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THIS M O NTH...
make it, buy it,love it
Take a break from crafting and check out these corking crochet finds
crafting on the go
These cute little boxes are actually for lunchtime snacks, but they’re also the perfect size for those little haberdashery items that are so easily lost. And their soft, pliable finish makes them perfect for popping in your handbag. £5.99 for a set of three, plushaddict.co.uk
MODS AND ROCKERS
Molla Mills is turning crochet on its head with her bold, contemporary designs in her latest book, Modern Crochet (£20, Jaqui Small). With over 30 fully illustrated projects (and fab step-by-step shots), her geometric designs and over-sized makes are taking the limelight from the usual cosy projects. We’re head-over-heels in love with her decorative lampshades, featuring a simple crochet effect that will give any interior a unique finish. Go to makeittoday.co.uk for a free project download from Modern Crochet.
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
Crochet plus babies means one thing – adorable booties. This range is available in three cute designs – monkeys, giraffes and zebras – from Mud Pie. They are sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces whilst keeping tiny toes snug. £18 each, zigzaghouse.co.uk
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POM-POM OVERLOAD
PAYING FOR YOUR PLASTIC
Get crochet-ready for the plastic bag levy that’s sweeping the nation. By October 2015, England is set to follow in the footsteps of the rest of the nation by introducing a charge on the use of supermarket bags. Why not create this roomy bag? It’s the perfect shopping accessory Make it unique by choosing your own colours and purchasing the pattern for £3.95, or buy the complete kit (£79.95). themercerie.net
WE’RE HOOKED ON THESE NIFTY LITTLE DEVICES THAT ALLOW YOU TO WHISK UP A SELECTION OF FLUFFY LITTLE BALLS IN NO TIME. LOOK WHAT WE’VE MADE WITH OUR FREE YARN
POM-POMTASTIC
Be bang on-trend taking your bobble hats to the next level by embellishing them with fake fur pom-poms. Attach contrasting poms to create a bold furry feature to your hat, or use a complementary colour for a more subtle fashion statement. Available from Deramores, Rico Design have a range of 18 colourways from electric blue and sunshine yellow to more natural cream and brown shades. deramores.com Don’t forget your extra 15% off everything at Deramores, use the code MT15.
MyBoshi my beanie
We love it when people turn their crafty passion into a business just like the founders of MyBoshi, Thomas and Felix. Being taught to crochet on a ski instructor exchange led them down the winding path of creative commerce. Their brand is causing excitement all over Europe and has expanded to include beanies, bags and accessories. Grab a MyBoshi kit to get you started on the craze. £14.99, stitchcraftcreate.co.uk
CLOVER POM-POM MAKERS, SIZES EXTRA SMALL TO LARGE, RRP £6.60 EACH FOR ALL SIZES. FOR STOCKISTS EMAIL CLOVER@STOCKISTENQUIRIES.CO.UK MULTIPOM STARTER KIT. £15, MULTIPOM.COM
ONCE UPON A TIME... Yarn Stories is a recently launched small range of merino yarns engineered to be the very best. The origins of this collection are steeped in British heritage; it’s produced in a Yorkshire mill and endorsed by the crème de la crème of UK designers, such as Amanda Crawford, Jane Crowfoot, Nick Atkinson, who have created a selection of patterns to boot. We only have high hopes for this British-spun wool. £5.25 per 50g ball, yarnstories.com
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FABULOUS POM-POMS BY ALISTAIR MACDONALD (£4.99, SEARCH PRESS)