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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.
Shopping Small This Festive Season
As the Christmas spirit starts to manifest, here’s how to support independent creatives and small businesses – and reap the many benefits on offer
EMILY'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Emily Penn of The Loopy Stitch loves designing and crocheting mandalas, and shares her tips and reasons for making this versatile motif
Earth and sky
A scarf to keep your feet on the ground and head in the clouds
Making waves
The British seaside has always been a favourite place for Zoë Potrac, but it also inspired a crucial crochet design
ALL ABOUT THE SQUISH
Huggable and lovable, this cushion is a neon ray of sunshine after a long day.
Rise of the INDIE CAL
Big yarn brands aren’t the only ones to run crochet-alongs; independent designers are increasingly doing their own too. We find out what’s to love about an indie CAL
Bag of tricks
Carol Ibbetson is a multi-talented maker who, when she’s not designing crochet creations or presenting on TV, uses her technical skills to double-check patterns and teach others…
Super stars
Make your dull denim sparkle again in a star-struck cushion design
Twist & out
Wrap up warm with a versatile infinity wrap design that you’ll keep coming back to
Wave hello!
Shari White’s shawl design can do the talking for you
Pop on a pinny
Pretty and versatile, pinafores are deservedly a classic and Jenny King’s design is just so
Summer shawls
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
NOW YOU SEE ME!
Cat and bunny come out to play with Natalie Beard’s traditional toy
SUNSET STRIPE
For a summery top that’ll suit you to a tee, look no further than Pat Strong’s retro sleeveless design
Stars in Her Eyes
Argentinian designer Carla Mitrani spends her days longing for the evenings when she can be back at her hook, whipping up more fabulous amigurumi of famous figures…
Irish Artisan yarn
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
Granny to the rescue
Jump-start an old woolly and join in the granny square revival with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ design
Mossy must-have
Catalina Ungureanu of By Katerina is glad she didn’t realise the challenge she had taken on with her first big project
A pair of diamonds
Hardworking feet deserve a treat, so lavish love on them with a premier pair of socks by Lucy Croft
Wreaths, shawls and Folk Tales
Stunning colour work, beautiful shawls and jaw-dropping blankets – Anna Nikipirowicz invites us to discover more about her vibrant and sophisticated approach to crochet
Mesh medley
The show-stopping sleeves on this design by Bowie and George are a call to arms to adventurous hooksters