Knit Today

We’re getting our stand set up for the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace in London, and can’t wait to see you all there! We’ll have exciting goodie bags for sale, as well as an exclusive subscription offer. If you subscribe to Knit Today at the show, you’ll receive:

Are there any knitters out there who are also brides to be? We’ve found what has to be the perfect unison of wool and wedding!

The latest issue of Knit Today has gone on sale today, and we’ve got autumn knitting all wrapped up with 23 knits for all the family! Add some vintage chic to your wardrobe with our 40s-inspired cover project, or knit your little angel an ‘oh so cute’ strawberry style baby set.

I’m sure avid Rowan fans have noticed that the new pattern books have hit the shops, and are already planning their autumn projects. I particularly love the new Purelife autumn brochure – it has a gorgeous selection of scarves, shawls, jackets and jumpers. If you’re a beginner, check out the Azara scarf - a simple chunky scarf that’s perfect for those chilly days.

As a knitter, you’re always thinking a month or two ahead to when projects are completed (well possibly more if you’re like me and not the fastest knitter!) But these ladies from Corsham are really organised, and have already knitted 2,000 poppies to sell in October for Remembrance Day to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

Festival season is here again, and this year there’s something for us knitters and those who love a bit of vintage style!

It was the longest day on Monday, which means from now on the days get shorter. I hope the sun will continue for a few more weeks yet, but I always feel a little sad when it’s in retreat as that means the autumn won’t be far away! For us knitters, though, this does mean a whole host of new yarns and patterns are on the horizon.