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Luck of the Irish

Capture the spirit of St Patrick’s Day by adding a bit of green and gold to your workspace with Natalie Beard’s rainbow

Hear me roar

If you’re fierce and you know it, Fran Morgan’s colourful leopard-print jumper will speak to your wild side

Tom Daley: from diving to designing

With chunky yarns and bumper needles Tom Daley burst onto the craft scene with not only an unexpected passion for knitting, but designing too!

Show us your stash

Got a yarn haul to show off? We take a closer look at the stashes of reader Katie Donaldson, and designers Monica Russel ard Siân Brown. Could you be next?

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MAKE IT MODERN

These sophisticated yet simple cushions pad a plain sofa corner with a boost of contemporary style.

PLAY IT CALM

Harmonious colours are punctuated by a pop of zesty yellow in this modern take on a traditional intarsia blanket.

FRILLY FLOURISH

Plants are like friends, show them you care by perking up their pots with our simple lacy decorations.

HAZY LACE HUGS

This easier-than-it-looks lacy sleeved wrap will not only gain you style brownie points, it'll up your skill set too!

FIT AND FLARE

A loose silhouette and lace loveliness make this gorgeous silk-mix jumper by Pat Menchini exciting to knit and a joy to wear

DOT, DASH, DOT

Answer your family's chilly-toed SOS with these snuggly colourwork socks knitted in a rich wool mix.

Sweet success

Known for soft, light-coloured blankets worked in stripes and granny squares, designer Sue Rawlinson shares how her career in crochet has evolved over the last decade

CHEVRON CHASE

Blend colours into Fair Isle stripes to create a warming bobble hat straight from your very own stash.

What does ‘multiples of 3 plus 1' mean?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

In honour of Annie

Design duo Bowie and George’s scarf links their shared connections and memories together using a crochet classic

The art of crochet

Born in Scotland and now living and working in the USA, artist Jo Hamilton uses recycled and repurposed yarn to crochet large-scale portraits and architectural landscapes that explore the boundaries of art and craft. This portrait is of Xenobia Bailey, an American fibre artist who also specialises in large-scale crochet. www.johamiltonart.com

Colour Works

Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins

Celebrating COLOUR

Renowned fashion designer Zandra Rhodes shares with us the inspiration behind her exciting new collection of yarns and patterns for West Yorkshire Spinners

CATHERINE'S JOURNAL...from the studio

Catherine Venner of Crochet Cloudberry has a few tips and tricks on hand for hooksters looking to make – and keep – their resolutions this year

TWISTED HEARTS

If you think your outdoor wear could do with an update, this snuggly cowl could be just the refresh you’re after!

Sky Blue Scandi

Envelope the Men in Your Life in Beautiful Fair Isle! This Aran-Knit Cardigan comes in the coolest colour combination. By Bergère de France

POCKET HEART

Go Big! Cosy up On a Winter’s Day with This Over-Sized Cropped Jumper, Complete with Cute Detail. by Sarah Moncrieff

All the love

Spread a little Valentine’s joy with this practical chunky-knit poncho with a cute love heart in knitted pink bobbles.

ALL IN A TWIST

Wondering What to Do with Your Oddments of Wool? Create a Totally Unique Plaited Cowl Using Simple Knitted Strips. by Sophie Jordan

MOLLIE LOVES

The new range is worth planning your tablescape around.

WAVY MIRROR

A quick upcycle to jump on the wavy wall accessories trend

SELF-LOVE IS THE HAPPY ELIXIR

ALL IT TAKES IS SOME GRATITUDE TO FLICK THE SWITCH IN YOUR BRAIN FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE SO HARNESS THIS SUPER POWER AND BOOST YOURSELF EACH DAY

LOVE STORY

Get kids to fall for reading with Sophia Palmer’s duo-tone canopy

CHERRY ON TOP

Samantha Waude's gingham tote is a pure sewing treat

GET THE LOOK

MAXIMALISM - No more quiet understated looks - we want loud, bright and exciting. Think clashing colours, unusual prints, painted furniture and patterns galore. Just a touch of something maximalist can change a space or look, but a if you're really loving it, go for the whole room.