Let\'s Knit - UK (2019-12)

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SNUGGLE UP THIS WINTER WITH

OUR INSPIRATIONAL COLLECTION!

This month’s focus... Winter Warmers

WE ARE KNITTERS

by Alberto Bravo and

Pepita Marín (Abrams, £18.99)

In celebration of the slow fashion movement

and the positive impact it is having on the

knitting industry, Bravo and Marín have

produced a beautiful collection of patterns.

Featuring stunning photgraphy from a

number of international locations, this new

release ofers hats, blankets, sweaters,

cardigans and more.

HIGHLIGHTS: The Olmo Headband

Hooked on Amigurumi by Melanie Morita

(Page Street Publishing Co., £16.99)

If you haven’t already explored the cute and

accessible designs of Melanie Morita, you don’t

know what you have been missing. With 40

adorable projects on ofer, even crochet novices

will be tempted to pick up a hook. What’s more,

these amigurumi makes involve little to no

sewing up!

HIGHLIGHTS: Norm the Gnome

KNIT MITTS

Kate Atherley

(F&W Media, £15.29)

Keep cosy all winter long with

this varied and vibrant selection

of patterns. At this time of year,

mittens and gloves also make

brilliant last-minute Christmas

gifts. Opt for one of the more

simple designs if you are in a rush or need to

produce presents in bulk. Alternatively, if you have

time to dedicate to a longer project, check out

Atherley’s more intricate patterns.

Must see: the exciting colourwork options

KNITTED ANIMAL

SCARVES, MITTS,

AND SOCKS

Fiona Goble (Ryland

Peters, £12.99)

Animal lovers rejoice,

this book promises to

combine your interest in

all things furry with your passion for knitting.

Take a walk on the wild side with the elephant

scarf and snake socks or dive deep into your

imagination with a pair of penguin socks and

a fearsome shark wrap.

Must see: the adorable hedgehog mitts

KNITTED BOOT CUFFS &

LEG WARMERS

Pam Powers (Stackpole

Books, £13.95)

If you are searching

for stylish yet practical

patterns that will leave

you looking and feeling

your best, look no further than this fashion

forward collection of 25 boot cufs and leg

warmers. Designed with your comfort in

mind, they will add a touch of interest to your

seasonal ensembles.

Must see: the Night and Day Mosaic project

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Our top pick...

by Lynn Huggins-Cooper

(Pen and Sword Books Ltd, £14.99)

Take a closer look at

the history of your

favourite crafts with this

thoughtful, educational

and inspirational new

release. From a detailed

look at the irst point

that human civilisation

began weaving yarns, to

a collection of fascinating

interviews with

contemporary artisans, this book spans years of

creative, economic and functional progress.

Spinning and Weaving

by Monica Russel (Search

Press, £14.99)

After all these years Fair Isle

knits are still in fashion and

nobody understands this

better than Monica Russel.

Her 45 versatile pattern

designs and 14 stylish

projects provide a fantastic

introduction to this style of knitting. Even

experienced crafters will ind something to take

away, be it a fascinationg history of Fair Isle or an

inspirational collection of colourways.

Fair Isle Knitting

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