START YOUR CHRISTMAS KNITS WITH US! ISSUE 123 Oct 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS N BRITISH YAR COLLECTION
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Here at LK we’ve always been passionate about British yarn, and in the ten years since our launch we’ve seen homegrown fibres go from strength to strength. There’s now more variety and quality than ever, and we’re delighted to bring you no fewer than 18 projects in UK wool and alpaca. From versatile garments like Jacinta Bowie’s longline waistcoat on page 18, to quirkier items like Nicola Valiji’s badger hottie cover (p83) and Lucinda Ganderton’s crocheted jammy dodger (p89), and a seven page accessory collection in between, there’s something everyone will love. Now is the perfect time to start knitting for Christmas – if you haven’t already (we know many of you have)! Turn to page 55 for some fantastic ideas plus a bunch of cute patterns you won’t be able to resist! As ever we’ve got some fantastic treats to give away, including toy kits, yarn bundles, knitting bags, notions and even superfood snacks to keep you fuelled for those marathon knitting sessions! Turn to page 75 to find out how to enter and win. As the weather starts to turn chilly it’s time to welcome new yarns and patterns from all our favourite brands. Our three-page round-up of what’s new for autumn and winter starts on page 67. Happy knitting
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Cover Star
OCTOBER 2017
This Month’s Patterns
13 FAIR ISLE YOKE SWEATER
Knit Anniken Allis's cosy garment
16 IRISH MOSS YOKE JACKET Jo Allport's textured
Eight patterns in beautiful British yarn!
46 PRETTY KITTY Jane Burns' adorable pinafore dress for little ones
48 BRITISH BUNTING
Helen Ardley's patriotic
wardrobe essential!
18 FLATTERING WAISTCOAT Jacinta Bowie's knit is perfect for layering
decoration
56 FESTIVE FAVOURITES Get started on your Christmas makes!
23 SMART SWEATER
Pat Menchini's fabulous office attire
29 HALLOWE'EN HORRORS Make Susie Johns'
33 BRITISH ACCESSORIES
frightening finger puppets
70 NOAH THE HEDGEHOG Nicky Fijalkowska's woodland friend
73 MAGICAL MITTENS Lynne Rowe's fun accessories 76 KNITTED STYLE
Erika Knight's elegant gloves
80 LEARN TO KNIT A
CABLED CUSHION Make something special for your home!
83 CREATURE COMFORTS
Stay warm with Nicola Valiji's
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hot water bottle cosy
89 TASTY TREATS
Add a touch of crocheted sweetness to your home
Let us help you! WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOTHING IS MORE ANNOYING THAN ERRORS IN KNITTING PATTERNS, SO HERE'S OUR PROMISE TO YOU l Exclusive patterns featured in Let’s Knit have been professionally checked and reproduced with the utmost care. Updates can be found at www.letsknit.co.uk/ patternupdates l Should you encounter any problems we are more than happy to provide support and assistance. Contact us and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
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22 STYLE SPOTLIGHT A touch of texture for your
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autumn wardrobe
43 MADE IN BRITAIN
The best of British yarns
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82 MISTY GREY
Give your style a silver shine!
96 NEWS FLASH
Great goodies and events you
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10 LOOK WHAT'S NEW FOR YOU
September's news, yarns and more
40 WOMEN'S HOUR
WIN OVER £2,000
Adrienne Chandler speaks to
the women at the forefront of British knitting
55 START YOUR FESTIVE KNITS Get cracking on your Christmas
WORTH OF PRIZES
crafting
67 NEW SEASON HOTLIST The new autumn/winter trends you
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98 LAST WORD
We find out more about knitting podcaster, Katie Matthews!
In Every Issue 3 WELCOME 7 THIS MONTH’S FREE GIFT 8 OCTOBER IS THE MONTH 26 SUBSCRIPTIONS 49 COMING NEXT MONTH 52 TEA BREAK 72 BOOKSHELF 75 GIVEAWAYS 81 CAN WE HELP? 92 PRACTICAL GUIDES 94 STEP BY STEP 05
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THIS MONTH’S FREE GIFTS
Free yarn u Five ball toy kit u Includes stripy eyelash yarn u Worth £7 u Perfect Christmas gift u Exclusive to LK
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Cute Toy Pattern!
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Make Tom the Cat with your free yarn. Find the pattern in your leaflet!
Free Sunrise
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Use your yarn stash to knit Tom a fun, festive outfit!
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Tom the cat would make a great nd more festive stocking filler. Fi ng on page 56 toys to knit starti
Great prizes
Turn to page 66 to claim your free kit! T&Cs: Only one per customer. UK orders only. Orders must be placed by the 13th October 2017. Postage charges apply. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. We can only replace damaged or faulty goods.
Make it! SHARE IT! LK reader Sharon Matthews has made the free shawl from our August issue and we think it looks great!
Turn to page 75 for your chance to win exciting goodies, including stylish knitting bags, a bumper bundle of yarn and tickets to some of this year’s hottest craft shows!
Share your makes on social media, or email adrienne. chandler@aceville.co.uk
Turn to page 50 for more of your brilliant knits!
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OCTOBER
is the MONTH.. Our wish list
MADE IN THE UK!
HOME Comforts
We love a bit of autumnal tartan and this lambswool cushion was woven in Yorkshire! £47, 01386 853331, www.cotswold trading.com
HELPING Hands
Soothe your crafty mitts with this lovely Honey & Crambe Daily Hand Cream that’s made with honey and beeswax from British bees. £9, 01256 215215, www.beegood.co.uk
WonderWOOL
The Herdy Company supports local communities in the Lake District and its own brand pure wool yarn is made in the UK. £7.95 per 100g (105m) ball from 01539 739202, www.herdy.co.uk
Workshops
FAB FREEBIE! Use homegrown fibres to knit our brilliant British Winter Warmers accessory collection. Find the patterns for free at www.letsknit.co.uk
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MASTER DPNS! DATE: Sat 7th October, Ipswich PRICE: £20
#Must do
Get to grips with double-pointed needles in this two-hour class. You’ll learn how to cast on and get started working in the round, as well as how to manage your needles and create perfect seam-free projects. You only need to know how to knit and purl, and refreshments are provided too. Find out more at www.jennywrensyarns.co.uk or call 01473 805208.
#ShareYourKnits
...for celebrating homegrown fibres We love LK Reader Caroline and embracing Owen’s Topaz the Unicorn beautiful from our April issue. If you missed the pattern, download it for free British wool!
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WE’VE JUST SEEN... These fab new shades of Cygnet DK. They’re perfect for toymaking and are brilliant natural colour choices for knitted animals. Cygnet DK is a great value acrylic yarn that can be machine washed and with over 50 tones available, there are plenty of options for your next project! See them for yourself at www.cygnetyarns.com Read more about the newest yarns and patterns on page 67!
Shopping SPREE
With so many new yarns to buy, you’re going to need a new bag to put them in. This supersized shopper from TOFT is available from Create and Craft and features a fun illustration by Kerry Lord. It’s sturdy enough for all your new purchases. It costs £9.99 from www.createandcraft.com
Out&ABOUT WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
LK’s Mustvisit!
WOOL WEEK
Tell us what you’re knitting this month on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
9TH22ND OCT
To mark the eighth anniversary of Wool Week in the UK, Campaign for Wool has extended its programme! Don’t miss the free ‘Wool Fusion’ exhibition in London, combining wool photography and videos with fashion and interiors. See British clothing label Jack Wills’ videos telling the story from sheep-toshop, or drop in to designer Christopher Raeburn’s Hackney studio for his woolly workshops. For more events, activities and initiatives, visit www.campaignforwool.com
6TH OCT
11TH-15TH OCT
20TH-22ND OCT
26TH-29TH OCT
3 Bags Full Wool Market, Liskeard
The Knitting & Stitching Show, London
Craft In Focus, Sevenoaks
Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts
www.3bagsfull.org
www.theknittingand stitchingshow.co.uk
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www.craftinfocus.com
www.stitchandhobby.co.uk
PAISLEY TEDDER BRINGS YOU THE MOST KNITWORTHY GOSSIP THIS MONTH!
Look what’s...
NEW for YOU! Knitting 3.0
We love
BIG BALLS
Did you
KNOW?
We love these unique ‘Big Ball’ yarns from Baa Ram Ewe! They’re inspired A BALE OF COTTON CAN by colours that already exist from the brand that you love and are made from MAKE 215 PAIRS OF BLUE 100% British wool, scoured and JEANS, 690 BATH TOWELS combed in Yorkshire. They are perfect OR 2,104 PAIRS OF for spinning, arm knitting, felting or even BOXER SHORTS! just for display! At an impressive 1kg weight per ball, you’ll have plenty to knit with! Available in eight stunning shades, each ball costs £48 per 1kg. To find out more information and purchase, visit www.baaramewe.co.uk
For 1,200 years our knitting needles have remained largely the same, but that’s all about to change with Prym’s new ergonomic range. Led by innovation, the company has redesigned the typical materials, shape and functions to make a knitting an even better experience. New features include drop-shaped needle points to help pick up and guide your yarn. They are simple to use so are perfect for beginner knitters and the click heads keep the needles together, working as stitch stoppers to keep your knitting secure. For more information and to find stockists, visit www.prym-ergonomics.com
Charity We Love: SPANA
Knitted Dreams
Bernat Pipsqueak is a chunky yarn that is easy to work with, it is super-soft and ideal for creating cosy blankets, toys and clothes for the little ones in your life. The yarn is available in 18 fun, colourful shades and it costs £5 per 100g (92m) ball from 0330 026 1400, www.hobbycraft.co.uk. These adorable head in the clouds pillows are made in the yarn and are the perfect addition to the nursery. You can download the pattern to make them free from www.letsknit.co.uk
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SPANA – Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad provides free veterinary treatment to working animals in developing countries around the world. One billion of the world’s poorest people rely entirely on working animals but these often have no access to the veterinary care they need when they are sick or injured. The Big Knit for Vet Kit uses crafting skills to help the animals in need - some people have been selling knitted animals to raise funds, where others are sponsored while they knit and then donate the animals to SPANA who then find the toys homes with children who take part in their educational programmes. You can download the free patterns online by calling 0207 831 3999 or by visiting www.spana.org /knit
Find a Yarn Shop near you! Find your closest spot to replenish your stash with our exciting new website feature! We have over 1,153 yarn shops listed on our interactive online map so wherever you are in the UK, you can find your closest warm and friendly yarn shop to enjoy. To explore this incredible new feature and find your nearest knitting haven, visit www.letsknit.co.uk/map
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! On 20th October 2017, knit yourself something pink and tag us on our social media pages!
HALLOWE’EN
Treats
This fabulous pattern from Sirdar is a gorgeous easy knit, perfect for staying warm on cool, autumn days. It’s made in Sirdar, Harrap Tweed Chunky in one of the brand new shades, 113 Helmsley. There are ten shades in total to choose from – all perfectly suited to cosy chunky jumpers or cardigans. You can find stockists for the pattern by calling 01924 231682 or by visiting www.sirdar.co.uk
#Must have Kooky Zombie
Why not let this super scary holiday get into your knitting? We love our zombie with his tattered clothes and dangly eye. He is the perfect addition to a Hallowe’en dinner or will sit sneakily ready to scare your guests! Download the pattern to make him free from www.letsknit.co.uk
Hallowe’en Holder
Store your needles, hooks and knitting accessories in style with this spooky bag! It will keep everything together and is a great source of inspiration whilst you construct your products for the most frightening day of the year. It costs £6.50 from www.jibbyroosews.etsy.com
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Skeleton Scares
We think it is vital to have the right gear this Hallowe’en and these hanging skeletons are ideal for keeping your place while you knit up a costume or accessory and will certainly come out every year for the spooky knits! They cost £14.30 for four from www.catdesignz.etsy.com
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Indulge Chunky Found in all good yarn retailers
For your local stockist call: 01756 703670 email: enquiries@kingcole.com | www.kingcole.com Join us on Social Media For every King Cole pattern you buy, a donation will be made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Pattern featured: 4857
BRITISH YARN COLLECTION
Cosy up this autumn with Anniken Allis’s
FAIR ISLE YOKE SWEATER W
e think Anniken Allis might just be the queen of stylish yoke sweaters! We love this striking design and the pretty lace details are an added bonus. This garment is worked in the round, starting with the body piece. You then set this section to one side while you knit the sleeves. Finally, you join it all together on one circular needle and work the yoke, neck and shoulders.
Seamfree style!
our expert
SAYS...
“Try not to pull the yarn too tightly while working the Icelandic cast off. I recommend Very Pink Knit’s video tutorial on YouTube”
LK Designer, Anniken Allis
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All you
NEED!
Measurements & Sizes
Dress Size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22) To fit chest (cm): 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117) Actual chest (cm): 92 (107, 114, 122) Length (cm): 55 (56.5, 58.5, 60) Sleeve length (cm): 43.5 (44.5, 45, 46)
Knit Kit Yarn: Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK, shades (A) Brass band, 4 (5, 5, 6) 100g skeins, (B) Coal, one 100g skein, waste yarn Needles: 4mm (40cm, 80cm and 100cm) circular, 4mm doublepointed, set of five Stitch markers Tapestry needle
Tension Square
CHART B - WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS £ Rnd 1: k1, yfwd, ssk, k3, k2tog, yfwd £ Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds: k to end £ Rnd 3: k2, yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1 £ Rnd 5: k1, yfwd, ssk, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd £ Rnd 7: k2, yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1 £ Rnd 9: k3, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, k2
Start knitting here...
21 sts x 29 rows 10cm x 10cm l Stocking stitch l 4mm needles l
BODY
l
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn
£ Rnd 1: k1, yfwd, ssk, k3, k2tog, yfwd £ Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rounds: k to end £ Rnd 3: k2, yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1 £ Rnd 5: k1, yfwd, ssk, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd £ Rnd 7: k2, yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1 £ Rnd 9: k1, yfwd, ssk, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd £ Rnd 11: k2, yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1 £ Rnd 13: k3, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, k2
Using 4mm (80cm) circular needle and yarn A, cast on 192 (224, 240, 256) sts, join in the rnd
taking care not to twist sts, pm for beg of rnd £ Rnd 1: p to end £ Rnd 2: k to end £ Rnds 3-4: rep Rnds 1-2 £ Rnd 5: p to end Commence Chart A as folls: £ Next rnd: work Rnd 1 of Chart A to end £ Cont as set until all Rnds of Chart A have been worked once ** £ Next row: k to end, pm after 96 (112, 120, 128) sts to mark side
ICELANDIC CAST OFF This creates a neat rolled edge that is lovely and stretchy. Here’s how you do it. Step 1: k1, * twist this stitch and place it back on the left needle. Step 2: insert the right needle purlwise through the first stitch then knitwise into the second stitch Step 3: knit both stitches together *. You will now have one stitch on the right needle. Repeat from * to * to end.
knitWISE
CHART A - WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Shape waist
£ Rnd 1: * k22 (26, 28, 30), k2tog, pm, k48 (56, 60, 64), pm, ssk, k22 (26, 28, 30), sm, rep from * once more. 188 (220, 236, 252) sts £ Rnds 2-6: k £ Rnd 7: * k to two sts before Stitch Pattern: marker, k2tog, sm, k48 (56, 60, Chart A 64), sm, ssk, k to marker, sm, rep SLEEVES (make two) from * once more. 184 (216, 232, 248) sts Using 4mm dpns and yarn A, cast £ Rep last six rnds twice more. 176 on 48 (48, 56, 56) sts, divide over (208, 224, 240) sts four needles, join in the rnd taking £ Work six rnds without shaping care not to twist, pm for beg of rnd £ Next rnd: * k to marker, m1, sm, £ Work as for Body to ** k48 (56, 60, 64), sm, m1, k to £ Next rnd: k marker, sm, rep from * once more. £ Next rnd: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, 180 (212, 228, 244) sts k1. 50 (50, 58, 58) sts £ Work seven rnds without £ Work 6 (5, 5, 5) rnds without shaping shaping £ Rep last eight rnds three times £ Rep last 7 (6, 6, 6) rnds 11 (14, more. 192 (224, 240, 256) sts 14, 16) times more. 72 (78, 86, £ Cont in st st without shaping 90) sts until Body meas 35 (35.5, 36, £ Cont in st st until Sleeve meas 36) cm 43.5 (44.5, 45, 46) cm Set Body aside Leave sts on a holder
Stitch Pattern:
Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK blends British wool fibres 20% OFF from Masham, AT SMD KNITTING USE CODE Wensleydale and LKSMD123 Bluefaced Leicester sheep. It should be handwashed and costs £13.99 per 100g (230m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
Need an Alternative? Patons Extrafine Merino DK is a pure merino wool yarn that can be machine washed. It costs £3.95 per 50g (120m) ball from 01829 740903, www.laughinghens.com
Chart A
CHART A
Stitch Pattern: STITCH
Chart A
PATTERN KEY
CHART B
knit yfwd k2tog
Chart B
ssk sk2po Yarn A Yarn B
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“For the lace sections you can work from either the written or chart instructions.”
Yokes are so flattering!
LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
NOTE: change to a shorter circular needle when stitches become stretched
Second, third and fourth sizes only £ Next rnd: k to end dec two sts evenly across front of Body and two sts evenly across back of Body. (336, 360, 376) sts
All sizes
Skirt, from a selection at T.K. Maxx; Shoes, £27.99, T.K. Maxx
£ Work in st st until Yoke meas 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) cm Commence Chart B as folls: £ Next rnd: work Rnd 1 of Chart B to end £ Cont as set until all ten rnds of Chart B have been worked Work dec rnd for your size as folls: £ First size only: * k1, k2tog, [k2, k2tog] eight times, k1, k2tog, rep from * to end. 224 sts £ Second size only: * [(k2, k2tog) four times, k3, k2tog] four times, rep from * to end. 256 sts £ Third and fourth sizes only: * k - (-, 3 1), k2tog, [k2, k2tog] - (-, 10, 11) times, rep from * to end. - (-, 272, 280) sts Commence Chart C as folls: £ Next rnd: work Rnd 1 of Chart C to end £ Cont as set until all 17 rnds of Chart C have been worked Cont in yarn A only Work dec rnd for your size as folls: £ First, second and fourth sizes only: k0 (2, -, 2), k2tog, [k1, k2tog] YOKE Place 4 (5, 6, 7) sts either side of to end. 149 (171, -, 187) beg of rnd marker on each Sleeve £ Third size only: * k2, k2tog, [k1, k2tog] 44 times, rep from * once on waste yarn, then place 4 (5, 6, 7) sts either side of beg of rnd more. 182 sts on Body on two more lengths of £ Cont in st st until Yoke meas 18 (19, 20.5 22) cm waste yarn Work dec rnd for your size Using 4mm (100cm) circular needle and yarn A, work as folls: as folls: £ First size: k1, k2tog, [k2tog, k1, £ Set up rnd: k64 (68, 74, 76) k2tog] 14 times, [k1, k2tog] twice, across first Sleeve, k88 (102, [k2tog, k1, k2tog] to end. 90 sts 108, 114) across front of Body, £ Second size only: * k1, k2tog, k64 (68, 74, 76) across second [k2tog, k1, k2tog] 16 times, k1, k2tog, Sleeve, pm to mark back right [k2tog, k1, k2tog] to end. 103 sts shoulder, k88 (102, 108, 114) across back of Body, pm for beg £ Third and fourth sizes only: k2tog, * k1, [k2tog] twice, rep from * to of rnd and back left shoulder. end. - (-, 109, 112) sts 304 (340, 364, 380) sts
Chart C:
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Shape back neck Work back and forth in rows as folls: £ Row 1 (RS): k4, w&t £ Row 2 (WS): p to right shoulder marker, sm, p4, w&t £ Row 3: k to four sts before wrapped st, w&t £ Row 4: p to four sts before wrapped st, w&t £ Row 5: k to marker working wraps tog with st Return to working in the rnd as folls: £ K to end, working wraps tog with st £ Work five rnds in garter st (one row p, one row k) £ Cast off using the Icelandic Cast-off method (see Knitwise)
TO MAKE UP Graft under arm sts from holders picking up one extra stitch either side to avoid a hole. Weave in ends. Block sweater to measurements LK
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SUPER-STYLISH COLOURWORK SWEATER Let’s Knit Christmas Special on sale THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
BRITISH YARN COLLECTION
Make the staple of the season...
All you
NEED! Measurements & Sizes
Dress Size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) To fit bust (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117) Actual bust (cm): 94 (99, 105, 112, 117, 123, 128, 134) Length to shoulder (cm): 47 (48, 49, 50, 52, 52, 53, 54) Sleeve Seam (cm): 43 (46, 46, 46, 46, 47 47, 48)
Knit Kit Yarn: Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran, shade 7 Mustard, 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) 100g hanks Needles: 4.5mm, 5mm Split ring markers: four Buttons: 2cm, 9 (9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10)
Tension 18 sts x 25 rows 10cm x 10cm l stocking stitch l 5mm needles l l
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran is a 100% wool aran yarn available in 22 shades. It has an RRP of £12.95 per 100g (180m) skein. For stockists, call 01535 664222, www.designeryarns.uk.com
Need an Alternative? Cascade Yarns 220 is available in a huge range of colours and costs £6.10 per 100g (200m) ball from 0845 544 2195, www.loveknitting.com
JO ALLPORT’S TEXTURED CARDIGAN!
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n the autumn/winter seasons one can never have enough cardigans. We always need that something extra to keep ourselves warm and cosy and this fabulous creation is ideal for that purpose. Suitable for every occasion from casual days in to spectacular evenings out – this cardigan is a timeless classic that will come out year after year.
off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of next 6 (4, 6, 2, 6, 2, 6, 2) rows £ Cast off 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) sts at beg of next 2 (4, 2, 6, 2, 6, 2, 6) rows £ Cast off rem 37 (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 45) sts
Left Front
Start knitting here...
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 45 (49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 65) sts £ Work in Irish Moss Stitch for eight rows, ending after a WS row Change to 5mm needles and work in st st as folls: £ Row 1 (RS): k to last five sts, Irish Moss Stitch across five sts
BACK
£ Row 2: Irish Moss Stitch across five sts, p to end These two rows set patt £ Work in patt for 56 rows in total £ Work in Irish Moss st across all sts for 34 (36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48, 48) rows
Shape Left Neckline £ Work one row £ Cast off 14 (17, 16, 18, 18, 18, 18, 20) sts at beg of next row. 31 (32, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) sts £ Dec one st at neck edge on every row for four rows. 27 (28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41) sts £ Dec one st at neck edge on foll two
Create texture with supersimple Irish Moss Stitch
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 87 (91, 97, 103, 107, 113, 117, 123) sts £ Work in Irish Moss Stitch (see Knitwise) for eight rows, ending after a WS row Change to 5mm needles £ Work 56 rows in st st ending after a WS row £ Work 54 (56, 60, 62, 66, 68, 70, 72) rows in Irish Moss Stitch
Shape Shoulders £ Cont in Irish Moss Stitch as set cast
our expert
SAYS...
“It’s great to create a lovely jacket with an interesting yet easy stitch pattern. Grown in button hole bands make the finishing minimal so once it’s sewn up, you can just attach the buttons and go!” LK Designer, Jo Allport
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WS rows. 25 (26, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts £ Work in patt without shaping until work meas same as Back to start of shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row
Shape Shoulder £ Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of next 3 (2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1) RS rows £ Cast off 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) sts at beg of next 1 (2, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3) RS rows
Right Front NOTE: Buttonhole row (RS): patt one st, k2tog, yo, patt to end Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 45 (49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 65) sts £ Work in Irish Moss Stitch for eight rows and AT THE SAME TIME work the first buttonhole on Row 7 (9, 11, 3, 7, 9, 11, 11), as above, then work the buttonhole row every ten rows Change to 5mm needles £ Row 1 (RS): work five sts in Irish Moss Stitch, k to end £ Row 2: p to last five sts, Irish Moss Stitch across five sts These two rows set the patt £ Work in patt for 56 rows in total £ Work in Irish Moss st across all sts for 36 (38, 40, 42, 46, 48, 50, 50) rows
Scarf £15 Marks & Spencer, bracelet £12 Debenhams, trousers £30 Next, Shoes £8.99 H&M, T-SHirt £6.50 Marks & Spencer
knitWISE
IRISH MOSS STITCH This pattern includes the Irish moss stitch, which is a four row repeat worked over an odd number of stitches. Here’s how you do it: Row 1 (RS): * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1 Row 2: * p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1 Row 3: rep Row 2 Row 4: rep Row 1
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Shape Right Neckline £ Cast off 14 (17, 16, 18, 18, 18, 18, 20) sts at the beg of the next row. 31 (32, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45) sts £ Dec one st at neck edge on every row for four rows. 27 (28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41) sts £ Work one row £ Dec one st at neck edge on foll two RS rows. 25 (26, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts £ Work in patt without shaping until work meas same as Back to start of shoulder shaping, ending after a RS row
Shape Shoulder £ Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of next 3 (2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1) WS rows £ Cast off 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) sts at
beg of next 1 (2, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3) WS rows
SLEEVES (make two) Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 43 (43, 45, 45, 47, 47, 49, 49) sts £ Work in Irish Moss Stitch for eight rows, ending after a WS row Change to 5mm needles £ Work four rows in st st Work sleeve incs as folls: £ Next row (RS), (inc): k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (inc of two sts) £ Rep this inc row every foll sixth row until there are 67 (69, 71, 73, 77, 81, 83, 85) sts, ending after a WS row
£ Cont in st st without shaping until sleeve meas 43 (46, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48) cm, ending after a WS row £ Cast off 21 (22, 23, 24, 24, 26, 27, 28) sts at beg of next two rows £ Cast off rem sts
To make up Block pieces lightly. Sew both Shoulder seams and, measuring down each side seam from Shoulder seam 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 26) cm, place a split ring marker at these points. Insert Sleeve heads between split ring markers and sew in place. Sew side and sleeve seams. Attach buttons. Weave in ends. LK
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Measurements & Sizes
Knit Kit Yarn: Wendy Ramsdale, shade 3312 Grassington, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) 50g balls Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm Button: 3cm Stitch markers Tapestry needle
Tension Square 20 sts x 26 rows 10cm x 10cm l Over pattern l 4mm needles l l
FLATTERING WAISTCOAT
W
e love a bit of basketweave on an autumn afternoon. It gives a fab textured effect and is made up of just simple knit and purl stitches. This waistcoat looks great paired with a long-sleeve top, while the long length adds drape and classic style. It’s knitted in a cosy British wool yarn so this flattering knit will see you through this season and next!
BACK
About the Yarn
Using 4mm needles, cast on 85 (95, 105, 113, 125, 135, 145 ) sts £ Row 1 (WS): p8, p0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), k1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), [p3, k5] 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) times, p3 (1, 3, 2, 0, 3, 2), k1 (0, 3, 0, 0, 2, 0), p8 £ Row 2 (RS): k8, p1 (0, 3, 0, 0, 2, 0), k3 (1, 3, 2, 0, 3, 2), [p5, k3] 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) times, p1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), k0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), k8 £ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2 £ Row 5: k8, p0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0), k5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3), [p3, k5] 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) times, p0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), k0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3), k8 £ Rows 6: p8, p0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3), k0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), [p5, k3] 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) times, p5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3), k0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0), p8 £ Rows 7-8: rep Rows 5-6 These eight rows form Basketweave and side split patt £ Cont in patt until work meas 24cm, ending after a Row 8 Pm at each end of last row £ Next row (WS): p0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), k1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), [p3, k5] 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, p3 (1, 3, 2, 0, 3, 2), k1 (0, 3, 0, 0, 2, 0) £ Row 2 (RS): p1 (0, 3, 0, 0, 2, 0), k3 (1, 3, 2, 0, 3, 2), [p5, k3] 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) times, p1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), k0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2) These two rows set Basketweave patt at side edges
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Shape armholes £ Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts in patt at beg of next two rows. 79 (87, 95, 101, 111, 121, 129) sts £ Dec one st at each end of every row 5 (8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21) times. 69 (71, 73, 75, 79, 83, 87) sts £ Cont without shaping until armholes meas 25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 30) cm, ending after a WS row
Shape shoulders
For abbreviations see page 93 Wendy Ramsdale is a pure British wool yarn 10% OFF made from Masham AT WOOL WAREHOUSE! fleece that’s reared USE CODE in Yorkshire. It knits LK123 to a DK tension and costs £3.29 per 50g (112m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
£ Cont as set until work meas 55cm, ending after a WS row
£ Cast off 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts in patt at beg of next 4 (4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4) rows. 49 (51, 53, 55, 69, 59, 63) sts £ Cast off 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts in patt at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 2, 2) rows. 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49) sts £ Cast off in patt
RIGHT FRONT Using 4mm needles, cast on 48 (53, 58, 62, 68, 73, 78) sts £ Row 1 (WS): p8, p0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), k1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), [p3, k5] 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, p3, k1, p11 £ Row 2 (RS): k11, p1, k3, [p5, k3] 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, p1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), k0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), k8 £ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2 £ Row 5: k8, p0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0), k5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3), [p3, k5] 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) times, k11 £ Row 6: p11, [p5, k3] 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) times, p5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3), k0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0), p8 £ Rows 7-8: rep Rows 5-6 These eight rows form Basketweave, button border and side split patt £ Cont in patt until work meas 14cm, ending after a Row 4 of patt Pm at side edge £ Next row (WS): p0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0), k5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3), [p3, k5] 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) times, k11 £ Row 2 (RS): p11, [p5, k3] 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) times, p5 (2, 5, 3, 1, 5, 3),
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k0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0) These two rows set Basketweave patt at side edges and button border £ Cont in patt until work meas 45cm, ending after a RS row
Shape armhole £ Next row: cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts in patt, patt to end. 45 (49, 53, 56, 61, 66, 70) £ Next row: patt to end £ Dec one st at armhole edge on every row 5 (8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21) times. 40 (41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 49) sts £ Cont without shaping until armhole meas same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending after a RS row
Shape shoulder £ Cast off 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next row, then 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts in patt at beg of foll RS row, then 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts in patt at beg of foll RS row. 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) sts £ Next row: patt to end £ Cast off in patt
LEFT FRONT Using 4mm needles, cast on 48 (53, 58, 62, 68, 73, 78) sts. £ Row 1 (WS): p11, k1, p3, [k5, p3] 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, k1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), p0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), p8 £ Row 2 (RS): k8, k0 (1, 0, 2, 0, 0, 2), p1 (5, 3, 5, 5, 2, 5), [k3, p5] 3 (3,
CASTING OFF In textured patterns such as this one you are often asked to cast off “in patt”. This means you need to keep the main stitch pattern correct while you’re casting off. It is commonly used on knit and purl stitch effects like rib or basketweave to keep the edge neat.
knitWISE
Dress size (approx): 4-6 (8-10, 12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26, 28-30) To fit chest (cm): 71-76 (81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 120-126, 132-137) Actual chest (cm): 85 (95, 105, 113, 125, 135, 145) Length to back neck (cm): 82 (83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 87)
This versatile design goes with so many things – get ready for your new wardrobe favourite!
Easy stitch pattern!
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4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, k3, p1, k11 £ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2 £ Row 5: k11, k5, [p3, k5] 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, p0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), k0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3), k8 £ Rows 6: p8, p0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3), k0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), [p5, k3] 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) times, p5, p11 £ Rows 7-8: as Rows 5-6 These eight rows form Basketweave, buttonhole border and side split patt £ Cont in patt until work meas 14cm, ending after fourth row of patt Pm at side edge £ Next row: k11, k5, [p3, k5] 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) times, p0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), k0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3) £ Next row: p0 (2, 0, 3, 1, 0, 3), k0 (3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 3), [p5, k3] 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) times, p5, p11 These two rows set Basketweave patt at side edges and buttonhole border patt £ Cont in patt until work meas 40cm, ending after a RS row £ Buttonhole row 1: patt 3, cast off five sts in patt, patt to end £ Buttonhole row 2: patt to cast off gap, cast on five sts, patt 3 £ Cont in patt until work meas 45cm, ending after a WS row
Make this in sizes 4-30
Teal top, £10, River Island; Trousers, £19.50, Marks & Specner; Braclet, £9.99, T.K. Maxx
Shape armhole £ Next row: cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts in patt, patt to end. 45 (49, 53, 56, 61, 66, 70) sts £ Dec one st at armhole edge on every row 5 (8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21) times. 40 (41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 49) sts £ Cont without shaping until armhole meas same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row
Shape shoulder £ Cast off 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next row, then 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of foll RS row, then 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of foll RS row. 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) sts £ Cast off in patt
ARMHOLE EDGING Weave in all ends. Join shoulder seams with mattress stitch £ Using 3.25mm needles and with RS facing, pick up and k one st per row along each armhole starting at beg of armhole shaping, then cast on three more sts £ Next row: * k2, ssk, slip three sts back onto RH, rep from * until all sts have been cast off Join side seams from markers to armholes with mattress stitch. Sew on button. Fold back collar as shown. Block to measurements LK
“To adjust the length, work more or fewer rows before you begin the armhole shaping. Just remember to keep a note so you can work the fronts to match” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
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We love wearing things that feel beautiful as well as look it like this stunning shrug knitted in luxury Debbie Bliss Angel mohair yarn. Pair it with our shopping purchases on the left and you’ll find yourself with a glamorous new outfit! The pattern has an RRP of £3.50, for stockists visit www. designer yarns.uk.com
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LK reader Teri Hamilton: “I love using different textures in my work because I enjoy the way they feel whilst I am using them. Once I have finished the project has its own unique character!”
Create projects that feel extra-special with these exciting yarns!
Why do you love working with textured yarns?
Spotlight Textured YARNS!
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Rowan Kidsilk Haze is a classic silk and mohair yarn. It is adaptable to use in a whole range of projects and due to the volume, you won’t need too much per project to be able to create wonderful things. It costs £8.49 per 25g (210m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
Sirdar Flurry is a soft and cosy yarn with a fleecy texture making it perfect for knitting garments and accessories for the whole family. It comes in ten colour effect shades and costs £3.99 per 50g (124m) ball from 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com
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Knit Pat Menchini’s
SMART AND STYLISH SWEATER! W
e love it when our knitwear is on-trend and this powerful make is exceptionally so! You’ll stand out in elegant purple for the new season, and this jumper is so versatile it can be dressed up or down depending on the look you are going for. Remember to highlight the instructions for your size before you start to make the pattern easier to follow.
Great for the office!
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PANEL
All you
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Measurements & Sizes
Dress Size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26) To fit bust (cm): 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) Actual bust (cm): 90 (99, 110, 119, 130) Length from shoulder (cm): 54 (55, 56, 57, 58)
Knit Kit
Worked over 11 sts £ Row 1 (RS): k5, yfwd, k2tog tbl, k4 £ Row 2 and every evennumbered row: p11 £ Row 3: k3, k2tog, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k2tog tbl, k3 £ Row 5: k2, k2tog, yfwd, k3, yfwd, k2tog tbl, k2 £ Row 7: k1, k2tog, yfwd, k2, [yfwd, k2tog tbl, k1] twice £ Row 9: [k2tog, yfwd, k1] twice, yfwd, k2tog tbl, k1, yfwd, k2tog tbl £ Row 11: as Row 5 £ Row 12: p11 These 12 rows form panel
£ Work one row without shaping £ Cast off rem 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) sts With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) sts £ Dec one st at neck edge on next five rows. 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts £ Work two rows without shaping £ Shape shoulder as right half
FRONT £ Work as Back to *** £ Cont in patt until work meas 38 rows fewer than Back to beg of
Start knitting here... BACK
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners 100% Wensleydale Gems, shade Amethyst, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) 100g hanks Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm Stitch holder Buttons: two
Tension 22 sts x 28 rows 10cm x 10cm l Stocking stitch l 4mm needles l l
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners 100% Wensleydale Gems is a beautiful pure wool yarn available in 20 striking shades. It costs £8.50 per 100g (225m) hank from www.wyspinners.com
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AT DERAMORES USE CODE 5510
Make this in sizes up to 26!
Using 3.25mm needles cast on 97 (107, 119, 129, 141) sts £ Row 1 (RS): k2, [p1, k1] to last st, k1 £ Row 2: k1, [p1, k1] to end £ Rep these two rows three times more, then Row 1 again £ Next row: p inc one st at each end of row ** 99 (109, 121, 131, 143) sts Change to 4mm needles £ Next row (RS): k29 (33, 37, 41, 45), p3, k35 (37, 41, 43, 47), p3, k29 (33, 37, 41, 45) £ Next row: p29 (33, 37, 41, 45), k3, p35 (37, 41, 43, 47), k3, p29 (33, 37, 41, 45) These two rows set the patt *** £ Cont in patt until work meas 37cm from beg ending after a WS row
Shape armholes £ Next two rows: cast off 11 (13, 16, 18, 21) sts loosely, work to end. 77 (83, 89, 95, 101) sts £ Cont without shaping until Back meas 52 (53, 54, 55, 56) cm from beg, meas through centre of work and ending after a RS row
Shape neck £ Next row: work across 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) sts, cast off next 35 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts (centre sts), work to end Cont on last group of 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) sts for right half of Back as folls: £ Dec one st at neck edge on next five rows. 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts £ Work one row without shaping
Shape shoulder £ Cast off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next row and foll alt row
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armhole shaping ending after a WS row £ Next row: k29 (33, 37, 41, 45), p41 (43, 47, 49, 53) (thus forming a ridge across centre sts), k to end Divide for cross-over neck £ Next row (WS): p29 (33, 37, 41, 45), k3, p35 (37, 41, 43, 47), turn Slip rem 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts on a stitch holder and cont on 67 (73, 81, 87, 95) sts on needle as folls: £ Row 1 (RS): k6, work 11 sts of Row 1 of panel, k to last 32 (36, 40,
Shape armhole £ Next row: cast off 11 (13, 16, 18, 21) sts loosely, work to end. 47 (50, 53, 56, 59) sts £ Cont shaping as before on every foll fourth row from previous front slope dec for all sizes until 37 (39, 41, 43, 45) sts rem £ Work without shaping until Front meas same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping ending at armhole edge
Shape shoulder £ Cast off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next row and foll alt row £ Work one row without shaping £ Cast off 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) sts at beg of next row
our expert
SAYS...
“The design looks almost like a double breasted jacket but is in fact a sweater. The pretty lacy pattern band frames the unstructured edge to the cross-over sections.” LK Designer, Pat Menchini
“A smart sweater is a great wardrobe update.” LK Editorial Assistant Paisley Tedder
£ Cont without shaping on rem 21 sts until inner edge when slightly stretched fits half way round back neck shaping £ Cast off Work left half of cross-over neck as folls: Using 4mm needles, cast on 35 (37, 41, 43, 47) sts and using this needle with WS facing and working across 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts from holder, k3, p29 (33, 37, 41, 45). 67 (73, 81, 87, 95) sts £ Commence Panel as folls: £ Row 1 (RS): k29 (33, 37, 41, 45), p3, k to last 17 sts, work 11 sts of Row 1 of Panel, k6 £ Row 2 and every even-numbered row: p6, work next row of panel, work to last 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts, k3, p to end £ Rows 3-6: rep Rows 1-2 twice working Rows 3-6 of Panel Commence front slope shaping as folls: £ Row 7: k29 (33, 37, 41, 45), p3, k2, k2tog, work to end working Row 7 of Panel £ Rows 9 and 11: as Row 7 but working Rows 9 and 11 of Panel £ Row 12: as Row 2 working Row 12 of Panel. 64 (70, 78, 84, 92) sts £ Complete to match right half working from **** to end
SLEEVES £ Commencing with 39 (41, 45, 49, 53) sts work as back to **. 41 (43, 47, 51, 55) sts Change to 4mm needles £ Row 1 (RS): k19 (20, 22, 24, 26), p3, k19 (20, 22, 24, 26) £ Row 2: p19 (20, 22, 24, 26), k3, p19 (20, 22, 24, 26) These two rows set the patt £ Cont in patt shaping sleeve by inc one st at each end of next row, then on every foll 8th (6th, 6th, 6th, 6th) row until there are 57 (51, 63, 75, 87) sts, then on every foll 10th (8th, 8th, 8th, 8th) row until there are 67 (73, 79, 85, 91) sts £ Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas 44cm at centre
The fitted design is so stylish! Skirt, £14.99 H&M. Necklace model’s own
44, 48) sts, p3, k to end £ Row 2 and every evennumbered row: p29 (33, 37, 41, 45), k3, work to last 17 sts, work next row of panel, p6 £ Rows 3-6: rep rows 1-2 twice working rows 3-6 of Panel Commence front slope shaping £ Row 7: k6, work Row 7 of Panel, k to last 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts, k2tog tbl, k2, p3, k to end £ Row 9: k6, work Row 9 of Panel, k to last 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts, k2tog tbl, k2, p3, k to end £ Row 11: k6, work Row 11 of panel, k to last 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts, k2tog tbl, k2, p3, k to end £ Row 12: as Row 2 working Row 12 of Panel £ One rep of panel has now been worked. 64 (70, 78, 84, 92) sts £ **** Keeping panel correct cont shaping on 3rd (next, next, next, next) row, then on every foll 4th (alt, alt, alt, alt) row until 61 (68, 72, 76, 82) sts rem £ Cont shaping on every foll 4th (4th, 4th, 4th, alt) row until 58 (63, 69, 74, 80) sts rem £ Work two rows without shaping NOTE: On left half work one row only
Pm at each end of last row £ Work 14 (16, 20, 22, 26) rows without shaping Pm at each end of last row NOTE: marked sections will be joined to armhole cast-off sts
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To make up Join shoulders and cast-off sts of neck border to form centre Back seam. Stitch inner edge of neck border to back of neck. Sew down underwrap on wrong side. Sew in Sleeves stitching marked sections to armhole cast-offs. Join side and sleeve seams and using photo as a guide, sew on buttons LK
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TERRIFYING TOYS
Hallowe’en Horrors
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Get set for the scariest Hallowe’en ever with our fantastically frightening finger puppets! hese quirky puppets are bound to be popular with the whole family! Make a Dracula, Devil, Mummy, Witch and Frankenstein’s Monster to bring your Hallowe’en festivities to life this 31st October. As these are made with a small amount of each yarn, you can use up scraps from your stash to make them!
our expert
SAYS...
“Each puppet requires very little yarn, so if you buy a whole ball of each colour, you will be able to make several sets – great for party bags!”
LK Designer, Susie Johns
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BASIC BODY AND HEAD (in one piece)
All you
NEED! Measurements & Sizes
Each puppet is approx 10cm high
Knit Kit Yarn: Sirdar Country Style 4ply, shades (A) 517 Black, (B) 641 Key Lime, (C) 412 White, (D) 621 Bakewell, one 50g ball of each Needles: 3.25mm Tapestry needle Stitch markers Stuffing Buttons: small, two Cord End Crimps: two Craft foam: small, dark grey Stitch holder
Tension Square 28 sts x 36 rows 10cm x 10cm l Stocking Stitch l 3.25mm needles l
BASIC ARMS (make two)
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For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn
Using 3.25mm needles and the correct yarn shade, cast on 24 sts £ Row 1: k each st tbl £ Row 2: p £ Row 3: k £ Rows 4-6: p £ Beg with a k row, work 22 rows in st st £ Row 29: k1, (k2tog, k2) five times, k2tog, k1. 18 sts £ Row 30 and every even-numbered row: p £ Row 31: (k1, k2tog) six times. 12 sts £ Row 33: (k1, k2tog) four times. Eight sts £ Row 35: (k1, kfb) four times. 12 sts £ Row 37: (k2, kfb) four times. 16 sts £ Row 39: (k3, kfb) four times. 20 sts £ Beg with a p row, work nine rows in st st £ Row 49: (k2tog) ten times. Ten sts £ Row 50: p £ Row 51: (k2tog) five times. Five sts £ Cut yarn and thread tail through rem five sts. Pull tight and fasten off
20% OFF
Sirdar Country Style AT SMD KNITTING! USE CODE 4ply is an acrylic LKSMD123 wool blend that’s available in 20 colours. It costs £2.59 per 50g (226m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
Need an Alternative? Rico Design Baby Classic 4ply is available in ten bright colours and costs £2.50 per 50g (220m) ball from 01376 743123, www.sconch.com
Using 3.25mm needles and the correct yarn shade, cast on three sts £ Row 1: p £ Row 2: (kfb) three times. Six sts £ Row 3: p £ Row 4: (k1, kfb) three times. Nine sts £ Beg with a p row, work 17 rows in st st £ Cast off
end. 14 sts £ Row 11: k2tog, k to end. 13 sts £ Rep Row 11 five times more. Eight sts £ Rows 17-18: k £ Cast off
Start knitting here... WITCH £ Start with yarn A and foll patt for Body to end of Row 33; cut yarn A and join in yarn B, cont to end. £ Make Arms and Ears using yarn B
HAT Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 36 sts £ Row 1: k each st tbl £ Row 2: p £ Row 3: (k1, k2tog) 12 times. 24 sts £ Beg with a p row, work five rows in st st £ Row 9: k1, skpo, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 22 sts £ Row 10: p £ Rep Rows 9-10 nine times. Four sts £ Row 29: (k2tog) twice. Two sts £ Cast off
£ Row 2: p £ Row 3: k1, skpo, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 16 sts £ Rep Rows 2-3 twice more. 12 sts £ Beg with a p row, work seven rows in st st £ Cast off
DRACULA £ Using yarn C, make Body, Head, Arms and Ears
CLOAK Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 40 sts £ Rows 1-3: k £ Row 4: k3, skpo, k to last five sts, k2tog, k3. 38 sts £ Row 5: k3, p to last three sts, k3 £ Rep Rows 4-5 11 times. 16 sts £ Row 28: k £ Row 29: k1, kfb, k to last two sts, kfb, k1. 18 sts £ Rep Rows 28-29 once. 20 sts £ Cast off
MUMMY £ Using yarn C, make Body, Head and Arms
BANDAGES (make two)
SLEEVES (make two) Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 18 sts £ Row 1: k each st tbl
Using 3.25mm needles and yarn C, cast on 90 sts £ Row 1: p £ Cast off
These would also make good pencil toppers
BASIC EARS (make two) Using 3.25mm needles and correct yarn shade, cast on six sts £ Row 1: k each st tbl £ Row 2: p £ Cut yarn and thread tail through all sts
DRACULA AND FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER ONLY HAIR Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on three sts £ Row 1: (kfb) three times. Six sts £ Row 2: (kfb) six times. 12 sts £ Row 3: (k1, kfb) six times. 18 sts £ Row 4: k1, (kfb, k4) three times, kfb, k1. 22 sts £ Rows 5-8: k £ Row 9: cast off four sts, k to end. 18 sts £ Row 10: cast off four sts, k to
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Great imaginative toys for kids!
£ Using yarn D, make Body, Head and Arms
HORNS (make two) Using 3.25mm needles and yarn D, cast on three sts £ Row 1: (kfb) three times. Six sts £ Row 2: p £ Row 3: (k1, kfb) three times. Nine sts £ Row 4: p £ Row 5: (k2, kfb) three times. 12 sts £ Beg with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Cast off
FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER £ Using yarn B, make Arms and Ears £ Following patt for Body and Head, start with yarn A and, after Rows 4-6, work 14 rows in st st, change to yarn C and work eight rows in st st. Cont to end of Row 33, change to yarn B and work until end of Row 39, then work 11 rows in st st £ Row 51: (k2, k2tog) five times. 15 sts
£ Row 52: (p1, p2tog) five times. Ten sts £ Row 53: (k2tog) five times. Five sts £ Cut yarn and thread tail through rem five sts, pull tight and fasten off
WAISTCOAT Using 3.25mm needles and yarn D, cast on 24 sts £ Row 1: k each st tbl £ Row 2: sl 1, k to end £ Row 3: p to last st, k1 £ Rep Rows 2-3 twice more
Right front £ Row 1: sl 1, k4, turn and leave rem sts on holder £ Row 2: p4, k1 £ Row 3: sl 1, k4 £ Rep Rows 2-3 twice more £ Cast off
Back £ Row 1: rejoin yarn to sts on holder, cast off two, k11, turn and leave rem five sts on holder £ Row 2: cast off two, p to end £ Beg with a k row, work six rows in st st £ Cast off
Left front £ Rejoin yarn to five sts on holder and work Left front to match Right front
TO MAKE UP On each Body, fold hem to wrong side and stitch in place. Pull up yarn tail on top of head and fasten off; stitch Body and Head seam. Stuff Head. Run a length of yarn around neck and gather slightly; fasten off. Stitch seams on Arms, stuff, then attach to each side of Body; wrap a length of yarn around each wrist, to create hands. Sew Ears on sides of Head. Embroider facial features. For Witch, stitch sleeve seams, slip Sleeves over arms and stitch to Body. Cut lengths of yarn C, lay across Head and stitch along centre. Stitch Hat seam and place Hat on top of hair. Tease out each strand of yarn to separate them and create the crinkled hair effect. For Dracula, sew Hair in place on top of Head. Wrap top edge of Cloak around neck and stitch in place.
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FOLLOWING THE PATTERN Each puppet follows the same basic pattern, but see the individual instructions for the correct colours to use. Then give your puppets their character with extras like hats, cloaks and hair – all details can be found in the pattern.
knitWISE
DEVIL
For Mummy, wrap the two Bandage pieces in a criss-cross fashion around Body and Head, and keep in place with a few stitches. For Devil, roll each Horn into a tight spiral and stitch to sides of Head. Cut trident from craft foam and stitch to left hand. For Frankenstein’s monster, stitch shoulder seams on waistcoat, slip waistcoat on and stitch front edges together, then sew two buttons in place. Stitch a cord end crimp to each side of neck, to look like bolts LK
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8 WAYS WITH FAB UK FIBRES
The British accessories
COLLECTION K
STAY COSY WITH THESE FABULOUS MAKES IN HOMEGROWN YARNS!
eep yourself well wrapped up against the seasonal chills with our brilliant ensemble of knitted warmers. Julie Ferguson’s easy shawl uses garter stitch and simple stripes, while Jacinta Bowie lets the yarn do the colourwork
in her short-row hat and scarf. Fingerless mitts are a pretty and practical option for this time of year and we’ve got two sweet designs from Siân Brown. Lastly, there’s Lucinda Ganderton’s fab Fair Isle trio which will be loved by cool teens everywhere!
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“This gorgeous jacket pattern is from issue 28 of Make It Today Dressmaker, on sale Thursday 12th October”
Sew the jacket yourself!
Find out more at www.makeittoday.co.uk
Beginnerfriendly Cowl Julie Ferguson’s easy asymmetrical shawl is perfect for autumn
Measurements & Sizes 214cm wide x 42cm tall
Knit Kit
• 23 sts x 46 rows • 10cm x 10cm • Garter stitch • 3mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn Baa Baa Brew Marble is a hand-dyed 4ply British wool yarn that blends 75% British Bluefaced Leicester and 25% Masham fibres and should be handwashed. It costs £16 per 100g (400m) skein from 01484 722662, www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk
Start knitting here... Using 3mm circular needle and yarn A, cast on three sts £ Row 1: k1, yfwd, k to end. Four sts £ Row 2: k to last st, yfwd, k1. Five sts £ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2. Seven sts £ Row 5: k1, yfwd, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1 £ Row 6: k to last st, yfwd, k1. Eight sts These two rows set patt £ Rows 7-92: rep Rows 5-6 until there are 51 sts Change to yarn B £ Rows 93-172: cont in patt but
work in stripe sequence of two rows yarn B, two rows yarn A until there are 91 sts and stripe sequence has been worked 20 times £ Rows 173-212: using yarn B, patt 40 rows. 111 sts £ Rows 213-224: using yarn A, patt 12 rows. 117 sts £ Rows 225-264: using yarn B, patt 40 rows. 137 sts £ Rows 265-276: using yarn A, patt 12 rows. 143 sts Change to yarn B £ Rows 277-356: cont in patt but work in stripe sequence of two rows yarn B, two rows yarn A until stripe sequence has been worked 20 times. 183 sts £ Rows 357-358: using yarn B, patt two rows. 184 sts £ Rows 359-398: using yarn A,
patt 40 rows. 204 sts £ Rows 399-410: using yarn B, patt 12 rows. 210 sts £ Rows 411-430: using yarn A, patt 20 rows. 220 sts £ Row 431: using yarn B, k1, yfwd, kfb, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 221 sts £ Row 432: using yarn B, k3, m1, k7, m1, k2, m1, k2, m1, k to last st, yfwd, k1. 226 sts
STRAIGHT KNITTING ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES Some patterns, like this shawl, require circular needles even though you are not actually knitting in the round. That’s because you’ll have too many stitches to fit comfortably on a single pointed knitting needle. Cast your stitches onto one needle tip, then bring the other needle tip around to use as your right needle. Turn your work at the end of every row as normal.
knitWISE
Tension square
Top, £9.90 Uniqlo; Skirt, £45, RJR John Rocha at Debenhams
Yarn: Baa Baa Brew Marble, shades (A) Rosa, (B) Emmeline, one 100g skein of each Needles: 3mm circular, 5mm straight, one (for casting off) Tapestry needle
Edging Cont in yarn B only £ Row 1: k6, * skpo, k2tog, k11, rep from * to last ten sts, skpo, k2tog, k6. 196 sts £ Row 2: k £ Row 3: k1, * m1, k4, skpo, k2tog, k4, m1, k1, rep from * to end £ Row 4: k
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£ Rows 5-8: rep Rows 3-4 twice more £ Row 9: k3, * (skpo) twice, (k2tog) twice, k5, rep from * to last 11 sts, (skpo) twice, (k2tog) twice, k3 £ Using 5mm needle, cast off very loosely Weave in ends and block carefully
Measurements & Sizes Scarf: 16cm x 240cm Hat: To fit head circumference (cm): 48 (53, 58) Actual head circumference (cm): 41 (44, 47)
Knit Kit Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK, shade 827 Rainbow, three 100g balls Needles: 4mm Tapestry needle
Tension square 20 sts x 34 rows 10cm x 10cm Over pattern 4mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK mixes a 75% British wool blend with 25% nylon. This shade has an RRP of £4.99 per 100g (230m) ball. For stockists, call 01535 664500 or visit www.wyspinners.com
SCARF
Using 4mm needles, cast on 35 sts £ K five rows £ Next row: * k2tog, yfwd, rep from * to last st, k1 £ K five rows Commence short-row shaping £ ** Row 1: k to last two sts, w&t £ Row 2: k to end £ Row 3: k to one st before wrapped st, w&t £ Rows 4-65: rep last two rows another 31 times NOTE: last row worked will be “k1, w&t” £ Row 66: k to end £ Row 67: k to end, leaving wraps in place £ Row 68: * k2tog, yfwd, rep from * to last st, k1 £ Rows 69-71: k three rows ** £ Rep from ** to ** 19 times more £ K two rows £ Cast off kwise
HAT NOTE: start with band Using 4mm needles, cast on 37 (41, 45) sts £ Row 1 (WS): k1, k2tog, k to end. 36 (40, 44) sts £ Row 2: k6, yfwd, k to end. 37 (41, 45) sts £ Rep last two rows 59 (65, 71) times more £ Cast off kwise
Great for gifts! CROWN £ With RS facing and working along left edge of work, where the k2tog was worked, pick up and k one st per ridge of garter st. 60 (66, 72) sts £ Row 1 and every foll alt row (WS): k to end £ Row 2: * k4, k2tog, rep from * to end. 50 (55, 60) sts £ Row 4: * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end. 40 (44, 48) sts £ Row 6: * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end. 30 (33, 36) sts £ Row 8: * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end. 20 (22, 24) sts £ Row 10: * k2tog, rep from * to end. 10 (11, 12) sts £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
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SHORT-ROWS EXPLAINED This effective shaping technique simply means that some rows are shorter than others. All you are doing is turning your work in the middle of the row and by working more rows over certain stitches, you create a deliberate slope in your stitch pattern. When turning, you also need to wrap your stitch, read how to do this on page 93.
knitWISE
Knit Jacinta Bowie’s bright and beautiful accessories!
Start knitting here...
Jacket £49.99, H&M; Jeans £26, Next
Rainbow Riot
TO MAKE UP Sew edges of Crown together, and cast-on and cast-off edges of Hat together, using mattress stitch. Weave in ends on both items. Wet block to measurements
KEEP KNITTING ON P36
8, Debenhams Pink Sweater, £1
One ball of yarn is all you need for each pair of mitts!
Amazing Alpaca Go mad for these marvellous mitts by Siân Brown
Measurements & Sizes Circumference (cm): 18.5cm
Knit Kit Yarn: UK Alpaca Superfine DK, shades (A) 822 Lilac, (B) 011 Mustard, one 50g ball of each Needles: 3mm and 3.5mm circular or double-pointed Stitch markers Stitch holder or waste yarn
Tension square 23 sts x 31 rows 10cm x 10cm Stocking Stitch 3.5mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
Special Abbreviations MB: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1), in next st (five sts), pass second, third, fourth and fifth stitches on needle over first st
About the Yarn UK Alpaca Superfine DK is a combination of superfine alpaca and Bluefaced Leicester wool. It comes in 19 shades and costs £6.30 per 100g (225m) ball from 01884 243579, www.ukalpaca.com
Start knitting here... LACE TOP MITTENS (make two) Using 3mm dpns and yarn A, cast on 42 sts, join in rnd taking care not to twist, pm for beg of rnd
£ Rnd 1: p to end £ Rnd 2: k to end £ Rep Rnds 1-2 twice more Change to 3.5mm dpns £ K eight rnds
Thumb gusset £ Rnd 15: k21, pm, m1, pm, k to end. 43 sts £ Rnd 16: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rnd 17: k to marker, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k to end. 45 sts £ Rnd 18: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rep Rnds 17-18 until there are 59 sts £ Rnd 33: rep Rnd 18 £ Rnd 34: k to one st before marker, sl 1, rm, place 17 thumb sts on holder or scrap yarn, rm, sl st back to left needle, k into front of second st, and then into first st, drop both sts from left needle, k to end. 42 sts £ K two rnds
Lace edge Change to 3mm dpns £ Rnd 37: * yfwd, ssk, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1, rep from * to end £ Rnd 38: k to end £ Rnd 39: * yfwd, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yfwd, k1, rep from * to end £ Rnd 40: k to end £ Rnd 41: * k2tog, yfwd, k1, yfwd, ssk, k1, rep from * to end £ Rnd 42: k to end £ Rnd 43: rm, sl 1, pm for new start of rnd, * k1, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, rep from * to end £ Rnd 44: k to end £ Rep Rnds 37-43 once more £ Cast off loosely
Thumb £ Using 3.5mm dpns and with RS facing, pick up and k one st across gap, k17 from holder, pick up and k one st from gap. Join to work in rnd, k1, pm for start of rnd. 19 sts £ Rnd 1: k to end £ Rnd 2: k to last three sts, sl 1, k2tog, psso. 17 sts £ Rnds 3-4: k to end £ Rnd 5: p to end £ Rnd 6: k to end £ Rnd 7: p to end £ Cast off all sts Weave in ends
TREE MOTIF MITTENS TREE MOTIF Worked over 15 sts. Work from chart or written instructions £ Row 1: k5, k2tog, yfwd, k1, yfwd, ssk, k5 £ Row 2: k4, k2tog, yfwd, k3, yfwd, ssk, k4 £ Row 3: k3, (k2tog, yfwd) twice, k1, (yfwd, ssk) twice, k3 £ Row 4: k2, (k2tog, yfwd) twice, k3, (yfwd, ssk) twice, k2 £ Row 5: k1, (k2tog, yfwd) three times, k1, (yfwd, ssk) three times, k1 £ Row 6: (k2tog, yfwd) three times, k3, (yfwd, ssk) three times £ Row 7: MB, (k2tog, yfwd) three times, k1, (yfwd, ssk) three times, MB £ Row 8: as Rnd 4 £ Row 9: k2, MB, (k2tog, yfwd) twice, k1, (yfwd, ssk) twice, MB, k2 £ Row 10: as Rnd 2 £ Row 11: k4, MB, k2tog, yfwd, k1, yfwd, ssk, MB, k4 £ Rows 12-14: k £ Row 15: k6, MB, k1, MB, k6
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£ Row 16: k £ Row 17: k7, MB, k7
RIGHT MITTEN £ Using yarn B work as Lace top mittens until start of Thumb gusset
Thumb gusset £ Rnd 15: k23, pm, m1, pm, k to end. 43 sts £ Rnd 16: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rnd 17: k to marker, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k to end. 45 sts £ Rnd 18: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rnd 19: k4, work Row 1 of Tree motif, k to marker, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k to end. 47 sts £ Rnd 20: k4, work Row 2 of Tree motif, k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end These two rnds set motif position. £ Rep, working next row of motif until there are 59 sts £ Rnd 33: k4, work Row 15 of motif, k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end TREE MOTIF knit yfwd k2tog ssk MB
£ Rnd 34: k4, work Row 16 of motif, k to one st before marker, sl 1, rm, place 17 thumb sts on holder or scrap yarn, rm, sl st back to left needle, k into front of second st, and then into first st, drop both sts from left needle, k to end. 42 sts £ Rnd 35: k4, work Row 17 of motif, k to end £ Rnds 36-46: k to end £ Rnd 47: p to end £ Rnd 48: k to end £ Rep Rnds 47-48 once more and then Rnd 47 again £ Cast off
Thumb £ Work as for Lace top mittens
LEFT MITTEN £ Work as Right mitten to start of Thumb gusset £ Rnd 15: k19, pm, m1, pm, k to end. 43 sts £ Rnd 16: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rnd 17: k to marker, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k to end. 45 sts £ Rnd 18: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end £ Rnd 19: k to marker, sm, m1, k to marker, m1, sm, k4, work Row 1 of motif, k to end. 47 sts £ Rnd 20: k to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, work Row 2 of motif, k to end £ Complete to match Right mitten keeping motif and gusset position correct Weave in all ends
“When knitting Fair Isle in the round, make sure you keep the yarn floats nice and even so your projects can still stretch as needed” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
Highland Fling Teens will love Lucinda Ganderton’s fab Fair Isle set
Measurements & Sizes Hat: 44cm circumference x 17cm deep Wristwarmers: 20cm diameter x 19cm long Phone cosy: 8cm wide x 15cm tall
Knit Kit Yarn: Kate Davies Designs Buachaille, shades (A) Moonlicht Nicht, (B) Between Weathers, (C) Yaffle, (D) Ptarmigan, one 50g skein of each Needles: 3.5mm double-pointed Stitch marker Tapestry needle
Tension square 28 sts x 34 rows 10cm x 10cm Fair Isle 3.5mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn Kate Davies Designs Buachaille is a pure Scottish wool yarn that comes in 11 shades and should be handwashed. It knits to a light DK tension and costs £7.49 per 50g (110m) skein from www.shopkdd.com
Start knitting here... HAT
Using 3.5mm dpns and yarn A, cast on 108 sts, divide evenly between four needles, join in the rnd taking care not to twist, pm for beg of rnd £ Rnds 1-6: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn B £ Rnds 7-10: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn C £ Rnds 11-12: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn D £ Rnd 13: (k2, p2) to end £ Rnd 14: (k2, p2) three times, (k1, m1, k1, p2, k2, p2) to end. 120 sts
£ Rnds 15-58: work from Chart (overleaf), working 12-st rep ten times across each rnd and dec as set from Rnd 44 £ Rnd 59: cont in yarn D only, rm, k1, pm, (k2tog) to marker. 20 sts £ Rnd 60: (k2tog) to marker. Ten sts £ Cut yarn D, thread through rem ten sts, pull tight and fasten off
TO MAKE UP Using yarn C, make a pompom 4cm in diameter and stitch securely to the centre top. Weave in ends and block to measurements
WRIST WARMERS LEFT WRIST WARMER Using 3.5mm dpns and yarn A, cast on 56 sts, divide evenly between four needles, join in the rnd taking care not to twist, pm for beg of rnd £ Rnds 1-8: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn B £ Rnds 9-14: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn C
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£ Rnds 15-18: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn D £ Rnds 19-20: (k2, p2) to end £ Rnds 21-26: work from Left chart (overleaf) Change to working back and forth in rows £ Rows 27-44: work from Left chart Change to working in rnds £ Rnds 45-50: work from Left chart £ Rnds 51-57: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn A £ Rnds 58-61: (k2, p2) to end £ Cast off Weave in ends and block to measurements
RIGHT WRIST WARMER £ Work as for Left wrist warmer but using Right chart
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PHONE COSY Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on 48 sts, divide them equally between four needles, join in the rnd taking care not to twist, pm for beg of rnd £ Rnds 1-31: work from Chart, working four-st rep 12 times across rnd Cont in yarn C only
£ Rnds 32-36: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn B £ Rnds 37-42: (k2, p2) to end Change to yarn A £ Rnds 43-52: (k2, p2) to end £ Cast off Fold flat and join bottom edge with mattress stitch. Weave in ends and block to measurements LK
Phone cosy chart
Hat chart 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15
Left wrist warmer 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
Right wrist warmer 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
URY INDULGE IN LUX WITH IRIS Brand new from Debbie Bliss and part of the Pure Bliss range, Iris is a stunning blend of 95% superfine merino and 5% cashmere that knits up to make super-light garments and accessories. This strokably soft, sensuous yarn is available in 12 shades named after birds and animals, including Dolphin, Turtle and Flamingo. A dedicated pattern book featuring ten designs is being released along with the yarn. Highlights include Camellia, a comfortable textured sweater, Jessamine, a delicately cabled tank-top, and Jarred, an ombre woven-effect scarf. Pure Bliss Iris has an RRP of £9.95 per 50g and the Iris pattern collection costs £9.95. Call 01535 664222 or visit www.designer yarns. uk.com for stockists.
Jessamine in Pure Bliss Iris, shade Dolphin
Sorrell in Pure Bliss Iris, shade Kite
Jarred scarf in Pure Bliss Iris
Zinnia in Pure Bliss Iris, shade Robin
Camellia in Pure Bliss Iris, shade Flamingo
The Cosy COLLECTION
With exquisite new yarns and gorgeous new patterns, has everything you need to keep snug and stylish this season Rita in Pure Bliss Falkland Aran, pattern leaflet PB006
BE ECO-FRIENDLY WIT H FALKLAND ARAN
Betty in Pure Bliss Falkland Aran, pattern leaflet PB005
Gansey in Pure Bliss Falkland Aran, pattern leaflet PB001
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A beautiful 100% wool aran that’s ecologically and organically produced, Falkland Aran from the Debbie Bliss Pure Bliss range is beautifully soft and perfect for family knits in classic stitches. The Falkland archipelago in the South Atlantic is the home to wonderful fauna and flora including merino sheep that are farmed in a completely organically way without the use of pesticides or dips. The sheep are allowed to roam freely in their natural habitat and only come in when it’s time for shearing. The resulting is a sumptuous yarn of excellent quality, available in 22 colours, and with the reassuring stamp of organic production and animal welfare to boot. Several stunning new patterns are available for the yarn this season including Gansey, an oversized cable sweater, Rita, a wide textured scarf and Betty, a classic kids’ sweater. Pure Bliss Falkland Aran has an RRP of £12.95 per 100g and individual pattern leaflets cost £3.95. Call 01535 664222 or visit www.designeryarns.uk.com for stockists.
© Rachel Warne www.rachelwarne.co.uk
Erika Knight’s latest UK yarn Shearing time at The Little Grey Sheep
LK designer Sarah Hazell celebrates The Little Grey Sheep’s yarn on Instagram
Erika’s new Angelica top
Women’s HOUR
What do Erika Knight, Kristina Boulden, Kerry Lord and Emma Boyles all have in common (aside from a shared love of crafting)? They’re all strong women who are passionate about British wool! We chat to them to find out why...
FOR THE LOVE OF WOOL These days we knitters are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the yarn for our next project. There are exotic fibres available from all over the world, so why should we bother with wool? “Being natural, wool has so many excellent qualities,” explains Kristina Boulden of Romney Marsh Wools. “It’s renewable, sustainable, and incredibly versatile.” Wool was once one of the UK’s biggest exports and the fibre was prized across the globe. “Britain has a rich heritage of producing some of the best wool in the world and I want to celebrate that!” says designer Erika Knight. Erika has her own range of homegrown yarns, including her new British Blue 100, made from pure Bluefaced Leicester wool. “It has always been important to me to use natural, sustainable fibres and to be traceable, so choosing a local fibre was an obvious choice. When I launched my yarn collection five years ago, fleeces from UK
sheep breeds did not hold the value that they do today,” Erika explains. “I wanted to support British industry and to promote British wool.” TOFT UK has added 100% luxury British wool to its already successful range of pure local alpaca fibre and founder Kerry Lord uses her yarns in her hugely popular Edward’s Menagerie crochet toy pattern books. “It’s all about having a good yarn on your hook,” she says. “Using topquality natural fibres not only ensures a beautiful finish, but guarantees that the characters will get better and better with every hug.”
LIFE ON THE FARM Kristina Boulden runs Romney Marsh Wools with her husband Paul and the farm has been in the family for over 130 years. “Farming is in our blood,” she says. “As my husband once told me, to be a farmer is a way of life, it’s a responsibility to maintain as well as improve a sustainable landscape for future generations to benefit from.” Emma Boyles from The Little Grey Sheep
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has been keeping sheep on Well Manor Farm in Hampshire since 2004 and for her, it’s all about the fleece. “We farm for fibre,” she explains. “We shear in the winter when the fibre is at its best, then we house the sheep to keep them warm. All the fields are kept short with no weeds. Our whole production is around making it the cleanest, best quality fleece we can.” It’s a team effort at the farm with shepherdess and award-winning shearer Susie Parish managing the flocks. “Susie is our operations director,” Emma tells us. “She looks after the sheep and breeding programme and when shearing, ensures the quality is phenomenal. We sort every single fleece that leaves the farm and people say our Stein Fine Wool is akin to cashmere.”
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The thousands of sheep that graze the British countryside are able to produce wonderful wool that we can transform into our favourite knits, but
Kristina Boulden on her family farm
Ottoline by Erika Knight Adorable toys in Romney Marsh Wools
Read more!
Follow the links below to find out more about Erika, Kristina, Kerry and Emma’s yarns: www.erikaknight.co.uk www.romneymarshwools.co.uk www.toftuk.com www.thelittlegrey sheep.co.uk
Kerry Lord (center) and the all female TOFT team
Crocheting animals in TOFT’s British wool
do we take the humble British sheep for granted? “People talk about air miles and fuel with foreign yarns but they don’t really understand that if we haven’t got the sheep in our fields, then they aren’t fertilised,” explains Emma. “That means we don’t get the insects, and we’ve lost 70% of our farmland birds in 30 years. The decisions that we make as knitters, crafters and shoppers actually affect the environment.”
Gardening Society to give a talk on our business and I thought it was a great way of being able to further educate the public,” she reveals. Kristina is also featured in the Women’s Institute’s annual programme of speakers. “I thoroughly enjoy giving the talks as it is so personal. I love the interaction and being able to share some knowledge which will hopefully raise the awareness of wool.”
KEEPING IT LOCAL
CHANGING ATTITUDES
Erika Knight not only uses homegrown fibres in many of her yarns, but they are spun in the UK too, something that is much less common today. “Fifty years ago we had an amazing textile industry that was exported globally,” she says. “But the 1980s thirst for cheaper, massproduced products meant that British mills could not compete with overseas manufacturing. It is certainly not easy to keep all the processes of making a yarn here in Britain, but I’m passionate about keeping things British where I can.”
SPREADING THE WORD Kristina Boulden regularly gives talks promoting British wool. “Romney Marsh Wools was born through a firm belief that we wanted to raise awareness of all the benefits that wool can bring. Some years ago we were approached by a
In the not too distant past, British wool was a rare sight on the yarn shelf. “The perception of British wool used to be of a tough and hardwearing yarn for fell walking in the mizzle,” says Erika Knight. “The first British wool yarn I bought to make sweaters from, I later found out was in fact a carpet yarn!” But times have changed and there’s a much broader selection of homegrown fibres for knitters to choose from. Wider shopping trends suggest there’s a greater consumer awareness of buying locally, so has there been a greater demand for British yarns too? “We have seen a definite interest in British wool over the years,” says Kristina. “Customers are growing ever more concerned about traceability and quality as well as its provenance.” That’s great to hear and with these strong women on the campaign trail promoting homegrown fibres, hopes are high for British wool LK
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Shopping List Try three more great British yarns! UK Alpaca Alpaca Baby 4ply is a luxurious blend of 80% British alpaca fibre and 20% silk. It costs £8.80 per 50g (225m) ball from 01884 243579, www.ukalpaca.com
Chilla Valley Colours 4ply mixes 60% British alpaca fibre with 30% Shetland wool and 10% tussah silk. It costs £6.95 per 50g (185m) ball from 01409 221699, www. thelittlewoolcompany.co.uk Ewe & Ply Shropshire Ply Double Knitting is pure wool yarn reared in Shropshire and spun in Yorkshire. It costs £14.99 per 100g (247m) skein from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
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Made in Britain Discover the best that British yarn has to offer with our great picks
B
ritish always means better when it comes to your knits, and we’ve found the perfect yarns for any project whether it’s a cosy jumper for the winter season or a handmade toy for a little one. This incredible selection of yarns have all been produced and spun in the UK so you can guarantee you’ll be getting a great product.
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Tweed trend
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1 Erika Knight British Blue 100
Soft, shiny and delicious this wool is made from Bluefaced Leicester, Britain’s most luxurious fibre. Dense yet lightweight and fine, it’s the cashmere of wool. It is available in eight modern tones and should be hand washed only. It costs £12.79 per 100g (220m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
2 British Bluefaced Leicester
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ERIKA KNIGHT ON P40!
This gorgeous 4ply yarn is dyed in the Yorkshire countryside using professional acid dyes. The yarns are also available in DK weight and you can choose from four unique colourways inspired by the Yorkshire landscape. You can purchase a 100g (400m) skein from www. homespunwonders.etsy.com
3 Pure British Romney Lambs Wool
4 Blacker Westcountry Tweed
5 West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed
6 John Arbon Exmoor Sock Yarn
7 Frangipani Guernsey Wool
8 Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift
Lovely tweed yarn! This yarn has a base of Romney/ Shetland wool combined with Black Welsh Mountain wool from Devon. It comes in a natural grey and five heathered shades to reflect the moorland landscapes of the west country and costs £5.40 per 50g (110m) ball from 01566 777636, www.blackeryarns.co.uk
This Lambswool yarn is blended and spun from the fleeces of the Romney Marsh flock, and is available in four neutral shades. Soft and gentle, this is the perfect yarn for those with sensitive skin. It costs £8 per 100g (209m) ball from 01233 721 800, www.romneymarshwools.co.uk
Lightweight and hardwearing, this blend of 85% local sheep, the Exmoor Blueface with 15% nylon is ideally suited to sock and lace knitting or for making accessories. The yarn comes in seven scrumptious shades and costs £10.50 per 100g (400m) hank from 01598 752490, www.jarbon.com
This beautiful tweed yarn is made from 100% Shetland wool and promises fineness and warmth. Inspired by the crofting heritage, each shade has been named after a different part of Shetland. It costs £8.50 per 100g (166m) hank from www.wyspinners.com
A 100% British Worsted 5ply Guernsey wool, this yarn has been around for over 20 years and is now available in an incredible range of 28 shades. The largest choice of colours in Guernsey 5ply wool available by mail order in the UK. You can purchase the yarn for £27 per 500g (1097m) cone from 01326 240367, www.guernseywool.co.uk
This brilliant 2ply is equivalent to a traditional 4ply and ideal for Fair Isle knitting. The incredibly extensive colour palette has an unbelievable range of 220 tones in every shade you could imagine! It costs £3 per 25g (105m) ball from 01595 693114, www.jamiesons ofshetland.co.uk
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Start your Autumn with Cygnet Yarns!
Telephone: 01274 743374 Email: sales@cygnetyarns.com
www.cygnetyarns.com
BRITISH YARN COLLECTION
Pretty Kitty
All you
NEED! Measurements & Sizes
Knit Jane Burns’ adorable pinafore dress
To fit age (mths): 3-6 (6-12, 12-18, 18-24)
Actual chest (cm): 44 (49, 51, 56) Length (cm): 33 (37, 41, 46)
Knit Kit Yarn: Blacker Yarns Blacker Swan DK, shades (A) Seagreen, 3 (3, 3, 4) 50g balls, (B) Dolphin 1 (1, 1, 1) 50g ball Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm Crochet hook: 2.5mm (for tail) Stitch markers Stitch holders Tapestry needle
Tension Square 22 sts x 30 rows l 10cm x 10cm l Stocking stitch l 4mm needles l
For abbreviations see page 92
About the Yarn Blacker Yarns Blacker Swan DK is made from a blend of Falkland merino and Shetland wool, and it’s spun in Devon. It costs £7.20 per 50g (110m) ball from 01566 777635, www.blackeryarns.co.uk
Need an Alternative? Rico Essentials Merino DK is a superwash pure wool yarn. Shades 39 Petrol and 96 Slate would work well. It costs £3.95 per 50g (120m) ball from 01376 743123, www.sconch.com
“If you can’t crochet, work an i-cord or twisted cord for the cat’s tail” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
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asy to knit and easy to wear, this super cute pinny will become a fast favourite for tiny tots and mums alike! It’s worked in a combination of stocking and garter stitch, but the cat motif is Swiss darned afterwards. The only other colourwork is a two-row stripe. This design could also be adapted to work with your favourite jumper pattern!
work meas 9 (12, 15, 19) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row, work two rows in yarn B, then cont in yarn A only. 50 (56, 62, 66) sts
Third and fourth sizes only £ Next row: k1, ssk, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. - (-, 60, 64) sts £ Next row: p to end £ Rep last two rows - (-, 1, 0) times more. - (-, 58, 64) sts
All sizes
Start knitting here... FRONT Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 74 (84, 92, 102) sts £ K 4 (4, 6, 6) rows Change to 4mm needles £ Beg with a k row, work 4 (4, 6, 6) rows in st st Commence shaping as folls: £ Row 1: k1, ssk, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 72 (82, 90, 100) sts £ Row 2: p to end £ Row 3: k to end £ Row 4: p to end £ Rep Rows 1-4 a further 11 (13, 14, 17) times AT THE SAME TIME when
THREE-NEEDLE CAST OFF Joining the shoulders with this clever cast off method gives a neat and strong seam. Slip the stitches on to two needles and hold them parallel with the RS together. Insert a third needle of the same size into the first stitch on the front needle then into the first stitch on the back needle. Knit these two stitches together. Repeat in the next stitch on each needle, then pass the second stitch on your RH needle over the first and cast it off as normal.
knitWISE
To fit chest (cm): 40-43 (44-46, 47-48, 49-53)
£ Cont in st st without shaping until work meas 22 (25, 28, 32) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row
Armhole shaping Cont in garter st (k every row) throughout £ Cast off three sts at beg of next two rows, pm in centre of first row. 44 (50, 52, 58) sts £ Dec one st at beg of next ten rows. 34 (40, 42, 48) sts ** £ Cont in garter st without shaping until work meas 6 (7, 8, 9) cm from marker, ending after a WS row £ Next row: k9 (11, 11, 13), cast off next 16 (18, 20, 22) sts, k8 (10, 10, 12), turn Cont on these 9 (11, 11, 13) sts only £ Cont in garter st until work meas 11 (12, 13, 14) cm from marker, ending after a WS row Leave these sts on a holder £ With WS facing rejoin yarn A to rem 9 (11, 11, 13) sts and cont in garter st until work meas 11 (12, 13, 14) cm from marker, ending after a WS row Leave these sts on a holder
our expert
SAYS...
“This is a great dress for a confident beginner, with very little shaping and no picking up of stitches, it really will knit up in no time at all.”
LK Designer, Jane Burns
£ With WS facing rejoin yarn A to rem 9 (11, 11, 13) sts and cont in garter st until work meas 11 (12, 13, 14) cm from marker, ending after a WS row Leave these sts on a holder
TO MAKE UP Using chart and yarn B, Swiss darn cat motif onto front of dress so cat is sitting on yarn B stripe. Using 2.5mm crochet hook and yarn B, make an 8cm crochet chain and fasten off. Sew chain to centre bottom of cat. Using yarn B, embroider whiskers. Block to measurements. Slide left shoulder stitches onto separate needles and with RS facing, join the shoulders using three-needle cast-off (see Knitwise). Repeat for right shoulder. Sew side seams from cast-on edge to start of garter stitch bodice. Weave in ends LK
BACK £ Work as Front to ** £ Cont in garter st without shaping until work meas 9 (10, 11, 12) cm from marker, ending after a WS row £ Next row: k9 (11, 11, 13), cast off next 16 (18, 20, 22) sts, k8 (10, 10, 12), turn Cont on these 9 (11, 11, 13) sts only £ Cont in garter st until work meas 11 (12, 13, 14) cm from marker, ending after a WS row Leave these sts on a holder
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KEY white
RS: knit WS: purl
Yarn B
Watch the
VIDEO
SSK The ‘slip, slip, knit’ is a useful decrease that leans neatly to the left, but it’s not as literal as it sounds. See how to do it with our handy video step-by-step guide. You’ll find The Crafts Channel on YouTube.
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BRITISH YARN COLLECTION
Brighten up your home with Helen Ardley's
W
e are championing British yarn this month and this bunting is the perfect way to spread that sense of pride. It's worked using the intarsia method. Wind your yarn onto bobbins and use a seperate bobbin for each section of colour, twisting them together where they meet.
UNION JACK BUNTING! CELEBRATE BRITISH WOOL WITH OUR PATRIOTIC KNIT
Measurements & sizes Bunting Flags: 10.5cm x 17cm
You will need:
YARN: Excelana DK Luxury Wool, shades (A) Alabaster, (B) Ruby Red, (C) Cornflower Blue, one 50g ball of each NEEDLES: 4mm BUTTONS: three per flag CORD: 2.7m TAPESTRY NEEDLE TENSION SQUARE 22 sts x 28 rows 10cm x 10cm Stocking Stitch 4 mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
Start knitting here FLAGS (make five) Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 37 sts Row 1: k1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end Row 2: as Row 1 These two rows set moss st Work from chart in st st with two sts at each end of row in moss st using the intarsia method for 26 rows Change to yarn A and work two rows in moss st Cast off
YARN SHOP
TO MAKE UP Weave in all loose ends. Attach flags to the cord approx 14cm apart using buttons on each corner and one in the centre LK
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C
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RS: purl WS: knit
RS: knit WS: purl
Excelana DK Luxury Wool costs £5.40 per 50g (119m) ball from www.susancrawford vintage.com
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Reader MAKES
OUR STAR MAKE WINNER:
Star MAKE
Our Star Make winner, Mark, has won two skeins of Erika Knight Vintage Wool
“This is my mum’s take on Ludo from LK issue 101” Mark Catt
This is so creative, we love it! We hope your mum enjoys her prize!
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What’s your favourite thing about autumn knitting? Looking at all the lovely new yarns and deciding what to knit with them. @lclare3 Two words - Sweater Weather @LouiseTilbrook1 I can’t imaging anything better!! Leaves, football, cool weather...knitting fits right in @KidsCoffeeBooks How you can use everything you make immediately!! @YarnHookNeedles
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“Increase or decrease one stitch in from the end of the row, rather than right on the end, so that you have a nice neat edge for sewing up.” SARAH PORTSMOUTH
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Wrap up this autumn season with an eye-catching shawl, like this one from Maliha Designs. You can buy the pattern on Ravelry. For more fabulous knitting inspiration, visit www.pinterest.com/ letsknitmag
© maliha
What’s your favourite fibre to knit with?
8% 17%
ACRYLIC
WOOL
COTTON
50% 9% 17%
ALPACA
MOHAIR
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iss Knitted bl “This is the Primavera blanket pattern from Yarn Shop Day. I’ve followed all the pattern but used the wool from my stash.”
Wins a prize!
Paula Farrow
This looks great, Paula!
Dear Let’s Knit,
OUR STAR LETTER WINNER:
Magical makes
This month, our Star Letter winner, Elizabeth, has won a skein of Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran and a pair of 5mm needles from KnitPro.
“Three little unicorns.” Paula Read-Fryer
Love the sparkly yarn!
“My 92 year old mother, Kitty Lee, subscribed to Let’s Knit last year and has never looked back! She reads the issues avidly and loves knitting some of the patterns. She is selling tea cosies in aid of Macmillan Cancer in September and I thought I would send you a photo of her achievements so far – one of the patterns is from Let’s Knit! ELIZABETH HOLMAN
Thanks for your lovely letter Elizabeth, it’s great to hear your mum is knitting so much for charity.
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Beach Ready
“I’m a novice at knitting so I’m delighted to have discovered a magazine that caters for beginners too. I really enjoyed making this cushion and it has pride of place in my bathroom.”
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Hope you had a fab time, Julie!
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TEABreak SETTLE DOWN WITH A CUPPA TO READ, RELAX AND TEST YOUR KNITTY KNOWLEDGE!
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NISHING A V Vowels
Which of these statements are real knitting facts?
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Some sheep have six horns. English knitting style is faster than continental style. Crushed insects are sometimes used to dye yarn. Eye of the pigeon is a type of knitted heel flap. Designer Woolly Wormhead is best known for knitting blankets.
Blf cdlc str Hndd ydyrn
Rgh tsd
We’ve removed the vowels from three knitting-related words or phrases. Can you work out what they are? CLUE: the spacing could be wrong!
#JOKE Spot
TRUE OR FALSE
RIDDLE ME THIS
There is a basket of yarn at a knit and natter group. All but two balls are wool, all but two balls are alpaca and all but two balls are cashmere. How many balls of yarn are in the basket?
There have been reports of someone who keeps poking people with needles we are lead to believe they could be following some sort of pattern. Thanks to LK reader Lizzie Cater
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PURLS OF WISDOM By Claire Thomas
Don’t Stand So Close To Me OMG! Bad times are here in the Haus of Knit, and it’s all because of the cat. As you might recall, some time ago we adopted a very fluffy tabby kitten. Knitting went on hiatus; partly because he needed my attention, and partly because of his overwhelming interest in yarn. However, six months down the line, we have reached the stage where I can manage at least a couple of rows. He still sleeps in my stash, and I’m comfortable with that. Yarn and a cat, what’s not to love? Besides, he’s
started going out in the garden now, and there’s a whole world out there to explore; in contrast, sage green lace has lost its initial allure (to him, not me). I thought this was a good thing, until one day, in the very middle of short rows, something bit me. I didn’t see it straight away, until it jumped onto my leg, and “AAARGH! AAARGH! IT’S A FLEA!” Turns out that cats bring more than just the occasional decapitated shrew in from their crepuscular wanderings, and
“I was gripped by panic for my beloved yarn, all my projects and the gifts I was making for people, all potentially infested”
Check out the answers below to see how many you got right!
in a related note that the easy once-a-month spot-on flea treatment we’d been using hadn’t been working. I hurled the children into the car to purchase flea destruction products wholesale. It was only on the way back that it hit me like a bucket of ice cold water in my face. What about my stash? The cat’s favourite sleeping place. I floored the accelerator and took the next short cut home. I barged through the door shouting incoherently, like a spare, drunk member of the A-Team, and raced straight to my stash, spraying it over
HOW DID YOU DO?
and over with flea killer until the can was empty. My husband tried to say something but I wouldn’t listen, gripped as I was by panic for my beloved yarn, all my projects, the gifts I was making for people, all potentially infested. As the can emptied I calmed, and heard him say. “Can I have that now please?” “What for?” I looked down at the empty can. “For the sofa. The beds. The rest of the house. You only bought one can.” Moment of realisation. “In retrospect I may have overreacted slightly,” I said, hustling us all back into the car for a second trip, secure in the knowledge that at least my stash was safe. “You always do,” replied my beloved, as I made a mental note to burn all his pants in a big fire. (Joking!) But I think it was justified. Luckily, the cat now wears a flea collar, and he’s not allowed in my stash any more, just in case.... Like I say, though, I never overreact. Claire Thomas is a freelance journalist and founder of Stitch ‘n’ Bitch group, Knit Pickers
TRUE OR FALSE: 1. True, 2. False, Continental is thought to be quicker, 3. True, 4. False, it’s Eye of the Partridge, 5. False, she makes great hats! VANISHING VOWELS: 1. Bluefaced Leicester, 2. hand dyed yarn, 3. right side MAGIC NUMBERS: three: one wool, one alpaca and one cashmere.
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f you haven’t started thinking about the ‘C’ word just yet, here’s a weighty nudge to get those cogs whirring. You know how quickly the countdown months fly by, especially if you’ve planned to knit gifts for the whole
Woodland Festive Folk Aine Marriott’s classic Christmas cuddlies
Measurements & Sizes 40cm tall x 12cm wide, standing, 23-25cm tall, seated
Knit Kit Yarn: King Cole Pricewise DK, shades (A) 037 Taupe, (B) 009 Red, (C) 1695 Sand, (D) 001 White, one 100g ball of each Needles: 3.75mm Stitch holder Bobble Tapestry needle
Tension square • 26 sts x 32 rows • 10cm x 10cm • stocking stitch • 3.75mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn
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Start knitting here... BEAR BODY AND HEAD
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on eight sts
£ Row 1 and all WS rows: p £ Rows 2 and 4: (kfb) to end. 32 sts £ Row 6: (k1, kfb) to end. 48 sts £ Rows 7-19: cont in st st £ Row 20: (k4, k2tog) to end. 40 sts £ Rows 21-29: cont in st st £ Row 30: (k3, k2tog) to end. 32 sts £ Rows 31-37: cont in st st £ Row 38: (k2, k2tog) to end. 24 sts £ Rows 39-43: cont in st st £ Row 44: (k4, k2tog) to end. 20 sts £ Row 45 and all WS rows: p £ Row 46: (kfb) to end. 40 sts £ Row 48: k18, (kfb) four times, k18. 44 sts £ Row 50: k20, (kfb) four times, k20. 48 sts £ Row 52: k22, (kfb) four times, k22. 52 sts £ Row 54: k24, (kfb) four times, k24. 56 sts £ Row 56: k26, (kfb) four times, k26. 60 sts £ Row 58: k24, (k2tog) twice, k4, (ssk) twice, k24. 56 sts £ Row 59: p22, (p2tog) twice, p4, (p2tog tbl) twice, p22. 52 sts £ Row 60: k20, (k2tog) twice, k4, (ssk) twice, k20. 48 sts £ Row 61: p18, (p2tog) twice, p4, (p2tog tbl) twice, p18. 44 sts £ Row 62: k16, (k2tog) twice, k4, (ssk) twice, k16. 40 sts Pm on last row £ Rows 63-73: cont in st st £ Row 74: (k2, k2tog) to end. 30 sts £ Rows 75 and 77: p £ Row 76: (k1, k2tog) to end. 20 sts £ Row 78: (k2tog) to end. Ten sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges, leaving a gap in back of head. Sew running stitch around cast-on edge, pull to gather and fasten off. Stuff toy well, taking care to fill out shaping in face. Position safety eyes on marked row on outside edge of each pair of decreases. Finish stuffing head and sew gap closed
family, not to mention decorations and homewares. We don’t want you to be panicking come Christmas Eve, so here are three fab projects to get you started, including two brilliant toy sets and a jolly Santa hat.
LEGS (make two)
BOOT CUFFS (make two)
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 14 sts £ Row 1: p to end £ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 28 sts £ Rows 3-13: cont in st st £ Row 14: k8, (k3tog) four times, k8. 20 sts £ Row 15: p to end £ Row 16: k6, (k2tog) four times, k6. 16 sts £ Rows 17-23: cont in st st Cut yarn B and join in yarn A £ Rows 24-59: cont in st st £ Cast off Seam row edges. Fold cast-on edge in half so toe points out and oversew. Stuff leg well. Fold cast-off edge in half with seam to centre back and oversew. Position feet at front and sew in place
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 20 sts £ Rows 1-4: k to end £ Cast off Sew around Leg at colour change
ARMS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 14 sts £ Rows 1-32: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 33: (kfb, k1) to end. 21 sts £ Rows 34-40: cont in st st £ Row 41: (k1, k2tog) to end. 14 sts £ Row 42: p £ Row 43: (k2tog) to end. Seven sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Stuff well. Oversew cast-on stitches. Sew Arms to body
TOYMAKER OF THE YEAR:
King Cole’s Top Tips For Making Toys l Shred your stuffing to make it smooth. For the surface of your toys to appear smoother, separate all of the fibres before filling them. l Leave your ends of yarn long. After casting-off each knitted piece, use these ends to sew the pieces together later on. l Don’t forget the eyes! Safety eyes or embroidered-on eyes are the safest option if you are giving a knitted toy or animal to a baby or small child. l Sew pieces together as you go. Labelling each piece can help too. You don’t want to be left at the end with lots of bits that can be tricky to identify. l Washability is key. If you’re giving a knitted toy to a baby or child, superwash or acrylic craft yarns are better.
l Use those stitch markers. You can use the stitch marker to mark the beginning of a round, the beginning of a group of increases or decreases, or whatever you need to make sure you stay on track. l Check for holes. That first and last round for any body part are very important. If you have a hole in one of those, your stuffing is going to show through. Give those ends a quick check when you’re beginning and ending each piece, to make sure everything is closed up properly.
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These cuddly woodland characters make delightful Christmas mascots!
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Each toy has its own adorable outfit
SNOUT Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C, cast on ten sts £ Row 1: kfb, k7, kfb, k1. 12 sts £ Row 2: pfb, p9, pfb, p1. 14 sts £ Row 3: kfb, k11, kfb, k1. 16 sts £ Rows 4-8: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 9: k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts £ Row 10: p1, p2tog, p8, p2tog tbl, p1. 12 sts £ Row 11: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. Ten sts £ Cast off pwise Sew Snout to face. Using yarn A, embroider nose as shown using satin stitch
TUMMY PANEL Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C, cast on ten sts £ Row 1: kfb, k7, kfb, k1. 12 sts £ Row 2: p to end £ Row 3: kfb, k9, kfb, k1. 14 sts £ Row 4: p to end £ Row 5: kfb, k11, kfb, k1. 16 sts £ Rows 6-14: cont in st st £ Row 15: k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts £ Rows 16-20: cont in st st £ Row 21: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts £ Rows 22-24: cont in st st £ Row 25: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. Ten sts £ Row 26: p £ Row 27: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog,
k1. Eight sts £ Row 28: p £ Row 29: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. Six sts £ Cast off pwise Sew to front of Body with cast-off edge under neck
SHORTS ** Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 24 sts £ Rows 1-3: k to end £ Row 4 (RS): k4, (kfb) to last four sts, k4. 40 sts £ Row 5: p ** Cut yarn, leave sts on a holder £ Rep from ** to ** £ Row 6: k across sts on needle, then k sts from holder. 80 sts £ Rows 7-23: cont in st st £ Row 24: (k2tog) to end. 40 sts £ Rows 25-27: k to end £ Cast off Sew back seam down to leg join, then sew each leg separately. Place shorts on Bear and sew in position
STRAPS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 42 sts £ Rows 1-3: k to end £ Cast off Sew Straps to Shorts, crossing them over at back
BOBBLE HAT Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, cast on 44 sts £ Rows 1-7: k to end Cut yarn D, join yarn C £ Rows 8-25: (k2, p2) to end £ Row 26: (k2, p2tog) to end. 33 sts £ Row 27: (k2, p1) to end £ Row 28: (k2tog, p1) to end. 22 sts £ Row 29: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 30: (k2tog) to end. 11 sts £ Row 31: (p2tog) to last st, p1. Six sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Sew bobble to top of hat. Sew hat to Bear’s head
EARS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 14 sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 5: k2tog, k3, (k2tog) twice, k3, k2tog. Ten sts £ Row 6: p £ Row 7: k2tog, k1, (k2tog) twice, k1, k2tog. Six sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread yarn through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Oversew
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cast-on stitches. Attach Ears to head sewing through Hat
SCARF (shown on p57) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, cast on six sts £ Row 1: k Join in yarn C £ Row 2-3: k to end Change to yarn D £ Rows 4-5: k to end £ Cont in two-row garter st stripes until Scarf meas 53cm, ending after one row of yarn D £ Cast off in yarn D Weave in ends. Tie Scarf around Bear’s neck
TAIL (shown on p61) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on ten sts £ Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 7: (k2tog) to end. Five sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Oversew cast-on stitches. Attach to Body sewing through Shorts
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RABBIT £ Using yarn C, work Body as for Bear (p56) £ Using yarn B, work Legs as for Bear, changing to yarn C £ Using yarn B, work Arms as for Bear, changing to yarn C after Row 32, do not attach Arms yet £ Using yarn D, work Tummy Panel as for Bear (p59). Sew in place with WS facing outwards £ Using yarn D, work Snout as for Bear. Sew in place with WS facing out and embroider nose using yarn C
“These classic-style toys are so detailed but well worth the effort. We think they look great!”
COAT Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 50 sts £ Rows 1-5: k to end £ Row 6: k to end £ Row 7: k3, p to last three sts, k3 £ Rows 8-15: rep Rows 6-7 four times £ Row 16: k3, (k2tog, k5) six times, k2tog, k3. 43 sts £ Row 17: as Row 7 £ Rows 18-25: rep Rows 6-7 four times £ Row 26: k3, (k2tog, k4) six times, k2tog, k2. 36 sts £ Row 27: as Row 7 £ Rows 28-35: rep Rows 6-7 four times £ Row 36: k2, (k2tog, k4) five times, k2tog, k2. 30 sts £ Row 37: as Row 7 £ Rows 38-39: k to end £ Row 40: (kfb, k1) to end. 45 sts £ Rows 41-45: k to end £ Cast off Weave in ends. Place Coat on Body and sew around neck, leaving the collar free. Attach Arms with collar hanging down over tops of Arms
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POCKETS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on seven sts £ Rows 1-5: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 6: k to end £ Cast off Sew Pockets to Coat, using photos as a guide
SCARF (shown on p57) £ Using yarn A throughout, work as for Bear’s Scarf (p59)
TAIL Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, cast on eight sts £ Row 1: (kfb) to end. 16 sts £ Rows 2-4: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 5: (k2tog) to end. Eight sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail,
thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges with WS facing out. Stuff tail lightly. Sew to back of Body
thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Sew to head
RABBIT’S EARS
BRIMMED HAT Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 80 sts £ Rows 1-6: k to end £ Row 7: (k2tog) to end. 40 sts £ Rows 8-24: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 25 (top): k to end £ Rows 26: (k2, k2tog) to end. 30 sts £ Row 27: p £ Row 28: (k1, k2tog) to end. 20 sts £ Row 29: p £ Row 30: (k2tog) to end. Ten sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail,
£ Cast off Seam row edges. Oversew cast-on/ cast-off edge. Sew to head, sewing through Hat
(make two)
DEER
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C, cast on seven sts £ Rows 1-14: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 15: k2tog, k3, k2tog. Five sts £ Row 16: p £ Row 17: k2tog, k1, k2tog. Three sts £ Row 18: p Cut yarn C, join in yarn D £ Row 19: k £ Row 20: (kfb) twice, k1. Five sts £ Rows 21-33: beg with a p row, work in st st
£ Using yarn A, work Body as for Bear (p56) £ Using yarn B, work Legs as for Bear, changing to yarn A £ Using yarn A, work Arms as for Bear
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FACE Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, cast on three sts £ Row 1: (kfb) twice, k1. Five sts £ Row 2 and all WS rows: p £ Row 3: kfb, k2, kfb, k1. Seven sts £ Row 5: kfb, k4, kfb, k1. Nine sts
£ Row 7: kfb, k6, kfb, k1. 11 sts £ Row 9: kfb, k8, kfb, k1. 13 sts £ Rows 10-12: cont in st st £ Row 13: kfb, k10, kfb, k1. 15 sts £ Rows 14-16: cont in st st £ Row 17: kfb, k12, kfb, k1. 17 sts £ Rows 18-24: cont in st st £ Row 25: ssk, k13, k2tog. 15 sts £ Row 26: p2tog, p11, p2tog tbl. 13 sts £ Row 27: ssk, k9, k2tog. 11 sts £ Row 28: p2tog, p7, p2tog tbl. Nine sts £ Row 29: ssk, k5, k2tog. Seven sts £ Row 30: p2tog, p3, p2tog tbl. Five sts £ Row 31: ssk, k1, k2tog. Three sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Sew to head with cast-on edge at nose. Use yarn B, embroider nose over cast-on edge
Don’t forget to add a tail!
DRESS Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C, cast on 36 sts £ Rows 1-3: k to end Change to yarn D and work in two-row stripes of yarn D and yarn C throughout £ Row 4: k3, (m1, k6) five times, m1, k3. 42 sts £ Rows 5-7: beg with a p row, cont in st st £ Row 8: k3, (m1, k7) five times, m1, k4. 48 sts £ Rows 9-11: cont in st st
Our deer looks snug in her cute cowl
£ Row 12: k4, (m1, k8) five times, m1, k4. 54 sts £ Rows 13-15: cont in st st £ Row 16: k5, (m1, k9) five times, m1, k4. 60 sts £ Rows 17-23: cont in st st £ Row 24: k5, (m1, k10) five times, m1, k5. 66 sts £ Rows 25-33: cont in st st Cut yarn C, change to yarn B £ Rows 34-37: k to end Cont in yarn D only
£ Rows 38-39: cont in st st £ Row 40: [(k2tog) twice, (yfwd, k1) three times, yfwd, (k2tog) twice] six times £ Row 41: p £ Row 42: [k2tog, (yfwd, k1) seven times, yfwd, k2tog] six times. 102 sts £ Rows 43-44: k to end £ Cast off kwise Seam row edges. Place Dress on Deer with cast-on edge under arms. Sew in position along cast-on edge
COWL Using 3.75mm needles and yarn B, cast on 40 sts £ Row 1: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 2: (p1, k1) to end £ Rows 3-22: rep Rows 1-2 ten times more £ Cast off in patt Place cowl around neck and seam row edges
EARS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on ten sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 5: (k2tog) to end. Five sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges. Oversew cast-on stitches. Sew Ears to head along edge of face
ANTLERS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C, cast on 11 sts £ Rows 1-2: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 3: k5, m1, k1, m1, k5. 13 sts £ Rows 4, 6 and 8: p to end £ Row 5: k5, m1, k3, m1, k5. 15 sts
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£ Row 7: k5, m1, k5, m1, k5. 17 sts £ Row 9: k5, place next seven sts on a holder, k5. Ten sts £ Row 10: p5, skip sts on holder, pulling yarn tight, p rem five sts £ Rows 11-12: cont in st st £ Row 13: (k2tog) to end. Five sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Rejoin yarn to rem seven sts for antler branch £ Rows 1-2: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 3: (k2tog) to last st, k1. Four sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Seam row edges of branch. Seam row edges of antler. Lightly stuff and sew between ears
TAIL (not shown) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on seven sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 5: k2tog, k3, k2tog. Five sts £ Row 6: p to end £ Row 7: k2tog, k1, k2tog. Three sts £ Row 8: p to end Cut yarn A, join in yarn D £ Rows 9-10: cont in st st £ Row 11: (kfb) twice, k1. Five sts £ Row 12: p to end £ Row 13: kfb, k2, kfb, k1. Seven sts £ Rows 14-15: cont in st st £ Cast off pwise Sew row edges. Stuff lightly and oversew cast-on/cast-off edges. Sew to body
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Knit Kit Yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK, shades (A) 963 Flesh Tone, 15g, (B) 704 Gala Green, 10g, (C) 947 Chocolate, 5g, oddments of (D) 977 Signal Red and (E) 961 White Needles: 3mm Stitch Holder Tapestry Needle Safety Toy Stuffing Bells: 5mm, gold, three
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Start knitting here... Body and Head
BOY ELF RIGHT LEG
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on eight sts £ Rows 1-8: beg with a p row, work in st st Change to yarn B £ Row 9: p £ Row 10: p for edge of trouser £ Row 11: p Cut yarn, leave sts on a holder
LEFT LEG £ Work as Right leg, but do not cut yarn £ Row 12: k sts from Left leg, k to end from holder to connect both legs. 16 sts £ Row 13: (p3, pfb) to end. 20 sts £ Rows 14-23: beg with a k row, work in st st
Change to yarn A £ Rows 24- 27: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 28 (shape neck): k2tog, (k1, k2tog) to end. 13 sts £ Row 29: p £ Row 30: k2, (kfb) nine times, k2. 22 sts £ Rows 31-34: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 35 (eyeline): p5, (p2tog, p1) four times, p5. 18 sts £ Rows 36-39: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 40: k2, (k2tog, k2) to end. 14 sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem sts and fasten off
OUTFIT Using 3mm needles and yarn B, cast on 40 sts
£ Rows 1-4: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 5: (k2tog) to end. 20 sts Change to yarn C £ Row 6 (belt): p £ Row 7: p Change to yarn B £ Rows 8-15: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts and fasten off
SHOES (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn C, cast on six sts £ Row 1 (WS): p £ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to end. 12 sts £ Row 3: k for edge of shoe £ Rows 4-8: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 9: p4, (p2tog) twice, p4. Ten sts
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£ Row 10: k4, k2tog, k4. Nine sts £ Cast off
ARMS (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn E, cast on eight sts £ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work in st st Change to yarn B £ Rows 3-4: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Rows 5-10: rep Rows 1-4 and 1-2 once more £ Row 11 (WS): k for edge of sleeve Change to yarn A £ Rows 12-13: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts and fasten off
HAT Using 3mm needles and yarn E, cast on 24 sts
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£ Rows 1-2: k Change to yarn D £ Rows 3-8: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 9: (k4, k2tog) to end. 20 sts £ Row 10: p £ Row 11: (k2, k2tog) to end. 15 sts £ Rows 12-14: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 15: (k1, k2tog) to end. Ten sts £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts and fasten off
EARS (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on four sts £ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 3: (p2tog) to end. Two sts £ Row 4: k2tog. One st £ Fasten off
TO MAKE UP Sew head seam down to neck and sew each leg, keeping cast-on edge open. Sew back seam, leaving an opening for stuffing. Stuff head and Body, avoiding neck area. Using yarn A, work a gathering thread around neck and draw tightly. With same yarn, work a gathering thread to face over eyeline and draw gently to shape dent. Fold Shoe in half lengthwise and stitch sole. Sew rest of sole seam, stuff toes and insert leg with seam on backside of leg. Secure Shoe to leg with stitches around leg. Insert threaded needle from sole, take needle out to back of Shoe and repeat. Pull thread to
Elves are all the rage this year!
flatten sole. Wrap Body with outfit with open side in front, seam to waist. Attach outfit to body at neck and waist. Seam Arms and attach them to Body. Attach Ears. Using yarn C, make French knots for eyes and using yarn A, a nose. Take two strands of yarn C and make backstitches to forehead, leaving loops. Seam Hat and attach it to head. Thread a bell and attach it to neck
GIRL ELF BODY £ Using 3mm needles and yarn A, work legs, body and head as Boy elf (p63) except work Row 10 as a k row
DRESS £ Using 3mm needles and yarn B, cast on 40 sts £ Rows 1-8: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 9: (k2tog) to end. 20 sts £ Rows 10-19: work as Rows 6-15 of Boy’s outfit
ARMS (make two) £ Using yarn D, work as Boy’s Arms
HAT £ Using yarn B, work as Boy’s hat
EARS (make two) £ Work as Boy’s ears
TO MAKE UP As Boy elf. Dress body with seam
on back. For Hair, thread two strands taken from yarn C and pierce head from side to side, leaving long loops. Using yarn D, stitch ends a few times, wrapping round Hair. Cut loops
BABY ELF BODY AND HEAD Using 3mm needles and yarn B, cast on nine sts £ Row 1 (WS): p £ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to end. 18 sts £ Rows 3-19: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 20 (shape neck): (k1, k2tog) to end. 12 sts Change to yarn A £ Row 21: p £ Row 22: k2, (kfb) eight times, k2. 20 sts £ Rows 23-26: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Row 27 (eyeline): p4, (p2tog, p1) four times, p4. 16 sts £ Rows 28-31: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 32: (k2, k2tog) to end. 12 sts £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
LEGS (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on seven sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a p row, work in st st Change to yarn B £ Row 5: p £ Row 6: p for edge of trouser £ Rows 7-8: beg with a p row, work in st st £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread
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ARMS (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn E, cast on seven sts £ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work in st st Change to yarn B £ Rep Rows 1-2 Change to yarn E £ Rep Rows 1-2 Change to yarn B £ Rep Rows 1-2 £ Row 9: k for edge of sleeve Change to yarn A £ Row 10-11: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Cut yarn, leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
EARS (make two) Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on four sts £ Row 1: p £ Row 2: (k2tog) twice. Two sts £ Row 3: p2tog. One st £ Fasten off
HAT £ Work as Boy’s hat (p63)
TO MAKE UP With fasten-off yarn end of Body, sew head seam down to neck. With cast-on yarn end, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw tightly. Stuff Body, avoiding neck area. Shape neck and eyeline as Boy elf. Seam each leg. Make up Shoes as Boy elf and attach them to legs. Attach legs to front of Body. Work as Boy elf to finish, omitting hair and bell.
Speedy Santa Hat Cygnet’s quick-knit topper can be made in just a few hours!
Measurements & Sizes
To fit: average size adult’s head Height: 37cm excluding bobble
Knit Kit Yarn: Cygnet Chunky, shades (A) 256 Cream, (B) 167 Red, two 100g balls of each Needles: 7mm Tapestry needle
Tension square • 8 sts x 10.5 rows • 10cm x 10cm • Stocking stitch (yarn held double) • 7mm needles
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Cygnet Chunky is an acrylic yarn that’s machine washable. It costs £1.88 per 100g (156m) ball from 0845 003 0775, www.wool4less.co.uk
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Using 7mm needles and yarn A held double, cast on nine sts £ Row 1: (k1, p1) to last st, k1 £ Rep Row 1 until work meas 52cm £ Cast off
“You could also knit this hat using a single strand of superchunky yarn” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
HAT PANEL (make two) Using 7mm needles and yarn B held double, cast on 30 sts
£ Row 1: (k1, p1) to end This row sets rib £ Rows 2-6: rib to end £ Row 7: rib to end, dec one st at each end of row. 28 sts £ Rows 8-10: rib to end £ Rows 11-14: rep Rows 7-10. 26 sts £ Row 15: rib to end, dec one st at each end of row. 24 sts £ Rows 16-20: rib to end
DOUBLING UP To work with the yarn held double, simply hold two strands together as you knit. It’s easiest to take one strand from each ball of yarn. Make sure you catch both yarns when you pull the yarn through a stitch and try not to split the two strands.
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£ Rows 21-32: rep Rows 15-20 twice. 20 sts £ Row 33: rib to end, dec one st at each end of row. 18 sts £ Rows 34-36: rib to end £ Row 37: rib to end, dec two sts at each end of row. 14 sts £ Rows 38-40: rib to end £ Row 41: rib to end, dec two sts at each end of row. Ten sts £ Row 42: rib to end £ Rows 43-44: rep Rows 41-42. Six sts £ Row 45: rib to end, dec two sts at each end of row. Two sts £ Cast off
TO MAKE UP Sew two Hat panels together along side seams with RS facing out. Place Band around lower edge of Hat and sew in place. Weave in ends. Using yarn A, make an 8cm pompom and sew to top of Hat LK
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The yarns, fashion and homeware trends on the...
New Season
HOTLIST
AUTUMN/ WINTER EDIT
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elcome to our favourite time of year! Christmas knitting is well underway, new yarns and patterns are popping up all over the place, the shops are stocked with our favourite woollies and the house is warm and cosy, with it being perfectly acceptable to spend a day by the TV snuggled in a blanket and working your way through an impressive amount of WIPs. We talk you through the best of the new collections for you to knit up a storm with this season...
SENSATIONAL STRIPING We are really enjoying this trend! Not only does it make for beautiful garments and accessories with a quirky style, but it also means we can combine some of the prettiest new yarns on the market with yarns we have in our stash to create the effect we desire!
One of DesignEtte's latest designs embraces the stripe trend and is knitted using Andrea di Buonaiuto, Superkid Mohair and Botticelli, a blend of wool and silk yarn creating a handmade look. You can purchase the yarns and pattern from late October at www.amazon.co.uk
COMING SOON!
King Cole Flash DK, shade 2045 Safari, £2.99 per 100g (290m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Stylecraft Batik Elements, shade 1932 Phosphorous. It has an RRP of £2.50 per 50g (138m) ball, for stockists visit www.stylecraftyarns.com Stylecraft Batik Elements comes in a gorgeous range of tones in powerful shades. Complete with the launch of this new yarn, comes nine new patterns for ladies and girls. The pattern has an RRP of £3 per 50g ball. For stockists visit www.stylecraftyarns.com
Amitola Brushed, shade 324 Elivira. It has an RRP of £22.95 per 100g (300m) ball, for stockists visit www.designeryarns.uk.com
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POMPOM PASSION
Pompoms have been around for a while now, but it looks like the trend is here to stay with a whole new range of patterns on which to use these adorable little fluff balls! Why not expand the pompom craze beyond just your wardrobe this season and bring it into your home!
We love keeping our style bright in the summer and this gorgeous design from Sublime ensures that will remain the case with bright blues and oranges battling against the strereotypical winter shades. This pattern is design 17A from Sublime book 715. For stockists, visit www.sublimeyarns.com
Expand your crafty talents with this quirky decoration! Change up the colour scheme to make it into something festive to decorate your home! Download the pattern FREE from www.topcrochetpatterns.com
Staying traditional with your pompoms with festive green and funky Fair Isle snowflake detailing, this amazing choice from Yarn Stories is ideal for keeping you on-trend this winter! The design costs £4 from 01484 848431, www.yarnstories.com
SPARKLE THE NIGHT AWAY If you can’t glam up and get glittery in the festive season, when can you? We are obsessed with sparkly yarns once again this year, whether you want to add a touch of excitement to a cosy cardigan or you’re knitting your own Christmas party outfit, these amazing yarns have got you covered!
AMAZING NEW SHADES! King Cole Tinsel Chunky, shade 3065 Rocket. £2.29 per 50g (70m) ball from 0845 519 4573, www.deramores.com
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft is a stunning Shetland wool yarn from natural, sustainable fibres. It costs £8.50 per 100g (166m) ball from www.wyspinners.com
TERRIFIC TWEED
COMING SOON King Cole Galaxy DK, shade 3139 Rust. It has an RRP of £4.30 per 50g (175m) ball, for stockists call 01756 703670, or visit www.kingcole.com
This trend is one we are absolutely thrilled about! The tweed and speckled yarn style has been building up slowly for a while but with a whole selection of beautiful brand new yarns in amazing different shades released for the autumn season, we are so excited to see the creations brought to life in your knitting. Whether you're knitting for yourself, the little ones or the elder generation in your family – everyone's winter woollies are going to be special and speckled this year!
HANDMADE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE
It would be impossible to ignore our main purpose of knitting this season – Christmas gifts! Cute characters are popular with all ages, not just kids, and there are some fantastic original designs available now. Here are two of our favourites... This adorable backpack is the perfect present for little ones this Christmas. It's knitted in King Cole Tinsel Chunky and Big Value Chunky yarn and the pattern costs just £2.50 from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk
This amazing new festive range from Knit2Felt includes the fab kit to make mother and baby penguin! You can purchase the kit to make both for just £23. A great gift for any penguin lover! To purchase, call 0747 3150 547, or visit the website www.knit2felt.co.uk
Stylecraft Tweedy comes in a fantastic blend of rich colours, in a DK weight. You can purchase a 100g (260m) ball from 0845 544 2196, www.loveknitting.com
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This jacket is made in Rowan Valley Tweed, a stunning new 100% wool yarn is inspired by the brand's Yorkshire heritage. For stockists of the pattern and yarn, visit www.knitrowan.com
Who said you can’t bring some sunshine into your winter knitting? It seems that the steamy shades are going to keep us warm this winter with some of our favourite brands bringing out the new winter woolly yarns in hot and spicy fire-breathing shades!
WINTER BRIGHTS
King Cole Big Value Chunky, shade 3104 Sugar Plum. For stockists call, 01756 703670, or visit www.kingcole.com
Pato Value DK, shade 636 Mustard. For stockists call 01274 743374, or visit www.cygnetyarns.com
King Cole Sprite DK, shade 1902 Sicily. £3.29 per 100g (300m) ball from 0800 505 3300, www. woolwarehouse.co.uk
Keep the sunshine in your wardrobe this winter with this vibrant jumper from Conway and Bliss! It has an RRP of £3.50. For stockists, visit www.designeryarns.uk.com
FUNKY FAIR ISLE Adding that extra special touch to our projects is so important, and that's why we are so happy that Fair Isle is back on trend this season! The 'magic' touch of Fair Isle can bring true beauty to the simplest of garments so is perfect for our new design wardrobe.
HOMEWARE STYLE
It's important to have both on-trend interiors as well as garments and all things yarny! We love this bedroom setting from Dunelm Mill. The stunning classic bright red and cream colour scheme setting has a traditional feel, but combined with the textured polar shaggy rug and gorgeous greenery creates a modern look that's perfect for the new season. You can find the products at www.dunelm.com
Check out Anniken Allis's stunning Fair Isle yoke sweater on p13!
A beautiful scarf is an important essential for the new season and this wonderful reversible pattern from DY Choice is a timeless classic. You can find stockists for the pattern from www.designeryarns.uk.com and you'll even receive a matching hat pattern free!
COMING SOON Knitting for tots is always great but this brilliant new yarn cake, Caron Babycakes makes it even better. We love this stunning baby blanket you can make with the yarn! It has an RRP of £6.99 per 100g (211m) ball, for more information visit www.yarnspirations.com
MORE EXCITING NEW YARNS!
We love expanding our stash for the new season! Check out these beautiful blends from our favourite brands!
King Cole Carousel, shade 2773, Helter Skelter. It costs £7.90 per 200g (316m) cake from 0845 003 0775, www.wool4less.co.uk
Cascade Yarns® Spuntaneous Worsted shade 17, Cactus Flower. For stockists visit www.cascadeyarns.com
Bernat Maker Big Home Dec Yarn has an RRP of £15 per 250g (70m) ball from 0330 026 1400, www.hobbycraft.co.uk
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CUTE & QUIRKY TOY!
Noah the Hedgehog
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Length (cm): 20cm Width (cm): 8.5cm
Yarn: King Cole Pricewise DK, shades (A) 273 Chocolate, 20g, oddments of (B) 1741 Fudge, (C) 48 Black Needles: 4mm Beads: 6mm, black, two Thread: cotton, black Safety toy stuffing
Tension Square 21 sts x 29 rows l 10cm x 10cm l stocking stitch l 4mm needles l
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn Stylecraft Special DK is ideal for making toys and is available in a huge range of colours. It costs £1.89 per 100g (295m) ball from 01925 764231, www.blacksheepwools.com
Need an Alternative King Cole Pricewise DK is available in 57 vibrant shades and costs £1.43 per 100g (282m) ball from 519 4573, 15% OFF 0845 www.deramores.com AT DERAMORES USE CODE 5510
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“Noah’s prickles are made from loop stitch, which is a wonderful way of creating texture or shaggy fur on a cute knitted creature. It’s quite addictive!”
LK Designer, Nicky Fijalkowska
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£ Row 33: * k2tog, k4, rep from * to end. 20 sts £ Row 35: * k2tog, k3, rep from * to end. 16 sts £ Row 37: (k2tog) to end. Eight sts £ Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through rem sts. Pull tight and fasten off
e love crafting toys, especially this time of year when they can double up as sweet little stocking-fillers for the little ones in our lives. Noah is the perfect present and is an easy make for you to do in an evening as he is knitted in basic stocking stitch with a great loop-effect. Be careful not to over-stuff him though as even at Christmas, we wouldn’t want anyone to be too full up!
LEGS (make four) Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on eight sts £ Rows 1-4: work in st st £ Row 5: (k2tog) to end. Four sts £ Row 6: p
Start knitting here... BODY AND HEAD
Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on eight sts £ Row 1: (kfb) to end. 16 sts £ Row 2 and every alt row: p £ Row 3: (kfb) to end. 32 sts £ Row 5: k7, (kfb) twice, loop 14, (kfb) twice, k7. 36 sts £ Row 7: k8, (kfb) twice, loop 16, (kfb) twice, k8. 40 sts £ Row 9: k9, (kfb) twice, loop 18, (kfb) twice, k9. 44 sts £ Row 11: k12, loop 20, k12 £ Row 13: k11, loop 22, k11 £ Row 15: k10, loop 24, k10 £ Row 17: k9, loop 26, k9 £ Row 19: k8, loop 28, k8 £ Row 21: k8, loop 28, k8 £ Row 23: k2tog, k6, loop 3, k2tog, loop 9, k2tog, loop 9, k2tog, loop 3, k6. 40 sts £ Row 25: k2tog, k5, loop 3, k2tog, loop 8, k2tog, loop 8, k2tog, loop 3, k5. 36 sts £ Row 27: k2tog, k6, loop 1, k2tog, loop 7, k2tog, loop 7, k2tog, loop 1, k6. 32 sts Change to yarn B £ Row 29: * k2tog, k6, rep from * to end. 28 sts £ Row 31: * k2tog, k5, rep from * to end. 24 sts
LOOP STITCH You can work the loop stitch used in this pattern as follows: insert your right hand needle knit wise into the stitch where you want to create a loop, knit the stitch but do not drop it off the left hand needle. Bring your yarn to the front, around the back of the right hand needle, between the two needles. Wrap the yarn around your thumb to
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Knit this prickly little pal by Nicky Fijalkowska
Noah is the perfect shape for hugs!
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£ Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
TO MAKE UP Using long tail of yarn B, sew up seam, stuffing as you go. Change to yarn A and sew up Body, stuffing as you go. Using long tail of yarn A, sew up Leg seams and sew into position on bottom of Body. Use black thread to sew two 6mm beads onto face for Eyes, and embroider Nose and Mouth using yarn C LK
create a loop and then bring the yarn back between the two needles as before. While holding the loop taut with your thumb, knit into the same stitch again. You will now have created the loop and two new stitches on your right hand needle. Use your left hand needle to slip the right hand one of these stitches over the left one as if you were casting off. This secures the loop.
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“Make sure you check the toy stuffing you are using is child-friendly if giving Noah to little ones!” LK Editorial Assistant Paisley Tedder
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We love knitting accessories and these beautiful patterns have made them even harder to resist! The best-selling designer has put her truly special spin on this unique collection with seven attractive patterns used to create three of our favourite knits. You’ll have 21 designs to choose from! £18.64, www.amazon.co.uk
Build up your skills and improve your knits with this gorgeous book. Teaching ten unique lessons with elegant, eyecatching yarns you’ll improve your methods of cabling, lace, stripes, colourwork, intarsia and even simple knit and purl combinations using gradient yarns. £12.99, www. thegmcgroup.com
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We love knitting creatures at all times of year and this book is perfect with a different animal to craft for each month! Not only are the projects the perfect shades and feel for the autumnal weather, but they can also make great Christmas presents for people of all ages. £14.99, www.stackpolebooks.com
on p38 – he is super cute and easy to make with DK from your stash!
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Magical Mittens
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NEED! Measurements & Sizes
To Fit (age): 8-12 years Hand circumference: 16cm-18cm
Keep small hands cosy this winter with these pracitcal left and right mittens by Lynne Rowe.
Knit Kit Yarn: Erika Knight British Blue DK, shades (A) 114 Sea Fret, two 25g balls, (B) 115 Mysore Red, one 25g ball Needles: 3.75mm Tapestry needle
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eeping cosy in hats, scarves and mittens is essential during the colder months, and these cute mittens are ideal for keeping your little ones hands warm and snug. The handy left and right lettering is a great touch and this simple embellishment is perfect practice in working from a chart if you haven’t previously.
Tension Square 24 sts x 34 rows 10cm x 10cm l Stocking stitch l 3.75mm needles l l
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About the Yarn Erika Knight British Blue DK is 100% pure wool and is available in a range of contemporary shades. It costs £2.99 per 25g (55m) ball from 01254 708068, www.minervacrafts.com
Need an Alternative? King Cole Merino Blend 15% OFF DK is machine AT SMD KNITTING! washable and USE CODE LKSMD123 is available in a huge range of shades. It costs £3.39 per 50g (104m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
“The perfect project for newbie knitters!”
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“Embroidered with duplicate stitch as a handy reminder, these whimsical mittens are knitted in Erika Knight British Blue wool, which is beautifully soft and the perfect natural fibre for warm woollen mittens”
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Left Hand £ Count 27 rows up from rib and six sts from RH edge. Mark this stitch with a pin £ Using yarn B, Swiss darn the letter ‘L’ onto the Mitten, starting from the bottom right corner of chart making your first stitch into the marked stitch 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
Right Hand Rib Pattern £ Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1 £ Row 2: * p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1 £ Rep Rows 1-2 as many times as indicated in patt
Start knitting here... MITTENS (make two) Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 41 sts Work 18 rows in rib patt as above, in the colour sequence as folls: £ Four rows in yarn A £ (Two rows in yarn B, two rows in yarn A) twice £ Two rows in yarn B £ Four rows in yarn A Cut yarn B and cont in yarn A £ Next row: k £ Next row: p
Thumb Gusset £ Row 1: k19, m1, k3, m1, k19. 43 sts £ Rows 2-4: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Row 5: k19, m1, k5, m1, k19. 45 sts £ Rows 6-8: starting with a p row,
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WORKING THE THUMB When you come to knit the thumb there’s no need to use extra needles or to put the other stitches on holders. Simply leave the hand stitches where they are and work back and forth on the thumb stitches in the centre.
work three rows in st st £ Row 9: k19, m1, k7, m1, k19. 47 sts £ Rows 10-12: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Row 13: k19, m1, k9, m1, k19. 49 sts £ Rows 14-16: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Row 17: k19, m1, k11, m1, k19. 51 sts £ Rows 18-20: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st
£ Row 1: k32, turn, cast on one st £ Row 2: p14, turn, cast on one st. 15 sts £ Working on these 15 sts only (leaving rem sts on needles), starting with a k row, work 12 rows in st st
£ Row 1: (k5, k2tog) six times. 36 sts £ Rows 2-4: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Row 5: (k4, k2tog) six times. 30 sts £ Rows 6-8: starting with a p row, work three rows in st st £ Row 9: (k1, k2tog) ten times. 20 sts £ Row 10: p £ Row 11: (k2tog) ten times. Ten sts £ Row 12: (p2tog) five times. Five sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail (around 45cm), thread onto a tapestry needle, pull tight and fasten off Tie off and trim all loose yarn ends inside the mitten (except for long tail end). Leave the yarn end to sew with later
Top Shaping
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Thumb
£ Next row: (k2tog) to the last st, k1. Eight sts £ Next row: p £ Next row: (k2tog) to the end. Four sts £ Cut yarn and thread through rem four sts, pull tight and fasten off Sew seam down to cast on stitches. Do not weave tail end of yarn into work – instead leave it as you may need it later for closing any small gaps in the base of the thumb £ With RS facing, pick up and k four sts from the base of the thumb, then k19 from Left needle. 42 sts £ Next row: p
When reading the charts, start from the bottom right corner and work from right to left on first row, and left to right on next row, repeated. The grey squares represent the knitted Mitten and the red squares represent the stitches to be worked in Swiss darning. Each square of the chart represents one stitch
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£ Count 27 rows up from rib and six sts in from LH edge. Mark this stitch with a pin £ Using yarn B, Swiss darn the letter ‘R’ onto the Mitten, starting from the bottom right corner of chart
TO MAKE UP Using tail ends of yarn, sew side seams using mattress stitch for an invisible finish. Weave all ends into WS and trim. Block mittens to even out your stitches and relax your embroidery LK
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ERIKA KNIGHT Nothing beats a pair of cosy gloves on a cold autumn day!
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here is something most pleasing about a knitted accessory; quick to make, a great project for experimenting with colour, yarn and stitch, but most importantly: achievable. And small enough that it can be put in your bag to make productive use of train travel, waiting rooms and other snatched moments of quiet in between the posting, updating, tweeting, liking, sharing and scrolling of modern life. These moments are all the more precious in the months leading up to the holiday season. And during these weeks when a ‘to do’ list seems like a full time job and ‘me time’ is a concept reserved for Instagram memes, I like to pick one design that like a basic recipe can be made again, adapted, embellished and reinvented to suit different tastes and styles. This glove pattern is surprisingly easy to master and the finished product feels more grown up and elegant than a pair of mittens. Made in natural, breathable and insulating fibres there is nothing as cosy as a hand knitted glove. This pattern is knitted in a standard DK weight making it a great stash buster too. Choose a colour to co-ordinate or clash with your winter coat, knit a pair for yourself and look no further for the perfect handmade Christmas gift that can be customised for all your friends and family.” www.erikaknight.co.uk
Measurements & Sizes To fit: average size ladies’ hands
Knit Kit Yarn: Patons Wool DK, shade 174 Mustard, three 50g balls Needles: 3mm, 3.25mm Tapestry needle
Start knitting here... RIGHT GLOVE Using 3mm needles, cast on 44 sts £ Rib row: (k1, p1) to end £ Rep last row until work meas 8cm Change to 3.25mm needles £ Beg with a k row, work eight rows in st st **
Shape thumb £ Row 1 (RS): k21, p1, kfb, k1, kfb, p1, k18. 46 sts £ Row 2: p18, k1, p5, k1, p21 £ Row 3: k21, p1, k5, p1, k18 £ Row 4: as Row 2 £ Row 5: k21, p1, kfb, k3, kfb, p1, k18. 48 sts
£ Cont to inc one st at each side of thumb gusset on every fourth row until there are 56 sts, keeping p st at either side to define shaping £ Work one row without shaping £ Next row: k37, turn £ *** Next row: cast on two sts, p16, turn £ Next row: cast on two sts, k18, turn £ Beg with a p row, work 15 rows more in st st on these 18 sts £ Next row: k1, (k2, k2tog) four times, k1. 14 sts £ Next row: p £ Next row: (k2tog) five times, k4. Nine sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
Tension Square 25 sts x 34 rows 10cm x 10cm l Stocking stitch l 3.25mm needles l
The length of the fingers can easily be adjusted to fit your hands. Just work more or fewer rows before shaping the tops
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About the Yarn The original yarn was discontinued so we’ve chosen a close colour match. Patons Wool DK is 100% wool and can be machine washed. It costs £2.95 per 50g (125m) ball from 0845 544 2196, www.loveknitting.com
For abbreviations see page 93
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Sew thumb seam using mattress stitch
Hand £ With RS facing, pick up and k four sts at base of thumb, then k to end. 46 sts £ Work 11 rows in st st without shaping
Shape first finger £ Next row: k29, turn £ Next row: cast on one st, p13, turn £ Next row: cast on one st, k14, turn £ Beg with a p row, work 21 rows more in st st on these 14 sts £ Next row: k1, (k2, k2tog) three times, k1. 11 sts £ Next row: p £ Next row: k2, (k2tog) four times, k1. Seven sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Sew finger seam
£ Next row: cast on one st, p15, turn £ Next row: cast on one st, k16, turn £ Beg with a p row, work 21 rows more in st st on these 16 sts £ Complete as for second finger
k2. Ten sts £ Next row: p £ Next row: (k2tog) to end. Five sts £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off Sew down side seam to wrist ***
Shape fourth finger
LEFT GLOVE
£ With RS facing pick up and k two sts at base of third finger, then k5 £ Beg with a p row, work 19 rows on these 12 sts £ Next row: k2, (k2, k2tog) twice,
£ Work as for Right glove to **
Shape thumb £ Row 1 (RS): k18, p1, kfb, k1, kfb, p1, k21. 46 sts
£ Row 2: p21, k1, p5, k1, p18 £ Row 3: k18, p1, k5, p1, k21 £ Row 4: as Row 2 £ Row 5: k18, p1, kfb, k3, kfb, p1, k21. 48 sts £ Cont to inc one st at each side of thumb gusset on every fourth row until there are 56 sts, keeping p st at either side to define shaping £ Work one row without shaping £ Next row: k34, turn £ Work as for Right glove from *** to *** Gently steam glove to even out stitches LK
Autum n classic!
Shape second finger £ With RS facing, pick up and k two sts at base of first finger, then k6, turn £ Next row: cast on one st, p15, turn £ Next row: cast on one st, k16, turn £ Beg with a p row, work 25 rows more in st st on these 16 sts £ Next row: k2, (k2tog, k2) three times, k2. 13 sts £ Next row: p £ Next row: k1, (k2tog) six times. Seven sts £ Complete as for first finger
Shape third finger £ With RS facing, pick up and k two sts at base of second finger, then k6, turn
Love this? These cosy gloves are from Erika Knight: The Collection by Erika Knight (Quadrille, £18.99, photography by Katya de Grunwald). This book features 50 fabulous designs from Erika’s impressive pattern archive, including stylish garments, stunning accessories and sophisticated homewares. Order your copy from your local bookshop or go online at www.amazon.co.uk
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A knitalong (KAL) is an event where people knit together, usually from the same pattern. You might participate in person, with your local knitting group. Or you might join an online KAL on a knitting forum, or on social media. Either way, the main elements of a KAL are participating knitters, a pattern, a timescale for completing the project and a way of sharing your progress. If you’d like to start your own KAL, the first thing you need to think about is your participants. Do you know a group of knitters you can bring together (in person or online)? Once you have gathered interested knitters, think about how you might share progress. Is it practical to meet up in person? If so, how often will you meet and where? Or, will you need an online platform to share progress photos and chat? A private Facebook group works well for this. Then it’s time to pick a pattern. Consider
the skill level of your knitting group. Perhaps select a pattern that will stretch and challenge participants. One of the benefits of a KAL is that you can help each other with anything tricky. You need to set a start and finish date for the KAL. The finish date can be fairly relaxed if you prefer. Personally, I find a hard deadline on a KAL helpful as it forces me to focus on finishing a project quickly by not knitting on anything else during that time. Finally, you might want to offer prizes or find a fun way to mark the end of the KAL and showcase participants’ work. While this isn’t entirely necessary, it’s a nice incentive for knitters. Participating in a KAL is a great way to learn new skills and meet other knitters. If you are not quite ready to organise your own, check out Ravelry for an extensive list of KALs you can join: http://mart.fyi/knitalongs.
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COSY CABLED CUSHION! SIÂN BROWN’S STRIKING APPLE TREE CUSHION IS A FAB ADDITION TO YOUR HOME!
Here’s what you need…
Five 50g balls of Jamieson and Smith Shetland Aran Worsted. We’ve used shade Flugga White. It costs £4 per 50g (61m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com A pair of 4.5mm needles. We’ve used 35cm singlepointed Symfonie wood needles from KnitPro. A cable needle. Our pretty pink cable needle is also from KnitPro. Five medium buttons A cushion pad that’s 45cm square Sewing needle and thread A tapestry needle to weave in your ends Your finished cushion should measure approximately 40cm square. When working in the stocking stitch pattern on 4.5mm needles, you should be getting 19 stitches and 24 rows over a 10cm square.
Adrienne Chandler shows you how… This striking cushion is full of fabulous textures. You can see how to make a slipknot, cast on, knit and purl over on pages 93 and 94. You’ll also need to know how to cast off, but I’ll show you the rest.
Start knitting here... Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 70 sts
Buttonband £ Row 1: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 2: (p1, k1) to end These two rows set moss st £ Rows 3-5: work in moss st
Lower Back £ Beg with a k (RS) row, work in st st until work meas 30cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row £ Next row (fold): p
Front £ Beg with a p (WS) row, work 24 rows in st st, ending after a RS row Commence patt as folls: £ Row 1 (WS): p18, work Row 1 of Chart, p18 Make 1 From front to back, insert your left needle under the horizontal strand that joins the last stitch on your right needle and first stitch on your left needle. Knit into the back of this loop as shown.
For abbreviations see page 93
Step 2: k3 from the left needle, then p the stitch from the cable needle All the other cable stitches are worked in a similar way. Cr4L This creates a left-leaning twist.Slip the next three stitches onto the cable needle and hold it at the front of the work. Purl one stitch from the left needle, then knit all three stitches from the cable needle Cr2R Slip the next stitch onto the cable needle and hold it at the back of the work, then knit one stitch from the left needle and p the stitch from the cable needle. K1 tbl (through the back loop) Insert your right needle into the back loop of your next stitch as shown, then complete your knit stitch as normal.
How to read a chart Knitting charts are visual representations of written instructions and are often much easier to follow than long strings of text. One square equals one knitted stitch and the key tells you what each symbol means. Right side rows are read from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. We’ve coloured up the tree motif so you can clearly see which stitches make up the design.
Cr4R This is the first of your crossed stitches. It creates a right-leaning twist and is worked over four stitches. Step 1: slip the next stitch onto the cable needle and hold it at the back of the work
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Cr2L This is similar to Cr4L but again is worked over fewer stitches. Slip the next stitch onto the cable needle and hold it at the front of the work, then p1 from the left needle and k the stitch from the cable needle.
MB (make bobble) Step 1: knit into the next stitch as normal but leave it on the left needle, move the right needle around to knit into the back loop of the same stitch, then move the needle around to knit into the front of the same stitch again. Now drop the original stitch from the left needle. Step 2: turn your work, k these three sts and turn your work again. Purl these stitches, then turn again, knit these stitches once more, then turn again Step 3: sl 1, k2tog, psso (see below for how to do it). Your bobble is now complete. Sl 1, k2tog, psso This decreases by two stitches. Step 1: slip the next stitch onto your right needle. Step 2: insert the right needle through the first two stitches on the left needle. Wrap the yarn around the needle tip and pull this loop through both stitches, dropping the original stitches from the left needle. Step 3: insert the left needle tip into the slipped stitch on the right needle and lift it over the k2tog and off the right needle £ Row 2: p18, work Row 2 of Chart, p18 £ Cont to follow Chart until all 46 rows have been worked £ Beg with a p row, work 25 rows in st st
Upper back £ Next row (fold): p
£ Beg with a p (WS) row, work 10cm in st st Fold over and make sure end of knitting sits just above beginning of Buttonband, if not, work more rows in st st
Buttonhole band £ Row 1: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 2: (p1, k1) to end £ Row 3 (buttonhole): k6, * k2tog, yfwd, k12, rep from * three times more, k2tog, yfwd, k6 Here’s how you work a buttonhole:
k2tog as described before, then bring the yarn to the front of the work between the needles. Now take the yarn over the top of the right needle to create an extra stitch. £ Row 4: as Row 2 £ Row 5: as Row 1 £ Cast off Block and press edges under a damp cloth. Sew side seams. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes. Insert cushion pad and fasten buttons LK
Key RS: knit WS: purl RS: purl WS: knit No stitch m1 k2tog RS: k tbl bobble Cr4R Cr4L Cr2R Cr2L Tree motif
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Creature COMFORTS Knit Nicola Valiji’s really wild hot water bottle cover!
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osy up with this animaltastic hottie cover, that’s simple to knit and snuggly to hold. It’s knitted in a lovely British wool blend which insulates your hot water bottle, keeping it warmer for longer. On the centre head section and chest panel, you’ll need to use a little bit of intarsia colourwork. See our Knitwise panel (overleaf) for guidance. Don’t forget to stop by your LYS to pick up all your essential knitting supplies!
Dress, £8.99 H&M; Neck;ace, £15 Marks & Spencers
Cosy autumn make!
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All you
NEED! Measurements & Sizes Hot water bottle cover: 44cm tall To fit hot water bottle: 20cm x 33cm
Knit Kit
Tension Square 22 sts x 30 rows
l 10cm x 10cm
l Stocking stitch l 4mm needles
For abbreviations see page 93
About the Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK comprises 75% British wool – including Bluefaced Leicester – and nylon. It is machine washable and has an RRP of £4.99 per 100g (230m) ball. For stockists, call 01535 664500 or go to www. wyspinners.com Get all your knitting essentials at your local yarn shop!
knitWISE
HEAD Using 4mm needles and yarn B, cast on 32 sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 5: (k1, kfb) to end. 48 sts £ Row 6: p £ Row 7: k2, kfb, (k5, kfb) to last three sts, k3. 56 sts £ Row 8: p £ Row 9: cast on six sts, k25, turn Leave rem 37 sts on a holder
Right side
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK, shades (A) 99 Black, (B) 11 White, (C) 43 Grey, one 100g ball of each Needles: 4mm Safety toy stuffing Stitch holder Tapestry needle
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INTARSIA When knitting colourblock patterns, it is easiest to use separate smaller balls of each colour. Wind these before you cast on, making sure you have one ball per colour section. At the colour change, make sure you twist the different coloured strands together to avoid a hole. Use the correct ball of yarn for each section.
£ Row 10: pfb, p to end. 26 sts £ Row 11: cast on six sts, k to end. 32 sts £ Rows 12-18: cont in st st £ Row 19: cast off six sts, k to end. 26 sts £ Dec one st at beg of every row until 19 sts rem £ Dec one st at each end of every row until 11 sts rem £ Cast off
£ Row 2: cast on six sts, p to end. 26 sts £ Row 3: k £ Row 4: cast on six sts, p to end. 32 sts £ Rows 5-13: cont in st st £ Row 14: cast off six sts, p to end. 26 sts £ Dec one st at beg of every row until 19 sts rem £ Dec one st at each end of every row until 11 sts rem £ Cast off
EARS (make two) Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 15 sts £ Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 7: (k1, k2tog) to end. Ten sts £ Rows 8, 10 and 12: p £ Row 9: (k2tog) to end. Five sts £ Row 11: (kfb) to end. Ten sts £ Row 13: (k1, kfb) to end. 15 sts £ Rows 14-19: cont in st st £ Cast off
BODY
Middle section Rejoin yarn B to sts on holder £ Row 1: kfb, k16, kfb, turn. 20 sts Leave rem 19 sts on a holder £ Row 2: p
NOTE: letter foll instruction indicates yarn shade
£ Row 3: k7 A, k6 B, k7 A £ Rows 4-30: keeping colours correct, cont in st st £ Row 31: (k2tog, k5) A, k6 B, (k2tog, k5) A. 18 sts £ Rows 32-34: keeping colours correct, cont in st st £ Row 35: (k2tog, k4) A, k6 B, (k2tog, k4) A. 16 sts £ Rows 36-38: keeping colours correct, cont in st st £ Row 39: (k2tog, k3) A, k6 B, (k2tog, k3) A. 14 sts £ Rows 40-42: keeping colours correct, cont in st st £ Row 43: (k2tog, k2) A, k6 B, (k2tog, k2) A. 12 sts £ Rows 44-46: keeping colours correct, cont in st st £ Row 47: (k2tog, k1) A, k6 B, (k2tog, k1) A. Ten sts £ Row 48: p2 A, p6 B, p2 A Cont in yarn B only £ Row 49: k2tog, k to last two sts, k2tog. Eight sts £ Rows 50-54: cont in st st £ Dec one st at beg of next two rows. Six sts £ Cast off
Left side Rejoin yarn B to rem sts £ Row 1: kfb, k to end. 20 sts
Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 42 sts £ Row 1: (k2, p2) to last two sts, k2 £ Row 2: (p2, k2) to last two sts, p2 £ Rows 3-8: rep Rows 1-2 three times £ Beg with a k (RS) row, work in st st until Body meas 29cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row
Chest panel
NOTE: letter foll instruction indicates yarn shade £ Next row: k20 C, k2 B, k20 C £ Next row: p19, p4 B, p19 C £ Next row: k18 C, k6 B, k18 C £ Next row: p17, p 8 B, p17 C £ Next row: k16 C, k10 B, k16 C £ Next row: p15, p 12 B, p15 C £ Next row: k14 C, k14 B, k14 C £ Next row: p13, p 16 B, p13 C £ Next row: k12 C, k18 B, k12 C £ Next row: p11, p 20 B, p11 C £ Next row: k11, k 20 B, k11 C £ Next row: p11, p 20 B, p11 C £ Rep last two rows 17 times more £ Next row: keeping colours correct, cast off all sts in yarn C, k centre sts in yarn B Fasten off yarn C, cont in yarn B on rem sts only £ Next row: (k2, p2) to end £ Rep last row 19 times more £ Cast off
UPPER BACK Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 42 sts £ Row 1: (k2, p2) to last two sts, k2
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£ Row 2: (p2, k2) to last two sts, p2 These two rows set rib £ Row 3 (buttonholes): rib 4, (k2tog, yrn, rib 6) three times, k2tog, yrn, rib 4 £ Rows 4-7: cont in rib £ Beg with a k row, work in st st until back meas 15cm, ending after a WS row £ Next row: using yarn C, cast off 11 sts, using yarn B k20, using yarn C, cast off 11 sts Fasten off yarn C, cont in yarn B on rem sts only £ Next row: (k2, p2) to end £ Rep last row 19 times more £ Cast off
LEGS (make two) Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 12 sts £ Rows 1-12: beg with a k row, work in st st
NOTE: letter foll instruction indicates yarn shade
£ Row 13: (k1 C, k1 A) to end Cont in yarn A only £ Row 14: p £ Row 15: k1, kfb, k to last two sts, kfb, k1. 14 sts £ Rows 16-20: cont in st st £ Row 21: k2, (yfwd, k2tog, k2) three times £ Rows 22-26: cont in st st £ Row 27: k1, k2tog, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts £ Row 28: p £ Row 29: (k1 C, k1 A) to end Cont in yarn C only £ Beg with a p row, work 12 rows in st st £ Cast off
ARMS (make two) Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 12 sts £ Rows 1-24: beg with a k row, work in st st NOTE: letter foll instruction indicates yarn shade £ Row 25: (k1 C, k1 A) to end of row. Cont in yarn A only £ Row 26: p £ Row 27: k1, kfb, k to last two sts, kfb, k1. 14 sts £ Rows 28-36: cont in st st £ Row 37: k2, (yfwd, k2tog, k2) three times £ Rows 38-46: cont in st st £ Row 47: k1, k2tog, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts £ Row 48: p £ Row 49: (k1 C, k1 A) to end Cont in yarn C only £ Beg with a p row, work 24 rows in st st £ Cast off
TAIL Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 38 sts £ Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, work in st st £ Row 7: k2, (k2tog, k7) to end. 34 sts £ Rows 8-10: cont in st st £ Row 11: k2, (k2tog, k6) to end. 30 sts £ Rows 12-14: cont in st st £ Row 15: k2, (k2tog, k5) to end. 26 sts £ Cont to dec as set on every fourth row until ten sts rem £ Rows 32-34: cont in st st £ Row 35: k2, (k2tog) to end. Six sts £ Rows 36-38: cont in st st £ Row 39: (k2tog) to end. Three sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off
our expert
SAYS...
“This hot water bottle is a cute design and practical too. Embroider the nose and eyes to the badger head after it has been stuffed.”
LK Designer, Nicola Valiji
TO MAKE UP Sew cast-off edge of Upper back to cast-off edge of Body. Fold up lower edge of Body and position buttonhole band of Upper back over rib section on Body. Sew side and shoulder seams. Working from the WS, sew three Head sections together. Sew down neck. Turn right side out and stuff well. Fold Ears in half and sew seam, leaving cast-on and cast-off edges open. Attach to Head. Using yarns A and B, embroider eyes and nose. Place Head over ribbed ‘neck’ of Body and sew in place. Sew chin to chest to angle Head. Fold Arms and Legs in half at eyelet row, then sew side seams and join cast-on and cast-off edges together. Sew to Body. Fold Tail to form a cone shape. Sew row-ends together and stuff. Sew opening closed and attach to back of Body LK
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Yarns, Fabrics and Haberdashery Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10-5pm and Thursday 1-8pm Groups and workshops available throughout the year. Loyalty cards. One of only 12 stockists in the UK to stock Amano Yarn. Unit 3, Spire Ridge, Midgham, RG7 5XB
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
Phone: 0118 9712151 or 07736353839 Damaris Crafts Yarns and Fabrics WWW.DAMARISCRAFTS.CO.UK
CORNWALL
Built from the ground-up by Rachael Hunt, Sew and Fabric has positioned itself as the leading haberdashery shop in Cornwall. Stylecraft yarn and patterns; Hemline Haberdashery Products; Beresford Ribbons; Simplicity, New Look and Burda sewing patterns. 1 Biddicks Court, Saint Austell, PL25 5EW
Tel: 01726 75385 | sewandfabric.co.uk
DEVON
Specialising in exciting, unusual and natural yarns from around the world
26 Fore St, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AD
Tel: 01626 836203 www.spinayarndevon.co.uk
HAMPSHIRE
CHESHIRE
CHESHIRE
Wool, Patterns, Knitting and Crochet Accessories: Sirdar, Rico, Caron, Bernat, Knit Pro, Millward, Pony. Extensive range of haberdashery and trimmings, quality cotton fabrics and licensed and branded fabrics including: Star Wars, Mt Little Pony, Doctor Who, Marvel, Disney, Star Trek, Camelot, Springs Creative, Alexander Henry and Nutex Bramhall Village Square, Bramhall,
Stockport, SK7 1AW 0161 440 0094
crookilleycrafts@gmail.com
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• YARN • HABERDASHERY • FABRIC
Stocking: King Cole, Sirdar, Stylecraft, Robin, Wendy, James C Brett Rico & Makower. 19 The Precinct, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 4EA.
0161 430 2566 @Knitters_ Knitters@KnittersofRomiley
DERBYSHIRE
Choose your own adventure with one of our regular workshops. Enjoy a curated selection of ethically sourced yarns from WYS, J.C. Rennie & Co.,The Island Wool Company, Woolyknit and more!
STOCKISTS OF ALL YOUR FAVOURITE YARN BRANDS, INCLUDING STYLECRAFT, CARON, BERNAT, YARN AND COLORS, SIRDAR, RICO & DEBBIE BLISS
10 Canal Street, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7LS T: 01663 733599 E: wiseheartstudio@gmail.com www.wiseheartstudio.com
UNIT 11, THE GATEHOUSE, ASTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PARSONS LANE, HOPE, S33 6RB 01433 620933
DEVON
A Traditional Wool Shop... with a modern twist 4 Dolphin Court, Honiton, Devon EX14 1HT 01404 47676 www.thewoolstack.co.uk
HERTFORDSHIRE
WOOLFULL.COM
CORNWALL
A family run business with over 20 years of experience in the industry, we provide a wide range of yarns and products at competitive prices. 6 Gwel Avon, Gilston Road, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TW
01752 840285 busyfingers@live.co.uk
www.busyfingersshop.com
DEVON
Stocking: King Cole, Designer Yarns, James C Brett & Sirdar 56 Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4LX
01803 411415
www.knitstitchcraft.co.uk
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Knit Wits stock yarns from Sirdar, Noro, Rico, Bergère de France, Sublime, WYS and Mondial organic cotton yarn. We also offer friendly help and advice! 15 East Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7DU
HAMPSHIRE
Vintage Buttons, wool, haberdashery and ideas to inspire you! 125 Winter Road Southsea PO4 8DP
023 9242 8230
01258 488542
ISLE OF WIGHT
ISLE OF WIGHT
Stitched Up Stocking an extensive range of King Cole yarns & patterns. Knitting and Crochet accessories. Now stocking Christmas patterns! Warwick Lane, 3-4 The Square, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JN
01329 833183 www.stitchedupwickham.co.uk
Komodo Krafts is a modern emporium based in Hertfordshire. We run: Weekly crochet workshops, Regular crochet retreats, A luxury yarn boutique & A monthly yarn subscription box. We are truly obsessed with crochet, and soon you will be too! Head over to our website for more details
‘An old fashioned wool shop with a modern twist’ Stockists of James C Brett, Stylecraft and Woolcraft wools, Knitting needles, crochet hooks etc. DMC embroidery silks Haberdashery inc elastic, zips, buttons Knitting Bags and gifts from Vanessa Bee Designs
Stocking Stylecraft, Scheepjes, DMC and much more! Holliers Farm, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 0LT
Come in for our weekly “Sit n Stitch” sessions!
(by The House of Chilli)
11 Sandown Road Lake, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JL 01983 716890 www.facebook.com/knitknacksiow
www.tajcrafts.co.uk Tel: 01983 868123
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KENT
LEICESTERSHIRE
AvicraftWool
LEICESTERSHIRE
WoolyHippo Ltd Yarns & Haberdashery
Stockists of West Yorkshire Spinners, James C. Brett, Cygnet & Rico
15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent. BR2 9QW 020 8290 1238 www.avicraftwool.com email: sharonthesheep@gmail.com Open 6pm-9pm every Wednesday
LINCOLNSHIRE Come visit our haberdashery - wool fabric shop in central Grimsby where we pride ourselves on a friendly personal service.
Stocking King Cole, Sirdar, Peter Pan, James C. Brett, and Katia plus much more!
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Stockists of: Stylecraft, James C. Brett, King Cole, DMC, Sirdar and more! Accessories, Patterns, Haberdashery & Mini Project Kits Group or One to One Knitting & Crocheting Classes 1A High Street, Finedon, Welingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JN Tel: 01933 680119 email: joolswools@outlook.com www.joolswools.co.uk
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
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NORFOLK
“Your fabric sewing & knitting needs!...”
A wide range of fabrics, yarn, haberdashery, workshops & gifts! Stockists: King Cole, Rowan, Stylecraft, Liberty, Kaffe Fassett, Michael Miller & much more! 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London SE22 8EW 0203 581 0909 | Find us on www.reallymaria.com
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Inspiring you to create... Stocking: Sirdar, King Cole, James C Brett, Stylecraft & DMC for you cross-stitch lovers! ● Knitting & Crochet patterns ● Buttons & Haberdashery Gift vouchers available on request Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 0AH Tel: 01933 413133 www.masbuttons.co.uk Find us on
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79 Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1GW Tel: 0115 9724965
SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND
Mary Bobbins
Skeins & Bobbins
31 Commerce Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9AQ
T: 01346 510 784 info@marybobbinsshop.co.uk
www.marybobbinsshop.co.uk
www.woolyhippo.com
NORFOLK
Diss Wool & Craft Shop New autumn/winter ranges now in stock 2 Cobbs Yard, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LB
Open Tues to Sat 9am to 4pm
Tel: 01379 650640 www.disswoolandcrafts.com sales@disswoolandcrafts.com
NORTHERN IRELAND
NORTHUMBERLAND
We stock: Sirdar · Sublime · Stylecraft · King Cole & Truly Hooked yarns · Clover & KnitPro needles and hooks Social Classes & regular Beginner Classes 16 Church Street, Portadown, BT62 3LN Open: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00
07927 764416 valerie@lovewool.co.uk www.lovewool.co.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND We are Galway’s largest yarn and fabric supply store. We specialise in all types of yarn from acrylics, wools, cottons to 100% Alpacas Unit 14H Liosban Business Park, and carry a Tuam road, Galway, wide array of Ireland., H91 E0H7 brands to suit Tel: +353 91 751945 www.craftystitchers.com all budgets.
Visit our NEW shop!
Stockists of: Sirdar, Hayfield, Rowan, Rico, Regia & more!
31A Regent St, Hinckley LE10 0BA Tel: 01455 634127
A warm and inviting shop for all lovers of wool to indulge their passion
Stocking a wide range of yarns, patterns and accessories from Stylecraft, King Cole, Sirdar, Katia, Adriafil, KnitPro plus many more! Explore our collection of beautiful gifts and enjoy refreshments from our Tea Bar!
Our newly established business include haberdashery and wool within our growing list of products and services offered. We strive to deliver exceptional customer service ensuring we exceed our customers expectations.
Find us in the city centre round the corner from the old Fenwicks store 11 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, LE1 6BU 0116 254 0650 www.knitone.uk.com
Stockists of James C. Brett, Stylecraft, Sirdar and our very own Woolyhippo brand of yarn, perfect for both knitting and crochet projects. We also stock of range of haberdashery for all your crafting needs.
SCOTLAND
120 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8DA
01577 208107 Knitting classes for all ages Regular knitting workshops Crochet and other craft classes also available
Skeins & Bobbins
Email: skeinsandbobbins@outlook.com
SCOTLAND
Come and visit us to see our fabulous range of fabrics, yarns, buttons and patterns. Dressmaking, quilting or crafting, we have something for everyone! Book a class/workshop or just enjoy a coffee, cake or lunch in our cafe. Unit 15a Elgin Industrial Estate, 54 Dickson Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7SN Tel: 01383 747884
www.buttonsandblethers.co.uk
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LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
2-4 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby DN31 2AA 01472 357800 friarystitch@virginmedia.com www.friarystitch.co.uk
We are also holding a variety of Autumn Craft Workshops! Please visit our Facebook page for more information! 68 Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire PR3 3WH 01772 780883 www.itsohsewcrafty.com
Number One in Leicestershire for service, yarn choice, needles and patterns
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SUFFOLK
SUFFOLK
SUFFOLK
Sheepish Specialising in British and ethically sourced yarns, local crafts and UK produced giftware.
For Beautiful Hand Knitting
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
Dedicated space for courses and tuition High Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire http://www.shopsheepish.co.uk/ Tel: 01588 630421
SURREY
14 St Peters Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XB
Tel 01473 805208 www.jennywrensyarns.co.uk
Knitting needles and Crochet hooks from Groves, buttons, patterns, knitting bags and lots more.
hello@jennywrensyarns.co.uk
Opening Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-5pm
SURREY
We stock leading yarns from
James C Brett, Stylecraft, King Cole, Sirdar, Peter Pan and Wendy
Tel: 01473 780033 www.sandpknitting.co.uk WALES
WALES
Neath Valley Wools For all your knitting, needlework, patchwork and quilting needs. With over 20 years experience. 350 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9BX T: 0208 657 5050 15% OFF Online Using Code MSUMMERSUN (until 28th Sept)
Stocking a wide variety of yarns including Rico, King Cole, Wendy, Peter Pan and Patons. Beautiful range of baby yarns available! • Knitting and Crochet workshops • Knit and Natter group • Haberdashery
7 Station Way, Cheam Village, Surrey SM3 8SD angela@whichcraftwools.co.uk
0208 643 3211
WEST MIDLANDS
WEST MIDLANDS
Our NEW shop stocks: Adriafil, Baa Ram Ewe, Debbie Bliss, DMC, Ella Rae, Juniper Moon, Lotus Yarns, Manos Del Uruguay, Opal, WYS, Brittany, Clover and Knit Pro needles and hooks and so much more. 75 High Street, Glynneath Neath SA11 5AL
www.nvwools.com 07981206258
WEST SUSSEX
Remember When Specialising in an array of vintage & modern yarns, patterns & accessories. Stockists of Debbie Bliss, Colinette, Rowan, Bergere De France, Wendy, Sirdar, Adriafil, King Cole, Rico, Stylecraft & James C Brett. 80 High Street, Coleshill, West Midlands, B46 3AH
Tel: 01675 466418 www.rememberwhenshop.co.uk
We stock wools, yarns and cottons plus all associated needs for knitting and crochet. Also a growing selection of fabric, needlecraft and other creative pursuits. Stable Gallery, rear of 7 Belwell Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 4AA
0121 308 4205 rachel@sittingknitting.com www.facebook.com/SittingKnitting
YORKSHIRE
YORKSHIRE
Stocking a large range of yarns and patterns from Sirdar, Sublime, Rico, Debbie Bliss, Adriafil, Stylecraft & Wendy. Also stocking a range of cross-stitch and haberdashery.
We are one of Britain's largest yarn shops with huge stocks from Debbie Bliss, Noro, Araucania, Mirasol, Louisa Harding, and lots more.
Tel: 01924 494 157 119-121 Nab Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9QJ
Open 7 days a week 10am -5pm www.becksideyarns.co.uk info@becksideyarns.co.uk twitter@becksideyarns facebook@Becksideyarns
High Street, Cuckfield,West Sussex RH17 5JU 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk
YORKSHIRE
Beckside Gallery Church Avenue, Clapham North Yorkshire, LA2 8EA Tel: 01524 251122
The Wool Room Stockists: Cygnet, James C. Brett, Woolcraft, Robin. 433 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Wales LL29 9PR
01492 514154 Find us on
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WORCESTERSHIRE Stockist of a variety of Yarns, Patterns & Accessories. Help and advice, Knitting & Crochet lessons, Knit & Natter, Knitting up orders, Layby. 10 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 6UU Tel: 01562 820279 Email: shop@woolwisecreations.co.uk Web: woolwisecreations.co.uk
YORKSHIRE
Stockists of King Cole, Rico and Stylecraft. Huge range of patterns, books & accessories.
Knit n Natter every Saturday 10-12pm Beginners welcome Can't make it to the shop then you can order online or over the phone. 12 Cross Square Wakefield WF1 1PH Tel: 01924 565740
www.woolnstuff.co.uk
A yarn lovers paradise in the heart of Harrogate. Come join our workshops and classes. Stockists: King Cole, Stylecraft, Scheepjes, Louisa Harding, Juniper Moon Farm and more!
17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SR Tel: 01423 885565 Email: yarnetc@mail.com
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Tasty Treats Lucinda Ganderton’s sweet and simple jammy dodger cushion
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his classic biscuit treat has just had a crochet makeover! It is made using beautiful pure Shetland wool and would make a great addition to your craft room. The main pattern uses treble crochet stitches which are easy to master and work up really quickly. Place a removable marker in the first stitch of each round to help you keep your place.
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NEED! Measurements & Sizes
28cm diameter x 3cm deep
Crochet Kit Yarn: Jamieson’s Shetland Heather Aran, shades (A) 8775 Husk, two 50g balls, (B) 7698 Chantili, one 50g ball Hook: 5mm Wadding Sewing needle and thread Tapestry needle
Tension Square 16 sts x 8 rows l 10cm x 10cm l over pattern l 5mm hook l
Special Abbreviations dc2tog: * insert hook into next st, yoh, pull through st, rep from * once more, yoh, pull through all loops on hook htr2tog: * yoh, insert hook into next st, yoh, pull through st, rep from * once more, yoh, pull through all loops on hook
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About the Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Heather Aran is a warm yarn made of 100% Shetland wool. It comes in over 200 colourways and should be washed by hand. It costs £4.60 per 50g (92m) balls from 01595 693114, www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk
Need an Alternative? Sirdar Supersoft Aran 20% OFF is an acrylic yarn that’s AT SMD KNITTING machine washable. USE CODE Shades 921 Chino and LKSMD123 916 Berry Burst will work well. It costs £2.99 per 100g (236m) ball from 0800 622 6225, www.knittingwool.com
Using 5mm hook and yarn A, make 4ch £ Rnd 1: 11tr in fourth ch from hook, sl st in third ch to join rnd £ Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as 1 tr throughout), 1tr at base of ch, (2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 24 sts £ Rnd 3: 3ch, 2tr in next tr, (1tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 36 sts £ Rnd 4: 3ch, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, (2tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 48 sts £ Rnd 5: 3ch, 2tr, 2tr in next tr, (3tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 60 sts £ Rnd 6: 3ch, 3tr, 2tr in next tr, (4tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 72 sts £ Rnd 7: 3ch, 4tr, 2tr in next tr, (5tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 84 sts £ Rnd 8: 3ch, 5tr, 2tr in next tr, (6tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 96 sts £ Rnd 9: 3ch, 6tr 2tr in next tr, (7tr, 2tr in next tr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 108 sts £ Rnd 10: 3ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next tr, miss one tr, sl st in next tr, miss one tr, * (2tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next tr, miss one tr, sl st in next tr, miss one tr, rep from * 25 more times working final sl st in beg 3ch £ Fasten off
FRONT Using 5mm hook and yarn A, make 48ch, sl st in first ch to join rnd £ Rnd 1: 2ch, 1htr in each of next 47 ch, sl st in beg 2ch. 48 sts £ Rnd 2: 3ch, 2htr, 2tr in next htr, (3htr, 2tr in next htr) 11 times, sl st in beg 3ch. 60 sts
TERMINOLOGY This pattern is written using British crochet terms but if you are used to following American crochet patterns, be aware that the terminology is different. Our treble crochet is called double crochet in America, our half trebles are known as half doubles and our double crochet is American single crochet.
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“To make a deeper cushion, use yarn B to work a crochet chain that fits the circumference of your cushion, then work in treble crochet until it’s the desired depth and use this as a gusset” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
£ Rnds 3-7: rep Rnds 6-10 of Back Fasten off and rejoin yarn to first ch of inner circle £ Next rnd: 4ch, 1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next ch, pm in tr, working along other side of foundation ch, work as folls: sl st in third ch from hook, sl st in next eight ch, dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, htr2tog, 1htr, htr2tog, 1dc, (dc2tog) twice, 1dc, htr2tog, 1htr, htr2tog, dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog, sl st in next nine ch, 1tr in starting ch (at base of marked tr), 1dtr in next starting ch, 1dc in final starting ch. 40 sts £ Fasten off
JAM Using 5mm hook and yarn B, make 4ch £ Work Rnds 1-9 as for Back £ Rnd 10: 1ch, working in front loop only: 1dc in same tr, 1dc in each of next 107 tr Fasten off, turn work so WS is facing, rejoin yarn B to rem loop of any tr £ 1ch, 1dc in each of next 107 tr £ Fasten off
TO MAKE UP Weave in ends on all pieces. Cut five 25cm circles of wadding. Place Back with WS uppermost. Stack wadding on
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Tension Most projects, especially garments, include a tension square like this one: 22sts x 28 rows 10cm x 10cm Stocking st 4mm needles
n Before starting the project you should knit a sample square to check that your tension is correct. Using the same yarn and needles, cast on the number of stitches given plus five more, and work in the specified stitch for the same number of rows plus five more. In this case you would cast on 27 stitches and work 33 rows in stocking stitch. Block the square as you would your finished project. n Use pins and a ruler to mark out a 10cm
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square area in the centre. Carefully count the number of stitches and rows over 10cm (for stocking stitch this is easy as each stitch is a clearly defined v-shape). n If your stitch and row counts match the tension square then the size of your finished item should be correct. Too many stitches and rows mean your knitting is too tight, so try a larger needle. If it’s too loose, with fewer stitches and rows, try going down a needle size.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
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SUBSTITUTION Swapping in a different yarn? Here are some points to remember. n Choose one with a similar tension to the specified yarn. Match the tension given on the ball band of the yarns, as the pattern may use a different stitch. n Consider the fibre content and how this might affect the finished project. For example, cotton yarn will knit up very differently to wool. n Don’t forget to check the care instructions of your new yarn. Not all yarns are machine washable. n Look at the meterage of the new yarn, rather than the weight of the ball. Not all 50g balls have the same meterage and you don’t want to run short when nearing the end of your project.
BLOCKING This is the process of stretching and shaping your finished items to create the correct dimensions and even out your stitches. There are a few different ways to achieve this: Wet blocking: dampen the pieces, gently squeeze out excess water, pin to correct measurements, leave to dry. Steaming: lay a damp cloth over your work and gently iron over the top. Do not iron directly on to your knitting. Continue until the cloth is dry. Alternatively, gently hover over your work with the iron and apply steam until the knitting relaxes. Pin to the desired measurements and allow to set.
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LK 122 September Knitted Home with Erika Knight, p80 You will only require one 50g ball of yarn D Rows 3-6 of the main pattern should be worked as follows: £ Row 3: [A] as Row 1 £ Row 4: [B] as Row 2 £ Row 5: [C] as Row 1 £ Row 6: [A] as Row 2
0 no stitches, times or rows - no stitches, times or rows for that size alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning C4F (cable 4 front) slip two stitches on to cable needle, hold at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle C4B (cable 4 back) slip two stitches onto cable needle, hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle ch chain stitch ch sp chain space cm centimetres cn cable needle cont continue (ing) dc double crochet dc2tog (insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook, pull through loop) twice, yarn over hook, pull through all three loops on hook dec decrease (ing) dpn(s) double pointed needle(s) dtr double treble crochet foll (s) following (follows) htr half treble crochet inc increase (ing) k knit kfb knit into the front and the back of the next stitch kfbf knit into the front, back and front of the next stitch k2tog knit two stitches together kwise knitwise k wrap tog insert right hand needle up with st through the wrap and into the stitch, knit the wrap together with stitch LH left side m1 make one stitch, by picking up the horizontal loop before next stitch and knitting into the back of it m1p make one stitch, by picking up the horizontal loop before next stitch and purling into the back of it meas measure (s) mm millimeters N1 (2, 3) needle 1 (2, 3) p purl patt pattern pb place bead pfb purl into the front and back of next st pm place marker p2tog purl two stitches together prev previous psso pass slipped stitch over and off needle p2sso pass two slipped stitches over and off needle pwise purlwise rem remain (ing) rep repeat (ing) rev st st reverse stocking stitch (p on RS row, k on WS row) rm remove marker rnd(s) round(s) RH right hand
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RS right side skpo slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over sk2po slip next stitch purlwise, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over and off needle sl 2, k1, slip next two stitches p2sso knitwise at the same time, knit one, pass both slipped stitches over p wrap Slip the wrapped stitch from tog with the left hand to right hand st needle, insert left hand needle into wrap, return stitch to left hand needle, purl wrap and stitch together sl 1 slip one stitch sl st slip stitch sm slip marker sp (s) space(s) ssk one by one slip the next two stitches knitwise. Put your left needle through the front loops of both slipped stitches and knit them together
st (s) stitch (es)
st st tbl tr
stocking stitch (k on RS row, p on WS row) through the back loop (s) treble crochet
w&t (on knit rows) take the yarn between the needles to the front of the work, slip the next stitch from the Left Hand needle to the Right Hand needle purlwise, take the yarn between the needles back to its original position, slip the stitch back to the Left Hand needle and turn (on purl rows) take the yarn between the needles to the back of the work, slip the next stitch from the Left Hand needle to the Right Hand needle purlwise, take the yarn between the needles back to its original position, slip the stitch back to the Left Hand needle and turn WS wrong side wyib with yarn in back wyif with yarn in front yb yarn back yfwd yarn forward (between knit stitches) yo work yfwd/yon/yrn as appropriate yoh yarn over hook yon yarn over needle (between a purl and a knit stitch) yrn yarn round needle (between purl stitches and between a knit and a purl stitch) y2rn wrap yarn twice around needle * repeat instructions following the asterisk as many times as instructed ()[] work instructions inside the brackets as many times as instructed
PRACTICAL GUIDES
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Kitchener Stitch is the method used to achieve this. It is worked as follows: SET UP: Before starting you need to prepare the stitches on the needle. Hold the two needles with the remaining stitches parallel. The loose end of yarn should be coming from the back needle and lying to the right of the work.
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Thread yarn end onto a tapestry needle and insert it purlwise into the first stitch on the needle closest to you. Pull the yarn through but leave the stitch on the needle.
MAKING A SLIP KNOT
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Holding the yarn under your left thumb, wrap it twice around your left index and middle fingers, with the second loop closer to the base of the fingers. With the backs of the fingers uppermost, insert the tip of the needle beneath the first loop and over the second, and pull the second loop under the first..
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KNIT STITCH
PURL STITCH
Remove the two fingers and gently tug on both ends of yarn to tighten the slip knot around the needle. See right for how to cast on.
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Insert the tapestry needle knitwise into the first stitch on the back needle and pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch on the needle.
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Once cast on, insert the tip of the right needle upwards and from front to back into the top stitch on the left needle. The right hand needle should sit behind the left hand one. Wrap the ball end of yarn anticlockwise around the tip of the right hand needle.
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Using the right hand needle, pull a loop of the wrapped yarn through the original stitch to create a new one on the right hand needle. Slide the original stitch off the left hand needle. Repeat from Step 1. You are now knitting!
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With the ball end of the yarn at the front (toward you) insert the tip of the right hand needle into the front loop of the first stitch from right to left and with the right hand needle in front of the left hand needle. Wrap the yarn anticlockwise around the needle.
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Draw the needle backwards and upwards, forming a new stitch on the right hand needle. Now let the loop from the left needle slide off the end. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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Having set up as shown in Steps 1 and 2, repeat Steps 3 and 4 until all stitches have been grafted. Insert the tapestry needle knitwise into the first stitch on the front needle and slide the stitch off. Before you pull the yarn through this stitch insert the tapestry needle into the next stitch on the front needle purlwise and pull the yarn through, this time leaving the stitch on the needle.
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Insert the tapestry needle purlwise into the first stitch on the back needle and slide it off. Before pulling the yarn through this stitch, insert the tapestry needle into the next stitch on the back needle knitwise and pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch on the needle.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
CAST ON
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Create a slipknot on your left hand needle, pulling it taut (but not too tight). Carefully insert the right needle into the knot from front to back, passing under the left hand needle. Wrap the ball end of yarn anticlockwise around the point of the right needle.
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Pull the loop that forms back through the original stitch (knot) and insert the tip of the left hand needle into the new stitch from underneath to transfer it from the right hand to the left hand needle. There should now be two stitches on the left needle.
BACK STITCH
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Repeat Steps 1 and 2, knitting into the top stitch on the left needle and returning the new stitches from the right to the left needle until you have the required number of stitches.
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Pin the pieces to be joined, with the right sides together. Thread the loose end of yarn onto a tapestry needle. Start by stitching the two outer edges together, then bring the needle through the two pieces 1cm from back to front ahead of the previous stitch.
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Push the needle back through at the position where the yarn emerged from the previous stitch. Return it to the front of the work, approx 1cm ahead of the stitch just made. Repeat this until the whole join is complete, working in a straight line.
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Lay the two pieces to be joined right side up and with Take the needle over to the first side the cast off edges touching. Thread a tapestry needle and insert where it previously exited, bringing with the loose yarn and push this through the centre of it out through the centre of the next stitch. Repeat the first stitch, and then in and out through the centres this process alternating sides and stitching single of two stitches on the opposite side. stitches until the pieces are joined.
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With the two pieces to be joined lying next to each other, hook the horizontal bar of the first stitch with the tapestry needle. Move to the other piece and hook the first horizontal bar of the stitch on that side. Repeat this moving from one piece to the next and pulling the yarn to tighten the join.
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With the pieces placed next to each other with right side upwards, thread the yarn tail through the fabric after the first stitch, moving the needle from front to back. Then, take the needle behind the first stitch on the second piece from the back of the work to the front. The yarn will form a figure 8. Tug gently to secure.
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We spoke to knitter, podcaster and social media sensation Katie Matthews about her knitting hopes and dreams, her everpopular podcast and why weaving in ends is her worst nightmare
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ou might recognise Katie for her appearance in our Instagram feature back in July's issue. With a high following of 11.4k on social media, a YouTube podcast boasting almost 13,000 subscribers – Katie is taking the crafting world by storm, and is definitely one to watch. We found out more about this knitting addict and where she finds her inspiration.... I'm basically a caffeine addict who sports a pretty impressive handmade wardrobe. I live in Hertfordshire with my husband and love of my life, Emrys, and our little pug Roly. I love creating garments I've seen on the big screen. A huge part of my inspiration comes from film and television, but it can also come from other knitters in the community. Particularly what I see from fellow podcasters and knitters and designers who share their makes on Instagram.
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“Creating something from practically nothing is as close to magic as you can get!” Knitting is as close to magic as you can get. Creating something from practically nothing is amazing. I love being able to create garments that fit my style perfectly and that I am continuing a craft that has been passed down for generations. My addiction to craft is entirely my mums fault. She taught me to knit! I love independent yarn dyers. Supporting small businesses is so important in our industry, especially those that clearly put so much work and effort into what they do. My current favourites include Stranded Dyeworks, Voolenvine Yarns and Twisted Fintsch Design. That feeling when you finish a project never gets old. When it's fresh off the needles and you can think 'I made this!'. Right now I feel that way about my 'I heart Rainbows' sweater by Tin Can Knits which I just completed for my friend's new baby. Weaving in ends will always be my biggest nightmare. I always try to weave in as I go and create good habits, but I'll often leave them which creates a horrible job when all the knitting is done! I wish I could outsource my end weaving-in!
My Inside Number 23 podcast started because I didn't have any real-life friends who knitted. I wanted to connect with the knitting community, so it started as an occasional hobby but it has now grown and evolved into a weekly event where I share all my crafty makes with viewers all over the world. Inside Number 23 seemed like the perfect opportinity to combine my love of craft with my theatrical background. I worked as a performer in the musical theatre for many years and it was almost like a personal challenge to see whether I could actually do it. I've had to teach myself everything about making podcasts from scratch, it has been a steep learning curve but I've loved every second. I often have to pinch myself when I think how far it has come. It can be quite overwhelming, and it's all thanks to my incredible viewers. Social media is invaluable when it comes to being seen by a large audience. Inside Number 23 would never have grown if it weren't for social media, I know a huge amount of my viewers have come to me after recommendations on
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