Use double crochet stitches in the round to create adorable toys with human features and lots of charm. Amigurumi are crocheted or knitted stuffed toys with a big cute factor. They come from Japan – ‘ami’ meaning ‘crocheted or knitted’, and ‘nuigurumi’ meaning ‘sew and wrap’. These cute dolls and animals soared in popularity during [...]
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Father’s day is officially a month away, so now is the perfect time to pick up the hook and start thinking about gifts for the man in your life. To get you inspired here are our top five gifts from Etsy… HEAD AND HEART One for the new dads, Adorably Hooked has a great selection [...]
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Taken from inside issue one, when we caught up with Stephanie Lau from All About Ami to talk crochet, blogging and newborns… Light and welcoming, the home of Canadian crochet artist Stephanie Lau is filled with her personality. New mum to two-month-old Myla, Stephanie is uncannily energetic, eagerly talking about her love of amigurumi: the [...]
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Issue 5 is a celebration of that crochet staple, the granny square – but like you have never seen them before… This month’s issue has over 30 patterns for you to get your hook into, including a beret, mandala and lots of cute accessories with hexagons. Plus learn about broomstick lace, top tips for treble [...]
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Give a tried cardie a fresh look for summer with these trendy crochet buttons… Make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter before Thursday to receive this free pattern straight into your inbox. These buttons are the perfect quick make for over the long bank holiday, and a great and easy way to upcycle some [...]
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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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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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If you’ve not made it down to the shops to get your copy of Issue 4 yet, here’s a sneaky look inside! Don’t forget you can still subscribe and get 3 issues for £5 however, this is a trial offer and will be ending soon!
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There are plenty of things I’m looking forward to in April. I am in the process of designing my Crochet Club project for 2014 and have decided to try to use some stitches that are new to me. Its very easy to go back to the same stitches and colour combinations over and over again [...]
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The very talented Yoshiko has joined us to share her tutorial for a crochet birdcage necklace with us exclusively on the blog. You may recognise these necklaces as they are featured inside Issue 4! You will need… Crochet hook White yarn Chain 5mm LED (white) LED cap (blue) 3V coin cell battery Vinyl tape + [...]
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