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Think of crochet and the granny square often springs to mind. This timeless shape is not only fun, versatile and creative, but it’s also perfect for crocheters of all levels. And it’s for all these re

Gillian Humphrey, who previously wrote in to show us her lovely bags, has been hard at work stitching the hippo from issue 163. “I used colours from my stash,” she tells us. “Instead of buttons I croc

Believe us when we say, we are so excited about the new season of the BBC One TV show Great British Sewing Bee! Join us for news, gossip and the chance to share your makes with like-minded people in o

There’s a new energy on the high street, and it’s cultivated by a crop of smart, stylish women prompting us to take a fresh look at the brands we think we know. Here, they reveal the secrets to their success, and where they get their own style inspo

■ Scheepjes Catona(100% cotton, 50g/125m)1 ball of each: Candle Light (101),Royal Orange (189), Garden Rose(251), Tropic (253), Ocean Green(391), Midnight (527)■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook■ A pair of

Having sewing be part of my job was not something I ever thought would happen. I’m a writer, and that isn’t something you would connect with making clothes, but what I write about is cosplay, costume