Innehållsförteckning för January 2020 från Mollie Magazine

EXQUISITE HAND-PAINTED PRINTS IN WEARABLE SILKS, that’s what you get when Brit designer Jessica Russell Flint teams up with Anthropologie, taking the pattern clash trend artisan. Expect floaty volume, modest shapes and look-closer quirky detailing from this artist collab. The collection’s now live. www.anthropologie.com BOOKMARK BEYOND THE HOOP There’s now a new way to display your lovingly stitched embroideries – Brynn&Co.’s needlework frames. The innovative wooden laser-cut pieces come in neat round, square and arch shapes in a couple of different sizes. They slot together like magic to showcase your handiwork, freeing up your hoops for the next project. www.brynnandco.com IF A DOGGO BIRTHDAY CAKE sounds reasonable – nay, essential – to you, you’ll be needing to check out Four Legs Four Walls for your pupper. Their vegan cork leather…

HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK QUILT MATERIALS ■ Six old wool blankets ■ Old brushed cotton sheet ■ 75 x 100cm (29½ x 393/8") wadding ■ Spray starch ■ Rotary cutter ■ Cutting mat ■ Long quilting ruler ■ Walking foot for sewing machine ■ Tapestry needle ■ Basting spray ■ Perle cotton thread ■ Erasable fabric marker Shopping your home is the latest sustainable décor trend, using forgotten treasures to update a room. But, we’re going one better and finding new fabrics instead. This cosy patchwork quilt is all about giving old materials a new lease of life, from holey blankets to shrunken wool jumpers, and even tired flannel shirts. Kind to the earth, and already worn in for maximum softness – it’s a win-win. Use a 1.25cm (½")…

HOW TO MAKE A MARBLED TABLE MATERIALS ■ Side table or stool ■ Screw-on table legs ■ Screws ■ Sandpaper ■ Spray varnish ■ Large plastic container ■ Acrylic paints ■ Six glass jars ■ Paint brushes ■ Hand saw ■ Screwdriver ■ 7g aluminium potassium sulphate granules ■ 80ml boiled water ■ Large flat brush ■ Small heat-proof container ■ 48g carrageenan powder ■ 8 litres water ■ Blender Marbling is having a major moment in the sunshine, and we’re here for it. Team Mollie love a good craft comeback, so we’re championing its transition from antique end papers to every item of furniture you own. The beautiful patterns are created by swirling paint on top of water thickened by carrageenan – buy this gloopy substance directly from…

Francesca first started exploring the art of weaving while living in Tel Aviv in her late twenties. “It was too hot to knit and I needed a yarn craft to satisfy my itchy fingers,” she recalls. “I used to set my loom up on my balcony and watch the chaotic Middle Eastern traffic while I sipped cardamom-infused coffee and nibbled toffee-like dates – oh, and sweated profusely.” But, what started as a hobby soon turned into a creative career path. Now living in Clapton, Francesca runs The London Loom ( www. thelondonloom.com ), a booming business where beginners flock to learn from her. She’s even written a book, Weave This , filled with gorgeous projects that show how versatile weaving can be. On top of this, Francesca’s also on a…

MATERIALS Included in your kit ■ 4 ply yarn in pink (Yarn A), navy blue (Yarn B), silver (Yarn C), cream (Yarn D) and light blue (Yarn E) ■ 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook ■ 12cm (4¾") embroidery hoop outer ■ Yarn needle TENSION Keep the tension tight so the mandala fits inside the hoop ABBREVIATIONS st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain ch-sp chain space ss slip stitch dc double crochet htr half treble tr treble dtr double treble beg beginning BLO work stitch through back loop only magic ring to make a magic ring, hold yarn in your hand and wrap working yarn around forefinger twice to create a ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch1, then work the…

HOW TO MAKE A CABLE KNIT SCARF MATERIALS ■ Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm yarn, 70% mohair/30% microfibre, 25g/200m ball, three balls in Cha Cha (689) (Yarn A), two balls in Robotic (674) (Yarn B) and three balls in Foxtrot (673) (Yarn C) ■ 6mm (UK 4, US 10) straight or circular knitting needles ■ Cable needle ■ Yarn needle ■ Cardboard ■ Stitch markers ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitches k knit p purl RS right side garter st knit every row pm place marker TENSION Approx. 17 sts x 20 rows in garter st to 10cm (4") square FINISHED SIZE Approx. 260cm x 30cm (102 x 12") Take your scarf-making game to the next level with a design that’s both snug and statement, thanks to the intricate cable running through the centre.…

HOW TO MAKE A ROUND WEAVE MATERIALS ■ Love Fest Fibers Tough Love Super Chunky Felt Yarn, 100% wool, 50yd per 25oz, one ball in Terracotta (Yarn A) ■ Reynold’s Lopi bulky yarn, 100% wool, 110yd per 100g, one ball in Amber Heather (Yarn B) ■ Ganxxet Fabric Yarn, 98% cotton, 2% elastacine, 165yd per 2.5lbs, one ball in Maputo (Yarn C) ■ Shep’s Wool Merino Roving, 100% Merino wool, 12yd per 1lb, 8yd in Natural White (Yarn D) ■ Niroma Studio 3mm single twist string, 100% cotton, in Bisque (Yarn E) and Coral (Yarn G) ■ Aran weight wool yarn in blush pink (Yarn F) ■ Cotton yarn ■ Embroidery hoop inner, 25cm (10") Hygge season is still upon us, so treat yourself to the delights of soft Merino…

HOW TO MAKE AN ECO KITCHEN SET MATERIALS ■ 50 x 100cm (19¾ x 39 3/8") organic cotton fabric ■ Pinking shears ■ 100g (4oz) food grade beeswax pellets ■ 40 x 32cm (15¾ x 12 5/8") roasting tin ■ Tongs ■ Safety pin ■ Bamboo wadding We all like to start the new year as we mean to go on, so along with health kicks and saving money, why not adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? A great place to start is with this reusable trio. The beeswax food wrap will replace clingfilm, the produce bag is ideal for picking up fruit and veg, and the dishcloth can be used time and time again. Farewell, single-use plastics. Beeswax wraps 01 Preheat the oven to 150ºC (302ºF). Place the beeswax pellets…

HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET WALL HANGING MATERIALS ■ Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn, 72% cotton/28% nylon/ polyamide, 250g/290m per ball, one ball in Cream ■ Lang Yarns Grande, 100% cotton, 50g/62m per ball; three balls in 0109 ■ 7mm (UK 2, US 10.75) crochet hook ■ 5.5mm (UK 5, US I/9) crochet hook ■ 30cm (12") dowel, 0.75cm (¼") diameter ■ Yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS (UK) st(s) stitch(es) ch chain dc double crochet yrh yarn round hook bo bobble st (yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through two loops) five times, inserting the hook in the same st each time, yrh and draw through all six loops on hook rep repeat RS right side TENSION Approx. 10 sts and 10 rows to…

HOW TO MAKE A BEADED PURSE MATERIALS ■ CrystaLove™ Faceted Glass Crystals 6mm, 90 in Navy Blue, 90 in Mint, 100 in Yellow and 400 in Milky Pink/Iridescent (ours were from www. beadsdirect.co.uk) ■ One large bead ■ 50m Beadlon Supplemax Monofilament Illusion Cord, 0.25mm thick (ours was from www.hobbycraft.co.uk) If, like us, you reminisce about the amazing teeny tiny beaded bags you took to your school discos, this project is going to make you incredibly happy. These beauties have come back into fashion with an almighty bang, and are super simple to make – all you need to do is follow the pattern. When you’re beading, the piece can turn over in your hands, so have a little check which side you’re working on when you’re adding in the…

Louise Lockhart, founder of The Printed Peanut and freelance illustrator, says she’s always known that drawing is fundamental to her being. “I think you’re either compelled to draw or not – people like me do it to process their place in the world.” The Printed Peanut began in 2012 when Louise, from art-renowned Hebden Bridge, was working in a stationery store in Vancouver, Canada. Inspired to apply her illustrations to paper-based products and design her own collection of goods, Louise creates work that features plants, animals, unusual objects and fun characters. “I try to create things people would want to keep and use to brighten up their homes,” she explains. Louise began by setting up her own print press in her flat (while eating a lot of peanut butter), applying…

BOOKMARK ANNIE SLOAN Forget strolling through DIY aisles looking at basic paint swatches – Annie Sloan’s got all the inspo you need on her website. The queen of chalk paint champions colourful living with ideas for bold retro schemes, ways with Athenian Black and Oxford Navy, and techniques and tips to master unique décor. www.anniesloan.com 01 Striking just the right balance between retro and mid-century, this contemporary print also doubles as a guide to the trend’s colour palette. Hang in your home to pull together an eclectic lewk. www. junejournal.etsy.com 02 Let your hallway set the tone for your home with this sleek green terrazzo-topped console table. Made from recycled beer bottles, it literally embodies Boogie Nights party vibes. www.habitat.co.uk 03 The ultimate in glam, no 70s pad would be…

HOW TO MAKE AN EMBROIDERED BABY BONNET MATERIALS ■ Soft linen fabric in dark green ■ Embroidery threads (we used DMC stranded cotton in 3346 (green), 3345 (dark green), 3865 (ivory), 921 (orange), 667 (nude) and 606 (red)) ■ Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6") diameter ■ Cutting mat ■ Tailor’s chalk ■ Tracing paper The ultimate baby gift shouldn’t just be for brand new bubbas, it should be something parents can coo over too. So, get set to impress all round with the prettiest present you’ll ever make. The templates given are for 6-12 month-olds, but you can adjust the sizing to scale your version to fit. 01 Mark out two top pieces and two side pieces on the linen using the templates on page 86, ensuring one side piece has…

HOW TO MAKE A BODY SCRUB AND LIP BALM MATERIALS For the body scrub ■ 1 cup caster sugar ■ ½ cup light brown sugar ■ ½ cup of coconut oil ■ 1 tsp ginger ■ 1 tsp cinnamon ■ ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ■ ½ tsp round cloves ■ Glass jar, 300ml For the lip balm ■ ½ tsp shea butter ■ 2 tsp coconut oil ■ 1 tsp soya wax ■ 4-7 drops of peppermint essential oil ■ Small metal tin After the indulgence of the festive period, a refreshing pamper is just what you need. With zingy ginger and peppermint, these fresh makes will invigorate your senses, plus they’re a budget-friendly alternative to most beauty products. And, they’re also an easy way to kick off those sustainable…