Come and have a proper flick-through with me as I open up Simply Crochet Issue 258 and see what’s actually inside. This is one of my “Open With Me” magazine unboxings where I go page by page, give you my first impressions, and tell you what I think is worth your time (and what’s just a bit… meh). I’m looking at the patterns, the features, the general vibe of the projects, and of course the FREE gifts that come with the issue. If you like using magazines for inspiration, this is a great way to decide whether Issue 258 is one you’d actually use or whether it’s a “leave it on the shelf” job. I chat through the kinds of makes included—think accessories, garments, and seasonal ideas—and I’ll always point out the bits that catch my eye from a crochet-stitch-tutorial brain. And I really do want to know what you think: are the patterns your style, and are the freebies something you’d genuinely use in your crochet life?