We’ve got so many new pattern books to tell you about from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sublime and more… The first of which is Rowan Studio 26.

The eight patterns in Studio 26 are designed by Rowan designer Julia Frank and are inspired by the trend for tweed and relaxed, easy to wear, slouchy designs.

The new Knitscene Fall 2011 issue has something for everyone, with patterns for cardigans, sweaters, shawls, and more! Learn to customize knitted sweaters to fit your body, and how a seamless yoke sweater is made. Knitted lace edgings and laceweight yarns are also featured.

In its much-anticipated Fall issue, knitscene magazine brings you the coolest in fall knitting. They explore rustic outerwear, knitted lace edgings, seamless yoke constructions, and laceweight yarns. This issue is brimming with fabulous must-have knits and need-to-know technical info. Concise tutorials back up the projects, which range from beginner to intermediate, with most patterns falling in the advanced easy category. Simple cardigans and quick accessories mix with more involved projects, offering something for knitters of all skill levels.

Interweave have filled the pages of this special issue of Interweave Knits Weekend with classic, comfortable knits that look and feel good on everyone: Simple stitches for spring, colorful yarns and easy lace for summer, tweedy cables and bright colorwork for fall, and pretty little embellishments for winter keep you knitting all year long.

You can see a preview on Interweave’s website and purchase a copy from our shop.

Rowan supports Wool Week with an exclusive online collection – British Sheep Breeds Homeware, using their 100% British Wool. This collection celebrates Wool Week, which starts on the 11th October 2010. The collection comprises of 10 designs of cushions, throws, mats and hot water bottle covers.

To view the online collection, browse the free patterns section on Rowan’s website in accessories from pages 1-4.

Nordic Knits by Martin Storey is a collection of 25 accessories and home projects in Rowan’s natural wool and cotton yarns.

Inspired by traditional Scandinavian colourwork and stitch patterns, it has a stylish contemporary feel, with great designs including hats and scarves, waistcoats and shrugs plus cushions throws and bags.

I think this book is fab!  There are just so many projects that I’d like to do, the first being the red and white cushion on the front cover.  Here are a few more of my favourites:

There are plenty of other photos on the shop website.  Have a browse and why not think about trying out some scandinavian style knitting.

If you’ve not seen it yet, then you might be interested in the preview photos from the next Rowan Studio pattern book – Rowan Studio 21.

With inspiration from 1950′s icons, Studio 21′s theme is desirable staples. Established stitch details in sophisticated colours using Cashsoft 4ply, DK and Baby Alpaca Cotton DK yarns combined with sleek urban silhouettes and modern details make these designs both fresh and timeless.

Rowan Studio 21

Due out at the beginning of October.  Keep an eye on the website and sign up to receive an alert for its arrival.

This year’s special Interweave Knits Weekend issue is full of the timeless knitting patterns you expect from Interweave Knits with all the comfort of your favorite things to wear in your downtime. From seasonal tees for summer outings to socks that warm your feet during the cooler months, your knitting needles will be in action all year long. Get inspired to make your knitting life simpler with recycled and upcycled household gadgets, and follow Anne Merrow on a discovery of locally-sourced yarn and fibre.  There are also some nice patterns for mens knits which is good to see.

Interweave Knits Weekend 2010

Here are just some of the patterns featured in this issue:

You can buy your a copy of Interweave Knits Weekend from our shop for £5.25.

We’ve also got a few more copies of Interweave Knits Fall issue in case you missed out.

Kim Hargreaves’ fans will be excited to hear that her new book, Touching Elegance, is now available.

Here are a few of my favourites from Touching Elegance.  More photos can be seen on the website.

Twilleys Freedom Purity is a wonderful new ‘Eco’ yarn. This soft yarn is available in natural, earthy colours which are formed by the careful blending of natural undyed wool with alpaca. The hypo-allergenic qualities of the Alpaca combine with the Virgin wool to create a beautiful high quality yarn that is just fabulous to knit with; creating one of the finest chunky yarns on the market.  At just £3.10 a ball, it’s excellent value too.

Twilleys Freedom Purity

There are some really nice patterns for the Purity yarn as well, some available as individual pattern sheets (£2.50) and others in a booklet which contains 12 designs (£6.50).  Look at the shop website for more pictures and details of the patterns.

Twilleys Freedom Purity pattern book 466

The latest issue of Interweave Knits arrived today and it features 27 knitting projects just right for the Autumn.

Explore eight different variations on knitted plaid; rediscover heritage techniques; dress up simple stitches with fun details; try out some twisted and traveling motifs; and deconstruct intriguingly architectural knits.

Pick up your copy over in our shop and start planning your Autumn projects.