Cosy for Christmas

That holiday feeling

The run-up to Christmas can feel like a

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CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Lemon peel stitch and colourwork combine to make

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IN A RUSH

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HELLO, PAUL!

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COOl FOR CATS

Looking for a mini gift that’s too cute

EVERYTHING AT ONCE

Live your life loud and proud in the

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PLAY TIME

Another affordable, vibrant yarn from Yarnsmiths? Yes, please!

ON THE FLIP SIDE

Designer Natalie wanted to create a reversible cowl

Skills & events

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5 FAB FINDS

Ami’ Christmas animals

CATHERINE’S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Catherine Venner of Crochet Cloudberry has participated in many crochet-alongs over the years. Here are her CAL-related secrets...

FINDING JOIE DE VIVRE

After discovering crochet on TikTok, Isaiah Moses Zae of Zaecrafts used his newfound artform to find happiness, community and healing. He shares his story with us...

The secreTs of crochet YouTubers

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Easy does it

Six reasons to follow Esther of studiomadelaine and her simple yet effective blankets, hats and bags

Merry Chrisma x!

More is more! These traditional holiday decorations are pure fun – just like the ones Grandma used to make

Heads up

Get cosy in a festive granny square hoodie designed by Cassie Ward made of motifs

BERRY CHRISTMAS

Get expressive for the festive season with this kawaii mistletoe and holly duo by Amidorable

RABBIT PARADE

CUTE GIFT

True to form

TUNISIAN CROCHET

Break the ice

GREAT NEW BABY GIFT

Festive hats

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

Tinsel toes

Here’s the long and short of it – Anna Nikipriowicz’s two glitzy pairs of socks, one knee-length and one ankle-height, are the Christmas gifts to make this year

Pompom party

Radiate joy this winter in a big, stripy wrap designed by Rosalie Reeves perfect for beginners

Sleigh ride

Get a little goofy at the Christmas party when you don these antlers by HAE Barker

Yarn Vibes

Meet an indie yarn producer and indulge in a design with their skeins

Natural beauty

Hook up a cosy lace cowl by Gwen Buttke McGannon using just one skein of undyed yarn

Oh, deer!

Dasher looks more dashing than ever in this portrait by Florencia Campos Correa

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HOW DO I WORK INTO A TURNING CHAIN?

Finish your rows neatly and easily...

HOW DO I SLIP STITCH TO A CHAIN?

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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

YOUR GUIDE

Charts & Diagrams

Use these charts when making the granny square hoodie and reindeer wall hanging

Mountain high

Try intarsia with these easy-to-make triangles – they form a modern yet classically stylish pattern on this cushion cover by Kath Webber

Have a giraffe

Use corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet to create stripes and a silhouette on this throw by Hannah Cross

Spinning yarns

Arrange these half-and-half granny squares just so to create simple pinwheel shapes all throughout this cool tote bag by Ella Burch

Mellow mitts

By the time you’ve finished these diamond-patterned fingerless gloves by Sarah Reed, you’ll have your Tunisian crochet skills well in hand!

HOW DO I USE BOBBINS?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide

HOW DO I WIND YARN AROUND BOBBINS?

Start here to get those bobbins wound...

HOW DO I CONTINUE WINDING THE BOBBINS?

Continue here for all you need to know...

HOW DO I USE A BOBBIN IN MY CROCHET?

It’s easy when you know, and we’ll show you how...

Charts & Diagrams

Use these charts when creating the C2C giraffe blanket and Tunisian mitts.

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