Your Crochet Christmas 2024

We think it’s never too early to start on your festive projects, so we’ve packed this issue of YOUR CROCHET CHRISTMAS with inspiring festive ideas from Simply Crochet to keep your hook busy in the run up to 25 December! In our WINTER WARDROBE section from page 6 are a wonderful selection of hats, socks, scarves and more – including a fabulous upcycle that creates a showstopping Christmas jumper! Head to page 54 for a great range of GIFTS for everyone on your list, including a cute Christmas bear, a delicate shell stitch shawl and a quartet of fun coasters. Then on page 90 you’ll find DECORATIONS to deck your halls this Christmas – my favourite are the adorable pet baubles on page 117! And if you need any help,…

SCARF Dare to be different with a stylish scarf filled with mixed-up colours and patterns! Designed by Jane Howarth ■ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each: Burnt Orange (647), Silver Mist (678), Gilt (569), Cream (812), Denim (994), Light Grey Mix (814)■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook■ A tassel maker, 7.5mm TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Scarf measures 217cmx22cm (85¼x8½in) excluding tassels ABBREVIATIONS tr3d Working in front of ch-sp, tr in skipped st 3 rows below For a full list, see page 130 NOTES Scarf is worked in rows throughout. There is a Chart on page 121, which you should refer to. Each small square represents 1dc and each rectangle represents a tr3d (see…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m)Yarn A Burnt Orange (647)Yarn B Denim (994)Yarn C Light Grey Mix (814)Yarn D Gilt (569)Yarn E Silver Mist (678)Yarn F Cream (812)See table for measurements and yarn quantities■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A 5mm (H/8) hook■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact  Sirdar  01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION 16 sts and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over trebles crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Width a: 50 (55: 60: 65: 70)cm, 19½ (21½: 23¾: 25½: 27½)in Length b: 56 (56: 58: 58: 60)cm, 22 (22: 23: 23: 23¾)in Sleeve length c: 46cm, 18in It’s good to be unique! This unusual cardi is extra cute thanks…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm (70% mohair, 30% microfibre,25g/200m)1 ball of each:Yarn A Bop (690)Yarn B Lindy (679)Yarn C Boogie (678)Yarn D Disco (688)Yarn E Foxtrot (673)Yarn F Merengue (686)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ Fabric scissors■ A washable pen■ A leather punch or awl■ A yarn needle■ A hoodie or sweatshirt For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 27 sts and 9 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension MEASUREMENTS Can be adapted to any hoodie or sweatshirt size ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Whether you’re hooking a special project for your next sleepover or a fun make to wear around the house, this cosy hoodie hack is sure to put a spring in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Merino Soft DK (50% wool, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic, 100g/280m)Yarn A Vermeer (612) See table for measurements and yarn quantities1 ball of each:Yarn B Raphael (602)Yarn C Caravaggio (642)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook■ A tapestry needle For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en TENSION 14 sts and 12 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over extended double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain this tension ABBREVIATIONS edc (extended double crochet) Insert hook in st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops edc2tog *Insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop; rep from * in next st, yrh and pull through all loops…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK(100% acrylic, 100g/290m)Yarn A Royal Blue (3300)See table for measurementsand quantities of Yarn AYarn B shades, 1 ball each of:Cream (3050)Burnt Orange (3120)Bright Orange (3130)Lime Green (3190)Dark Turquoise (3240)Light Turquoise (3250)Sky Blue (3260)Cornflower Blue (3270)Deep Denim Blue (3290)Lilac (3350)Fuchsia Pink (3370)Candyfloss Pink (3400)Mustard Yellow (3140)Sunshine Yellow (3150)Primrose Yellow (3160)Lemon Yellow (3170)■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Motifs measure 8 (8.5: 9)cm along one edge and 12 (13: 14)cm corner to corner using a 4mm hook, or size required to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Bust width a: 50 (54: 58)cm, 19¾ (21¼: 22¾)in Length b: 60 (62.5: 65)cm, 23½ (24½: 25½)in Sleeve length c: 51 (50: 50)cm, 20…