Craft Focus - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 77)

69 TREND Out of the blue Be inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2020, Classic Blue Pantone has announced its Colour of the Year for 2020, 19-4052 Classic Blue. A timeless and simple hue, it’s said to highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation as we cross into a new era. The US-based colour institute says the elegant shade is evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, encouraging us to expand our thinking, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication. SEARCH PRESS Showcasing the best of Scandinavian knitwear, Margaretha Finseth’s Norwegian Knitting Designs (RRP £15.99) includes more than 30 contemporary garments from the country’s best designers. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com KING COLE King Cole’s Subtle Drifter is available in 10 solid colours, with a two-tone effect in the rich, darker shades. It’s well-suited to ladies’, men’s and children’s knits. +44 (0)1756 703 670 kingcole.com BOTHY THREADS This stunning cross stitch kit comes with 14-count Zweigart aida on a pre-printed speckled background, with materials and instructions included. It retails at £29.49. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com ART GALLERY FABRICS - STARGAZER Featuring a subtle blue and grey palette, Stargazer is a playful collection that can be used for dressmaking, quilting and home décor projects. It’s available from Hantex. +44 (0)1754 820 800 hantex.co.uk VIRIDIAN Opal’s Uni shade 5188 is made from 75 per cent wool and 25 per cent polyamide. Ideal for socks and pullovers, it’s available from Viridian. +44 (0)117 300 5244 viridianyarn.com ART GALLERY FABRICS – CATCH & RELEASE Characterised by multiple shades of blue with drops of green and red, Catch & Release by Mr Domestic is a refreshing collection from Art Gallery Fabrics. The range includes 12 cottons, three knits and one rayon. +44 (0)1754 820 800 hantex.co.uk