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FIND YOUR SANCTUARY

With the temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter, here’s how to create your own personal sanctuary to retreat, relax and revive

AGNE NAZEBETAUSKAITE

Designer Agne was one of the first to introduce UK and Ireland to arm knitting. She dedicates herself to what makes her happy: knitting, photography and gardening www.onabyagne.com Insta @agne.ona

Tranquil charm

WITH THE ABILITY TO SEE THE POTENTIAL IN ANY OBJECT, MARTINA QVENNERBERG HAS FILLED HER HOME WITH BOHEMIAN FOLKLORIC PATTERNS AND PIECES

TIME TO UNWIND

CREATE A BEAUTIFUL, COSY BLANKET THAT WILL ADD WARMTH AND STYLE TO YOUR HOME

CAROLINE BIRKETT Hollyhock

This soft cotton top has a pretty floral colourwork pattern around its yoke

STITCHER STYLE

Small is beautiful to Anna Pavlyuk of Sweet Annet, who lives in Warsaw in Poland and has put her stamp on the world with a delightful collection of cross stitch designs

Jolly festive bear hugs

This cuddly chum is spreading glad tidings with a Christmas wreath - and this one is just for you!

W is for winter

Stitch a letter a day to keep the cold away with a sampler filled with all your seasonal favourites - from A to Z!

THE SCARLETT TOP

Get your project planner out and start choosing fabrics, styling and events for each version of the Scarlett Top

COPY SHOP PRINTING

In this masterclass, The Fold Line talk all things copy shop printing, which is quickly becoming sewists’ favourite way to print PDF patterns

SHAPE UP

This rectangle dress will be a staple piece for the office during the autumn months. Draft your own with Linda Mafuba's tutorial

DIAMOND CUT

Sew a stand-out wardrobe piece with Tammy Silver's quilted skirt, a self-draft project with plenty of options for customisation

FRESH TAKE

Before heading off on honeymoon, Madhu Kottalam transformed an unused sari into this beautiful two-piece

LEARN... FEATHER STITCH: Faby's masterclass

Discover new techniques every month with our resident stitching expert, Faby Reilly

Great reads

Explore the endless possibilities of lace knitting with this fabulous collection of shawls, accessories and garments

Meet Chloé Elizabeth Birch

This talented designer loves to play with stitches and shapes to create fresh, contemporary knitwear

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

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

Pet of the month

We know you're huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!

Out & About

Get involved in the stitching fun this month - we've rounded up the most exciting campaigns, clubs and events so that you can join in with them all!

Hug a hottie!

Get stitch-ready for winter with a hot water bottle cover and mug wrap - perfect for the colder nights

NOT SHORT ON STYLE

Talented sewists who are 5ft 2in and under share the challenges - and joys- of sewing as a petite person

PATTERN REVIEW

Each month in our pattern review column, readers share their unique style with a gorgeous garment make!

MY SEWING WORLD

From her woodland cabin, Taylor runs Softpaw Vintage where she recycles vintage textiles into timeless garments

"After all the months of working on the tower... it was up!"

Keen knitter Joanne brought her community together with an ambitious woolly project - a tower of yarny blooms for the local church...

DREAM CLEAN

Spruce up the crafty way with this handknit soap bag

Lend a hand

Cast on our fun copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus

KEEP GROWING

Perfect as a gift for a green-fingered friend, this trio of textured plant pot cosies can be knitted up in no time!

DAY TRIPPER

For retail therapy with a smile, knit up this super-cute shopping tote with mega-chunky yarn from your stash.

No thanks, I'm just looking...

Phil Saul on why a lifelong addiction to yarn can push even the most well-mannered knitter over the edge sometimes and in the most unlikely places!