Knitting News
A wild time
King Cole has just launched a new 100% recycled wool yarn, Wildwood Chunky – so make sure to get yourself a taster. This gorgeous wool yarn comes in a wide selection of beautiful, rich shades that have been made to ensure maximal durability and to create lightweight adult garments, accessories and homeware.
King Cole also has new interactive Shade Books and Pattern Catalogues so all knitters can get excited for new and upcoming releases.
Rush of colour
We love a yarn range with as many colours as we can get our hands on! Cygnet Yarns has released two stunning new collections, Colour Rush DK and Sprinkles Pop. Colour Rush DK is a beautiful contrasting premium acrylic yarn that is ideal for accessories, homewares and eye-catching clothing. Sprinkles Pop is a fun printed chunky yarn that creates a tweedy self-striping effect that will make your projects pop with colour.
Introducing Yarnsmiths Create, an affordable, versatile yarn from a source you can trust. Drawing on years’ worth of experience with crafting, materials, colour queries and customer requests, the team at Wool Warehouse has created a fun and friendly acrylic yarn, which is soft, warm and easy to care for – a reliable all-rounder that’s just perfect to build up a healthy yarn stash!
Yarnsmiths Create is also available in Create DK Baby, which includes everything great about Create DK but for babies! This yarn is soft, smooth and gentle, so it’s the ideal yarn for creating memories for your little ones.
Yarnstravaganza! UK Hand Knitting is putting on quite the Yarnstravaganza this year. The nationwide campaign to encourage crafters to visit and enjoy the benefits of local yarn shops is going ahead from 17th – 24th September. There will be plenty going on, with special events and limited-edition project bags and enamel pins up for grabs. Save the date and get ready to join in the fun.
Legendary designer Joji Locatelli has launched a brand-new version of her blockbuster Boxy pullover. This design elevates the original with the addition of lace details and a slow fading colour shift. Available now from www.ravelry.com priced $7 (approximately £6.72).
We Love Books
Insta-Knits
By Melissa Leapman, £20.95
Best-selling author Melissa Leapman has the perfect solution for today’s busy makers: InstaKnits. The 24 sophisticated, quick-to-knit projects are each expertly designed, fun to make, and easy to wear. From accessories like scarves, hats and mittens to gorgeous wraps and sweaters – all of the projects are ready for their social media close-up! Projects are divided into sections by the approximate length of time to complete, so it’s easy to choose a pattern that both excites you and fits into your busy lifestyle.