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For many years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has influenced a whole range of industries such as fashion, design and home furnishings. Each year, the selection process for the colour of the year requires deep consideration by carefully analysing trends. Pantone’s colour experts look around the world for new colour influences such as economic conditions, travel destinations and art collections. This year there are two shades of the year: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. These two colours convey a message of strength and hopefulness, ‘’PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a...

The star stitch is a dainty little stitch bursting with definition, this stitch has a two row stitch repeat, the bottom of the star & the top. Once you get the hang of it, you will find you have mastered another fantastic new stitch. You can use any weight of yarn as long as you use the corresponding hook. (Check the yarn label for this information) The star stitch is perfect for many projects including blankets, cushions, garments, accessories and bags. Tutorial is written in UK Terms Crochet terms Ch – Chain.  St – Stitch.  DC – Double Crochet – insert hook,...

Noro Yarn was founded by Eisaku Noro in Japan, a brand that is well-known for their signature vivid colour palettes that have been inspired by natural items, such as forests and flowers that can take up to six or seven years to develop. What is the story behind Noro Yarns and how have they developed over time? It all began when founder Noro began working within the yarn industry after learning the basics of spinning and the dyeing process. At the age of 30, Noro decided to branch out on his own and named his line ‘The World of Nature’,...