Simply Crochet 82

Congratulations to all the winners of our British Craft Awards, and thanks to all of you for voting for your favourites! We had a fun, fizz-fuelled evening, and you can discover the winners on page 72. Dedri Uys won Crochet Designer of the Year – and she’s written her first column for us on page 32. Thrilled to have you, Dedri! In other news, we have everything you need for your Easter Instafeed. Try our wreath kit (p14), the super-cute egg cosies by Erinna Lee, our latest Hook to Hook challenge (p57), and our spring pastel collection. Hooks at the ready!…

Congratulations to all the winners of our British Craft Awards, and thanks to all of you for voting for your favourites! We had a fun, fizz-fuelled evening, and you can discover the winners on page 72. Dedri Uys won Crochet Designer of the Year – and she’s written her first column for us on page 32. Thrilled to have you, Dedri! In other news, we have everything you need for your Easter Instafeed. Try our wreath kit (p14), the super-cute egg cosies by Erinna Lee, our latest Hook to Hook challenge (p57), and our spring pastel collection. Hooks at the ready!…

FRAN MORGAN Designer and teacher Fran is the designer behind our coral jumper on page 28. She says the secret to her success is patience, positive thinking and a sense of humour. KAREN GEORGE Karen has a passion for building multiple stitch patterns around a single motif. She loves sharing the finishing touches in her pattern designs, and you can make her granny scarf on page 64. ESME CRICK Esme describes herself as equal parts crochet designer, teacher and mum and she’s never far from her hook. Be inspired by her beautiful geometric treetops throw on page 45. VICKI ROBERTS Vicki loves to hook ponchos, amongst many other things. This issue she’s put her crafty talents into creating a sturdy overnight bag – you’ll find it on page 75. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Kate Bruning, Hannah Cross, Colette Earley, Lucy Evans,…

FRAN MORGAN Designer and teacher Fran is the designer behind our coral jumper on page 28. She says the secret to her success is patience, positive thinking and a sense of humour. KAREN GEORGE Karen has a passion for building multiple stitch patterns around a single motif. She loves sharing the finishing touches in her pattern designs, and you can make her granny scarf on page 64. ESME CRICK Esme describes herself as equal parts crochet designer, teacher and mum and she’s never far from her hook. Be inspired by her beautiful geometric treetops throw on page 45. VICKI ROBERTS Vicki loves to hook ponchos, amongst many other things. This issue she’s put her crafty talents into creating a sturdy overnight bag – you’ll find it on page 75. OTHER…

‘Pop’ goes the wool Say ‘hell yes’ to eye-popping brights with West Yorkshire Spinners’ latest yarn drop ColourLab DK. The new collection of 18 solid and five self-striping shades are made from 100% British wool and are just the ticket for ‘look at me’ makes. Check out our ColourLab yarn review on page 78, or jump right in and order online at www.wyspinners.com. YARN STARS Calling all shade seekers: Quince & Co have announced five hot new hues for their US-made extra-fine merino DK yarn Phoebe. Taking inspiration from the skies, these five shades are named after celestial bodies: sunny Sol, pale Luna, vibrant Vesta, velvety black Chiron, and soft Juno. Available in 100g balls, catch them, alongside Phoebe’s other 14 shades at www.quinceandco.com . MOOMIN MANIA Child favourites and animated Swedish stars The Moomins are…

THE ART OF CROCHET BLANKETS RACHELE CARMONA (£18.99, Interweave ) A beautiful compilation of modern-inspired makes, this is a superb choice for the advanced crocheter looking for a project to get their teeth into. The book also features a series of six profiles of modern makers, including Tula Pink and April Rhodes. GET KNOOKING LAURA STRUTT (£18.99, CICO Books) Part knitting, part crochet, Get Knooking is bringing this exciting new crossover craft to the world with 35 quick and easy patterns to get you started, covering garments, gifts and decorations. The book comes with a 4mm bamboo crochet hook plus a length of cord, so you can get stuck in straight away! CROCHET DOGS MEGAN KREINER (£9.49/£13.99, Thunder Bay Press) Crochet your very own littlest pet shop with this 80-page instruction book with full illustration and photographs. Choose…