Innehållsförteckning för June 2024 från Simply Knitting

Summer’s here and our June issue reflects what we love about it. Picnics and outdoor parties are represented in our Cookies & Cupcakes Pattern Book packed with the ‘tastiest’ knits ever! Jo Allport has ditched the sleeves with a sprinkly striped tank top for white jeans, denim shorts and floaty skirts. Our men’s button-up vest is perfect for popping on over a linen shirt. For babies we have a colour-block jumper from Rowan and kids’ knits bring the weather with them with a fluffy rainbow jumper. Bronagh Miskelly’s Lace sleeved jumper covers those grey summer days alongside Sarah Hatton’s cropped sweater, and fun knits include our doughnut cushion, bird-feet bootees, squishy work vehicles. There’s so much to inspire you this summer! The SK Team x Kirstie, Sophie, Nicola, Camilla, Jen…

Introducing ‘Grow With Me’ pattern collection 5 by Bloom at Rowan. Lisa Richardson’s exquisite creations for babies and toddlers are ingeniously crafted to maximize the life of these beloved handknits. Lisa demonstrates the art of incorporating hems and cuffs at a later time, guaranteeing that your little ones can enjoy their meticulously made garments for as long as possible. Book £10.50, www.knitrowan.com or 01924 371501 for more.…

GREAT READS Marie Greene, renowned knitwear designer and bestselling author, presents a fresh collection of lightweight patterns in ‘Knitting Light’, designed to keep knitters stylish and comfortable year-round. With 20 mostly seamless tops and tees, knitters no longer need to wait for winter to showcase their creations. Marie’s expert guidance caters to knitters of varying skill levels, covering lace details, textures, colours and minimalist designs. Embrace plant-based fibres Encouraging exploration beyond wool, Marie invites knitters to delve into plant-based fibres, offering her personal tips and tricks for successful plant-based knitting. For those hesitant to fully transition, the collection includes blends of plant and protein fibres, providing versatility and comfort. Floral-inspired patterns like the Poppy Dotted Top and Wild Iris Striped Tank offer vibrant options for spring and summer, while the…

SHEEP SOCKS GREAT GIFT idea! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Fabel (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 50g/205m) 2 balls of Yarn A Apple Green (112) 1 ball of each Yarn B Cerise (109) Yarn C Grey Blue (103) Yarn D Black (400) Yarn E Off White (100) □ A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs), or preferred needles for small circumferences in the round □ Stitch holder or spare needle □ Stitch markers □ Locking stitch markers TENSION 26 sts and 34 rounds to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 2.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS S (M: L) To fit foot circumference 21 (22: 24)cm, 8¼ (8¾: 9½)in Actual foot circumference 20 (21.5: 23)cm, 8 (8½: 9)in Length from cuff to the bottom of the heel 27 (27:…

Charity The Sheep Sanctuary Established 2008 What do you do? We rescue sheep, cows, pigs, goats and more (mainly sheep as we are home to approximately 300), from orphan lambs to disabled and poorly sheep to pet sheep that they can no longer care for. We are self funded. Its no easy task to raise the funds every year to keep the sanctuary running as it costs well in excess of £70,000 per year, but we are trying hard to become more self-sustained. What can knitters do to help? There are so many ways! Donate, no matter how small. Purchase items from our Etsy Store. Book a sheep hugging session or on-site hut rental. Share our facebook page and sign up to our newsletter. Help produce our woolly merchandise: knitting…

Quick SUMMER COVER-UP NEW from RICO DESIGN IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Design Essentials Sprinkly Stripey 4 ply (75% wool, 25% polyamide, 100g/400m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 2 stitch holders □ Split ring stitch markers TENSION 25 sts and 38 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Dec 1 st (decrease 1 st) Worked on a RS row, work K2, ssk at the beg of a row and a k2tog, K2 at the end of a row, and on a WS row, work P2, p2tog at the beg of a row, and a p2tog tbl, P2 at the end of a row For a full list see page…

NEW from ROWAN EST 1978 IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino (4ply, 57% wool, 33% acrylic, 10% cashmere, 50g/130m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 3 × 15mm buttons (TGB3020from Textile Garden www.textilegarden.com) □ Stitch holders TENSION 27 sts and 40 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patt using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or visit www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Ewe Wool Shop 01780 763838 or www.i-love-ewe.com KIDS’ JUMPER BACK Cast on 70 (74: 74: 78: 82: 82: 86) sts using 3mm needles and Yarn…

BABY BOOTEES NOT TOO tricky! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ For Duckling feet King Cole Big Value Baby DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Yarn A Primrose (003) King Cole, Moments DK (100% polyester, 50g/90m) 1 ball of Yarn B Mustard (3513) □ For Frog feet King Cole Big Value Baby DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Yarn C Aqua (3201) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 2 stitch holders □ Stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. MEASUREMENTS To fit 0 to 3 months Actual foot circumference 15.5cm (6in) Length from cuff to the bottom of the heel 8cm (3in) Length from heel to toe 9cm (3.5in)…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “I suffer from, second sock syndrome, and I do have a cardi that seems to go back in my knitting bag again and again.” Nic Lynn Creative Design Lead “The first scarf I ever made was filled with holes and I was so disappointed it went straight in the bin.” Jennifer Bartlett Technical Editor “Years ago, a jumper I was making in the round kept ending up huge. After twice ripping out I found out tension differs from rows to rounds!” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “I designed a Fair Isle hat using the wrong yarn and needles. The design looked fab but the hat was tiny!”…

There’s nothing better than an indulgent afternoon tea – and the best thing about our array of tempting delights is that they are completely guilt- and sugar-free! Choose from cupcakes, cookies, macarons, scones, doughnuts and even striped sweets, all knitted in Merino Blend DK from King Cole. Each of these quick-make projects is designed for knitters with some experience and will make gorgeous gifts! Happy yummy knitting! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 50g/104m), 1 ball of each Yarn A Mustard (855) Yarn B White (001) Yarn C Turquoise (018) Yarn D Pale Pink (1532) Yarn E Rose Hip (3091) Yarn F Lavender (927) Yarn G Chestnut (3089) Yarn H Chocolate (023) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A 3mm crochet…

WHAT’S NEW Wowfactor stitches Tiger Swallowtail Jumper If you love butterflies, this Tiger Swallowtail pattern by Alexandria Wenninger of Wee Ewe Knits is for you. It comes in two versions: cropped as a sweater or longer to wear as a standalone top. Loose fit with dropped shoulders, the butterfly detail is Swiss darned. Pattern PDF $8.99 (around £7.70), Alexandria Wenninger, www.ravelry.com SEAMS Hand Cream Pamper your busy crafting hands with this gorgeous non-greasy hand cream from SEAMS Beauty. Originally formulated for couturiers, it’ll soothe and keep your skin in tiptop shape no matter what your craft. £18 for 75ml, www.seamsbeauty.co.uk For soft hands Super easy knit! Watson Whale Kit Say hi to Watson Whale, who comes in a complete kit from Wool Couture. Supereasy to knit, he’s perfect for the playroom in machine…

YOUR KNITS STAR LETTER TIME FLIES I love your magazine and have enjoyed it for years. I put aside issue 132 some time ago because I wanted to make the Alan Dart Hickory Dickory Dock pattern and yet I kept waiting for the right time. It finally came, and I made it (without the mouse). It is next to my English bracket clock as I love the contrast between the sublime and the ridiculous. My version is a bit ‘rustic’ compared to Alan Dart’s, but it only shows how fun some things can be without being perfect. My grandkids think I’m a bit ‘dotty’! I love and keep my issues, as you can see! @ Melissa Pagel We love hearing about patterns that are kept for special moments, and winning…

SIZES 4 TO 12 years TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Adele (72% polyamide, 20% wool, 8% acrylic, 45g/90m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ Visit Bergére de France at www.bergeredefrance.com 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. KIDS’ RAINBOW JUMPER PATTERN NOTES INTARSIA Follow chart for size being made. Take a ball of each colour and cross yarns at back of work…

MEN’S WAISTCOAT EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Essentials Merino DK (100% wool, 50g/120m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 2 stitch holders □ 7 buttons, 15mm diameter TENSION 28 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10 cm (4×4in) over patt using 4mm needles Width of the 29-st Panel is 10cm (4in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit www.rico-design.de OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Homemakery www.thehomemakery.co.uk □ Abakhan www.abakhan.co.uk ABBREVIATIONS M1P Pick up and purl into back of horizontal strand before next st TW2 Slip next st knitwise, K1, pass slipped st over st just knitted and K into back of it TW3 Slip…

EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO SUPER Stashbuster EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ 4ply yarn from your stash Yarn A Red Yarn B Orange Yarn C Yellow Yarn D Green Yarn E Blue Yarn F Purple □A pair of 2.5mm needles □ Headband, 1cm wide TENSION 35 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Main Pattern using 2.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS MB (make bobble) (K1, yo, K1) into the same stitch, turn, (P the 3 sts, turn, K the 3 sts, turn) twice, P the 3 sts, turn, sl 2, K1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over For a full list see page 77 RAINBOW HEADBAND Cast on 11 sts using 2.5mm needles and Yarn A. Starting with a purl row, st st 3 rows. *Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row…

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. GUEST EXPERT Faye Perriam-Reed Technical Editor & Designer Top freelance technical editor and designer, Faye has a love of lace, and all the maths that comes with it. Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor Passionate about colour combinations and Fair Isle, Sophie has 40 knitting years under her belt. Jennifer Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Rachael Prest Technical Editor Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions. QUESTION OF THE MONTH PROVISIONAL CAST ON Q I’ve seen a project that requires a provisional cast on. I don’t own a crochet hook,…

Fun BEAD WORK EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% acrylic, 100g/116m) 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (1005) 1 ball each of Yarn B Baby Blue (1034) Yarn C Mellow (1420) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 5 buttons, 20mm diameter □ Bugle beads □ Tapestry needle □ Needle and thread □ Pillow insert, 40×40cm TENSION 15 sts and 21 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 40×40cm (15¾×15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Lindehobby www.lindehobby.co.uk "I love the bugle beads on this cushion – they…

STITCH of the month EXCLUSIVE TO Simplye knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ World of Wool Woolaby (80% superwash Merino, 20% bamboo, 50g/90m), 1 ball of Yarn A Piglet (WBY12) □ A pair of 4mm needles TENSION 20 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit a wire coat hanger that measures 37cm (14½ in) wide and 21cm (8¼ in) for each shoulder Actual width of cover 36cm (14 in) Depth of cover 14cm (5½in) ABBREVIATIONS K3tog Knit the next 3 stitches together [2 sts dec’d] For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact World of Wool on 0330 0564888 or www.worldofwool.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Spindoctor Yarns 07501…

GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply Knitting loves EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% pure new wool, 50g/104m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A set of 3.75mm circular needles, 40cm long □ Stitch holders □ Stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 18 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Sleeve pattern using 4mm needles after blocking ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 or…

From issues 210 & 231 LIL’ RABBITS These gorgeous Beatrix Potter™ bunnies were knitted for Janet’s five grandchildren. She’s hoping to knit the missing Jemima Puddleduck™ and Mrs Tiggywinkle™ patterns soon too. @ Janet Mather FLORAL RING Jackie’s keen to bring spring knits into her home with this wonderful daffodil wreath, complete in golden shades. We think it makes a wonderful addition to a family Easter celebration! @ Jackie Hallissey CUTE CHICKS Lucky grandchildren were the recipients of Jen’s super sweet chick knits. She had so much fun knitting them and even popped some mini eggs inside too before handing them over on Easter Sunday. @ Jen Lawrence…

COPYRIGHT=FREE KNIT Cable cushion YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat (chunky, 100% wool, 100g/140m) 2 balls of Mellow (221) □ A pair of 6mm needles □ Cushion pad, 35×35cm For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners. Call 01535 664500 or visit www.wyspinners.com TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over rev st st using 6mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C6B Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3, K3 from cn C6F slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K3, K3 from cn Rev st st This is produced in the same way as stockinette, except that the purl stitches are done on the right side and the knit stitches on the wrong side. In the round,…

CROP SLEEVE style! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (aran, 100% wool, 100g/200m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Stitch holders □ A cable needle (cn) TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles 25 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Sleeve Pattern using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T2B Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back of work, K1; P1 from cn T2F Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at front of work, P1; K1 from cn C2B Slip 1 st to cn and hold at back of work, K1; K1 from…

GREAT GIFT idea! EXCLUSVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (961) Yarn B Sky Marl (591) Yarn C Royal (979) Yarn D Sunflower (978) Yarn E Black (965) Yarn F Silver Mist (678) Yarn G Signal Red (977) Yarn H Emerald (916) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Toy filling □ Locking stitch markers □ Bobbins for intarsia colourwork TENSION 27 sts and 33 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS 8cm (3¼in) to 13cm (5¼in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Sirdar www.sirdar.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Little Wool Shop 01495 239416…

CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 CHILL OUT WITH A CROSSWORD FIND AND UNSCRAMBLE THE KEY WORD! ACROSS 1 Plants with unusually shaped, beautifully-coloured flowers (7) 5 Ancient Egyptian royal tomb (7) 9 Register (5) 10 Fruit, popular as a muffin filling (9) 11 Beer (3) 12 Hue (5) 13 Form of musical theatre (5) 14 School subject (5) 16 Collection of stitches on Aran-style jumpers (6) 18 Colourful bird (6) 19 Ancient artefact (5) 22 Flavoursome (5) 24 Liz ---, former Prime Minister (5) 26 Exercise venue (3) 27 Delicate white Alpine flower (9) 29 Last letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 30 --- History Museum, London attraction (7) 31 Disease (7) DOWN 1 Bowling technique (7) 2 Joiner (9) 3 --- of…

GUEST EXPERT SIMPLE CROCHET EDGINGS FOR KNITTED PROJECTS We know you’re all here for the joy knitting brings to your day, but occasionally designers use a little crochet to complete their knits. This could be as a strap, button loop, or as an edging. Here are two very pretty edgings knitters can use to add a little exciting detail to their projects. Shell edging Worked over a multiple of 8 sts + 1. Row 1 Work 1 dc, skip 3 sts, work 7 tr all into next st, skip 3 sts, 1 dc; rep from to end. Fasten off. Adjust the number of sts skipped in between and the number of dcs at the beginning and end to suit your project. Picot edging Worked over any number of sts. Row…

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 THUMB CAST-ON METHOD A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily KNIT Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn PURL To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches CAST OFF Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO NEEDLE SIZES…

ISSUE 250 MAY ✽Cable jumper ✽ Dotty socks ✽ Kids’ floral cardi ✽ Party puppy and Champagne ✽ Men’s shawlcollar jumper ✽ Yoga lady tea cosy ✽ Boxy batik cardi ✽ Kids’ garter stitch jumper ✽ Rowan Gaudi blanket ✽ Stashbuster flower brooch ✽ Fair Isle fish cushion ✽ Brioche jumper ✽ Cafetière cosy ✽ PLUS Family Knits Collection pattern book BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 249 APRIL ✽Striped jumper ✽ Ladder stitch bag ✽ Kids’ panda jumper ✽ Men’s twist-stitch jumper ✽ Cable coatigan ✽ Viking playset ✽ Stashbuster basket ✽ Baby cardi ✽ Duckling tea cosy ✽ Mosaic cushion ✽ Rowan bird cardi ✽ V-neck jumper ✽ PLUS Fair Isle Collection pattern book ISSUE 248 MARCH ✽Pretty tartan jumper ✽ Floral…