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Hello • Fill your summer knitting bags with our gorgeous patterns!
Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views
What I’m loving… • …butterfly darning, squishy whales, personalised baby wear, fun knits for kids and grease-free handcream!
New season shades
LUSCIOUS LAGOON DK
KING COLE SIMPLY DENIM
Go green with envy
Yarningham is back!
FABULOUS FOSSILS:
Grow with me • Rowan’s latest baby collection features extendable garment patterns!
ON THE MARKET
SPICE WORLD • Layer up this easy-to-wear sweater by Bronagh Miskelly all summer long with its stunning lace rib sleeves and chic raglan shaping
STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT
Book of the month • Marie Greene’s new book delivers spring and summer delights!
Stay in touch! • I love seeing what you’ve been doing, drop me a line with all your latest news
WHAT’S TRENDING THIS MONTH • We always keep up with what our readers are making - this issue it’s Easter-themed knits
COUNTING SHEEP • Get creative with your colourwork this month and knit up a pair of sassy socks with their flock of woolly jumpers!
COLOUR POP • All the colours of the rainbow shine out from this fluffy cloud of a sweater for your little one.
Lend a hand • Cast on a copyright-free knit for items you can sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus
Charity of the MONTH • We spoke to Sharon Lawlor, founder of The Sheep Sanctuary, about their good work…
TWISTS & TURNS • In a wide range of sizes, knit up a cool summer fashion statement with this button-front pocketed waistcoat.
FLAMINGO CHIC • The perfect knit to take you from spring to summer, you’ll love this textured drop-sleeve sweater.
Socks ahoy! • Small travel knits are perfect for the summer months, so we’ve brought you the best in sock yarns this issue
WIN! A YARNSMITHS MEGA PRIZE! • Bag yourself a BUMPER PRIZE of gorgeous quality yarn from the experts at YARNSMITHS!
ON THE MOVE • Say ‘beep-beep’ to this transport playset — our set of five heavy-duty work vehicles are wheely good fun!
COOL MOODS • Warm up every summer day, even the grey ones, with this simple but colour-cool tank top
STEP-BY-STEP PICK UP AND KNIT
COLOUR LOVE • Add all the colours of the rainbow to this simple headband design, perfect for Pride Week!
TAKE A BREAK • Pop the kettle on and take a moment to relax with our puzzles this month - it’s just for fun!
BUILDING BLOCKS • Boost structured colour blocks with a deep textured stitch that’s perfect for playtimes.
STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER
Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!
FAYE PERRIAM-REED
HAPPY FEET • These feathered friend bootees will make the cutest welcome present ever for a little one!
SWEET & SOFT • Pour a little sugar on your home decor this summer with Siân Brown’s squishy doughnut cushion
STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER
How to knit • If you’re new to knitting, or just need a little refresher, our knitting guide is here to make sure you get it right first time, every time
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