If you’re anything like me, you can never resist hearing about something new in the crochet world – and I have some exciting news for you! There’s a brand-new magazine on the shelves called Crochet Made Simple, and I think you’re going to love it.
This budget-friendly publication comes from the same creative team behind Crochet Now, Your Crochet and Knitting and Crochet Society, so you know it’s going to be packed with inspiration. Each issue is brimming with loads of different patterns, covering everything from cosy garments and stylish accessories to snuggly blankets and cute toys.
One of my favourite things about Crochet Made Simple is that it brings back some fantastic patterns from their archives – perfect for those of us who may have missed them the first time around. And here’s the part I’m most excited about: my own pattern, Ghoulie the Ghost, will be featured in the next issue! If you didn’t get a chance to make him before, now’s your moment to bring this cute and and spooky cushion to life.
For Ghoulie I used some Yarnsmiths Create Super Chunky, which was a new yarn to me. It’s a very squishy super chunky weight yarn that’s made from 100% Acrylic in 100g (80m) balls which helps make Ghoulie ‘hauntingly’ cute and ‘boo-tifully’ soft!
Standing at 70cm /27.5 inches tall the only other things you will need for Ghoulie are;
- some stitch markers
- a lot of toy stuffing (approx two 500g)
- black sewing thread
- a 9mm hook (US size M/13)
- a tapestry needle
- some black felt
- a sewing needle
👻 SAVE GHOULIE THE GHOST CUSHION ON RAVELRY 👻
With plenty of seasonal projects to inspire you, Crochet Made Simple is definitely worth picking up. No matter what your skill level, there’s something inside for you to hook up and enjoy. Issue 3 of Crochet Made Simple is on sale now, so keep an eye out next time you’re browsing the magazine rack – and happy crocheting!
I’d love to see your versions of the Ghoulie the Ghost. Don’t forget to tag me on social media, @kcaco.uk so I can see all your beautiful creations!
Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
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