Craft Focus - August/September 2024 (Issue 104)

ATOMIC KNITTING Featured is a magnetic pattern marker guide, for keeping your place in a pattern. This single marker is used with a pattern or book by wrapping around the page and then used by sliding the marker up and down the page to follow the pattern line by line. The marker can also be left in place on your pattern, ready for your next knitting or crochet time. Suitable for use with A4 sized paper patterns. sales@atomicknitting.co.uk www.atomicknitting.co.uk DAVID & CHARLES Join knitting expert Patty Lyons on a journey to become a better knitter with her latest workbook, designed as the essential companion to her bestselling book Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks. In this hands-on workbook, Patty Lyons brings her classroom experience straight into your home with exercises, designed to illustrate the lessons and techniques she explores in her book of knitting tricks and hacks. The exercises and lessons in The Official Workbook are new, but Patty recommends that you have her first book to hand to get the most out of it. There are references to Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks in The Official Workbook so you can explore the tips and techniques in more detail. So, if you’re a tactile learner or you want to get the most out of Knitting Bag of Tricks, you’ll want to pick up this practical workbook and use it as you read along with the book. Use this workbook as a catalyst to become a more confident knitter! Set goals, identify challenges, and choose projects that help you stretch your skills. +44 (0)1392 790 650 https://davidandcharles.com CYGNET YARNS Sugar Spun is a soft versatile DK weight yarn perfect for experienced crafters and beginners alike, making it a delightful addition to any project, be it a snuggly sweater or a charming crochet blanket. Crafted with a comforting blend of 80 per cent acrylic and 20 per cent wool, each 100g ball provides an impressive 300m of yarn, ensuring plenty for your creations. This lightly brushed yarn is available in eight shades each a colourful explosion of softness. The RRP is £2.99 - £3.25. sales@cygnetyarns.com www.cygnetyarns.com CICO BOOKS Introduction to Crochet by Kate Eastwood is a stunning collection of 25 beginner-friendly crochet patterns, including a pompom cushion, a star wreath, coasters and more. Kate Eastwood is known and loved for her unique crocheted decorations, as well as her exquisite attention to detail in everything she makes. Here, she shows you how to make 25 beautiful projects that are suitable for beginners as well as experienced crocheters who are looking for simple and innovative designs. Each project is illustrated with inspiring photography, and there’s also a step-by-step techniques section that guides you through all the stitches, skills and techniques you’ll need. sales@rps.co.uk https://rylandpeters.com 62

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