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Hello, 2022!

If you’re like me, you’ll start the new

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS

Follow these charts when making the mug rug, scarf, bag and jumper

Hooked

Happy New CAL! Fans of Rosina Plane will

HANNAH’S JOURNAL

...f rom the studio

Italian escape

Tuscany-based designer Kate Alinari o ers a grand tour of a di erent kind – she organises retreats, lessons and walks around Florence for fellow crochet enthusiasts

Crochet Quiz

Have you ever wondered what type of hookster you are? Take our fun quiz to nd out your crochet personality!

HOUSE WARMING

Inspiration from traditional Talavera tiles provides the backdrop to radiant entertaining and decor

Big city style

Whether you’re in London, NYC or your own living room, let your colours shine with ByKaterina’s jumper

CELEBRATE!

Get all dolled up as 2022 is here and ready for fun. By Ellie’s Craft Boutique

Tee to go

Summer ’s long gone but your T-shirt can still be on show with this design by Emma Friedlander-Collins

Bold in black

Rock Pat Strong’s slinky LBD at your rst party of the new year

Winter’s breath

Capture frosty air with crochet in Claire Goodale’s scarf design

RATTLE & ROLL

Get little ones moving and grooving with adorable animal rattles by Elsa Hardar

COASTING ALONG

Rest your hot chocolate on a mug rug for an Insta-worthy scene. By Kelly Wilson Moore

Winter hats

We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?

Lilac lace

A pretty, leaf-inspired wrap for lacy layering by Pat Strong

Get ziggy with it

A cute little bag that’s big on personality by Tuula Kyrölä

Rainbow Fusions

Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins

Hanging garden

Find your pot of green at the end of a crochet rainbow with Natalie Beard’s decorative plant holder design

Lazy daisy

Make time to chill out with this ower power oor cushion by Vicki Smith

READ MINDER

Slip your e-reader into a protective cover to shield it from scratches and falls, designed by Marian Russo

CROCHET Unnravelled

With Becky Skuse which is the right side

Luxury yarns

Give yourself or a special someone a treat with a luxurious make

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

Squared away

After nding her own style as a designer, Marjan Gouda set herself a new challenge – creating a year-long crochet-along

Snow and nice!

Wrap yourself in the beautiful patterns achieved with Tunisian crochet in this Nordic-inspired blanket

Sheep dreams

The first of many cuddles will be so sweet with this adorable blanket made for little ones

TOTALLY TUNISIAN

Tunisian crochet designer Sandy Walker loves using her skills to make blankets and shares the journey and inspiration that led her to becoming an expert at this knit-like technique

TUNISIAN CROCHET IN THE ROUND

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS

Follow these charts when making the Nordic blanket and baby blanket

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