K47 Preview

We’ve been working hard on our vintage themed K47 and it has arrived from the printers this morning. So for all our subscribers, your copy will be with you soon, and for those that would like a digital download, keep an eye out next week on www.free.yudu.com.

We have some interesting and wonderful patterns in issue 47, incorporating different skills to challenge and inspire.

Rita Taylor discovers the origins of the knitting pattern

Rita Taylor also knits up a beautiful lace cardigan with an all-over eyelet design

 

Naomi Leeds talks to renowned designer Sasha Kagan

 

Joan Forgione creates a gorgeous Bohemia jumper with simple colour work and easy shaping

 

That’s all for now though, find out more by picking up your copy, soon.

Happy knitting all x

New Publisher appointed at All Craft Media

24th February 2012

All Craft Media today announce that Emmeline Farrell, has accepted the role of Craft Publisher within the company. Kerrie Allman will hand over all of her editorial / publisher responsibilities to her from 1st March and will then move into a new role.

Emmeline is currently employed by All Craft Media as editor of Simply Beautiful and Handmade Fashion. She has worked in the craft publishing industry since 2005 and has been with All Craft Media for 12 months.  Emmeline says “After working as a magazine editor for many years, I’m very much looking forward to taking on my new role as Publisher at such an exciting time of growth for All Craft Media – I can’t wait to get started!”

Emmeline will be responsible for all of the titles in All Craft Media’s current portfolio including Modern Quilting, Sew Hip, KNIT, Inside Crochet, Handmade Living, Simply Beautiful, Handmade Fashion and their range of bookazines.  This promotion comes as the company move into new offices, also on 1st March.

To contact Emmeline please use the following details

01279 879038
emmeline@allcraftmedia.co.uk

Barleylands Craft Village

Barleylands Craft Village opens its doors for a special weekend of demonstrations and selected taster sessions on March 3 and 4^th from 10am till 5.00pm. 

Just about every material will be represented during this exciting weekend, including metal, glass, wood, paper, clay and textiles when more than 20 crafters will show off their skills at this large thriving village set in the beautiful countryside of Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex.

During the weekend you will be able to meet the crafters, commission something unique or get details of classes and courses available within the village where you can make your own special piece. 

The selected taster sessions on offer start from just £4, while demonstrations and entry are free. It’s also free to park and you can enjoy a well earned refreshment at the on-site cafe. So with all this and more, be sure to head down to Barleyland’s Craft Village of the weekend 3rd and 4th March.

Inspirational Images

We spent a little time collating lovely images this morning for a designer call-out on a couple of very special issues we have lined up over the summer…

What do these images say to you?

 

 

KNIT Magazine Issue 46 – Preview!

It’s preview time again and for 46, we have a killer issue lined up for you!

‘The Killing’ was award the ‘Best Selling’ DVD Box Set of 2011 and we believe that Sarah Lund’s inspiration knitwear must have played part to this! With inspiration drawn from this, and the Nordic region as a whole, issue 46 was borne.

Look out for designer Helene Magnusson, Harpa Jónsdóttir’s beautiful beret design, some fun (and functional) furniture feet, a fantastic selection of patterns by Bianca Boonstra, a yarn tour of Scandinavia, plus much more!

We have another batch of KnitPro interchangeables for new subscriber gifts and as usual, subscribers – your copy will be with you soon, and for those that would like a digital download, keep an eye out next week on www.free.yudu.com.

KNIT Magazine, issue 46 – new style cover!

Harpa Jónsdóttir’s beautiful beret

Fantastic Fair Isle and Relief knitted socks by one of our favourite designers, Bianca Boonstra

Information on the wonderful Farose breed

Happy knitting all! x

 

FREE PATTERN Pt 2. Big Softie Neck Warmer

This one’s slightly different to yesterdays. The cables are different and it’s a tighter fit around the neck. Made in Sirdar Big Softie and I really didn’t want to take it off!
Enjoy

Boho Blues Neck Warmer
(by Lesley Parkin)

Notions
2 Balls Sirdar Big Softie, shade 344 Boho
10mm needles
Cable needle
2 buttons

Pattern
Cast on 26 stitches using long tail cast on and garter stitch 2 rows, slipping first stitch of each row.

Next row:  Sl1, k4, p2, k12, p2, k5
2^nd & 4^th rows:  sl1, p4, k2, p12, k2, p5
3^rd row:  Sl1, k4, YO, p2tog, k12, p2tog, YO, k5

Commence pattern:

Row 1:  sl1 C4f, p2, C8f, k4, p2, C4b, k1
Row 2 and all wrong side rows:  sl1, p4, k2, p12, k2, p5
Rows 3 & 5: Sl1, k4, p2, k12, p2, k5
Row 7:  Sl1, C4b, p2, k4, C8b, p2, C4f, k1
Rows 9 & 11:  as rows 3 & 5
Row 12:  as row 2

12 rows complete the pattern.

Continue until 5 pattern repeats have been completed, then repeat rows 1 – 11

Work 2 rows of garter stitch, slipping first stitch of each row.

Cast off.

Block and sew buttons into position – enjoy!

FREE PATTERN Pt .1 – Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky Neck Warmer

We were after cosy neck warmers in the office and Lesley, a (new – welcome to Lesley!) Knit Tech Editor, nominated her creative skills our way – the outcome -  TWO (yes, two!) neck warmers. They’re too nice not to share with you on the Knit blog.

The first one is a bright and vibrant Blue Sky Alpacas yarn – the second (which will follow shortly) is with Sirdar’s Big Softie. Both are equally warm, cosy and fun to knit.

Grasshopper Neck Warmer

Notions
2 skeins Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky, shade 1212, Grasshopper
1 pair 12mm needles
Cable needle

Pattern starts
Cast on 20 stitches and work 2 rows of garter stitch.

Row 1:  Sl1, k4, p1, k8, p1, k4, p1
Row 2 and all wrong side rows:  sl1, p4, k1, p8, k1, p4, k1
Row 3:  sl1, C4F, p1, k8, p1, C4B, p1
Row 5:  sl1, k4, p1, C8F, p1, k4, p1
Row 7:  as row 3
Row 9:  as row 1

Continue until 9 pattern repeats have been completed then work rows 1- 6 one more time.

Next row:  sl1, k2, YO, k2tog, p1, k8, p1, ssk, YO, k2, p1.
Next row: as row 2
Next row: purl

Cast off.

Finishing
Weave in ends, block and sew buttons into position.

Enjoy! And if you do make one, be sure to send us a picture!

Naomi x