Love Knitting December 2017 Sampler

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YOUR COMPLETE BABY & GIFT COLLECTION

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Chritmas

patterns Knit a

gorgeous Scandi dress

■ Snuggly textured knit ■ Snowy owl comforter ■ Striped easy-on jumper ■ Cute cat cardie

Classic colourwork

With an adorable reindeer motif!

Festive projects for comfort and joy!

Sweet Snowma n sweater

Ho, ho, ho!

4 fun nursery makes

Pixie hodie

Big bear hug Snowbal top

Winter warmer

Extra-special gift

Classic style

PLUS KNITTED STOCKING-FILLER IDEAS PERFECT FOR BABY

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Contents December 2017

Projects

6 Merry and bright

Val Pierce’s Scandi dress is a perfect blend of sweet and stylish. Little girls will love the bold pink colour and cute motifs

14 Snow cute

Knit baby a Christmas jumper to be proud of! This festive fair isle number is oh-sojolly, with a row of smiling snowmen

20 Blue lagoon

Our gorgeous wrap jumper is packed with beautiful details and worked in sparkly variegated yarn for a unique fnish

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28 Bear hugs!

Babies will adore this friendy teddy. He makes the most perfect stocking fller for your little one’s frst Christmas

35 Nursery collection

Decorate baby’s room with our fun festive patterns, from a classic stocking to a snuggly cushion!

36 Stripy stocking 38 Christmas tree bunting 40 Santa cushion 44 Alfe the elf

48 Comfort and joy

Little ‘snowballs’ adorn this elegant jumper for girls – once you’ve mastered the bobble stitch, you’ll fnd it a breeze

53 Making waves

Wrap up your tot in this snuggly hooded coat with an eyecatching wavy stripe pattern. It’s our cosiest winter knit!

58 Jack frost

Nothing beats the cuteness of a pixie hood. This jacket from Sirdar is bright and beautiful, with a lovely variegated yarn

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68 Kitty cutie

With an adorable cat face embroidered on the hood, here’s a knit that’s purr-fect for children who love to dress up!

78 Fit for a prince

Work narrow stripes in shades of white, silver and gold to create this handsome jumper for baby boys

82 Snowy snuggles

Our snowy owl comforter is so soft and huggable, and there’s plenty to keep you busy in this detailed pattern

Also this issue...

12 Best buys 64 Knitted stocking fllers 73 Knitting trends 74 Q&A 76 Back issues 86 How to knit 89 Shopping guide 90 Last word: Jo Benner 91 Next issue LOV E K N IT T I N G 5

Christmas dress

Merry & bright Val Pierce’s snuggly dress is the best way for baby to stay cosy this winter! It’s perfect for parties, with stylish Scandi motifs in bright fuchsia pink

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arm, stylish and so much comfer than separates, a knitted jumper dress is the ultimate go-to item in a girl’s winter wardrobe!

And this one is a real winner, with adorable details to make you and

About this yarn

West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK 52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon 112m per 50g Machine wash at 40˚C £3.95, www.wyspinners.com

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baby smile. Work snowfakes and reindeer motifs from the charts over the page, using the intarsia method. The colours contrast so well, you’ll love seeing the pattern come to life and then adding a tie and tassels for the perfect fnish.

Top Tip If yo get cofusd whn reversing shapings, hold th dress up to yo as if yo are wearing it to tl which edge i which

Th back of th dress features a moss stitch butto bad ad thre buttos

Add woolly tights or leggings to make this adorable outft complete!

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Snowman jumper

Snow cut!

Get ready for winter weather with this adorable jumper by Ann Franklin – warm, rich colours and fair isle snowmen give it a vintage feel

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hristmas jumper season – it’s our favourite time of year! And here’s one that we just adore... This cute knit uses fair isle techniques (stranded knitting using two colours on each row only) to create its colour

About this yarn Sirdar No 1 DK

50% acrylic, 50% nylon 230m per 100g Machine wash at 40˚C £4.99, for stockists call 01942 231682 or visit www.sirdar.co.uk

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patterns, with arms and a nose added to the tiny snowmen after the knitting has been completed.

It’s worked in a fabulous new yarn from Sirdar, which is an absolute dream to work with, and sure to become a classic in no time!

Top Tip Folow th instructios o th bal bad to make sure yo give th best care to yor fnihd jumper

Try this brand new yarn from Sirdar!

Stretchy rib at the cuffs and neckline makes this jumper so comfy to wear

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Cuddly teddy

Bear hugs!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Knit this cuddly teddy for your little one’s stocking – and don’t forget his colourful jumper, too! By Ann Franklin

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very child needs a special bear friend to share their adventures with, and we think Ann Franklin’s ted will make a wonderful addition to your family!

Knitted in fuffy eyelash yarn, he has the softest fur, and a lovely

About this yarn

Stylecraft Eskimo DK 100% polyester 90m per 50g Machine wash at 40˚C £1.99, for stockists visit www.stylecraftyarns.co.uk, 01484 848435

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squishy body that’s just perfect for hugs and cuddles! With his festive jumper, he’s guaranteed to stand out from all the other teddies, so pop him into the top of your child’s stocking for an extra-special surprise on Christmas morning.

Top Tip Why not make a matching hat for yor tddy using ay lefover Special DK or Twedy DK?

A special teddy to treasure forever!

You’ll use three DK yarns from Stylecraft in this sweet teddy bear project

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tice Pracstripes yourith this w ject! pro

Alfe th elf This sweet elf has followed his friend Santa, all the way from the North Pole! Knit him for the nursery today

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Nursery knits

Elf toy You will need ■ Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK, 50g in: Lollie (558) x 1 ball Waterlilly (005) x 1 ball Piglet (001) x 1 ball Black (490) x 1 ball Golden Goose (574) x 1 ball Diddy Dino (527) x 1 ball Wiggle (492) x 1 ball ■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles ■ Tapestry needle ■ Toy flling ■ White thread ■ Red colouring pencil ■ 9cm (3½in) diameter circle cardboard base (optional)

Measurements ■ About 57cm (22½in) tall from foot to top of hat (when sitting on shelf)

Tension ■ 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st using 4mm (US 8, US 6) needles

Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 87

About this yarn

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK 75% wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere 116m per 50g Machine wash at 30˚C £4.99, for stockists call 01924 369666 or visit www.sublimeyarns.com

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rom the tips of his pointy ears to the tips of his pointy toes, this elf is a complete package of Christmas merriment! Here's a toy that baby will instantly fall in love with – who could resist his cheeky grin? There

ELF TOY

Body and head Begin at base using Wiggle and cast on 14 sts.

Row 1 Purl.

Next row (Inc in every st) to end. 28 sts Next row Purl.

Next row (K1, inc in next st) to end. 42 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K2, inc in next st) to end. 56 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K3, inc in next st) to end. 70 sts Next row Knit.

Starting with a knit row, st-st 6 rows.

Change to Diddy Dino and st-st 18 rows.

Change to Black and st-st 4 rows.

Change to Diddy Dino and st-st 10 rows.

Next row (K3, k2tog) to end. 56 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K2, k2tog) to end. 42 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K1, k2tog) to end. 28 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K2tog) to end. 14 sts Next row Purl.

Change to Piglet.

Next row Inc in every st. 28 sts Next (and every alt) row Purl.

Next row Inc in every st. 56 sts Next row (K3, inc in next st) to end.

70 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 29 rows.

Next row (K3, k2tog) to end. 56 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows.

Next row (K2, k2tog) to end. 42 sts Next (and every alt) row: Purl.

Next row (K1, k2tog) to end. 28 sts Next row (K2tog) to end. 14 sts

are quite a few stripes to work in this pattern, starting with those on his body and not forgetting those candy-coloured legs! When sewing these pieces up, it is easier to sew the front of the seam so that you can match up the stripes.

Top Tip Whn swing th stripe sas, thread oe nedle with Lolie ad oe with Watrlily, ad us both at th sae time Cut yarn and thread through sts.

Sew Wiggle seam. Gather round cast-on sts, pull up tightly and secure. Sew rem seam to top of head, leaving a 9cm (3½in) gap. Turn right-side out.

Cut a 9cm (3½in) diameter circle from a piece of card and insert into base. Add flling, a little at a time. Sew rem seam, adding a little more flling if necessary.

Cut a length of Diddy Dino and work a line of running sts around neckline. Pull up sts tightly and secure.

Eyes (make 2) Using Black, cast on 3 sts then k3tog.

Cut yarn and thread through.

Sew eyes in position about 14 rows up from last inc row of head, with about 10 sts in between. Use a length of white sewing thread to work a few tiny straight sts in the top right of each eye to fnish.

Nose Using Piglet, cast on 5 sts.

St-st 4 rows.

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Pixie hood jacket

Jack frost Your little pixie will look extra cute in this cosy jacket from Sirdar, featuring an adorable pointy hood and self-patterning yarn in ice-cool colours!

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ixie hoods were made for kids’ knits, and can elevate a jacket from quite sweet to super-cute in an instant! If you’d like to try that experiment out on your own little one, then have a go at this

About this yarn

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK Prints 75% wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere 116m per 50g Machine wash at 30˚C £6.49, for stockists visit www.sirdar.co.uk

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gorgeous jacket from Sirdar. The main jacket is worked in stocking stitch with garter stitch borders, and the hood is added at the end.

You’ll love the silk-rich feel of this yarn, and watching the printed patterns come to life as you knit.

Top Tip Loking for a uniex knit?

Thi pattrn, ad th colors, wil lok cut o both boys ad girl

Try this lovely self patterningyarn!

These frosty shades are light, bright and fun to wear!

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SNOWBALL JUMPER

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