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MEET OUR DESIGNER Jo Allport “Christmas is a time for festive fun and this jumper takes inspiration from all things Christmassy – snowflakes, snowballs and tinsel. I wanted to include it all, so I have done!” YOU WILL NEED Rico Design, Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool, 50g/100m) A pair of 4 mm needles A pair of 5mm needles 2 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de 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 MB Make Bobble (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) in 1 st, turn and P5, turn and pass the 4 sts just worked, one at a time, over the last st, knit this st…

YOU WILL NEED Cygnet Glittery DK (99% acrylic, 1% polyester, 100g/282m) A pair of 3¼mm knitting needles A pair of 4mm knitting needles Scraps of black DK yarn Stitch holder Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns Ltd 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Put aside traditional Christmas shades and knit a pastel treat that can be worn all winter long. The bear motif is worked using intarsia and the scarf is knitted in two pieces with a trio of garter stitch stripes. Darn each scarf piece on after the making up is done, then tie up…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Ruth Maddock “Inspired by walks in the countryside, misty moors and sitting by the fire, this sweater is great to snuggle up in as we head into the winter months.” YOU WILL NEED King Cole Riot DK (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/294m) King Cole Smooth DK (100% acrylic, 100g/216m) A pair of 4mm needles Stitch holder For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Let the beautiful yarn in this jumper do most of the hard work with its flattering combination of bright and classic tones. BACK Cast on 98 ( 106…

ON THE MEND After suffering two heart attacks and a stroke, I needed a little project to help with my rehab. I hope you like my bookworm from issue 158. I made it for my son who has his own gardening business and loves to read. Jan Hawker, via email THE FINISHING TOUCH I just finished this set of cushions in time for our trip to the New Forest, in our Classic Hymer. They match the interior perfectly. They are from issue 151. I used King Cole Super Chunky as I really love the texture and it’s super easy to knit with. Plus, the rust colour matches the interior of our Classic Hymer really well. I have posted on the Classic Hymer page online and someone else wanted to know…

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Pop into the library on market day in Ebbw Vale and you’ll be met with a noisy bunch of knitting enthusiasts busily clicking away at their needles, swapping ideas, advice and yarn, and sharing tea and lively conversation. “This is a great place to meet,” says group member Megan Hollingworth. ”Recently, the library was renovated. We had to move out to the local learning centre, which was quite disruptive, but we’re now in a beautiful building with fabulous amenities, including a lift!” The group was formed by a librarian in 2012. “That librarian has moved on, but she still keeps in touch,” says Megan. Initially, there were just a few members but an advertising campaign, by way of a yÞiÀ]›>ÌÌÀ>VÌi ›››Ài››››ÌÌiÀ𛠛ܛ̛iÀi› are 22, including school workers and a WPC,…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Jo Allport “This is a great textured pattern, easy to do and very effective. It reminds me of decorative brickwork. Lovely to wear for the autumn, yet warm enough for winter days too.” YOU WILL NEED West Yorkshire Spinners, Illustrious (70% wool, 30% alpaca, 100g/225m) A pair of 3¼mm knitting needles A pair of 4mm knitting needles 5 stitch holders 2 split ring place markers For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 35 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Dec 1 decrease 1 st by ssk at the beginning and k2tog at the end of a row where the first/last stitch is a knit…

“Having my closest people around me, and essentially wearing my mum’s love and good wishes materialised into a dress, was magical.” The day that Ruta Jasaityte-Mikulevic and her boyfriend Povilas announced their engagement, her mum Silvija immediately had the perfect wedding present in mind. “My mum taught herself knitting and crocheting from the age of nine. She mentioned on a couple of occasions that her main ‘teacher’ was an old knitting book passed down from her grandmother (mum is still using it for inspiration). She started making dresses for her doll and naturally the passion grew into creating clothes for herself and her friends. Growing up in the then Soviet Union, v>Û›››>L›i›V››Ì›iÛ›À›Ì›ÞÛÜiÀi›ÛiÀÞ› ›vwV՛̛̛›V››i›LÞ]› hence the need to create something of your own, something that would set you apart. Even when…

Ann Franklin “A few years ago I made a ‘Merry Chris›as’ banner ›om card. This year I decided to make a knitted version - I’m really pleased with how it turned out!” YOU WILL NEED • Red Heart, Lisa DK (100% acrylic, 50g/133m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Fire (207) Yarn B Fern (5689) Yarn C Gold (134) • A pair of 3mm needles • Sewing thread to match each colour • 5m of red and white baker’s twine • 55x7mm jump rings • A stitch holder • A tapestry needle • A sewing needle For yarn stockists contact LoveKnitting 0845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 24 sts and 48 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over g st using 3mm…

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…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat, Maker Home Dec (72% cotton, 28% nylon, 250g/290m) 6 balls of Cream (11009) A 8mm circular needle, 100cm long A cable needle For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 13 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 8mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Stylish and elegant, this creamy blanket is made up of columns of cables with knits and purls between them. The two cable patterns are each worked over eight rows and a small number of stitches (six and fifteen). Although the blanket is a good size overall, the stitch patterns that comprise it are both small, so you’ll find…

YOU WILL NEED • Caron, Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170g/288m), 1 ball of Harvest Red (9763) or Pumpkin (9765) Note 1 ball will make 4 cafetière cosies or 9 mug cosies • A pair of 5mm needles • A 5mm crochet hook • 3 stitch markers • 6 buttons, 2cm diameter, for cafetière cosy • 3 buttons, 1.5cm diameter, for mug cosy For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 16 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Cafetière approx 18cm tall, 31cm circumference Mug approx 10cm tall, 26cm circumference ABBREVIATIONS Twist K2tog, leave sts on left-hand needle, knit first st again, slip 2 sts off left-hand needle For a full…

YOU WILL NEED • Bernat, Mega Bulky (100% acrylic, 300g/58m) For the small basket: 2 balls of Dark Grey Heather (88042), For the medium basket: 3 balls of Light Grey Heather (88046), For the large basket: 4 balls of Aran (88008) • A pair of 10mm needles • Locking stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as super chunky to this tension: 7 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over g st using 10mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Sl1pw wyif Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn at front of work For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine We love patterns that are super versatile like this one, especially for knitters with yarn coming out of their ears!…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat Satin (100% acrylic, 100g/182m), 4 balls of each: Sable04011 Mocha04013 A pair of 5 mm needles Stuffing 2 black buttons, 1.5cm diameter For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 14 sts and 18 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5 mm needles with yarn held double MEASUREMENTS Approx 84cm long x 25cm circmference ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine A quick-to-knit cutie that looks gorgeous and is practical too has to be a wonderful thing, right? This dachshund draught stopper is more than just a quick and easy knit, we’re sure over time our super-squishy canine will turn into a well-loved but handy ‘pet’,…

YOU WILL NEED Caron, Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170g/288m), 1 ball of each: Pagoda0014 Watermelon9604 Chartreuse9771 Caron, Simply Soft Heathers (100% acrylic, 142g/288m), 1 ball of CharcoalHeather9508 A pair of 4 mm needles A 45.5cm square cushion pad For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 45.5x45.5cm ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine A sofa to a cushion is a bit like a gallery to a painting, and this cushion is saying ‘look at me’! The pattern is big and the colours are bold. Work it in stocking stitch and make the colourwork using the…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat Satin (100% acrylic, 100g/182m), 1 ball of each: Snow04005 Crimson04705 Rouge04531 Maitai04732 Fern04222 Teal04203 A set of four 4 mm DPNs A stitch holder Tapestry needle For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 7x14cm (2¾x5 in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine A handmade Christmas is the best kind. We think filling this colourful Advent calendar with hand-picked gifts will quickly turn into a special annual event for any mum, dad or loved one. Each mitten follows the same shape but the colour combinations have been changed to create…

Debora Bradley Editor-in-Chief I have acquired far too many skeins of yarn lately (does this sound familiar?), so my ideal gift would be a really lovely swift to wind them all up in style! Matthew Spiers Digital Assistant Oh wow! I definitely need more storage. I’ve pretty much run out of places to stash my yarn, it’s getting a bit ridiculous... I really need a magical cupboard to store it all away. Faye Perriam-Reed Technical Editor The Modern Natural Dyer by KristineVejar. I spotted it at a yarn dyeing day recently and I need it in my life. I want to dye yarn all day... Jen Bartlett Technical Assistant I would really like a complete knitting kit. Stitch markers, mini scissors, a tape measure – anything I might need for…

CHRISTMAS LUXE WHAT? The ultimate in knitting luxury! Rowan’s Cashmere Tweed pattern book is everything you love in a knitting book (and more) – lush, plush and cosy yet traditional, classic and beautiful. Cashmere Tweed (£7.50) is a dreamy yarn made up of 80% wool and 20% cashmere and comes with a ÀÕÃÌ›V›yiV››Ì›À›Õ}››ÕÌ°››À›››ÌÕ››VÃ]›V>L›i› jumpers, loose-front cardis, Fair Isle hats, scarves and chunky colourblock sweaters, there’s a substantial choice of knits on offer, each one using interesting knitting techniques to inspire you. WHERE? For more details on this squashably soft yarn and its accompanying pattern book visit www.knitrowan.com. This month we welcome brand new King Cole Indulge Chunky (£4.99 per 100g)to the yarn shelves! It comes in nine tempting earthy shades with names like Bisque, Copper, Quartz and Granite. Each ball…

We loved it... WEALD OF KENT What? The Weald of Kent Handmade Show, held in Penshurst Place, has it all. From a play area for the kids, to food and entertainment on tap, giving you all the sustenance and encouragement needed to shop for quality handmade items. What did we do? We meandered around the many stalls and listened to The Haywood Sisters sing. What did we buy? We purchased silk scarves as Christmas gifts and gathered handfuls of inspiration at all the brilliant workshops. Why you should go This one-stop handmade craft event is one of the biggest in the UK. It’s well organised, inspiring and a real day-trip out. We recommend booking into a workshop to get hands-on experience of a new craft. What’s up next? 2018’s dates…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Ann Franklin “My grandchildren were the inspiration for these. I liked the idea of making something that’s brought out every Chris›as and reminds them how special I think they both are.” YOU WILL NEED Wendy, Love It DK (100% acrylic, 100g/220m)For Colourwork Stocking, 1 ball of each: Cream5002 Orange5008 Green5005 Purple5009 Yellow5006 Fuschia5010 Red5011 White5001 Blue5004 Pink5003ForSnowman Stocking, 1 ball of each: Red5011 White5001Anoddment of Blue5004(5g–10g only)A metre length of Orange5008 A set of 4mm DPNs A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long (optional but recommended) 3 small red buttons 2 black sequins 5 small black bugle seed beads A tapestry needle A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact TB Ramsden 01943 872264 www.tbramsden.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and…

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Every month, three subscribers win a prize as a thank you for their loyalty to Simply Knitting. This month, the winners (below) will each receive this gorgeous colour block scarf kit, in luxuriously soft yarn by Warm Pixie! Mrs Brown, Selby Mr Berry, York Mrs Webb, Oxford FIND US AND FOLLOW US! Post a pic on our Facebook page facebook.com/simplyknitting Tweet us @SimplyKnitMag twitter.com/SimplyKnitMag Add to our Finished Projects board ravelry.com/groups/ simply-knitting-magazine Use the hashtag #simplyknitting instagram.com/simplyknittingmag Follow us on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/simplyknitmag EMAIL US AT: simplyknitting@immediate.co.uk WRITE TO US AT: Simply Knitting , Immediate Media Co, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN IMMEDIATE MEDIA COMPANY, PUBLISHERS OF SIMPLY KNITTING, SUBS STARS GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prizes were dispatched before the on sale date of…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Fran Morgan “Mohair is the perfect yarn for a ligh›eight but warm knit – ideal for the approach to winter. The turquoise tones reflect the transition ›om blue skies to snow.” OMBRé JUMPER This colourblend sweater is the perfect combination of simple and soft. YOU WILL NEED Wendy, Air (70% mohair, 30% nylon, 25g/200m) A pair of 5 mm needles A pair of 6mm needles Stitch holder For yarn stockists contact Thomas B Ramsden 01943 872264 www.tbramsden.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as lace to this tension: 15 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st using 6mm needles and yarn held double ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Note Yarn is doubled throughout. It is easier to use two separate…

Macramé For Beginners and Beyond Amy Mullins & Marina Ryan-Raison (Sewandso, £14) Relive the 70s with this fresh look at the world of macramé, and bring the on-trend luxe-boho look directly into your home. Inside you’ll w› ›£Ó›«À››iVÌÛÀ>›}››}›vÀ›››i>Ãޛ̛› challenging, working with basic knots and more. Realise a childhood dream >› ›«Ỡ̛}iÌ›iÀ›Ì›>Ì›ÀiÌÀ››«›>›Ì› ››› iÀ›v›À›Ì›i›››ÌV›i›]››À›«iÀ›>«Ã›Þ›Õ› ››}›Ì›v>›Vޛܛ›««››}›Õ«›>›ÃÌ>Ìi›i›Ì› arch for the garden! Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns Maja Karlsson (£19.99)›*›V››Õ«]› read and learn about the rich, multicoloured history of Swedish knitting ܛ̛›Ì››Ã›}Ài>Ì›L›››°››Ì½Ã›«>V›i ›Ü›Ì›› 40 uniquely Swedish motifs, including y›ÜiÀÃ]›L›À iÀÃ]›w}ÕÀiÃ]››>› ÃV>«iÃ]› «i›«›i›>› ›>›››>›Ã°››>V››››Ì›v››Ã› Ü›À›i ›››Ì››››i››v›Ì›i›ÓÓ›«À››iVÌÃ]› Û›Þ›Õ½›››Ã››››w› ›Þ›ÕÀÃi›v››››ÌÌ››}› anything from wristwarmers to «››V››Ã°››››››Ü›Ì›i›V›i>À› ›>}À>›Ã]› ›››ÌÌi ›ÃÜ>ÌV›iÃ]›«>ÌÌiÀ››››LÀ>ÀÞ›>› › how-to-knit section for success. A Year In Woolly Wonders Kerry Lucas (Beercott Books, £14.99) If you’re a lover of British wildlife then this book is a must-buy. *>V›i ›Ü›Ì››£Ó›Ü››…

CHRISTMAS TREE PATTERN TREE CAST ON 15 sts using long-tail method. ROWS 1-5 Knit. ROW 6 K1, ssk, K to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [13 sts] Rep Rows 1-6 four more times. [5 sts] Rep Rows 1-5 once more. NEXT ROW K1, sk2po, K1. [3 sts] Break off yarn and weave through remaining 3 sts, leaving a long tail. Weave long tail into work, leaving a small loop at the top (for hanging tree). TRUNK Pick up and knit 5 sts centrally at the base of Tree. ROWS 1-6 Knit. Cast off and weave in ends. Lion Brand WOW! WEIGHT super chunky CONTENT 70% acrylic, 30% wool BALL 250g/19.2m NEEDLE 25mm RRP £15.53 Wow indeed! We just had to get our needles – the biggest pair we could find…

WENSLEYDALE WENSLEYDALE LONGWOOL SHEEP SHOP W wensleydalelongwool.co.uk T 01969 623558 Established in 1989. We sell our own ‘Sheep Shop’ brand Wensleydale Wool which is commission spun, dyed and finished exclusively for us in Yorkshire. Sheep Shop patterns, garments, tops, fleece and more. Shop, web sales and mail order available. ROWAN CRICKLADE NEEDLECRAFTS A 89A High St, Cricklade, Wilts, SN6 6DF T 01793 750604 We stock quality yarns and hundreds of patterns from major suppliers, including Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar & King Cole. Rowan Yarns stocked include Alpaca Merino DK, Brushed Fleece, Cocoon, Fazed Tweed, Fine Lace, Hemp Tweed and of course my favourite yarn Kidsilk Haze. WOOLCRAFT & STYLECRAFT THE OLD LOOM MILL A Ersham Road, Hailsham BN27 2RH T 01323 848 007 The Old Loom Mill in Hailsham…

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…

YOU WILL NEED Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (100% cotton, 70.9g/109m), 2 balls of Overcast01042 1 ball of each: DazzleBlue01131, Black00002 White00001 A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long A set of 4mm DPNs Stitch marker A 48cm long x 18cm diameter bolster pillow For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension 21 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles SIZE Approx 48cm (19in) long x 18cm (7in) diameter ABBREVIATIONS Sl1pw wyib Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn in back For a full list see page 95 of the main magazine Whether you’re a feline fan or not, you have to admit this bold bolster is a real cutie. A fab addition to…

YOU WILL NEED • Lily, Sugar ’n Cream (100% cotton, 70.9g/109m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Hot Pink (01740) Yarn B Mod Green (01223) • A pair of 4 mm needles • A magnet • A hot glue gun and glue stick For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 19 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over g stitch using 4 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 6cm diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Knitting flowers is the best way to fill your life with springtime all year round. These rosebuds are easy to make – simply work strips of garter stitch and roll them up. And they’re versatile, too…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat, Softee Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/99m), 2 balls of Black28040 1 ball of each: UltraBlue28742 Linen28021 GreyHeather28046 Grape28332 A pair of 8mm needles A pair of 8mm DPNs A 56x56cm cushion pad For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 11 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 8mm needles MEASUREMENTS 56x56cm (22x22in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Make this vibrant cushion for a room that needs a splash of colour, or as a gift for a friend who loves vivid soft furnishings. The design is a pattern inspired by traditional woven art, featuring blocks of colour with sharp angles between the colour…

YOU WILL NEED Lily Sugar’n Cream (100% cotton, 71g/109m) 1 ball of each: WarmBrown01130 Jute00082 RosePink00046 RobinsEgg (01215) SoftEcru01004 1doughnutrequires17mof Colour 1 and 17m of Colour 2 A pair of 4mm needles Stuffing Bugle/seed beads for ‘sprinkles’ For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 21 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 10cm in diameter ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Need something quick and fun to knit? Start your own knitted bakery with this trio of gorgeous-looking doughnuts. Not only are they quick and easy to make, they come in a joyous range of pretty pastel shades making them a visual feast…

YOU WILL NEED • Bernat Wool-Up Bulky (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 170g/110m) 9 balls of Purple (50315) • A 6 mm circular needle, 100cm long • Pouffe/bean bag to use as stuffing, 61cm diameter x 51cm high For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 11 sts and 14 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 6 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 61cm (24in) diameter x 51cm (20in) high ABBREVIATIONS W&t Wrap and turn. On RS rows bring yarn to front of work. Slip next stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to back of work. Slip stitch back onto left-hand needle. Turn. On WS rows bring yarn to back of work. Slip next stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to front of…

Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve got your gifts to knit covered! From fruity dishcloths and mosaic table runners to calorie-free doughnuts and kitty cushions, there really is something for everyone in this booklet! Where to start...? A draught excluder for Nanna? Turn to page 19. Handy floral magnets for your friend? Head to page 10. Stylish storage for Dad? Look no further than page 14 for a trendy basket set. Most of the patterns use straightforward stitches, with a few cheeky challenges in the form of fun colourwork charts and cables. You’ll have beautiful, unique Christmas presents happily sorted in no time at all! PS What’s more, we’ve got an exclusive discount for you to use online! Head over to www.readicut.co.uk and use code SKRC17 when you…

Our sweet poinsettia brooch makes a perfect quick gift for loved ones for the Christmas season. A botanical gem, it’ll have the green fingered (and not-so green fingered) decorating shawls, bags and more with ease. It’s the twinkly gold beads that make it. Stitch them in the middle of your flower using a length of sewing thread to add the sweetest seasonal touch. Why not knit up a trio of blooms and add them to a favourite winter hat? It will make a festive finishing touch that’ll never go unnoticed… PETALS (MAKE 6) Cast on 3 sts using 3½mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 Kfb, K1, kfb. [5 sts] Row 3 Purl. Row 4 Kfb, K3, kfb. [7 sts] Row 5 Purl. Row 6 Knit. Row…

“Ihave a vision of how I shall look in winter. It involves the wardrobe of a Russian socialite at the turn of the 20th century, or looking like I’ve walked off the pages of a ‘New Look’ editorial in Vogue – I’m not fussy. In my mind, I’m always one key accessory away from achieving this look, that one piece that would transcend me from woman-trudging-through-the-English-drizzle to winter chic. THE MISSING LINK ›Ì›wÀÃÌ]›Ì›i›«›iVi›Ì›>Ì›i›Õ`i`››i› was the leopard print pillbox hat, but now I’ve clamped one of those down, it’s the muff. And the answer to this seasonal fashion issue is clearly to knit one myself. NEVER ENOUGH MUFFS It doesn’t take me long to realise that, thanks to the invention of the twiddlemuff, muffs are old hat in the knitting world.…

10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Sirdar Country Style DK! Quote code SK165 when you order. Call 01926 882818 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co. uk. Offer ends 10 November 2017. YOU WILL NEED Sirdar, Country Style (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic, 50g/155m balls) A pair of 3¼mm knitting needles A pair of 4mm knitting needles Stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Snowball throwing aside, there’s little that’s more fun than donning your favourite festive attire and sauntering downstairs come Christmas morning. So why not spend the run up casting on and…

POCKET PURSE CHECK OUT @RASDCHOICE’S PRETTY PURSE FROM ISSUE 162! SHE USED CLOTHES PEGS TO HOLD THE CLASP IN PLACE WHILE THE GLUE DRIED. NOW ALL THAT’S LEFT IS TO FILL IT WITH POCKET MONEY... KNIT WITH LOVE WE’RE LOVING @PHOEBONICA’S FIRST ATTEMPT AT A TWIDDLEMUFF! SHE FOLLOWED THE PATTERN IN OUR RECENT COMMIT TO KNIT BOOKLET AND USED A MIXTURE OF RIBBONS, BUTTONS AND BEADS. FINISHING OFF @JAYNEMELLON IS DETERMINED TO FINISH BEARNARD BEAR BY ALAN DART! ALTHOUGH SHE’S NOT A FAN OF SEWING THINGS TOGETHER, SHE’S GIVING IT A GO FOR MONSIEUR BEARNARD. WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HIM!…

YOU WILL NEED Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Flesh Tone (963), Classic Red (833), Denim (994), Grass (825), Pumpkin (766), Signal Red (977), Sunflower (978), Royal (979), Chocolate (947) and Emerald (916) Hayfield, Bonus Glitter DK (95% acrylic, 5% polyester, 100g/296m) 1 ball of Icicle (220) Anchor, Artiste Metallic (80% viscose, 20% polyester, 25g/100m) 1 ball of White Gold (303) 1g oddments of orange, bright green and primrose yellow DK yarn 2m lengths of black and dusky pink DK yarn 50cm length of silver eyelash yarn or silver tinsel 2m length of dark green DMC no. 8 cotton perlé A pair of 3mm needles A stitch holder 60g of washable toy stuffing A plastic drinking straw A cotton bud A 15mm diameter plastic ring…

This autumn sees two major UK craft events spring up in Birmingham and London – paradise for anyone keen on a bit of creativity or for newbies to discover the mindful benefits of crafting. We’ve teamed up with the organisers of Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts and Simply Christmas to offer you a 2 for 1 ticket deal to these exciting shows (NEC, Birmingham, 2-5 November and ExCel, London, 16-18 November). Expect stands glittering with crafting goodies from fabric, to papercraft. Enjoy free workshops (book early to grab a place) and demos, too. Your ticket also gets you into Simply Christmas (and the world-famous Cake International at Birmingham if you go from the Friday). Simply Christmas is your one-stop shop for handmade Christmas gifts that you won’t find on the high…

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YOU WILL NEED To make both the Jumper and Beanie: Sirdar, Harrap Tweed Chunky (40% nylon, 30% wool, 24% acrylic, 6% viscose, 100g/168m balls) Hayfield, Chunky with Wool (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/145m) A pair of 5 mm needles A pair of 6 mm needles 2 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 18 sts and 19 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 6 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Actual Hat circumference 45.5cm (18in) to allow for negative ease ABBREVIATIONS TW3 slip next 2 sts, K1, pass 2nd st on right needle over first st and K into back of it, now pass 3rd st on right needle over first 2 sts and K…

Christmas time is the perfect excuse for buying gorgeous goodies. Here’s a selection of gift ideas for you and your yarn-loving friends. 1 This beautiful rosewood umbrella swift is an architectural work of art. Not only is it practical, it will look stunning in a craftroom. £44, www.loopknittingshop.com , 020 7288 1160 2 For a gift that keeps on giving, a knitting subscription means your recipient will receive a kit each month for as long as you choose. From £21, www.sonicknits.com 3 Encased in a hand-sewn cotton case, Denise2Go’s interchangeable needles click into place and come in two fun colour options. £42.95, www.loveknitting.com , 0845 544 2196 4 Keep your yarn safe from helpful «iÌÛ>› ›››ÕÀ›iÞÛ>VÀ›ÃƯ̂i›y››À› with a glossy teak wood yarn…

Use our step-by-step instructions to help you learn new techniques (we even have a little bit of crochet). There’s a handy reference section too! 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…

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YOU WILL NEED Lily, Sugar ’n Cream Solids (100% cotton, 71g/109m), 1 ball of each: HotGreen01712 CountryRed01530 SageGreen00084 WarmBrown01130 A pair of 4 mm needles For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 19 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over moss stitch using 4 mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine These pear dishcloths are super simple. They’re worked in moss stitch with increases and decreases on the sides to work them up into a pear shape. The delicate leaves are made in stocking stitch and attached to the top of the pears. Hanging loops, in the colour of stalks, complete these gorgeous dishcloths. You might think they’re too…

YOU WILL NEED • Lily Sugar’n Cream (100% acrylic, 70.9g/109m), 5 balls of each: Yarn A Overcast (01042) Yarn B Soft Ecru (01004) 3 balls of Yarn C Seabreeze (01201) • A pair of 4 mm needles • Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 40.5cm wide x 198cm long ABBREVIATIONS Sl1pw wyib Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn at back Sl1pw wyif Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn in front For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Tempting textures and cool, fresh colours make this table runner a must-knit for the season ahead.…

YOU WILL NEED • Bernat Super Value (100% acrylic, 197g/389m), 3 balls of Yarn A Winter White (07407), 2 balls of Yarn B Clay (53041), 1 ball of each Yarn C Glowing Gold (53607) and Yarn D Aqua (53201) • A pair of 5mm needles For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 122x106.5cm (48x42in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 of the main magazine With its minimal shaping and repeated stocking stitch rows, this blanket makes a great TV knit. Of course, there’s the stripe pattern to follow, but it’s constructed as six easy panels, each one knitted separately…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (100% cotton, Solids: 50g/650m, Ombres: 42.5g/556m), 1 ball of Off White (00002) A pair of 5 mm needles A 4 mm crochet hook For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 15 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 5 mm needles SIZE To fit an average-sized hand ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Ditch your cosmetic exfoliators and knit yourself a bathroom wash mitt – the ultimate practical knit that’s stylish too! And once you’ve finished yours, cast one on for your mum, grandmother, daughters, sisters, aunties, friends... MITT Cast on 36 sts using 5½mm needles. Work 9 rows garter st…

YOU WILL NEED Bernat Super Value (100% acrylic, 197g/389m), 1 ball of each: CherryRed53436 WinterWhite07407 A pair of 5mm needles A 45.5x45.5cm cushion For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk 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 45.5x45.5cm (18x18in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in the main magazine Two-tone colourwork is the traditional way to knit up something Nordic. And there’s no better way to warm up that chilly Christmas than with a pair of soft, seasonal cushions nestled on your sofa. FRONT Cast on 74 sts using 5mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. ***Row 3 K2A, (knit row 1…