LET’S EVOLVE
At the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace in October, TOFT put on an interactive exhibit with two gigantic butterfies hooked by designer and founder Kerry Lord and her team. Attendees were invited to stitch spots for the butterflies’ wings, and could buy new TOFT butterfly kits with £3 from each sale going to mental health charities. Visit www.toftuk.com
New release
Sweet escape
It’s all in the mind – or in the mindfulness. West Yorkshire Spinners say their new Retreat Super Chunky yarn is ideal for mindful crafting. The roving yarn’s silky-smooth texture is a delight to work with, and is achieved thanks to the winning combination of two British wools – the lustrous Bluefaced Leicester and the crisp white Kerry Hill. Anything you make will have a slight halo and will be soft and cosy, too. Choose between bright shades like Passion, Prosper, Commit and Connect, or find calm in the subtler tones of Imagine, Inspire, Focus, Fulfil, Wisdom for £14 per 200g ball.
