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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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