What happens when you bring literary plot and pattern design together? Margery Allingham was one of the undoubted queens of British detective fiction’s Golden Age, and this bringing together of novel-inspired handknits with critical, contextual essays offers an in-the-round celebration of her work. Kate Davies’ collection speaks to the detective author’s inventive spirit: a single, unbroken strand of yarn transforms itself into a three-dimensional slipper; hats and pullovers are knitted from side to side, while a triangular shawl up-ends itself to eventually become a cardigan. The techniques are all contemporary, but there’s a nod to classic twentieth-century knitting style as well: narrow garter-stitch stripes meet modern short row shaping, while slipped stitches and Art Deco chevrons are incorporated into light knits that will work in many wardrobes. Alongside this most mysterious collection, literary contributors explore themes that illuminate Margery Allingham’s creative world: from the relationship between patterns and plotting, to the fashion, film and popular culture of the 1930s and 1940s; from the wide ranging role played by knitting and knitters in detective fiction, to the distinctive Essex landscape that inspired Margery Allingham throughout her life. Chock full of revelations, plot twists, and (of course) the occasional red herring, this highly original exploration of one of detective fiction’s most ingenious authors is sure to surprise and delight. Contributors: Tom Barr, Caroline Crampton, Kate Davies, Veronica Horwell, Julia Jones, Sarah Mackay, Imogen Robertson.

Knit in Scrumptious Lace. The two side triangles are knitted first – they are mirror images of each other. They are joined together with a delicate lace and twisted stitch panel – at the end of each row, one side triangle stitch is knitted together with a panel stitch. This joins the pieces together. The lace pattern is provided in both written and charted forms. Wingspan approx 160cm (63in), relaxed after blocking. Nape of neck to bottom edge approx 62cm (24½in).

Abstract - Georgia Farrell Ten architecturally inspired designs by Georgia Farrell in Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze. Georgia explores colour blocking, asymmetry, geometric pattern and surface embellishment, in a fresh and sophisticated colour palette. Featured yarns - Kidsilk Haze, Felted Tweed

Tea Garden - Martin Storey 10 elegant, garden-inspired summer patterns by Martin Storey, with colours, stripes, cables and lace. Featured yarns - Summerlite 4ply, Summerlite DK

Shetland - Marie Wallin Shetland is a beautiful collection of modern Fairisle using Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift. The collection of eight garment and four accessory designs for women was photographed around the Shetland Islands capturing the wild beauty of this remote part of Scotland. All the flat knitted designs can be knitted in the round with the addition of steek stitches where the side and armhole seams would be.

Curls 2: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge - Hunter Hammersen Curls are marvelously flexible, wearable wraps that work with any weight of yarn, can be knit at any gauge, and look beautiful at any size. Knit them small and wear them as a cowl. Keep going to make a scarf. Do a bit more, and you've got a shawl. They form a wonderfully curved shape that drapes beautifully around your neck and shoulders and can be worn in lots of different ways. Use your favourite yarn, and knit at whatever gauge gives you the fabric you like best. You're in charge, you can't mess it up, and you're going to love the result! One small note, the structure of these pieces lends itself much better to charted instructions than to written out instructions. So please be aware that all the patterns use charts. If you're new to charts, never fear. There is a lovely introduction to using charts at the front of the book. Read through it, and you'll be ready to go in no time!