Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

We’ve filled this extra special baby issue from cover to cover with a variety our best and most delightful patterns. There are so many that you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to knit or crochet for little ones in your life. If you’re looking for something cute and fun we’ve got some great hats, like this strawberry one on page 34. There’s also a crocheted headphone hat that’s just perfect for music lovers. For more formal occasions we have the gorgeous cream dress and smart shoe set on page 12 that would be ideal for a christening, or perhaps dressing a baby who’s going to a wedding. In addition you’ll find lots of patterns for blankets that will make wonderfully thoughtful gifts for any newborn. P.S. Don’t forget to…

The raglan sleeves add an extra detail to a simple design Button-up Cardigan Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) months. Actual measurements 49 (52) (55) cm/19¼ (20½) (21½) in. Side seam 12 (14) (15) cm/4¾ (5½) (6) in. Length to back neck 22.5 (25) (26.5) cm/8 ¾ (9¾) (10½) in. Sleeve seam 13 (15) (17) cm/5 (6) (6¾) in. Materials 1 (2) (2) 100g (440m) balls of James C Brett Baby Supreme 4 ply (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide) in Pink (SY6)*. Pair of 2.75mm (No. 12) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 5 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 28 sts and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; k1b, k1 through back of st; p, purl; st, stitch; sl,…

Smart Jacket Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual measurements 48 (52) (56) (60) cm/19 (20½) (22) (23½) in. Side seams 12 (14) (15) (16) cm/4¾ (5½) (6) (6¼) in. Length to shoulder 21 (24) (26) (28) cm/8¼ (9½) (10¼) (11) in. Sleeve seam 15 (17) (19) (22) cm/6 (6¾) (7½) (8½) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) (4) 50g (170m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4 ply (75% merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Paddle (100)*. A pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 6 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 30 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3.25mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts…

New Baby Card Materials Small amount of 4 ply in each of White, Pink, Green, Lilac and Yellow; length of narrow white ribbon; 2 small buttons. Pair of 2mm (No. 14) knitting needles. size A3 medium-weight card folded in half and decorated as desired; pair of 23cm-long wooded dowels and 40cm length of DK cotton for washing line; 13 mini wooden pegs; sticky pads. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 36 stitches and 48 rows, to 10 x 10cm over stocking stitch, using 2mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; psso, pass sl st over; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); gst, garter st (every row k); mst, moss st; yf, yarn forward to make a st; yrn,…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the hook into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop. 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the hook. Holding the yarn and hook Both crochet and yarn are held in the left hand, with the right hand holding the hook preferably like a pencil, but like a knife if you prefer. The work is held between thumb and first finger, with the ball end of the yarn taken over the first three fingers and under the fourth, or around the fourth if necessary. Extending the second finger holds the…

Crochet Set Measurements JACKET AND HAT To fit ages 0-3 (6-9) (12-18) (24-36) months. JACKET Actual chest measurements 55.5 (59) (64) (69) cm/21¾ (23¼) (25¼) (27¼) in. Side seam 15.5 (17) (19) (22) cm/ 6 (6¾) (7½) (8¾) in. Length to shoulder 25.5 (29) (32) (37) cm/10 (11½) (12½) (14½) in. Sleeve seam 15.5 (19) (22) (25.5) cm/ 6 (7½) (8¾) (10) in. BLANKET 70 x 90 cm/27½ x 35½in. DUCK TOY Approximately 19cm/7½in along body and 17cm/6¾in tall. Materials Jacket: 5 (6) (7) (8) 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Ivory (3665)*. 5 buttons. Hat: 2 (2) (3) (3) 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Ivory (3665)*. Blanket: 11 x 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100%…

Baby Kimono Measurements To fit ages 3-6 (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual chest measurements 53 (56) (59) cm/21 (22) (23¼) in. Side seam 15 (16) (17) cm/6 (6¼) (6½) in. Length to back neck 25.5 (27) (29) cm/10 (10½) (11½) in. Sleeve seam 15 (17) (19.5) cm/ 6 (6½) (7¾) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) 50g (170m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4ply (75% wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Cuddle (002)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; size 2mm (No. 14) crochet hook; 3 buttons and a length of narrow ribbon. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 28 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog…

TO KNIT Strawberry Hat You could Swiss darn the white markings on Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) months. Materials 2 x 50g (165m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic) in red (Flamenco 242) and 1 ball in green (Wobble 403); small amount in white (251)*. Pair of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); wrap1, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn between needles to opposite side (to front after k st or back after…

Abbreviations alt, alternate beg, begin or beginning ch, chain cont, continue dc, double crochet dc2tog, work 2 double crochet together dc3tog, work 3 double crochet together dec, decrease or decreasing by working 2 or more stitches together dtr, double treble foll, following gst, garter stitch – knit or purl every stitch on every row htr, half treble inc, increase or increasing by working twice or more times into the same stitch k, knit k row or rows, knit every stitch across each row(s) k1tbl or k1b, knit 1 stitch through back loop k2tog, knit 2 stitches together k2tog tbl or k2togb, knit 2 stitches together through back of loops m1, make one p, purl p row or rows, purl every stitch across each row patt, pattern psso, pass slipped stitch…

Roll-top Bootees Measurements To fit ages 0-6 months old. Materials 1 x 100g (212m) ball of Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Turquoise (Bluebird 515)*. Pair of 3.75mm (No. 9) knitting needles. Yarn is available from the knittingnetwork.co.uk. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and work into the back of it. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make  (make 2) Sole: With 3.75mm needles, cast on 31 sts. K 1 row. 1st increase row: K1, up1, k14, up1, k1, up1, k14, up1, k1 – 35 sts. K 1 row. 2nd increase row: K2, up1, k14, up1, k3, up1, k14, up1, k2…

KNITTING Striped Blanket Measurements Approximately 44 x 60.5cm/ 17¼ x 23¾in. Materials 1 x 100g (292m) ball of King Cole Splash DK (100% acrylic) in Menthol (735)*. Pair of 4.5mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 19 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, slightly stretched, using 4.5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make With 4.5mm needles, cast on 85 sts. 1st and 2nd rows: K1, [p1, k1] to end. 3rd row: K to end. 4th row: P to end. 5th row: K to end. These 5 rows form the pattern. Continue in pattern until there…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the needle into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop . 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the needle. Holding the yarn and needles To make even stitches, control the yarn by taking it over the first finger of the right hand, under the second, over the third and under the fourth, or even around the fourth if necessary. Your right hand also holds the needle that makes the new stitches. Hold this like a knife or a pencil – whichever is more comfortable. Your left hand holds the…