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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

HeIlo everyone! Welcome to the fourth part of our stitch-a-long. This design makes me feel so cosy and loved, thinking about the friends I hold dear to me. This month is all about support, being there

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

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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