Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 71)

112 craft focus Find inspiration in Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Living Coral sea stories Button up Distributed by Hantex, these beautiful coral hydrangea buttons will provide an eye- catching finish to a range of garments and sewing projects. The pretty design is one of a selection by La Mode. hantex.co.uk Chosen as a reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media that’s increasingly embedded in modern life, Living Coral is Pantone’s 20 th Colour of the Year. The joyful shade represents optimism, playful expression and elements of the natural world. Pull your socks up Opal yarn is available in virtually every shade imaginable, and we love the pink and orange tones pictured here. This stunning self- patterning wool has been stocked in the UK by Viridian since 2004. viridianyarn.com Tight knit With a reputation as one of the best-stocked suppliers in its field, family business King Cole has coral yarns in its Cottonsoft DK, Cottonsoft Candy DK and Cuddles Chunky collections. kingcole.com In the bag Designed by Jessica Swift for Art Gallery Fabrics, Calamar Coral is adorned with friendly sharks, dancing octopi, bright corals and exotic fruits. It’s part of the Sirena collection and is made from premium cotton. hantex.co.uk Off the hook Made from recycled textiles, Hoooked’s Spesso Chunky Cotton is eco-friendly and can be used to create on-trend bulky textures. Also available is Hoooked’s popular Zpagetti range. This fashionable T-shirt yarn is also made from recycled fabrics and works well with jumbo crochet and knitting projects. New colours are available daily. hoooked.co.uk