LOOPY MANGO KNITTING
by Oejong Kim
Loopy Mango is loved
for its luxurious chunky
yarns. It is launching a
new pattern book in
late September featuring
fresh and fashionable designs that can
be knitted up in a single day! There
are 30 chic, youthful patterns in this
hardback book, including oversized
sweaters, textured cardigans, and
oh-so-cool accessories.
$29.99, http://www.loopymango.comWINTER KNITS FROM
SCANDINAVIA
by Jenny Alderbrant
Find colourful and cosy
ideas for seasonal gifts
and winter warmth in
this lovely book of
accessories. There are
24 projects for hats, mittens and socks
by Jenny Alderbrant, using stranded
colourwork based on traditional Nordic
patterns. Motifs include snowflakes,
stars and flowers, and creative ideas
such as cats, foxes and snails.
Trafalgar Square Books; £18.67 from
http://www.amazon.co.ukBIG YARN, BEAUTIFUL
LACE KNITS
by Barbara Benson
Lace stitch patterns can
look incredibly stunning
when worked in bulky
yarn, as Barbara Benson
demonstrates in her latest
pattern book. The 20 projects will be
quick to knit and a joy to wear, and
styles range from spectacular shawls,
cowls and scarves, to a choice of hats
and mitts, warm yet pretty ponchos,
and a gorgeous square throw that’s
knitted from the centre out.
Stackpole Books; £15.95 from
http://www.amazon.co.ukNEW BOOKS
Shetland Country
by West Yorkshire Spinners
West Yorkshire Spinners has enhanced its
The Croft yarn ranges with extra colours and a
new pattern book. Four new tweedy shades
evoking the Shetland countryside have been
added to the Croft Shetland Tweed line-up,
including the grey-toned Lunna and the
red-hued Coppisters. Complementing these
are two new solids in the Croft Shetland
Colours range - a sky blue and a deep purple.
Showcasing the whole range of shades is a
handsome collection of patterns designed by
Mary Henderson and Rosee Woodland. The
book, Shetland Country, offers six designs for
men and women, including ‘Alistair’ and ‘Allie’,
two round-necked sweaters with panels of
modern stranded colourwork.
The ‘Ailsa’ cardigan and ‘Flora’ sweater are
yoked garments using classic Fair Isle; there is
also a Fair Isle cardigan with lacy sleeves, a hat
and mitts set, and a textured scarf.
For stockists or to order, call 01535 664500 or
visit http://www.wyspinners.comOur pick of the best pattern
collections and e-booksWARMTH,
COLOUR &
TEXTUREThe Knitter 15 Issue 142