Simply Crochet 107

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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For the love of yarn

Thoughts this time of year often turn heart-shaped, so we encourage you to curl up with your love – we mean crochet of course! We’ve got lots of patterns inside to quicken your pulse and get those happy endorphins running through your crafty fingers. Our colourful Bargello-inspired homeware collection on page 14 will surely inspire you to brighten your decor. Need a new jumper project? The colour block jumper could be for you, on page 42. Find a quick and easy poncho on page 61. Please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them!…

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CONTRIBUTORS

CAROLYN CALDERON Carolyn enjoys all forms of crochet from basic to advanced techniques. Her love of colour and texture are reflected in her unique designs. Find her projects in the Tunisian supplement. VAL PIERCE Val has been a passionate crafter for over 50 years. The hexagon blanket featured on page 47 is based on the delicate, wax-like Hoya Bella flower used frequently in bridal bouquets. SIMONE FRANCIS Simone has a passion for finding new crochet stitch and colour combinations, taking inspiration from nature and fashion for her designs. See her spring top on page 26. SAMANTA FORNINO Samanta enjoys making amigurumi, colourful home accessories and children’s clothes. She loves pink, other pastel colours and unicorns. Find her easy poncho on page 61. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Natalie Beard, Lucy Croft, Hannah Cross,…

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Hooked

Crochet for brighter days Chilly nights are perfect for crocheting a blanket, so Stylecraft’s Granny Celebration Blanket should jump right onto your hook. Designed by Helen Boreham, it uses Bambino DK and Bellissima DK and features a striking geometric pattern in muted colours with exciting pops of colour. Find your nearest stockist at www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk LOVE 2.0 Are you, or your sofa, looking for love? Does your bedroom need cheering up? Scheepjes can help. Their Pretty Little Things ‘Love’ issue has The Love2 Cushion, designed by Kath Webber. This huggable, squeezable double heart design has a button cover on the back, and been crocheted using the double-stranded Stone Washed XL yarn in Rose Quartz and fluffy Furry Tales yarn in Red Riding Hood. If you’d like a tactile piece of statement homeware,…

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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 receive this bumper TOFT animal crochet pack worth a huge £50, with not one, but three cute amigurumi designs to make. Check next month to see if you’re a winner! Rebecca Oliver, Nottinghamshire Judith O’Brien, Manchester Samantha Wallace, Tyne and Wear 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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INSPIRING BOOKS

ROMANTIC CROCHET EMMA ESCOTT (£14.99,TuvaPublishing) These patterns showcase the beauty and flexibility of crochet, for those who love to create. Emma has designed projects in her romantic style featuring ruffles, flowers, beautiful stitch patterns and the soft neutral colour palette that she is known for. From a lacy shawl to a ruffled teapot cosy each project has been lovingly designed to bring out the dreamer in you. CROCHET LITTLE HEROES ORSI FARKASVÖLGYI (£9.99, Search Press) Using amigurumi, learn how to crochet 20 cute heroes and heroines. Not only will they become beloved keepsakes, they will also celebrate the lives of icons such as Jane Austen, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Beyoncé, and Albert Einstein. No matter what your interests are, everyone will find a crocheted character in this book that will…

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Skills & virtual events

11 MAR Yarn dyeing workshop £25, online www.theslippedstitch.co.uk/workshops 18 MAR Yarndale Monthly virtual making club Free; booking essential www.bit.ly/CraftClubYarndale John Arbon Textiles have started a video blog on their YouTube channel to display and discuss their yarn, colour combinations and new kits Watch a demonstration on how to start crocheting a puff necklace by Natasha from Sheep on Mars www.bit.ly/PuffNecklace Subscribe to the Secret Yarnery YouTube channel for inspiring and motivating crochet tutorials and patterns…

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