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 • O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree… Settle into the festive mood and enjoy hooking up wondrous and whimsical decorations, cosy garments and accessories, and fun amigurumi. Don’t forget your Santa beard…

All is bright!

CONTRIBUTORS • Meet the talented designers working behind the scenes this issue…

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Christmas card crochet • How cute are these sticker pattern cards from Steffi Glaves? Designed to use up scraps of yarn, each includes a crochet pattern (both UK and US terms) and chart, a holograpic glittery sticker, and a greetings card and envelope. The card is blank on the inside and there are eight festive designs to choose from. Each costs £3.75 (with bundle discounts on sets of four or all eight). Give to crafty friends, or use the results to make tags, brooches and more! Etsy, SteffiGlaves.

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WONDER AND WHIMSY • Treat family and friends to practical gifts and colourful flights of fancy at Christmas

Cosy style • Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s cardi is quick to make and will keep you toasty!

Snow cute! • Hook up Lisa Paddock’s sweet skating bunny for a stocking filler sure to please

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FROSTY FUN • Hook up Natalie Beard’s friendly snowman to decorate accessories. Use your stash to match a favourite outfit!

Christmas GIFT GUIDE • Choose a gorgeous pressie for crochet friends, or spoil yourself with a hooky-themed gift!

Stars & stripes • Martine de Regt’s modern design is inspired by patchwork star motifs

Spruce up! • Give your home a sweet touch with Jo Bunclark’s amigurumi tree

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Winter sun • Cheer up dull days with a fab hat and cowl set from Maria Jęczmyk

Candy light • Make Zoë Potrac’s gingerbread house with a difference. No fairytale witches here, just a delightful glow!

IT’S SHOWTIME! • Justine Roberts’ crochet journey has plenty of interesting twists and turns, as she embraces the crafting community with festivals, workshops and subscription boxes

IT’S SANTA! • Need to dress up as the real thing? Maria Jęczmyk is here to help with her tie-on beard design

Fancy frills • Welcome a new baby or whip up a special gift for a tot with Karen Petry’s adorable cotton dungarees

Bibelots & BAUBLES BLANKET • Join in with Helen Anderson’s jolly Christmas CAL and have a throw full of decs ready for the big day!

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U is for… ULTIMATE • Time to go all out and put some luxury yarns on your Christmas gift list. Here are six of the best to squish

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