TONI’S JOURNAL

Simply Crochet

What are your plans for 2024? Will you

Onto the new year...

In the post-Christmas pause before the new year,

Simply Crochet

Editor Sara Huntington Creative Lead Claire Watkins Creative

4 COSY THROWS

THE VERY BEST OF THIS SEASON'S STYLE

Hooked

True organics

HELLO, DOLLY!

Through custom orders, children’s books and even a podcast, La-Shonda Rice uses her crochet to spread joy and encourage self-love as The Christian Crochet Addict

Spinning a yarn

There’s nothing quite as cosy as tuning into a podcast as you settle down with your hook – so why not listen to one about crochet? We profile five of the best.

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Colour coded

Six reasons to follow Jade of jazz y0451 and her joyful colour work jumpers, wall hangings and accessories

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Going spiral

FRACTAL FASHION COLLECTION

Spin city

Heads will whirl when you’re spotted in this pinwheel jumper by Cassie Ward

GROOVY GRANNY

Freddy Goat’s Barb is a party legend – and she’s all dressed up for a rowdy Saturnalia feast

EAR CANDY

Make a pair of ear muffs extra warm and extra stylish with easy-to-make covers by Emma Friedlander-Collins 

Large as life

Stay warm in extra-chunky winter accessories by Anna Nikipirowicz 

Draw a line

Pat Strong’s lightweight grey jumper has a few surprises up – or, should we say, down – its sleeve!

Wild things

Give a little one their first animal friend with these three simple stuffies by Heather Gibbs

Winter throws

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

Ripples of joy

Let the stitch pattern shine in this wavy and tasselled cushion by Lisa Hendry

Be prepared

Store everything you need in this colour-gradient bag by Maria Jęczmyk

My best year

Start your January off right with a fun, fuzzy diary designed by Ellie’s Craft Boutique 

Double trouble

Get two for one with Ella Burch’s half ‘n’ half mosaic and cabled scarf

I is for... INDULGENT YARNS

Treat yourself to these extra-special balls and skeins – there’s something exceptional about each of them!

What’s a 3-treble cluster?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...

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 swirl jumper and the Hook to Hook snowflake blanket.

New direction

Go big with your Tunisian crochet by making this extrabright three-panel throw designed by Sandy Walker

Primrose path

Indulge in bold 3D motifs with this gorgeously tactile floral-themed throw designed by Sara Scales

All my heart

Spread a little love with this colourful and fun-to-make corner-to-corner blanket designed by Catherine Venner

Pick ‘n’ mix

It’s all about the hexagons in this design by Vicki Roberts

Crochet essentials

These hooky walkthroughs will help you create the beautiful crochet blankets in this issue.

Charts & Diagrams

Use this chart for creating the C2C heart blanket.

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