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We know you’ve been eyeing up all the super-sized crochet on Instagram but have been too shy to give it a go. Well, now you can, with our on-trend but practical collection of chunky makes.You’ll transform your living space in just one weekend! Prefer something lighter weight? Our super bright makes will cheer you on into spring, including the amazing kimono on the cover. We hope you like our painted hook with its flower charm stitch marker, too, and the granny blanket pattern to go with it (easy, even if you’re a newbie). Ready, steady, hook!…

BABY AND KIDS CROCHET STYLE JENNIFER DOUGHERTY (£16.99, Page Street Publishing) With 30 projects to choose from, these adorable creations will get new parents reaching for their hooks! Ranging from babies to toddlers, Jennifer has designed a selection of practical, fun and cosy accessories and clothes. CUTEST CROCHET CREATIONS ALISON NORTH (£10.24, Tuva Publishing) Create the perfect animal with your own personal twist! Alison’s sweet book features 16 amigurumi creatures to crochet, many with cute accessories, from flower crowns to colourful dresses. There’s something for all levels of crocheter to try. CROCHET LEARN IT. LOVE IT. TRACEY TODHUNTER (£11.34, Search Press) For a back-to-basics look at crochet, this is a great book to start with. Featuring 12 quick-start projects, inspiration from guest designers and bloggers, and expert tips and troubleshooting…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK (100% wool, 50g/120m) Cobalt (2503) Burnt Sienna (2502) Raspberry (2514) Primrose (2513) Iced Teal (2534) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 35 large sequins, 2cm diameter (optional) For yarn stockists contact Yarn Stories 01484 848431 www.yarnstories.com TENSION 3.25 patt reps to measure 10cm (4in) over Shell Pattern using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain tension You might find it easier to measure 6.5 patt reps over 30cm (12in) Pattern stripe of 10 rows to measure 7cm (2¾in) Motif measures 10x10cm (4x4in) Kimonos top the list of comfiest fashion trends, right up there with jumpsuits, snoods and dad trainers. This one is no exception, and it’s an optimism-inducing festival of…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn and Colors Must-Have (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Light Pink (044) Antique Pink (048) Larimar (062) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 black safety eyes, 6mm For stockists contact Yarn and Colors www.yarnandcolors.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Axolotl measures approx 15cm (6in) tall ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss into last ch from hook For a full list, see page 92 You’ve taken your tot to the petting zoo, but how do you teach them about species further flung? This adorable axolotl is the answer to your zoological concerns. Give to a littl’un to spark their curiosity (be sure…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cascade 220 Superwash (100% wool, 100g/200m) 2 balls of: Yarn A Orange (825) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Blueberry (848) Yarn C Magenta (908) Yarn D Golden (877) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) double-ended hook ■ Zip, 30cm ■ Cushion insert, 45x45cm For yarn stockists contact www.cascadeyarns.com TENSION 19 sts over 19 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in honeycomb st MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 40x40cm (16x16in) ABBREVIATIONS Tss (Tunisian simple stitch forward pass) Loop on hook counts as first st, do not work into the vertical bar on edge of work, *With yarn at back, insert hook from right to left behind next vertical bar, yrh and pull up loop and leave loop on hook; repeat from * as directed in pattern Tps (Tunisian…

A panel of judges (see below) will choose their five favourite colour palettes from all the entries received by 15 February 2019. The five finalists will be contacted so that they know they will be in with a chance of winning! The Delft motifs will be made up in each of the five finalist colourways and shared on social media, the Janie Crow website and in Simply Crochet , so that the public can vote to choose their three favourites. Once the votes are counted and the overall winner and two runners up are announced, a blanket version of each of the new colourways will be made and Stylecraft packs featuring the yarns and pattern in the new colourways will be made available to purchase. THE JUDGING…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn and Colors Must-Have (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 15 balls of Lollipop (036) 13 balls of Cardinal (031) 5 balls of Peach (042) 1 ball of Anthracite (099) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For stockists contact Yarn and Colors www.yarnandcolors.com TENSION Each Motif measures 10x10cm (4x4in) MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures 126x96cm (49½x37¾in) ABBREVIATIONS FPss Ss around post of st indicated FPdtr Yrh twice, insert hook around post of st indicated, working from the front, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh, pull through 2 loops on the hook) 3 times For a full list, see page 92 Your décor won’t know what hit it when you introduce this granny square blanket with its vibrant shades of red.…

Most crochet patterns state the tension required, in rows and stitches of a specific type. Make a swatch at least 15cm square and check that your tension matches. Place a ruler across the swatch and insert two pins, 10cm apart. Then place the ruler along a column of stitches and insert two pins 10cm apart. Count the stitches and rows between the pins – if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose so you need to use a smaller hook, but if you have too many, use a larger hook. It’s usually better to match the stitches than rows, because you can always work more or fewer rows.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (1005) Yarn B Pomegranate (1083) Yarn C Citron (1263) Yarn D Pistachio (1822) Yarn E Sherbert (1034) Yarn F Fondant (1241) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may effect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 90x70cm (35¼x27¼in) ABBREVIATIONS hbtr (herringbone tr) Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh and pull through st and loop on hook, yrh and draw through 1st loop on hook, yrh and draw through both loops on hook. reverse dc Dc st worked clockwise (from left to right in the st previous) surface crochet Insert hook around the post of…

SARAH SHRIMPTON Crochet author and blogger of Annaboo’s House, Sarah, hooked up our stool toppers and pouffe starting on page 20. If there’s giant yarn around, she’ll be crocheting with it. TATSIANA KUPRYIANCHYK Tatsiana of Lilla Björn Crochet learned to crochet at five years old and is constantly looking for new techniques to try. Master mosaic crochet with her cool geometric cowl on page 53. ERINNA LEE Little Aqua Girl Erinna adores all things pastels and kawaii, which is reflected in her designs. For something really special, hook up her axolotl (yes, an amigurumi axolotl!) on page 38. CHRISSIE ASBRIDGE While Chrissie enjoys crocheting with all types of yarn, she likes spindly threads and super-chunky fibres best. Check out the mahoosive blanket she hooked up with a 25mm hook on…

LIFE IN MINIATURE Designer Sara Scales has a very tiny hobby, creating furnishings for her dolls’ house and chic daywear for the inhabitants. Get a closer look on Instagram @sarascales and be inspired to create your own micro home. LLAMA LOVE Perfect for using up tiny scraps of yarn, this free pattern for a marvellously mini llama is by Sarah Shrimpton and on her fab blog at annabooshouse.blogspot.com POCKET BESTIE Standing tall at 10cm, Anita is the perfect handbag companion. You can get the pattern for £4.48 from www.etsy.com/shop/littlebichons PEDAL POWER This miniature bicycle makes a fun desk buddy or gift for two-wheel fans. Get the pattern for £3.69 from www.etsy.com/shop/ tinyAlchemy PENGUIN PAL Erinna Lee’s Little Popper the Penguin is a…

With every new season I find fresh inspiration. But no matter the season, you will usually find me sitting in my cosy space drinking coffee out of one of my favourite mugs, surrounded by the softest yarn. I take my design inspiration from everyday life, the weather, shop windows and even my mood that day. This past year I’ve been taking a laid-back approach to my crochet, trying to remember what got me hooked in the beginning, which was the simple granny square (which I’ll go into later). Mainly I’ve been playing with new ideas, and practising different stitches, such as the crochet knit stitch and waistcoat stitch. I’ve already hooked up a new hat and cowl using these techniques – I love to put my new learnings into practice…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Caron Tea Cakes (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 240g/186m) Spiced Cider (20006) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 10mm (US N/15) hook ■ A 15mm (US Q/19) hook ■ 4 buttons, 2cm in diameter For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 8.5 sts and 5.5 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st patt using a 10mm hook. You will find this easier to measure as 17 sts and 11 rows to measure 20x20cm when you do a tension swatch ABBREVIATIONS 2BLtr Tr in bl of next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, working over the ch-2 sp of the previous row For a full list, see page 92 Bust width a: 56 (61: 65.5: 70.5)cm 22 (24: 25¾: 27¾)in…

YOU WILL NEED You can use any 4ply cotton yarns from your stash, or the following: ■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Crimson (61) Safran (47) Tournesol (16) Chartreuse (48) Prussian (64) Cerise (62) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION 24 sts to measure 10cm (4in) using a 2.5mm hook or size required to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Band measures 4cm (1½in) wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Hello, our name is the Simply Crochet team, and we are colouroholics. From dreamy pastels to acid brights, we’re always up for a colour injection and this easy-to-hook band is the stuff of dreams. Treat basic…

Cassie Ward “I’m quite a bohemian person, I love festivals and mindfulness and meditation, so this was the ideal challenge for me! I stuck to a traditional design with beads and feathers for my dreamcatcher. I loved working with the sparkle thread, adding it to the cotton to make a really beautiful effect. It would make a lovely thoughtful gift and is totally on trend this season!“ You can find Cassie online at www.themissingyarn.co.uk  or follow her on Instagram @themissingyarn. Kelly Groves “When I think about winter, snow instantly comes to mind, so a snowflake had to be incorporated in my dreamcatcher! Rather than feathers, I chose to decorate it with stars, crocheted in the cold and wintry shades of the gorgeous DROPS cotton yarn. The snowflake was…

All the projects in our new Crochet Colour Class series are made using the Yarn and Colors Must-Have range, one of eight ranges the brand now carries. (We love the matching 10g Must-Have minis!) Owner Koen says, “With lots of love and care we have created a colour range of 100 different shades, forming the foundation of Yarn and Colors. All our ranges are based on this colour palette, creating a mix where not only can colours easily be combined but the different yarns can be effortlessly mixed, too.”…

RAINBOW STYLIN’ @itsacuriouslife’s Caroline has put together our rad rainbow cushion from issue 78. Fab, funky and comfy – that’s the cushion trifecta! TINKERBELLISIMO! @gemandtilda’s Gemma has waved her magic hook and released daughter Matilda’s inner fairy ballerina by hooking up this tutu dress from issue 63. STAR STRIPES @knitrunmum has injected issue 72’s coastal jumper with rainbow brights, for a kaleidoscopic twist on this charming pattern. Great work! HEAD PONCHO Ash from @ash. rusted_or_busted.tx  has finished this reader-favourite poncho from issue 25. “It turned out beautifully,” she said.…

YOU GIVE ME FEELS Soft yarn with a gentle sheen, worked up in jumbo stitches, sends out a resistance-is-futile invitation to touch. Contrast against velvets and other fine fabrics to amp up the allure. CHUNKY HUNKS When it comes to cushions, too many is never enough. Pile ’em high, mixing these chunky cushions with plain fabrics to ensure your handiwork stays in the spotlight. IN THE HOT SEAT Turn bar stools into star stools with these elegant chunky seat cushions. If you want to cover chairs, work up the square cushion to tie against the seat back. TOASTY TOES A pink and grey palette pairs beautifully with wooden floorboards, and keeps feet cosy, too. Luxe up your living room or go all out by hooking one up for use as…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Hoooked Spesso Chunky Cotton (85% recycled cotton/15% other recycled fibres, 500g/127m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Blossom (510) Yarn B Spring (800) ■ A 10mm (US N/15) hook ■ Craft glue (optional) ■ 4 metal D-rings, 3.5cm For yarn stockists contact Hoooked 07033 51886 www.hoooked.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 38cm (14in) diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Triangles become semi-circles become circles with this literal shapeshifter. Its final form is a cute tote – a quick make for spring. NOTES With chunky yarn it can be tricky to weave in the ends. If you don’t have a large enough yarn needle, use a 5mm…

1 First, make sure you fasten off, weave in ends and block pieces. Place pieces right sides together. Insert hook into the first stitch on both pieces. Make a slip knot and place it onto the hook. 2 Pull the slip knot through both stitches to bring it to the front. Now insert hook into the 2nd stitch of both layers and work a slip stitch. Work a slip stitch in the 3rd stitches of both layers. 3 Continue working slip sts along the edge, as far as you need to. Fasten off, weave in ends, open out the seam and lightly press from the wrong side. 4 From the right side, the slip stitch seam forms an ‘invisible’ join (see above). It forms a firm, flat seam that won’t…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% wool, 25% acrylic, 25% microfiber, 50g/105m) 3 balls of Ansingh (643) 2 balls of Lowry (604) 1 ball of Constable (629) ■ A 4.5mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 18 sts over 22 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st pattern MEASUREMENTS Cowl measures approx 36x70cm (14x27½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Make like a Roman and get mosaic happy. Change colour every two rows, skip some stitches and come back to them later! NOTES Please refer to the charts on page 93 when making your Cowl. Each small square on the chart represents the size of 1 dc st, but not every square is worked as a dc st. The tr…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 4 balls of each: Salome (80) Rose Layette (06) Blue Layette (05) Cerise (62) 2 balls of Ibiza (01) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Polyester stuffing ■ Black stranded cotton For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Each Hexagon measures 10cm (4in) across MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 60x70cm (23½x27½in) ABBREVIATIONS dc join Work a standard dc st into the sts of 2 Motifs to join For a full list, see page 92 Keep little cubs swaddled and snuggly in this un-bear-ably adorable baby blanket. Featuring a whole host of merry teddies peeking out between hexagonal patches, no child could fear monsters under the bed tucked up under this army of grizzlies! Hook…

While I’m not saying I wouldn’t be horrified to find myself in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian world of The Handmaid’s Tale (where fertile women are assigned to high-ranking couples to bear children for them), the red of their compulsory robes… it makes me swoon. The deep, rich raspberry colour, based on Renaissance art where Mary Magdalene wore red and the Virgin Mary blue, is so perfect it would take me a few minutes to cast aside the offending garment. Red has long been symbolic of both positive and negative associations. In ancient Egypt it represented not only vitality and victory, but also destruction and evil. In Christianity it has at different times represented both the saint and the sinner! This is why I find pink so amusing. Red has paraded through…

STAR MOTIF Ch4, ss into first ch to form a loop. ROUND 1 Ch3, 14tr in loop, ss into top of beg ch-3. ROUND 2 Ch5, dc in second ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr in next 2 ch, skip 1 tr from Round 1, ss into next 2 sts; repeat from * four times more. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. ROBIN PHOENIX CHUNKY WEIGHT Chunky CONTENT 100% acrylic BALL 100g/180m HOOK 6mm RRP £3.50 This chunky yarn is chock-full of character and charm. It has a strongly defined twist and works up into super-bouncy stitches with plenty of plump. The colour style mimics that of hand-dyed yarn, with flecks and variegations that produce a delicious marbled effect in combination with strong colour sections. It’s got a…

THE LOWDOWN It’s simple to be in with a chance of winning a great hooky prize in a future issue! Show us your Simply Crochet makes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or via email or post by 9 February 2019. For all terms and conditions, and more information, visit www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/competitionrules COMPETITION RULES By Promoter: Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited (“Promoter”). By taking part in one of our Competitions, you agree to be bound by these Competition Rules. Late or incomplete entries will be disqualified. No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. Proof of posting (if relevant) shall not be deemed proof of delivery. Entries must be submitted by an individual (not via any agency or similar) and, unless otherwise stated, are limited to one per household. The Promoter…

HOLDING THE HOOK Try these methods and see which works best PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control. HOLDING THE YARN Even tension results in even stitches METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball end of…

Made in association with Scheepjes. For stockists visit www.scheepjes.com Your beautiful crochet-along blanket is ready to assemble! Watching your crochet patches from the last 12 issues transform into a fully fledged blanket with just a few whipstitches is one of the most satisfying parts of the entire project. All that’s left to do is to add the border – this will neaten the edges and tie the whole thing together. Whether you’ve worked up the soft shades of Stone Washed XL or the cheery brights of Colour Crafter, this is the time your blanket comes together. Make sure you share some of your snaps with us on Facebook or Instagram – we can’t wait to see them! STONE WASHED XL Make one border ■ Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (70% cotton,…

You can buy special Hook ‘n’ Learn kits for both Scheepjes Stone Washed XL and Colour Crafter yarns online from www.blacksheepwools.com, www.deramores.com and www.woolwarehouse.co.uk. If you’ve missed any of the patterns, the first three (Block, Waffle, Shell) are available to download for free (go to www.simplycrochetmag.com). Get the next nine (Spike, Cable, Granny Stripe, Catherine Wheel, Puff, Apache Tears, Wave, Basketweave and Bobble) by buying back issues of Simply Crochet magazine (see page 94) or from Ravelry (www.ravelry.com).…

About three years ago I crocheted a pair of colourful slippers. After posting a few photos to Facebook groups I was amazed at the volume of likes and enthusiastic comments they received – people seemed to really love the design! Realising there was a real demand for cheerful slippers like these, I decided to recreate the pattern – similar but with even more colour and texture! That’s how I came to create this bright, fun – and most importantly, cosy – pair, pictured above. To this day I love both the stitches and the beautiful colours in them, and find the slippers very comfortable to wear. This was a pattern where I managed to put together colour and texture in a way that shows who I am as a designer.…