Simply Crochet

Crochet has been loved in Britain for centuries

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Simply Crochet

Editor Sara Huntington Creative Lead Claire Watkins Creative

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Square up

EastEnders actor Kellie Bright is the patron of

Wool Revival

West Yorkshire Spinners ( www.wyspinners.com ) are cleverly

THE VELVET TOUCH

King Cole’s new Velveteen yarn is a faux

SHARE THE LOVE

If you enjoy making crochet dolls, The Doll

A shawl full of stars

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SOOLLA STUDIO BAG

Editor’s Choice

Wise up!

Scheepjes’ Woolwise yarn is one for those crocheters

HOP TO IT AND HUNT

Bouncing along in time for Easter is this

TIME FOR YOURSELF

This month in Gathered magazine, embrace

HOME MAKEOVER

Fancy giving your house a spring refresh? Check

Darn Knit

Each issue we explore a UK yarn shop

BONUS DIGITAL GIFT

Download your free copy of Crochet Favourites

CRAFTING THE UNSEEN

Laura Cameron, designer and founder of Lost in the Wood, fuses science with fantasy, pushing the possibilities of crochet with her imaginative creations

Mixing it up

As a crocheter, you may have tried your hand at other crafts. But what about combining one with crochet? We talked to three creatives who did exactly that

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

FOR EVERY OCCASION

Olga Gdula recently hooked our Gothic Gal from

DOUBLE TAP

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STRICTLY COME SKATING

We’re thrilled that so many of you made

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JOIN US ONLINE!

If you’re looking to socialise with like-minded crocheters,

AXE-CELLENT AMIGURUMI!

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This month we asked you...

What's your fave thing to do while you

TALK TO US!

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Cute critters

Six reasons to follow Svenja of @schrahki and check out her adorable marine designs

HOME SPECIAL

Our new publication HOME SPECIAL shows a selection

The Brit Pack

Dyed and spun in Yorkshire, Stylecraft’s new shades are bringing crochet home. Anyone for a brew?

SUGAR RUSH

Channel your soft side with Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s pretty frosted pastel jumper

DRESSED TO IMPRESS

With his smart vest and cleverly constructed trousers, Khuc Cay’s giraffe makes a characterful gift for little ones

MANE SQUEEZE

Treat your locks to a new look accessor y with these fabulous upcycled scrunchies by Kelly Wilson Moore

Bags of colour

Stop the show with Gordana Adamceska-Halson’s funky tote

Light & shadow

An understated colour scheme draws the eye to little details in this lightweight jumper by Pat Strong

Boho bold

Florencia Campos Correa’s statement blanket is as vibrant as it is intricate made with chunky yarn!

Double up

Paula Green’s clever cowl uses two yarns for extra smarts

Wonder wall

A pop of colour shines in this mosaic brick baby blanket by Pat Strong no ends to weave in!

Turn the tables

Bring some zing to your kitchen with these swirly cotton placemats by Sam Hermes

In a jiffy

Angie Bivins’ chunky lace scarf hooks up in super quick time weekend make

Bloom boom!

A satisfyingly squishy floral accent to brighten your bedroom

X is for... XXL

Thick yarn hooks up quickly – and brings the snuggle factor. Go big or go home with these chunky gems

How do I slip stitch into a turning chain?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

How do I mark the turning chain?

Here’s a simple trick to mark the top of the turning chain…

How do I slip stitch to join the round?

It’s easy if you’ve used a stitch marker to guide you…

How do I find an unmarked turning chain?

If you find yourself without a stitch marker, try this…

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 and diagrams to make the flag blanket, dog bandanna, speckled cowl and colour work blanket