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a beautiful bolero!

■ Cosy booties ■ Quick knit cardigan ■ Matinée jacket ■ Heirloom christening gown

Pretty frilly sweater

Pretty flowers in simple embroidery

Gorgeous ideas for autumn days

Play time!

3 sweet nursery makes

Jungle stripes Easy intarsia Snappy make!

3 colourful cuties Super squirrel set Appliqué croc top

PLUS YOUR HANDY GUIDE TO OUR FAVOURITE NEW-SEASON YARNS

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Contents 20 September 2017

Projects 6 Frill jumper

Add this gorgeous, ruffe jumper by Jo Allport to baby’s autumnal wardrobe

14 Lacy bolero

This pattern from Sirdar is both pretty and practical – perfect for in-between weather

20 Crocodile jumper

Tots will love this cute croc top by Jane Burns with its clever, textured detail

25 Cuffed booties

Wrap delicate feet in these adorable, cuffed booties from Peter Pan 4 LOV E K N IT T I N G

30 Jungle toy set

This trio of animal toys will bring a bit of cheer to any nursery or playroom, they are destined for

36 Fox hoodie and cushion

Sublime’s squirrel motif is a fun way to adorn baby knits – cute and cuddly, kids will love these makes

41 Cloud collection

Angela Turner’s cloud collection includes: 43 Yarn blanket 44 Cloud cushion 46 Toy bag

48 Matinée jacket

Val Pierce’s cute cardie is perfect for dressing up a special-occasion outft

53 Cap-sleeved waistcoat

Easy garter stitch is the secret behind this sweet, short-sleeved cardie

56 Christening gown

This beautiful gown has a traditional quality and can be kept for generations

60 Owl cushion case

Brighten up bedtime with this big-eyed, cuddly owl cushion – he’s a hoot!

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68 6 quick baby knits

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Knit these gorgeous makes for a new arrival – ideal for beginner knitters

73 Frog mitts

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Little hands never look cuter than adorned with mitts – especially this pair!

79 Jill cardigan

Rowan’s soft, sweet cardigan is packed full of characterful detail

84 Toddler hat

Keep the chill off toddler heads with this button-top hat

Also this issue...

11 Letters 12 Best Buys 76 Q&A 78 Back issues 86 How to knit 89 Shopping guide 90 Last word: Sian Brown 91 Next issue LOV E K N IT T I N G 5

Frilly jumper

Fril seker!

Add this gorgeous ruffe sweater by Jo Allport to baby’s autumnal wardrobe, perfect for chillier weather. Such a pretty knit and easy to do, too!

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his pretty jumper has a darling frill adorning the yoke, and it’s knitted in a variegated yarn that gives it a colourful ‘wow’ factor. The main part of the jumper is worked in stocking stitch and the yoke is

About this yarn

Sublime Baby Cashere Merino Silk DK Prints 75% extra fne merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere 116m per 50g Machine wash at 30˚C £6.49, for stockists call 01924 369 666 or visit www.sublimeyarns.com

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shaped with decreases worked on the knit side, while the frill is created by picking up and knitting around the yoke edge, then knitting twice into each stitch for just one row. So, it’s a much simpler knit than it might look!

Top Tip Remember to folow th bal bad for care instructios to get th best from yor fnihd knit

A great lightweigh sweater t for the new season

This jumper looks great with a pair of plain, light-coloured trousers

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A baby bolero i perfect for completing a cut little wedding otft

This pattern is easily adapted into a cardie!

Turn to page 18.

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Lacy bolero Sizing guide Sizes & measurements

Bolero + cardie You will need ■ Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in Flowergirl (shade 474): x 1 (2: 2: 2: 3) balls (for the bolero) x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3) balls (for the cardie) ■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles ■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) circular needle, 80cm long ■ 4mm (UK 8, US 6) (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles ■ Stitch holder ■ 1 button

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

Abbreviations ■ y2rn: Yarn round needle twice ■ For standard abbreviations see page 87

Top Tip To fnd ot how to work lazy daiy stitch, turn to page 81 for a stp-by-stp guide 16 L O V E K N I T T I N G

0-6 mths

6-12 mths

1-2 years

2-3 years

4-5 years

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Length to shoulder

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Sleeve length – short

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BOLERO Pattern notes The back and two fronts are worked in one piece up to the armholes.

Back and fronts Using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles and thumb method, cast on 94 (106: 118: 130: 142) sts.

Work 4 rows garter stitch (g-st).

Change to 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles.

Row 1 K4, *yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K4, rep from * to end.

Row 2 Purl.

Row 3 K4, *k2tog, yfwd, K4, rep from * to end.

Row 4 Purl.

Rows 5-8 Rep Rows 1-4.

Row 9 K10, *yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K10, rep from * to end.

Row 10 Purl.

Row 11 K10, *k2tog, yfwd, K10, rep from * to end.

Row 12 Purl.

Row 13 K3, *k2tog, y2rn, sl1, K1, psso, K3, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K3, rep from * to last 7 sts, k2tog, y2rn, sl1, K1, psso, K3.

Row 14 P4, (K1, P1) into y2rn of previous row, P1, *P9, (K1, P1) into y2rn of previous row, P1, rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.

Rows 15-16 Rep Rows 11-12.

Row 17 Knit.

Jungle animals

Jungle fever This trio of adorable animals will bring a bit of cheer to any nursery or bedroom they’re destined for!

Designed by Anne Franklin

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hese animal babies were inspired by reallife babies born in zoos this year. Knitted in either garter stitch or stocking stitch, they’re a straightforward knit, though – as always with toys – you need

to pay special attention to the making-up process. The toys use Wendy Love It yarn, which is a joy to knit with, has a lovely soft fnish, and comes in a range of fabulous colours. You can make the whole set from just six balls of yarn.

Top Tip About this yarn Wendy Love It DK

100% acrylic 220m per 100g Machine wash at 30˚C £2.95, for stockists call 01943 872 264 or visit www.tbramsden.co.uk

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To ensure every part of th toy i fastned scurely, sw al parts in yarn twice, ad thn oversw using a matching thread

Thi st of cuties make a great new baby presnt

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A clever hoeycomb stitch gives a great txture to th owl’s body

Pyjaa party Keep jimjams tidy in the cutest possible way with Jane Burns’ cuddly pyjama case

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Pyjama case

Pyjaa cas You will need ■ Peter Pan Merino Baby DK, 50g x 1 ball of each in: Blue (shade 3039) – A White (shade 3030) – B Lilac (shade 3037) – C Green (shade 3040) – D Gold (shade 3038) – E ■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) DPNs ■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles ■ 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles ■ 46cm (18in) zip ■ 2 buttons

Measurements ■ 25x15cm (10x6in)

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

Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 87

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ho wouldn’t want a pyjama case that looks like an owl? We’re besotted with this technicolour cutie. The shaping is very simple, so you can

concentrate on the interesting stitch patterns, like the fun colourwork tummy and garter stitch wings. Your little ones will love the different textures of this adorable, cuddly knit.

PYJAMA CASE

Eyes (make 2)

Body

Using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles and yarn A,

cast on 8 sts. Distribute sts over 3 needles and

cast on 92 sts.

join into the round, taking care not to twist sts.

Work 6 rows stocking stitch (st-st), beg with a

Rounds 1-2 Knit.

K row.

Round 3 *K1, m1, rep from * to end. 16 sts

**Change to yarn B.

Rounds 4-6 Knit.

Rows 7-8 Knit.

Round 7 *K1, m1, rep from * to end. 32 sts

Change to yarn C.

Rounds 8-11 Knit.

Row 9 K1, sl2 pwise, *k6, sl2 pwise, rep from *

Round 12 *K1, m1, rep from * to end. 64 sts

to last st, k1.

Rounds 13-15 Knit.

Row 10 P1, sl2 pwise, *p6, sl2 pwise, rep from

Cast off purlwise.

* to last st, p1.

Rep these 2 rows twice more.

To make up face

Change to yarn B.

Sew a running stitch around cast-on sts of

Row 15-16 Knit.

eyes, pull tight to close. Sew beak to centre

Change to yarn D.

front. Sew eyes in place. Sew on a button right

Row 17 K5, sl2 pwise, *k6, sl2 pwise, rep from

and below centre of each eye.

* to last 5 sts, k5.

Sew the zip on the back, down the vertical centre line.

Using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) DPNs and yarn B,

Rows 18 P5, sl2 pwise, *p6, sl2 pwise, rep

Wings (make 2)

from * to last 5 sts, p5.

Using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles and yarn A,

Rep these 2 rows twice more.**

cast on 20 sts.

Rep from ** to ** 3 times in total.

Rows 1-30 Knit.

Rep rows 7-16 once more.

Row 31 K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

Change to yarn A.

18 sts

Work in st-st, beg with a K row, until piece

Row 32 Knit.

measures 28cm, 11in, from cast-on edge.

Rep Rows 31- 32 until 12 sts remain.

Cast off.

Next row Knit.

Beak

Cast off purlwise.

Using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles and yarn

To make up

E, cast on 15 sts.

With WS facing, bring side edges together so

Row 1 Knit.

they meet at the centre back of the case, pin

Row 2 Purl.

in place. Sew top and bottom seams closed

Peter Pan Merino Baby DK

Row 3 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

using mattress stitch. Sew zip into centre

100% merino wool 116m per 50g Machine wash at 30˚C £3.95, for stockists call 01943 872 264 or visit www.tbramsden.co.uk

Row 4 Purl.

back opening, close seams. Fold top corners

Rep Rows 3-4 until 5 sts remain.

of owl to form ears and stitch to secure. Sew

Next row K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1. 3 sts

wings to sides of body, level with the

Next row P3tog, fasten off.

beginning of the patterned body section.

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