Inside Crochet - 172

Autumn is my favourite time of year – and not just because it’s my birthday! So for this issue’s country-house theme, we share the joy of the season with beautiful tweedy yarns, smart checks and plaids and handy accessories, all shot on location at Fenton House, a 17th-century National Trust property.

Our gorgeous model Lola really shows off modern heritage – she’s giving Vivienne-Westwood-meets-homespun style and we’re here for it! Our cover star is Sam Sabido’s cabled sweater, perfect for any gender and the style works equally with jeans or a kilt; and the beautiful tweedy cape by Millie Masterton is just brilliantly Miss Marple.

If you’re one of those already prepping ahead for the ‘C-word’, then gift ideas abound: try my harlequin-stitch hat, Millie Masterton’s Fair Isle hot water bottle or Rosina Northcott’s rustic mitts. Claire Montgomerie has brought us another gorgeous stitch masterclass – the larksfoot – and the mid-century-style mug cosies make yet another perfect gift project.

Thank you to all the staff at Fenton House for allowing us to photograph this issue. If you’re in north London and want to peruse their unusual collections, stroll in the gardens or need a jolly good cream tea, then book online at nationaltrust.org.uk.

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