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WHAT’S NEW
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Editor’s choice
Bringing a much-needed colour boost with 25
inspiring projects, this modern book is bursting
with ideas on how to put your yarn stash to good
use. The creative designs range from a garland of
hearts to brighten up a room, a sweet penguin to
gift to a loved one and cute stationery accessories.
If you have an overflowing leftover stash, then this
could be your go-to throughout the year.This bumper book includes 20 fabulous macramé
projects we think knitters will really love. While
the craft of macramé di ers from the technique
of knitting, there is a similarity in its intricacy and
there’s no ignoring the joy of creating something
with your hands. Think beautiful accessories
for you and the home, trendy additions to your
wardrobe and gorgeous makes you’ll love gifting.KNITTING
STASHBUSTERS:
25 GREAT WAYS TO
USE UP YOUR YARN
LEFTOVERS OF ONE
BALL OR MORE
by Fiona Gable
(Cico Books, £9.99)MACRAMÉ 2
by Fanny Zedenius
(Quadrille, £14.99)
Ready, teddy, go! Get set for over 15 fab patterns in
a variety of styles, from vintage to miniature bears.
The varied collection of patterns means that both
beginners and intermediate knitters are catered
for. Plus, this book includes some cute patterns for
adorable garments to kit your bear out with. The
clear diagrams and simple instructions run through
each technique at an easy pace.KNITTED
TEDDIES
by Sandra Polley
(Pavilion, £7.99)This issue’s spring must-buys
chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeodSIrdar Pattern 5393 Hat and
Cardi Free Download
Catch up with the latest baby hat trend! This
free soft bobble hat pattern is reminiscent
of the one worn by baby Archie Harrison
Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of the Duke
and Duchess of Su olk and is available as a
free download at http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.
Visitbit.ly/38CdSIAorcall 0800505Spring Into Wool Show
We’ve got 10 pairs of tickets to the Spring Into
Wool Show at The Grammar School, Leeds!
This top event filled with 90 exhibitors includes
workshops and demonstrations, as well as
a selection of tasty foods. With free parking
outside, inside you’ll find stalls for knitting,
crochet, felting, weaving, spinning and dyeing.
Tickets cost from £4 and more show details
can be found at http://www.springintowool.co.uk.9LVLW ZZZ
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WR HQWHUAmanda Berry Knitted Toy Collection
Grab your needles and knit some gorgeous
toys and accessories for yourself, or as gifts
for loved ones big and small, with this toy
pattern collection from Amanda Berry. It’s
filled with cute animals, from otters and
gira es to flamingos and sloths (£9.99).
Visit bit.ly/2RPeR1h to order your copy.Novita Majakkasaari (Moomin
Lighthouse) DK Yarn
Meet the latest addition to the Moomin x
Novita yarn family. Majakkasaari is a 4-ply
DK weight yarn that delivers a pattern of
even stripes with colours inspired by Tove
Jansson’s illustrations. One ball should be
enough for a pair of women’s basic socks.
For stockists visit http://www.novitaknits.com.New PONY Double-Pointed Pins
Two sets of double-pointed knitting pins
have been added to the PONY Perfect
range, one 15cm long and the other 20cm
long (both £61). Made from a fusion of
three natural woods, they are exceedingly
strong, flexible and beautifully polished.
For stockists contact groves@
stockistenquiries.co.uk.6LPSO\
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