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We are who we are
Crochet embraces the strange and the quirky, the misfits and the artists. Crocheters aren’t afraid to get a bit weird – and we wouldn’t have it any other way! This spiral blanket from Readicut celebrates the free-spirited nature of our beloved craft. Get the free pattern and all the Red Heart Super Saver yarn you need at www.readicut.co.uk
such a fox
This clever fox pattern will have you howling for more! The new Alebrije Fox from Make Me Roar is inspired by Mexican folk art. “Alebrijes are brightly coloured, fantastical wooden scultupres originally created by Pedro Linares in Mexico,” says designer Kate McCully. “I use simple embroidery over the crochet to recreate the markings.” The pattern is £4.50 at www.makemeroar.co.uk
New release Ripple effect
Linendale Reflections DK, a new addition to King Cole’s popular Linendale range, is ideal for hooking up breathable cloth. Each shade of the cotton, linen and viscose yarn is named after an iconic Yorkshire Dales location. Visit www.kingcole.com
HATS OFF
Emma Varnam’s new book, 10,000 Crocheted Hats, allows you to mix and match different hat brims, bodies and crowns to create your own combinations. In all, there are enough pattern combinations to make 10,626 unique hats! Find out more at www. gmcbooks.com
SHOW UP & SHOW OUT
After a one-year hiatus, the “proudly different” Yarningham festival is back! The “weekend-long celebration of all things yarn and stitch” will feature a marketplace, desinger showcase, workshops, demos, a yarn shop and an on-site café. Special guests include Anna Nikipirowicz and reps from Bipoc in Fibre, as well as independent yarn dyers like Attic Spin Dye, Daugher of a Shepherd, Eden Cottage Yarns and Fruitful Fusion. The Birmingham-based festival runs 13-14 July at the Uffculme Centre – advance tickets are £9.50 at www.yarningham.co.uk
BOWL ME OVER
Looking for an extra-special yarny accessory? Try a handcrafted ceramic yarn bowl like these from Etsy shop Domspottery. “There are a lot of yarn bowls on the market now which are mass produced and imported,” explains Dom, the artist behind these artisan pieces. “Mine are handmade from raw clay that is sourced locally. I shape, fire and glaze them in my studio in Cornwall, making each a unique piece.” The bowls come in different sizes, depending on your needs – the largest can hold up to six
