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And all of a sudden, it’s almost Christmas. Cue the festive music and get out your hooks for new holiday decorations, gifts and more! You can start with this cute Father Christmas Papa Smurf from our 2024 calendar...

Looking to Christmas

All of a sudden, it feels like Christmas

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Dare to dream

Fight breast cancer with flowers! The charity Future

Business & pleasure

Dicover how designer Emma Bassey decided to launch her own yarny business after yearning for more balance, creativity and quality time with her family

BEYOND YARNBOMBING

The rise of large-scale crochet public art projects is bringing a bolt of vivid colour and cheerful vibes to neighbourhoods across the globe...

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Arts & crafts

Six reasons to follow Amber of enchanted.threads and her tiny crochet versions of famous paintings

KINGCOLE

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NORDIC NOËL

Keep it simple and elegant for the holidays with a collection of sleek yet sensational minimalist Christmas decorations

Winter ramble

Try Tunisian colourwork with Lydia Niven’s Fair Isle-inspired jumper

SMILEY PLATES

Dish up some wintertime treats with these tasty amigurumi characters

Hang tight

Make sure you’re ready for Father Christmas with mini-stocking bunting

Flower power

Join the Future Dreams Makeathon and create a flower in tribute to those touched

BAUBLE BURST

Jazz up a store-bought knit jumper with a fuzzy Christmas tree full of decorations

Chill out

Find time to relax this winter with a cute slouchy pullover

It’s a miracle!

Let kids dress up for a snow day with this smart Nordic-style vest

Xmas table decs

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

Rockin’ robin

Swoop in and add some fun to your winter décor with this throw

Fur tree

Include your pets in the holiday fun with baubles

Red roses

Exude effortless elegance in this shaw l 

Wealth on a shelf

Hang this timeless trim by Magali Poumeyrol to beautify window ledges, shelves, mantels and more

G is for..GLITTER

Get glitzy this holiday season with yarns filled with flecks of twinkling tinsel and shimmering sequins

Unravelled With Becky Skuse

WHAT ARE ALL THESE FUNNY WORDS IN A PATTERN?

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 every time you pick up a hook

Charts & Diagrams

Use these charts when making the modern Christmas blanket and cushion, Tunisian colourwork jumper, filet shelf bunting and child’s tabard.

2024 Calendar

MEET THE SMURFS

Get to know the six Smurfs starring in our 2024 calendar!

MEET THE DESIGNER: Victoria Kairis

Learn about the talented amigurumi designer who brought these adorable Smurfs to life!

WALKTHROUGHS

Use these handy tutorials to make your Smurfs

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