What I’m loving…

For Editor Kirstie McLeod, there’s blush-coloured needles, a great yarn show offer, super-fluffy yarn and more!

Touch of Luxe

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Thinking about temperatures dipping and the days getting shorter? We don’t mind when there are gorgeous new yarns like these to play with! Rico have launched Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk, a high-quality blend of baby alpaca and silk ready for your next lacy garment or fluffy knit. These classy neutrals (Nature, Beige and Dusty Pink) caught our eye and there are nine more richly colourful shades to choose from. Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk, £8.99 per 25g, www.rico.de

What’s Not To Lykke?

These lust-worthy 3½in and 5in Fuschia Denim Lykke Blush needle gift sets are now back in stock. The 3½in needle set includes nine pairs of needle tips and the 5in set has 12 pairs, and both come with a load of accessories too. Go on, treat yourself! Fuschia Denim Lykke Blush needle gift sets, £89.99 and £109.99. Find your local stockist at www.knittingfever.com

Brandon Mably at Rowan

In this eye-catching collection, designer Brandon Malby shows off his love of graphical design using balls of Softyak yarn from Rowan to make strong and 100% wearable garments shapes. There are eight patterns in his collection whicn you can buy for just £7.30. Visit www.knitrowan.com for more information

Money Saving Offer!

Get your tickets for The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace and save £££ in the process! With £2 off adult and concessions advance tickets – that’s £16.50 for adults and £14 concessions. The offer code expires at 23:59 on Wednesday 5 October 2022 and is not applicable on Sat 8 October. Quote code SKPR22 to get your discount! www. theknittingandstitchingshow.com/london/ Get money off !

Freshly Picked

TOFT have just added ‘Hyacinth’ – a cool shade of pastel blue – to their range of luxury DK pure wool yarn. Spun here in the UK from handpicked fleeces, this yarn is soft and silky with a beautiful sheen, and 14 shades to choose from (including new Hyacinth) for all your DK projects. £6 per 25g ball, or 6 for £30 (saving £6), www.toftuk.com