NEW BOOKS Lauren Riker

Our pick of the best pattern collections and e-books

KNIT YOUR STORY IN YARN

by Dee Hardwicke Dee Hardwicke is well known for her colourful, nature-inspired intarsia patterns. She shares her design insights in her new book, which shows how we can capture memories or celebrate special occasions by creating our own unique knitted quilts, shawls, bags, and more. As well as a wide range of intarsia motifs for us to pick from, Dee provides the charts and instructions to develop our own pictorial knitting motifs. £15.95, Stackpole Books

KNITTED ANIMAL SOCKS

This charming book will enable you to knit characterful socks for family and friends! The six ankle and knee-length designs, sized for both children and adults, have animal themes - choose from a panda, owl, koala, fox, cat and pig. An in-depth section gives instructions for all the specific techniques you’ll need, such as special cast-ons, short-row shaping, jogless stripes and grafting. £9.99, SewandSo

VERY BRITISH TODDLER KNITS Susan Campbell

Create classic knits for your little prince or princess with this book of patterns inspired by Britain’s royal residences. There are 25 projects sized to fit children aged one to six years, ranging from timeless sweaters, cardigans and gilets to pretty dresses. Other projects include scarves and hats, a family of toy mice, and a cute backpack with a little intarsia mouse logo. £12.99, Search Press