Our friends at West Yorkshire Spinners recently launched a new yarn, Illustrious - a very special blend of Falklands Merino and British Alpaca. It's a DK weight yarn with beautiful stitch definition and a lovely soft handle.

WYS illustrious

In Issue 57 of Knit Now, you'll find three patterns for this lovely new yarn, each using just one ball - perfect if you just want to try it out before committing to a whole garment. There's a lovely slouchy hat, a gorgeous lace scarf and a quick and easy cable headband to try.  

Head over to Ravelry to check out the full details for the Riverbed Hat, Frost Lace Scarflette and Highclere Headwarmer and pick up your copy of Knit Now Issue 57 in your local newsagent, supermarket or craft store.

If you can't find it locally, you can order a copy from MoreMags. To get your hands on the yarn, visit your local West Yorkshire Spinners stockist or buy online from BritYarn.