Mollie Makes Gorgeous Knits

Gorgeous Knits is packed with knitting inspiration for the little ones in your life – from bouncing babies to trend-setting teens! We’ve got everything you need to keep your hands busy and their wardrobes stocked, with adorable hats, cosy jumpers, stylish cardigans and a snuggly blanket. There’s even a cute bear to knit which is sure to be a hit. Ready to try some new techniques? Dive into the world of Fair Isle, intarsia and more, all guaranteed to boost your skill set. So grab your yarn, settle in with a cuppa, and let’s get started creating handmade heirlooms for the next generation. Happy knitting! The Mollie Makes team x…

HOW TO MAKE… ROSEBUD CARDIGAN MATERIALS ■ Debbie Bliss BabyCashmerino (55% wool,33% acrylic, 12% cashmere, 50g/125m)For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A pair of 4mm needles■ Four small buttons■ Two stitch holders TENSION 22 stiches and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using 4mm needle ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 47 Designed by Ruth Maddock CARDIGAN BODY (WORKED TOP DOWN) Cast on 63 (71: 79: 87) sts using 4mm needles and Yarn MC cast and work as follows: Rows 1 and 2 Knit. Row 3 buttonhole row (RS) For boys: K2tog, yo, knit to end of row. For girls: Knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2tog. Row 4 K3, slip these sts onto a stitch holder, knit to end, slip last 3 sts…

HOW TO MAKE… DOG JUMPER MATERIALS ■ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% arcylic, 100g/280m)■ Sirdar Snuggly Bunny (100% nylon, 50g/90m)For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A pair of 3.25mm needles■ A pair of 4mm needles■ 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to meas 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 47 Designed by Jo Allport JUMPER BACK **Cast on 58 (62: 66: 70: 76: 80) sts using 3.25mm needles and yarn A. Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2 *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form 1x1 rib. Work 1x1 rib for 3cm, ending with a WS row. Change to 4mm needles.** Work in st-st until work meas 23…

HOW TO MAKE… FAIR ISLE MITTENS MATERIALS ■ Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, 40% acrylic,50g/140m) 1 ball of each to make set:Yarn A Green Blue (2625)Yarn B Pale Blue (2613)Yarn C Dusky Pink (2612)Yarn D Cream (2622)■ A set of 4mm doublepointed needles (DPNs)■ A pair of 3.5mm needles■ A pair of 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS ■ Hat: To fit head circumference 35.5-40.5cm (14-16in). Actual hat circumference 31cm (12¼in)■ Mittens: Actual mitten circumference 12.5cm (5in) TENSION 23 sts and 30 rows/rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart pattern using 4mm needles. Designed by Sophie Jordan HAT Cast on 72 sts using 4mm DPNs and yarn A. PM and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Slip the stitch marker at the beginning of each round. Round…

HOW TO MAKE… CARDIGAN MATERIALS ■ Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 (100% wool, 50g/120m)■ A pair of 3¼mm needles■ A 3¼mm circular needle 60-80cm long■ A pair of 4mm needles■ 3 (3: 4: 4: 4) buttons 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 47 Designed by Sarah Hatton CARDIGAN BACK Cast on 73 (77: 83: 89: 97) sts using 3¼mm needles and yarn B. Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form moss st. Work a further 6 rows in moss st. Change to 4mm needles and yarn…

HOW TO MAKE… LOOK AND TOUCH BLANKET MATERIALS ■ Hayfield Baby DK (100g/285m, 100% arcylic)1 ball of eachYarn A Bottle Green (839)Yarn B Lime (882)Yarn C Lagoon Blue (607)Yarn D Ladybird (698)Yarn E Cupid (944)Yarn F Bright Purple (828)Yarn G Teal (558)Yarn H Birch (580)Yarn I Cream (812)■ A pair of 4mm needles■ 50g waddding MEASUREMENTS ■ Approx 80 x 80cm (31½x31½in) TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to meas 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS ■ For a full list see page 47 Designed by Ann Franklin BLANKET TEXTURED PATTERN SIDE SQUARE ONE – BOXES Cast on 44 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 Purl. Row 2 Knit. Row 3 (P4, K4) to the last 4 sts, p4. Row 4 (K4, P4) to…