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Bobble Marley is a quick and fun hat, great for playing with multiple colours. It uses a set of 6 mini skeins, with two colours held together at all times to create a marbled effect. The leftovers are used to make a generously sized bobble. Sizes Child (Adult) fits approx. head size 19in / 48cm (22in / 56cm) Yarn 6 skeins of RiverKnits BFL 4 Ply Mini (20g / 80m per mini skein) or suitable fingering weight yarn -
Singing Stones are one of nature’s curiosities. These musical rocks are formed from molten lava that is subject to stresses and strains as it cools. The internal tension increases the rocks’ ability to transmit vibrations - music! The dancing rhythm of the mosaic pattern teamed with the multi-coloured marled yarn makes me think of music, hence, Singing Stones.These fingerless mittens have been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The mosaic pattern is charted and very simple to follow. The colourwork is created by slipping stitches. What could be easier?!Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents1 copy of the Singing Stones pattern, printed in high quality colour on carbon neutral paper1 PDF pattern download1 skein Chimera (50g)2 mini skeins of Nene 4 Ply (20g each)Optional Addi knitting needlesScroll down to add the pattern (printed and downloadable) and your yarn choice to the cart in one simple step. You can also add knitting needles to your cart at the same time if you need them! -
The inspiration for this tam was taken from stained glass rose windows: a breath-taking and stunning architectural feature in buildings both ancient and modern.This colourwork tam has been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The pattern is charted and written so you have both options.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents1 copy of the Rose Window pattern, printed in high quality colour on carbon neutral paper1 PDF pattern download1 skein Chimera in the Limited Edition Midwinter (or other) colourway (50g)1 skein of Nene DK in the Sturmwolke colourway (100g)Optional Addi knitting needlesScroll down to add the pattern (printed and downloadable) and your yarn choice to the cart in one simple step. You can also add knitting needles to your cart at the same time if you need them! Go here for the pattern only. -
The Stormy Rainbow Crochet Blanket was designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes after doing one of our rainbow mini skein dyeing workshops. We have put together a mini skein kit that closely mirrors the dyed skeins of Fay's original. It is made using the intarsia crochet method and just one simple stitch. Easy row repeats make it a great first intarsia project.There is a sister knit design called Scottish Rainbow, which uses a different colour scheme, so we have added that option here too. We have also chosen some Chimera colours for a super luxe version! That brings the colourway options to 3 in total, and they all work with both the knit and the crochet pattern. The kit comes with the printed pattern and a digital download and an optional 3 skeins of the background colour in our signature Nene 4 Ply.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents1 copy of the Stormy Rainbow crochet pattern, printed in high quality colour on carbon neutral paper1 PDF pattern download12 mini skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a "stormy" or "Scottish" rainbow or 6 skeins of Chimera in a fade3 skeins of Nene 4 Ply for the background colour (optional) -
Hi KNITSONIK Colour to Knit Friends!Here are the yarn kits for the Cheers! Mitts designed by Nolwenn Pensivy. Nolwenn and Becci (from RiverKnits) picked out three colourway options, including the original Mulled Wine colourway from the book.If you are feeling inspired by the book to create your own, we have a range of 78 mini skeins in total to choose from! Feel free to get in touch if you want help matching minis to your special variegated skein.Each RiverKnits kit is pictured below and features one 100g variegated skein and four 20g solid mini skeins:(OG) My Heart Bleeds Wine + Brilliant Gold, Brilliant Tomato, Jewel Violet and Jewel Indigo (these are the shades used for the Mulled Wine colourway in the eBook)Kingfisher + Jewel Indigo, Brilliant Turquoise, Brilliant Lime and Sherbet OrangeHocus Crocus + Jewel Yellow, Jewel Gold, Jewel Orange and Earth Tomato -
Q: How many cats can you fit on a sweater?A: Quite a few...We love this catty design by Marna Gilligan of An Caitin Beag! Marna used RiverKnits Nene 4 Ply and Nene 4 Ply Minis (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool) for her version and now you can too. Choose the originals or pick your own cat colours! You can knit Polkacats up as a sweater or a cardigan - full instructions are included for both.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents
1 copy of the Polkacats pattern, printed in high quality colour1 PDF pattern download2-4 skeins of Nene 4 Ply (100g) for MC (dependent on size)4-7 skeins of Nene 4 Ply Mini (20g) for CC (dependent on size)2-5 skeins of Nene 4 Ply Mini (20g) for HC (dependent on size)See below for sizing and yarn requirements. -
It's that time of year again, when Stephen West delights us with another magical Mystery Knit-Along (MKAL)!We've put some of our fave colour combos together and popped them in bundles so you can grab the all the yarn you need for Twists and Turns in one easy step. You'll need to get the pattern directly from Westknits.All of the yarn in these bundles is British wool that has been sourced, spun, and hand dyed in Britain. Most of the options are made up of our signature Nene 4 Ply (Bluefaced Leicester wool) but we included some Aysgarth (Wensleydale) too - we can confirm from last year's MKAL that these yarns mix and match very happily!(We've made all the colourways available on backorder. We'll ship your yarn within a week of ordering.) -
Tiffany is a generous shawl with a half-pi construction designed by Kath Andrews to make use of our Rainbow Mini Skeins. A mix of lace patterns, garter stitch, and slip stitches create a stunning overall effect. The pattern is charted and written out in full.Scroll down to add the pattern (printed and downloadable) and your yarn choice to the cart in one simple step. -
Agnes is a light lace shawl, perfect for early autumn and designed for us by Kath Andrews. It has a top-down triangular construction using two main lace stitch patterns separated by small garter stitch borders and can be worked using one or two colours of our Aysgarth yarn (100% Wensleydale wool). The pattern is charted and written out in full.Scroll down to add the pattern (printed and downloadable) and your yarn choice to the cart in one simple step. If you prefer to choose different colours, use the drop-down menus to change the selection. -
The Scottish Rainbow Blanket was inspired by the colours of Scotland and designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It is made using the intarsia knitting method and it's all done in garter stitch to make a squidgy, warm blanket. Easy row repeats make it a great first intarsia knitting project.There is a sister crochet design called Stormy Rainbow, which uses a different colour scheme, so we have added that option here too. We have also chosen some Chimera colours for a super luxe version! That brings the colourway options to 3 in total, and they all work with both the knit and the crochet pattern. The kit comes with the printed pattern and a digital download and an optional 3 skeins of the background colour in our signature Nene 4 Ply.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents1 copy of the Scottish Rainbow knitting pattern, printed in high quality colour on carbon neutral paper1 PDF pattern download12 mini skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a "stormy" or "Scottish" rainbow or 6 skeins of Chimera in a fade3 skeins of Nene 4 Ply for the background colour (optional) -
Luminous Flux is the measure of the perceived level of light. With this high-vis hat, you will certainly be easily perceived! The bold graphic look is created with a textured colourwork technique that is half stranded knitting and half knit-purl patterning. Choose your style and knit either a slouchy hat or a beanie.The hat has been designed to use our woollen spun Severn (Jacob wool) yarn. If choosing your own colours, try to select a light, medium, and dark shade to ensure that each one has enough contrast against the others.Scroll down to add the pattern (printed and downloadable) and your yarn choice to the cart in one simple step. If you prefer to choose different colours, use the drop-down menus to change the selection. If you only want the pattern, you can get that here. -
It's Showtime! This year's limited edition festive yarn is inspired by that great British Christmas tradition of going to the Pantomime - oh yes it is! It has been so much fun creating this set. If you look closely, you will see each mini shares some colours with its neighbours, so it works nicely as a gradient.We didn't stop with these fabulous magically marled Chimera minis... (oh no we didn't!) We also have 2 patterns to go with it: the Showtime Cowl in knit or crochet. All credit due to Fay Dashper-Hughes for the crochet version.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents
6 skeins of Chimera Minis (80m / 20g)Colour A: Custard PieColour B: It's Behind YouColour C: Oh No You Didn'tColour D: The DameColour E: Boo HissColour F: Hind Legs of the Donkey1 printed copy of the Showtime cowl pattern (knit or crochet)1 PDF pattern download -
Craft Town is a stranded colourwork shawl with a statement fringe designed by Becci Pamely-Bast to celebrate the 15th year of the Unravel Festival in Farnham Maltings. She took her inspiration from the architecture in Farnham, which is England's first World Craft Town and therefore an appropriate home for a yarn festival. There are many variations of the herringbone pattern that feature in brickwork, tiles, parquet flooring, and now in this shawl. The stranded knitting makes the fabric super warm and cosy.The techniques used in this shawl include knitting in the round, 2-colour stranded knitting, and steeking. There is a detailed steeking tutorial included in the pattern.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents
2 skeins of Nene 4 Ply (400m / 100g)Colour A: Kiefernwald (or a chosen alternative)Colour B: Bienenwabe (or a chosen alternative)1 printed copy of the Craft Town shawl knitting pattern1 PDF pattern download -
The Tenement Cowl was designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes who was inspired by the bright contrast colours and brick bond pattern of Victorian tiles.Tiles were laid in communal stairwells of tenement buildings in cities such as Glasgow in Scotland. The patterns often had stripes of contrast colours and helped to brighten up the otherwise dreary flights of stairs.The cowl is worked flat in rows, and sewn together after blocking to create a cowl. Yarns are carried up the side, so there are only four ends to weave in. Instructions are written using UK crochet terms.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents
2 skeins of Nene 4 Ply (400m / 100g)Colour A: Kiefernwald (or a chosen alternative)Colour B: Bienenwabe (or a chosen alternative)1 printed copy of the Tenement Cowl crochet pattern1 PDF pattern download -
Positivity Spiral is a very versatile cowl designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes. Worked in the round, it makes use of filet crochet to add a lacelike spiralled pattern, paired with Herringbone trebles which naturally want to lie to the left, adding to the spiral effect.Herringbone trebles create a flattened fabric that have beautiful drape. The simplicity of the stitch and lace section also means it looks great in most yarn weights and still remains a one-skein project. This kit is for the 4ply / heavy 4ply weight version, shown in the photo. Based on a simple 16-stitch, 8-round repeat, this is a great project to pick up and put down and looks far more complicated than it actually is. Instructions are written using UK crochet terms.Pattern & Yarn Kit Contents
1 skein of Nene 4 Ply (400m / 100g) in Ocean Welle (or a chosen alternative)1 printed copy of the Positivity Spiral Cowl crochet pattern1 PDF pattern download -
Singing Stones are one of nature’s curiosities. These musical rocks are formed from molten lava that is subject to stresses and strains as it cools. The internal tension increases the rocks’ ability to transmit vibrations - music! The dancing rhythm of the mosaic pattern teamed with the multi-coloured marled yarn makes me think of music, hence, Singing Stones.These fingerless mittens have been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The mosaic pattern is charted and very simple to follow. The colourwork is created by slipping stitches. What could be easier?!When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Arria is a contemporary intarsia shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. She has designed it for both crocheters and knitters. Both versions are great for first forays into intarsia colourwork, and are quite manageable with only 3 balls of yarn all the way through.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Festive Feet is a fun twist on a simple sock pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It is knitted cuff-down and adds a few techniques such as the Latvian Braid and corrugated ribbing. All Fay's patterns have detailed photo tutorials and this one also has a link to a private YouTube tutorial.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Mini Mania is a striped sock pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It has been cleverly designed to incorporate the yarn tails as you go, so there are not lots of ends to weave in at the end. It is worked cuff down, with a heel flap and rounded toes. The pattern contains detailed photos and a link to a private YouTube tutorial.Sizes given in the pattern are for a 60/64/68/72 stitch sock. The 68 and 72-st socks require 2 20g mini skeins of colour A, so be sure to include these when selecting your colour choice. For the smaller sizes, adding an additional mini skein of colour A will enable you to get two pairs of socks from 7 20g mini skeins.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Omni is an elegant and simple one-skein crochet shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. The pattern uses herringbone stitch and filet crochet to create a lace shawl with beautiful drape that is easy to memorise.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
The inspiration for this tam was taken from stained glass rose windows: a breath-taking and stunning architectural feature in buildings both ancient and modern.This colourwork tam has been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The pattern is charted and written so you have both options.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
“Knospen” is the German for “blossom” or more literally, “to bud”. These lace socks are knitted cuff-down with bud and branch motifs and a traditional heel flap and gusset.Yarn:Although the pattern was originally designed to use our discontinued BFL 4 Ply, 1 skein of Nene 4 Ply or 2 skeins of Snowdonia Sock will work just as well!When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Arria is a contemporary intarsia shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. She has designed it for both crocheters and knitters. Both versions are great for first forays into intarsia colourwork, and are quite manageable with only 3 balls of yarn all the way through.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Luminous Flux is the measure of the perceived level of light. With this high-vis hat, you will certainly be easily perceived! The bold graphic look is created with a textured colourwork technique that is half stranded knitting and half knit-purl patterning. Choose your style and knit either a slouchy hat or a beanie.The hat has been designed to use our woollen spun Severn (Jacob wool) yarn, but any toothy non-superwash wool will work well. If choosing your own colours, try to select a light, medium, and dark shade to ensure that each one has enough contrast against the others.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download.
