Simply Crochet 74

The summer heat has got us all spaced out. Our collection this month is dedicated to stars, galaxies and our very own solar system – take your pick of a rug, blanket, bookmark and more, all hooked up in gorgeous purple shades. Ultraviolet is the Pantone colour of the year so we’re making the most of it. Still feeling the heat? Flick through and choose a beach make, or put your feet up and read about our designers’ breakthrough moments on page 64. We’re hoping to pick up some tips. (And don’t forget about Darcy, our delightful little dachshund!)…

The summer heat has got us all spaced out. Our collection this month is dedicated to stars, galaxies and our very own solar system – take your pick of a rug, blanket, bookmark and more, all hooked up in gorgeous purple shades. Ultraviolet is the Pantone colour of the year so we’re making the most of it. Still feeling the heat? Flick through and choose a beach make, or put your feet up and read about our designers’ breakthrough moments on page 64. We’re hoping to pick up some tips. (And don’t forget about Darcy, our delightful little dachshund!)…

HANNAH CROSS We sent Simply Crochet regular Hannah into space this issue and she came up trumps with a spiralling galaxy of a rug – see it in its full majesty on page 17. ELEONORA TULLY Lucky Eleonora lives by the seaside where fresh sea air and ever-changing colours are her sources of inspiration. You’ll love her fun, seaside bunting on page 41. ILARIA CALIRI Queen of amigurumi, Ilaria is the face behind Airali Design. She loves to turn quirky character ideas into cute crocheted toys. She’s designed our Darcy dog cover kit this issue (p15)! BECKY SKUSE Becky has created our brilliant, easy-to-follow workshop on mosaic crochet on page 80, followed by the design for the funky bath mat on page 83. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Helen Ardley, Karen Barnes, Kate Bruning, Melissa Burfitt, Ilaria Caliri, Lucy Croft, Hannah Cross,…

Best foot forward With cooler weather on the horizon, pick up this cute Amy Slippers kit from www.woolcouturecompany.com (£19.99) and you’ll be toasty in no time. Made from merino wool (ethically sourced from non-mulesed sheep), you can choose from 30 delicious colours, and the kit also includes the buttons. Your tiny toes will thank you. HOT RIGHT NOW Yep, it’s official: crochet is huge (as if we didn’t know). From crocheted bikinis on Love Island to the catwalk, designers from Dior to Balmain featured crochet in their autumn shows. You can’t move on the high street for crocheted items; see the Miss Selfridge playsuits and the Paper Dolls London jumpsuit above. Our time has come! CUTE CONES You can't have too much of a good thing and we are happy to report that KnitPicks’ Dishie…

HANNAH CROSS We sent Simply Crochet regular Hannah into space this issue and she came up trumps with a spiralling galaxy of a rug – see it in its full majesty on page 17. ELEONORA TULLY Lucky Eleonora lives by the seaside where fresh sea air and ever-changing colours are her sources of inspiration. You’ll love her fun, seaside bunting on page 41. ILARIA CALIRI Queen of amigurumi, Ilaria is the face behind Airali Design. She loves to turn quirky character ideas into cute crocheted toys. She’s designed our Darcy dog cover kit this issue (p15)! BECKY SKUSE Becky has created our brilliant, easy-to-follow workshop on mosaic crochet on page 80, followed by the design for the funky bath mat on page 83. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Helen Ardley, Karen Barnes, Kate…

Although it’s still summer sunshine outside, our thoughts are already turning to autumn, so we got very excited when the new 2018/2019 Bergère de France catalogue landed on our desks. The patterns for the autumn/winter collection just ooze comfy chic – think oversized colourblock scarves, slouchy cardigans, fun motifs and textured jackets, all infused with a touch of that distinctive French style. The collection also includes some seriously gorgeous clothes and accessories for babies and children, plus haberdashery and book sections that have us wanting ALL. THE. THINGS. You’ll be able to buy items from the new collection at www.bergeredefrance.co.ukfrom 1 September. Ooh là là!…