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Making your first granny square is something of a RITE OF PASSAGE for crocheters – you never forget your first one. So we’ve put together some of our favourite granny square projects from Simply Crochet to celebrate this cute little motif and highlight the multitude of ways you can use it in your creations. Fancy WEARING YOUR SQUARES? There’s a pretty empire-line top on p16, stylish monochrome scarf on p63 and a funky reversible skirt on p57. Want to add some granny chic to your HOME DÉCOR? Check out the cushion on p30 and kitchen set on p38. And not forgetting the granny square classic, the blanket – you’ll find five fab designs to start hooking today! We’ve also included a LIBRARY OF SQUARES, featuring 36 unique patterns. Ranging from…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yeoman Soft Cotton DK (100% cotton, 450g/900m), 1 cone each of White (1), Petal (31), Glacier (29), Lilac (30) ■ Yeoman Panama 4ply (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 500g/2000m), 1 cone of Primula (271) (used doubled) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook ■ Bought apron or fabric as below ■ 50cm (19½in) of pink gingham fabric (90cm/35in wide) for main fabric ■ 3 strips of contrast fabric for waistband meas approx 12x53cm (4¾x21in) ■ Tapestry needle and sewing kit or sewing machine For yarn stockists, contact Yeoman 0116 240 4464 www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 The majority of items that are found in the kitchen have to be practical, but we think that it’s equally important they look as good as they…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Yarn A Tangerine (43), Yarn B Ecru (16), Yarn C Stone (15) ■ A 3.25mm (US D/3) hook For yarn stockists, contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com MEASUREMENTS Each motif measures 10cm (4in) square FInished scarf is 10cm (4in) wide x 170cm (67in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Perfect if you’re new to crochet, or you want an easy weekend project, this scarf is made from just one motif, crocheted several times over and stitched together. MOTIF A (MAKE 2) Using Yarn A, ch4, ss in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), working into ring, (3tr, ch2) 3 times, 2tr, ss in third…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton, 184m/100g), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Ivory (3665) Yarn B Azure (3671), Sunflower (3662), Seville (3670), Toffee (3656) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Tapestry needle For yarn stockists, contact Stylecraft 01535 609798 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Placemat: 33x22cm (13x8½in) Coaster: 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 PLACEMAT LARGE SQUARE (MAKE 1) With Yarn A, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as first tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss into top of beg ch-3. [12 sts] Round 2 Change to Yarn B, ch2, 1tr into st at base of ch, *2tr into next st; rep from * 10 times more, ss into top of beg ch-3. [24 sts] Round 3 Change…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rooster Almerino DK (50% alpaca, 50% merino, 50g/113m), 10 balls of Cherry (13), 4 balls of each: Beach (17), Brighton Rock (11), Custard (10), Damson (14), Gooseberry (07), Lighthouse (20), Lilac Sky (15), Pier (16), Smoothie (09), Starfish (18) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 35mm pompom maker For yarn stockists, contact Laughing Hens 01829 740903 www.laughinghens.com TENSION One motif measures 12x12cm (4.5x4.5in) MEASUREMENTS Finished blanket size is approx 180cm (71in) square ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 NOTES The blanket is made up of 145 motifs in five colours each. Colour combinations are not specified other than the final round of each square motif, which should be worked in Cherry. MOTIF (MAKE 145) Make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch2…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton, 100g/280m) Yarn A White (B5200) Yarn B Red (5321) For measurements and yarn quantities, see table ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ 0.5m of 1cm elastic For yarn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmccreative.co.uk TENSION Using 3.5mm hook each square should measure: Small 9.5cm square Medium 10.5cm square Large 11.5cm square X Large 12.5cm square 2X Large 13.5cm square ABBREVIATIONS tr3tog (Yrh, insert hook in next stitch, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yrh and draw through all loops on hook. For a full list, see page 130 Pillar box red and pure white look so fresh for spring and summer. Ruth Maddock’s pretty camisole top is made up of granny squares…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft (100% cotton, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: White (001), Royal Blue Blue (038), Sky Blue (033), Berry (012) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Tapestry needle For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com MEASUREMENTS Each tile measures 21cm (8¼in) square ABBREVIATIONS Ch-3 picot ch2, ss through both loops of st at base of ch-3. Ch-6 picot as ch-3 picot, but ch6. For a full list, see page 130 Mosaic tiles give a real flavour of Morocco and you can get the look with only a hook and some yarn. They also double as mats, trivets or pretty potholders, too. MOROCCAN TILE 1 Using White, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool, 50g/105m), Yarn A Black (03) (see table below for yarn quantities), 1 ball of each: Fuchsia (34), Gold (45), Burnt Orange (43), Basil (53), Teal (20), Sea (80) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ 2 black buttons, approx 1.5cm (½in) in diameter ■ Stitch marker For yarn stockists, contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com TENSION Each motif measures 5.5x5.5cm (2x2in). Change your hook size, if necessary, to achieve this tension because it is critical to the finished size of the skirt 14sts and 22 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over dc using a 3.5mm hook MOTIF The motif is reversible with a ‘star’ on one side and a ‘flower’ on the other, but is worked with the star side…

1 BASIC GRANNY Learn how to hook the original granny design to start off your library of squares. YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Rose (001) Yarn B Violet (020) Yarn C Pistachio (086) Yarn D Magenta (013) For yarn stockists, contact Deramores 0845 519 4573 www.deramores.com ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 NOTE If you prefer to work from a chart, see page 102 SQUARE With Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring. Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into ring, (ch2, 3tr into ring) 3 times, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Acrylic DK in 100g balls: 2 balls of white 1 ball of each: Light Yellow Light Turquoise Light Pink Light Orange Light Blue Light Violet Light Green ■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook TENSION Each square measures 10cm (4in) square MEASUREMENTS 93cm (36½in) square ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Granny square blankets are the ideal project for crochet newcomers, and handy too – just hook a square whenever you have time, then join them all together later! Gather pretty pastel shades to create this sugared almond-sweet blanket that’s perfect for a baby’s bedroom. NOTES Make 64 squares, joining them as you work Round 3, in 8 rows of 8 squares. The first square is worked as written below. For subsequent squares, replace the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sublime Egyptian Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/105m), 6 (7: 8) balls of Frothy (321); 1 ball of each: Alessandra (325), Feather (355), Peony (326), Hush Hour (324), Freya (328) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 3.75mm (F/5) or 3.5mm (E/4) hook (see sizing notes) For yarn stockists, contact Sublime 01924 369666 www.sublimeyarns.com MEASUREMENTS Small (Medium: Large) To fit bust: 86cm/34in (100cm/39½in: 114cm/45in) SIZING Sizes are determined by the number of squares in the top. To make a size in between the sizes given, use a smaller hook (3.5mm or 3.75mm), checking the measurements of one square and multiplying it by 12 (14: 16) to give you the finished bust size, adding an extra 2cm to allow for seaming the squares. TENSION Each square measures…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Phildar Phil Coton 3 (100% cotton, 50g/121m), 1 ball of each: Vitamine (0006), Ciel (0003), Jade (0058) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Zip, 16cm (6¼in) long ■ Lining fabric, measuring at least 26x30cm (10¼x11¾in) For yarn stockists, contact Loveknitting 0845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com TENSION Each square measures 5cm (2in) square, using a 3mm hook MEASUREMENTS 28x12cm (11x4¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 BASIC SQUARE Ch4, ss to first ch to join into a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), (3tr, ch2) 3 times into ring, 2tr into ring, ss to third ch of beg ch-5. [4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sp] Round 2 Ch2 (counts as tr), *(2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-2 sp, 1tr…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (100% wool, 100g/200m), 1 ball of each: Papaya (00135), Periwinkle (00146), Buttercup (00132), Olive (00125), Chestnut (00107), Magenta (00119) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ 6 buttons, 1.5cm (½in) diameter For yarn stockists, contact Rowan 01484 681881 www.knitrowan.com MEASUREMENTS 10x21cm (4x8¼in) (without button loops) 10x25cm (4x9¾in) (with button loops) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 NOTES For Rounds 4 and 6, the ch-sps from the previous round also count as sts. When working into a ch-1 sp, work into the ch itself and not the space. SQUARE (MAKE 2) Using Yarn A, ch4, ss to first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc into the ring, ss to first dc…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Classique Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/184m) 1 ball of each: White (3660), Azure (3671), Sunflower (3662), Tropical Jade (3676), Lavender (3673), Hot Pink (3668) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Stylecraft 01535 609798 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Each square measures 10cm (4in) square ABBREVIATIONS 2-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook 3-tr cluster As above but work () 3 times For a full list, see page 130 Mix and match the happiest and most vibrant of hues to make a bold string of bunting that will cheer up any room. Each starburst square begins…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, 50g/105m), 8 balls of Yarn A Off White (01), 2 balls of Yarn B Red (11), 2 balls of Yarn C Pink (25), 5 balls of Yarn D Cerise (17) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ Tapestry needle For yarn stockists, contact DROPS Design www.garnstudio.com TENSION Each square measures 13cm and each flower measures 6cm across MEASUREMENTS The finished blanket measures 115x80cm (45¼x31½in) ABBREVIATIONS Loop stitch Wrap yarn from front to back over index finger to form big loop, insert hook in next st, use hook to grab strand of yarn from behind index finger, draw yarn through st (2 loops on hook), yrh, pull yarn through 2 loops, drop loop. For a full list, see page 130 Calm…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Knit Picks Palette 4ply (100% wool, 50g/211m), 1 ball each of Yarn A White, 1 ball each of Yarns B and C Rouge, Fuchsia, Clarity, Sky and Whirlpool ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3 hook) ■ 36cm (14¼in) square canvas ■ Cotton fabric large enough to cover canvas For yarn stockists, contact Great British Yarns www.greatbritishyarns.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Finished canvas is 38cm (15in) square Each square measures 12cm (4¾in) using a 3mm hook ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Play with your favourite colours and introduce granny square goodness into your home with Jenny’s design, created using double treble stitches. If you fancy some other hues, Knit Picks Palette has well over 150 colours that cover all the shades on the colour wheel, plus…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE BAG ■ Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool, 50g/105m), 1 ball of each: Black (03), Fuchsia (34), Gold (45), Burnt Orange (43), Basil (53), Teal (20), Sea (80) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook FOR THE GLOVES ■ Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool, 50g/105m), 2 balls of Black (03), 1 ball of each: Fuchsia (34), Gold (45), Burnt Orange (43), Basil (53), Teal (20), Sea (80) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com TENSION Tension is not important for the bag. Each square for the gloves measures 5cm using a 4mm hook MEASUREMENTS Finished bag measures 42x31cm (16½x12¼in) without handles Mitt can be made up in two sizes to make a 19cm (7½in) or 21cm (8¼in)…

1 BASIC GRANNY Learn how to hook the original granny design to start off your library of squares. SEE PAGE 66 For a full chart key turn to page 120 2 GRANNY AISLA Aisla is very partial to accompanying her afternoon cuppa with a party ring or two. SEE PAGE 67 3 GRANNY ARDITH Since setting up a Snapchat profile, Ardith has loved talking to crocheters all over the world. SEE PAGE 68 4 GRANNY AUDREY Just like her silver screen namesake, Audrey always dresses impeccably, often with a fetching hat. SEE PAGE 69 5 GRANNY BARBARA Barbara has just discovered Netflix and the joys of watching back-to-back episodes of Gossip Girl. SEE PAGE 70 6 GRANNY BERYL Now she’s retired, Beryl loves to spend time growing peonies in her…

HOLDING THE HOOK Try these methods and see which works best. HOLDING THE YARN Even tension results in even stitches. MAKING A SLIPKNOT The first loop on the hook. CHAIN STITCH Use this stitch to make your foundation chain. How to count chains Each chain or loop counts as one stitch. Never count your first slipknot or the loop on the hook (called the working loop). So that you can be accurate, make sure the chain is not twisted and that the front is facing you. SLIP STITCH (ss) This stitch has no height – often used to join rounds. WORKING IN ROWS Follow these simple rules to construct crochet fabric. DOUBLE CROCHET (dc) US term: single crochet One of the key stitches in crochet, doubles are simple, compact stitches…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sublime Egyptian Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/105m), 2 balls of Frothy (321); 1 ball of each: Cornelia (329), Alessandra (325), Feather (355), Peony (326), Hush Hour (324), Freya (328) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Fabric measuring at least 41x67cm (16x26¼in) for the bag lining ■ 1m (39¼in) upholstery tape, 5cm (2in) wide, for the bag handles ■ Fabric measuring at least 25x12.5cm (10x5in) for the purse lining ■ Medium square sew-in clasp, 10cm (4in) for the purse ■ A button for the phone case TENSION Each square for the bag measures 8.5cm (3¼in) Each square for the purse measures 10x10cm (4x4in) Each square for the phone case measures 7cm (2¾in) MEASUREMENTS Bag measures 38x50cm (15x19¾in) with handles and 38x32cm (15x12½in) without handles Purse measures…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Petra no 5 (100% cotton), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Lilac (5224) Yarn B Cream (54459) Yarn C Pink (5225) ■ A 2.5mm (US C/2) hook ■ Dried lavender ■ White felt (approx 13x6.5cm) ■ Toy stuffing ■ Sewing needle and thread For yarn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmccreative.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Finished pillow measures approx 7cm (2¾in) square ABBREVIATIONS Cluster 5dtr in the same stitch or space For a full list, see page 130. Crochet designer Lara Messer says: “Hanging lavender bags on coat hangers, nestling them in drawers or even your holiday suitcase is a trick my mum taught me. It’s a lovely thing to make on a summer’s day and will keep everything smelling fresh and sweet.” We’re loving the vintage…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DK yarn, approx 100m/50g of 10 different colours in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, lilac, purple, pink and magenta ■ DK yarn, approx 650m/200g of cream ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Each coloured square measures 7.5x7.5cm (3x3in) before border. Each square measures 9x9cm (3½x3½in) with border. Finished blanket measures approx 100x100cm (39½x39½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 LAYOUT DIAGRAM Designer Becky says: “I’ve always adored rainbows, so a rainbow blanket had been on my must-make list for ages. I chose granny squares because they allow the colours to stay as the focus of the design, while the cream background keeps the look light. For me, crocheting with each shade in turn was like a form of colour therapy!”…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rooster Almerino DK (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino wool, 50g/112.5m), 3 balls of Brighton Rock (211), 1 ball of each: Custard (210), Strawberry Cream (203), Ocean (208), Lighthouse (220), Gooseberry (207), Lilac Sky (215), Starfish (218), Beach (217) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 1 cushion pad 41cm (16in) square For yarn stockists, contact Laughing Hens 01829 740903 www.laughinghens.com MEASUREMENTS To fit 41cm (16in) square cushion pad ABBREVIATIONS 2-tr cluster (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 2 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook 3-tr cluster Work as for 2-tr cluster, repeating () 3 times For a full list, see page 130 Add…

YOU WILL NEED CAFETIÈRE COSY ■ Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (100% cotton, 71g/109m), 1 ball of each: Country Red (01530), White (00001) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook PLACEMAT & COASTER ■ DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton, 100g/280m), 2 balls of each: Yarn A Red (5321), Yarn B White (B5200) (This quantity is enough for 6 placemats and coasters) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Tapestry needle TEA TOWELS ■ Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (100% cotton, 71g/109m), 1 ball of each: Country Red (01530), White (00001) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Teatowels of your choice For yarn stockists for Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, contact Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk For yarn stockists for DMC, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmccreative.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Cosy measures 37x16cm…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Woolly (100% merino wool, 50g/125m), 1 ball of Yarn A shade 73 2 balls of each: Yarn B shade 72, Yarn C shade 77 3 balls of Yarn D shade 54 ■ A 5mm (H/8) hook For yarn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmccreative.co.uk MEASUREMENTS One square motif measures approx 14x14cm (5½x5½in) Finished scarf measures approx 14x210cm (5½x47in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 What better way to show your love of granny squares than by turning a handful of them into a cheery scarf? This charming design is worked in bright, punchy shades, and once you’ve created the squares needed, simply sew them together with slip stitch. DMC Woolly is a scrumptious 100% Australian merino yarn, and it will crochet up…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails, (100% superwash merino wool, 14g/47m), one skein of each: Antique Lace, Antler, Big Sur, Button Jar Blue, Cathedral, Celadon, Charcoal, Coquette, Cousteau, Dirty Panther, Dust Bowl, Edison Bulb, Fathom, Firewood, Flash Dance, Glazed Pecan, Ink, Jade, Magnolia Leaf, Mandala, Neon Peach, Onyx, Pop Rocks, Rain Water, Tart, Torchere, Whiskey Barrel, Worn Denim ■ Madelinetosh Merino Light, (100% superwash merino wool, 100g/384m), one skein of each: Antler, Composition Book Grey, Fragrant, 2 skeins of Silver Fox ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists, contact Loop 020 7288 1160 www.loopknittingshop.com MEASUREMENTS Centre squares: 9cm (3½in) sq Tiny squares: 4cm (1½in) sq Popcorn squares: 10cm (4in) sq Puff squares: 8cm (3in) sq Finished blanket: 100x100cm (39½x39½in) ABBREVIATIONS See the start of the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Country Style DK (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic, 50g/155m), 4 balls of Cream (411), 3 balls of Black (417), 1 ball of Cherry (402) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists, contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Finished scarf measures 22x244cm (8½x96in) TENSION Each motif measures 9cm (3½in) square using a 4mm hook ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Put your treble stitches to good granny use with this simply stylish scarf. Black and white will never go out of fashion, and a splash of riotous red is the perfect bright accent colour for this monochrome make. SQUARES (MAKE 48) For 44 squares, start with Cream for the first round, Black for the second round, and continue alternating Cream and…

Fancy the idea of getting some serious knitting time in? We know we do! What could be better than sharing a holiday with like-minded souls, taking time to knit, seeing some gorgeous sights and perhaps even learning some new skills along the way? This year, we are very excited to be working with Arena Travel on several holidays – see below for details. The trips to Yarndale and to Florence will have both knitting and crochet tutors (I’m so looking forward to being the knitting tutor!), so why not bring a friend? (It’ll be fun for you both and save on single supplements too!) Come and join us – book your place today! Commissioning Editor Simply Knitting LAST OF THE SUMMER YARN Reader holiday INCLUDES ALL THIS… 7 Travel dates…