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ROCK THE SOCK
West Yorkshire Spinners has launched a brand-new, DK-weight sock yarn, ColourLab DK, in six eye-catching colourways inspired by modern music. The variegated options include Jazz, a mix of vibrant pink tones; Soul, with moody blues and pinks; and Pop, which combines bright green, yellow and red.
ColourLab DK has been developed with cosy socks in mind, and is a machine-washable blend of 75% British wool with 25% nylon. It comes in 150g/150m balls, and costs £10.95.
Much-loved designer Winwick Mum has created two sock patterns using ColourLab DK: ‘Soundwaves’, which has zigzag details; and the richly cabled ‘Good Vibrations. They are available as free downloads from West Yorkshire Spinners’ website. www.wyspinners.com
SPRING SUNSHINE
If you’re looking for beautiful colours to lift your spirits and celebrate the end of winter, check out the fresh and pretty hand-dyed colours available from Bow Fiddle Yarns. The Spring Blossoms 4ply sock yarn collection has variegated colourways in shades of apricot, lilac, matcha and cherry, while Bow Fiddle’s mini skein sets are particularly joyous, and include the ‘Flame Queen’ set pictured below. www.bowfiddleyarns.com
Cascade Woolpaka is a delicious new blend of alpaca and Peruvian Highland wool, available in warm heathered and natural hues. Find free patterns for a mosaic scarf and hooded top using Woolpaka on Cascade’s website.
www.cascadeyarns.com
The Almanac Series III SS24
by The Fibre Co.
The Almanac Series from The Fibre Co. offers seasonal pattern ideas for knitters, and the new collection for spring-summer has eight breezy pieces inspired by the oceans, which will be ideal for the warmer months ahead.
There’s a mix of knitting and crochet projects, and among the knitted pieces is the ‘Ocean Blooms Sweater’ by Julia Disini, a relaxed, drop-shoulder pullover with cropped sleeves, which has the option to embroider a Hawaiian-style flower motif on the front.
The ‘Sandhills Sweater’, with its delicate wave-like textures, is knitted top-down using Meadow, a lightweight blend of linen, silk, llama and wool. For sunnier days, the ‘Fanshell Tee’ is a feminine T-shirt with a central panel of lace shells. We also love the understated elegance of the ‘Soft Shores Top’, which has a contemporary shape and contrasti
