Knitting News - March 2023
Here's our guide to what's new and exciting in the wonderful world of knitting this month
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JUST RIGHT
This cosy little cardigan is just right for your little bear! With striped sleeves and tiny little ears, this pattern is great for growing your knitting skills, while still being wonderfully easy to follow. King Cole has added three new colours to its Big Value Baby Chunky range, which all pair perfectly with the sweetness and whimsy of this pattern. The super soft yarn is a joy to work with and extra cosy for little one’s skin. Big Value Baby Chunky comes in a rainbow of colours for you to knit this pattern up in. Find this pattern online on the King Cole website.
KNIT FLOW GROW
West Yorkshire Spinners has released a new pattern book, Knit. Flow. Grow. The book celebrates the escapism of knitting. Each pattern is designed with a focus on repetition and relaxation. Rooted in the basics, the book slowly grows into more advanced techniques to ensure all levels of knitter can engage, develop and, most importantly, unwind. Settle in to the season and cast on some comfort. You can find the pattern book and individual patterns for sale on the West Yorkshire Spinners website, or at your local stockist.
Spin A Yarn
Woolcraft has released three new colourways for its Baby Pebble DK. The soft acrylic yarns each knit up into a lovely pastel tweed effect and are so easy to work with. Each of these new shades are perfect for baby knits year-round, and especially suit any project you might have on the go for spring. The fresh blues and rosy pink are a perfect pair for spring skies and longer days. Find your local stockist on the Woolcraft website.
SPRING STORIES
Get magically transported out of the gloom of winter with Stylecraft’s new Savannah designs. Starring relaxed tops and cardigans, these light and fresh patterns are full of sunshine. Cables and feather and fan stitch highlight the wonderful self-striping of Savannah yarn, with easy to follow instructions. These festival friendly knits for both women and girls are fresh, cool and natural. Find the patterns online on the Stylecraft website.
KNITTED MENAGERIE
Knitted Menagerie by Sarah Keen is an incredibly joyful book, featuring patterns 30 animals from all across the land and sea for you to cast on. You can create adorable families with extra patterns included for tiny pufflings, pups and hoglets to name a few. These patterns are bursting with delightful, interactive details which make them as exciting to knit as they are to play with – the hedgehogs have super soft spines and the baby joey can sit cosy in the kangaroo’s pouch.
This book will teach you to create a variety of shapes and textures, making it great for anyone looking to develop their skills. Each technique is explained with straightforward instructions and clear diagrams making it truly beginner friendly. Keen will guide you through the whole process from picking up your first pair of needles to adding the finishing touches. An exciting book for anyone with a love of making knitted toys.
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Happy crafting!
