Fave new buys for winter 2019

It may be cold outside, but we're snuggly and warm and wrapped up in wool! Check out our top picks of winter projects and accessories…

1 STYLECRAFT PATTERN 9554

Turn winter into your favourite time of year when you cast on and complete this cardi, snood and hat set (£2.99) from Stylecraft. Worked in cost- effective Stylecraft Special Aran it uses a variety of cables for a robust finish that holds its shape well. Snuggle up in this pretty turquoise shade or swap it for one of 34 other colours to match your favourite hues. Visit www.stylecraftyarns.co.uk or call 01484 848435 for stockists.

2 KNITPRO FLORAL SHAWL PINS

If you like your knitting accessories to have a more natural feel then you’ll love this great buy for winter from KnitPro. Their beautiful new shawl pin designs (£10 each) are inspired by nature and flowers and secure any garment or shawl effortlessly, making the perfect finishing touch. The eight new designs are pieces of art in themselves! www. knitproneedles.co.uk

3 SHEEP CUSHION KIT FROM JULIA WALSH

Julia Walsh from Hand Knitted Things delivers another winner with this soft and squidgy sheep cushion kit knitted in Rowan Big Wool, £29.84. The ideal choice for beginners, it works up on larger needles making it a quick knit too. You can find this kit on the Deramores website here: https://bit.ly/2A5a1nF.

4 CARON BIG CAKES

Caron Big Cakes (£12.99 for 300g) doesn’t just deliver brilliant colour combinations, it comes in an easy-to-use acrylic, making all your knits machine washable as well as wonderful! Choose from 20 colours which you can find at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.

5 GREY AND WHITE CHUNKY WRAP FROM HAYFIELD

If you’re going to go warm, go big too with this super-size wrap (pattern 8212) in Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky. For stockists visit www.sirdar.co.uk.cator