Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2024 i Simply Knitting

Things are heating up and to match the rise in temperature we’re bringing you some of our hottest summer knits yet! Sarah Hatton’s deep V-neck jumper has got to be the 2024 summer knit of the year! Fancy a shoulder warmer? Bronagh Miskelly’s garter stitch and simple lace shawl is perfect for shawl newbies. Kids are treated with super-fun colourwork in Siân Brown’s spots and stripes jumper and Amanda Berry’s Doris the Donkey. And we haven’t forgotten the men with our softly striped 100% wool jumper. Rowan joins us with a cropped summer cardigan and Bergère comes on board with a beautiful kids’ blossom jumper darned with floral perfection. Feeling lucky? Enter our prize to win yarn every month for a year! What’s not to love!? The SK Team x…

Fab budget buy! New yarn Stylecraft Bambino comes with fantastic stitch definition, making it perfect for a whole range of techniques and styles, from classic baby garments to textures and cables. It knits like a Merino yarn with the practicality and value for money of an acrylic yarn. Bambino’s palette is muted and modern and the yarn is beautifully smooth and comfy for baby. Pop your bambino knits in the washing machine when things get mucky! £3.19 for 100g, www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for more information and stockists…

* STAR LETTER * HAPPY 80TH PHYLLIS! My grandma turned 80 this May. She is an avid knitter, knitting for charity, neighbours, family and friends. I want to commemorate her on her 80th birthday in the best way possible through her favourite magazine so I wrote a poem. Grandma's 80th Birthday Poem To Grandma Phyllis, at eighty so bright, A beacon of love, a guiding light. With needles in hand, she knits with care, Threads of warmth, woven everywhere. In stitches and loops, a tapestry unfolds, A life well-lived, stories to be told. A parent to me, through thick and thin, Your love, like yarn, wraps us all in. Knitting not just scarves, but bonds so true, For neighbours, friends, and charity too. You taught me the art, a gift…

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle onto the right-hand needle in the same way as for Step 1. 3 Push the point of the left-hand needle through the front of both the slipped stitches. 4 Bring the yarn around just as you would for a knit stitch and knit these two stitches together. You will now have a single stitch on the right-hand needle, and your two slipped ones will create a left-leaning decrease.…

Made in 100% WOOL TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Karisma (DK, 100% wool, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ 4mm circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long. □ 3mm circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) (for magic loop technique only 80cm circular needles are required in each size) □ Stitch markers TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit DROPS at www.garnstudio.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LindeHobby 01235 678 910 or www.lindehobby.co.uk □ Little Wool Shop 01495 239 416 or www.littlewoolshop.com 10%…

COPYRIGHT-FREE KNIT Little Kitty YOU WILL NEED □ Oddments of DK yarn in Black (Yarn A), Beige (Yarn B), White (Yarn C), & Green. □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ Two 3.5mm double-pointed needles □ A 3.5mm crochet hook for collar □ Toy filling, 10-15g □ 2 beads, 6mm diameter □ Oddment of black embroidery thread □ Split ring keychain, one per character MEASUREMENTS Height 9.5cm (3¾in) excluding ears ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 HEAD AND BODY Cast on 9 sts using Yarn A. Row 1 and all foll odd rows (WS) Purl. Row 2 (Kfb) 8 times, K1. [17 sts] Row 4 (K3, kfb) 4 times, K1. [21 sts] Rows 5 to 15 Starting on a WS purl row work in st st. Row 16…

EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO NOT TOO tricky! EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 4 balls in Yarn A Natural (060) □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn B Pistachio (1822) Yarn C Citron (1263) Yarn D Cloud Blue (1019) Yarn E Fondant (1241) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Pompom maker, 4-5cm diameter □ Tassel maker TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 30cm high, 24cm wide, 10cm deep (11¾×9½in×4in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rico at www.rico-design.de/en OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Laughing Hens…

EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO SUPER Stashbuster NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DK yarn from your stash Yarn A Green (12g) Yarn B Red (24g) Yarn C Yellow (small amount for embroidery) □ A pair of 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Small amount of toy stuffing □ 4 small stones or marbles (for weights) □ 4 curtain clips TENSION A particular tension is not necessary for this project. Knitted fabric needs to be dense enough so stuffing doesn’t show through ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 TOP TIP Knit a set of strawberry tablecloth weights and pop them in a pretty box, surrounded by tissue paper. They would make a sweet wedding gift for a newly married couple. TABLECLOTH WEIGHTS STRAWBERRY (MAKE…

NEW from IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Design Creative Melange Aran Wonderball (51% wool, 49% acrylic, 200g/640m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 2 stitch holders □ 2 split ring stitch markers TENSION 20 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 5mm needles 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit www.rico-design.de/en OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 or www.laughinghens.com □ The Spotted Sheep 01706 614063 or www.thespottedsheep.co.uk 15% off! Laughing Hens are offering 15% off Creative Melange Aran Wonderball! Quote code…

Kirstie McLeod Editor "Well, I have time for both, and an evening of knitting and chocolate would be absolutely perfect!" Cory Sydee Technical Editor "That's really easy to answer. I dont't really have a sweet tooth so it's a no brainer for me. Knitting over chocolate all day, every day. Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor "I'm not sure I can answer that - I love them both. I probably need to avoid one more than the other though…!" Jen Bartlett Technical Editor "Two of my most favourite things ever, how could you ask me to choose? I think I will say knitting through - I can't imagine life without it."…

CABLE TOP GREAT FOR teens! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Caron Simply Soft (aran, 100% acrylic, 170g/288m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ 2 stitch holders □ Stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C5B Slip next 4 stitches onto cable needle (cn) and leave at back of work, K1tbl, then slip 2 purl stitches from cn onto left-hand needle and P2, (K1tbl) twice remaining 2 stitches from cn C5F Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work, (K1tbl) twice, then slip 2 purl stitches from cn onto left-hand needle…

KNIT IN ALL colours! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Bernat Softee Baby (DK, 100% acrylic, 140g/331m) 1 ball of Yarn A Antique White (30008) 1 ball of Yarn B Flannel (30044) or Soft Peach (30410) or Soft Fern (30221) □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A stitch marker □ Toy stuffing □ Black embroidery floss for eyes □ Embroidery needle TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 30.5cm (12in) long ABBREVIATIONS Loop Knit into next stitch drawing up a loop approx 4cm (1½in) long and leaving stitch on left-hand needle. Hold loop to front of work and knit into back of same stitch to secure loop, then slip stitch off needle For a…

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-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back of the stitch on the left-hand needle. 3 Wrap the yarn around 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 will have increased one stitch by knitting twice into the original stitch, first at the front, then at the back.…

WHAT’S NEW Sheep Cushion Pattern This fun sheep cushion from iKnitDesigns is knitted in Stylecraft Special DK and Snuggly Snowflake and comes with four button fastenings on the back. Pattern £6, www.iknitdesigns.com Hobbii Toucan Yarn Voluptuous chenille delivers thickness in tropical tones when you cast on with new Toucan super chunky! Brighten your house with tropical cushions and throws. £3.50 per 100g, www.hobbii.co.uk Bernat Oh Deer Baby Blanket Pattern Free cute baby blanket pattern alert! This sweet baby deer hooded option is knitted in Bernat Baby Blanket – the squishiest cosiest chenille yarn. Free pattern PDF, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Glencroft Laundry Balls These reusable laundry balls, comprised of fleece from three different Yorkshire sheep breeds, are a chemical-free alternative to fabric softener. £25 for a three-pack, www.glencroft.co.uk and www.littlebeausheep.com Speedy colour! Wool Couture…

Wear it back to front! GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply Knitting loves EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 3.25mm circular needles, 40-60cm long □ 4mm circular needles, 60-80cm long □ Stitch holders □ Locking stitch markers □ Safety pin TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS K1w Knit 1 st, wrapping yarn around needle twice TW3 (Twist 3) Slip next 3 sts onto RH needle dropping extra loops, slip these sts back to LH needle and (K1, yo, K1) through back…

Patterns in issues 235-238 FIELD TRIP Cherry’s farm play mat took two months to knit and was raffled off by her local dog rescue charity. She says Amanda Berry’s pattern was a joy to follow! ■ Cherry McMenamin FARM FAIR Lynne loved making our farm play mat which was lots of fun. She’s selling it by auction for her church’s Christmas Fair. Then she’ll be onto her next pattern. She can’t wait to start! ■ Lynne Parker HAY DAY This fun-packed farm play mat version by Saraah comes with lots of lovely animals, who all look like they’re eyeing up that huge hay stack! You’ve done a cracking job Saraah, everything looks so squishy and fun. ■ Saraah Ashton…

KIDS’ JUMPER Easy KIDS’ KNIT EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/150m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □3 × 10mm buttons TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Sirdar on 01924 371501 or or at www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Little Wool Shop 01495 239416 or www.littlewoolshop.com "Siân’s choice of summery shades make this kid’s jumper a joy to knit…

NEW from ROWAN EST 1978 IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Cotton Glace (DK, 100% cotton, 50g/115m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 4 buttons (ref TGB4276, 15mm) www.textilegarden.com □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patt using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Wee County Yarns 01259 301006 or www.wee-county-yarns.co.uk 10% off! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off Rowan Cotton Glace! Quote code CG252 when you order. To place your order call 01925…

Charity Cats Protection Established 1927 What do you do? Cats Protection helps around 157,000 cats and kittens each year through a network of volunteer-run branches and centres. We rehome unwanted cats, promote the neutering of cats, provide cat care information and work with politicians to create a better world for cats. Current campaigns Funds are desperately needed to help us look after and rehome the number of abandoned cats in our care – there has been an 34% increase in the numbers coming into our care compared to this time last year. They include six-month-old Princess Sushi Paws who was found sheltering under a discarded mattresses in a garden along with five other cats. Most were suffering with ulcerated eyes and Princess Sushi Paws needed to have an eye removed.…

MOSAIC T-SHIRT TRY A NEW stitch! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Softfun (DK, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/140m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles TENSION 22 sts and 36 rows to 10×10cm (4×4in) square over border patt using 3.75mm needles 22 sts and 40 rows to 10×10cm (4×4in) square over main patt using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS ytf Bring yarn to front of work ytb Bring yarn to back of work For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit www.scheepjes.com/en OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Love Wool 01234 56789 or www.lovewool.co.uk 10% off!…

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 Faye Perrium-Reed Technical Editor & Designer Top freelance technical editor and designer, Faye has a love of texture, and all the maths that comes with it. Kirstie McLeod Editor Sock fanatic and all-round crafty expert, Kirstie enjoys designing and creating lace, cables and more. Jen Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor Passionate about colour combinations and Fair Isle, Sophie has 40 knitting years under her belt. QUESTION OF THE MONTH FLUFFY FUN Q I love finding unusual yarn in charity shops and recently picked up some fluffy eyelash…

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-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back of the stitch on the left-hand needle. 3 Wrap the yarn around 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 will have increased one stitch by knitting twice into the original stitch, first at the front, then at the back.…

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle onto the right-hand needle in the same way as for step 1. 3 Push the point of the left-hand needle through the front of both the slipped stitches. 4 Bring the yarn around just as you would for a knit stitch and knit these two stitches together. You will now have a single stitch on the right-hand needle, and your two slipped ones will create a left-leaning decrease.…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ World of Wool Distilled DK (50% Shetland wool, 50% tweed blend, 90m/50g) 1 ball in Chaser □ A pair of 4.5mm needles TENSION 24 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Main Pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 MEASUREMENTS 4x77cm (1½x30¼in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact World of Wool on 03300 564888 www.worldofwool.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Wool Mouse 07540 284462 or www.thewoolmouse.co.uk CAMERA STRAP Note The camera strap cover is worked flat in one piece that is then folded and seamed. CAMERA STRAP COVER Cast on 17 sts using 4.5mm needles. Rib row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1. [17 sts] Rib row 2…

GREAT gift idea IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Bernat Softee Baby (DK, 100% acrylic, 140g/331m) 1 ball each of Yarn A Little Mouse (30010) Yarn B Antique White (30008) Yarn C Prettiest Pink (30205) □ A set of 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A set of 3.75mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A stitch marker TENSION 23 sts and 27 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Fair Isle Chart pattern using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS 6-12 mths (18-24 mths: 4 yrs) To fit head circumference 43 (45.5: 48)cm, 17 (18: 19)in ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ Readicut 0116 2713759 or www.readicut.co.uk □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk KEY CHART HOW…

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle onto the right-hand needle in the same way as for Step 1. 3 Push the point of the left-hand needle through the front of both the slipped stitches. 4 Bring the yarn around just as you would for a knit stitch and knit these two stitches together. You will now have a single stitch on the right-hand needle, and your two slipped ones will create a left-leaning decrease.…

PERFECT PURSE GIFT IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Lily Sugar’n Cream (aran, 100% cotton, 71g/86m) 2 balls of Yarn A Teal (01133) 1 ball each of Yarn B Seabreeze (01201) Yarn C Rose Pink (00046) Yarn D Ecru (00004) □ A set of 3.5mm circular needles, 40cm long □ A set of 4mm circular needles, 40cm long □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 40 rnds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Linen St Pat using 4mm needles 22 sts and 28 rnds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS Circumference Approx 51cm (20in) x height 25.5cm (10in) ABBREVIATIONS Sl1Pwyif Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn held in front For a full list see page 79…

EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO GREAT STUDENT GIFT IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Caron Simply Soft Aran (100% acrylic, 170g/288m) 3 balls of Yarn A Bone (9703) 2 balls of Yarn B Off White (9702) 1 ball of Yarn C Lemonade (9776) □ A pair of 5mm needles TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 95cm wide x 125cm long (37½x49¼in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ Readicut 0116 2713759 or www.readicut.co.uk □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares…

GREAT READS Welcoming a new addition to the family is a momentous occasion, filled with joy and anticipation for the years ahead. It’s during this precious time that crafting a handknitted masterpiece holds significant meaning, serving as a tangible expression of love and care. It’s a way to share your love of your family like no other, after all, what could be more personal than something you’ve made with your own hands? This is where ‘Knitting for Babies and Toddlers’ by Amy Philip comes into play. A bounty for babes Within the pages of this book, discover an array of 35 contemporary designs thoughtfully curated to embrace current fashion trends while embodying the timeless charm of unisex baby clothing. Crafted from natural and organic fibres, each piece promises durability and…

GREAT beginner shawl! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/420m) 1 skein of Der Lenz ist da (2136) □ A 3.5mm circular needle, 80cm long □ 2 stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 40 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over garter st using 3.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Wingspan 162cm (64in) Depth at widest point 43cm (17in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ Visit Lovecrafts on 01409 404 010 or www.lovecrafts.com "For great results block your shawl well. If you don’t have blocking mats, soak your shawl, roll out the excess water, lay it out as flat as you can and let it air dry." JEN BARTLETT, TECHNICAL EDITOR VARIEGATED SHAWL Note This shawl…

1 Bring the yarn to the front of the needles before you work the next stitch. 2 Insert the right-hand needle into the next stitch, and wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. 3 This will bring the yarn between the needles to the front, and you can then pull it through the stitch as normal. 4 Slip the stitch off the needle. You will notice that the yarn over forms an extra loop to the right of the stitch you have just worked.…

Perfect FOR KIDS! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Silver (1203) Yarn B Graphite (1063) Yarn C White (1001) Yarn D Magenta (1084) Yarn E Shrimp (1132) Yarn F Saffron (1081) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ A 2.75mm crochet hook □ Toy filling □ 2 toy safety eyes, 10mm diameter □ 2 stitch markers TENSION 27 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS 26cm (10¼in) tall ABBREVIATIONS K1b Knit next st 1 row below For a full list see page 79 Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact…

NEW from BERGERE DE FRANCE TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Ideal (DK, 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 50g/124m) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ Stitch holder □ Tapestry needle TENSION 24 sts and 31 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Bergère de France at www.bergeredefrance.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Knitter’s Attic 01394 5470770 or www.theknittersattic.co.uk □ Swansea Bay Yarns www.swanseabayyarns.co.uk KIDS' JUMPER BACK Cast on 82 (86: 94: 102) sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A. Rib row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Rib row 2 P2, *K2,…

PUZZLES CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 CHILL OUT WITH A CROSSWORD FIND AND UNSCRAMBLE THE KEY WORD! ACROSS 1 Rules of language (7) 5 Mineral needed for healthy teeth and bones (7) 9 Proportion (5) 10 The London ---, West End theatre (9) 11 Animal’s coat (3) 12 Inuit house (5) 13 Paved outdoor area (5) 14 Precise (5) 16 Small knitting sample (6) 18 Word used in polite requests (6) 19 Respond (5) 22 Big (5) 24 Yorkshire city (5) 26 Large body of water (3) 27 Schedule (9) 29 Love (5) 30 Surgeon’s knife (7) 31 Latticework frame for climbing plants (7) DOWN 1 Long-necked mammal (7) 2 In knitting, work every other row (9) 3 Indigenous New Zealander (5) 4…

GUEST EXPERT TRY A STRETCHY CUFF CAST ON 1 Take a length of yarn from the ball and fold it in half. Make a slip knot at the halfway point and place on the needle. With the needle in your right hand, tension the yarn as if you were to work the long-tail cast-on; drape the tail end of the yarn over your left thumb and the working end over your left index finger, then grip the two yarns together in your left hand. 2 Turn your hand so the palm is facing up and bring the needle down and towards you – you’ll see a little cross above your left thumb. 3 Dip the needle down under this cross and come up the other side. 4 Take the needle…

ANCHOR CUSHION Spruce up YOUR GARDEN EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (100% Falkland Island Wool, 50g/112m) 3 balls of each Yarn A Sand (208) Yarn B River (194) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 6 buttons, 20mm diameter □ Cushion pad, 40x40cm TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Fine Fettle Fibres 01670 600001 or www.finefettlefibres.uk KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows…

SCAN HERE… FOR TIPS AND TUTORIALS! Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet camera or via a QR code reader app. CABLE CAST-ON METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work THUMB CAST-ON METHOD A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily KNIT Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you'll learn PURL To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches CAST OFF Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO NEEDLE SIZES…

ISSUE 251 JUNE ⁎ Lace-sleeved jumper ⁎ Sheep dance socks ⁎ Kids’ rainbow jumper ⁎ Men’s button-down vest ⁎ Cable cushion ⁎ Ladies’ cropped jumper ⁎ Work vehicle toys ⁎ Sprinkled stripy tank top ⁎ Rainbow headband ⁎ Baby colour-block jumper ⁎ Birdfeet bootees ⁎ Doughnut cushion ⁎ Coat hanger cover ⁎ PLUS Cookies & Cupcakes pattern book BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 250 MAY ⁎ Cable jumper ⁎ Kids’ floral cardi ⁎ Party puppy & Champagne ⁎ Men’s shawl-collar jumper ⁎ Yoga lady tea cosy ⁎ Boxy cardi ⁎ Kids’ garter stitch jumper ⁎ Gaudi blanket ⁎ Flower brooch ⁎ Fish cushion ⁎ Brioche jumper ⁎ PLUS Family Knits Collection pattern book ISSUE 249 APRIL ⁎ Striped jumper ⁎ Ladder stitch bag…

MEN’S V-NECK JUMPER QUICK & EASY GIFT IDEA TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Caron Simply Soft Solids (aran, 100% acrylic, 170g/288m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 4 stitch holders TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ Readicut 0116 2713759 or www.readicut.co.uk □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk MEN'S V-NECK JUMPER BACK **Cast on 82 (90: 98: 110: 122: 138) sts using 4.5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) *K2, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2 *P2, K2; rep from * to…

BUNNY HOODY SUPER CHUNKY KNIT IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Bernat Blanket Twist (super chunky, 100% polyester, 300g/201m) □ Bernat Blanket (super chunky, 100% polyester, 150g/98m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A set of 8mm circular needles, 40cm long □ A set of 8mm circular needles, 91.5cm long □ Stitch markers □ Yarn needle TENSION 8 sts and 13 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 8mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ Readicut 0116 2713759 or www.readicut.co.uk □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk "Over-sized garments are all the rage and make brilliant Christmas gifts for sofa snuggles watching telly. This one is super chunky too, so you’ll…

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle through the loops of the next two stitches as if to knit. 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn through the two stitches, knitting them both together. 3 Drop the two stitches from the left-hand needle and keep the new stitch on the right-hand needle. 4 Knitting two stitches together decreases your stitch count by one, and the decrease stitch leans to the righ t. This is how a series of k2tog decreases will look.…

There’s something for everyone in this collection of knitted gifts. From the coolest cable tank top for teens and mum, and an essential stocking stitch V-neck for your man to the cutest baby reindeer hat for your littles, there’s a gorgeous gift knit for your nearest and dearest! Pick up a few extra skills trying cables, colourwork, toy making, braiding or linen stitch while creating a heartfelt present that’ll be made and given with love.…