Take a look inside issue 178 of Simply Crochet magazine!

The summer project inspiration just keeps coming! This time, our magazine is all about fun-to-crochet projects that are useful and full of joy.

In our August issue, we’re starting strong with a collection of self-care homewares, with ruffly face-wash cuffs (which can double as stylish scrunchies), a light blanket, make-up removal pads, a toiletry caddy, soap-saving pouches and a lacy hairnet.

Then, it’s time to dress up – there’s lots of wearables to choose from in this issue! Try on a lightweight and feminine blouse, an upcycled band tee, a timeless boxy top or a marvellous motif shawl. Plus, give your home a refresh with a blanket covered in bubbles, an optical-illusion cushion and chic geometric-patterned place mats.

If you’re heading out to the beach or into town, hook a zip-up pouch or a friendly avocado key ring. And if you need gifts for little ones in your life, befriend our fuzzy amigurumi capybara or make an adorable baby cardigan. You’ll find all this and more in issue 177, on sale now!

Plus, keep up-to-date with the crochet community with our interesting features and interviews, news, reader makes and top tips from crochet experts. In this issue, we meet the three incredible women who created and run the Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival. Plus, we put together a handy stitchionary so you can brush up on your crochet lingo! You’ll also find yarn reviews, new stitch patterns, a how-to for creating Tunisian crochet in the round and much more.

Whatever you choose to make, we hope you’ll be hooked!

Don’t miss our exclusive gift this month – a collection of 35 brand-new granny square patterns (and a few granny square projects for good measure), as well as a granny square blocker. It’ll come in handy when you hook some motifs for granny square day on 15 August! Make sure you head to Instagram to join in on the fun, and be sure to tag @simplycrochetmag when you post your square!

Where can I buy Simply Crochet magazine?

You can get your copy of 178 in our online store or download our app to get a digital issue.

If you prefer to shop in person or get your magazine in the post, find your nearest stockist where you can buy in-store, or explore our latest subscription offers.

Issue 178 of Simply Crochet Magazine is on sale from 4 August and is available to order online or download as a digital issue now. You can also instantly download the issue as a PDF in the Gathered Shop.

Sarah Orme

Sarah is an experienced digital editor and keen crafter. she has previously written features for The Guardian, In The Moment Magazine, Project Calm Magazine, Your Home, HomeStyle, Homes & Antiques, countryfile.com, radiotimes.com and yourhomestyle.uk. In her free time, she loves to unwind with a creative hobby and she’s tried everything from linocut printing to crochet.

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