Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Simply Knitting

It’s time to pull out the last of those cool, soft yarns and take the plunge with one of this issue’s gorgeous summer-inspired knits! From Jacinta Bowie’s pleasing ice-cream shade jumper in 100% organic cotton, to Siân Brown’s two-lace T-shirt in a smooth lemonade-yellow bamboo mix, there’s a season-ready garment within these pages designed to keep you cool. Make sure you take a stroll through our Gardening Special on page 41 too — it’s an extravaganza of stunning designs inspired by green spaces. Inside you’ll find Dario Tubiana’s pretty flower border T-shirt, Amanda Berry’s sweet butterfly wreath, Tea Cosy Folk’s stargazer lily tea cosy and Siân Brown’s duo of cushions for the green-fingered. Unfortunately, we end this issue’s letter on a sad note, with the heartbreaking news of knitting designer,…

Name: Fran Margan Job: Knit/crochet designer Where: Bath How long have you been knitting? I think I was about 5 or 6 when my mum taught me. So that makes it 58 years. Have you been stashing yarn since the start of your knitty life? Oh yes. At one time I had about four knitting machines, so I had a great stash of machine knitting yarn on cones, which I kept in a cupboard under the stairs. I remember watching Signourey Weaver in Aliens when she discovered the Alien nesting ground and thought, oops that’s the reaction she would have if she found my stash. Do you have a single stash store or multiple stashes all over? I have multiple stash all over the house, in the sitting room and…

Are you new to knitting? Did you hear the siren call of yarn and needles during lockdown and realise that you were powerless to resist? Well, if you did, you are not alone – as survey figures during the last year or so have shown that more people than ever used their time to discover the delights of this creative and absorbing hobby. SMALL BEGINNINGS It made me think back to the time when I first started knitting and how it seemed to me that there was so much to discover and how little I knew. I still feel like there’s always something new to learn, but when I first started knitting seriously for myself in the late 1980s, the yarns and patterns available were generally whatever was in stock…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Comfort Aran (60% acrylic, 40% nylon, 100g/202m) 2 balls of Cream (585) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) TENSION 18 sts x 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS 4RC Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K1, K3 from cn 4LC Slip 1 st to cn and hold at front of work, K3, K1 from cn For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or visit www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ SMD Knitting 0800 622 6225 or www.knittingwool.com 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off King Cole…

garden Special Glorious floral knits inspired by nature’s best TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table. For the embroidery you will need □ Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK, 100% wool, 25g/120m), 1 ball each of Yarn B Foliage Green (110) and Yarn D Sun Valley (113) □ Rowan Kidsilk Haze (lace,70% mohair, 30% silk, 25g/210m), 1 ball of Yarn C Jelly (597) You will also need small amounts in different colours as desired of Rowan Alpaca Classic and Rowan Kidsilk Haze for floral embroidery. Choose any colours you like for petals □ A 3.25mm circular needle, 40cm long for neck edging, plus longer circular needles for hem □ A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long,…

ARNE & CARLOS KNIT-AND-CROCHET GARDEN £12 (ebook) www.trafalgarbooks.com/product/kncrga.html Arne and Carlos deliver 36 patterns that evoke the joy of gardens in this ebook. Hydrangeas, roses, violets and insects are among the garden delights transformed into knit and crochet projects in this packed book, ranging from the small and simple to larger and detailed. Arne and Carlos share their burgeoning imagination and inspiration, with unique ideas for handmade décor, while ensuring every project brings you hours of yarny happiness. 100 FLOWERS TO KNIT & CROCHET BY LESLEY STANFIELD £10.99 (paperback) www.amazon.co.uk Gift a loved one with knitted flowers! These lovely knitted-flower projects are sure to bring a big smile to the recipient – not to mention the hours of pleasure making them. With 100 projects to choose from, including simple spiral…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Safran (4ply, 100% cotton; 50g/160m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) TENSION 25 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C8F Sl next 4 sts on to a cn and hold to front of work, K4 then K4 from cn. 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 □ Cotton Pod www.cottonpod.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off DROPS Safran! Quote offer code SK215 when you order. To place your order call…

WIN PRIZES! We love a good puzzle here at Simply Knitting HQ! We have five £10 gift vouchers up for grabs as crossword prizes, which can be spent at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk. If you prefer sudoku, you have the chance to win one of five copies of Mag Number 41: Basics, courtesy of www.bergeredefrance.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 Thursday 23 September 2021 Prizes will be sent out as soon as…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50g/210m) 1 (2: 2) balls of Yarn A Denim Blue (13), 1 ball of each Yarn B Off White (01) Yarn C Indigo (10) Yarn D Pistachio (16) Yarn E Red (18) Yarn F Coral (19) □ 1 set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a 2.5mm circular needle, 60-80cm long, for Magic Loop □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holder or spare needle TENSION 26 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS S (M: L) To fit foot circumference 21 (22.5: 24)cm, 8¼ (9: 9½)in Actual foot circumference 20 (21.5: 23)cm, 8 (8½: 9)in Length from cuff to bottom of…

TEXTURED PATTERN TOP Say hello to summer in this cute top. It really pops in a lovely shade of peach. The top has a decadent textured pattern and ribbed edges. The straps are broad enough to cover your bra straps. The top is knitted in a soft cotton yarn. 7 34-46 Yarn: Soft Cotton TEXTURED PATTERN CARDIGAN Wear together or as separates. This cardigan is worked in the same textured pattern as the top on the previous page. A short and elegant model, this works just as well as part of a twin set as it does on its own with a relaxed T-shirt and a stylish skirt. 9 34-48 Yarn: Soft Cotton RIB-KNIT TOP A really lovely summer top. It is light and vibrant, worked in a pretty, soft…

01 Top-down jumper From page 14 Size: 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 108 (116) 124 cm Length: 68 (69) 70 cm Inner sleeve length: 25 (25) 25 cm Material: Austermann, Cotton Touch Recycled. Content: 95 % cotton, 5 % other fibers. 50 g = 125 m. 7 (8) 9 balls – col 11 jeans Knitting needles: Circular needles size 3½ and 4 mm (40 and 60 cm) Tension: Tension 16 sts and 28 rows in basic pattern = 10 x 10 cm Be sure to get the tension! (Change needle size if necessary) The jumper is worked from the neckline downwards in one piece. Border pattern: Using needles size 3½ mm, k1, p1 in alternation. Basic pattern: Half-brioche st with knit-below st using 4 mm needles. In rounds:…

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, pl 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.…

Radiating positivity through what has been a very difficult year, it’s evident that the craft community has come together and shown solidarity through a love of making. However, it’s safe to say that those running an independent business have had it particularly tough. Therefore, it’s never been more important to support your local independent yarn shop – and, let’s be honest, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of popping into a bricks and mortar shop to browse, have a natter and treat yourself. That’s why we’ve brought you this updated guide to the best yarn shops in the UK and Ireland, supported by UK HK, so that you can seek out the nearest store, wherever you are this summer. Enjoy! NOTE This little guide is not intended to be a…

Clare Wools 13 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1DE 01970 617786 www.clarewools.co.uk Established in 1967, Clare Wools is a shop full of beautiful yarns situated in the university seaside town of Aberystwyth. They stock natural fibres, pure wool, and fashion yarns from Sirdar, Rowan, and many more. Debs Wool Shop Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6HA 01558 328493 www.debswoolshop.com A lovely yarn shop with a range of everyday to luxury yarn. Based in the beautiful market town of Llandeilo, it sits amongst independently-run businesses and eateries, including a shop that sells delicious chocolate. Knit one… Maes Gwyn, Cader Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1RB 01341 422194 www.knitonedolgellau.com Local yarns from Llanfachreth and Abersoch will give visitors to Knit one… a proper Welsh yarn keepsake. In addition to local producers, the shop…

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TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/105m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 21 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Note If you’re having trouble finding the shade Ecru (7128), consider using Bone (7173) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Deb’s Wool Shop 01558 328493 or www.debswoolshop.com 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK! Quote code SK215 when you order on 0800 505 3300 or at…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Bellisima (DK, 100% acrylic, 100g/268m) 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 □ 2 stitch holders □ 3 buttons TENSION 22 sts and 30 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 Stylecraft on 01484 848435 www. stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools,com □ Temptations Craft Boutique 01524 261868 or www.temptationsbentham.co.uk. 10% OFF! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off Stylecraft Bellisima! Quote code BSW215 when you order by calling 01925 764231 or visit www.blacksheepwools.com. Offer ends…

CAST ON OUR KAL Collect all three parts to create this gorgeous set filled with colour A special gift for baby IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic, 50g/145m), 1 ball each of Yarn A Pink (4033), Yarn B Orange (4028), Yarn C Yellow (4027), Yarn D Jade (4046), Yarn E Turquoise (4044), Yarn F Violet (4038), and 6 balls of Yarn G White (4020), including 4 balls for Blanket, 1 ball each for Nursing Cushion and Bonnet For the Bonnet □ A pair of 3.25mm □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Locking stitch markers For the Blanket □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A 4mm circular needle, 80cm long For the Cushion…

Hello knitters… …and welcome to another of our curated specials! This time we’re showcasing gardens and floral delights to tempt your needles Gardening and knitting are two of our readers’ favourite pastimes, so what better combination than knits with a gardening theme! Handcrafted creations for gardeners make thoughtful gifts, and with a year spent appreciating the outdoors, we’ve put together a gardening collection to inspire you. Browsing through the pages of our Gardening Special you’ll find a stunning stargazer lily tea cosy from Tea Cosy Folk – knitted in those true-to-life bright shades, it makes a brilliant talking point. Next up, you’ll discover Dario Tubiana’s delicate floral T-shirt – it comes with a pretty flower border and is a great reason to try out simple embroidery. Or perhaps you’ll be…

garden Special Glorious floral knits inspired by nature’s best IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED Garden Tools Cushion □ Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool, 50g/100m) 3 balls of Yarn A Cream (061) 1 ball each of Yarn B Light Grey (020) and Yarn C Petrol (025) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 5 buttons, 1.5cm diameter □ Cushion pad, 42cm square Watering Can Cushion □ Cascade Cantata (70% cotton, 30% wool, 100g/200m) 2 skeins of Yarn D Sand (16) 1 skein in each of Yarn E Green Teal (12), Yarn F White (01) and Yarn G Gold (06) □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ 5 buttons, 1.5cm □ Cushion pad, 42cm square TENSION Garden Tools Cushion 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over…

garden Special Glorious floral knits inspired by nature’s best IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each Yarn A Grass (0825) Yarn B Lime (0882) Yarn C Ice Blue (0730) Yarn D Powder Blue (0960) Yarn E Bluebell (0969) Yarn F Denim (0994) Yarn G White (0961) Yarn H Aran (0993) Yarn I Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn J Punchy Pink (0728) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ A spare 2.75mm needle to work a three-needle bind off □ Flat backed polystyrene wreath ring, 25cm diameter TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS To cover a 25cm (9¾in) polystyrene wreath WHERE TO BUY…

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 tricky knitting 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 COOL CROP TOP Q My teenage daughter keeps asking me to knit her a crop top but we can’t find a pattern that she likes – she’s after something really unique and funky. Do you have any suggestions? Rachel Trigg, Buttermere It can be tricky finding patterns for teenagers, but we’ve got…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo (DK, 80% bamboo, 20% wool, 50g/95m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A 3.75mm circular needle, 80cm long TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles 25 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Cluster 3 With yarn at front, slip next 3 ts onto right hand needle, take yarn to back, slip same 3 sts back onto left hand needle, bring yarn to front and P3 S2kpo Slip 2 stitches together as if to knit 2 together, knit one stitch, pass two slipped stitches over For a…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) Yarn A Aspen (1422) Yarn B Spring Green (1316) Yarn C Shrimp (1132) Yarn D Saffron (1081) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles TENSION 25 sts and 48 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 The fun, rainbow shades of Stylecraft DK are sure to cheer you up every time you pull this handy case from your handbag. You don’t just have to use them for sunglasses either – you could store spare specs, tissues or even hand sanitiser inside, so you can always find them easily. GLASSES CASE STRIPE PATTERN Yarn B – 4 rows. Yarn C – 4 rows. Yarn D – 4 rows.…

ISSUE 214 SEPTEMBER * Lucinda T-shirt * Watermelon cushion * Kid’s Fair Isle cardigan Zigzag blanket * Rainbow nursery KAL (part 2) * Cable and lace vest top * Phone cushion * Men’s jumper * Climate canary * Seal toy * Eyelet ankle socks * Textured cardi PLUS! Exclusive Burda Knitting magazine. ISSUE 213 AUGUST * Lace cardigan * Peacock purse * Kid’s pirate jumper * Cable tunic * Wedding bouquet * Eyelet socks * Men’s dog jumper * Lace bridal wrap * Rainbow nursery KAL (part 1) * Heart cushion * Wedding cake PLUS! Dress-up doll pattern booklet and Burda magazine. ISSUE 212 JULY * Lattice jumper * Flask cover * Kid’s zebra jumper * Fruit and veg basket * Textured men’s jumper * Polka dot sweater * Doggy…

super easy SWEATER IN PATTERN If you love easy projects, we’ve designed a series of models especially for you: quick and easy to make... and stunning too! Take a good look at this pretty striped sweater. It is knitted in garter stitch using a ribbon yarn in lovely pastel colours. 5 36-46 Yarn: Fashion Cotton Ribbon chunky instagram.com/burdaknittingmag SUMMER SWEATER This casual, over-sized sweater is sure to make a splash this summer. It is easy to knit. Bands of long stitches create a pretty striped texture. This project scores high on the sustainability scale as the yarn is made of recycled cotton and PET plastic bottles. 3 34-48 Yarn: KARMA Cotton Easy DIAGONAL STRIPED SHAWL Another fast and easy project with wow factor. This triangular shawl is knitted in diagonal…

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 hand needle…

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…

UK Hand Knitting are delighted to sponsor the Yarn Shop Guide. We are a not-for-profit organisation founded more than 80 years ago to promote knitting and crochet to crafters across the country and that’s what we still do today. Our website has videos, patterns, maps of yarn shops and knitting groups, as well as information on charities that need knitted and crocheted items, and lots of patterns. One of our missions is to support independent yarn shops as we emerge from the current crisis with a revamped website and map, making it easier to locate your nearest shop and find out what they can offer you. Read on to see who is near you or visit www.ukhandknitting.com…

Crafty Wishes 2 The Mall, Newry Street, Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 3DZ 028 4066 2296 www.craftywishes.co.uk Crafty Wishes is a small wool and craft shop based in the town of Banbridge in the heart of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a family-run business that takes pride in being able to offer the highest levels of service to their customers. EweMomma Unit 12, The Buttermarket, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 7DU 07813 731713 www.ewemomma.co.uk Luxury hand-dyed yarns and handmade accessories for knitting and crochet based in Enniskillen’s Buttermarket Arts Centre. JenniMac & The Crafty Shed 15 Agnew Street, Larne, Co. Antrim BT40 1RF 07869 154087 JenniMac & The Crafty Shed are located in Larne and offer a selection of yarn and yarn-inspired accessories. The shop offers crafting items from the world…

MAGICAL MIDSUMMER Grow your love of folklore, and the wonderful crafts that accompany it, with this MillaMia jumper, taken from their new Midsummer Collection! Combining knitting and embroidery, it’s filled with many colourful stitches. Digital pattern £3.90 from www.lovecrafts.com or 01409 404 010 Editor’s choice This issue’s summer must-buys chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod Pony Essentials Set Find some of your best-loved knitting tools in this new set from Pony, which includes two stitch holders and a pair of wool needles. £13.30, available nationwide. Email groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk for stockists Monica Russel Fair Isle Cushion Monica Russel has designed this pretty Fair Isle pattern in soft pinks and blues, but with ten shades of Sublime Evie to pick from you can change the colours to match your décor! Free pattern at…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m) 4 balls of Yarn A Coconut (69) 1 ball of Yarn B Mustard (64) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A 4mm crochet hook TENSION 15 sts and 12 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over main pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS kw2 Knit next st wrapping yarn twice around needle kw3 Knit next st wrapping yarn three times around needle ch Crochet chain dc Double crochet (US single crochet) htr Half treble crochet (US half double crochet) tr Treble crochet (US double crochet) For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS 40cm wide x 175cm long WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Rico Design at www.rico-design.de/en OR YOU COULD TRY……

*STAR LETTER* WE’RE SEEING DOUBLE! I loved the lace cardigan pattern from issue 181 so much that I knitted two! The first one I knitted in the recommended yarn (Sirdar Dapple) in shade Cherry Blossom. I then knitted another in Stylecraft Life shade Cardinal Red. It really is a beautiful pattern and I think I would knit it again. I have been knitting for over 50 years now and I knit a lot for my seven grandchildren. I’ve always got a project on the go and a list of what to knit next. I often knit the patterns from your wonderful magazine and look forward to my subscription coming every month. Shirley Turner, via email Your cardigans are both beautiful and we think red is just your colour! It’s so…

Althea Crome appreciates the importance of scale – as a knitter she respects the art of traditional technique and pattern design and as an artist she rejoices in adaptation, discovery and experimentation. Her unique work is in museums and private collection around the world and featured in many books, TV shows and articles, while on the silver screen, her miniature knit garments adorn the lead character of the 2009 stop-motion film, Coraline. Althea lives in Bloomington, Indiana – raising her four (now grown-up) children largely on her own in a house in the woods. Althea had a very DIY family, learning from an early age that it is better to learn how to make and fix things on your own, if you can. “I started knitting in earnest when I…

garden Special Glorious floral knits inspired by nature’s best IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each of Yarn A Apple (1852) Yarn B Cream (1005) Yarn C Pomegranate (1083) Yarn D Citron (1263) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ Stuffing TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles 17 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over slip stitch Honeycomb pattern using 5.5mm needles with yarn held double SIZE To cover a two-pint teapot (holds 6 to 8 cups) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Stylecraft Special DK! Quote offer code LOVESK27 when you order.…

1 AMAZING ESSENTIALS Clover makes it easy to knit in style, with an amazing range of finely crafted, high-quality tools that appeal to everyone from beginners to experts. One of their latest gadgets is the Wonder Knitter – a helpful tool for making i-cord (otherwise known as French knitting) that can be used in a variety of ways on your projects: as bag straps, ties on garments or even limbs for toys! We have three amazing Clover prize packages up for grabs, worth £36 each. Inside you’ll find a Wonder Knitter, a pair of smooth Takumi bamboo needles and a knitting accessory kit packed full of all the most important notions for your knitting bag, stores in a compact case. To discover more about Clover and view the full range,…

GREAT GIFT idea! EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/170m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Banana Yoghurt (02) Yarn B Flamingo (08) Yarn C Coffee Cream (03) Yarn D Lake Blue (22) Yarn E Granite Grey (18) □ Oddments of DK yarn in a variety of colours for mane and tail □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A 3mm crochet hook □ Toy filling □ 2 buttons, 1cm diameter □ A tapestry needle TENSION 27 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS 45cm tall, 32cm wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under the age of three years due to small parts. Consider sewing the straps in place…

KITCHENER STITCH The best way to graft your sock toes together Arrange your stitches so that the ones for the top of the foot are on one needle, and those for the bottom of the foot are on the other, with both needle tips pointing to the right. Cut a 40cm (15¾in) tail of yarn and thread onto a tapestry needle. Using your needle, thread the tail purlwise through the first stitch on the front needle, and then knitwise through the first stitch on the back needle. *Thread tail knitwise through the first stitch on the front needle and drop off the needle. Thread the tail purlwise through the new first stitch on the needle closest to you. Thread the tail purlwise through the first stitch on the needle furthest…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “It’s my favourite – watching the colours change, seeing new yarn shades and knitting by the fire.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “After all the sun I always need a little snuggling down (under a cosy new blanket make from my stash!)” Jen Bartlett Deputy Tech Editor “I love planning my next cosy cardi, and dreaming of settling in on the sofa during the autumn evenings!” Jennifer May Production Assistant “All those oranges, reds and browns get my brain whirring with exciting new combos to try out.” COMPETITION RULES Can be viewed in full here: www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions…

We produce our magazines months in advance so there was not much in the way of long, sunny evenings when we took photos of all the lovely knits you can see on the following pages. In fact, the first snow of the Danish winter fell during the photo shoots for the magazine. We used special effects to create a summery atmosphere in the pictures. As you read this, the summer will have come. Time to wear summer knits! Tops and blouses in pretty pastels, designs in pink, this season’s hottest colour, light and airy lacy patterns, a series of adorable models for you – and much, much more… Enjoy! For all pattern queries email Burda Knitting at help@burdanordic.com Our thanks to Hotel SP34 brochner-hotels.com/hotel-sp34/ and Restaurant Vækst cofoco.dk/restauranter/vaekst for the…

SCARF A lovely scarf in the prettiest shade of rose pink. The scarf is knitted with a lace-look pattern that works perfectly in this rosy shade and in a soft cash-mere/wool blend yarn. Easy to knit. 6 Yarn: Lotus PATTERNED WAISTCOAT A cool, country-style waistcoat. Worked in a ribbon yarn, the pretty lacy patterns give this waistcoat an ultra feminine look. The ribbon yarn has an outstanding spray-painted effect that makes the garment a real eye-opener! 4 36-50 Yarn: Fashion Jersey Print.…

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…

SOUTH EAST Banbury Sewing Centre Limited 57 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NB www.banburysewingcentre.co.uk Established for over 40 years, Banbury Sewing Centre is at the heart of Banbury Old Town. The knowledgeable, friendly and experienced staff are happy to show customers how to start their projects and provide hands-on assistance. Beaker Button Studio 11, Fairground Craft Centre, Weyhill, Hampshire SP11 0QN 01264 748070 www.beakerbutton.co.uk A small artisan wool shop stuffed full of British yarns, fair trade yarns and independent dyers, with gorgeous tools and accessories for all sorts of woolly craft projects. The Fibreworks 10a Middle Row, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5NH 01608 645970 www.thefibreworks.co.uk The Fibreworks sells a range of yarns, haberdashery and fabrics from well known brands such as Rowan, Lang, West Yorkshire Spinners and Rico, as well…

The Caledonian Wool Co. 68 High Street, Fort William PH33 6AD 07432 388903 www.caledonianwool.com A friendly and squishy experience! The walls are stacked full of British yarn, fibre, knitted samples and inspiration, with the owners always on hand for help and advice. Wool is spun in the shop, craft classes are taught (when permitted) and they have a range of their own patterns. Cookston Crafts Cookston, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB418DE 07982 068517 www.cookstoncrafts.com Based in rural Aberdeenshire, Cookston Crafts is a haven for craft lovers. Owner Claire creates luxury hand-dyed yarns inspired by the beautiful Scottish landscape. She teaches workshops from a beautiful converted steading (when permited) and will give you a warm welcome whether you are there for a class or to browse the yarn. Craic’n’Yarn 15A Main Street, Drymen,…