COLOR BLOCK KNITS
by Nicki Trench
Nicki Trench has been
exploring the possibilities
offered by gradient yarn
cakes and colour wheels
for her latest book. The
result is a collection of 35 patterns for
vibrant accessories, garments and
homewares with dramatic colour
changes. Many of the projects require
just one yarn cake to knit.
£12.99, CICO BooksBC GARN COLLECTION
by Kelbourne Woolens
Using lightweight yarns and
stitch textures, and worked
in fruity colours, the new
collection of patterns
showcasing BC Garn yarns
is a delicious treat! The six tops come
in finished sizes of 32in-61in busts, and
include a drop-shoulder pullover with
lace stripes by Audrey Drysdale, a
subtly flared jumper in tussah silk,
a cabled cotton T-shirt by Yoko Hatta,
and a V-neck mesh sweater by Sandi
Prosser, called ‘Blackberry Fizz’.
Individual PDF patterns $9.60 each
from http://bit.ly/kwbcgarnTHE VIKING COLLECTION
by Anne Podlesak
Incredibly intricate cables
and lace are used to create
stunning fabrics in Anne
Podlesak’s Viking-inspired
e-book. The collection
features two men’s sweaters, a circular
shawl, a hat, and three women’s
garments. ‘Sigrid’ is a top-down
cardigan with a beautiful cable panel,
and ‘Brynhild’ is a fitted scoop-neck
pullover with bell sleeves. There is also
a handsome henley-style sweater and
a yoked sweater with colourwork
inspired by Norse mythology.
$25.20 USD, http://bit.ly/apvikingNEW BOOKS
Magazine 66 - Bookbound
by Rowan
Creative colourwork abounds in Rowan’s
latest seasonal pattern magazine. Its
Bookbound design theme, beautifully shot
on location in Cambridge, includes both
classic and modern Fair Isle styles.
‘Tolkein’, for example, is a long, open
cardigan by Martin Storey featuring a graphic
stranded colourwork pattern. ‘Eliot’, by Lisa
Richardson, has a Fair Isle body with sleeves
in Fair Isle and stripes for a patchwork effect.
Men’s projects include a turtleneck sweater
with a pattern of triangles by Arne and Carlos,
and there are lots of timeless striped designs.
Textured projects include a cabled wrap, a
cropped cable cardigan in Alpaca Soft DK, and
a linen stitch jacket. There is also a choice of
wardrobe essentials for men and women, such
as stocking stitch sweaters, ribbed cardigans
and waistcoats, and a striped sweater
blending Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze.
For stockists, visit http://www.knitrowan.com
or call 01484 668200Our pick of the best pattern
collections and e-booksCOLOUR
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AUTUMNThe Knitter 15 Issue 141