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Valentine’s Day is such an underrated holiday. Deep in the dregs of winter, this little day comes along and reminds us to focus on what’s important – love! My husband is going to receive Maria Jeczmyk’s love letter cushion from page 37 for his favourite chair, and I’m making Gwen Buttke McGannon’s colour-changing scarf from page 64 for my daughter. I might even post Victoria Kairis’ balloon animal cat from page 14 to my mum and dad, just to make them smile. Share your own makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We love to see them! CONTRIBUTORS Hats off to the crafty creators in this issue… JANE MENCHINI Jane is relatively new to crochet, and only picked it up in earnest in the…

OPEN FRONT DESIGN YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) Yarn A Blackcurrant Bomb (735) Yarn B Blue Raspberry (333) Yarn C Butterscotch (240) Yarn D Cardamon (351) Yarn E Pennyroyal (530) Yarn F Honeysuckle (234) Yarn G Amethyst (1003) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500  www.wyspinners.com TENSION Each Motif measures 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 3mm hook or size required to obtain gauge 20 tr and 10 rows in tr to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a3mm hook or size required to obtain gauge ABBREVIATIONS spiked tr Yrh, insert hook in row or stitch indicated below, yrh, pull up to height of current row, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full…

GREAT VALENTINE GIFT YOU WILL NEED ■ World of Wool Isle (100% wool, 100g/175m) 4 balls of Skerries (IY20) 1 ball of each: Scalloway (IY19) Linga (IY07) Balta (IY01) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A cushion pad, 50x40cm For yarn stockists contact World of Wool 03300 564888 www.worldofwool.co.uk TENSION 14 sts and 18 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 50x40cm (19¾x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook; rep from…

CHENILLE YARN YOU WILL NEED ■ Any Super Chunky chenille yarn in rust, grey, white and brown ■ A 7mm (US K/10½) hook ■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 14mm ■ Stitch markers TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Fox measures approx 40cm (15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 NOTES Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work. If you are making this as a toy for a child under 36 months, do not…

Have you ever spotted a small crocheted flower, spiral-shaped worm or other treasure tucked into a bus stop with a note attached? If so, chances are you’ve encountered a Random Act of Crochet Kindness. It’s a surprisingly recent phenomenon – Loughborough-based crocheter Olivia Dieterich founded the movement in 2019. It’s since become a global phenomenon. “In 2019, I lost a friend to suicide,” Olivia explains. “While grieving, I found it hard to get out the house and find joy.” During this time, Olivia had an epiphany – she wanted to make something, add a cheery message and leave out in the world to make someone’s day. “It gave me a reason to leave the house,” she says. “I started a challenge called ‘100 days of flowers’ and invited people to…

TRY TAPESTRY CROCHET YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% acrylic, 100g/300m) 4 balls of Delft (1117) 3 balls of Gent (2002) 2 balls of Zwolle (1082) 1 ball of Terneuzen (1821) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Square measures 20x20cm (7¾x7¾in) after blocking using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 113x155cm (44½x61in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 NOTES Blanket is made of 35 Squares, which are worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across the top of the stitches, enclosing the strand as you work. Squares are…

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ISSUE 144 Start your January off right with ISSUE 144! Make good on your new year’s resolutions with a 2024 diary cover and gym bag, or get in the celebratory spirit with an ami’ party granny, spiral-themed accessories and a fun stripy jumper. You’ll also find plenty of winter warmers and great gifts to make all year long. 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…

2 GREAT DESIGNS YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Midnight (527) Yarn B Petrol Blue (400) Yarn C Vivid Blue (146) Yarn D Cyan (397) Yarn E Baby Blue (509) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) Tunisian hook ■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook ■ A bag base, 20x10cm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 18 sts and 17 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) with two strands of yarn held double over Tunisian simple stitch using a 5mm Tunisian hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 33cm (13in) tall ABBREVIATIONS Tes (Tunisian extended stitch) Insert hook in next ch, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop Tss (Tunisian simple stitch) Loop on…

CUTE GIFT YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Ricorumi (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 1 ball of each: Red (028) Peach (023) Black (060) Wine Red (029) ■ A small amount of any white DK yarn ■ Black stranded cotton ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Love Bug measures approx 25cm (9¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 NOTES Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch…

CLUSTER STITCH DETAILS YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Creative Cotton Fleece DK (75% cotton, 13% acrylic, 12% wool, 100g/250m) Off White (001) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION 16 sts and 6 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS 6-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 5 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 Width a: 49 (54: 59: 64.5: 69: 74.5)cm, 19¼ (21¼: 23¼: 25¼: 27¼: 29¼)in Length b: 57…

COLOUR CHANGING YARN YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Cotton Dégradé (50% acrylic, 50% cotton, 200g/800m) 1 cake of Multicolour (10) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures 208x23cm (82x9in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 NOTES Scarf is worked in rows throughout. A fringed edging is added to the short ends. You can substitute any 4ply yarn cake into this project. SCARF Ch49. Row 1 (RS) Tr in third ch from hook (counts as cl), ch1, skip 1 ch, (2-tr cl in next ch, ch1, skip 1 ch) 22 times, 2-tr cl in final ch, turn. [23 ch-1 sps, 24 cl] Row 2 Ch3 (counts as…

A YEAR OF FUN Nicole Howard, aka @winsome_crochet_ studio, has been making one motif from our Year of Granny Squares supplement from issue 126 each week! HONEYCOMB HOME After buying an insert for her newly-finished honeycomb cushion from issue 111, Julia Hill, aka @handmade iniver, gave her finish a pro photoshoot on the store’s furniture! DO SOME GOOD Jane George, aka @educatingbeany, hooked the Future Dreams and WYS charity flower from issue 142 and added it to her “makeshift knit/crochet” bag. CAN’T CATCH ME! Dora Jandric, aka @petite.crochetterie, made this adorable gingerbread person from issue 115 to celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year”. Nicely done!…

IN THE ABSTRACT These blobs can represent whatever you want – emotions, eyes, the cosmos… that’s the beauty of abstract art! Wrap yourself up in this blanket and you’ll be totally immersed in creativity. FRESH FROM THE FACTORY Pop art can turn everyday objects into artistic masterpieces – the most famous being a certain set of multi-coloured cans. You, too, can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with these handy desk tins. MY FAUV-OURITE With strong, imaginative colour choices and obvious brush strokes, Fauvist paintings are as striking today as they were over a hundred years ago. Now, you can bring your own Fauvist masterpiece into your home! SIMPLE GEOMETRY Clean blocks of colour and strong black lines – it can only be the De Stijl movement! Add a touch…

TUNISIAN CROCHET YOU WILL NEED Hat ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of Sky Marl (591) ■ A 6mm (US J/10) Tunisian hook with cord ■ A pompom maker, 85mm Scarf ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 2 balls of Sky Marl (591) ■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) Tunisian hook with cord ■ A pompom maker, 85mm ■ A pompom maker, 45mm Mittens ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of Sky Marl (591) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) Tunisian hook with cord ■ A 5mm (US H/8) Tunisian hook with cord ■ A pompom maker, 45mm For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Hat: 13 sts and 17 rows measure…

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Join our alphabet CAL! ‘J’ PATTERN Ch13. ROW 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, (dc2tog) 4 times, dc in last ch. [4 dc, 4 dc2tog] FASTEN OFF and weave in ends. DROPS DAISY WEIGHT DK CONTENT 100% extra fine Merino wool BALL 50g/110m HOOK 4mm RRP £3.50 With this marshmallowy yarn, the smoosh factor is off the scale – with one squeeze, you’ll fall in love and want to drape yourself in it. Available in 25 luscious shades, this yarn has something for every palette preference. It has a slightly fuzzy halo and creates strong stitch definition, making it perfect for showing off cables and other textured stitch patterns. The high-quality extra fine wool fibres glide easily over your hook and create a warm…