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 • Crochet is a craft where, traditionally, skills and patterns are passed on through the ages from mother to daughter… We continue that tradition in this magazine, and include treasures like this Portuguese folk doll in this issue

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CONTRIBUTORS • Meet some of the talented designers from this issue…

Simply Crochet

It’s here! • We’re so delighted that Granny Square Day is with us again on 15 August – save the date! If you’ve got plans to go Granny Square crazy, check out your free supplement with this issue. It contains 40 brand-new granny square designs on the theme of entertainment. We can’t wait to see which ones you choose! We’re hosting GSD celebrations on Instagram again this year, thanks to our sponsors, Red Heart. Post your creations with the hashtag #grannysquareday2024 – it’s going to be epic!

INSPIRING BOOKS

Totally tropical • Whether recreating sunshine vibes in the garden or heading for the beach, stitch up all the right accessories for fun in the sun

Ray of sunshine XXX • Vibes of summer glow in Cassie Ward’s zesty granny square dress

Hello, dolly! • Enjoy miniature magic with this cute Portuguese Minho doll from designer Andreia Ferreira

A traditional costume

Going Dutch • You’ll sail through stitching Maria Jęczmyk’s delightful Delftware design

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Peaches & cream • Lacy and lightweight, Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s top is the yummiest of projects to dive into

TRUE COLOURS • Ana-Maria of CrochetHighway shares her love of colourwork, wearable crochet and her process for creating the perfect fit…

LOOKING FOR A GOOD YARN?

Sweet as honey • You’ll get a real buzz from stitching Fiona Kirk’s cute cardi for a bonny babe

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

NATURAL FLAIR • Poppy pastel shades bring Florencia Campos Correa’s contemporary cushion decoration* to life

Golden glow • This quickstitch cowl by Becky Skuse will keep you toasty as the summer sun fades

Blaze of glory • Flashes of red and orange bring Lucy Croft’s granny square blanket to life

Amigurumi COLLECTION

Rise of the resellers • Lifting the lid on crochet pattern piracy and how you can make a stand against it

Sun burst • A sunflower is the happy face of summer, and Alison Thompson’s floral coasters will make anyone smile

Clutch clash • Mustard meets neon pink in Laura Strutt’s stylish handbag

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