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YOUR COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!

A grand day in

Break out the crochet hooks and cheese – with the new book Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet, you can stitch mini models of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun and other characters from Aardman’s famous Wallace & Gromit stop-motion films. All 12 projects are designed by Sarah-Jane Hicks and contain full-colour step-by-step photos. Find out more and get the book for £14.99 at www.searchpress.com

HEATHER’S JOURNAL ...f rom the studio

Heather Furnell of Hev’s Home Crochet loves a chunky yarn – and since she uses it so often, she has a few tips and tricks to share!

Crochet ’s quirky cousins

Love crochet? Why not try one of its not-so-distant relatives? Join us as we explore the secrets of crafts like nålbinding, Tunisian crochet, crotatting and Bosnian crochet

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Autumn winds

Six reasons to follow Australian designer Eden Davies of edsfart and her earthy, lacy tops and accessories

ALL MIXED UP

The playful patterns in these winter accessories don’t always match up, but they always look good together!

Party cardi

Ring in the autumn with the asymmetrcial colours and patterns in this cardigan by Bowie and George

All aflutter

Hook up matching moth and butterfly dolls designed by Ellie’s Craft Boutique

Flower girl

Decorate a favourite pair of dungarees with giant fluffy flower patches designed by Emma Friedlander-Collins

At full tweed

Dress to impress with this sophisticated short-sleeved jacket by Lisa Richardson

Patchwork pal

Kids can pretend to be Elmer the Elephant in this fun poncho by Kelly Wilson Moore

Home comfort

Snuggle under Catherine Venner’s throw, inspired by traditional log cabin quilts

Picture perfect

Use yarn to paint a bucolic bouquet on a cowl by Florencia Campos Correa

Spooky bunting

We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?

Head of state

Turn the new King Charles III stamp into this royally comfortable cushion designed by Maria Jęczmyk

SPOOKY POOCH

Get your furry friend ready for trick or treating with this cute costume by Candy Downs

PAUSE & REFLECT

Inspired by shisha embroidery and cushions from her own childhood home, Pia Thadani combines crochet and mirrors in this tribute to Indian handicrafts

Birds treet Yarn

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

Baby’s breath

Welcome a new arrival with a luxurious pram blanket like this almond blossom-inspired version by Alice Tarry

Fancy

Treat yourself to some of the most luxurious yarns around, then use them for all sorts of exciting makes!

HOW DO I WORK INTO THE BACK LOOP ONLY?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS

Use these charts when creating the artfully mismatched scarf and socks, Elmer the Elephant poncho, floral infinity cowl and postage stamp cushion.

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MAKE MINE MOTIFS

Selina Page, the talented designer behind the Elmer the Elephant pattern in issue 138, shares how crochet – and motif-made animals in particular – became her passion

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