Innehållsförteckning för April 2016 från Simply Knitting

Hurray! It finally feels like spring is here and we can climb out from underneath all of our handknitted blankets. To celebrate the warmer weather, this issue we’ve got a fantastic mix of lightweight garments and cosy accessories to help complete your spring wardrobe. We think you’ll love our gold lace cardigan on page 12. Whatever you’re planning to knit this month, you’ll want to check out the whole host of new yarns on page 78. We’ve also found the top product picks for you and your home this season – see them on page 30. Plus, don’t miss Alan Dart’s latest amazing creations, lovely little Hansel and Gretel, on page 45! Looking ahead to the summer, have you ever thought about booking a knitting-themed holiday? Find out about our…

Q I’m about to cast on my very first jumper using a Simply Knitting pattern, but I’m worried about picking the wrong size. Do you have any tips? Denise Smith, Surrey A The crucial measurement to think about when choosing a jumper size is the chest/bust measurement – look for ‘To Fit Chest/Bust’ in our sizing charts. The difference between the ‘To Fit…’ and ‘Actual…’ sizes tells you how much ease a garment has, and how loosely or tightly it will fit. Don’t be tempted to just pick your usual dress size, though! As with shop-bought clothes there can be variation in sizing, so take the time to measure yourself to ensure a great fit.…

LEARN TO KNIT Fiona Goble (CICO Books, £9.99) So you’ve bought your first ball of yarn and some needles, but now what? In this book Fiona Goble takes you through the next steps, with 25 fun and funky patterns designed especially for new knitters. Go beyond the traditional garter stitch scarf and try out chunky ribbed stitches on cowls and hats, easy college stripes for personalised gifts and stylish home décor to give your living space a lift. There are large, clear diagrams in the techniques section to help you along, plus advice on basic colourwork and sewing up. A great confidence-building guide for newbies. MINI SKEIN KNITS Lark Crafts (Lark Books, £11.99) Mini skeins are a great way to try out a new yarn without breaking the bank. The…

1 These images show what happens to the yarn that you carry over on the wrong side of the work. Work a stitch in the first colour as usual. To change colour, twist the two yarns together before working the next stitch. 2 Work the next stitch in the new colour as normal. When working alternating stitches of two colours, try and keep an even tension and do not pull the yarn too tight. 3 Change back to the original colour, not forgetting to twist the two yarns together before you work the stitch. 4 A completed row shows the yarn ‘floats’ carried across the back of the work. If the floats of one colour always stay above the other colour, your work will look more even.…

INSPIRING GOOD DEEDS In Simply Knitting issue 137, you had an interesting article about knitting Twiddlemuffs for people suffering from Alzheimers. I showed it to my friends at church and their group has decided to start knitting them for our local elderly. One of the ladies, Shirley, has already completed many using keys, beads, buttons and so on to decorate them with. Thank you for always inspiring us with the articles and patterns in your magazine. Pam Gardner, South Africa Those Twiddlemuffs look amazing! We’re so glad our mag inspired you. PRIZE-WINNING PARROT I just had to tell you that I won first prize at a local craft fayre! The fayre takes place between the St Crispin Retirement Village, in Northampton, and our own here in Milton Keynes. I won…

WHEN A COMMUNITY worker put up a sign in the window of the Melrose Avenue Resource Centre (MARC) in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, offering a regular space for local crafters to get together, lifelong knitter and crocheter Phyl Christmas was immediately inspired. Phyl decided she would offer up her crafting skills to teach local people, and marched right on in. “The community worker practically dragged me over the counter when I said I could knit and crochet!” says Phyl. “I offered to teach and I haven’t looked back since.” The pair arranged to start on a Monday afternoon and in May 2012 the MARC Crafters had their very first meeting. Phyl found herself faced with three lovely ladies waiting to knit. “Not all the ladies had tried knitting before so we started…

Spring is the perfect season to breathe new life into your home, and it’s easy to do with just a few balls of yarn and a pair of needles. This pretty Fair Isle pattern in soft pinks and blues reminds us of spring blossoms against the sky, but with ten shades of Sublime Evie to pick from you can change the colours to match your décor! YOU WILL NEED Sublime, Evie (94% cotton, 6% nylon, 50g/115m)2 balls of Nougat05081ball of each: Zola0515 Haze0512 Luna0516 A pair of 5mm needles 6 medium sized buttons A 36 x 36cm (14 x 14in) cushion pad For yarn stockists contact Sublime 01924 369666 www.sublimeyarns.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 20 sts and 22 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in)…

Warm up your day with this golden oat-coloured hot water bottle cover. Sandra Nesbitt’s clever design uses the cable knot technique, a variation on cables that involves making a knot with your knitting. It’s easier to work than it sounds, so cast on and give it a try! YOU WILL NEED Debbie Bliss, Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran (90% wool, 10% angora, 50g/88m) 3 balls of Gold (036) A pair of 5mm needles 3 stitch holders or safety pins 3 buttons, 3cm wide For yarn stockists contact Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 5mm needles SIZE Length 27cm (10 in) Length including neck 37cm (14 in) Width 23cm…

Comfy and classic with a simple but striking centre panel, this gorgeous sweater is the perfect between-seasons knit for days when the weather is unpredictable. Knitted in a cool cotton and Merino blend, it’s warm enough for chilly spring mornings, but lightweight enough to wear when the sun decides to make an appearance! YOU WILL NEED Rowan, Wool Cotton (50% cotton, 50% Merino wool, 50g/113m) A pair of 3¼mm needles A pair of 4mm needles 2 buttons, 15mm diameter For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 681881 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 90 BACK Cast on 97 (101: 107: 113: 119: 125:…

With its loose dolman sleeves and roomy fit, this kimono-style knit is the perfect spring alternative to a coat – throw it on over long sleeves for an added layer of warmth or wear with a dress on balmy summer evenings to keep goosebumps at bay. The 10-row pattern repeat is simple to work, but beautiful to look at! YOU WILL NEED Artesano, Hand-Painted Alpaca Blend DK (50% alpaca, 50% Peruvian Highland wool, 50g/100m) A pair of 3¼mm needles A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long Stitch holder 3 buttons, 2cm diameter. Sample buttons are from For yarn stockists contact Artesano 0118 950 3350 www.artesanoyarns.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles…

Every cable project needs a cable needle, and there are lots of different types to choose from. Whether you prefer slick metal, grippy wood or colourful, practical plastic, there’s a needle out there to suit you. Take a look at our pick of the best… 1. These Brittany Birch wood needles have a super-comfortable grip and are shaped at both ends to prevent your stitches from slipping off. £3.95 for a pack of three, www.paviyarns.co.uk, 01665 606062 2. Cable with colour! These innovative Neko needles have flat ends to help when picking up your stitches and are bent in the middle to keep your stitches in place. £4.99 for a pack of two, www.tangled-yarn.co.uk, 01612 170858 3. Easily slip and pick up stitches with these straight Milward pins. Their smooth…

CHAIN STITCH This is the foundation of all crochet stitches. 1 About 15cm (6in) from the end of the yarn, make a loop with the ball end on top. Insert the hook through this loop and catch the yarn, pulling it through the loop. Slide the slipknot up to the hook. 2 With the hook in your right hand, hold the slipknot between thumb and finger of the left hand. Move the hook under and over the yarn. 3 Pull the hook and yarn back through the slipknot loop to form your first chain (ch) stitch. Now repeat steps 1-2 until you’ve formed a chain. 4 This is what your row of chains will look like. Keep going until you have the number of chains that are stated on your…

Abbreviations & Useful Info NEEDLE SIZES HOOK SIZES YARN WEIGHTS CHOOSE THE RIGHT YARNS TO KNIT WITH. 1, 2 & 3ply Knit on 2-3½mm needles. Use for delicate lace knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves. 4ply Knit on 3-4mm needles. Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3½-4½mm 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 4-5½mm 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 5½-7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments. Super chunky Knit on 7-12mm needles.…

BEST KNITTING TEACHER I started knitting sometime during my early teens. My mum showed me how to knit, although knitting wasn’t the first needlecraft I attempted. Crochet was my thing back then. BEST ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS The first item I knitted was a scarf – I wouldn’t advise anyone to knit a scarf as their first project! They’re quite tedious and seem to never end. Knit something fun, something you actually want to wear. BEST ITEMS TO KNIT I adore knitting lace patterns from charts. Lace is very intuitive and visual, and it’s easy to find the place you’re at by just looking at the knitted fabric and comparing it to the chart. BEST DESIGN STYLE I like designing pieces that pair some interesting details, either in the form of…

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Knitted in rich gold, this new-season knit is a must for your spring wardrobe. The beautiful three-quarter-length dolman sleeves and contrasting garter and lace stitch patterns make for an elegant but contemporary knit that’s wonderfully wearable and perfect for sunny afternoons. The lace eyelets allow a glimpse of what you’re wearing underneath, so go for a shade like navy blue or white for eye-catching contrast. YOU WILL NEED Rico Design, Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool, 50g/100m) A pair of 4 mm needles A pair of 5mm needles 4 locking stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de/en/home TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Lace Pattern using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Dec1 decrease 1 st…

We knitters know that it’s easy to get stuck in a knitting loop – if you’re always choosing pastels or picking the same shape or style, then why not go for something completely different, like this deep orange sweater, with its block lace panel? It’s sure to turn heads! YOU WILL NEED Yarn Stories, Fine Merino DK (100% Merino wool, 50g/120m) A pair of 3¼mm needles A 3¼mm circular needle, 60cm long A pair of 4mm needles For yarn stockists contact Yarn Stories 01484 848431 www.yarnstories.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 90 FRONT Cast on 88 (94: 98: 104: 110: 118: 122:…

I just received the latest copy of Simply Knitting, issue 143, which has cheered up a very dismal, wet and windy day! I thought you might like to see this photo of some of the tinsel hedgehogs I made for my daughter-in-law last year. She spends a great deal of her spare time fostering stray hedgehogs for a hedgehog sanctuary, helping them get ready to live safely back in the wild. I shall definitely show her the article in this month’s magazine about the Somerset Wildlife Trust and maybe I will knit them a few of the hedgehogs too! Thanks again for the best knitting magazine. Sally Pillinger, Somerset Those are some really adorable hedgehogs, Sally! We hope your daughter-in-law loves them as much as we do! Stylecraft OUR LETTER…

GREAT DAYS OUT BLETCHLEY Lying just five miles south of Milton Keynes, Bletchley is most famous for being the location of Bletchley Park, the base of the World War II codebreakers. It’s also where Colossus, the very first computer, was developed and is now home to the National Museum of Computing. Just down the road, in the heart of Milton Keynes, is Campbell Park – host to many major festivals and events. www.visit-miltonkeynes.co.uk SAINT MARY’S Take a stroll around Bletchley and pay a visit to the stunning St Mary’s Church. Built on the original site of a Norman church, it has impressive stained glass windows and architecture dating all the way back to the 14th century. www.stmarysbletchley.org…

It’s spring! I’m feeling all fuzzy and warm because, as promised, I’ve been getting fully into the chunky side of knitting after my foray into lacy designs over the summer. I’d had my eye on a particular Simply Knitting pattern since this time last year, but it involved cable knitting, which I’d never really done before. However, after building my confidence when I learned lace I felt ready to give cable knits a go and since then I’m not ashamed to say I’ve gone a little bit cable crazy! The pattern was the ‘Half and Half’ Phildar poncho featured in the April 2015 issue. The wool used in the pictures is beautiful, but as it was my first time trying out cables I didn’t want to spend lots of money…

Add the perfect finishing touch to your outfit with this soft, lacy beanie. Knitted from one skein of deliciously rich dark brown Merino, it’s a shade that chocoholics will love. There are plenty of other colours to choose from in the range, though, from bold violet to zingy lime, so why not make a hat for each day of the week? YOU WILL NEED Ripples Crafts, Merino Sport Weight (100% Merino wool, 100g/262m)1 skein of Chocolate Doesn’t Come Any Darker A set of 3¼mm double-pointed needles Stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Ripples Crafts www.ripplescrafts.com TENSION Yarn used knits as sport weight to this tension: 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3¼mm needles 24 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm…

1 Push the point of your right-hand needle through the first two stitches on your left-hand needle, going from right to left as you would for a purl stitch. 2 Bring the yarn anticlockwise around the needle, between the two needles. 3 Pull the yarn through both stitches, as you would if working a purl stitch, and then drop both from the left-hand needle. 4 Purling two stitches together decreases your stitch count by one, and the decrease stitch leans to the right. This is how a series looks on the right side of stocking stitch.…

GOLD LEAF, P12 SSK Slip, slip, knit 1 With the yarn at the back of your knitting, slip the first stitch on the left-hand needle knitwise. 2 Now slip the next stitch on the left-hand needle knitwise. 3 Push the left-hand needle through the front of both the slipped stitches. 4 Bring the yarn round just as you would for a knit stitch and knit the 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. HANSEL & GRETEL, P45 KFB Increase 1 by knitting into front and back 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…

Slipping your feet into a pair of handmade socks is such a joy, and something every knitter should experience! This is a fantastic project for a special skein of variegated yarn. YOU WILL NEED Malabrigo, Sock (100% wool, 100g/402m) 1 ball of Caribe (474) A set of 2 mm double-pointed needles (or a circular needle, 80cm long for magic loop method) 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as 4ply to this tension: 32 sts and 44 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2 mm needles SIZE To fit foot circumference: 17.5 (20.5: 23)cm, 7 (8: 9)in ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 90 NOTE If you’d like the pattern on the leg to be…

COSY CRITTERS Peter Pan, P1240. A trio of characterful knits for little ones in DK weight yarn. www.tbramsden.co.uk, 01943 872264 THE CAT’S WHISKERS James C Brett, JB196. Keep their ears warm with a great value hat and scarf combo. www.jamescbrett.co.uk, 01274 565959 SOFT & SNUGGLY Wendy 5969. Four hats in Wendy’s new Eider yarn. The sheep is our favourite! www.tbramsden.co.uk, 01943 872264 ANIMAL MAGIC Sirdar, 1474. Sweet fox, owl, cat and rabbit designs. Which will you knit first? www.sirdar.co.uk, 01924 231682 GET AHEAD King Cole, 3497. Quick-knit headwear for under-fives in Cuddles Chunky.www.kingcole.com, 01756 703670 LOVE THESE? FIND WOOLLY WORMHEAD’S STYLISH HAT FOR GROWN-UPS ON PAGE 56!…

Favourite knitting technique? At the moment I’m really enjoying the stranded colourwork on a Lopi sweater I’m making. Favourite pattern you’ve designed yourself? I’m definitely more an editor than designer, but I wear my ‘Ready’ mitts all of the time. Metal or wooden needles? Wooden, without a doubt. I lose stitches far less frequently off the end of wooden needles. When did you learn to knit? Five or six years ago when I suggested that my wife’s cousin might like a hat for Christmas. She handed me needles and yarn and told me it was a good idea, but that I’d have to do it myself. Tips for beginner knitters? Stamping on your knitting in frustration when you go wrong might make you feel better at the time, but doing…

With its Icelandic-style yoke and roomy fit, this comfy cardi is sure to be a firm favourite as the weather gets warmer and the great outdoors beckon. It’s the perfect alternative to a heavy winter coat, and would suit a little boy or girl, with its soft mushroom shade and flashes of white, gold and grey. YOU WILL NEED DROPS, Karisma (100% wool, 50g/100m) A set of 3 mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) A 3 mm circular needle, 80cm long A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) A 4mm circular needle, 80cm long 5 (5: 6: 6: 6) DROPS wooden buttons, ref 511 Locking stitch markers 3 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 21 sts…

This season, it’s all about sunset shades. Orange really is the new black, so warm up your home with these vibrant orange and red shades from Wilko’s new collection. Priced from £5. Visit www.wilko.com, or call 08000 329 329 for more information and stockist details. Style tip Be bold! Add a pop of bright orange to your outfit with a scarf or cowl. Stockists: www.direct.asda.com 0800 952 3003, www.einrichten-design.de 0931 467 9828, www.designeryarns.uk.com 01535 664222, www.dorothyperkins.com 0344 984 0261, www.marksandspencer.co.uk 0333 014 8000, www.matalan.co.uk 0333 0044444, www.newlook.com 0344 499 6690, www.sainsburys.co.uk 0800 328 1700, www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk 01326 640075, www.wallis.co.uk 0344 984 0266, www.whitestuff.com 0203 752 5360, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 01926 882818. Find us on www.facebook.com/SimplyKnitting…

Each summer, I travel all the way to Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, to attend the International Lace Camp. It’s the largest fresh water island in the world, and it’s an eight-hour drive north from where I live in southern Ontario. The long drive means that I have ample time to knit – that’s if I’m not the driver! Pat Menary, Canada We'd love to see more pictures of you with Simply Knitting ( or even just your knitting!) in foreign lands. The sender of every letter will receive a circular needle from Coats Crafts UK.…

There seem to be no limits to Alan Dart’s imagination, and his latest knitted toys look like they’ve jumped straight from the pages of a story book. Make your very own Hansel and Gretel and have lots of fun recreating scenes from the fairytale with (or without!) your children – you could even make your own gingerbread house, too, if you’re feeling creative! YOU WILL NEED Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Flesh Tone (963), Walnut (927), White (961), Chocolate (947), Bottle (839), Grass (825), Classic Red (833), Pumpkin (766), Denim (994) and Primrose (957) 1m length of black DK yarn 50cm length of dusky pink DK yarn A pair of 3mm needles 60g of washable toy stuffing Stitch holder Scrap of stiff card Long tweezers…

YARN YARN www.yarnyarn.co.uk The largest ethical yarn shop in the UK! Sari silk ribbon, silk waste yarns, banana yarn, organic yarns, eco yarns and more custom handmade for us by women’s co-operatives in India from waste silk and materials destined for landfill. loveyarn10 at checkout for 10% discount! EXMOOR HORN WOOL www.exmoorhornwool.co.uk Lovely, robust wool from Exmoor Horn sheep, grown for you on Exmoor, dyed in the colours of the landscape, and brought to you by farmers. Perfect for pullovers and jackets. Quote code SIMPLY for 10% discount. THE YARN CAFE info@theyarncafe.com Supplier of luxury yarns, needles, notions and knitting patterns including British yarns and those from independent dyers. We stock a number of exclusive items including Heavensphere luxury sock yarn, dyed by our favourite independent dyers, and Game of…

Francesca Stone has been crafting all her life. She’s an ardent believer that being inventive can promote happiness, and has been pursuing her aim of spreading the joy ever since launching We Make Collective. “I’ve always been the ‘creative one’ in my family but finding my innovative side is something I’ve done all my life,” she says. “It’s something that’s evolved over the years. My mum taught me how to sew and my nanna taught me to knit. I’d watch her for hours as she sped through stitches and made all sorts of shapes and sizes from yarn before my eyes!” We Make Collective is designed to help people explore and relish their creative talents, however dormant or non-existent they may initially seem. “I decided to start We Make Collective…

Who says that lacy stitch patterns are just for delicate, lightweight knits? These cosy legwarmers are knitted in an eyelet rib stitch that will hug your ankles and keep them warm – and you don’t have to be in a dance studio to appreciate how comfy they are! Soft, pure wool is perfect for luxurious accessories – why not make yourself a cosy snood to match? YOU WILL NEED King Cole, Masham Misty DK (100% wool, 50g/105m) 2 balls of Heather (1278) A pair of 5mm needles A pair of 6mm needles For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 21 sts (when slightly stretched) and 23 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over eyelet rib using 6mm needles…

RUBY RED Amanda Hurrell has made her first Trendy Chale by Mlle Sophie in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Tomato (shade discontinued). SEA BREEZE This chevron knit blanket, worked in Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton, is on Elizabeth Ridgway’s needles this month. It’s looking great! ALLOTMENT Lisa Cullip has finally finished her Garden Plot baby blanket, and she even added a cute double crochet edging to finish. We really love it!…

Having fallen in love with knitting aged six, Laura Whittington is taking her skill levels up a notch with a City and Guilds course in Handknit Textiles. “In my family everyone either knitted or crocheted,” she says. “I enrolled on the distance-learning City and Guilds course with Fiona Morris because I want to take my knitting to a higher level, as well as learning to design knitting patterns.” Laura particularly relishes the design part of the course. “You learn to look at the world around you and work with your images, sketches and impressions to create something new,” she enthuses. Inspiration can come from almost anywhere, it seems. “After a walk in a forest on a sunny autumn day I came up with a leaf design and this evolved into…

CAST ON: CABLE METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches in your work. 1 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. 2 Push the point of the right-hand needle between the first and second stitches. Wrap the yarn anti-clockwise round the point of the right-hand needle. 3 Pull the loop out with the right-hand needle, then slip it over the tip of the left-hand needle. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 until you have the number of stitches you require. KNIT Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn. 1 Hold the needle with the stitches on it in your…

RIPPLE EFFECT Cast on a multiple of 3 sts plus 1. Row 1 *P1, T2B; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 2 and all even rows Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Row 3 K1, P1, *T2B, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, T2B. Row 5 *K1, P2; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 7 P2, *T2F, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, T2F. Row 9 *P2, K1; rep from * to last st, P2. Row 11 *P1, T2F; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 12 Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Rows 1–12 form pattern. SOFT PEAKS Cast on a multiple of 8 sts plus 1. Row 1 (RS) K4, *P1, K7; rep…

Little ones will love this cute-as-a-button jumper by Kirstie McLeod! It’s made using raglan shaping and a simple four-row stripe pattern. A perfect gift for those learning their ABCs. YOU WILL NEED Bergère de France, Berlaine (100% wool, 50g/90m) Abordage22098 Bordeaux24604 Vertdeau (24601) A pair of 3½mm needles A pair of 4mm needles 3 buttons FOR YARN STOCKISTS, CONTACT BERGÈRE DE FRANCE WWW.BERGEREDE  FRANCE.CO.UK TENSION 20 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 90 of Simply Knitting magazine Presented with issue 144 of Simply Knitting. Printed in the UK STRIPE PATTERN Worked in st st. 4 rows Yarn B 4 rows Yarn A 4 rows Yarn B 4 rows Yarn A 4 rows Yarn…