Editor’s choice

This issue’s fab festive must-buys chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod

King Cole Tinsel Alpaca Kit

Christmas knitting is taking a fabulous new turn with this gorgeous tinsel-clad alpaca kit (£17.27). Both large and small versions are knitted in mix of super-quick King Cole Tinsel Chunky and DK yarns.

Buy from www.deramores.com or call 0845 519 4573.

Peanuts Collection

Take a trip down memory lane with the much-loved Peanuts comic strip kit collection from Stitch & Story. Choose from hats, baby booties, jumpers and more. For more information visit www.stitchandstory.com.

New Knit Kit Additions from Pony

Refresh your knitting tool kit with these new crafty superstars from Pony. Keep on track with their simple row counter (£1.60), make sewing up a breeze with a set of perky marking pins (£2.05) and slip on a set of flat ring markers (90p) to keep place easily.

For stockist information email groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk.

WYS Signature 4ply Christmas Robin Yarn

New for Christmas 2019, Robin self-striping yarn (£7.50 for 100g) is the latest addition to the Signature 4ply Country Birds collection. Each ball comes with a free sock pattern too! www.wyspinners.com.

KnitPro Smart Stix Circular Needle Set

This circular knitting needle set comes with in-built measures. Marked at 2cm intervals on both the needles and the cables, KnitPro Smart Stix helps knitters measure their creations on the go! Prices start from around £55.

Visit www.knitproneedles.co.uk for details on stockists.