Easy-fit Diluted slipover comes in undyed shades of baby alpaca – just as nature intended them. 📍Pat Strong, Cascade Yarns Eco Alpaca, Eden Robertson, Laurel Roach, Mónica Cortés #knittingmagazine

This classic Gansey Vibes knit shows off two colours from its on-trend tweedy palette. 📍Pat Menchini, King Cole Forest Aran ,Eden Robertson, Laurel Roach, Mónica Cortés #knittingmagazine

This is a pure acrylic that is now spun in Britain, slashing transport times and making huge ecological savings. Try it out in the lovely Graduation raglan top with graduated stripes, perfect for summer. 📍 Pat Menchini, Stylecraft, Eden Robertson, Laurel Roach, Mónica Cortés

Summer knit Buba Blouse is popular with Nigerian knitters and crocheters – including designer and knitting teacher Elizabeth Okeyele, who has captured the style in a straightforward, simply shaped pattern. 📍Elizabeth Okeyele, any chunky-weight cotton #knittingmagazine

Knit’s Recycled is a gorgeous single-ply 100% polyester yarn made from recycled plastic bottles. Its solid shades are adorned with colourful flecks for an on-trend tweedy effect in this Shell Pattern Blanket. 📍 Sian Brown, Wendy Knit’s Recycled, Laurel Roach #knittingmagazine

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Last chance to pick up issue 260 of Knitting magazine in the shops (UK) before we launch our next issue later this week! Don't worry if you can't get to the shops before then – you can always order any current or back copies you missed online (link in bio) #knittingmagazine

The Parallel Lines shawl combines rectangle and triangle shapes for an unusual construction – read all about it in Emma’s guest column in issue 261. 📍Emma Vining; Curated Yarn; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés monica cortes #knitting

The Creative Craft Show and The Stitching Show are set to hit Farnborough and Exeter this September – and we have five pairs of tickets to each show to give away! For your chance to win, visit our Competitions page at bit.ly/3tKmjNK. Deadline: July 24. #knitting

After 15 years of supporting sustainable, ethical, and independent makers, Hackney’s beloved yarn shop Knit With Attitude found itself on the brink of collapse. Visit gofund.me/69641235 to help and find the latest updates. #knitting

Knit this lovely otter and his trousers and braces, in this extract from Sarah Keen’s adorable new book, Knitted Forest Friends – and if you love it, you can buy it from bit.ly/3SCIvXk for only £12.80 (+P&P). Use the offer code R5793. Ends 1st August 2025. #knittingm

Romantic-style cardigan Marianne starts from a provisional cast on at the centre of the upper back and is created in one piece through short rows, cast-ons and picking up stitches. 📍Bronagh Miskelly; Stylecraft; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés #knitting

Simply-shaped Cross Stitch top is knitted in two pieces with minimal shaping but, thanks to a lovely summer yarn, will drape to fit the whole gamut of shapes and sizes. 📍Anniken Allis; King Cole Finesse Cotton Silk DK; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés #knitting

Electric Wave is a relaxing knit that uses short rows to create a series of wedges that let the shades of in a colour-changing yarn sing. 📍Brian Smith; Cascade 220 Superwash Sport Wave; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés #knitting

Pretty, lace-back shrug Viola turns traditional knitwear construction on its head. You’ll love to see where this pattern leads. 📍Bronagh Miskelly; Walcot Yarns Origin; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés

In a brand new regular column, broadcaster, author, teacher and designer Vickie Howell @vickiehowell takes a look at some of the hottest designs in the us right now. Read more in issue 261. #knittingmagazine #knitting #crafts #yarn #knitters #knittingpatterns #knittingtrends

This classic-shaped cardigan with a pretty all-over lace pattern shows off a colour-changing yarn for a perfect summer knit. 📍Rico Creative Chic-Unique DK; Asha Egevall; Laurel Roach; Mónica Cortés #knitting

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Knitted skirts and co-ords are all over the fashion pages this season, so here is our take on the trend with the Ylva-Li set. 📍Sanna Mård Kastman; Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm and Metropolis; Lydia Helen; Laurel Roach; Ellie Nightingale #knitting