Crochet the TikTok way

In today’s tech-heavy world, traditional art forms like crochet are still thriving. We met with two TikTok crochet creators to find out more about sharing their stitches online

Fancy footwork

Turn a breezy summer shoe into a warm winter one with this thrifty design by Emma Friedlander-Collins

FOLKESTONE HARBOUR YARN

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

Santa paws!

Reward a year’s good behaviour with Vickie Smith’s treat stocking

THE JOY OF GEO

We talk to Esme Crick, aka Red Sparrow Crochet, the designer behind contemporary geometric patterns, obsessor of colour palettes and master of mosaic crochet

EMILY'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Emily Penn of The Loopy Stitch loves designing and crocheting mandalas, and shares her tips and reasons for making this versatile motif

Earth and sky

A scarf to keep your feet on the ground and head in the clouds

Making waves

The British seaside has always been a favourite place for Zoë Potrac, but it also inspired a crucial crochet design

ALL ABOUT THE SQUISH

Huggable and lovable, this cushion is a neon ray of sunshine after a long day.

Rise of the INDIE CAL

Big yarn brands aren’t the only ones to run crochet-alongs; independent designers are increasingly doing their own too. We find out what’s to love about an indie CAL

Bag of tricks

Carol Ibbetson is a multi-talented maker who, when she’s not designing crochet creations or presenting on TV, uses her technical skills to double-check patterns and teach others…

Super stars

Make your dull denim sparkle again in a star-struck cushion design

Twist & out

Wrap up warm with a versatile infinity wrap design that you’ll keep coming back to

Wave hello!

Shari White’s shawl design can do the talking for you

Pop on a pinny

Pretty and versatile, pinafores are deservedly a classic and Jenny King’s design is just so

Summer shawls

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

NOW YOU SEE ME!

Cat and bunny come out to play with Natalie Beard’s traditional toy

SUNSET STRIPE

For a summery top that’ll suit you to a tee, look no further than Pat Strong’s retro sleeveless design

Stars in Her Eyes

Argentinian designer Carla Mitrani spends her days longing for the evenings when she can be back at her hook, whipping up more fabulous amigurumi of famous figures…

Irish Artisan yarn

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

Granny to the rescue

Jump-start an old woolly and join in the granny square revival with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ design

Mossy must-have

Catalina Ungureanu of By Katerina is glad she didn’t realise the challenge she had taken on with her first big project

A pair of diamonds

Hardworking feet deserve a treat, so lavish love on them with a premier pair of socks by Lucy Croft

Wreaths, shawls and Folk Tales

Stunning colour work, beautiful shawls and jaw-dropping blankets – Anna Nikipirowicz invites us to discover more about her vibrant and sophisticated approach to crochet

Mesh medley

The show-stopping sleeves on this design by Bowie and George are a call to arms to adventurous hooksters

Pick ‘n' mix for six

It’s all about the hexagons in this design by Vicki Roberts

Cardi calling

Love cardigans? Try out this summer version by Kristen TenDyke for cool layers

A STITCH IN TIME

We all love modern crochet designs, but sometimes only a classic will do. We’re taking a step back and meeting the collectors who can’t get enough of vintage crochet

Web designer

A complex dress pattern led Susan Walsh of Peppergoose Design to create an accessible version in the form of a bag

nice and niche

Discover the crafters who are turning crochet into an ultra-specialised art form