Cornelia & Isadora, my new designs in the new issue of "ILikeKnitting" magazine

From autumn to august, this new issue is full of patterns to inspire you as you knit for what’s left of summer, while still prepare for chillier days ahead. Start by diving into the Meadow Moments section, where gorgeous summer florals and rich fields of wildflowers meet knitting. Whether inspired by the flowers themselves or created to wear during your next outdoor adventure, these pieces are perfect for those remaining warmer days. This section also features one of my favorites: the Chrysanthemum Pillow. Knit in a lavender with a bold circle center filled with a unique motif which combines intarsia and stranded colorwork, the result is simply stunning.
Next, get your fill of the summer’s end with the Southwest Summer selection, featuring earthy hues inspired by the desert terrain. Boasting a fringe shawl, a flattering sweater and adorable (and trendy) set of canyon-inspired pillows, you’ll love bringing these natural pieces into your home (and your closet).
When you find yourself dreaming of hot apple cider and apple picking, it can only mean one thing: better start knitting sweaters. This issue features five new sweater patterns, including the gorgeous Cornelia Sweater which features columns of lace and simple cables for a project that’s as classic as it is striking.
 

Cornelia

Isadora

Isla cardigan - my new design

The June 2021 Issue of "I like knitting" magazine features my Isla cardigan among gorgeous tops and beautiful summer accessories (scrunchies, bags, scarves), inspired by the warm tones of a summer sunrise!

 

My new design - Laguna sweater on the cover of Issue #127 of "Knit now" magazine

So thrilled to see my new design on the cover of Issue 127 of Knit Now Magazine :) 

Knit Now Issue 127 is on sale in shops across the UK from Thursday 25^th March. To find your nearest stockist, visit www.seymour.co.uk - or order online from www.craftstash.co.uk. You can also purchase a digital edition of the magazine via the PocketMags app.

Relaxed, comfortable and casual - this is what oversized clothing feels like. The long-running trend from the 80s was largely influenced by none other than the style icon Coco Chanel. She campaigned for more femininity - she wanted to create fashion for women who are elegant, self-confident but also flexible.

Laguna was inspired by this oversized clothing trend and is designed with a very loose, relaxed fit, with a casual, cool and incredibly wearable feeling. The sweater was knitted with King Cole merino blend 4ply yarn.

 

The duplicate stitch how-to

 Dolce & Gabbana

 

If you are tempted by colorwork patterns, like the gorgeous bouquet of roses by Dolce & & Gabbana, but hesitate to try, you can embroider the pattern on the knitted piece with the duplicate stitch. Or you can knit part of the pattern and embroider the rest.

In my new design "Field of daisies", I knitted the white parts of the daisies and embroidered the cyellow parts with the duplicate stitch. You can find the pattern for the shawl in the Feb/21 Issue of "I Like knitting" magazine, or here: www.ilikeknitting.com

Duplicate stitch is a knitting technique that allows you to cover a stockinette stitch while making it look like the new stitches are part of the knitting. It's often used for adding details and colorwork patterns to a project.

 Watch in the video below how to do the duplicate stitch :

knitwear trends for 2020 - turtlenecks, rollnecks

Freshen up your winter wardrobe with some comfy, cosy knitwear. This winter the runways were flooded with stylish knits, delivering a modern take on everything from the sweaters, dresses to vests. 

This season, one of the knitwear trends features warming turtle necks and roll necks. 

 Sacai

Anrealage

Cecilie Bahnsen

Christian Wijnants

Christian Wijnants 

Ermanno Scervino

 

Malene Birger

Malene Birger 

Max Mara

Max Mara

Prabal Gurung

Patchwork knit-designs

 Patchwork is quite fun, and patchy outfits indeed bear the essence of winter. The trend was employed widely in fall/winter fashion shows. It is a lively method to combine different types of prints in the same piece, and also striped and floral fabrics of multiple shapes and colors. 

Cristiano Burani

 

Cristiano Burani

 

Dondup

 

Dondup

 

Missoni

 

Missoni

 

Missoni

 

Etro

 

Vivetta

 

Vivetta

 

Crochet inspiration

 Crochet is perfect for the summer. Get inspired by the catwalks and create gorgeous tops, jackets and dresses!

Bluemarine 

 

Bluemarine 

 

Charlotte Knowles 

  

Christian Dior 

 

Christian Dior 

 

Marco Rambaldi 

 

Marco Rambaldi 

 

Marco Rambaldi 

 

Marine Serre 

 

Marine Serre 

 

Marni 

 

Marni 

 

Marni 

 

Pradal Gurung 

 

Salvatore Ferragamo 

 

  Etro