Inside Crochet - 86

With winter now in full swing, crochet is definitely my favourite way to wrap up warm against the cold! And this issue we’ve got a great selection of patterns to keep you cosy, from Ruth Maddock’s pure wool cardigan to Helda Panagary’s colourful Van Gogh Scarf, in a gorgeous vintage-look yarn. I’m also a big fan of layering up different length tops, so Annelies Baes’s Tweed Top will go perfectly over a long-sleeved tee – and there’s a matching set of mitts too to keep my hands warm.

Love is in the air this month, with Valentine’s Day on the way, so we’re celebrating with some gorgeous “love” themed projects, from a heart motif blanket to a lovebirds mobile and Liz Ward’s adorable flamingo amigurumi. There’s also a beautiful floral set by Helen Free, worked in a gorgeous handspun yarn. Turn to page 98 to read our interview with the spinner, Tania Oakshott, and if you’re interested in trying out spinning for yourself, you can read our introduction to the joys of the craft on page 84. I love spinning my own wool using a pretty wooden drop spindle – there’s nothing quite like crocheting with yarn you made yourself!

Our free cover gift this issue is a set of jewellery making supplies ideal for combining with your yarn, from brooch backs and earring hooks to jump rings that are ideal for crocheting around – just turn to page 55 to try out my Circles set for some fun ideas.

Happy crocheting!

Rhian Drinkwater, Editor

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