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Autumn makes it to my top spot in the league table of favourite seasons. Not only due to changing colours and crisp mornings, but mainly because shorter days mean longer projects! Yup, if you want me I’ll be on the sofa, hook in hand! There’s plenty in this issue to lure you sofa-bound too. Our slouchy cover star jumper is definitely on my list and I’ll be joining the pocket wrap trend (and indulging my pompom obsession) with our gorgeous version on page 56. Autumn also means Halloween so we’ve conjured up a quick bunting make on page 49 for spooky celebrations. Do share your pictures on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers, as we love seeing them!…

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as thank you for their loyalty to Simply Crochet. This month, the winners (below) will each receive Kat Goldin’s Hook, Stitch, & Give book, worth £14.99! From birthdays to housewarmings, you’ll find the perfect project for every occasion. Check next month to see if you’re a winner! Wendy Hipgrave, West Midlands Debbie Hall, West Sussex Effi Balogh, Bedfordshire Immediate Media Company, publishers of Simply Crochet, Subs Stars giveawayTerms and Conditions. Prizes were dispatched before the on sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

For the foreseeable future we will be listing online spaces that offer crochet inspiration and support. Watch Lion Brand Yarns’ Shi Show interview with @CraftyisCool, who makes celebrity amigurumi – remember Tiger King? www.bit.ly/CraftyisCool For friendly crochet tips and chat, find Sandra Pauls’ Cherry Heart podcasts on YouTube Elka of Sustainable Textiles teaches you how to make your own T-shirt yarn with this helpful video at www.bit.ly/YarnCraftCourses The Yarn Whisperer holds a virtual Stitch & B*tch five days a week, for all yarn enthusiasts. The Friday session includes cocktails! For more information visit www.yarnwhisperer.co.uk/book-online…

YOU WILL NEED ■ World of Wool Marble DK (80% merino wool, 20% silk, 50g/110m) Feather (MY16) Black Rock (MY14) Coral Reef (MY10) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact World of Wool 03300 564888 www.worldofwool.co.uk TENSION Rounds 1-4 of all Motifs to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Bust a: 50.5 (55: 62.5)cm, 20 (21¾: 24½)in Length b: 63 (68: 73.5)cm, 24¾ (26¾: 29)in Sleeve length c: 48: (48: 48)cm, 19 (19: 19)in We did a little (square) dance when we saw this jumper. With its classic colourway it’s a stylish choice, and as the jumper is made up of motifs, it’s super-easy…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool, 50g/150m) 1 ball of each: Off White (01) Beige (26) Raspberry (25) Brown (5) ■ A small amount of chunky black yarn ■ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Robin measures approx 12x14cm (4¾x5½in) not including legs ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 One of the joys of the colder UK months is spotting these cheeky chappies in your garden or nearby green space. Hook this yarny version for guaranteed sightings! NOTES Robin Body is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Cotton Perle Thread Size 8 (100% cotton, 10g/80m) 2 balls of Black (310) ■ DMC Diamant Metallic Thread Size 5 (72% viscose, 28% polyester metallic, 35m) 3 reels of Silver (D415) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Web measures 10x20cm (4x8in) and Bunting measures approx 160cm (63in) long ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch5, ss in st at base of ch-5 For a full list, see page 86 Get into the spirit of things and create the right Halloween atmosphere with this eerie yet beautiful spider web decoration. To really go to town, hang some eight-legged creatures from the webs and…

1 Identify the post of the next stitch. Then work yrh (as usual for a treble stitch) and insert hook into the front of the fabric, around the back of the post, and bring out hook on other side of post. 2 Work the rest of the stitch as you usually would for a treble, so yrh and carefully pull the loop of yarn out of the fabric – it should loop around the post of the stitch. 3 Work yrh again and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops. Yrh and pull the yarn through the remaining 2 loops to complete the front post treble stitch. 4 You’ll see how the stitch is raised up, compared to the rest of the fabric. Work more front post treble stitches…

1 Draw two rings onto card, 1cm larger in diameter than you want your finished pompom to be. Make a big hole in the centre for a dense pompom. Cut out the rings. Wind your yarn into tiny balls. 2 Hold the two cardboard rings together and wrap your yarn around them, threading each ball through the centre hole and around the card rings until they’re covered by several layers of yarn. 3 Once covered, insert a pair of scissors between the two rings of card and carefully cut the yarn around the edge of the rings. Make sure none of the yarn slips out of position as you do this. 4 Cut a new length of yarn and knot it tightly around the middle of the bundle of yarn…

Did you know? 1 Thanks to fast fashion, there is currently more clothing on our planet than ever before. 2 More than 60 per cent of new clothing is made from acrylic, nylon and other synthetic fibres. This means that every time those clothes are washed, they shed microplastics into our environment. 3 The Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013 exposed the exploitative nature rife in the fashion industry. Seven years on, many garments sold on the high street are still made by people toiling in poor conditions and earning very little. 4 ‘A New Textiles Economy’, a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Circular Fibres Initiative (www.bit.ly/30qLG92) states “total greenhouse gas emissions from textiles production, at 1.2 billion tonnes annually, are more than those of all…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% acrylic, 100g/116m) 4 balls of Rosewood(1067) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ A 9mm (US M/13) hook For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 16 sts and 12 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 5mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Headband measures approx 27cm (10¾in) in diameter Mitts measure approx 10cm (4in) in diameter and 21cm (8¼in) long Cowl measures approx 63cm (24¾in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS shell (Tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicated picot Ch3, ss in top of st at base of ch-3 For a full list, see page 86 There’s a nip in the air, but you’re ready to take it on with this headband, cowl and fingerless mitts.…

8-POINTED STAR MOTIF MAKE A MAGIC LOOP ROW 1 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 8dc in ring, ss in beg dc to join. [8 dc] ROW 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss in beg dc to join. [16 dc] ROW 3 Ch1, (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 8 times, ss in beg dc to join. [24 dc] ROW 4 *(Ch3, htr in second ch from hook, tr in next ch) skip next st on Row 3, ss in next 2 sts; rep from * 8 times. FASTEN OFF SIRDAR SNUGGLY CASHMERE MERINO WEIGHT DK CONTENT 57% wool, 33% acrylic, 10% cashmere BALL 50g/130m HOOK 4mm RRP £4.99 When it comes to soft and luxurious yarn, a little bit of cashmere goes a long…

HOLDING THE HOOK Try these methods and see which works best PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control. HOLDING THE YARN Even tension results in even stitches METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball end of…

You can never have enough crocheted bags in my opinion; which is probably a good thing given I have a house full of them! From shoppers to hand bags, I have a crocheted bag for the occasion. So it is no surprise that I have a lot of gratitude and affection for my Seeing Circles bag, which was my first ever published design. I remember coming up with the idea of using texture to make circles look different. I’m an absolute sucker for a raised treble crochet, and knew I just had to get these involved. I then combined the endless spiral with a back loop only which is a perfect match in myeyes.Isenttheideato Simply Crochet,withnot much hope really, as being a newbie designer I had no idea what to…

KELLY WILSON MOORE Kelly has been crocheting for over 30 years. She loves designing colourful makes and sharing them on her blog. Take a look at her cushion in the supplement. NATALIE BEARD Natalie has always been a passionate crafter and loves to get creative for and with her four daughters. Crochet is her favourite though! Check out her mandala on page 21. MARIANNE RAWLINS Colourwork fan Marianne loves getting the graph paper out to create cute intarsia characters, from lobsters to sausage dogs. See her legwarmers on page 23. EMMA LEITH Crochet designer and author of Mindful Crochet, Emma’s playful designs aim to lift the spirits and open the heart through her exuberant use of colour. Find her cushion on page 24. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Mary’s Amiland, Gwen McGannon, Lucy…

CROCHET ICONIC WOMEN CARLA MITRANI (£15.99,David&Charles) Amigurumi patterns for 15 women who have changed the world, including Marie Curie, Serena Williams, and Cleopatra. Five per cent of the profits will go to WONDER foundation to help empower women, girls and their community through access to quality education, so that they can exit poverty for good. Look out for the pattern of one of these iconic women exclusively in a future issue of SimplyCrochet! AMIGURUMI CHRISTMAS SARAH-JANE HICKS (£9.99, Search Press) Do you love to decorate your home and make wonderful Christmas decorations for all your family and friends to enjoy? Then this is the book for you. It will delight and surprise with its 20 fantastically cute, kawaii-style crocheted Christmas projects. The added bonus is that they only use small…

1 SPIDEY SKILLS Who has a spider web bolero? Not us, but we want one! With three-quarter sleeves and elastic under the bust it’s a flattering design. Scuttle to StepbystepUA on Etsy and buy from £30.38, with black or grey yarn options too. 2 SWEETS FOR MUM Hook up this mummy treat bag and you can say the sweets really are ‘mummy’s’! Head to www.Crochet365 KnitToo.com where you can buy the pattern for £4.02. 3 WRAITH WREATH Show the neighbours your creepy colours this Halloween with this welcoming door decoration! Purchase for £15.00 plus postage from KimsQuirkyCrafts. 4 GHOUL LIGHT A cute ghost tea light will lead the way to your spooky lair (front door). For £3.50 FromtheCraftRoom Shop on Etsy includes the crochet cover and tealight – a spook-tacular deal!…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Schachenmayr Catania (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Marone (00157) 1 ball of each: Rose Gold (00433) Kirsche (00424) Creme (00130) ■ A 2.5mm (US C/1 or D/2) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ 2 safety eyes, 15mm ■ Stitch markers For yarn contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Monkey measures approx 26cm (10¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS spiked dc Yrh, insert hook into st 2 rounds below, yrh and pull loop up to height of current round, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 86 Animals are classic children’s toys, and this simian specimen would be a great addition to any toy box or…

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Finesse Cotton Silk (77% cotton, 23% silk, 50g/120m) Yarn A Navy (2820) ■ King Cole Riot DK (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/294m) Yarn B Rhapsody (240) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ 5 buttons, 2cm ■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION 6 patt reps of 3-tr and 11 patt rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Stitch Patt using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Bust width a: 48 (53.5: 58.5: 63.5)cm, 19 (21: 23: 25) in Length b: 59.5 (59.5: 63: 63)cm, 23½ (23½: 24¾: 24¾)in Sleeve length c: 50cm (19¾in) We spy a go-to…

1 To work a treble crochet, start by winding yrh and then insert the hook under the top 2 loops of the stitch on the previous row. 2 Wrap the yarn around the hook (yrh), and pull the yarn through the stitch only. 3 You will now have 3 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook. 4 You will now have 2 loops on the hook. Yrh again, and draw the yarn through the remaining 2 loops on the hook. Your treble crochet will be complete.…

1 When getting started, it’s good to use tougher fabrics like denim as they don’t stretch. 2 Always make a row of crochet stitches from the yarn you want to use first – this will let you work out the distance between any holes that you need to make. 3 Most importantly just have a go, there are no such thing as mistakes, it’s all just learning how not to do things. Don’t forget to check out our embellishment project on page 39!…

1 After working the last stitch, you’ll have one loop left on your hook. Cut the yarn leaving a 15cm-long tail. Work yrh and pull the yarn right through the stitch. 2 Now remove the hook and pull the yarn tail through the last stitch to tighten it up and make sure your hard work doesn’t unravel. 3 Thread the tail end onto a tapestry needle. On the wrong side, weave the needle up and down, in and out of the back of the stitches to secure the tail end. 4 Make sure you weave the yarn tail in two different directions to prevent it from being pulled out. Also check that the tail end of yarn is not visible from the right side.…

Most crochet patterns state the tension required, in rows and stitches of a specific type. Make a swatch at least 15cm square and check that your tension matches. Place a ruler across the swatch and insert two pins, 10cm apart. Then place the ruler along a column of stitches and insert two pins 10cm apart. Count the stitches and rows between the pins – if you have less than the pattern, your tension is too loose so you need to use a smaller hook, but if you have too many, use a larger hook. It’s usually better to match the stitches than rows, because you can always work more or fewer rows.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Namaste (50% wool, 50% acrylic, 100g/85m) 2 balls of Dolphin (606) 1 ball of each: Hero (622) Upward Salute (630) Tree (610) Firefly (607) Fish (619) Marichi (608) ■ A 7mm hook (US K/10½) ■ Cushion pad, 35cm in diameter For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Rounds 1-3 measure approx 10cm (4in) in diameter MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 35cm (13¾in) in diameter ABBREVIATIONS 3-puff Yrh, insert hook into st indicated, (yrh and pull up a loop) 3 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook 4-puff As 3-puff, working bracketed instructions 4 times 5-puff As 3-puff, working bracketed instructions 5 times For a full list, see page 86 of Simply Crochet magazine Here’s a way to think positively: when you’ve been given a rainy…

Who’s in charge? Karen Matthews Where can we find you? On the high street in Malvern. What is your shop like? My shop is a small, warm and friendly haven for yarn fans, great for inspiration and good old-fashioned customer service! Popular products? Gorgeous yarn, crochet projects and CAL kits, and loads of patterns to choose from. What are you offering during lockdown? Free local delivery, by bicycle and swift postal dispatch. Order online through our website and Facebook page, where advice and support is also available to customers. There are also free patterns and project ideas. The Wool Shack, 120 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1SS Visit www.thewoolshackmalvern.co.ukand find them on Facebook at thewoolshackmalvernlink…

SCARF A design by Hannah Cross that uses slip stitch embellishments to create gently curved edges on ever-decreasing squares. A striking addition to your black winter coat ■ World of Wool Marble DK (80% merino wool, 20% silk, 50g/110m), 3 balls of Black Rock (MY14), 2 balls of Feather (MY16), 1 ball of Coral Reef (MY10) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook TENSION Motif to measure 21x21cm (8¼x8¼in) MEASUREMENTS Scarf measure approx 170x22cm (67x 8¾in) NOTES Scarf is made up of 8 Motifs. All stitches on each Motif are worked through the back loops only. After you have made all the Motifs, you will work rounds of slip stitches into the unused front loops. SCARF MOTIF (MAKE 8) Make 4 in Black Rock and 4 in Feather. Make a magic…

When I met Johanna of MijoCrochet I knew she designed the most exquisite crochet shawls, but it wasn’t until after we’d spoken I realised she is the mind and hook behind two of the most stunningly successful shawls out there! Secret Paths and Lost In Time shawls have been made by thousands of crocheters around the world and are universally admired (it’s not difficult to see why!), so it was an honour to find out more about how she designs them and what it takes to create the perfect shawl. Johanna, who lives with her husband and dog in a town next to a forest in Sweden, has been crochet blogging since 2016. In 2018 she launched her crochet business MijoCrochet and describes it as a huge and scary step,…

1 Use a pin to mark position of your button, lining up with the buttonhole. Secure yarn on wrong side of fabric and thread onto tapestry needle. Bring needle out at pin mark and through button. 2 Push the needle back through the button and the fabric, pulling the yarn firmly. Bring the needle out through the fabric and button, and back down again. 3 Take yarn to the front of the fabric, but under button and NOT through button. Wrap yarn around twice, pull yarn tight (to create a shank and prevent fraying). 4 Take the yarn to the back of the fabric and weave in end to secure.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK (80% bamboo, 20% wool, 50g/95m) 2 balls of each: Hedgie (91) Nellie (99) Putty (132) Coo (148) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures approx 61x61cm (24x24in) ABBREVIATIONS spiked tr Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull loop up to height of current round, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice For a full list, see page 86 Creating beautiful things is so satisfying for the soul. Keep content this winter by hooking up this truly gorgeous blanket and gift it to someone you love. NOTES Blanket is made up…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% merino wool, 50g/100m) 12 balls of Yarn A Navy (37) 3 balls of Yarn B Cream (61) 2 balls of each: Yarn C Saffron (66) Yarn D Orange (73) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Pompom maker, 8cm, or card For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk TENSION 15 sts and 13 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over half treble crochet using a 4.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Pocket Wrap measures 172x42cm (67¾x 16½in) after blocking ABBREVIATIONS FPttr Yrh 3 times, insert hook around post of st indicated working from front to back to front, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) 4…

You’re probably aware that your fashion choices have an impact on our planet. But did it ever occur to you that instead of buying new clothes, your crochet skills can revitalise your wardrobe and protect our environment? The throwaway fashion culture, where we buy cheap and then move onto the next garment when bored, is a big problem we have the tools to alleviate. Look through your wardrobe and we’re betting you’ll find at least a handful of garments you’re no longer interested in wearing. However, instead of throwing them out, or even sending them to charity shops, why not try using crochet to see how you can upcycle and reinvent them? A simple trim could be all you need to add a shot of colour and revitalise the mood…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Softfun Denim DK (60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/140m) 4 balls of Yarn A Coral (505) 2 balls of Yarn B Turquoise (517) 1 ball of Yarn C Green (516) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Cushion pad, 30x50cm For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 12 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion cover measures 40x60cm (15¾x23½in) ABBREVIATIONS bobble *Yrh with Yarn A leaving 10cm tail, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops; rep from * 5 times more, yrh with Yarn B and draw through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 86…

If you’re not a fan of the magic loop method, there are other ways you can start off a fabric worked in the round. In this workshop, I’ll show you an alternative method that just uses a slipknot, which is great for beginners, or if you’re eager to get going as soon as possible. You’ll need to make your slipknot in a specific way for this method to work, so follow the guidance below. To practise this method, you’ll need yarn and a suitable-sized hook. I’m using blue DK yarn and a 4mm hook, but you can use anything you’ve got to hand. Let’s hook… HOW DO I START A SLIPKNOT LOOP? Start by making a specific kind of slipknot… Making a foundation loop can be as simple as making…