Innehållsförteckning för Issue 150 från Simply Crochet

We’re in a fiesta mood here at Simply Crochet – can you believe we’ve reached our 150th issue? To celebrate, we’ve packed this mag with extra-special patterns, starting with our misty mauve and white collection on page 14, shot in the fragrant fields of Somerset Lavender – we think Jenny King’s lacy dress could make a lovely wedding gown. Then, get in on the fun with Maria Jeczmyk’s football hats on page 63, Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s Bauhaus blanket on page 45 and more! Share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We love to see them!…

IT’S A WRAP With a pretty border inspired by lavender flower spikes, this shawl is ideal for throwing over your shoulders on a summer’s eve. WE HEART IT Show a loved one how much they mean to you by presenting them with this dainty heart. Bonus points if you add lavender to the stuffing so they can enjoy the scent of summer all year long. DRESS TO IMPRESS The ultimate summer project, this delicate dress is truly a crochet work of art. And if you’ve always wanted to make your own wedding dress, this might just be the perfect outfit for your I dos. TRIMMED TO PERFECTION Whether it’s a wicker picnic hamper or flower-filled trug, every basket looks prettier when you add a crochet border. This one uses picot…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Design Essentials Crochet (100% cotton, 50g/260m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Yellow (013) Yarn B Vanilla (020)■ A 1.5mm (US 8) hook Choker ■ A lockable stitch marker■ 1m pale pink ribbon, 3mm wide Earrings ■ Stuffing■ 4 jump rings, 5mm■ 2 midi-long ball wires, 25x20mm■ Curved nose pliers for jewellery making For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION Earrings: Tension is not critical, but it may affect yarn quantities required Choker: 26 sts measure 10cm (4in) over double crochet using a 1.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension Each Lemon Motif measures 4.5cm (1¾in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Earrings measure approx 7.5x1.5cm (3x½in) Choker measures 26 (32.5: 40)cm (10¼ (13: 15¾)in) long ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat (100% wool, 100g/140m) 3 balls of each: Yarn D Reflect (099) Yarn F Pure (010) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Recharge (1017) Yarn B Joy (151) Yarn C Mellow (221) Yarn E Serene (452) Yarn G Escape (562)■ A 7mm (US K10½ or L/11) hook For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 83x101cm ABBREVIATIONS FPtr2d FPtr around st 2 rounds below, working in front of ch-sp from previous row For a full list, see page 78 Inspired by the chunky shapes and strong lines of the Bauhaus movement, this blanket is the perfect fusion of form and function. NOTES Blanket uses the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran (100% cotton, 50g/160m) Black and White Hat 1 ball of each:White (17)Black (16) Multicoloured Hat 1 ball of White (17)A small amount of each:Lemon (62)Apple Green (31)Turquoise (30)Orange (28)Light Brown (22) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Rounds 1-2 of Pentagon measures 4.5cm (1¾in) in diameter Rounds 1-2 of Hexagon measures 5cm (2in) in diameter measured from corner ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 No matter which team you support, you’ll be ready for the starting whistle with this set of adorable football beanies! Make them to fit your whole family and enjoy time together. NOTES Hats are made up of Pentagon, Hexagon and Half Hexagon motifs. All motifs are…

RAINBOWS IN ROWS Now that’s a coat – or, should we say, cardigan – of many colours! Lorna Sharpe did an amazing job with this pattern from issue 54. We love how she swapped the vintage tones of the original design with bold rainbow shades, giving it a fresh new vibe. Thank you so much for sharing! HERE FOR A SNOOZE Cats deserve crochet gifts too! Lynn Faulkner made this rainbow animal bed from the pet-themed supplement in issue 149 for her son’s cat, Leo. You can see Leo stepping into his cosy new spot below – Lynn says he loves his new bed, and we can see why! This soft bed is beautiful, bright and lots of fun. What a great finish, Lynn! FRACTAL FASCINATION Using a pattern from…

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Home is where the heart is – and where the crochet abounds! If you’re the type of hookster who loves a project that puts the ‘fun’ in ‘functional’, or if you just like replying, “Thanks, I made that!” when your houseguests compliment your décor, this set of chic homeware makes is for you. Whether you’re dressing up your dining table, adding a bit of texture to your living room or giving a bathroom an extra homemade touch, you’ll find just what you need right here. I know I’ll be hooking a few of these items for my own home – hello, granny square lampshade! – and maybe one or two for the housewarmings in my social calendar……

YOU WILL NEED ■ Knitcraft Leader of the Pac (90% acrylic, 10% alpaca, 100g/170m) 2 balls of each Yarn A Cream Yarn B Mink■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook■ A piece of cardboard, 8x10cm■ A cushion pad, 45x45cm For yarn stockists contact Hobbycraft 0330 026 1400 www.hobbycraft.co.uk TENSION 14 sts and 17 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet 12 sts and 8 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet MEASUREMENTS Each cushion panel measures approx 45x45cm (17¾x17¾in) ABBREVIATIONS loop st Wrap the yarn from front to back over the index finger of your yarn holding hand, insert hook into st indicated, yrh with the strand of yarn from behind your index finger and draw the loop through the stitch, keeping your finger in place, yrh and pull through both…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Wool and the Gang Mixtape (80% cotton, 20% polyester, 250g/130m) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Pink Blush Yarn B Lipstick Red■ A 7mm (US K/10½) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool and the Gang www.woolandthegang.com TENSION 9 sts and 8.5 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern MEASUREMENTS Bath Mat measures approx 75x45cm (29½x17¾in) excluding tassels ABBREVIATIONS split double crochet (sdc) With Yarn A on the hook, insert hook into stitch and yrh with Yarn B and pull up a loop (two loops on hook, one of each yarn), yrh with Yarn A (even when working a row in colour B) and pull through both loops. Note that these colours are reversed from Row 20 onwards in this pattern For a full list, see page…

JOANNE FOWLER Joanne designs shapely, colourful crochet wearables that are interesting and enjoyable to make. Check out her lacy shawl on page 14 and her citrus necklace on page 36. PAULINE MORGAN Pauline started crocheting 11 years ago and has since been completely hooked! She now loves designing colourful amigurumi and accessories. Try her citrus earrings on page 36. GRACE ROBSON Grace is from the West Midlands and loves everything amigurumi. She’s inspired by animals, pop culture and her childhood. Hook up her mini lavender heart bag on page 14. JO BUNCLARK Jo is mummy to Evie and Teddy, as well as the designer behind Marlow and Chestnut. She creates amigurumi using her daughter’s ideas and drawings. See her Welsh lamb on page 31. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Natalie Beard, Jess Bennett,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Patons 100% Cotton 4ply (100% cotton, 100g/330m) White (1691) See table for measurements and yarn quantities■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook■ 57 (62: 70: 81: 91: 102)cm elastic, 5mm■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Patons www.knitpatons.com/ TENSION Square measures 12x12cm (4¾x4¾in) ABBREVIATIONS shell (Dc, ch3, dc) in st/sp indicated fan (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in st/sp indicated dc-picot Dc in next ch-1 sp, ch3, dc in side of last dc Beg block Ch4, skip 1 ch, tr in next 2 sts, ch1, skip 1 ch, tr in next tr block Tr in next tr, ch1, skip ch-1 sp, tr in next 2 tr, ch1, skip ch-1 sp, tr in next tr For a full list, see page 78 With lacy mesh, flower motifs and an effortless,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Summerlite DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m) Yarn A Plaster (452) Yarn B Khaki (461) See table for measurements and yarn quantities■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 15.5 sts and 25 rows to 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS spike1 Work a dc in next dc 1 row below spike2 Work a dc in next dc 2 rows below spike3 Work a dc in next dc 3 rows below spike4 Work a dc in next dc 4 rows below spike5 Work a dc in next dc 5 rows below reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh…

YOU WILL NEED ■ James C Brett Shhh (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/550m) 1 ball of multi pastels (SH05)■ 2 small buttons (optional)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact James C. Brett www.jamescbrett.co.uk TENSION Each 2-row shell measures 5cm (2in) wide by 3cm (1¼in) tall, using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 This versatile sundress comes in sizes from nine months to two years – and the multicoloured yarn keeps it nice and simple! NOTES Dress is made in 2 parts. The Skirt is worked in rows from the top down. The back of the Skirt is seamed together at the end. The Bodice is worked in the amigurumi method from the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Sweet Treat (100% cotton, 25g/140m) 1 ball of each: Deep Ocean Green (391) Dark Teal (401)■ A 1.25mm (US 12 steel) hook■ 2 safety eyes, 2mm■ A pipe cleaner■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Sea Serpent measures approx 8cm (3¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 Size down your amigurmi with this dinky critter hooked in lace-weight yarn. It makes a great gift for fantasy-obsessed friends! 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…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Any raffia viscose yarn in 2 colours: Yarn A approx 110g (242m) Yarn B approx 50g (125m)■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook■ A stitch marker TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 30x18cm (11¾x7in) excluding handles ABBREVIATIONS wdc (waistcoat dc) Insert hook through centre ‘legs’ of next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook spiked dc Insert hook in st 2 rounds below, yrh and pull loop up to heights of current round, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 78 Using spike stitches and worked in rounds, this handbag is fun enough for the beach…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 12 balls of Yarn A Kingfisher Blue (635) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Peach Orange (655) Yarn C Soft Fudge (610) Yarn D Blood Orange (620) Yarn E Grass Green (630)■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION Each Square measures approx 14x14 cm (5½x5½in) MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 80x100cm (31½x39½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine This 3D motif shouts summer! The peachy squares are simple once you get the hang of them. Make more to size up your blanket! NOTES Blanket is made up of 35 Squares: 8 Peach Quarter Squares, 9 Whole Peach Squares and 18 Plain Blue Squares. Change colour on…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Women’s Institute Home Cotton (85% cotton, 15% polyester, 100g/160m) 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (5060) 1 ball of Yarn B Black (5064)■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook■ A piece of card For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Placemat measures approx 30x43cm (12x17in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine Give your dinner table a refresh with these simple monochrome makes! Hook a few for your home or as a sweet housewarming gift. NOTES Placemats are worked in rows using the tapestry colourwork technique. Change colour on the final yrh of st before colour change is indicated. Carry the unused colour across…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Hoooked Zpagetti Medium (100% recycled T-shirt yarn, 350g/50-60m) 1 ball of any colour makes one basket■ A 10mm (US N/15) hook For yarn stockists contact Hoooked 0031 7033 51886 www.hoookedyarn.com TENSION Tension isn’t crucial, but it’s important to keep the stitches dense so the basket holds its shape MEASUREMENTS Small basket measures approx 14x19cm (5½x7½in) Large basket measures approx 19x25cm (7½x10in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine Create a lush living wall when you hook a set of hanging baskets from recycled T-shirt yarn with just the right amount of stretch! NOTES Baskets are worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Do not turn the work at the end of each round. You can substitute any super-chunky T-shirt yarn or…

ALL TIME Timeless yet fashionable and endlessly reusable, the Forever Bag is the perfect tote for groceries and WIPs alike. Aimed at intermediate hooksters, the full kit is available for £53 from www.woolandthegang.com and comes with four balls of the brand’s signature Shiny Happy Cotton, the bag pattern, a 4mm crochet hook and a sewing needle for finishing. new release Prism power King Cole’s ever-popular Homespun Prism DK has four new shades to shout about – meet Jade Lagoon, Ocean Breeze, Dawn Horizon and Autumn Whisper. The variegated shades are meant to capture the variety and beauty of nature. The yarn itself is a luxe combination of fine Merino superwash and alpaca wool with polyamide, acrylic and viscose. Use it for beautiful natural-looking jumpers and layerable tank tops as well…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran (100% cotton, 50g/160m) 1 ball of each: Off White (18) Vanilla Cream (10)■ DROPS Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool, 50g/170m) 1 ball of Light Beige Mix (07)■ Schachenmayr Catania (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of Fango (387)■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook■ Brown and white stranded cotton 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 Toy measures approx 23cm (9in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook spiked dc Insert hook in st 2 rounds below, yrh and…

Win a digital copy of the next Simply Crochet issue! Enter by voting for your favourite on Instagram #hooktohook @simplycrochetmag HOOK to HOOK Jess Bennett “When I received this yarn in the post, the bright jewel tones paired with that vibrant orange felt really evocative of the 70s. I was reminded of the craft books that my mum had from that era with their bold pictorial designs. I took inspiration from these and from the summer theme to create this sun design. For the back, I knew I wanted to let the gorgeous rainbow stripes do the talking, so I kept the stitch pattern really simple.” Discover more designs by Jess on Instagram at @rock_salt_plum Sam Sabido “I was delighted to be asked to take part in this challenge and…

Yarn shows are always such a highlight for makers. Picture it: squeezing the skeins, wearing your latest me-made project with pride and meeting top dyers and designers. Perhaps you’ll attend a workshop, try a new craft and catch up with online pals in real life. You head home with new yarn, creative treasures and a head full of ideas. But within a limited timeframe, how can you fit it all in? For this guide, we caught up with crochet exhibitors and experts at The Stitch Festival – the inspiring multi-craft event in London – for their take on conquering a craft show. TIP 1: GO IN WITH A PLAN Do your homework before the event so you can benefit from everything on offer – or, at least, to make sure…

Join our alphabet CAL! ‘O’ PATTERN Ch22, leaving a long tail. ROW 1 Dc in second ch from hook, (dc2tog) 10 times, ss to first dc. [1 dc, 10 dc2tog] FASTEN OFF. Sew the long starting tail to the base of the first dc. Secure and weave in ends. MALABRIGO MECHITA WEIGHT 4ply CONTENT 100% superwash Merino wool BALL 100g/384m HOOK 2.25-2.75mm RRP £16.99 Once you unwind this beautiful hank of yarn, you’ll be treated to luxury on a whole new level. The single-ply lengths are buttery soft with a slightly fuzzy halo that glides over your hook – great for elegant, lacy motifs. This is actually a finer version of Malabrigo’s Mecha chunky yarn. Both are ‘superwash’, so they’re machine washable on a gentle 30°C cycle (and be sure…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (100% paper, 100g/25m) 1 ball each of any 3 colours■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A lampshade frame – see Measurements for size■ 18 pompoms, 3cm diameter For yarn stockists contact Wool and the Gang www.woolandthegang.com TENSION Small granny square measures approx 8cm (3¼in) square Large granny square measures approx 10cm (4in) square MEASUREMENTS Lampshade measures approx 29.5cm (11½in) high; diameter approx 18cm (7¼in) at the top, 36cm (14¼in) at the bottom ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine Show an old lampshade frame some love with this clever raffa yarn crochet upcycle. Add a pop of colour to shake things up! NOTES The Lampshade frame we used had 6 panels that are narrow at…