Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 141 i Simply Crochet

As the leaves turn, I spend more and more time in my armchair with a cup of tea and a cosy project in hand. I’ll be keeping my family warm this winter with Catherine Venner’s classic log cabin blanket on page 50, and I’m hooking up a few Christmas gifts using patterns from our collection of fun mismatched makes on page 14. Of course, I plan to prep for Halloween as well – the bunting on page 55 should do the trick! What are you making this season? Please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group, Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers. We love to see them!…

PICK ‘N’ MIX This chunky colourwork scarf alternates shades and patterns for a fun and funky effect. It’s just the thing to elevate your winter style! COSY AND COOL The asymmetrical patterns in this quirky cardi are so cute! Plus, with its puffy bishop sleeves, thick ribbed edges and dense stitches, it’s a warm and comfortable option that you can wear all winter long! FALL IN GLOVE No two handmade mittens are ever exactly the same, so why not embrace the difference? These two warm mitts have different colour and pattern placements, but they look like a perfect pair when worn together! KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF By using the same patterns in opposing colours for each foot, you’ll end up with a fun set of not-so-odd socks! Make them for…

Those of you who love a chunkier yarn – you’re my kind of people! Personally, I’ve leaned into my passion for chunky yarns over the past two years and use them for a large number of my projects. Because of this, I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks for working with hefty strands. So, allow me share what I’ve learned with you… TOOLS OF THE TRADE Ever see those massive crochet hooks in the craft aisle and think, ‘I need one of those for my chunky yarn’? Well, you might, but diving straight in with a 35mm hook is not the answer unless you want a cramp in your hand. Believe it or not, you need to get used to crocheting big. Start your first chunky project using an…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% acrylic, 100g/300m) 1 ball of each: Weert (1001) Ede (1002) Middelburg (1003) Amsterdam (1010) Den Bosch (1241) Amstelveen (1277) Leeuwarden (1711) Terneuzen (1821) Brussel (2004)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A pipe cleaner■ Small amount of toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Square motif measures 5.5x5.5cm (2x2in) using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENT To fit child aged 3-5 years Poncho measures 49.5cm (19½in) wide and 38.5cm (15in) long ABBREVIATIONS surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert hook from RS to WS, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook, *insert hook back through to WS in direction you want the surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ World of Wool (100% wool, 100g/175m) 2 balls of Lamba (IY06) 1 ball of each: Ronas Hill (IY13) Yell (IY17) Linga (IY07) Scalloway (IY17) Skerries (IY20)■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists contact World of Wool 03300 564888 www.worldofwool.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Cowl measures 73x25cm (28¾x9¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Drape yourself in wearable art! This graphic cowl will be the centrepiece of any outfit – pair it with a wintry burgundy, plum or gold. NOTES Cowl is worked in rows and seamed together at the end. There is a Chart on page 88, which you will need to refer to. Each small square represents 1dc.…

So you already know your way around a crochet hook. How about exploring one of the lesser-known crafts that share a kinship with crochet? Meet the family: nålbinding, Tunisian crochet, cro-tatting and Bosnian crochet – four loopy yarn crafts to expand your repertoire and connect you with textile history. Each has their own fascinating story, and if you dig in, you might just discover a whole new crafty passion! NÅLBINDING What is it? Before knitting and crochet came along, there was nålbinding. It’s worked primarily in the round with a needle and produces a robust, cosy fabric with a woven appearance. This heritage craft was big news in Scandinavia during the Viking age, but its reach was global. The earliest example was found in Israel, dated 6500 BC. Fibre artist…

When Clare Bird took a yarn dyeing workshop at her local yarn shop, she thought it would be a fun activity for her and her husband, Jon, to do together. And she was right – it was such a fun activity, in fact, that they turned it into a family business. A NEW ADVENTURE At first, the couple, who recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary, simply enjoyed experimenting with colour. “It took a lot of practice (and many mistakes) before we were happy to start selling our yarn,” says Jon. But once they did decide to put the yarn on Clare’s Etsy shop, response from customers was overwhelmingly positive. The reaction was so good, in fact, that in 2018 Jon left his job as a primary school headteacher and began…

DOUBLE TROUBLE What’s better than one finished version of Eleonora Tully’s crochet-along? Two, of course! Mother and daughter Ann and Becky McCready picked up their hooks and made the Golden Moments CAL this year. As we always say, a family that crochets together, stays together! COOL CAT Maeve Carrick hooked up Tom Kitten from issue 110 as a fun project, and now he has pride of place in her home. With his matching, slighty undersized trousers and jacket, he looks very smart indeed – almost like he’s straight out of a story! Now that this little Tom is settled, we wonder if Maeve will make any other characters, like Squirrel Nutkin, to keep him company. LOVE IN COLOUR This matching blanket and cushion set from issue 139 is the perfect…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Cygnet DK Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/200m) 3 balls of Blush (3275) 2 balls of White (20800) 1 ball of each: Peony Pink (4065) Golden (3184) Lagoon (5331) Frosty Blue (5033) Spring (6711) Pepper (6206) Black (2117)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A dowel, 60cm long■ 24 gift tags, 7x2cm For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet st using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Calendar measures 54x54cm (21¼x21¼ in) Each pocket measures 8.5x8.5cm (3¼x3¼in) ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch2, ss in last ch from hook (does not count as st in stitch count) surface crochet Hold yarn at WS, insert hook from RS through to the WS,…

PIA THADANI Pia’s lifelong love of crochet has evolved into a passion for designing. She uses a variety of techniques and likes finding new ways to use stitches. See her mirrored cushion on page 67. LISA RICHARDSON Top-notch designer Lisa works at famed yarn company Rowan, making the most of their simply scrumptious yarns. Why not try making her stylish tweed jacket on page 42? FLORENCIA CAMPOS CORREA Florencia is a Chilean designer who likes combining her handmaking and software design skills to help everyone develop their creativity. Find her infinity cowl on page 53. JESS BENNETT Jess specialises in garments for children, but she has recently discovered the joy of designing for grown-ups! Check out her mismatched hat on page 14. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Natalie Beard, Jacinta Bowie, Lily Chin,…

GO PRO YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) Yarn A Burnt Orange (647) Yarn B Denim (994) Yarn C Light Grey Mix (814) Yarn D Gilt (569) Yarn E Silver Mist (678) Yarn F Cream (812) See table for measurements and yarn quantities■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A 5mm (H/8) hook■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION 16 sts and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over trebles crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 For 10% OFF www.woolwarehouse.co.uk use the code SC141 at the checkout Code cannot be applied to certain products such as yarn packs, sale items, gift vouchers, KC Colection and Lopi products. It’s good…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Chenille (100% polyester, 15g/38m) 1 ball of each: Duckling (0014) Snowflake (0020) Fuzzy (0013) Cheeky (0015) Firework (0034) Bon Bon (0017) Lollypop (0031) Mermaid (0016) Splash (0026) Fizzy (0029) Picnic (0027)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ Dungarees For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Large Flower measures 15cm (6in) in diameter Small Flower measures 12cm (4¾in) in diameter Leaf measures 4x2cm (1½x¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Big textured blossoms look right at home on a pair of comfy dungarees, but you can add them to anything in your wardrobe – imagine a fuzzy floral or two on your fave skirt, tote bag or…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic, 50g/145m) 1 ball of each: Red (4029) Black (4053)■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook■ A stitch marker■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Wings measure 26x10cm (10¼x4in) All other parts are adjustable ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss in third ch from the hook For a full list, see page 86 If your furry best friend has a sweet but fiery personality, make them an appropriate costume to wear for Halloween this year! NOTES All parts are made separately and joined together at the end. The Wings, Horns and Headpiece are one size, but the fittings are made…

GO PRO YOU WILL NEED ■ Birdstreet Yarn 4ply (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon, 100g/425m) 1 skein of each: Yarn A Scuba Yarn B Glass House■ A 3.5mm hook■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact www.birdstreetyarn.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 51x51cm (20x20in) ABBREVIATIONS puff st (Yrh, insert in st, yrh pull up a loop the height of a tr) 3 times, yrh and pull through 6 loops, yrh and pull through final 2 loops standing dc Place slipknot on hook, insert hook in sp indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook spiked dc Insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, pull loop up to height…

A grand day in Break out the crochet hooks and cheese – with the new book Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet, you can stitch mini models of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun and other characters from Aardman’s famous Wallace & Gromit stop-motion films. All 12 projects are designed by Sarah-Jane Hicks and contain full-colour step-by-step photos. Find out more and get the book for £14.99 at www.searchpress.com ISBN: 9781800921535 TRUE FOX What does the fox say? He says he loves to crochet! Kids and adults can now keep their heads warm in the foxiest way possible thanks to the Fox Hat Crochet Kits available from Wool Couture. Each kit comes with all the Cheeky Chunky Yarn you need (you can customise the colours, too) plus a crochet hook, stitch markers and a…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g, 125m) 1 ball of each: Caramel (506) Chocolate (507) English Tea (404) Jet Black (110) Lemonade (403) Royal Orange (189) Hot Red (115)■ Scheepjes Softy (75% polyester, 25% nylon, 50g/145m) 1 ball of each: brown (473) black (478)■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook■ Toy filling■ 4 safety eyes, 10mm■ Black stranded cotton■ Red make-up pencil For yarn stockists contact  Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Moth and Butterfly both measure approx 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 For 10% OFF www.blacksheepwools.com use the code CAT141 at the checkout Offer ends 20 November 2023 Both night and day, you’ll want these two high-flying…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Tweed Haze (40% mohair, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton, 3% polyester, 50g/120m) Yarn A Setting Sun (555) Yarn B Midnight (553) Yarn C Winter (550) See table for measurements and yarn quantities■ A 6mm(US J/10)hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Before weaving: 13 sts and 6 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over mesh patt using 6mm hook or size needed to obtain stated tension After weaving: 9 sts and 6 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over mesh patt ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 With a relaxed silhouette and a smart repeating pattern, this little jacket will look sharp over all your smartest outfits. NOTES Jacket is made in a mesh patt in one piece…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 3 balls of each: Red (9729) Dark Country Blue (9711) 2 balls of each: Berry Blue (9609) Blackberry (005) 1 ball of each: Victorian Rose (9721) Soft Pink (9719) Off White (9702) Light Country Blue (9709) Soft Blue (9712)■ A 5mm (US H) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Blanket measures 200x200cm (78¾x78¾in) ABBREVIATIONS dc join Insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, insert hook in row-end on adjacent panel, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through all loops on hook htr join Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull…

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 2 balls of Royal Blue (3300) 1 ball of each: Light Grey Heather (3020) White (3040)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A cushion pad, 50x50cm For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures approx 50x50cm (19¾x19¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 86 Celebrate King Charles III and the iconic British postage stamp with this first-class intarsia and Fair Isle colourwork cushion. NOTES Cushion is made up of 2 Panels: Front and Back. Panels are worked in rows throughout, joined together, then a border is added. There is a Chart…

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran (100% cotton, 50g/160m) 1 ball of Pistachio (31)■ DROPS Paris (100% cotton, 50g/75m) 4 balls of Off White (17) 2 balls of each: Bordeaux (37) Mustard (41)■ A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook■ 16 acrylic mirrors, 25mm■ A cushion pad, 35x35cm■ Pins or clips For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Square measures 9x9cm (3½x3½in) 14 sts and 8 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) overtreble crochet using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Cushion measures 35x35cm (14x14in) ABBREVIATIONS puff st (Yrh, insert hook in st/sp, yrh and pull through loop) 5 times, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 86 Also known as…

‘F’ PATTERN Ch8. ROW 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [7 dc] ROW 2 (Top prong) Ch4, dc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch; ss to last dc from Row 1, ss in next 3 dc from Row 1. ROW 3 (Centre prong) Ch3, dc in second ch from hook and next ch, ss to dc at base of ch-3. FASTEN OFF The leftover yarns from this yarn review will be donated to Knit for Peace. Learn more at www.knitforpeace.org.uk and go to www.gathered.how for more yarn donation ideas. MALABRIGO Arroyo WEIGHT DK/Sport CONTENT 100% superwash Merino wool BALL 100g/306m HOOK 3.25-4mm RRP £14.99 Are you ready to go to yarn heaven? This is a deliciously soft and smooshy twisted hank, so…

ISSUE 140 Tunisian crochet, furry yarns, bobbles – try something new to you in our September issue! Inside, you’ll find animal-themed homewares, autumnal mitts, an ami’ cat, a striped baby blanket and fantastic cold-weather accessories like a hat, two scarves, a poncho and a cardigan. Make it all with issue 140! SEE OUR BACK ISSUE PROJECTS IN DETAIL ON RAVELRY BIT.LY/RAVSIMPLYC RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY YOUR BACK ISSUES All issues of Simply Crochet are available as digital editions, ready to read whenever you want. Every purchase is permanently stored in your magazine library. Once your magazine has downloaded, an internet connection is not required, so you can take your magazine with you wherever you go. SEE OUR BACK ISSUE PROJECTS IN DETAIL ON RAVELRY BIT.LY/RAVSIMPLYC EVERY ISSUE IS AVAILABLE…