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Here at Crochet Towers, summer is the best excuse (as if we needed one!) to get creative. Our poncho cover star (p30) and sun dress (p40), together with the garden rug (p51), will make you feel like summer’s here even if the weather doesn’t agree, and the spots and stripes accessory patterns on page 16 are fun to hook. Fancy trying something new? Have a go at crocheting hairpin lace with your brand new lace loom – start with a bracelet (p14) and move on to make a scarf (p83). You’ll find all the help you need in our in-depth feature on page 80. Enjoy!…

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as a thank you for their loyalty. This month, the winners will receive 18 balls of Stylecraft’s Batik yarn and a pattern to make this blanket, worth £45! Enjoy. Check your issue next month to see if you’re a winner! Emma Firth, Huddersfield Ann Atkins, Plymouth Rebecca Clish, Walsall Immediate Media Company, publishers of Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveaway T’s & C’s Prizes were dispatched before the on-sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran (100% cotton, 50g/160m) 1 ball of Off White (18) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A beading/Tambour hook or a 1.25mm (US 12 steel) hook ■ Hairpin loom with prongs set to 4cm ■ 36 glass seed beads, size 3 For yarn contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 21 loops measures appox 10cm (4in) MEASUREMENTS Finished Bracelet measures 17x5cm (6¾x2in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Bring braided style to your wrist with our elegant summer bracelet. We used hairpin crochet and a cotton yarn for a lightweight feel that’s perfect for hot days. The bracelet is made of two hairpin crochet strips with a delicate cable-style join down the middle. We’ve sized it to fit an average…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Deramores Studio DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Frost Yarn C Mist A small amount of: Yarn B Smoke Yarn D Ebony Yarn E Oatmeal ■ A 3.25mm (US D/3) hook ■ Toy filling ■ 2 safety eyes, 9mm ■ Button, 10mm For stockists contact Deramores www.deramores.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Dog measures approx 20cm (7¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS inv dec (invisible dc2tog) Insert hook through fl of first st, yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook through fl of next st, yrh and pull through all loops on the hook For a full list, see page 92 Name this pooch and WIN the kit to make him, plus…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/184m) Large Rug 9 balls of Vanilla Cream (207) 2 balls of each: Blood Orange (219), Kingfisher Blue (234) 1 ball of each: Dark Aubergine (248), Dusty Lilac (246), Red Wine (215), Evergreen (230), Grass Green (229), Raspberry Pink (243) Small Rug 4 balls of Vanilla Cream (207), 2 balls of Red Wine (215) 1 ball of each: Blood Orange (219), Dark Aubergine (248), Dusty Lilac (246), Evergreen (230), Grass Green (229) ■ A 6mm (US J/10) crochet hook For yarn stockists contact Love Crochet 01409 404010 www.lovecrochet.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Large Rug measures approx 145x100cm (57x39¼in) not including fringe Small Rug measures approx 60x90cm (23½x35½in) not including…

Laura Whetlor “My absolute favourite thing to crochet is a baby blanket, so I was excited about this fun challenge, especially when I saw the yarn and gave it a squish – the colours are lovely and it’s so soft and perfect for delicate baby skin. The design has a modern twist on the trusty granny square and because it’s made up of four triangles, it took no time at all to make.” See more of Laura’s beautiful blanket projects online by following her on Instagram @little_crochet_makes Lucy Djevdet “I wanted to create a modern take on the baby blanket using these gorgeous colours from Wool Couture Beau Baby. These colours complement each other perfectly and make the ideal unisex baby blanket. I’ve used the tapestry crochet method to make…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Twinkle (75% cotton, 25% polyester, 50g/130m) 1 ball of Yarn A Grey (902) A small amount of each: Yarn B Amber (916) Yarn C Red (924) Yarn D Pink (926) Yarn E Violet (935) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 15 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet in back loop only MEASUREMENTS Headband measures 56cm (22in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 The perfect project for sparkly yarn, this appealing headband is a cutesy must-make. Check the circumference of the headband once you’ve made the initial chain – you might want to add or remove a few stitches. NOTES Ss and ch-sps are not included in st count. BUTTERFLY…

We’ve been double tapping on Instagram and admiring your makes. Tag us @simplycrochetmag and use the hashtag #SCtreblemaker ELEPHANTASTICAL It seems like only yesterday we featured this stripy guy in 82, and now here he is, hooked up by @evilqueen1937. Elephants grow up so fast nowadays! THE PINK LADIES Issue 81’s cover star cardi was no speedy garment to make – but @crocheting_ claudia has taken the ombré number in her stride! Perfectly timed for summer. ACE OF LACE Forget about having a spring in your step, @topsyturvycrochet’s Tammy has rainbows over her toes! These I-cord laces are from 81 – we’re thrilled to see them made up. A UNICORN IS BORN @laroombsoflondon, aka Amber, made issue 78’s unicorn blanket for her friend’s baby Marley. What an adorable model for…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton, 100g/212m) 2 balls of Grey Dawn (520) 1 ball of Black (500) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook ■ Black zip, 36cm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Laptop Cover measures 36x26cm (14x10¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 With its single colour change and simple motifs, this is a great intarsia introduction. Also, the panel reverse is hidden inside the cover, making the design extra forgiving. NOTES Laptop Cover is made in 2 pieces, which are joined over 3 sides before the zip is added. There is a Chart below…

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…

LUCY CROFT We love the way Simply Crochet regular Lucy’s passion for colour comes through in her designs. See her bobble trim embellishment on page 61. PIA THADANI Pia’s life-long love of crochet has evolved into a passion for designing. She enjoys incorporating a variety of techniques into her designs. See her garden rug on page 51. VICKY GORRY Vicky doesn’t miss a trick, she snaps any passing shapes and colours that inspire her. She has far too many WIPs and an addiction to hand-dyed yarn! See her delicate shawl on page 55. HELEN MCLEAN Self-taught crocheter and yarn addict Helen’s three boys are her inspiration, and her crochet keeps her sane. See her dragon hand puppets on page 68. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Kate Alinari, Carolyn Calderon, Hannah Cross, Lucy Djevdet,…

ZOOMIGURUMI 8 AMIGURUMI PATTERNS.NET (£11.50, Meteoor Books) The enormously popular Zoomigurumi series continues with 15 new animal patterns, including sloth, toucan, meercat and raccoon. Projects are evenly spread between beginner, intermediate and advanced, and QR codes in the upfront tutorial link to video guides for each stitch. CROCHET IN A DAY: 42 FAST AND FUN PROJECTS SALENA BACA, DANYEL PINK, EMILY TRUMAN (£19.29, Stackpole Books) Bust out of multi-WIP hell and experience immediate gratification when making garments, headwear, living and diningware. With no stitch reference guide, this book is ideally suited to intermediates. RAFFIA CROCHET WOOL AND THE GANG (£12.99, SewandSo) Get ahead of the curve with the hot new yarn of 2019! Wool and the Gang show you how with ten contemporary patterns that demonstrate the versatility of the fibre,…

THAT'S A WRAP Come summer, you don't need a formal warmer with buttons and sleeves – you need a garment that can double as a picnic blanket, such as our super-wide scarf. GRAB BAG This quirky clutch has a distinct look of a domino about it. Finished with frills and pompoms, it's a cute way to finish a summer ensemble. A PERFECT CIRCLE Get creative with crochet and hook up this structural necklace. Bold monochromes are tempered with pastel pinks to make an attention-grabbing accessory. SHRUG UNPLUGGED You'll be snug as a bug in a shrug in this batwinged beauty. Harness the wonders of corner-to-corner crochet for this deceptively simple make. LET'S TALK ABOUT SOCKS BABY Looking for head-to-toe style? These asymmetrical slipper socks have the latter covered. If you…

Previously I’d always thought you needed to be really trendy to pull off new and exciting colour combinations, but recently I discovered I was wrong. During my years designing I’ve come to realise that colour is such a wonderful way to express yourself, that as long as it makes you happy and excited then you will be by far the trendiest person in the room. Like anything in life, if you say it, do it and own it with confidence, then you’re already halfway there. Mix this with the joy of crochet and you have a winning formula in my book: not only can you work with colours that you love but you actually get to make something with them too! CROCHETING WITH COLOUR ›!KHKQNO›ARKGA›NA=HHU›OPNKJC AIKPEKJO›››PDA›>AOP›=@RE?A› EO›PK›ATLANEIAJP› I spend huge…

1 If you need to work stripes in a spiral, your pattern will ask you to change colour. Always do this on the last yrh of the last stitch of the round in the previous colour. 2 Work the first stitch of the new round in the new colour and place a stitch marker in this first stitch. 3 Work a round of double crochet stitches until you’ve worked the last stitch of the round. The next stitch you’ll want to work into will have the stitch marker in it. 4 You’ll need to remove the marker, work the first stitch of the new round and then replace the stitch marker in this first stitch, to mark the start of the round again.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Malabrigo Silkpaca (70% alpaca, 30% silk, 50g/384m) 4 skeins of Natural (063) 1 skein of Damask (130) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION A single square motif, unblocked, measures 5x5cm (2x2in) MEASUREMENTS Finished Shawl measures approx 142x203cm (56x80in) after blocking ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Cream lace with dusky pink accents – this gorgeous shawl embraces femininity in both its shades and delicate design. The repetitive nature of the motif means you can practise your crochet to perfection! NOTES Shawl is made from 325 Square Motifs, joined with a flat braid join during the last round of each Square. It is worked from the bottom up in 25 rows of Squares,…

• Get creative and master a language that has always fascinated you through an online or audio course while your fingers work away. • If you’ve been wanting to get stuck into a new novel, but haven’t yet found the time to do so, then invest in an audio book and let your mind wander into a fictional land while creating your next design. • Most airlines allow crochet hooks in hand luggage – perfect for whiling away the hours on long-haul flights. • Get your crochet out while cooking or baking to pass the waiting time – just remember to use a timer!…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids (100% cotton, 70.9g/109m) For Dante 2 balls of Yarn A Red (00095) 1 ball of Yarn B Hot Orange (01628) For Daphne 2 balls of Yarn C Blueberry (01725) 1 ball of Yarn D Grape (00071) ■ 4 safety eyes, 12mm ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS To fit adult hand ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet ss Secure yarn on WS, insert hook from RS of crochet fabric to WS, yrh and pull up loop, *insert hook through fabric 5mm from last st, yrh and pull up loop, pull through loop on hook:…

RECYCLE MOTIF (MAKE 3) Ch2. ROW 1 Dc in second ch from hook, turn. [2dc] ROW 2 Ch3 (counts as tr), 3tr in st, turn. [4tr] ROW 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch3, tr in next 2sts, 2tr in last st, turn. [6tr] ROW 4 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc up to last st, 2dc, turn. [8dc] ROW 5 Ch1, ss in next 3sts, ch12, turn, tr in third ch from hook, tr in next 3ch, 8tr in next ch, tr in next 5ch, skip next 2 sts of row 4, ss in next 3sts. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. WOOL AND THE GANG NEW WAVE YARN WEIGHT Aran CONTENT 53% cotton, 47% recycled polyester BALL 100g/140m HOOK 5mm RRP £10.50 This recycled yarn is…

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Hairpin looms are a fantastic invention that open up a whole new world of crochet creativity! This simple gadget, which accompanies this issue of Simply Crochet, enables you to make beautifully lacy hairpin crochet strips. The hairpin crochet, or hairpin lace technique, is pretty simple to master. Before you know it, you’ll be creating lovely lacy strips or braids you can join together in different ways to form all sorts of effects. ALL YARNS WELCOME You can use any yarn you like with the hairpin loom. Use a fine cotton yarn to make a summer top or a chunky yarn to make a cosy winter scarf – the creative possibilities are almost endless. The only special equipment you need for hairpin crochet is a hairpin loom (also known as a…

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.…

YARN DANCE Variegated yarn is the secret behind this colourful mug rug. Hook up a set for your coffee table, then make an extra one for your doll’s house. Meadow Mug Rug pattern from LTCuties at www.etsy.com FOX-Y-ZZZZ We don’t know whether to use this as a coaster or hang it on the wall. This sleepy sweetheart is the cutesy way to do a colour pop. From VendulkaM on www.etsy.com MOSAIC VIBES Experienced tapestry crocheters can demo their hooky skills with this tricksy little foursome. Pattern plus charts from AtelierSopra at www.etsy.com NICE SLICE Melonis the perfect summer’s day motif. Catch the condensation running down your ice-cold soda with this free pattern from www.crochet 365knittoo.com HERE COMES THE SUN(FLOWER) Bring a little sunshine into your life and lounge with this…

YOU WILL NEED ■ La Mia Cottony (100% cotton, 50g/120m) 1 ball of each: Fuchsia (P24) Turquoise (P29) Mustard (P31) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Hobium Yarns 09021 245054 www.hobiumyarns.com TENSION 20 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over dc st using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Napkin Ring measures 4.5x16.5cm (1¾x6½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 NOTES Use any two colours to make a single Napkin Ring. Ch-sps and ss are not included in st counts unless otherwise stated. Half of dining is with our eyes, so give guests a visual feast before the starter’s up. We’ve gone for powerhouse brights in our napkin rings, but you can match your colours…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 50g/120m) White (01) Cherry (12) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION One Motif, worked with a 4mm (US G/6) hook, laid flat will form a square, with the measurement of each side according to the Motif Table on page 43; see Notes about the diagonal measurement, which will form the bust width of the garment ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 92 Square sections join together to make this cleverly designed dress. The DROPS yarn is a cotton, viscose and linen blend to give good drape, while tie shoulders, a fitted waist and flared skirt will ensure a flattering fit.…

1 Keep your yarn’s ball band safe and check it for care information. The band will tell you what temperature to wash the yarn at and whether it can go in the machine or if it needs to be handwashed. 2 To handwash, soak for around 30 minutes in a bowl of lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Don’t rub or you may felt the piece. Then rinse, unless you’ve used a non-rinsing detergent, such as Soak or Eucalan. 3 Lay your crochet item on top of a towel and roll up the towel to squeeze out excess moisture, making sure you do not wring. 4 Gently reshape your crochet item. Leave it to dry on a towel somewhere flat, such as on a board or a folded blanket. Pin…

1 Make a foundation ring (see p91) and work the t-ch (1ch for dc). Now work 6 dc stitches into the ring, but do not join the last stitch and first stitch of this first round with a slip stitch. 2 Instead, work the first dc stitch of the second round into the first stitch of the first round. To do this, insert the hook into the stitch, yrh, pull yarn through, yrh and pull the yarn through both loops. 3 You’ll now be working in a spiral. Continue to work more rounds of dc stitches in a spiral, according to your pattern instructions. 4 On the last round, after you’ve worked the last dc stitch, you’ll need to finish off the spiral with a slip stitch for a neat…

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Red Heart’s It’s A Wrap Rainbow yarn was introduced to me about a year ago. It sat on my shelf for some time waiting for something special to be made with it, before I settled on the idea of a tank top. To begin, I started swatching with different-sized hooks and stitches, eventually choosing a size H hook to give some drape. I wanted an easy pattern repeat and ended up picking a pretty shell stitch. Whenever possible, I prefer not to have any seams in my finished crochet pieces, and shell stitch pattern is perfect for that. Once I decided on the stitch, that also started to inform other parts of the design. While I had originally started with the turquoise, I realised the green would work better at…