I have to confess, I haven't actually knitted in a while. With one thing and another (being made homeless and having to find somewhere to live, as well as cover former Deputy Ed Emma's four-month sick leave on the run up to Christmas), I haven't had time, and now I think it has been too long. But I have been inspired. By Editor Emma in fact. 

As I trudged into work this morning through the hail and sleet (I wish I was kidding) without either umbrella or hat (I was SURE they were in my car) I came across Emma swanning about in a gorgeous new little blue hat, which she had actually just whipped up at the weekend. On closer inspection it is knitted from Knitglobal's amazing luxury alpaca, which if you haven't touched yet you haven't lived, from an Erika Knight pattern I know we have in the office somewhere. Right, I want one.



What, this old thing?



So I have the pattern, I have some Stylecraft Signature chunky in the beautiful Peacock that I am in love with at the moment and I have a relatively appointment free week ahead. It only took Emma an evening and may take me a little more, but hey, if she can do it, so can I!

Watch this space!

The missing chart for the cute girl's Russian Doll cardigan is now up on our Corrections section of the Forum.

They are also available printed in colour. If you would like one just let us know, with your full contact details, and we will send it to you.



Apologies all round!

For our February issue we tried to steer clear of anything too romantic, schmultzy and Valentine-y, it's such a cliche in the magazine world when everyone has the same theme and we just didn't fancy eyelash yarn heart shaped iPod covers. Instead we got inspired by vintage looks and the inspirational women of the the Land Girls Army of the Second World War. Much more classy. It turns out this was a pretty romantic time and the fashions and trends reflected this. They may not have had much to work with, but the chic timeless style that came out of this period when you had to make the most of what you had, is none the less romantic, hopefull and glamorous in the face of adversity.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the garments featuring in this month's gorgeous gallery from our photo shoot that took place at the amazing Weald and Downland Museum in West Sussex (you wouldn't know it chucked it down all day on the shoot!).

This beautiful bell-sleeved top is from Susan Crawford's A Stitch in Time



Houndstooth never goes out of style



Martin Story knows vintage styles are rocking right now.



Don't miss also in this issue

- We meet American designer Annie Modesitt

- Why we love vintage

- Knit 1 Below technique and vertical stripes jacket

- Holiday, workshop and courses guide 2010

Only in Knitting!