Knitting Magazine – Issue 271 (Current Issue)

Romantic lace: from straightforward geometric eyelet patterns to ornate configurations and from wavy-hemmed lace flowers to pointy-edged chevrons, we’re bringing you a frothy collection we challenge you not to fall in love with. And taking inspiration from one of 2026’s colours of the year according to trend forecaster WGSN, Transformative Teal, all these glorious designs are knitted in shades inspired by the ocean.

While we’re on the subject of the seaside, we also meet Karla Courtney, a Canadian designer and knitter who loves sports and sea creatures, and introduces her new book Best Dressed Crab and Friends. Plus we try not to get on the wrong side of Snarky Crochet author Lisa Ha, learn about colour theory with Jen Dollface and meet Shannon Long of Blue Fern Yarns, the dyer behind this issue’s fabulous Summer Stroll Socks designed by Nicola Furey. And look out for a reader offer on the yarn to knit those socks. So pack your beach bag with a project or two and get ready for a crafty holiday romance.