Jo Bodley has knitted from childhood, and only learned to crochet in 2010. She is a Fine Art graduate who studied Theatre Design in the 1980s. As well as designing for magazines, she enjoys making Crochet Art and knitting for TV and film, She makes OOAK pieces for ethical fashion brand, ‘Lowie.’
From the June 2023 issue
A familiar vintage lace pattern gets the modern ombré treatment with this tote design. Made up of five strips of 28 Queen Anne’s Lace motifs, the yarn is worked double and the strips are joined. Pairing yarn together to create the ombré look is part of the fun!
View ProjectFrom the August 2021 issue
Inspired by colorful abstract paintings, this afghan is large enough to go over the top of a single bed, but it’s also the right size for a picnic on the beach. It is made with three sizes of strips using a hairpin loom (which have rows of sc between the side loops ), woven together. There is a right and a wrong side. Afghan is edged with a twisted fringe on the short edges, scs and hdcs along the long edges, using a neutral shade to imitate traditional woven blankets.
View ProjectFrom the June 2015 issue
Do you want a chic and versatile beach bag this summer? This floral beach bag is the best thing to tote around to the beach. The mesh construction allows for the flexibility to stash whatever you want inside, and the colorful blossoms help to attach the bamboo handles.
View ProjectFrom the June 2023 issue
Spice up that drab sofa in no time with the brightly-colored Retro Flower Cushion. It uses only two motifs, each made in two sizes. The main leaf motif uses the five basic crochet stitches, so it’s ideal for a group or teaching project or for a crochet novice.
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