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The run-up to Christmas can feel like a race against the clock! I always plan to make too many gifts and decorations and have to work late into the December nights to get everything done. But this year, I’m prepared, thanks to the quick-to-make projects in this issue. Everyone on my list will get one of Kelly Wilson Moore’s baubles from page 14, while my husband will get HAE Barker’s reindeer antlers from page 68 and my sons each get one of the holiday hats from page 55. Share your winter makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We love to see them! CONTRIBUTORS Meet a few of our talented designers… AMIDORABLE Jackie Laing is the designer behind Amidorable Crochet. She’s been playing with…

100 MICRO AMIGURUMI STEFFI GLAVES (£16.99, David & Charles) Steffi Glaves, master of teeny-tiny crochet, is back with ultra-small amigurumi projects for anyone with a passion for miniatures. Hook up surprisingly detailed fruit, veg, sea creatures, fantasy characters and more. You’ll use a 0.7-0.9 hook and embroidery thread – or scale the designs up once you’re finished making minis! MAKE-IT-TONIGHT: TOWEL TOPPERS WENDY CONNOR (£10.99, Annie’s) Whether you’re making them for a bathroom or a kitchen, these clever and characterful toppers are a wonderfully fun way to hang your towels! Choose from 12 different designs, including a gnome, cow, dog, cat, heart, flower and classic button. Make again and again for your home or as gifts for friends. CROCHET SWEATERS WITH A TEXTURED TWIST LINDA SKUJA (£20.99, Page Street Publishing)…

MADE OF MOTIFS YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) Yarn A Darwin (044) Yarn B Lyon (078) See table for measurements and yarn quantities 1 ball of each: Yarn C Salvador (029) Yarn D Bangalore (052) Yarn E Brasov (038) Yarn F Lahore (014) Yarn G Quebec (077) Yarn H Lima (055) Yarn I Bucharest (001) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Square measures 9x9cm (3½x3½in) using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Width a: 45 (50: 54: 59: 63: 68)cm, 17¾ (19¾: 21¼: 23¼: 24¾: 26¾)in Length b: 59 (59: 59: 61.5: 61.5: 61.5)cm, 23¼ (23¼: 23¼: 24¼: 24¼: 24¼)in Sleeve length c: 44cm (17¼in)…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran (100% cotton, 50g/160m) 1 ball of each: White (17) Light Beige (64) Black (16) Medium Grey (17) Plum (15) Lemon (62) Sage Green (04) Denim Blue (06) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A dowel, 50cm long 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 Wall Hanging measures approx 30x40cm (11¾x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 NOTES Wall Hanging from the base upwards. There is a Chart on page 89, which you will need to refer to. Each small square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. The first few rows of the…

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Empire (1829) Yarn B Apple (1852) Yarn C Turquoise (1068) Yarn D Cream (1005) Yarn E Grass Green (1821) ■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook ■ A pompom maker 55mm ■ A stitch marker 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 Wrap measures approx 185cm (72¾in) deep ABBREVIATIONS spiked st Insert hook in st/sp indicated 2 rows below, yrh and pull loop up to height of current row, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 88 NOTES Wrap is worked in rows from the bottom up. Work over yarn tails…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Paris (100% cotton, 50g/75m) 6 balls of: Yarn A Off White (17) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Mustard (41) Yarn C Desert Rose (63)  Yarn D Petrol (48)  Yarn E Light Grey (23)  Yarn F Wasabi (39) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A cushion pad, 40x60cm ■ 2 buttons, 25mm For yarn stockists, contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 12 rows in half treble crochet to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS To fit 40x60cm (16x23½in) cushion pad ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 of Simply Crochet magazine We’re pretty smitten with the sophisticated colour palette that Kath has adopted for this chic cushion, as well as…

Only while limited stocks last! The Ricorumi Advent calendar has been created to make the pre-Christmas build up a creative highlight! 24 boxes with 24 little presents! The Ricorumi Advent calendar contains both yarns and creative stuff needed to create a perfect Christmas garland. The materials included are used for freestyle pompoms, tassels and so much more – every Sunday there is a crochet pattern for a small Ricorumi design to add to your wreath. Get your Ricorumi DIY Advent calendar now and enjoy a creative Christmas time! follow us on PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUR YARN SHOP RICO-DESIGN.DE/EN/HOME/…

FUN MAKE YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn Art Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50g/160m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A White (62) Yarn B Red (51) Yarn C Green (52) ■ A 2.5mm (US C/1 or B/2) hook ■ 8 safety eyes, various sizes ■ Black stranded cotton For yarn, contact www.ourlittlecraft.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Mistletoe measures approx 15cm (6in) tall Holly measures approx 10cm (4in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 Whether you’re snagging a kiss under the mistletoe or decking your halls with boughs of holly, these smiling berries are sure to fill you and your loved ones with holiday spirit! NOTES Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches…

GREAT NEW BABY GIFT YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Merino Soft DK (50% wool, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic, 100g/280m) Yarn A Vermeer (612) See table for measurements and yarn quantities 1 ball of each: Yarn B Raphael (602) Yarn C Caravaggio (642) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A tapestry needle For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 14 sts and 12 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over extended double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain this tension ABBREVIATIONS edc (extended double crochet) Insert hook in st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops edc2tog *Insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop; rep from…

PERFECT FOR XMAS MORNING YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle 4ply (75% wool, 23% nylon, 2% polyester, 100g/400m), 1 ball of Yarn A Nutcracker (1166) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) 1 ball of Yarn B Rouge (1000) (used in Long Socks only) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION 4 V-sts and 8 rounds when slightly stretched measures 5x5cm (2x2in) using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension When making your tension swatch make sure it is done in the round as our tension differs between work in rows and rounds ABBREVIATIONS fdc (foundation double crochet) Insert hook in st at base of…

MAKE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY YOU WILL NEED ■ Kartopu No 1 (100% acrylic, 100g/160m) 1 ball of each: Sand (K855) Scarlet Red (K129) Mint Green (K507) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ A plastic headband, 25mm wide For yarn, contact Wool Warehouse www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 15 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Antlers measure 20cm (8in) tall excluding headband ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss in last ch from hook For a full list, see page 88 Lead the herd in a pair of amigurumi antlers! Worked around a plastic headband, they’re as comfortable as they are hilarious. NOTES Reindeer Antlers are made in 2 parts, which are sewn together. The Covers…

‘H’ PATTERN Ch8 (loosely). ROW 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn. [7 dc] ROW 2 Ss in first 4 dc, ch2, tr in st at base of ch-2, do not turn. ROW 3 Ch3, ss in each of the 3 ch, ss in tr, ch4, turn. ROW 4 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next 3 ch, dc loosely in next 4 ss. 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. CYGNET LITTLE ONES A-Z WEIGHT DK CONTENT 100% acrylic BALL 25g/66m HOOK 3.5-4.5mm RRP 99p This fun and bouncy yarn will bring cheerful colour to…

Issue 142 Get ready for Christmas with our November issue! Hook a fair isle-inspired Tunisian crochet jumper, hygge holiday homewares, amigurumi Christmas foods, a cosy slouchy sweater and much more. Plus, you’ll get six official Smurf patterns as part of our 2024 calendar! That’s smurfing amazing. SEE OUR BACK ISSUE PROJECTS IN DETAIL ON RAVELRY BIT.LY/RAVSIMPLYC 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 141 Artfully mismatched collection, tweed jacket, ami’ moth and…

FUN TO MAKE YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m), 2 balls of Natural (046) 1 ball of each: Carnation (3286) Baby Lilac (3208) Gold (055) Orange (144) Amber (3207) Shamrock (039) Jade (022) Topaz (341) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook TENSION 6x6 C2C blocks to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) MEASUREMENTS Approx 81x100cm (32x39¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 of Simply Crochet magazine Squares of colour transform into a realistic outline of a giraffe head in this surprisingly simple C2C make. Give it to a friend who loves zoo animals and bright colours! NOTES This pattern is worked using a ‘corner-tocorner’ (C2C) construction working blocks of (ch3, 3tr). Each ‘row’ is made up of a diagonal row of blocks, starting with 1 block…

MAKE IN TIME FOR XMAS YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Royal (1117) Empire (1125) Turquoise (1068) Cloud Blue (1019) White (1001) ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) 30cm Tunisian hook ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Yarn bobbins For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION 19 sts and 15 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Tunisian simple stitch using a 7mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Mitts measure 21cm long (8¼in) and 20cm (7¾in) in circumference ABBREVIATIONS Tfs (Tunisian foundation stitch) Loop on hook counts as first st, *insert hook in next ch/row-end, yrh and pull up a loop, leave loop on hook; rep from *…

BAUBLES THAT BLING Your house will be bursting with Christmas cheer when you hang this bauble-filled wreath. Put it near your front door to greet your winter guests. DOWN THE CHIMNEY Looks like one of Santa’s elves got a little stuck! This humorous stocking is sure to be a hit with children – and with children-at-heart. If you need to save time, you can hook it without the appliqué trees and gifts. GET IN CHARACTER These jars of holiday sweets are full of personality, thanks to a few festive toppers. Make one for each family member and then fill stockings with personalised jars filled with Christmas treats. FAMILY TREE Don’t hestitate – decorate! Whip up these quick-to-make baubles and granny square pockets to fill your whole Christmas tree with festive…

TUNISIAN CROCHET YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, 50g/105m) Blush (45) Off White (01) Green (18) Black (02) See table for measurements and quantities ■ A 6.5mm (US K10½) cabled Tunisian hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 16 sts and 11 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over x-st using a 6.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS Tfs (Tunisian foundation stitch) Loop on hook counts as first st, *insert hook in next ch/row-end, yrh and pull up a loop, leave loop on hook; rep from * are indicated Tss (Tunisian simple stitch) Loop on hook counts as first st, *insert hook through bar on next st from right to left, yrh and pull up a loop, leave…

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Type the word ‘crochet’ into YouTube and you’re met with a deluge of tutorials, yarn hauls and crafty vlogs from around the world. The website is often the first port of call for beginners seeking how-tos or pattern ideas, and the chattier videos make wonderful companions for crafting at home. Behind all this juicy crochet content are the creatives: a band of generous, tech-savvy makers who use the platform to share their knowledge. And there’s a lot we can learn from them. YOUTUBE IS KING Following video content’s rise in popularity in recent years, we’ve seen social media platforms increasingly prioritising video. Even Pinterest favours the form – it seems video content is here to stay. And it’s full of possibilities for crocheters – something Stephanie Lau of the popular…

Experienced yarn retailer Joan Lucey was constantly looking for sustainably produced environmentally friendly yarn to stock in her shop, Vibes & Scribes, in Cork, Ireland – until she decided to start making it herself. “In the course of my search, I found out more about the long-suffering Irish wool industry,” explains Joan. “That, paired with my passion for supporting rural Ireland, was really the catalyst for starting Yarn Vibes.” ALL FOR IRELAND Now, Yarn Vibes creates yarn that’s both 100% organic and 100% Irish. In fact, every ounce of fleece used comes from one ninth-generation sheep farmer named Fergal who lives in County Kildare. The sheep graze on pesticide-free, organically managed pastures, which minimises the sheep’s impact on the local ecosystem. To up the yarn’s eco-credentials even more, Yarn Vibes’…

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…

There are so many ways to play with colour in crochet! If you’ve been hoping to try colourwork for yourself, this is a great place to start. Here, you’ll find simple projects that use intarsia, corner-to-corner (c2c) crochet, half-and-half granny squares and Tunisian crochet to create fun and modern colour effects. Best of all, these projects make for great Christmas gifts and winter break activities – ideal for this time of year. So, as the nights get darker, brighten up your world by making a few homewares and accessories filled with joy-inducing shades. Or, raid your own stash and use any colours you like – be creative, and have fun! Editor, Simply Crochet…

ON-TREND MAKE YOU WILL NEED ■ Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/142m) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Lipstick Red Yarn B Pink ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool and the Gang www.woolandthegang.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 38cm (15in) tall and 50cm (19¾in) wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 88 of Simply Crochet magazine Playing with colour has never been so easy! By changing shades halfway through each round in your granny square, you’ll create beautiful triangle graphics for your tote. NOTES Bag is made up of 20 Squares. Each Square is worked in rounds. Change colour on the final…