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FAMILY FESTIVE FUN
If you're looking for a fun, festive, yarn-based activity
to get your little ones involved with this Christmas,
look no further than these cute pompom kits from
Pony. Choose from a gingerbread man, robin, elf
or Christmas pudding and make adorable hanging
decorations for your tree. Each kit is just £1.70 and
includes instructions, pre-cut card shapes, a needle,
thread, wool and ribbon. To find your nearest stockist,
contact [email protected]
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WINTER
CLASSICS
Covet is the new pattern
collection from designer
Kim Hargreaves. This
latest release includes
12 classic women’s
designs including elegant
cardigans, relaxed
sweaters and cosy
longline jackets. A mix
of crochet and knitting
projects, Covet is a great
source of inspiration for
cosy makes that will keep
you warm throughout the
winter months. Each of
the designs uses classic
Rowan yarn including
Alpaca Classic, Kidsilk
Haze and Brushed Fleece.
http://www.knitrowan.com
WELCOME BACK
Due to popular demand,
Stylecraft is reintroducing a firm
fan favourite to its yarn range
this winter. Swift Knit Super
Chunky is back with a palette
of eight evocative shades that
include Sea Holly, Moss, Pebble,
Pink Sky, Heather and Lagoon.
Each of these shades has a
gorgeous tweed effect which
works up perfectly to create
easy-to-wear garments and
accessories that are perfect for
the cold outdoors. Swift Knit
Super Chunky is perfect for quick
makes and we can’t wait to get
our hands on some this winter.
http://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.ukFLOWERS IN THE WINDOW
King Cole has released a new addition to last year’s Flowers in the
Window CAL, designed by Jane Burns. The new release is available
from King Cole’s blog and includes step-by-step instructions to
make your own cushion. Flowers in the Window uses King Cole
Big Value DK 50g yarn, a soft 100% premium acrylic yarn. Crochet
Now has also teamed up with King Cole and Deramores to launch a
new competition to design your own colourway for Flowers in the
Window. Turn to page 42 to find out more. http://www.kingcole.comENTER OUR
KING COLE
COMPETITION,
PAGE 42!