Brew for two

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Sarah Shrimpton’s mug hug duo makes a lovely gift set for couples and families

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Simply Crochet Magazine

25 November, 2025

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Side effects

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Snugglesoft DK (70% acrylic, 30% nylon, 50g/130m) Yarn A Biscuit (3A064) Yarn B Golden Sun (3A142) Yarn C Pumpkin (3A120) Yarn D Teddy Bear (3A070) Yarn E Spring Meadow (3A1

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Cosy cables

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cascade Woolpaka (60% wool, 40% alpaca, 100g/200m) 8 skeins of Natural Silver (02) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.w

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Cream topping

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 107 cm (42 ins), 117 (46¼), 127 (50¼), 137 (54), 147 (57¾). Length: 61

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Cute & cosy

BACK Cast on 62 (62: 66: 70: 74: 82) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B. SIZES 0-6M, 6-12M AND 18-24M ONLY Row 1 (WS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2 P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. SIZES 12-18

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In the pink

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Bright Pink (1435) Proper Purple (1855) Empire (1829) Magenta (1084) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact St