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DESIGNER DREAMS
Rowan’s new Designer Accessories Collective is filled with dreamy colourwork and clever stitchwork with some texture treats dropped in for fun! Could they be the classiest cosies ever for your spring wardrobe?
Book £10.50, www.knitrowan.com
What I’m loving…
... one-of-a-kind needle keepers, unicorn yarn bowls, rock star cushions, striped sweaters and hot new yarn!
Mandala Needle Keepers
Never forget where you left your making-up needle when you have a mandala-inspired needle keeper! These bright enamelled tools are a quality gift for a knitter and a brilliant talking point at craft class.
£13.95 each, www.notonthehighstreet.com
Freddie Purrcury Cushion Pattern
This cushion pattern is a must-have for any cat lover and Queen fan. The cushion measures 45x45cm and is knitted using DK weight yarn using the intarsia method.
PDF £4.95, www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/freddie-purrcury-cushion
Hobbycraft Ceramic Unicorn Yarn Bowl
Keep your yarn under control with this sweet unicorn yarn bowl. It’s created with a spiral opening, perfect for feeding your yarn through while knitting.
£21, www.hobbycraft.co.uk
Teen Caron Striped Harmony Sweater Pattern
This colourful sweater will easily become your teen’s favourite go-to garment. Stitched in Caron Simply Soft, its slobby shape is not too tricky to knit and super-comfy to wear.
Pattern free from www.readicut.co.uk
New Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino Chunky Yarn
Described as ‘softer than soufflé’ and ‘squishier than cheeks’ this chunky yarn already has a delightful reputation! Enjoy its 16 shades and irresistible versatility.
£14 for 100g, www.woolandthegang.com
WAKE-YOU-UP WONDER
Embrace the 80s revival and be bold, bright and brilliantly retro with King Cole’s new vibrant acrylic yarn Jitterbug DK! Each colourway title in this exciting new collection finds its roots in 80s wonder band, Wham!. From Go-Go to Tropicana, it’s a bonefide trip down memory lane for those knitters with a passion for 80s fashion. Jitterbug is ideal for crafting retro garments and accessories for all ages.
£3.99 for 100m, www.kingcole.com or 01756 703670 for stockists
Cosy, comfy
