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  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 15.
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 15.

    Laine is back and with a brand new look! Laine 15 has had a contemporary new redesign but still keeps the Laine aesthetic that we have come to love. Representing modern knitwear in a stylish and approachable way. Laine 15 has the theme of Road Trip and inside you will find twelve designs by eleven…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 41
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 41

    Pompom is 10 and this is their celebration Issue! Issue 41 marks their 10th birthday and there are 13 designs inside for all weathers. Knitting, crochet, this issue has you covered. Issue 41 is a special Issue not only because of Pompom’s 10th anniversary but the magazine has had a redesign. This larger format has…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Traditions Revisited by Aleks Byrd
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    Yarn Pairings for Traditions Revisited by Aleks Byrd

    Traditions Revisited is a masterwork by Aleks Byrd. By drawing on her Estonian heritage Aleks introduces us to the beautiful world of Estonian knitting through modern designs that show off techniques such as Roosimine and Estonian Braids. As well as the patterns themselves there are also illustrated technique pages. Not only did Aleks write the…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 14
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 14

    It’s always an exciting time when the new issue of Laine Magazine arrives. But for this issue, it was made even more exciting because we got to see the samples when we had Sini and the Laine Issue 14 Trunk Show in the shop on 2nd May. Issue 14 is inspired by the light Nordic…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 13
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 13

    I love winter issues of magazines. There is something so tempting at the thought of hunkering down on a dark evening sipping a warm mug of hot chocolate. Letting your eye wander from project to project, enjoying the pages of endless inspiration before you. Laine is one of those magazines you can get lost in,…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki
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    Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki

    Stripes! They are everywhere, from nature to manmade architecture. Providing endless inspiration for art, design, and of course knitwear. Veera Välimäki’s book is a celebration of all those stripes and the forms they can take. These are realised in a group of knitted garments and accessories with a focus on simple and clean lines and…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Making Stories – Issue 6
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    Yarn Pairings for Making Stories – Issue 6

    The Autumn Issue of Making Stories is due to be released on the 1st September so with this post I take a look at the knitting patterns inside and suggest some yarn pairings to get yourself prepared. The theme of this issue is looking towards the sky, reminding us to not forget to look up…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Amirisu Issue 22
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    Yarn Pairings for Amirisu Issue 22

    A dreamy new issue of Amirisu is out and this one has the theme Strata. Beautifully photographed knitwear awaits you in a series of muted ethereal scenes, set amongst the lush greenness of the Osaka Prefecture Flower Garden. Twelve designs for Spring and Summer layers, as well as warmer garments to prepare you for colder…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 37
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 37

    Summer is here and that means a new issue of Pompom. The theme for Issue 37 is birds. Think feathery textures, bold coloured plumage and distinctive shapes. Inside are nine knit and crochet patterns along with the usual recipe, article and tutorial. The designers featured are: Allison Lutes, Carlie Olfert, Chloe Elizabeth Birch, Kjerstin Rovetta,…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Embody
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    Yarn Pairings for Embody

    Embody is not only a knitting book, but also has sewing patterns. This interesting combination was put together by Jacqueline Cieslak using both her knitting and sewing expertise. The ethos behind this collection was to empower makers to create clothes that honour their bodies. Embody consists of three infinitely adaptable patterns — two knitting, one…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 36
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 36

    Pompom 36 is bright cheery and full of colour. This spring issue is just what we need to shake off the grey winter. The designers in issue 36 have taken their inspiration from quilts. Inside are designs by: Amalia Sieber, Kindred Red, Ainur Berkimbayeva, Chantal Laplante, Gina Fama Röckenwagner, Inyoung Kim, Julie Robinson, Maria Matveeva…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Strands of Joy by Anna Johanna
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    Yarn Pairings for Strands of Joy by Anna Johanna

    Colourwork lovers rejoice, this is the book for you. Anna Johanna presents her debut book Strands of Joy featuring an array of colourwork garments. From the modern and contemporary to the more traditional and whimsical. Featuring two colour designs that are relaxing to knit and multicoloured ones for those who like a challenge. Strands of…

    George Cullen

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