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Thanks to the festive decorations in shops and the crisp chill in the air, I’m in the Christmas spirit already! I’ve already started my holiday hooking with a few neon-coloured makes from our Merry and Bright collection on page 14. Next on my list will be Erinna Lee’s Santa pug on page 31 – or perhaps one of the 58 makes in the FREE digital version of the latest Your Crochet Christmas! Use the link to the right to download yours now. And as always, please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them. DOWNLOAD NOW!…

MAGNIFICENT MAKEOVER This season, do your entire living room up in vibrant tones! They really pop against the snowy white neutral shade in the projects, and are extra cosy thanks to fun fluffy accents. LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE This oh-so-snuggly blanket isn't just full of bold contrasting colours – the tree is also hooked in delightfully fluffy yarn, making this project as cosy as it is cool. Cuddle up! ROCKIN' REINDEER Drape this team of tiny fluffy-nosed reindeer anywhere in your home and they'll deliver the Christmas spirit to everyone who drops by to visit. They look especially nice on a mantlepiece. ROUND AND ROUND This beautiful wreath is made entirely out of adorable stripy baubles! Fasten them to a wire wreath and glue them in place, then…

YOU WILL NEED Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% acrylic, 100g/116m) 23ballsofChocolate(1004) A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Throw measures approx 95x170cm (37½x67in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 The deliciously chunky squares in this project make it look like a real treat. It’s heavy, too, so it feels like a lovely weighted blanket. Sweet! NOTES Main Body of Throw is worked in rows throughout. A Border is added at the end. THROW MAIN BODY Ch105. Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [104 sts] Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st across, turn. Row 3 Ch1,…

Life is just that much better if you have something to look forward to, isn’t it? With a crochet subscription, you can always anticipate a new project landing on your doorstep, filled to the brim with hooky surprises. Here, we check out four fab subs so you can pick your favourite or choose one to give as a gift this holiday season! STITCH KIT What do you get? The yarn, hook and pattern you need to create a substantial crochet project – the box we received had a pattern and supplies for a vest from one of Sirdar’s recent collections. Some boxes have extras like stitch markers, too. What sets this one apart? Set up during lockdown when creator Kirsty Broadbent’s brick-and-mortar shop had to close, Stitch Kit is an…

If you’re into crochet or knitting, you’re probably a fan of Olympic diver Tom Daley, who brought yarncrafts into the news when he famously took his knitting poolside at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Since then, the talented 28-year-old has released a line of knitting and crochet kits, called Made with Love by Tom Daley, and on 27 October released a book of patterns by the same name. He also entertains his followers on Instagram with his latest craft-related endeavours, racking up thousands – sometimes tens of thousands – of likes. He’s kind of a big deal. And he uses his popularity in admirable ways. The famous hookster is a proud advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and appeared on the cover of Saturday magazine wrapped in a giant rainbow crochet scarf…

Dye Bath Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins Laura Shipley, owner of popular yarn shop Wool in Bath, began dyeing yarn soon after her eldest son was born. “I have always knitted and crocheted, and the idea of using my own yarn and creating all the colours myself was so exciting,” she says. “My degree is in fine art, and since I graduated, I’ve found there’s always a little artistic itch that needs scratching, and dyeing yarn fits the bill perfectly!” BATH TIME Bath – it’s Laura’s hometown, the location of her shop and the main inspiration behind her hand-dyed yarns. She even used her own experiences at her shop to help inform her yarn base and colour choices, by listening to what her…

GREEN FINGERS Catherine Bishop personalised the little gardener from issue 125’s supplement for a friend, giving her wire glasses, a pocket on her apron and lots of adorable bugs all over! We’re super impressed, and we’re sure the friend she made this for was as well. Thank you for sharing, Catherine! CARRIED AWAY Olwyn Walsh corcheted her first-ever bag and it went super well, as you can see! She used a pattern from the African Flower supplement in issue 124, and we absolutely love the colours she chose. Olwyn says she really enjoyed making it – and that makes us so happy! Perhaps she’ll even make it again someday. ROYAL WE To honour Queen Elizabeth II’s impact on the world, hookster Prudence Hill decided to recreate issue 123’s amigurumi of…

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“It’s OK to take your time. The pleasure is in the making” CATHERINE VENNER It’s hard for Catherine to imagine life without her crochet hook. You can see her dedication to her craft in both her Christmas tree throw on page 14 and her glitter coasters on page 68. “My idea of heaven = a hook, yarn and a cup of coffee” ZOE POTRAC Zoe is a designer with a particular interest in all things homewares. She especially loves bright, texture-filled cushions – case in point, her gigantic, squeezable star cushion on page 14! “Learning from mistakes is the best way to discover new possibilities” MARINA RUSSO Marina is the designer and natural fibre enthusiast behind Bloodimaryart. Crochet is her medium for creative self-expression. Check out her joyful reindeer bunting…

YOU WILL NEED DROPS Nepal Aran (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50g/75m) Seetableformeasurementsand yarn quantities Cerise6273 OffWhite0100 SeaBlue8911 Goldenrod2923 A 6mm (US J/10) hook Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 13 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble worked in the round using a 6mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS htr cluster (Yrh, insert hook into st, yrh, pull through st) 4 times, yrh, pull through all 9 loops on hook. BPdc (Back Post double crochet) Work as for standard double crochet, inserting hook from back to front to back around post of st in prev row For a full list, see page 86 Width a: 46.5 (51: 55: 60)cm, 18¼ (20: 21¾: 23½)in Length b: 58.5…

YOU WILL NEED Sirdar Happy Cotton 100cotton 20g/43m) 1ballofeach Yacht786 Freckly753 Princess798 Liquorice775 Shower762 Laundry782 A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook A plain white sweater A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Measurements dependent on placement of parts ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Place yarn on WS of work, insert hook through work from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you wish the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from * as required For a full list, see page 86 When the weather gets chilly and flurries start to fall, every child wants to…

YOU WILL NEED Willow and Lark Ramble (100% wool, 50g/120m) HorizonOrange112 Seetableformeasurementsand yarn quantities A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn contact www.willowandlarkyarns.com TENSION 20 sts and 20 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS puff st (Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull through loop to height of current round) 4 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, ch1 to close fhtr (foundation half treble) Ch2, *insert hook in last ch from hook, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop (loop will sit at base of fhtr), yrh and pull through 3 loops; rep from * inserting hook in loop at base of prev fhtr For a full…

YOU WILL NEED Any 4ply cotton yarn A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook Sewing thread in matching colour PVA glue TENSION Each Segment measures 10cm (4in) tall MEASUREMENTS Decoration measures approx 17cm (6¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch4, ss in third ch from hook For a full list, see page 86 Celebrate the rich history of Scandinavian design by hanging a himmeli! Hook as many as you like and suspend from the ceiling. NOTES Each Decoration is made up of 12 Segments. Each Segment is made separately and sewn together at the corners. Refer to the Construction Image below for joining the Segments together. DECORATION SEGMENT (MAKE 12) Ch14. Row 1 Ss in second ch from hook and next 8 ch, insert hook in first ss and next ch, yrh…

ADD FUN BUTTONS YOU WILL NEED James C. Brett Second Chance 100recycledacrylic, 100g/280m) 2ballsofEmerald(SC10) 1ballofeach WhiteSC01 RedSC13 A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook 9 red buttons, 18mm For yarn stockists contact James C. Brett www.jamescbrett.co.uk TENSION 18 sts and 9.5 rows measure 10x10cm over treble crochet using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Tree Skirt measures 38cm (15in) in circumference around top and 40cm (15¾in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 For 10% OFF at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk use the code SC129 at the checkout Give your gifts a soft place to rest by placing this green, red and white skirt around the base of your favourite fir this festive season. NOTES Tree Skirt is made up of 10 Panels. Each Panel is worked…

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 Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerised cotton, 50g/125m), 2ballsofeach 115HotRed 105BridalWhite Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerised cotton, 25g/62.5m), 2ballsofeach 263PetalPeach 507Chocolate 406SoftBeige 1ballofeach 409SoftRose 244Spruce 110JetBlack A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook 8cm pipe cleaner Polyester stuffing item no. 240130-10 A stitch marker Pin or red pencil For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required Tension should be tight enough not to leave holes showing stuffing MEASUREMENTS Mug approx 10cm (4in) ABBREVIATIONS blo (back loop(s) only) Insert hook under back lp(s) only cc change colour flo (front loop(s) only) Insert hook under front lp(s) only mr magic ring yoh yarn over hook For a full list, see page 86 of Simply Crochet magazine It’s an amigurumi Mr and…

In her honour Hooksters sure know how to create a beautiful tribute. So many crocheted postbox toppers have popped up celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s life since she passed away on 8 September. We were lucky enough to get permission to print a few photos of them here – thanks so much to the amazing designer/makers who shared their creations with us. ALMOST TIME! We love a good Christmas crochet-along, so we’re definitely on board with Hoooked’s new advent calendar CAL, created in collaboration with Studio Belovely. The crochet-along officially began on 24 October, but you still have time to catch up. Visit www.hoookedyarn.com or join the Hoooked New Season CAL 2022 Facebook group to learn more. The countdown begins! Newrelease Feel the rush Filled with rainbow-bright contrasting hues and made…

YOU WILL NEED Krea Deluxe Organic Cotton 100cotton 50g/165m) 1ballofeach Cream02 Yellow05 Black28 Brown30 Red35 ArmyGreen36 Sand46 A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Toy stuffing 2 safety eyes, 6mm Brown stranded cotton 30cm elastic cord, 1mm wide 40cm white ribbon, 6mm wide 2 black buttons, 8mm 1 press stud, 6mm A pompom maker, 35cm Stitch markers 2 bells For yarn contact Tribe Yarns www.tribeyarns.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Puppy measures approx 16cm (6¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Help this pup get dressed up for Christmas by making some fancy holiday duds! Give this cutie as a gift or add it to your festive décor. NOTES Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, working in…

YOU WILL NEED Rowan Merino Aria (93% wool, 7% polyamide, 50g/85m) Snow047 Seetableformeasurementsand yarn quantities A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 12.5 sts and 15 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over diamond bobble patt using a 7mm hook or size needed to obtain stated tension Alternatively measure 25 sts over 20cm ABBREVIATIONS loop dc Insert hook into st, create length of loop with your finger of approx 5 (7: 8: 8: 8)cm at back of work (on RS of fabric), yrh, pull up loop, yrh, pull through both loops on hook puff st (Yrh, insert hook into next stitch, yrh, pull up loop) 5 times, (11 loops on hook), yrh and pull through all loops, ch1 to secure bobble (this…

Win a digital copy of the next Simply Crochet issue! Enter by voting for your favourite on Instagram #hooktohook @simplycrochetmag Jennifer May “Christmas is my favourite season for crocheting, so I was delighted with this challenge. I was inspired to create a contemporary project with clean lines, so I chose circles as a shape and made each in a single colour. I love the contrast between the warm wintry tones and the brighter shades and wanted to show them off against each other. I opted for a table-top project rather than an item to hang, especially as it could get heavy with 24 goodies!” Find other designs by Jennifer on her Ravelry page. Jackie Laing “I was inspired by one of my favourite things about the holidays – trimming the…

YOU WILL NEED Rosa Pomar Mondim (100% Portuguese wool, 100g/385m) 1ballofeach HeatherLichen305 DarkBlue113 Rose110 A 5mm (US H/8) hook 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wild and Woolly www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over waistcoat stitch in the round using a 5mm hook or size needed to obtain tension MEASUREMENTS Mittens: Circumference 18 (21)cm, 7 (8¼)in Length 22 (24)cm, 8¾ (9½) in Hat: Circumference 56 (61: 67)cm, 22 (24: 26¼)in Length 24cm (9½in) ABBREVIATIONS cdc (central double crochet for waistcoat stitch): insert hook in the middle of V and under top loop, yrh, pull up a loop, pull through both loops on hook cdc2tog Work as a dc2tog but insert hook in the middle of V as for cdc invisible join Ss to…

YOU WILL NEED Lincatex Goldrush DK (80% viscose, 20% metallised polyester, 50g/100m) 1ballofeach LightGold04 Silver06 IrisWhite10 A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn contact www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Coaster measures approx 13cm (5in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Whip up meaningful holiday gifts in a jiffy with these fantastically sparkly snowflake coasters. Make mutiple for a full set! NOTES Coasters are worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Each coaster uses approx 10g of yarn. COASTERS 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 (RS) Ch1, (dc, ch1) in each st around, ss to beg dc. [6…

PRESENT MOTIF Make a magic loop. ROUND 1 Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 tr] ROUND 2 Ch3, 4tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, *5tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; rep from * to end, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 tr] ROUND 3 Ch3, tr in next st, 5tr in next st, *tr in next 6 sts, 5tr in next st; repeat from * to last 4 sts, tr in next 4 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [44 tr] FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. Tie a length of yarn horizontally around the middle of the present, weaving the ends through a few of the stitches at the…