Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2022 i Simply Knitting

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners, ColourLab DK (100% British wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A 3.75mm circular needle, 40-60cm long □ Stitch holders □ Removable stitch markers TENSION 21 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 West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Fine Fettle Fibres 01670 600001 or www.finefettlefibres.uk 10% off! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off WYS ColourLab DK! Quote code 10LAB when you order by calling…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Softie Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/170m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 6mm needles □ A pair of 7mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ 4 stitch holders or waste yarn □ 4 locking stitch markers TENSION 14.5 sts and 18 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double moss st using 7mm needles Celtic panel meas 10cm wide ABBREVIATIONS T6F Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K2, P2; then K2 from cn T6B Slip 4 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2; then P2, K2 from cn For a full list see page 95…

Oh knitting! What a capricious mistress she can be! Do you ever feel like you’re flying through a project and it’s all coming together nice and quickly and then all of a sudden it feels like time has completely slowed down and with every row knitted, every evening spent working on your project, you’re still no closer to finishing?! FEELING THE CHILL I think I’m right in thinking I have now referenced the same ongoing project in two columns. And it’s still not finished! With a serious amount of project fatigue and the colder months coming I decided to put down my mohair intarsia affair and knit myself my first ever pair of gloves (fingerless but still). Because this was a bit of an experiment I chose leftovers out of…

Patrysha O’Keefe How long have you been knitting? My mother taught me to knit before the age of five. I don’t really remember learning, just doing it. There is a picture of me sitting on the sofa knitting at Christmas when I was five. I’m now 76. Have you been stashing yarn since the beginning? When I returned to knitting in my mid-20’s, I started building a small stash. When space was at a premium, I would donate a portion of my stash to the local senior centre. Where do you keep your stash? I currently have an entire downstairs room for my yarn but it occasionally ‘strays’ into other rooms. My youngest daughter decided to take up knitting again and digs into my stash from time to time, making…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (100% Merino wool, 50g/125m) 2 balls of Yarn A Yellow (142) 1 ball of each Yarn B Coral (185) Yarn C Black (100) Yarn D Ice (125) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Oddment of grey sport weight yarn □ Toy filling Having trouble finding Yarn B Coral? Try Drops Baby Merino in Orange (shade 36). Visit www.garnstudio.com for stockists TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS Toy 18cm (7in) tall Hat To fit 3-6 months Head circumference 33cm (13in) before stretching ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact LoveCrafts on 01409 404010…

WHAT YOU WIN We love a good puzzle here at Simply Knitting HQ! We have five pompom makers to be won as crossword prizes, courtesy of www.prym.com/en, that will make adding finishing touches to your knits a doddle. We also have five copies of ‘Knitted Socks from Finland’, published by www.searchpress.com, up for grabs for sudoku prize winners. Once you’ve completed our puzzles, head to www.gathered.how/simplyknitting and follow the links to the giveaways. You will need to sign in or register on the site and answer a multiple choice question to enter. Then, enter either the prize word or numbers from the shaded squares in the blank space, along with your name and address. Find terms and conditions at www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions. Competitions close on Tuesday 19 April 2022 Prizes will be…

1 MARRINER YARNS MERMAID SUPER CHUNKY At a budget price you can get a whole lot of snuggly fun with this brand new yarn from Marriner Yarns. Mermaid Super Chunky comes in an exuberant range of colour mixes, including options such as cool Carnival, pretty pink Sunrise and sweet Mirage. Soft and malleable, it’s a dream for the cosiest hats, scarves and jumpers for their wardrobe, and snuggly blankets, cushions and more for the nursery. No matter what you knit, whether that’s for you, baby or your home, Mermaid’s wonderful shade range is guaranteed to make everyone smile, your house more colourful or a treasured baby, snug and warm. RRP £1.95 WEIGHT Super chunky BALL 100g/80m NEEDLE 10mm CONTENT 100% acrylic CARE Machine wool wash at 40°C www.marrineryarns.com or 02920…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball in of each Yarn A Silver (1203) Yarn B Cream (1005) Yarn C Grey (1099) Yarn D Grass Green (1821) Yarn E Mustard (1823) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ Toy filling □ Black thread □ Tapestry needle TENSION 6 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 22cm (8¾in) tall when sitting 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… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Lincoln Woolpack www.lincolnwoolpack.co.uk 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Stylecraft Special DK! Quote offer code SK222 when you order.…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “I designed a realistic Christmas wreath using a very unusual yarn, it was like a length of ragged moss.” Nicola Lynn Art Editor “I was asked if I could knit a fried egg for a nutritional display, but I couldn’t find a pattern!” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “My daughter’s school asked me to knit a doll dressed in uniform to put on display as a school mascot.” Jennifer May Production Assistant “Nothing really unusual, but I am always trying to add a little Harry Potter theme to my knits!” COMPETITION RULES Can be viewed in full here: www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions…

A new baby is a life-changing moment for families, which is why we usually go a little bit ga-ga for those soft, warm bundles. Why not gather all those wonderful feelings together with an exciting new knit for your little love? The special garments in this booklet come with delicate details that set them apart from everyday cardigans and jumpers. Perfect for parties and special occasions, they make the most adorable handmade offerings. Deputy Editor WHERE TO BUY □ For UK Ella Rae yarn stockists visit www.knittingfever.com/stores/GB. Or you could try www.lovecrafts.com, 01409 404010…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran (55% Merino wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere, 100g/179m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ 1 pair 4.5mm needles □ 1 pair 5mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) TENSION 25.5 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over cable patt using 5mm needles 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Bind 6 K6 and slip these 6 sts onto cn, wrap yarn 5 times anti clockwise around these 6 sts and then slip these 6 sts back onto right needle Cr4L Sl next 3 sts onto cn and leave at front of work, K1, then K3 from cn Cr4R Sl next st onto cn and leave at…

HAVE A BLOOMIN’ LOVELY EASTER! If you’re a beginner knitter, but have your mind set on creating gorgeous toys, this colourful new Rainbow Bunny from Claire Garland of www.frombritainwithlove.com could be the perfect place to start. Written with newbies in mind, Claire’s pattern comes in a simplified form. What’s more you can download and practice this sweet pattern for free! www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beginners-rainbow-rabbit What I’m loving… With Easter eggs filling the shelves, editor Kirstie McLeod has a cracking selection of new buys! Duckling Bath Robe Pattern Turn bath times into fun times this Easter with this adorable duckling bath robe pattern. Free pattern, www.gathered.how/duckling-robe BARGAIN BUY! Marriner Yarns Get Cosy Blanket Yarn Create the blanket of your dreams with this super squishy yarn and its super chunky, velvety texture. £1.25 for 100g,…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Merion (chunky, 50% wool, 50% acrylic, 100g/100m) □ A pair of 7mm needles □ A pair of 8mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) □ Stitch holders □ Removable stitch markers TENSION 12 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 8mm needles 13 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over wide rib patt using 8mm needles ABBREVIATIONS MB Make bobble as folls: (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) all into next st, turn, P5, turn, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts over 1st st, then knit into the back of this st For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15%…

★ STAR LETTER ★ TIME FOR TEA The first tea cosy I knitted was a red burlesque lady. I saw the pattern on eBay and thought it looked fun. Then I went on the Tea Cosy Folk website and now after six years I am addicted! I try to make tea cosies that are like myself and my hubby Ian, so sometimes I have to adapt the patterns or create my own. Some of my favourites are the bride and groom that match our wedding photo and fit big catering teapots, a chimney sweep that I made as I wanted to hire one when we got married, and naked gardeners which I thought were funny because we have an allotment! I display them all on shelves in our summer house.…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Idéal (DK, 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ 3 x 14mm buttons □ Stitch holders TENSION 24 sts and 31 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Bergère de France on www.bergeredefrance.co.uk TOP TIP Use the yarn you are working with to sew on buttons when possible to seamlessly blend them into the background, or if the yarn is too thick, find a cotton thread in the same shade FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 1 ball each of Yarn A Candy (40) and Yarn B Lime (71) Due to the small amounts of yarn used, this project could be made in King Cole Dollymix DK (100% acrylic, 25g/73m) which is available in the same shades □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ 10g toy stuffing TENSION 20 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 3.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS 10.5 x 10.5 x 4cm (4¼ x 4¼ x 1½in). Each (two colour) square of the project measures 5x5cm (2x2in). 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… □…

Sophie Jordan TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DK yarn from your stash 70g of Yarn A Red 20g each of Yarn B Burgundy Yarn C Pink Yarn D Purple Yarn E White □ A pair of 3mm needles □ 3cm wide red satin ribbon, approx 100cm □ Wide-eyed darning needle □ Small heart-shaped hot water bottle, length 24.5 x width 22cm (www.amazon.co.uk) TENSION 25.5 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3mm needles Tension may vary slightly depending on the nature of the DK yarn used. The tension above produces a snug fit, so make sure your tension is as close as possible or slightly looser to prevent difficulty inserting your bottle MEASUREMENTS 25cm (9¾in) high x 23cm (9in) wide ABBREVIATIONS For a…

Cast on our fun, copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Any DK yarn in Yarn A White Yarn B Purple Yarn C Yellow Yarn D Pink Yarn E Green We used approx 20m of white and 10m of each of the other yarns □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ Purse clasp, approx 6cm wide □ PVA glue TENSION 20 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 9.5x9cm (3¾x3½in) long COIN PURSE LINEN STITCH PATTERN Row 1 *K1, yfwd, sl1, ybk; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 P1, *P1, ybk, sl 1, yfwd; rep from * to end. MAIN…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade 220 Heathers (aran, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, 100g/200m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Stitch markers □ 7 buttons, 18mm diameter TENSION 18 sts and 25 rows to 10cm measured over patt using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Cascade at www.cascadeyarns.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Social Fabric 01803 866144 or www.socialfabrictotnes.co.uk 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. 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Cascade 220 Heathers! Quote…

KNIT GURU 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. Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor Product expert and Fair Isle fanatic, Sophie loves talking about the latest trends and cool colour combos. QUESTION OF THE MONTH KEEP YOUR PLACE Q I love colourwork but when I’m knitting a complicated pattern, the chart goes one way, the balls of wool the other, and all too often I lose my place! Any helpful hints gratefully received. Molly Whitehorn, via Facebook A magnetic board for your chart can really help you…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Caron Baby Cakes (aran, 82% acrylic, 18% nylon, 100g/211m) 1 cake of Dreamy Mint (50013) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Lining fabric □ Felt pieces □ 1m ribbon, 2.5cm wide TENSION 20 sts and 23 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 46cm wide x 38cm deep ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts01409 404010 orwww.lovecrafts.com □ A & J Craftswww.a-jcrafts.co.uk “The simple textured stitch and colour-changing yarn makes this a good project for beginners, and a practical project for all!”SIÂN BROWN, DESIGNER 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Caron Baby Cakes! Quote offer code SK222 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com.…

ISSUE 221 MARCH *Loose lace jumper * Pretty Lace edging * Kid’s cable poncho * Fair Isle sleeved cardi * Colourwork socks * Geometric blanket Baby cable cardi Stashbuster hat Novelty cushions *Lamp shade cover * Cable headband Guinea pig bolster *PLUS! Exclusive Burda magazine BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 220 FEBRUARY * Geometric jumper *Hot water bottle cover * 70th jubilee wreath * Kid’s giraffe sweater * Boxy chunky jumper * Flower blanket KAL (part 2) * Cable heart cowl * Men’s Fair Isle cardigan * Kid’s heart poncho * Rowan cardigan * PLUS! Burda magazine and winter knits supplement ISSUE 219 JANUARY * Sparkly lace jumper * Auld Lang Syne tea cosy * Flower blanket KAL * Men’s raglan jumper *…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade 220 Superwash (DK, 100% wool, 100g/200m) 1 ball of Pacific (1960) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles TENSION 22 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Sample measures 56cm long x 4.5cm wide (2x1¾in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Cascade at www.cascadeyarns.com YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts01409 404010 orwww.lovecrafts.com □ Wool Warehousewww.woolwarehouse.co.uk “If you’re time poor but love fashion, this quick-and-easy collar project is a lovely, simple way to add a handmade, personal touch to your wardrobe.”KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR COLLAR Cast on 9 sts using 4.5mm needles. Knit one row. Row 1 (RS) K3, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, K2. [10 sts] Row 2…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport (55% Merino wool, 12% cashmere, 33% acrylic, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 4 buttons □ Stitch holders 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 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY For yarn stockists see page 2 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. RIGHT FRONT CHART LEFT FRONT CHART KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from…

WAISTCOAT Why not add style to your winter outfits with designs made in soft and fluffy yarns? This waistcoat is easy to knit. Add an elegant twist to the simple design using this lovely furry yarn. The yarn is available in a palette of fine, muted tones. 11 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ 36-40 Yarn: Creative Petit Lapin super chunky instagram.com/burdaknittingmag JACKET A stylish short-length jacket with a softer look. It is knitted in a gorgeous soft yarn that contains alpaca and mohair. The jacket is easy to make as it is knitted in reverse stocking stitch. The neat collar and front edges are knitted double. 12 ● ● ○ ○ ○ 36-46 Yarn: Fashion Fine Fur super chunky SCARF A blend of subtle, almost pastel shades went into the…

TANK TOP Pamper a new little family with lovely knitting and crochet! Take this sweet little slipover with the finest cables and seed stitch. The yarn we use here is a delightfully soft blend of wool, organic cotton and cashmere. It is available in many gorgeous shades. 04 68-110 Yarn: FOURSEASON SWEATER WITH BAND OF BOBBLES An absolutely irresistible sweater. A cute band of bobbles separates the two natural colour blocks. This blend of extra fine Merino and cashmere is ideal for children’s wear. The yarn is available in a full palette of natural shades. 01 80-110 Yarn: Cool Wool Cashmere. BABY SLEEPING BAG A knitted sleeping bag for baby is a very warm, practical and cute idea! This one has a cool cable pattern on the front while the…

STRIPED SWEATER You can’t help feeling energetic when you wear bright colours like these. First up, a striped sweater with an innovative mix of colours. The sweater has a trendy short length. We used a lovely blended yarn containing lots of mohair and pure wool. 05 36-46 Yarn: Brigitte No. 3. COAT Wow – what a stunning coat! This beautiful design is knitted using two strands of yarn in two different shades of lilac. Working with two strands creates a fabric with more volume. The body is unicolour while the sleeves and lower part are knitted with both shades to give your coat a pretty tweed effect. 06 36-46 Yarn: Brigitte No. 3. BRIOCHE SCARF This wonderfully extravagant scarf is knitted in brioche stitch. It is very long and voluminous…

01 Sweater with band `of bobbles From page 8 Sizes: 80-86 (92-98) 104-110 Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 54 (58) 62 cm Side seam length (to underarm): 19 (20) 21 cm Inner sleeve length: 19 (21) 23 cm Materials: Lana Grossa, Cool Wool Cashmere. Content: 90 % pure new wool (extra fine merino), 10 % cashmere. 50 g = 160 m. 2 (3) 3 balls – col 6 taupe 1 (1) 1 ball – col 12 raw white Knitting needles: Size 4 mm Circular needle size 4 mm (40 cm) Tension: 23 sts and 34 rs in stocking stitch on knitting needle size 4 mm = 10 x 10 cm. If only one figure is stated, that figure applies to all sizes. Rib: k1, p1 to end. Stocking stitch: Knit on…

Pony Wool Comb Rescue a jumper that’s succumbed to the perils of bobbling with this wonder gadget. Designed to carefully remove any unwanted fluff from the surface of your garments you’ll soon be able to wear treasured jumpers, cardis and more again with pride. £2.29, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Rico Sock Stop Love knitting socks, but don’t love slippery surfaces? Keep kids and adults alike safe from slip-ups when wearing socks indoors with this bottle of liquid latex. Carefully add a few drops in rows to the bottom of your favourite handknit socks, wait for it to dry and you’re done – no more whoopsies! £3.79, www.lovecrafts.com Clover Yarn Guide Clover has added a new Yarn Guide to their clever knitting gadgets. The Large Yarn Guide helps to keep yarn separated when knitting…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop Nep (100% wool, 50g/166m) 1 ball each of Yarn A Buttertubs Yarn B Semerwater Yarn C Teal Yarn D Thornton Rust Yarn E Malham Yarn F Grassington □ A pair of 4.5mm needles TENSION 22 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Width 26.5cm (10½in) Length 114cm (45in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop 01969 623558 or www.wensleydalelongwool.co.uk CHART A KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom corner with Row 1. 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. Please note…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Snuggly Bunny (aran, 100% nylon, 50g/90m) 2 balls of each Yarn A Lamb (310) Yarn B Puppy (312) □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn C Soft Red (617) Yarn D Peach Melba (587) Yarn E Lemon (659) Yarn F Moss Green (605) Yarn G Cornflower (610) Yarn H Lilac (959) Yarn J Amethyst (612) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ Toy filling, 500g □ Two toy safety eyes per cushion, 15mm diameter □ A stitch marker TENSION Sirdar Snuggly Bunny yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 16 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles Hayfield Bonus DK yarn used knits…

During the winter months, us humans aren’t the only ones who like to snuggle under our cosy blankets to keep warm. Two wonderful knitters, Judy Pearce and Debbie DeGroeve, wanted to help out Kew Little Pigs Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire and their latest additions – four little piglets. Olivia Mikhail is the owner of Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd. which started out with funding from The Prince’s Trust and over a decade later offers an experience of everything pig-related. “Olivia has grown the company from humble beginnings in the back of her garden following her daughter Eva’s obsession and love for these amazing animals,” manager Kate Skinner tells us. Kew Little Pigs is now a multi-award-winning company, offering unique one-to-one experiences with micro pigs, running school activity camps, where you…

Cast on our fun, copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus Lucy McGinn, Marketing & Communications Officer Charity The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre Established 2002 What do you do? Our mission is simple – to improve the quality of life of cancer sufferers, their family and friends and to help them cope, whatever their situation. The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre is an Enfield-based charity supporting adults affected by cancer and works alongside local health care facilities to ensure that they receive the emotional, psychological and practical support needed to help them come to terms with and cope with their changing lives. We are now the primary provider of non-medical cancer support within the Borough of Enfield, annually supporting…

Pat Menchini IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Luxury Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool, 50g/140m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 2 stitch holders □ Locking stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 27 sts and 46 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over slip-st patt using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS M1P Make a st purlways by picking up and purling into back of horizontal strand lying before next st 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……

Call 03330 162147†or visit www.buysubscriptions.com/backissues to order and we’ll send your magazine straight to you!* FROM £7.99! ISSUE 216 NOVEMBER* * Chunky batwing cardi * Wheat stitch bag * Kid’s squirrel jumper * Diamond tunic * Woven i-cord cushion * Mini moggies * Kid’s monster jumper * Guy Fawkes’ tea cosy * Cable jumper * Fox hat, scarf & mitts set PLUS! Exclusive Burda magazine ISSUE 217 CHRISTMAS* * Snowflake jumper * Reindeer cushion * Christmas elf * Men’s Fair Isle jumper * Stripy cardigan * Kid’s santa jumper * Swedish tomte tree skirt * Textured lace top * Polar bear hat & mittens set * Kid’s penguin jumper PLUS! Exclusive Burda magazine ISSUE 218 DECEMBER* * Santa sloth jumper * Hat and cowl set * Kid’s yoked jumper *…

ISSUE 221 MARCH *Loose lace jumper * Pretty Lace edging * Kid’s cable poncho * Fair Isle sleeved cardi * Colourwork socks * Geometric blanket * Baby cable cardi * Stashbuster hat * Novelty cushions * Lamp shade cover * Cable headband * Guinea pig bolster * PLUS! Exclusive Burda magazine ISSUE 220 FEBRUARY * Geometric jumper * Hot water bottle cover * 70th jubilee wreath * Kid’s giraffe sweater * Boxy chunky jumper * Flower blanket KAL (part 2) * Cable heart cowl * Men’s Fair Isle cardigan * Kid’s heart poncho * Rowan cardigan * PLUS! Burda magazine and winter knits supplement ISSUE 219 JANUARY * Sparkly lace jumper * Auld Lang Syne tea cosy * Flower blanket KAL * Men’s raglan jumper * Penguin playset * Kid’s…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport (55% Merino wool, 12% cashmere, 33% acrylic, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table, p10 □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ 7 (8: 8:9) buttons TENSION 25 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over lace patt using 3.75mm needles 26 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY For yarn stockists see page 2 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. LACE JUMPER BACK Cast on 61 (67: 73:…