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Everyone says it, but it’s true – the world we live in is moving so fast! I know I need to consciously try to move slower, stay in the moment and appreciate the little things. Personally, I like to do this through mindful crocheting. I’ve been slowly savouring the process of making Esme Crick’s blanket on page 14, as well as Lorraine Stephenson’s beautiful mandala on page 64. But I’m still up for a quick make – Lisa Hendry’s lacy bunting on page 71 will do the trick! How do you stay grounded? Share on Instagram with the tag #sctreblemaker, or on Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We love to see your makes!…

BEACH BLANKET Geo print? Check. Beautiful colours? Check. Tassels? Check. Esme Crick’s beach blanket is just what your summer holiday needs ■ King Cole Bamboo Cotton (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton, 100g/230m), 3 balls of each: Yarn B Old Gold (625), Yarn C Sea Breeze (3331), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Denim (619), Yarn D Dusty Pink (618) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A tassel maker TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 60x100cm (26½x39½in) excluding tassels ABBREVIATIONS mtr (mosaic treble) Tr in skipped st of the same colour 3 rows below, working in front of the ch-sps on prev 2 rows For a full list, see page 86 NOTES Plain stripes in Yarns…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) Mocha (1064) Dandelion (1856) Meadow (1065) ■ A small amount of any light pink yarn ■ Black stranded cotton ■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 14mm ■ Toy stuffing ■ A wooden dowel or chopstick (approx 25cm long) 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 Sunflower measures appox 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS inv dec Insert hook through fl of next 2 sts, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 86 Sunflowers are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed, but it’s even simpler to hook one…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk, 25g/210m) Yarn A Pumpkin (728) Yarn B Flamingo (713) Yarn C Ghost (642) ■ Rowan Fine Lace (80% alpaca, 20% wool, 50g/400m) Yarn D Azalea (956) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 15 sts and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Width a: 50 (54: 60: 64: 70: 74: 80: 84: 90)cm, 19¾ (21¼: 23¾: 25¼: 27½: 29: 31½: 33: 35¼)in Length b: 42 (44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 53: 55: 56)cm, 16¾ (17¾: 18: 19: 19¾: 20½: 21: 21¾: 22)in Sleeve length…

YOU WILL NEED ■ World of Wool Fluff (100% Merino wool, 50g/115m) 9 (15) balls of Weekend Onesie (FDK321) 7 (12) balls of Egg Nog (FDK004) 4 (7) balls of Bobble Hat (FDK057) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact World of Wool 03300 564888 www.worldofwool.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Small Blanket measures approx 94x122cm (37x48in) Large Blanket measures 126x150cm (49¾x59in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Whether you use it for picnics or for snoozing on the sofa, this throw will tick all the boxes. NOTES Pattern is written in 2 sizes: S and L. The Blanket pictured is made in the Large pattern. The main section is worked in rows using the tapestry…

Joanne Fowler “I was excited to create a shawl for this Hook to Hook challenge. I enjoy reading this feature in the magazine and seeing the yarns presented in different designs. I pictured this silky yarn as a fluid, draped shawl that could be worn on a sunset beach walk. This shell and chain loop stitch seemed perfect combined with a delicate border to create a pretty silhouette without extra weight. “Find Joanna on Instagram at @madewithloveandfibres or at www.madewithloveandfibres.com Hannah Barker “The Hook to Hook challenge is one of my favourite features of the magazine, so I was excited to take part. I’m terrible at managing to keep shawls wrapped around me, so I decided to design an infinity shawl even I could keep on! My dad keeps bees,…

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Brentfox Yarns Gloucestershire Cotswold 4ply (100% Cotswold wool, 104g/366m) 1 skein dyed with Dandelion, Madder and Iron ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ Dr Bechman Starch & Easy Iron spray For yarn stockists contact www.brentfox.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Each Triangle measures 12x13cm (4¾x5in) Bunting strand measures 175cm (69in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Whether you make this bunting for a special occassion or to jazz up your everyday décor, you’ll find lots to love in this lacy pattern. NOTES Each Triangle is constructed in rounds with RS facing throughout. The Triangles are blocked with starch spray before being joined together. BUNTING TRIANGLES (MAKE 7) Make a magic loop. Round 1…

HOPPY DAYS Amanda Taylor, aka @mycraftand crochetcorner, hooked up our amigurumi bunny from issue 54. This project is an oldie but a goldie! BABY BOBBLE A raised popcorn stitch a day keeps the boredom away! Laura Tindell, aka @healthy.living.laura, loved making this baby blanket from issue 130. DIAMOND BRIGHT Silke Moynihan, aka @sikari73, made this patterned cardigan from issue 130 to wear throughout the seasons. It’s a great colour choice and an even better finish. CUTE COMPLETE CAL We hooksters know the feeling of finishing a CAL. Antonia Mochen, aka @antoniamochen_completed last year’s Magic carpet CAL. Super neat and cute!…

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MICHAEL CAO Michael is a paediatric dentist and crochet artist whose joy is making others smile, and he hopes his creations will bring about smiles all over the world. Check out his ami’ sunflower on page 31. MARTINE DE REGT Martine is Dutch, lives in the UK and is mum to two boys. She loves amigurumi and crocheting little projects in bright colours. Make her fun and colourful motif picnic bag on page 67. LAUREN WILLIS Lauren is a designer and tech editor from Gravesend, UK. She specialises in adult garments, and has a soft spot for all things filet. Find her fabulous blockbuster vest on page 26. LISA HENDRY Lisa is the designer, maker and creator behind Tilly Mint Creates. She sells her patterns online and works from her…

CROCHET SOUTHWEST SPIRIT SUSAN KENNEDY (£16.99, David & Charles) Express your love for the American Southwest with a collection of projects inspired by the landscapes and culture of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. The beginner-to-intermediate patterns will have you making colourful, geometric and laid-back homewares and garments. Many of the projects use natural cotton and wool produced by indigenous artists and shepherds, too. CROCHET RAGDOLL FRIENDS SASCHA BLASE-VAN WAGTENDONK (£18.99, Rowman & Littlefield) Make 36 brand-new ragdolls with this handy book. You’ll find a menagerie of floppy animals, from flamingos to reindeer to dinosaurs, as well as a couple of human characters. They’re great stashbusters and will delight any and every kid on your to-stitch-for list. You can even hook mama and baby versions of certain animals! So cute.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 2 balls of Yarn A French Navy (1854) for all sizes 1 ball of each for all sizes: Spice (1711) Lavender (1188) Aspen (1422) Sunshine (1114) Matador (1010) See table for measurements ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION 16.5 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension. Alternatively measure 33 sts over 20cm (8in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Bust width a: 47.5 (54.5: 58: 65.5: 69: 76.5: 80)cm, 18¾ (21½: 22¾: 25¾: 27¼: 30: 31½)in Length b: 51 (53: 55: 57: 59: 61: 63)cm, 20 (20¾: 21¾: 22: 23¼: 24: 24¾)in Make a…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Cotton 8 (100% cotton, 50g/170m) 1 ball of each: Yellow (551) Light Grey (700) White (502) Pink (719) ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ White stranded cotton ■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Elephant measures approx 21cm (8¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS inv dec Insert hook under fl of next 2 sts, yrh and pull through both loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook picot Ch3, dc in third ch from hook For a full list, see page 86 This little amigurumi pal is made even sweeter with a host of fun accessories. NOTES Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, work in…

YOU WILL NEED Materials are for the whole Blanket ■ Rico Design Essentials Merino DK (100% virgin wool, 50g/120m) 5 balls Yellow (65) 3 balls Mustard (70) 2 balls of each: Green (42) Light Blue (34) Cobalt Blue (29) Pearl Pink (16) Orchid (07) Navy (28) 1 ball of each: Red (05) Light Mint (33) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de TENSION 19 sts and 12 rows to meas 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 4.5mm hook MEASUREMENTS Finished Blanket measures approx 90x115cm (35x45in) Shell Strip measures 78x15cm (30¾x6in) Coffee and Cake Rectangle measures 20x15cm (8x6in) ABBREVIATIONS BPtr3tog *Yrh, insert hook round back post of next st across, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Summerlite 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/175m) 1 ball of each: Pickle (449) Periwinkle (424) Pinched Pink (426) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A metal hoop, 30cm diameter (available from bit.ly/42UCZCr) For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Rounds 1-5 measures 10cm (4in) in diameter using a 3mm hook, or size to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Before joining to hoop, Mandala measures 28cm (11in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS invisible join Fasten off and pull loop on hook so that the tail comes out of the top of the final st. Thread the tail onto tapestry needle, insert needle through top of second st of the round from front to back. Insert needle through back loop only of final st of round. Pull…

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‘B’ PATTERN Ch6. ROUND 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [5 dc] ROUND 2 Ch4, skip first 2 dc, ss in next dc, ch4, skip next dc, ss in last dc, turn. [2 ch-4 sps] ROUND 3 Ch1, 6dc in first ch-sp, dc2tog first and second ch-sps, 6dc in second ch-sp, ch1, ss to top of last dc from Row 1. FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. CARON SIMPLY SOFT WEIGHT Aran CONTENT 100% acrylic BALL 170g/288m HOOK 5mm RRP £4.99 If you’re all about the feels, this yarn is for you – it really is super soft and great for blankets that will sit next to delicate skin. Each length is comprised of four silky plies twisted into one light strand that glides…

ISSUE 136 Discover the best makes for both your home and your wardrobe in this packed summer issue! Create two mosaic projects, a lacy jumper, an upcycled denim jacket, circus-themed accessories and a bold granny square skirt. Plus, find great makes for gifts, including an ami’ armadillo, photo frames and more. RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY YOUR BACK ISSUES All issues of Simply Crochet are available as digital editions, ready to read whenever you want. Every purchase is permanently stored in your magazine library. Once your magazine has downloaded, an internet connection is not required, so you can take your magazine with you wherever you go. EVERY ISSUE IS AVAILABLE DIGITALLY, STARTING FROM ISSUE ONE! ISSUE 134 Zigzag florals collection, short-sleeved jumper, ami’ King Charles III, filet stitch curtains.…

Keep your mind sharp as a darning needle with this fun collection full of puzzle-themed crochet and crochet-themed puzzles! For this extra-large bonus magazine, puzzle maker Debbie Dietke has created crosswords, word searches, mazes, word stars and wordoku puzzles, all themed around or related to our favourite yarncrafts. And some of our top designers have created new ways for you to show off your love of brainteasers – decorate your home with a word game cushion and crossword throw, prop some spot the difference dolls up on your mantelpiece for guests to mull over or advertise your love of problem solving with a colourwork jigsaw-themed jumper. They all make for great gifts, too! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some fun activities to complete. Won’t you join me? Editor,…

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We saw a lot of strappy, figure-hugging crochet clothing hit the high street last year, and it looks like the trend is more than just a summer romance. With high-end fashion houses featuring alluring crochet on the catwalks, as well as a new wave of indie designers releasing more form-fitting designs, a new contemporary edge has arrived as an alternative to looser silhouettes. We chatted to four designers about why crochet is trending for another season in the sun… YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL “In a world of fast fashion, I think people really want to see sustainable art again,” says Jessica, the designer behind The Stitch Snitch on Etsy, which sells patterns for flirty mini-skirts, form-fitting dresses and halter tops. “Many crocheters, like myself, learned to crochet during the pandemic, and…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Cahlista (100g cotton, 50g/85m) 3 balls of each: Yarn D Shocking Pink (114) Yarn I Vivid Blue (146) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Lemon (280) Yarn B Tangerine (281) Yarn C Poppy Rose (390) Yarn E Ultra Violet (282) Yarn F Apple Green (389) Yarn G Jade (514) Yarn H Tropic (253) 1 ball of Yarn J Snow White (106) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-4 of Granny Square measures 11x11cm (4¼x4¼in) MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 44x40cm (17¼x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 There’s so much detail to love in this vibrant picnic bag – our favourite square is the super-cute spotted toadstool! NOTES Bag is made up of 34 Squares. All…

Dyeing yarn is a recent addition to Sally Scanlon’s creative roster. The Gloucestershire-based printmaker and textile artist creates designs inspired by nature and the countryside, and is fond of using techniques like collagraph printmaking. Sally first began dyeing yarn three years ago. “I’d been eco-dyeing on silk for some time and loved the soft colours I achieved from locally foraged plants,” she says. “A friend gave me some Cotswold fleeces, which I sent away to be spun, together with some Jacob wool that was also farmed in Gloucestershire. I decided to set up Brentfox Yarns when I had enough to take to a festival.” A LOVE OF NATURE Nature and its beauty is central to all of Sally’s art, including her yarn dyeing. Growing up on the edge of Dartmoor…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) Yarn A Electric Blue (364) Yarn B Zesty Orange (476) Yarn C Natural Cream (010) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 20 sts and 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet using a 3mm hook or size needed to obtain stated tension See Notes about tension over double crochet jigsaw puzzle section ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 of Simply Crochet magazine Bust width a: 50 (55: 60: 65)cm, 19¾ (21¾: 23½: 25½)in Length b: 60 (62: 64: 66)cm, 23½ (24½: 25¼: 26)in Sleeve length c: 32cm, 12½in Whether you hook this for yourself or for a puzzle-loving friend, this is…