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…that was my attempt at a ghostly wail. Maybe I’ll just stick to crochet! If you’re excited for Halloween then get stitching our boo-tiful beanie (page 37) and super cute vampire (page 31). And speaking of cute, who’s making the doe-eyed pup on page 63? There’s also a giant quilt for the colder days – find it on page 60. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a giant yarn bundle to celebrate King Cole’s 90th anniversary – all the details are on page 58. Share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We always love to see them!…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Merino DK (100% wool, 50g/110m) Yarn A Grape Juice (3354) Yarn B Olive Green (3187) Yarn C Linen (3061) Yarn D Lilac (3350) Yarn E Carrot (3126) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ 4 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 19 sts and 10 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over treble crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 That stunning checkered pattern might look complicated, but this is an excellent gateway into colourwork if you know the basics. NOTES Cardigan is worked in rows in one piece to the armholes. Body is then divided into the Left Front,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 2 balls of Yarn A Black (048) ■ King Cole Bramble DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Yarn B Loganberry (4486) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook 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 Scarf measures 172x22cm (67¾x8¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 Scarves make great projects for beginners, and they don’t have to be boring! These cute and colourful pixels will keep you engaged. NOTES Scarf is worked in rows. There is a Chart on page 80, which you will need to refer to when working the main section. Each small square represents 1dc. Read all RS rows…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Highland Heathers DK (100% acrylic, 100g/272m) Yarn A Whiskey (1303) Yarn B Marmalade (7224) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION 20 sts and 18 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over linen stitch using a 4mm hook, or size required to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 Glowy orange hues the colour of crunchy leaves, and a cosy oversized fit – this is the autumn cardi your wardrobe is begging for. NOTES Cardigan is made in separate pieces, then joined together. Panels are worked over a linen stitch pattern, unless otherwise stated. The ch-1 sps are included in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in white and brown ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 8mm ■ Safety nose, 15mm ■ Black stranded cotton TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Dog measures approx 10cm (4in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 With lovely brown patches, clasped paws and pleading puppy dog eyes, this crocheted canine is too cute to resist! NOTES This pattern is 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…

ISSUE 166 Our cover star is a colourful shawl, half in stripes and half in spots. We’re embracing the hottest colour trend of 2025 with our String Theory collection, starring a bag, sandal straps and bangles in gorgeous mocha hues. You’ll also find patterns for a check cushion, Halloween bunting and a cute ami’ mushroom. Plus, stitch a new autumn wardrobe with our bonus mag, featuring four cosy makes in Baa Ram Ewe wool! 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…

NATALIE BEARD Natalie loves colour in her makes – the brighter the better! She’s always been a passionate crafter; any spare time is used to get creative Find her spooky beanie on page 37. FIONA KIRK Fiona loves crafts of all types but crochet has become her go-to. When she was asked to design a William Morris wallhanging (page 20) she was really pleased with how it turned out. FLORENCIA CAMPOS CORREA Florencia is a Chilean designer who likes combining her handmaking and software design skills to help everyone develop their creativity. Find her cute sloth on page 53. HAE BARKER HAE, aka Hannah, enjoys creating everything from amigurumi to home décor to garments. She loves combining different crafts, too. Hook up her cheeky cat cushion on page 43. OTHER…

Who’s in charge? Jess opened Ginger Twist Studio in 2013. We now have a fantastic small team with Jess as the leader. Where can we find you? Edinburgh, Scotland. What is your shop like? A truly gorgeous shop and a lovely environment to be in. Yarn can be found floor to ceiling. There are loads of samples hung around the shop for customers to feel and try on if they like! Why should we visit? We stock a wide variety of budget-friendly yarns, wool from small farms and our own extensive range of hand-dyed yarns. Any events or workshops planned? We run a workshops and events programme. They tend to sell out quickly. What support do you offer? We run an in-store after hours help session once per month for…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 2 balls of Black (09) 1 ball of Red (58) ■ Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 1 ball of each: Misty Green (113) White (01) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm ■ Black stranded cotton ■ A red pencil (optional) For yarn stockists contact Hobbii www.hobbii.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Vampire measures approx 25cm (10in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 To avoid raising the stakes, be sure to count your stitches carefully – the results will be nothing short of fang-tastic. NOTES This pattern is worked using the amigurumi…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Pale Lilac (3340) White (3040) Clover (3215) Bright Orange (3130) Silver (3030) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A cushion pad, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 16 sts and 14 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS To fit cushion pad measuring 40x40cm (16x16in) ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, *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 * as required…

When you first learn to crochet, you’re told over and over again to insert your hook under both loops of the stitch on the row below. But did you know that you can break this rule and create some fun effects? Stitches worked into the front or back loop only can create interesting textures or leave a stitch loop available for another layer of stitches later in the pattern. First things first: what are the front and back loops of a stitch? Take any piece of crochet fabric that you have in progress (or create yourself a sample if you haven’t any WIPs) and take a look at the v-shaped loop at the top of one stitch. The front loop (fl) of the stitch is the single strand of the…

WALL HANGING Fiona Kirk’s wall hanging, worked in the overlay mosaic technique, channels the ornate richness of William Morris’ designs ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK (100% wool, 50g/112m), 3 balls of Bluebell (1277), 2 balls of Sage (1281), 1 ball of Rhubarb (1291) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 2 dowels, 30cm long TENSION 20 sts and 20 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Wall Hanging measures approx 26x92cm (10¼x36¼in) ABBREVIATIONS tr2d Tr in fl of st 2 rows below tr2d2tog Tr2tog in fl of 2 sts 2 rows below For a full list, see page 76 NOTES Wall Hanging is worked in an overlay mosaic pattern. Work in rows without turning. At…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m) 2 balls of each: Ivory (061) Turquoise (039) 1 ball of each: Pastel Yellow (062) Candy Pink (012) Papaya (068) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Lining fabric, 27x52cm (optional) For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home TENSION Square measures 6x6cm (2¼x2¼in) using a 3.5m hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Bag measures approx 25x25cm (10x10in) ABBREVIATIONS standing tr Place slip knot on hook, yrh, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice standing dc Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 76 If…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Creative Chenillove (100% polyester, 100g/110m) 4 balls of Brown (012) ■ Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 1 ball of each: Nougat (56) Brown (58) Natural (60) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 black buttons, 21mm 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 Sloth measures approx 48cm (19in) tall ABBREVIATIONS tr3tog (Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yrh and draw through all 4 loops on hook For a full list, see page 76 Stuff this cute cushion lightly to match the loose-hanging arms. True to character, the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) 10 balls of Linen (234) 1 ball of each: Aqua (0211) Barley (4884) Burnt Orange (4888) Cherry (1252) Fondant (0173) Kiwi (0303) Light Grey (0195) Saxe (1255) Twirl (4289) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 154x158cm (60¾x62¼in) ABBREVIATIONS etr (extended tr) Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop on hook, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and…

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