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January has arrived and I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to see it! 2021 may involve some unknowns, but your favourite crochet magazine is always here, brimming with projects to see you through. With plenty of fresh air a perfect recipe for positivity, we bring you a collection on page 14 full of outdoor wardrobe ideas to keep you cosy and stylish. There’s also the super coatigan on page 26 – a rewarding make to wear right through into spring. Homebodies can find fantastic boho-inspired projects for a perfect pad (pages 51 and 61). Don’t forget to share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them!…

COWL This plaited design by Fran Morgan could also be worn indoors as a super-chunky necklace, keeping you warm and stylish ■ King Cole Fashion Aran (30% wool, 70% acrylic, 100g/200m), 1 ball of each: Lewis (630), Eucalyptus (3056), Ginger (3057) ■ A 9mm (US N/15) hook TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Cowl measures approx 85cm (33½in) around NOTES Cowl is made up of 3 Strips plaited together. COWL STRIP (MAKE 3) Using Eucalyptus, ch110. Row 1 (RS) Ss in back bump of each ch, turn. Rows 2-6 Ss in bl of each st across, turn. Change to Ginger. Rows 7-12 As Row 2. Change to Lewis. Rows 13-18 As Row 2. Fasten off and weave in all…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% polyester, 57m/100g) 1 ball of Snow White (970) ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 25m/10g) 1 ball of Baby Blue (509) ■ A 4mm (G/6) hook ■ A 3mm (C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 9mm ■ A small amount of dark grey stranded cotton ■ Stitch markers ■ Tapestry and embroidery needles For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but may affect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Syd measures approx 22cm (8½in) from nose to tail We know Syd has worked his way into your heart – he has ours! Seal the deal and make this fluffy bundle of joy. NOTES Seal is worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a…

Making garments and accessories for myself was something I started as a teenager. Ever since then I started designing my own projects, partly because I just wanted to experiment with stitches and shapes, but mostly because I had specific ideas of what I wanted to add to my wardrobe and just had to make them! For example, when I wanted to wear a cropped sweater over my dresses and didn’t own one, I simply made one. When it got cold and I needed a hat, I made one too. I think this is the best reason to make garments and accessories as it means that you will definitely wear what you make. MY STYLE JOURNEY This means that I inject a lot of my own personal style into my designs…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran (100% wool, 100g/166m) 4 skeins of Yarn A Sullom 4 skeins of Yarn B Voxter ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Cushion insert, 60x60cm For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 14 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures approx 65x65cm (25x25in) ABBREVIATIONS lp (loop st) Insert hook in next st, wrap yarn around the index finger on your yarn-holding hand, catch both threads below finger with hook and pull both loops through, yrh, pull through all 3 loops on hook, remove loop from finger For a full list, see page 94 The strong design of this monochrome…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Knitting Fever Teenie Weenie Wool (75% wool, 25% polyamide/nylon,10g/40m) 1 ball each of: Ecru (01) Charcoal (05) Sky (27) Violet (23) Jade (34) Chartreuse (31) Zircon (28) Fuchsia (17) Pumpkin (12) Gold (11) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Tapestry Needle ■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact Knitting Fever www.knittingfever.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Large Bauble measure approx 7.5cm (3in) in diameter Small Bauble measure approx 4cm (1½in) in diameter Tiny Bead measure approx 2cm (¾in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 The embellishment detail provides all the power in these fun baubles. Use up scraps to create your colour scheme, or get shades that will suit…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 2 balls of Yarn A Bone (9703) ■ Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Yellow Rose (3743) Yarn C White (3728) ■ A 4.5mm (US size 7) hook ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Stitch marker ■ Polyester toy stuffing ■ Cotton ribbon, 20cm ■ Thin black permanent marker For yarn contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 19 sts and 16.5 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using Caron Simply Soft and a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Tea Cosy measures approx 33cm (13in) diameter and 22cm (8¾in) tall Rather than bees buzzing around the honey pot, with this tea cosy you’ll…

1 Work to the point where you want the buttonhole. Follow your pattern instructions or try working the first 3 stitches as usual, then place the buttonhole. 2 Don’t work into the next stitch. Instead, make a chain length that’s slightly shorter than the width of your button. 3 Skip the same number of stitches as your chain length. So if you made 3ch, skip 3 stitches on the row below. Work into the next stitch and across the row as usual. 4 On the next row, when you reach the chain length, just work a stitch into each chain or work 3 stitches into the buttonhole chain space. Always follow the instructions in your pattern.…

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ERINNA LEE Scientist by day and amigurumi pattern designer by night, Erinna loves creating super-cute kawaii characters that’ll make you say ‘awww’. See her Syd the seal on page 30. CAROL IBBETSON Carol is a tech editor and designer who loves giving workshops. She is obsessed by colourwork and loves designing bags with a vintage vibe. Find her chevron bag on page 56. JESS BENNETT Jess loves to design and make crochet garments for children. Her aim is to create clothes that are modern, practical and fun. Check out her kids’ hoodie on page 73. PIA THADANI Pia’s life-long love of crochet has evolved into a passion for designing. She uses a variety of techniques and likes finding new ways with simple stitches. See her ribbed skirt on page 47.…

MINI AMIGURUMI ANIMALS SARAH ABBONDIO (£6.99,SearchPress) Prepare to adore these wonderful little creatures! There are 26 cute animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash – all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The animals can be used to hang on keyrings, baby buggies, bag pendants, as little toy figures for a doll’s house; there are so many options! TWO-BY-TWO CROCHET BENDY CARTER (£8.99, Annie’s) Learn to create two-colour designs using a two-row repeat, by an established crochet designer and author. Discover crochet where two colours of yarn are crocheted into textured stitches using only a two-row or round repeat. The book includes instructions for eight projects including blankets, winter garments and a…

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Fashion Aran (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/200m) Lewis (630) See table for yarn quantities and measurements ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION 12 sts and 8 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet using a 5mm hook or size needed to obtain tension Bust width a: 71 (76: 81: 86: 91)cm, 28 (30: 32: 34: 36)in Length b: 120 (122: 123: 125: 125)cm, 47¼0 (48: 48½: 49¼: 49¼)in Sleeve length c: 43cm, 16¾in We’re certain you’ll not regret embarking on this project. Keep your coatigan right by the front door to throw it on whenever you come in or out – you’ll soon wonder what you…

I n this pattern, you’ll work the stitches in spiral rounds. If you’ve never done this before, don’t worry, it’s easy! At the end of a round, don’t join the first and last stitches with a slip stitch. Instead, just work the first stitch of a new round into the top of the first stitch on the previous round. Using stitch markers will help you to keep track of spiral rounds. Our step-by-step guide (right) will show you how to do this. 1 Work the first stitch of a round and place a stitch marker in this first stitch. 2 Work a spiral 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…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Creative Chic Unique Cake (75% acrylic, 15% wool, 10% polyamide, 200g/310m) 2 cakes of Yarn A Candy (005) ■ Rico Basic Acrylic Chunky (55% wool, 45% acrylic, 100g/125m) 3 balls of each: Yarn B Black (012) Yarn C Cream (002) ■ Or Rico Essentials Mega Merino (100% acrylic, 100g/156m) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Anthracite (015) Yarn C Cream (001) See Notes ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical although we advise you keep it loose to ensure a relaxed drape MEASUREMENTS Scarf measure approx 38x250cm (15x98½in) ABBREVIATIONS ftr (foundation treble) Ch3 (does not count as st), *yrh, insert hook in first ch, yrh and pull through loop,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/184m per ball) Vanilla Cream (207) See table for measurements and yarn quantities. ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Non-roll elastic in white or off-white See table for measurements and quantities ■ White sewing thread and needle ■ Safety pin For yarn contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION 14 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4 x 4in) in double crochet worked into the back loop only using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 Look put-together and feel comfortable at the same time in a classic knee-length skirt. Pair with heels or chunky boots for a more relaxed look. NOTES The main Skirt is worked sideways. To…

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Baby Comfort DK (60% acrylic, 40% nylon, 100g/310m) 6 balls of Cream (585) 3 balls of Jeans (3338) 1 ball of each: Jade (3107) Red (615) Saxe (596) Golden (3108) Rose (3336) ■ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook ■ Bobbins (optional) ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 165x152cm (65x59¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 The stunning structured flowers in this design almost resemble figures lining up to perform a dance. You’ll have a merry time hooking up this blanket, but don’t get in a tangle with your yarn! NOTES Blanket is worked in rows throughout. There…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Superba Poems Superwash (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 100g/420m) 1 ball of Denim (004) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 7 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over tr using a 3.5mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS 127cm long x 70cm wide (50x27½in) ABBREVIATIONS shell (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in same st/sp picot Ch3, ss to third ch from hook When you just want a little something extra to cover your shoulders or drape artfully about your neck, a shawl is what you need. Enough fabric will show through the open stitches to create a pleasing effect. NOTES Shawl is worked in rows throughout. A border is worked down the sides of Shawl at…

1 Start a treble in the next stitch or space in the usual way: yrh, insert hook, yrh, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yrh, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Stop here, without finishing. 2 Start a second treble in the same stitch/space: yrh, insert hook in the same stitch again, yrh, pull loop through (4 loops on hook), yrh and pull through first 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Stop here. 3 Repeat step 2 once more for 3-tr cl, twice for a 4-tr cl and 3 times for a 5-tr cl. Now finish with: yrh, pull loop through all loops on hook. 4 This is how your completed cluster should look. On the next row, you can simply work a stitch into the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ James C. Brett It’s Pure Cotton DK (100% cotton, 100g/215m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A White IC04 Yarn B Pink IC10 Yarn C Lilac IC03 ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Cushion pad, 50x30cm For yarn stockists contact www.jamescbrett.co.uk TENSION Each Motif measures 10x10cm (4x4in) 16 sts and 18 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS To fit cushion pad measuring 50x30cm (19¾x11¾in) You’ll be unable to resist the lure of five minutes’ rest when this delightful cushion is perched on your chair. The plain panel really shows off the intricate motifs next to it. NOTES Cushion is made up of 2 Panels. The Back is worked in plain dc rows…

NUMBER 0 MOTIF Ch18, join with ss to form a ring. ROUND 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 23tr in ring, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. NUMBER 1 MOTIF Ch13. ROW 1 Tr in fourth chain from hook and in each ch along. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. NUMBER 2 MOTIF Ch21. ROW 1 Tr in fourth ch from hook, tr in next 4 ch, tr2tog, skip 2 ch, ss in next ch, turn, ss in next 3 sts, turn, tr in next 4 ch, 5tr in next ch, 2tr in next 3 ch. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. BERNAT BLANKET EXTRA Boy oh boy, is this yarn big! The whopping 300g ball of yarn will need a super-size 15mm…

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.…

As a child I was always creative. I could draw, paint, sew, knit and embroider. My great-aunt Alice was an avid crocheter and I longed to be able to do it too. I’m left-handed and following many attempts to teach me, she finally gave up. After the tragedy of losing my dear mum Josie in my late 20s, I suffered terribly with anxiety and needed a distraction from my overactive mind. I found the answer when I was at an exhibition, sitting next to a kind Irish lady from the UK Hand Knitting Association. I picked up a hook and she taught me the basics of crochet there and then and sent me on my way. I was instantly addicted and began designing immediately. I made amazing creations, but never…

FAUX FUR FOOTWORK Looking to make the ultimate cosy slipper for cold days and chilly nights? Something from TheCozyKnotCrochet should do it! Find this Ugg-style boot pattern on her Etsy shop for £5.15. No more cold ankles! SNEAKY SOLES These trainer-style slippers may get the thumbs up from those who don’t like traditional designs. Get the intermediate level pattern from ShowroomCrochet’s Etsy shop for £5.75. STRIPY STUNNERS Put your best foot forward in a bold and beautiful Tunisian crochet design. Find the Leslie Tunisian slippers pattern for £2.44 at www. hellopretty.co.za DAINTY FEET If delicate shoes are your thing, or you’re looking for summer slippers, these T-strap ballet flats should suit you to a T. Lisa van Klaveren’s Ravelry store has the pattern for £4.31. TOASTY TOOTSIES Keep little feet…

1 Secure the yarn at back of fabric and bring a loop to the front with your hook, at the point where you want to start your line of surface crochet. Keep the working yarn at the back of the fabric and the hook at the front. 2 Insert the hook from front to back into the next hole in the fabric, where you want to create the next stitch. Work yrh with the yarn at the back of the fabric. Pull the loop of yarn through to the front of your fabric (2 loops on hook). 3 Draw the new loop through the first loop to form a slip stitch. Make sure the stitch lies flat against the surface of the fabric. Repeat from Step 2 to make more…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Noro Kureyon (100% wool, 50g/100m) 2 (3) balls of Tomato Black Brown (263) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Knitting Fever www.knittingfever.com TENSION 20 sts and 20 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Slippers measure 25.5 (27)cm (10 (10½)in) long and 12 (12)cm (4¾ (4¾) in) wide Open-backed slippers such as this pair are a great design, perfect for anyone who can’t reach their feet easily or like to get their toes toasty, quick as a flash. NOTES Sized for a woman’s small (medium/large). Slippers are made up of Sole and Top. The Sole is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. The Top is worked in rows.…

1 To make a double treble crochet stitch, yrh twice and insert the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch on the previous row. Yrh and draw through the stitch only (4 loops on hook). 2 Yrh and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops only (3 loops on hook). 3 Yrh and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops only (2 loops on hook). 4 Yrh and pull the yarn through the remaining 2 loops. There’s your double treble made and you’ll have one loop left on your hook ready to do the next stitch.…

1 Sewing with a tapestry needle is the regular and neat way to join seams. Place 2 pieces of crochet WS together and oversew them as shown above, using a tapestry or yarn needle. 2 To slip stitch a seam, place the crochet pieces RS together. *Insert hook through both edge stitches, yrh, pull through to complete 1 slip stitch; rep from *, keeping your work fairly loose. 3 For a dc seam, place the crochet pieces RS together, or WS together for a visible seam. Work as for slip stitch seam, using double crochet instead of slip stitch. 4 A useful variation on the dc seam, the dc and chain seam is used when you need less bulk and/or greater flexibility in your seam. Work as for the dc…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 10g/25m) 3 balls of Yarn A Lime Juice (392) 4 balls of each: Yarn B Lime (512) Yarn D Vivid Blue (146) 6 balls of Yarn C Cyan (397) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A fat quarter of plastic-coated lining fabric (approx 50x56cm) ■ A sheet of plastic mesh to reinforced base and sides, (34x27cm) ■ Stitch markers ■ Triangle wooden handles, 18cm wide x 12cm deep (available from www.coolwool.net) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 18 sts and 20 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet with yarn held double using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 18x23cm (7x9in) ABBREVIATIONS edc (extended double crochet) Insert hook in st indicated, yrh…

1 Start working the last stitch of the last row of the old colour, but stop before you work the final yrh of the stitch. Cut off the old yarn, leaving a tail about 10cm long. 2 Now loop your new yarn colour around the hook, leaving a long tail of yarn (about 10cm long). 3 Pull the new yarn loop through the remaining 2 loops to finish off the stitch. Pull the old and new yarn ends to tighten the loop on the hook. 4 Now you can work the turning chain of the new row in the new colour (for example, 3ch for treble, or 2ch for half treble). Then work the stitches of the new row in the new yarn colour.…

1 To work a treble crochet, start by winding yrh and then insert the hook under the top 2 loops of the stitch on the previous row. 2 Wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh), and pull the yarn through the stitch only. 3 You will now have 3 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook. 4 You will now have 2 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the remaining 2 loops on the hook. Your treble crochet will be complete.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (100% acrylic, 100g/276m) Yarn A Vanilla Cream (107) Yarn B Royal Blue (140) Yarn C Kingfisher Blue (134) Yarn D Marine Blue (133) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 8 (8: 8: 9: 9: 9: 9) buttons, 15mm ■ Stitch markers For yarn contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION 15 sts and 9 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) in linked treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain this tension ABBREVIATIONS ltr (inked treble) For first st of row, ch3 (does not count as st), insert hook through second ch from hook, yrh, pull up a loop. This loop counts as first yrh of treble stitch; cont with standard tr st inserting hook into st at base…

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 second stitch of both layers and work a slip stitch. Work a slip stitch in the third 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. It forms a firm, flat seam that won’t give much…

We’ve been double tapping on Instagram and admiring your makes. Tag us @simplycrochetmag and use the hashtag #SCtreblemaker MICE TO MEET YOU Gabrielle Powell aka @Sugargrottomakes has made the trio of mice from issue 103 for gifts, making the reindeer mouse a skirt as well as a pair of trousers. Squeal! STOCKING FILLER All the way from Texas, USA, issue 90’s stocking has been made by Taylor Cross, aka @vegtayble. She says her baby fits perfectly in it – like a festive sleeping bag! FAWN FANCY Natalie Edwards aka @madeinthebutton room has made this sweet little fawn from issue 93. She loves crocheting faces, as that’s when toys really come to life. FACE TO REMEMBER Issues 103’s Frida bauble has just rolled off the hook of Dorien van den Bosch,…

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…