibreco.com and come with a PDF pattern and enough Oops! Blend No. 1 DK yarn to make two pots. ANNIE BODY? Bowie and George’s classic Granny Annie scarf gets a new colourway in this kit from Wool Couture. Now in Moody Blues, the cosy scarf is hooked in Utterly Aran Yarn and is worked using a 4mm crochet hook. Mix and match the shades however you like at www.woolcouturecompany.com or go with the version in the picture above. Get it now and wear it for…

CROCHET CRUSH MOLLA MILLS AND LAINE (£18.99, Quadrille Publishing) If you’re a lover of on-trend contemporary homewares and accessories, as well as a bit of Scandinavian slow-living, dive into this mesmerising modern collection by Finnish designer Molla and Laine, a Nordic knitting and lifestyle magazine in Finland. Not only will you find patterns for a duffel bag, cushion, sun visor, picnic basket and more, you’ll read about how to choose yarns and which tools to use. EMBROIDERED CROCHET ANNA NIKIPIROWICZ (£12.99, Search Press) Fuse two crafts with the patterns in this beautiful book! After creating a double crochet hanging, basket or blanket as a base, you’ll use the detailed instructions as well as an embroidery transfer or chart to decorate your crochet with flowers, birds, mushrooms and more. The transfers…

Granny square mitts Keep your palms cosy with easy-to-make handwarmers MIRACULOUS MITTENS For a quick and easy make that perfectly shows off hand-dyed or colour-changing yarn, look no further than these sweet Crochet Granny Square Mitts from Etsy shop Lullaby Lodge. Get the pattern for £4.74. HAPPY HANDS This is a simple yet effective design that can be hooked in any number of colourways for all your loved ones! Find the pattern for £4.09 at Laurel Bee Crochet on Etsy. LITTLE FLOWER You’ll be ready for any weather with these floral-themed Autumn Mitts from To Be Adorned. They look so cosy! Get the pattern for £4 at the site to be adorned. square.site IN THE SUN Grow something beautiful to wear on your hands or give as a gift. Pick…

WRAPPED IN COLOUR If your sofa needs a bit more dramatic flair, give this opulent blanket and cushion combo a try. Both projects are made out of simple square motifs. SUNRISE, SUNSET Create your own inspiring and richly-hued stained glass window to hang on your bedroom wall. It’s sure to bring a bit of colour and light into your mornings and evenings. A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME No matter where you put this rose window rug, it’s guaranteed to elevate your living space to heavenly heights. It even makes the bathroom look magnificent! LIGHT ON YOUR FEET With its petal-like shapes, rainbow of colours and bold black borders, this footstool will make you feel like you’re resting your feet on a work of art. (And you would be right!)…

WE LOVE YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) Berry (1036) See table for measurements and quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 24 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using a 4mm hook or size required to obtain stated tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 NOTES Jumper is made from bottom up in rows in separate pieces for Front, Back and Sleeves. Neckline edging is added afterwards. JUMPER STITCH PATTERN (Multiple of 10 sts plus 9) Foundation row Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout) dc in first stitch, *ch5, skip 3 ch, tr in next st, skip 3 ch,…