I hope that you lovely readers have been welcomed into the new year kindly and are
looking forward to everything that 2023 will bring your way! Winter for us crocheters is the
perfect chance to snuggle up and make a little something (or two) for ourselves, especially
snuggled inside with a blanket of snow on the outside. It’s with this in mind that we’ve
worked with our talented pool of designers this month to crochet everything you need to
keep you and your home warm and snuggly this season!

Make like a bear and hibernate this winter with the drop-dead gorgeous Hibernate Blanket
made in snuggly Stylecraft Batik (page 42), paired with a must-make hot water bottle cosy
(page 48). Better yet, why not crochet a bear? Pia Simpson’s adorable Osito the Little Bear
amigurumi (page 38) is just the project you need to brighten your day!

Why not bring that cosy feeling out and about with you too? The Astrid Jumper (page 44)
featuring fun tassel detailing is a chunky staple for your wardrobe, and the Basketweave hat
and scarf set (page 10) is a super-cosy set that utilises a deceptively easy stitch pattern to
great, stylish effect. For all your winter shopping needs, hook up the Hailee Cable Bag (page
28) for a convenient way to shop for all your yarn at your local yarn shop – don’t forget to
claim your free Knit Pro hooks when you do (page 70)!

It wouldn’t be an issue of your favourite crochet magazine without a charming character-
inspired project, and this month turn heads with our official Bagpuss cushion (page 16)
which is made extra-large for extra snuggles! Finally, I hope you enjoy playing with how to
finish your crochet makes with your new Terrific Trimmings embellishment collection – add
cute beads, pretty pompoms, and embroidered detail to your makes, starting with the
Folksy Shawlette and Mitts (page 24).

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