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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
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
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
What does ‘multiples of 3 plus 1' mean?
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…
In honour of Annie
Design duo Bowie and George’s scarf links their shared connections and memories together using a crochet classic
The art of crochet
Born in Scotland and now living and working in the USA, artist Jo Hamilton uses recycled and repurposed yarn to crochet large-scale portraits and architectural landscapes that explore the boundaries of art and craft. This portrait is of Xenobia Bailey, an American fibre artist who also specialises in large-scale crochet. www.johamiltonart.com
Colour Works
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
Celebrating COLOUR
Renowned fashion designer Zandra Rhodes shares with us the inspiration behind her exciting new collection of yarns and patterns for West Yorkshire Spinners
CATHERINE'S JOURNAL...from the studio
Catherine Venner of Crochet Cloudberry has a few tips and tricks on hand for hooksters looking to make – and keep – their resolutions this year
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
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