Kate Heppell
Kate Heppell
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Manchester, UK
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Knitter, adopted-Mancunian, editor of Knit Now magazine. Want to stalk me? I'm kathleenalice on Ravelry.
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Simple Scandi Xmas
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Simple Scandi Xmas
Inspiring knits
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Inspiring knits
Style file
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Style file
Photo styling inspiration
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Photo styling inspiration
Winter Jewels
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Winter Jewels / Use classic shapes as a blank canvas to display a beautiful stitch. Whether that's cables, lace or a textured pattern, just let it shine. This collection is curated by Helen Metcalfe.
Island Life
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Island Life / This issue we're looking North for our inspiration, and taking our cue from traditional techniques. We're looking for a range of designs for all skill levels - whether that's an introduction to Fair Isle or a complex Shetland lace shawl. This collection is curated by Kari-Helene Rane.
Enchanted Wood
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Enchanted Wood / Deep in the wood, past the twisted trees, over the dark stream and through the deep bracken is the enchanted place where magic happens. Colour palette of deep greens to earthy autumnal hues; cosy knits full of colour and texture. This collection is curated by Claire Slade.
Pacific Northwest
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Pacific Northwest / We're venturing out into the wilds for this issue and taking inspiration from our American cousins and wrapping up warm in cosy woollens. This collection is curated by Renée Callahan.
The Little Things
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The Little Things
Tiny People Knits
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Tiny People Knits
Building Blocks
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Building Blocks / Combine blocks of colour in fun, fresh ways to create bright and beautiful knits. We already have a pullover which will be the central part of this collection, but we'd love to see other garments, accessories and homewares which respond to this brief. This issue will be on sale in late summer, so transitional/layering pieces would be ideal. This collection is curated by Heike Campbell as part of the Knitter of the Year awards.
Shifting seasons
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Shifting seasons / What do you reach for when the weather starts to turn? We're looking for light and airy layering pieces to carry you from summer into autumn. Of course we'd like to see a cardigan and a pullover, maybe a cape or a poncho but also think about accessories - scarves, shawls, hats, socks, flip-top mitts - anything you can wear to extend the shelf-life of your summer dresses into September and Autumn!
Piece of Cake
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Piece of Cake / With yarn cakes flying off the shelves of LYSes and lots of hand-dyers creating gradient packs, it's a great time to re-visit ombre and dip-dye look knits! We're looking for a range of garments and accessories here, for summer into early autumn.
Country Rose
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Country Rose / This issue will be our gentle transition from winter into early spring. There's still a nip in the air, so cosy knits are very welcome, but touches of lace, pretty colourwork and brighter colours are creeping in. This collection is quietly feminine, with a soft, vintage feel.
June Wedding
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June Wedding / Knits for summer celebrations. We want to see elegant, beautiful knits fit for a bride. Remember we're in the UK so even summer weddings call for cover-ups and cardigans as well as shawls - but think beyond that too, to accessories, favours and decorations.
Sugar and Spice
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Sugar and Spice / Inject some colour into your knits this spring! We're looking for simple shapes that are fun to knit. Think cool cotton layering pieces, quick accessories and fun homewares.
The Great British Library
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The Great British Library / Turn to your bookshelf for inspiration this month. Whether it's a well-worn classic or a modern work that touches your soul, we want to see your knits fit for literary heroines. This is our Best of British issue so our focus is on authors who have written in or about Britain, and all of the yarns featured will be made in Britain. We are keen to feature all designers who call these shores home, no matter where they may originally hail from. Collection curated by Louise Scollay of KnitBritish.
Animal Lovers
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Animal Lovers / Gorgeous gifts for cute critters and the humans who love them. Remember that the majority of our patterns are for women's accessories and garments - though we're definitely open to a couple of designs for our furry friends and one or two baby makes.
Frost Flowers
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Frost Flowers / It's prime knitting season so we're looking for cosy knits for the depths of winter. Focus on a dusky palette and fuzzy, airy yarns. We want to see all kinds of stitch patterns - textures, cables, lace and colourwork.
Land Under Wave
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Land Under Wave / The hills make soft waves echoing the shapes of the ammonites and other sea creatures that once lived in the ancient seas and whose bones now form the landscape. Sheep moving slowly under the hot sun, more white on green under blue. Chalk carvings that had been repaired by many hands and stayed in place for millennia. Fossils, carvings, something magical just out of reach. This collection is curated by Knit Now Designer of the Year winner, Anna Waites.
Fall Into Line
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Fall Into Line / This collection celebrates the interplay between architecture and fashion design. Explore bold blocks and striking stripes of colour in graphic knitwear for women. We want to see clever use of striping and colourwork as well as directional knitting to create intersecting stripes and blocks of colour. We will mostly be commissioning accessories for this collection but there may be room for one garment (a cardigan). Curated by Knit Now Designer of the Year Winner, Georgia Farrell.
A Passion for Poldark
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A Passion for Poldark / For this collection, we'd love to see knitwear inspired by the ancient Cornish landscape which provides dramatic the backdrop to the Poldark books (and recent TV series). We'll be in the depths of winter, so think warm, comforting knits to keep you going through the long winter nights. This collection is curated by Knit Now Designer of the Year winner, Sue Gleave
Vincent
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Vincent / Take inspiration from the work of the celebrated 19th century postimpressionist, Vincent Van Gogh. We'd love to see you explore texture and colour in new and interesting ways to create cosy accessories and garments for winter. This collection is curated by Knit Now Designer of the Year winner, Anna Elliott.
Into the Woods
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Into the Woods / Woodlands are mysterious and magical places. Go into the woods: be prepared for an adventure. You might see fairies and elves! Think cute feminine knits, featuring texture, lace and colour work which echo the forms of bark, leaves and trees. This collection is curated by Knit Now Designer of the Year winner, Nicki Merrall.
Spin a Yarn
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Spin a Yarn / I want to see your grown-up take on classic fairy tales, told through yarn. A shawl spun from gold, a pullover fit for a princess, a cosy cape for a walk through an enchanted woodland - the only limit is your imagination! This will be a collection of 6 pieces (1-2 garments + 4-5 accessories) for adult women.
Indian Summer
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Indian Summer / 15th August 2017 will be the 70th anniversary of Indian independence. Knit Now will mark this with an issue which celebrates the brilliance of Indian textiles. Women's garments, accessories and homewares are all welcome as part of this collection. This is a summer issue, so we're looking for light and airy pieces - why not consider working with beads for added sparkle? We're particularly keen to feature the work of designers of Indian heritage.
Cloud Nine
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Cloud Nine / Indulge yourself with super-soft yarns and marshmallowy textures. Consider lightweight, summer yarns. We're looking for light and airy garments, wraps, shawls, socks and other accessories for women.
Totally Tropical
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Totally Tropical / We want to see you go bright, bold and super summery! If nothing else, this collection should put a smile on your face. For this collection we're looking for fun but wearable knitted garments and accessories - and perhaps one or two pieces for the home too. This is a high-summer issue, so think cottons, linens, silks and lightweight knits - lace designs are most certainly welcome here.
French Riviera
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French Riviera / Chic knits for the transition from spring into summer. Use cotton, linen and silk to explore loose shapes and lightweight layers. Of course we would love to see a modern interpretation of the classic Breton jumper, but do think beyond this too - particularly to scarves, shawls, bags and other accessories.
Knits A Mystery
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Knits A Mystery / Not only did Agatha Christie give us some of the world's most riveting mysteries, she also brought us TV's most well-loved knitter - the incomparable Miss Jane Marple. This mid-spring issue calls for knits inspired by Agatha Christie and her characters. The collection will have a soft, feminine, slightly 1920s/30s feel.
A Little Bit Potty
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A Little Bit Potty / For this collection, we're looking for patterns to bridge the gap between winter and spring. Bold pattern, rich colour and strong shapes characterise this collection for early spring, which takes its inspiration from mid-20th-century pottery. Colourwork is welcome of course but I'd really love to see textured and cabled patterns inspired by this theme.
Landranger
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Landranger / Inspired by the geography of the British Isles and the maps which record it. This is for our Best of British issue, so this call is limited to British designers and we will be working only with British yarns.
Edelwiess
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Edelwiess / Tyrolean treats for a European winter. Indulge in twisted cables and pretty colourwork inspired by Alpine knitting traditions.
Boho Beauty
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Boho Beauty / Flouncing about is the order of the day. Pretty and feminine knits for early autumn - something to pop on over your floral maxi dress as you waft through the woods! These knits will benefit from textural detail like cables, or small colourwork motifs. Garments should be loose-fitting and simple. I'd also love to see capes and wraps, lace shawls worked in DK yarn, hats, mitts & more.
Myths & Legends
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Myths & Legends / Our annual Best of British issue. This year we're exploring Britain's past and looking for knits inspired by the stories told by our ancestors.
Crafty Christmas
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Crafty Christmas / Classic, pretty knits for Christmas. Think about homewares, decorations and toys as well as garments and accessories - everything you could need for the festive season!
Smart Cookie
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Smart Cookie / Whether you're back to school, back to the office or just want to dress smartly, this is the collection for you. We're looking for wearable knitted staples, designed to be paired with on-trend workwear with a slightly 70s vibe. Yes, I'll be looking for a garment or two, but that's the easy bit! I also want to see hats, scarves, socks, bags and more.
Pre Fall 16
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Pre Fall 16
Fall 17 RTW
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Fall 17 RTW
Embellished knits
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Embellished knits / Use buttons, beads, embroidery and more to add an extra dimension to your knits. We're looking for women's garments and accessories in a light, bright springtime palette.
Country Luxe
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Country Luxe / Decadent and cosy knits for a weekend in the country. Think updated classics, styled with a healthy dose of tweed. Warm and practical but maybe a little eccentric. You don't need to be the lady of the manor to pull off this look but a Labrador would probably help.
SS17 RTW
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SS17 RTW
Spring 16 RTW
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Spring 16 RTW
Unisex Knits
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Unisex Knits / Does gender really have to matter when it comes to knitting? Cosy cables, textured stitches and classic shapes can be worn by anyone. Note: For this collection, you will be asked to produce 2 different samples in different sizes and you will receive extra compensation for this.
Mother Knows Best
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Mother Knows Best / Coordinating knits for mum and daughter. Simple and stylish patterns for all ages. Think mostly about accessories - the pieces can be different (eg. hat for mum, headband for daughter) but must be related.
Nautical Knits
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Nautical Knits / We mightn't all be able to afford the yaught, but that doesn't mean we can't rock the nautical look! Incorporate nautical motifs into cute accessories and garments.
Whatever the Weather
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Whatever the Weather / They say us Brits are obsessed with the weather - and it's true! So why not take that obsession and use it to inspire some cute knitwear? Think about clouds, rainbows, sunbursts and more. Use colourwork and textured stitches to create cute garments and accessories.
Fall 16 RTW
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Fall 16 RTW
Rock Pool
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Rock Pool / Go down to the shore for inspiration this summer. I want to see airy and elegant knits, featuring textured patterns which echo the organic forms of limpets, seaweed and other rock pool inhabitants.
Rambling Roses
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Rambling Roses / Cosy knits for ramblers, walkers, hikers and other adventurous types. Chunky cables, practical details and hard-wearing yarns are the order of the day.
Spring/Summer Style 2016
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Spring/Summer Style 2016 / Loose and airy, light as a feather, stylish and comfortable. Garments which don't weigh you down.
Tempting Textures
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Tempting Textures / This collection is all about creating tactile knits that you'll love to wear. I want to see stitch patterns that just scream "touch me!"
Farmer's Market
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Farmer's Market / Comfy, casual knits for an early autumn afternoon at the market. Think beyond the obvious market bag to loose-fitting cardigans, boho scarves, slouchy hats and more.
SS15 Colours
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SS15 Colours
Embrace Lace
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Embrace Lace / Add a little feminine flair to simple pieces. Think about using lace in layers and in combination with stocking stitch to create points of interest within a knitted piece, rather than just an all-over lace pattern. Of course, a lace shawl will be an essential part of this collection! We're looking for lightweight garments and accessories for late spring into summer.
Resort 2016
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Resort 2016
Northern Lights
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Northern Lights / Celebrate the knitting heritage of the far North - Shetland, the Faroes, Iceland - and tell the story of wool from the North Sea and beyond. Explore both the links and the differences between these traditions. I'm looking for carefully-considered pieces which respect the heritage of the specific region. I'm especially (though not exclusively) interested in hearing from people who have a connection to that particular culture.
A Slow Moment
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A Slow Moment / Knitwear Collection curated by blogger A Playful Day, due for release Spring 2016. Nest. Be still. Be creative & soak up some mid afternoon sun in sleek, comfortable knits. Worked in cool neutrals and this season's pastels, this is *your* Slow Moment. Whether it's warm toes in bed socks, your favourite sweater or a trusted lap blanket, knitters know the great outdoors can wait an hour or two for just one more row.
British Blooms
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British Blooms / In our 4th annual Best of British issue, we're going for all things bright and beautiful, celebrating wonderful British flora. There are more and more coloured British yarns available, so let's take advantage of that! This issue will feature 100% British yarns and British designers.
Out of the Drawing Room
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Out of the Drawing Room
Winter Knits 15/16
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Winter Knits 15/16 / The woolly catwalk stars that will be influencing what we buy, wear and knit over the next year - and beyond!
Cosy Night In
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Cosy Night In / Get out those super-soft warm and woolly yarns and knit up some delicious textures to snuggle up with in front of the fire on a cold winter's night.
Fall 14 RTW
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Fall 14 RTW
Allotment
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Allotment / For Knit Now magazine Issue 51. This month we're digging over the allotment. Will the structure of paths and potting sheds, trugs and trellis tame the abundant fruit and veg? Add a touch of whimsy with uninvited guests.
Fall 14 Colours
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Fall 14 Colours
Go big or go home
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Go big or go home / The oversized sweater is a must-have this year, but chunky yarn is great for last-minute gifts too! We're looking for accessories and garments that are quick to knit and cosy to wear.
Celtic Inspirations
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Celtic Inspirations / Yes, this board is mostly here because I found that they've put the whole of the Book of Kells online. Go look at it, it's beautiful. I want to see cables and colourwork inspired by the Celtic tradition.
Fall 15 RTW
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Fall 15 RTW
Travelling Light
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Travelling Light / Clever knits inspired by and designed for travel. Think about what you'd want to take with you on a city break - how about garments and accessories with a dual function?
Emma's Attic
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Emma's Attic / Have a rummage in the attic and discover a new take on vintage pieces. Eccentric but girly, with liberal use of lace, florals and embellishment. Be brave with colour.
Pre Fall 14
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Pre Fall 14
SS15 RTW
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SS15 RTW
A Midsummer Knit's Dream
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A Midsummer Knit's Dream / We're away with the fairies. Think darkly romantic knits for a midsummer's eve. Make use of lace and colourwork to create pretty, feminine pieces.
SS14 RTW
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SS14 RTW
Spring Style 2014
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Spring Style 2014 / My favourite high street pieces for SS14
Nordic Knits
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Nordic Knits / Nobody does cold-weather knitting better than our Nordic neighbours! Embrace traditional patterns and techniques but put your own twist on them to create something new and original.
Bloomsbury
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Bloomsbury / Take your inspiration in colour and pattern from the Bloomsbury Group, the inspirational women and men who changed the artistic landscape in the early part of the 20th Century.
[trends] SS14: Colour reference board
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[trends] SS14: Colour reference board
[trends] SS14 D.I.S.C.O. and other 70s cliches
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[trends] SS14 D.I.S.C.O. and other 70s cliches
[trends] SS14: Over the rainbow
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[trends] SS14: Over the rainbow
[SS14 home] The Summerhouse
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[SS14 home] The Summerhouse / Cushions, blankets, wall art, tea cosies, trinkets and other pretty things for your perfect summer space.
Bright & Beautiful
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Bright & Beautiful / Gorgeous clothes, toys and homewares for babies and toddlers, featuring bright colours and cute motifs
Sheer Brilliance
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Sheer Brilliance / Create sheer and lace fabrics as light over-layers. Combine laceweight with heavier yarns to create knits which mix sheer and opaque fabrics in the same piece. Think soft, light and feminine.
[crochet] Frontier Spirit
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[crochet] Frontier Spirit / Equal parts 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Vintage Laura Ashley'. Pretty, feminine looks inspired by the popular vision of the American West are going to be all over the High Street this year. Get ahead of the game and craft your own unique pieces.
Space Oddity
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Space Oddity / Look to the stars for your inspiration - there's a whole universe out there! I'm particularly keen to see lots of different forms of colourwork in this collection.
Down to the woods
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Down to the woods / Are foxes the new owls? Or is it hares? Who Cares! They're all cute! This collection calls for adult garments and accessories for a walk in the woods.
Fall 13 RTW
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Fall 13 RTW
Resort 2014
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Resort 2014
Catwalk Knits AW13/14
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Catwalk Knits AW13/14
All At Sea
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All At Sea / Cosy knits for seafarers. Use traditional techniques in modern, stylish ways. Think beyond sweaters to accessories and essential homewares. This is for our Best of British issue.
Walk the Line
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Walk the Line / Create graphic looks using bands and blocks of colour in clever ways. Switch up the direction of knitting for more interest.
Folk Tales
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Folk Tales / Look to European folk art for inspiration. Pretty designs with a folksy charm. Cute embroidery and stranded motifs are the order of the day.
Catwalk Knits SS14
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Catwalk Knits SS14
Snow Queen
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Snow Queen / Soft and cosy knits for cold weather - enough to warm the frostiest of hearts. Strip back the colour to white or silver and concentrate on shape and texture.
Magpie
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Magpie
[trends] SS14: Prairie Girl
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[trends] SS14: Prairie Girl
Contemporary Christmas
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Contemporary Christmas
Monochrome
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Monochrome
Traditional Christmas
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Traditional Christmas
SS13
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SS13
Garden party
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Garden party / Florals and lace, ultra feminine
The Age of Craft
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The Age of Craft / Take influence from Pre-Raphaelite artists and the Arts and Crafts movement. Recreate patterns with stranded colourwork, lace and cables. To paraphrase William Morris; have nothing on your needles which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
Lashings of Ginger Beer
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Lashings of Ginger Beer / Practical picnic knits for the British summer
City Chic
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City Chic / Relaxed garments and simple accessories are the order of the day. Concentrate on stylish pieces which would be just as home in the office as on the street.
Tea Dance
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Tea Dance
Get on yer Vespa
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Get on yer Vespa
Fall 2012 Catwalk
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Fall 2012 Catwalk
In the stacks
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In the stacks
Alice, darling
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Alice, darling
Hey Little Fella
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Hey Little Fella
Draw On Me
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Draw On Me
Scandinavian Christmas
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Scandinavian Christmas
Tartan & Tweed
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Tartan & Tweed
Imaginary perfect house
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Imaginary perfect house
My patterns
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My patterns
Sailor's Valentine
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Sailor's Valentine / Pins inspired by the forthcoming CP book Sailor's Valentine
Shift it
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Shift it / Clever colour shifts using ombre yarns, tonal combinations of yarns or even dyeing techniques.
Creative office space
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Creative office space
Christmas Jumpers
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Christmas Jumpers
Beside the seaside
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Beside the seaside / Fun knits with a vintage feel for a day at the British seaside, in pretty ice-cream pastel shades. Deliciously sweet and wonderfully rewarding.
Fly away
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Fly away / Light-as-air knits with a punch of colour in bold, bright shades. Incorporate cute motifs of birds, balloons, kites…let your imagination run wild.
The Craft Room
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The Craft Room
Recipes
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Recipes
FREE HOUSE
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FREE HOUSE
Accessory patterns with Stitchmastery charts
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Accessory patterns with Stitchmastery charts / Accessory patterns that have charts created using Stitchmastery. Knitted hats, cowls, scarves, mittens, gloves etc
Grangethorpe Kitchen
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Grangethorpe Kitchen
Grangethorpe Bedroom
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Grangethorpe Bedroom
Sock patterns with Stitchmastery charts
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Sock patterns with Stitchmastery charts / Sock patterns that have charts created using Stitchmastery. Sock knitting.
Knit Now Summer 2016: Emma's Attic
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Knit Now Summer 2016: Emma's Attic
Hooked
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Hooked / Crochet fabulousness
Dream wardrobe
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Dream wardrobe
Edelweiss
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Edelweiss / ... and goats!
Last Minute Gift Ideas
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Last Minute Gift Ideas
Essential Knits
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Essential Knits
Grangethorpe Lounge
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Grangethorpe Lounge
Pre Fall 13
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Pre Fall 13
The Attic
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The Attic
Making pots
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Making pots
Stlying KN
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Stlying KN
styling kn
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Vintage Christmas
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Vintage Christmas