Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

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will also create a decorative effect on your
fabric. There are many other methods of
joining your crochet, but these are the most
popular ones to start with.


BUTTON BANDS
The most common edging is a button band.
Start by joining the yarn to the bottom corner,
using the technique on page , then work
stitches along the front of each side. The
bands are often worked in double crochet so
they’re dense and firm. On one of the bands,
you could work buttonholes (we’ll show you
how on p124). Then sew buttons onto the
button band on the other side (we’ll show you
how on page 126).


NECKBANDS
Neckbands are similar to button bands and
you may be asked to work them together in
one long edging, all the way around a
cardigan. On a jumper, the neckband will be
curved rather than straight and they may be
crocheted in rows or rounds. You might also
be instructed to use a hook size that’s larger
than the main piece, so the jumper will easily
fit over your head.


OTHER EDGINGS
Some edgings are crocheted separately and
then sewn on. You can also crochet an edging
in rows perpendicular to your main fabric,
catching one stitch as you work so the edging
joins to the fabric as you go. You can buy
whole books of edging patterns, so don’t be
afraid to add an edging to a plain project –
you’re sure to find one you like.


Get your hook at the ready for these
fab patterns from Simply Crochet
magazine! To get the issues mentioned
here, you can buy digital versions of
back issues from Apple Newsstand
to view on your iPhone and iPad or
Google Play to view them on Android
devices. For more information and to
find out which other digital platforms
are supported, take a look at the
website address below:
http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/digital


This pretty top on page 134 is a great
first garment and includes a simple
edging around the neckband, hem
and armholes, and has an unusual
neckline detail. It uses simple shaping
and a gorgeous lace stitch pattern.

Issue 86 of Simply Crochet includes
this beautiful basket, designed by
Sara Huntington. Decorated with all
sorts of pompoms, tassels and trims,
it will cheer up your living room and
take care of your yarn stash, too!

This retro little number with ombré
fringing is from issue 87 of Simply
Crochet. Make yourself a brand new
bag by Martine de Regt – the simple
bag is made from a dc and htr base with
fringing hooked into it at the end.

DESIGN IDEAS


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POMPOMS
Add a whimsical touch to any project with a
fluffy pompom. They’re easy to make with a
special gadget or two cardboard rings. Use
leftover yarn for multicoloured fun or string
them up for bunting.

FRINGING
There’s no need for knots or sewing, so you
can attach lengths of fringing quickly and
easily. It will add a finishing flourish to
scarves, blankets and shawls. Try trimming
the fringe into interesting shapes.

BUTTONS
Whether they’re functional or decorative,
make a style statement with buttons.
Choose your buttons before you crochet to
check they work with your pattern, and
avoid buttons with sharp edges.

TASSEL S
From clothing to homewares, tassels are a
simple way to add a stylish touch to many
projects, from bags to cushions. All you
need is some spare yarn, a pair of scissors
and a piece of cardboard.

FINISH LIKE A PRO
Add these extras to personalise your make

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