Step outside into (hopefully) warmer weather and take your projects on the go with a portable yarn holder, your cover gift with Simply Crochet issue 159, out now! Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to download your bonus gift: Crochet Favourites, worth £5.99! This issue is full of fresh spring makes to inspire you. Our airy two-tone jumper is perfect for layering, and you can add a clever speckled cowl to the mix on cooler days. Don’t miss our Made in Britain collection celebrating Stylecraft’s new yarn range, dyed and spun in Yorkshire – you can even dress up your pooch in their very own doggy bandanna!

We’ve got lots of home inspo for you too, including a beginner-friendly mosaic baby blanket, squishy flower pillow and vibrant cotton placemats. Skill up in amigurumi with Griffin the Giraffe, embellish a scrunchie, hook up a rainbow tote bag and much more. In our alphabet CAL this month, X is for XXL and we’ll dive into some super chunky blends in our yarn reviews. We’ll also show you how to slip stitch into a turning chain – and what to do if you forget your stitch marker!

Magazine published in February 2025 by Our Media Ltd

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