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Pom Pom Magazine Issue #43 - Winter 2022

Pom Pom Magazine Issue #43 - Winter 2022

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Great knits are like great art because they make us think differently, and the process of making can be even more revelatory! Showing us how we can look to, and beyond, our horizons when it comes to our craft, our 43rd issue is inspired by the work of women artists Etel Adnan and Hilma af Klint.

Etel Adnan’s work features landscapes, using bold and unexpected colours to portray the places where the land meets the sky, and Hilma af Klint created large abstract paintings of metaphysical meditations that she felt she had been called on to represent. Both show us distinct ways of looking at the world, and at possible worlds beyond the visible realm, just as a knitter or crocheter can look at a ball of yarn and ponder a plethora of outcomes!

Our winter collection of 10 patterns features striking colours and innovative techniques, and bold and imaginative knits that play with pattern and perspective. So whether you fancy a colourwork challenge, or just some meditative time as the sun sets in the sky, there’s bound to be something here to expand your crafting horizons!

Featuring designs by: AMY BLACKWELL // KJERSTIN ROVETTA // MARZENA KOŁACZEK // AVERY ERB // AUDREY BORREGO // REGINA WIMMER // MARIE RÉGNIER // MER STEVENS // SARAH OPIE

Issue 43 also includes an insightful and expansive interview with yarn dyers Jude Harper and Lola Johnson, and a fascinating dig into the history of the colour pink by Hannah McGregor. We are also thrilled to include a bookmark tutorial from artist Elizabeth Ashdown using the centuries-old art of passementerie, and a recipe for a carrot cake from Fi Churchman that will bring an orangey glow to chilly evenings.

 

Sizing Details

Hilma (colourwork pullover)

10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 84 - 160cm / 33½ - 64" - to be worn with 0-10cm / 0-4" positive ease. 

Sistere (colourwork and mosaic shawl) One size; 118cm / 46 ½" wide, 51cm / 20" deep
Welkin (top-down cardigan)

9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 92 - 160cm / 36¼ - 63" - to be worn with 8-15cm / 3-6" positive ease.

Orisoun (colourwork beanie hat)

3 sizes; finished hat circumference: 47 - 54.5cm / 18 ½ - 21½" - to be worn with approx. 2.5-5cm / 1-2" negative ease.

Dagian (textured pullover)

12 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 - 170cm / 32¼ - 67" - to be worn with 10cm / 4" positive ease.

Demesne (colourwork socks) 3 sizes; finished foot circumference 19.5 - 22cm / 7 ½ - 8½".
Etel (intarsia cardigan) 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86 - 184cm / 34 - 72 ½" - to be worn with 10-15cm / 4-6" positive ease.
Periphery (colour blocked intarsia hat) 3 sizes; finished hat circumference (unstretched): 37-49cm / 14 ¾ - 19¾" - to be worn with 7.5-15cm / 3-6" negative ease.

Lineament (colourwork textured jacket)

7 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 96 - 173cm / 38 - 68" - to be worn with 15-25cm / 6-10" positive ease.

Halatian (colourwork shawl) One size; 180cm / 71" long, 55cm / 22" at widest point.
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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Why do you use British wool instead of stocking merino?

At Woollen Wytch, we’re proud to support British farmers by using 100% British-grown wool.

This not only reduces the carbon footprint of our yarn but also celebrates the incredible variety and quality of wool produced right here in the UK.

While merino is popular, it’s often sourced from South America or Australia, which comes with significant environmental costs.

By choosing British wool, we’re championing sustainability, local agriculture, and heritage breeds. 🌍🐑

How is hand-dyed yarn packaged for shipping?

At Woollen Wytch, we prioritize sustainability in our packaging.

Your hand-dyed yarn is carefully wrapped to protect it during transit, using eco-friendly materials like recyclable paper and compostable mailers.

We avoid using plastic whenever possible, so your yarn arrives beautifully presented and planet-friendly! 🌍✨

Why does my skein of hand-dyed yarn look different from the photos online?

Each skein of hand-dyed yarn is a unique work of art, dyed in small batches that can result in slight variations.

Lighting and screen settings may also affect how colours appear.

These subtle differences are part of the charm and individuality of hand dyed yarns.

Will the colours in hand-dyed yarn bleed or fade?

Hand-dyed yarns are carefully dyed using professional-grade acid dyes and set with citric acid to lock in the colours.

While minimal bleeding can sometimes occur during the first wash, proper care—such as washing in cool water with a gentle detergent—will keep your yarn vibrant for years to come.

Wrap Yourself in Sustainable, Locally-Made Yarn.

Experience the warmth and quality of British wool yarns by Woollen Wytch. All wool farmed, sourced, and transformed in the UK.

Woollen Wytch yarns & fibre are hand dyed in Somerset, UK