Get set for your summer knitting with this gorgeous collection of wool, silk and linen blends, available in shops and online
BAA RAM EWE Pip Colourwork
Shade pictured Chevin (028) Ball weight/length 25g/116m Needle size 2.75-3mm (UK 12-11/US 2-3) Tension 28 sts and 37 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% British wool Care Hand wash RRP £3.50 Contact www.baaramewe.co.uk
As the name suggests, Pip Colourwork was developed with colourwork projects in mind, and the newly expanded palette gives knitters even more options to play with. There are now 34 shades, including warm heathered tones, pastels and modern neons. Pip is lovely to work with, and knits up into a fabric that’s soft, woolly and bouncy, with a pleasing halo.
PERRAN YARNS Silky Sea
Shade pictured Galaxy Skein weight/length 100g/400m Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) Tension Approx. 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm Fibre content 70% silk, 30% seacell Care Hand wash RRP £38 Contact www.perranyarns.co.uk
Silky Sea combines silk with seacell (derived from seaweed), and the yarn flows delightfully through your fingers as you knit. Its softness and drape are second to none, and the fabric has an incredible sheen - one skein would make a luxurious shawl to treasure. The 4ply yarn is hand-dyed in variegated colourways, in shades of pink, coral, purple and blue.
WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Pure DK
Shade pictured Water Lily (1186) Ball weight/length 50g/112m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% Falkland Islands wool Care Hand wash RRP £7.50 Contact www.wyspinners.com
New shades have been added to the delightful Pure DK range, including a deep teal, a plush blue, and a leafy green. This fully traceable Falkland Islands wool will create knits you’ll love, thanks to its beautiful handle and drape, smooth finish, and incredible stitch definition. Find Pure DK patterns for women and babies on the West Yorkshire Spinners website.
LOUISA HARDING Provence
Shade pictured Valensole (102) Ball weight/length 100g/250m Needle size 4-5mm (UK 8-6/US 6-8) Tension 20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm Fibre content 55% cotton, 25% viscose, 20% linen Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £14.90 Contact www.knittingfever.com Available from www.laughinghens.com
This new addition to Louisa Harding��
