This pattern is a rectangle based on Granny Square pattern. Easy BUT take care with first 3 rounds as that is where the magic happens.

Jane loves colour but doesn't like to sew in ends so suggests using a variegated yarn.  Choosing 450g of any variegated chunky wool  plus a plain colour for th...

Ever wondered what to do with all those left over yarns? Gaynor White has the perfect solution, a chunky crochet stash bag.

In this comprehensive workshop Gaynor explains all the steps to make this beautiful bag.

Beginning with continuous rounds in double crochet she demonstrates how to mak...

Jane Czaja demonstrates how to make this beautiful Cowl Scarf using a chunky, variegated yarn.

Suzette stitch uses a simple chain, with an alternating double and treble stitch across the row. Thus producing a soft flat stitch ideal for a scarf.

There are tips on being careful when using a v...

Jane shows you how to create a lovely cushion using the basic granny square.
Perfect to rest your head on or fit in the small of your  back.
Any size of cushion is possible.  It all depends on the size of the cushion pad and the amount of wool.
In order to make this cushion Jane demonstrates two ...

Jane follows on from her crochet mitten project with a hat to match. To crochet, she uses rows of half treble and double crochet, super chunky yarn and a size 8 hook.  She demonstrates how to change stitch mid row and loves to use a stitch marker.  If you need the hat to be smaller Jane suggests ...

Jane has made these wrist warmers in King Cole Riot Chunky yarn in the Denim colour. They are worked in double crochet, into the back loop, and half trebles.
These are crocheted sideways and Jane shows us how to finish a row and start again, remembering to change the stitches for the ribbing – he...

This delightful scarf is made with crochet trebles and the corner to corner technique. This is a favourite of Jane's. Even the change of colour is easy as it all comes from the same ball of FAB dk from Patons. You could of course use up your scraps to create a similar effect, if you have lots.

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Introducing Gaynor White our latest Crochet expert. Discussing with Valerie how Yarn Bombing brightens up her local town.

An expert in combining stitches to make stunning blankets Gaynor talks through the various techniques she teaches. Including a join as you go techniques for crochet squares...

Using Chunky Yarn and a size 4 hook Gaynor White shows a quick and easy method for crocheting a poppy.

These simple to follow instructions and handy tips are ideal for beginners to crochet.

Utilising half trebles, chains and slip stitches this 3 petal poppy grows quickly. Adding a leaf to y...

Jane shows you how to create a lovely blanket. She use King Cole Twirly Tweed Chunky means that all that amazing colour variation is done for you.

The four row pattern uses the criss cross treble stitch to create the holes. And don't forget that when you crochet across, you need to pick up in ...

Jane has a little pink book. She finds it extremely handy for making two sizes of tassels.

This has been extracted from a longer workshop with Jane Making a Crochet  Bamboozle scarf. And hence the lovely bobbly texture to her tassels.

Once you know how easy these are to make, you could add ...

Jane demonstrates how to crochet this stitch using Aran yarn and a 5mm hook with 31 stitches. This gives her project a finished size of approximated 36inches.  You could use chunky yarn with a 6mm hook and this would make the project bigger. Alternatively DK with a 4mm hook would make the project...

Jane makes this useful tablet cosy in crunchy stitch which is a simple combination of half-treble and slipstitch.

The cosy is very easy to adjust for size as its made as a single vertical piece, but even when you've completed it if you find it a little snug, then Jane comes up with a very clev...