Knit a rainbow
Find more denim goodies on page 23!
Let the yarn do the colourwork with Caron Cakes. Each ball features five great shades and the effect depends on whether you use the yarn tail from the inside or outside of the ball. It’s an acrylic and wool blend that works well for both knitting and crochet projects and has an RRP of £12.99 per 200g (350m) ball. It’s launching in March and will be available to buy at several retailers, including Hobbycraft, LoveKnitting and Wool Warehouse.
Stripes are a summer classic but there’s still plenty of creativity to be found. This stripy cardi mixes bands of different widths and is from Rowan Selects Breezed. The collection features seven gorgeous seasonal designs for the new Rowan Breezed yarn (see page 28) and launches in March. www.knitrowan.com
DESIGNER DENIM
Summer sparkle
Get the on-trend denim look knitty style! Stylecraft Jeanie is an aran-weight yarn that blends cotton and acrylic and is inspired by all things denim. We love the supporting pattern collection that includes these two fabulous garments! The yarn has an RRP of £4.75 per 100g (210m) ball. For stockists call 01535 609798 or go to www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
Add a bit of glitz to your next make with new Hayfield Bonus Glitter DK. It’s a great value acrylic DK yarn that has a co-ordinating polyester thread running throughout. There are ten shades to choose from and it costs £2.79 per 100g (296m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Fab Baby Yarns Treat your little ones to these exciting new yarns! Wendy Fleur was launched for the autumn/ winter season and now little ones can enjoy this super soft brushed yarn too! Peter Pan Petite Fleur DK is the same great blend of 44% cotton, 28% tencel and 28% acrylic and comes with adorable pattern support. RRP £3.05 per 50g (175m). For stockists, call 01943 872264 or go to www.tbramsden.co.uk Cygnet Kiddies Super Safe & Soft is new for this season, too, and features Amicor technology, which creates an antimicrobial barrier on knitted
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garments. It also contains dralon which is resistant to pilling, so it’s a really practical choice for baby knits. The yarn launches in March so keep checking www.cygnetyarns.com for updates.
TECHNICOLOUR TREATS
Woolyhippo Baby 4ply is a great value option and is really soft, too! It mixes 90% acrylic with 10% nylon and is a practical option as it can be machine washed and tumble dried. £1.75 per 100g (470m) ball from 01455 634127, www.woolyhippo.com
There’s something rather magical about yarns that change colour while you knit, and this season there are plenty to keep us busy! These three new arrivals are all great examples of variegated yarns that create fabulous effects. Debbie Bliss Botany Lace. Pure merino wool. £12.95 per 100g (410m) skein. Louisa Harding Marmo. 50/50 cotton-acrylic blend. £13.25 per 100g (160m) skein. Lotus Yarns Bamboo Soft. 100% bamboo-sourced viscose. £6.95 per 50g (100m) skein. For stockists on all three yarns, call 01535 664222, or go to www.designeryarns.uk.com
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