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

Fun and festivities

CONTRIBUTORS • Our superstar designers this issue…

Simply Crochet

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

COOL YULE • Ring the changes this Christmas with home projects in striking black, white and gold

Up to snow good • Cassie Ward’s contemporary design displays a quirky mix of Fair Isle and colourful hexies

ME, MY ELF & I! • Marcy Gardner’s little gent isn’t shelf-ish – he’ll only report the good things back to Santa, we promise

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Twinkle toes • Put your feet up and create multicoloured sparkly socks from West Yorkshire Spinners

Bobble-icious • Bring the drama in a stunning sweater by Chloé Elizabeth Birch

A CHRISTMAS CAROL • Maria Jęczmyk’s fun finger puppets celebrate the traditions and characters of Polish carol singers

WILD WONDERLANDS • Artist Cait McCormack stretches the boundaries of fine art using crochet, and reveals through many exhibitions that there are no limits to crochet’s imaginative possibilities

Block party • These two lovelies will give you a great headstart on those Christmas gifts

HO HO HO! • Give a plain top a seasonal makeover with super Santa motifs.

Bibelots & BAUBLES BLANKET • Join in with our jolly Christmas CAL and have a throw full of decorations all done for the big day!

Hanging out • Display two or three of your little one’s best friends in a stylish super chunky basket.

Wrap up Christmas! • If you think it’s too late to start planning your Christmas crochet projects, think again! Read on to find out why this is the perfect time to get going

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Call any time! • Little phone cosies are so quick to hook, you can make one for every member of the family.

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T is for… TWINKLE • It’s party time here with sparkly, shimmering and sequinned fibres, just right for upping the wow factor

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CROCHET Unravelled With Becky Skuse

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 and diagrams to complete your mosaic blanket, gift sack, Christmas jumper, and Part 1 of the Crochet-Along blanket

Escape artist • Six reasons to follow Aynsley of @knottedneon and her kooky crocheted animals, hats and bag art

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