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COLOUR-POP CREATIVITY MEETS MID-CENTURY IN LEILA DAVIS AND FLEUR FINCH'S LIGHT-FILLED SPACE

Aspirational style that’s easy to achieve is Leila and Fleur’s vibe. Giving small space living big décor energy, their South East London flat might only measure 460 square feet, but every inch is carefully considered for maximum impact.

VISIBLE MENDING

MAKE IT!

YOU GOT THIS

Anna Alicia's puffer tote will take you from the gym to the office to the shops

Italian escape

Tuscany-based designer Kate Alinari offers a grand tour of a different kind – she organises retreats, lessons and walks around Florence for fellow crochet enthusiasts

Squared away

After finding her own style as a designer, Marjan Gouda set herself a new challenge – creating a year-long crochet-along

Rainbow Fusions

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

TOTALLY TUNISIAN

Tunisian crochet designer Sandy Walker loves using her skills to make blankets and shares the journey and inspiration that led her to becoming an expert at this knit-like technique

ALL THINGS NICE

Peggy Porschen reimagines the classic Christmas treat with a fancy pearlescent meringue topping

CET THE LOOK: FAMILY GALLERY

This is the time of year for rediscovering all those treasures that represent happy memories, and for finding new things to be keepsakes going forward. Think nostalgic pieces to hand down to kids, or extra-special decorations to get everyone talking on Christmas Day.

COLOUR AND SPARKLE

EMMA LEITH'S CROCHET BAUBLES ARE SERVING US THE GLITZ WE NEED THIS CHRISTMAS

LEVELLING UP YOUR CRAFT WITH SOFT CENTURY DESIGN'S KATHERINE ENTIS

TEA AND A CHAT

PRESENCE OVER PERFECTION

WHETHER YOU WANT TO CARVE OUT FAMILY TIME OR TAKE A PROPER BREAK FROM YOUR BUSINESS, BECCA PARKER DIGS INTO FINDING PEACE AMID THE FESTIVE NOISE

ALL THE FEELS

Get your dose of wintry cuteness with Anabella Cahwje’s felt mice

Follow that unicorn

A chance sighting of amigurumi led Ellie’s Craft Boutique to swap needles for hooks, changing her crafting course forever

Heading out

Take on a chilly breeze with ease in Paula Green’s design

Snowflakes calling

A small flurry of activity is all that’s needed to make this oh-so pretty bunting by Kelly Wilson Moore

Crochet the TikTok way

In today’s tech-heavy world, traditional art forms like crochet are still thriving. We met with two TikTok crochet creators to find out more about sharing their stitches online

Fancy footwork

Turn a breezy summer shoe into a warm winter one with this thrifty design by Emma Friedlander-Collins

FOLKESTONE HARBOUR YARN

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

Santa paws!

Reward a year’s good behaviour with Vickie Smith’s treat stocking

THE JOY OF GEO

We talk to Esme Crick, aka Red Sparrow Crochet, the designer behind contemporary geometric patterns, obsessor of colour palettes and master of mosaic crochet

Kindness Counts

Celebrate making the most of being together again with Sarah Louise Matthews’ advent calendar

EMERALD OBSESSION

Use Tammy Silver’s knotted bag to spruce up your party season outfits

a touch of opulence

Sophia Palmer’s fancy cushion is the ideal addition your sofa for the colder months

Dream it, do it

Transform your sleep space with Amy Hodson’s statement woven headboard

ART OF gifting

Embrace more sustainable present-giving this year with Ania Grzeszek’s reusable wrap

ATIA AZMI'S BOLD APPROACH TO DECORATING IS A HOMAGE TO COLOUR AND PATTERN

Admiring Atia Azmi’s décor throughout her stunning southeast London home, it’s hard to believe she hasn’t got a background in the arts. “Apart from studying textiles at school,” the doctor, crafter and lifestyle blogger tells us.

Fresh drop

Francesca Stone's celestial earrings are the touch of glam we need this season

MERRY AND BRIGHT

Natalie Beard turns the festive décor hero into a colourful crochet number

PATCHING IT TOGETHER

With its bohemian vibe and the chance to mix patterns, patchwork is having a welcome revival this year. We’re talking clashing colours and contrasting textures that feel fun and over-the-top in the best way. Add small touches and soft furnishings for a subtle boost.