Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i Simply Knitting

Keep yourselves cosy this season with a burning passion for knitting and pages packed with gorgeous warm garments, and heart-warming gift ideas. For your wardrobe we have a stunning diamond T-shirt from Caroline Birkett, a striped top from Rowan (with a gorgeous intricate collar) and Anniken Allis’s dolman sleeved lace jumper. Kid’s ideas come thick and fast with Amanda Berry’s mind-blowing space mobile, our cute Labrador pup, and Jane Burns’s super fun llama vest! If the cooler months prompt you to nest, our plant pot cosies and mosaic wall hanging deliver a soft touch indoors. As autumn brings yarn shows too read our feature on page 50 on make the most of your favourites. big Stitch & Story compo on page 57!…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat (chunky, 100% wool, 100g/140m) 1 ball each in Yarn A Ponder (393) Yarn B Mellow (221) Yarn C Tranquil (341) Yarn D Bliss (692) □ A pair of 6.5mm needles □ 50cm (19¾in) piece of dowelling TENSION 14 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over slip stitch patt using 6.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 38x43cm (15x17in) not including dowelling and hanging loop ABBREVIATIONS Loop stitch Knit into the front of the next st, leaving st still on LH needle. Bring yarn to front of work between needles and wrap around your thumb, take yarn to back of work between needles keeping a 4cm loop on thumb. Knit into stitch on LH needle again, pass second st on RH needle…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Majestic DK (50% superwash wool, 30% acrylic, 20% polyamide, 50g/121m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A 3.25mm circular needle, 60cm long (optional for working neck) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Trimits motif CFM2\057A from www.grovesltd.co.uk □ Sewing needle and white thread □ Small amount of toy filling TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ SMD Knitting 0800 622 6225 or www.knittingwool.com 10% off Wool…

I’d like to think I’m a fairly well-mannered person: I say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, hold doors for people, put the neighbours’ bins out when they’re away, never sing the national anthem at full volume in the middle of the library, and generally follow the unwritten social rules that enable all 67 million of us to share this small country without too much aggravation… So far so good, but there’s one area where my behaviour falls short of what might be considered socially acceptable, and it probably won’t surprise you to learn that the reason for my downfall involves knitting.. PICTURE THE SCENE We’re on an ordinary high street in our nearest town. The pavements are busy. It’s probably spitting with rain. Shoppers amble along, or scurry to make the…

JANUARY Waltham Abbey Wool Show, Essex, www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk FEBRUARY Unravel, Farnham, Surrey, www.farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/unravel Textiles East Fair, Cambs, www.textileseastfair.wordpress.com MARCH The Stitch Festival, London, www.thestitchfestival.co.uk Fibre Quest, Compton Martin, Somerset, www.stitchfest.co.uk The East Anglia Yarn Festival, Norwich, www.eastangliayarnfestival.com Buxton Wool Gathering, Buxton, Derbyshire, www.buxtonwool.co.uk Yorkshire Yarn Festival, York, www.yorkshireyarnfest.com APRIL The Great Wool Weekend, Torrington, Devon, https://bit.ly/3Osi1Dg Spring into Wool, Leeds, www.springintowool.co.uk National Wool Show, Coventry, www.nationalwoolshow.co.uk Wonderwool Wales, Builth Wells, www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk MAY Wool @J13, Penkridge, Staffs, www.wool-j13.uk Festiwool pop-up at The Hertfordshire County Show, Redbourne, Herts, www.festiwool.com/hertfordshire-county-show JUNE Cambridge Yarn Festival, www.cambridgeyarnfestival.co.uk Leeds Wool Festival, Leeds, www.museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/events/leeds-industrial-museum/leeds-wool-festival-2022/ Woolly Weekend, Dilham, Norfolk, www.worsteadweavers.org.uk/woolly-weekend The Wool Monty, Sheffield, www.thewoolmonty.co.uk JULY Yarningham, Birmingham, www.yarningham.co.uk Summer Wool Festival, Ampthill, Beds, www.summerwoolfestival.co.uk SEPTEMBER Perth Festival of Yarn, www.perthfestivalofyarn.uk Southern Wool Show, Newbury, Berkshire, www.southernwoolshow.co.uk Llandovery Sheep…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton, 50g/105m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 4mm circular needle, 80 or 100cm long □ A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION 19 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 21 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over lace pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Yarn Etc 01423 885565 or visit www.yarnetc.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off…

1 Let them choose their own colours Spread out all the yarn in your stash that has enough yardage to make the sweater, and let your kids pick their own colour. If they want two colours, use them – it could turn out to be a happy surprise! If they choose a light shade, consider casting on and working the cuffs and hems in a dark colour, as it’ll keep them looking clean for longer. 2 Double-up on toughness Children are naturally tough on their clothes, so consider working the cuffs and hems with the yarn held double. This trick, part of the traditional construction of a hard-wearing fisherman’s sweater, will help to stop edges from fraying and add some extra warmth. 3 Consider natural fibres Cotton is cool and…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Any super-chunky yarn (approx 320g) □ A pair of 8mm needles □ Two 6mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) TENSION 10 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 8mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 41cm (16¼in) wide x 36cm (14¼in) tall without straps ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MAKING-UP DIAGRAM Step by step instructions below STASHBUSTER BAG BAG SECTION (MAKE 3) Cast on 30 sts using 8mm needles. Row 1 (RS) Ktbl to end. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Row 3 K1, *K1, yfwd, sl1 purlwise, ybk; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 5 K1 *yfwd, sl1 purlwisewise, ybk, K1; rep from * last st, K1. Rows 2 to 4 form half linen st patt. Cont in patt…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball each of Yarn A Dandelion (1856) Yarn B Black (1002) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Toy filling, 250g □ Two 8mm toy safety eyes TENSION 27 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles. MEASUREMENTS 14cm wide x 16cm tall (5½x6½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Woolfull 01433 620933 or www.woolfull.com 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Stylecraft Special DK! Quote offer code…

BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 227 SEPTEMBER ✻ Picnic T-shirt ✻ Lace headscarf ✻ Kid’s beach jumper ✻ Sandcastle tea cosy ✻ Textured baby blanket ✻ Twisted rib cardigan ✻ Benjamin Bunny ✻ Summer vehicles playset ✻ Men’s Fair Isle jumper ✻ Sunflower coasters PLUS! Burda magazine and UK Yarn Shop Guide ISSUE 226 AUGUST ✻ Butterfly-stitch jumper ✻ Beach hut peg bag Kid’s landscape jumper ✻ Rose Flower Fairy ✻ Gathered sleeve jumper ✻ Seaside KAL blanket (part 2) Lemon make-up bag ✻ Men’s cable jumper ✻ Stashbuster book cover ✻ Octopus tea cosy Zebra pinefore ✻ PLUS! Beach baby supplement ISSUE 225 JULY ✻ Triple lace jumper ✻ Plant pot cosies ✻ Kid’s petal-neck cardi ✻ Rowan two-way jumper ✻ Perry…

CARDIGAN Summer is here again – in a full palette of captivating colours! Knit this lovely casual cardigan. The stripes are knitted alternately in stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch while the sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch throughout. This no-buttons cardigan is knitted in a cool blend of cotton and flax. 07 36-46 Yarn: Fashion Linen Swell Aran. CROCHET BACKPACK We adore this cute backpack. It is crocheted in a fantastic mix of lacy patterns alternating with double crochet to create a look that is cool and feminine. The crocheted drawstring is threaded through the lacy pattern and gathers at the bag top. 08 Yarn: Creative Melange dk. HALF BRIOCHE CARDIGAN Check out this cardigan – a coat of many colours! It is made in GOTS-certified cotton and knitted…

C5F = slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, k2, then k3 from cn k1^/p1^ = knit / purl short row stitch: knit / purl through both legs of the short row k2tog = knit 2 stitches together (1 st decreased) – right leaning decrease m1 = make 1 stitch by picking up loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it M1L = kw / pw make one left = increase slanted to the left knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from front, knit / purl into back loop. M1R = kw / pw make one right = increase slanted to the right knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from back, knit / purl into front loop. rib = work in…

Find this pattern in issue 212 NICE AND ROSY Here is my finished lattice jumper. Earlier this year I asked about the needle size for the sleeve which you kindly answered for me. I did the back in stocking stitch. Val Steele, via email Wow, you are such a neat knitter! TOUCAN DO IT My fellow loves birds, so when he saw a picture of a toucan jumper in a magazine last summer, he subtly told me he would love to have one. I found this pattern in an 80’s vintage book and knitted my first-ever jumper and my first intarsia. It took a few months, but I think he likes it! Flavie Sauvageau, via email We’d never have guessed it was your first jumper – it’s absolutely stunning. USE…

In the village of Middleton Cheney in Northamptonshire, local knitter Joanne Watts was inspired by a floral-decorated church tower her younger sister saw on Facebook. “She sent a picture to me and it looked beautiful, so I shared it with our village Facebook pages saying how nice it would be if we could do something similar,” says Joanne. “I was amazed at the responses.” Lots of the local community were very interested and one gentleman contacted Joanne straight away and offered to supply a large amount of fruit netting for the project. “The general consensus appeared to be – YES, let’s do it!” says Joanne. “Offers began to come in offering help or support, including from the Vicar, who contacted me to suggest the church would be interested in hearing…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (961) Yarn B Sunflower (978) Yarn C Ladybird (698) Yarn D Royal (979) Yarn E Silver Mist (678) Yarn F Fern Green (603) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Yarn bobbins □ Locking stitch marker □ Toy filling, 200g □ Six buttons (3 red, 3 blue), 15mm diameter □ Twelve buttons (4 yellow, 2 red, 2 orange, 4 blue), 11mm diameter □ Two 9mm buttons (1 blue, 1 red) □ Sewing needle and thread □ 25cm embroidery hoop □ Double-sided tape □ Two 8mm toy safety eyes TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles. MEASUREMENTS Hoop 25cm (10in) diameter;…

This issue we’re offering two winners the chance to win a huge gift bundle from Stitch & Story complete with 45 balls of their amazing yarn, two pairs of needles and two cotton project bags! Stitch & Story’s journey began traditionally, when one friend taught another to knit. Soon the friends were teaching others through packed workshops and decided to start their own yarn kit business. Fast forward to today and Stitch & Story are experts in making sure you have everything you need to start your crafting journey, with all-in-one knitting, crochet and cross-stitch kits, as well as patterns, yarns, and adorable accessories. From the cuddliest yarns, such as Jolie and Lil’Merino, to lovely, lightweight cottons, Stitch & Story has a yarn for you. They’ve also welcomed many characters…

TURN to page 44 for more yarny stories! Charity of the MONTH Each issue we find out more about one of the good causes you could help out with your knitting… Anne McLaren, Senior Area Port Chaplain for North of England Charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) Established 1920 What do you do? Stella Maris is the largest ship visiting network in the world, providing seafarers and fishers with practical, spiritual, and emotional support, regardless of their race or faith. We also give out knitted hats, scarves and gloves to seafarers – so they can keep warm while working at sea. Simple practical acts of kindness can make a great difference. What can knitters do to help? Seafarers and fishers really appreciate warm knitted items such…

Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting. Rachael Prest Technical Editor Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions. Jen Bartlett Deputy Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Faye Perriam-Reed Knitwear Designer Dressmaker and yoga enthusiast, Faye enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques. QUESTION OF THE MONTH NOVELTY KNITS Q My sister’s been having a tough time so I wanted to knit her something to make her smile. Her old teapot is looking pretty battered now, so I thought a tea cosy might be a good idea. Can you suggest a funky pattern for me? Angela Montgomery, Birmingham Absolutely! I am sorry to hear about your sister,…

TRY LUXURY lacework! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Linen Soft (47% cotton, 27% linen, 26% acrylic, 50g/135m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch holders □ 10 buttons TENSION 22 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements and you’re off. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com/en OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Lovecrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Woolmania 01369 707754 or www.woolmania.co.uk LACE AND TIE TOP BACK Cast on…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “Approximately 10 years ago I wrote a book about knitting socks for book publishers, David & Charles.” Jennifer Bartlett Technical Editor “I spun some lovely Wensleydale roving and knitted it into Evelyn Clark’s Swallowtail Shawl.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “Not sure I’ll ever get over having my very first knit design in print, it was a simple ragdoll in Knit Today.” Jennifer May Production Assistant “I made my grandpa a simple blanket in chunky yarn. He adores it and naps under it every day.”…

SWEATER WITH EYELET BORDER There’s a bright summer in store for you when you wear this elegant sweater. It has lace pattern stripes and you switch between two different yarns to create a unique stripe effect. There is a surprising row of decorative drop stitches on the lower body and seed stitch edges at the wrists and bottom edge. 01 36-48 Yarn: Riserva & Capri T-SHIRT WITH PEACOCK’S TAIL PATTERN This design combines the casual T-shirt fit with the delicacy and elegance of lace patterning. The T-shirt has an opulent peacock’s tail pattern that oozes femininity. The yoke is ribbed. 10 34-48 Yarn: Kalia DRESS Think summer, think white dress. Ask us and we’d tell you that a white knitted dress is a pretty tough act to follow. This simple…

01 Sweater with eyelet border From page 3 Size: 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48) Finished measurements: Bust circumference 110 (118) 126 (134) cm Length 53 (54) 55 (56) cm Inner sleeve length 26.5 (26.5) 26.5 (26.5 cm Materials: Lana Grossa, Riserva. Content 70 % organic cotton, 30 % recycled polyamide. 50 g = 125 m. 4 (5) 6 (7) balls – col 1 white. Lana Grossa, Capri. Content 55 % cotton, 30 % polyamide, 15 % silk. 50 g = 150 m. 3 (4) 5 (6) balls col 1 white. Knitting needles: Size 5mm and 5½mm Crochet hook: Size 3½mm Tension: 18 sts and 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm in St st and stripe sequence on size 5½ mm needles. When only one figure is given, it applies to…

SWEET AS CANDY A rainbow riot of colourful stripes and textures, we can’t get enough of this slouchy one-size cotton knit by Bethany Byman. Check out Happy Love Co on Etsy where you’ll find ‘Summer Daisy’ and more of her gorgeous patterns. Get the PDF pattern download from Bryony’s Etsy store. Search for ‘Happy Love Co’ at www.etsy.com. Price £6.38 What I’m loving… For Editor Kirstie McLeod, there’s blush-coloured needles, a great yarn show offer, super-fluffy yarn and more! Touch of Luxe Thinking about temperatures dipping and the days getting shorter? We don’t mind when there are gorgeous new yarns like these to play with! Rico have launched Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk, a high-quality blend of baby alpaca and silk ready for your next lacy garment or fluffy knit.…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 4mm circular needle, 100cm long □ A 3.75mm circular needle, 100cm long □ A set of 4mm DPNs □ A set of 3.75mm DPNs □ Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or at www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Tribe Yarns 020 8940 0999 or www.tribeyarns.com FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the…

“WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR LARGEST KNITTING PROJECT?” I tend to only make small projects, so the largest thing I have knitted was a cabled jumper for my grown-up son. I told him to look after it because the probably wouldn't get another one. His socks felt like a big project too – he has size 12 feet! Suzy Cower, via Facebook That would be the blue Dr Who scarf I made for my son. It’s 28 feet long and I knitted it in six weeks flat so he could wear it on our trip to Edinburgh. Just for reference, he is 6ft 4in and he still needs to wrap it round several times! Barbara Sutton, via Twitter I’m making a temperature blanket. Every day I have a yarn colour that…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Cotton Glacé (100% cotton, 115m/50g) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Stitch holders □ Stitch markers TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS LT K into back of 2nd st on left needle leaving both sts on left needle, K first st and slip both sts off left needle tog RT K into front of 2nd st on left needle leaving both sts on left needle, K first st and slip both sts off left needle tog For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (DK, 100% organic cotton, 105m/50g) 1 ball of each Yarn A Peach (7176) Yarn B Coral (7180) Yarn C Cardoon (7194) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles 16 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 5mm needles with yarn held double MEASUREMENTS Approx 9x24cm (3½x9½in) circumference, to fit pots with 8cm (3½in) diameter ABBREVIATIONS Bobble st Knit into the front, back, front, back, front of the next st, creating 5 loops, pull the second closest loop over the loop closest to the end of the RH needle four times. The remaining loop…

We speak to Saj Collyer, organiser of Stitch Fest South West and Fibre Quest for her advice on why yarn shows are a fabulous way to spend your free time, and how to make the most of your time spent browsing those wonderful products, making friends along the way! What’s great about yarn shows? “One of the best things about going to a yarn show is the quality of the exhibitors. It’s so nice to meet the people behind the independent brands you have seen online or heard of, and be able to chat to them about their products. The convenience of shopping online for yarn just doesn’t compare to seeing the yarns in person and having a squidge! It’s a bit like going to 50 independent yarn shops in…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 2 buttons TENSION 25 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Debbie Bliss Eco Baby! Quote offer code SK228 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 29 Sept 2022. FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements and you’re off. KID’S JUMPER…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Bergére de France Image Cuir (aran, 50% Merino wool, 50% acrylic, 50g/85m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over rev st st using 5.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T4F Slip 3 sts to cn in front of work, P1, then K3 sts from cn T4B Slip 1 st to cn at back of work, K3, then P1 st from cn C6F Slip 3 sts to cn in front of work, K3, then K3 sts from cn C6B Slip 3 sts to cn at back of work, K3, then K3 sts from cn For a full list…

GOODIES UP FOR GRABS FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN GREAT PRIZES, turn to page 82 WIN PRIZES! Thanks to Clover (for local retailers email clover@stockistenquiries.co.uk), we are giving away a selection of their accessories to five crossword winners. We also have five copies of ‘Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps’, published by Cico Books for our sudoku experts (for book details, see www.rylandpeters.com). Once you’ve completed the puzzles, go to www.gathered.how/simplyknitting and follow the links to the giveaways to enter. Find terms and conditions at www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions. Competitions close on Thursday 29 September 2022. Prizes will be posted to the winners as soon as possible. SUDOKU TIME ISSUE 226 SOLUTION 5 COPIES OF LAURA STRUTT’S SHAWL BOOK TO WIN! WHAT’S THE KEY WORD? ACROSS 1 Issue (7) 5 Hair cleanser (7) 9…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 2 balls of Yarn A Smokey Blue (31) 1 ball of Yarn B Light Pistachio (44) Yarn C Sky Blue (37) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Lining material approx 24x54cm (9½x21¼in) TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 CHART MEASUREMENTS 22x26cm (8¾x10¼in) HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting KEY WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rico at www.rico-design.de/en/home/ OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Laughing Hens…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners, Signature 4 Ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m), 1 ball of Blue Raspberry (333) □ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A set of 3.25mm DPNs □ Cable needle (cn) □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holder or spare needle TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS M (L) To fit foot circumference 20-22 (23-25)cm, 8-8.75 (9-9.75)in Actual foot circumference 18.5 (20)cm, 7.25 (8)in Length from cuff to the bottom of the heel 24 (25)cm, 9.5 (9.75) in, adjustable Length from heel to toe 21.5 (23.5)cm, 8.5 (9.25)in, adjustable ABBREVIATIONS C6B Slip 3 sts onto cn and hold at at back of work, K3; K3 from cn For…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Stitch & Story The Lil’ Merino (aran, 100% superfine Merino wool, 50g/65m) 1 ball of Bright White □ A pair of 4.5mm needles TENSION 22 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Napkin ring measures 5x16cm WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stitch & Story www.stitchandstorycom TOP TIP A super-simple stitch pattern like hurdle stitch can be used for multiple projects. With its great stretch it will make easy headbands – you can even use it to replace a traditional rib section! NAPKIN RINGS Cast on 11 sts using 4.5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 (K1, P1) to the last st, K1. Row 3…

PINAFORE Everybody knows that apples are good for you but did you know that they are also great decorative motifs? Check out this cute little pinafore with inset apple pockets at the front. The pinafore has narrow straps and wooden buttons. 04 12-36 months Yarn: Baby Cotton Soft dk. DUNGAREES The same pretty style as on the prevous page. This time we made cool knitted dungarees – with the same decorative apple motif on the inset pockets. We made our cute dungarees in a blueberry shade with dusky rose apples. The yarn is available in many great shades so you can pick out your own unique colour combination. 05 12-36 months Yarn: Baby Cotton Soft dk. TOP-DOWN SWEATER Broad stripes in lovely coordinated chunks of colour ensure that this sweater…

acc = according / accordingly alt = alternate bef = before beg = begin / beginning BO = bind off cm = centimeter cn = cable needle CO = cast on cont = continue / continuing dec = decrease / decreasing dpns / DPN = double pointed needles foll = follows / following g = grams inc = increase / increasing k = knit kw = knit wise LN = left hand needle m = marker m = meter / meters mm = millimeter / millimeters MC = main color p = purl pat(t) = pattern pm = place marker psso = pass slip stitch / stitches over pw = purl wise rem = remain / remaining rep = repeat resp = respectively rm = remove marker RN = right…

Colourwork pattern: Work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions. Garter stitch: Knit all rows. Moss stitch: Row 1: *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 2: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Row 3: *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 4: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Repeat rows 1-4. Ribbing / k1, p1 ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. K1, p2 ribbing: *k1, p2*, repeat *-*. K2, p2 ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. Stockinette stitch: Right side rows: knit all stitches. Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.…

WIN All the yarn to knit this sweater! Scheepjes YARN THE AFTER PARTY HERRINGBONE V-SWEATER Neringa Rūke TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Bamboo Soft (fingering, 50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 50g/150m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) □ Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm over patt using 3mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T2B Slip next st onto cn and hold at back of work, K1 from left-hand needle, P1 from cn T2F Slip next st onto cn and hold at front of work, P1 from left-hand needle, K1 from cn T3B Slip next st onto cn and hold at back of work, K2 from left-hand needle, P1 from cn T3F Slip next…