Yarn choice

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We review a range of interesting fibre blends and British yarns which are worth a

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Shade pictured Lilac (0007)Ball weight/length 50g/175mNeedle size 3.5-4mm (UK 10-8/US 4-6)Tension 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cmFibre content 50% cotton, 24% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 6% woolCare Machine was

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String theory

A functional tote is ideal for everyday style or even a last-minute dash to the shops. Designed by Emma Leith ■ LindeHobby Twisted Paper Yarn (100% paper, 150g/250m), 1 ball of Natural Color (04) ■ Li

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Everyday luxury

COMBINING THE coolness of cotton with the luxurious softness of cashmere, Rowan’s Cotton Cashmere is a truly special yarn. First launched in 2018, the yarn quickly became a summer favourite amongst kn

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Lydden wood

This wrap is worked from a provisional cast-on at the centre to give a symmetrical finish. The pattern gives two options for the provisional cast-on. One uses a crochet chain, and the other uses Judy’

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Even split

■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 2 balls of Off White (3045) 1 ball of each: Mustard Yellow (3140) Vintage Peach (3428) Dark Sage (3202) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn

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Kynance cove

The first and last stitches of the chart will indicate which colour to use for that row, so white squares represent yarn A and blue squares represent yarn B. On chart rows beginning with a blue square