Happy New CAL!

Fans of Rosina Plane will start 2022 on a high with her beautiful new crochet-along. The Jacquard Sampler is a 13-part CAL using the overlay technique to create texture, with colour creating a lovely sense of movement. Make a scarf, runner or blanket with patterns from the Rosina Crochets Ravelry store and yarn packs from www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

LITTLE FACES

There will be plenty of smiles with these super cute character jumpers. They are sure to be popular with parents and even make it into the keepsakes box when grown out of. The great thing about these designs is that they work up quickly – there are no seams to sew and fewer ends to weave in!

They’re made using Bernat Softee Baby, a premium acrylic yarn in a pretty range of shades. Reassuringly, it has been tested for harmful substances so you can stitch on with con dence that your little one is wrapped in a project made with care. Find all you need at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

A BIT OF OWL-RIGHT

A tu-whit tu-whoo, to gift to you! Crochet your own baby owl with this kit that includes everything you need to make a sweet amigurumi toy from start to finish.

The illustrated colour instruction book leads you through the pattern, step by step, so your amigurumi creation is sure to be perfect.

Whatever your skill level, you will likely be able to complete the project with ease the same day you start – so get hooking at www.bit.ly/Ami OwlAmazon where you’ll find the Kawaii Kitty Cat version.

CLIMBING COLOURS

If you’re looking for a relaxing project to gently ease you into the year, then the Clematis Crochet Quilt has got you covered! Suitable for advanced beginners, you’ll learn how to create five different granny square designs and how to block and sew them together, creating a quilt with an attractively random design that will look pretty wherever it goes. Choose from four different colourways, inspired by the seasons, and you’ll fall head over hook for this cosy project. Then it’s up to you to find the perfect spot to curl up under it! Grab your pattern and yarn bundle at www.stitchandstory.com