Craft Focus - August/September 2023 (Issue 98)

 YARNS FOR YOU Knitting and crochet essentials customers will love! DAVID & CHARLES Author Claire Garland has translated Beatrix Potter’s original illustrations into delightfully accurate knitted versions. Once you’ve knitted the characters, making the clothes elevates them to the next level. Whether it’s Peter’s distinctive blue jacket and little shoes or Benjamin Bunny’s Tam O’Shanterand handkerchief, Mrs. Tiggywinkle’s mop cap and apron, the Tailor of Gloucester’s glasses, and Mr. Jemery Fisher’s red tailcoat, every detail has been considered and can be recreated with easy techniques.. +44 (0)1392 790 650 https://davidandcharles.com VIRIDIAN This is a yarn made to be stepped on. A beautiful and strong blend of 75 per cent merino and 25 per cent nylon, Terra is for the multitudes of knitters and crocheters around the world who are devoted to making socks - as well as other projects that benefit from the extra durability this machine-washable yarn provides. Available in 15 hand-dyed colours from our original Viva palette along with 10 new variegated blends, each in a 380-metre hank. office@viridianltd.co.uk https://viridianyarn.com CYGNET YARNS Baby Colour Soft DK is a beautiful contrasting premium acrylic yarn that’s perfect for little ones’ accessories and eye-catching clothing. Creating a swirl of colour with a stripe effect when knitted up, this yarn is versatile and fully machine washable. Baby Colour Soft is a perfect self-striping yarn that comes in an array of bright and pastel colourways with four new sunny colour additions: Cloverdale, Pastel Sorbet, Pink Lemonade & Floral Dreams. +44 (0)1274 743 374 www.cygnetyarns.com CROCREATE Take mindful crochet to the next level with this cute fidget worm. Not only is crochet itself mindful, in this case so is the end result! A beautiful fidget worm that’s comforting, calming and great for keeping active hands busy. Suitable for beginners, the kit includes pattern, yarn for the worm, crochet hook 6mm, embroidery thread, stuffing and tapestry needle. crocreate@yahoo.com www.crocreate.com 63 KNITTING & CROCHET

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