Craft Focus - August/September 2024 (Issue 104)

LYKKE CRAFTS Introducing the Pendel, from LYKKE Crafts. This beautifully hand-crafted wooden yarn concierge is made from sustainably-sourced wood and available in five different and distinct wood finishes. This tool will hold your yarn while you knit and allow your yarn to effortlessly move off the tool straight to your knitting project. The Pendel is ready for crafting rooms everywhere. customerservice@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com NORO Named after the Japanese term for ‘the first day of winter’, this enchanting blend combines the warmth of wool and the durability of mohair, with the soft strength of silk. Rittou derives its colourways from the dwindling golden sunsets of late autumn to the snow-covered landscapes winter is known for, to the holiday lights adorning the icy streets. customerservice@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com SEARCH PRESS The Granny Square Card Deck contains 50 colourful cards, each with a gorgeous granny square to make, mix and match. On the front of each 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) card is a colour photograph of the finished granny square, while on the back you’ll find a crochet stitch chart that shows you how to work the square, along with joining advice and any other helpful information you need. Simply lay out the cards to easily mix, match and create your own design combinations. Also within is a 32-page booklet, which contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with five side-by-side examples of pattern and chart instructions to get you started. You’ll also find advice on choosing yarns and hooks, two different methods for joining your squares together, and guidance on colour placement and arrangement so that you can achieve colour success every time. +44 (0)1892 510 850 www.searchpress.com BATSFORD Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in Cardigans by Maja Karlsson will guide you to these projects, and many more besides. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool mixed yarns. sales@batsfordbooks.com www.batsfordbooks.com 60

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