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Commu-knitty

We take a closer look at inspirational craft stories and meet people from the world of yarn! Got a knitty story to tell?

new dimensions

With a unique shape that gives it a bias drape, this stylish wavy scarf by Amy Overbury is truly one of a kind

USED for GOOD

If your home is cluttered and you’re always spending money on purchases you don’t really love or need, remember that ‘trash’ can very readily be ‘treasure’

MAKE IT YOURS… DRIED HYDRANGEAS

Add a rustic focal point to any room with a swathe of naturally dried hydrangeas from the garden

TOO GOOD TO WASTE

MAUDE SMITH IS INSPIRED BY NATURE, THE HOMES OF ARTISTS AND A WASTE-NOT-WANT- NOT ETHOS PASSED DOWN THE GENERATIONS

SWEET DREAMS

TRANSFORM THAT CHARITY SHOP DUVET FIND INTO A GORGEOUSLY COMFORTABLE PAIR OF PYJAMAS WITH LINDA MAFUBA'S TUTORIAL

CHINA IN YOUR HANDS

Repair cracked or broken ceramics with the ancient craft of kintsugi – a decorative technique using urushi (lacquer), rice glue and metal powder

Woolmouse/Lovehandyed

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

FAMILY AFFAIR

After deciding to turn her crochet hobby into a business, Jo Bunclark of Marlow and Chestnut began collaborating with an unlikely partner - her own five-year-old daughter!

VANIA SOUCY

The designer behind our cover project tells us about running her refashioned clothing business and the seamstresses that inspired her

SEPTEMBER

With the start of a new school year, Atia is finishing up some projects and redecorating the new craft space in her house

"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"

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

TONI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Keep track of your stash with crochet expert Toni Lipsey's top tips for creating a system to organise your skeins, balls and notions once and for all...

YARNBOMBS away!

Crochet designer Eleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet journeyed to Italy for the Yarn Bombing Festival - and brought the magic back for Simply Crochet readers!

STRAWBERRY RIPPLE ICE CREAM

CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF BERRIES BY WHIPPING UP MARLENE HALEY AND AMELIA RYAN’S ULTIMATE SUMMER ICE CREAM

AND, BREATHE....

TREAT YOURSELF TO ONE OF THESE MOOD-BOOSTING GIFTS AND A FEW HOURS OF UNINTERRUPTED ME-TIME

FRESH START

VINTAGE TO VOGUE! UPCYCLE A CHARITY SHOP TEA TOWEL INTO THIS COLOURFUL TOP

Stories in stitches

Dario Tubiana loves to decorate his handknit designs with spectacular embroidery, and to share his experiences and expertise with other knitters

Sorting the fleece

Now that his sheep have been shorn, Graeme Bethune has the critical task of selecting the best fleece to turn into yarn

Why Wool Matters

Janine Sterland discovers the story behind The Campaign for Wool’s inspirational new film featuring the Prince of Wales

Reach for the stars

The Fibre Co.’s new autumn-winter pattern collection has been inspired by the wonders of the night sky

Stitches & shape

Caroline Bawn explores new patterns and techniques as she works on her Ziggurat

CHANGING BODIES

Sewing is not just a hobby, it's an opportunity to embrace changes in our shape and style as we age and grow

Summer breeze

Portia Lawrie’s lightweight cover-up is an essential layer for beach days, spending time by the pool or even lounging at home

CROSS-CONTINENTAL COUTURE

The founder of wax print retailer Dovetailed on her business beginnings, her surprise fashion heritage and why African prints are for all occasions

The Adaku Dress

The wonderful Adaku Parker of Dovetailed has created an exclusive design for Simply Sewing in the form of this striking wrap dress!

STITCHER STYLE

Tatiana Romero lives in Mexico where she creates her cute character designs and gives back to the stitching community. She tells us about the world-famous festival, Day of the Dead