Autumn is around the corner, and what better way to welcome the season than with an adorable new project from Your Crochet & Knitting Magazine? This month, we’re excited to introduce Freya the Fungi Forager Squirrel, a delightful character who embodies the spirit of the harvest season.

Freya is a must-make for those who love a bit of woodland whimsy in their crafting. This project is perfect for crocheters looking to expand their skills with amigurumi. With her sweet dress and a her large spotty mushroom, Freya would make a charming addition to your autumn décor.

Your Crochet and Knitting magazine comes complete with an exclusive 3.75mm crochet hook, 3.75mm knitting needles, and 6 balls of yarn and is packed full of simple and fun projects and seasonal toys to knit and crochet.

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Whether you’re planning to gift her to a nature-loving friend or add her to your seasonal décor, this project is sure to be a hit. Issue 45 is available to buy from most supermarkets. Or if you miss the print version you can grab a digital version from www.craftstash.co.uk/books-magazines

If you make up Freya I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

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

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Get ready to meet the beach going Elroy the Elephant in the latest issue of Crochet Now magazine. Elroy is all set for his summer vacation, sporting a little yellow sun hat, stripy rubber ring and bright orange flippers. He’s the perfect companion for little animal lovers and a fun project for your summer crochet.

I’ve had this crochet pattern in mind for a while, so it’s truly exciting to finally bring Elroy to life. I used some of my favourite Ricorumi DK yarn, which, if you’re not familiar with it, is a 100% cotton yarn that comes in 25g [57.5m] balls.

I love this yarn for amigurumi as it’s available in 80 solid shades, 10 spray shades, 5 prints, 3 neon shades and there’s also some 10g balls of gold and silver lame – there’s so much to chose from!

The only other things you will need for Elroy are some stitch markers, a tapestry needle, some toy stuffing, 2 x 6mm black safety eyes and a 3.5mm hook (US size E).

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Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, I think Elroy is an engaging project that allows for customisation and creativity. His charming appearance and summer accessories will make him a delightful addition to any crochet collection.

Issue 110 is available to buy from most supermarkets. Or if you miss the print version you can grab a digital version from www.craftstash.co.uk/books-magazines

If you make up Elroy I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

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

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👇Edited: This pattern is now available on it’s own! You can find the links in this new post.

Are you ready to crochet yourself a new pet? Look no further than the adorable Peaches the Pet Rabbit pattern, featured in Crochet Now issue 108! This charming project is bound to capture your heart and ignite your creativity as you craft your very own sweet companion.

Peaches the Pet Rabbit is the epitome of crochet cuteness. With her upright ears, powder puff tail, and lovable expression, she’s sure to become a cherished member of your crochet menagerie.

I love making bunnies, in fact I think this might possibly be my 11th incarnation of crocheting a rabbit, they are definitely the animal I have crocheted the most.

I used some of my favourite Scheepjes Stone Washed for Peaches, which, if you’re not familiar with it, is a Sport weight yarn that’s made from 22% Acrylic, 78% Cotton that comes in 50g (130m) balls.

The only other things you will need for Peaches are some stitch markers, a tapestry needle, some toy stuffing, 1 pair x 12mm kawaii safety eyes, 1 x 15mm pink flocked safety nose, some black embroidery thread, two small green buttons and a 3.5mm hook (US size E).

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With her adorable features and customisable design, Peaches offers endless opportunities for creativity and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, Peaches is the perfect project to spark your imagination and brighten your day.

Issue 108 is available to buy from most supermarkets. Or if you miss the print version you can grab a digital version from www.craftstash.co.uk/books-magazines

If you make up Peaches I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

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

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Hello! How are you all? Although it’s still cold here in the U.K we have been enjoying a couple of days of sunshine recently which has been blissful – definitely making me feel that Spring is on the way! And Spring has definitely sprung in the most recent issue of Crochet Now magazine…

It’s chock full of loads of lovely seasonal patterns – and a brand new exclusive character design from me. It’s Paddington Bear! You might just be able to spy him on the front cover.

Paddington is a special bear to me; my nursery when my mum and dad brought home from hospital was Paddington Bear everything from wallpaper to bedding. And when I was a little girl some of my favourite bed-time stories were about the polite bear from Peru with a love of marmalade sandwiches.

As Paddington is so quintisentially British I felt it would be nice to create Paddington from British wool. Luckily the magazine agreed and we settled on West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) which is spun in Yorkshire.

I used WYS Elements as the main ‘Paddington’ colour, it’s a DK weight yarn that’s made from 60% Lyocell, 40% Falkland Islands Wool and comes in 50g (122m) balls. Then for all of Paddington’s accessories I used WYS Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK which is 52% Falkland Wool, 48% Nylon also in 50g (112m) balls.

The only other things you will need for Paddington are some stitch markers, a tapestry needle, some toy stuffing, 2 x 8mm black safety eyes, 1 x 15mm black safety bear nose, 2 x 15mm brown wooden toggle buttons, 3 x small press studs and a 3.5mm hook (US size E).

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Issue 105 is available to buy from most supermarkets. Or if you miss the print version you can grab a digital version from www.craftstash.co.uk/books-magazines

If you make up Paddington I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

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

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