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!

Simply Crochet

Full -on festivity

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SIMPLY CROCHET

Hooked • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

INSPIRING BOOKS

5 FAB FINDS Hooky holidays • Crocheted makes for extra-festive homes

ALL IS BRIGHT • We’re dreaming of a bright Christmas with these colour-blast festive acccessories

WIN YARN

Red, set, go! • A robin redbreast palette offers a subtle nod to the season in Fran Morgan’s simple sweater

ALL THE YARN YOU NEED FOR THIS JUMPER!

MATTHEW’S JOURNAL ...from the studio • Crochet artist, colour-lover and our very own Digital Editor Matthew Spiers talks us through the bright side of neons

Fir-y friend • Transform a T-shirt into a tree shirt with just a little hooky magic.

SIMPLE STEPS • HOW TO ADD FRINGING

Christmas Carol • This sweet Christmas girl is a playful alternative to a festive fairy.

Shellisimo! • Master shell stitch as you work up this easy-to-wear cowl, designed by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

Natural selection • Canadian designer Kelly Brooks is carving out a niche for herself in the world of crochet with her love of nature infusing both her designs and her tools…

A few of her favourite things • When Kelly’s not crocheting, you can find her…

OH-SO COSY • Stay ahead of the fashion pack this season with this on-trend winter warmer.

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

Happy holly-days • This timeless festive blanket is the perfect antidote to chilly winter evenings.

WHAT CROCHET CAN BRING TO YOUR Christmas • Discover why crochet really is the craft that keeps on giving!

Marvellous minis • Six lovely little yarns that make perfect stocking

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Crocodile stitch • ADD A 3D EDGE TO PROJECTS WITH THIS EASY TECHNIQUE

Oh! Christmas tree • Crocodile stitch makes fabulously festive trees, so give Becky Skuse’s yule treat a try to hone your skills

How to count chains

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

How to count stitches • Check your work is correct

How to check your tension • Make and measure a swatch to check your tension

Rounds or spirals • Check which technique you need to use

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS • Follow these helpful charts when making the geo-tree cushion, the stocking, the reindeer hat, the motif cardigan and the mini-CAL

Merry Christmas! • Join our fun festive cushion CAL, designed by Marianne Rawlins

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE CUSHION

Flowerbedding • Why Hattie Risdale’s petal blanket pattern comes with a matching Easter...