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The it girl
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HEAVEN ON EARTH
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Repeat after me
This woolly lace creation by Pat Strong looks stunning when layered over a long-sleeved T-shirt or tank top
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Everyone’s favourite Scottish cattle gets a hooky makeover from The Crafty Mammy
ELEONORA’S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Inspiration can come from anywhere, so look around! Eleonora Tully discusses how her seaside surroundings help spark her creativity with yarn
SLEEPOVER STYLE
Upgrade your loungewear with rainbow stripes hooked in fuzzy mohair!
COOL COMFORT
Red bobbles pop against powder blue textured stitches in Margaret Hubert’s stylish hoodie
Feel the fleece
Treat your toes to this small sheepskin-esque rug designed by Marianne Rawlins lots of loop stitches
TINY WAVE
When a little one arrives, help them make a splash with this super-warm jumper by Pat Strong
Palentine pals
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
Big shot
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Ray of sunshine
Welcome in the new year with some day-brightening yellow via a scarf by Jane Howorth and Dawn Curren
Wild fuzz
Decorate with two tactile cushions covered in super-fluffy stripes!
FLOWER GIRL
This sweet necklace by Carolyn Calderon combines basic crochet stitches with broomstick lace
Kosy Kitchen Fibres
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
SQUARED AWAY
This bag by Susan Pearson has it all – bobbles, pompoms and, of course, beautiful colour variations
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CROCHET Unravelled
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CHARTS & DIAGRAMS
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