LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Melina the Mermaid and Heidi the Hippo

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Issue 101 of LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is out in shops now and I think it’s absolutely mer-mazing that my Melina the Mermaid is this months cover-star!

When I was little I totally used to pretend I was a mermaid when we went to the swimming baths, swooshing in and out of the waves, swishing my hair in the water and singing. These days I’m much more of a land-mermaid (I’m sure that’s a thing) and so I had great fun relieving my childhood dreams to design this little lady…

And when Melina has had enough of swimming about all day she can just whip off her tail and put on a skirt to dance the night away…

This month I also got to design Heidi the Hippo – she’s not as confident in the water as Melina so she’s donned her water wings and rubber ring to help her along, though they are removable too for when she becomes a natural.

The magazine comes with a special marine themed yarn kit containing six ombre effect yarns and mini white pom poms as well as;

4mm hook & 4mm knitting needles
51 exclusive patterns
Plus… your 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Melina the Mermaid or Heidi the Hippo please share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make! So why not hop to it and get your copy of the magazine now!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

25Apr2018

Crochet Now Magazine | Tulio the Toucan

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Have you picked up the latest issue of Crochet Now magazine? The new colourful issue hit the shelves on 12 April and I’ve got a brand new pattern featured inside. See that cute little toucan on the front cover, well that’s my Tulio.

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for my designs and, although I’ve been designing for awhile now, a toucan was on my (long) list of creatures I wanted to try and crochet.

Birds are such a wonderful subjects to recreate in yarn as they often have such wonderful colouring. They also lend themselves so well to a bit of creative licence; I love rainbows too so the combination of the rainbow beak makes me feel very happy.

Now you may notice, if you have the magazine, that there is a picture reference to the right side and wrong side of crochet, unfortunately there was a ‘layout error’ and the images were swapped, picture 1 is the wrong side and picture 2 is the right side and it should have been the right way around.

I know a couple of people contacted me asking about it and, don’t worry you haven’t been crocheting wrong, it was just a little mix up and the magazine has passed on their apologies for any confusion.

I really enjoyed leafing through my copy of Issue 27 as it’s is such a lovely bright edition! Along with Tulio the Toucan there’s tons of fabulous patterns, inspiration, offers, giveaways and interesting articles to read – and this issue also comes with a super fun fun addition to your crochet kit; a sparkly unicorn hook gauge.

Crochet Now magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up Tulio the Toucan be sure to share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what your finished projects!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

11Apr2018

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Cento the Party Pup and Peaches Wardrobe

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Massive congratulations to LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine on their 100th issue that went on sale 5 April! I was honoured to help commemorate issue 100 of by creating the little Party Pup featured as this month’s cover star.

Let’s Get Crafting held a competition for the dogs name and the end result was Cento? Pronounced ‘chento’, the name means 100 in Italian, I thought it was a great name for the little guy.

Donning his favourite hat and crocheted balloons, which with a little bit of wire help, float in the air. This colourful pattern would make a great birthday gift for your friends and loved ones simply by personalising the number you add to the balloons.

And the most exciting news – Let’s Get Crafting are giving everyone a present by making him available ontopcrochetpatterns.com for free! So quick go get your copy..

This month I also got to visit with an old friend, Peaches the doll, who came to me on a shopping trip for some new clothes…

She picked up shoes, a handbag, a dress, a skirt, two tops and some dungarees! Boy can that girl shop!

I really had great fun designing a new wardrobe full of clothes for her. As well as these two patterns the magazine is filled with competitions, articles and an awesome knitted chameleon pattern (I need to learn to knit shapes!).

The magazine also comes with a free special yarn kit with eight lovely bright party colours and;

3mm hook & 3mm needles
47 exclusive patterns
Plus… your 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Cento the Party Dog or Peaches Wardrobe be sure to share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make! So why not hop to it and get your copy of the magazine now!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

10Mar2018

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Isabella Bunny and Bow Tie

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Anyone else just longing for Spring? It’s been so cold here recently that it’s been distinctly unpleasant to even go outside! Now it’s March I’m beginning to feel that we are heading out of winter and onto warmer days filled with Spring lambs, chicks, Easter eggs and bunnies! So I was super exited to see the lovely and bright new LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine (on sale now) with my sweet and stripy Isabella Bunny as the cover star!

The fun amigurumi pattern will help you to create a wonderful crochet bunny with interesting striped details. She has a removable fluffy dress and of course is wearing underwear to preserve some of her modesty! And you can use the length of free pink ribbon tied around her ear to finish off the project,

As well as Isabella Bunny I worked on the most fun pattern imaginable! Who in their lifetime gets to say that they’ve designed a bow tie for a rabbit! Well I can now claim that moniker and I couldn’t be more pleased! I adore how Reeces the rabbit looks in his smart formal wear – all dressed up ready for Spring. Of course humans could wear the bow tie too but you’ve got to admit it looks awesome on the bunny!

The free yarn kit with issue 99 includes six lovely bright colours:

Six hoppy yarns…including a special yellow fluffy yarn and pink ribbon!
4.5 mm hook & 4.5 mm knitting needles
47 exclusive patterns
Plus… a 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Isabella Bunny or the Bow Tie be sure to share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make! So why not hop to it and get your copy of the magazine now!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

17Jan2018

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Princess Jessica and Love Tokens

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Once upon a time, in a far away land, a crochet designer that was asked to design an enchanting princess doll…four months later Princess Jessica appeared on the front cover of issue 98 of LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine (on sale now) and the crochet designer lived happily ever after!

Have you seen it? I was super excited to see Princess Jessica as this month’s cover star! What a lovely start to the year.

I was really keen to make her a little bit more of a modern princess which is why she is supporting a chic ‘Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ inspired up do. A hairstyle which happens to be the perfect fit for a tiara!

As well as Princess Jessica there’s also a mini pattern series by me of little love tokens which includes; love bird key rings, a mini heart gift bag, a heart brooch and a heart handbag charm. They all make really quick valentines gifts or, if you are like me, you can just crochet loads of puffy hearts because they are super fun to make.

The free yarn kit with issue 98 includes six lovely bright colours which are just perfect for cheering anyone up in gloomy January. In this month’s issue you’ll find:

Six posy yarns…including a special eyelash yarn!
3.5 mm hook & 3.5 mm knitting needles
Bonus safety eyes
55 exclusive patterns
Plus… a 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Princess Jessica or any of the Love Tokens be sure to share your photos with me on social media(facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

21Dec2017

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Superhero Girl and Bracelet Trio

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Is it a bird? is it a plane? No it’s Daphne the Let’s Get Crafting superhero winging her way to you in Issue 97 of LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine (out now). You can just see her peeping out on the front cover from behind the Aurora yarn kit.

Without a doubt she is one of the most fun projects I have designed for the magazine (so far). I love how she turned out! Let’s Get Crafting ran a competition to name this sassy hero and ‘Daphne’ was the name that won – it’s not a name I would have even thought of but it definitely suits her somehow don’t you think?

I also had great fun designing a trio of bracelets for this issue, I really adore how the magazine has styled them with the person wearing all three bracelets at once – loving that look!

As always the magazine comes with the pattern, the hook and the yarn to make your project choice. In this month’s issue you’ll find:

Six Aurora yarns…including a special ombre yarn!
3.75mm hook & 3.75mm knitting needles
48 exclusive patterns
Plus… a 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Daphne or the bracelets be sure to share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

10Nov2017

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Penguin Brothers and Baby Bear

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Penguins are, without a doubt, some of the best animals in the world. They have that cute little waddling thing going for them, they live in a place that’s really, really cold and they don’t seem to mind and they are really cute. If you like penguins then you’re going to love Flipper and Flapper the penguin brothers in Issue 96 of LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine (out now).

I had such great fun designing these guys – penguins in bobble hats, what’s not to love! Perfect to gift or keep for yourself.

Also featured in this months issue is my stripy Baby Bear. Cuddle up close with Baby Bear; this friendly bear is perfect for snuggling up at bed time and listening to a story.

As always the magazine comes with the pattern, the hook and the yarn to make your project choice. In this month’s issue you’ll find:

Nutcracker yarns…including a special fluffy yarn!
4mm hook & 4mm needles
65 exclusive patterns
Plus… a 68 page magazine

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine is available in major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK. If you hook up either Santa or Bruno be sure to share your photos with me on social media(facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

11Oct2017

LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine | Santa and Bruno the Bear

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I mentioned in a previous post that I’d got some more seasonal patterns coming soon and I can now happily reveal a couple of them! I’ve designed two brand new patterns for Issue 95 of LGC Knitting & Crochet Magazine (out now).

Skip the store bought decor add a touch of magic to your home this Christmas by making your own holiday toys and gifts. Making your own decor can be such fun and every make will become an adorable little keepsakes to bring out every year.

I was tickled pink (or should that be red) to see my Santa as this issue’s cover star. Made in traditional red and white, with a bit of sparkle, jolly St Nick is ready to add a bit of classic charm to your home – and you can fill his sack with goodies too.

Also featured in this months issue is my Bruno the Winter Bear. He’s all ready to tackle colder climes in his welly boots, jumper and cute bobble hat. I am completely in LOVE with how the magazine have styled him…just look at him sniffing that pine-cone in the snow! You can easily create a serene scandi inspired festive setting with a contemporary decoration like Bruno.

As always the magazine comes with the pattern, the hook and the yarn to make your project choice. In this month’s issue you’ll find:

Six Merry yarns…including a special sparkly yarn!
5mm hook & 5mm needles
44 exclusive patterns
Plus… a 68 page magazine

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

27Jul2017

LGC Toymaker of the Year competition

Posted in Amigurumi, Competitions, Crochet, Magazine by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Love making toys? Want to be crowned the ultimate toymaking champion?

The annual Let’s Get Crafting Toymaker of the Year competition is back and better than ever! Whether you’ve made hundreds of toys, or never tried before, all skill levels are welcome. Now is your time to shine! Knit or crochet ANY toy you like. It can be your own design, a pattern from a book. It can be any shape or size and can be used with materials of your choice.

This years competition is in partnership with King Cole yarn and there is the chance to win incredible prizes and be published in Issue 97 of Let’s Get Crafting magazine (on sale 14th December 2017).

The deadline to enter is 9 October 2017. Head on over to the LGC website now for the full details. Good luck everyone!

Until next time, happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

16Apr2015

Happily Hooked Magazine and Me

Posted in Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Happily Hooked Magazine (HHM) is a monthly on-line US crochet magazine for all crochet enthusiasts! Started in April 2014 this monthly magazine features a little something for everyone that loves crochet!

http://www.happilyhooked.com/

Issue 13 hits the e-newstands TODAY (and every subsequent 15th of the month) and guess who has a pattern included? It’s meeeeee!!! I am really thrilled to be part of the magazine with my new Beaded Make-Up Bag.

There are some really great designers that contribute to the magazine and some stunning crochet projects so you really do need to check it out! You can view the HHM web version on any device like your phone or computer or download it on to an iPad (more apps for other devices coming soon) or download as a PDF if you want to print it out.

If you are on Facebook make sure to give their page a like as they always include offers for the magazine and sales from designers on their Facebook page. Although the magazine is written in US crochet terminology its easy to convert using their helpful crochet conversion chart; I would say if you love crochet, don’t let that stop you from getting your hands on some fab crochet patterns! The main thing to remember is that the US double crochet is our treble crochet and our double crochet is the US single crochet!

You can get 6 issues for just 99 cents which is about 67p and it comes with a no quibble 90 day risk free guarantee, don’t like it, then you don’t have to have it! And as a special offer for anyone that subscribes this month you will receive a FREE pattern of your choice from ME – the code for the free pattern will be in the Subscribers Area on the HHM website.