We have so many great projects for you this month and of course the next installment of our mystery CAL with Jane Crow

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Your free gift this month is a Toy Making Essentials pack which includes instructions to make a fun little amigurmi toy along with a Crochet Toys supplement! You'll be hooked on amigurumi in no time with these projects, we love the very traditional heirloom bear pattern.

What's inside Issue 3 of Crochet Now!

Crochet your four-legged friend a new dog bed, or if you haven't got one, this would be perfect for kids play rooms or the nursery too! We love the colours.

Crochet shawls are perfect for summer evenings or just to keep your knees warm while your watching the TV. The After Rain stole is by Elena Fedotova

Make a Happy Hexie Tote - project by Zoe Potrac

How about a Hexie Necklace to match your hexie tote bag! This pattern is designed by Vicki Brown

Another great pattern designed by Vicki Brown, enjoy exploring colours with this fun cowl.

Everyone will stop to admire this Liquorice Alllsorts blanket! It's designed by crochet star Twinkie Chan

Tracey Todhunter has a lovely colour block cushion for you to try.

A great little gift idea - Ruth Maddock shares her BEEP BEEP baby jumper.

The team at our sister magazine Love Sewing were very impressed with this sewing machine cover - perfect for keeping off dust and a really great gift to make for a sewing mad friend.

The pattern is by Nicki Trench

Learn how to make a two colour granny square!

This patchwork crochet scarf has pockets! A great pattern designed by Jacinta Bowie

Irene Strange has a super cute little project to make Patch the Tortoise, he'll safe guard your pins for you!

Editor of crochet now Hugh Metcalf has designed a great little Queen's Guard! Or why not make a little London bus!

We know how much you all love crochet blanket projects - Emma Varnam shares this brilliant mitred granny stripes pattern this month.

This Cosy-Up blanket by Anna Nicipirowicz will make a beautiful gift, crochet blankets are not only useful they can add a little splash of colour to a room, draped casually on the arm of a sofa.