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Another excellent eco option,
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo
and Cotton isn’t just for the
environmentaly conscious
crafter, it’s an excellent pick for
vegan knitters too. In a further
effort to take positive steps,
Stylecraft has reduced
its recommended
washing temperatures
from 40ºC to 30ºC.
As attractive as it is
ethical, this yarn has an
RRP of £4.75 per 100g
ball. For stockists, visit
stylecraft-yarns.co.uk11
Designed by
Georgia Farrell,
this top-down yoke
cardigan features
super-sweet
bobbles and
striking garter
stitch motifs.
Created with
intermediate
knitters in mind,
the finishing of this
garment is minimal
as the button
bands are worked
at the same time
as the fronts. Taken
from Rowan’s Kids
Summer Brights
range and knitted
in Baby Merino Silk
DK, the pattern
costs £4 from
knitrowan.com12
Next up, we’re loving this
trendy cushion knitted
in Caron® Simply Soft®.
A practical addition to
your living space, this
cover is suitable for
machine washing and can even be tumble
dried on a low heat cycle. Although we
love the stylish shades pictured, there
are over 50 colours for you to explore.
The Crazy Corners Knit Pillow is a free
download from woolwarehouse.co.uk13
As the names
suggests, Scheepjes’
Mighty is strong,
durable and perfect
for creating quality
knits that will last a
lifetime. A blend of
32% jute and 68%
cotton, this eco fibre
is not only vegan, it’s
also been produced
using recylced water.
It has an RRP of
£2.49 per 50g ball.
For more information
visit scheepjes.com14
Named Tsubame after
the Japanese barn
swallow that is the
harbringer of spring,
this new yarn from
Noro couldn’t be more
perfect for the upcoming
months. A luxurious blend
of 50% silk, 25% wool
and 25% polyamide,
this fibre is sold in
200g (600m) cakes,
making it an excellent
pick for one-ball
projects. Tsubame has
an RRP of £39.99 per
200g ball. For stockists,
visit knittingfever.com15
With so many crafters knitting
for baby, it is no surprise
that Rico has released a
special collection for your
favourite little fashionista.
The Rico Baby Lookbook 027 features so
many adorable patterns including this precious
pullover knitted in Baby Cotton Soft DK. For
more information, visit rico-design.com16
Although we’re busy dreaming of days in the
sun, the British weather is unpredictable at
the best of times. That’s why it makes sense
to fill your new season wardrobe with knits
that are perfect for
layering. Take this
delicate poncho
from Rowan. Knitted
in the new Island
Blend Fine, it is a
great place to start
for novice knitters of
all sizes. The Bioko
pattern costs £4 from
knitrowan.com17
Transform your look with the Cecilia Jacket
from Debbie Bliss. Knitted in a gorgeous sky
blue shade of Piper, this garment has been
inspired by French formal style. The textured
motifs are created with simple knit and purl
stitches so even novice knitters can enjoy this
exciting new project. £3.50 from lovecrafts.com18
Anyone who enjoys knitting
with Cygnet Yarns’ Kiddies
Supersoft DK will be thrilled
to learn that a chunky
weight has been added
to this popular
range. Choose a
traditional blue
and pink or do
something different
with a lovely lilac
or yellow shade.
What’s more, this
100% acrylic fibre is
machine washable
so you won’t
have to worry
about keeping
your projects clean. This yarn has an
RRP of £2.69 per 100g ball. For more
information visit cygnetyarns.com19
A 100% Falkland
Islands yarn, this
sustainable fibre
would make for a
wonderfully soft
addition to your yarn
stash. Choose from eight solid shades as you
explore all that this collection has to offer.
Released alongside a range of patterns that
are both trendy and timeless, Bo Peep Pure
from West Yorkshire Spinners has an RRP of
£6.50 per 50g skein from wyspinners.com20