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CHARTS & DIAGRAMS
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Full-on festive vibes
Christmas and crochet are simply made for each
Good Reads
Hooked
Festive stocking filler friends The Ricorumi Crochet-Along makes
CARMEN’S JOURNAL
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New Sensation
Designer Linda Skuja brings a tactile touch to her creations. We spoke about her fashion work, the craft culture in Latvia, and how she keeps her garments feeling fabulous…
It’s the crochet countown!
We show you how to organise your festive projects in time for Christmas
Christmas GIFT GUIDE
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Not finding the pattern she wanted for her young son led Victoria Kairis to design something more personal herself
Exciting Crochet Ideas to Inspire You
SETTING THE HOUSE
A visit from St Nicholas inspires our hooks and hearts to make memories for Christmas present and future
Northern lights
Traditional details and modern colours combine to make Bowie and George’s Nordic-inspired design
Sleigh Belle
It’s time to shimmer with a dazzling reindeer by Ellie’s Craft Boutique
Bits and bobbles
Spruce up your space using Marianne Rawlins’ chic design
LOVE THE LACE
Panels of pretty oral patterns decorate Pat Strong’s sweet jumper design
Santa baby
The ultimate Christmas set for big and small by Eleonora Tully
Spruce up!
Hook the perfect nishing touch to your decorations with Fran Morgan’s tree skirt
Decorations
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
Tinsel toes
Trip the light fantastic at Christmas with this sparkly pair from West Yorkshire Spinners
MAGIC CARPET THROW
Transport yourself to a world of beautiful patterns with the magic of mosaic crochet in Rosina Plane’s seven-part crochet-along
Belle of the bauble
A garland of baubles is the festive alternative to a string of pearls in this design by Emma Friedlander-Collins
Brambles & Me
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
All of a flutter
You’ll oat through the day in this wing-patterned shawl by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
Party waves
Celebrate curves with Kelly Wilson Moore’s festive design
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Crochet essentials
Over the next few pages, you’ll nd simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook
Amigurumi Nativity
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Bring the tale of Christmas to life this year with your very own Nativity scene. Everyone is here to help recreate the classic Bible story – the angel Gabriel, Mary and Joseph, shepherds, wise men and of course the baby Jesus, asleep in his manger. Hook up these amigurumi figures to treasure for Christmasses to come
Crochet essentials
Step-by-step guides to useful stitches and techniques that you’ll need to make the Nativity scene
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