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BLAST FROM THE PAST
Several decades of vintage style form the inspiration for Lizzie Morgan’s cool and quirky crocheted fashion collection Gimme Kaya – which is sustainable to boot…
Bee curious, bee brave
Claire Goodale aka E’Claire Makery found her niche in crochet colour work, and now it gives her such a buzz
Why Does My Crochet Circle Curl?
One of the greatest joys of crochet is the ease with which you can create flat circular motifs. To hook these sorts of motifs, the stitches are worked in the round. This is just as easy as working in rows – there are just a couple of extra little rules that I’ll show you how to master in this workshop. I’ll also be explaining how to make sure your motifs stay flat, so they don’t turn into tubes. To practise, all you need is yarn and a suitable sized hook. I’m using blue DK yarn and a 4mm hook, but you can use anything you’ve got to hand. Let’s hook…
Have Yourself A Cozy Crochet Christmas
Craft your way to a special Christmas
Versatile vintage motifs
Sarah-Jane Hicks owes her love of crafting to the older generation, and the adaptability of crochet
Tip of the hat
Turn heads and expect fanfare with a patterned hat band by Lucy Croft
Immersed in crochet
Young crocheter Imogen Lewis talks about getting out and about with her hook, and how living with allergies is bearable with the best craft in the world…
FIRE AND ICE
Capture the drama of volcanoes and glaciers with this design by Nikki Trench
CROCHET FOR KIDS
Inspire and teach by sharing your love of crafts with kids
Bamboo yarns
Unleash your inner panda with some tasty bamboo yarns
What Is A Magic Loop?
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…
Mellow yellow
A sunny scarf to chase the blues away.
Beardie, Blondie, Bear
Bailey the Bear signifies how far the creative duo Beardie and Blondie have come since flat hats and student houses…
ADORABLE AMIS
We chat to Khuc Cay, master amigurumi designer, who explains how she draws upon both Vietnamese and French cultures to come up with her oh-so-cute creations…
Totes Amazing
A practical and plastic-free design by Vickie Smith
All Hail The Granny Square!
From its thrifty roots to modern runways, granny squares have won our hearts!
Working in harmony
Emma Leith on the wonders of geometric design
The wild side
Yorkshire-based designer Lisa Richardson draws upon the stunning surrounding countryside as she comes up with her latest crochet creations…
SMALL STITCHES, BIG BUSINESS
Turn your crochet skills into cash with our guide to selling your favourite creations online
On point
A tip top summer shawl, by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
Method in mosaic
Mosaic crochet helped Rosina Plane’s skills find their natural home, and now she wants to share the technique’s beauty
How Do I Make Hairpin Crochet?
Learn this lacy technique…
Shell's belles
Hook up this happy homebody in a pinch.Designed by Irene Strange
SUNSET BEACH
A stunning cover-up for hot days and sultry nights.
Table matters
Hook up a pair of practical place mats, ready for dinner.
STEFFI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Say it with micro crochet – tiny makes with enormous meaning, from SteffiGlaves
Magic lantern
Put the light back in delightful with this irresistible make.
HOOKSTER HAVEN
We’ve never spent so much time behind closed doors as we are now, and crafting for our homes is providing comfort for so many in these challenging times
We heart crochet!
Bring a little love to your home with this versatile mandala.
Got your back!
Upgrade a summer vest with a mystical mandala design by Lucy Croft