A yarn bowl is a brilliant gift for a crochet lover – you pop your yarn in it and it stops the end from running away from you ...

To begin with, all you need is a ball of mercerised cotton yarn in DK weight and a crochet hook to match. While balls of yarn will recommend a hook size you may find a slightly larger hook easier ...

Your hook size is always dependant on ... You’ll be able to make several of these easy crochet flowers from any ball of DK ...