Simply Crochet

How can it be 2025 already? The last time we looked it was 2013, and this magazine was just a baby! Celebrate our 12th year and hook up adorable tiny party hats, snuggly stay-at-home makes and the softest little penguin ever. We wish you a very...

Welcome to 2025!

This month we’ll be finishing off the chocs

Simply Crochet

Editor Sara Huntington Creative Lead Claire Watkins Creative

Keeping it in the family

Ideas Inspiration Accessories Websites Events Stuff

UPSKILLING

This new book from the crocheter behind the

All tied up

Want to update your home décor this new

LITTLE MR MEOW

▼ This handsome tabby chap with his scarf

IT’S SWAN OF A KIND

This swan postbox topper has been ruffling some

MAGNETIC ATTRACTION

Treat yourself or a crochet pal to a

GRANNY SQUARE CARD DECK

This month Sara’s scouted around for things to

5 FAB FINDS

Project cases

FIRST TAKE

Rowan has recently released its Pure Alpaca yarn,

CATS IN HATS

PHOTO: ALIENOR DELSART While this cat may look

BOWL UP

Yarn bowls will keep your yarn from escaping

WINTER FESTIVAL

Over 40 exhibitors and workshops will be waiting

Pins & Needles

Each issue we explore a UK yarn shop

GRANNY SQUARE ADVENTURE

Designer and author Sam Sabido is setting out to prove that where granny squares are concerned, blankets are just the beginning!

Set out on a new journey

Come with us to explore gentle ways to set yourself up for crocheting and creative focus in 2025. A new year can mean a new path in many ways!

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

Art movement

Six reasons to follow Georgia of @georgiacleggdesigns and check out her playful crochet patterns

No place like home

Wrap up warm in luxury makes with a chunky feel. Duvet days have never been so tempting

ICEBREAKER

Welcome Marcy Gardner’s cute waddler into your life. Tots will love him for bedtime snuggles

Check you out!

Layer up for chilly days with a tantalising tank top from Chloé Elizabeth Birch

THINK BIG

Turn a top from basic to stunning with a combo of different flower patterns.

WINTER SNOWFALL

Paint a picture of bright blue skies and snowy hills with a gorgeous blanket

DAY TO EVENING

Pat Strong’s smart, versatile design will take you from sofa to restaurant with ease

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO WORK STRIPES AND WEAVE IN YARN ENDS

1Stop working the last stitch of the previous

PARTY TIME

Welcome in the New Year with Kelly Wilson Moore’s sweet hat bunting. We wish you a happy 2025!

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO DECREASE IN DOUBLE CROCHET (DC2TOG)

1Start by inserting the hook under the top

Rainbow bright

Sit back and relax with a textured baby blanket design from Amy Jones-Downes spot the hidden diamonds

Showstopper

Joanne Smith’s abstract shawl will brighten up a dark outfit and keep you cosy

JEWEL TONES

Little granny square motifs combine to form a smart shoulder bag full of personality.

Snow day!

Gordana Adamceska-Halson’s chic cluster duo is cosy and practical

Berry nice

Go vintage style and blend warm shades with cooler tones in Kate Bruning’s cushion cover

V is for... VELVETY

The soft-and-squishy factor is dialled right up with these six snuggly chenille treats to get your hooks into

Why are my stitches different sizes?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...

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

Follow these charts when making the snowfall blanket, rainbow baby blanket, and multicoloured shawl