Our pick of the best pattern collections and e-books
ARTISAN COLLECTION
by Jennie Atkinson British designer Jennie Atkinson has teamed up with US yarn brand Quince & Co. to showcase her vintage-inspired style. This e-book has six patterns for women, including a linen jumper with a ruffled peplum, an airy lace top with keyhole shoulder details, a jacket with fully fashioned shaping and delicate Fair Isle details, and a raglan pullover with a wide standing collar and pockets. $27, www.quinceandco.com
WOVEN KNITTING
by Nancy Marchant Knitting innovator Nancy Marchant has released a fascinating workbook exploring how the weaving technique of ‘tabby weave’ can be recreated in knitting. Her new e-book explains how to work this woven-effect fabric using knits and purls, with charts for nine tabby weave patterns. It also includes a pattern for a one-size tabby weave sweater. €15, www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/woven-knitting
NEWFOUNDLAND KNITS FOR LITTLE ONES
by Katie Noseworthy The people of Canada’s Newfoundland province know how to dress children for the cold weather, and this lovely collection offers 15 cosy, practical patterns with an heirloom look and feel. There are gorgeous colourwork leggings, a mini cabled fishermen’s sweater, a hooded jacket, dungarees, a dress with box pleats and lace details, classic thrummed mittens, and a gansey-patterned blanket. £19.99, Boulder Books
Festive Designs
from Rowan
Autumn may just have begun here in the UK, but many knitters like to start planning what to make for the festive season ahead - and Rowan has launched a cheerful collection of colourful ideas to inspire us!
The star of the show for us is Martin Storey’s new ‘Midwinter Knit Along’, a fun,
