Issue 6
There's lots to read, plenty to knit and crochet, and loads of lovely pictures to ogle in our biggest issue yet!
Contents
News & reader competition
Reviews
Techniques and features
Knitting with beads
Sivia Harding
Sock tension
Melissa Deutsch Scott
Fully felted
Catherine Christie
Copyright for knitters
Jennie Pakula
Give it up for charity knitting
Sarah Golder
Independent spirits
Kylie Gusset
Q&A: A revolutionary thinker
Legendary knitter/spinner Priscilla Gibson-Roberts talks to Yarn
Interview by Barbara Coddington
Making Yarn: Why you should give it a whirl
Bella Head
Special hands-on feature
Hand spindles: Choosing 'em and using 'em
The right stuff: Are you ready to go toe-to-toe with luxury fibres?
Rebecca Kaesler
Patterns
Astrakan vest: Form-fitting and fun to make
Susana Depetris
Hailstone jumper: A garment that will grow with your boy
Barbara Coddington
A Sunday jumper: Simple equals classic in this design
Windy Point wimple: Embellished lace to protect against the elements
Sivia Harding
Long Bar t-top: Slinky drape, vintage style
Liz Haywood
Lone heart heels: Kick up your heels in these lacy clog socks
Melissa Deutsch Scott
Cathedral windows shawl: Big and beautiful circles in soft alpaca
Liz Haywood
Russet shawl: Autumn tones and crocheted elegance
Sarah Golder
Felted floral market bag: Botanically correct and beautifully useful
Catherine Christie
I like coffee, I like tea: two cabled cosies
Megan Longhurst and Sarah Golder
Twisted delight: A beanie recipe for using your first handspun yarn
Catherine Christie
Plus: Stitch Guide, YARNMarket/Where to Buy Guide, Crafty calendar