It’s a week until issue 5 goes on sale, and we’re getting excited about this month’s free gift! This kit contains the pretty yarn, a hook, and the pattern to whip up this flower – it’s great for a corsage or to decorate a bag or cushion. We’ve even included a brooch pin too!
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Here it is, a sneaky peek at the next Issue of Simply Crochet. Spot anything you like the look of? Let us know in the comments below.
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As seen inside Issue 4, we’re giving you the chance to win your very own 12mm bamboo hook with a personalised soft leather grip, made by the talented Nicole of Nicollie. Click here to enter for a chance to win now!
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We’re all hooked on The Great British Sewing Bee, and now we have another reason to love it – contestant Ann’s amazing Granny Square crochet scarf she wore in this week’s episode! If you fancy hooking up your own version, you can use any Granny Square patterns and join them together – like Ann’s, we [...]
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Chain stitch is abbreviated as ‘ch’ in patterns and is the foundation of a lot of projects. Make a slip knot. Catch the ball end of the yarn with the hook, so that the yarn wraps anticlockwise around it. This movement is called ‘yarn round hook’, which you’ll see abbreviated as ‘yrh’. You’ll do a [...]
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Make your very own fabric yarn with this simple tutorial. All you will need is an old t-shirt and some scissors. Top tips: * Try using t-shirts which do not have a seam running up the side, this will make longer strips that will need less joining! * Do not forget to round the ends [...]
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James Arnall-Culliford, has less than 10 days left to train for the London Marathon on 21st April. Thanks to the huge generosity of his supporters, he’s already passed his original fundraising target, and now hopes to raise £3000 for Refuge! You can support him too, by buying his set of charity patterns on Ravelry, or [...]
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We absolutely love this free pattern from Crochet Today! by Christen Haden. Talk about love at first sight! YARN RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 1 skein each: • #400 Grey Heather (A) • #313 Aran (B) • #319 Cherry Red (C) • #312 Black (D) • #722 Pretty ’n Pink [...]
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Spare 5 minutes to tell us what you think of Simply Crochet. To take part in this short survey, you’ll need a copy of the latest issue of our new magazine (issue 4), go to Page 94 and fill in the questionnaire and post it back to us. No stamp required if posted in the UK. Alternatively [...]
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Crochet fabric is made from a combination of chains and basic stitches. To learn how to crochet, choose a smooth woolen yarn (aran weight is ideal) and a 5 or 6mm hook, so it’s easy to see what you’re doing. If this feels too bulky try a 4mm hook and double knitting yarn. There is [...]
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