SHORELAND SOCKS
by Hunter Hammersen
Capturing the textures
of the seashore and
rockpools, and the
rhythm of waves on the
sea, this book of sock
patterns by Hunter Hammersen offers
delicately beautiful designs. There are
seven projects in the book, using
exquisite lace, cables, twisted stitches
and pretty dip stitches; all of them will
be a great way to use up a special skein
of hand-dyed or artisan yarn.
Pantsville Press; available from
Search Press, £19.PORTUGUESE KNITTING
by Rosa Pomar
Explore the fascinating
history of Portuguese
knitting, and learn the
techniques needed to knit
in the Portuguese style,
with this excellent guide from expert
Rosa Pomar. Along with in-depth
tutorials, there are 20 patterns for
accessories and homeware items.
These include traditional hats, socks,
gloves, cowls, shawls and leggings,
along with bags, rugs and cushions.
Search Press, £14.SHAWLS, WRAPS AND
SCARVES
by Louisa Harding
Louisa Harding is known
for her feminine designs,
and her new pattern book
is an anthology of 11
brand-new projects along
with 10 classic designs from her
portfolio. The range of delicate scarves,
draping shawls, evening wraps and
capelets all use intricate stitch
patterns, worked in either one or two
colours. A number of the patterns
incorporate beading for added beauty.
Dover Publications, £16.NEW BOOKS
Foundations SS
by The Fibre Co.
The Foundations pattern series from The Fibre
Co. is designed to offer a stylish, versatile
choice of wardrobe essentials, with patterns
that will help improving knitters to build their
skills. The latest release in the series offers
six light layers for spring and summer, with
delicate textures and draping shapes.
The designs have been inspired by botanical
themes, and projects include a long, floaty
shawl-collar cardigan by Xiaowei Design,
called ‘Hazeldene’. It’s knitted from the top
down, and features a subtle textured stitch.
Another top-down design is ‘Greenall’ by
Safiyyah Talley, which has a circular yoked
shape and a striking pattern of eyelets.
The collection also offers a cap-sleeve
lace top, an open cardigan with smart cable
details, an asymmetric shawl by Clare Devine
with textural cluster stitches, and a boxy
pullover with a modular construction.
Patterns cost £5.50 each from
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