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Kath Andrews Kath has been publishing her patterns since 2012, having honed her handknit design skills through the City & Guilds programme. We have two patterns from Kath this month: a chic brioche cowl on p55, and the first instalment of her new shawl knitalong on p26. Sachiyo Ishii Originally from Japan, Sachiyo Ishii is now based in the UK. She loves to create tiny knitted characters, and she is the author of 18 books including Mini Knitted Woodland and Shaun the Sheep: Baa-rilliant Knits. Find her sweet knitted angels in our supplement. Jacinta Bowie Having begun her career working for Hayfield, Jacinta is now a freelance knitwear designer who collaborates with yarn companies and magazines. Her latest pattern is a striped cape which can also be knitted as a…

The designers at Rowan have looked to the company’s heritage and its Yorkshire roots for its latest seasonal pattern collection. With colours and textures inspired by bracken and heather, cobbled streets and drystone walls, there are 34 beautiful projects for women, sized to fit busts of 28-62in. Gorgeous colourwork fills the pages of Magazine 76, and designs include Fair Isle tops and jumpers, argyle and check patterns, and slip stitch stripes. Lisa Richardson’s ‘Brooke’ sweater is decorated with bold intarsia leaves, and Martin Storey’s ‘Hunslet cardigan uses an intricate floral colourwork pattern. Florence Spurling has paired a colourwork yoke with a subtly textured body for her ‘Ellerby’ sweater. Other textured projects include a slouchy cardigan with diagonal eyelet stripes, neat ribbed jumpers, and a richly cabled cardigan with pockets. To…

DANCING REINDEER SWEATER by Martin Storey Price £4 for a PDF download. Festive Knits pattern range also includes a ‘Dancing Reindeer’ cowl and cushion. www.knitrowan.com NUTCRACKER KNITTING KITS by Wool Couture Price From £16.99 each; range includes Nutcracker figures, baubles, stocking trio and cushion cover. www.woolcouturecompany.com NOËLLE SOCKS by Winwick Mum Price Free PDF download. Uses the new Yuletide shade of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle 4ply. www.wyspinners.com…

Magical sweaters from Melanie Berg Discover 13 creative, contemporary sweater patterns in the fabulous book from designer Melanie Berg (aka Mairlynd). Her Sweaters book is a collection of her all-time favourite patterns along with two brand-new designs. The collection encompasses a wide variety of modern shapes and stitch patterns. Designs include relaxed tops and jumpers with sophisticated lace details, a V-neck pullover with a slip stitch band, and a long cardigan with graphic colourwork. The new designs are ‘Ashen’, a lace cardigan with an unusual construction, and ‘Metro Pulse’, a top-down tee with crochet embellishment. Order a copy for £22 plus shipping from https://bit.ly/PascualiMairlynd Showtime! Enjoy The Knitting & Stitching Show in London on 10-13 October, Belfast on 7-10 November, and Harrogate on 21-24 November www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com Bella Bella is Stylecraft’s new…

WORKSHOPS 8 OCTOBER Felton, Morpeth Knitting with Thrums www.finefettlefibres.uk 01670 600001 9 OCTOBER Edinburgh Finishing Techniques https://helenchattertontextiles.co.uk/pages/knit-happens-knitting-classes 9 OCTOBER Oxford Italian Cast-On and Cast-Off www.oxfordyarn.com 01865 604112 12 OCTOBER Nottingham Introduction to Knitwear Design www.yarnloft.co.uk 07825 702433 12 OCTOBER Truro Fair Isle and Steeking www.trurowool.com 01872 270661 13 OCTOBER Oxford Introduction to Continental Knitting www.oxfordyarn.com 01865 604112 19 OCTOBER Exeter Finishing Techniques www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 20 OCTOBER Skipton Colourwork www.purlandjane.co.uk 01756 228247 26 OCTOBER Crymych, Pembroke Natural dye - protein fibres www.felinfach.com 26 OCTOBER Exeter Introduction to Entrelac www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 27 OCTOBER Oxford Short Row Shaping www.oxfordyarn.com 29 OCTOBER Bovey Tracey Knit a Beaded Clutch Bag with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 2 NOVEMBER Nottingham Steeking www.yarnloft.co.uk 07825 702433 2 NOVEMBER Loughborough Finishing Techniques www.beingknitterly.co.uk 9 NOVEMBER Exeter Dye…

“FOLLOW THE sweet tradition of bringing out an advent calendar each year and filling it with treats,” says Amy Philip. “The snowflake duplicate stitch motif and Fair Isle mitten design are ideal for practicing these techniques on a small-scale pattern. This project is a great way of using up yarn left over from other makes, and you could also make several of these mittens and use them as beautiful Christmas tree decorations.” SIZE Mittens: 9cm (3½in) full length, 7½cm (3in) hand length, 14½cm (5¾in) circumference, 2½cm (1in) cuff, 2cm (¾in) thumb length YARN BC Garn Bio Shetland (Sport weight; 100% wool; 280m/305yds per 50g skein) 1 x 50g skein of each: A Light Gray (41) B Natural (39) C Straw (4) D Bordeaux Brown (30) E Medium Gray (42) YARN…

THIS MINI poncho, designed by Kath Andrews, features a spectacular two-colour brioche stitch leaf pattern. It’s worked top down, with a lower garter stitch border; stitches are picked up to work the brioche collar after the cowl has been blocked. Kath’s design is knitted in UK Alpaca’s 4-Ply Sock Yarn, a blend of superfine British alpaca and nylon which comes in solid and hand-dyed shades. SIZE Finished measurements Length: 37½cm (15in) Circumference at top: 49cm (19½in) Circumference at bottom: 158cm (62¼in) Blocking measurements First Block: 49cm (19½in) inner length, 162½cm (64in) outer length and 32cm (12¾in) depth Second Block (collar): 49cm (19½in) length and 5½cm (2¼in) height YARN UK Alpaca 4-Ply Sock Yarn (4ply weight; 75% superfine alpaca, 25% nylon; 450m/490yds per 100g skein) 1 x 100g skein of each:…

THIS EXQUISITE shawl from Anniken Allis uses an array of delicate lace stitch patterns, including an airy knitted-on edging. The shawl’s curving shape means it wraps around the shoulders beautifully. Anniken’s design feels extra-special thanks to the use of KC Collection’s Naturally Soft 4ply yarn, an indulgent, lustrous blend of Bluefaced Leicester wool and cashmere. It’s available in 15 sophisticated colours. SIZE Wingspan: 172cm (67¾in) Depth: 56cm (22in) YARN KC Collection Naturally Soft 4ply (4ply weight; 90% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 10% Afghan cashmere; 190m/207yds per 50g skein) Sunset (6027); 4 x 50g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long TENSION 15 sts and 32.5 rows to 10cm over Chart B stitch pattern using 4mm needles. Exact tension is not essential, but a difference in tension…

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“THE LINDESBERG Museum in Sweden has a sampler from Siggebohyttan, a former miner’s estate and historic site, preserved in its collections. I was inspired by the splendid capital letters and crown embroidered at the top,” explains designer Maja Karlsson. “Have you ever thought of making socks as a type of sampler, with memories and motifs saved for future generations?” Maja has used a Norwegian pure wool 4ply, and we have suggested an alternative sock yarn which is easier to find in the UK. SIZE YARN Rauma Gammelserie (4ply weight; 100% Norwegian wool; 160m/175yds per 50g ball) A Light Gray Heather (403); 2 x 50g balls B Natural White (401); 1 x 50g ball C Blue (447); 1 x 50g ball Alternative yarn suggestion: DROPS Fabel (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25%…

Catch up on what you’ve missed by downloading a back issue of The Knitter today Issue 206 Cabled sweater • Colourwork tank top • Textured shawl • Lacy T-shirt • Sideways-knit lace jumper • Men’s gansey • Fair Isle tea cosy • Intarsia top • Cabled waistcoat • Lace sweater • Mohair lace cardigan SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 205 Fair Isle yoked jumper • Lace top • Slip stitch top • Lattice stitch T-shirt • Embroidered cardigan • Men’s gansey • Lacy vest • Textured roll-neck tee • Lace scarf • Rainbow socks Issue 204 Slip stitch yoked top • Lacy tunic • Openwork jacket • Colourwork vest • Moomin socks • Fair Isle cushion • Lace & cable jumper • Men’s waistcoat • Fair Isle…

The Knitter SPOTLIGHT Winter Knits 8-PAGE PULLOUT THESE CHARMING festive decorations are designed to be hung on your Christmas tree. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii, the project is a great way to use up odds and ends of yarn, and Sachiyo suggests different colourways for the dress and sleeves. Due to the small parts, these little figures are not suitable as toys for children under three years old. SIZE 14cm (51/in) tall YARN Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (DK weight; 70% wool, 30% alpaca; 125m per 50g ball) A Blossom (223); 1 x 50g ball Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m per 50g ball) 1 x 50g ball of each: B Rage (150); C Pine (158); D Cumin (193) Rowan Norwegian Wool (DK weight; 100% wool;…

“THIS DESIGN was inspired by a lilies in a pond, ready to burst into flower,” explains Emma Vining. “The waterlily motifs are knitted with twisted stitches, with a large central flower bud and two surrounding leaves. Each motif is linked vertically by twisted stitches flowing between the bud and leaves. Horizontal lines of garter stitch extend out from each lily, linking to the neighbouring plant and to the garment sides.” SIZE YARN Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (Aran weight; 100% Peruvian Highland wool; 200m/220yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needlesStitch holdersStitch markersCable needle (cn) TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 5mm needles. 18 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over…

Stunning shawls from Mc Intosh Yarn brand Mc Intosh has teamed up with designer Kath Andrews to develop a special shawl kit for knitters to enjoy. Kath has created her slip stitch ‘County Shawl’ in three different colourways reflecting the colours of County Donegal in Ireland, the home of hand-dyer James Mc Intosh’s grandfather,. Each knitting kit contains Mc Intosh Donegal Rich Tweed 4ply yarn, plus Addi Premium Classic Lace fixed circular needles. The ‘Celtic Landscape’ colourway has cool tones of green, grey and cream, while ‘Northwest Ireland’ comprises warm yellow, red and cream, and ‘Great Craic and Tall Yarns’ is a riot of fiery red, orange and navy. Available from www.knitmcintosh.com Local hero Smart new colours of Erika Knight’s Wool Local 4ply yarn include rust, teal and heather pink Find stockist…

SWATCHES SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Retreat Twist Chunky Shade pictured Harbour (1222) Ball weight/length 100g/140m Needle size 6.5mm (UK 3/US 10½) Tension 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool Care Hand wash RRP £8.95 Contact www.wyspinners.com 01535664500 The popular Retreat Chunky roving yarn has been joined by this new Twist version, which twists different coloured plies together to give gradual, harmonious colour changes. The palette of six shades was inspired by the skies at dawn and sunset. Spun from bouncy Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, it will knit up quickly into soft sweaters, accessories and homewares. MODE AT ROWAN Alpaca Haze Shade pictured Peony (17) Ball weight/length 25g/212m Needle size 3.25-5mm (UK 10-6/US 3-8) Tension 24-18 sts and 38-27 rows to 10cm…

The Knitter FEATURE IOLAIR YARN is the artisan yarn brand run by Solveigh Lass-Evans. Based in East Lothian near Edinburgh, Solveigh produces a range of exquisite hand-dyed yarns using natural bases, including exclusive blends spun from British wool and alpaca. She also designs patterns that showcase her yarns, and is one of the organisers of The Woolly Good Gathering yarn festival in Edinburgh. We chatted with Solveigh about her creative life. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? “I am originally from Germany, and I went to the Isle of Mull, on the west coast of Scotland, in 1996 to do a geology mapping project as part of my master’s degree. This is where I met my future husband, Richard, who, at that time, was the RSPB warden,…

FAYE PERRIAM-REED loves to combine delicate textures on her sock designs, and this latest pair features elegant lace and cables which will delight experienced sock knitters. Faye has given instructions for working the cables either with or without a cable needle. Her design uses a hand-dyed sock yarn from Cat and Sparrow, which blends British Romney wool with silk for a soft yet hard-wearing fabric. SIZE YARN Cat and Sparrow Rolling Stone Sock (4ply weight; 90% British Romney wool, 10% silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) Far Away Eyes; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 80cm long, if using Magic Loop method 2 stitch markersCable needle (cn), optional TENSION 35 sts and 42 rounds to 10cm over Main…

“THIS PATTERN includes instructions for three different options: traditional mittens, fingerless mitts, and fingerless mitts with a flap,” explains Outi Kater. “A braided two-colour cast-on has been used for casting on stitches for the flap.” Outi’s design is knitted in four shades of Shetland wool from Jamieson & Smith. SIZE To fit palm circumference: 22-24cm (8¾-9½in) Actual palm circumference: 22cm (8¾in) Total length traditional mittens: 26cm (101/in) Total length fingerless mitts: 19½cm (7¾in) YARN Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/114yds per 25g ball) A 142 (Dark Azure Blue); 1 x 25g ball B FC39 (Blue Mix); 2 x 25g balls C 21 (Navy); 2 x 25g balls D 27 (Mid Grey); 1 x 25g ball YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk NEEDLES…

“THERE’S NOTHING quite so cheerful as a spray of chamomile blooms; they’re like tiny bursts of sunshine,” says Marie Greene. “I envisioned this design with an easy yet elevated look - like chamomile tea in a fancy teacup. The silk-blend yarn and intricate texture dress up an otherwise simple concept that’s perfect with jeans or over a sundress. This top is meant to be ever-so-slightly cropped for a flattering silhouette that hits just above the hip, but you can easily add length if you prefer a longer style.” SIZE YARN Malabrigo Susurro (Sport weight; 50% silk, 25% Merino wool, 25% linen; 297m/325yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 60–100cm long, for body3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long, for neckline3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4)…

YULETIDE FUN Get set for the festive season with West Yorkshire Spinners! Its new pattern collection, Home For Christmas, contains eight handknit projects designed by Jenny Watson which will bring cosy colour and warmth to your home. Jenny’s designs include Christmas stockings with three different colourwork patterns, a set of gift sacks, and bunting knitted in the new Signature Sparkle 4ply Yuletide shade. There’s a jolly gingerbread doll complete with a hat and scarf, and knitted baubles for your tree, decorated with reindeers, stars, and little houses. The largest project is the spectacular ‘Christmas Cottage Blanket’, a patchwork design with colourful motifs and cables. To order the book £14.95 or to download individual patterns for £3.50 each, visit www.wyspinners.com. Á la mode Mode at Rowan is a new yarn & pattern range…

The latest edition of John Arbon’s Annual is our favourite yet! Issue Four features six beautiful garden-inspired patterns to knit, and lots more to read and enjoy. ‘Apple Blossom Shawl’ by Ashley Lee has a pretty all-over lace pattern, while Jule Kebelmann’s ‘Hops and Meadow Shawl’ pairs two-colour linen stitch with a lace and cable border. There’s a beautiful colourwork cowl by Marie Wallin, a Fair Isle beret, charming socks with peapod bobble and cable motifs, and a log cabin-style modular vest by Sonja Bargielowska. Other craft projects include an embroidered crochet wrap and blanket, and an embroidery sampler. There are articles to read, too, including an interview with designer Dee Hardwicke, a history of Devon Closewool sheep, a guide to dyeing with flowers, a look at the historic spinning…

What I’m knitting Whatever you call them - gnomes, gonks, tomtens - I can’t resist a beardy little fellow in a big hat, especially at Christmas time. I’m going to make one of Carol Connelly’s characterful chaps from her new collection for King Cole, Gonks Book 1. The book has 12 designs, and each figure has a big round nose, a fluffy beard, and a colourful sweater, knitted in chenille yarn. I want to knit one - or maybe more than one? - to sit on my mantelpiece this Christmas. King Cole Gonks Book 1 costs £5.69 from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk What I’m enjoying After reading Marie Greene’s book The Joy of Yarn, I was inspired to sort out my enormous yarn stash, and I realised I have many random individual skeins…

“RHIANNON WAS a great queen from Welsh mythology, and this dramatic hap shawl is named in her honour,” explains Kath Andrews. “It uses a traditional hap shawl construction, beginning with the central square, from which stitches are picked up all around to work the two borders. Once these are finished the knitted-on edging is added, complete with tidy short-row corners.” Kath’s design is knitted in Cascade’s Alpaca Lace, a very soft, fine 2ply laceweight yarn. CHART A KEY SIZE Finished measurements: 146cm (57½in) long x 146cm (57½in) wide Blocking measurements: 158cm (621/in) long x 158cm (621/in) wide YARN Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace (Laceweight; 100% baby alpaca; 400m/437yds per 50g skein) Silver (1413); 5 x 50g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 120cm long1 pair 4mm (UK…

KNITOVATION STITCH DICTIONARY by Andrea Rangel ANDREA RANGEL’S brilliant 2017 book, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary, delighted knitters with its fresh, modern approach to stranded colourwork. Now this new companion book brings us even more playful motifs to fall in love with, along with excellent advice to help knitters produce flawless colourwork. This stitch dictionary offers 154 unique two-colour stranded colourwork patterns, and each is presented in the form of a large, clear chart and swatch photograph. The natural world is a popular theme for Andrea, and there’s a dizzying choice of leaf and tree motifs, and flowers galore. Animal motifs include characterful cats, birds, foxes, cows, large bears and tiny ponies, flying pigs, dragons and dinosaurs. Holiday-themed pictoral patterns include pumpkins, candy canes, reindeer, snowmen and gingerbread people. Andrea has let…

“THIS COLOURWORK top was inspired by garden lawns in summer, with colours and textures ‘embellishing’ the green of the lawn,” says Mary Henderson. “Rowan’s Fine Tweed Haze yarn gives the soft hand and fuzzy coloured background to splashes of floral colour in Felted Tweed. The 2x2 corrugated ribbing frames the lawn.” SIZE YARN Rowan Fine Tweed Haze (DK weight; 37% wool, 37% alpaca, 13% polyamide, 9% cotton, 4% polyester; 215m/235yds per 50g ball) Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80cm long3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm long2.5mm (UK 12/US C/2) crochet hook, for neatening endsStitch holders or waste yarnStitch markers, including 1 contrast marker…

THIS GENEROUSLY sized bag is formed from a front and back panel, and a side piece which joins the two and forms the base of the bag. Long strap pieces are then knitted and stitched to the outside. Ella Burch’s design has a subtle textured pattern, which is complemented by a flecky, tweedy yarn called Remix, a blend of 100% recycled fibres from Berroco. SIZE 60cm (231/in) wide 40cm (151/in) tall at deepest point, not including strap YARN Berroco Remix (DK weight; 30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk, 9% linen; 198m/217yds per 100g ball) Ice (3951); 4 x 100g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles TENSION 17 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over st…

THIS CAPE by Jacinta Bowie is knitted in one piece in striped stocking stitch from the top down, with increases made by yarnovers. Godets are added at the hem where the increases are on every row. The front opening has garter stitch striped trims and a twisted cord fastening. Jacinta has used two interesting yarns from Berroco: Meraki, a cotton-hemp mix, and Summer Sesame, a self-striping cotton blend. SIZE One size. To fit bust/chest circumference: 80-142cm (31½-56in) Actual length from hem to side shoulder at front: 35½cm (14in) YARN Berroco Meraki (DK weight; 71% cotton, 24% hemp, 5% polyester; 120m/131yds per 50g ball) 1 x 50g ball of each: A Devotion (6033) B Love (6026) D Trust (6046) Berroco Summer Sesame (DK weight; 47% cotton, 44% acrylic, 9% nylon; 270m/295yds…

THIS ROUND-NECK sweater with set-in sleeves features a handsome pattern of textured triangles and vertical columns of stocking stitch, on a background of reverse stocking stitch. Sarah Hatton’s design is knitted in ColourLab DK, a pure British wool from West Yorkshire Spinners which provides a soft and bouncy fabric and excellent stitch definition. It’s available in 36 solid and striping colourways. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK (DK weight; 100% British wool, 225m/245yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)knitting needles1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)knitting needlesStitch holders TENSION 25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over patt using 4mm needles. 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com For general…

THIS TIMELESS sweater from the design team at Stylecraft Yarns combines a tweed-effect yarn with a smart cabled pattern. It will knit up quickly, as it’s worked in a chunky yarn on 6mm needles; Stylecraft Bella Bella comes in a choice of six variegated colourways. The sweater has set-in sleeves, a plain back, and a pattern of braids and twists on the front. SIZE YARN Stylecraft Bella Bella Chunky (Chunky weight; 100% acrylic; 145m/158yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9)knitting needles1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10)knitting needlesCable needle (cn)Stitch holdersStitch markers TENSION 14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over rev st st on 6mm needles. Cable panel of 62 sts measures 28cm wide. YARN STOCKISTS Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4F: Slip…

THIS ELEGANT design by Bronagh Miskelly has wide, intricately patterned cable panels on the fronts, while the back is plain. A provisional cast-on is used for the sleeves, which is later undone to work a knitted-on cable cuff. Multiple buttons and a decorative collar complete the design. It’s knitted in Cascade’s 220 Superwash DK wool yarn, which comes in a huge choice of colours. SIZE YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (DK weight; 100% wool; 200m/220yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9) knitting needles1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles3.5mm (UK 10-9) circular needles, 40cm longScrap yarn for provisional cast-on4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) crochet hook12 (12:12:12:12:13:13:13:14:14) x 15mm buttonsStitch holdersCable needle (cn) TENSION 19 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm…