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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

Carry with style

Get caught red-handed with this bright bag by Ilaria Caliri

Colour Connection

Designer and owner of The Mercerie, Sue Maton shares her philosophy that crochet is a comfort, teaching tool and an important way to connect with others

YARN SHOPS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Discover four craft stores that go the extra mile