Get your hooks and needles into these exciting releases
Footloose
Put your right foot forward with the fabulous Happy Feet collection from West Yorkshire Spinners! There are four fun designs to make, each guaranteed to liven up your sock drawer with vibrant colourwork effects created with the trusty Signature 4ply yarn. As designer Winwick Mum says, “Add a spring to your step and live life in a rainbow!” We’ll do just that! £9.95, wyspinners.com
Donegal delights
The newest addition to the McIntosh Yarn family is Donegal Rich Tweed, available in 11 stunning semi-solid shades, all named after a town or mountain in County Donegal. A sumptuous blend of 87% wool and 13% Donegal nep, each skein is individually hand-dyed to order, and is available in both DK and 4ply weights. £22.50 per 100g skein from shop.knitmcintosh.com
Back in time
Sirdar has recently cracked open the vault and delved into its archives of vintage knitting and crochet patterns, making them available to everyone as part of the new Heritage Collection. Check out the dedicated section on sirdar.com to discover a whole host of designs from as far back as the 1930s, along with info about how to approach vintage patterns and Sirdar’s fascinating history.
Choi’s toys
My Amigurumi Toys is the new hot-off-the-shelf release from the popular Korean crochet designer, Lana Choi. Beginning with a handy library of technique tutorials should you need to brush up on your skills, this title features 16 must-make toy projects including a loved-up pair of wedding bears, adorable amigurumi vegetables, a happy, hoppy bunny, and more! £14.99, tuvapublishing.com
Udderly adorable
If you’re in the moo-d for some cute amigurumi cows, these new designs from King Cole are sure to tickle your fancy! They use affordable yarns from the Big Value range and feature sweet bells around their necks and even a little hat! The pattern leaflet has an RRP of £3, for stockists visit kingcole.com
Get cracking
It’s never too early to start your festive projects, and this cute amigurumi nutcracker is going right to the top of our to-make list! Designed by Kate McCully, this little fella is simple to crochet, and his uniform, which is crafted in Scheepjes Catona, can be easily customised with over 100 shades to choose from. It appears in Scheepjes Pretty Little Things issue 29, which has an RRP of £1.
For stockists visit
scheepjes.com
Stuart Hillard
Christmas comes but once a year, yet the build up in my house seems to last for at least three months! I’m not complaining, I absolutely love any excuse for a bit (a lot!) of extra crafting. The key to stress-free s
