Felted Tweed offers an exciting alternative to the traditional dk weight being made of 50% Merino wool, 25% Alpaca and 25% Viscose.

For Autumn Winter 2010, the recent move towards handicraft remains strong, and catwalk trends are all about sustainability. Rustic, felted and roving yarns provide warmth, comfort and security in the form of easy-to-wear, relaxed, big knits. Patterning is heavy, with floral folk, tartans, fairisles and stripes combining perfectly with complex cabling and structure throughout the following three stories: Nomad embracing natural textures with a soft palette, Russian Doll embodying the very meaning of pattern, and Timeless, classic styles that look good on young and more mature alike.

As we approach September 2012, Kim Hargreaves' new book Quirky arrives with the bewitching words 'Thrown Together again ... on the cover. The book includes 21 designs for women. Patterns include all the garments that Kim does so well - chic to romantic through to tom boy but always classic. Quirky is set to be another best seller.