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Rico are showing their support for the environment with their new Essentials Organic Cotton Aran, made from 100% organic cotton. The environmentally friendly yarn is wonderful to work with and comes in a range of 20 vibrant, cheerful colours that are bound to bring a smile to your face, from classic to pastel shades. Rico’s Organic Cotton Aran is ideal for crocheting eco-friendly makes that work up to a soft, breathable fabric with a gorgeous drape. To inspire you Rico have created patterns for bags, homewares and even slippers. Why not choose it for your next project and care for the planet too? Visit www.rico-design.com to find your local Rico stockist.…

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as thank you for their loyalty to Simply Crochet. This month, the winners (below) will each receive not only this gorgeous amigurumi ‘Nora’ unicorn kit from Hoooked, but also a KnitPro Waves crochet hook set, in total worth over £46! Check next month to see if you’re a winner. Joy Morrison, Devon Ulia Haynes, Oxfordshire Diane Bradley, South Yorkshire Immediate Media Company, publishers of Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveaway Terms and Conditions. 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.…

Bring an ocean view to you SHELL-F LIFE A novel yet beautiful idea for storage, these conch-style shell baskets can be used as decoration too. Buy a shell, handmade to order and with a choice of 32 colours, at Etsy shop RalphsCrochetBox for £22. STAR WEARS To add a beachy finish to your Breton stripes, try Starfish Wishes buttons and use as intended or for a flourish. They’re £3.40 from www.coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk BEACHY KEEN This dress is sure to dazzle on bright, sunny days and will work well over swimwear too. It’s £35 from Etsy shop Timelesstrade, with other summery options available. DIP YOUR TOE IN Give the trend for barefoot sandals a try – this nautilus shell design will be right at home on the beach. The pattern is £2.26…

During the day Carla Mitrani is a busy TV producer based in Buenos Aires, and by night she is an accomplished crocheter whose 3D work has been published and also requested by high-profile companies such as Disney. Known for her amigurumi of real-life famous folk, she’s also a dab hand at dolls of many fictional favourites – from Romeo and Juliet dolls to characters from the Star Wars film series. Carla’s juggling act of keeping both her career and her crochet on track can be tricky – but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “My typical day is full of house chores and motherly tasks, plus my work,” she explains. “I’m a journalist and I work as the producer of a weekly TV show on national politics. The radio…

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HOW DO I MAKE EXTRA STITCHES IN A ROW? Brush up on your technique with our simple guide… When learning to crochet, you usually start by making straight fabrics (squares, rectangles, etc), and you can create projects such as scarves and blankets. The aim is always to keep your stitch count the same on every row. But, once you learn to make extra stitches (increase) or take stitches out of your stitch count (decrease), you open up a whole new world of possible shapes and exciting crochet projects. Increasing and decreasing your stitch count is known as shaping the crochet fabric and you can use these techniques to create all sorts of effects, which is especially important for garments. Decreasing techniques are different for each crochet stitch, but increasing is…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4.5mm (US 7) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. SUPERNOVA SQUARE Using any colour, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), tr in loop, (ch1, tr in loop, ch3, tr in loop) 3 times, ch1, ss to third ch of beg ch-6. [8 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in any ch-3 sp. Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), *2tr in same ch-3 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) in next ch-1 sp, tr in next ch-3 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final tr on last rep, ss to top of beg ch-3. [20 sts, 4…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in white, black, yellow, pale blue and bright blue A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on the WS of your work, *insert hook from RS to WS where you would like the surface crochet to begin, yrh and pull through to RS, insert hook back through to WS moving in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull loop through to RS and through the loop on your hook; rep from * as directed For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Wings are made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. BUMBLY BEE SQUARE Using black, ch4.…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. MEADOW SQUARE Using any colour, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Change to next colour. Round 2 Ch2, 2-tr cl in st at base of ch-3 (counts as 3-tr cl), (ch1, 3-tr cl in next st) 11 times, ch1, ss to top of beg cl. [12 cl, 12 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in any ch-1 sp. Round 3 Ch3, 2tr in same sp, ch1, *(3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch1)…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any 4ply yarn in bright pink, purple and pale pink A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout. LOOKING GLASS SQUARE Using bright pink, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2, tr in loop (counts as 2-tr cl throughout), ch1, (2-tr cl in loop, ch1) 7 times, ss to top of beg cl. [8 cl, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join pale pink in any ch-1 sp. Round 2 Ch2, (tr, ch2, 2-tr cl) in same sp, (2-tr cl, ch2, 2-tr cl) in each ch-1 sp around, ss to top of beg cl. [16 cl, 8 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. Join purple in any ch-2 sp. Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr),…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4.5 mm (US 7) hook ABBREVIATIONS BPtr3tog *Yrh, insert hook around post of st indicated working from back to front to back, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops; rep from * twice more, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. PETIT FOUR SQUARE Using any colour, ch8 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), (dc in loop, ch3, 3tr in loop, ch3) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [16 sts, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off.…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in yellow, white, pink and green A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Parts of the pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you work. SUNNY SIDE UP SQUARE Using yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times, ss in next st. [18 sts] Fasten off. Join white in any st. Round…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked rows throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-D. MODERNIST SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch36. Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [35 sts] Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in next 16 sts, dc3tog next 3 sts, pm in last st, dc in final 16 sts turn. [33 sts] Rows 3-8 Ch1, dc to 1 st before marker, dc3tog next 3 sts, move marker to last st, dc in each st to end, turn. [21 sts] Change to Yarn B. Rows 9-10 As Row 3. [17 sts] Change to Yarn C. Rows 11-12 As Row 3. [13…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in orange, yellow, red, white and pink A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. PIZZA PIE SQUARE Using yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts] Fasten off. Join red in any st. Round 4 Ch3, tr in st at…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in multiple colours A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ABBREVIATIONS lp st Wrap yarn around the index finger on your yarn-holding hand, insert hook in st indicated, holding yarn around finger taut yrh with the 2 strands at base of loop and pull through, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, remove yarn from finger For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds. Pattern is designed to use up small amounts of scrap yarn. Change colour throughout each loop stitch round to create colourful design. Main colour is used from Rounds 7-8. PARTY POPPER SQUARE Using any colour, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in light pink, dark pink, blue, white and black A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Ears and Nose are made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. THIS LITTLE PIGGY SQUARE Using light pink, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in next 11sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in yellow, orange, red, purple and cream A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout SUNSET SQUARE Using yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Place live loop in yellow on stitch marker. Join cream in any st. Round 3 Ss in each st around keeping tension loose, ss in beg ss. Pick up loop of yellow. Round 4 Ch4 (counts as dtr throughout), dtr in st at base of ch-4, ch2, skip…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS 5tr in forward loop When working a htr crochet, a third loop sits at the back of the st; on the next row this loop will be on the side facing you, work 5tr into this loop For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rows throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry any unused colours across the top of your stitches, enclosing the strand in the stitches as you work. FLOWER BUD SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch17. Row 1 (RS) Htr in third ch from hook and each ch to end, turn. [15…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in pale yellow, bright yellow and blue Black stranded cotton A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Stitch marker NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Parts of the pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. BRIGHTSIDE SQUARE Using pale yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc] Round 4 (Dc in next 2 st, 2dc in next st)…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours Scrap DK yarn in black and white A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds. Parts of the pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you work. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. TICKLE TIME SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop. [6 sts] Round 2 (RS) 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts] Round 4 (Dc in next…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4.5mm (US 7) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. RISE UP SQUARE Using any colour, make magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2, 2-tr cl in loop (counts as 3-tr cl), (ch3, 3-tr cl in loop) 7 times, ch3, ss to beg cl. [8 sts, 8 ch-3 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in any ch-3 sp. Round 2 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), *(2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, ch1, tr in next ch-3 sp, ch1, tr in next ch-3 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final tr on last rep, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in purple, white and green A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square base is made first. The Flower is made separately and sewn in place at the end. SPRING SQUARE Using green, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), tr in same st as beg ch-5, *skip 1 st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, ch1; rep from * twice more, skip 1 st, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ch5, tr…

Hello, hooksters! It’s that time of year when the global crochet community come together to celebrate Granny Square Day, and we’ve got a BRAND NEW collection of 50 specially created crochet motifs from our talented designers to inspire you, from animals and abstracts to food and flowers. We’d love to see your squares so share them on Instagram using the hashtag #grannysquareday2021 and we’ll create the biggest virtual crochet blanket in the world! Supporting crafters is more important than ever, so this year we are aiming to get as many people as possible involved to bring more colour into everyone’s lives. For Granny Square Day 2021 we have also teamed up with the Woolly Hugs charity and will be donating all our squares in order for them to be made…

You may be lucky enough to have had a tropical holiday and can remember the sandy beaches, gazing out across blue lagoons to the white surf and those perfect sunny azure skies. Eleonora Tully has taken this exact inspiration for her Tropical Shores blanket CAL from an idyllic holiday she had on the beautiful island of Moorea in French Polynesia. Hooked with King Cole’s Big Value DK range using Emerald, Lime, Turquoise, Jade and Mustard to emulate the tropical colours of her holiday, Eleonora’s created the perfect blanket for a staycation beach trip. Go to www.kingcole.com to find the pattern and yarn stockists, and see some of Eleonora’s inspirational holiday photos at www.coastalcrochet.com…

Can there be anything more delightful than seeing a toy you have made given an enormous hug? My heart just swells when one of my creations becomes a go-to cuddle companion. Crochet is perfect for making toys because they are robust, stitched with love and full of character. The best toys listen to secrets and mop up tears. It was toy making that led me to fall in love with the craft. AMIGURUMI MAGIC Once I discovered amigurumi I was hooked. The technique allows you to create a seamless piece of crochet by working in spiral rounds. By increasing and decreasing in the round your work has the ability to change its three dimensional shape. I’ve found this is ideal for toys as fewer seams ensure the toy is far…

YOU WILL NEED King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 50g/104m) 2 balls of White (001) 1 ball of each: Turquoise (018) Gold (055) Pale Pink (1532) Sage (853) Lavender (927) A 4mm (US G/6) hook A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook A dropped-sleeved jumper For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com For a 15% off code go to page 42 TENSION 5 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) of Square pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Pattern can be adapted to measurements of jumper ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94 If you have an unloved jumper languishing in the back of your wardrobe, then granny (squares) will make it better. Will you make them with some of your stash, treat yourself…

RAIN GROW FOR BABY A little bundle of joy will bring even more joy to their family when wearing this adorable and summery baby grow from issue 110, made by Michelle. We all know how fast babies can grow so let’s hope this woolly rainbow can dazzle for as long as possible. BRIGHT DELIGHT Aimee Elizabeth is looking fabulous in her scarf from issue 93. She said it was super-fun to make and wear, which we can tell from your photo! Whether it is sunny or not your scarf will bring the sunshine wherever you go – the multicoloured pompoms and four different sections make us feel happy. THE LOWDOWN It’s simple to be in with a chance of winning a great hooky prize in a future issue! Show us…

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ISSUE 112 Enchanting colours await you in our jewel-toned accessories collection this issue, including a bold bolster cushion and special journal cover. If pastel shades are you thing, the retro cool of the roller skate cushion or modern yet classic baby blanket should get your hook going. Don’t miss our dinosaur booklet too! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY YOUR BACK ISSUES All issues of Simply Crochet are available as digital editions, ready to read whenever you want. Every purchase is permanently stored in your magazine library. Once your magazine has downloaded, an internet connection is not required, so you can take your magazine with you wherever you go. ISSUE 111 Stylish kitchen makes, freestyle top, unicorn mobile, bloom shawl, chevron bag, motif footstool, flower fairies. ISSUE 106 Textured winter…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 2 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss to last ch from hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine CROCUS SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3, 2-tr cl in loop (counts as 3-tr cl), (ch1, 3-tr cl in loop, ch3, 3-tr cl in loop) 3 times, ch1, 3-tr cl in loop, ch3, ss to top of beg cl. [8 cl, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-1 sps] Round 2 (RS) Ss into first ch-1 sp, ch7 (counts as tr, ch4), *2-tr cl in fourth ch from hook, *(3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl) in ch-3 sp, ch4, 2-tr…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook 6 stitch markers NOTES Butterfly is made first; square border is worked around edges. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-D. HIGH FLYER SQUARE BODY Using Yarn A, ch7. Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and next 4 ch, 3dc in next ch, turn to work along opposite side of foundation ch, dc in next 5 ch, ch6, ss in second ch from hook and next 4 ch (right antennae made), ss in first st of the round, ch6, ss in second ch from hook and next 4 ch (left antennae made), ss in the first st of the round. [25 sts] Fasten off. LEFT WING Join Yarn…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 2 colours Brown stranded cotton A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A and B. PURRFECT SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 12tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [13 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [26 sts] Ears are worked over the next row. Row 3 Ch4, htr in second ch from hook, tr in next ch, dtr in next ch, skip 2 sts from Round 2, ss in fl of next 3 sts (pm…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in red, grey, pink, beige, yellow and white A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square and Pan are worked first in one piece. Bacon and Egg are made separately and sewn to the Square at the end. BACON ‘N’ EGG SQUARE Using grey, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3.…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 1 colour A 4mm (US G/6) hook PRISM SQUARE Make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch7 (counts as tr, ch3), (4tr in loop, ch3) 3 times, 3tr in loop, ss to third ch of beg ch-7, ss into first ch-3 sp. [16 sts, 4 ch-3 sps] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (3tr, ch3, 4tr, ch2) in same sp, (4tr, ch3, 4tr, ch2) in next 3 ch-3 sps, ss to top of beg ch-3. [32 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-3 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 2 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is made up of 2 Triangles. The Triangles are joined together by threading the ch-sps together. MIND MELD SQUARE FIRST TRIANGLE Using any colour, make a magic loop. Row 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1 throughout), 3tr in loop, ch1, tr in loop, turn. [5 sts, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 2 (WS) Ch4, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, tr in final st (third ch of beg ch-4 of prev row), turn. [8 sts, 3 ch-1 sps] Rows 3-5 As Row 2. [17 sts, 6 ch-1 sps] Row 6 Ch9, skip first st, skip next ch-1 sp, *dc in next 3 tr, (dc, ch9, dc) in next ch-1…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ABBREVIATIONS puff *Yrh, insert hook in st/sp, yrh and pull up a loop to height of dc; rep from * twice more, yrh, pull through all 7 loops, ch1 to close Beg puff Ch3, *yrh, insert hook in st at base of ch-3, yrh and pull up a loop to height of dc; rep from * once more, yrh, pull through all 5 loops, ch1 to close For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine PUFF OF AIR SQUARE Using any colour, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4.5mm (US 7) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. HEART’S JOY SQUARE Using any colour, make magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 15tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off. Join next colour in any st. Round 2 Ch3, 6tr in st at base of ch-3, ch1, skip 3 sts, (7tr in next st, ch1, skip 3 sts) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in 4th tr of any 7-tr group. Round 3 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in first st, *ch3, skip 3 tr, (2tr, ch3,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Yarns are referred to as Yarns A-D. RUFFLED SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 2 (RS) (Working in fl only), ch3, 3tr in st at base of ch-3, (4tr in each st to ch-2 sp, skip ch-2 sp) rep around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-2 sp from Round 1. Round 3 Ch3, tr in same sp, *tr in unused…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in red, white, lime and dark green Black stranded cotton A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Stitch marker NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Parts of the pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. REFRESHER SQUARE Using red, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc into loop. [6 dc] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc] Round 4 (Dc in next 2…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. HANG ABOUT SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, ch1 (3tr in loop, ch1) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in any ch-1 sp. Round 2 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch1, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, pm in first ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch1, 3tr, ch1) in next 3 ch-1 sps, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts, 4 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in beige, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS 5-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 4 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Square is made by a left-handed designer. If right-handed, rainbow colours will run in opposite direction. PAINT PALETTE SQUARE Using beige, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 tr] Round…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS pc (popcorn stitch) 5tr in same space, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of the first tr, place live loop on hook and pull through, ch1 to close beg pc Ch3, 4tr in same space, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of the ch-3, place live loop on hook and pull through, ch1 to close picot Ch4, ss in last ch from hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. TRUE BLUE SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch6 and ss in last ch from…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-D. YARN BALL SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [6 sts] Round 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. [12 sts] Round 3 Ch1, (1dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times, ss to beg dc. [18 sts] Round 4 Ch1, (2dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times, ss to beg dc. [24 sts] Round 5 Ch1, (3dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times, ss to beg dc. [30 sts] Round 6 Ch1, (4dc,…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. ROSEWATER SQUARE Using first colour, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as st throughout), (3-tr cl, ch2) 6 times, ss to top of beg cl. [6 sts, 6 ch-2 sps] Round 2 (RS) Ch2, (3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl, ch1, 3-tr cl) in each st around, ss to beg puff st. [18 sts, 12 ch-1 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in any ch-1 sp. Round 3 Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr in same sp, *(3tr, ch1, 3-tr cl, ch1, 3tr) in next ch-sp, 3tr in next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * 3 times more…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in yellow, brown and white A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square base is made first. The Butterfly is made separately and sewn in place at the end. SUMMER SQUARE Using brown, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), tr in same st as beg ch-5, *skip 1 st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, ch1; rep from * twice more, skip 1 st, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ch5,…

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HOLDING THE HOOK Try these methods and see which works best HOLDING THE YARN Even tension results in even stitches MAKING A SLIPKNOT The first loop on the hook CHAIN STITCH Use this stitch to make your foundation chain How to count chains SLIP STITCH (ss) This stitch has no height – often used to join rounds WORKING IN ROWS Follow these simple rules to construct crochet fabric DOUBLE CROCHET (dc)US term: single crochet One of the key stitches in crochet, doubles are simple, compact stitches that form a dense fabric HALF TREBLE CROCHET (htr)US term: half double crochet A handy stitch that’s between double and treble crochet in size, and it looks slightly looser than double crochet TREBLE CROCHET (tr) US term: double crochet One of the most popular…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in pastel yellow, pastel orange, bright orange and green A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Stitch marker NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Parts of the pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. ORANGE SLICE SQUARE Using pale yellow, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc into loop, ss to top of beg dc. [6 dc] Change to pastel orange. Round 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around. [12 dc] Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in black, beige, yellow and brown A 4mm (US G/6) hook ABBREVIATIONS 5-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 4 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook picot Ch3, ss in last ch from hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. LION’S SHARE SQUARE Using black, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc into loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Fasten off. Join yellow in bl of any st. Round 2 Ch3 (counts as…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in blue and cream A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout. LISBON SQUARE Using cream, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [6 sts] Change to blue. Round 2 Ch1, *(dc, ch7, ss in seventh ch from hook, dc) in first st, (2dc, ch7, ss in seventh ch from hook) in next st, 2dc in next st; rep from * once more, ss to beg dc. [12 sts, 4 ch-7 loops] Work all sts behind the ch-7 loops. Round 3 Ch1, *dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st; rep from * 3 times more,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. CHRYSANTH SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in fl of any st. Round 2 (Ch3, ss in fl of next st) 12 times working final ss in bl of first st. [12 ch-3 sps, 12 ss] Round 3 (Ch11, ss in back loop of next st from Round 1) 12 times. [12 ch-11 sps] Fasten off. Join Yarn C in any ch-11 sp. Round 4 Ch1 (does not…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in white, blue, green, yellow, orange and Red A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. RAINBOW DROPS SQUARE Using white, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3, change to blue. [12 sts] Round 2 Ch3, tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in ch-2 sp, change to white, ch2, 2tr in same ch-sp, tr in next st, change to blue, 5-tr cl in next st,…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any 4ply yarn in orange, pink, green, white and yellow A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook NOTES The Square is worked on the RS for Rounds 1-5, WS for Rounds 6-7, then RS for the remaining rounds. WEDDING DAY SQUARE Using orange, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout),15tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch3. [16 sts] Round 2 (RS) (Ch4, skip 3 sts, ss in next st) 4 times. [4 ch-4 sps] The next round is worked into the skipped sts from Round 1. Work behind the ch-4 sps from Round 2. Round 3 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), skip first st, ss in next st, (ch5, skip 3 sts, ss…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in black and yellow A 4.5mm (US 7) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds throughout. Turn at the end of each round as directed in pattern. SMILEY SQUARE Using yellow, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [12 sts] Round 2 (WS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [24 sts] Fasten off. Join black in any st. Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in st at base of ch-3, *(skip 1 st, 3htr in next st) twice, skip next st, (3tr, ch2,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any 4ply yarn in 3 colours A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. OCTONAUT SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in sp between any 2tr. Round 3 Ch3, tr in same sp, (ch2, skip 2 sts, 2tr in sp between next 2 sts) 7 times, ch2, skip final 2 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in yellow, white and green A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Parts of the Daisy are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving it up as you go. DAY’S EYE SQUARE Using green, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, (ch2, 3tr in loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [4 3-tr groups] Round 2 (WS) Ss into ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [8 3-tr groups]…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any 4ply yarn in 13 rainbow shades (see Notes) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. You will need to use 13 rainbow colours. Order your colours beginning with the darkest purple through to red. Use this order when changing colours for the first 13 rounds. When changing colour, fasten off the previous colour and join next colour in any st. Work over the tails to reduce the number of ends you need to weave in. EPICENTRE SQUARE Using first colour, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Change to next…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 4 colours A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ABBREVIATIONS tr3tog (Yrh, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. COCKTAIL SQUARE Using any colour, make magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 3tr in loop, ch2, (4tr in loop, ch2) 3 times ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 sts, 4 ch-2 sps] Fasten off. Join next colour in any ch-2 sp. Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), *(dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, (dc,…

SKILL LEVEL A bit tricky YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 3 colours A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ABBREVIATIONS spiked dc Insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull loop up to height of current row, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 94 of Simply Crochet magazine NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-C. The Square pictured is made using a glitter yarn, which is referred to as Yarn A. STARBURST SQUARE Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 (RS) *Ch6, ss in second ch from hook, dc in next…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 5 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Colours are referred to as Yarns A-E. GLOWING SQUARE Using Yarn A, make magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into loop, (ch2, 3tr into loop) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn B in bl of first tr of any 3-tr group. Round 2 (Working in bl throughout) Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (tr, ch2, tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to beg ch-3. [20 sts] Fasten off. Join Yarn C in first tr across any side. Round 3 Ch3, *tr in next st,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in brown, orange and yellow A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook NOTES Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of round. Do not fasten off yellow or orange; leave the strand on the WS ready to pick up again for the surface crochet. REVIVAL SQUARE Using a 3mm hook and brown, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to bl of top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Change to orange. Work in bl of all sts from here to end. Round 2 (RS) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in 2 colours A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square is worked in corner-tocorner (c2c) construction. Working increasing rows to desired measurements and then decreasing each row to end. Colours are referred to as Yarns A and B. LOVESTRUCK SQUARE Using Yarn A, ch4 and ss to last ch from hook to form a loop. Row 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1 throughout), 3tr in loop, ch1, tr in loop, turn. [5 sts, 2 ch-1 sps] Row 2 (WS) Ch4, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across, tr in final st, turn. [8 sts, 3 ch-1 sps] Rows 3-6 As Row 2. [20 sts, 7 ch-1 sps at end of Row 6] Row 7 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout),…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in red, pink, white and beige A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Yarn labels are used through the gingham section of the Square. The colours they refer to will be indicated within the pattern. Change colour on final yrh of st before colour change is indicated and carry unused colour across the top of your work, enclosing the strand as you go. FAIRY PICNIC SQUARE For Rows 1-3 Yarn A represents red and Yarn B represent pink. Using Yarn A, ch16. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch, *change to Yarn B, dc in next 3 ch, change to Yarn A dc in next 3 ch; rep from * once more, turn. [15 sts]…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in orange, brown, white and mint A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square base is made first. The Pumpkin and Leaf are made separately and sewn in place at the end. AUTUMN SQUARE Using brown, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), tr in same st as beg ch-5, *skip 1 st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, ch1; rep from * twice more, skip 1 st, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round…

SKILL LEVEL Easy peasy YOU WILL NEED Any DK yarn in black, orange, white and mint A 4mm (US G/6) hook NOTES Square base is made first. The Snowman is made separately and sewn in place at the end. WINTER SQUARE BASE Using mint, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [8 sts] Round 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), tr in same st as beg ch-5, *skip 1 st, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st, ch1; rep from * twice more, skip 1 st, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps] Round 3 Ch5,…