Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Simply Knitting

Happy new year! Here’s to another 12 months packed with all the knitting joy you need. We kick it off in style with new designer, Claire Fairall and her cute dinosaur, Chomps! Tea Cosy Folk serves up another fun knit inspired by children’s book, Alice In Wonderland, and you must check out Amanda Berry’s toadstool cushion – the detail is irresistible! Our blanket KAL continues with three more pretty panels, and for your wardrobes we present a stylish modern twist on a cable jumper for men with help from Siân Brown. Check out our double bill of cardis, a circle jumper from Rowan and Rosy Tucker’s boyfriend sweater too. Accessories come in the form of cute heart-motif slippers and a delicate lace shawl. Need a calming vibe? Our yarn reviews…

KNITTED HOME by Melanie Porter (£14.95, CICO Books) Melanie Porter is well-known for her beautifully restored pieces of furniture - which feature her signature hand-knitted fabrics. Bring some of Melanie's style into your home with 30 cool knitting projects, from small projects such as the flower vase cosy to larger items like the chunky knit rug or footstool. With straightforward instructions, there's even a guide to basics for beginners. TIMELESS TYROLEAN KNITWEAR by Linda Ivell (£32, The Crowood Press) Still as popular as when it first appeared in the early 1930, the love for Tyrolean-style knitwear has lasted for nearly 100 years. With 13 designs adapted from originals in the heyday of Tyrolean style during the 1930s, 40s and 50s, there's also an introduction to the origins of Tyrolean knitwear…

GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply knitting 100% Shetland Island Wool IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK (100% Shetland Islands wool, 100g/225m) A pair of 3mm needles A pair of 3.25mm needles A pair of 4mm needles A pair of 4.5mm needles 2 stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles 24 sts and 36 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over panels A and B using 4mm needles 25 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over mock cable yoke patt using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS M1P Pick up and purl into back of horizontal strand lying before next st TW3 Slip next 2 sts knitwise, K1, pass 2nd st on…

NO ROOM AT THE INN I knitted this set from the 2019 Knit Your Own Nativity kit but i used a different sheep pattern. It took several months in total but I really loved making it. Joy Robinson, via email A SNEAKY SNOOZE My sleepy Santa wreath looks pretty cool, if I do say so myself! After he has delivered all his presents he pulls his hat down and has a well deserved rest. Alison Goode, via email DRESSED TO IMPRESS I just had to knit the penguin from the Christmas Cuties supplement in issue 230. The pattern was easy to follow with helpful making-up instructions. Sue Lovelock, via email…

"WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE KNITTING OR PATTERN BOOK?" The Friday Night Knitting Club. Marcy Harbour, via Twitter My favorite book is Circular Knitting Workshop by Margaret Radcliffe. I borrowed it from the library, then we went into Covid-19 lockdown. I had to own it, so I found one to buy. Yes, the library got their copy back, but this book is worth the late fees for the rest of my life as far as I am concerned! Barb De Vries Weedmark, via Facebook The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood. Julie, via Twitter Definitely Vintage Modern Knits. I've knitted two sweaters, a hat, and some mitts, plus twenty versions of a shawl from this book! Kate Delp Gray, via Facebook Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid. Knitting Maven, via Twitter…

* LACE SHAWL Use written pattern or chart! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED King Cole KC Naturally Soft 4ply (90% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 10% Afghan cashmere, 50g/190m) 2 balls of Mulberry (6025) A 3.5mm circular needle, 100cm long 4 stitch markers Scrap cotton yarn for provisional cast-on 4mm crochet hook TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles 16-row x 14-st patt rep is 5x7.5cm MEASUREMENTS 1185cm 495cm ABBREVIATIONS CDD (central double decrease) Slip 2 stitches together, K1, then pass slipped stitches over Nupp K1, yo, K1, yo, K1 into next st. Work 5 resulting sts together on the next row For a full list see page 95 SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to page 88 WHERE TO BUY □…

GET INVOLVED Wonderful Wonderwool! After an enforced hiatus of two years, Wonderwool Wales festival at the Royal Welsh Showground came back bigger than ever before COPYRIGHT-FREE CHARITY PATTERN on p58 More than 5,000 people flocked to Wonderwool Wales during the weekend of 23rd and 24th April 2022. The main comment from exhibitors and visitors alike was: “It's great to be back!" It had been a long and uncertain two years while the pandemic rumbled on, but last spring the two-day show that celebrates all that's great about Welsh wool and natural fibres made a triumphant return to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells. More than 190 exhibitors packed three halls, with many selling out of their goods, which ranged from handdyed yarns and fibres to equipment and other goodies.…

* BOYFRIEND SWEATER Simply knitting loves COSY & COMFY TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED King Cole Acorn Aran (80% wool, 20% acrylic, 100g/198m) A Pair of 4.5mm needles A pair of 5mm needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Slipnext4stsonto cn and hold at back of work, (K1, P1) twice, then K4 from cn Slipnext4stsonto cn and hold at back of work, K4, then (K1, P1) twice from cn 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… 08005053300or 01495239416or SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to Page 88 10% off! Wool Warehouse…

TURN to page 43 for more great stories! Charity of the MONTH Each issue we find out more about one of the good causes you could help out with your knitting… Amy Cooper, Communications Officer Charity Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) Established 1946 What do you do? We work across the county to conserve and preserve our wildlife and wild places, with over 100 nature reserves. We lead and partner in large-scale conservation projects, engage with local communities, and work on a regional and national level as part of The Wildlife Trusts. What can knitters do to help? We've lost 90% of our wetlands in the last century, vital for preserving rare wildlife such as bitterns, and providing a space for wildlife migrating north due to climate change. We've created a…

SOCK YARN HAIR BANDS * SUPER Stashbuster EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED About 25g of sock yarn for the small scrunchies About 50g of sock yarn for the large scrunchies A pair of 3mm needles White elastic (1cm diameter), 10cm for small scrunchie and 12cm for large scrunchie TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles 26 sts and 50 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over garter stitch using 3mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 TOP TIP There's nothing sadder than a half-used ball of sock yarn going to waste in your yarn drawer. Don't have enough to make anything significant? Combine like or complementary colours to create a super-simple scrunchie. Then for speed, or if you're…

GOODIES UP FOR GRABS FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN GREAT PRIZES, turn to page 66 WIN PRIZES! Our friends at We Are Knitters are offering five £15 gift vouchers to spend on their online shop (www.weareknitters.com) for SK crossword winners. We also have five copies of ‘The Mindfulness in Knitting: Meditations on Craft and Calm’ by Rachael Matthews (£8.99 – see more in the Mindfulness series at www.quarto.com) for readers who fill out the sudoku. Once you’ve completed the puzzles, go to www.gathered.how/simplyknitting and follow the links to the giveaways to enter. Find Ts and Cs at www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions. Competitions close on Friday 10 February 2023. Prizes sent within 28 days of closing date. SUDOKU TIME ISSUE 231 SOLUTION 5 COPIES OF A MINDFUL KNITTING BOOK TO WINS! QUICK SCAN… TO…

BEST INTENTIONS Q Have you made any crafty New Year’s resolutions to take you through 2023 that aren’t necessarily to do with yarn and knitting? Jenny Henderson, via letter I'd like to tackle some of the crafts I've been putting off or abandoned. At the moment, I have a passion for punch needle as it takes me back to my rugmaking days and I find it so soothing (when it goes right, that is!). Debbie Debbie's Top Tip If you want to make an arm-knitted blanket but aren't sure about working with roving (unspun) yarn, you can use a super chunky yarn instead, but have a hunt around until you find something the right tension (and check reviews to make sure it meets your requirements) NEW YEAR NEW KNITS Q…

* COSY SLIPPERS 10 0% SHETLAND wool IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED West Yorkshire Spinners Croft Shetland Aran (100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m) 1 skein of each Feltar312 Sullom010 A set of 5mm DPNs(doublepointed needles) or a circular needle, 60cm long (if using Magic Loop method) 3 stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles CHART SIZE Tofit3-5shoesize Tofit5-7shoesize ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 15% off! Laughing Hens are offering 15% off The Croft Shetland Aran! Quote code WYSSHETARAN15 when ordering by calling 01829 740903 or at www.laughinghens.com. Offer ends 10 Feb 2023. HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong…

ISSUE 232 CHRISTMAS * Long luxe mohair cardigan * Beaded evening bag * Baby dungarees * Holly Flower Fairy™ * Men’s cosy cardigan * Pigs in blankets tea cosy * Colour block jumper * Striped cowl * PLUS! Burda Knitting Magazine and woodland animals supplement ISSUE 231 DECEMBER RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 231 DECEMBER * Fair Isle Christmas jumper * Cable headband * Kid’s donkey jumper * Poinsettia brooch * The Knitted Year blanket KAL (part 1)* Peter Rabbit™ and Mrs. Rabbit toy * Kid’s hat and scarf set * Men’s cable reindeer jumper * Fair Isle festive mittens * PLUS! Noelle the dress-up doll booklet ISSUE 230 NOVEMBER * Snowman jumper * Christmas cowl * Festive tea cosy * Kid’s baa humbug jumper *…

COLOURBLOCK SLIPOVER There is nothing better than a riot of colour to brighten things up at this time of the year. Check out this slipover that has a pretty palette of coloured squares on a neutral background. The model has a V-neck and loose fit. The coloured blocks on the slipover are knitted in mélange and plain yarns. 01 38-48 Yarn: Brigitte No. 2 & Sara JACKET Knit an adorable jacket for your child to wear throughout the year. What a great jacket! The palette of colours is unique, exciting and simply irresistible. We teamed a yarn in pure wool with a wool blend to create this refreshing colour mix. 09 5-10 years Yarn: Essentials Mega Wool Chunky & Essentials Soft Merino Aran HAT This hat matches the cardigan above.…

Simply knitting loves WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE… If, like the team here at Simply Knitting, you're a fan of Kim Hargreaves sleek and chic knits, you’ll be totally smitten by ‘Adore’, her latest collection of 21 elegant designs for Rowan. This beauty is ‘Belong’ in ethereal Kidsilk Haze with a delicate diamond pattern of lace eyelets and tiny bobbles. The ‘Adore’ pattern book costs £21.95. For stockists visit www.knitrowan.com or call 01484 668200…

We think artist Georgia Camden’s ‘Knitted Garden’ print would make a perfect gift for any knitter. Clearly in her happy place as she sits serenely working on her blanket of flowers - we are so there! “This illustration is about the beauty of conscious crafting, sustainable fashion and our hopeful future,” says Georgia. Part of her Women in Craft - Conscious Crafting series, this beautiful artwork comes in four sizes, and is printed onto archival paper with inks guaranteed to last for a lifetime. Knitting Garden Art Print, is available from £18 (A5 size) to £60 (A2 size) at www.growingwilder.co.uk We love…

CROSS-OVER WRAP SUPER STYLISH shape TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Colours Aran (100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m) 5 skeins in Lerwick (637) A pair of 5mm needles A cable needle (cn) TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 23cm9in 245cm96in) ABBREVIATIONS C8B Slip 4 sts on to cn and hold at the back of work; K4, K4 from cn C8F Slip 4 sts on to cn and hold at the front of work; K4, K4 from cn 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… 01455238768or 02089400999or 15% off! Wool and Crafts…

TROOPING THE COLOUR This amazing exhibition piece was intricately knitted by Ann Gayley and Jacqueline Crawford to raise money for the Louise Hamilton Trust. Each individual piece was hand crafted and each figure is completely unique. I am sure you will agree that this is a superb display by two very talented knitters. £25 GIFT CARD Roberta Lovick, via email What an extraordinary knitting achievement! Our letter writer wins a fab gift voucher from retailer Black Sheep Wools worth £25!…

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The BBC Radio Derby team have asked listeners to knit and crochet blankets for their Make a Blanket campaign - an appeal aimed at helping people struggling with the cost of living this winter. The operation has already hit their original target, so will be continuing the effort through to February. The original target was to have 100 blankets delivered around Derbyshire and East Staffordshire by Christmas, after the original launch of the project on October 17. “We reached that target in a little over a week, and by mid-November, we'd received around 300 blankets,” explains Rachael Gilchrist, Executive Editor of BBC Radio Derby. “We will run the appeal throughout the winter, and our aim is to continue until the end of February 2023.” Rachael's colleague, Sally Swinfen, came up…

Small business shout out! Tell us about JAMESMAKESYARN I'm James from JAMESMAKESYARN and James Makes Things on Instagram. I am the indie dyer and creator behind the small batch hand dyed yarn brand JAMESMAKESYARN and I specialise in fun, one-of-a-kind colourways all dyed from my home in the beautiful Cotswolds. I absolutely adore all things colour and you will be sure to find at least one pop of neon in every colourway I dye and the more vivid it is the better! But, with that being said, at the heart of my brand is of course inclusivity and I strive on a daily basis to ensure JAMESMAKESYARN is open and welcome to everyone. What can knitters find at your online shop? Beautiful handdyed yarn in a range of different bases,…

PART three CAST ON OUR KAL Colleat all our parts to create our gorgeous Knitted year blanket A very special hairloom! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft Special Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/144m) 3 balls of Parchment1218 2ballsofeach Meadow1065 Gold1709 Copper1029 Plum1061 Stylecraft Life Chunky (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/148m 2 balls of each Olive2302 Cranberry2319 A set of 6mm needles A cable needle (cn) TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to measure 10x10cm (4×4in) over st st using 6mm needles 15 sts and 18 rows to measure 10×10cm (4x4in) over fir cone pattern using 6mm needles MEASUREMENTS Each panel measures approx 24x27cm (9½x10½in) Finished throw will measure approx 120×135cm (47×53in) ABBREVIATIONS C2F Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at the front…

WI N knitting goodies worth over £5 45! 1 EVERYONE LOVES A POMPOM It's pompom season again and Clover has just the right tool for the job - making creating an abundance of fun trimmings easier than ever! The new Pom-Pom Maker Set includes all four sizes available and is an ideal starter kit and introduction to yarn crafts for any budding knitter, regardless of age. Each Clover pompom maker incorporates a special measuring scale on the arch, so it's simple to create multicoloured pompoms (or sweet animals) where a degree of accuracy is called for. Six Simply Knitting readers will each be winning one of these Pom-Pom Maker Sets, as well as a very helpful Swatch Ruler and Needle Gauge, so you can accurately measure your tension square in…

Simply knitting loves IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic; 100g/295m) 1 ball of each GrassGreen1821 Lipstick1246 White1001 Saffron1081 Silver1203 Camel1420 A pair of 5.5mm needles A pair of 4mm needles 2 stitch holders Stuffing TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm using 5.5mm needles over leaf pattern with yarn held DOUBLE MEASUREMENTS Fits a two-pint teapot, or a teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups ABBREVIATIONS T&D Thread the end of the yarn through the remaining sts and through the loop of the yarn itself. Draw up the knitting tightly and finish off For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU…

* INTARSIA JUMPER NEW from ROWAN CREATE STUNNING intarsia IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Rowan Kid Classic (aran, 70% wool, 22% mohair, 8% nylon, 50g/140m) A pair of 4mm needles A pair of 5mm needles A 4mm circular needle no more than 50cm long Stitch holders TENSION 19 sts and 25 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… 01829740903or 01377255093or SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to page 81 FIND YOUR SIZE INTARSIA JUMPER BACK Cast on 117 (127: 137: 147: 162: 172: 182: 192: 207) sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (RS) P2, *K3,…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “‘Any stitch pattern book. I spend hours looking through them to find the perfect stitch pattern for socks.” Nicola Lynn Art Editor I’m trying to build up a better set of needles, so a circular set would be the perfect gift right now!” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “Yarn, yarn and more yarn! I’m so inspired by deep colour, fluffy halos, tweedy neps and so much more.” Jennifer May Production Assistant “Knitting gifts (like yarn and needles) are quite personal, so I always perfect a voucher for my LYS.” COMPETITION RULES Can be viewed in full here: www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions…

CARDIGAN WITH FAIR ISLE PATTERN We’re enjoying the colder months, which is a great season for knitters and other creative beings. You are sure to enjoy knitting this stunning cardigan which has a Fair Isle pattern in beautiful late summer shades. The cardigan has a good long length and deep V-neck. 11 36-46 Yarn: Linea Botanica. Easy ROLLNECK SWEATER This has to be one of this season's most wearable sweaters. It is knitted in the softest light and airy blend containing superkid mohair and merino wool. This design is simply awesome with its rolled collar, longer back and side slits. 02 36-50 Yarn: Lala Berlin Brushy TOP-DOWN COLOURWORK SWEATER We have added the seventies’ hippy look to a classic Nordic knitwear design. This top-down sweater, which has eye-catching Icelandic-style colourwork…

CARDIGAN IN HALF BRIOCHE RIB When you wear this cool and relaxed-fit cardigan, you feel like you are getting a big, soft hug. The cardigan is made in half Brioche stitch and a blended yarn that contains mohair and merino wool. It also has a textured pattern with cables on the upper body. 08 36-46 Yarn: Lala Berlin Brushy SWEATER WITH LACE AND CABLE PATTERN This has to be the perfect autumn sweater. The colour is a trendy warm shade of brown. The front has an intricate lace and cable pattern. The rest of the model is knitted in seed stitch, and all the edges are knitted in rib. Made in a wool blend yarn, this sweater will see you through the chillier months. 13 32-50 Yarn: 7 Veljestä Design:…

* WHAT’S NEW Rainbow Wrap Dig deep into your stash to create this amazing reversible wrap which is quite simply 'scrap-tacular'! Worked in brioche stitch, Ravelry designer Kirsten Hall has created this pattern for all that leftover 4ply yarn we have in our cupboards. The pattern is completely customisable in width and length depending on the number of pattern repeats you choose. Scraptacular Wrap pattern download, £3.50, www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scraptacular-wrap Straight to the Point Knitting in the round just got easier with these new double-pointed bamboo needles from Clover. They are lightweight with tapered tips and beautiful quality so your stitches will glide with ease as you knit. They come in a range of lengths from 12.5-20cm and widths from 2-10mm. Checkout the circular and singlepointed needles in the range too. Clover…

STAR LETTER ALL ABOARD! This is my attempt at a modified version of Clare Scope-Farrell's pattern for the A3 locomotive (Flying Scotsman) as pictured in the Get Involved section of Issue 226’s Community page. It was a challenge to turn this into the smaller Jubilee No 45596 with a tapered boiler and less wheels! I probably won't do it again - I usually make miniature doll's house garments on 19 or 21 size needles. My locomotive is now part of the 'Yarnscape' at Ropley on the Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line, Hampshire). I think my knitting life started in 1944 when my mother and grandmother were making sea boot stockings for the Arctic convoys. The yarn was thick and smelled of lanolin. At school we also turned yards and yards…

Check your issue each month to see if you're selected as a lucky winner! 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 14 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners’ gorgeous ColourLab DK. Happy Knitting! S Appleby, Verwood F Millar, Kilmarnock W Pennington, Umberleigh WORTH £91 OUR MEDIA LTD, PUBLISHERS OF SIMPLY KNITTING, SUBS STARS GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prizes were dispatched before the on-sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

* LATTICE-SLEEVE CARDI TRY A NEW stitch! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED Scheepjes Merino Soft (DK, 50% superwash Merino wool, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic, 50g/105m) A pair of 5mm needles A pair of 4mm needles 6 locking stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles 23 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over 2-colour cable using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C3B Sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, K2B, K1C from cn C3F Sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, K1C, K2B from cn For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com OR YOU COULD TRY… 01925764231or HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS…

Cute BEDROOM DECOR IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each SoftRed0617 Cream0812 SkyMarl0591 Walnut0927 Grass0825 A pair of 3.5mm needles A pair of 3.5mm DPNs (double-pointed needles) Locking stitch markers Smooth waste yarn Toy filling An 8mm yellow button Stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 3.5mm needles. MEASUREMENTS 29cm wide × 47cm tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Sirdar www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… 01495239416or 01795570303or SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to page 88 10% off! Little Wool Shop are offering 10% off Hayfield Bonus DK! Quote offer code SKM233 when you order.…

KNIT for kids from 6 months to 5 years! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED Sirdar No 1 Aran Stonewashed (50% nylon, 50% acrylic, 100g/180m) A pair of 4mm needles A pair of 5mm needles A cable needle 6 (6: 7: 7: 8: 8) buttons TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles 17 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over moss st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C6B Place next 3 sts on a cable needle and hold at back of work K3, then K3 from cable needle C6F Place next 3 sts on a cable needle and hold at front of work K3, then K3 from cable needle For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO…

MEN’S CABLE JUMPER COOL Variegated YARN TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED Rico Creative Cotton Colour Coated (aran, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m) 1 pair of 4mm needles 1 pair of 5mm needles Cable needle (cn) TENSION 27 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patt using 5mm needles Cable panel is 10cm wide ABBREVIATIONS C7B Sl next 4 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3, then (P1, K3) from cn C7F Sl next 4 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K3, then (P1, K3) from cn C4B Sl next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2, then K2 from cn C4F Sl next 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K2, then K2…

LEARN TOY skills! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Wisteria1432 Pistachio1822 A pair of 3.25mm needles 11 locking stitch markers A pair of 14mm safety eyes Toy filling TENSION 26 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS 25cm tall (10in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… 01455238768or 01621815576or 15% off! Wool and Crafts are offering 15% off Stylecraft Special DK! Quote offer code Dino15 when you order. To place your order call 01455 238768 or visit…

CONTACT US! Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia. co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. 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 Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. guest expert Helen Spedding Operations Editor, The Knitter Operations Editor of our sister magazine, The Knitter, Helen loves swatching unusual stitch patterns. QUESTION OF THE MONTH BEST BLOCKING BOARDS Q I know how important blocking is to the appearance of finished knits, but I don’t know where to get the mats from do…

STITCH of the month EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED Novita 7 Brothers (75% wool and 25% polyamide, 200m/100g) 1ballofRedBerry (852) A pair of 4.5mm needles TENSION 28 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over main pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Width 7cm Circumference Adjustable WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Novita at www.novitaknits.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Snuffle Bean Yarn www.snufflebeanyarn.co.uk SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to page 88 BAMBOO STITCH MUG HUG Cast on 20 sts using 4.5mm needles. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 K1, *yo, K2, slip yo over these 2 sts; rep to last st, K1. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece fits around your takeaway mug. Cast off. FINISHING Block…