Leaf Cable Cowl In Knitting 226

For Issue 226, Knitting magazine asked “where's your knitting happy place?” My answer is that I am always really happy with a knitting project that combines cables and texture! As the cables begin to grow, I find that the stitch pattern develops a lovely rhythm, allowing me to relax and really enjoy the process of knitting.

My Leaf Cable Cowl design in Issue 226 reflects this feeling of wellness with a large leaf inspired cable pattern.

This long, cosy cowl is knitted in Eden Cottage Yarns wonderful Keswick Aran yarn and is great for draping at full-length or wrapping around the neck twice as a cosy neck warmer! Cables knitted in this fabulously soft yarn look amazing and the gorgeous shade of Falling Leaves made me feel like I was knitting with spun gold!

Also in this issue is a lovely review of my new book, A Knitter's Guide to Shawl Design, by editor Christine Boggis!

"As well as being a handy toolbox and an academic look at many knitters' very favourite knits, this is an inspiring introduction to knitting design that gives you all the skills you need to create your own unique makes."

A Knitter's Guide to Shawl Design - available now!

I’m really delighted to announce that my new book, A Knitter’s Guide to Shawl Design, has just been published and is now available to purchase! A huge thank you to everyone at the The Crowood Press!

I can’t wait to tell you more about the shawl patterns & the inspiration behind my designs! The book cover features my Las Setas Shawl which is knitted in the stunning Bilum Snek gradient yarn available from the lovely Ida's House.

You can take a look inside my book & also buy direct from The Crowood Press website here.

Aysgarth Falls Cardigan

Lovely to see my Aysgarth Falls Cardigan on the cover of The Knitter Magazine Issue 169! My cardigan looks amazing with the stunning mitts & cowl set designed by Juliet Bernard - what a fantastic combination!

Aysgarth Falls was inspired by flowing water with a cable and lace pattern depicting a wide river flowing over a waterfall. As the water flows in the river, it appears as smooth cabled curves on the upper sections of the garment. Bubbles begin to form as the flow is disrupted by a rocky waterfall, depicted by the lace section in the lower garment. This asymmetric design features different lengths of flow on either side of the cardigan. The beautiful blue yarn is West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious, a blend of Falkland wool and British alpaca, in the gorgeous shade of Royal.

A Knitter's Guide to Shawl Design

Thank you so much to The Crowood Press for sending me an advance copy of my new book, A Knitters Guide to Shawl Design! I am delighted with everything about my beautiful book & seeing all my photos & chapters in print is amazing! I’m really looking forward to my book being published in November - more details to follow! The shawl detail shown in my photo & on the book cover is my Las Setas pattern knitted in stunning Bilum Yarns Snek gradient yarn.

Museum Quarter Wrap Pattern

I’m excited to tell you that my Museum Quarter Wrap is now available to purchase as a download from Payhip, Lovecrafts and Ravelry! 

This dramatic wrap is a long trapezium/ trapezoid shape, which gradually widens as it grows in length. The intersecting blocks of colour are knitted using short row shaping combined with intarsia, enabling the centre colour change. The amazing yarn is West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK & the combination of the three gorgeous shades creates a bold statement accessory! 🧶

Many thanks to Linda at Tabitha Thomas Studio for checking & tech editing my pattern.

Crabapple Sweater on the Cover of the Knitter Magazine!

My Crabapple sweater is on the cover of this month’s Knitter Magazine, Issue 168! Crabapple was inspired by bold print patterns. This textured design has Diamond shapes embedded into one side of long lines of zigzags, giving an asymmetric look to the sweater. 

I loved designing and knitting this sweater in the gorgeous new Tarma Aran yarn from Fyberspates. The beautiful blend of orange colours in the shade of Saffron really enhance the contrasting textures of my design. There are 20 beautiful hand-dyed shades of Tarma Aran to choose from!

Charrette Sweater for Quince & Co!

I am absolutely delighted that my Charrette sweater design is part of Quince & Co’s gorgeous new Atelier Collection!

Charrette is knitted using a strand each of Quince & Co Lark, shade Iceland and Owlet, shade Elf. Both strands are knitted together creating a marl effect, perfect for my textured cable pattern!

The Atelier Collection is initially available to purchase as a beautiful pdf with all the gorgeous patterns included. If you have your eye on an individual pattern, these will be made available over the next few weeks. Look out for more details coming soon on the Quince & Co website!

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Photography: Regan Kenny

Model: Joanne Kenny