Simply Crochet Issue 58

I just love the summer, don’t you? The colours and sunshine make everything brighter. We’ve gone big on all things sunny this issue, from boho festival style in our main collection on p14, to projects and colour palettes inspired by ice cream and summer fruits. And we’re digging deeper into a trend I’ve been loving – gradient yarns! They’ll inspire you to get creative with colour. Get the lowdown on p54. Whatever you decide to hook, I hope it makes you smile this month. Psst! Thinking about subscribing? Now’s a great time to do it – you’ll get an amazing TOFT amigurumi kit when you sign up (see p30 ).…

I just love the summer, don’t you? The colours and sunshine make everything brighter. We’ve gone big on all things sunny this issue, from boho festival style in our main collection on p14, to projects and colour palettes inspired by ice cream and summer fruits. And we’re digging deeper into a trend I’ve been loving – gradient yarns! They’ll inspire you to get creative with colour. Get the lowdown on p54. Whatever you decide to hook, I hope it makes you smile this month. Psst! Thinking about subscribing? Now’s a great time to do it – you’ll get an amazing TOFT amigurumi kit when you sign up (see p30).…

VICKIE HOWELL Prolific US crafter Vickie’s a designer, author, broadcaster and more. On page 48, she’s telling us about her passion for community and an exciting new project in the pipeline. ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ Madrid-based crocheter Elisabeth knows her way around a shawl design, that’s for sure. Flip to page 45 to hook her latest creation – it’s a fabulously fruity one! KAT GOLDIN Kat’s back! The designer and smallholder returns as our guest columnist this month. Find her over on page 38 chatting about slow making and learning to love the process. EMMA POTTER You might recognise designer Emma from her Potter & Bloom blog. This issue, she’s sharing the story behind her favourite make – a bright chevron scarf named Geoffrey. See page 98. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Rebecca Aldridge, Lucy Croft, Hannah Cross, Judy Darley, Helen Dorritt,…

VICKIE HOWELL Prolific US crafter Vickie’s a designer, author, broadcaster and more. On page 48, she’s telling us about her passion for community and an exciting new project in the pipeline. ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ Madrid-based crocheter Elisabeth knows her way around a shawl design, that’s for sure. Flip to page 45 to hook her latest creation – it’s a fabulously fruity one! KAT GOLDIN Kat’s back! The designer and smallholder returns as our guest columnist this month. Find her over on page 38 chatting about slow making and learning to love the process. EMMA POTTER You might recognise designer Emma from her Potter & Bloom blog. This issue, she’s sharing the story behind her favourite make – a bright chevron scarf named Geoffrey. See page 98. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Rebecca…

Grab a granny We’ve never met a granny square we didn't like, but these ones really are something special – immortalised in enamel pin form! Pop one on your coat and jacket and it’s a subtle and stylish way to say hey, I’m a crocheter and I’m pretty cool. Woah There Pickle’s super-cute design is available for just £7 at www.noths.com and comes in purple or blue, each with a green rubber clutch backing. GET YOUR SHAWL ON For shawl lovers, The Shawl Project: Book Three is a must. The tip-top designers behind the collection, Kat Goldin and Joanne Scrace, have kindly given us two special copies to give away, plus Crochet Project tension rulers and mini pencils. The book features five patterns. Enter at http://competition.immediate.co.uk/sc58book LITTLE ONES Peter Pan's newest DK yarn for baby…

Grab a granny We’ve never met a granny square we didn't like, but these ones really are something special – immortalised in enamel pin form! Pop one on your coat and jacket and it’s a subtle and stylish way to say hey, I’m a crocheter and I’m pretty cool. Woah There Pickle’s super-cute design is available for just £7 at www.noths.com and comes in purple or blue, each with a green rubber clutch backing. GET YOUR SHAWL ON For shawl lovers, The Shawl Project: Book Three is a must. The tip-top designers behind the collection, Kat Goldin and Joanne Scrace, have kindly given us two special copies to give away, plus Crochet Project tension rulers and mini pencils. The book features five patterns. Enter at…