Stunning colour combinations breathe new life into traditional colourwork patterns, along with some great cables, in this beautiful collection of designs from Martin Storey. He offers a wealth of projects - jackets, sweaters, cardigans, a short coat, a waistcoat and a poncho, as well as two throws, a cushion and a range of accessories: gloves, socks, scarves. a bag and a hat. Inspired by traditional Scottish knit patterns, his designs offer a contemporary twist. For example, he transforms the popular Argyll pattern with some really singing colour contrasts, and then uses a Scottish tartan design as border, while great traditional cable patterns translate into a modern style tunic, a cropped cardigan or great poncho. A neat houndstooth check changes colour in blocked rows to create a stunning scarf, hat and mittens. Martin's great eye for colour is aided and abetted by the exquisite colour palette of Rowan's most beautiful pure wool yarns in a range of weights, from 4 ply for the finer