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Welcome to our Granny Square Day issue! We’re delighted to pay hommage to the wonderful, versatile granny square in all its glorious forms. Get started on our pretty sunny day top on page 26 or a mohair scarf on page 62, or check out our all-new granny square supplement for more fun motif designs. We’ve even got our own crocheting amigurumi granny on page 31! Don’t forget to join us on 15 August on Instagram by taking a photo of your own square and posting it with the hashtag #GrannySquareDay2022. And please share your makes on Instagram, tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them.…

ULTIMATE CROCHET NURSERY KRISTI SIMPSON (£18.95, Stackpole Books) Deck a little one’s bedroom out entirely in crochet with 40 patterns from the author of Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet. Inside, you’ll find all you need to create a cosy space for a little one, including blankets, baskets, garlands, a mobile, a wipe cosy, a pouffe, a sleepsack, a changing mat, wall hangings and rugs. Plus, take a bit of crochet comfort with you with a car seat cover, nursing cover-up, toy or diaper bag. MAKE YOUR OWN CROCHET ANIMALS KAROLINA KNAPEK (£14.99, Pen & Sword Books) If you enjoy experimenting with your crochet projects, this might be the book for you. You’ll use the patterns to create ten animals, each designed to teach you a new technique as you stitch.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/122m) Summer Haze (1107) ■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Each square measures 9cm (3.5in) 18 sts and 11 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 3.75mm hook or size needed to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS dtr3tog *Yrh twice, insert hook into st/sp and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through first 2 loops on hook, yrh and pull through the next 2 loops on the hook; rep from * twice more inserting hook into same st/sp each time, yrh and pull through all loops on hook reverse dc Work a standard dc in the next st to the right, or to the left…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Sunkissed 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/170m) Seaside (005) See Notes for yarn quantities ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Shirring elastic ■ Bikini top For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 20 sts and 9 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Pattern can be adapted to all sizes ABBREVIATIONS fdc Ch2 (does not count as st), *insert hook in second ch from hook, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop (loop will sit at base of fdc), yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * inserting hook in loop at base of prev fdc made v-st (Tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicated For a full…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stitch & Story Lil Merino (100% superwash Merino, 50g/65m) Peach Pink See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact www.stitchandstory.com TENSION Rounds 1-3 of Square measure 8.5x8.5cm (3¼x3¼in) using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 For 10% OFF at www.stitchandstory.com/kendall Use the code SC126 at the checkout Stay cosy and glamorous in a throw-on piece that’s made entirely of motifs. This project is simple to make, so why not try hooking it up in a few different colours for your friends? Or just create several versions for yourself! NOTES Jacket is made up of Squares. All Squares are worked in rounds with RS facing throughout.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 20g/43m) 3 balls of each: Yarn A Piggy (764) Yarn B Sundae (787) 1 ball of each: Yarn C Shower (762) Yarn D Liquorice (775) Yarn E Bubblegum (799) Yarn F Juicy (792) Yarn G Sorbet (793) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ 1 safety eye, 11mm ■ 2 safety eyes, 7mm ■ 2 pipe cleaners ■ 2 plant pots, 10cm diameter For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS To fit plant pot measuring 10cm (4in) in diameter and 11cm (4¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 NOTES Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method,…

What happens when a dedicated group of crochet lovers come together, decide to breathe new life into the city streets and have a passion for bringing the art of modern crochet to the public? The Yarn Bombing Festival, held this year in Milan, Italy! I’m designer Eleonora Tully (also known as Coastal Crochet), and I travelled from my home on the south coast of England to visit the festival, see my own crochet piece on display and share all the amazing artwork and experiences the scene had to offer… MAGIC IN MILAN This colourful event is held each year in Italy, bringing the streets to life with yarn art, mostly crocheted. I was absolutely thrilled to travel to visit this festival – I was not only excited to contribute a…

When family-run yarn shop Woolmouse in Barnard Castle wanted to start selling high-quality hand-dyed yarns, they struggled to find indie dyers. So, matriarch Grace Jamison decided to become one! She learned to dye yarn in 2014 and later, in 2017, her son David Jamison “took over the dye pots, and from his Weardale cottage has developed the Lovehandyed brand to where it is today.” ALL IN THE FAMILY Woolmouse is run by Grace, her partner Brian, her son David and her daughter Kate. Everyone has a different role within the company – Grace and David take care of the day-to-day operations in-shop and at shows, while Kate works on social media and Brian makes wooden goodies to sell. But David is the true creative force behind Lovehandyed, the company’s hand-dyed…

GRANNY TRIANGLE How to work a puff st: bit.ly/makepuffstitch Ch5 and ss in first ch to form a ring. ROUND 1 Ch1, (puff st in ring, ch2) 6 times, ss to first st, ss into ch-2 sp. [6 puff sts, 6 ch-2 sps] ROUND 2 Ch1, *(puff st, ch1) 3 times in ch-2 sp, (puff st, ch1) twice in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, ss in top of first puff st. [15 puff sts, 15 ch-1 sps] ROUND 3 Ss to second puff st, ch3, *(2tr, ch3, 3tr, ch2) in same st, skip next ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch2) in next ch-1 sp, skip next tr in next puff st of 3-puff st group; rep from * twice more omitting final tr on last rep, ss to top…

What’s inside: ★ 50 skeins in 41 shades ★ Easy-to-follow charts, keys and instructions ★ Original artwork by Cicely Mary Barker FLOWER FAIRIESTM Copyright © The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker, 2022. Licensed by Frederick Warne & Co. Visit the Flower Fairies TM www.flowerfairies.com Pre-order your copy today! ORDER ONLINE www.buysubscriptions.com/flowerfairies22 OR CALL 03330 162 138* AND QUOTE ‘Flower Fairies 2022 Print 1’ *UK calls will cost the same as other standard fixed line numbers (starting 01 or 02) and are included as part of any inclusive or free minutes allowances (if offered by your phone tariff). Lines open weekdays 9am to 5pm. Overseas please call +44 (0)1604 973 746. Prices: EUR price £16.99, ROW price £17.99. All prices include P&P. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery. Offer subject to…

BECKY SKUSE Becky is a crochet designer and teacher – and a compulsive smiler! She’s been working with Simply Crochet for 10 years creating patterns and tutorials. See her hanging on page 69. MARINA RUSSO Marina is the designer and natural fibre enthusiast behind Bloodimaryart. Crochet is her medium for creative self-expression. Find her botanical cushion on page 53. MARIANNE RAWLINS Colourwork fan Marianne loves getting the graph paper out to create cute instaria characters, from lobsters to sausage dogs. Check out her blanket on page 14. AMY OVERBURY Amy is a self-taught crocheter who loves to share all things crochet. She regularly hosts workshops and is always writing new patterns. Discover her scarflet on page 72. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Natalie Beard, Jess Bennett, Ellie’s Craft Boutique, Jenny May Forsyth, Margaret…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby (52% wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) 1 ball of each: Treehouse (431) Robot (677) Tinman (305) Ladybird (527) Under the Sea (686) Hopscotch (837) Buttercup (442) ■ A 2.5mm (US C/2) hook ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 12mm ■ Toy filling ■ Black stranded cotton ■ 2 pipe cleaners ■ Wool roving in grey, turquoise, and orange ■ PVA glue ■ Red pencil For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Doll measures approx 24cm (9½in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 If you and your nan share a love of crochet – or if you’re a…

1 Lay the pieces out flat with RS facing up. Line up the edges you want to join, matching up each crochet stitch or row-end carefully. It’s best to work the mattress stitch seam vertically from bottom to top, so start at the bottom. Thread the needle with yarn and insert it into the right-hand piece, from back to front, 1 stitch up from its bottom edge and 1 stitch in from its left edge. 2 Insert needle into the front of the left-hand piece in the same position, 1 stitch up from the bottom edge and 1 stitch in from the right edge. Continue working the seam 1 stitch in from the edges that you’re joining, as follows: bring needle up from back to front on left-hand piece, 1…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Muskat (100% cotton, 50g/100m) 4 balls of Navy Blue (13) 1 ball of each: Dark Orange (49) Sage Green (80) Petrol (74) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Cushion pad, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 13 sts and 11 rows measure 10x10 cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures approx 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS of work, insert hook from RS to WS where the surface crochet should start, yrh and pull loop up to RS, *insert hook back through to WS in direction surface crochet will travel, yrh and pull up a…

YOU WILL NEED Materials are for the whole Blanket ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m) 4 balls of Off White (9702) 3 balls of each: Blue Mint (9608) Robin’s Egg (9780) 2 balls of each: Gold (9782) Fuchsia (9764) ■ A 5.5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Stitch markers or scrap yarn For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Rounds 1-10 to measure approx 10cm (4in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Finished Blanket measures approx 145x145cm (57x57in) ABBREVIATIONS standing sts A standing st at beg of the round is worked starting with a slip knot on the hook, then the st indicated is worked as normal in the st or sp specified x-tr Skip next st, tr in number of sts specified (x-2tr, 2 sts; x-3tr, 3 sts) tr…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Lovehandyed The Simply 4ply Collection (75% Merino, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) 1 skein of Strawberry ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact www.thewoolmouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures approx 80x74cm (31½x29¼in) across widest points ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Create a fascinating design that shows off the subtle colour variations in hand-dyed yarns. Tie it behind the neck for the look on the left. NOTES Scarf is worked in rows throughout. SCARF Ch4. Row 1 (RS) 2tr in last ch from hook, turn. [3 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (tr, htr) in st at base of ch-3, ss in next st, (htr, 2tr) in final st,…

FAIR AND SQUARE Big, small and in-between – this checked blanket has room for all shapes and sizes. Your living room will feel equally welcoming to all when you hook up this fab geometric throw. MUG SHOTS Wrap your cuppa in a mug hug that’s as cool as it is cosy, and give it a proper matching coaster to sit on, too. Before you know it, you’ll be hip while you sip! OFF THE WALL Bring your squares into a new dimension when you frame and display this colourful chequered piece. Hang it alongside your favourite prints – crochet can be art, too! AROUND THE BLOCK And just like that, a pouffe becomes your favourite piece of furniture! The hundreds of loops all around this ottoman cover give it an…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (100% wool, 50g/112m) 5 balls of Yarn A Fluffy Clouds (1063) 3 balls of Yarn D Bubbles (1072) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Dicky Bird (1067) Yarn C Sea Horse (293) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 72x96cm (28¼x37¾in) ABBREVIATIONS reverse dc *Insert hook in next st to the right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * as indicated For a full list, see page 88 Every child will write their story differently,…

Win a digital copy of the next Simply Crochet issue! Enter by voting for your favourite on Instagram #hooktohook @simplycrochetmag HOOK to HOOK Zoe Potrac “I love how simple motifs like granny squares can be so versatile, so I was thrilled to participate in this challenge. I decided to give the squares on my cushion a diagonal slant. Working with neons appeals to my love of colour and, coincidentally, this bag is a perfect match for my favourite chair! That means this cushion is going to be a permanent fixture in my house. I think the tassels make it playful, too – I just hope my kitten doesn’t get hold of them!” Visit Zoe on Instagram at @zoepotrac Sam Sabido “I’m a huge fan of granny squares and use them…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn & Colors Elegant (25% mohair, 25% wool, 50% acrylic, 20g/200m) 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (02) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Rose (101) Yarn C Shark Grey (096) Yarn D Pea Green (092) Yarn E Gold (089) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Yarn and Colors www.yarnandcolors.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures approx 32x192cm (12½x75½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Turn everyone’s favourite motif into a timeless accessory using soft mohair yarn. It’s a beautiful gift for any time of year! NOTES Scarf is made up of 24 Square motifs. Each Square is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Squares are joined together as…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Nova Vita No 4 (100% cotton, 250g/200m) 1 balls of pink 004 ■ A 5mm (US H/8)hook ■ Dowel, 21cm long and 9cm in diameter For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Wall Hanging measures approx 18.5x28cm (7¼x11in) excluding fringe ABBREVIATIONS single half hitch knot Hold the 2 strands next to each other with the longer length to the right, *make a loop near the top of the longer length of yarn and hold secure, wrap the tail from the longer length around the back of the shorter length, pull around to the front and pull through the folded loop, pull tight to secure; rep from * as indicated For…

Hello, hooksters! We can’t wait to host our annual Granny Square Day celebrations on Instagram, and we hope you’ll join us once again on 15 August to make the biggest digital granny square blanket ever! This time, there’s a theme – “All About Me” – and you can take part on the day by making a square, taking a pic and posting it to Instagram with the hashtag #GrannySquareDay2022. To help you out, our designers created 52 all-new squares for you to choose from! We’ve also joined with Operation Orphan to turn squares into blankets for at-risk children – visit @simplycrochetmag on Instagram to find out how you can help. See you on 15 August! COME AND JOIN US ONLINE facebook.com/simplycrochetmag twitter.com/SimplyCrochet_ pinterest.com/simplycrochetmag instagram.com/simplycrochetmag ravelry.com/groups/simply-crochet youtube.com/GatheredMakes Gathered.how Hook, snap and…