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WHY ARE MY ROUND JOINS MESSY?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...

Soft elegance

Try this sweet jumper by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

Pure and simple

Kate Rowell, also known as Jellybean Junction, shares her secrets for creating simple yet effective designs as she talks about her passion for speedy stitches and rainbow yarns

Pom appeal!

Decorate your door or craft room with a vibrant springtime wreath by Natalie Beard

Spring romance

You'll have all the charm of a garden rose in this ethereal peplum cardi designed by Bowie and George

Four square

Bold colours radiate outwards on Eleonora Tully's cushion

Keep it simple

Use what's already in your stash to whip up rustic hanging baskets by Miranda Heslop

DUCK TALES

Kids can enjoy a wet day out while still staying nice and warm in this duckling cap by Jess Bennett

On the edge

Give your tablecloth a free-spirited finish with this bohemian-style border by Eleonora Tully

Desert Garden

Succulents sprout from this 3D blanket by Kelly Wilson Moore

CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY

We speak to some amazing designers and crafters who are making movements in the crochet industry to include every shape, every size and every body in their wearable patterns

Cowl of the wild

Let unique yarn colour variations shine when you create this easy-to-hook project by Emma Leith

ANN'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Think C2C is just for afghans? Think again! Ann Brown of Auriol Crochet Designs shares how you can use C2C crochet to make almost anything

Time crunch

There just aren’t enough hours in the day when you’re a sheep farmer and yarn show vendor, as Graeme Bethune discovers

The Acadia Story

The Fibre Co.’s beautiful, heathered blend of fine merino wool, baby alpaca and silk noil is beloved by knitwear designers and knitters

Great reads

If you’re keen to try designing your own shawls, this expert guide will give you all the tools you need to get started

SPOTTED!

Dance the polka on this fun and colourful rug from Readicut that’ll brighten up your home

Get your designs in PRINT

Do you dream of seeing your crochet patterns in a book or magazine? Top designers and the Simply Crochet team share how you can make it happen

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