Simone Francis
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
From your elbow to your wrist, you’ll be wearing hooky perfection when you put on this super-adorable pair of long gloves.
Crochet: Bedspread
Worked in simple strips and sewn or crocheted together, this patchwork blanket with hexagon shapes is ideal as a beginner project.
Crochet: Pullover
Inspired by the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, this bright and colourful sweater with a ruffled yoke has small frills around the arms and is bordered with stripes.
Crochet: Pullover
Wear this top on a virtual meeting and you’ll get compliments – the colourful yoke is the perfect position for on-screen viewing!
Crochet: Earwarmers, Fingerless Gloves
Chunky look wide fit headband and matching cosy fingerless gloves in aran weight yarn to keep your head, ears and hands lovely and warm on cold blustery days.
Crochet: Pullover
Crank up the comfort factor with a warm winter sweater. This mirrored design has a timeless style that’s suitable for all ages.
Crochet: Cardigan
With the openwork yoke and swing design, this cropped cardigan will be a summer favourite!
Crochet: Pullover
Inspired by tales of dragons, the shaping and colour changes of the yarn in this entrelac yoke are a nod to “dragonscale” armour!
Crochet: Scarf
A light and pretty lace scarf which uses one cake of Sirdar Colourwheel or approximately 520m of DK weight yarn.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
Whip up a festival-ready crochet crop top that oozes Coachella appeal. It’s embellished with fringing and sequins and fastens at the neck and back with ties.
Crochet: Pullover
Use a cosy wool-blend DK to stitch this stylish colourwork jumper. The rather impressive tapestry crochet design was inspired by peacock feathers.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
A fitted top in Tunisian crochet with an attractive colourwork yoke inspired by cold, rocky landscapes.
Crochet: Swimwear
The two bikini cups are worked from the centre out. A lower band is added, followed by ties.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This showstopping project is made up of 16 bright floral squares. Sew onto an existing cushion.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
The cushion front is worked in Tunisian colourwork and the back is worked in stripes.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
The cushion front is worked in Tunisian Purl Stitch and Tunisian Knit Stitch, the back is worked in Tunisian Simple Stitch.
Crochet: Cardigan
A simple hairpin technique is used to create a vintage look cardigan, inspired by plaits and braids.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
Add a touch of 1950s glamour to your wardrobe with this utterly gorgeous design.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
A fitted jacket in beautiful yarn, this is ideal for special occasions during warmer weather or dressed with jeans for a more casual look!
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
A cool cotton vest top is a must for warmer days, and this issue’s design has a dainty doily set in the back – beautiful.
Crochet: Onesies
A cute and cuddly “onesie”, crocheted in soft aran yarn, this project will be fun to make and sure to raise a smile!
Crochet: Cardigan
This pretty cropped cardigan is ideal to layer up, or even wear as a jacket in warm weather.
Crochet: Cardigan
This easy-to-wear circular cardigan has a slouchy fit with a ‘granny square’ back and will see you through autumn and winter in comfort.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
A beautiful lace top with a feminine, vintage look that’s perfect for summer.
Crochet: Pullover
An easy-to-wear modern shape with a vintage feel – classic colours combined with beautiful yarn ensure a wardrobe favourite.
Crochet: Placemat, Table Setting - Other, Coaster
Based on the concept of yin and yang and pretty paisley patterns, this generous-sized drinks mat has ample room for a couple of biscuits.