Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2022 i Simply Knitting

Whether you’re looking for knits for yourself, your partner, children or your home we have a pattern for you! Big or small, simple or challenging, the passion and effort behind Simply Knitting means we’re always thinking about what you’ll want in the UK’s favourite knitting magazine! This month we add to our Beatrix Potter™ collection with our star knit – Benjamin Bunny™ – he’s the cutest thing you ever did cast on! Tea Cosy Folk’s sandcastle tea cosy will have your guests in awe at teatime, and we’re loving the mini version of the Cornwallis jumper from Rowan for your littles – it’s Tightening the purse strings? Read our top tips on page 38 on how to, check out our sunflower coasters (p46) and (p22) for a pair of cheerful…

JOIN IN THE BLOCK PARTY We’re loving this multicoloured top by Federica Giudice knitted in 25 shades of 4ply. Using the domino knitting technique, where you join your blocks together as you go along, this design has real Italian style! Pattern download (sizes XS to 2XL) around £5.50 (€6), www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/avvento-insieme GET INTO GOOD BOOKS KNIT 2 SOCKS IN 1 by Safiyyah Talley (£12.99, Storey Publishing) If you’ve ever suffered from ‘single sock syndrome, ’ this is for you. Losing interest after knitting one sock will be no more, as you knit both in one long tube, starting with the first sock’s cuff! With a simple technique, simply separate the tube into two socks and finish each one off. Choose from 21 sock styles, with a wide range of stitch patterns,…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo+Cotton (60% bamboo, 40% cotton, 100g/250m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 4 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles 22 sts and 41 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over basket rib using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS patt2tog Work decrease to maintain stitch pattern as set [1 st dec’d] For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 or www.laughinghens.com □ Little Wool Shop 01495 239416 or www.littlewoolshop.com 15% off! Laughing Hens are offering 15%…

ROYAL CUPPA These patriotic tea cosies were designed byJohn (Johns Knits Creations on Etsy) and are on display in his local yarn shop, Stitch and Knit. John Reynolds via email DOOR DECOR Dawn has been knitting since she was seven and made the wreath and tea cosy from issue 224’s jubilee street party supplement for her village’s celebrations. Dawn Mason, via email TEATIME TREATS There are no calories in Yvonne’s cakes and tarts! The drool-worthy selection was showcased in a local cafe which was selling edible goodies for a jubilee party. Yvonne Mather, via email…

CDBDI… if you say it over and over a few times and you might just get what Vicky Light was going for when she named her company. Did you get it? See the beady eye! Vicky makes – you guessed it – super-cute, handmade soft toys with googly eyes, that come with an environmentally friendly focus that’s hard not to admire. The wool material for the toys is knitted on a knitting machine by the lovely Mandy in Gloucestershire who then sends it on to Vicky where she begins the hard work of toy construction. “I wash, dry and steam iron it ready to be cut and sewn into soft toys,” says Vicky. “I’ve designed and made all the patterns for the toys which can sometimes be a bit hit…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Hobbii Amigo (DK, 100% acrylic, 50g/175m) 8 skeins of Light Lilac (48) □ A 4mm circular needle, 80cm long TENSION 20 stitches and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS 100x100cm (39½x39½in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn contact Hobbii on 020 8089 9115 www.hobbii.co.uk TOP TIP The blanket is knitted with an edge of garter stitch and squares of knit or purl stitches respectively. This makes the blanket look woven and gives it a good structure. “Beginners will love this super-simple blanket pattern in an easy knit and purl stitch. It makes a gorgeous gift and you can even knit it in front of the TV!”SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DK yarn (mixed fibres) Approx 8g of each colour for coaster Approx 12g of each colour for placemat Yarn A Brown Yarn B Yellow □ Two 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Tapestry needle □ Colour matching sewing thread TENSION Not applicable for this project MEASUREMENTS Coaster Approx 41cm (16¼in) circumference x 13cm width (5¼in) Placemat Approx 57cm (22½in) circumference x 18cm width (7in) Measurements may vary slightly depending on the heaviness of the DK used ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 SUNFLOWER COASTER SUNFLOWER CENTRE Cast on 3 stitches using a Yarn A and 4mm DPNs. Row 1 Knit to end. Do not turn. Push the stitches to the other end of the needle they are on. The working yarn will…

Who’s in charge? Faye Lamb, I’m a crochet designer and tutor. Where can we find you? Gillingham in Kent. When did your doors first open? In September 2021, relocating from Rochester. What is your shop like? Downstairs in the 120-year-old building is the yarn shop with 114 shades of solid colour DK, 100% recycled yarn from James Brett & Wendy, sock yarns, chunky and chenille yarns, a reading corner and workshop area. Haberdashery is upstairs! Who shops at your shop? There has always been a wide range of ages in my customers, but now the majority of crocheters and knitters that come to the shop are 18-35. Top shopping tip? Make sure you buy enough of the yarn for the project, or at least keep the ball band until after…

Charity of the month Each issue we find out more about one of the good causes you could help out with your knitting… Charity Francis House Children’s Hospice Established 1991 What do you do? Francis House Children’s Hospice supports more than 550 families from across the north west of England by providing respite care, bereavement support and a range of services for children, teenagers and young adults with life-limiting conditions. Facilities include soft play, creative therapy, cinema rooms, TV lounges and computer rooms as well as colourful and comfortable bedrooms for the children and young adults, and flats for the parents and siblings to stay in. All services are provided completely free of charge and allows the whole family a break, returning home feeling refreshed. What can knitters do to…

WIN knitting goodies worth over £503! 1 SUMMER STUNNERS We’ve got a treat for you! One lucky Simply Knitting reader will win the ultimate cotton bundle from Stitch & Story, worth £152.45 and including five different yarns to try out. In your prize, you will find Cotton Braid, a luxuriously soft and lightweight yarn; Eco Cotton, which is made with 95% recycled materials and is perfect for sturdy bags and accessories; The Everyday Jute, a cotton-and-jute fibre blend that will work wonderfully to create reusable homewares; Secret Garden, available in beautiful floral shades for blooming marvellous drapey garments; and Daydreamer, which is a baby-soft yarn in muted pastel tones that creates gorgeous, cool summer jumpers. You’ll get your pick of colours to add to your stash! To learn more about…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (961) Yarn B Sky Marl (591) Yarn C Peach Melba (587) Yarn D Ice Blue (730) Yarn E Black (965) Yarn F Silver Mist (678) Yarn G Primrose (957) Yarn H Pink (992) Yarn J Iced Pink (958) Yarn L Lime (882) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Toy filling, 250g □ Stitch markers □ Yarn bobbins □ A 7mm snap fastener TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS 7 to 10cm (2¾ to 4in) wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts. WHERE TO BUY…

alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning b&t (break and tighten) break off the yarn and thread the end through the st(s) left on the needle. Pull the end of the yarn to tighten the st(s) together C2B slip next stitch to cn and hold at back, K1; K1 from cn C2F slip next stitch to cn and hold at front, K1; K1 from cn C4B slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold at back, K2; K2 from cn C4F slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold at front, K2; K2 from cn C6B slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold at back, K3; K3 from cn C6F slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold at front, K3; K3 from cn cb cable back CC contrast colour…

Kirstie McLeod Editor "A big ball of cotton yarn, safety pins and pair of scissors. I’m sure some of those might come in handy!” Nicola Lynn Art Editor "Thick warm yarn to make blankets when the nights get cold chunky needles and a pair of sharp snips.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “Strong yarn. a DIY shoe sole for making some flip flops and a pair of metal knitting needles to use as spears." Jennifer May Production Assistant “I could never be without my curved tapestry needle, Stitch markers and trusty tortoise tape measure."…

DRESS WITH FLOUNCES Make a real splash this summer in this pretty dress. Light as a feather in a cool shade of pistachio green, the dress has elegant flounces on the skirt and sleeves. Knitted in a luxurious mohair blend, it has that lovely fluffy look, we adore! 10 36-46 Yarn: Kid STRIPED MOHAIR SWEATER This sweater is definitely not one to miss. In fact, we’re convinced it’s a must-have! And it is very easy to knit. The sweater has an exclusive look, due, not least, to the beautiful combination of three lovely shades. We used a fluffy mohair blend to make it truly irresistible. 11 36-46 Yarn: Kid SWEATER The airy, feminine lacy pattern is knitted in a comfortable blend of Tencel® and linen. The mercerised yarn lends the…

01 Cardigan From page 6 Size: 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 Finished measurements: Bust circumference: approx. 97 (105) 113 cm Length, back: 77 (78) 79 cm Inner sleeve length: 45 (45) 45 cm Materials: Lana Grossa, Allora. Content: 76 % cotton, 14 % superfine merino wool, 10 % baby alpaca. 50 g = 300 m. 6 (7) 8 balls – col 2 yellow-green. Knitting needles: Size 3½ and 4½ mm Crochet hook: Size 4 mm Tension: 23 sts and 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm in chart patt on size 4½ mm needles. When only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes. Selvage stitches: On every row: Sl first st kwise, k last st. Chart patt: Numbers at right edge of chart indicate RS rows, numbers at left edge…

SOUTH EAST Avicraft Wool Unit 2, 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 9QW 020 8290 1238 www.avicraftwool.com Avicraft Wool stock big names yarn brands, along with KnitPro Zing needles and Waves hooks and a wide range of haberdashery. They plan to host crafting groups in the garden, weather permitting. 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 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 Beaker Button is an artisan wool shop providing beautiful yarns, fibres and tools, and an extensive range of Dorset button kits,…

Ammonite Yarns 7 Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, Glamorgan CF72 9DP 01443 520200 www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk Located in the village of Pontyclun in South Wales, Ammonite Yarns is a friendly and helpful haven where they are always happy to help out with pattern and yarn choices and problem solving. They run weekly drop-ins which bring together a fabulous community of crafters, as well as an assortment of knitting, crochet and spinning classes and courses. They stock commercial and indie yarns, with an emphasis on British wool, which can be bought in store or online, and they also exhibit at yarn shows. Ammonite Yarns are collaborating once more with the dyer Woolly Wumpkins on projects for the shop this year. Cilhaul Crafts 44 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1DE 01970 617786 Cilhaul Crafts is…

Crafty Wishes 2 The Mall, Newry Street, Banbridge, County Down BT32 3DZ 06912 933459 www.craftywishes.co.uk Find a warm welcome at Lorna Butler’s shop in Banbridge. People seem to relax as soon as they come through the door of Crafty Wishes, with its kaleidoscope of colours, textures and inspiration. They stock big yarn brands and offer plenty of expertise and advice, working with a local craft school to provide workshops. Banbridge is home to the Game of Thrones studio tour. EweMomma Unit 12, The Buttermarket, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh BT74 7DU 07813 731713 www.ewemomma.co.uk EweMomma is located in Enniskillen’s historic Buttermarket Crafts Centre, where you’ll find luxury hand-dyed yarns by EweMomma and a selection of hand-curated yarns and accessories that you simply won’t find in any other shop in Northern Ireland. The…

Light as a Feather Can you think of anything more irresistible than a lace weight yarn that’s as light as air, and warm to wear? Say hello to ffluff (pronounced flu-u-u-u-u-u-f!), a luxury yarn made of 75% baby suri alpaca spun with 25% grade A mulberry silk. It comes in 10 gorgeous candy colours, every skein is hand-dyed to order for a completely unique finish to every garment. Go on, treat yourself! ffluff, £22.50 per 50g skein, www.knitmacintosh.com Make Your Mark If you’re a fan of Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse you’ll love these bright and cheerful stitch markers. A pack comes with five adorable enamelled designs, and each stitch marker has a lobster-clasp clip to ensure they stay put while you’re knitting. Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Friends Stitch…

TERRIFIC TED Here is a picture of the gorgeous teddy I knitted my 25 year-old daughter so when she looks at it she can know I’m always here for her. We are never too old for a teddy. Heather Mccartney, via email We definitely agree with you on that one! SNOWED UNDER Just a quick message to say thank you for putting me in the Top 20 Reader Knits for 2021 in issue 222. I thought you might like to see my version of the hat pattern from issue 221. It has been much admired by my colleagues during this ski season! Hydi Flux, via email We love your pretty pink colour scheme. KNITTING NEWBIE SMASHING STEREOTYPES I’ve recently taught my husband-to-be (Jason but he’s done a fantastic job making…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (sport, 100% cotton, 125m per 50g), 1 ball in Rose (012) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) TENSION 18 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Main Pattern using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Headscarf without ties measures 47x25cm after blocking (long edge of triangle measures 47cm, two short edges of triangle both measure 35cm) WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Debbie Bliss Eco Baby! Quote offer code SKDB15 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 1 Sept 2022. LACE HEADSCARF HEADSCARF Cast on 3…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic; 100g/295m) 1 ball of Yarn A Camel (1420) 10g each of Yarn B Shrimp (1132) Yarn C Saffron (1081) Yarn D Sage (1725) Yarn E Cornish Blue (1841) Yarn F Parma Violet (1724) Yarn G Aspen (1422) Yarn H Spice (1711) □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Two 6mm black beads □ Pins □ A stitch holder TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm using 4mm needles 14 sts and 23 rows to measure 10x10cm using 5.5mm needles and yarn held double ABBREVIATIONS MB (make bobble) Knit into the front and back of the next stich twice to make 4 sts, turn, sl1, P3, turn, sl1, K3, turn, sl1,…

JOIN A GROUP Many happy returns! We catch up with the Victoria Park Community Centre craft group who first appeared in our 100th issue way back in 2014! Ten years ago Margaret Major hit on the bright idea of setting up a craft group in the café at her local community centre in Bridgwater… They featured in Simply Knitting’s 100th issue and a decade on, the group is still going strong – and Margaret is still very much part of it! We caught up with club member Pat Morgan as they celebrated this milestone anniversary together. KEEPING IN TOUCH “The group runs itself with around 12 members and we now meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday, ” says Pat. “The ladies in the café will have our drinks…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Sand (1695) Yarn B Natural (046) Yarn C Jade (022) Yarn D Amber (3207) Yarn E Flame (087) Yarn F White (001) Yarn G Cinder Toffee (3021) Yarn H Mustard (1740) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ Yarn bobbins (optional) □ 2 black safety toy eyes, 7mm diameter □ Toy filling □ Brown embroidery thread □ 3mm crochet hook TENSION 30 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS 23cm (9in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse…

CAST ON OUR KAL Collect all three parts to create this gorgeous seaside blanket Pretty summer heirloom! EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (DK, 100% organic cotton, 50g/105m) 19 balls of Yarn A Bone (7173) 5 balls of each Yarn B Peach (7176) Yarn C Sage (7196) Yarn D Buttermilk (7174) Yarn E Artichoke (7193) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Each square 39x39cm (15¼x15¼in) Completed blanket with border 200.5x161.5cm (79x63½in ) TENSION 21 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Peach Melba (587) Yarn B Powder Blue (960) Yarn C Bright Lemon (819) Yarn D Iced Pink (958) Yarn E Mint (956) □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ 2 stitch markers □ Toy filling, 250g □ 2 x 25mm safety eyes TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 47cm (18½in) from nose to tail 30cm (12in) from fin-tip to fin-tip ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Sirdar at www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Delta Wool Shop 01772 456535 or www.deltawoolshop.co.uk 10%…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Denim Revive (95% cotton, 5% other, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch holders □ Stitch markers (optional) TENSION 22 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) square over st st using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 or www.laughinghens.com □ Colourway 01994 241333 or www.colourway.co.uk LACE PANEL T-SHIRT LACE PANEL Worked over 25 sts. Row 1 (RS) K4, k2tog, K3, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, K12. Row 2 and every WS row Purl. Row 3 K3, k2tog,…

1, 2 and 3ply Knit on 2 to 3.5mm needles. Use for delicate lace knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves. 4ply Knit on 3 to 4mm needles. Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 to 4.5mm needles. Usually double the weight of 4ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for most garments and quick to knit up. Aran Knit on 4 to 5.5mm needles. Originally created for fishermen’s jumpers. Use when DK isn’t heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky. Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing. Chunky Knit on 5.5 to 7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments. Super chunky Knit on 7 to 12mm needles. A great weight for beginners,…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Cygnet 100% Cotton (DK, 100% cotton, 100g/200m) □ 1 ball of Golden (3184) A pair of 4mm needles TENSION 21 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Completed bag measures 23x14cm (9x5½in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Cygnet on 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Yarn Ball 01271 344163 or www.theyarnball.co.uk □ Knitting Wool Sales www.knittingwoolsales.com KIRSTIE SAYS… “Knit and purl pattern stitches are super simple to create yourself. Just use squared paper, or an online charting tool, and you’re off!” CREATE YOUR OWN TASSEL Braid 20cm of yarn and knot the ends together to form a loop. Cut several 15 x…

TOP WITH LACE PATTERN Go all in for colour and you are sure to nail this stylish, top-fashion look. This top in a strong shade of this summer’s hottest orange has a gorgeous fine lace pattern and a deep V-neck. It is knitted in a soft cotton blend with a lush sheen. 08 36-46 Yarn: Kalia OVERSIZED HONEYCOMB BRIOCHE SWEATER This cool sweater has a lovely honeycomb pattern. The sweater has a cropped, oversized fit. Make it in a glowing shade of tangerine and get yourself noticed! We worked with two strands of the same mohair yarn in different colours for wow-factor. 13 36-46 Yarn: Kid CLUTCH BAG A golden opportunity to display your creative talents! Knit this pretty clutch bag with a stunning lacy lozenge pattern. The clutch bag…

Baa Wool 43 Evan Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2ET 07751 442645 www.baawool.co.uk Baa Wool is a friendly and colourful emporium for woolly yarn lovers. With over 100 colours of Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift in stock, choosing your next colour work project is so much fun! Their shelves hold carefully selected ranges along with exclusives such as British Breeds by Marie Wallin and a stunning selection from six Scottish indie dyers. Baa Wool host a fortnightly in-person knit group, a weekly international online knit and natter and always have an expert on hand for customer queries in store. Their crochet and knitting workshop schedule is also back in full swing! Read more about Baa Wool in our feature on page 30. The Caledonian Wool Co. 68 High Street, Fort William, Lochaber…

FOLD-OUT PATTERN FROM SCHEEPJES Call up your casual side next month with this slouchy jumper in rich gold fingering yarn from the clever designers at Scheepjes. Complete with a cable herringbone pattern, and generously plunging V-neck, it makes the perfect knit for wearing with or without layers. Knitted in cool and soft cotton and bamboo yarn, it makes a great all-rounder, no matter what the season! JAM-PACKED BURDA BURUDA KNITTING MAG! We gift you an extra 13 garment and accessory patterns next month. From an all-white collection packed with lacy loveliness, to a rainbow-inspired story punctuated with bold yellows, you'll find something wardrobe-friendly in Burda Knitting. We've even got a cute kid's collection complete with dresses and T-shirts in the cutest colours and shapes!…

TO THE MOON & BACK When I first subscribed to Simply Knitting magzine, I received a lovely bundle of Stylecraft Moonbeam yarn and some patterns. I made two cardigans, both from the same pattern (Stylecraft 9621) for my mum (green) and mum-in-law (white). It took me a while to get round to making them (blame my immense stash!) but I’m so glad I did. It’s a beautiful cotton yarn, perfect from spring right through to autumn. Both are very pleased with their cardigans. I’d never used this yarn before but it was lovely to work with. Thank you so much for a gift that has brought us all so much happiness. Gemma Canham, via email You are more than welcome! Knitting for your loved ones is a marvellous way of…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Softfun (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 □ 3 buttons TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles 22 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over sleeve patt using 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Mania 01369 707754 or www.woolmania.co.uk □ Lindehobby www.lindehobby.co.uk SCAN HERE… FOR EXTRA INTARSIA TIPS! Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet camera or via a QR code reader app. FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Design Fashion Silk Blend DK (45% cotton, 45% silk, 10% polyamide, 50g/220m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A circular 4.5mm needle, 100cm long □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Stitch holder □ Stitch markers □ 8 (8: 8: 8: 9: 9: 9: 9: 9: 9) x 17mm buttons TENSION 20 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles 25 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over twisted rib pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Rico at www.rico-design.de OR YOU COULD TRY… □I My Yarnery 023 9217 7350 or www.myyarnery.co.uk…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Prisme (DK, 55% acrylic, 45% wool, 50g/120m) □ Bergère de France Idéal (DK, 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 4 charcoal-grey recycled cotton buttons, 15mm diameter (Bergère ref. 50449) TENSION 24 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over chart patt using 4mm needles 21 sts and 27 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 visit Bergère de France at www.bergeredefrance.co.uk KEY SLEEVE CHART BODY CHART FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this…

Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting. Rachael Prest Technical Editor Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions. Jen Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Faye Perriam-Reed Knitwear Designer Dressmaker and yoga enthusiast, Faye enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques. QUESTION OF THE MONTH STEEK GEEK Q I have recently got into colourwork and I am having a lot of fun with it. I’d love to try my hand at a proper Fair Isle garment next, but I’ve come across the word ‘steeking’ and I’m not quite sure what it means! Can you help? Liz Burns, Sheffield Absolutely! In a nutshell, steeking is a way…

WIN PRIZES! We love a good puzzle here at Simply Knitting HQ! We are thrilled to be giving away five copies of ‘The Sock Knitting Bible’ by Lynne Rowe as crossword prizes, courtesy of www.davidandcharles.com. Also, thanks to our friends at www.bergeredefrance.co.uk, five sudoku experts will each receive five PDF patterns. Once you’ve completed our puzzles, head to www.gathered.how/simplyknitting and follow the links to the giveaways to enter. Find terms and conditions at www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions. Issue 227’s competitions close on Thursday 1 September 2022 Prizes will be posted out to the winners as soon as possible. WHAT’S THE KEY WORD? ACROSS: 1 Develop and become successful (7) 5 Coffee shop employee (7) 9 Bedtime drink (5) 10 Gridded version of stockinette stitch (4,5) 11 --- Mack, Not Going Out star (3)…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Summerlite DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles 21 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ SMD Knitting 0800 622 6225 or www.knittingwool.com 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off Summerlite DK! Quote offer code SK227 when you order. To place your order…

ISSUE 226 AUGUST ✶Butterfly-stitch jumper ✶ Beach hut peg bag ✶Kid’s landscape jumper ✶ Rose Flower Fairy ✶ Gathered sleeve jumper ✶ Seaside KAL blanket (part 2) ✶ Lemon make-up bag ✶ Men’s cable jumper ✶ Stashbuster book cover ✶ Octopus tea cosy ✶ Zebra pinefore ✶ PLUS! Beach baby supplement ISSUE 225 JULY ✶ Triple lace jumper ✶ Plant pot cosies ✶ Kid’s petal-neck cardi ✶ Rowan two-way jumper ✶ Perry the Pony ✶ Stashbuster laptop cover ✶ Simple stripy babygro ✶ Seaside KAL blanket (part 1) ✶ Hot air balloon mobile ✶ Drapefront waistcoat PLUS! Burda magazine and sock supplement ISSUE 224 JUNE ✶ Houndstooth sleeveless top ✶ Primrose Flower Fairy ✶ Kid’s hearts and stripes cardi ✶ Cable footstool ✶ Everybody cardigan ✶ Nursery toy bags ✶…

TOP A pretty, elegant top that is also very fast and easy to knit. A veritable win-win! It is a strappy, short-length top knitted in stocking stitch with ribbed edges. The blended cotton yarn has a pretty sheen and is available in many lovely shades. 02 36-40 Yarn: Alessia TOP WITH CHECK PATTERN During the summer you can’t have enough super-light tops. Here we team a fascinating checked pattern in a minty shade with camel ribbed edges. This sassy top is knitted in the softest blended yarn containing viscose, merino wool and silk. 03 36-48 Yarn: Liza TOP The secret of the extraordinary look of this top lies in our choice of yarn. We knitted this simple top in a shiny, heavily textured yarn. The yarn creates all-over stripes that…

UK Hand Knitting is delighted to sponsor the Yarn Shop Guide for the second year. We are a not-for-profit organisation founded more than 80 years ago to promote knitting and crochet to crafters across the country. One of our missions is to support independent yarn shops by helping you find your nearest shop on our website. The yarn shops featured here are drawn from our listings and will always offer you a warm welcome, expert advice and delicious yarn. From 17-24 September this year, we are launching our first Yarnstravaganza to celebrate the wonderful service that yarn shops offer. There’ll be fun events, free goodies and more. Visit www.ukhandknitting.com…