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 • April showers bring forth May flowers, but for us hooksters we can pick our petals any time we want! Just dive into your stash or take a trip to your local yarn shop and watch your creativity blossom.

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Curves & calm • Crochet comes with many learning curves, but this one is gentle. Follow its trajectory into a peaceful rhythm of stitches

Boho blush • A boxy, boho staple for spring, designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch

FIT FOR A QUEEN • You’ve heard of the royal we, now get ready for Heather C Gibbs’ beautiful royal bee!

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SLEEVE IT TO ME! • We’ve got a trick up our sleeves like you wouldn’t believe – it’s Tricia Fairburn’s hoodie hack

Lip service • Muted shades, move over – Amanda MacMath’s sassy cushions are here to do the talking!

Bucket list • Jess Bennett’s funky bag will appeal to trendy teens and girlish grans alike

GO WITH THE FLOW • Sam Sabido’s cascading cardi is the spring statement your wardrobe is waiting for

MOORE THAN A HOBBY • From family tradition to award-winning enterprise, Shani Moore’s crochet journey is a story of creativity, resilience and community

Drifting by • Jo Hill’s sea blue stitches will have you pining for a windswept Cornish coast

Soft statement • Joanne Smith’s make pairs pastels and popcorns – that’s “shawl” we want!

Cable happy • Keep little ones cosy this spring in a textured sweater vest by Simone Francis

Caring through crafting • Charity can begin at home, armed only with a hook and yarn! We explore the benefits of crafting for charity and how you can join in, too

PINS & PETALS • Alison Thompson’s fun flowers offer something for everyone, whether you’re Team Daffs or Team Lavender

Fishy washy • These cute stash-busting motifs are a quick and easy way to add character to plain homeware

BUTTERFLY STITCH • Ring in the spring with this spacious stitch and add some much-needed colour to your stash

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Crochet essentials • Over the next few pages, you’ll find simple step-by-step guides to many useful stitches and techniques that you’ll use every time you pick up a hook

CHARTS & DIAGRAMS • Use these charts and diagrams to make the Softly Sculpted collection and the popcorn shawl

Hooks & hugs • Six reasons to follow Paula from @smithscrochetstudio for eye candy colourways and soothing stitches

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