How to count your stitches
May 13th
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A simple tutorial taken from inside Simply Crochet to get you counting your stitches correctly. Pick up a copy of Simply Crochet here.
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Left-handed workshop: make your first stitchApr 18th
2013Chain 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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Left-handed workshop: how to hold the hook…Apr 9th
2013Crochet 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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Reader makes from Simply Crochet Issue 2Feb 20th
2013Row one: bow hair band bitchinstitchin | fingerless gloves (pattern from Mollie Makes) Daisy Jones | booties Rachel Thurlby Row two: pocket Heidi Moore | motifs Rachel Atkinson | bunny Rachel Davies Row three: bunny Jo D-M | Easter bunting Joanne Farrier | Bunny in progress Nicola Lucas Since issue two of Simply Crochet came [...]
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Seven ways to wear: crochet bowsFeb 7th
2013In this month’s issue of Simply Crochet we show you how to make this cute n’ easy hairband by Cara Medus, but there are so many other ways you can style and wear your bows we thought we’d give you a bit of inspiration with our seven ways to wear it… Both jumpers are available [...]
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Free pattern! Gnome keyring from AnnemarieJan 30th
2013Annemarie’s Haakblog is a wonderful place to spend time and pick up inspiration for new projects. So we were thrilled when Annemarie agreed to stop by and share this adorable pattern for a pocket gnome with us. Enjoy! Materials needed: Red, white, off-white and blue yarn Black embroidery thread A crochet hook size 2.5mm Fyberfill [...]
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Beginners class: crochet a flower with The Making SpotJan 29th
2013Grow your own flowers using a hook and scrap yarn from your stash. Don’t forget to visit The Making Spot for more patterns, projects and tutorials.
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Project colour inspiration: patterned paperJan 24th
2013Finding colour inspiration for a big project such as an afghan or a rug can bit tricky, especially when there are just so many beautiful colours and yarns to choose from. To help we are going to start a colour resource series on the blog, selecting colour themes and palettes from existing work and crafts [...]
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Reader makes from Simply Crochet issue oneJan 18th
2013The first issue of Simply Crochet has only been out for a week, but you talented lot have already been busy making some fabulous things from the patterns in the magazine. Here are just some of the projects you’ve shared with us over the week… We always love to see what you’ve been making, so [...]
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How to crochet in the roundJan 16th
2013Find out how to move on from flat pieces! It’s time to crochet in the round, and in three dimensions… Thanks to Debbie Tomkies, for showing us how it’s done – you can see more from Debbie over on her website DT Craft & Design. To get crocheting, all you need is your hook, some yarn, and [...]
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