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KNIT GURU

Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer

Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting.

Rachael Prest Technical Editor

Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions.

Jen Bartlett Deputy Technical Editor

Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems.

Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor

Product expert and Fair Isle fanatic, Sophie loves talking about the latest trends and cool colour combos.

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

KEEP YOUR PLACE

Q I love colourwork but when I’m knitting a complicated pattern, the chart goes one way, the balls of wool the other, and all too often I lose my place! Any helpful hints gratefully received.

Molly Whitehorn, via Facebook

A magnetic board for (01409 404010) for £7.45. If you fancy blowing the budget, the new CocoKnits Maker’s Board props up for easy viewing and comes complete with a set of magnets to secure your chart, and keep scissors and other accessories close to hand. There’s even an inner pocket to store all your notions in! It costs £40 from .

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