Simply Crochet

Simply Crochet is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves - or would love to learn - crochet. Crochet is a wonderfully versatile craft with endless possibilities of creative things to make. Inside you will find beautiful designs for the home, fashionable accessories to wear and gift ideas for all occasions. From lampshade covers to shawls, toys to blankets and gadget cosies to cardigans, Simply Crochet is a must-buy for creative crafters looking for new things to make. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time, you'll be hooked on handmade from the very first page!***Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items you would find on the printed newsstand copies. ***

Simply Crochet • And all of a sudden, it’s almost Christmas. Cue the festive music and get out your hooks for new holiday decorations, gifts and more! You can start with this cute Father Christmas Papa Smurf from our 2024 calendar…

Looking to Christmas

CONTRIBUTORS • Say hello to some of the fantastic designers in this issue…

Simply Crochet

Dare to dream • Fight breast cancer with flowers! The charity Future Dreams and yarn company West Yorkshire Spinners have teamed up to create a new shade of ColourLab DK yarn for a public art project, and they want you to get involved! Crochet a flower using the pattern on page 42 and send it in following the instructions on the page. Visit www.wyspinners.com

GO GARDEN

WORLD TRAVELLER

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Feel love

CONTINUOUS CIRCULAR JOINS

SUBS STARS!

INSPIRING BOOKS

COLOUR ME

YEAR IN, YEAR OUT

IT’S ALL IN THE APP

JOIN US ON ETSY!

Fabrics Plus Limited • Each issue we explore a UK yarn shop

FIND YOUR SHINE

LIKE A DREAM

Skills & events

5 FAB FINDS

NORDIC NOËL • Keep it simple and elegant for the holidays with a collection of sleek yet sensational minimalist Christmas decorations

Winter ramble • Try Tunisian colourwork with Lydia Niven’s Fair Isle-inspired jumper

SMILEY PLATES • Dish up some wintertime treats with these tasty amigurumi characters by Lauren Espy

SAVE TIME, MONEY AND HASSLE WITH AN ANNUAL SIMPLY CROCHET SUBSCRIPTION

ERINNA’S JOURNAL …from the studio • Erinna Lee of The Little Hook Crochet runs her crochet empire with her mother and shares the delights and complexities of working together

Hang tight • Make sure you’re ready for Father Christmas with mini-stocking bunting by Sara Scales

Flower power • Join the Future Dreams Makeathon and create a flower in tribute to those touched by breast cancer

BAUBLE BURST • Jazz up a store-bought knit jumper with a fuzzy Christmas tree full of decorations by Millie Masterton

Chill out • Find time to relax this winter with a cute slouchy pullover

Business & pleasure • Dicover how designer Emma Bassey decided to launch her own yarny business after yearning for more balance, creativity and quality time with her family

It’s a miracle! • Let kids dress up for a snow day with this smart Nordic-style vest by Jane Menchini

Xmas table decs • We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?

Rockin’ robin • Swoop in and add some fun to your winter décor with this throw by Kelly Wilson Moore

Fur tree • Include your pets in the holiday fun with baubles by Deb Ward

LOOKING FOR A GOOD YARN?

Red roses • Exude effortless elegance in this shawl by Gwen Buttke McGannon

BEYOND YARNBOMBING • The rise of large-scale crochet public art projects is bringing a bolt of vivid colour and cheerful vibes to...