SCANDINAVIAN KNITWEAR
by Rita Taylor
Rita Taylor’s new book
explores the colours,
textures and techniques
of traditional knitting
in Norway, Sweden,
Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Along
with a colourful stitch dictionary and
technical advice, Rita provides knitting
patterns for a range of garments and
accessories for men and women, using
stranded colourwork, twined knitting,
knit-and-purl textures, cables, and
Bohus-style colourwork.
The Crowood Press, £EQUINOX
by Knit Picks
Just in time for the
warmer weather,
yarn brand Knit Picks
has issued a book of 13
women’s patterns using
a variety of cool cotton and linen
blends. Garments include a cardigan
with lace details by Helen Metcalfe, a
lace pullover, and a dolman-sleeved
jumper with lace stripes. There is a
lovely choice of lightweight tanks and
T-shirts, plus floaty wraps and stoles.
E-book $14.99, http://www.knitpicks.comR:E:D: RESCUE
ENDANGERED BY DESIGN
by Polly Cevallos, Dorte Rørmann
and Lisa Renner
Head-turning knits
inspired by animals fill
the pages of this quirky
pattern book, designed
to raise awareness of
endangered species. Designers have let
their imaginations run wild to create
patterns and motifs based on nature,
including whales, sloths, African wild
dogs, coral, rare parrots and pangolins.
There are 35 projects for all the family.
€32 from Ravelry.comNEW BOOKS
Island Blend Fine
by Rowan
Rowan’s newest yarn for spring-summer is
Island Blend Fine, a luxurious, shimmering mix
of Falkland Islands fine merino wool with baby
alpaca and silk, which comes in 11 rich shades.
Accompanying the new yarn is a collection
of 20 garment and accessory patterns for
women in sizes 32in-50in, designed by Lisa
Richardson, Martin Storey and Georgia Farrell.
Lacy stitches decorate a pretty cardigan, a
scarf and a draping poncho; the ‘Wellesley’
jumper by Martin Storey has an exquisite
panel of lace and bobbles. There are longline
cardigans with subtle textured patterns, a
moss stitch sweater with a chic buttoned
collar, and a crew-neck cabled jumper.
Showcasing the lovely shades of Island
Blend Fine is a raglan jacket with colourwork
panels, a two-colour slip stitch wrap, and the
mosaic stitch ‘Marchena’ turtleneck.
£14.95 per 100g skein; pattern collection costs
£9.50. For stockists visit http://www.knitrowan.com
or call 01484 668200.Our pick of the best pattern
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KNITS FOR
WOMENThe Knitter 17 Issue 150