Simply Crochet

Simply Crochet is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves - or would love to learn - crochet. Crochet is a wonderfully versatile craft with endless possibilities of creative things to make. Inside you will find beautiful designs for the home, fashionable accessories to wear and gift ideas for all occasions. From lampshade covers to shawls, toys to blankets and gadget cosies to cardigans, Simply Crochet is a must-buy for creative crafters looking for new things to make. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time, you'll be hooked on handmade from the very first page!***Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items you would find on the printed newsstand copies. ***

Simply Crochet • Crochet works on every scale, but often it’s the subtle details that make a big impression, like a sprinkling of floral motifs with delicate petals. Turn the page for fresh project inspo – big, small and everything in between!

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Simply Crochet

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WE LOVE IT • Do you love your local yarn shop? Of course you do! Between 29 March and 31 May, nearly 400 shops nationwide will be participating in this new campaign. Simply pick up a card at a participating shop and collect a stamp each time you visit. When you have collected four stamps, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 50 prizes worth £40 each! Find out if your local shop is taking part at www.ukhandknitting.com.

INSPIRING BOOKS

BELLE OF THE BALL • In a perfect colour palette for spring, new Bella Bella from Stylecraft is a chunky yarn in heathered shades. Garments hooked up in this rustic, textured yarn are guaranteed to make you feel cosy. We love Sophie Wisteria, with its yellow and teal flecked purple hue, as well as Anna Rainbow’s multicoloured shades. See www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for more. Hunt out your 6mm hook and get creative! A 100g/145m ball costs £5.70 or less, and there are six colourways to choose from.

GAME ON! • Bring your crochet A-game with these novelty homewares – you’re sure to turn out a winner

Lean into it! • Make a statement from all angles with Asya Zaslavskaia’s fun slouchy top

ONE OF A KIND • With its uniquely constructed mane and tail, Ilaria Caliri’s toy unicorn could be your new stash-busting friend

In bloom • Florencia Campos Correa’s blanket pairs vibrant petals against cool blue

SO COLLARFUL! • Take a plain blouse from simple to stunning with thread weight flower motifs, designed by Helen Anderson

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Eye candy • A mouthwatering delight with pastel clusters, by Chloé Elizabeth Birch

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pride and joy • Jacinta Bowie’s toy and comforter duo will calm even the loudest little roars

Felt so fine! • You’ll have compliments in the bag with Maria Jęczmyk’s classy tote

Seventh heaven • Brighten grey days with Blazenka Simic Boro’s oscillating striped cushion

WORK AND PLAY • We catch up with Krisztina Anna Edömér, the hard-working crochet designer whose passion for colour, texture and community spirit is adored by her many followers

Light touch • Bring ambience to your living space with a vintage-style fringed lampshade, designed by Liliana Buce

My crochet masterpiece • How does it feel to have helped create an art installation for the Turner Prize 2024? Rachael Mills chats to us about her contribution to Jasleen Kaur’s winning exhibition

HELLO PETAL! • Need some spring cheer in your home? Lara Messer’s delicate daffs will draw you in...