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Issue 129 of Love Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from Thursday 28th September and is available to order online or download as a digital issue now. You can now also find some of our most popular patterns available to buy in our Etsy Store ! Take a look inside issue 129 of Love Patchwork & Quilting Issue 129 is brimming with ideas for Christmas quilts, cute gifts and gorgeous homeware to deck your halls! Youll find a quirky sweater quilt, a cosy snowflake quilt, a tree skirt, festive fabric postcards and some cute FPP blocks. ...

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Theres nothing more irresistible than a beautifully finished quilt. Whether your quilt sandwich is stitched together with perfectly straight lines or swirling circles, a striking geometric grid or a soft dappled effect, the quilting design can really help to make your piecing pop and create that stroke-worthy texture every quilter wants. One thing that can make all the difference with quilting is a long arm quilting machine. You can send your patchwork quilt top off to a professional long arm quilter or buy your own long arm quilting machine to do it yourself. If youve never experienced a long arm quilting machine before then you may be wondering if they live up to the hype or are worth investing in yourself. Were here to explain how they work and give some insight into the best ones on the market! Jump straight to� ...

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Crochet kits are a great option for anyone who loves or wants to get into crochet! Whether youre looking for a crochet kit for beginners to get you started on your crochet journey, or just want a fun project to throw yourself into, crochet kits are an easy way to get making without having to buy all of the separate items! Weve put together our list of the best crochet kits that we think youll love hooking up, why not take a look and treat yourself (or a crafty friend) to one of these must-buy crochet kits! Use these handy links to head straight to the type of crochet kits youre looking for! Best crochet kits for beginners Best crochet kits that require working in the round Best Amigurumi crochet kits Best crochet kits for more experienced crocheters If youre looking for crochet kits ...

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Mosaic crochet is a surprisingly easy way to create colourful fabrics with two yarn colours. The technique produces an on-trend geometric effect, reminiscent of tiled floors. The best thing about mosaic crochet is that it is fundamentally made with stripes of colours, meaning you can create patterns without changing colours mid-way through a row. In this tutorial, well show you all the basics of how to do mosaic crochet with step-by-step picture tutorials and videos which youll find below, but you can also use these links for if you want to jump ahead to a specific part. Your complete guide to mosaic crochet Inset Mosaic Crochet Overlay Mosaic Crochet How to read a mosaic crochet chart How to make your own mosaic crochet chart Beginner guide to mosaic crochet ...

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We love a bit of creepy crochet, and this easy crochet spider web motif by Lucy Croft is a must-make for Halloween ! Theres so many uses for this free crochet spider web pattern - use them as creepy coasters or doilies, use them as decorations or stick them in your window, or if youre feeling really creative you could even join a load of these motifs together to make a special Halloween shawl! To make your crochet cobweb super-realistic we recommend using some sparkly metallic yarn to get that shimmering effect! Make a crochet spider! If you just cant get enough of spiders, once youve hooked up this quick crochet spider web pattern, why not take on a crochet challenge and hook up our free crochet spider pillow - complete with super-scary amigurumi spiders! ...

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Whether you fancy making some quick bunting or are planning on hooking up an angular patchwork blanket, understanding how to crochet a triangle is a fun introduction to the world of crochet geometry. If youre new to crochet, you may find our post on how to increase in crochet stitches a useful companion to this post. Making a crochet triangle is actually surprisingly easy, as unlike many other shapes where you would need to work in the round, triangles can be made in rows with simple increase stitches. In this tutorial, were going to focus on making an equilateral triangle (where all 3 angles are the same), as these are the easiest and perhaps most useful type of crocheted triangle. Crochet triangles are generally made by doing an increase stitch (working two stitches into one stitch) at the end of alternate rows. Its worth n...

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Youve probably seen cabled knits on the high street and you might even have a cabled jumper, hat or scarf in your wardrobe. But did you know how easy it is to do it yourself Learning how to cable knit is simpler than you think, and in this guide well show you how its done. In our guide on how to cable knit youll find: How to knit cables: beginners guide How to knit a cable stitch: C4F and C6B Cable needles: what to buy 3 easy cable knitting patterns to try Cable stitch abbreviations Stitch library: 24 cable stitch patterns How to cable knit video guide Weve filmed this video showcasing how to cable knit the C4F and C6B. You can use the same technique however many stitches you have in your cables - this demonstrated how to move the stitches around with a cable needle and hold it in fro...

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