Claire Montgomerie

Claire Montgomerie

I am a textiles designer, specialising in knit and crochet, trained at Middlesex university and the Royal College of Art in London. Since graduating in 2004, I have been designing my own range of toys, garments and accessories, writing patterns and books and teaching textiles at many different levels. I enjoy making my little characters more than anything else and can while away many a happy hour hand embroidering individual personalities onto their little faces!
The designer in me means that the style of my work tends towards beautiful colours within simple yet flattering shapes, textures and fabric.
My pattern books include Knitting For Children and crochet for children Published by Cico books, Knitting Vintage and fashion crochet by Carlton publishing, Easy Baby Knits and Easy Kids Knits published by RPS and Knitter’s Palette by Readers Digest.
I have edited, contributed, commissioned for and consulted on many other knitting and crochet books and I am also the editor of Inside Crochet Magazine, so send me your crochet designs!

original designs

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Linen Stitch Beret
Inside Crochet, Issue 167, 2024
Daisy Chain Set
Inside Crochet, Issue 166, 2024
Waffle Stitch Potholders and cloth
Inside Crochet, Issue 166, 2024
Double Crochet Washcloths
The Beginner's Guide to Crochet by Claire Montgomerie
Alice the Alpaca Hottie
Inside Crochet, Issue 165, 2024
Cinnamon Cardigan
Inside Crochet, Issue 165, 2024
Lace Edge Bonnet
Inside Crochet, Issue 164, 2024
Odin Earwarmer
Inside Crochet, Issue 164, 2024
Minimal Mosaic Cushion
Inside Crochet, Issue 164, 2024
Floral Earrings
Inside Crochet, Issue 163, 2023
Beaded Christmas Decorations
Inside Crochet, Issue 163, 2023
Fenland Balaclava
Inside Crochet, Issue 162, 2023
Simple Crochet Socks
Inside Crochet, Issue 161, 2023
Sea Spray Shirt
Inside Crochet, Issue 160, 2023
Summer Splash Set
Inside Crochet, Issue 159, 2023
Ombre Braid Shawl
Inside Crochet, Issue 157, 2023
Berthe Hair clips
Inside Crochet, Issue 158, 2023
Mohair Scallop Scarf
Inside Crochet, Issue 158, 2023
Organic Play Veg
Inside Crochet, Issue 156, 2023
Patchwork Bag
Inside Crochet, Issue 156, 2023
Patchwork Jacket
Inside Crochet, Issue 155, 2023
Patches and Mends
Inside Crochet, Issue 155, 2023
Anfa Jumper
Inside Crochet, Issue 154, 2023
Frosty Mitts
Inside Crochet, Issue 154, 2023
Cable Rib Hat
Inside Crochet, Issue 152, 2022
Mismatch Mittens
Inside Crochet, Issue 153, 2022
Neon Firs Hat
Inside Crochet, Issue 153, 2022
Retro Floral Scarf
Inside Crochet, Issue 151, 2022
Autumn Bloom Socks
Inside Crochet, Issue 151, 2022
Ruffle Collar Top
Inside Crochet, Issue 150, 2022
Rothko No 11
Inside Crochet, Issue 149, 2022
Abstract Hat
Inside Crochet, Issue 149, 2022
Dorothea Mosaic Blanket
Inside Crochet, Issue 148, 2022
Green Gables Book Cover
Inside Crochet, Issue 146, 2022
Paper Sheaf Collar
Inside Crochet, Issue 146, 2022
Saoirse Wrap Waistcoat
Inside Crochet, Issue 144, 2022
Cotton Plant Hanger
Inside Crochet, issue 145, 2022
Cherries and Bobbles Waistcoat
Inside Crochet, issue 145, 2022
Anfa Dickie
Inside Crochet, Issue 143, 2021
Twisted Rib Turban-Style Hat
Inside Crochet, Issue 142, 2021
Dapper Coat Hanger Knit
YARN Scheepjes, Issue 12, Romance
Dapper Coat Hanger Crochet
YARN Scheepjes, Issue 12, Romance
Patterned Collar
Inside Crochet, Issue 139, 2021
Headland Slipover
Inside Crochet, Issue 138, 2021
Golden Hour Vest
Inside Crochet, Issue 137, 2021
Hexie Patch scarf
Inside Crochet, Issue 136, 2021
Scallop Sun Hat
Inside Crochet, Issue 136, 2021
Eco Washcloth Set
Stitch & Story
Pretty Things Waistcoat
Inside Crochet, Issue 135, 2021
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