HOOK TO HOOK
Spring bags
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
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Lara Butler
“My New Year’s resolution was to publish a design in a magazine, so I’ve already achieved my goal thanks to Simply Crochet’s amazing Hook to Hook challenge.
I wanted to create a spring design that was light and fresh, and the wide range of rainbow colours provided were absolutely perfect for this May Flower bag.
The Sirdar Happy range is fantastic to work with and the colours really pop. I can’t wait to see the readers’ nished makes. Enjoy!” Find
Lara on Instagram at @hookedonewe_x
Rilla Edwards
“When I was given the opportunity to participate in the Hook to Hook challenge, I was over the moon. I wanted to design something simple, fun and colourful that used basic, beginner-friendly stitches. My bag is perfect for taking on a road trip, going to the market or toting your crochet supplies when you head outside. It was actually inspired by the bird feeder outside my sunroom window. I often listen to the birds chirping, and it makes me smile.” Find Rilla on Instagram at @Rilla2u
The basic pattern for Lara’s bag is a plain fabric worked in half treble stitches
sew the flower motifs tightly together like a jigsaw puzzle in a three-row construction
the floral panel forms the flap of the bag, and is attached to the top of the back panel of the bag
May FLOWER BAG
Bring a bouquet with you wherever you go with this fab floral handbag by Lara Butler
■ Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton, 100g/212m), 1 ball of Med Blue (540)
■ Sirdar Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 20g/43m), 1 ball of each: Freckle (753), Wigwam (752), Tea Time (751), Currant Bun (756), Dolly (761), Jammy (755), Squeaky (783)