Simply Crochet 102

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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Falling for autumn

Autumn makes it to my top spot in the league table of favourite seasons. Not only due to changing colours and crisp mornings, but mainly because shorter days mean longer projects! Yup, if you want me I’ll be on the sofa, hook in hand! There’s plenty in this issue to lure you sofa-bound too. Our slouchy cover star jumper is definitely on my list and I’ll be joining the pocket wrap trend (and indulging my pompom obsession) with our gorgeous version on page 56. Autumn also means Halloween so we’ve conjured up a quick bunting make on page 49 for spooky celebrations. Do share your pictures on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love seeing them!…

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Falling for autumn

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CONTRIBUTORS

KELLY WILSON MOORE Kelly has been crocheting for over 30 years. She loves designing colourful makes and sharing them on her blog. Take a look at her cushion in the supplement. NATALIE BEARD Natalie has always been a passionate crafter and loves to get creative for and with her four daughters. Crochet is her favourite though! Check out her mandala on page 21. MARIANNE RAWLINS Colourwork fan Marianne loves getting the graph paper out to create cute intarsia characters, from lobsters to sausage dogs. See her legwarmers on page 23. EMMA LEITH Crochet designer and author of Mindful Crochet, Emma’s playful designs aim to lift the spirits and open the heart through her exuberant use of colour. Find her cushion on page 24. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Mary’s Amiland, Gwen McGannon, Lucy Croft, Hannah Cross, Judy Darley, Lucy Evans, Jenny May…

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GOOD READS

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A novel design Hands up who loves reading almost as much as they love crochet? Then the new Scheepjes’ CAL 2020 is your dream project! Not only a crochet-along but also a read-along, the Blanket d’Histoire Naturelle CAL experience will whisk you away to Paris on a page-turning crochet adventure not to be missed! Turn this page to discover more… HISTORY IN THE MAKING Explore the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle through the medium of crochet and join a read-along of Anthony Doerr’s novel All the Light You Cannot See, which inspired this stunning design by Christina Hadderingh. Available in four colourways, one lucky reader can win a Scheepjes Colour Crafter kit in Conchology (worth £33.99) by going to www.gathered.how/competitions. Follow the CAL at www.scheepjes.com/en/Histoire NaturelleCAL and Scheepjes’ Facebook group, where you can join…

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SUBS STARS!

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as thank you for their loyalty to Simply Crochet. This month, the winners (below) will each receive Kat Goldin’s Hook, Stitch, & Give book, worth £14.99! From birthdays to housewarmings, you’ll find the perfect project for every occasion. Check next month to see if you’re a winner! Wendy Hipgrave, West Midlands Debbie Hall, West Sussex Effi Balogh, Bedfordshire Immediate Media Company, publishers of Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveawayTerms and Conditions. Prizes were dispatched before the on sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

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