Simply Crochet

spring is in the air

The days are getting a little longer, the need to hibernate is slowly reducing, so there must be more time for crocheting! Hopefully our Peter Rabbit and Friends supplement will inspire you to hook up one of the four familiar amigurumi characters. Which is your favourite? We would love to see your finished pieces – share them on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. Don’t miss the stunning mosaic crochet collection on page 14 to learn a beautiful and versatile colourwork technique, and if you’re looking for a gorgeous new accessory the blue shawl on page 82 will have you running for that hook!…

contributors

ELISABETH DAVIS DE HERRAIZ Elisabeth stumbled upon crochet a decade ago and has never looked back – she says a day without crochet isn’t a full day! Hook up her bookmark on page 57. GWEN MCGANNON Gwen has a real passion for creating with crochet thread which started when she made ponytail holders and hair clips for her daughter. Check out her blue shawl on page 82. VICKIE SMITH Vickie loves seeing the many different ways yarn can be used, and believes crochet gives you transferable skills. Find her rabbit on page 31. PAT STRONG Pat learned the craft of crochet from her grandmother and now she’s passing her love of it on to the world through her designs. Check out her Ice Queen jumper on page 44. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Joanne Baird, Ilaria Caliri, Esme Crick, Marianne Dekkers-Roos, Gulizar Ekiz,…

simply crochet

Editor Sara Huntington Art Editors Kimberly Price, Jude Curle Production Editor Sarah Newman Technical Assistant Paula Green Digital Editor Matthew Spiers Cover Photography Phil Sowels Photography Philip Sowels, Dave Caudery ADVERTISING Call 0117 300 8206 Senior Advertising Manager Penny Stokes Business Development Manager UK and International Rachael Hawkins MARKETING & SUBSCRIPTIONS Senior Direct Marketing Executive Kate Jones CIRCULATION Head of Newstrade Marketing Martin Hoskins Newstrade Marketing Manager Janine Smith International Account Manager Richard Jefferies PRODUCTION Production Co-ordinator Lizzie Ayre Production Manager Emma McGuinness / Siân Rodgers Production Director Sarah Powell BUYING TEAM Paul Torre, Karen Flannigan, Jennifer Morgan LICENSING Director of International Licensing & Syndication Tim Hudson PUBLISHING Managing Director, Craft Kerry Lawrence Managing Director, Bristol Andy Marshall Chief Executive Officer Tom Bureau…

hooked

Hankering for Hungarian Lose yourself in these hand-dyed, luxury, natural yarns from Budpest, Hungary. In these Bilum yarn gradients there are no sharp colour changes – just smooth, artful transitions. The Loli range is a plied yarn made from 100% non-superwashed merino, and the Snek range is a high twist yarn made from 100% fine merino. Both are perfect for shawls and accessories. Find them at www.tribeyarns.com STASH TOP-UP Our new website, Gathered, is offering one lucky crafter the chance to win a fresh stash boost every month for the whole of 2020 and beyond! With prizes totalling over £650, one maker will see their craft space boosted with an incredible collection of tools, fabric, cross stitch, threads and crochet kits from leading brands including Liberty, Toft, Trimcraft, Milward and Gütermann. Enter at www.gathered.how/competitions/…

inspiring books

3D GRANNY SQUARES SEMAAN, MOORE & MOORE (£15.99, David & Charles) The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 100 3D granny square crochet patterns. Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the granny square, and the designs vary from a cherry pie to a jellyfish. The motifs are small enough to be accessible for beginner crocheters, and there are ten beautiful projects showing you how to use the squares to make unique gifts for your loved ones. CHUNKY KNITS ALYSSARHAYE GRACIANO (£16.99 PageStreetPublishing) Discover the magic of big yarn. Perfect for beginners, larger needles and yarns make it easy to learn even the most complicated stitches and to enjoy the satisfaction of a finished project in less time. Alyssarhaye’s clever tips and tricks, encouraging conversational instructions…

ew enited yarns

Who’s in charge? John and Sonia Where can we find you? Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham What is your shop like? A woolly paradise. Popular products? We stock a great variety of yarns and Knitting accessories from many leading Brands Who shops at your shop? People from all walks of life, all with the same love for the beauty, colour and texture of yarn Top shopping tip? Never be afraid to experiment with yarns. Be adventurous. Be brave. 79 Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GW Visit www.ewenitedyarns.com or telephone 0115 9724965 www.facebook.com/ewenitedyarns…