commissioned designer Jenny Watson to put together a book
of baby patterns. Bo Peep Pure Collection One offers heirloom
pieces for little ones, including a charming bobbled dress
with bloomers, vintage-style moss stitch jackets, everyday
sweaters, and a lacy cardigan. ‘Jack and Jill’ are gorgeous
all-in-one romper suits, and ‘William’ is a cabled sweater
with matching leggings. There are accessories, too, such as
bonnets, hats, bootees and mittens.Exquisitely soft
West Yorkshire Spinners’ Exquisite Lace has long been one
of our favourite laceweight yarns, thanks to its wonderful
gleam, its handle and stitch definition – so we were delighted
to hear the company’s plans for a 4ply version. “The fibre
blend of Exquisite Lace, which is 80% Falkland Islands wool
and 20% mulberry silk, is also used in Exquisite 4ply,” saysRhiannon. “This blend creates perfect stitch definition with a
beautiful drape and sheen. Exquisite 4ply’s point of difference
is the shade range. It has a new palette of eight opulent colours
including Bordeaux, a deep berry red, and Tuscany, a bold
yellow.” The yarn costs £14.75 for a 100g/400m skein.
We’ll be bringing you exclusive new designs using Exquisite
4ply, including an elegant tunic from Jennie Atkinson in
Issue 151, but in the meantime, if you want to try out this
lovely yarn, take a look at the collection by Chloe Elizabeth
Birch. The Exquisite 4ply book contains lightweight jumpers
and accessories. “Chloe’s stylish, contemporary and wearable
pieces are suitable for casual day dressing or smart evening
wear, adding a touch of luxury to any outfit.”- To find out more and to order yarns and pattern books,
visit http://www.wyspinners.com or call 01535 664500
Exquisite 4ply is
showcased in
a collection of
elegant patternsThe Knitter 63 Issue 149