Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 155 i Simply Knitting

Love is in the air and it’s in our knitting! Whether it’s your other half, your kids, a friend or just someone you have a soft spot for, we can all find someone to knit for this Valentine’s Day.What better way to show our nearest and dearest how much we care about them than with a little something special knitted just for them? Cast on an argyle-esque jumper that he’ll treasure for years to come, or a fluffy heart jumper to keep boys and girls warm – there’s no end of special gifts to be found! And Sir Lancelot is waiting to rescue his fair maiden – he’ll just need knitting up first… A good knit takes time, so don’t rush things. Taking care over the finish of a garment…

1 These images show what happens to the yarn that you carry over on the wrong side of the work. Work a stitch in the first colour as usual. To change colour, twist the two yarns together before working the next stitch. 2 Work the next stitch in the new colour as normal. When working alternating stitches of two colours, try and keep an even tension and do not pull the yarn too tight. 3 Change back to the original colour, not forgetting to twist the two yarns together before you work the stitch. 4 A completed row shows the yarn ‘floats’ carried across the back of the work. If the floats of one colour always stay above the other colour, your work will look more even.…

“To hear some people talk, you’d think that knitting was a trendy new fad invented just last Tuesday. I realise that I don’t need to tell you how far this is from being the truth, but I did want to mention one thing: have you ever noticed how deeply ingrained knitting is in our language? Nothing illustrates the importance of ›Õ›L›i›Ã›ii«›yÕvv›Ì›››À›Ì>››½Ã›››ÃÌ›ÀÞ› better than how often we use wool-related words and phrases when we’re ‘spinning a yarn’. (You see?) I’m sure that you can come up with lots of examples (unless you’re guilty of ‘woolly thinking’). YARNY PONDERING The event that got me pondering all this occurred when I was touring a woollen mill in West Yorkshire recently, and the boss was explaining the production process. “And this yarn is ‘dyed…

1 Work up to where the cable pattern starts, then take the yarn to the back of the knitting. 2 Slip the first 2 stitches knitwise on to a cable needle. Hold these stitches at the front of the knitting. 3 Knit the next 2 stitches from the left-hand needle, then slide the stitches on the cable needle to the end of the needle and knit them on to the right-hand needle. 4 Bring the yarn to the front of your knitting, and pull the yarn tight to avoid ladders along the side of the cable. Purl the next stitch and continue in the pattern.…

1 Insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch and knit as normal, but don’t drop it from the left-hand needle. 2 Then take the right-hand needle behind the left and insert the tip of the needle down through the back of the stitch on the left-hand needle. 3 Wrap the yarn round the tip of the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. Bring the needle through to make the stitch, keeping it on the right-hand needle. 4 Take the stitch off the left-hand needle. You’ll have increased one stitch by knitting twice into the original stitch, first at the front, then at the back.…

A SPOOKY CHEER-UP! I wanted to send you a picture of the brilliant Alan Dart Halloween Hamsters pattern from issue 85. I love Halloween and had always intended to knit these – I decided 2016 was the year. Unfortunately I had a run of bad health, which I am only just recovering from, so my lovely mum made me these to cheer me up. I think they are fantastic and they had lots of great comments. My mum taught me to knit and I still go see her if I am having any knitting hiccoughs. Please keep printing Alan Dart’s patterns – they are fabulous. Just like my mum’s knitting! Natalie Smeaton, Leeds Thankfully, Natalie is on the mend now and ready to pick back up her needles! OUR LETTER…

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• Mapplewell Knit and Natter Meets every Wednesday, 2-4pm, Mapplewell Library, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AL. Email ›>›››i°L›ÕV››Õ>ÌJÛ›À}››°›i̛̛›w› ››ÕÌ›››Ài° • Ecclesall Library Knit and Natter Meets every Friday, 10.30am-12pm, Ecclesall ››LÀ>ÀÞ]›£Óä››VV›iÃ>›››,›>`›-›ÕÌ›]›-›ivwi› ]›-›ÕÌ›› Yorkshire, S11 9PL. Email Ann Brook at ecclesall. ››LÀ>ÀÞJÛivwi› °}›Û°Õ››v›À›››Ài›››v›À›>Ì›››° • Montgom Needlers Meets every Thursday, 10am-12pm, Montgomery Hall, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South 9›À›Ã››Ài°›››>››››>À}>ÀiÌ››>ÀÌ›iÞ›>Ì››>›››iÃÇJ tiscali.co.uk or call 01709 875969 for details.…

Fran Morgan “My inspiration came ›om the stitch pattern itself. It’s really simple and looks great. I jazzed it up by using three colours for the contrast, in pinks and grey. The cerise really stands out for a bit of oomph.” NOTE All the patterns are worked in houndstooth stitch, using stranded knitting. This is achieved by working a two-colour pattern repeat across the row. One colour is held at the top, and the other is held at the bottom – the back of your work should look similar to a woven piece of fabric, with strands of yarn running across certain sections. It is important to make sure that both colours are secured at the ends of your work. At the end of a row, to carry both yarns…

“It’s for the little things WKDW›PDNH›D›GL›HUHQFH›WR›D› patient’s stay – like games DQG›DGDSWHG›FXWOHU\.” Where would Weston General Hospital be without its team of devoted volunteers? The Weston Area Trust Volunteers provide support to patients, staff, visitors and relatives. The trust volunteers also take part in fundraising, and that’s where the knitting comes in. One day in 2009 the Volunteer Service Manager (VSM) Sue Tarpey came in with an armful of tiny knitted animals she’d received from a member of the public. She hit on the idea of selling them to raise money. They sold quickly and that got her wondering if more could be made, so she asked around her team of trust Û››Õ›ÌiiÀƯ̂›w› ››ÕÌ› if anyone could knit. As it turns out, if you get together a group who love…

“It’s definitely a ›o-person job to photograph baby hats on my grandson, and timed around his feeds and sleeps so that he is at his happiest!” C›ute baby accessories and knitting are a heavenly match, and those are the very things Julie Taylor is dedicated to. “A few years ago I started designing bootees and hats for people I knew who were expecting,” she says. “They liked my designs and asked for the patterns, so my Etsy shop was born.” Julie enjoys all kinds of garments, including blankets and soft Ì›ÞÃ]›LÕÌ›w› Û›iÀÃi›v›ÀiÌÕÀ›››}›Ì››L>LÞ››>ÌÛ>› ›Ã››iÛܛi›› Ûi››ii Û}›vÌÛv›À›>››iÜ›>ÀÀ›Û>›°›º››ÀiVi›Ì›Þ›LiV>›i›>› >›>› ›ÞÃi›v]›Ã››L>LÞ››Ìi›Ã››>Ûi›Lii››yÞ››}››vv››Þ››ii ›iÛ›››Ì›i››>ÃÌ› viÜ››››Ì›Ãt»›Ã›i›iÝV›>››Ã°›º›››››i›Ã››«›i›ÃÌ›ÌV›iÃ]›V>L›iÛ>› › «>ÌÌiÀ›Ã›Ì›>Ì››i̛̛i›Li>ÕÌÞ››v›Ì›i›Þ>À››Ì>›i›Vi›ÌÀi›ÃÌ>}i°» ›Õ››i½Ã›v>Û›ÕÀ›Ìi›Þ>À›Ã›>Ài›Ì››Ãi››> i›Ü›Ì›››>ÌÕÀ>››wLÀi𛺛›Õi› -›Þ›››«>V>Û-››››Þ››Þi`››Ã››Þ›>›››Ì››i›v>Û›ÕÀ›Ìi]›LÕÌ››Ì½Ã›>››ÕÝÕÀÞ› ›>› Ü>Û›Þ>À›]›Ã›››››ii ›Ì›››››Ü›Ì›>̛̛i›«iÀÛ›››½›››››ÌÌ››}› v›À››>Ư̂i›Ì››i›Ì›››>› Ü>Û››Ì°›››Ü›Ã››Ì›iÀi›ÜiÀi›››Ài›i>ÃÞ›V>Ài› ›À}>››V›V›ÌÌ›››Þ>À›Ã››››i››iLL›i››››ÃÛ›V›››>LÞ›>Û>››>L›i°» ››À›>›Þ››››››i›Ã››«]›}›› ›«››Ì›Ã›>Ài›Û›Ì>›]›iëiV›>››Þ›>Û›Õ››i› «À››>À››Þ›Ãi››Ã›«>ÌÌiÀ›Ã›À>Ì›iÀ›Ì›>››w››Ã›i ›}>À›i›Ìð›º/›i› «››Ì›Ã›>Ài››Þ›Ã››«›Ü›› ›Ü]›>vÌiÀ›>››]›>› ›Ü›Ì››Ì››Ã››››››› ››½Ûi› i›À›››i`››››>›«À› ÕVÌ›«››Ì›}À>«›Þ›i›V›ÕÀÃi]»›Ã›i›Ã>Þ𛺛½››ÃÌ›››› ›››Þ›«>ÀÌ›Ü>ޛ̛À›Õ}›]›LÕÌ››Þ›Ã››››Ã›>Ài›››«À›Û››}› >››Þ°» -››v>À]››ÕV›››v›Ì›i›«››Ì›}À>«›Þ››>ÛLii›› ››i›››››>›> >t› ›Õ››i½Ã› >Õ}›ÌiÀ›››››>Ü›ÕÃi`›Ì››Li›>›«À›viÃÛ››>››«››Ì›}À>«›iÀ› >› ›ÃÌi««i`››››Ì›››i›«››ÕÌ°›º››Ã››«›Ì›i››Ìi›Ã›Ì›››iÀ››À›Ì>›i›Ì›i›› Ü›i››››Û›Ã›Ì°››>›Þ››v›Ì›i›L>L›iÛ>›…

Ida’s House idashouse.co.uk Grandma Ida taught our owner, Jayne, to knit when she was a little girl. In April 2016 Ida’s House opened: as a knitting shop we sell yarn, knitting and crochet accessories, and haberdashery items, but we also host twice weekly social nights and offer one-on-one teaching and classes for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Learn to knit socks and stock up on stock yarn at small friendly shop, 10 minutes from Junction 6 off the M25. We always stock West Yorkshire Spinners, Debbie Bliss luxury sock, and Rico yarns. We will post your purchase to you, please telephone 01883 345220 for more details.…

MATTRESS STITCH Thread your yarn on to a needle, then weave along an edge to where you want to start. Bring it to the front between the first and second stitches of this edge, then insert the needle between the first two stitches of the other edge. Bring it back up through the opposite piece, between the two stitches and below the horizontal strand you just made. Keep stitching in this way, pulling the yarn tight every few stitches. BACKSTITCH First, pin your two pieces together and secure the yarn by making a couple of stitches over each other at the base of the seam. Now working from right to left, bring the needle up a couple of stitches away at 1 . Take the needle down at 2 and…

Issue 154 January Colourblock top Party vest Shrug Child’s jumper Man’s sweater Hat Socks Bag Mitts Alan Dart’s Yule goat and gnomes Lace cardi Wine cosy Easy knits Hot water bottle cosy Spotty jumper PLUS! Lace patterns Issue 153 December Sparkly jumpers Lace cardi Tree decorations Stocking Alan Dart’s woodland fairy and elf Festive baby knits Kids’ Christmas sweaters Santa headband Cable hat Simple Knits set Candle cosies PLUS! Christmas knits booklet Issue 152 Christmas Fair Isle jumper Lace hat Reindeer hoodie Cable cardi Wreath Alan Dart’s Grandpa Jolly Tree decorations Simple jumper, hat and cowl Blanket Men’s jumper Sweater Bag PLUS! Winter Warmers pattern collection Issue 151 Autumn Lacy top Cowl Cardi Monster hoodie Alan Dart’s Mad Scientist Easy jumper Phone cosy Mitts Lace hem jumper Cable top Bag…

1 Work up to where the cable pattern starts, then take the yarn to the back of the knitting. 2 Slip the first 2 stitches knitwise on to a cable needle. Hold these stitches at the front of the knitting. 3 Knit the next 2 stitches from the left-hand needle, then slide the stitches on the cable needle to the end of the needle and knit them on to the right-hand needle. 4 Bring the yarn to the front of your knitting, and pull the yarn tight to avoid ladders along the side of the cable. Purl the next stitch and continue in the pattern.…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) A pair of 4½mm needles A pair of 5mm needles Stitch markers 4 buttons, 12mm diameter TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting A simple stripe pattern results in a fun and stylish hoodie for babies and toddlers. It’s perfect for wrapping up warm in the winter, especially as it buttons snugly at the neck. It’s worked in stocking stitch but occasional rows knitted on the purl side add raised stripes in the fabric. The yarn is machine washable, so it’s ideal for baby clothes. STRIPE PATTERN (Multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row…

YOU WILL NEED BernatSuperValue(100% acrylic, 197g/389m) 1 ball of Taupe Heather (53015) A pair of 5mm needles TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 152x23cm (60x9in) ABBREVIATIONS CDInc Central double increase: (Knit into back, yo, knit into front) of next st [2 extra sts made] For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting By combining basic shaping techniques with increasing and decreasing, you’ll end up with this stunning stitch pattern. The wavy scarf is equally suitable for men and women. A 32-row pattern repeated 10 times is all you need to make this beautiful accessory, and it’s easier than it looks! SCARF Cast on 59 sts using 5mm…

Jen Bartlett Technical Editor It may not seem super romantic and Valentine-y, but I’m knitting my boyfriend a warm and squooshy pair of teal hiking socks, as he is out walking quite a lot. Kirstie McLeod Commissioning Editor I’ve only really got enough time to cast on something small, so I’m going to be keeping it sweet and simple with last year’s heart keyring from issue 142. Nicola Lynn Art Editor I’m going to have a go at making my little boy a bright red bobble hat forValentine’s Day. He’s always outdoors so it’ll be a lovely gift for keeping him warm! Kate Evans Digital Editor I’m knitting the men’s fingerless mitts from issue 142 for my husband – I have some lovely wool and alpaca yarn from Knit Picks…

We loved it... CHRISTMAS MARKETS CRAFT CRUISE What? A festive trip to Germany from 28 November to 1 December. What did we do? Spent three nights aboard the luxury Switzerland cruise ship, with stop-offs at Christmas markets in Cologne, Koblenz and more. There was masses of knitting and nattering too, with fun, friendly workshops to help improve our skills. Who was there? Sara Huntington, editor of our sister magazine Simply Crochet, who was the knitting and crochet tutor for the holiday, plus a group of 11 lovely crafters who travelled from all over the world. What did we buy? Locally made Christmas gifts for family and friends – and a good few glasses of glühwein! What to look out for next time Join Debbie and Nell Bliss for a Bliss-ful…

YOU WILL NEED • Louisa Harding, Amitola (80% wool, 20% silk, 50g/250m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Wendy (132) Yarn B Tinkerbell (134) • A 4 mm circular needle • 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 20 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st and patt using 4 mm needles MEASUREMENTS 132cm (52in) wide x 63.5cm (25in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Add a splash of colour to your day with this vibrant shawl from Louisa Harding. Not only is the yarn beautifully bright and cheerful, but it’s also made from an indulgent blend of wool and silk. The combo of lace, triangular shaping…

YOU WILL NEED • Bergère de France, Halo (48% acrylic, 31% wool, 21% polyester, 50g/145m) • Bergère de France, Angel 50 (44% polyamide, 32% acrylic, 24% mohair, 50g/550m) • A pair of 3mm needles • A pair of 3 mm needles • Stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Bergère de France www.bergeredefrance.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3 mm needles using Yarn A, or Yarn B held with 3 strands together ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Here’s a classic stocking stitch jumper, so nice and straightforward to knit, with a rich red heart motif placed firmly front and centre! The motif is knitted in the intarsia method…

BROWNIE ADVENTURES I spent four months knitting two dozen lovely Brownies and Christmas presents for my daughter’s Brownie group. Claire Chambers, via email UNDER THE SEA I thought you might like to see these sea creatures I knitted from issue 151. I knitted them for my three young step-grandchildren living by the coast in South France. The two older girls chose colours from my stash, leaving the blue octopus for their little brother. Now onto getting rid of more of the stash! I keep saying I’m going to buy no more yarn until it’s all gone, then I see a lovely pattern or yarn I simply must have. I daren’t count how many projects I have on the go or in the waiting room. Love the magazine. Sam Dawson, Doulting,…

I love Simply Knitting magazine and I can’t wait for a new month of patterns and news. I went on holiday to Norway in September and took my Simply Knitting with me. It’s great for holiday reading. Kate Wood, Leicester WE’D LOVE TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF YOU WITH SIMPLY KNITTING (OR EVEN JUST YOU AND YOUR KNITTING!) ON HOLIDAY. THIS MONTH’S LETTER WRITER WINS TEN BALLS OF HAYFIELD BONUS DK, WORTH OVER £22!…

YOU WILL NEED • Rowan, Cocoon (80% Merino wool, 20% mohair, 100g/115m) 4 balls of Beetroot (848) • A pair of 8mm needles For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 16 sts and 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 8mm needles MEASUREMENTS 300cm long x 10cm wide (plus 11cm fringe either side) ABBREVIATIONS Tw2 K2tog but do not slip them from needle; insert the RH needle between the two stitches just knitted together and K the first stitch once more then slip both stitches from the needle together For a full list see page 95 Lose yourself in the squishy comfort of this oversized scarf! With its twisted rib stitch and fluffy fringe detail, you…

A Bird in the Hand Sue Stratford (Sue Stratford Designs, £9.99) If you love knitting little creatures and you love colourful birds, this is the pattern book for you. Sue Stratford has created a dozen delightful knitted birds, including a robin, a woodpecker, >›«Õvw››>› ›>›y>›››}›››Üi›››Ûi›››Ã› knotted knees!). There’s also a felted ›>›}››}››iÃ̛̛›››ÕÃi›Ì›i›y›V›› ››°›››››Ì›i›L›À Û>Ài››››ÌÌi ›y>Ì›››› stocking stitch using 4ply yarn. There ›Ã›V›››ÕÀÜ›À›››››››ÃÌ››v›Ì›i›L›À Û>› › techniques are all clearly explained. Mini Knitted Charms Sachiyo Ishii (Search Press,£4.44) ››>À›Ã›>Ài›Ì›i›«iÀviVÌ› «À››iVÌÛv›À›ÕÛ›}›Õ«›Ã›>›››L›ÌÛ›v› yarn. There’s always an opportunity v›À›«ÕÌÌ››}›Ì›i››Ì››ÕÃi]›Ü›iÌ›iÀ››Ì½Ã› on keychains, phones, jacket zips, and even necklaces and earrings. *›ÕƯ̂iÞ››>›i›››Ûi›Þ›}›vÌÛq›µÕ›V››Ì›› ›>›i››››i›iÀ}i›V›iÃ]›Ì››t›/›iÃi›››ÌÌ›i› treasures take less than half an hour, on average, to knit and there are 20 of Ì›i›››››Ì››Ã››>› L>}›Ã›âi ›L›››°›"›i› of our favourites are the dice, but the wrapped sweets are…

How many times have you Lii››«À›Õ ›Þ›w››Ã›››}› ›vv›>›Li>ÕÌ›vÕ››V>À ›}>›› only to realise the buttonholes >Ài›Ã››}›Ì›Þ›>ÛiÜ››À›>›››ÌÌ›i›››› the looser side? Well, no more! Find out how to perfectly position your buttonholes and «›V››Ì›i›LiÃÌ›››i›v›À›Þ›ÕÀ› chosen buttons. After all, it’s Ì››Ãi›w››Ã›››}›Ì›ÕV›iƯ̂>Ì› ›>›i›>›››Ì›i› ›vviÀi›Vi›Ì››>› «À›viÃÛ››>››››››››}››››Ìt…

TINY BUTTONS: EYELET BUTTONHOLE OVER ONE STITCH You can hide this nicely in the purl ‘gutter’ stitches of a ribbed button band. If the pattern directions mean these buttonholes fall on the knit stitches of a ribbed band consider moving them into the purl stitches. Worked on RS of fabric: *K2tog, yo; rep from * for every buttonhole. Worked on WS of fabric: *P2tog, yo; rep from * for every buttonhole. To make this buttonhole tighter, work the decrease through the back loops (eg, k2togtbl or p2togtbl). SMALL BUTTONS: DOUBLE DECREASE BUTTON HOLE Row 1 (RS) *Patt to 1 st before st marked for buttonhole, k2tog, yo, ssk; rep from * to end of row. Row 2 (WS) *Patt to yo of previous row, purl into front and back of…

There’s a new knitting brand in town! The Yarn Collective is working with indie designers to›create irresistible artisan yarns. The first three to be launched are›Portland Lace, Bloomsbury DK and Pembroke Worsted, each available in 10 shades. Find them exclusively at www.loveknitting.com . News flash ! Treat yourself to the scrumptious new shades in Rachel ›››«i޽Û›ÕÃÌ››>Ûi› yarn Socks Yeah! (50g/212m, £5.45). Visit www.coop knits.co.uk for more. READER POLL Bright idea Online seller Cosywool now deliver their yarn in letterbox-›iendly vacuum packaging – so no more waiting in to sign for your parcels! www.cosywool.com…

Jane Burns “You can never have too many bears, but a bear that can keep you com› whilst you snuggle up with your favourite book or TV show just had to be made! Using felt is a quick and easy way to give your projects personality.” YOU WILL NEED • West Yorkshire Spinners, Aire Valley DK (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/230m) 2 balls of Yarn A Grey 1 ball of Yarn B Cream • A pair of 4mm needles • A set of 3¼mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) • 2 small black safety eyes • Felt, cream and grey • Toy stuffing, small amount • Sewing needle and thread • 50x30cm cushion pad For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK…

No more wondering where your pair of 5mm are or sitting on a random DPN – it’s time to organise your pins! Check out our pick of some of the best needle cases around. 1 No more “oh no!” moments with Clover’s plastic case! You can even store notions in the bottom section. £6.99, www.woolwarehouse. co.uk , 01926 882818 2 KnitPro’s cardboard DPN Tubes come in packs of three, two of which let you hang your sock-in-progress from a clever slot in the side! £8.95, www.woolstack.co.uk , 01242 300280 3 Make a statement with this cheeky canvas case. We love the contrasting black lining inside. £12.95, www.etsy.com/shop/  kellyconnordesigns 4 ›Û>››>L›i››››wÛi›V›iiÀvÕ››Ã›> iÃ]› this sweet dotted case has handy loops at each…

YOU WILL NEED • Rowan, Hemp Tweed (75% wool, 25% true hemp, 50g/95m) • A pair of 4 mm needles • A 4 mm circular needle, at least 120cm long • 7 buttons, 21mm diameter For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 19 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st patt using 4 mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 BACK Cast on 87 (97: 107: 119: 131) sts using 4½mm needles. Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, P1. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib until Back meas 6.5cm, ending with WS facing…

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CHAIN STITCH This is the foundation of all crochet stitches. 1 About 15cm (6in) from the end of the yarn, make a loop with the ball end on top. Insert the hook through this loop and catch the yarn, pulling it through the loop. Slide the slipknot up to the hook. 2 With the hook in your right hand, hold the slipknot between thumb and finger of the left hand. Move the hook under and over the yarn. 3 Pull the hook and yarn back through the slipknot loop to form your first chain (ch) stitch. Now repeat steps 1 & 2 until you’ve formed a chain. 4 This is what your row of chains will look like. Keep going until you have the number of chains that are stated…

Welcome to our bumper book of quick and easy knits! It’s a new year and if you’re anything like us you’ll be looking forward to casting on lots of new knits. In this collection we’ve got 17 wonderful patterns all worked in aran-weight yarn.There are choices for super-quick knits, including hats for›the whole family, comfy cushions and a fun stripy tea cosy.›You’ll also find bigger projects›for the more ambitious, such as gorgeous cabled and›colourwork sweaters. Enjoy!…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 1 ball of each: Watermelon9604 DarkCountryBlue9711) A pair of 4 mm needles A pair of 5mm needles Stitch holder Pompom maker (optional) TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit head circumference: 6-12mths 43cm (17in) 18-24mths 45.5cm (18in) 4yrs 48cm (19in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting This cute hat for babies and toddlers is half stocking stitch and half garter stitch. The earflaps are practical, as well as stylishly fun, and they’re adorned with pompoms – do remember to stitch them on firmly so eager little hands don’t pull them off. CHILD’S HAT FIRST EARFLAP ** Cast…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) A pair of 5mm needles A set of 4mm DPNs or 4mm circular needle, 40cm long Stitch markers Stitch holder TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting The textured pattern on this T-shaped pullover is a combination of garter stitch and double moss stitch – so the result is a chunky-looking fabric with depth. The garment pieces are fairly simple, making this a straightforward project once you’ve got the hang of the stitch repeats. It’s a great choice for confident beginners! TEXTURED CHECKS PATTERN (WORKED IN MULTIPLES OF 4) Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row…

YOU WILL NEED BernatSuperValue(100% acrylic, 197g/389m) 1 ball of each: TrueRed53707 Grass53223 A pair of 5mm needles TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit a medium teapot (4 cup), approx 12.5cm (5in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting NOTE Length of yarn passed behind knit sts should be approx 2.5cm long. This will draw in the work and create the pleated effect. This colourful tea cosy would make a brilliant last-minute gift. It’s knitted in easy garter stitch and works up in a flash. TEA COSY (MAKE 2) Cast on 67 sts using 5mm needles and Yarn B. Row 1 (WS) Knit. Row…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 3 balls of Bone (9703) 1 ball of each: Sage (9705) Robin’s Egg (9780) Persimmon (9754) A pair of 5mm needles A 5mm circular needle, 75cm long 2 x 5mm DPNs For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 17 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Each Pinwheel Motif is approx 30cm (12in) square ABBREVIATIONS K2togtbl Knit next 2 sts tog through back loops W&t Wrap & turn: slip next stitch from left to right needle, take yarn between needles to other side of work, slip stitch back to left needle, take yarn between needles to its starting point For a full…

YOU WILL NEED BernatSuperValue(100% acrylic, 197g/389m) A pair of 4½mm needles A pair of 5mm needles Stitch holder Stitch markers 5 buttons TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting This classic stocking stitch cardigan design is jazzed up with embroidered flowers. If you’re new to embroidering your knits this is a nice project to try as the stitches are straight and uneven so they’re easy to work. If you prefer smaller, daintier daisies, make them the same way but with shorter stitch lengths. CARDIGAN BACK Cast on 57 (61: 67: 73) sts using 4½mm needles and Yarn A. Work 4cm…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 2 balls of Autumn Maize (0008) A pair of 5mm needles A 46cm (18in) square cushion pad TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 46cm (18in) square ABBREVIATIONS K1below Knit into next st 1 row below For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting This cushion is knitted in a single colour so the eye isn’t distracted from the stitch pattern. The yarn comes in 60 colours for you to choose from. FRONT Cast on 85 sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 K33, purl to end of row. Row 3 (K3, sl1 pwise) 13 times, P1, (K1, k1below)…

Siân Brown “I wanted a really simple shape, but with the added interest of the cable. The chunky yarn made it really quick to knit and gave the cable great definition, making it stand out even more.” YOU WILL NEED • Cascade, Pacific Chunky (60% acrylic, 40% wool, 100g/110m) • A pair of 6mm needles • A pair of 7mm needles • A cable needle For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 13 sts and 19 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 7mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 This poncho is sure to keep you warm through the last of the colder months, with its big roll neckline to…

Sarah Dennis “I wanted to create something pretty but simple, and that would work on even the tiniest baby garment. The hearts and small motifs were perfect, as you can create a larger design just by repeating them, or use them singly (like I’ve done on the sleeve) to give a small but striking effect.” YOU WILL NEED • King Cole, Big Value 4ply (100% acrylic, 100g/439m) • King Cole, Big Value Baby 4ply (100% acrylic, 100g/400m) • A pair of 2¾mm needles • A pair of 3¼mm needles • 3 (3: 3: 4: 4) buttons, 15mm diameter For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Yarn used knits as 4ply to this tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st…

What makes your workshops different? I like to teach skills-based workshops rather than project-based ones. It means you may not go home ܛ̛›>›w››Ã›i › project but instead a head full of new ideas to improve all future projects. What will we learn? ›Ì››Þ›w››Ã›››}› classes it’s all about picking the right yarn for a project, picking up stitches and mattress stitch, and at my pattern amending classes it’s all about understanding the maths of a pattern. Why do you love teaching? Teaching is always an exhilarating experience – it’s wonderful to witness people have a ››}›ÌLÕ›L››››i›Ì›>› ›}>›››V››w i›Vi°› Common mistakes? Not slowing down and reading the pattern fully before starting would have to be a biggie! Your top tips? £°››>Ûi›V››w i›Vi›q›>››› knitters imagine that every other knitter in the world…

Jo Allport “I like combining stitch patterns because they create texture, which I find makes for an interesting design, both to knit and wear. These ›o cable patterns go seamlessly together!” YOU WILL NEED • Wendy, Ramsdale (100% wool, 50g/112m) • A pair of 3¼mm needles • A pair of 4mm needles • Cable needle • 2 locking stitch markers • 2 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Thomas B Ramsden 01943 872264 www.tbramsden.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 26 sts and 31 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch and cable pattern using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Dec1 Decrease 1 st by ssk at the beginning and k2tog at the end of a RS row, and p2tog at the beginning and p2togtbl at…

YOU WILL NEED • Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Dark Grey Mix (790), Signal Red (977), Silver Grey (838), Chocolate (947), Flesh Tone (963) and Pumpkin (766) • 1g oddments of black and pale yellow DK yarn • 50cm lengths of dusky pink and white DK yarn • A pair of 3mm needles • Stitch holder • 50g of washable toy stuffing • Stiff card • Long tweezers • Clear adhesive For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 26 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS 34cm (13 in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Chivalry is alive and well in…

SUNDAY SOCKS @MAUDVDM SPENT A LAID BACK SUNDAY MORNING KNITTING HER VERY FIRST PAIR OF SOCKS. AND SHE’S ALREADY CAST ON THE SECOND OF THE PAIR, TO AVOID THAT PESKY SECOND SOCK SYNDROME GREAT IDEA, @MAUDVDM! IN ANY WEATHER EVEN THOUGH IT’S A LITTLE BIT ON THE CHILLY SIDE, YOU CAN STILL SPOT BRENDA KUMQUAT, @TWISHLEMOOSE’S HEATWAVE HIPPO FROM ISSUE 107, SUNBATHING IN THE GARDEN IN HER ICONIC PINK SUIT! SPARKLE FEET ALTHOUGH THIS PAIR FROM ISSUE 142 ARE ONLY JUST OFF @CLOCLOCRAFTS’ NEEDLES, SHE’S ALREADY CAST ON MORE SOCKS IN A LOVELY MALABRIGO YARN. IT’S STILL COSY SOCK KNITTING WEATHER, AFTER ALL!…

Jaime Jennings discovered her love of knitting thanks to a thoughtful birthday present. “Good friends gave me yarn and needles for my birthday in 2001 and they taught me to knit that very same day,” she says. “I was living in Galveston, Texas at the time – a subtropical island that was not the best place to be making handknits, but I cranked out a lot of scarves and hats in a short period of time!” Galveston is where Jaime met Amber Corcoran, and the pair now run Fancy Tiger Crafts together in Colorado. “We hung out a lot, along with a bunch of other friends, and spread the knitting love,” Jaime recalls. “Then I moved back to Colorado in 2005. There wasn’t a craft shop in Denver at the…

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Firstly, you would usually use a smaller needle size for your button band, to stop stitches ‘flaring out’ and looking a little bit messy. Your pattern may tell you how many stitches to pick up for your button band, or it may give a simpler instruction, such as picking up three stitches for every four rows. There’s nothing wrong with these methods in finer yarns, but in chunky yarns you can get noticeable gaps and there are alternatives, as follows. FOR STOCKING STITCH GARMENTS WITH RIBBED OR GARTER STITCH BANDS Using a needle size one size smaller than the recommended ball band size for the button band, and with the RS facing, pick up and knit a stitch for EVERY single row. You will now have a higher than needed…

YOU WILL NEED • Rosy Green Wool, Big Merino Hug (100% wool, 100g/160m) • A pair of 4 mm needles • Stitch holder • 6 buttons, 20mm diameter For yarn stockists contact Rosy Green Wool +49 8980 99 1681 www.rosygreenwool.com TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4 mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 We love a garment that’s ideal for both work and play, and this stylish cardi fits the bill perfectly! The plain stocking stitch body and sleeves are decorated with stripes of loop stitch for a funky fringed effect, while the organic Merino yarn from Rosy Green Wool is luxurious to knit with and to…

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HEART PATTERN CAST ON 2 sts. ROW 1 Kfb, kfb. [4 sts] ROWS 2 & 3 Knit. ROW 4 K1, kfb, kfb, K1. [6 sts] ROWS 5 & 6 Knit. ROW 7 K1, kfb, K2, kfb, K1. [8 sts] ROWS 8 & 9 Knit. ROW 10 K1, kfb, K4, kfb, K1. [10 sts] ROWS 11 & 12 Knit. ROW 13 K1, kfb, K6, kfb, K1. [12 sts] ROW 14 & ALL ALT ROWS TO ROW 22 Knit. ROW 15 K1, kfb, K8, kfb, K1. [14 sts] ROW 17 K1, kfb, K10, kfb, K1. [16 sts] ROW 19 K1, kfb, K12, kfb, K1. [18 sts] ROW 21 K1, kfb, K14, kfb, K1. [20 sts] ROW 23 K1, kfb, K16, kfb, K1. [22 sts] ROWS 24–31 Knit. ROW 32 K1, ssk, K7,…

YOU WILL NEED • Berroco, Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 100g/198m) 1 ball of each: FOR GREY MITTS Yarn A Melon Mix (62179) Yarn B Light Grey (6206) Yarn C Grapefruit Mix (62178) FOR BLUE MITTS Yarn A Grapefruit Mix (62178) Yarn B Zephyr (62111) Yarn C Winter White (6201) • A set of 5mm DPNs • A set of 6mm DPNs • Stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Berroco www.berroco.com TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 6mm needles MEASUREMENTS Palm circumference: 17 (20: 23)cm ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Aren’t these mitts simply fab? We love the spotty pattern – it’s simple but very effective, and…

YOU WILL NEED • West Yorkshire Spinners, Bluefaced Leicester Solid DK (100% wool, 50g/112m) • A pair of 3¼mm needles • A set of 3¼mm DPNs • A pair of 4mm needles For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS TWR Slip next st, K1, pass slipped st over the st just knitted and K into back of it TWL K2tog but do not slip sts off left needle, now K the first of these 2 sts, again slipping both sts off left needle For a full list see page 95 Pat Menchini has created a fascinating stitch pattern for…

CAST ON: CABLE METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches in your work. 1 Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left-hand needle. 2 Push the point of the right-hand needle between the first and second stitches. Wrap the yarn anti-clockwise round the point of the right-hand needle. 3 Pull the loop out with the right-hand needle, then slip it over the tip of the left-hand needle. 4 Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you have the number of stitches you require. CAST ON: THUMB METHOD A great all-rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily. 1 Make a slipknot and place…

Dream knitting day With a handful of smart knitting friends, yummy food and good light. Daily knitting routine I try to start my day with knitting, so it doesn’t start with emails. Knitting should be the focus, after all! Happiest knitting memory Realising cable knitting wasn’t hard at all. It was actually a really disappointing moment, because I’d built it up in my head for years and finding out it was easy made me feel silly. However it made me realise I could tackle anything and shouldn’t put it off, if it interests me. Knitting mantra ‘If it bothers you, frog it.’ No one knows that… You made a mistake or fudged it, so just accept the compliments without adding a disclaimer. Evening fun Cocktails made by my husband, conversation,…

YOU WILL NEED BernatSuperValueYarn, (100% acrylic, 197g/389m) A pair of 4½mm needles A pair of 5mm needles A 4½mm circular needle, 60cm long A cable needle (cn) 3 stitch holders 4 stitch markers TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C7B Slip next 4 sts onto a cn and hold at back of work, K3, then (P1, K3) from cn T4B Slip next st onto a cn and hold at back of work, K3, then P1 from cn T4F Slip next 3 sts onto a cn and hold at front of work, P1, then K3 from cn T5B Slip next 2 sts onto a cn and hold at back of…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoftHeathers (100% acrylic, 142g/228m) 4 balls of Woodland Heather (9503) A pair of 5mm needles A cable needle (cn) TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 152x36cm (60x14in) ABBREVIATIONS C6B Slip next 3 sts onto a cn and hold at back of work, K3, then K3 from cn C6F Slip next 3 sts onto a cn and hold at front of work, K3, then K3 from cn T7B Slip next 4 sts onto a cn and hold at back of work, K3, then P1, K3 from cn T7F Slip next 3 sts onto a cn and hold at front of work, K3, then P1, K3 from…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 1 ball of each: Orange9778 RobinsEgg (9780) A pair of 5mm needles Stitch markers Toy stuffing Tapestry needle 2 large buttons 2 small buttons Scrap of black felt Glue gun TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 18cm (7in) square ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting This owl cushion has a rounded bottom and a straight-edged top, giving a modern look to a traditional and enduring design motif. The pointy corners make fabulous ears and we love the stripe that helps the owl’s eyes to stand out. For prominent eyes, try buttons in a colour that contrasts with…

YOU WILL NEED CaronUnited100% acrylic, 113g/215m) 1 ball of each for each hat: Aran (6002) Burgundy (6009) Navy (6014) A pair of 5mm needles TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 17 sts and 23 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit average-sized head for 4-6yrs, 8-10yrs, Woman, Man Actual circumference at brim 43.5 (46: 48: 40.5)cm 17 (18: 19: 20)in ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting These beanie hats are really fun, and they’re big enough to pull down over your ears and neck for particularly chilly weather. There’s almost no end to the colour combinations you can make them in as the yarn, Caron United, comes in loads of different colours. The…

YOU WILL NEED BernatSuperValue(100% acrylic, 197g/389m) A pair of 5mm needles A pair of 5 mm needles 4 stitch holders TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 17 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5 mm needles ABBREVIATIONS P2togtbl Purl next 2 sts tog through back loops For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting What a beautiful shape this tailored sweater is. Deep ribbing at the waist, neckline and cuffs frame the garment, creating an elegant look. A row of contrasting colour at the edge of the ribbing is a lovely detail, as is the intarsia and Swiss darned motif. This is a great project for practising colourwork as the total area of the motif is relatively…

YOU WILL NEED CaronSimplySoft(100% acrylic, 170g/288m) A pair of 4½mm needles A pair of 5mm needles 4 stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS P2togtbl Purl next 2 sts tog through back loops For a full list see page 95 of Simply Knitting V-necks, raglan sleeves and chunky ribbing are design elements that never go out of style. This pullover is easy to wear and will suit any occasion from casual to semi-formal. The pattern has instructions for both his and hers versions, making this design suitable for everyone from teens up. BACK **Cast on 82 (90: 98: 110: 122: 138) sts using 4½mm needles. Row…