Simply Crochet 87

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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Summer stunners

Summer’s up! The sun has well and truly got his hat on now, and as a result this issue’s stuffed to the seams with sun-kissed crochet makes. Get ready for al fresco dining by making our beautiful motif blanket – and don’t forget to use your fabulous foam blocking board to get the best results. Thanks to everyone who took part in our Design a Blanket Competition – flip to page 56 to see who won! Plus, as a special treat, new subscribers will receive the yarn pack to make this winning blanket – check out page 32 for details. Hook-hook hooray!…

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Summer stunners

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CONTRIBUTORS

EMMA LEITH Emma is a self-taught crocheter, practising and teaching from her studio just outside Bath. You can always recognise her hyper-cheerful designs! Check out her fringed top on page 20. SUSAN CARLSON Susan’s love of colour and texture is most often seen in her blanket designs, which provide the perfect canvas for ‘painting’ with yarn. See her multicoloured blanket on page 72. KELLY WILSON MOORE After being taught crochet as a child Kelly is now a fully fledged crochet and yarn addict. She loves making things for her son. Take a look at her mandala necklace on page 22. ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ Elisabeth stumbled upon crochet by accident a decade ago and has never looked back – she says a day without crochet isn’t a full day! Make her watermelon bag on page 95. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Martine…

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Hooked

Autumnal CAL – Vintage blanket Black Sheep Wools have announced their upcoming autumn crochet-along (CAL), once again working with Cherry Heart, aka Sandra Paul, to design their CAL. Sandra says, “This blanket is inspired by the time I spend out in the open while dog walking and seeing the nature and the countryside around me.”The CAL launches early September; find it online at www.blacksheepwools.com WOOL ON THE BEACH Campaign for Wool’s first Wool Beach Lodge event has proven a huge success. The 10-day event took place on Porthtowan Beach in Cornwall, hosting a range of activities that showcased wool’s sustainability. In yoga classes, attendees learned about the wool fibres in sportswear. A fashion documentary, Slowing Down Fast Fashion, drove awareness of the cost of disposable clothing, and even a surfing day wove in…

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INSPIRING BOOKS

HELLO, CROCHET FRIENDS! JONAH LARSON (£12.99, Kwil Publishing) Eleven-year-old crochet prodigy and new influencer on the block Jonah Larson presents his first book, a 48-page celebration of his Ethiopian roots, his behaviour struggles and the impact crochet has had in his life. Also includes an exclusive pattern from Jonah so you can crochet along with him! CROCHET LEARN IT. LOVE IT. TRACEY TODHUNTER (£12.99, Search Press) Even complete beginners will be able to follow along with this comprehensive guide to our favourite hobby, thanks to its clear photo instructions and comprehensive content. Twelve specially designed ‘quick start’ projects are also included to help readers get off to a flying start. ‘TIS THE SEASON CHRISTMAS CROCHET (£12.99, Annie’s Publishing) ‘Tis the season for the organised among us to start hooking up our winter makes, and this new tome has…

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