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Learn all about our fun, community project – and how we’re hoping to tell the world that, for us, crochet is about more than just yarn and hooks  With issue 5 of Crochet Now magazine, you’ll find a little book all about our new project – The Big Mandala Swap – inside, you’ll not only find …

In this post we share a lovely selection of crochet hair clip patterns and ideas to use up your leftover yarn. On the last page of each issue of Crochet Now Magazine Lynne Row of www.thewoolnest.blospot.co.uk shares a little project to use up your leftover yarn. We thought we’d hunt out a …

Crochet them all!  With the bizarre Pokemon Go craze that’s hit the UK recently, we thought you’d like a few pokemon patterns you can make for any fans in your family, or just for yourself if you’ve got addicted to the latest online gaming phenomenon. You’re going to need Pokemon …

Issue 4 will be in shops on July 14th – it comes with a free’Brilliant Brights Yarn Kit’ with 9 great design ideas for you to choose from and 3 balls of DK Yarn and includes 31 patterns inspired by on-trend colours and beautiful flowers. What’s Inside Crochet Now issue 4 …

Aren’t these crochet owls fabulous! There’s something very popular about owls when it comes to craft, there are literally thousands of patterns available to knit sew and crochet with an owl motif… the big eyes, little beak and simple shape of an owl lends itself perfectly to being drawn and crafted. …

Giveaway! How would you like to win a copy of this beautiful book pf patterns for babies using just one skein! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein …

When you start to crochet you’ll find that your yarn stash keeps mysteriously growing…  no matter how much you have there’s always an excuse to pop to the yarn shop and you couldn’t possibly resist that bargain. Have you got yours stored in bags?  Do you find it a pain …

Stuck for yarn ideas to make Twinkie Chan’s Liquorice Afghan in issue 3? Here’s some more suggestions you can get hold of in the UK  Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice 3 skeins in Black 153, 1 ball each in Raspberry 112, Rust 135, Mustard 158, Radiant Lime 175 and White 100 Universal …

Issue 3 of Crochet now will be in shops from Thursday 16th June!  We have so many great projects for you this month and of course the next instalment of our mystery CAL with Jane Crow You can buy the magazine in most supermarkets and good newsagents, it’s also available …

How to make a crochet clip frame We’ve found some great little (and free) crochet patterns for you to make a little crochet coin purse with a metal frame.  Sometimes called a kiss-lock or snap closure, these purses are so pretty and highly addictive to make!  They make fantastic gifts for …