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★STAR LETTER★ SHOW A LEG I love Simply Knitting and all the lovely inspiration in your magazine. I have many projects in my head that I want to knit. When I was on holiday last year, I saw a pair of Aran leggings, but the price was too expensive for me, so I decided to search for a pattern and make my own. I bought this Cable Braid Leggings pattern on Etsy from The Real Knitty Kitty and I’m delighted with how they turned out. I will definitely make them again! I posted them on my Facebook page and the response was staggering. I’m going out today and I’ll be wearing them for the first time as it’s really nippy here in larne, Northern Ireland. Thank you for taking the…

The love between a pet and their owner is like no other. Jane Crewe was so inspired by her two beautiful Samoyed dogs, she transformed their fur into her own yarn! Jane, an ex-early years teacher who now works in the gift shop at Edinburgh Zoo, has lived in Edinburgh for 25 years with her husband, four children and two Samoyed dogs. Jane’s love for the Samoyed breed began when she was 16 years old. “I had a weekend job at the local riding stables and, one morning as I walked into the yard, I was met by the most beautiful creature I had ever seen in my life,” she tells us. She has loved them ever since. Originally from Siberia, living above the Arctic Circle with a nomadic people…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Natural (046) Yarn B Sand (1695) Yarn C Fudge (1741) Yarn D Cloud (201) Yarn E White (001) Oddment of brown yarn □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A stitch holder □ Two black Gutermann beads, 6mm diameter □ Black thread and sewing needle □ Toy filling TENSION 30 sts and 33 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS 20cm (8in) tall to tip of hat ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off King Cole Pricewise DK! Quote offer code SK223 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends…

Bronagh Miskelly Occupation: Knitting, designer, teacher and writer Where: London How long have you been knitting? Since my teens – over 30 years. Have you been stashing yarn since the beginning? Pretty much – I’ve always had an eye for a sale bargain, especially for a sweater quantity of yarn, or a beautiful single skein for a shawl. Where do you keep your stash? I have boxes for different sorts of yarn that are kept together. A hamper of sweater quantities and plastic storage boxes for different categories such as 4ply, laceweight, sock yarn, oddments and mini skeins. But my stash actually spans more than one postcode. Because we live in a flat, I keep my design samples and teaching kit, among other things, in a storage unit and there may be…

Lorraine Lewis, Co-Founder Charity The Lewis Foundation Established 2016 What do they do? Lorraine and Lee Lewis were so moved when Lee’s mum was hospitalised with cancer that it led them to set up a charity. Recognising the fear, upset and loneliness faced by individuals undergoing cancer treatment, the duo were determined that their charity would make a real difference. They set about sourcing donations, packaging and delivering gifts, whilst giving support to patients on oncology wards. Patients pick their gift from a list of 29 different packs, which can include overnight essentials and toiletries, craft sets, hydration supplies, puzzles, miniature radios and lots, lots more – items many people in hospital might find difficult to buy themselves or simply cannot afford. What can knitters do to help? Buy an…

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 Deputy 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 BABY STEPS Q My best friend has just announced she is expecting her first baby. I have known her since we were tiny, so I would love to knit something for her. I haven’t been knitting long – could you suggest something simple that I could make? Paulette Magnon, via Twitter What wonderful news!…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Fern Green (603) Yarn B Violet (669) Yarn C Lemon (659) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Toy filling, 200g □ Two toy safety eyes, 9mm diameter □ A stitch marker MEASUREMENTS 40cm (15¾in) long TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Sirdar www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY... □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Delta Wool Shop 01772 456535 or www.deltawoolshop.co.uk 10% off! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Tweed Haze (chunky, 40% mohair, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton, 3% polyester, 50g/120m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 6mm needles TENSION 14 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 6mm needles ABBREVIATIONS brK1 Knit together next st with the ‘paired’ yarn over lying in front of it yf Bring yarn to front (to RS on RS rows, to WS on WS rows) of work For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY... □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ English Yarns 01273 456572 or www.englishyarns.co.uk 15% off!…

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…

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

ISSUE 222 APRIL ✻ Bobble and cable jumper Fair Isle cowl ✻ Kid’s bunny jumper ✻ Cloud and rainbow cushions ✻ Cable poncho ✻ Hot water bottle cover ✻ Kid’s chick hat and toy Men’s jumper ✻ Quirky pincushion ✻ PLUS! Burda magazine and luxury kid’s knits supplement ISSUE 221 MARCH ✻ Loose lace jumper ✻ Pretty Lace edging ✻ Kid’s cable poncho ✻ Fair Isle sleeved cardi ✻ Colourwork socks ✻ Geometric blanket ✻ Baby cable cardi ✻ Stashbuster hat ✻ Novelty cushions ✻ Lamp shade cover Cable headband ✻ Guinea pig bolster ✻ PLUS! Exclusive Burda magazine ISSUE 220 FEBRUARY ✻ Geometric jumper ✻ Hot water bottle cover ✻ 70th jubilee wreath ✻ Kid’s giraffe sweater ✻ Boxy chunky jumper ✻ Flower blanket KAL (part 2) ✻ Cable…

SNOOD If you are looking to make something stunning in no time, check out this easy snood. It has a simple pattern in a lovely creative wool-blend. The colour-gradient yarn adds a touch of pizzazz. 07 Yarn: Creative Melange dk. TOP Lilac mixed with glitter is a tasty cocktail! This is an easy-knit design that has an elegant cut, V-neck and dazzling glittery effect. The yarn contains both cotton and wool and knits up to create a soft, luxurious fabric. 08 38-46 Yarn: Creative Melange dk. instagram.com/burdaknittingmag MOHAIR SWEATER WITH POCKET You’d be pushed to find anything lovelier than mohair! We love this adorable lilac-grey mohair sweater. This design is simple with one subtle detail: a little pocket at the left hip. The mohair-silk blend is pure luxury. 02 36-48…

acc = according / accordingly alt = alternate bef = before beg = begin / beginning BO = bind off cm = centimeter cn = cable needle CO = cast on cont = continue / continuing dec = decrease / decreasing dpns / DPN = double pointed needles foll = follows / following g = grams inc = increase / increasing k = knit kw = knit wise LN = left hand needle m = marker m = meter / meters mm = millimeter / millimeters MC = main colour p = purl pat(t) = pattern pm = place marker psso = pass slip stitch / stitches over pw = purl wise rem = remain / remaining rep = repeat resp = respectively rm = remove marker RN = right…

Colourwork pattern: Work stockinette st following the chart and the written instructions. Garter stitch: Knit all rows. Moss stitch: Row 1: *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 2: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Row 3: *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Row 4: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Repeat rows 1-4. Ribbing / k1, p1 ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. K1, p2 ribbing: *k1, p2*, repeat *-*. K2, p2 ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*. Stockinette stitch (st st): Right side rows: knit all stitches. Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.…

TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS… Tulips are a wonderful sign that spring is finally here, and what a treat to be able to add them to your latest knit. This new DROPS jumper is a pretty combo of simple lace and colour-themed Fair Isle that’ll bring smiles wherever you go. Worked from the top down in DROPS Paris, an aran weight yarn, you’ll find your jumper progresses quickly, and just in time to catch those late spring days. Free pattern download from www.garnstudio.com What I’m loving... For Editor Kirstie McLeod, spring brings cotton and silk yarns, single layers for kids and so much more Scheepjes Men’s Swallow Sweater The latest design to swoop in from Scheepjes is this multitextured jumper. Fabulously fresh, knitted in 100% cotton and springtime ready. Pattern £1.50,…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade Andean Dream (worsted, 40% baby llama, 40% Merino wool, 20% nylon, 200m/100g) Alternatively try Cascade 220 in Shrimp (7804). Use the same yarn quantities as for Andean Dream For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Removable stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10x10cm (4x4in) measured over stocking stitch using 5mm needles 14 sts and 37 rows to 10x10cm (4x4in) measured over fisherman’s rib using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS k1b (knit in the stitch below) Insert RH needle into centre of the st directly below the next st on the LH needle and knit a st as you normally would, allowing original next st to drop from…

“WHAT ARE YOUR KNITTING GOALS FOR 2022?” I am hoping to finally finish the three WIPs I have, that have been waiting for between two and four years, before I start anything new. Val Finnegan, via Twitter My goal this year is to work from stash. I set this goal every year, and fail miserably at it – as I want to knit projects that need yarn I don’t have on hand or don’t have enough of. So it has to go on my resolutions list again for 2022! Kay Massingham, via Instagram I’ve signed up for the March Knitting Challenge for Versus Arthritis – it combines knitting every day in March with fundraising for charity. Suzy Cowper, via Facebook This year was my first attempt at knitting in the…

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 □ 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over rev st st using 4mm needles 25 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over icicle cable motifs using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T2B Slip 1 st onto cn and hold to back of work, K1, then P1 from cn T2F Slip 1 st onto cn and hold to front of work, P1, then K1 from cn Sl1p (sl2p) wyif Slip 1 st (2 sts) purlwise holding yarn in front of work For a full list see…

GET INVOLVED Teddies for Tragedies Bringing comfort to children around the world, this campaign is looking for volunteers to knit and distribute items in their local area The very first teddies were knitted in 1986 in Somerset, and added to a consignment of medicines on their way to a refugee camp in Sudan. The doctors at the camp found that the bears could do more good than they did, giving the children much needed hope. On hearing this, the teddy knitting began in full force, and in 1991 when the pattern made its way to Guilford, Surrey, Teddies for Tragedies was born. VOLUNTEER SUPERSTARS Branches of the campaign all over the country now collect, check and pack teddies and other knitted items, finding locally supported missionaries or aid groups that…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Baby Alpaca (100% alpaca, 50g/100m) 1 ball of Wedgewood (3073) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Dried lavender □ Fabric □ Ribbon □ Beads TENSION 23 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS 8cm wide x 10cm tall (3¼ x4in) ABBREVIATIONS M1 With left hand needle lift the strand between the next and last st from front to back and then knit into front of stitch (this will make a hole) For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY... □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Knitting Village 07738022813 or www.knittingvillage.co.uk 10%…

Stuart Hillard is an all-round celebrity crafter and one of the UK’s most well-know quilters. He came to prominence as a contestant on the BBC’s first-ever ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ programme and has recently collaborated with yarn company Stylecraft to create a new sock yarn range. The Colours of the World sock shades for the Head Over Heels yarn range is packed with vibrant colours, born of Stuart’s love of travel. We spent a few moments catching up with Stuart on the eve of his big sock yarn launch… Most people will know you as a contestant on ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’. Tell us about your love of crafting, when did it start and how did you get introduced to knitting? My love of crafting, and knitting in particular,…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Felted Tweed (DK, 50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca, 50g/175m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch holders □ Stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01484 668200 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Woolstack 01242 300280 or www.woolstack.co.uk 10% off! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off Rowan Felted Tweed! Quote code FT223 when you order. To place your order call 01925 764231 or visit www.blacksheepwools.com. Offer…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Caron Simply Soft (aran, 100% acrylic, 170g/288m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles 17 sts and 27 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4 in) over Main Pattern using 5mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering readers 10% off Caron Simply Soft! Quote offer code SK233 when you order. To place your order call 0800 505 3300 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk. Offer ends 16 May 2022. FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So…

WIN PRIZES! We love a good puzzle here at Simply Knitting HQ! We have five fab ‘All Year Round’ pattern books to be won as crossword prizes, courtesy of www.knitrowan.com. For sudoku whizzes, there are five copies of Entrelac Knitting by Heidi Eikeland and Mette Hovden up for grabs, published by www.searchpress.com. Once you’ve completed our puzzles, head to www.gathered.how/simplyknitting and follow the links to the giveaways. You will need to sign in or register on the site and answer a multiple choice question to enter the giveaways. Then, enter either the prize word or numbers from the shaded squares in the blank space, along with your name and address. Find terms and conditions at www.gathered.how/competition-terms-and-conditions. Competitions close on Monday 16 May 2022 Prizes will be sent out as soon…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Simply Aran (100% wool, 100g/184m), 1 ball of Washed Teal (232) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) □ Pom-pom maker (optional) TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Cosy fits standard 3-4 cup teapot ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com 15% off! LoveCrafts are offering 15% off Paintbox Simply Aran! Quote offer code SK223 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 16 April 2022. CABLE TEA COSY CABLE PATTERN Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. Row 3 K1, *C4B, C4F, rep from…

LONG CARDIGAN We start the new year with dazzling glitter. This design is made with two strands, one containing lovely shiny gold filaments. It’s ideal for parties – but also adds elegance to an everyday outfit. This is a long cardigan knitted in an easy textured pattern. 03 36-44 Yarn: Silkhair & Brillino instagram.com/burdaknittingmag SHAWL WITH LACY PATTERN With its fine squares and elegant lacy pattern, this is such a beautiful asymmetric shawl! Knitted in a simply gorgeous blend of mulberry silk and fine Merino wool, it is perfectly worn with an in-between jacket. 09 Yarn: Seta Merino CARDIGAN WITH CABLE PATTERN This cardigan features voluminous cables in combination with finer ones, all worked in a GOTS certified cotton yarn. The result is an extremely elegant textured cardigan. The yarn…

C5F = slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, k2, then k3 from cn k1^/p1^ = knit / purl short row stitch: knit / purl through both legs of the short row k2tog = knit 2 stitches together (1 st decreased) – right leaning decrease ml = make 1 stitch by picking up loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it M1L = kw / pw make one left = increase slanted to the left knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from front, knit / purl into back loop. M1R = kw / pw make one right = increase slanted to the right knitwise / purlwise: lift loop between stitches from back, knit / purl into front loop. rib = work in…

Woodland Knitting Needles Handcrafted from natural wood, and totally organic and rustic in shape, these needles are also embellished with decorative stars and large bells so they jingle while you’re knitting (quieter pompoms also available). £32, tinkertailoruk at www.etsy.com Whitecroft Aluminum Knitting Needles These quality needles are made from lightweight aluminium making them super light for you to hold. Available in a range of bright colours, they are smooth and reassuring to knit with too! From sizes 2.5mm to 15mm. For stockists visit www.whitecroft.co.uk Giant 40mm Knitting Needles Wool Couture’s giant needles are not for the feint hearted, although they do create amazing homewares in next-to-no time. Pair with some super-duper chunky yarn! £39.99, www.notonthehighstreet.com…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Wool Mix Aran (50% wool, 50% acrylic, 100g/180m) 2 balls of Stormy Grey (804) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Lining material, 60x35cm □ Wadding, 60x35cm □ A pair of faux leather handles TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 30cm wide x 27cm tall (12x10¾in) ABBREVIATIONS MB make bobble (K1, P1, K1) all into next st For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com 15% off! LoveCrafts at offering 15% off Paintbox Wool Mix Aran! Quote offer code SK223 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 16 May 2022. LACE AND BOBBLE BAG BAG…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles mA set of 4mm DPNs or straight cable needles for forming pleats □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holders or waste yarn □ Crochet hook □ l flower button, 18mm diameter TENSION 23.5 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Cygnet Yarns on 01274 743374 or www.cygnetyarns.com OR YOU COULD TRY... □ The Knitting Network 01795 570303 or www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk □ Nanna’s Yarn Barn 01206 370590 or www.nannasyarnbarn.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering readers 10% off…

Recently, I was given a bag of wool. Lots of wool! Balls of different colours, different types and different amounts. I wasn’t particularly happy about this. It was mainly odds and ends. My sister found it when clearing out my dad’s garage. A lot of it looked like leftover scraps from other projects. I’d spent a long time getting rid of my own scraps. It didn’t feel like a thoughtful gift from my sister so much as her handing it off to me to get rid of (it came stuffed in old mugs my dad didn’t want). Most of it looked like it had been there for years, maybe decades. It probably had. A NEW PROJECT Then I looked a bit deeper and I realised what it really was: a…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Double knitting yarn (100% acrylic) 30g of Yarn A Blue 10g each of Yarn B Pink Yarn C Cream, Yarn D Purple Yarn E Peach Yarn F Green □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A tapestry needle TENSION 12 sts and 12 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 4mm needles. Tension may vary slightly depending on the heaviness of the DK yarn used MEASUREMENTS 22x7.5cm (8½x3in) laid flat before seams are joined Measurements may vary slightly depending on the heaviness of the DK used ABBREVIATIONS Daisy stitch P3tog leaving the stitches on the left-hand needle, yo, p3tog dropping stitches from left-hand needle. For a full list see page 95 MUG HUG Cast on 52 stitches using a Yarn A and…

COPYRIGHT-FREE PATTERN Lock and keyhole Stock up your charity stalls with lightweight summer scarves this month... EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ UK Alpaca Superfine DK (70% superfine alpaca, 30% wool, 50g/112m) 2 balls of Sapphire □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS 16cm wide x 97cm long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 We love SCARF Cast on 40 sts using 4mm needles. Row 1 (RS) *P2, K9, yo, K1, yo, K3, sl1, k2tog, psso, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2 and every alternate row Purl. Row 3 *P2, K10, yo, K1, yo, K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, P2; rep from * to end. Row 5…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100% wool, 100g/166m), 3 skeins of Ecru (001) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Cable needle (cn) □ 3 buttons, 3cm diameter □ Cushion inner, 36cm square TENSION 25 sts and 25 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over cable patt using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 36cm (14¼in) square ABBREVIATIONS T4B Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2; P2 from cn T4F Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, P2; K2 from cn For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse…

EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash (100% wool, 100g/200m) 1 ball of Dusty Lilac (1246) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Zip, 20cm length □ Sewing thread □ Pins TENSION 22 sts and 37 rows to measure 10x10cm and (4x4in) over the pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 MEASUREMENTS 10x20cm (4x8in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Love Crafts 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com “There’s nothing like trying out a new stitch! I love this simple eyelet pattern, it makes a great fabric and has only four rows to remember!”KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR PENCIL CASE Cast on 50 sts using 4mm needles. Row 1 (RS) P1, *sl1, K2, psso 2 sts, K3, P1; rep from…

SHORT CROPPED SWEATER Wow! This spring’s trendiest sweater! It has a cropped length with short sleeves. Stunning garter stitch ridges create the perfect chunky look Knitted in soft pure new wool. 14 36-44 Yarn: Samson instagram.com/burdaknittingmag OVERSIZED CARDIGAN sometimes all you need is a cardigan like this to cuddle up in. An oversized design knitted in a soft and chunky wool blend, the fronts are worked in a light colour, the back in a darker shade. The yarn has a striking tweed effect that gives the cardigan a vibrant, textured look. 10 36-46 Yarn: Essentials Super Tweed super chunky PONCHO SWEATER We’ve gone all in for black-white contrast in this poncho sweater. A roomy garment knitted in pure wool with side slits. The poncho sweater design gives you a stylish…

01 Sweater From page 13 Size: 36-38 (42-44) Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 94 (110) cm Length: 55 (56) cm Inner sleeve length: 41 (41) cm Materials: Lana Grossa Riserva. Content: 70% organic cotton, 30% recycled polyamide. 50 g = 125 m. 10 (11) balls – col 2 Ecru Knitting needles: Size 5½ and 6½mm Circular needle size 5½mm ( 50 cm) Crochet hook: Size 4 mm Tension: 18 sts and 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm in main patt on size 6½mm needles. When only one figure is given, it applies to both sizes. Selvage stitches: On every row: SI first st kwise, k last st. Rib patt: K2, p2. St st: K on RS, p on WS. Main pattern: Work according to chart A. Numbers at right edge…