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. ***

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CONTRIBUTORS • Discover four of the fantastic designers in this issue…

Simply Crochet

Certified celebrity style • Drew Barrymore loves crochet! The star is Etsy’s first-ever Chief Gifting Officer and, to help launch the site’s new AI-powered Gift Mode search feature, Drew created a list of her favourite gifts from Etsy. These included a Crochet Cotton Cardigan by Bast Knitwear and a Granny Square Crochet Bag by Crochetgunay! Find the list at www.etsy.com

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New romantics • Filled with unapologetic femininity and dreamy melancholy, the new coquette aesthetic is all over-the-top frills and vintage details

Fair & square • Put on a little sunshine with Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s top – wear it on its own or layer up with a white button-down

Field day • Hook up this jaunty scarecrow to frighten the blues away! By Ellie’s Craft Boutique

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Natural beauty • Maria Jęczmyk’s cushion is inspired by traditional Kashubian embroidery

LAW OF ATTRACTION • Hook up a sultry spring cardigan with an airy stitch pattern and off-the-shoulder design

RUNWAY READY • Designer Traci Dalton of Traci Couture talks about crocheting high-fashion clothing and what happens to your career when a music megastar falls in love with your hooky designs

New stripes • Now here’s a zebra with a difference! Hook this flourescent friend by Heather C Gibbs

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

Criss cross • Filet stitch lines overlap to make diagonals and diamonds in Lucy Croft’s cowl

A day in the life of a crochet podcaster • Lindsay Weston, creator of the podcast Making Stitches, shares how she covered the Black Sheep Wools 40th birthday party on her show

Good night • Use a variety of stitches to hook this dreamy baby blanket by Johan Björnfot

BIRDS OF A FEATHER • Get ready for warmer weather by upcycling a tote bag with these layered flamingo motifs by Millie Masterton

Perfect point • Show your true colours in a bright oversized scarf by Gordana Adamceska-Halson

Mis for… MERINO • Looking to hook with some premium super-soft yarn? Give these Merino and Merino-blend options a try…

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Crochet essentials • Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS • Use these charts when making the Kashubian cushion, spring lace cowl and diamond scarf.

Flying colours • Six reasons to follow Gemma Antrobus of Little Gems Craft Shop...