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STOCKING UP FOR CHRISTMAS!
Festive traditions fill our hearts with warmth at Christmas, and none are more treasured that a stocking hung on the fireplace. Designer Emilee Reynolds has written a new pattern book filled with 25 fun stockings you can knit for your nearest and dearest.
‘Knitted Christmas Stockings’ book by Emilee Reynolds, £14.99, published by The GMC Group
What I’m loving…
Brand new squishable yarn, retro buttons, knitting dinky buildings for free, casting on a beginners’ scarf
New DROPS Daisy Yarn
DROPS Daisy is perfect for cable and moss stitch patterns. It’s a soft, nonsuperwash-treated yarn, spun from 100% extra fine Merino wool. Made from four strands spun together, DROPS Daisy knits into very defined stitches. For more visit www.garnstudio.com
Caron Striped Shawl Pattern
Update your look with bold coloured shawl – a modern variation on timeless stripes. Stitched in super-supple Caron Simply Soft yarn, you’ll use three complementary shades to bring life to this layer of warmth. This pattern is so easy to customise, simply pick any three shades and make your wardrobe statement! Pattern and Caron Simply Soft yarn available from www.creativecraftingworld. co.uk www. creativecraftingworld. co.uk/product/caron-angled-stripes-knit-shawl/
Loop Knitting Deco Design Buttons
These vintage-style Deco buttons make versatile cardi fasteners and are available in three sizes (15, 18 and 23m diameter) and five colours (gold against pearl, black, pink, turquoise, green or white). www.loopknitting.com
Yarnsmiths Snug As A Bug
Introducing Yarnsmiths Snug As A Bug and Snug As A Bug Big yarn! This yarn will wrap you up in a cosy cocoon when you work your magic creating beautiful accessories and blankets. Express yourself with 25 captivating colours, from soft pastels to vibrant jewel shades. To accompany the launch enjoy a collection of free patterns over at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.
Frankie Brown’s Summer Cottage
This dinky cottage doubles up as a box and is worked in simple DK knit and embroidery stitches. It measures roughly 14cm wide and tall and the structure is provided by plastic canvas. The pattern is free to download, but the designer asks you to please consider making a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation at www.justgiving.com/frankiesknittedstuff.
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