What I’m loving…

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, editor Kirstie McLeod is falling for blush-coloured yarns and hearts

Sirdar Funky Fur Heart Cushions

Hugs are free when you complete one of these fluffy cushions in a bold bright shade. Heart cushions come in sizes small and large.

Digital/paper pattern (8240) £2.75, www.blacksheepwools.com, 01925 764231

McIntosh Yarns in red and blush

The newest McIntosh Yarns come in rich shades, including Valentine’s Day-worthy BLF in DK and 4ply, CALM DK, and Fabulous in DK and 4ply!

From £22.50 per 100g, www.knitmcintosh.com

Heart Pattern Yarn Bowl

Need your yarn close by? Use a bowl to cradle your yarn balls. This heart version can be personalised and measures 15.8 x 8.3cm.

Bowl £22.99, www.etsy.com /uk/shop/CheviotCeramics

Milward Heart Buttons

Add a little love to your cardigans with these sweet red-heart buttons from Milward, available in packs of two and four.

Set of 4 buttons £5.46, www.deramores.com, 0845 519 4573

Heart Mug Hug

Deliver that cup of tea with an extra-special cuddle! This aran mug-hug pattern will knit up in no time and keeps your cuppa cosy too.

Free PDF pattern, www. woolwarehouse.co.uk, 0800 505 3300

Stylecraft Charm Yarn and Patterns

Revel in watercolour-esque shade changes as you knit with this new, self-striping laceweight yarn. It’s available in six gorgeous colour mixes and a great range of patterns.

200g ball £10.95, www.blacksheepwools.com, 01925 764231

Scheepjes Borderlines Jumper

Snuggly polo necks don’t come much cosier than this! Knitted in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey yarn, it’s easy enough for an adventurous beginner to finish quickly.

YARN The After Party 128 booklet, £1, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk, 0800 505 3300