Bigger than Ever

Big Wool goes even bigger! Rowan have taken this much-loved yarn and doubled it! Achieve super-quick results in no time at all with this next generation yarn. Warm and cosy, this 100% merino wool has a beautifully balanced palette of shades to choose from.
Rowan have also released a range of knit patterns using these brilliant yarns, perfect for the winter season. This month, we’re loving the Mink Tunic. A short sleeved chunky tunic with a snug roll neck that is oozing with cosy texture. Layer it up for a relaxed, yet stylish winter look.
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Cosy Up

Curl up in this cozy knit throw from Bernat Blanket O'Go. For this option, you'll work with 3 different Bernat Blanket O'Go yarns for a gorgeous knit throw you'll be proud to display. Project begins with a garter stitch rectangle in the center, then you'll keep working around like a log cabin quilt block - all in garter stitch. You'll love the perfectly coordinated colors that bring it to life. The pattern also includes placing stitches on stitch holders, picking up stitches along side edges and simple fringe techniques.

www.yarnspirations.com

Family Knits

Adna is a striped raglan jumper, hand knit in new Retreat Super Chunky – a 100% British wool roving yarn.
The “Knit. Flow. Grow.” pattern collection is tailored to the beginner and the more confident crafter, with projects starting from level one and moving onto simple stitches and shapes, steadily growing into more advanced techniques. Browse the Retreat Super Chunky yarn collection and discover your local stockist via wyspinners.com

Super Socks

A fabulous sock yarn to add to your stash! Rico Superba Fair Isle certainly proves its name true with a beautiful selection of striking colour mixes that create incredible fair isle patterns with ease. In a hard-wearing wool-polyamide mix, Superba Fair Isle is one to last, keeping your toes toasty all winter long. Or why not try a light shawl to keep the chill off your shoulders in autumn? Rico has you covered for all the seasons - the rest is up to you!
Available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

The Perfect Gift

Formed by a team with over 15 years working in the knitting and craft industry, Knit + Wear sources products from our favourite yarn brands and collaborates with designers and producers of quality goods.
In all kits, you will find beautiful fibres from Rowan Yarns, in your choice of design and shades. Knit + Wear are proud of their collaboration with Rowan and are excited to be able to share some of their most loved yarns with customers. The boxes are available as a subscription box, or as a one-off treat!
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We Love Books

Lopapeysa: A Knitter's Guide to Iceland with Patterns, Techniques and Travel Tips, Toni Carr & Kyle Cassidy, £25.00
This beautifully illustrated book explores the history of the lopapeysa or 'lopi' for short. Joan of Dark and Kyle Cassidy take the reader on an 800-mile adventure across Iceland to explore the nation’s rich knitting tradition and show you how to make your own lopi-style knits.
With 12 knitting patterns available, learn how to create a traditional sweater, your very own gloves and hats or a stylish headband.