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It’s here!

We’re so delighted that Granny Square Day is with us again on 15 August – save the date! If you’ve got plans to go Granny Square crazy, check out your free supplement with this issue. It contains 40 brand-new granny square designs on the theme of entertainment. We can’t wait to see which ones you choose! We’re hosting GSD celebrations on Instagram again this year, thanks to our sponsors, Red Heart. Post your creations with the hashtag #grannysquareday2024 – it’s going to be epic!

A FAIR DEAL

The ever-popular Fair Isle Style has just had an upgrade with Stylecraft’s new Easy Fair Isle Effect Aran yarn. There are six different shades that focus on one main colour – like red, navy and green. The yarn blends into different tones of this colour, along with cream, for that distinctive striped pattern that gives your garment a traditional Scottish feel. Garment patterns include jumpers, cardis, hats, scarves and baby wear. See more at www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

GOING POTTY

From a kangeroo to a snail, a fox to a flamingo, we reckon you can jazz up a household pot or planter with all kinds of cute animals. Transform the many containers in your home with the help of Rico’s Animal Pot Covers pattern booklet. Visit rico-design.de/en/home

Photo: Rico Design

LOVELY LITTLE THINGS

There’s nothing quite like welcoming a new baby into the world… If you’re in that lucky place, or just have an adored little one in your family or friendship group, why not treat them to a special gift, stitched by yourself? Choose something from Babes in the Wood crochet artist Karen Petry’s new pattern book, Lovely Little Stitches. There are 25 patterns for babies and toddlers, and all combine modern detail with classic charm to create heirloom garments that you’ll always treasure – even when they’ve grown out of them. With dresses and romper suits, bonnets and bloomers, your tiny tots will twinkle! From Page Street Publishing, £19.70.