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CATHERINE’S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Catherine Venner of Crochet Cloudberr y has a passion for making crochet blankets and can’t wait to share her hooky secrets with you!

KNOT BAD AT ALL

We catch up with Seattle’s Britt Garber, founder of the Makers of Color Collective and the designer behind KnotBadBritt, to learn about her creative crochet journey...

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“Who better to represent me than me?” Three Black crochet dollmakers speak to us about the importance and impact of creating diverse and inclusive dolls

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Nature’s home

Six reasons to follow Chris Norrington of chris.made.this and her soft and colour ful homages to garden blooms

THE RIGHT ANGLE

With alternating multi- coloured stripes that look almost like an optical illusion, this breathtak ing poncho by Emma Leith is actually made from two large rectangles

BOX OF SWEETS

If you have a soft spot for pastel shades and large granny squares, this is the jumper for you! Fran Morgan’s confection- coloured creation is a treat to make and wear

SECRET SHAPES

Create a cardigan using simple hexagons with Fran Morgan’s clever strategy! If you look closely, you’ll see the diagonal seams where the hexagons attach to each other

AROUND THE WAY

Round and round and round you go! Once you stop, you’ll be wearing Jess Bennett ’s stylish waistocat, created entirely from a simple circular design. Just add a button!

Small wonder

Making pretty statement pieces is easier than you think – just use simple little motifs like these!

Pack a ponch

Keep it simple yet stylish in this easy-to-hook stripy poncho designed by Fran Morgan

PEAS IN A POD

These amigurumi peas by Ellie’s Craft Boutique are made for cuddling. Together forever!

Off the grid

Square up to these winter warmers by Hannah Cross

Catch the sun

Light up the room with a pair of cushions by Jess Bennett

Square smile

Pat Strong’s jacket ticks all the boxes for us – it ’s sophisticated, it ’s warm and it features a snazzy pattern!

Dragon’s den

Hook up a massive huggable toy that looks straight out of a storybook!

Animal throws

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

Spring forward

Enjoy the last of winter in these adorable mitts by Emma Leith

Dolly mixture

Give your décor a sugar rush with Kelly Wilson Moore’s throw

Peak performance

Celebrate National Embroidery Month by adding a little something extra to Anna Nikipirowicz’s handbag

Pastel perfect

If you follow the rainbow, you’ll find this soft scarf by Kelly Wilson Moore at its end

Castle View Yarns

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

Pride of place (mat)

Create a coordinated look for your table with this matching set of placemats and coasters by Becca Parker

Baby yarns

Get ready for little one’s arrival with these cute and cosy cost-effective yarns

HOW CAN I FIX GAPS AFTER TURNING CHAINS?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

HOW DO I WORK STACKED DC?

Say goodbye to turning chains…

HOW DO I WORK STANDING STITCHES?

A fab turning chain alternative for stripes…

Crochet essentials

Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step -by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use ever y time you pick up a hook

Charts & Diagrams

Follow this diagram when making the hexagon motif mitts.

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