Hooked on books

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

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

Sally was on a mission – and she had her eyes on the prize

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

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

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