Simply Crochet
Sweet success
Known for soft, light-coloured blankets worked in stripes and granny squares, designer Sue Rawlinson shares how her career in crochet has evolved over the last decade
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Simply Knitting
CHEVRON CHASE
Blend colours into Fair Isle stripes to create a warming bobble hat straight from your very own stash.
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Simply Crochet
What does ‘multiples of 3 plus 1' mean?
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…
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Simply Crochet
In honour of Annie
Design duo Bowie and George’s scarf links their shared connections and memories together using a crochet classic
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Simply Crochet
The art of crochet
Born in Scotland and now living and working in the USA, artist Jo Hamilton uses recycled and repurposed yarn to crochet large-scale portraits and architectural landscapes that explore the boundaries of art and craft. This portrait is of Xenobia Bailey, an American fibre artist who also specialises in large-scale crochet. www.johamiltonart.com
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Simply Crochet
Colour Works
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
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Celebrating COLOUR
Renowned fashion designer Zandra Rhodes shares with us the inspiration behind her exciting new collection of yarns and patterns for West Yorkshire Spinners
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Simply Crochet
CATHERINE'S JOURNAL...from the studio
Catherine Venner of Crochet Cloudberry has a few tips and tricks on hand for hooksters looking to make – and keep – their resolutions this year
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Simply Knitting
TWISTED HEARTS
If you think your outdoor wear could do with an update, this snuggly cowl could be just the refresh you’re after!
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Sky Blue Scandi
Envelope the Men in Your Life in Beautiful Fair Isle! This Aran-Knit Cardigan comes in the coolest colour combination. By Bergère de France
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POCKET HEART
Go Big! Cosy up On a Winter’s Day with This Over-Sized Cropped Jumper, Complete with Cute Detail. by Sarah Moncrieff
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All the love
Spread a little Valentine’s joy with this practical chunky-knit poncho with a cute love heart in knitted pink bobbles.
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ALL IN A TWIST
Wondering What to Do with Your Oddments of Wool? Create a Totally Unique Plaited Cowl Using Simple Knitted Strips. by Sophie Jordan
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Mollie Makes
MOLLIE LOVES
The new range is worth planning your tablescape around.
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Mollie Makes
WAVY MIRROR
A quick upcycle to jump on the wavy wall accessories trend
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Issue 139
Mollie Makes
SELF-LOVE IS THE HAPPY ELIXIR
ALL IT TAKES IS SOME GRATITUDE TO FLICK THE SWITCH IN YOUR BRAIN FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE SO HARNESS THIS SUPER POWER AND BOOST YOURSELF EACH DAY
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Mollie Makes
LOVE STORY
Get kids to fall for reading with Sophia Palmer’s duo-tone canopy
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Mollie Makes
CHERRY ON TOP
Samantha Waude's gingham tote is a pure sewing treat
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Mollie Makes
GET THE LOOK
MAXIMALISM - No more quiet understated looks - we want loud, bright and exciting. Think clashing colours, unusual prints, painted furniture and patterns galore. Just a touch of something maximalist can change a space or look, but a if you're really loving it, go for the whole room.
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Mollie Makes
Full Circle
Decorate your home celestial-style with Becki Clark’s painted project
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Mollie Makes
Brunch club
Michelle Seeto’s pancake trio is a morning treat everyone can enjoy
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Simply Knitting
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
There’s nothing more British than welcoming in the new year with a cuppa– cast on this tea cosy for an extra traditional treat.
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Being the eternal student
Sock-knitting queen Christine Perry – aka blogger The Winwick Mum – invites us to embrace the new year and all the creative possibilities it brings…
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BRIGHT DELIGHT
If you’ve got a stash collection that’s overflowing, our stunning rainbow cushion is the perfect solution! By Sophie Jordan
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OPENWORK CRESCENT
This issue we bring you another of our new Stitch of the Month features with Caron...
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Issue 219
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MONKEY BUSINESS
Our hat and mitten set is perfect for your little loves and comes with tweakable ears and cheery smiles.
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The Knitter
SARAH HATTON: Montacute
Gorgeously soft and elegantly cabled, this sweater is a midwinter treat
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The Knitter
MARY HENDERSON: Pavonina
Decorated with a peacock feather pattern, this poncho has steeked armhole openings
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The Knitter
IEVA OZOLINA: Bright Patterns Scarf
This modern colourwork scarf uses traditional Latvian knitting motifs
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The Knitter
HERITAGE in your HANDS
Janine Sterland discovers the legacy of New Lanark Mills, the historic 18th century village still spinning yarn today
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