BOOKS & PATTERNS

This issue is for pre-order, to be released/posted on the official release date of 15 February. 

This is a pre-order, copies are expected to ship 17 November.

A collaboration with Norah Gaughan as the winter issue guest editor, and nothing could of prepared us for the beauty and drama of the results. Taking the idea of tough Victoriana, the traditional notion of a delicate lady surrounded by flowers is transformed into a warrior woman of strength and resilience.

The knits in this issue are imagined for the modern heroine. Create your own knitted armour with swirling cables and sculptural stitch details; it’s time to celebrate texture and sumptuous colours!

The stellar lineup curated by Norah, including the designer herself, features:

ANDREA RANGEL // BOADICEA BINNERTS // CAITLIN HUNTER // CIRILIA ROSE // HONOR ADAMS // JOJI LOCATELLI // LINDA MARVENG // VÉRONIK AVERY // XANDY PETERS

Also packed into the winter issue is a column by our resident columnist Anna Maltz exploring knitting beyond traditions, we have a Q&A session with Norah, and a recipe for a braided challah bread –  just as comforting and squishy as knitted cables.

Printed in the UK on lovely heavy paper.

– includes digital download –

recipes, articles, tutorials + more!

This is the final instalment in the Neighbourhood Sheep Society series.

A mini collection celebrating colour and yarn in all its glory. Four immensely satisfying knits to keep your needles clicking away and your body toasty warm.

While these designs were originally created for Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society yarns and exclusive to club members, we wanted to make sure other knitters could enjoy them too. To make them more accessible, we have reworked them in yarns readily available from Ginger’s Hand Dyed, an independent yarn company based in Edinburgh.

Each design has been carefully crafted by Clare to work beautifully with the exquisite yarn produced by Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, showcasing the incredible range of colours available. You can find out more about Jess and Clare at the end of this booklet.

This booklet includes the following patterns:

• Blairdenon Socks
• Steygail Mitts
• Penbane Cowl
• Thirstane Shawl

An accessories pattern collection by Clare Devine.

During 2015 the Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society celebrated local yarn from small scale producers in the UK. Over the course of six months we created a bespoke yarn and pattern club to celebrate the “Best of British”. It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed sharing our love of locally produced yarns with knitters.

While these designs were originally created for Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society yarns and exclusive to club members, we wanted to make sure other knitters could enjoy them too. To make them more accessible, we have reworked them in yarns readily available from Ginger’s Hand Dyed, an independent yarn company based in Edinburgh.

Each design has been carefully crafted by Clare to work beautifully with the exquisite yarn produced by Jess, showcasing the incredible range of colours available. You can find out more about Jess and Clare at the end of this booklet.

Patterns Included:

Mellit Mitts

Muddy Daffodils Socks

Pentland Hills Shawl

Portobello Shawl

Weve Cowl

Celebrating tea from around the world, this collection of hats and cowls will take you on a voyage of discovery enjoying glorious tea and delightful stitches as you go.

Consisting of eleven hats this collection features an interesting range of hats, some are easy and relaxing others great for learning news skills. None are overly complex and each one an utter delight to knit.

All hats can be made from a 100g skein of yarn and the designs feature DK, worsted, aran and chunky weights.

Patterns Included: 

Chai

Chamomile

Earl Grey

Everyday Brew

Hibiscus

Lady Grey

Lapsang

Liquorice

Oolong

Peppermint Leaves

Rooibos

Ever wanted to wrap yourself in exquisitely hand dyed yarns from head to toe? This new collection will allow you to do just that. Four carefully designed patterns each featuring a single skein of gorgeous Ginger’s Hand Dyed will take you from high summer through to early autumn.

Head to Toe is an exclusive collection of five beautiful designs by Clare Devine in conjunction with the talented Edinburgh based hand dyer Jess from Ginger Twist Studio. The collection features stylish knitwear to take you through the seasons.

Patterns included:

Brunswick Shawl

Edina Mitts

Elgin Socks

Maryfield Cuffs

Montrose Hat

Let Åsa Tricosa introduce you to the art of knitting beautiful top-down sweaters, using her innovative Ziggurat technique. Skilfully designed to minimise cutting and joining of skeins, and to maximise flowing and seamless knitting, the Ziggurat method is clever, addictive and produces well-fitting, well-finished sweaters.

The book is written for both experienced and novice knitters, and for those new to sweater knitting. The comprehensive and elegant patterns will guide you, step-by-step, through the basics of Ziggurating. You can choose to follow the patterns as written, to master the techniques and gain confidence. Or you can use Åsa’s extensive detailed tutorials, and customise the patterns to suit yourself – adapt the neckline, add pockets, tucks, or lined hems and cuffs to create truly unique knits.

This is Åsa’s invitation to discover the beauty of some of her favourite yarns, with designs knitted in a range of weights from heavy laceweight to aran from both commercial and indie dyers.

All photography © Åsa Söderman