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After staying at home for nearly two years, many of us ready to get out there and travel. I know I can’t wait to have some new adventures! If you feel the same, visit page 14 to find map-themed essentials for your next trip abroad. Then, once your tickets are booked, whip up a wardrobe for your holiday with a fun colourblock cardigan from page 26, a lace top from page 45 and one of the fabulous summer-ready shawls from page 49 or 64. Happy travels! And please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them.…

KAWAII CUDDLERS & ACCESSORIES DONNA BEAVERS (L9.99, Annie’s) Learn to make seven snuggly characters for little ones with this adorable book, plus two simple blankets and a crochet basket. The cuddlers, which include a dog, a cat, a bee and more, should be just the right size for children at 33-43cm (13-17in). Plus, they’re put together in a simple ‘rag doll style’, meaning they’re super easy to make up once you’ve finished hooking all the various components. 100 CROCHET TILES SARAH CALLARD (L16.99, David & Charles) Decorative ceramic tiles and crochet are a match made in heaven. The symmetrcial tiles translate perfectly into crochet squares, and can be made with instaria, overlay, moasaic or tapestry crochet. In addition to the 100 tile patterns, the book includes eight ways you can…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Essentials Alpaca Blend Chunky (50% acrylic, 30% wool, 20% alpaca, 50g/90m) Yarn A Light Grey (006) See table for measurements and yarn quantities 2 balls of each for both sizes: Medium Grey (007) Cream (001) Anthracite (022) Pink (015) Fuchsia (016) Dusky Pink (009) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook for ribbing ■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook ■ 3 (4) buttons, 3cm For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION 10 sts and 7 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over htrfl using a 6mm hook or size needed to obtain tension Each Panel measures 16 (19)cm / 6½ (7½)in wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 Bust width a: 76 (89)cm, 30 (35)in Length b: 58 (69)cm, 41 (49)in Sleeve length c:…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Petra 5 (100% cotton, 100g/400m) 1 ball of each: yellow (5742) ecru green (5907) pink (53803) ■ A 1.25mm (US 12 steel) hook ■ Tea towel, 40x56cm ■ Scrap yarn or toy stuffing ■ 14 buttons, 12mm For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bird measures approx 5cm (2in) tall Egg measures approx 2.5cm (1in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 Try your hand at a series of intricate mini-projects as you sculpt each detailed chick and egg. Attach them to a tea towel to make a subtle Easter decoration or to the hem of a skirt to give it some extra flare. NOTES The tea towel…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 20g/43m) 2 balls of each: Shower (762) Pebble (759) 1 ball of each: Giggle (795) Sorbet (793) Melon (794) Laundry (782) Bunting (797) Currant Bun (756) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Each Cloud Motif measures approx 7x4cm (2¾x1½in) A length of Bunting with 30 Motifs measures approx 282cm (111in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet ss Position yarn on WS of work, insert hook from RS to WS where you wish the surface crochet to begin, yrh and pull loop up to RS, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you wish the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull…

Stevie Larwood’s new-found passion for crochet was her anchor as she healed from psychosis. Now, she shares her love of the craft with others. A WELCOME SOLACE Every time I pick up my hook, I’m escaping into a world of colour and creativity. Crochet relaxes me. It’s something tactile that grounds me in reality. When I was first recovering, I would worry that I was slipping into another episode. Crochet would reassure me that everything was OK. I’ve always struggled with my mood and then, in 2017, my mental health started to deteriorate. I lost touch with reality – I was seeing, hearing and smelling things that weren’t there. I became so ill that I was sectioned due to psychosis and put on a secure ward. It was a weird…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Attic Spin Dye Rainbow Zebra Micro 10 skein set (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon, 10g/42.5m per mini skein) ■ A 2.25mm (B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2x large coins (optional) For yarn stockists contact www.atticspindye.etsy.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Rainbow measures approx 14x17cm (5½x6¾in) inc Birds ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in fl of first st to be decreased, insert hook in fl of second st to be decreased, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 90 Not only is this amigurumi project a beautiful make, the colourful skein set helps raise awareness for rare disorders like EDS. NOTES…

HOW DO I AVOID DARNING IN ENDS? Brush up on your technique with our simple guide… Colourful crochet projects are one of the great joys in life, but there’s a downside – the more you change colour, the more ends you have to weave in! Luckily, there are a few simple ways to reduce this somewhat tedious task, and I’ll be sharing one of them with you here. Being able to carry different colours of yarn up the side of your fabric is great if you like stripy patterns and inset mosaic crochet as much as I do. Instead of fastening off and cutting the yarn every two rows or so, you can weave the unused yarn colour into the stitches at the edge of the fabric while you work.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% cotton, 22% acrylic, 50g/130m) 2 balls Crystal Quartz (814) 1 ball of each: Moonstone (801) Yellow Jasper (809) Black Onyx (803) Malachite (825) Rose Quartz (820) Boulder Opal (804) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ Stitch markers ■ 2 safety eyes, 15mm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Koala measures approx 17cm (6¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 of Simply Crochet magazine, issue 122 As the adorable Mallee the Koala reaches out for some tasty leaves, she doesn’t realise she has a few already stuck to her backside! NOTES Parts of the pattern are worked using the amigurumi…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Bluebird (247) Moon Rock (254) Shell (255) Dark Olive (387) Lime Juice (392) Lemonade (403) English Tea (404) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 6mm ■ Stitch markers ■ Clear nail varnish (optional) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Swagman measures approx 17cm (6¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 of Simply Crochet magazine, issue 122 This jolly swagman is ready to tromp through the bush in his trusty wax coat and cork hat. Hook him up and join him on his adventures! NOTES Parts of this pattern are worked in…

ELLIE RICHARDS Ellie of Foxy Crochet is an actuary by day and a crocheter by night. Her amigurumi designs stem from role play and educational toys. Check out her pegasus pals on page 33! MARIA JĘCZMYK Being a crocheting geographer, Maria loves to design crochet maps. It makes her feel like she’s travelling while she’s working on a project! See her globetrotter designs starting on page 14. STEFFI GLAVES Steffi is a teacher and jewellery designer who loves to create flowers, rainbows and granny squares in micro-crochet. Have a look at her embellished Easter tea towel on page 43! MARIANNE RAWLINS Colourwork fan Marianne loves getting out the graph paper to create cute intarsia characters, from lobsters to sausage dogs. See her travel-themed patterns starting on page 14. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Ricorumi (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 2 balls of Cream (002) 1 ball of each: Blue Pegasus Light Blue (033) Aqua (074) Patina (038) Denim (034) Mustard(064) Pink Pegasus Pink (011) Violet (018) Mauve (019) Sand (071) ■ Rico Ricorumi Lamé (62% polyester, 38% nylon, 10g/50m) 1 ball of Silver (001) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Stitch marker ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Toy stuffing ■ Sewing pins ■ Pink blusher (optional) For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Pegasus measures approx 16cm (6¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS bl and bh When working into the htr st, insert the hook into the back loop and third back loop that sits on…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m) Gypsum (7168) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Hexagon measures 15.5 (17: 19: 21) cm, 6 (6¾: 7½: 8¼)in ABBREVIATIONS dttr (double triple treble) Yrh 4 times, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 5 times For a full list, see page 90 This lacey top features in Hello Hexie! (RRP £14.99), a collection of 10 crochet hexagon patterns and 20 step-by-step projects to make with them. Visit davidandcharles.com Chest width a: 46.5 (52: 57: 63)cm, 18¼ (20½: 22¼: 24¾)in Length b: 48 (52: 56: 61)cm, 19…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour (70% mohair, 30% silk, 50g/420m) 3 balls of Sunset (008) ■ A 6.5mm (US K/10½) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Wrap measures approx 49x202cm (19¼x79½in) ABBREVIATIONS hbtr (herringbone treble) Yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up loop, pull loop through first loop on hook, yrh and pull through 2 rem loops on hook For a full list, see page 90 Welcome the warmer seasons with lush orange creamsicle shades in subtle ombre, perfectly displayed on this lightweight wrap. NOTES Wrap is worked in short rows. Use 2 strands of yarn held together as one throughout. Ch-1 sps count as a st…

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m) 3 balls of Apple (1851) 1 ball of each: Opal (3460) Hot Pink (1848) Orange (3030) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Cushion pad, 50x35cm ■ Backing fabric, 52x36cm ■ Basic sewing kit For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION 24 sts and 26 rows measure 10x10cm over interlocking mosaic pattern using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 50x34cm (19¾x13½in) ABBREVIATIONS tr2d Work a tr in the unused fl 2 rows below For a full list, see page 90 Rows of blossoming flowers come to life against a cool green background on this pretty cushion. Go on, bring the outdoors in! NOTES Cushion is made up of one…

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 2 colours ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ 2 wire drop earring findings TENSION Tension is not critical for this project MEASUREMENTS Earring measure approx 3.5cm (1¼in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 Quickly hook up this pretty set of earrings to instantly brighten your look – and your mood. Use any two colours you like! NOTES Earring are worked in rounds throughout. EARRINGS Using first colour, ch2. Round 1 (RS) 6dc in second ch from hook, ss to beg dc. [6 sts] Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc in each st around, ss to beg dc. [12 sts] Change to second colour. Round 3 Ch1, dc in first st, (2tr in next…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Yarn A Silver Green (402) ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 25g/62.5m) 1 ball of Yarn B Linen (505) ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 10g/25m) 1 ball of each: Yarn C Silver Blue (528) Yarn D Bridal White (105) Yarn E Old Rose (408) Yarn F Topaz (179) Yarn G Deep Ocean Green (391) Yarn H Baby Blue (509) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 12mm ■ Toy stuffing ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Crocodile measures approx 21cm (8¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec (Insert hook through fl on next st) twice, yrh and pull through both…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/140g) 2 balls of Soft Mauve (2470) 1 ball of each: Chocolate (2623) Forest (2535) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 9mm ■ Toy stuffing ■ Stitch markers ■ Make-up blush (optional) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Quokka measures approx 25cm (9¾in) (16x16in) after joining ABBREVIATIONS invdec (Insert hook through fl on next st) twice, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through both loops on hook For a full list, see page 90 of Simply Crochet magaine, issue 122 Famous for their smiling faces and incredible friendliness towards humans, quokkas like Ollie are lots of fun…

FEELIN’ GOOD If you feel you’re ready to start crocheting your own clothes, this Hometown Cardigan by Wool and the Gang is a great place to start. Mostly consisting of just two types of stitches, this easy-to-work cardi is made from the company’s own Feeling Good yarn, a light and soft Alpaca and Merino mix. The kit costs between L135 and L158, depending on size. Find it at www.woolandthegang.com LET’S GROW This is artist Flow Maugran’s ‘Ancestree,’ a 10m-high crochet sculpture that currently resides in the Millenium Centre in Cardiff. Inspired by West African baobab trees, Ancestree has served as an ethereal centrepiece for several exhibitions and workshops in the centre over the past year. The sisal rope tree represents the ‘crochet-tight’ community and multi-cultural history of Cardiff Bay. Find…

FLAGS Where in the world have you been? Hook up a few of these flags by Sara Huntington to represent countries you’ve visited ■ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m), 1 ball of each: Leaf (7171), Citronelle (7175), Coral (7180), Gypsum (7168), Deep Sea (7199) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Yellow stranded cotton ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Needle with a point ■ PVA glue ■ 6 self-adhesive magnets (available from amzn.to/3qemtfz) TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Each Flag measures approx 6x5cm (2¼x2in) NOTES Flags are worked in rows throughout. There is a Basic Flag pattern written first. Countries’ Flags refer to this pattern, referencing the colours required. FLAGS BASIC FLAG Ch13. Row…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% acrylic, 100g/116m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (1005) Yarn B Baby Blue (1034) Yarn C Blush (1130) Yarn D Amethyst (1432) Yarn E Lemon (1263) Yarn F Heather (1724) Yarn G Hot Pink (1257) Yarn H Pistachio (1316) Yarn I Mayflower (1082) Yarn J Punch (2013) Yarn K Orange (2002) Yarn L Golden Yellow (1114) Yarn M Lime (1821) Yarn N Wild Orchid (1084) ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures approx 172x86cm (67¼x33¾in) across widest points ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 90 Now here’s a project that’s nearly as vibrant as you are! This…

Attic Spin Dye is a dyer with a difference – husband and wife team Andy and Angela Holcroft are on a mission to spread the word about misdiagnosed and rare illnesses. They’ve even created a little character, the rainbowcoloured Spot the Zebra, to promote it. This initiative comes from a very personal place; Angela lives with EDS as well as a few other conditions. The couple decided to create yarn packs that contain information about EDS and help raise awareness about the existence of other rare diseases, too. Of course, this is done on top of creating their regular large selection of hand-dyed yarns as well! EARLY DAYS “My wife Angela has been a knitter and crocheter for many years,” says Andy. “I started dyeing for her own personal use…