Issue 209

Light layers are perfect for changing seasons, and we’ve got a selection of garments and accessories perfect for cool summer evenings and early autumn days, featuring beautiful yarns and fibres and techniques to intrigue you. Our bumper issue of 30 patterns also includes 15 quick knits perfect for using up some of those stash yarns you’ve been hoarding, including plenty of gifts ideas to inspire you if you’re starting your Christmas knitting already. We’ve also got knitting teacher and designer Rachael Kaye on how to take inspiration from nature to create your own Fairisle designs, and a profile of knitter, designer, jewellery maker, politician and the woman behind those sinister cats you’ve been seeing everywhere, Marna Gilligan of An Caitín Beag, plus masterclasses on entrelac and using short rows to shape shoulders.

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