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These patterns break the usual rules and feature motifs of different shapes and sizes to create one-of-a kind blankets that will captivate and delight!
Includes 18 mixed motif crochet blanket patterns which play with shape and scale for striking results
The blankets use lots of different techniques including granny square and hexagon motifs as well as lots of different stitches such as linen stitch, mosaic crochet and different joining techniques
Perfect stash busting projects for stitching-on-the-go as they are worked one motif at a time
The detailed instructions and expert advice makes for accessible and easy to follow patterns, so you can enjoy making the blankets as well as showing them off when they're finished. The combination of shape and scale results in vibrant designs that will be a talking point in any home so get your hooks out and start making your dream blanket today.
Author: Rachele Carmona
Paperback
128 pages
275 x 210mm
Publisher: David & Charles
A heavy lace/3 ply weight yarn. This super soft yarn has a glistening silk core with a gentle halo of supersoft alpaca like soft pillowy clouds hence the name Cumulus.
This yarn is a delight to knit with, an alternative to mohair, the combination of the delicate alpaca halo and the smooth silk core creates the softest knits with a beautiful drape and a delicate haze without being itchy.
Yarn information:
74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk
Recommended needle size: 3 - 5mm (US 2.5 - 8)
Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm [4in] over stocking stitch on 3mm needles
150m (164 yards) per 25g ball
Cool handwash separately
A thimble you actually wear. Stick it on, sew, peel it off. No bulk, no sweat, no fuss.
Traditional thimbles work but they're hot, they're clunky, and they have a habit of falling off at the worst possible moment. SOHMO Adhesive Finger Protectors are the alternative: small heart-shaped pads that stick directly to your fingertip with a strong 3M adhesive backing and stay there for the whole sewing session.
No thimble to hunt for. No sweaty finger. No bulk between your fingertip and the needle. Just a thin layer of protection exactly where you need it.
The heart shape is doing more work than you'd think. It's cute, yes - but it's also functional. The two lobes of the heart allow the pad to flex naturally when applied to the side of a finger, conforming to the curve without bunching. And that downward point at the bottom? Perfect for getting a fingernail underneath when you want to peel it off cleanly after use.
Particularly well-suited to sashiko, where the repetitive push-through action of a thick thread and long needle puts real pressure on the fingertip over a long session. Also excellent for English paper piecing, hand quilting, embroidery, and any hand sewing technique that involves sustained needle-pushing.
Each pad is die-cut and ready to use. Peel from the backing sheet and apply to a clean, dry finger. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Packaged in the same compact sliding-lid tin as the SOHMO Needles range - small enough for a project bag, sewing kit, or the corner of a workroom shelf.
Pack of 32 heart-shaped pads on backing sheets
Adhesive: Strong 3M backing
Tin size: 60 x 34 x 13mm
Made in China, Packed in Australia
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Your idea of a good time involves sharp tools and fibre, and you've genuinely wished your local craft shop was open 24 hours.
If your cupboards are overflowing with yarn, if you spare room is taken up with various gorgeous fabrics, if you and your local craft group enjoy a good gossip session - then these magnetic needle minders are for you!
These needle minders are a proud declaration that your hands are never still and your mind is always planning the next creation.
These colourful, gold-backed, hard enamel needle minders come beautifully presented on a Jubly-Umph backing card. They are limited edition.
Limited edition
Magnetic Back
Hard enamel
Precise, elegant and made for effortless thread cutting.
SOHMO Thread Snips are a refined addition to your hand-sewing or embroidery kit - beautifully crafted in Italy with a straight, knife-edge blade and a spring-loaded handle designed to rest comfortably on your third finger. Lightweight yet powerful, they offer exceptional control for trimming threads and working with fine detail at the sewing machine.
Packaged in a sturdy presentation box with foam insert and microfibre cloth, they make a thoughtful gift or a luxurious upgrade to your toolkit.
Length: 115mm (from tip to end of handle)
Blade style: Straight knife-edge, spring-loaded
Box size: 130 x 70 x 40mm
Packaged weight: 151g
Made in Italy, Packed in Australia
Includes microfibre cleaning cloth and care instructions
Store in a dry place
Please note: These snips are handmade. Light surface etching or minor imperfections may be present and are considered part of the artisanal finish.
Doodle knitting is all about having fun with pattern – choose your favourite motifs from the 200 different designs and then mix and match them to create unique projects.
The 200 motif designs include everything from flowers, leaves and mushrooms through to birds and animals. There are abstract designs that can be interspersed to break up the patterns and create interest so you can have endless doodling fun. You can combine them in any way you like, repeat your favourite designs, change the colourways and generally have fun 'doodling' with them. All the charts work together so you can have lots of fun exploring the endless options and making up their own combinations, playing with colours, adding in plain rows in between the charted rows and generally get creative.
There are instructions on how to use the charts across the 9 projects – they all have the same stitch count and work across each of the projects which include a range of accessories such as cowls, scarves, hats and mittens. The patterns only combine two colours on each row so it's suitable for beginners to colorwork, but the large selection of patterns and designs means that more advanced knitters will have plenty to inspire them.
Author: Jamie Lomax
Paperback
144 pages
275 x 210mm
Publisher: David & Charles
Sets come in 10 cm and 13cm sizes, surgical stainless steel, lace tips and interchangeable cables. TWIST red cables are memory free! They consist of a multi-strand, steel cable coated with red nylon.
Also included with each set are easy-to-read, coded cable connectors, end stoppers, T-shaped tightening keys, stitch markers, a needle gauge and compact, zipper-enclosed, fabric case. TWIST & SPIN tips, cables and accessories are all switchable!
The small sets come with:
7 pairs of tips- 2.75, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0mm
3 interchangeable cables-
3 x Small TWIST Red Lace cables - 14" (35cm), 22" (55cm), 30" (75cm)
The complete sets come with:
13 pairs of tips- 2.75, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0mm
6 interchangeable cables-
3 x Small TWIST Red Lace cables - 14" (35cm), 22" (55cm), 30" (75cm)
3 x Large TWIST Red Lace cables - 14" (35cm), 22" (55cm), 30" (75cm