Following the latest catwalk fashion trends, crochet is making a come back, even models backstage at the top fashion shows have been seen turning their hand to the art.  Also top fashion magazines have featured extensive use of crochet in both fashion items and home wares.

As ever Anchor is hot on the trail, relaunching their crochet range - the new 'Anchor Artiste' brand encompasses new as well as existing qualities to build the most comprehensive crochet range in Europe.

Fall in love with Anchor Artiste, now available in 7 delightful qualities: Baby Soft; Linen; Mercer Crochet; Lurex; Mercer Crochet Metallic; Metallic and Metallic Fine.

Be inspired by the new Anchor Artiste Baby Soft range, containing the softest pearl cotton made from long staple Egyptian fibres to give a whisper soft feel.  Baby Soft is available in 8 beautiful pastel shades and comes in three thicknesses.

Anchor Artiste Linen is another new addition to the range, chose from earthly tones and natural fibres for creating the most beautiful home projects.  Anchor Artiste Linen is made from high quality 100% linen fibres, arranged in a colour pallet of 3 natural and ecru shades.

The existing Mercer Crochet range has been re-designed and rebranded, bringing together over 70 colours ranging from optical whites to brilliant brights.  Spun in the finest quality 6 ply Egyptian cotton threads. Anchor Artiste Mercer Crochet is double twisted and mercerised for extra strength and durability.

Anchor Orion has also been rebranded and is now Anchor Artiste Lurex.  Celebrate timeless elegance and choose from classic shades and delicate threads for the most intricate designs.  Anchor Artiste Lurex comes in 5 classic shades and incorporates a rich combination of metalized polyester with polyamide.

The new Anchor Artiste Mercer Crochet Metallic combines shiny metallics and the best quality cotton yarn.  The yarn is double twisted, mercerised and blended with metalized polyester thread and comes in 7 contemporary colours, adding a sparkle to any project.

Anchor Artista has been rebranded Anchor Artiste Metallic, a glistening, stylish and easy to work with range of 26 glittering shades for home or fashion accessories, the possibilities are endless. The metallic range is made from viscose and metalized polyester.

And finally Anchor Artiste Metallic Fine, the finest of the Anchor Artiste yarns, ideal for adding a finishing touch of glamour to any crocheting project.  The fine metallic viscose and polyester yarn is available in 5 top colours, ideal for festive occasions.