Pattern Inspiration

Today on the blog I've created a feature on the cowls from Inspiration Knits (aka Louise Zass-Bangham)'s book Knit Play Colour, in anticipation of her having my yarn at Yarnporium this weekend. Check it out for some gorgeous pattern inspiration.

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This is Masgot by Justyna Lorkowska. It's been at lots of shows with me over the past year (I finished it in Nov 2015) and had a lot of compliments. It has a simple construction, is fun and relaxing to knit, and it's great to wear. The yarns I used are: 2 x Milburn 4ply in Steel; 2 x Milburn 4ply in Natural; and 1 x Askham 4ply in Air for the contrast colour. Those are 50g balls by the way. You can find them HERE. I would recommend using a stretchy edging method - I usually do for crescent...

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With Louise AKA Inspiration Knits' Flight of Colour shawl KAL in progress (HERE) I thought now would be a good time to talk about the shawls in the Knit Play Colour book (HERE on Ravelry).. starting with Flight of Colour (obvs). This squooshy sample was knitted in Pendle 4ply in Apricot Tulip, Steel, and Linen. The pattern is listed as being for DK, but it will work in pretty much any weight yarn - 4ply, sport, DK, worsted, or aran. Next up is my DK weight Colour Trail - this cosy and elegant shawl is knitted in Titus DK, which...

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With today being cold and grey again, I thought it would be good to feature a pair of quick crocheted fingerless mitts, which are cosy and cheerful, not to mention warm. So here's Caldbeck, by the lovely Tracey Todhunter (we love her work!). Here are some links for you firstly.. Pattern page on Ravelry Buy the Ebook on Ravelry Buy the single print pattern Buy the print book Yarn is here (Newly reduced - see my previous post - huzzah!) And here's the Lookbook (which is basically a book preview)    The yarn is Whitfell DK of course - that was...

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Introducing... Carved Stone Ball Socks, a new pattern by Sarah Foxley. I won't mess about - you can find the (FREE) pattern HERE on Ravelry. I asked Sarah about the inspiration behind the pattern, which features a textured stitch pattern, lovely comfy-looking heel-flap heels, and a star toe. The pattern is intrinsically linked to her job as an archaeologist and a visit to the Orkneys, so I will let her tell you about it. "I have been knitting for about six years after being encouraged to take it up during a difficult period in my life. My absolute favourite thing...

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