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MEET OUR DESIGNER Jennie Atkinson “I wanted to use colourwork in a simple garment. Looking for inspiration, I turned to graphic print designs of the 1920s – when squares, circles and zig-zags were all the range in fashion.” 10% off! Wool4Less are offering 10% off King Cole Merino Blend DK! Quote offer code MERINODK169 when you order. To place your order call 0845 003 0775 or visit www.wool4less.co.uk. Offer ends 22 February 2018. YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole, Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 50g/112m) ■ A pair of 3¾mm needles ■ A 3¾mm circular needle, 40cm long ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair of 4 mm needles ■ 2 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Yarn knits as…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Caroline Birkett “I wanted to create a clutch bag that was ideal for the summer and I was inspired by the texture of woven raffia bags. The muted colours and lace edging give it a vintage look.” YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico, Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 1 ball of Yarn A Sand (59) 2 balls of Yarn B Patina (43) ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair of 3¼mm needles ■ 30cm long sand-coloured zip ■ 2 pieces of 32x20cm lining fabric ■ 2 pieces of 30x18cm heavyweight interfacing (we used Vlieseline Deco 1 Fusible Interlining) ■ Sewing thread and needle For yarn stockists contact Love Knitting 0845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com For Vlieseline Deco 1 Fusible Interlining stockists contact…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Amanda Berry “During a recent walk in my local woods I discovered colourful toadstools and sweet squirrels searching for acorns. Their colours and shapes inspired my woodland mobile design.” YOU WILL NEED ■ Patons, Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab 4ply (100% acrylic, 50g/184m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (1099) Yarn B White (1001) Yarn C Red (1031) Yarn D Apple Green (1072) Yarn E Chestnut (1011) Yarn F Camel (1010) Yarn G Grey (1090) ■ A pair of 3¼mm needles ■ A 3¼mm crochet hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 x 6mm safety eyes per animal ■ 6in embroidery hoop For yarn stockists contact MEZ Crafts UK 01484 950630 www.mezcrafts.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as 4ply to this tension: 28 sts and 36 rows…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Life Chunky (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/148m) Boot toppers 1 ball of Cream (2305) Bag 1 ball of each: Charcoal (2323), Grey (2420), Cream (2305) Wrap 1 ball of each: Charcoal (2323), Grey (2420), Cream (2305) ■ A pair of 6mm needles (for boot toppers only) ■ A pair of 6 mm needles ■ A pair of 7mm needles (for bag only) ■ Pair of bag handles (for bag only) ■ Press stud (for bag only) For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: Boot toppers 17 sts and 20 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 6 mm needles Bag 18 sts and 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Mary Henderson “This simple lace project is designed to tempt a knitter into lace. I took the pattern ›om a stitch directory (it’s only four rows) and the rib bit makes the mitts fit without any complex shaping.” YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan, Fine Art (45% wool, 25% polyamide, 20% mohair, 10% silk, 100g/400m) ■ A pair of 2¾mm needles ■ A 3¼mm needle for cast-off For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Yarn used knits as sportweight to this tension: 32 sts and 42 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2¾mm needles MEASUREMENTS Unstretched 18cm long x 16cm circumference Stretched 22cm circumference ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 When it comes to lace knitting, trying a new…

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MATTRESS STITCH Thread your yarn on to a needle, then weave along an edge to where you want to start. Bring it to the front between the first and second stitches of this edge, then insert the needle between the first two stitches of the other edge. Bring it back up through the opposite piece, between the two stitches and below the horizontal strand you just made. Keep stitching in this way, pulling the yarn tight every few stitches. BACKSTITCH First, pin your two pieces together and secure the yarn by making a couple of stitches over each other at the base of the seam. Now working from right to left, bring the needle up a couple of stitches away at 1 . Take the needle down at 2 and…

YOU WILL NEED For the Onesie ■ DROPS Karisma (100% wool, 50g/100m balls) ■ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) ■ A 3mm circular needle, 40-60cm long ■ A set of 4mm DPNs ■ A 4mm circular needle, 60cm long ■ Stitch holders ■ Stitch markers ■ 6 (6: 7: 7) buttons For the Hat ■ DROPS Karisma (100% wool, 50g/100m balls), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Green Mix (50) Yarn B Off White (01) Yarn C Light Grey (44) Yarn D Petrol (73) ■ A set of 3mm DPNs ■ A 3mm circular needle, 40cm long ■ A set of 3 mm DPNs ■ A 3 mm circular needle, 40cm long ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION For…

MUST-HAVE KNIT HOT OFF HANNAH'S NEEDLES, HER CUTE RAINBOW HAT FROM ISSUE 167. WHEN SHE SAW THIS PATTERN, SHE JUST HAD TO HAVE IT AND BEGAN KNITTING STRAIGHT AWAY. BEFORE SHE KNEW IT, SHE WAS CASTING OFF! ELF ON A SHELF @CAPANSOANDRA CHALLENGED HERSELF TO KNIT HER CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS LAST YEAR AND OF COURSE, JINGLES FROM ISSUE 165, HAD TO BE INCLUDED. LOOK AT THOSE FUZZY POMPOMS! MAGICAL KNIT JACKIE'S BEEN BUSY KNITTING THE UNICORN HOODIE, IN ISSUE 167, FOR HER GRANDDAUGHTER. SHE CAST ON IN STYLECRAFT WONDERSOFT MERRY GO ROUND TO CREATE SELF-STRIPING RAINBOW SLEEVES.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Brushed Fleece (65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyamide, 50g/105m) ■ A pair of 6mm needles ■ A pair of 6 mm needles ■ A 6 mm cable needle ■ Stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 14 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over rev st st using 6 mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C10F slip 5 sts onto cable needle (cn), hold at front of work, knit 5 sts from left-hand needle, knit 5 sts from cn C10B slip 5 sts onto cn, hold at back of work, knit 5 sts from left-hand needle, knit 5 sts from cn C6F slip 3 sts onto cn, hold at front of work,…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Sophie Jordan “A large range of brilliant colours always gets me excited about Fair Isle. There’s nothing like playing with wonderful shades to make a pattern really pop – I hope you like the set!” YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes, Stone Washed (78% cotton, 27% acrylic, 50g/130m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Peridot (827) Yarn B Turquoise (824) Yarn C Morganite (834) Yarn D Rhodochrosite (835) Yarn E Lepidolite (830) Yarn F Malachite (825) ■ A pair of 3mm needles ■ A pair of 3 mm needles ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com TENSION Yarn used knits as Sport to this tension: 27 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Hat 53cm circumference…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Susan Cowper “I think Valentine’s Day is a day for lovebirds so I’ve perched ›o on top of a sunset-coloured cosy, cosying up to one another surrounded by pretty love hearts.” YOU WILL NEED ■ Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Bo Peep Pink (688) Yarn B Kiwi (703) Yarn C Ladybird (698) Yarn D Grass (825) Yarn E Silver Mist (678) Yarn F Bright Lemon (819) Yarn G Apricot (721) Yarn H White (961) ■ Small amount of black DK yarn ■ A pair of 3¼mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair of 5 mm needles ■ Stitch holder ■ Pins For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as…

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. CAST ON: THUMB METHOD A great all-rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily. 1 Make a slipknot and place…

Debora Bradley Editor-in-Chief I recently taught myself to knit in the continental way! It’s taken a while, but it’s getting easier, and I can knit for longer now as there’s less strain on my elbows. Claire Watkins Art Editor I’ve just started my first pair of socks and I’ve finished a heel! Turning it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be; picking up the right number of stitches was a little tricky though… Louise Smith Production Assistant I learned short row shaping when I started knitting the cactus cushion from issue 163. I’d never done it before and now I’m hooked! Kirstie McLeod Editor I learned how to do two-colour Brioche. I used a bright variegated yarn and a ball of grey yarn, from my stash, and made…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Jo Allport “Spring leaves bud over the course of the season, so this jumper is inspired by the lattice of bare branches, combined with abundant new leaves.” 20% off! Fred Aldous are offering 20% off Rico Creative Wool Dégradé! Quote offer code RICODEGRADE20 when you order. Place your order on 0161 236 4224 or visit www.fredaldous.co.uk. Offer ends 22 February 2018. YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico, Wool Dégradé DK (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 200g/800m) ■ A pair of 3¼mm knitting needles ■ A pair of 3¾mm knitting needles ■ A pair of 4mm knitting needles ■ 2 stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.de TENSION Yarn knits as DK to this tension: 23 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Lace…

MEET OUR DESIGNER Ann Franklin “Valentine’s Day is a time when we think about all the things we love - and when it comes to me knitting is certainly one of those things - so the hearts simply reflect that feeling.” YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Candyfloss (1130) Yarn B Fuchsia Purple (1827) ■ A pair of 3¼mm needles ■ 50cm of matching 1cm wide ribbon ■ 50x50cm of backing fabric ■ Matching sewing thread ■ 20g toy stuffing ■ 12 yarn bobbins (optional) For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 25 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3¼mm needles MEASUREMENTS…

FLOWER PATTERN CAST ON 20 sts using the long-tail method, leaving a long cast-on tail. ROW 1 (WS) P4, turn. [4 sts] ROW 2 K1, M1R, K2, M1L, K1, turn. [6 sts] ROW 3 P6, turn. ROW 4 K1, M1R, K4, M1L, K1, turn. [8 sts] ROW 5 P8, turn. ROW 6 K8, turn. ROW 7 P8, turn. Repeat Rows 6 and 7 twice more. ROW 12 Ssk, K4, k2tog, turn. [6 sts] ROW 13 P6, turn. ROW 14 Ssk, K2, k2tog, turn. [4 sts] ROW 15 P4, turn. ROW 16 Ssk, k2tog, turn. [2 sts] ROW 17 P2. Break off yarn, thread through remaining 2 sts and pull tightly. Rejoin yarn to remaining sts on LH needle and repeat from Row 1 until you have 5 flower petals. Weave…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Fabel (75% wool, 25% Polyamide, 50g/205m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (400) Yarn B Grand Canyon (916) ■ A set of 2mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long (for Magic Loop method) ■ A set of 2 mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long (for Magic Loop method) ■ 3 stitch holders ■ Stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as 4ply to this tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Foot circumference 23cm (9in) Foot length 24cm (9 in) Sock height 22cm (8 in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 There’s something special…

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…