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Yarn choice
Create gorgeous knits for your winter wardrobe with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and silk blends
Great reads
KNITTED GIFTS FOR ALL SEASONS | Create charming gifts for friends and family with this collection of accessories, garments and homewares
The setting of fleece
Graeme Bethune explains how the health of his sheep at this time of year is critical for the growth of good wool
From sheep to sweater
Shepherd and designer Katie Allen produces beautiful knitwear using wool from her own flock, as Janine Sterland discovers
Soldian Scarf
This classic textured scarf is knitted using undyed shades of organic Shetland wool
CAROLINE BIRKETT Hollyhock
This soft cotton top has a pretty floral colourwork pattern around its yoke
Meet Chloé Elizabeth Birch
This talented designer loves to play with stitches and shapes to create fresh, contemporary knitwear
ON WITH THE SHOW!
Caroline Bawn offers her top tips on getting the most out of your visit to one of the autumn yarn festivals
Focus on...INSPIRING YARNS
Claire Anketell tells Penny Batchelor how the social enterprise business Inspiring Yarns uses yarn skills to promote mental health and well-being
Great reads
Explore the endless possibilities of lace knitting with this fabulous collection of shawls, accessories and garments
Stories in stitches
Dario Tubiana loves to decorate his handknit designs with spectacular embroidery, and to share his experiences and expertise with other knitters
Sorting the fleece
Now that his sheep have been shorn, Graeme Bethune has the critical task of selecting the best fleece to turn into yarn
Why Wool Matters
Janine Sterland discovers the story behind The Campaign for Wool’s inspirational new film featuring the Prince of Wales
Reach for the stars
The Fibre Co.’s new autumn-winter pattern collection has been inspired by the wonders of the night sky
Stitches & shape
Caroline Bawn explores new patterns and techniques as she works on her Ziggurat
Great reads
Filled with colourful designs and fascinating stitch patterns, this book is a treat for sock knitting fans
New adventures
Caroline Bawn gets to grips with the fascinating construction of her sweater
MY INSPIRATION Georgia Farrell
Using innovative shapes and stitch textures, Georgia creates fresh, modern knit designs
STRENGTHENING SOCK HEELS
Rachael Prest explores a range of techniques to prevent holes from forming in the heels of your hand-knitted socks
FRENCH IMPRESSIONS
Along avec Anna is the inspirational brand run by Anna Dervout, and includes designs, yarns and an Exeter-based yarn shop, as Janine Sterland discovers
Wester Ross
This handsome cushion features tiny blocks of colour and corrugated ribbing
Shades of Summer
Elements, the new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, has been developed with warm weather knits in mind.
New horizons
Graeme Bethune reflects on how the fleece of one special sheep, Boss Ewe, changed his future and that of his farm
Great reads
Create elegantly textured garments and accessories for everyday wear with this Finnish pattern collection
In the wee small hours
Graeme Bethune shares some of the emotions and experiences of a night spent in the lambing shed
Medusa Wrap
This graphic colourwork shawl is knitted in a summery cotton-silk yarn
Focus on... ETHEL & EM
This welcoming shop in the heart of Lancaster is filled with colourful artisan yarns and knitting inspiration
FINCHLEY GRAFT & RUSSIAN GRAFT
Discover how to work these two fantastic options for joining together live stitches with Rachael Prest's expert guide
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Queen of the flock
Graeme Bethune remembers the very special sheep who inspired him to start up his own yarn business