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Yarn choice
Create gorgeous knits for your winter wardrobe with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and silk blends
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KNITTED GIFTS FOR ALL SEASONS | Create charming gifts for friends and family with this collection of accessories, garments and homewares
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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
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From sheep to sweater
Shepherd and designer Katie Allen produces beautiful knitwear using wool from her own flock, as Janine Sterland discovers
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Soldian Scarf
This classic textured scarf is knitted using undyed shades of organic Shetland wool
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CAROLINE BIRKETT Hollyhock
This soft cotton top has a pretty floral colourwork pattern around its yoke
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Meet Chloé Elizabeth Birch
This talented designer loves to play with stitches and shapes to create fresh, contemporary knitwear
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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
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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
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Explore the endless possibilities of lace knitting with this fabulous collection of shawls, accessories and garments
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Stories in stitches
Dario Tubiana loves to decorate his handknit designs with spectacular embroidery, and to share his experiences and expertise with other knitters
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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
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Why Wool Matters
Janine Sterland discovers the story behind The Campaign for Wool’s inspirational new film featuring the Prince of Wales
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Reach for the stars
The Fibre Co.’s new autumn-winter pattern collection has been inspired by the wonders of the night sky
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Stitches & shape
Caroline Bawn explores new patterns and techniques as she works on her Ziggurat
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Filled with colourful designs and fascinating stitch patterns, this book is a treat for sock knitting fans
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New adventures
Caroline Bawn gets to grips with the fascinating construction of her sweater
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MY INSPIRATION Georgia Farrell
Using innovative shapes and stitch textures, Georgia creates fresh, modern knit designs
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STRENGTHENING SOCK HEELS
Rachael Prest explores a range of techniques to prevent holes from forming in the heels of your hand-knitted socks
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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
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Wester Ross
This handsome cushion features tiny blocks of colour and corrugated ribbing
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Shades of Summer
Elements, the new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, has been developed with warm weather knits in mind.
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New horizons
Graeme Bethune reflects on how the fleece of one special sheep, Boss Ewe, changed his future and that of his farm
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Create elegantly textured garments and accessories for everyday wear with this Finnish pattern collection
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In the wee small hours
Graeme Bethune shares some of the emotions and experiences of a night spent in the lambing shed
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Medusa Wrap
This graphic colourwork shawl is knitted in a summery cotton-silk yarn
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Focus on... ETHEL & EM
This welcoming shop in the heart of Lancaster is filled with colourful artisan yarns and knitting inspiration
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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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Ideas, websites, patterns, events, inspiration and more!
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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
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