Morning, everyone – it’s been one of those weeks when everything seems to happen all at once. Copies of our new book, Inkling, have arrived from the printer!
. . . and we have also released the Collar de Pilar pattern and kit
It was very exciting to unwrap copies of the Inkling book which, as well as four simple drafts for plain and pick up bands (to weave on an inkle loom) includes eleven of my favourite recent designs in Milarrochy Tweed – a great, lightweight yarn for spring and summer knitting. As well as Collar de Pilar, there’s Yorlin . . .
. . . the Green Shoots tam and mittens . . .
. . . Treit (two ways)
Seavaiger . . .
. . . The Brilliant Corners hat . .
. . . and Land o’ Cakes yoked cardigan, both of which explore the same technique of creating pattern and colour with offset-corrugated rib.
There’s also Con Alma, a simple lightweight vest (or slipover) . . .
Beamer – a triangular shawl for summer knitting.
And, finally, Coofle, which features on the cover of the book
Coofle – a sort of graphic puzzle – exemplifies the general spirit of this book, which foregrounds the creative importance of simply pursuing small ideas, and seeing what turns up. With these designs I knit my way through last spring and summer, with no idea what was going to happen next, and no real intention of gathering what I was doing into a collection (which is honestly not how I usually tend to work). Yet, grouped together, as a wee gang of inklings they have a real coherence. I love them as a collection, and am really pleased with the look and feel of the Inkling book – our nineteenth. . .
. . . and, of course, we are already hard at work on the project that will form our twentieth published title – Bluestockings. It is because you enjoy our books that I get to enjoy developing and publishing them. Thank you.
So, Inkling is now out, and available from the KDD shop. Wholesale customers can now order this title too. (If you are a yarn store or bookshop and would like to stock this (or any of our other titles) just contact Sam: wholesale@katedaviesdesigns.com)
KDD & Co 
Will you maybe make the four simple drafts for plain and pick up bands (to weave on an inkle loom) available as a pdf to buy in the future.
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Hello,
Does Inkling comes with a digital version ? Thanks a lot,
Cathy
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yes it does, Cathy – you will get a link to download the e-book automatically when ordering
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Very beautiful…I love the detail and colour palettes too 😍🤓👌 lively presentation as well. Sending joy hedy ☺️
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I am looking forward to knitting Collar de Pilar, this caught my eye when first introduced. I love those colours and the geometric designs in the yoke. One small cloud on my horizon is that I’ve already purchased most of these pattern as singletons. I know there is more to the collection than the knitting patterns.
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I have at last after a year of knitting finished my Yorlin Cardigan. Picture sent.
I am very pleased with it. At the age of 83 with compromised eye sight it has taken rather a long time but as with all your patterns beautiful. Jocelyn x.
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Oh wow this is just gorgeous … I can’t weave, but Yorlin and Trait look so cool! (I still have to work my way through “Yokes” ;), so no Fair Isle garments yet) Such a wonderful book. Congratulations!
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…………. B R A V O .. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a beautiful collection of patterns. Three of my current favourites are in Inkling, Land of Cakes, Coofle, Collar de Pilar, actually they are all favourites. I have Murmuration to finish first, then Ursula which is sat on another pair of needles, then Collar de Pilar is calling me or should it be Land of Cakes. Thank you Kate another stunning collection.
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