Innehållsförteckning för Issue 133 från Simply Crochet

You know that feeling when you’ve found the perfect project, one that makes your heart beat faster every time you think of it? I’ve had that feeling a lot recently. For instance, I can’t get Kelly Wilson Moore’s delicious-looking dolly mixture blanket on page 67 out of my head, or Fran Morgan’s simple-yet-perfect poncho on page 24. I also felt that way about Emma Leith’s granny square mitts from page 61 – and believe it or not, I’ve made those already! And please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love to see them.…

RETRO CROCHET ASHLEE ELLE (£18.81, Rocky Nook) Fans of 70s, 80s and 90s fashion, this is the book for you! Organised by decade, the projects in this collection include tops, skirts, bags, hats, accessories and more. Though the inspiration is retro, the style is undeniably Ashlee – the designer has made a name for herself online by modeling her own creations in front of beautful photoshopped landscapes, and she remains true to her signature look in this new book. SWEET PEA CROCHET SUE RAWLINSON (£12.99, Search Press) Prepare for a new baby by hooking up one or more of the bundles in this book! Created by Sue Rawlinson of Sweet Pea Family Crochet, these gift sets are as useful as they are adorable. Create a car seat blanket, baby beanie…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Croft Aran (100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m) Yarn A Lerwick (637) Yarn B Laxfirth (639) Yarn C Ollabery (568) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A 55 (55: 60: 60)cm open-ended zip (purchase after garment completion to ensure correct size) For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners www.wyspinners.com TENSION 17sts and 18.5 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using a 5mm hook or size needed to obtain stated tension ABBREVIATIONS FPsstr (Front Post sextuple treble) Yrh 6 times, insert hook from front to back to front around post of st, yrh, pull up a loop, (yrh, pull through 2 loops) rep until 1 loop remains; FPsstr are always worked with Yarn A around dc from Yarn A row 9 rows below…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle (100% polyester, 300g/201m) 3 balls of Planetary Purple Sparkle (71004) 1 ball of Seafoam Sparkle (71005) ■ A small amount of any DK yarn in green ■ A small amount of any DK yarn in black ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 6.5mm (US K/10½) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Dragon measures approx 135cm (53¼in) long ABBREVIATIONS ldc (long double crochet) Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through one loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice picot Ch2, ss in last ch from hook For…

COME FLY WITH ME The garden seems to be where fairies look the most at home. This wide-eyed Holly Fairy from issue 130 is by Alexandra Frere, aka @tangled_ pixie. It’s super cute! COUNTRYSIDE LOVE Sarah Johnson, aka @cuddlycrochetby sarah, hooked up four members of the Beatrix Potter crew from issue 95 so they could enjoy a relaxing countryside escape. GREEN FINGERS Evie, aka @crochet evie, has sunk her hooks into our wonderful amigurumi gardener pattern from issue 125. What amazing creations will Evie grow next? ICE TO MEET YOU Come rain, wind or snow, this Holly Fairy from issue 130 is bursting with joy! This one by Alice Tarry, aka @the_ burrow_uk, looks so happy on a snowman.…

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Terazzo (70% recycled wool, 30% recycled viscose, 50g/175m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Espresso (717) Yarn B Ardesia (743) Yarn C Sangria (720) Yarn D Piuma (740) Yarn E Corallo (713) Yarn F Sabbia (746) Yarn G Lampone (721) Yarn H Acero (704) Yarn I Mandarino (715) Yarn J Rosa (723) Yarn K Cenere (741) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 3 patt rep and 14 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) MEASUREMENTS Rectangle measures approx 80x50cm (31½x19¾in) before joining ABBREVIATIONS spiked tr Yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated 2 rows below, yrh and pull loop up to height of current row enclosing the ch on the row below, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice spiked htr Yrh,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Terrazzo (70% recycled wool, 30% recycled viscose, 50g/175m) Laguna (752) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers ■ A button, 1.5cm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-9 measure 20cm (8in) in diameter using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS bead st Skip 1 st, tr in next st, *yrh, insert hook around post previous tr, yrh and pull up a loop) 3 times, yrh, pull through 6 loops on hook, yrh, pull final 2 loops (counts as 1 st in stitch count) For a full list, see page 88 of Simply Crochet magazine With its intricate stitches, draped collar and enticing shape, you’d think this waistcoat would be…

LISA STURMEY Lisa is the designer behind Ellie’s Craft Boutique. Once she went from knitting toys to crocheting them, she never looked back! See her amigurumi peas in a pod on page 29. MILLIE MASTERTON Millie is the crochet designer behind Ruby and Custard. She’s been busy creating the headband and mitts as part of our lovely mini motifs collection starting on page 14. BECCA PARKER Becca is a designer/maker based by the British seaside. She sells her crochet patterns and handmade accessories online. Find her matching placemats and coasters on page 73. CAROL HLADIK Carol is a desinger and tech editor from Wichita, Kansas. She sepcialises in fun and functional patterns and is always up for a challenge. Check out her dragon on page 53. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Jess Bennett,…

COLLAR Instantly add a feminine touch to your favourite blouse by donning Natalie Beard’s sweet collar made of hexagon motifs ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% acrylic, 50% cotton, 50g/125m), 1 ball of each: Azalea (077), Raspberry (067), Turquoise (056), Blueberry (070), Purple (055), Violet (073), Blue (079), Saffron (059), Rose (072), Natural (058) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook TENSION Rounds 1-3 measure 9cm (3½in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Collar measures 44cm (17¾in) long around neck ABBREVIATIONS popcorn Work 5tr in same st/sp, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop on hook and pull through st picot Ch2, ss in second ch from hook For a full list, see page 88 COLLAR MINI MOTIFS (MAKE 6) Using any colour, make a magic…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of each: Lime (512) Forest Green (412) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ A pipe cleaner, 30cm ■ Toy filling ■ 6 safety eyes, 10mm ■ Black stranded cotton ■ A red pencil (optional) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Peas in a Pod measure approx 30x12cm (11¾x4¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Whether you’re a vegetable fan or not, you’re sure to get one of your five a day with this fun project. Get your hooks and grow your own! NOTES Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Perle Cotton No. 12 (100% cotton, 10g/126m) 1 ball of White ■ A 1.75mm (US 5 steel) hook ■ A shirt For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Can be worked on shirt of any size ABBREVIATIONS cluster (Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops) 7 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook, ch1 to secure For a full list, see page 88 For 10% OFF at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk use the code SC133 at the checkout Code cannot be applied to certain products such as yarn packs, sale items, gift vouchers, KC Collection and Lopi products. Upcycle a favourite top…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% acrylic, 100g/300m) 2 balls of Yarn D Weert (1001) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Eindhoven (1114) Yarn B Leek (1132) Yarn C Tiel (1023) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 2 cushion pads, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 13 sts and 7 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Warm up your sofa with a delightfully modern set of cushions. Each looks lovely on its own, but together they really shine! NOTES Cushion is made up of 2 Panels. Each Panel begins with a Quarter Circle. The remainder is worked in rows off…

Dolls are all about imagination, about creating the world you want to inhabit. Children do this through play, but adults can do it too – through making. Though major toy companies have recently re-imagined classic dolls in more diverse and inclusive ways, there’s still a long way to go. That’s where crochet comes in – more specifically, Black crochet artists who create dolls with a wide range of skin tones, hair textures and more. In short, they use their imaginations to envision a world where every child can play with, and feel represented by, a doll that looks like them. COLETTA PETERSON One of these professionals is Coletta Peterson, creator of A Touch of BLU designs. The designer/maker creates adorable dolls and loveys, mostly with black or brown skin tones…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Wool Mix Super Chunky (50% wool, 50% acrylic, 100g/55m) 5 balls of Yarn A Storm Grey (904) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Blush Pink (953) Yarn C Vintage Pink (955) Yarn D Washed Teal (932) Yarn E Slate Green (926) ■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook ■ Lining fabric, 50x70cm ■ Felt fabric, 40x50cm ■ 2 sew-on bag handles, 57cm For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION 9 dc and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) after blocking using an 8mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 46x32cm (18x12½in) excluding handles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Stitch a multi-coloured mountain range over the top of a double-crochet bag to create an accessory worthy…

After seeing a friend’s ‘dye your own yarn’ kit after attending a yarn show, Jen Naulls knew she had to give it a go. “I had always been a crafter in various forms for many years, and always enjoyed trying a new craft – that’s still the case now,” she says. Soon, she had more yarn than she knew what to do with, so she decided to start selling them. Thus, Castle View Yarns was created. BROUGHT TO HEAL Dyeing yarns quickly became more than just a hobby for Jen. “At the time, I was going through a period of troubling mental health and navigating some major life changes,” she explains. “But the simple action of putting colour onto yarn was hugely therapeutic for me. Watching the colours dance and…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Terazzo (70% recycled wool, 30% recycled viscose, 50g/175m) Yarn A Sassolino (712) Yarn B Bolle (736) Yarn C Prosecco (744) Yarn D Pergamena (745) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-4 measures 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) using 5mm hook Tension is not critical as you can make the jumper to the measurements you choose, but variations in tension may affect the yarn quantities required ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 in Simply Crochet magazine What’s more relaxing and satisfying to make than a classic granny square? Why, gigantic granny squares that transform into an ultra-wearable jumper, of course! Make one as a gift for…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Charm (85% acrylic, 10% wool, 5% mohair, 200g/1084m) 2 balls of Deep Water (3627) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 9 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 For 10% OFF at www.blacksheepwools.com use the code CH133 at the checkout Offer ends 10 April 2023 Width a: 66 (78: 90: 100)cm 26 (30¾: 35½: 39½)in Length b: 60 (60: 65: 65)cm 23¾ (23¾: 25½: 25½)in Who said garments are complicated? This beginner-friendly project is made from two simple panels that are sewn together. You don’t even have to worry…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 50g/175m) 2 balls of Ancient (172) ■ Rowan Felted Tweed Colours by Kaffe Fassett (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 50g/175m) 1 ball of Ripe (022) ■ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook ■ A faux fur pompom For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 12 sts and 17 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 5.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cowl measures 55cm (21¾in) in circumference Hat measures 52cm (20½in) in circumference ABBREVIATIONS ex-wdc (extended waistcoat double crochet) Insert hook through centre of st below between the ‘legs’ (not through the top of the stitch), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop, yrh and…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% Merino, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Lyon (078) Yarn B Monterrey (023) Yarn C Bangalore (052) Yarn D Montreal (059) Yarn E Taipai (006) Yarn F Istanbul (037) Yarn G Seoul (035) Yarn H Dallas (003) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-7 of Palm Square measure 10x10cm (4x4in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Wrist Warmers measures 22cm (8¾in) long and 20cm (8in) in circumference around palm ABBREVIATIONS pc Work 4tr in same st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop on hook and pull through, ch1 to close beg pc Ch2, work 3tr in same st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/196m) 2 balls of each: White (1001) Saffron (1081) Bluebell (1082) Fondant (1241) Aspen (1422) Wisteria (1432) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A tassel maker 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 Blanket measures 115x115cm (45¼x45in¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Created using simple squares, this throw is a treat to look at and to use. Why not make it as thank you for an extra-sweet friend? NOTES Blanket is made up of 64 Squares, worked in 2 colourways. All Squares are worked in rows and joined together with a dc seam. BLANKET SQUARES (MAKE 64) Make 32 in each colourway.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Fingering (100% wool, 50g/250m) 2 balls of each: Peony (1057) 1 ball each of: Lemon Yellow (4147) Dusty Turquoise (1031) Niagara Blue (1028) Lavendula (1023) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures approx 145x23cm (57x9in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 For 10% OFF at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk use the code SC133 at the checkout Code cannot be applied to certain products such as yarn packs, sale items, gift vouchers, KC Collection and Lopi products. With its densely packed stitches and pretty combinations of pastel shades, this cosy make is a true candy-coloured fantasy. NOTES The Scarf is made…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Castle View Yarns Sock (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon, 100g/425m) 1 skein of Blueberry Pie ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact www.castleviewyarns.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Placemat measures 21cm (8¼ in) in diameter Coaster measures 9.5cm (3¾in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS v-st (Tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicated For a full list, see page 88 Frilly and frothy in all the right ways, these placemats and coasters look effortlessly feminine when hooked in a many-hued yarn. NOTES Placemats and Coasters are worked with 2 strands of yarn held together as one throughout. You will need to wind the skein into 2 separate balls. TABLE SET PLACEMATS (MAKE 2) Ch4, ss in first ch…

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Sometimes the only thing you need to make a beautiful garment is a simple crochet shape! Try a jacket made from a couple of hexagons, a poncho formed from rectangles, a jumper created using squares or a waistcoat constructed from a single circle. They’re perfect options for crocheters who want to dip their hooks into the garment-making world. Or for any crocheter, really – after all, these clothes look fabulous by anybody’s standards! Treat yourself to your favourite design, or hook one for a stylish friend. Remember, you can purchase the yarn needed, or find your nearest stockist, when you visit www.scheepjes.com – happy hooking! IN ASSOCIATION WITH…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Terrazzo (70% recycled wool, 30% recycled viscose, 50g/175m) Yarn A Milennio (731) Yarn B Pergamena (745) Yarn C Asparago (758) Yarn D Lampone (721) Yarn E Limone (702) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 6 rounds measure 10cm (4in) in diameter using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 of Simply Crochet magazine With its chunky floral trim and dotted blue body and sleeves, this jacket feels like a folk artist’s dream come true. But it’s no fantasy – the project is ingeniously constructed using two hexagons sewn together to create a loose yet…