68 Bookstand Stock your shelves with the latest craft-related book releases ISLAND KNITTING By Erika Åberg £17.99 9781800923546 Search Press Embark on a knitting journey through the captivating landscapes of Shetland, the Hebrides, Gotland and Blidö with bestselling author and knitwear designer Erika Åberg (@wynja). This stunning book features 20 timeless patterns inspired by the sea, wind and spirit of each island. From the outer Hebrides, whose ‘poetry, history and stories are visible in the landscape’, to Shetland, ‘an island world of colours, light and patterns’, discover the joy of creating pieces that reflect the essence of these captivating destinations. We say: Perfect for knitters seeking one-of-a-kind garments infused with a touch of coastal magic. EMBROIDERED KNITS By Diana Loug £17.99 9781800923409 Search Press Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade or shopbought knitwear: use simple embroidery techniques to create tactile, contemporary and completely unique results. Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug (@gollestrikk). Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that’s ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. We say: This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve. Knitting Embroidery MENDING WITH SASHIKO - THE JAPANESE ART OF VISIBLE REPAIR By Kerstin Neumüller & Takao Momiyama £20 9781837330065 Batsford A hand sewing technique with a long and colourful history, based on simple stitches that anyone can pick up, regardless of skill level. This book contains both simple and advanced patterns to cater to those both new and well-versed in this timeless craft. Takao ‘Momi’ Momiyama is a prolific Sashiko artist with 42,000 Instagram followers. Takao has received a lot of attention for his work in Sashiko, which has been shown in many popular exhibition spaces such as Sweden’s Vandalorum and Fiber Space Gallery, and the Helsinki Design Museum. He has a daily Sashiko diary which he shares on his popular Instagram account @ momiyamatakao to his followers. We say: Learn Sashiko, the timeless Japanese form of decorative stitch repair, to mend your clothes, bedsheets and more. Repairing
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