Simply Crochet Issue 67

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!

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Whether you’re loving the dramatic look of our Midnight Garden collection (see page 14), or if you’re looking forward to working up simple stripy blankets this month (pages 57 and 81), we’ve got you covered! Fibonacci stripes are such a wonderful idea. Once you know the principles behind them you’ll be dying to put them into practice, so don’t forget to show us the results! We’re going to be experimenting like mad while we dream of a crochet getaway – turn to page 66 to find out more.…

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LOU SMITH Lou and Sara designed our fabulous denim jacket upcycle this issue on page 41; it’s a triumph of mesh crochet and black denim mixed to the max. Rock on! ROHN STRONG Sock man extraordinaire Rohn is the crochet star behind our sock-tastic booklet. From trendy trainer socks to an elegant lacy choice, Rohn’s hooked something special for all skill levels. SUSAN MARIA Susan is an avid crocheter, with oodles of designs under her creative belt. She’s put her talents to good use and whipped up the gorgeous hoodie for little ones on page 70. MARTY MILLER You might recognise Marty from her The Crochet Doctor or Not Your Granny’s Crochet blog. She’s taken time out of her busy schedule to hook the clever Fibonacci blanket on page 81. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Annelise Brant, Liliana Buce, Esme Crick, Ilaria…

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Hooked

Super super size me! You’ve heard of chunky and super chunky yarns – well, prepare to fall in love with Mrs Moon’s new ‘super’ super chunky, endearingly named Podgy. Made from the same mix of 80% ethically sourced superfine merino and 20% baby alpaca as their Plump yarn, Podgy is twice the thickness and has a twist to lock in the softness. It comes in three shades: Sea Salt, Pepper and, our favourite, the warm spiciness that is English Mustard. We are totally in love… divine. Go to www.mrsmoon.co.uk for more details. STAR QUALITY Actor Krysten Ritter aka Jessica Jones has become even more of a superhero by designing a range of uber-stylish kits for We Are Knitters. We’ve taken a fancy to the 80s Vibe Leg Warmers – just the ticket for…

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INSPIRING BOOKS

CUDDLY AMIGURUMI TOYS MARI-LIIS LILLE (£15.21, Meteoor Books) Following the success of her Magical Amigurumi Toys, designer Lilleliis is back with this new collection of adorable amigurumi animals. There are 15 cute projects to choose from, including Klaus the Rabbit, Lars the Little Dragon and Mia the Cow. Great for gifts for little ones. GRANNY SQUARES & FLOWER MOTIFS NICKI TRENCH (£9.99, CICO Books) Gather up your yarn stash and have some fun learning to crochet squares, hexagons, triangles and flowers with Nicki Trench’s latest book. Full of clear photos and with an extensive techniques section, this is a great book for beginners and you’ll find 25 colourful projects to practise your skills on. CROCHET KALEIDOSCOPE SANDRA ENG (£18.99, Interweave) This book almost combines crochet with quilt making. With a collection of 100 motifs, you can choose shapes…

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HEART TO HEART Cakes or crochet knick-knacks? This set of lovely vintage-inspired storage tins is perfect for keeping your kit in check – but you can keep one aside for biscuits, obviously. www.lakeland.co.uk PETAL SOFT Give your mum a treat with this cross stitch style cushion kit decorated with cool irises. Check out the daisy version too! www.annsorchard.co.uk FLORAL TRIBUTE Go trad with these perfect hooky tulips – ideal for injecting a bit of spring when we need it most! Search for MyCroWonders in Etsy for more gorgeous patterns. BLOOMIN’ MARVELLOUS Your mum is bound to love this A5 card adorned with a pretty crochet flower, £3.50 from www.lingartdesigns.co.uk ALL SEWN UP We would suggest this is a lovely Mother’s Day gift, but frankly, we want to keep this gorgeous sewing box for ourselves… www.hobbycraft.co.uk…

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