6 Australian Knitting
News Knitting snippets from around the globe
Keeping you in the loop with the latest knitting news from around the
world, we’ll discuss this season’s best buys, must read books that will
inspire you and upcoming shows around Australia and overseas for you
to visit. By Danielle RyanIf it’s time to update your needle
set, you can’t go past the Options
Interchangeable Caspian Circular
Knitting Needle Set – the newest
addition to the Knit Picks Options
family! Boasting the same strong and
smooth layers of laminated birch that
you know and love, Caspian shows
off a sea-inspired colour along
with a distinctive emerald cord to
complement its oceanic hues. The
set provides just the right amount of
grip to make slick yarns manageable,
plus the gradual tapered points
easily slip into stitches making
complicated patterns easy. The set
is perfect for any type of knitter,
from beginners through to those who
are experienced.
Mighty Stitch Yarn recently
launched a range of new colours just
in time for summer! Combining 20%
Superwash Wool and 80% Acrylic,
this yarn is perfect for garments,accessories and blankets. Our
favourite bright colours are Marina,
Pucker and Canary; with Oyster,
Silver and Mint as our top picks in
the lighter shades.
Why not use Knit Picks latest
range of exclusive labels on your
next designs. Labels available
include the Loving Labels, which
show just how much love has
gone into making your project
and will bring a smile to the face
of whoever wears the garment;
the Selfish Label, which shows
how proud you are of your work;
Instruction Labels, which add the
finishing touches to lovingly made
items; and the Sassy Labels, thathumorously show how much effort
has gone into your creations.
If project planning is one of your
favourite parts of crafting, you will
love Knit Picks Project Planning Kit
which is filled with items to help you
out when inspiration strikes. The kit
includes everything from Knit Notes,
to an Ultimate 3-in-1 Colour Tool,
a Knit-Kard Set, a WPI Tool, a Knit
Happy Sticky Note Organiser and
a View Sizer. With these practical
and whimsical items in your hands,
the sky is the limit on what you can
create!These best buys are available from
http://www.knitpicks.com/This Season’s Best buys