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