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. ***

Our season for fun!

CONTRIBUTORS • Meet a few of the talented designers from this issue…

Simply Crochet

Hooked • IDEAS ♥ INSPIRATION ♥ ACCESSORIES ♥ WEBSITES ♥ EVENTS ♥ STUFF

Easy as 1…2…3 • Paula Green’s playful designs use only a few motifs and are perfect for celebrating Granny Square Day on 15 August

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Baby blue bliss • Throw on Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s textured, lightweight pullover when the summer evenings are cooler

Final frontier • Go interstellar with your crochet and create this intrepid astronaut by Melissa Watson

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A bright idea • Kelly Wilson Moore adds neon shades to a pastel throw to bring out the zing

Fringe benefits • Get in the swing of things this summer with Kat Witherall’s twirling tasselled top

THE SOCIAL STITCHER • Meet designer and show organiser Diana Bensted, a dedicated hookster who loves to empower newbie crocheters with her passion for yarn

Secret garden • Butterflies, green grass, moss – what do you see in Gordana Adamceska-Halson’s shawl?

Along the way • Welcome a new little one with a uniquely striped baby blanket by Pat Strong

Over the edge • Feel the flounce as you jazz up a jumper with Joanne Fowler’s frilly lace cuffs and collar

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

A numbers game • Designer Carol Ibbetson finds inspiration in the fascinating Fibonacci sequence…

INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEBSITE…

Put a hexi on you • One glance at social media will tell you that the crochet hexagon cardigan trend is here to stay. But what’s behind its incredible popularity?

Yoke’s on you! • Get vibrant in a drawstring cowl by Florencia Campos Correa

FLOWER POWER • Stitch these summery satchels by Johan Björnfot – there’s bags of room for girly goodies galore!

P is for… PRINTS • Breathe new life into even the simplest of projects with these dynamic and colourful printed yarns…

Show us yours • JOIN OUR GANG OF TREBLE MAKERS AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND MAKES WITH US ♥ FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED HERE, USE OUR HASHTAG #SCTREBLEMAKER ♥

CROCHET Unravelled With Becky Skuse

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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

Amigurumi COLLECTION

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS • Use this diagram and chart when making the summer top and the Fibonacci cushion.

Sunny days • Six reasons to follow Marissa Monique of Eurythmik and her fabulous sun-soaked summertime garments

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