Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i Simply Knitting

Welcome to the August issue! We’re bursting with sun-kissed inspiration – from our loose V-neck tee, to a mosaic stitch tee with sweet button detail and a nautical-style men’s crew neck jumper. There are also adorable kitty dolls for little ones. Inside, you’ll find tips on everything from unpicking seams to perfecting buttonholes, a wishlist of the latest yarns and tools, plus an exclusive jumper pattern from Rowan. And don’t miss your chance to celebrate King Cole’s 90th anniversary with our prize draw! Looking ahead to next issue, we’re launching a new campaign across the mag and socials to support local yarn shops – sharing ways we can all champion the brilliant independents that keep our knitting community thriving. The SK Team x Kirstie, Nicola, Sophie Camilla, Jennifer and Cory…

GET the LOOK Page 19 IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton, 100g/230m) 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 □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over main patt and st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Purplelinda Crafts www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk □ The Knitting Network 01795 570303 or www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk TOP TIP Count your stitches after each row that contains YOs. This will help ensure that you haven’t dropped, skipped, or…

STAR LETTER SOCKS APPEAL I thought you might like to see the collection of socks I knitted. My daughter organised a hen party for her friend at a glamping site, so asked me if I would knit socks for everyone. By the time I had knitted 15 pairs I was ready to have a change from sock knitting but everyone seemed to love them and were glad of the extra warmth during the chilly evenings. @ Deb Williams This is a fabulous idea for a glamping hen do (which is also a fabulous idea!). I’m not surprised you were ready to give sock knitting a rest though. We think you deserve a little treat to make up for that! Best wishes to the happy couple from everyone at SK! SPONSORED…

NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK (100% British wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Fine Fettle Fibres 01670 600001 www.finefettlefibres.uk □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 www.laughinghens.com CHART KEY “I love seeing children in yellow, it’s such a bright, cheerful colour and works well in all seasons. Popping a blouse underneath keeps things even cosier, if necessary.” CAMILLA OWEN, DESIGNER…

CLASSIC NAUTICAL knit! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Alaska (aran, 100% wool, 50g/70m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 5mm circular needle, 40cm and 80cm long □ A 4mm circular needle, 40cm and 80cm long □ 1 set of 5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ 1 set of 4mm DPNs □ Lockable stitch markers □ Stitch holders TENSION 17 sts and 22 rows to measure (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS DS Create a double stitch by slipping the first st purlwise with yarn in front, lifting the yarn up and over the needle pulling the stitch up to create what looks like 2 sts on the needle. Keep the yarn to the back of the work for a knit row and…

KNIT for August birthdays! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (1001) Yarn B Sherbert (1034) Yarn C Spring Green (1316) Yarn D Candyfloss (1130) Yarn E Black (1002) Yarn F Silver (1203) Yarn G Shrimp (1132) Yarn H Pistachio (1822) Yarn I Fondant (1241) Yarn J Camel (1420) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Locking stitch markers □ Wooden mobile □ Blue striped ribbon 1.5cm wide, 2m length □ Blue cotton thread and sewing needle □ Cardboard □ Toy filling TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x 10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS Ice Cream 13cm tall (51/4in) Palm Tree 13cm tall (51/4in) Surfboard 10cm long (4in) Caravan 8cm long…

TRY A NEW stitch! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Cotton Top DK (DK, 78% acrylic, 22% cotton, 100g/260m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 3 x 15mm buttons □ Stitch holders □ Safety pins TENSION 23 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st and mosaic pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 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 contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ SMD Knitting 0800 622…

CONTACT US! Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST KNIT GURU Rosee Woodland Designer and Technical Editor Design pro and technical knitting expert, Rosee, shares her crafting insights this issue. Kirstie McLeod Editor Sock fanatic and all-round crafty expert, Kirstie enjoys designing and creating lace, cables and more. Cory Sydee Technical Editor Top expert and knitting super-fan, Cory likes to delve into the toughest of knitting conundrums. Jen Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen tackles the trickiest of knitting problems with ease. QUESTION OF THE MONTH PATIENT UNPICKING Q How do I unpick an incorrect seam? Marley Burgess Unpicking a sewn seam or hem can be quite tricky and fiddly;…

KNIT for cat-obsessed friends! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 295m/100g) 1 ball of each Yarn A Cream (1005) Yarn B Saffron (1081) Yarn C Powder Pink (1843) Yarn D Lincoln (1834) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 2 stitch markers □ Toy stuffing □ 4 buttons, 15mm diameter □ 4 black toy safety eyes, 12mm diameter □ Black scrap yarn TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS 30cm tall (12in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Lovecrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ The Knitters Attic…

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle through the loops of the next two stitches as if to knit. 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn through the two stitches, knitting them both together. 3 Drop the two stitches from the left-hand needle and keep the new stitch on the right-hand needle. 4 Knitting two stitches together decreases your stitch count by one, and the decrease stitch leans to the right. This is how a series of k2tog decreases will look.…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash (100% Merino wool, 50g/110m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Ginger (3124) Yarn B Brown Bear (3070) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Two 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Button TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 MEASUREMENTS 16x8.5cm (6¼x3¼in) WHERE TO BUY □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk STITCH of the month PHONE CASE Cast on 44 sts sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. Foundation row Purl. Row 1 K1, *K1, P4, K1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 P1, *P1, K4, P1; rep from * to last st, P1. Rows 3 and 4 Rep last 2…

Perfect your LACEWORK IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 5mm circular needle, 40cm long for neckband and 60-100cm long for body □ A set of 5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Stitch marker □ Waste yarn for holding stitches TENSION 17 sts and 22 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ Love Crafts 01409 404 010 www.lovecrafts.com “If you cast on this T-shirt when you book your late escape, you could be casting off before you leave for the airport!” SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR LACE T-SHIRT BODY Cast on 126 (144: 162: 174: 192: 216:…

1 Insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch and knit as normal, but don’t drop it from the left-hand needle. 2 Then take the right-hand needle behind the left-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back of the stitch on the left-hand needle. 3 Wrap the yarn around the tip of the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. Bring the needle through to make the stitch, keeping it on the right-hand needle. 4 Take the stitch off the left-hand needle. You will have increased one stitch by knitting twice into the original stitch, first at the front, then at the back.…

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1 Bring the yarn to the front of the needles before you work the next stitch. 2 Insert the right-hand needle into the next stitch, and wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. 3 This will bring the yarn between the needles to the front, and you can then pull it through the stitch as normal. 4 Slip the stitch off the needle. You will notice that the yarn over forms an extra loop to the right of the stitch you have just worked.…

LOVE ODD SOCKS? Catch our other unique pairs in Issues 265, 267 and 268! Unique treats for your feet! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Yarnsmiths Merino Sock (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Deep Teal (2K235) Yarn B Hydrangea (2K266) □ 2mm circular needles or 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) for working in the round □ 2.5mm circular needles or a set of DPNs for working in the round □ Stitch holder □ 3 stitch markers □ Cable needle (cn) TENSION 28 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 2.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Actual foot circumference 20.5 (23: 25.5)cm [8 (9: 10)in] Cuff to the bottom of the heel 14 (15.5: 16.5)cm [5¾ (6: 6½)in] Heel…

1 Make a slip knot and place it on a needle, leaving a long tail. The tail length depends on the number of stitches you wish to cast on. Try a length about 3 times the width of the project. 2 Hold the tail in your left hand with your thumb sticking up. Make a circle anti-clockwise with your thumb. You should end up with a cross on the front of your thumb. 3 Push the needle tip along the outside of your thumb so it passes through the loop. Wrap the working yarn as if to knit. 4 Draw the yarn through the thumb loop and then between the arms of the cross. Slip your thumb out and pull to tighten the stitch. Repeat from Step 2.…

1 Bring the yarn to the front of the needles before you work the next stitch. 2 Insert the right-hand needle into the next stitch, and wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. 3 This will bring the yarn between the needles to the front, and you can then pull it through the stitch as normal. 4 Slip the stitch off the needle. You will notice that the yarn over forms an extra loop to the right of the stitch you have just worked.…

TURN to page 20 for great reader stories! COPYRIGHT-FREE KNIT Cable cowl Get ready to knit in bulk and raise money for charity with Kirstie McLeod’s soft accessory knit We love YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran (100% Shetland Islands wool, 100g/166m) 1 skein of Moarfield (1147) □ A 5mm circular needle, 40cm long □ Stitch marker TENSION 29 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st pattern using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Circumference 55cm (21¾in) Depth 19cm (7½in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 COWL Cast on 160 sts using a 5mm circular needle, 40cm long, and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. PM to mark beg of round. Round 1 (K2, P2) to end of round. Rep…

Perfect your colour work! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% superwash Merino wool, 100g/117m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Bitter Chocolate (872) Yarn B Cerise (1964) Yarn C Moss (841) Yarn E Daffodil (821) Yarn F Jet (1913) Yarn G Smoke (214) 2 balls of each Yarn D Tuffet (247) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Stitch markers □ A 6mm circular needle, 80cm long □ Lockable stitch marker □ 2.5mm crochet hook to weave in ends □ 5 flower buttons □ 4 bee buttons (optional) □ Cushion pad, 46x46cm (18x18in) TENSION 15 sts and 18 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stranded stocking stitch using 6mm needles MEASUREMENTS 46cm (18in) square ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79…

SIMPLE EYELET BUTTONHOLE An eyelet buttonhole is the most commonly used buttonhole. It creates a small hole, with a soft edge. This makes it very stretchy, so if working it in your garment, ensure that the buttons you select are a fair amount larger than the hole or they will slip out easily. Due to the lack of a firm edge, the simple eyelet buttonhole method is best suited to lighter yarns and smaller needles. In anything over a DK-weight yarn it can be tricky to make it look neat. Your yarn should ideally have some elasticity as it will need to ‘bounce back’ from being stretched, so avoid using this technique for yarns with a high cotton, silk, alpaca or cashmere content. 1 Work a simple eyelet buttonhole, on…

1 Insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch and knit as normal, but don’t drop it from the left-hand needle. 2 Then take the right-hand needle behind the left-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back of the stitch on the left-hand needle. 3 Wrap the yarn around the tip of the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. Bring the needle through to make the stitch, keeping it on the right-hand needle. 4 Take the stitch off the left-hand needle. You will have increased one stitch by knitting twice into the original stitch, first at the front, then at the back.…

SCAN HERE… FOR TIPS AND TUTORIALS! Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet camera or via a QR code reader app. 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…

ISSUE 265 JULY ✽ Summer lace shawl ✽ Striped short-sleeved top ✽ Kids’ floral lace jumper ✽ Quick and easy headband ✽ Cosy homewares knitalong ✽ Cotton cable cardigan ✽ Camping playset ✽ Odd socks ✽ Eyelet tank top ✽ Kids’ pompom poncho ✽ Fluffy checked cardigan ✽ Plant pot cosy PLUS 20-page Handmade For Men Pattern Collection BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 264 JUNE ✽ Lace-sleeved jumper ✽ Checked wrap ✽ Kids’ bobble jumper ✽ Mice playset ✽ Homewares knit- along ✽ Lace baby jumper ✽ Rowan Fair Isle jumper ✽ Blue-footed booby tea cosy ✽ Rainbow beret ✽ Dropped-stitch jumper ✽ Coin purse ✽ PLUS Homewares pattern book ISSUE 263 MAY ✽ Chunky cardigan ✽ Lace headband ✽ Baby cardi ✽…

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle onto the right-hand needle in the same way as for step 1. 3 Push the point of the left-hand needle through the front of both the slipped stitches. 4 Bring the yarn around just as you would for a knit stitch and knit these two stitches together. You will now have a single stitch on the right-hand needle, and your two slipped ones will create a left-leaning decrease.…

Create a knitted rainbow! Get ready to turn heads with Scheepjes Parade – a vibrant new DK yarn collection bursting with colour. With 20 striking colourways inspired by joy, selfexpression and celebration, each 100g ball blends 4 to 6 complementary shades from the Colour Crafter range. Soft, anti-pilling and compatible with Colour Crafter and Scrumptious, Parade is perfect for bold standalone projects or eye-catching, mixed-yarn creations. £4.95 for 100g, www.scheepjes.com for stockists…

Hobbii’s latest yarn, Buena Vista, is a delicate blend of 56% cotton, 35% acrylic, and 9% polyamide, offering breathability, durability and a gentle feel against the skin. This super-fine yarn features soft pastel tones and short colour changes, creating a painterly effect in every stitch. A fine white thread wrapped around the strand adds texture and visual interest. Ideal for lightweight tops, socks, shawls and summer accessories, Buena Vista works with 3mm needles. Machine washable and easy to care for, it’s perfect for stylish, everyday wear and an excellent choice for crafters seeking both comfort and subtle elegance in their handmade garments. £9 for 100g, www.hobbii.co.uk We love…

Stylecraft's Soft Pastels is a new aran-weight cotton-acrylic blend offering the perfect combination of softness, coolness and convenience. Machine washable and ideal for summer garments, it comes in six sorbet-inspired pastel shades: Strawberry, Apple, Blackberry, Blueberry, Lemon and Lychee. This yarn brings refreshing colour to warm-weather projects – perfect for those who want style without sacrificing comfort or care. Check out Stylecraft's latest Soft Pastels patterns too! £4.79 for 100g, www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk…

KEEPING TRACK I always save the yarn label and pin it to my swatch or tuck it into a little ziplock or drawstring bag along with all the leftovers. It saves so much guesswork if I need to match dye lots or reorder later! @ Janet F What a fabulous idea Janet! This is a great way to keep track of things when working on a treasured project. DO YOU HAVE A TIP TO SHARE? Email simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk with all your top knitting tips!…

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle through the loops of the next two stitches as if to knit. 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn through the two stitches, knitting them both together. 3 Drop the two stitches from the left-hand needle and keep the new stitch on the right-hand needle. 4 Knitting two stitches together decreases your stitch count by one, and the decrease stitch leans to the righ t. This is how a series of k2tog decreases will look.…

Discover the vibrant charm of Scandinavian design in this new knitting collection by best-selling Norwegian author Linka Neumann. Featuring 23 colourful, coldweather garments for the whole family, this book is a must-have for knitters who love the great outdoors. The beauty of Norway Drawing inspiration from the raw beauty of Norway’s wild north, each pattern showcases motifs like polar bears, the Arctic sun, Hopi dreamcatchers, snowflakes, sled dogs and falling snow – capturing the spirit of winter adventures and the traditions of indigenous cultures. All garments are knitted with Norwegian and Icelandic wool, chosen for its natural ability to repel water and keep out the cold. Room for personalisation You’ll find 12 adult sweaters and cardigans – with options to customise sleeves, necklines and hoods – available in sizes from…

PART three CAST ON OUR KAL Collect all five parts to create a huge homewares collection For the cosiest of homes! These projects make up Part Three of our KAL, filled with charming, country cottage-inspired squares and loads of fun ideas! Across five fab issues, we’ll share creative ways to use your new squares around the home – coming up next: a plant pot cover and a cute picture! Or, if you prefer, stitch the squares as they arrive and save them up to make a gorgeous lap blanket, revealed in Part Five. Don’t miss out – join the mystery KAL fun today! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) For all four cushion squares 1 ball of each Yarn A Mushy Peas (2173)…

Charity name HAPPA (Horses And Ponies Protection Association) Job title Head of Equine Operations Established 1937 What does HAPPA do? HAPPA strive to give a second chance to equines through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and education. The Charity’s Equine Inspectors investigate cruelty and neglect in over 18 counties across the north of England. Rescued equines are restored to health at the Charity’s Shores Hey Farm based in Burnley, Lancashire. The Charity rehomes equines who have completed their rehabilitation through a legally binding loan scheme, securing the future welfare of every HAPPA equine as they can always return to Shores Hey Farm. The Charity prides itself on its education, offering advice and support for equine owners, the public and the next generation of equine owners through clinics, demonstrations, clubs and training. What…

CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 20 CHILL OUT WITH A CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Slightly hungry (7) 5 Take knitting apart by removing stitches (7) 9 Give a formal speech (5) 10 Party after a wedding (9) 11 Edge of the mouth (3) 12 Agreement to stop fighting (5) 13 Main idea or topic (5) 14 Supernatural power or trick (5) 16 Cricket target (6) 18 UK school exam, taken at 18 (1,5) 19 Spring flower with a bulb (5) 22 Bright blue colour (5) 24 Knitter’s collection of unused yarn (5) 26 Vehicle safety test (1,1,1) 27 Practice before a performance (9) 29 Coffee with steamed milk (5) 30 Classic gin cocktail (7) 31 Nunnery (7) DOWN 1 Dilemma (7) 2 Sparkling wine from France…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Creative Linen (50% linen, 50% cotton, 100g/200m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ 3 buttons, 25mm diameter (ref TGB4777) and 6 buttons, 15mm diameter (ref TGB3020), both from www.textilegarden.com □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Cr3L Drop next slip st off needle and leave at front (RS) of work, K2, place dropped slip st back onto left needle and knit this st Cr3R Slip next 2 sts one at a time purlwise with yarn at back (WS) of work, drop next slip st off needle and leave at front (RS) of work, place…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “I’d go back down to the south of France and be inspired by all the beautiful colours of the countryside.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “My favourite place to knit will always be my sofa in front of a good film, surrounded by all my knit kit, biscuits and a nice hot cuppa.” Cory Sydee Technical Editor “I recently spent a week in Italy, that was pretty idyllic. Everywhere was a good place to knit!” Jen Bartlett Technical Editor “I would go to the Lake District and happily knit next to waterfalls and tarns, and at the top of my favourite fells!”…

Summer’s here and it’s time to knit something fun and full of sunshine! In this cheerful supplement, we’ve got three holiday treats: a cool-blue T-shirt with a deep lace border, perfect for warm days; an adorable fishing-themed playset for little ones; and a colourful Fair Isle beach bag that’s ready for seaside adventures. Knit in the garden, by the waves, or wherever you unwind, these patterns will keep your creative mojo on top form all summer long!…

Knit for SUMMER PICNICS! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Yarnsmiths Merino DK (100% Merino, 50g/110m) 2 balls of Yarn A Hydrangea Blue (3266) Yarn B Sand (3066) 1 ball of Yarn C Sunshine Yellow (3150) Yarn D Bright Red (3110) Yarn E Lemon Yellow (3170) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A 4mm circular needle, 60cm long □ Stitch markers with 1 lockable for beginning of round, the rest to mark out stitch pattern (optional) □ Fabric for lining 90cm width by 35cm depth □ Matching sewing thread □ Sewing needle TENSION 22 sts and 30 rnds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Fair Isle Pattern in st st using 4mm needles 24 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS Width…

NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Bluebell (969) Yarn B Clementine (576) Yarn C Fern Green (603) Yarn D Frost Blue (608) Yarn E Pink (992) Yarn F White (961) □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A stitch holder □ Toy filling □ A 25cm diameter flat-back polystyrene wreath form □ 2 Beech dowels, 20cm x 12mm □ A circular magnet, 2cm diameter □ 9 split rings, 2.5cm diameter □ 18 googly stick-on eyes, 1cm diameter □ Strong glue □ Blue and white cord, two 40cm lengths □ A plastic ‘S’ hook, 5cm TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm…