Simply Crochet 111

Finally, people in the UK can meet indoors and we can once again crochet with small groups of friends or family while we chat and drink tea. Why not celebrate with a group project and start the gorgeous Magic Carpet Throw CAL together? It’s your last chance to get all the WYS yarn to hook it FREE when you subscribe – see page 34. Spruce up your kitchen for guests with our Japandi Kitchen collection on page 14. Please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them! CONTRIBUTOR The sunny bunch behind this issue ZOE POTRAC Zoe is a designer with a particular interest in all things homeware. Cushions are her favourite project, especially with bright colours…

Finally, people in the UK can meet indoors and we can once again crochet with small groups of friends or family while we chat and drink tea. Why not celebrate with a group project and start the gorgeous Magic Carpet Throw CAL together? It’s your last chance to get all the WYS yarn to hook it FREE when you subscribe – see page 34. Spruce up your kitchen for guests with our Japandi Kitchen collection on page 14. Please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them! CONTRIBUTOR The sunny bunch behind this issue ZOE POTRAC Zoe is a designer with a particular interest in all things homeware. Cushions are her favourite project, especially with bright colours and lots of texture.…

BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY If you’re visiting friends or family for the first time in months, why not hook them up a gift from the Ricorumi Rainbow range of patterns. You’ll find colourful crochet fun to put you and yours in a good mood. The new Ricorumi figures shine brightly in the colours of the rainbow, using Rico’s 100% Cotton yarn to make a rainbow garland, cloud, summer ice cream cone, toucans, flowers and more. They are so cheerful you could just keep one for yourself! Buy Ricorumi Rainbow from your nearest stockist – find them at www.rico-design.com WAVE DAYS A day at the seaside, complete with bucket and spade, is a British tradition which Sirdar have captured in a collection of summery designs for three to seven year-olds using cool, comfortable Snuggly 100%…

BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY If you’re visiting friends or family for the first time in months, why not hook them up a gift from the Ricorumi Rainbow range of patterns. You’ll find colourful crochet fun to put you and yours in a good mood. The new Ricorumi figures shine brightly in the colours of the rainbow, using Rico’s 100% Cotton yarn to make a rainbow garland, cloud, summer ice cream cone, toucans, flowers and more. They are so cheerful you could just keep one for yourself! Buy Ricorumi Rainbow from your nearest stockist – find them at www.rico-design.com WAVE DAYS A day at the seaside, complete with bucket and spade, is a British tradition which Sirdar have captured in a collection of summery designs for three to seven year-olds using cool,…

COLOURFUL CROCHET EMMA LEITH (£12.99, CICO Books) Bring more colour into your crochet with these bright and beautiful patterns. Emma Leith, a regular Simply Crochet designer, is known for her colourful crochet, and has designed 35 projects that will bring you the psychological benefits of working with different shades, along with the enjoyment of creating beautiful items for the home and to wear. HELLO HEXIE! SARAH SHRIMPTON (£14.99, David and Charles) It’s time to see granny hexagons in a whole new light with this inspired collection of modern crochet patterns for clothes, accessories and homewares. In this unique collection, popular crochet designer and author Sarah Shrimpton reveals a refreshing twist on the classic granny square with 10 hexagon patterns and 20 step-by-step projects that you will be itching to stitch, thanks to their simplicity and creativity. CROCHET TOPS SALENA…

1 YOU’RE NUMBER ONE Many things in life are medal-worthy: winning a race, landing a dream job… getting out of bed is an achievement some days! Mark an accomplishment with Jennifer Olivarez’s free pattern on her Ravelry store. 2 FOOTBALL CRAZY A great gift for fans of the beautiful game. Practice your crochet skills so they can hone their fancy footwork. The pattern is £3.55 from Etsy shop Vliegende Hollander. 3 WHOOP HOOP For a kids’ kit bag with a difference, this basketball hoop backpack is an open shot. Find the pattern from EKayG’s Ravelry store for £2.22 and score points. 4 TRY TO CATCH ME Handmade in Guatemala, this crochet flying disc can be folded and put in your pocket for a spin in the park – see how well it flies! From www.siestacrafts.co.uk 5 STRIKES FOR…