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Summer knitting for me is all about bright
colours and lovely lace – so that’s exactly
what you’ll find in this gloriously sunny
edition of Knitting. We’ve got really striking
patterns from Jacinta Bowie and Jo Allport,
along with approachable designs for the less
audacious lace lover from Bronagh Miskelly
and Pat Menchini.
I’m also excited to feature some big names
in the knitting world in this issue: Martin
Storey shares his Dottie cardigan from
Rowan’s current magazine, issue 69, while
Jen Geigley and Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard
each give you a taste of their latest books.
Like me, I’m sure lots of you are really
inspired by Japanese knitting, and a
focus on lace seemed like an excellent
opportunity to look again at the beautifully
intricate stitch patterns we see in Japanese
designs. Translator, teacher and author
Gayle Roehm shares her experiences and
tips for knitting Japanese style, and I’ve
looked at some of the signature stitches
used to create these patterns and broken
them down in step-by-step instructions.
The eagle-eyed among you will notice
that Ask Sarah has become Ask Bronagh
this month, as designer and writer Bronagh
Miskelly – who is often to be seen at yarn
fairs dressed in a white coat as an official
Yarn Doctor for UK Hand Knitting – has
stepped in to share some of her wisdom and
answer your questions. But don’t worry,
Sarah has only taken a short break and will
be back soon.
Finally, I’d like to introduce you to
one of the two kittens who have recently
joined our family – and quickly invaded a
technique photo shoot to see exactly what
was going on. If the first weeks of mischief
are anything to go by, you can look out for
many future appearances by our new furry
friends! So far, I’ve managed to keep them
out of my yarn stash...Christine
NEXT MONTH:
Boyfriend knits – oversized, casual shapes
you’ll love to knit and wear- Pat Strong • Jo Allport • Pat Menchini
- Jacinta Bowie • Martin Storey
- Brian Smith • And much more