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Editor’s choice
If your little knitters want to move beyond plain
squares, then this children’s book is aimed at
them (and all kids aged seven years and over) and
includes 30 brilliant projects, each one detailed,
clearly labelled and easy to follow. With projects
such as the Marmalade Kitten Scarf, flu y Bunny
Pillow and a Panda Mug Hug, there’s plenty here to
inspire and keep children busy this summer.MY FIRST ANIMAL
KNITTING BOOK
By Fiona Goble
(CICO Kidz, £9.99)
Use this simple, compact journal to keep track of all
your knitting projects. With four pages dedicated to
each project and extra space for a photo at the end
of each section, this is sure to provide motivation for
those WIPs that have been gathering dust over the
past few months. Overgrown yarn stash? The special
‘yarn stash’ organiser will be perfect for keeping a
record of all your yarn scraps and leftovers.MY KNITTING
JOURNAL
By Val Pierce
(Quiet Fox Designs, £10)This issue’s stunning summer must-buys,
chosen by SKEditor,KirstieM dThis comprehensive guide details everything you
need to know about properly rearing your own
fibre animal, be it sheep or alpaca. The author – a
passionate knitter who also owns a small farm – has
first-hand experience of rearing sheep. She explains
how the overall quality of fleece is a ected by the
care of the animals. Full of important tips to help you
produce quality yarn for you or your business.THE GOOD LIVING
GUIDE TO KEEPING
SHEEP AND OTHER
FIBRE ANIMALS
By Janet Garman
(Good Books, £11.99)Bergère Colombe
Cardigan
This hipster cardi has
great structure, with its
casual collar and double-
breasted style. Knitted
in summer-friendly
Coton Merinos yarn,
check it out at
http://www.bergerede
france.co.uk.Woolly Tales Books
Read a child a woolly tale,
then bring the character to life
afterwards following the pattern in
the book (£4.99)! Spin them a yarn
at http://www.woolly-tales.com.Dainty Ballerina
We love the detail
on this ballerina.
The tutu, ballet
shoes and satin
pink ribbon all
complete this
pretty doll,
which will make a
delightful gift for a
little ballet dancer.
Plié over to page 75
to cast on now.Scheepjes Metropolis Yarn
In a palette inspired by an urban cityscape, each
colour is named after global cities, from Liverpool
to Quebec. Great for socks, this extra fine merino
and nylon combo (£5.99 per ball) also handles
colour work and cables. http://www.scheepjes.com.Bernat Alize
Blanket-EZ
Dream of cosy knits
every time? Try this
super-soft fibre with
unique loops. Knitters
will love this chenille-
style yarn. Find it
in Hobbycraft, The
Range and online.Ella Rae Yarns
New from Australia, Ella Rae
yarns are soft and springy. Check
out Cashmereno Sport, Eco
Organic Cotton and more over
at http://www.knittingfever.com.