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As the beautiful spring months continue to inspire, so does the latest issue of Simply Knitting, packed with projects to brighten your days and spark your creativity! From our sunny embroidered cardigan to our cosy Fair Isle cushion, there's something you'll want to get your knitting needles into. Knit for joy with our adorable baby duckling jumper or extra squishy llama, and get ready for even warmer days with the stylish ombre tank top that's perfect for layering. Don't miss our Lend a Hand pattern, ideal for charity crafting, or relax and read with puzzles, expert advice and inspirational stories. Whether you're tackling cables, lace or playful new stitches, this issue celebrates the season of growth, hope and creativity. Happy spring knitting to you all! The SK Team x Kirstie,…

We love Wrap up warm and cosy in super-quick style with the ultimate guide to snuggly, stylish creations. New book ‘52 Weeks of Chunky Knits’ from Laine Publishing features 52 effortlessly chic designs, ranging from oversized sweaters to must-have home décor. With patterns crafted by 46 incredible designers from around the globe, this book is packed with texture, technique, and plenty of warmth. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, these worsted to super-chunky knits promise fast, satisfying projects – perfect for last-minute gifts or self-care crafting. £38, for more visit www.lainepublishing.com Quick modern knits…

GET the LOOK Page 19 IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Summerlite DK (100% cotton, 50g/130m) □ Rowan Kidsilk Haze (lace weight, 70% superkid mohair, 30% silk, 25g/210m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ 8 buttons □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles and Summerlite DK ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Ewe Wool Shop www.i-love-ewe.com □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we've colour-coded the sizing instructions.…

TRY A NEW stitch! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ World of Wool Isle Aran (80% Shetland wool, 20% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 100g/175m) 2 balls of Yarn A Skerries (IY20) 1 ball of each Yarn B Lamba (IY6) Yarn D Saxa Vord (IY14) 2 balls of Yarn C Scalloway (IY19) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A 5mm circular needle, 120cm TENSION 20 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over main pattern using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Full length 195cm (76¾in) Width, including loop fringe 36.5cm (14¼in) ABBREVIATIONS K1w3 (knit a stitch wrapping yarn 3 times) Insert needle into next st on left-hand needle as if to knit, wrap yarn 3 times around right needle tip and pull through st so there are 3 loops of yarn…

Perfect your Fair Isle! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (100% wool, 50g/112m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 3 (3: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4) buttons, 20mm diameter □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Wild and Woolly www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk CHART KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right-side rows from right…

NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Cuddles Chunky (100% polyester, 50g/125m) 1 ball of Yarn A White (350) □ King Cole Dollymix DK (100% acrylic, 25g/73m) 1 ball of each Yarn B Taupe (037) Yarn C Natural (046) Yarn D Surf (143) Yarn E Candy (040) Yarn F Lime (071) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Stitch holder □ Locking stitch markers □ Toy filling □ A pair of black safety eyes, 10mm diameter □ Oddment of black DK yarn □ Tiny pompom maker or dinner fork TENSION 15 sts and 22 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 5mm needles and Yarn A MEASUREMENTS 30cm (11¾in) tall ABBREVIATIONS…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Image (aran, 50% Merino wool, 50% acrylic, 85m/50g) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5mm needles □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A cable needle (cn) □ 1 black/silver separating zipper: 8 yrs 50cm long 10 and 12 yrs 55cm long 14 yrs 60cm long TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over rev st st using 5.5mm needles Cable pattern 28 sts = 12cm (4¾in) wide 22 rows = 10cm (4in) high ABBREVIATIONS T3F Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front, P1, K2 from cn T3B Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back, K2, P1 from cn C4B Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at…

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.…

1 Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn purlwise through the first stitch at the front and knitwise through the first stitch at the back. 2 Pass through first stitch on the front needle knitwise, then slip the stitch from the needle. Sew into the next front st purlwise, pulling the yarn through both stitches. 3 Sew into the first stitch on the back needles purlwise, then slip that stitch from the needle. Sew into the next stitch on the back needle knitwise. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 across. A simple way to remember the order is ‘knit, purl, purl, knit’! When all the stitches have been grafted, weave the yarn in neatly to finish.…

KNIT to brighten up your home TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky (100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 100g/140m) 2 balls of Yarn A Reflect (099) 1 ball of each Yarn B Balance (1157) Yarn C Mellow (221) Yarn D Bliss (692) Yarn E Energise (1155) □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 6mm needles □ 5 buttons (15mm diameter) □ 46cm (18in) cushion insert □ Tapestry needle TENSION 16 sts and 18 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Fair Isle pattern using 6mm needles SIZE To fit 46cm (18in) cushion insert Finished measurements 45x42cm (171/4x161/2in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR…

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 261 MARCH ✽ Fair Isle yoke jumper ✽ Lace mittens ✽ Kids’ giraffe jumper ✽ Men's colourwork jumper ✽ Checked socks ✽ Pepper the Puffin toy ✽ Kids’ Fair Isle cardigan ✽ Soft tartan cardigan ✽ Toadstool keyring ✽ Pretty ankle socks ✽ Patchwork jumper ✽ Bow accessory ✽ Latest yarns reviewed ✽ Expert advice PLUS Quick & Easy Gift Knits pattern book BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 260 FEBRUARY ✽ Love Me Do Beatles jumper ✽ Moomin socks ✽ Dino hat and mitts ✽ V-neck cardigan ✽ Beanie hat ✽ Fair Isle cushion ✽ Sheep and cow toys ✽ V-neck jumper ✽ Felted coasters ✽ Kids lace and cable cardi ✽ Hanging hearts ✽ PLUS We Love Knitting pattern book ISSUE…

KNIT for spring birthdays! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Baby Merino (100% extra fine Merino wool, 50g/175m) 1 ball each of Yarn A Cream (02) Yarn B Grey (22) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Scraps of black yarn or embroidery thread □ Toy stuffing TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 10cm (4in) tall and 20cm (8in) long ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 in Simply Knitting mag WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockist details visit DROPS at www.garnstudio.com SHEEP TOY DOUBLE MOSS STITCH PATTERN Row 1 K2, P2. Row 2 K2, P2. Row 3 P2, K2. Row 4 P2, K2. BODY Cast on 16 sts using Yarn A. Work 6…

Perfect your SHAPING IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Citron (1263) Yarn B Clementine (1853) Yarn C Fondant (1241) Yarn D White (1001) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles. □ Toy stuffing □ 2 safety eyes, 1.5cm diameter □ Blunt yarn needle TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS Height 30cm (11¾in) Head circumference 36cm (14¼in) Body circumference 40cm (15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockist details call 01484 848435 or visit Stylecraft at www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk CHICK TOY BODY AND HEAD Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Starting at the base.…

If your knitting experience is all about adding a pop of colour to your projects Stylecraft's Colour Burst DK could be the answer! This vibrant, variegated yarn brings a playful mix of shades, from zesty citrus to dreamy pastels, with subtle flecks of brown and grey for extra depth. Perfect for garments, homeware, accessories and even toys, Colour Burst DK offers a soft yet durable blend of 80% acrylic and 20% polyamide. With 320 metres per 100g ball, your creativity can run wild at just £3.49 a pop. Grab your 4mm needles and start stitching up some joy this weekend! For stockists visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk…

★ STAR LETTER ★ STASHBUSTING SUCCESS I thought I would show you my jumper. I've been knitting for over 60 years and have accumulated lots of scraps of DK yarn over the years. Last year I decided to stop making for the grandchildren for a while and make a jumper for myself using oddments of DK yarn. This is my jumper of many colours, 36 in total. I used a basic pattern for stitch count and shaping but just chose colours from my stash. This is the front – the sleeves have the same colours but in a different order. I'm delighted with the result and the best bit, it didn't cost me a thing. I would love to feature in your magazine! @ Julie Hayday We think your stashbusting…

Charity name Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Foundation Job title Social Media and Communications Officer Established 1978 About Tiggywinkles Tiggywinkles is a specialist hospital dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of all British wildlife. Thanks to donations, we are a free service. Since opening our doors over 300,000 patients have received treatment at Tiggywinkles. On our busiest day we can have over 1,600 patients on site! All British wild animal casualties brought to the hospital are treated completely free of charge and are released through a controlled programme, back to the wild, when they are fully fit. Any animal or bird unable to be released back to the wild is maintained at the hospital, where they can live out their lives in as natural conditions as possible. Veterinary treatment is carried out…

NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Subtle Drifter DK (6% wool, 25% cotton, 69% premium acrylic, 100g/300m) □ King Cole Fjord DK (100% anti-pilling acrylic, 100g/250m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Set of four 3.25mm needles □ 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS M1K(P) Pick up and knit (purl) into back of horizontal strand lying before next st For a full list see page 77 MEN'S JUMPER BACK Cast on 95 (107: 117: 129: 139: 151) sts evenly using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (RS) K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.…

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.…

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 yarn anti-clockwise around the needle, between the two needles. 3 Pull the yarn through both stitches, as you would when working a purl stitch, and drop both stitches 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.…

CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 CHILL OUT WITH A CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Indicator of a health condition (7) 5 Seafood with claws (7) 9 Author of fables? (5) 10 Requiring great effort or exertion (9) 11 Grass dried for animals (3) 12 Meadow flower with petals that open in the sun (5) 13 Manmade waterway (5) 14 Frozen rain (5) 16 Technical term for knitting stitches in a row (6) 18 The --- Singer, TV entertainment show (6) 19 Spicy sauce or dance style (5) 22 Work dough with hands (5) 24 US president (5) 26 Sweet potato (3) 27 Defeat or dominate completely (8) 29 Open public square (5) 30 Where a river meets the sea (7) 31 London's theatre district (4,3) DOWN…

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 Technical Editor Expert knitter, designer and craft writer, Rosee knows all you need to know about knitting. 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 ITCHY BUSINESS Q I have a pattern I want to make but it needs a mohair yarn. I find mohair really itchy, is there…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Pure Alpaca (DK, 100% alpaca, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ Laughing Hens 01829 740903 or www.laughinghens.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 RUFFLE-EDGED JUMPER BACK Cast on 272 (302: 338: 374: 410: 440:…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “Flowers, butterflies, birds and rainbows to brighten up a badly graffitied wall on the main road into my home.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “I'd create an open air yarn forest packed with trees and a bluebell meadow, and ask people to pay to view it, giving the proceeds to charity.” Cory Sydee Technical Editor “I'd clear out all my stash and yarn bomb London Bridge for all to see, because it would look amazing!” Jen Bartlett Technical Editor “I would yarn bomb the bike racks and bus stops in my city, to encourage people to use more environmentally conscious transport!”…

This special spring supplement for kids is packed with inspiration designed to get your needles clicking. Challenge your colourwork skills with a playful bunny jumper using intarsia, create delicate stranded motifs on spring-themed socks, and enjoy shaping techniques with our chick and cuddly lamb toys. Whether you're honing your skills or looking for a new cast-on, these patterns promise plenty of knitting fun.…

West Yorkshire Spinners is giving waste wool a brand-new life with its innovative Wool Revival project. Each year, thousands of kilos of British wool are spun, leaving behind valuable excess fibre that would typically go to waste. But West Yorkshire Spinners refuses to let good wool go unused! Instead, the fibre is collected, processed and transformed into a beautiful new yarn. The entire process – from carding and combing to spinning and dyeing – happens within a 10-mile radius, keeping sustainability front and centre. The result? A high-quality, eco-friendly DK yarn (80% recycled British wool, 20% recycled nylon) that's ready to use for your next knitting project. £5.50 for 100g, www.wyspinners.com…

Do you need to show your yarn shop some love? It's time to celebrate your favourite knitting haven with UK Hand Knitting's Love Your Yarn Shop event. Running from March 29 to May 31, nearly 400 stores nationwide are getting involved. All you need to do is pick up a stamp card at your local yarn shop, collect four stamps during your visits, and you'll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of 50 fabulous £40 prizes! Plus, there are eight instant-win prizes worth £25 up for grabs. Want to check if your shop is taking part? Head to the UK Hand Knitting website for all the details. www.ukhandknitting.com. No purchase necessary. T&Cs apply.…

PERFECT PARTNERS I keep my double-pointed needles held together with a piece of paper and an elastic band. I can write the needle size on the paper in case my needle gauge has gone walkabouts! @ Elise Gibbons Such a brilliant idea Elise! I'm making a mental note to be just as organised. DO YOU HAVE A TIP TO SHARE? Email simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk with all your top knitting tips!…

TURN to page 20 for great reader stories! COPYRIGHT-FREE KNIT Handy fox purse Amanda Berry‘s fox purse makes the perfect item to knit up quickly for your charity fundraising stalls, or to raise money for Tiggywinkles! YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Fox (779) Yarn B Cream (812) Yarn C Black (965) □ A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long □ Two 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A 3.5mm crochet hook □ A wooden toggle button, 25mm □ Two domed black buttons, 11mm □ Two 24x26cm rectangles of cotton fabric □ Sewing needle and thread □ A stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 18cm wide x 23cm tall (not…

JAMES C BRETT SCANDI ARAN You'll love the 20% wool content of this gorgeous yarn from James C Brett. Scandi Aran is a self-patterning yarn that adds a Scandinavian vibe to your chosen knits. The effect is reminiscent of Fair Isle, but this version is modern, creating colour contrasts that are pleasingly abstract. Scandi Aran comes in 150g balls and eight different colourways, including Christmas Cheer! RRP £5.65 WEIGHT Aran BALL 150g/292m NEEDLE 5mm CONTENT 80% acrylic, 20% wool CARE Machine wash 30°C www.jamescbrett.co.uk CYGNET MARL DK If you're a fan of that vintage marl effect then you might want to take a look at Cygnet's latest yarn. Marl DK knits up into a fabric that's speckled all over. Perfect for simple crew neck jumpers and cardigans, winter accessories and…

SIMPLE spring COVER-UP IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Angel (72% mohair, 28% silk, 25g/200m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Stitch holders □ Safety pin TENSION 20 sts and 26 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles and yarn held double throughout ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right-side rows from right to left and wrong-side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting CHART 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…

KNIT for exciting new arrivals! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ James C Brett Baby Shimmer DK (90% acrylic/10% viscose, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A BS1 Yarn B BS2 Yarn C BS3 Yarn D BS5 Yarn E BS8 □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A wooden dowel rod, 30cm long □ Toy filling □ Stitch holder □ Black embroidery thread □ String/garden twine for hanging TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 3mm needles MEASUREMENTS Moon 18cm (7in) tall Large Star 10cm (4in) across Small Star 7cm (23/4in) across ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact James C Brett on 01274 565959 or visit www.jamescbrett.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Knitters…

Perfect your lacework IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) 1 ball of Pennyroyal (530) □ A set of 2.75mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles (80cm long) for magic loop □ A set of 2.5mm DPNs or circular needles (80cm long) for magic loop □ 2 stitch markers TENSION 30 sts and 44 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over main pattern using 2.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit foot circumference 20.5 (25.5)cm [8 (10)in] Actual foot circumference 18.5 (23.5)cm [7¼ (9¼)in] From cuff to bottom of heel 23 (26.5)cm [9 (10½)in] From heel to toe (adjustable) 20 (26.5)cm [7¾ (10½)in] ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 77 “These pretty floral-patterned socks will see you beautifully into spring and beyond.…

Before you start any major project using this kind of stitch it's worth making a swatch. In this example we're using a tape yarn, which recommends an 8mm needle, but we found a 7mm needle gave the right tension. 1 Insert your right-hand needle into the first stitch, as if to knit it and wrap the yarn once around the needle as if you were knitting it as normal. 2 Now, wind the working yarn around the needle for a second time. At this stage it doesn't matter what it looks like or whether the tape is neat and flat. 3 Now pull the new ‘double’ stitch through the old stitch and take it off the left hand needle, just as if you were knitting as stitch as normal. 4 Once you've finished…

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 yarn anti-clockwise around the needle, between the two needles. 3 Pull the yarn through both stitches, as you would when working a purl stitch, and drop both stitches 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.…

STITCH of the month EASY TO KNIT YOU WILL NEED □ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 290m per 100g) 1 ball in Antique Gold (3145) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Tapestry needle TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 MEASUREMENTS 14cm (5½in) circumference 6cm (2½in) tall without ears WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse on 0800 505 3300 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk “Small knits like these are great for practicing your increases and decreases. If you go wrong you won't have to frog too much to get back on track.” KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR EGG COSIES Notes The three egg cosies are worked the same – knitted flat then seamed – then…

Perfect your intarsia! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% Merino wool, 50g/105m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders □ Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS w&t (Knit side of work) Knit required number of sts, yf, slip next st, yb, slip the same stitch back onto left hand needle. Turn work, purl to end w&t (Purl side of work) Purl required number of sts, slip next st, yb, slip the same stitch back onto left hand needle. Turn work, yb and knit to end For a full list see page 77 in Simply Knitting magazine…

NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ DROPS Karisma (DK, 100% wool, 50g/100m) 2 balls of Yarn A Light Oak (77) 1 ball each of Yarn B Off White (01) Yarn C Sea Green (50) Yarn D Light Beige brown (55) Yarn E Rose (80) Yarn F Desert Rose (84) □ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A set of 3.5mm DPNs □ Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit foot circ 18 (20: 22: 23.5)cm [7 (7¾: 8¾: 9¼)in] Actual foot circ 20 (22: 24: 25.5)cm [7¾ (8¾: 9½: 10)in] Actual foot length 22 (24: 26: 28)cm [8¾ (9½: 10¼: 11)in] Actual leg height Approx 22 (22: 23: 23) cm…