Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

SUPER SIZING Family business World of Wool has been supplying yarn to the trade for more than 40 years. The company has just launched its new Chubbs range, featuring super-chunky yarns in contemporary, bright colours. The product is made from merino wool, and is perfect for spinning, knitting projects and washing machine felting. Each ball measures approximately 130m in length. +44 (0)1484 846 878 worldofwool.co.uk FEET FIRST Opal’s latest self-pattern 4ply sock yarn, Handwork and Hobby 3, is now in stock at Viridian. It’s available in eight shades, and can be used for socks, baby clothes and a variety of other garments. Each ball is made from 75 per cent virgin wool and 25 per cent polyamide, and the wool is hardwearing yet gentle to skin. It’s also machine washable. +44 (0)117 300 5244 viridianyarn.com BLANKET COVER Featuring 35 colourful, cosy and comfortable patterns, Modern Crocheted Blankets, Throws and Cushions looks set to fly off the shelves this autumn. It’s written by talented young designer Laura Strutt, author of Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps , and is packed with gorgeous photography and inspirational ideas. Divided by colour theme, this modern book offers something for every style of home. It is priced at £12.99 and available from Cico Books from 9th October 2018. +44 (0)20 7025 2200 rylandpeters.com FIRST HAND RKM Wools is now stocking Puffy, a ‘no needles or hook’ yarn by Turkish manufacturer, Alize. This innovative product is particularly well-suited to hand knitting, and its soft texture can be used to make simple toys, baby blankets and hats. It’s ideal for younger knitters, and is also used in nurseries and schools. A full range of colours is available. +44 (0)1743 442 907 creativeyarns.co.uk knitting & crochet craft focus 41