Looking for a sweet make for little
ones? Check out Tatsiana’s (Lilla Björn
Crochet) cute Baby Bear hooked in
Scheepjes’ new Furry Tales yarn – fi nd
the (free!) pattern on her blog at http://www.
lillabjorncrochet.com. Furry Tales
faux fur yarn is perfect for soft toys,
comforting cuddle blankets, or why
not pep up a plain top with a fun trim?
It comes in a range of magical shades,
with names inspired by fairy tales.
£4.99/100g, http://www.scheepjes.com
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➻Milli Abrams set up Tribe Yarns in
Richmond, London, in 2018. Tribe
Yarns specialises in beautiful hand-
dyed yarns, ethically produced with
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yarn all over the world,” says Milli.
Tribe Yarns runs a great calendar of
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Check out LoveCraft’s new Accidental
Icons collection, inspired by eclectic
American fashion icon Iris Apfel,
who favoured huge black-rimmed
glasses, jewel colours, massive
chunky accessories and extravagant
feathers. Choose from the oversizedBE BRIGHT, BE BOLD!
Pattern picks
➻ With the Christmas making spree
over for another year, you may be
looking for other projects to warm your
heart, and charity making is one way
that you know you are putting your
hook to a good cause. With winter
upon us, Knit for Peace is calling out for
lovingly-crafted warm layers and more
to send to refugees, hospitals, women’s
refuges, care homes and schools. You
can fi nd patterns on their website and
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to date with current projects. Jumpers,
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twiddlemuffs are all needed right now
to help and comfort those in need.
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and roomy Colourful Swing Coat and
vibrant Quirky Pixelated Dress, both
crocheted in bright Paintbox yarns.
Wear with pride, and remember the
vibrant nonagenarian’s saying:
“A wrinkle is a badge of courage”.
Hurrah to that!
Patterns free at http://www.lovecrafts.comS PR E AD TH E CR AF TY LOVE