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PO Box 6337, Bournemouth BH1 9EH TURN TO PAGE Subscription enquiries 36 TO START t. +44 (0)1202 586848 JANE CROWFOOT’S BLANKET CAL [email protected] Welcom e Meet the team Welcome to the first, frosty issue of 2023. It feels like we are Managing Editor all treading carefully and rather cautiously into this new Sarah Moran year. I’ve been extremely grateful that I have the escape of simple pleasures like pottering in the garden, getting lost in [email protected] a good book, or picking up a hook to work a few more rows Deputy Editor on my latest project. Becoming absorbed in the pattern and Lindsey Harrad feeling soothed by the repetitive stitching is a feeling I know I share with many crocheters who turn to their craft for comfort. Styling & Photoshoot Editor After the sparkle of the festive season, January can feel a little flat, so we’ve designed Claire Montgomerie this issue to feel like a warm hug! Dive in and find lots of snuggly garments, accessories and home projects in calming shades and tactile textures to combat Pattern Editor & Sub Editor the winter blues, including Claire Montgomerie’s super-chunky Aran-style Anfa Rhian Drinkwater Jumper, and the elegant Strata Cardigan designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes. Technical Editors We also have some delicate pieces inspired by morning frosts, including Cassie Ward’s Wild Frost Shawl in a beautiful silk and mohair blend yarn, or Helda Jane Czaja, Rachel Vowles Panagary’s Mohair Whispers shawl made with two different yarn weights. Art Editor And of course, we can get started on Jane Crowfoot’s incredible new crochet-along, which has been designed to provide crafting comfort throughout the year ahead. Stephanie Peat We’re so happy to get our hooks into the first motifs. [email protected] Finally, if you’re in need of a hug, may I recommend you Yorick the Yeti, a charming character designed by Victoria Kairis to be just the right size for cuddling! Contributors Wishing you a safe and happy 2023. Jacinta Bowie, Kwannie Cheng, Jane Crowfoot, Fay Dashper-Hughes, S Rhian Drinkwater, Lucy George, Lindsey Harrad, Katie Jones, Victoria Kairis, BE PART OF OUR FRIENDLY Claire Montgomerie, Anna Nikipirowicz, COMMUNITY OF MAKERS Helda Panagary, Nicki Trench, Cassie Ward www.instagram.com/ Models insidecrochet Huji Hayre, Florence Miles, Millicent Miles, www.facebook.com/insidecrochet Irina Moisei, Emily Toledo @insidecrochet Photography www.insidecrochet.co.uk 03 Leanne Jade, Rachel Manns, Penny Wincer Stock art Shutterstock Make-up and hair styling Huji Hayre, Nicki Henbrey Ad Production Leila Schmitz Main cover image Leanne Jade Small cover images Leanne Jade Publishing Publisher Tim Harris Partnerships Manager Jennie Ayres [email protected] Advertising Manager Cassie Ward [email protected] t. +44 (0)7734 952626 Circulation Manager Tim Harris Production Manager John Beare IT Manager Vince Jones Subscriptions Manager Chris Wigg (See page 50 for subscription details) Published by Tailor Made Publishing Ltd PO Box 6337, Bournemouth BH1 9EH t. +44 (0)1202 586848 Printed by MRC Print Ltd, Summit Business Centre, The Old Police Station, Water Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1HN www.mrcprintltd.co.uk t. +44 (0)1245 403330 ©Tailor Made Publishing Ltd 2022/2023 All rights reserved. No part of this magazine, or digital versions of the magazine, may be used, reproduced, copied or resold without written permission of the publisher. All information and prices, as far as we are aware, are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to change. Tailor Made Publishing Ltd cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Unsolicited artwork, manuscripts or designs are accepted on the understanding that Tailor Made Publishing Ltd incur no liability for their storage or return. Any free gifts are available only with print editions, not with digital editions of the magazines. Tailor Made Publishing Ltd accepts no liability for products and services offered by third parties.

96 9 MINDFUL ISSUE 154 MAKING We chat to designer Helen Anderson PAGE 114 SPIRIT OF FLORA CAL START OUR BRAND-NEW CROCHET-ALONG BY JANE CROWFOOT PAGE 36 7 NEWS & REVIEWS FEATURES 10 13 06 IN THE LOOP 14 CROCHET MASTERCLASS New patterns, yarns, accessories and more, The first in a new series of expert techniques, plus fabulous homewares patterned with this issue Claire Montgomerie takes a look at J ane Crowfoot’s stunning designs, and we a selection of different methods for crochet chat to designer Fay Dashper-Hughes. We ribbing, then shares a gorgeous mitten also take a look at a new CAL for the new pattern in Scheepjes yarn. year, and draw up a wishlist of our favourite hand-dyed yarns in sunny shades. 36 SPIRIT OF FLORA Turn here for m ore inform ation on 09 YARN REVIEWS J ane Crowfoot’s glorious new Stylecraft These cosy, chunky yarns will hook up fast blanket crochet-along, plus the first into super-snuggly pieces. two m otifs. 13 BOOK REVIEWS 114 MINDFUL MAKING A classic beginner crochet collection, plus Meet Helen Anderson, designer of stunning supersize amigurumi, colourful animal tapestry crochet projects, and learn how she blocks and mythical beasts! sets aside “me-time” every day for crochet. 04 Inside Crochet

Patterns Make it inthis issue MASTERCLASS ❈ 54 Anfa 58 Strata Cardigan Learn crochet Jumper ribbing from the experts in the first of our new series PAGE 14 64 Frostbite 70 Midnight 74 Wild Frost Jumper Frost Top Shawl 8 78 Frosty Tunisian 82 Mohair Shawl Whispers 7 84 Patchwork 87 Spots & 90 Tea Light Bag Stripes House REGULARS 96 Yorick the 99 Star Earflaps Yeti Hat 34 BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE TODAY Complete your collection today! 102 Zig-a-Zig- Save money every issue with ah Cushion a subscription, delivered 50 SUBSCRIPTIONS direct to your door! Never miss an issue with an Inside Crochet subscription. For special 2023 CAL offers turn to pages 36 105 NEXT ISSUE Make do and mend with our thrifty projects and stashbusting patterns. On sale 9 February 20 23. 106 YARN MARKET Stock up on gorgeous yarns and crochet accessories from our selection of top independent stores. 107 CROCHET BASICS Turn here for crochet abbreviations, conversions and chart symbols. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 05

Neetwcs IN THE LOOP BLOGS | BOOKS | REVIEWS | EVENTS | INTERVIEWS A TOUCH OF LU X U RY CREATIVE COLLABORATION ➻ New to Loop is a gorgeous ethically THE JANIE CROW COLLECTION produced yarn that’s perfect for LAUNCHES AT EMMA BALL everything from small accessories to garments. CaMaRose HØST is a ➻ Two of our favourite designers have “The new collection has been soft, light and airy yarn that consists teamed up to create a new range of created using images of Jane’s crochet exclusively of natural materials – 75% products – and we know you’re going pieces applied to beautiful items and organic cotton, 16% recycled wool and to love them! Emma Ball has been stationery such as project bags and 9% organic cashmere. HØST consists designing fabulous accessories for the totes, tins, stitch markers, notelets and of a net of cotton that is dyed using last two decades and is well known for cards,” says Emma. “Jane and I will be a special spraying technique, which her hand-painted birds and animals busy posting images and information gives the yarn a beautiful interplay placed within hand-knitted backdrops. on our social media channels over the of colours. A mixture of wool and Emma’s company now supplies many coming weeks, so do look out for more cashmere is then blown into the tube, stockists across the UK and overseas updates soon. We are incredibly proud creating a beautifully luxurious yarn. with quirky gifts, textiles, stationery, of this collaborative collection and £8.50, www.loopknitting.com homewares and greeting cards. hope that you will love it too.” DIARY DATE Emma not only creates her products Tins, stitch markers, magnetic pads using her own designs, but also those and notecards are available to order ➻ If you love all of other artists, and designer Jane from January, with tote bags, tea things yarn and Crowfoot is the latest artist to join this towels and mugs launching in crafty, book list. Best known for her innovative and February, and project folders, your tickets contemporary crochet blankets, Jane’s notebooks, pouches, purses and a now for the inspiration comes from her travels and hook case arriving in the spring. Keep Yorkshire Yarn love of textiles and surface pattern, as an eye on @janiecrow and @emmaball Fest on 4–5 well as her visits to museums, art on Instagram for stock updates. March. Taking galleries and historical houses. www.emmaball.co.uk place at Sandburn Hall in Flaxton, York, the show has a long list of fabulous independent yarn brands lined up, including Eden Cottage Yarns, Botanical Yarn, Skein and the Stitch and Woolly Originals, while the Friday Night craft night features Unwind Knitwear and the Saturday night Janie Crow. Head to the website for ticket details and programme. www.yorkshireyarnfest.com 06 Inside Crochet

➻ IN THE LOOP News etc IN THE SPOTLIGHT Beautiful yarns and accessories to chase away the January blues. JUMPING FOR JOY! ✽ BAG IT UP HEARTS AND YARN A beautiful small project bag handmade in fine needlecord with ➻ If you’re planning for Valentine’s Day, It’s hooked in Red Heart Super Saver, a pretty gingham lining, which is just this colourful jumper means you can a durable 100% acrylic worsted weight the right size for carrying a one-skein wear your heart on your sleeve – and yarn that holds the OEKO-TEX Standard project around with you. well, all over really! Pretty hearts leap off 100 certification and will stand the test www.folksy.com the centre of each motif on this gorgeous of time, wash after wash. granny pullover, whilst contrast ribbing Red Heart Super Saver is available ✽ GORGEOUS GREYS gives a perfect fit. Customise to suit from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk, your style – go as bold as you like with Readicut and www.yarnsandpatterns. For a beautiful neutral, this Rosebay your colour combinations, or stick to co.uk, where you can also download British Wool DK is such a lovely just one or two shades. this free pattern. choice for a special shawl or accessory. A soft non-superwash W E LOVE… botanical hand-dyed yarn inspired by the Welsh landscape. this Wave Stitch Cushion Cover kit, which www.nellieandeve.com includes Sirdar Jewelspun yarn in your choice of colour plus a pattern suitable for a confident beginner to make a beautiful addition to your home. £10.50 from www.knitonekits.co.uk BOOK NOW FOR THE STITCH FESTIVAL ✽ GRANNY CARDIE ➻ Textile fans will love The Stitch than 230 hands-on workshops This oversized cosy cardigan is made Festival, which returns to the hosted by top tutors, designers and by crocheting two large hexagons Business Design Centre, Islington, makers, and is sponsored by Janome. hooked in chunky yarn together, from 23–26 March. The annual four- making it quick and achievable for day craft extravaganza offers more Colourful crochet designer Katie confident beginners. Jones has designed a joyful Crochet www.amytdesign.etsy.com Lounge for the show ✽ DIP-DYED DELIGHT where she’ll be hosting granny square lessons Gusto Wool Carmen is a unique hand and book signings. dip-dyed 4ply yarn with half solid colour and half speckled, that creates There will be shopping a stunning effect when crocheted up. opportunities at the www.yarnworx.com stands of 150 specialist retailers, many offering www.insidecrochet.co.uk 07 special Stitch Festival deals. Tickets are on sale now at www. thestitchfestival.co.uk.

BEAU TIFU L DESIGNER BABY BLANKET WE LOVE ➻ If there's a new arrival expected this FAY DASHPER-HUGHES year, now is a good time to get started on a keepsake gift for the little one. This new Instagram @Faydhdesigns Honeycomb Baby Blanket Kit from Wool Couture includes five shades of Cotton Tell us about yourself… to carve out a new career path for Candy yarn in a choice of colour I’m one of those pesky Scots that myself. I also have an online craft combinations, from pretty pastels to moved south. I now live in Cheshire, shop called Provenance Craft Co. I calming neutrals. The hexagon motifs England with my wool-appreciative firmly believe in knowing where your look striking but the pattern is easy husband, Matthew and cat, Pom who goods come from and buying as enough for a beginner to try – and the kit also adores wool and loves snoring locally as possible. would be the perfect gift for a new mum away on my crocheted blankets. How did you get into crochet design? on maternity leave too! The kit includes Could you tell us a bit about what Pretty much as soon as I was the printed pattern, a darning needle plus you do? confident with all the stitches, I was all the yarn you need and optional hook. Mainly I design crochet, but I design poring through stitch bibles to see £29.99, www.notonthehighstreet.com knitwear patterns too. Until recently, how I could work up my own designs. I have stuck to accessories and First off the hook was a lace repeat READING CORNER blankets, but I like a challenge and so cowl that I made for my best friend in have started designing jumpers and lovely bright pink alpaca. She still ➻ This month, cardigans. My first ever cardigan wears it! That was back in 2014 and I designer Helda design is in this issue – the Strata have been designing ever since. Panagary Cardigan (turn to page 58). It’s a real How would you describe your style? recommends Be challenge to get your head around Elegant, simple designs are my go- Mindful Of designing, writing and grading to. They are also the hardest to Monsters by patterns that are size inclusive. create because there is nowhere to Lauren Stockly and Ellen Surrey, Do you have another career too? hide, and I love that challenge. which follows Ezzy, a relatable In a previous life, I worked in the Fashion changes so quickly, so my nine-year-old whose emotions waste management sector. When I preference is for quality handmade have grown into monsters. With its started to crochet and knit, that just pieces that will last for years and engaging story and diverse took over my life and I knew I wanted never be off trend. Many of my characters, this book includes designs are inspired by nature, therapeutic metaphors and geology, or architecture. The Hoy activities designed for children Bag reflects the sandstone layers of who find it challenging to manage the Old Man of Hoy sea-stack off big emotions. The story is about Orkney, and my Stormy Rainbow the importance of accepting all Blanket is that magical moment our emotions – even the icky ones when the dark storm clouds let – and learning what our feelings through a bright, happy rainbow. are trying to tell us. The Mindful What is your most popular design? Monsters Therapeutic Workbook My Positivity Spiral Cowl. Designing it is the perfect partner for this book, was a labour of love because I had to with over 100 pages of extra make it eight times over. The pattern activities, colouring pages, charts, is written to work with heavy lace- crafts and more. weight up to chunky/ bulky yarn and 08 Inside Crochet

WEST YORKSHIRE SCHEEPJES ➻ IN THE LOOP SPINNERS RE:TREAT NAMASTE News etc STYLECRAFT RECREATE FOLKESTONE DEBBIE BLISS HARBOUR YARN MERION I give the different circumferences Treble Crochet Square pattern taken from A Modern Girl’s Guide To Granny SOFT AND TOASTY you can create with different numbers Squares by Celine Semaan & Leonie Morgan (Search Press, £10.99) of pattern repeats. It means that with Cosy, lofty and a dream to work with, these chunky yarns should just one skein of most yarn weights, be on your radar for comforting crochet this winter. you can crochet a cowl that is the perfect circumference for you. West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Super Chunky Roving Tell us about your colour palette and favourite yarns? 100% wool • 200g/120m/131yds • £13.99 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Muted, earthy tones will always have A beautifully plump, lightly spun roving yarn from the gorgeous Re:Treat family by WYS. The my heart. They are what I reach for in luxurious blend of British Bluefaced Leicester and Kerry Hill wool means this yarn is robust and every wool shop I ever walk in to. warm but also beautifully soft to work with. That said, every now and then I do love to mix it up with some brights Scheepjes Namaste like a hot pink. As for favourite yarns, I will always advocate for British 50% wool/50% acrylic • 100g/85m/93yds • £6.95 from www.blacksheepwools.com wool from brands such as John A loosely spun wool mix which has a woolly halo and a slight sheen. It is very light, but cosy Arbon Textiles, RiverKnits, and works up easily on an 8mm hook without splitting. A range of 30 colourways gives lots of Garthenor and Nellie and Eve. options for winter accessories and super warm garments. What are the best and worst aspects of running your own business? Stylecraft ReCreate Chunky Hands down, the best thing is the fact that I get to do something 40% wool/30% acrylic/30% polyester (all recycled) • 100g/140m/153yds creative every single day. I love £3.69 from www.littlewoolshop.com working with wool and hooks and With the same impressive eco-credentials as its DK-weight sister yarn, this chunky option gives needles. There is a common great stitch definition and is very easy to wear next to skin. The bolder shades are heathered misconception that leading a giving even more texture to your crochet. creative life is a bit of a breeze. That may be the story for some – it’s not Folkestone Harbour Yarn Merino Chunky my story. I work harder now than I ever worked in my corporate job. 100% Merino wool • 100g/100m/109yds • £16.50 from folkestoneharbouryarn.com But no violins are required; I knew If you are looking to treat yourself to a hand-dyed gem of a chunky yarn then look up the this would be the case before stunning colourways of this beautifully soft Merino wool. The tight twist makes for a really I became self-employed! pretty finish and we’re in love with this Orpiment Mustard Yellow semi-solid colour way. Find Fay’s patterns at www. Debbie Bliss Merion provenancecraft.com and on Etsy and LoveCrafts. Fay also creates 50% wool/50% acrylic • 100g/100m/109yds • £8.00 from www.lovecrafts.com video and blog tutorials to help This Merino wool mix is a roving yarn that’s perfect for oversized jumpers and accessories. It crocheters build their skills. is incredibly lightweight, the balls are cloud-like, and it crochets up quickly. We really like the nature-inspired colour range with deep green, rust and oaty shades as well as this dusky Lilac. @corienbs Congratulations to Corien Bruins Slot, who made the colourful Kandinsky Sweater by Fran Morgan from issue 149. Corien wins a 12-issue digital subscription! To be in with a chance of winning, share your recent makes from the magazine on Instagram using the hashtag #myinsidecrochet and tag us @insidecrochet www.insidecrochet.co.uk 09

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PATTERN NOTES Rnd 3: Join yarn C in first st next 2 sts, 1ch, miss 1ch-sp, 1tr Using yarn G and using image as of any 3 st group by working in next st; rep from * to end a guide oversew a star shape at This motif is made by creating 1ch + 2ch, tr2tog over next omitting 1tr on final rep, sl st to centre of motif. layers of petals and leaves. Make 2 sts (counts as tr3tog), 5ch, join – 56 sts, 8 ch-sps. these in a production line way, [tr3tog over next 3 sts, 5ch] to Fasten off. Pre-blocked measurement: where you make all four at the end, sl st to join – 8 ch-sps, Approximately 13.5 x 13.5cm/ same time working to repeat the 8 clusters made. Pre-blocked measurement: 5⅜ x 5⅜in. rounds on all pieces. This will Fasten off. Approximately 10 x 10cm/ help you remember the pattern 3⅞ x 3⅞in. and ensure your motifs come out the same size. Please also refer to Pattern Notes for previous Motif. MOFFATT Rnd 4: Working behind previous Rnd 7: Join yarn H in ch-sps START FLOWER MOTIF rnd, join yarn D in any ch-sp made on Rnd 5 (yarn E) and made on Rnd 2 (yarn B) by previous rnd between any two Make four working 1ch + 2ch (counts as petals at the same time by Work with RS facing 1tr), 4tr in same ch-sp, 1ch, [5tr working 1ch (does not count as throughout. in next ch-sp, 1ch] to end, sl st a st), 1dc in same pair of ch-sps, Using yarn A and 4mm hook in top of next st to join – 40 sts, *6ch, working back along 6ch make 2ch. 8 ch-sps. just made miss 1ch, 1dc in each Foundation Rnd: 8dc in second Fasten off. of next 5ch, 1dc in (same) pair ch from hook, sl st to join – 8 sts. of ch-sps at base of 6ch, 4ch, Rnd 1: 3ch (counts as 1htr, 1ch), Rnd 6: Join yarn F in first st of 1dc in next marked st, 4ch, 2dc [1htr in next st, 1ch] to end, sl st any 7-st group made on previous in next pair of ch-sps at same to second of beg 3ch to join rnd by working 1ch (does not time, 4ch, 1dc in next marked st, – 8 sts, 8 ch-sps. Fasten off. count as a st), 1dc in st at base of 4ch, 1dc in next pair of ch-sps; 1ch, * picot (see Special Stitches), rep from * to end, omitting Rnd 2: Join yarn B in any ch-sp [1dc in next st, picot] twice, 1dc 1dc on final rep, sl st to join by working 1ch + 2ch (counts as flo in next st, picot, [1dc in next – 48 sts and 16 ch-sps – four 1tr), 2tr in same ch-sp, 1ch, [3tr st, picot] twice, 1dc in next st, leaf stems made. in next ch-sp, 1ch] to end, sl st to 1ch, miss ch-sp, 1dc in next st; Fasten off. join – 24 sts, 8 ch-sps. Fasten off. rep from * to end omitting 1dc on final rep, sl st to join – 56 sts, 8 ch-sps – 48 picots. Fasten off. Rnd 5: Working in front of PM into back loop of central st 5ch-sp in yarn C made on of each petal made on Rnd 5. Rnd 3 (to enclose the chain loop Sew in yarn ends. within the sts) join yarn E in first st of any 5 tr group made on previous rnd by working 1ch + 2ch (counts as 1tr), *1tr in next st, 3tr in next st, 1tr in each of 46 Inside Crochet

Rnd 8: Join yarn A in ch-sp Rnd 12: 1ch (does not count as PM in each corner st counting made before any leaf stem by a st), 14dc, *(1htr, 1tr, 1htr) in 30 sts between each marker. working 1ch (does not count as next st, 28dc; rep from * to end, Sew in yarn ends. a st), 1dc in same ch-sp, *miss omitting 14dc on final rep, sl st Make three more to match. next dc at base of leaf stem, to join – 124 sts. working along remaining side of foundation ch of next leaf Rnd 10: 1ch (does not count as FINISHING stem 2dtr in next st, 1tr in next a st), 1dc in each of next 5 sts, st, 1htr in next st, 1dc in each *1htr in each of next 2 sts, 3tr I suggest you do not block the of next 2 sts, 1dc in missed ch in next ch-sp behind leaf, miss motifs at this point. at top of stem, 2ch, sl st in dc 1dc and 3 sts of next leaf, 1htr Washing and blocking guidance at base of 2ch to make picot, blo in each of next 2 sts, 1dc blo will be given at end of pattern. 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 1htr in each of next 2 sts, 2ch, miss in next st, 1tr in next st, 2dtr picot at top of leaf, 1dc blo in Pre-blocked END in next st, 1dc in next ch-sp at each of next 2 sts, 1htr blo in measurement: base of stem, 4ch, miss next dc each of next 2 sts, 3tr in next Approximately and ch-sp, 1dc in next st (this is ch-sp behind leaf, miss next st, 17.5 x 17.5cm/7 x 7in. first st of 2 sts made between 1htr in each of next 2 sts, 1dc in petals), MP in next st (see each of next 8 sts; rep from * to Special Stitches), 1dc in same end omitting 5dc on final rep, st, 4ch, miss ch-sp and next sl st to join – 104 sts, 4 ch-sps. dc, 1dc in next ch-sp; rep from * to end, omitting 1dc on final Pre-blocked measurement: rep, sl st to join – 68 sts, four leaves made. Approximately 15 x 15cm/ Fasten off. 5⅞ x 5⅞in at the widest point. Pre-blocked measurement: Rnd 11: 1ch (does not count as Approx 19.5cm/7¾in leaf tip a st), 13dc, *1htr in next 2ch-sp, to leaf tip. 1tr in picot at top of leaf working through 2ch-sp made on previous Rnd 9: Join yarn I in st before rnd at same time, 1htr in same any MP by working 1ch (does ch-sp (to side of tiny picot), 26dc; not count as a st), 1dc in rep from * to end, omitting 13dc same st, 1dc in each of next on final rep, sl st to join – 116 sts. 2 sts, *5dc in next ch-sp, 3ch, working behind next leaf 1tr in reverse side of 2dc made at base of leaf stem on Rnd 7 (yarn H), 3ch, 1tr in same place, 3ch, 5dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * to end, omitting 3dc on final rep, sl st to join – 52dc, 8tr, 12 ch-sps. www.insidecrochet.co.uk 47

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