"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"

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new dimensions

With a unique shape that gives it a bias drape, this stylish wavy scarf by Amy Overbury is truly one of a kind

Woolmouse/Lovehandyed

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

TONI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Keep track of your stash with crochet expert Toni Lipsey's top tips for creating a system to organise your skeins, balls and notions once and for all...

FAMILY AFFAIR

After deciding to turn her crochet hobby into a business, Jo Bunclark of Marlow and Chestnut began collaborating with an unlikely partner - her own five-year-old daughter!

YARNBOMBS away!

Crochet designer Eleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet journeyed to Italy for the Yarn Bombing Festival - and brought the magic back for Simply Crochet readers!

Petite pasture

This wavy grass plant has attracted a ladybird visitor

UK YARN SHOP LOVE

Wherever you are in the UK, your local yarn shop is a place to indulge in your craft. Step inside and discover the community on your doorstep

Fire starter

Set your soul - and style - ablaze with this floaty filet-stitch wrap designed

Talavera BLANKET

Bring Spanish sunshine into your home with the bright colours and textured stitches of Ana Morais Soares' seven-part Talavera blanket crochet-along

Cowl me crazy

Wrap up in this beautifully detailed piece designed

RIPPLE EFFECT

Turn your living room into a perpetual party with this joyful blanket

Healthy, happy crochet

Keep your hands and body supple with our guide to comfortable crafting!

AHEAD OF THE CROWD

Crafty community and online hub The Crochet Crowd has millions of followers, and at its heart is Michael 'Mikey' Sellick, the 'man behind the brand, who shares his story with us....

DESERT DECORATION

Liven up your desk or windowsill with a pretty velvet cactus and matching pot by Danielle Bentley-Gellett

Flag it up!

Decorate for all occasions with bunting by Kelly Wilson Moore

Poolside petals

Fix up a favourite pair of flip-flops with a clever 3D flower embellishment designed by Emma Leith

BECCA'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Crochet accessory designer Becca Parker of To Be Adorned explains how little crochet touches can make your big day even more special

Catch a wave

Try on a gorgeous rippled jumper by Cara Medus that's full of interesting textures

Well rounded

Add some stylish comfort to your living room with this circular textured cushion by Natalie Beard

Quality time

Share special moments together in matching cardigans by Pat Strong

TWO OF A KIND

You'll look perfectly put together in this coordinated cardi and top by Margaret Hubert

Talavera BLANKET

Bring Spanish sunshine into your home with the bright colours and textured stitches of Ana Morais Soares' seven-part Talavera blanket crochet-along

Right at home

Snuggle into this cosy granny square throw by Sally Shepherd

Make waves

Get kids ready for summer with a fun poncho by Jess Bennett

Glow up

Gently light up your life with delicate tealight covers by Emma Leith

DESERT DREAMS

Capture a sunset scene in an arid North American landscape with this blanket border by Lucy Croft

Forest fair

Go for a wander in this ethereal moss-coloured shawl from DROPS

A breath of fresh air

Evoke the timeless beauty of a countryside summer with warm-weather Fair Isle accessories, homewares and more

WHY ARE MY ROUND JOINS MESSY?

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