Let's Knit October Issue 110

Your essential cosy cardi!

+ 12 MORE WARDROBE MUST-HAVES

AUTUMN KNITS YOUR WAY!

ISSUE 110 Oct 2016

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British Special!

QUICK CHUNKY KNITS

Supersized Style Pow! Make an impact with Lucinda Ganderton’s on-trend bobble hat and cowl

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nit up a superchunky set this weekend! This hat and cowl combo is worked on 10mm needles and you’ll be really impressed at how quickly the fabric grows. Cable needles don’t come in set sizes like regular needles, so just use the biggest one you can find. Don’t forget to share your finished makes using the contact details on page 51.

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meet our DESIGNER “Casting off in the rib pattern gives a flexible edge to the cowl” LUCINDA GANDERTON

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PERFECT FOR AUTUMN!

British Special!

Stay modern and chic in a

SHORT & SWEET JACKET A

neat little knit, this cropped, boxy raglan jacket is perfect for layering and adding a pop of colour to your favourite outfits. It has simple contrasting reverse garter stitch stripes and the front edges are faced to give a neat, tailored finish. Choose your favourite shades and knit up your own colour combos!

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meet our DESIGNER “If you wish to make this design longer, simply add on as many repeats of the 16-row pattern as you wish.”

PAT MENCHINI

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British Special!

Heather Shimmer Stay snug with Jane Burns’ easy fingerless mitts pattern

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here’s nothing like slipping your hands into a pair of soft, warm mittens as the temperature starts to turn.

The leafy lace pattern on this pair, designed by Jane Burns, is a gorgeous detail and the open fingers are practical, keeping your hands free. They are knitted in a fabulous British wool so not only do they look great, they feel amazing and will keep your hands nice and toasty!

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British Special!

FUN MAKE FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND

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ISLE Susie John’s dog coat is the perfect Christmas gift for pampered pooches

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et your furry friend join the festivities with a cosy knitted coat. The beautiful Fair Isle technique in this pattern resonates with the joys of the season, making it a wonderful Christmas gift. To keep your pooch warm on winter walks and add a touch of luxury, make yours with British wool.

Why not experiment with lots of cheerful shades?

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“Pick up the fabric and bias binding at your local sewing store on Sew Saturday on the 16th October!”

LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler

meet our DESIGNER “Here is a dog coat that not only looks stylish but, being knitted in pure Shetland wool and lined with fleecy fabric, will really keep your faithful friend snuggly and warm even in the foulest weather” SUSIE JOHNS

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Scandi

Measurements & Sizes Height: 37cm Foot length: 15cm

Stocking

Knit Kit Yarn: Drops Nepal, shades (A) 3620 Red, two 50g balls, (B) 0200 Off White, (C) 0500 Grey Mix, one 50g ball of each Needles: 5mm, double-pointed, set of five Stitch holder Tapestry needle

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17 sts x 22 rows 10cm x 10cm stocking stitch 5mm needles

This red, white and grey Fair Isle knit from Drops is a Christmas classic

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nit a beautiful stocking to hang in front of the fire on Christmas Eve. This one’s covered in timeless Nordic motifs and will be treasured by children for generations. The stocking is worked in the round on double-pointed needles and follows basic sock construction. The colourwork designs use the Fair Isle method; try not to pull the yarn too tightly when stranding to make sure you can fit as many goodies in the stocking as you can!

For abbreviations see page 92

About the Yarn Drops Nepal is an aran weight yarn comprising 65% wool and 35% alpaca. Projects should be washed by hand. The original grey shade is discontinued so we’ve listed another one in the Knit Kit here. It costs £2 per 50g (75m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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Santa Baby Knit Lynne Rowe’s jolly hat for fab and festive tots

FITS TOTS TO TEENS!

meet our DESIGNER “The elfin style of this hat is perfect to help you and yours get into the Christmas spirit!”

LYNNE ROWE

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EASY HOME KNITS

Hot Toddy

Long winter evenings will seem extra cosy with these great textured makes

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inter is on its way, and for us that means snuggling up with a good book, a mug of cocoa and a hot water bottle – in a knitted cosy, naturally! These covers are designed by Sian Brown and made in super-soft Falkland Aran, a new yarn from Debbie Bliss. Use the leftovers from your second hank to make a stylish matching mug cosy.

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et the British countryside inspire your next make – and we don’t just mean those stunning autumn leaves. These gorgeous yarns are all produced in the UK from locally sourced flocks and fleeces – there’s even a sneaky alpaca yarn for good measure. Whether you’re knitting garments, aceesories or stylish homewares, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to wonderful British wool.

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FLATTERING FEMININE TOP EXCLUSIVE TO

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oh, wouldn’t this be a pretty addition to your knitwear wardrobe? We love the decorative shoulder detail and if you haven’t tried lace before, this is the perfect opportunity. The top is knitted in a DK weight yarn, so it’s easy to see your stitches and there’s no shaping on the lace section at all. The sleeves are the dolman style, which means they’re knitted in one piece with the body so that’s two less seams to sew!

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TOP NEW TRENDS

THE BIG Autumn/Winter Edit New season yarns, styles and patterns you won’t want to miss!

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e’ll admit it: this might just be our favourite time of year.

Our new yarn alert system is going into overdrive and there are so many stunning patterns and effects to try that even if we start now we may not be done by spring! We’ve taken a look at the newest collections from the nation’s leading brands and picked out just a few of the most interesting yarns, enticing designs and on-trend styles for your knitting pleasure.

There are handy check boxes throughout our guide so you can make a note of your faves while you’re reading. Enjoy!

The First Sublime Lola Pattern Book (703)

Whether it’s bold sweaters or striking accessories, big is better this season and that means chunky yarns and brilliant quick-knit patterns. Cascade Yarns Pacific Bulky is perfect for big and beautiful accessories, while Sublime introduces us to Lola, a wonderfully soft and lofty merino wool that knits up on 12mm needles and has gorgeous pattern support.

King Cole Corona Chunky is a lightweight acrylic yarn that knits into a colourful self-patterning effect. Noro’s colourways are a thing of legend and new Hakone is a lovely chunky pure wool yarn that comes in eight multi-coloured shades.

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GO SUPERSIZED!

King Cole Corona Chunky, £3.45 per 100g (156m) ball, 0845 003 0775, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

Noro Hakone, RRP £14.75 per 100g (100m) skein, for stockist: 01535 664222, www.designeryarns.uk.com

Cascade Yarns® Pacific® Bulky, £11.95 per 200g (118m) ball, 0845 544 2196, www.loveknitting.com

Sublime Lola, £9.99 per 100g (63m) ball, 01926 764231, www.blacksheepwools.com

DON’T MISS OUR CHUNKY CANDY I adore chunky yarns!

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Part 6:

THE ESSENTIAL COSY CARDIGAN

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Use any standard chunky yarn to knit Penny Hill’s comfy cardi

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rapping yourself in this snug knit is like being given a warm woolly hug! The chunky pockets and sturdy buttons are attractive, timeless details and add a little extra touch of cosiness. This gorgeous garment will become your wardrobe staple throughout autumn and winter and looks fabulous when styled with a pretty dress, or jeans and a casual tee. We’ve shown it knitted up in two different yarns, one solid and one marbled, so choose the effect you prefer or opt for another chunky yarn of your choice!

Top from a selection at Gap, Necklace £18 Marks & Spencer, Jeans £ 24.99 T. K. Maxx

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