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

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CONTRIBUTORS • More talent than you can shake a hook at

SIMPLY CROCHET

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5 FAB FINDS Penguin pals • Embrace the chill with these feathered cold-weather friends

SWIFT GIFTS • Shoot through the gift list with our super-quick-hook Christmas collection

Midnight glamour • Dazzle all who behold you with this sequinned sparkle poncho, designed by Kelly Groves

ALL THE YARN YOU NEED FOR THIS PONCHO!

Curly girl • Bouncing bouclé curls are the secret to this super-cuddly alpaca. Designed by Lisa Sturmey

HANNAH’S JOURNAL ...from the studio • Hannah Cross discusses why for her, handmade decorations capture the true meaning of Christmas

WREATH-MAKING TIPS

A lotta bottle • Swap the plastic gift bag for this yarny festive bottle holder, designed by Pia Thadani

TIMELESS STYLE • The novel pairing of popcorn stitch and cables work wonderfully in Fran Morgan’s ocean-blue cardigan

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO MAKE A TRIPLE TREBLE

Table banners • Vicky Gorry’s ice queen ombre runner will be the talk of the table

SIMPLE STEPS HOW TO DECREASE IN TREBLE CROCHET (TR2TOG)

Inclusive crafting • With issues of diversity in the yarn community a hot-button topic right now, Lorna Hamilton-Brown charts the roots of the BIPOC in Fiber community project

A few of her favourite things • Lorna also loves…

Cosy casual • When is a scarf not a scarf? When it’s Emma Friedlander-Collins’ upcycled scarfdigan

SWEETER DREAMS • Cosy and cuddly, Becky Skuse’s elephant comforter is an easy way to soothe your baby’s snooze

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

CROCHET FOR CHARITY • It’s time to pick up your hooks for a good cause

A word from a dedicated charity crocheter…

Meet your match • Stay warm with this two-tone set by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

All that glitters • Six glittery yarns to add some sparkle to your stash!

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Tunisian entrelac • CREATE COLOURFUL SHAPES IN TUNISIAN CROCHET

Check it out • Keep your best friend warm this winter with Becky Skuse’s gingham-style Tunisian entrelac dog coat

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 snowflake stocking and Tunisian...