Rainbow Bright!

Issue 88 is on sale now and is packed full of colour on new season shades such as these stunning projects:

Rosita Cowl by Elly Doyle

A simple ripple stitch cowl inspired by the brightly coloured textiles of Missoni.

MATERIALS
● West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK, 75% wool/25% nylon, 100g/230m/251yds
Yarn A: Black x 1 ball
Yarn B: Rum Paradise x 1 ball
● 5mm & 6mm hooks

MEASUREMENTS
Finished cowl is 130cm/51in around, 25cm/10in deep.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Elly’s patterns can be found at www.magpielly.co.uk and www.ravelry.com/designers/elly-doyle She learnt to knit before she could crochet, then had to wait five years for a left-handed aunt to teach her to hook!

Josephine Cardigan by Jacinta Bowie

Lustrous Wensleydale yarn beautifully complements the textures of this pretty cardigan, creating a timeless piece that’s lightweight and soft.

MATERIALS
● West Yorkshire Spinners Wensleydale Gems, 100% wool, 100g/225m/246yds
Yarn A: Aquamarine x 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn B: Peridot x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn C: Topaz x 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn D: Zircon x 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn E: Fire Opal x 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Yarn F: Pink Quartz x 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
● 4mm hook
● Seven buttons, 1.5cm/½in

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Jacinta has worked in crochet, knitting and fashion design for almost 30 years, including working with yarn companies such as Hayfields, Rowan and Sirdar. Visit her website at www.knitweardesignjbowie.co.uk

Rainbow Draft Excluder by Dedri Uys
A memorable moment at Yarnporium inspired Dedri's design of a colourful draft excluder

MATERIALS
● Scheepjes Stone Washed XL, 70% cotton/30% acrylic, 50g/75m/82yds
Yarn A: Lemon Quartz 852 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Canada Jade 846 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Blue Apatite 845 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Green Agate 855 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Amazonite 853 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Smokey Quartz 842 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Deep Amethyst 851 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Red Jasper 847 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Moon Stone 841 x 1 ball
● 5.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Stuffing