HOW TO MAKE A CHEVRON WALL HANGING
MATERIALS
- Rico® Creative Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 50g/85m per ball; one ball each of Salmon (03), Fuchsia (13), Candy Pink (64), Banana (68) and Emerald (69)
- 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) crochet hook
- Piece of cardboard
- 38cm (15) dowel
- Yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS (UK)
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
ch chain
tr treble
yrh yarn round hook
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LETTING THE COLOUR IN
BOLD, VIBRANT COLOURS ARE A TREND WIN THIS SEASON, BUT WHERE SHOULD COLOUR-CURIOUS CRAFTERS BEGIN - AND WHY? LOTTIE STOREY DISCOVERS THE SECRETS OF USING VIBRANT HUES TO LIFT YOUR CREATIVE MOOD.
MADE IN Monochrome
Add a new craft technique to your repertoire this spring with Nerrisa Pratt's bargello-detail tote bag
WILD HORSES
This colourful train of Dala-inspired horses by Christine Leech will brighten up a little one's bedroom
Pep talk
Find inspiration in Lucy Peltier's motivational embroidered banner
VIBRANT COLOUR AND BOLD PATTERN FILL GERI SAMMUT-ALESSI'S BEAUTIFUL HOME
Geri Sammut-Alessi describes her Milton Keynes home as a 'land of magnolia' when she and husband Andrew first bought it nine years ago. The five-bedroom, new-build house in Milton Keynes was just two years old, and "very uninspiring," Geri says. "It was such a challenge to decorate but we are incredibly proud of the personality and character we've added."
UPCYCLE INSPO
Lucy Djevdet's granny square denim jacket is a fun way to inject some colour into your wardrobe
DO IT UP
Connie Mabbott's simple button embroidery upgrade will revive your favourite wardrobe pieces
COLOURFUL PALETTE
Blooming brights, contrast and oversized patterns are what we are craving this season. We've been inspired by lots of little ways to inject a bit more colour into our every day and make the most of the mood boost.
CUSHION CRUSH
Relish the process of making with Rachel Lawson's abstract punch needle cushion
A WORK IN progress
Put all your other projects on hold while you whip up this versatile craft bag by Mandi Bharij to store them in
The Illusionist
Classically-trained artist Julia Albo uses the power of observation to create three-dimensionality on a flat surface
Expression and flow
MASTER PAINTERS OF THE WORLDS
Net Results
STUDY INDICATES TYPE OF NETTING USED MAY AFFECT SURVIVAL OF FISH
T-BONE RACING FULL CHASSIS SKID AND A-ARM SKIDPLATES FOR X-MAXX
More beef for Traxxas’ hardest hitter
Knitting a shrug-yoke top-down seamless tee shirt – part 1
Maybe you’ve never heard of a shrugyoke sweater construction. I’m not sure I’ve heard the name before, but I haven’t seen this type of design before either, so to me this is something new.
Violin Maker's Corner
Hello friends, I am pleased you have joined me this quarter as I, and the wonderful staff here at Fiddler Magazine, kick off a brand new column!
Kearney
Knit yourself a classic Aran sweater using a gorgeous British wool
Asymmetric Shawl
This design pairs a modern stripe pattern with a light and fluffy mohair yarn
KERB APPEAL
Decorate your door for spring with our pretty floral wreath
BAKE THEM HAPPY
CELEBRATE EASTER AND THE END OF LENT WITH SWEET TREATS