7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover Named after the Norwegian word for happiness, Lykke Crafts combine high quality materials and thoughtful design to produce beautiful, durable, happymaking knitting needles and crochet hooks. These beautiful needles and hooks are handcrafted and assembled in a scenic region of Kathmandu, Nepal. The production routines don’t rely on mechanized automation. Instead, products benefit from the skilled and graceful human touch of the skilled Nepalese craftspeople. The most popular needle is created from natural birchwood, which is infused with colour & resin using a proprietary process which gives them a smooth, silky feeling. The Blush line, shown on the cover, absorbs just enough pink to make the wood ‘Blush’. Please email gareth@knittingfever.com to learn how to stock needles & tools by Lykke Crafts. For more information, visit the website: https://knittingfever.com Create & Craft It was great to see so many familiar faces at the London Stationery Show. The north London location of the Business Design Centre always has such a buzz, with so many lovely boutiques lining the high street – and when the sun shines it’s all the better! To complement my visit, I have compiled a feature entitled ‘Beautiful Stationery’ showcasing some of my all-time desktop faves and some stylish designs that really caught my eye as well as a lowdown of what happened at the stationery event of the year. We also have a focus on Crafts Under £15 as buyers are wanting affordable ways to satisfy their crafting appetite in this cost-of-living crisis. As always, we share with you the newest products on the market as well as the latest industry and trade show news. Recently, we were lucky enough to chat to USAbased Knitting Fever, about their new range of needles; and not forgetting my exclusive interview with Roger Felton, Founder and MD of Differentiate Design. Do read all about his Pop-up Frame kits – affordable and stylish and about to revolutionise the way we frame our artworks. And lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine, we love to hear from our readers. Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting! Louise Prance Editor Rachel DESIGN +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@craftfocus.com ACCOUNTS +44 (0)1376 535 616 accounts@craftfocus.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 535 602 sarah.ellis@craftfocus.com Craft Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Events & Publishing Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Craft Focus is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0900 @craftfocus @craftfocusmag @craftfocus Craft Focus is proud to be associated with and supporters of: ADVERTISING Account Manager Tracy Voice +44 (0)1376 538 555 tracy.voice@craftfocus.com EDITORIAL Editor Rachel Westall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com BOTHY THREADS Botanical Butterfly - a timeless design. NUTSCENE TWINES I adore these crochet plant pot kits!
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