From This Land is a capsule collection of 5 knitting patterns, using undyed yarns from local farms in the South-West of England. Each design is inspired by a visit to the farm the yarn is from. The collection includes a cardigan, colourwork tank top, scarf, fingerless mittens and a hat.

Beechmast is inspired by the turning leaves and fallen nuts from beech trees in the autumn. It has a classic drop-shoulder silhouette, worked from the top down. Both front and back have wide columns of cables that travel to create a V shape, enclosing a panel of moss stitch at the centre.

Bournlet is a fun little cabled headband that’s designed to be knitted with whatever yarn you have to hand. It’s worked flat, beginning with a provisional cast-on. A section of ribbing for the back of the head reduces the width of the headband. It’s then worked in very simple, easy-to-remember cable pattern until the desired length, then the en...

The Scrumper Cardigan is a celebration of textural details and a classic silhouette that’s perfect for layering up. With a v-neck, fitted sleeves, straight body and choice of lengths and button placement (left or right), it’s a versatile piece that can suit a variety of styles and genders. The cardi has moss stitch edging flanked by columns of ...

Welanna is the perfect combination of a stand-out design and wearability. Inspired by the soaring of seagulls overhead, this cardigan is perfect for layering – throw in on to warm up after a dip in the sea or over a breezy summer dress.

This design has a vintage vibe with a comfortable modern twist, with inspiration from the 1940s and late Victorian period. The name is inspired by pomanders; oranges perforated with cloves, which I associate with cosy scents in the depths of winter. ‘Pomander’ comes from the French ‘pomme d’ambre’ or ‘apple of amber’!

Lapidarium is a unisex circular yoke jumper with stranded colourwork inspired by the geometry of gems and cut stones. It’s worked top-down in four colours (though could be knitted in only two or three if preferred); a tubular cast-on gives a stretchy edge at the neck ribbing, and short rows raise the back neck. When the yoke is complete, the sl...

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This set is inspired by twisting ivy vines creeping up a wall. ‘Hedera’ is the Latin name for ivy.

The Rosafolia hat is a beanie with a close fit and cables inspired by emerging rose leaves. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up, with a tubular cast-on for a neat, stretchy edge to the ribbing. The leaf-like cable motifs flow up into columns of knits on a purl background, all converging in satisfying crown decreases.

I’ve designed this sweet little headband to keep my hair out of my eyes while I’m growing it out, but also wanted it to be pretty and delicate. It’s worked flat, beginning with a provisional cast-on. A section of ribbing for the back of the head reduces the width of the headband. It’s then worked in very simple, easy-to-remember lace until the ...

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Notes: These socks are worked from the toe up, with a pattern of intertwining stitches inspired by twisted plant fibres. Instructions are given for using the magic loop method on circular needles. The foot and leg length are customisable.

For this stranded colourwork design I was inspired by the joy of spring sunlight streaming through stained glass, and my love of geometric forms. I really love how Art Deco designers and artists like Frank Lloyd Wright brought these elements together in fresh compositions that are both beautiful and practical.

Mistland contrasts a simple, boxy shape for the body with a flowing lace pattern on the balloon sleeves for a floating, ethereal feel that evokes the gentle, diffuse light of a misty dawn.

For this design I was inspired by the textures on the bark of old trees; the deep ridges and twisting of ivy vines are reflected in the ribbing and faux cable details. ‘Woodbind’ is an old rural name for wild vines that grow in hedgerows and up trees.

The Rimeflower Hat was inspired by early morning frost on the dried-out flower stalks in winter fields. It’s worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with corrugated ribbing for the brim flowing into a stranded motif recalling flower stalks and blooms on the main body of the hat.

The Pediment jumper has a simple drop-shoulder silhouette; mostly stockinette, with a wedge-shaped section of moss stitch at each side coming up from the hem. It is worked from the bottom up in the round, then separated for the front and back at the armholes. Bot the back and front neck are shaped, and finished with a double neckband that’s fol...

The Plicatum Mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up, with irregular ribbing for the cuff, which flows up into a textured cable pattern on the back of the hand and stockinette on the palm. Increases are worked for the thumb, and stitches are then put on hold. The hand is finished with ribbing that can be worn folded or flat, depending ...

The Plicatum Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, with irregular ribbing for the brim, which flows up into a textured cable and seed-stitch pattern. The crown decreases are worked in pattern to give a satisfying finish to the top of the hat.

The Leaf Nest hat is a beanie with a close fit and ascending lace and cables inspired by autumn leaves. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up, with a tubular cast-on for a neat, stretch edge to the ribbing. The brim and crown are worked in a pattern of alternating cables and simple lace.

Opula is a colourwork yoke jumper, worked seamlessly from the top down. It features stranded knitting in two colours on the yoke, hem and cuffs. The neckband, hem and cuffs are worked in the contrast colour.

Publication date: Friday 20th August

Galdor is an open cardigan with drop shoulders and mid-length sleeves, with stranded colourwork bands round the front edge and sleeve cuffs.

Weod is a DK-weight jumper with a stranded colourwork yoke, hem and cuffs, with botanically inspired motifs. It’s worked from the top down in the round. 

The Earest Hat is a cosy, textured hat with a wide folded brim for maximal ear warmth. With moss stitch and simple cable columns inspired by fields of wheat, it’s a fun, intuitive knit, worked in the round from the bottom up.

Boskular is a colourwork yoke jumper, worked seamlessly from the top down. It features stranded knitting in two colours on the yoke, hem and cuffs. The neckband, hem and cuffs are worked in the contrast colour.

The Andlang Hat is worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with corrugated ribbing for the brim and an abstract stranded motif on the main body of the hat.

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Geometric lace and two-coloured textured stitches, what fun! The Pearroc Shawl is a large triangular shawl that’s perfect for bundling up on chilly winter days. The name ‘Pearroc’ is the Old English word for a field or area enclosed by a fence – and all those little eyelet diamonds

The Weirdling hat is a beanie with a comfy fit and simple stranded colourwork. It’s worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with an abstract, geometric stranded motif on the main body of the hat. The brim and crown are worked in the main colour. Options are given for a single or folded double brim.

Sarcactus is a gorgeous top-down circular yoke pullover with beautiful colorwork on the yoke, hem and cuffs. The colorwork pattern is inspired by the flora and textiles of north-western Argentina, a region dear to the designer, and combines a central cactus motif with geometric details. Short-rows at the back of the neck as well as length optio...

Frostbeam is a combination of a lot of wonderful things: Sheepy yarn meets lace, cool teal meets heathery grey, fun-to-knit construction meets FO that you don’t want to take off, ever. The parallelogram shawl is worked from tip to tip, with the ribbed contrasting color border knitted at the same time as the lace for the main body - no picking u...

Targa is a bold colourwork hat, designed to use up small amounts of yarn that might be left over from other projects. The aran-weight yarn and fun colourwork make for a really quick, satisfying project. The hat features a tubular cast-on and a small amount of ribbing for a neat edge, abstract colourwork, and crown decreases. It’s worked from th...

The Sirita hat is all about combining scrap yarns for rich texture. Mix and match different fibres, varying yarn weights and make it your own! The hat features a cosy double brim and surprisingly simple colourwork, and is worked from the bottom up in the round.

These socks are worked from the toe up, with a pattern of simple lace and moss stitch columns, which flow naturally into the cuff ribbing. Instructions are given for using the magic loop method on circular needles. The foot and leg length are customisable.

The main feature of Hexangle is the ribbed and cabled stitch pattern worked over the front and back of the jumper. The geometric design is inspired by natural crystal structures, traditional leaded windows, and my love of tessellation.

These lightweight fingerless mitts are ideal for days where it’s a bit warm for full-on mittens and you still want to use your hands. The name Wynsum is an Old English word meaning ‘joyous’ or ‘delightful’ – and sums up the feeling of knitting lots of stockinette with a simple lace motif for interest!

These socks are worked from the toe up, with slip-stitch detailing in the sole and a German short-row heel for durability. Instructions are given for using the magic loop method on circular needles. The foot and leg length are customisable.

The Spinnan hat is worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with an abstract stranded motif on the main body of the hat. The brim is worked in the main colour, and the crown is worked in the contrast colour. Options are given for a single or folded double brim.

Weod is a nice toasty colourwork beanie designed with a little bit of slouch. The stranded design uses two colours and features a stylised leaf and branch motif – ‘weod’ is the Old English word for a weed.

The Leoma shawl is a small but substantial shawl that’s perfect for layering up in transitional weather or cooler evenings. The shadowy, slightly irregular stripes are inspired by sunlight slanting through a canopy of trees.

The Oak Moss tee is a simple, one-piece garment that’s ideal for plant fibres and summer knitting, that also makes a great layering piece.

This cosy cowl is a simple, extra-quick knit in one skein of super chunky yarn. Diagonal sections of seed stitch and ribbing are separated with a border of twisted stitches. Ideal for a really hefty yarn – try it out in bulky hand-spun too! Gaderian means ‘to bring together’ in Old English, and refers to the way the twisted stitches meet to mak...

The Healas hat features half-twisted ribbing, eyelets and decreases to create a pretty crownlike brim with a delicate ribbed column emerging from each point, which meet at the centre when all decreases are complete.

The Sunder shawl is a simple, meditative knit worked in 1x1 ribbing with unusual construction, designed to show off variegated yarn. The pattern is written with the beginner in mind, with clear explanations of how to keep track of the increases and decreases. An ideal project for taking to knit night or working on whilst watching TV!

A deeply textured cowl that uses cable techniques and ribbing to create a structural feel that mimics the furrows of ploughed fields. The cowl can be worn as is to protect the chin and ears, or folded down to keep the edges out of the way.

A fun, warm winter hat with a geometric stranded colourwork motif. Worked in two colours with an optional pom-pom, the hat features a tubular cast-on for a nice stretchy edge.