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Priceless stitches

Mona Lisa is her WIP, and she's just added the final stitches to a Picasso - welcome to Grace Perez's cross stitch gallery and be mesmerised by some of the world's masterpieces!

STITCHER STYLE

Kateryna's design name is Stitchy Princess and she lives in Ukraine. Inspired by the old Slavic stories and fairy tales of her childhood, she tells us how creativity gets her through

Petite pasture

This wavy grass plant has attracted a ladybird visitor

UK YARN SHOP LOVE

Wherever you are in the UK, your local yarn shop is a place to indulge in your craft. Step inside and discover the community on your doorstep

Fire starter

Set your soul - and style - ablaze with this floaty filet-stitch wrap designed

Talavera BLANKET

Bring Spanish sunshine into your home with the bright colours and textured stitches of Ana Morais Soares' seven-part Talavera blanket crochet-along

Cowl me crazy

Wrap up in this beautifully detailed piece designed

RIPPLE EFFECT

Turn your living room into a perpetual party with this joyful blanket

Healthy, happy crochet

Keep your hands and body supple with our guide to comfortable crafting!

AHEAD OF THE CROWD

Crafty community and online hub The Crochet Crowd has millions of followers, and at its heart is Michael 'Mikey' Sellick, the 'man behind the brand, who shares his story with us....

DESERT DECORATION

Liven up your desk or windowsill with a pretty velvet cactus and matching pot by Danielle Bentley-Gellett

Flag it up!

Decorate for all occasions with bunting by Kelly Wilson Moore

Poolside petals

Fix up a favourite pair of flip-flops with a clever 3D flower embellishment designed by Emma Leith

BECCA'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Crochet accessory designer Becca Parker of To Be Adorned explains how little crochet touches can make your big day even more special

Catch a wave

Try on a gorgeous rippled jumper by Cara Medus that's full of interesting textures

Great reads

Filled with colourful designs and fascinating stitch patterns, this book is a treat for sock knitting fans

New adventures

Caroline Bawn gets to grips with the fascinating construction of her sweater

MY INSPIRATION Georgia Farrell

Using innovative shapes and stitch textures, Georgia creates fresh, modern knit designs

STRENGTHENING SOCK HEELS

Rachael Prest explores a range of techniques to prevent holes from forming in the heels of your hand-knitted socks

FRENCH IMPRESSIONS

Along avec Anna is the inspirational brand run by Anna Dervout, and includes designs, yarns and an Exeter-based yarn shop, as Janine Sterland discovers

MY HOME VIBES

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY WITH DIY TABLEWARE HERE. WE'VE ROUNDED UP OUR FAVOURITE ACCOUNTS WITH BRIGHT IDEAS FOR AL FRESCO DECOR.

KIDS' PARTY BROWNIES

LOADED WITH BISCUITS, SWEETS AND SPRINKLES, LUCY BURTON'S TRAYBAKE BROWNIES ARE A PERFECT PARTY TREAT AND SO SIMPLE TO MAKE

MENDING A CRUSHED STRAW HAT

Discover the joy of turning tired into treasured, with Nina Dyer's steps to reviving an old straw hat – this simple steaming technique works for other hats and creased straw items, too

THE SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE Science of Happiness

Looking to find your happy? Turns out that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is closer than you think

Playing it cool

TURN AN OLD SUNDRESS INTO KIDS' SUMMER SHORTS, WITH MELANIE WASHINGTON'S UPCYCLE

BACK TO NATURE

ELEVATE BUDGET GLASSWARE TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH BEAUTIFUL RATTAN PATTERNS

WHAT'S HOT THIS SUMMER

FROM WALL MURALS TO MED-INSPIRED TABLESCAPES, HERE ARE THE LATEST LOOKS TO GET ON BOARD WITH...

Totes adorable

ADD SUMMER STYLE TO ANY OUTFIT WITH THIS EASY CROCHET BAG IN MULTICOLOURED RAFFIA STRIPES

Pastel celebration

CHARLOTTE COLEMAN'S WILTSHIRE COTTAGE IS A BEAUTIFUL MASHUP OF COLOURFUL CURIOSITIES

Hot off the PRESS

ADD SOME PETAL POWER TO YOUR SUMMER CRAFTING WITH BECKI CLARK'S BEAUTIFUL PRESSED-FLOWER MAKES