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Fowey
A cable and lace pattern produces a richly textured fabric on these socks
Moffat
This handsome sweater for men features a classic cable pattern and a shawl collar
SHINING A LIGHT
The Fibre Co. has explored creative, innovative ways to support knitters and yarn stores during the pandemic, as Daphne Marinopoulos explains
Kew Gardens
Celebrate the spring with this leaf-patterned raglan cardigan
County Champion
Jenn Monahan promotes rare-breed Norfolk Horn wool through her hand-dyeing business, the Fibreworkshop
LOOSE CAST-OFF METHODS
a If you need a stretchy edge to your knitting project, there are lots of good cast-off methods to try, as Helen Spedding explains
Kearney
Knit yourself a classic Aran sweater using a gorgeous British wool
Garter-Striped Fana Sweater
This steeked cardigan with decorative bands was inspired by Norwegian folk costume
Clarisse
This elegant funnel-neck sweater has four contrasting stitch textures
Asymmetric Shawl
This design pairs a modern stripe pattern with a light and fluffy mohair yarn
Asphodel
These pretty colourwork mitts and hat are knitted in a luxurious wool-cashmere yarn
Time crunch
There just aren’t enough hours in the day when you’re a sheep farmer and yarn show vendor, as Graeme Bethune discovers
The Acadia Story
The Fibre Co.’s beautiful, heathered blend of fine merino wool, baby alpaca and silk noil is beloved by knitwear designers and knitters
Great reads
If you’re keen to try designing your own shawls, this expert guide will give you all the tools you need to get started
SARAH HATTON: Montacute
Gorgeously soft and elegantly cabled, this sweater is a midwinter treat
MARY HENDERSON: Pavonina
Decorated with a peacock feather pattern, this poncho has steeked armhole openings
IEVA OZOLINA: Bright Patterns Scarf
This modern colourwork scarf uses traditional Latvian knitting motifs
HERITAGE in your HANDS
Janine Sterland discovers the legacy of New Lanark Mills, the historic 18th century village still spinning yarn today
FRANCESCA HUGHES: Flowerpot Socks
These garden-themed ribbed socks feature colourful bobble and stripe details
Focus on...COLOURWORKS
Natural dyes are at the heart of ColourWork's ethos. Penny Batchelor speaks to Ginette MacDonald about her Lancaster-based yarn-dyeing business
Fight and flight
Graeme Bethune explains how one boisterous sheep caused a month of mayhem amongst his flock
Keeping Alpacas
Many knitters would love to have their own alpacas. We look into the practicalities of keeping them and using their fleece
My Inspiration Hunter Hammersen
Hunter’s patterns are creative, decorative, intriguing, and always entertaining to knit
Anita Bruce
Anita’s intriguing, ethereal knitted creations draw attention to the plight of the natural world, as Katy Bevan discovers
German gems
Rachel Atkinson meets fellow yarn producer Danica Mäder Jully, who specialises in German native sheep breeds
Nature's Way
Daphne of The Fibre Co. delights in creating gorgeous, natural yarns and colours inspired by the Cumbrian hills around her home
Painting With Yarn
Eisaku Noro is the genius behind the glorious hues of Noro Yarns. Juliet Bernard spoke with him about his life and work
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Knitwear designer Louisa Harding has launched a brand-new yarn range spun in her home county of Yorkshire
Castlemilk Moorit Dodgson Wood
Shepherds Maria Benjamin and John Atkinson raise this rare breed in the Lake District. Rachel Atkinson met them