Alterknit Rebellion is out now! Launched on the 15th September 2020 Alterknit Rebellion is bold, bright and beautiful! Giving you everything you need to give your wardrobe a refresh. Make a statement with these designs that WOW. “This book is a testament to Anna’s love of the (Honsestrikk) movement, her commitment to the wonder that […]
Discover a colourful world of adorable animals and fantastical creatures in this fun collection of sewn toys and gifts, brought together into one volume for the first time.
We are only human, and while we strive for perfection, occasionally mistakes happen. On this page you will find errata (listed alphabetically by title) for known issues in David and Charles books. If you have spotted an error, please do not hesitate to bring it to our attention by email to hello@davidandcharles.com, so that we […]
We have made a commitment to be a responsible company in our approach to sustainability and our consideration of the environment. We are working to an initial set of policy guidelines which we see as a first step and have appointed a Sustainability Guardian to be the voice for this issue in our company. Our […]
For some extra inspiration during these times, why not follow our fantastic authors on social media? Here’s a list of some of our inspirational authors who have published with us in recent years. Many of these designers are offering project ideas and downloads during these times. In the list below, the author name links to […]
Tell us a bit about your new book? It’s Cat Knits! I love cats, and I love knitting – and apparently I am not alone in this. The book contains lots of cat-themed knits – both garments and accessories – for the cat-obsessed knitter. I’ve tried to structure the book to make it easy for […]
Many people are turning to arts and crafts to keep themselves occupied during a period of time at home. We’ve put together this list of essential books for a range of crafts. Each book provides you with everything you need to start a new craft or return to a neglected hobby. Our books are available from […]
A collection of bright, bold and beautiful knitting patterns based on Honsestrikk, a Danish knitting movement from the 1970s which broke away from traditional knitting rules. Honsestrikk, which loosely translates as ‘chicken stitch’ was influenced by the radical social and political movements of the time, including the women’s rights movement, and this can be seen […]
A magical collection of 12 knitting patterns for wonderfully lifelike animals and birds accompanied by the author’s sketches and studies of the natural world. Choose your favourite animal or bird whether it’s a grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked field mouse, wolf, fox, wild rabbit and even a roe deer fawn. The patterns are cleverly designed […]
This is the ultimate cat lover’s collection of knitting patterns for garments and accessories. If you love cats and yarn you will want this collection of 16 quirky designs all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for 16 different sizes, as well as cat-themed accessories including a wrap, shawl, scarf, […]