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Soft elegance
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Soft elegance

Try this sweet jumper by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz

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4 mins  |
Issue 121
Pure and simple
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Pure and simple

Kate Rowell, also known as Jellybean Junction, shares her secrets for creating simple yet effective designs as she talks about her passion for speedy stitches and rainbow yarns

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5 mins  |
Issue 121
Pom appeal!
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Pom appeal!

Decorate your door or craft room with a vibrant springtime wreath by Natalie Beard

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3 mins  |
Issue 121
Spring romance
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Spring romance

You'll have all the charm of a garden rose in this ethereal peplum cardi designed by Bowie and George

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Issue 121
Four square
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Four square

Bold colours radiate outwards on Eleonora Tully's cushion

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4 mins  |
Issue 121
Keep it simple
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Keep it simple

Use what's already in your stash to whip up rustic hanging baskets by Miranda Heslop

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2 mins  |
Issue 121
DUCK TALES
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DUCK TALES

Kids can enjoy a wet day out while still staying nice and warm in this duckling cap by Jess Bennett

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3 mins  |
Issue 121
On the edge
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On the edge

Give your tablecloth a free-spirited finish with this bohemian-style border by Eleonora Tully

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2 mins  |
Issue 121
Desert Garden
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Desert Garden

Succulents sprout from this 3D blanket by Kelly Wilson Moore

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5 mins  |
Issue 121
CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY
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CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY

We speak to some amazing designers and crafters who are making movements in the crochet industry to include every shape, every size and every body in their wearable patterns

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5 mins  |
Issue 121
Cowl of the wild
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Cowl of the wild

Let unique yarn colour variations shine when you create this easy-to-hook project by Emma Leith

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2 mins  |
Issue 121
ANN'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
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ANN'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Think C2C is just for afghans? Think again! Ann Brown of Auriol Crochet Designs shares how you can use C2C crochet to make almost anything

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3 mins  |
Issue 121
SPOTTED!
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SPOTTED!

Dance the polka on this fun and colourful rug from Readicut that’ll brighten up your home

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4 mins  |
Issue 120
Get your designs in PRINT
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Get your designs in PRINT

Do you dream of seeing your crochet patterns in a book or magazine? Top designers and the Simply Crochet team share how you can make it happen

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5 mins  |
Issue 120
Luck of the Irish
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Luck of the Irish

Capture the spirit of St Patrick’s Day by adding a bit of green and gold to your workspace with Natalie Beard’s rainbow

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3 mins  |
Issue 120
Hear me roar
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Hear me roar

If you’re fierce and you know it, Fran Morgan’s colourful leopard-print jumper will speak to your wild side

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5 mins  |
Issue 120
Sweet success
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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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5 mins  |
Issue 119
What does ‘multiples of 3 plus 1' mean?
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What does ‘multiples of 3 plus 1' mean?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

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5 mins  |
Issue 119
In honour of Annie
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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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2 mins  |
Issue 119
The art of crochet
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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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9 mins  |
Issue 119
Colour Works
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Colour Works

Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins

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2 mins  |
Issue 119
Celebrating COLOUR
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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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5 mins  |
Issue 119
CATHERINE'S JOURNAL...from the studio
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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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3 mins  |
Issue 119
Italian escape
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Italian escape

Tuscany-based designer Kate Alinari offers a grand tour of a different kind – she organises retreats, lessons and walks around Florence for fellow crochet enthusiasts

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5 mins  |
Issue 118
Squared away
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Squared away

After finding her own style as a designer, Marjan Gouda set herself a new challenge – creating a year-long crochet-along

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2 mins  |
Issue 118
Rainbow Fusions
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Rainbow Fusions

Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins

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2 mins  |
Issue 118
TOTALLY TUNISIAN
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TOTALLY TUNISIAN

Tunisian crochet designer Sandy Walker loves using her skills to make blankets and shares the journey and inspiration that led her to becoming an expert at this knit-like technique

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4 mins  |
Issue 118
Follow that unicorn
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Follow that unicorn

A chance sighting of amigurumi led Ellie’s Craft Boutique to swap needles for hooks, changing her crafting course forever

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2 mins  |
Issue 115
Heading out
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Heading out

Take on a chilly breeze with ease in Paula Green’s design

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2 mins  |
Issue 115
Snowflakes calling
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Snowflakes calling

A small flurry of activity is all that’s needed to make this oh-so pretty bunting by Kelly Wilson Moore

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2 mins  |
Issue 115