Simply Crochet

With cooler months ahead we’re excited to bring our best crochet game to sweaters, jackets, scarfs and more! This issue we’ve got some great transitional designs to start you off, like our fringed jacket on page 27 or our boho jumper on page 41. You might like to try your hand at timeless gingham staples on page 14 and we’ve got plenty of home inspo too. Check out the baby blanket on page 54 and create a sunflower masterpiece on page 59. Whatever you do don’t forget to share your makes with us on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers.…

MARIANNE RAWLINS Colourwork fan Marianne loves getting the graph paper out to create cute instaria characters, from lobsters to sausage dogs. Check out her bucket hat on page 15. HELEN SMITH Helen aka Emkatcrochet started designing in 2020. Her biggest achievement to date is being a published author of Crochet Illusion Blankets. You’ll find her jewel toned blanket on page 47. LISA PADDOCK Lisa’s the designer behind Small Woollen Things and loves all things amigurumi. Once she went from knitting toys to crocheting them, she never looked back. See her sweet bat on page 31. NATALIE BEARD Natalie loves using colour in all her makes – the brighter the better! She’s always been a passionate crafter; any spare time is used to get creative. Check out her cushion on page…

PLAICE TO BE Brighton-based textile artist Kate Jenkins (www.katejenkinsstudio.co.uk) is well known for her playful pop-art style food-focused crochet, knit and embroidery creations. Kate’s previous projects include a knitted and crocheted ice cream parlour, bakery, bagel bar and a cafe, and her forthcoming show Fishy Business is sure to be just as sensational. Comprised of framed pieces as well as a life-size fish counter, the exhibition will run from 20 September to 5 October at Air Contemporary Gallery in Soho, London. Newrelease Game changer Red Heart has launched an all-in-one Granny Square Yarn with stripe effect so that you can create five-colour granny squares with a single ball – genius! Visit www.readicut.co.uk for more. BE SHELF-ISH Treat your shelf to The Super Cute Amigurumi Bible published by Ebury Press and…

LIFE OF LUXURY Sink your hook into Wool Couture’s snug sheepskin style Woolly Rug. Choose from a range of shades including mink, mulberry, forest green and cinnamon from £79.99 and you can even add a crafty candle to your kit. A TRUE CLASSIC Inspired by Persian design, The Guy With The Hook’s Spice Market CAL in lavender and mint is available for £38 from Wool Warehouse. MOD MUST HAVE We adore the intermediate level Laatikko crochet rug kit by Molla Mills. You can download the PDF design for £2.99 or build a kit from £83.81. BOHO BEAUTY Nothing beats DIY so grab this trendy rug kit by Hooked from Eco Yarn Co. It comes in taupe, grey or green from £49.98, and will be approx. 85cm in diameter when finished.…

CUSHION A new cushion is a quick and easy way to style a seating area and this reversible design by Natalie Beard is extra versatile ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Hint of Mint (3181), 1 ball of each: White (3040), Mojito Green (3183) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A cushion pad, 40x40cm TENSION 5x5 c2c blocks measure approx 10x10cm (4x4in) MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures approx 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS c2c block Ss in ch-3 sp on next block, ch3, 3tr in same sp For a full list, see page 76 NOTES Cushion is worked in a corner-to-corner (c2c) construction, working blocks diagonally across each row. Each ‘block’ is made up of a ch3 and 3tr. Each ‘row’ is worked diagonally, starting with 1 block in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50g/75m) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Orange Mix (2920) Yarn E Bordeaux (8916) Yarn H Royal Blue (6790) 2 balls of each: Yarn C Golden Rod (2923) Yarn F Powder Pink (3112) Yarn I Forget-Me-Not (8783) See table for measurements and rem yarn quantities: Yarn A Off White (0100) Yarn D Aqua Blue (8908) Yarn G Cerise (6273) Yarn J Dandelion (8920) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Wire brush or nail brush For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Square measures 10x10xm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 76 Bust width a: 50 (54: 60: 64: 70: 74)cm, 19¾ (21¼: 23½: 25¼: 27½: 29)in Length b: 70cm, 27½in Sleeve length c: 40cm,…