CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY
Simply Crochet|Issue 121
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
Colette Earley
CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY

Many crafters have noted that those who fall outside of the 'standard' Vor'striaght' shape and size often find it difficult to create or adapt patterns for themselves. The brilliant news is, the making community is moving towards turning the industry into a more inclusive community for the plus-sized, petite, tall, short and everything in between.

ALL BODIES ARE VALID

The first step, in the eyes of Denise Clark, a retired kindergarten teacher who is currently a serial crochet pattern tester, is to breakaway from society's ideas of what is or isn't beautiful and speak out about support for every type of body. Denise uses her Instagram account to talk about the issues surrounding size inclusivity and its importance. "I think being vocal about my pursuit of adapting patterns has encouraged designers and testers to re-evaluate," "she says. "Designers realise that they need to address and tap into the plus-size community." Denise thinks that plus-size testers are beginning to understand that they are a valuable commodity and can be role models for the size-inclusive community. "They realise that even if they don't like to take pictures [for] social media, they are doing so to show people that no matter your shape, every body is important and has value in this world."

This story is from the Issue 121 edition of Simply Crochet.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the Issue 121 edition of Simply Crochet.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM SIMPLY CROCHETView All
"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"
Simply Crochet

"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue 126
new dimensions
Simply Crochet

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

time-read
2 mins  |
Issue 126
Woolmouse/Lovehandyed
Simply Crochet

Woolmouse/Lovehandyed

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

time-read
2 mins  |
Issue 126
TONI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Simply Crochet

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...

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue 126
FAMILY AFFAIR
Simply Crochet

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!

time-read
4 mins  |
Issue 126
YARNBOMBS away!
Simply Crochet

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!

time-read
5 mins  |
Issue 126
Petite pasture
Simply Crochet

Petite pasture

This wavy grass plant has attracted a ladybird visitor

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue 125
UK YARN SHOP LOVE
Simply Crochet

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

time-read
2 mins  |
Issue 125
Fire starter
Simply Crochet

Fire starter

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

time-read
2 mins  |
Issue 125
Talavera BLANKET
Simply Crochet

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

time-read
4 mins  |
Issue 125