Simply Crochet 75

There’s nothing like new accessories to cheer you up as autumn approaches, and I loved designing the scarf in our travel-inspired collection. Mini motifs lend themselves to being turned into practically anything, as you’ll see on page 14 – they’re such good projects to do a bit on every time you get a minute, while you’re waiting for trains, buses, kids… Our festive booklet of decorations are great for making on the move, too – every year we say we’ll start our Christmas crafting earlier – and now we are. Go get hooking!…

ERINNA LEE You might recognise Erinna’s sweet amigurumi from her @littleaquagirl Instagram account. This issue she’s introducing us to Bettie the super-cute badger, on page 38. SHARNA MOORE Textiles graduate Sharna has a penchant for designing lovely things and this issue she delights us again. Switch up a plain tote with her pretty mandala design on page 66. SUE PINNER Sue’s crochet designs stretch back decades and she never fails to inspire. Her luxurious blanket is just the thing for when autumn creeps in – see it on page 59. VICKI ROBERTS Vicki loves to hook ponchos (among many other things), so making a brooch to pin on one seemed like a great idea. We agree. Find her divine little sloth brooch on page 27. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Annelise Brant, Kate Bruning, Melissa Burfitt, Twinkie Chan, Esme Crick, Lucy Croft,…

There’s nothing like new accessories to cheer you up as autumn approaches, and I loved designing the scarf in our travel-inspired collection. Mini motifs lend themselves to being turned into practically anything, as you’ll see on page 14 – they’re such good projects to do a bit on every time you get a minute, while you’re waiting for trains, buses, kids… Our festive booklet of decorations are great for making on the move, too – every year we say we’ll start our Christmas crafting earlier – and now we are. Go get hooking!…

Finnish what we’ve started Never mind the Scandinavians and their hygge, go Nordic and develop some sisu (‘fortitude’ – you saw it here first) for winter with this delectable yarn collection. Leading Finnish brand Novita will be introducing their sumptuous natural fibre yarns to the UK this September. The range is available exclusively at John Lewis, in store and online at www.johnlewis.com. Prices start at £4.90 for a 50g ball. See our next issue for a full-scale showcase. Can’t wait. SUCCESS STORY The Rowan story started 40 years ago with one DK yarn and has grown to include a huge range of weights and fibres, as well as patterns. This month sees the launch of gorgeous Alpaca Classic and Baby Cashsoft Merino yarns, plus their 64th magazine, which includes this stunning scarf by…

ERINNA LEE You might recognise Erinna’s sweet amigurumi from her @littleaquagirl Instagram account. This issue she’s introducing us to Bettie the super-cute badger, on page 38. SHARNA MOORE Textiles graduate Sharna has a penchant for designing lovely things and this issue she delights us again. Switch up a plain tote with her pretty mandala design on page 66. SUE PINNER Sue’s crochet designs stretch back decades and she never fails to inspire. Her luxurious blanket is just the thing for when autumn creeps in – see it on page 59. VICKI ROBERTS Vicki loves to hook ponchos (among many other things), so making a brooch to pin on one seemed like a great idea. We agree. Find her divine little sloth brooch on page 27. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Annelise Brant, Kate…

No one does winter quite like the Scandinavians, so we’re looking to Denmark to keep us warm and decorate our homes this autumn. For your next crochet challenge, take a look at the to-die-for kits from Kit Couture in Copenhagen. The 70s-inspired Utö Top is ideal for pulling over a vest while the sun is still shining or over long-sleeved layers as the evenings draw in. The kit is priced at €70 and includes their Shiny Cotton yarn in a choice of six colour combos. It’s not just garments on offer, though – choose from baby toys, cushions and blankets, too. Check out the Helnæs cushion kit, to be worked up in Tunisian crochet with Merino yarn. See www.kitcouture.eu and find them on Instagram at @kitcouturecph.…