Learn the basics with our How To Crochet guide, including common abreviations and terms: Slip Stitch (ss), Double Crochet (dc) (sc - US), Treble (tr) (dc - US), Double Treble Crochet (dtr) (tr - US), Working Garment Decreases, Working Garment Increases.

Crocheted granny squares are a big hit with crafters as they make a great beginners project and can be used to make many different items; blankets, wraps, pot holders or coasters. The ideas are endless! This brochure contains a coloured granny square wheel, traditional coloured granny square and plain granny square wheel.

Part of the Rowan Studio 25 collection, Knitted in Rowan Kid Classic and Anchor Artiste Metallic (originally Shimmer) this long snood can be worn loose as a statement or double wrapped for warmth.

Knit this lovely valentines themed gadget cover accessory piece, a free pattern download designed by Anna Nikipirowicz and using the gorgeous yarn Felted Tweed (wool, alpaca, viscose). With a lovely heart i-cord decoration on the centre front of the cover and mostly knitted in stocking stitch, this is the perfect cover for your favourite gadget.. This knitting pattern is for the intermediate knitter.

Knit this simple unisex scarf, a free pattern from the Rowan archive, originally featured in the brochure Rowan Bigger Picture.  Designed by Kim Hargreaves using Rowan Big Wool.  Knitted in moss / seed stitch the scarf is finished with garter stitch bands at each end and with a knotted fringe in a contrasting color.  This easy pattern is for a beginner knitter.

Knit this womens intarsia wrap from Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 53 as an exclusive free download, a design by Galina Carroll using the luxurious yarns Kidsilk Haze (mohair and silk) and Panama (viscose, cotton and linen).  With a stylish stitch pattern and using both yarns held together giving a luxurious feeling to the wrap and fringing details, this knitting pattern is for the intermediate knitter.  This free pattern PDF has also been translated into French, German & Dutch - only print the pages you need after downloading.

Knit this scarf with a palette of autumnunal shades from Scottish Heritage Knits. A design by Martin Storey using Rowan Fine Tweed, a lovely Yorkshire yarn perfect for fairisle and colourwork, it makes a great introduction to simple knitting in colour.

Knit this handsome dogstooth check scarf from Scottish Heritage Knits. A design by Martin Storey using Rowan Fine Tweed, a lovely Yorkshire yarn perfect for fairisle and colourwork, this scarf uses two colours per row, in the Fairisle technique, so is not too complicated to knit.

Knit these classic shape mittens from Scottish Heritage Knits. A design by Martin Storey using Rowan Fine Tweed, a lovely Yorkshire yarn perfect for fairisle and colourwork, these mitts are great for practising colourwork as they are quick to knit up.

Knit this beret with retro-style chequerboard pattern from Scottish Heritage Knits. A design by Martin Storey using Rowan Fine Tweed, a lovely Yorkshire yarn perfect for fairisle and colourwork, the soft mix of colours will go well with most neutral colours.