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Sweet Scandi
Every baby needs a goes-with-anything
sweater to see them through the chilliest
months, and Rico has come up trumps
with this one! The Lopi sweater has an
Icelandic-style zig-zag yoke and cosy
crewneck collar, knitted in toasty Baby
Classic DK in a palette of neutrals. It’s an
irresistible outdoorsy knit for your little one,
available in sizes 0 to 18 months.
Pattern 927, £2.59 from
http://www.woolwarehouse.co.ukFlower power
Based in Copenhagen, Knitting for Olive is a family
business run by mother and daughter, Pernille and
Caroline. Their natural yarns and adorable patterns
never fail to capture our attention, and now they’ve
joined forces with We Are Knitters to create a
capsule collection of kits that are just perfect for
that transition from
winter to spring. The
Nordic Flower sweater
in pure Peruvian
wool is our favourite- understated yet
detailed, with plenty of
texture. Knit it in taupe,
as pictured, or choose
from 28 more shades.
Nordic Flower kit,
from £42 from http://www.
weareknitters.co.uk
Best buys
Little folk
New from Debbie
Bliss, the embroidered
Gisela cardigan is
an heirloom knit,
inspired by the folk
textiles of Russia
and Eastern Europe. Knitted in kitten-soft
Baby Cashmerino, it’s made in pieces and
seamed together – great if you’re the type
of knitter who likes to take their latest
project with them wherever they go!
Gisela Cardigan, £3.50, http://www.lovecrafts.com
Moomintroll!
Novita has teamed
up with Moomin to
bring Tove Jansson’s
beloved children’s
books to life. You're
sure to fall head over
heels for Moomintroll,
who is knitted in extra-
special, exclusive
Moominhouse yarn!
Pattern, £4.96,
http://www.deramores.comTo dye for
Ever found yourself hunting high and low for a
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your own eye-catching hues? Dyeing yarn lets you
put your own spin on a handknit, and this kit from
It’s a Stitch Up is a great introduction to the craft,
containing everything you need – the Little Book
of Yarn Dyeing beginner’s guide, superwash wool
yarn, reactive dye pigment and more. It would
make a lovely gift to yourself or a fellow yarnie.
Kit, from £26 (100g), http://www.itsastitchup.co.uk