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!

Simple Crochet

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CONTRIBUTORS • meet the crafty people behind this issue…

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FRUITS OF THE HOOK

BE #CANARYCRAFTIVISTS TO HELP OUR PLANET

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Craf ts of Thirsk • Each issue we explore a UK yarn shop

A STITCH IN PARIS

SHORE THING

SQUISH AT A SHOW

Skills & virtual events

5 FAB FINDS • On the beach

Scrumptious! • Big eats and yummy yarn treats are in store with this collection of playful food-inspired makes

SUNSET STRIPE • For a summery top that’ll suit you to a tee, look no further than Pat Strong’s retro sleeveless design

NOW YOU SEE ME! • Cat and bunny come out to play with Natalie Beard’s traditional toy

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EMMA’S JOURNAL …from the studio • Emma Varnam has spent much of her design career making adorable creatures and here she shares how to create cuddles in crochet form

Dress to impress • A stylish and sophisticated design that’s deceptively easy by Hannah Cross

Pop on a pinny • Pretty and versatile, pinafores are deservedly a classic and Jenny King’s design is just so

Granny to the rescue • Jump-start an old woolly and join in the granny square revival with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ design

HOOKED ON GRANNY SQUARES! • Get your hooks into this super-stylish collection of fabulous patterns to crochet today – makes a great gift too!

Stars in Her Eyes • Argentinian designer Carla Mitrani spends her days longing for the evenings when she can be back at her hook, whipping up more fabulous amigurumi of famous figures…

Top crop • A short and sweet fringed design by Jenny King

In the round • Soften the edges with a fun, circular bag design by Melissa Masterton

Flock together • Make and send this tweet canary by Flo and Dot to chirp up about global warming

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

MAGIC CARPET THROW • Transport yourself to a world of beautiful patterns with the magic of mosaic crochet in Rosina Plane’s seven-part crochet-along

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Frish Artisan yarn • Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins

A pair of diamonds • Hardworking feet deserve a treat, so lavish love on them with a premier pair of socks by Lucy Croft

Wave hello! • Shari White’s shawl design can do the talking for you

Woah, Nellie! • There’s an elephant in the room with Marianne Rawlins’ design

Among the fields • Love lavender in this fragrant design by Catalina Ungureanu

CROCHET Unravelled with Becky Skuse

Show us yours • JOIN OUR GANG OF TREBLE MAKERS AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND MAKES...