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As the nights have grown longer this autumn, I’ve been doing a spot of stargazing and pondering the wonders of the unknown universe. And we have some truly interstellar makes in this issue, too! Why not explore with the fuzzy alien by Ellie’s Craft Boutique on page 33, Sally Shepherd’s space bunting on page 63 or Maria Jeczmyk’s shooting star throw on page 48? I’ll also be celebrating everyday wonders here on Earth with patterns for autumnal embellishments, baby blankets, comfy cowls and more on my hook! And please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them. Raise a cheer for all the talented designers in this issue……

HIP TO BE SQUARE KATIE JONES (£16.99, Hardie Grant Books) If you enjoyed designer Katie Jones’ Carnaby CAL and got properly into granny square day, this is the ideal book for you! This new book will teach you how to create 20 striking projects using just five easy-to-make granny squares. You’ll learn how to whip up garments, accessories and homewares just by switching up the yarn weights, colours and types and extending or scaling down the blocks’ sizes. YOU CAN CROCHET WITH BELLA COCO SARAH-JAYNE FRAGOLA (£14.99, Search Press) Beginners with a taste for clean, pastel-coloured homewares and acessories will find everything they need to get started in this inspiring book. Using Sarah-Jayne’s signature easy-to-understand yet comprehensive and structured teaching methods, you’ll be ready to get started right away. Each…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Cascade Yarns Superwash 220 (100% wool, 100g/200m)Yarn A Blue Sapphire (311)See table for measurements and yarn quantities1 ball of each:Yarn B Golden (877)Yarn C Bitter Chocolate (872)Yarn D Pumpkin (822)◼ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook◼ 4 buttons, 20mm◼ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 14.5 sts and 12 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over htr st using a 5.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension Alternatively, measure tension as 29 sts over 20cm (8in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 Bust width a: 42 (47.5: 53: 58.5: 64)cm, 16½ (18¾: 21: 23: 25¼) in Length b: 56 (56: 58: 58: 60)cm, 22 (22: 22¾: 22¾: 23½) in  Sleeve length c: 37cm, 14¼in Remind yourself that you can…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 10g/25m)1 ball of each:Poppy Rose (390)Forest Green (412)Linen (505)Fir (525)Brick Red (504)Saffron (249)◼ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook◼ A small amount of toy stuffing◼ A bucket hat For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS 3D Leaf and Oak Leaf measures approx 8cm (3¼in) long Small Leaf measures approx 2.5cm (1in) long ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss to third ch from hook. surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull through loop, *insert hook back through to WS moving in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required…

All yarn stores are magical, filled with colour and possibilities, but some set themselves apart with their extraordinary commitment to the community. Whether they’re spreading joy with an inspiring venue, exciting events and an epic range of craft supplies, or creating a homely environment with snacks and skill-sharing aplenty, these are the ones worth planning a trip around. These are the destination yarn stores. Crocheters in the UK are spoiled for choice with a plethora of amazing yarn stores up and down the country. We spoke with staff from four of our favourites to discover what makes a yarn shop a must-visit craft oasis. These folks were brimming with stories of kindness, creativity and laughter. Perhaps it’s passionate people, not just squishable yarn, that makes a shop truly remarkable? The…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 10g/25m)1 ball of each:Scarlet (192)Jet Black (110)◼ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook◼ A safety pin, approx 5cm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Poppy measures approx 6.5cm (2½in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 This November, wear a handmade poppy brooch or make several to give away. You’ll return to this pattern year after year! NOTES Poppy is worked in rounds throughout. POPPY FLOWER Using Jet Black, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as st), 12tr in loop, ss to beg tr. [12 sts] Fasten off. Join Scarlet in any st with a ss. Round 2 *Ch3,…

STILETTO Ch8. ROUND 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch to end, rotate to work in opposite side of foundation ch, ch1, dc in next 3 ch, (dc, tr) in next ch, 2tr in next 2 ch, (tr, dc) in final ch, ss to beg dc. [18 sts] ROW 2 Ss in each dc across to ch-1 sp, (ss, htr) in ch-1 sp, ch4, ss in second ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ss in ch-1 sp at base of htr, leave rem sts unworked. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. The leftover yarns from this yarn review will be donated to Knit for Peace. Learn more at www.knitforpeace.org.uk and go to www.gathered.how for more yarn donation ideas. RICO FASHION COTTON METALLISE DK WEIGHT…

SCAN ME Learn more online! 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…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ West Yorkshire Spinners ChunkyRoving Retreat (100% wool, 100g, 140m)3 balls of Adore (552)1 ball of Pure (010)◼ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook◼ A 6mm (US J/10) hook◼ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 18 sts and 18 rows measure 10x10cm over double crochet using a 6mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Hat measures approx 44cm (17¼in) in circumference Mitts measure approx 30cm (11¾in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 of Simply Crochet magazine Keep it coordinated with this matching set! The slouchy hat and big, comfy mittens will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling, too. NOTES Hat is worked up from the Brim. The Brim is worked in short rows, which…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature4 ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m)1 ball of each:Yarn A Cayenne Pepper (510)Yarn B Candy Floss (547)Yarn C Chocolate Lime (395)Yarn D Marshmallow (011)◼ A 4mm (US G/6) hook 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 Scarf measures approx 180cm (70¾in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 of Simply Crochet magazine Treat yourself or a loved one to the sweetest scarf around! This nice and easy make is just the thing to start off your holiday hooking. NOTES Scarf is worked in rows throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of row before colour change is indicated. Fasten off previous colour and work…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ West Yorkshire SpinnersBo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% wool, 48% nylon, 50g/122m)Yarn A Dicky Bird (1067)Yarn B Fluffy Clouds (1063)Yarn C Pumpkin (276)Yarn D Treehouse (431)Yarn F Ladybird (527)◼ West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (100% wool, 50g/112m)Yarn E Rosemary (381)See table for measurements and yarn quantities◼ A 4mm (US G/6) hook◼ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook◼ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 16 sts and 16 rows to measure 10x10 cm (4x4in) over double crochet worked in the round using a 4.5mm hook or size needed to achieve stated tension to obtain this tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 of Simply Crochet magazine Width a: 47.5 (52.5: 57.5: 62.5: 67.5: 72.5: 77.5)cm, 18¾ (20¾: 22½: 24¾:…

MARIA JĘCZMYK Maria is a geographer who never stops crocheting. She shows her love for nature, travel and folk art through her designs. Visit page 48 to check out her shooting star blanket. SUSAN WALSH Susan is a vet by day, crochet artist by night (and on weekends). She creates beautiful crochet garments with attention to designer details. Make her autumn jumper on page 43. SALLY SHEPHERD Sally runs a crochet group in her village and has lost count of the number of people she’s taught. She’s learning to spin yarn, too! See her glow-in-the-dark space bunting on page 63. KWANNIE CHENG Kwannie’s trademark crochet is a miniature world that reflects her daily life. She also loves an occasional extra-large project, too! Find several little gifts by Kwannie on page…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% polyester, 100g/57m) 2 balls of Tinkerbell (983)◼ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Mercury (074) Jet Black (110)◼ A small amount of any white cotton DK◼ A 6.5mm (US K/10.5) hook◼ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook◼ Toy filling For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Alien measures approx 40cm (15¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 As you may have guessed from its large, innocent eyes and huggable fluff-covered body, this sweet interstellar traveller definitely comes in peace. Offer this alien the warmest of welcomes when you gift it to a space-loving friend or adventurous child. NOTES Alien is worked in…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Scheepjes Our Tribe (70% superwash Merino, 30% polyamide, 100g/420m)Motivate (983)See table for measurements and yarn quantities◼ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 6 patt repeats and 21 rows measure 21x21cm (8¼x8¼in) over pattern using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension (after blocking – see Notes) ABBREVIATIONS fan-3 (Ch1, dtr) 3 times in same st/sp, ch1 fan-4 (Ch1, dtr) 4 times in st/sp, ch1 fan-6 (Ch1, dtr) 6 times in st/sp, ch1 fan-8 (Ch1, dtr) 8 times in st/sp, ch1 invisible join Fasten off leaving a 20cm tail, without closing the round with a ss, pull final loop so the tail comes through the top of the final st, thread tail onto a darning needle, insert needle…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m)2 balls of each:Buttercup (1600)Cloud (1575)Apricot (1850)1 ball of Jade (781)◼ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 89x84cm (35x33in) ABBREVIATIONS filet block Ch2, skip 2 sts, tr in next st For a full list, see page 84 For 10% at www.blacksheepwools.com use the code 128KC at the checkout Offer ends 21 November 2022 Nothing captures a baby’s attention like a little locomotive chugging along the track. It’s not hard to see why – we could stare at the filet stitch trains on this throw all day long! NOTES The main section is worked in rows from…

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 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 in skipped st, working in front of tr just worked…

After first trying her hand at yarn dyeing in 2016, crocheter and knitter Beth Simpson created an indie hand-dyed yarn brand that fused her love of fibre crafts with another passion of hers – classic mid-century style. “All of my yarn bases, including Dolly DK, Audrey Classic Sock and Dusty MCN, are named after celebrities who were famed for having beehive hairstyles in the 1960s,” says Beth. “These ladies are a huge inspiration behind the brand.” VINTAGE INSPO Beth likes to create colourways based on films and songs. “I was in my late teens when I first got into mid-century style, having seen lots of the classic films from that period – Rosemary’s Baby, Barbarella, Georgie Girl – on TV and fallen in love with the fashions and the whole…

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Oh, how we love to hook for the holidays! Some of us might have already started our Christmas makes, while others might be just beginning to plan them out – either way, and no matter how much time you have for making, you can find an ideal holiday project inside these pages. I’m planning to keep the easy-to-make candy cane pattern on-hand for last minute gifts while I work on making matching holiday jumpers for the whole family – they’re just the thing to wear for a family photo. What an amazing way to keep Christmas memories! Just pick up some WYS yarn from your local stockist and get making.…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ West Yorkshire Spinners The CroftShetland Aran (100% wool, 100g/166m)Yarn A Effrith (1013)Yarn B Ollaberry (0568)See table for measurements and yarn quantities◼ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 14 st and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over half treble crochet using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain this tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 of Simply Crochet magazine Width a: 29 (32: 35: 38: 39.5: 42: 45)cm, 11½ (12¾: 13¾: 15: 15½: 16½: 17¾)in Length b: 33.5 (35.5: 37.5: 41.5: 44.5: 47.5: 51.5)cm, 13¼ (14: 14¾: 16½: 17½: 18¾: 20¼)in Sleeve length c: 22.5 (28: 30: 32: 35: 37: 40.5)cm, 9 (11: 11¾: 12½: 13¾: 14½: 16)in To make this pattern easier…

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BAG Give a friend a permanent smile when you make them the most cheerful bag ever! Designed by Kwannie Cheng ◼ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m), 2 balls of Tournesol (N16)◼ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook◼ A scrap of yellow fabric (such as a large old T-shirt)◼ Any scrap black DK◼ Stitch markers◼ Foam board 50x25cm TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 20cm (7¾in) in diameter NOTES Bag is worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first stitch of the round, moving it up as you go. BAG BACK Using Tournesol, make a magic loop. Round 1…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Stitch & Story The Lil Merino (100% Merino wool, 50g/65m)25 balls of Graphite Blue (LL504)6 balls of Sherbert Yellow (LL525)◼ A 5mm (US H/8) hook◼ A tassel maker For yarn visit Stitch & Story www.stitchandstory.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 105x125cm (41¼x49¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 All your dreams will come true when you fall asleep under this atmospheric throw. Make it for yourself or for a little stargazer you know. NOTES Blanket is worked in a corner-to-corner (c2c) construction, working blocks diagonally across each row. Each ‘block’ is made up of a ch3 and 3tr and each ‘row’ is worked diagonally, starting with 1 block in the bottom left…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m)1 ball of each:Yarn A Black (1002)Petrol (1708)Matador (1010)Silver (1203)Dandelion (1856)Jaffa (1256)Fiesta (1257)Bright Green (1259)◼ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook◼ 1 reel of Gutermann GlowyThread Colour 8 White (optional)amzn.to/3c0YInE For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Each Flag measures approx 14x17cm (5½x6½in) ABBREVIATIONS fdc (foundation double crochet) Ch2 (does not count as st), *insert hook in second ch from hook, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through one loop on hook (loop will sit at base of fdc, yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * inserting hook in loop at base of prev fdc For a full list, see page 84…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ Beehive Yarns Dolly Classic DK (100% superwash Merino, 115g/230m)1 skein of Oatmeal (see notes)◼ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact www.beehiveyarns.com TENSION 19 sts and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Headband measures approx 50cm (19¾in) in circumference ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 On chilly autumn evenings, pop on this 3D textured headband. It’ll keep your ears warm while making you look extra stylish! NOTES Headband is worked in long rows. The short ends are sewn together to form a loop. The Flower and Leaves are made separately and sewn to the Headband at the end. This yarn is dyed in small batches and the colours available…

YOU WILL NEED ◼ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab (100% wool, 100g/225m)Yarn A Silver Grey (137)Yarn B Stormy Grey (373)See table for measurements and quantities of Yarns A and B1 ball of each:Yarn C Natural Cream (010)Yarn D Cerise Pink (539)Yarn E Perfectly Plum (362)Yarn F Aqua Green (705)Yarn G Zesty Orange (476)Yarn H Citrus Yellow (229)Yarn I Deep Teal (716)Yarn J Lime Green (198)◼ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 18 sts and 9 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 84 of Simply Crochet magazine Width a: 48 (54.5: 60.5: 64.5: 70.5)cm, 19 (21½ : 23¾: 25½: 27¾)in Length b: 62 (62:…