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MAKE IT TODAY | ISSUE 2

ISSUE 2 DEC/JAN 2015

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Granny Square panel WITH YOUR SORBET YARNS

SPRING CROCHET

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INSIDE Hooky SOS Edgings Made Easy

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Amigurumi dollies with one kit

Meet Nicki Trench

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8 ON PATROL 21 FABRIC LOVE Add these delicious delights to your crochet makes

33 THE BOOKS

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Addicted to crochet? Check out these reads

36 TOP TEN MUST-HAVES A crochet run-down on what you can't do without

52 READY TO GIVE Professional to the end, our picks for handmade gifts

61 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Be prepared for every hooky eventuality crochet

RELAX & READ 10 MAKE IT, BUY IT, LOVE IT A collection of crochet creations we covet

conte n ts : c rochet

28 CROCHET IS EASY 53 STRIPY NAPKIN RINGS Whip up these to dine in style

54 SPRINGTIME FLOWER GARLAND Make a floral festoon with your whole kit

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YOUR KIT MAKES 6 CROCHETED SQUARE FRONT Freshen up your sofa with this simple cushion project

8 AMIGURUMI ANIMALS Crochet creatures we covet

24 BOBBLE HATS AND QUIRKY COSIES Make breakfast fun with these quick makes Mix quilting with crochet for this little cover

30 BEATRIX BUNNY

Create a stool topper fit for a queen

Amigurumi eat your heart out

14 BRIGHT MANDALA

38 FUN FLOWER CORSAGES

COLLECTION Rustle up an array of crochet circles

Beautify your buttonholes

Hook a family of fabulous figurines

18 CROCHET COLLAR Add an accessory to brighten up your outfit

A striped cuddly creature for beginner crocheters

26 MINI POMPOM BLANKET

12 GRANNY SQUARE COVER

16 ADORABLE DOLLIES

57 SAVANNAH THE GIRAFFE

59 CHECKERBOARD POUCH An envelope of granny squares

66 FINISHING TOUCH Diddy makes just for fun

ONCE YOU'VE...

Nicki Trench opens up about her crochet loving life

34 INTERVIEW: MEREDITH CRAWFORD Find out about building up confidence using crochet

44 WHAT TYPE OF HAT WEARER ARE YOU? The crème de la crème of woollen crowns

48 IN THE KNOW Learn all about crochet trims here

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42 FLORAL CLUTCH BAG Blooming marvellous make

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3 WELCOME 5 YOUR FREE KIT 35 GIVEAWAYS 46 SUBSCRIPTIONS 50 COMING NEXT ISSUE 62 PRACTICALS 65 BONUS PROJECTS

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YOU R 8 BA L L YA R N K IT

A SELECTION OF SORBET SHADES FOR SPRINGTIME

HANDY 4MM AND 5.5MM DOUBLE-ENDED CROCHET HOOK

Turn to page 62 for a run-down of crochet know-how including abbreviations and handy step-by-step illustrations

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Three Simplicity patterns with our Dressmaking Special

ON SALE 6 FEBRUARY 2015 Find out more on page 50

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PROJECT BY CORINNE BRADD | SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER | SHOULD TAKE ONE DAY (WITH A TEA BREAK!)

RECREATE SUN-FILLED SCENES WITH

SAVANNAH THE GIRAFFE a long-limbed loveable friend

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PROJECT BY ALI CAMPBELL | SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE | SHOULD TAKE TEN MINUTES PER FLOWER - ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT!

DECORATE YOUR HOME WITH A

SPRINGTIME FLOWER GARLAND to welcome in the warmer weather

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THIS M O NTH...

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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)

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PROJECT BY JACKIE CARRIERA | SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER | SHOULD TAKE A LAZY DAY OFF

FINISH OFF A STOOL BY ADDING OUR

Granny square cover a beginner make with a professional finish

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PROJECT BY CHRISTINE HARVEY | SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE | SHOULD TAKE A FULL DAY OF CROCHET

ACCESSORISE IN STYLE USING OUR

FLORAL CLUTCH BAG it’s sure to add a spring to your step

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