Heather C Gibbs is the owner of Keep Calm and Crochet On U.K. and has been designing patterns since 2012. She has designed over 90 patterns (at the moment) which includes toys, blankets and lots of crochet squares - many of which are free or available to buy from her Ravelry store. Her inspiration comes mainly from her daughter (hence the toy designs) but she loves nothing more than playing with yarn to see what develops. Her top 5 favourite things in the world are her family, friends, crochet, reading and chocolate. You can read more about her crochet and life adventures on her blog, or follow her Facebook, on twitter or instagram.
Rather upsettingly I hadn’t known that there were different types of crochet terminology. Being British my mum and Nana had taught me what they knew, which was UK terms, and now I was entering an eye-opening realm of familiar-named stitches meaning one thing to me and something entirely different to others!
View ProjectFrom the February 2021 issue
Inspired by the comeback of swirling tie dye, this scarf utilizes filet crochet to create swirls of our own on a backdrop of colorful yarn. Finished off with a trendy bobble trim, this scarf is a bright way to start the year.
View ProjectFrom the October 2020 issue
A one-size-fits-all style, this hat uses the traditional granny square motifs we all know and love to create a cute brim for this colorful hat for all ages.
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The color palette of summer fades into pre-fall hues with this earthy cowl. Light enough to wear on summer nights and warm enough for the first crisp days of autumn, this chevron cowl is an instant classic.
View ProjectFrom the August 2020 issue
What better stitch to use for a coffee mug cozy than the bean stitch? Soft, puffy and complete with a buttoned closure, this mug cozy puts the “fun” in functional.
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Meal time equals play time for most little ones, so deck out your little pumpkin in this adorable jack-o’-lantern bib. It’s easy to crochet and just right for celebrating Halloween.
View ProjectFrom the October 2019 issue
Birch is a curious little deer who enjoy cuddles by the fireplace and listening for loons by the lake. Birch is quite fond of his baby antlers and hopes to grow up to be a big strong buck one day.
View ProjectFrom the October 2019 issue
Achieve perfect cabin chic with this buffalo plaid basket design with leather handles. Store washcloths on your bathroom counter, yarn in by your crafting chair or even pinecones as decor. You’ll love the cozy cabin vibe this classic basket brings to the table.
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Wondering what to make with that skein of chunky weight yarn in your stash? This simple cowl takes advantage of a fun stitch and lets the yarn do the rest of the talking! Use variegated yarn for a subtle finish or go bold with a block color to create a real statement piece. Made with just one skein, this cowl is a super fast project to hook up — making it the perfect fashion accessory.
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Keep your baby’s feet warm in these adorable cotton baby booties. With sleepy little eyes, golden horns and pastel manes, these booties are irresistible to make and so much fun to give!
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