Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i Simply Knitting

SCANDINAVIANSTYLE CHRISTMAS KNITS by Thea Rytter (£1459, Quiller Publishing) Create a cosy, knitted Christmas this year with Thea Rytter's patterns for decorations, wreaths, table settings and lots more. Inspired by the natural world and Scandi style, these makes are perfect for knitters of every level. Choose from classic stars, hearts or baubles – even a winter forest floor tableau with mushrooms and acorns! Full colour photos and festive styling tips too. MINDFUL KNITTING by Chloé Elizabeth Birch (£14.99, CICO Books) Chloe is a familiar name to regular readers of Simply Knitting – her knitting journey began as a way to help with her own mental health, and this inspiring book has 35 projects designed to serve as mindfulness practices as well as satisfying your creativity. Make gifts, cosy garments and…

GET the LOOK Page 19 100% Shetland wood! Simply knitting wves TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK (100% Shetland wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A circular 3.25mm needle, approx 100cm long □ A circular 4mm needle, approx. 100cm long □ 4 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm over stocking stitch pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Dec 1 st (decrease 1 st) Worked over 3 sts. On a right side row, work K1, ssk at the beginning of a row and k2tog, K1 at the end of a row. On a wrong side row, work P1, p2tog at the beginning…

TALENTED TEENAGER My 15 year-old daughter made this. She absolutely loved doing it and it looks great with the other ocean creatures she has knitted. Michele Van Duval, via email FUN-FILLED TEA TIME I have given the lovely octopus that I knitted away to a granddaughter. I hope she gets a lot of laughs at her tea table! Thank you for the fab pattern. Pat Combes, via email TENTACLE TROUBLES Another incredible pattern from Susan Cowper. A nice easy design but eight bobbly tentacles was quite a lot! He's been named oc-tea-pus and I love him! Lynn Douglas, via Facebook…

Every month, three subscribers win a prize as a thank you for their loyalty to Simply Knitting. This month, the winners (below) will each win a Caron Cakes yarn bundle, worth £38! Each 200g cake contains 350m of gorgeous wool/arcylic blend yarn. Happy knitting! WORTH £38 OUR MEDIA LTD, PUBLISHERS OF SIMPLY KNITTING, SUBS STARS GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prizes were dispatched before the on-sale date of this issue. There are no cash alternatives. Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all current subscribers. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.…

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Kate McFerran, Director of Communications at LNER, an East Coast rail company, wanted to show people how train travel is not about just getting from point A to B. Keen to show that it's about using that time for yourself, to do something you enjoy, while enhancing your sense of wellbeing, she came up with The Wellness Train designed to showcase the variety of activities you can do on a train. Working in partnership with Wool Winders, LNER offered a knitting workshop as well as other mindful activities in other carriages. People could choose from a relax and unwind session with Anna Richardson, collective art with illustrator Inkquisitive, macrame, doodling for mindfulness, origami, games and puzzles. “Our research found that 66 per cent of people believe it's important to take…

WEE YARN DESIGNS DEBBIE McCANN Tell us about yourself… I am Debbie, the designer/maker behind Wee Yarn Designs.| graduated from Ulster University in Belfast where I studied fashion and textile design, specialising in constructed textiles. I design and create knitted accessories, with ranges for adults, children and babies. In 2015 I discovered the Dorset button and soon became hooked! As well as designing a range of Dorset button jewellery, I also facilitate workshops in this fascinating, heritage craft. I like to think that my designs exhibit a clear contemporary edge while still acknowledging the use of traditional, handcrafted skills. What can knitters find at your online shop? Baby knits, adult accessories, woven wall hangings and Dorset button jewellery. My Dorset button making kits are especially popular as are the ceramic…

use your pompom maker! EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade 220 (100% superwash Merino, 100g/200m) 1 ball of Yarn A Provence(2425) 2 balls of each Yarn B Natural (8010) Yarn C Silver Spruce Heather (9322) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles TENSION 7 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 FIND YOUR SIZE KID'S HAT AND SCARF SET HAT Cast on 64 (76: 88) sts using size 4.5mm needles and Yarn A. Work in 2x2 rib for 12 (16: 20) rows. Change to 5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) Knit, inc 2 (1: 0) sts evenly across row. [66 (77: 88) sts] Cont in st st, work stripes…

Every month we explore one of our favourite UK yarn shops! Who's in charge? Horticulturist and Harrogate Garden Designer, Fiona Burks. Where can we find you? Harrogate in North Yorkshire. When did your doors first open? I took over the business (which had previously been my local wool shop) on 17 March 2016 when the original owner retired. What is your shop like? It's bright and cheerful, like stepping inside the rainbow! Popular products? Scheepjes Whirls and Catona are big sellers along with the large range of recycled, natural and fully traceable British yarns we stock. Top shopping tip? Give yourself time to browse around the shop and consider what you want. Buying yarn for a project that might take months to make should never be done in a rush…

TURN to page 38 for more charity stories! COPYRIGHT-FREE PATTERN Sunflower bookmark EASY TO KNIT We love YOU WILL NEED □ Any DK in yellow, brown, pink and green □ A pair of 2½mm needles and doublepointed needles (DPNs) □ A pair of googly eyes □ Pink sewing thread TENSION 25 sts and 37½ rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 2½mm needles MEASUREMENTS 30cm (12in) tall, 8cm (3¼in) wide at head, 4.5cm (l⅓in) wide at pot ABBREVIATIONS For a full list seepage 95 BOOKMARK FACE Cast on 24 sts using 2½mm need les and brown. Row 1 and every foil alt row (WS) Knit. Row 2 *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. [20sts] Row 4*K3, k2tog; rep from* to end. [16 sts] Row 6 *K2, k2tog;…

Perfect stocking filler! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ MillaMia Naturally Soft Sock (4ply; 75% wool, 25% polyamide, 50g/200m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Falu Red (510) Yarn B Herb (531) Yarn C Linen (502) □ A set of 2.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 60cm long (if using Magic Loop method) □ Waste yarn for thumb □ Stitch markers to mark out pattern (optional) □ Tapestry needle TENSION 36 sts and 36 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Charts A and B using 2.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS Actual palm circumference 18cm (7¼in) circumference Actual length 21.5cm (8½in) For looser fit/larger hands work on 2.75mm needles with a tension of 29 sts for 22cm circumference ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 98 CHART A CHART B…

Made in recycled wool IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Wildwood Chunky (100% recycled wool, 100g/190m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Lake (5027) Yarn B Ice (5023) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ 4x20mm buttons TENSION 22 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4iri) over stitch pattern using 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Width 15cm (6in) Height (to neck) 25cm (10in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 98 HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting KEY CHART HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER Cast on 36 sts using 4.5mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (WS) Kl, (P2, K2)…

WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit DROPS at www.garnstudio.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Linde Hobby www.lindehobby.co.uk □ Knitted Home www.knittedhome.com…

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…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade 220 (aran, 100% wool, 200m/100g) 1 skein of Sunflower (2415) □ A 5mm circular needle, 40cm long, or 80cm long if working magic loop □ Stitch marker TENSION 23 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over main pattern using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS (K3tog, yo, k3tog) in the same 3 sts Knit 3 sts together but don't remove them from the LH needle, yo purlwise then knit the same 3 sts together again, this time removing them from the LH needle and completing the st For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS Circumference 61cm (24in) Height 18.5cm (7¼in) STICH of the month DAISY STITCH COWL Note The cowl is worked bottom-up in the round with a simple 4-round repeat pattern.…

Lovely Noelle is more than ready for a full-day's fun! For daytime, pop on her casual jeans and snowflake jumper, then change her into her party frock, complete with pretty embroidery, for Christmas Day. Bedtime brings festive stripes in bold pyjamas. ARE YOU KNITTING NOELLE? GET IN TOUCH & LET US KNOW! Write to us at Simply Knitting magazine, Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol BS14ST or email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk. Find us on Instagram @simplyknittingmag or on Facebook.com/SimplyKnitting. IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Toy 1844 Yarn B White 1001 Yarn C Mocha 1064 Yarn D Lipstick 1246 Yarn E Kelly Green 1826 Yarn F Denim 1302 Yarn G Black 1002 □ A pair of 3.25mm needles…

Dive into another style-filled issue of Burda Knitting! We've loved seeing all your amazing knits from our exclusive extra magazine and we're sure this issue will spur your imaginations further! From brights to neutrals, cables to fisherman's rib, there's sure to be a look you'll want to recreate from this popular 32-page treat. Who doesn't wish they encountered cuteness of these proportions every time they went into the woods? Superdesigner, Amanda Berry, and Simply Knitting bring you the squishiest woodland friends next issue, wearing cosy winter accessories. We challenge you to restrict yourself to only knitting one! Save the date! ISSUE 232 OF SIMPLY KNITTING ON SALE THURS1 DECEMBER…

If you're like us, you probably feel like a child in a sweet shop when you catch sight of an array of hand-dyed yarns. If you've ever fancied learning how to hand-dye your own yarn and create those lovely colours and combinations yourself, Caroline Gurtler, a former textiles teacher, has devised a monthly subscription box which builds into a step-by-step hand-dyeing course. It comes with everything you need, clear instructions for each stage and a Facebook group for support. Put it on your Christmas list now! The Wool Dyeing subscription box costs £30 per month, and you can find out more at www.dyeingmadeeasy.com We love…

CABLE HEADBAND LOVE tweedy cable IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Fashion Aran (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/200m) 1 ball of Mull (440) ■ A pair of 5mm needles ■ A cable needle (cn) TENSION 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit an average sized head 53.5-57cm (21-22½in) Circumference 48cm (19in) Width 14cm (5½in) ABBREVIATIONS C3B Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K1; K2 from cn For a full list see page 95 CABLE HEADBAND Cast on 28 sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) Knit Row 2 K4, P7, K6, P7, K4. Row 3 K4, C3B, K1, C3B, K6, C3B, K1, C3B, K4. Row 4 K4, P7, K6, P7, K4.…

PRECIOUS PHOTOS Two years ago you printed a blanket KAL pattern called Lace and Blooms. I decided to knit it for my daughter Paige who was expecting a little girl in August. I finished it and added my own design of lace edging with just a week to go. Emma was born on 4 August 2020. I decided to take a picture of her on the blanket, and since then I have taken one each year as a keepsake. Bev Murton, via Facebook What a brill idea Bev! Our letter writer wins a fab gift voucher from retailer Black Sheep Wools worth £25!…

I've been a big fan of Jean Greenhowe's knitted toys for over 40 years and knitted many of her patterns for different charities. On seeing this design I decided that as I will never own a bricks-and-mortar wool shop or online shop, I'll have the next best thing – a knitted one! She's certainly become a talking point to any visitors I have. Julie Kearney, via Instagram When life gives you wool – knit a wool shop! Your marvellous make has started us daydreaming about knitting a lifesize version, as impractical as that would be.…

IMPROVE YOUR intarsia IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m, 100% acrylic) For yam quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holder □ Oddmentof blue DK weight yarn TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list see page 95 KID'S DONKEY JUMPER Note This sweater has a close fitting neck. Take great care not to cast off too tightly especially as it is for children. We recommend using Elizabeth Zimmerman's sewn cast off which you'll find above. The donkey's head on the front of the garment is knitted with the intarsia method, using separate balls of…

CABLE CARDIGAN Cast on TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Subtle Drifter Chunky (69% acrylic, 25% cotton, 6% wool, 100g/156m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A pair of 6mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ Locking st marker □ 3 buttons from Duttons for Buttons (01423 502092 or email harrogate@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk), 30mm diameter TENSION 14 sts and 20 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 6mm needles Cable panel meas 12cm over 21 sts ABBREVIATIONS M1P Pick up and purl into back of horizontal strand lying before next st T3B Slip next st on cn and hold at back of work, K2, now P1 from cn T3F Slip next 2 sts on cn and…

PETER RABBIT™ & MRS. RABBIT The BEATRIX POTTERTM Collection KNIT A SPECIAL gift! 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 Blush 149 Yarn D Cornflower 056 Yarn E White 001 ■ A pair of 3mm needles ■ 2 black safety toy eyes, 7mm diameter ■ Yarn bobbin (optional) ■ Toy filling ■ Brown embroidery thread ■ Stiff card for base TENSION 30 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS 25cm (10in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts. Consider embroidering the eyes instead SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Trun…

Georgina Lamb, National Partnership Manager and Lead for the North of England Charity The Farming Community Network Established 1995 What do you do? We support farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times, with over 400 volunteers who provide free and confidential support to anyone who seeks help, regardless of whether the issue is personal or business-related. Each year we help approximately 6,000 people with a variety of issues, including financial difficulties, animal disease and mental health. What can knitters do to help? Wool and Wellness is our new campaign with British Wool to support farmers’ physical and mental health during the winter months. We would like the public to knit a hat using British wool, stitch in a label with our helpline number on it (03000 111…

CONTACT US! Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. KNIT GURU 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. 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 KNITTY GREETINGS Q I've made such good friends in my knitting group I would like to do or buy something special for them at Christmas. Do you have…

BISHOP-SLEEVE JUMPER Try a new texture! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool; 50g/150m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 4mm circular needles, 80cm long □ 5mm circular needles, 80cm long □ Stitch markers □ Cable needle (cn) □ Stitch holders or waste yarn □ Tapestry needle TENSION 22 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over cable patt using 5mm needles 17 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list see page 95 BISHOP-SLEEVE JUMPER STITCH PATTERNS CABLE PATT (WORKED IN THE ROUND) Round 1 *K8, P8; rep from * to end. Round 2…

STRIPED SOCKS Great for quick gifting! Simply Knitting loves IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Hobbii Silly Socks (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 100g/400m) 1 ball of Shade 2 for all sizes □ A 2.5mm circular needle, 80cm long for Magic Loop, or a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Stitch markers TENSION 30 sts and 40 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 2.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit foot circumference 20.5 (21.5:23)cm (8 (8½:9)in) Actual foot circumference 19 (20:21.5)cm (7½ (8:8½) in) Foot length (approx) 24 (26:28)cm (9½ (10¼: 11)in) STRIPED SOCKS RIGHT SOCK LEG Cast on 56 (60: 64) sts using 2.5mm needles. Join into the round, being careful notto twist sts. Place marker at the beginning of the round. Work in K2, P2 ribbing until leg measures…

MATTRESS STITCH Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between the first and second stitches of the left piece's edge, then insert the needle down between the first two stitches of the right piece's edge (on the equivalent row). Moving upwards, bring the needle back up on the right piece, scooping up the bar that lies at the back of the stitch. Return to the opposite piece and repeat. “Don't rush the serving!” BACKSTITCH Pin your two pieces together and secure your sewing yarn tail a stitch length to the right of where you are starting. Now working from right…

WHAT'S NEW Your Time to Shine There's always room for more sparkle at Christmas. This fine self-striping Universe Christmas yarn from Hobbii hasa delicate metallic thread running right through it to add a subtle shimmer to festive knitted pressies, like lacy shawls and wraps. Universe Christmas, £6.90 per lOOg ball, www.hobbii.com Fab Stocking Filler We love this wooden ‘Maker’ pin badge with its yarn and needles motif. Add it proudly to your jacket lapels to tell the world about your passions! ‘Knitting’ Wooden Pin Badge £5.80, www.storigraphic.com Jingle All the Way This bumper 48-page pattern booklet from RICO has 10 holiday patterns for all the family. Take your pick from festive decorations, hats and headwear, classic picture jumpers and more! It's a pity this sweet elf outfit doesn't come in…

YOUR KNITS ⋆STAR LETTER⋆ AWARD-WINNING KNITS I won some prizes at this year's Gower Show including third place in ‘an item of patchwork or quilting’ for the Farmyard Friends Nursery Blanket KAL from issues 208-211. I also received third place for ‘three craft items staged’ – Martin Storey's Nordic Throw, Amanda Berry's Cuddly Santa from issue 192 and Rudolph, which I combined a few patterns to create. The judge's comment was, “Three super items. The throw is beautifully made and the toys are cute and quirky”. I've been knitting for about 65 years and was taught by my grandmother. I like to give myself a challenge and the Farmyard Friends blanket was my first attempt at Swiss darning. Catherine Thomas, via email We're so happy to hear that some of…

I was asked by my grandchildren Ava and Sophie (7 years-old and 5 years-old respectively) to make an arch which they could crawl through. Making toys is my passion and I had an inspiration to turn the arch into a rainbow. I covered foam blocks with my knitting. I have previously covered numerous foam blocks for Ava and Sophie and the fun they have had with them, and still are, is endless! It gives me such pleasure to see the enjoyment they get from something that I love doing. Jen Lawrence, via email We love seeing the incredibly inventive ways you find to make Ava and Sophie bespoke playtime toys. They must be the envy of all their friends.…

Alan Dart robins are my absolute favourite. Each one comes out a little bit differently! Laura Nolan, via Facebook Every year I knit little Christmas tree stockings, put a fun-sized chocolate bar inside and give them to local charities for Christmas fairs. I also give them out randomly when I'm out and about to people in the street or shop workers. I also knit the Ferrero Rocher mince pie covers and Terry's chocolate orange covers, among other stuff! Julie Kearney, via Instagram My family always want socks in their stockings and I like to knit them in the latest WYS signature 4ply Christmas colours. Sometimes I cheat and just buy them luxury socks though! Linda May, via letter I like to knit a new wreath each year to brighten up…

Knit it in an evening! EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Flower 1 DROPS Baby Merino (sport, 100% wool, 50g/175m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Red (16) Yarn B Olive (38) □ Flower 2 Scheepjes Metropolis (4ply, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Naples (043) Yarn B San Juan (027) □ Both flowers Anchor Artiste Metallic (80% viscose, 20% polyester, 25g/100m) 1 ball of Yarn C Gold (300) □ Flower 1 A pair of 3mm needles □ Flower 2 A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Both flowers A tapestry needle TENSION Flower 1 32 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles Flower 2 35 sts and 41 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm…

The Devon Closewool was bred more than 100 years ago for local conditions on Exmoor by crossing a Devon Longwool with an Exmoor Horn. Ths mix creates a hardy sheep that is well covered with dense, short-stapled fleece which gives good protection against the bad weather common on the hilly open moorland. Discover more British sheep breeds at www.britishwool.org.uk. BREED ESTABLISHED IN 1923!…

PART One CAST ON OUR KAL Collect all four parts to create our gorgeous Knitted Year blanket A very special heirloom! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/144m) 3 balls of Yarn B Parchment (1218) 2 balls of each Yarn A Meadow (1065) Yarn C Gold (1709) Yarn D Copper (1029) Yarn E Plum (1061) □ Stylecraft Life Chunky (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/148m) 2 balls of each Yarn F Olive (2302) Yarn G Cranberry (2319) □ A set of 6mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 6mm needles 12 sts and 19 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over honeycomb patt using 6mm needles 16 sts and 20 rows to…

Be sure to check the location of these floating, travelling shops before you visit! We Love The Wool Boat Probably the first (and best known) canal boat wool shop! Owners Colin and Carole live and work aboard the Emma Maye, travelling the inland waterways of England and Wales, but you can usually find them based in Burscough, Lancashire. www.thewoolboat.co.uk Beanie Boat If you're chilly on a waterway walk, check out the Beanie Boat where you can buy handmade hats, luxury yarns and sensational soaps which are all quality checked by Jackson the rescue Staffie. www.beanieboat.com The Wool Baa Roving Canal Trader Association (RCTA) member Lynn sells wool and handmade knitted and crocheted items, including socks and shawls. Her boat often trades at RCTA floating markets. www.facebook.com/TheWoolBaaonline…

SUPER Stashbuster Boost your tree with BOLD COLOURS EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Any DKyarn from your stash For the full set of 12 decorations 25g of each Yarn A Blue Yarn B Red Yarn C Lime green 20g of each Yarn D White Yarn E Pink Yarn F Dark purple lOg of each Yarn G Yellow Yarn H Lilac Yarn I Dark green Yarn J Brown □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Silver ribbon, 2m x 0.5cm diameter □ White sewing thread □ Sewing needle □ Stuffing □ Stitch markers □ Fork (for pompoms) MEASUREMENTS (Not including hanging loops) Bow Heart 7x8cm (2¾ x 3¼ in) Candy Lollipops 11x6cm (4¼x2¼in) Pompom Ring 8x6.5cm (3¼x2½in} Bow Present 5×6cm (2&x215;2½in) ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list see page 95 STASHBUSTER DECORATIONS Note…

Cast on cables for Christmas! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Image (50% wool, 50% acrylic, 50g/83m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ Stitch markers TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over rev st st using 5.5mm needles 44sts in cable pattern measures 19cm (7½in) ABBREVIATIONS C4B Slip 2 sts to cn at back of work, K the next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from cn C4F Slip 2 sts to cn in front of work, K the next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from cn T3B Slip 1 st to cn at back of work, K…

LEFT OR RIGHT? Q My niece wants me to teach her how to knit but I'm left-handed and she's not. Will this be a problem? Maisie Cook, via email It depends on how you knit, do you knit from the right needle to the left? If you do, it may be a little tricky. However, many left-handed knitters still knit in a right-handed way and if you do then there should be no problem with teaching your niece! Debbie Debbie's Top Tip Beginner's can find it difficult to work out which direction to knit in, especially if they put down their project in the middle of a row. The easiest way to remember it is to look for the stitch that still has yarn attached – this is the last…

KID'S REINDEER JUMPER KNIT for kids from 12 months to 12 years! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, 50g/105m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A3mm circular needle, 40cm long □ A3mm circular needle, 60cm long □ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long □ A 4mm circular needle, 60cm long □ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A 3mm crochet hook TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Fora full list see page 95 KID'S REINDEER JUMPER Note The piece is worked in the round, top down. The yoke is worked first, then divided for body and sleeves. The…

CABLE CAST-ON METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left-hand needle. Push the point of the right-hand needle between the first and second stitches. Wrap the yarn anti-clockwise around the point of the right-hand needle. Pull the loop out with the right-hand needle, then slip it over the tip of the left-hand needle. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have the number of stitches you require. THUMB CAST-ON METHOD A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily Make a slip knot and place it on a needle, leaving…

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