New year, new hobby? We recommend taking up crochet and what better place to kick start your new passion than with Simply Crochet issue 158 OUT NOW! Packed with inspirational crochet ideas to get you truly hooked, including an upcycling special to breathe new life into old clothes! Your cover star is a chunky rib jumper in a gorgeous fleck pattern, you can prepare for date night or galentine’s day with our dine in collection (including an amigurumi lobster) and give loop stitch a try by hooking up a geometric floor cushion.

For home inspo, look no further than our retro kitchen wallhanging and gorgeous rainbow throw. Accessories this issue include pretty floral mitts, a stunning sparkly shawl, faux fur coat trims and a drawstring microbag. You’ll also find patterns for a vintage-style granny square cardigan, a shell stitch baby blanket and a squishy toy whale. In yarn reviews, this month we’re looking at wool blends, and you can also learn different ways to start a granny square.

Magazine published in January 2025 by Our Media Ltd

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