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Crochet is magic...

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on what crochet means

Out at sea

There’s treasure to be found – but who

Five questions with Sutton Foster

American television and Broadway star Sutton Foster has a passion for crochet – her memoir is even called Hooked! We asked her to share some of her hooky memories...

FLIGHT OF FANTASY

Much like the mythical characters she creates, crochet author and designer Megan Lapp’s life has been customised to focus on what matters – creativity, imagination and family

So you want to make a postbox topper?

Here’s everything you need to know about jollying up a pillar box with crochet

Show us yours

Join our gang of Treble Makers and share your thoughts and makes with us, for a chance to be featured here, use our hashtag #Sctreblemaker

Candy dreams

Six reasons to follow Natasha Emmerson of Love Indy and her pastel-coloured pop art confections

RICORUMI SNACKS

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Fairy Tales

Write your own story with our collection of enchanting makes – you’re sure to hook up something magical!

No grey days

Layered up or worn on its own, Jane Menchini’s tunic is a ray of sunshine

MAN’S BEST FRIEND

The famous Gromit of Wallace & Gromit is the loyal buddy we all need! By Sarah-Jane Hicks

Check me out

Bye-bye, black and white! Kelly Wilson Moore’s checked scarf is all spring shades 

PEACE OF MIND

Ripples of colour spread outwards in these easy to-make mandala earrings by Emma Friedlander-Collins

JACK OF ALL TRADES

Set a little one up for success with Maria Jeczmyk's amazing collection of ami' tools

Banner year

Clear out your stash with creative scrap yarn bunting designed by Alexandra Lund

Desert nights

Keep chills at bay with Susan Kennedy’s cosy patterned wrap, ideal for magical evenings under the stars

Clean sweep

A crisp repeating pattern appears as you hook this satisfying geometric throw by HAE Barker 

MISTY MEMORIES

Designer Eléna Leprêtre celebrates her Ossetian roots with a filet stitch headscarf inspired by traditional motifs and woven shawls from the Caucasus Mountains 

Spring squish

Go bold, bright and extra soft with Marianne Rawlins’ floral cushions 

FEEL THE LOVE

Pop over for a cuppa and have a heart-to-heart over these easy motif coasters by Mandy O’Sullivan

ERINNA’S JOURNAL

...from the studio

K is for...kids

Soft, colourful and easy on the skin – these yarns are ideal for making fabulous gifts for children!

YARN REVIEWS

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Crochet essentials

Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook

YOUR GUIDE

Charts & Diagrams

Use these charts when making the Ossetian scar f and mosaic blanket.

Fancy footwork

Hook up Kristen TenDyke’s pair of charming socks and you’ll be the ace of lace great gift

Technicolour toes

Hook up colourful, stripy socks with minimal effort! We love this stylish mid-calf pair from DROPS

Bottom line

Tuck your toes into a pair of gorgeous stripy socks designed by Marianne Rawlins

FRINGE BENEIFIT

Get festival-ready with these super-cool fringed socks by Marianne Rawlins

Sweet honey

Delicate and darling, these lacy socks from DROPS will look so cute with spring skirts

Candy floss

Sock it to ‘em with Fran Morgan’s socks

10 SOCK SECRETS

Designer Rohn Strong shares hot tips for hooking socks

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS

Use these charts when making the lacy knee-highs.

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