Simply Crochet

We’ve always known crochet is an art form,

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Hats off to t he crafty creators in this issue... 

BAGS OF CHARM!

THE VERY BEST OF THIS SEASON'S STYLE

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WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND

Being creative has always been a huge part of Lisa Chayka’s life – now, thanks to her ingenious crochet pattern website, HELLOhappy.net , she gets to do it full time

Share the love

Random Acts of Crochet Kindness is a mood-boosting movement that’s spread worldwide – and you can get involved, too!

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

Dream dazzle

Six reasons to follow Mar tina of nini.pippilotta and her eye -poppingly flourescent granny square throws

Art & Soul

Modern artistic movements meet yarn in this collection of homewares designed to awaken your inner muse

Over the rainbow

Unleash your true colours with Cassie Ward’s gloriously vibrant cardigan 

HOLD MY HEART

Bitten by the love bug? Give this cutie by Ellie’s Craft Boutique to the object of your affection!

SEALED WITH A KISS

Hook the ultimate love letter with Maria Jęczmyk’s delightful airmail-inspired envelope cushion

All points north

Cosy yarn? Check. Beautiful texture? Check. Jane Menchini’s jumper is pure stitchy bliss

Feeling foxy

Kids will love this adorable knot-kneed fox by Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt chenille yarn

Daisy bags

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

Snow day

Create Rosalie Reeves’ icy-toned winter warmers to stay toasty all season long

HYGGE HOODIE

Transform an everyday staple into a masterpiece with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ pretty heart-themed edging

Block party

Spread out under – or on top of – Munira Rasul’s richly coloured blanket try tapestry crochet

Fringe benefits

Shimmer like the Northern Lights in Gwen Buttke McGannon’s variegated scarf

J is for . . . JUMPERS

Fancy hooking yourself a cosy jumper or two? We’ve picked out six of the best yarns for your creations

HOW DO I CHANGE COLOUR MID-ROW?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

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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

Charts & Diagrams

Use these charts to create the Fauvist cushion, Cubist wall hanging, balloon animal cat and stripes and motifs cardigan