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PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE

Get creative with these Kawaii motifs, designed by Mollie Johanson, for the best birthday party ever 37 quick-and-easy motifs Mollie Johanson’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpfu

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

MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

Use these patterns to support our campaign (see opposite page for details)