What I’m loving…
Fleecy yarn, knitters’ treats, a yarn fuzz-buster, bright needles and a knit-your-own slipper workshop!
Care for your Knits
The Fuzz Off Comb is the newest tool in the Cocoknits Sweater Care Collection. The comb’s stainless steel teeth will pick up those annoying pills and fuzzy build-ups on precious handknits and shop-bought sweaters too. The handle is made from 100% biodegradable plant fibre and neatly folds into a travel-friendly size. Ships from the USA.
Fuzz Off Comb, $25, www.cocoknits.com
Rainbow Brights
This wow-factor collection of Zing interchangeable circular needle tips comes in eight sizes, with four cables and eight stoppers.The needle sizes are laser printed on the needles and all neatly packaged in a zippered fabric carry case.
KnitPro Zing Deluxe Interchangeable Needle Set, £50, www.shop.mcintosh.com
Knit It, Eat It
Knitted chocolate? Now you’re talking! Perfect for knitters on Valentine’s Day (or any day…), this chocolate knitting set is handcrafted by artisan chocolatiers in Somerset from milk and white Belgian chocolate. Each set contains eight mini chocolate half balls of ‘wool’ with a chocolate slab of ‘knitting’ – too good to share! ChoconChoc Knitting gift set £14, www.choconchoc.co.uk
On your Toes
Here’s one for your diary from Black Sheep Wools – it’s a ‘Fair Isle in the Round Knitted Slipper’ workshop with tutor Carol Meldrum on Friday 24th February. You can buy it as a gift for a friend too.
Knitted Slipper workshop, £64.95 (includes yarn, refreshments and lunch), from www.blacksheepwools.com
Absolutely Charming
Here’s a cute birthday gift idea for a knitting friend – or just for you if you fancy a little treat! This sterling silver knitting ball charm necklace by Francesca Rossie can be personalised with a star initial and cubic zirconia birthstone to make it extra-special. Personalised Birthstone Knitting Necklace, £32, www.francescarossidesigns.co.uk
Easy Fleece Style
Cosy knit inspo alert! Rowan have launched four new Brushed Fleece colours for spring, as well as a new Martin Storey pattern book ‘Easy Fleece Style’ with 14 patterns for men and women. This gorgeous yarn is lightweight and warm thanks to its blend of alpaca, wool and polyamide, and knits up quickly too!
Rowan Brushed Fleece, £8.95 per 50g ball, ‘Easy Fleece Style’ pattern book, £15.For local stockists visit www.knitrowan.com or buy online at www.lovecrafts.com