Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2021 i Simply Knitting

Have you managed to grab a little summer sun yet? At the time of writing we’ve just had a glorious sunny weekend – and it’s been such a boost I’m 100% ready to embrace all that summer knitting. I might start with Sarah Hatton’s lacy cardigan (p13) which is an all-round practical beauty, with just the right amount of detail for days and nights out. If you’re looking for something shorter in the sleeve, check out Pat Menchini’s tunic, it comes with super-sharp cablework and is knitted in King Cole Forest Aran – a tweedy recycled yarn that’s pure genius! Summer also brings a plethora of weddings, so to get in the spirit we’ve created a fabulous Wedding Special filled with nuptial knits. Whether you’re looking for something breathtaking or…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic, 50g/145m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A 3.25mm circular needle, 40cm long (useful for working the neck, but could be worked on straight needles) □ A pair of 3.25mm double pointed needles (DPNs) for working icord □ Locking stitch markers □ Stitch holder TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on01756 703670 www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ SMD Knitting 0800 622 6225 or www.knittingwool.com □ Oh Sew Crafty 01562 747458 or www.ohsewcrafty.co.uk…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Forest Aran (35% wool, 20% acrylic, 20% polyamide, 25% viscose; 330m/100g)q For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ Q2 stitch holders TENSION 18 sts and 25 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles 22 sts and 25 rows to measure 10cm (4×4in) over (P3, K5) rib using 5mm needles 13 st Zigzag Panel meas 5cm wide ABBREVIATIONS T3B Slip next st on cn and hold at back of work, K2, now P1 from cn T3F Slip next 2 sts n cn and hold at front of work, P1, now K2 from cn…

Hello Knitters… …with summer in full swing it’s wedding season and what better way to boost the celebrations than with a bounty of hand-knitted love?! Weddings are one of the most joyful celebrations we’re lucky to be a part of. A wedding has many favourite things – family, friends, food, fizz, dancing, love and fancy clothes. Hand-crafted weddings are big business, and with more and more brides exploring their creative sides we thought we would put together a wedding collection to inspire you. Browsing through the pages of our Wedding Special you’ll find a stunning vintage posy bouquet from Ann Franklin – knitted in a mix of cotton and chenille with plenty of delicate details, it makes the perfect showstopper. Next up, you’ll discover Siân Brown’s stylish lace wrap –…

Wedding special Personal hand knits for unique celebrations IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each of Yarn A Cerise (0984) Yarn B White (0961) Yarn C Aran (0993) Yarn D Claret (0841) □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ Toy filling, 200g □ A rectangle of stabilising fabric for backing the embroidery on the scroll (optional) TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 40cm wide × 28cm tall (15¾×11in) approximately ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Sirdar at www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Deramores 01733 666 184 or www.deramores.com □ Sewing Daze 01353 778 944 or www.sewingdaze.co.uk LOVE HEART…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Lana Grossa Linea Pura Organico (100% organic cotton, 50g/90m) 1 ball of Light Grey (029) □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Tapestry needle TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS 7×45cm (3×17¾in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit www.lana-grossa.de/en/yarns/ Note If you’re having trouble finding Lana Gross Linea Pura Organico, Rico Design Essentials Organic Cotton Aran in Silver (018) is an excellent match. It’s available from www.lovecrafts.com or on 01409 404010. ECO-FRIENDLY HEADBAND Cast on 24 sts, leaving a 30cm (12in) tail and divide them evenly across the needles (6 sts per needle). Join to work in the round. Work…

Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting. Queen of socks and gadget hoarder, Kirstie has many years of knitting knowledge to share. Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Product expert and Fair Isle fanatic, Sophie loves talking about the latest trends and cool colour combos. QUESTION OF THE MONTH CRAFTY COMMUTE Q Now that I’m commuting again I’m looking for a small project that I can store in my work bag and get out when I’m on the bus to make good use of all that time. Do you have any suggestions? Vera-Ellen, County Durham It is always handy to have a portable project on the go for when you have a spare moment waiting for an…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ 100m of any 4ply yarn □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A brooch pin TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit an average women’s hands ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MITTENS (MAKE 2) Cast on 42 sts using 3mm needles. Row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end. Row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end. Last 2 rows set K2, P2 rib. Cont in K2, P2 rib until work measures 6cm from the cast-on edge, ending on a Row 2. Starting with a knit row continue in stocking stitch until knitting measures 13.5cm from the cast-on edge, ending with a purl row. Next row (K1, P1) to end…

ISSUE 212 JULY ✵ Lattice jumper ✵ Flask cover ✵ Kid’s zebra jumper ✵ Fruit and veg basket ✵ Textured men’s jumper ✵ Polka dot sweater ✵ Doggy blanket ✵Pig baby jumper ✵ Scroll lace scarf ✵ Men’s cabled socks ✵ Aeroplane tea cosy ✵ Cable cardigan PLUS! The latest Burda Knitting magazine. BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 211 JUNE ✵ Faux wrap jumper ✵ Baby gansey Spotty clutch bag ✵ Cat bed socks ✵ Mesh-stitch scarf ✵ Kid’s cow jumper London tube train ✵ Animal Blanket KAL (part 3) ✵ Men’s cable cardigan Mock braids jumper ✵ Tumbling blocks cushion PLUS! Burda Knitting magazine. ISSUE 210 MAY ✵ Faux wrap jumper ✵ Baby gansey Spotty clutch bag ✵ Cat bed socks ✵…

Don’t hesitate! Sit down and browse through this packed Burda knitting magazine. It is full to overflowing with amazing, awesome and above all, colourful knits that almost outshine the sun this summer. You can look forward to wallowing in grass-green fringes, sunny yellow lace patterns, mohair the colour of coral, stunning blue seed stitch and an exceptionally vivid seasonal blanket and much, much more… Enjoy! For all pattern queries email Burda’s knitting experts at Burda Knitting at help@burdanordic.com…

Kirstie, Sophie, Nicola, Seth, Jennifer, Jen and Rachael 2 GREAT GIFTS! Exclusive to SK Burda Knitting magazine, and dress-up doll pattern booklet GET IN TOUCH! We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at Stay in Touch, Simply Knitting magazine, Immediate Media Co, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST Find us on Instagram @simplyknittingmag Find us on Facebook Facebook.com/simplyknitting Email us at simplyknitting@immediate.co.uk (editorial queries only) Subscribers visit our website www.buysubscriptions.com/contactus…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Novita Woolly Wood DK (70% modal, 30% Merino wool; 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ 1 pair of 3.25mm needles □ 1 pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over lace pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 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. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Novita at www.novitaknits.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Deramores 0845 519 4573 or www.deramores.com □ Snuffle Bean Yarn…

★STAR LETTER★ WOOLLY WEDDING I am a partially sighted lady of 80 and I run a knit and natter with my friend Shirly. We often knit for raffles to raise money for hospices but haven’t been able to meet during the pandemic so wanted a project to do. My friend Sara Lowe knitted the cake and I adapted an Alan Dart fairy pattern for the bodies, making most of it up. I’ve enclosed some pictures, I hope your readers like it. I buy Simply Knitting every month to knit the toys, and get so much enjoyment from it. I hope very much you will print it in your magazine. Jacqueline Hunter, via post Thank you so much for your lovely letter! We are amazed by all the tiny details that…

Wedding special Personal hand knits for unique celebrations IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Happy Chenille (DK, 100% polyester, 15g/38m) 2 balls of each Yarn A Fuzzy (013) Yarn C Cheeky (015) Yarn D Mermaid (016) 1 ball of each Yarn B Duckling (014) Yarn E Fizzy (029) □ Sirdar Happy Cotton (DK, 100% cotton, 20g/43m) 2 balls of Yarn L Lemonade (770) 1 ball of each Yarn F Wigwam (752) Yarn G Freckle (753) Yarn H Puff (763) Yarn J Splash (767) Yarn K Unicorn (769) Yarn M Sorbet (793) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles. □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 44 pieces floral stem wire, 40.6cm long and 0.6mm thick □ 1m of ribbon in bright pink, 2cm wide □ Sewing thread to match…

Wedding special Personal hand knits for unique celebrations IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ M Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (0961) Yarn B Black (0965) Yarn C Oatmeal (0964) Yarn D Pumpkin (0766) Yarn E Chocolate (0947) Yarn F Silver Grey (0838) Yarn G Cream (0812) Yarn H Bluebell (0969) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Toy filling □ Sewing needle and thread to attach beads □ Black beads per doll, 2x4mm diameter □ Pearl beads to decorate the flowers, 11x5mm diameter □ Pearl beads for earrings, 2x3mm diameter □ Gold beads for wedding rings 2x3mm diameter □ Polystyrene cake dummy, 10cm diameter □ Cake board for display, 20cm diameter □ A small white ribbon bow □ Two cocktail sticks…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Softyak DK (76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon, 50g/135m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A set of four 3.25mm double pointed needles (DPNs) TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Knitting Village www.knittingvillage.co.uk 10 % off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Rowan Softyak DK! Quote offer code SK213 when you order. To place your order call 0800 505 3300 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.…

How long have you been knitting? 38 years. Have you been stashing yarn since the start of your knitty life? Yes, about 20 years. Do you have a single stash store or multiple stashes all over?Where are they? I have yarn in multiple places! I have some on special display, mostly work yarn in ikea storage cubes and odd balls of yarn in storage tubs. I tend to keep the brands and plys together. All my yarn is in the lounge or craft area. Do you have regular clear outs or do you like to keep your yarn?I give some yarn away for charity but keep special yarn forever. Designer Jane Burns gave me some beautiful purple sock yarn which I don’t think I can ever use! What stash busting…

In association with the Keep Yarn on our Streets campaign Hello and welcome to our summer special! As I write this we’re already planning for sunny, summery days out looking for new supplies. If you’re after some staycation inspiration this year, check out our guide to yarn shops in Oxfordshire, we also talk with the owners of Seahorse Yarns & Crafts in the picturesque New Forest, and feature craft shops near castles. Plus, we have all the details on knitting hair loss dollies for Cancer Hair Care, the #KnitWellbeing2021 campaign and a copyright-free lace mitts pattern, so you’ll never run out of things to knit! You can also find an interesting Q&A with UK Alpaca and the INstitches Knitting Group, along with details on the fascinating Zwartbles sheep breed. Please…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Linen Soft (DK, 47% cotton, 27% linen, 26% acrylic, 50g/135m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts x 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T3F Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, P1; K2 from cn T3B Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, P1; K2 from cn For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes on email at contact@scheepjes.com or visit www.scheepjes.com/en/ OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Knit…

KITCHENER STITCH The best way to graft your sock toes together DUPLICATE STITCH/SWISS DARNING Swiss darning or duplicate stitch is a great way to add small details to your knitting, covering the stitch with an embroidery stitch the same shape as the stitch beneath it. Work from bottom to top, bringing the needle out at the base of the stitch at 1. Take the needle behind the top of the ‘V’, in at 2 and out at 3. Take the needle down at 1 and bring it up at 4, at the base of the stitch above. Continue in this way up the line of knitted stitches. CHAIN STITCH Perfect for hanging loops ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning b&t (break and tighten) break off the…

“I’m using up my stash by working lace squares in the garden to create a colourful blanket for winter.” “I have some DROPS Safran and I’m looking for the ultimate summer top pattern for it.” “I often have hats on my needle in summer so I’m ready with a new one when the season’s change.” “After having recently lost some weight, I am working on some smaller cotton jumpers!.”…

Hello! Angela Turner’s dolls will fill your weekend with knitting enjoyment… Playing dress up with my Sindy dolls was one of my favourite things to do as child. My sister and I had a bag full of Sindy clothes, some bought, some knitted and sewn by my mum, and we would spend hours putting together little outfits for them to wear, right down to their shoes and bags – it’s a cherished memory for me. Thankfully, dressing up dolls is still a popular children’s pastime. Thinking up events that they might be attending or adventures they might be having is all part of expanding a child’s imagination. So this issue we asked Angela Turner to wow us with knitted best friends, Violet and Victoria, complete with skirts, trousers, T-shirts, jumpers,…

SHRUG Welcome to our summer magazine. It’s simply brimming with fresh, eye-catching colours. First, a pretty waistcoat with an extravagant shape and elegant fringes. It’s sure to attract plenty of attention! Knitted in a vibrant shade of green, it is guaranteed to get you noticed. 07 34-40 Yarn: Carly Quality since 1867 STRIPED SWEATER The broad stripes make this sweater simply irresistible. The peach and yellow stripes are knitted in a textured pattern while the white stripe is worked in stocking stitch. The design of this sweater is really cool; short and boxy with generous volume in the sleeves. 09 34-48 Yarn: Happiness 05 One size Yarn: Fashion Linen Swell Aran PONCHO Here’s an exotic little thing for you to enjoy. A pretty poncho in a delightful bright coral for…

01 Long coat From page 7 Size: One size Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 95 cm Length: 115 cm Inner sleeve length: 52 cm Material: Lana Grossa Silkhair. Content: 70 % superkid mohair, 30 % silk. 25 g = 210 m. 9 balls – col 142 Green Needles: Circular needle size 5 mm (80 cm) Crochet hook: Size 4 mm Tension: On size 5 mm needles: 20 sts and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in 5×5 and 5×2 rib. Slip garter selvage: On every row: Sl first st kwise, k last st. Slip stitch selvage: On every row: K first st, sl last st pwise wyif. 5×5 rib: K5, p5. 5×2 rib: K5, p2. Full-fashion decrease: At beg of RS row, work first 3 sts, k2tog or p2tog as…

acc = according / accordingly alt = alternate bef = before beg = begin / beginning BO = bind off cm = centimeter cn = cable needle CO = cast on cont = continue / continuing dec = decrease / decreasing dpns / DPN = double pointed needles foll = follows / following g = grams inc = increase / increasing k = knit kw = knit wise LN = left hand needle m = marker m = meter / meters mm = millimeter / millimeters MC = main color p = purl pat(t) = pattern pm = place marker psso = pass slip stitch / stitches over pw = purl wise rem = remain / remaining rep = repeat resp = respectively rm = remove marker RN = right…

C5F = slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, k2, then k3 from cn k1^/p1^ = knit / purl short row stitch: knit / purl through both legs of the short row k2tog = knit 2 stitches together (1 st decreased) – right leaning decrease m1 = make 1 stitch by picking up loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it M1L = kw / pw make one left = increase slanted to the left knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from front, knit / purl into back loop M1R = kw / pw make one right = increase slanted to the right knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from back, knit / purl into front loop rib = work in…

SUMMER WARMTH Take your time on the beach from morning to night with this shoulderwarming scarf pattern (1077) knitted in Rico Design Creative Cotton Dégradé Lucky 8. It’s from Rico’s Lovewool Collection and is accompanied by a summer top design too. The pattern is available in store for just £2.99 from selected Abakhan stores – for your nearest one visit www.abakhan.co.uk Editor’s choice This issue’s summer must-buys chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod Bernat Twisted Stitch Knit Blanket Pattern Why not try a little twist on a traditional cable pattern with this dreamy blanket knitted in Bernat Blanket yarn? Free download from www.yarnspirations.com Marriner Romney Vale 100% Fleece Toy Stuffing Soft and silky to the touch, this gorgeous fleece is available for many uses, including stuffing your crafted toys! £3.50…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m), 1 ball of each Yarn A Teal (1062) Yarn C Royal (1117) Yarn D Black (1002) □ Cygnet Utopia DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 1 ball of Yarn B Eden (556) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A round purse clasp, 8.5cm across hinges □ Sewing thread □ A pair of black beads, 3mm diameter □ Toy stuffing TENSION 22 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over peacock slipstitch pattern using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS 11x10.5cm (4¼x4in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 www. stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are…

Oh dear, it’s finally happened. I’m sorry to have to tell you this but I have lost my attention span. Please, send your thoughts and well wishes for its safe return because at the moment, I fear it will never come back. My last proper knitting project is bearing the brunt. There are a lot of cast on stitches, several completed rows and two needles stuck in a skein of yarn sitting in a basket across the room from me, which I am looking at as I write this. They have been sitting there for quite a while now. There may even be a fine layer of dust gathering on it, but I can’t tell you, because I haven’t made it close enough to find that out. I feel incredibly…

Do your mum or your nan remember Peter Pan and Wendy yarns? If they are knitters, we bet they do! Perhaps you were lucky enough to wear a Peter Pan or Wendy cardigan as a baby – the chances are you probably did as they were the go-to baby yarns for decades. It’s quite a feat when a company has been around for almost 100 years – but that’s what makes iconic British yarn brands Peter Pan and Wendy so loved, having produced premium quality yarns for almost a century. In 1928, Arthur Carter, owner of Carter and Parker, a well-known institution in the wool trade, introduced two new yarns. Arthur was an acquaintance of J M Barrie, author of the Peter Pan novel. Due to this friendship, Arthur was…

Wedding special Personal hand knits for unique celebrations TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Snuggly Pattercake (70% acrylic, 30% nylon, 150g/498m) 2 cakes of Blustery Grey (761) □ A pair of 4mm needles TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS 41x175cm (16x69in) excluding edging ABBREVIATIONS kfbf Knit into front, back and front of next st [2 sts inc’d] yo2 Make 2 yarn overs [2 sts inc’d] For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Sirdar at www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404 010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Snufflebean Yarn email hello@snufflebeanyarn.co.uk or visit www.snufflebeanyarn.co.uk 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Sirdar Snuggly Pattercake! Quote offer code LOVESK25…

Born in southern Bavaria, amongst mountains and meadows, Sascia Anna Strohhammer learnt a love of nature and handicraft from her grandmother, mother and the nature around her from a young age. When she became a mother, she rediscovered her passion for creating, making clothes and toys which she started selling at craft markets and on her blog under the name, Epipa. She has since written four books, her newest, ‘Sustainable Knitting for Beginners and Beyond’, is filled with ways to make knitting more environmentally friendly. We caught up with the author and plant-dyer… What do you love about knitting? I love that it takes time and nothing can be forced. It helps to sort thoughts and gives relaxation in loud and hectic times. I love to feel wool between my…

WIN PRIZES! We love a good puzzle here at Simply Knitting HQ! This issue we have five cute wooden sheep needle gauges for crossword winners, along with some lovely yarn ball scissors, courtesty of Groves (groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk). If sudoku is more your thing, you have the chance to win one of five copies of the beautiful ‘Mums Knit’ pattern book from www.ukalpaca.com. 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 the giveaways. 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…

CAST ON OUR KAL Collect all three parts to create this gorgeous set filled with colour A special set for baby IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS FOR THE CARDIGAN YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Big Value DK (100% premium acrylic, 50g/145m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 3.25mm circular needle, 60cm long □ A 4mm circular needle, 60cm long □ A set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long if working Magic Loop method □ A set of 4mm DPNs or a circular needle, 60cm long if working Magic Loop method □ 4 stitch markers □ Stitch holders □ Sewing needle and thread □ 5 buttons in different rainbow colours, 1.5mm diameter TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Nord 4ply (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool, 50g/170m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 60cm long, if using Magic Loop method □ Stitch markers TENSION 26 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Wrap 1 dec Knit 3, pass first stitch worked over the other 2 so that stitch is wrapped around the other 2. [1 st dec’d] For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit DROPS at www.garnstudio.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Rito Yarn & Hobby 03455 280808 or www.ritohobby.co.uk 10% off!…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Spice (1711) Yarn B Cream (1005) Yarn C Soft Peach (1240) Yarn D Dark Brown (1004) Yarn E Storm Blue (1722) Yarn F White (1001) Yarn G Mustard (1823) Yarn H Khaki (1027) Yarn J Violet (1277) Yarn L Camel (1420) Yarn M Black (1002) Yarn N Denim (1302) Yarn Q Lemon (1020) Yarn R Emperor (1425) Yarn S Wisteria (1432) Yarn T Plum (1061) Yarn U Magenta (1084) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ 2 safety pins □ Stitch holders □ Toy filling □ Black embroidery thread □ Orange embroidery thread □ Red colouring pencil □ 10 small buttons or beads…

JACKET Denim is always in fashion – and denim-coloured knits are no exception. This jacket reaps all the benefits of the lovely sapphire blue yarn. It is knitted in an exceptionally soft blend of cotton, Merino and alpaca. This casual model has deep raglan sleeves. 02 36-48 Yarn: Ecopuno SHORT JACKET An attractive addition to your spring wardrobe, this eye-catching jacket is worked in a striped textured pattern. It has a wrap-over tie at the front. The colour-change yarn adds a little extra something to the jacket. 06 36-44 Yarn: Fashion Cotton Light & Long DK TOP Hop into a clear blue top and get yourself noticed. This top is extremely easy to knit because the sleeves are worked in one piece with the body. The top is worked in…

www.Katia.com Back stitch With right sides together, work a back stitch along the edges of the pieces. Grafting When a piece is finished and the stitches are not bound off, but left on hold on the needles. Thread a wool sewing needle and with the right sides facing you, sew the stitches together inserting the needle in the centre and alternating one stitch from one piece with one from the other and always inserting the needle through the previous stitch again so that the pieces are firmly joined. Release the stitches from the needle once they have been sewn as shown in the diagram. These seams are flat and invisible from the right side. Side seams This type of seam is also invisible and is worked with the right sides…

Colourwork pattern: Work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions. Garter stitch: Knit all rows. Moss stitch: Row 1: *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 2: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Row 3: *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 4: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Repeat rows 1–4. Ribbing / k1, p1 ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. K1, p2 ribbing: *k1, p2*, repeat *-*. K2, p2 ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. Stockinette stitch: Right side rows: knit all stitches. Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.…