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TOO GOOD TO WASTE
MAUDE SMITH IS INSPIRED BY NATURE, THE HOMES OF ARTISTS AND A WASTE-NOT-WANT- NOT ETHOS PASSED DOWN THE GENERATIONS
SWEET DREAMS
TRANSFORM THAT CHARITY SHOP DUVET FIND INTO A GORGEOUSLY COMFORTABLE PAIR OF PYJAMAS WITH LINDA MAFUBA'S TUTORIAL
CHINA IN YOUR HANDS
Repair cracked or broken ceramics with the ancient craft of kintsugi – a decorative technique using urushi (lacquer), rice glue and metal powder
Woolmouse/Lovehandyed
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
FAMILY AFFAIR
After deciding to turn her crochet hobby into a business, Jo Bunclark of Marlow and Chestnut began collaborating with an unlikely partner - her own five-year-old daughter!
VANIA SOUCY
The designer behind our cover project tells us about running her refashioned clothing business and the seamstresses that inspired her
SEPTEMBER
With the start of a new school year, Atia is finishing up some projects and redecorating the new craft space in her house
"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...
TONI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Keep track of your stash with crochet expert Toni Lipsey's top tips for creating a system to organise your skeins, balls and notions once and for all...
YARNBOMBS away!
Crochet designer Eleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet journeyed to Italy for the Yarn Bombing Festival - and brought the magic back for Simply Crochet readers!
STRAWBERRY RIPPLE ICE CREAM
CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF BERRIES BY WHIPPING UP MARLENE HALEY AND AMELIA RYAN’S ULTIMATE SUMMER ICE CREAM
AND, BREATHE....
TREAT YOURSELF TO ONE OF THESE MOOD-BOOSTING GIFTS AND A FEW HOURS OF UNINTERRUPTED ME-TIME
FRESH START
VINTAGE TO VOGUE! UPCYCLE A CHARITY SHOP TEA TOWEL INTO THIS COLOURFUL TOP
Stories in stitches
Dario Tubiana loves to decorate his handknit designs with spectacular embroidery, and to share his experiences and expertise with other knitters
Sorting the fleece
Now that his sheep have been shorn, Graeme Bethune has the critical task of selecting the best fleece to turn into yarn
Why Wool Matters
Janine Sterland discovers the story behind The Campaign for Wool’s inspirational new film featuring the Prince of Wales
Reach for the stars
The Fibre Co.’s new autumn-winter pattern collection has been inspired by the wonders of the night sky
Stitches & shape
Caroline Bawn explores new patterns and techniques as she works on her Ziggurat
CHANGING BODIES
Sewing is not just a hobby, it's an opportunity to embrace changes in our shape and style as we age and grow
Summer breeze
Portia Lawrie’s lightweight cover-up is an essential layer for beach days, spending time by the pool or even lounging at home
CROSS-CONTINENTAL COUTURE
The founder of wax print retailer Dovetailed on her business beginnings, her surprise fashion heritage and why African prints are for all occasions
The Adaku Dress
The wonderful Adaku Parker of Dovetailed has created an exclusive design for Simply Sewing in the form of this striking wrap dress!
STITCHER STYLE
Tatiana Romero lives in Mexico where she creates her cute character designs and gives back to the stitching community. She tells us about the world-famous festival, Day of the Dead
Priceless stitches
Mona Lisa is her WIP, and she's just added the final stitches to a Picasso - welcome to Grace Perez's cross stitch gallery and be mesmerised by some of the world's masterpieces!
STITCHER STYLE
Kateryna's design name is Stitchy Princess and she lives in Ukraine. Inspired by the old Slavic stories and fairy tales of her childhood, she tells us how creativity gets her through
Petite pasture
This wavy grass plant has attracted a ladybird visitor
UK YARN SHOP LOVE
Wherever you are in the UK, your local yarn shop is a place to indulge in your craft. Step inside and discover the community on your doorstep
Fire starter
Set your soul - and style - ablaze with this floaty filet-stitch wrap designed
Talavera BLANKET
Bring Spanish sunshine into your home with the bright colours and textured stitches of Ana Morais Soares' seven-part Talavera blanket crochet-along
Cowl me crazy
Wrap up in this beautifully detailed piece designed