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eS Essential summer | t= a accessories with ya) cu Cece THE UK'S NO.1 CROCHET MAGAZINE UPLIFTINGEmmRe © TGS Aer 4 fa i Ls cod $ . x = ~ 4 “ ot % « . ¢ ! bs wee - & % ie e € Pe . / S BE? yarn: “SS Paddington Since 1958 STYLISH ACCESSORIES WIN KnitPro Symfonie Rose hooks 20% off craft books NEW from TOFT » ISSUE 83 UK £8.99 Inspire 9 Imagine 83> Create wwq.craftworld.com 772390414951 ae | [ — ] | = aoe 2) = cc ~ issues for just £9 when you subscribe See page 28 Issue 83 Tropical Escape As the summer holidays are growing closer and the days are getting brighter, our thoughts have turned to a Tropical Escape! So, this month we have got plenty of bright, cheerful and (most importantly) summery makes to get you in the mood for those lazy beach days! S * Get yourself ready for the sun by styling your look for the season with a fabulous Summer Sun hat (page 50) and the watermelon- inspired Tropical Punch shawl (page 64). For our décor special, we also have tons of ideas to brighten your space! From our Tropical Toucans blanket (page 24) to our Seahorse Squish cushion (page 46), you won't be short of inspiration! Plus, | can’t forget to mention our exclusive Paddington cushion (page 32), which is sure to put a smile on your face! Do you want to test your abilities and try out some new techniques? The stunning Bimini blanket (page 38) is full of new stitches for you to try out tonight. Or, to brighten your craft room, have a go at recreating the Rhombus Granny wall hanging (page 42), which incorporates a variety of techniques to enhance your crochet skills. Plus, of course, learn two new stitches in the second part of our brand-new CAL, Piece of Cake (page 34), which will boost your crochet skills by teaching you tons of new stitches over the next year! This month's multi-shape blocking board will quickly become one of the essential tools in your stash. If you're looking to put it to the test, your new Around the Block pattern book is full of inspiration for blankets galore! Be sure to share your Crochet Now projects with us via email or online to show off your stunning makes! Keep smiling! We hore you'll = gs enjoy using Your new blocking board! Editor a [email protected] a For subscription enquiries, please call 0161 327 0441 or email [email protected] crochet © crochetnowmag y) @crochetnowmag roe @ crochetnowmag crochetnowmag Crochet Now Projects 10 MONSTERA PLANT If you love foliage but do not have the greenest of fingers, hook up one of these gorgeous monstera plants! 14 INTO THE BLUE Tracey's denim cardigan is a cute classic you'll want to make again and again 16 SPLISH AND SPLASH SHARK TOYS Explore the deep blue from the comfort of your own home with this pair of underwater friends! 20 SEA SHORE WREATH Dive into a new project and create your own Sea Shore Wreath! 24 TROPICAL TOUCANS BLANKET This tropical blanket is perfect for keeping you warm on a cool summer's evening 32 PADDINGTON CUSHION Give Paddington a home by hooking up one of these lovely cushions for your living room 38 BIMINI BLANKET Set sail to a summer island with this stunning Bimini blanket 42 RHOMBUS GRANNY WALL HANGING Transform timeless granny squares into a modular wall hanging! 4 | www.craftworld.com INSIDE This SUE... 16.< 44 HERRINGBONE CROP TOP Face the summer head on with this vibrant crop top 46 SEAHORSE SQUISH CUSHION Add a splash of the deep blue to your living room with this Seahorse Squish cushion 50 SUMMER SUN HAT Get ready for lazy beach days by hooking up one of these fun summer hats 54 RHAPSODY IN BLOOM SCARF This lovely lacy scarf simply sings of summer 56 PERCIVAL THE PUFFERFISH Percival is the prince of all pufferfish. He loves listening to the songs of the sea 62 TROPICAL PUNCH SHAWL This vibrant shawl is the perfect addition to your Summer wardrobe! 70 NEW DAWN SHAWL Add a splash of sunshine to your wardrobe with this bright and bold geometric shawl 74 SULTRY SUMMER THROW Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this jungle-inspired throw 76 FREDERICA THE FLAMINGO Nothing says tropical getaway quite like a beautiful pink flamingo, so why not make your own? NEED SOME HELP? Our patterns go through several checks for accuracy, but sometimes errors do slip through the gaps. Before contacting the Editor, head to www.crochetnow.co.uk/category/errata to see if there's already a fix —if not, let us know by email at [email protected] Regulars 6 WHAT'S NEW The woolly things that are not to be missed and are making our month 9 READERS' MAKES Show us your Crochet Now makes for a chance to win a yarny prize from Cygnet 19 SAVE & WIN! Win KnitPro Symfonie Rose hooks and get 20% off craft books! 30 BELLA COCO CROCHET CHRONICLES Sarah-Jayne shares her Sunny Days Beach Pouch pattern with us 34 PIECE OF CAKE CAL PART 2 We share two new stitches as we move onto part 2 of our Piece of Cake CAL! 52 KERRY’S JOURNAL Hook up your own deep-sea friend with TOFT 58 YOUR CROCHET COMMUNITY We've teamed up with Wallace & Gromit and UK Handknitting to promote local yarn shops and to share what's new in your yarn community 59 SHOP OF THE MONTH We share the local shop that’s grabbed our attention this month Contents 3 issues for £9 . when you subscribe ‘ See page 28 67 THE BOOK CLUB This month, we are excited to review Too Cute Amigurumi! 79 ABBREVIATIONS Learn your de from your BLO with Crochet Now’s abbreviation guide 80 COMING SOON Layering pieces and stylish accessories for an Instagram-worthy trip, along with sunset-inspired home makes. Plus, get creative with desert-inspired amigurumi! 82 MAKE WITH THE STYLECRAFT EXPERT Angela shares her summer bag that you can take to the beach or fold to shop www.craftworld.com | 5 ) : These are the yarns, : patterns, books and : tidbits of woolly ~ wonder that will @ = make your month Connect with 6 ROWAN» Rowan has created a new hub where knitters and crocheters can come together to build their craft skills, share knowledge and meet crafters as eager as they are. Take your crochet to a whole new level with Rowan Connect, a place for interactive workshops, representation and lectures featuring legendary Rowan designers and teachers. Both live and pre-recorded programmes will be available to help you build on your skills and inspire new projects. You can also join the Rowan team for two days packed full of inspiring presentations, interviews and seminars 29th — 30th August. Find out more atwwww.rowanconnect.live/spring nnn FTILOWYOURPASSINN ee , = Instagram is full of inspirational y Don't forget XN crocheters and influencers, H tofollowusat and these are the three to : : follow this month! * CROCHETNOWMAG.’ www.instagram.com manuskacrochet Orsi of manuskacrochet is busy creating super-cute amigurumi makes on their Instagram account. You will love these fabulous characters. mrsmoonheaven If you are always on the hunt for stylish size-inclusive garments, you need to be following mrsmoonheaven. With patterns that are apparently for the “impatient and busy”, sign us up! nastja.crochets We love nastja.crochets Instagram for its fun, retro style with a modern twist. If you are looking for granny square bag inspiration, check out this account. 6 | www.craftworld.com Mini Amigurumi Birds By Sarah Abbondio Published by Search Press This exciting new book from Sarah Abbondio features 25 colourful and cute amigurumi bird patterns. You will fall in love with such charming characters as a peacock, swan, owl, toucan and even a flamingo. As the title suggests, all these patterns are miniature, so they are ideal for sitting on your craft room shelf or a gift to a bird-loving friend or loved one! This book uses clear and easy-to-follow crochet techniques and diagrams. These fun birds can also be used for keychains, baby mobiles and bag pendants! S@ SEARCH PRESS Pom Pom is 10! We are thrilled to wish Pom Pom Quarterly a very happy birthday and are eager to get stuck into its 10th Anniversary issue featuring thoughtfully written articles, tutorials and 13 stunning patterns. This bumper birthday issue is filled with climate-versatile knitting and crochet patterns capturing the spirit and style of Pom Pom. The magazine itself will also be getting bigger! How exciting! WWwW.pompommag.com News We love a Merino yarn here at Crochet Now, so the new 220 Superwash Fingering yarn from Cascade is beautiful to work with. This 100% Merino wool yarn is the latest addition to the 220 Superwash range and, with a thinner gauge than Cascade's / traditional 220 » Superwash, garments in this yarn have a light and delicate feel. You won't believe the choice of shades in this yarn. www.cascadeyarns.com Carnival Crochet The talented team at West Yorkshire Spinners has released the Carnival Crochet Baby Blanket, a brand-new kit filled with beautiful Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK in shades such as Fluffy Clouds, Sunshine and Cheeky Chops and this beautiful blanket pattern designed by Jenny Watson. Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK is a lightweight yarn, which is a blend of Falklands Islands wool and finest nylon making this blanket soft but strong. Make this blanket for your little one, and they will love it for years to come. This kit also makes a gorgeous gift! Wwww.wyspinners.com www.craftworld.com | 7 I wd Ky Z 01756 703 670 rare exe) le.com enquiries@king 3 cole.com £) 5 AGT > | Ono QO :s re a> “SHOW Ud Send in a photo of your Crochet Now Rosie Espley, Wilma the Elephant, issue 60 Renata Wrens). Pineapple Cowl, issue 78 Tag us with your Crochet Now makes on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or send them by email to contact@ crochetnow.co.uk for your chance to be featured here Emma Nutt, Latte Art Cushion, issue 72 IN ASSOCIATION WITH aN WWIW.CYGNETYARNS.COM CYGNET www.craftworld.com | 9