BEING creative with wool, through crocheting and knitting, is a pastime that has been enjoyed for generations. However, thanks to a creative bunch of crafters across the UK, the number of bizarre and

GH ’s Simon Swift takes up a familial hobby — and with it a familiar habit of not finishing what he started…

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND When I was a child my nan, Hazel, taught me to cross stitch and I’ve loved it ever since (I’ve been stitching for about 25 years now). Sadly my nan passed away recently and for

My kitchen is filled with seemingly nondescript objects that mean a great deal to me: my mum’s wooden-handled fish slice and masher; her pans; the knives and forks I used while I was growing up; a tea

We’re all about sharing the love this issue, and this cheery string of bunting is just the ticket. Made by patching crochet hearts onto basic pennant shapes, you can use it to decorate a work or craft

Designer Kate Eastwood, now with five books to her name, is a Simply Crochet favourite, with her delicate, colourful patterns inspired by nature and the changing seasons. Her mindful approach to croch