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It may be a cliché but spring is definitely in the air. The week this issue goes on sale the clocks jump forward and all of a sudden the longer days of a new season will be

upon us. Personally I can’t wait! Knitting is the perfect pastime for the colder months but, much as I love the feel of cosy wool and alpaca, the time to shed the layers in favour of cool cotton and linen can never come too soon for a sun lover like me. This issue is all about the transition between

the seasons. So our cover garment is in beautifully soft merino wool, but with a touch of lace and a more fitted, shorter shape than the chunky jumpers we’ve been wrapping up in all winter. For cooler spring days, Emma Vining’s cable top is perfect. Or turn your face towards the sun (hopefully) and cast on one of our cotton knits by superstar designers Sarah Hatton and Martin Storey. Socks are a great knit for spring and we’ve got an exclusive pattern from Rachel Coopey on p74, complete with photo tutorial. So, whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered!

Rosee Woodland

Editor

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16 SPRING PRIMROSE CARDI

22 SWEET-SHOP NURSERY

36 SHORT-SLEEVED TEE

42 EASY LACE BEANIE

44 SPRING STRIPES JUMPER

47 KIDS’ TEE-SHIRT

51 CASUAL CABLE JUMPER

55 TONAL COWL

60 TODDLER BUTTON HAT

86 ZIG-ZAG HEADBAND

69 CHEVRON HOMEWARE

74 STRIPY SOCKS

78 TREE CUSHION

83 NAVY JUMPER

65 BABY BLANKET

G0rge0us spring knits y0u’l� l0ve

KNIT up some Happy feet on page 74

LACE BEANIE

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09 NOTEBOOKInspiration, events, news…

34 MY KNITTING LIFEJess Biscoe talks super-storage

56 KNITTING SUPERSTARSThe world’s top knit designers

62 SHOW US YOURS!Share your thoughts and makes

98 MY FAVOURITE THING Libby Summers’ top knit

72 YARN REVIEWS Check out our burst of stunning coloured yarns

91 KNITTING KNOW-HOW Stitch tutorials, abbreviations, needle conversions, how to follow charts and so much more

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RUTH MADDOCKStart off this month’s knitting

extravaganza with Ruth’s utterly gorgeous primrose yellow cardigan

(p16). It’s the ideal make for spring and goes perfectly with a pair of jeans!

ANGELA TURNERDip into our retro sweet selection with Angela’s sugar mouse, liquorice mobile

and swirly lollipop on page 22. They form part of a mouthwatering selection

of amazing knits for the nursery.

SARAH HATTONSarah’s everyday gansey-inspired top incorporates some delicate knit and

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Try it out now on page 36.

RACHEL COOPEYCheer up a grey day with Rachel

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SUMMER COOLERSForget the old rules about denim blues, Debbie Bliss’s Cotton Denim (£6.95 for 100g) is an exciting new yarn range which is all about mixing and matching a wonderful mix of faded shades. This new yarn is 100% cotton and comes in five traditional denim shades and five ice cream shades. Buy the Debbie Bliss pattern collection book of the same name (£7.95) for plenty of top spring/summer inspiration for knitting up now. Visit designeryarns.uk.com.

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Bring a little brightness to your knitting world with Cocoknits Coloured Opening Stitch Markers (£8) from thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk. Packed in a card tub they come in six rainbow shades so can be used to mark different sections of your knitting with ease.

BRIGHT STITCHESKNITTING EPHEMERA Carol Sulcoski (£10.74, Sixth & Spring)Be amazed and enlightened with this lovely book filled with interesting facts about knitting. From history, folklore and pop culture to little-known facts on wool and sheep. It makes a great gift!

60 QUICK COTTON KNITS (£14.99, Sixth & Spring Books)If you’re a fan of working in cotton yarn, (perhaps you’re allergic to animal fibres) this fabulous book could be for you. It’s filled with quick and easy ideas, from shawls and sweaters to hats.

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TINY TOYS TO MAKE Sachiyo Ishii (£4.99, Search Press)Knit a fun character or prop in next to no time with this great book filled with 20 knits. All projects come with comprehensive instructions so are ideal for beginners and experts alike.

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PINK MEMORIESWe love coming across new patterns that shout ‘simple to knit’ and this Pink Memories jumper pattern (£4.09) by Isabel Kramer on Ravelry is the perfect for a pair of naked needles!

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with my library and yarn stash.

Why and when did you start knitting?I started knitting while studying for my PhD. I needed a hobby for my down time from writing and researching, and knitting was very satisfying because I could see my progress immediately.

How has blogging helped your work?Writing about knitting has gone hand in hand with how I think about knitting. Knowing that I need to report back to the blog means I try not to neglect any of my WIPs for too long! Blogging allows me to share knowledge and encourage knitters at different stages in their experience. There are a lot of skills involved in knitting and I believe in helping knowledge circulate as much as possible, so I enjoy being able to write blog posts about different techniques or garments.

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The perfect throw-over for shirts, t-shirts, shorts and more it adds that needed extra layer when taking that summer evening stroll along the seashore. Knitted in Malabar Aran Cotton with Silk (£4.99 for 100g) this waistcoat pattern (ref: Waistcoats 9247) comes in two lengths and is just £2.75. Malabar Aran Cotton with Silk feels gorgeous against the skin and comes in 14 adorable shades from Hollyhock (above) to Lime. Visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for details.

Enjoy our first reader holiday this year with an amazing knitting break with Knit Today, run in partnership with Arena Travel. Accompanied by knitting tutor, Juliet Bernard, Knitting in The Faroe Islands (15-22 July 2016) spoils you with traditional skills and stunning scenery! This break includes a knit kit, workshops, included sightseeing and starts at £1899 per person. For details see p64, visit arenatravel.com/faroe or call 01473 660800.

April 30-May 2 Weald of Kent Craft & Design Show. This great event showcases crafts from

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May 5-8 The Festival of Living Crafts. Hatfield House, Hatfield.

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SPRING CARDI


SPRING CARDI

MASTER SIMPLE LACE

LADY PRIMROSEAdd spring sunshine to your knitting corner with Ruth Maddock‘s cardi

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SPRING CARDI

LACE PATTERN PANEL (12 STS)Note: Only count sts after rows 2-8 of lace pattern panel, as the number of sts varies. Row 1 (RS): K3, (k2tog, yo) twice, skp, k3. Row 2 (WS): P2, p2tog tbl, yo, p1, pfb, p1, yo, p2tog, p2. Row 3: K1, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, skp, k1.Row 4: P2tog tbl, yo, p8, yo, p2tog. Row 5: K1, yo, k3, k2tog, skp, k3, yo, k1. Row 6: P2, yo, p2, p2tog tbl, p2tog, p2, yo, p2. Row 7: K3, yo, k1, k2tog, skp, k1, yo, k3. Row 8: P4, yo, p2tog tbl, p2tog, yo, p4.

BACKUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 101 (111:123:133:145) sts and work in single rib as follows:**Row 1 (RS): K1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.Row 2 (WS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.These two rows form the rib pattern, cont in rib until 16 rows have been worked – ending with a WS patt row. **Change to no 4mm needles and starting with a RS (knit) row work in st st (until work measures 30 (31:32:32:32)cm, 11� (12�:12�:12�:12�)in, ending with a WS (purl) row.

Shape raglan seamsCast off 4 (4:5:5:6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 93 (103:113:123:133) sts

Celebrate the retro knitting vibe in style with this adorable primrose yellow cardigan. Perfect as an

accompaniment to your favourite Breton top or worn over a floaty spring dress, this cardi can be worked in all the colours of the rainbow. We’ve made ours in a super-soft merino DK yarn from Yarn Stories, which adds to the snuggliness!

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Q��Yarn 7 (8:10:11:12) x 50g balls of Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK in Primrose

Q��Needles & accessories 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) 7 buttons

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TENSION

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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

pfb purl into front and back of stitch to make 1

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TO FIT SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26

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cm 91 101 111 121 132

in 36 40 44 48 52

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Next row (RS): K2, skp, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 91 (101:111:121:131) stsNext row (WS): Purl.Rep these two rows until 49 (51:53:55:57) sts remain, ending with purl row.Next row (RS): K2, skp, k1, k2tog. Turn and work on these 5 sts as follows: Next row (WS): Purl to end.Next row: K2, sl, k2tog, psso. 3 stsNext row: Purl to end.Next row: Sl1, k2tog, psso. 1 sts Fasten off. Rejoin yarn to rem sts with RS facing, cast off centre 35 (37:39:41:43) sts, 1 st is now on right needle, work on rem sts as follows:Next row: K1, pass 1st st over 2nd st on right needle, k1, k2tog, k2. 5 stsNext row: Purl to end.Next row: Sl, k2tog, psso, k2. 3 stsNext row: Purl to end.Next row: Sl, k2tog, psso. 1 sts. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONTUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 49 (55:61:65:71) sts and work in single rib as given for the back from ** to **Change to 4mm needles and work as follows:Next row (RS): Knit to last 14 sts, work 12 sts from 1st row of pattern panel, k2.Next row (WS): P2, work 12 sts from 2nd row of pattern panel, purl to end.Continue as set until all 8 rows of pattern panel have been worked, then cont working as set repeating the pattern panel until work measures 30 (31:32:32:32)cm, 11� (12�:12�:13:13�)in, ending with a WS (purl) row. Cont in pattern and work shaping as follows:

Shape raglanNext row: Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6) sts knit to end. 45 (51:56:60:65) sts

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Next row: Patt.Next row: K2, skp, k to end. 44(50:55:59:64) stsNext row: Patt.Repeat these two rows until 24 (26:27:27:28) sts remain, ending with a 1st (RS) row. ****Now begin neck shaping as follows:Next row (WS): Cast off 14 (16:17:17:18) sts, purl to end. 10 sts Next row (RS): K2, skp, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 8 stsNext row: K2tog, purl to end. 7 stsNext row: K2, skp, k1, k2tog. 5 stsNext row: Purl to end.Next row: K2, sl, k2tog, psso. 3 stsNext row: Purl to end.Next row: Sl, k2tog, psso. 1 st Fasten off. ****

RIGHT FRONTUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 49 (55:61:65:71) sts and work in single rib as given for the back from ** to **.Change to 4mm needles and work as follows:Next row: K2, work 12 sts from 1st row of pattern panel, k to end.Next row: Purl to last 14 sts, work 12 sts from 2nd row of pattern panel, p2.Continue at set until all 8 rows of pattern panel have been worked, then cont working as set repeating the pattern panel until work measures 30 (31:32:32:32)cm, 11� (12�:13:13�)in, ending with a WS (purl) row. Cont in pattern and work shaping as follows:

Shape raglanNext row: Patt.

Next row: Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6) sts, patt to end. 45 (51:56:60:65) stsNext row: Patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Next row: Patt.Repeat these two rows until 24 (26:27:27:28) sts remain, ending with a 2nd (WS) row.Now work neck shaping as follows;Next row: Cast off 14 (16:17:17:18) sts, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 9 stsNext row: Purl to last 2 sts p2tog. 8 stsNext row: Knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 7 stsNext row: Purl to last 2 sts p2tog. 6 stsNext row: Knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 5 stsNext row: Purl to end.

1 To slip a stitch knitwise, insert your right needle into it from front to back as if to knit it and let it fall off the left-hand needle. This twists the stitch, and tightens it up.

2 To slip a stitch purlwise, insert right needle into it from back to front, as if to purl, let it fall off left needle. This moves it to right needle. untwisted so it stays loose.

SIMPLE STEPS SLIPPING A STITCH PURLWISE & KNIT WISE

Next row: K2, sl, k2tog, psso. 3 stsNext row: Sl1, p2tog, psso. 1 st. Fasten off.

SLEEVES (MAKE TWO)Using 3.25mm needles cast on 53 (57:61:65:69) sts and work in single rib as given for the back from ** to **.Change to 4mm needles and work in rows of st st starting with a RS (knit) row inc 1 st at each end of every foll 6th (6th:4th:4th:4th) row until there are 69 (79:89:99:109) sts, then cont without shaping until work measures 30 (31:32:33:34) cm, 11� (12�:13:13�) in, ending with a WS (purl) row.

Lacy details worked on the edges of this cardi add a luxurious touch

Take extra care when working the button holes on the button band – badly spaced buttons will ruin all your hard work!

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Shape raglan seamsCast off 4 (4:5:5:6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 61 (71:79:89:97) sts.Next row: K2, skp, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 59 (69:77:87:95) stsNext row: Purl.Repeat the last two rows until 11 (13:13:15:15) stitches remain, ending with knit row of last repeat. Cast off.

MAKING UPPin out your knitted pieces, with the wrong sides facing upwards, to the size on the measurement table on page 18. Press on the WS (or as instructed on the ball band). Using small backstitches, sew up the raglan seams, sleeve seams and side seams.

Button bandUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 9 sts and work in single rib as follows:Row 1 (RS): K1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts k2.Row 2 (WS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.These two rows form the rib pattern, cont in rib until 124 (136:148:148:172) rows have been worked. Leave the 9 sts on a stitch holder.

Buttonhole bandUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 9 sts and work in single rib as follows:Row 1 (RS): K1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts k2.Row 2 (WS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.Rep These 2 rows once.*Next row: K2, p1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k2.Cont in rib patt as given for 19 (21:23:23:27) more rows.*Rep from * to * 4 more times. Next row: K2, p1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k2.Cont in rib patt as given for 17 (19:21:21:25) more rows.*Leave the 9 sts on stitch holder.

NeckbandWorking from RS rib across the 9 sts of buttonhole band, pick up and knit 22 (24:25:25:26) sts along right front neck, 9 (11:11:13:13) sts across top of right sleeve, 43 (45:47:51:53) sts across back neck, 9 (11:11:13:13) sts from top of left sleeve, and 22 (24:25:25:26) sts from left front, rib across 9 sts from button band. 123 (133:137:145:149) stsTurn and work as follows:Next row (WS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end of row.

RUTH MADDOCK

Ruth studied fashion at Epsom Art School. She is now a published author, a teacher and a regular contributor to UK knitting magazines.

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This neat cardigan is perfect for sitting above jean waistbands

Next row (RS): K2, p1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, rib to end. Now cont in rib for 4 more rows. Cast off loosely ribwise.

MAKING UPTo finish, sew in all ends neatly using a tapestry needle. Sew buttons to buttonband to correspond with buttonholes making sure to keep them neatly lined up. Pin the button bands to the cardigan sides pieces and with right-sides facing. Backstitch in place.

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UTTERLY ADORABLEFill your child’s room with those exciting, favourite sweet treats. We’ve created the iconic white sugar mouse, a liquorice mobile, stick of rock bolster cushion and popcorn blanket, all for you to knit!

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Our selection of gorgeous, sweet shop nursery knits come without any risk of toothache!

By Jane Burns, Angela Turner and Louise Smith

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LOLLIPOP RATTLEFall in love with the 3D possibilities of a length of rainbow icord! Perfect for creating the spiral for this lollipop rattle, you can make it in yarn remnants too!

POPCORN BLANKETWho wouldn’t love to be wrapped up in a box of warm, golden-buttered popcorn just before bedtime? This great knit will remind you of treat-filled trips to the cinema.

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STICK OF ROCK BOLSTERDesigned in iconic red and pink swirling stripes, this huggable, stick-of-rock bolster cushion is guaranteed to make you smile after a long day at soft play – an utterly delicious knit to snuggle up to. DONUT CUSHIONNow you can decorate your house with everyone’s favourite sweet indulgence! Finish your ‘sticky’ donut knit with a sprinkling of hundreds and thousands and relax in dessert heaven…

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MATERIALS

Q��Yarn for all projects is Rowan Wool Cotton DK Liquorice sweets 3 x 50g balls in Antique (shade 900) 1 x 50g balls in the following: Pier (shade 983), Brolly (shade 980) Flower (shade 943), Inky (shade 908) Sugar mouse 1 x 50g ball in the following: Antique (shade 900) Flower (shade 943) Inky (shade 908) White sewing thread Stick of rock bolster 2 x 50g balls in Rich (shade 911) 2 x 50g balls in Flower (shade 943) 3 x 50g balls in Antique (shade 900) Lollipop rattle 1 x 50g in the following: Pier (shade 983) Brolly (shade 980) Flower (shade 943) Antique (shade 900) �

Donut cushion 2 x 50g balls in String (shade 999) 2 x 50g balls in Antique (shade 900) Oddments of Brolly (shade 980), Rich (shade 911) and Pier (shade 983) Popcorn blanket 4 x 50g balls in Flower (shade 943) 4 x 50g balls in Antique (shade 900) 1 x 50g balls in Brolly (shade 980)�

Q��Needles & accessories Liquorice sweets, sugar mouse and lollipop rattle 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles 2 x 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) double-pointed knitting needles Tapestry needle Toy safety filling 1 x 1cm wide drinking straw (optional) or 13cm x 4cm (5�in x 1�in) card Rattle Wooden or plastic hoop, 34.5cm (13�in) diameter Stick of rock bolster 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles 5mm (UK 6, US 8) double-pointed knitting needles Bolster cushion 46cm (18in) long, 20cm (8in) wide, 68.5cm (27in)

circumference 46cm (18in) zip A4 sheet of black felt Fabric glue Donut cushion 4mm (UK 8, US 6) double-pointed knitting needles, 20cm (8in) long 4mm (UK 8, US 6) circular needle 60cm (23�in) long Toy stuffing Tapestry needle Popcorn blanket 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles (or 60cm/23�in long circular needle) Tapestry needle

YARN DETAIL

Q��Rowan Wool Cotton DK, £6.50 knitrowan.com, 01484 681881

Q��DK weightQ��50% wool, 50% cottonQ��50g/113m (123yds)Q��Machine wash at 40˚C

FINISHED SIZES

Lollipop rattle: 24cm long x 12cm wide (9�in long x 4�in wide)Cubed sweets: Approx 10cm (4in) squareBobbly sweets: Approx 12cm (4�in) diameter and 7cm (2�in) thickMobile: Hoop, 34.5cm (13�in) in diameterSugar mouse: Body is about 20cm (8in) long omitting tail Stick of rock cushion: 46cm (18in) long, 20cm (8in) wide, 68.5cm (27in) circumference

TENSION

Lollipop rattle, sugar mouse, liquorice mobile: 24 sts and 32 rows over st st using 3mm needles, to give a 4in or 10cm square. Stick of rock bolster: 22 sts and 37 rows over st st using 3mm needles to give a 4in or 10cm square. Donut cushion and popcorn blanket: 22 sts and 30 rows over st st using 4mm needles to 4in or 10cm square.


M1below knit stitch on the row below next st to inc 1 st

Q��Full list of abbreviations, p96

LOLLIPOP RATTLE Baby's first toy is likely to be one that you'll always remember with fond memories. By Angela Turner

Rattle coverBegin at centre using Flower and 3mm needles and cast on 5 sts.Row 1 (WS): Purl.Row 2 (RS): Kfb to end. 10 stsRow 3: Purl.Row 4: Kfb to end. 20 sts Row 5: Purl.Row 6: (K1, kfb) to end. 30 stsRow 7: Knit.Row 8: Knit.Row 9: Purl.Row 10: Knit.Row 11: Knit.Row 12: (K1, k2tog) to end. 20 stsRow 13: Purl.Row 14: (K2tog) to end. 10 stsRow 15: Purl.Row 16: (K2tog) to end. 5 stsRow 17: Purl.Cut yarn and thread through sts.Pull up tightly, sew seam to 2nd g st row then turn RS out. Place rattle inside cover and sew rem seam. Tie in all loose ends securely.

PinwheelBegin at centre using Flower and 3mm needles and cast on 8 sts.Row 1 (WS): Knit.Row 2 (RS): Purl.Change to Brolly.Row 3: Knit.Row 4: Purl.Change to Pier.Row 5: Knit.Row 6: Purl.These 6 rows set stripe pattern. Cont in stripe pattern, twisting yarns at side when changing colour, until there are 58 Pier stripes.Cast off using Pier.

MAKING UPSew seam, and with seam to centre back, sew to curved face of rattle – push darning needle through one stitch either side of centre of back seam then through centre 2 sts of curved face – pulling tightly as you go. Cont sewing stripes on top of the first row round rattle, and so on until the whole piece is sewn together securely.

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Row 8: (Kfb, p2) to end. 40 stsRow 9: P1, k1.Row 10: K1, p1 (these two rows set the moss st patt).Row 11: Moss st to end.Row 12: (Kfb, p1, k1, p1) to end. 50 stsWork 5 rows moss st.Next row: (Kfb, p1, k1, p1, k1) to end. 60 stsWork 5 rows moss st.Next row: (Kfb, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) to end. 70 stsWork 24 rows moss st.Next row: (K2tog, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) to end. 60 stsWork 5 rows moss st.Next row: (K2tog, p1, k1, p1, k1) to end. 50 stsWork 5 rows moss st.Next row: (K2tog, p1, k1, p1) to end. 40 stsWork 3 rows moss st.Next row: (K2tog, p1, k1) to end. 30 stsNext row: Moss st to end.Next row: (K2tog, p1) to end. 20 stsNext row: Moss st to end.Next row: (K2tog) to end. 10 stsNext row: (K2tog) to end. 5 stsCut yarn and thread through.Pull up sts tightly and secure.

MAKING UPSew seam for 6cm (2�in), leaving yarn hanging. Gather round cast on sts and pull up tightly. Sew seam for 6cm (2�in). Turn RS out and sew the seams tog leaving a

4cm (1�in) gap, turn RS out and stuff with filling then sew rem seam. Make a second bobbly sweet using Pier.

Cubes (base and top)Using Brolly and 3mm needles, cast on 24 sts. St st 32 rows.Cast off.

Sides (make 4)Using Brolly and 3mm needles, cast on 24 sts. St st 7 rows.Change to Inky and st st 4 rows, then using Antique st st 10 rows, change to Inky and st st 4 rows then finally, using Brolly, st st 7 rows.Sew cast off edge of sides to base of sweet then sew the 4 sides tog to form a box shape. Sew cast off edge of top to one side then turn RS out. Stuff with filling then sew the rem 3 sides of top.

Make another cube with an Antique base and top. Use Antique instead of Brolly and Flower instead Antique for the sides. Make up in the same way.

For the last cube, work the top and base using Antique, then work the sides as follows: work 6 rows Antique, 6 rows Inky, 8 rows Antique, 6 rows Inky then 6 rows Antique. Make up in the same way as the other cubes.

HandleUsing Antique, cast on 5 sts.Row 1: Kfb in every st. 10 stsRow 2: Knit.Work 38 rows st st.Cast off.Gather round cast on sts and pull up tightly.

MAKING UP1 Sew seam for 2cm (�in) then insert a 13cm (5�in) length of wide drinking straw, or use a 13cm (5in) x 4cm (1�in) piece of card rolled up. 2 Sew seam to top. 3 Sew top to pinwheel securely.

LIQUORICE MOBILE Be forever reminded of the sweetness of life, with these über-tempting treats. By Angela Turner

Bobbly sweetBegin at centre using Flower and 3mm needles and cast on 5sts.Row 1 (WS): Purl.Row 2: Kfb to end. 10 stsRow 3: P1, k1 to end.Row 4: Kfb to end. 20 sts Row 5: P1, k1 to end.Row 6: (Kfb, p1) to end. 30 stsRow 7: P1, k1.

Follow our colours or use up remnants of your own to make our bright, spiral rattle

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Row 8: (Kfb, k3) to end. 40 stsRow 10: (Kfb, k4) to end. 48 stsRow 12: (Kfb, k5) to end. 56 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 3 rows.Next row: (Kfb, k6) to end. 64 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 5 rows.Next row: (Kfb, k7) to end. 72 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 13 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k7) to end. 64 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 11 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k6) to end. 56 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 9 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k5) to end. 48 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 7 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k4) to end. 40 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 5 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k3) to end. 32 stsStarting with a purl row, st st 3 rows.Next row: (K2tog, k2) to end. 24 stsNext row: Purl.Next row: (K2tog, k1) to end. 16 stsNext row: P2tog. 8 stsCut yarn and thread through.Pull up sts tightly and secure.

MAKING UP1 Sew seam to middle of body from rear to nose. 2 Gather round cast on sts and pull up tightly. 3 Sew seam along body, leaving a 6cm (2½in) gap. 4 Turn RS out and stuff with filling firmly. Leave gap for now.

Hoop coverUsing Inky and 3mm needles cast on 14 sts.St st 2 rows.Change to Antique and st st 2 rows.Rep last 4 rows till cover fits around hoop when slightly stretched.Fold cover over hoop and sew seam. Sew cast off edge to cast on edge.

I-cordsUsing Antique and 3mm double-pointed needles, cast on 3 sts. Knit 3 sts, then push sts back to front of needle, then k3 again. Cont in this way until i-cords in these lengths have been worked:Crossing hoop: 2 x 34cm (13½in)Hanging middle cubed sweet: 1 x 27cm (10�in)Hanging cubed sweets: 2 x 15cm (6in)Hanging bobbly sweets: 2 x 18cm (7¼in)Hanging mobile: 2 x 50cm (19�in)Top loop: 1 x 8cm (3¼in)

MAKING UP 1 Pin the 2 x 34cm (13½in) i-cords across the hoops so that they meet in the centre (breaking the space in between into quarters). 2 Check each quarter is equal then sew ends to hoops where pins were. 3 Attach one end of the 27cm (10�in) length to the centre top of one of the cubed sweets and sew the other end where the 2 x 34cm (13½in) i-cords meet

(when held up, the cubed sweet will pull the i-cords downwards). 4 Attach the 2 x 15cm (6in) i-cords to the other 2 cubed sweets and sew them to the underside of the hoops (in the same positions where the crossed i-cords are attached to the top of the hoop) opposite each other. 5 Sew the 2 x 18cm (7¼in) i-cords to the 2 bobbly sweets and sew them opposite each other in the same way. 6 Attach the 2 x 50cm (19�in) i-cords to the hoop just behind the 2 i-cords that cross (these 2 will cross too). 7 Fold the 8cm (3¼in) i-cord over the centre of these cords where they meet and sew the cast on edge to the cast off edge (to make a loop). Hang the mobile using the loop at the top to finish.

SUGAR MOUSE A staple of any good sweetie haul, Angela Turner's sugar mouse is ready for smile-inducing snuggles!

BodyBegin at rear using Antique and 3mm needles. Cast on 8 sts.Row 1 (and every WS row): Purl.Row 2 (RS): Kfb to end. 16 stsRow 4: (Kfb, k1) to end. 24 stsRow 6: (Kfb, k2) to end. 32 sts

Our sugar mouse is knitted from the bottom to the nose

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Outer ears (make 2)Using Antique and 3mm needles, cast on 16 sts.Row 1: Purl.Row 2: (K2, k2tog) to end. 12 stsRow 3: Purl.Row 4: (K1, k2tog) to end. 8 stsRow 5: Purl.Row 6: (K2tog) to end. 4 stsRow 7: Purl.Cut yarn and thread through sts.Pull up tightly and secure.

Inner ears (make 2)Using Flower and 3mm needles, cast on 15 sts.Row 1: Purl. Row 2: (K1, k2tog) to end. 10 stsRow 3: Purl.Row 4: (K2tog) to end. 5 stsCut yarn and thread through sts. Pull up tightly and secure.

MAKING UP Place RS of inner ear and outer ear together and sew around curved edge. Turn RS out and sew across straight edge. Curve ears slightly and pin to side of head about 7cm (2�in) from nose, with about 3cm (1�in) between them. Sew in position, keeping a curve to them.Eyes1 To make eyes, use Inky to cast on 3 sts. 2 Knit 3 sts together then cut yarn and pull

sts through. 3 Pin eyes in position either side of head in front of ears about 5.5cm (2�in) from nose with about 11 sts between them. 4 Sew eyes to head, through body right to gap in seam underneath mouse. 5 Pull eyes slightly then tie ends together. Cut excess and tuck into body. 6 Add a little more filling then sew rem seam. 7 Use white sewing thread to sew a few straight sts to top right of each eye. 8 Work 3 straight sts at front of mouse using Inky for nose with 2 longer straight sts either side for whiskers. 9 To make the tail, use Antique and make an i-cord in the same way as the mobile, about 24cm (9�in) long. 10 Attach tail to rear of mouse, about 3cm (1�in) down from centre point. Check all ends are tied in securely to finish.

ROCK CUSHION Dream of trips to the seaside with this fingerlickingly good knit. It's perfect for propping up baby too. By Louise Smith

PATTERN NOTEThe cushion is worked diagonally from one corner using increases and decreases.With Rich and 3mm needles, cast on 2 sts.Row 1 and every following WS row: Purl.

Row 2 (RS): (M1below, k1) twice. 4 stsRow 4: K1, (m1, k1) twice, k1. 6 stsRow 6: K1, (m1, k1) four times, k1. 10 stsRow 8: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 12 stsRows 9-20: Repeat rows 7-8. 24 stsChange to Antique.Rows 21–26: Repeat rows 7–8. 30 stsChange to Flower.Rows 27–42: Repeat rows 7–8. 46 stsChange to Antique.Rows 43–46: Repeat rows 7–8. 50 stsChange to Rich.Rows 47–66: Repeat rows 7–8. 70 stsChange to Antique.Rows 67–72: Repeat rows 7–8. 76 sts Change to Flower.Rows 73–88: Repeat rows 7–8. 92 sts Change to Antique.Rows 89–92: Repeat rows 7–8. 96 sts Change to Rich.Rows 93–112: Repeat rows 7–8. 116 sts Change to Antique.Rows 113–118: Repeat rows 7–8. 122 sts Change to Flower.Rows 119–134: Repeat rows 7–8. 138 sts Change to Antique.Rows 135–138: Repeat rows 7–8. 142 sts Change to Rich.Rows 139–158: Repeat rows 7–8. 162 sts Change to Antique.Row 159 and every following WS row: Purl.Row 160: K1, (ssk) twice, k to last st, m1, k1. 161 sts Row 162: Repeat row 160. 160 sts

Keep your tension super-neat for perfect sweetie stripes

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Rounds 26–28: Knit.Round 29: *K12, m1; rep from * to end. 104 stsRounds 30–32: Knit.Round 33: *K13, m1; rep from * to end. 112 stsRounds 34–36: Knit.Round 37: *K14, m1; rep from * to end. 120 stsRounds 38–40: Knit.Round 41: *K15, m1; rep from * to end. 128 stsRounds 42–44: Knit.Round 45: *K16, m1; rep from * to end. 136 stsRounds 46–52: Knit.Cast off, place a running stitch around the cast on stitches and pull tight to close, secure with sts.

Top (make one)Using 4mm DPN’s and Antique, cast on eight sts, join into the round, being careful not to twist. Work rounds 1–33 as per bottom pieceRound 34: Purl. Change to String.Work rounds 35–52 as per bottom piece.

MAKING UP1 Embroider ‘sprinkles’ over the icing. 2 Sew the top and bottom pieces together

Row 164: K1, (ssk) four times, k to last st, m1, k1. 157 sts Change to Flower.Row 166: K1, ssk, k to last st, m1, k1.Rows 167–180: Repeat rows 165–166.Change to Antique.Rows 181–184: Repeat rows 165–166.Change to Rich.Row 186: K1, ssk, k to last 5 sts, (k2tog) twice, k1. 154 sts Row 188: Repeat row 186. 151 sts Row 190: K1, ssk, k to last 9 sts, (k2tog) four times, k1. 146 sts Row 192: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 144 sts Rows 193–204: Repeat rows 191-192. 132 sts Change to Antique.Rows 205–210: Repeat rows 191-192. 126 sts Change to Flower.Rows 211–226: Repeat rows 191-192. 110 sts Change to Antique.Rows 227–230: Repeat rows 191-192. 106 sts Change to Rich.Rows 231–250: Repeat rows 191-192. 86 sts Change to Antique.Rows 251–256: Repeat rows 191-192. 80 sts Change to Flower.Rows 257–272: Repeat rows 191-192. 64 sts Change to Antique.Rows 273–276: Repeat rows 191-192. 60 sts Change to Rich.Rows 277-296: Repeat rows 191-192. 40 sts Change to Antique.Rows 297–302: Repeat rows 191-192. 34 sts Change to Flower.Rows 303–318: Repeat rows 191-192. 18 sts Change to Antique.Rows 319–322: Repeat rows 191-192. 14 sts Change to Rich.Rows 323–334: Repeat rows 191-192. 2 sts Cast off and weave in ends.

End pieces (make two)Using Antique doubled and 5mm dpns, cast on 6 sts leaving a long tail. Spread the sts evenly across the dpns and join to make a ring.Round 1 and every following odd row: Knit.Round 2: (M1, k1) six times. 12 sts Round 4: (K1, m1, k1) six times. 18 sts Round 6: (K2, m1, k1) six times. 24 sts Round 8: (K3, m1, k1) six times. 30 sts Round 10: (K4, m1, k1) six times. 36 sts Round 12: (K5, m1, k1) six times. 42 sts Round 14: (K6, m1, k1) six times. 48 sts Round 16: (K7, m1, k1) six times. 54 sts

Round 18: (K8, m1, k1) six times. 60 sts Round 20: (K9, m1, k1) six times. 66 sts Round 22: (K10, m1, k1) six times. 72 sts Round 24: (K11, m1, k1) six times. 78 sts Round 26: (K12, m1, k1) six times. 84 sts Round 28: (K13, m1, k1) six times. 90 sts Round 30: (K14, m1, k1) six times. 96 sts Cast off and pull centre tail through first 6 sts and pull tight, then weave in all ends.

MAKING UPSew both end pieces to opposite longer sides of main piece. Tack zip in position and then sew in place. Draw then cut out the words ‘hug me’ from black felt twice. Position the words on the RS of one end piece (ensuring they are the right way up from the zip) and glue in place. Repeat for the other side, ensuring the letters are level with the other end of the cushion.

DONUT CUSHION Up the sugar-rating in your home with this tasty-looking knit! Use oddments for the sprinkles on the top. By Jane Burns

Bottom (make one)Using 4mm DPN’s and String, cast on 8 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.Round 1: (Kfb) 8 times. 16 stsRound 2: Knit.Round 3: *K2, m1; rep from * to end. 24 stsRound 4: Knit.Round 5: *K3, m1; rep from * to end. 32 stsRound 6: KnitRound 7: *K4, m1; rep from * to end. 40 stsRound 8: KnitRound 9: *K5, m1; rep from * to end. 48 stsRound 10: KnitRound 11: *K6, m1; rep from * to end. 56 stsRound 12: Knit.Round 13: *K7, m1; rep from * to end. 64 stsRound 14: Knit.Round 15: *K8, m1; rep from * to end. 72 stsRound 16: Knit.Round 17: *K9, m1; rep from * to end. 80 stsRounds 18–20: Knit.Round 21: *K10, m1; rep from * to end. 88 stsRounds 22–24: Knit.Round 25: *K11, m1; rep from * to end. 96 sts

Work bullion stitches like these to make perfect sprinkles

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leaving a 10cm (4in) opening for stuffing. 3 Stuff forming a round shape. 4 Sew from the top centre through the stuffing to the bottom centre, pulling tight to create a centre dip. Secure with plenty of stitches. 5 Add more stuffing. 6 Sew opening closed.

POPCORN BLANKET Switch on the TV and snuggle down to watch your favourite kids' film with baby under this great blanket. By Jane Burns

PATTERN NOTESlipping the first stitch purlwise on every row will give your blanket a nice neat edge.

Short row techniqueThis blanket uses a very simple short row technique which uses a yarn over (yo), which is then knitted together with its neighbouring stitch on the following row.

Using long tail cast on and Flower, cast on 144 sts.Wedge A*Rows 1–24: Knit.Row 25 (RS): K140, turn.Row 26: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 27: K114, turn.Row 28: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 29: K84 turn.Row 30: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 31: Knit along entire row, knitting the yo together with its neighbouring stitch.Rows 32–56: Knit*Change to Antique.

Wedge B*Rows 1 -20: Knit.Row 21 (RS): K84, turn.Row 22: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 23: K69, turn.Row 24: Yo, knit to end of row.

Row 25: K54, turn.Row 26: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 27: K39, turn.Row 28: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 29: K24, turn.Row 30: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 31: Knit along entire row, knitting the yo together with its neighbouring stitch.Rows 32-50: Knit*.Change to Flower.

Wedge CRows 1–18: Knit.Row 19 (RS): K84, turn.Row 20: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 21: K69, turn.Row 22: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 23: K54, turn.Row 24: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 25: K39, turn.Row 26: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 27: K24, turn.Row 28: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 29: K12, turn.Row 30: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 31: K6, turn.Row 32: Yo, knit to end of row.Row 33: Knit along entire row, knitting the yo together with its neighbouring stitch.Rows 34-50: Knit.Change to Antique.Work wedge B from * to *.Change to Flower.Work wedge A from * to *.Cast off.

LabelTo create the label knit a rectangle in Antique and duplicate stitch the word 'POP' in Brolly in the centre. Use the diagram to help with letter placement.

To knit the plain rectangle:Using 4mm needles and Antique, cast on 89 sts.Row 1: Sl1, knit to end.Row 2: Sl1, purl to end.Repeat rows 1 and 2, twice in totalCast off.

Duplicate stitchUsing a tapestry needle and Brolly, embroider the word 'POP' over your knitted stitches using the guide left. Follow the 'V' shape of the each stitch every time.

Using the image as a guide, sew the label to the front of blanket.

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For a nap time to remember all you need is a popcorn blanket

Okay, okay, I confess, I’m a neat freak. So much so, organising my studio gets me irrationally excited. At the moment my stash is growing at a hideous rate so I’m on a mission (as is

traditional at this time of year) to sort it out. Spring is just about springing and I’m ready to hurl some yarn around! Read about some of my recent ideas…

STASH STORAGE

Ikea’s Expedit units are a favourite with crafters, and I recently added one to my studio too. They’re great for yarn, books, notions and look nice and snazzy (especially in turquoise!), but I also love the frugal nature of using what furniture you may already have. Hailey of Ozetta knitwear does this beautifully by stacking her colour-coded stocks into bureaus, drawers and open shelves. A pegboard is another new addition to my

wall and, so far, it’s catching a lot of desk clutter, not a bad thing but a crazy-cool display from the ladies of Knits for Life really is something to aspire to. Loaded with yarn, it’s a great way to keep your stash visible.

WEIGHT OR COLOUR?

The way you sort yarn into its new home, I think, depends a lot on the type of

knitter you are, and this can really help when it comes to planning projects. Do you have a colour in mind first and then pick the style and pattern, or vice versa? Whatever your preference, make that your starting point – my personal favourite is to sort by weight with boxes for lace and 4 ply, DK, aran, chunky and super chunky. Maybe I should reference by spinner as well (I mentioned I was a

neat freak, right?). You may of course have no stash at all and buy in only what you need, in which case, I envy you!

PERFECTLY PACKED PROJECTS

As for projects, I like to keep my queue waiting patiently (and visibly) in wire baskets to keep them on my radar, while current WIPs are stored in my jersey knit baskets by the nearest comfy chair.

MY KNITTING LIFE...IT’S TIME TO ORGANISE

“SPRING’S SPRINGING AND I’M READY TO HURL SOME YARN AROUND!”

This month Jess Biscoe is a woman with spring cleaning on her mind, from

recycled storage to favourite Ikea gems...

1 Re-use old furniture for super-

quirky storage for your stash2 Jersey knit bags keep Jess’s

knitting on her radar

OF DESK CLUTTER”

TO MY WALL, IT’S CATCHING A LOT

“...A PEGBOARD IS A NEW ADDITION

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“Now things are looking a little tidier, I can start to concentrate on what I’ve got left to knit this year. I’m hoping to add to my sweater collection by the winter, which is a year-round pursuit! Last year I finished Carrie Bostick Hoge’s Lila sweater and the slouchy fit has been great for throwing on over a t-shirt. I have my eye on a few more of her designs. I also love a good statement pair of tights and think 2016 may be the year I knit a pair like these from Collins & Brown/Pavillion book Knitting Everyday Finery by Mel Clark, oh yes! Good job they’re on-trend for Spring! Anyone with me?”

KNITTING UP AFTER THE CLEAN UP…

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Now this is where I like to have fun finding pretty jam jars, tins and trays to catch those miscellaneous tools. Cath Kidston oilcloth bags and zip pouches are particularly useful for cable needles, crochet hooks and sewing supplies. Start by grabbing a pack of small clear hair bands to bundle up DPNs and pairs

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storage option for scissors,

circular needles and tape measures4 Invest in an Ikea Expedit storage unit in

funky turquoise for instant neatness. 5 Cath Kidston bags are ideal for WIPS

of needles. Fixed circular needles provide a fresh challenge, if you’re not ready to invest in an interchangeable set, corrall them into plastic wallets in an A4 binder, or hang them on hooks by cable length, or needle size.

TIME TO DOWNSIZE?

Of course there’s a lot to be said for clearing out unwanted yarn and excess

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‘kit’ during a spring clean. Be mindful of duplicates or colours that don’t light you up anymore, and consider giving them a new home. Organise a yarn swap with your knitting group, or LYS, or donate them to a charity shop. It’ll feel good to clear the decks and make way for new inspirations. And then, when all the clearing’s done, it’s time to get down to some serious knitting for the new season.

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SHORT-SLEEVED TEE

GANSEY GIRLTry Sarah Hatton‘s new take on the gansey look!

WEAR WITH

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SHORT-SLEEVED TEESHORT-SLEEVED TEE

BACKUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 108 (120:132:144:160) sts.Row 1 (RS): K1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.Row 2 (WS): K1, p2, *k2, p2, rep from * to last st, k1. These 2 rows set rib.Cont in rib for 6cm (2�in), ending with RS facing for next row.Next row: Knit to end, inc 1 (0:1:1:1) st and dec 0 (1:0:0:0) st at end of row. 109 (119:133:145:161) stsChange to 4mm needles.Row 1: K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.This row sets moss stitch.Work 2 rows more in moss stitch.Beg with a knit row, cont in st st until work meas 25 (26:27:28:29) cm, 10 (10�:10�:11:11�) in, ending with RS facing for next row.Next row: K3 (1:1:0:1), (k1, p1, k5) 2 (3:4:5:6) times, work next 75 sts as set on row 1 of chart, (k5, p1, k1) 2 (3:4:5:6) times, k3 (1:1:0:1).Next row: P3 (1:1:0:1), (k1, p6) 2 (3:4:5:6) times, work next 75 sts as set on row 2 of chart, (p6, k1) 2 (3:4:5:6) times, p3 (1:1:0:1).These 2 rows set moss stitch lines and chart placement.Working 18 row rep as set on chart, cont until back measures 54 (56:58:60:62) cm, 12� (22:22�:23�:24�) in, ending with RS facing for next row.

Discover how easy it is to create simple-but-effective garment decoration with gorgeous purl

and knit patterns when you knit this versatile top. Add to your hard work by using Patons Washed Cotton DK, for a beautifully marled finish too!

Shape shouldersCast off 5 (6:7:8:9) sts at beg of next 10 rows. Cast off 6 (6:7:8:10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Leave rem 47 (47:49:49:51) sts on a holder.

FRONTWork as given for back until 14 rows less have been worked to start of shoulder shaping, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape front neckNext row (RS): Patt 40 (45:51:57:64), turn and leave rem sts on a holder.Cont on these sts from first side of neck.Work 1 row. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 7 rows, then on 2 foll RS rows. 31 (36:42:48:55) stsWork 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row. (Work should now match back to start of shoulder shaping).

Shape shouldersCast off 5 (6:7:8:9) sts at beg of next and 4 foll RS rows.

22 STS 30 ROWS

DK WEIGHT

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Q��Yarn Patons Washed Cotton DK 8 (10:12:13:14) x 50g balls in Denim (shade 0152)

Q��Needles and accessories 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles Stitch markers Tapestry needle

YARN DETAIL

Q��Patons Washed Cotton DK makeitcoats.com 01484 681881

Q��DK weightQ��100% cottonQ��50g/125m (136yds)Q��Machine wash at 40˚CQ��£2.89

TENSION


YARN ALTERNATIVES

Q��King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK kingcole.com


MEASUREMENTS SHORT-SLEEVED TOP

TO FIT SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26

TO FIT BUST

cm 81-86 91-97 101-107 112-117 122-127

in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50

ACTUAL BUST

cm 98 108 120 132 146

in 38� 42� 47� 52 57�

LENGTH

cm 58 60 62 64 66

in 22� 23� 24� 25� 26

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SHORT-SLEEVED TEE

Work 1 row.Cast off 6 (6:7:8:10) sts at beg of next row.With RS facing, working on rem sts leave 29 (29:31:31:33) sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and complete to match first side of neck, reversing all shapings.

SLEEVESUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 74 (78:86:90:94) sts.Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2, rep from * to end.Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.These 2 rows set rib.Work 10 rows more in rib, ending with RS facing for next row.Next row: Knit to end, inc 1 (1:0:0:0) st and dec 0 (0:1:1:1) st at end of row. 73 (79:85:89:93) stsWork 3 rows in moss stitch as set on back.Beg with a knit row, working in st st throughout, inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and 3 foll 4th rows. 81 (87:93:97:101) sts

SARAH HATTON

Learning to knit as a child and moving on to study fashion, Sarah has designed for Rowan, Patons, Sirdar and Sublime.

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Cont without shaping until work meas 13 (13:14:14:15) cm, 5� (5�:5�:5�:6) in, ending with RS facing for next row.Shape sleeve topCast off 10 (10:11:11:12) sts at beg of next 6 rows. 21 (27:27:31:29) sts. Cast off rem sts.

MAKING UPJoin right shoulder seam. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles pick up and knit 21 sts down left side of neck, 29 (29:31:31:33) sts from holder at front neck, 21 sts up right side of neck, and 47 (47:49:49:51) sts from holder at back neck. 118 (118:122:122:126) sts. Beg with 2nd row, work 9cm (3�in) in rib as set on sleeve, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off in rib. Join left shoulder and neckband seam. Place armhole markers 19 (20:21:22:23) cm, 7� (8:8�:8�:9) in, down from shoulder. Starting at top of rib section, join side seams. Join sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

T-SHIRT CHART

KEY

Knit on RS, purl on WS

Purl on RS, knit on WS

1 Holding working yarn in your right-hand at front of work as you look at it, insert right-hand needle diagonally into first stitch on left-hand needle, from back to front.

2 Wrap working yarn around front of right-hand needle anti-clockwise and push this new loop to back of stitch, taking right-hand needle tip through the old stitch.

3 Let the old stitch fall off the left-hand needle, keeping the new stitch on the right-hand needle. You’ve purled one stitch. So do some more!

SIMPLE STEPS PURL STITCH

Lots of new knitters stick with knit stitch for a really long time before tackling purl stitch. We think it’s worth trying to learn them both at the same time, as it means that you will be able to work stocking stitch fabric straight away. Stocking stitch fabric grows more quickly than garter stitch (knit every row) so you’ll feel like you’re making faster progress on your project, and that’s got to be good, right?

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SUPER-EASY LACE

Jo Allport‘s slouchy beanie features simple lace in a sweet tweedy shade

PURPLE HAZE


LACE BEANIE

For a little fun, why not work the different pattern sections in alternate colours

Knit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K2, *k2tog, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 65 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K2, *k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 55 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 45 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 35 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 25 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K2tog across row to last st, k1. 13 stsKnit 1 row.

48cm size onlyNext row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k6; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 77 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 67 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 57 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 47 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 37 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K3, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. 27 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K2tog across row to last st, k1. 14 stsKnit 1 row.

All sizesLeave a long 50cm (19�in) tail and thread this through the remaining sts. Pull tight and use this tail to seam down the back of the hat. Block lightly to stretch out the lace pattern, avoiding the ribbing.

17 STS 40 ROWS

DK WEIGHT

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MATERIALS

Q��Yarn 1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in Heather (shade 828)

Q��Needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles Tapestry needle

YARN DETAIL

Q��West Yorkshire Spinners wyspinners.com 01535 664500

Q��DK weightQ��70% Falklands wool,

30% British alpacaQ��100g/225m (246yds)Q��Machine wash at 30˚CQ��£10.99

TENSION

17 sts and 40 rows over lace pattern using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

FINISHED SIZE

To fit head circumference 48 (53:58) cm, 19 (21:22�) in


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PATTERN STITCHESSingle ribOver an odd number of sts and 2 rows.Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.Row 2 (WS): P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Lace patternOver an odd number of sts and 4 rows.Row 1 (WS): Purl.Row 2 (RS): K1, *yrn, k2tog; rep from * to end. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: *Ssk, yrn; rep from * to last st, k1.For the lace pattern section you can either work from the pattern instructions above or follow the chart below.

HATUsing 3.25mm needles, cast on 99 (109:121) sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit.Row 2 (WS): Purl.Rep the last 2 rows once more. 4 rows.Work in single rib.Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.Row 2 (WS): P1, *k1, p1, rep from * to end.These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib till work measures 7cm (2�in), ending with a WS row and measured from the cast on edge.Change to 4mm needles. Next row (RS): K3 (9:7), *k2tog, k6 (5:5); rep from * to last 8 (9:9) sts, k2tog, k6 (7:7). 87 (95:105) stsWork lace pattern as follows:Row 1 (WS): Purl.Row 2 (RS): K1, *yrn, k2tog; rep from * to end.Row 3: Purl.Row 4: *Ssk, yrn; rep from * to last st, k1.Rep rows 1-4 a further 4 times. Total of 20 lace patt rows, ending with a RS row.Work in g st for 14 (16:18) rows, ending with a RS row. Work lace pattern as before (total of 20 rows), ending with a RS row.Knit one row (ending with a WS row).

Commence crown decreases58cm size onlyNext row (RS): K2, *k2tog, k9; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 95 stsKnit 3 rows.

58cm and 53cm sizes onlyNext row (RS): K1, *k2tog, k8; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 85 stsKnit 3 rows.Next row (RS): K2, *k2tog, k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 75 sts

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SPRING STRIPESKnit the trend with Martin Storey’s modern Breton top

SUPER-SIMPLE

SWEATER


CORNWALLIS JUMPER

STRIPE SEQUENCERows 1 to 4: Using Steel.Rows 5 to 8: Using White.These 8 rows form stripe sequence and are repeated.

BACKUsing 3.25mm needles and White, cast on 95 (99:103:111:117:123:129:137:143:149) sts.Beg with a knit row, work 4 rows in st st, ending with RS facing for next row.

You can never have enough Breton tops – fact! And this issue we’re over-the-moon to be able to offer

you the chance to knit a brilliant Martin Storey sweater with a twist. This modern take on a Breton top is finished off with a zingy, citrus shade in easy-to-knit garter stitch making this a really good option as a first-time sweater.

Change to 3.75mm needles.Work 4 rows more in st st.Now work in st st in stripe sequence until back meas approx. 34.5 (34:33.5:36:35.5: 37:36.5:38:37.5:38) cm, 13� (13�:13�:14�:14:14�:14�:15:14�:15) in, ending with 4 rows in Steel and with RS facing for next row.

Shape raglan armholesKeeping stripes correct, cast off 4 (4:4:4:5:5:5:6:7:7) sts at beg of next 2 rows.87 (91:95:103:107:113:119:125:129:135) sts.

Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 only.Next row (RS): Sl1, k1, psso, k to last 2 sts, K2tog.Work 3 rows.Rep last 4 rows once more, then first row again, ending with WS facing for next row.

22 STS 30 ROWS

DK WEIGHT

3.75 MM NEEDLE

10 c

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Rowan Summerlite DK 4 (4:4:4:4:5:5:5:5:5) x 50g balls in White (shade 465) 3 (3:4:4:4:4:4:4:5:5) x 50g balls in Steel (shade 458) 3 (3:3:3:3:3:4:4:4:4) x 50g balls in Summer (shade 453)

Q��Needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles

YARN DETAILQ��Rowan Summerlite DK

knitrowan.com 01484 681881


TENSION22 sts and 30 rows over st st using 3.75mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square


MEASUREMENTS STRIPY TOP

TO FIT SIZE 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

TO FIT BUSTcm 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127

in 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

ACTUAL BUSTcm 86 90 94 101 106 112 117 125 130 135

in 34 35 37 40 42 44 46 49 51 53

LENGTH (INC TOP OF RAGLAN SLEEVE)

cm 56 56 56 59 59 61 61 63 63 64

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81 (85:89:97:101:107:113:119:123:–) sts

Size 26 onlyNext row (RS): Sl1, k1, psso, k to last 2 sts, K2tog.Work 1 row.Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, then first row again, ending with WS facing for next row.– (–:–:–:–:–:–:–:–:125) sts

All sizesNext row (WS): P16 (16:17:19:20:21:16:16:16:17), p2tog, (p14 (15:16:17:18:19:14:15:16:16), p2tog) 3 (3:3:3:3:3:5:5:5:5) times, P15 (16:16:19:19:21:15:16:15:16).77 (81:85:93:97:103:107:113:117:119) sts

Break off White and Steel and join in Summer.Now working in g st using Summer only (throughout) dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on 13 (12:11:8:8:6:5:3:3:3) foll 4th rows, then on every foll alt row until 43 (43:43:43:45:45:45:45:47:47) sts rem.Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.Leave rem 43 (43:43:43:45:45:45:45:47:47) sts on a holder.

FRONTWork as given for back until 55 (57:59:63:65:65:69:69:71:71) sts rem in raglan armhole shaping.Work 3 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape front neckNext row (RS): (K2tog) 1 (0:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1) times, K5 (8:7:11:11:11:14:14:14:14) and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.6 (8:8:12:12:12:15:15:15:15) stsWork each side of neck separately.Dec 1 st at raglan edge on 4th (2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd) row, then on foll 0 (2:2:4:4:4:6:6:6:6) alt rows at the same time dec 1 st at neck edge of next 2 rows, then on foll 1 (1:1:3:3:3:3:3:3:3) alt rows, then on 0 (0:0:0:0:0:1:1:1:1) foll 4th row. 2 stsWork 3 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.Next row (RS): K2tog and fasten off.With RS facing, slip centre 41 (41:41:37:39:39:37:37:39:39) sts onto a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and patt to end.Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

Worked in DK yarn and made up of stripes, this sweater makes a great stashbuster

SLEEVESUsing 3.25mm needles and White, cast on 51 (51:53:53:55:55:57:57:57:57) sts.Beg with a k row, work 4 rows in st st, ending with RS facing for next row.Change to 3.75mm needles.Work 4 rows more in st st.Now work in st st in stripe sequence inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 12th (10th:10th:10th:10th:8th:8th:8th:8th:6th) row until there are 67 (61:59:71:71:59:61:71:81:61) sts, then on every foll 14th (12th:12th:12th:12th:10th: 10th:10th:10th:8th) row until there are 71 (73:75:77:79:81:83:85:87:89) sts.Cont straight until sleeve meas approx. 45 (45:46:46:47:47:47:47:47:47) cm, 17� (17�:18�:18�:18�:18�:18�:18�:18�:18�) in ending with 4 rows in Steel, and with RS facing for next row.

Shape raglanKeeping stripes correct, cast off 4 (4:4:4:5:5:5:6:7:7) sts at beg of next 2 rows.63 (65:67:69:69:71:73:73:73:75) stsWorking all decs as set by back, dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on 2 foll 4th rows, ending with WS facing for next row.57 (59:61:63:63:65:67:67:67:69) stsDec 3 sts evenly across next row.54 (56:58:60:60:62:64:64:64:66) sts

Break off White and Steel and join in Summer.Now working in g st using Summer only (throughout) dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on 6 (6:6:6:7:7:7:8:9:9) foll 4th rows, then on every foll alt row until 14 sts rem.Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.

Left sleeve onlyDec 1 st at beg of next row, then cast off 2 sts at beg of foll row. 11 stsRep last 2 rows twice more. 5 stsDec 1 st at each end of next row and 1 st at beg of foll row. 2 sts.

Right sleeve onlyCast off 2 sts at beg and dec 1 st at end of next row. 11 stsWork 1 row.Rep last 2 rows twice more. 5 stsDec 1 st at each end of next row and 1 st at end of foll row. 2 sts

Both sleevesNext row (RS): K2tog and fasten off.

This Cornwallis jumper pattern is from the book Summerlite DK, by Rowan (RRP £9.50). Visit their website at knitrowan.com.

MAKING UP Block each piece following the instructions on the ball band. Join both front and right back raglan seams using back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.

NeckbandWith RS facing and using 3.25mm needles and Summer, pick up and knit 8 sts from top of left sleeve, 7 (7:7:10:10:10:13:13:13:13) sts down left side of front neck, knit across 41 (41:41:37:39:39:37:37:39:39) sts from front holder, pick up and knit 7 (7:7:10:10:10:13:13:13:13) sts up right side of front neck, 8 sts from top of right sleeve and knit across 43 (43:43:43:45:45:45:45:47:47) sts from back holder.114 (114:114:116:120:120:124:124:128: 128) sts

Beg with a p row, work 6 rows in st st.Cast off purlwise (on WS).

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SIDE SWIPEKids will love Jo Allport‘s top, with its funky fading shades and slanty style!

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KIDS’ TOP

Layered over a t-shirt, this asymmetric knit will add a big helping of fun to any kid’s outfit! Not only that –

ombré yarn adds an extra element of excitement to your knitting, with new colours appearing before your very eyes!

BACKUsing 5mm needles, cast on 3 sts. Purl one row.Row 1 (RS): K2, m1, k1. 4 stsRow 2 (WS): P1, m1p, p3. 5 stsRow 3: K to last st, m1, k1. Row 4: P1, m1p, purl to end.Rep rows 3 and 4 until there are 30 (18:10:10) sts, ending with a RS row.Next row (WS): Cast on 2 sts, purl to end.Next row: K to last st, m1, k1.Rep the last 2 rows until there are 62 (68:72:55) sts.

For age 10 onlyNext row (WS): Cast on 3 sts, purl to end.Next row: K to last st, m1, k1.Rep the last 2 rows until there are 78 sts.

All sizesWork straight in stocking stitch as set until the shortest side measures 7 (8.5:12.5:15.5)cm, 2� (3�:5:6)in, ending with a wrong side row.

Arm shapingCast on 5 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. 72 (78:82:88) sts.Next row (RS): Knit.Next row (WS): K5, purl to last 5 sts, k5. Rep last 2 rows until arm measures 15 (16:17:18)cm, 6 (6�:6�:7)in, measured from cast on sts and ending with a WS row.

Shape shouldersCast off 7 (8:8:9) sts at the beg of the next 4 rows. Then cast off 8 (8:9:9) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. Put the remaining 28 (30:32:34) sts onto a holder.

FRONTUsing 5mm needles, cast on 3 sts. Purl one row.Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k2. 4 stsRow 2 (WS): P3, m1p, p1. 5 stsRow 3: K1, m1, k to end. Row 4: P to last st, m1p, p1.Rep rows 3 and 4 until there are 29 (17:9:9) sts, ending with a WS row.Next row (RS): Cast on 2 sts, knit to end.Next row (WS): P to last st, m1p, p1.Rep the last 2 rows until there are 62 (68:72:54) sts.

For age 10 onlyNext row (RS): Cast on 3 sts, k to end.Next row (WS): P to last st, m1p, p1.Rep the last 2 rows until there are 78 sts.

All sizesWork straight in st st as set until shortest side measures 7 (8.5:12.5:15.5) cm, 2� (3�:5:6) in, ending with a WS row.

Arm shapingCast on 5 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. 72 (78:82:88) sts.Next row (RS): Knit.Next row (WS): K5, p to last 5 sts, k5. Rep the last 2 rows until arm measures 10 (11:12:13) cm, 4 (4�:4�:5) in, meas from the increased sts and ending with a WS row.

Shape left necklineNext row (RS): K27 (29:30:32), turn and put remaining sts onto a holder.Next row (WS): P2tog, p to last 5 sts, k5.Next row: K to last 2 sts, k2tog. Rep the last 2 rows until there are 23 (25:26:28) sts.Next row (WS): P2tog, p to last 5 sts, k5. 22 (24:25:27) sts.Work straight in patt as set until arm measures 15 (16:17:18) cm, 6 (6�:6�:7) in, measured from the increased sts and ending with a WS row.

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ARAN WEIGHT

5 MM NEEDLE

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Q��Yarn 2 (3:3:3) x 100g balls Stylecraft Ombré Aran yarn in Ethnic (shade 2441)

Q��Needles 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) and 5mm (UK 6, US 8) knitting needles 2 stitch holders

YARN DETAIL

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m1p make 1 st purlwise: Use bar between st just knitted and the one you are just about to knit. Pick it up with left hand needle from back to front. Purl into front of this st to create a new st.

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KIDS’ TOP

Shape left shoulderWork in patt as set, cast off 7 (8:8:9) sts at the beg of the next 2 RS rows. Work one row, then cast off remaining 8 (8:9:9) sts.

Shape right necklineWith WS facing, slip the first 27 (29:30:32) sts onto your needle, leaving the central 18 (20:22:24) sts on a holder. Joining yarn at the neck edge, knit to end. Next row (WS): K5, p to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl.Next row (RS): Ssk, knit to end. Rep the last 2 rows until there are 23 (25:26:28) sts.Next row (RS): Ssk, knit to end. 22 (24:25:27) sts Work straight in patt as set until arm meas 15 (16:17:18) cm, 6 (6�:6�:7) in, meas from the increased sts and ending with a RS row.

Shape right shoulderWork in patt as set, cast off 7 (8:8:9) sts at

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the beg of the next 2 WS rows. Work one row, then cast off remaining 8 (8:9:9) sts.

MAKING UPNecklineJoin right shoulder seam. With 4.5mm needles, RS facing and starting at the front, pick up and knit 14 sts down the left front, knit the 18 (20:22:24) sts from the front holder, pick up and knit another 14 sts up the right front, then knit the 28 (30:32:34) sts from the back holder. 74 (78:82:86) sts Knit 6 rows.Cast off all sts.

HemJoin right seam.With 4.5mm needles, RS facing and starting at the front, pick up and knit 66 (74:78:82) sts along the diagonal front section, pick up and knit another 66 (74:78:82) sts along the diagonal back

MEASUREMENTS KIDS’ TEE SHIRT

AGE 4 6 8 10

TO FIT CHEST

cm 61 66 71 76

in 24 26 28 30

ACTUAL CHEST

cm 67 73 78 86

in 26� 28� 30� 33�

LENGTH TO LONGEST SIDE

cm 44.5 47 52 56

in 17� 18� 20� 22

1 Knit two sts. Now insert the tip of your left-hand needle into the first stitch you knitted on your right-hand needle, from left then right, as in the above picture.

2 Continuing to use left-hand needle tip, lift first stitch up and over the second stitch you knitted, drop it off the right needle first then off the left-hand needle.

3 Knit a stitch so that you have two stitches on your right needle and repeat the cast off as before until your last stitch. Break your yarn, thread it through the final stitch and pull taut.

SIMPLE STEPS SIMPLE CAST OFF

The simple cast off creates a firm, hard-wearing edge to your fabric. It can end up being quite tight and pull in the edges of your work, so if you find this happening make sure you aren’t tightening your yarn after dropping off your stitch (step 2). If you are still finding it’s too tight, try going up a needle size or two, by using a larger needle in your right-hand to create bigger stitches to cast off with.

section. 132 (148:156:164) stsKnit 6 rows.Cast off all sts.

Sew left shoulder seam and neckline.Sew left side seam and hem. Weave in ends. Block if required. See ball band for further care instructions.

Add a garter stitch collar to contrast with the stocking stitch on the body of the top

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CABLE JUMPER

You’ll be so excited to wear this sweater that you won’t be able to cast it off quickly enough! Knitted

in seriously soft, fluffy Alpaca Chunky, it’s a real treat if you’re a fan of cosy, comforting sweaters that look great, too. With plenty of texture thrown into the mix thanks to the chunky herringbone cable and pretty eyelets, this is a knit you need in your life right now!

PATTERN NOTESThe eyelet cable folds design has mirror image cables on the upper part of the front of the sweater. For this eyelet cable, our designer lifted 6 sts over 6 sts and worked extra rows on the eyelet cable to create the fold. The extra rows worked for the cables make a 3D feature at the front of the sweater. The eyelet pattern is also worked in the centre of the back and around the front neckline and on the centre of the sleeves. The borders and neckband are knitted in reverse stocking stitch.

BACKCast on 64 (70:76:82:88) sts using 5.5mm needles.Border row 1 (RS): Purl.Border row 2 (WS): Knit.Repeat these two rows once more.Change to 6mm needles and begin main pattern.Row 1 (RS): K27 (30:33:36:39) sts, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k2togtbl, knit to end of the row.Row 2 (WS): Purl.Keeping this stocking stitch and eyelet pattern correct, repeat rows 1 and 2 until 90 (94:98:100:104) rows have been worked.Cast off back as follows:Cast off 6 (8:9:10:11) sts at the beg of the next two rows. 52 (54:58:62:66) sts

13 STS 18 ROWS

CHUNKY WEIGHT

5.5 & 6 MM NEEDLES

10 c

m

4 in


4 (4:4:5:5) x 100g balls of Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky in Orchid (shade 6012)

Q��Needles and accessories 5.5mm (UK 5, US 9) and 6mm (UK 4, US 10) knitting needles Tapestry needle Stitch markers Cable needle (with a notch in the centre)

YARN DETAILQ��Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky

stylecraft-yarns.co.uk 01535 669952

Q��Chunky weightQ��80% acrylic, 20% alpacaQ��100g/135m (147yds)Q��Machine wash at 30˚CQ��£3.79

TENSION13 sts and 18 rows over st st using 6mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONSC12B slip next 6 sts onto cn

at back of work. Now work on next 6sts as follows: k3, k2tog, yo, k1, turn work, p6, turn

MEASUREMENTS CABLE JUMPER

CHEST WIDTH (MEASURED BELOW CABLE SECTION)

cm 49 54 59 64 69

in 19� 21� 23� 25� 27�

CHEST WIDTH (MEASURED AT CABLE SECTION)

cm 47 52 57 62 67

in 18� 20� 22� 24� 26�

LENGTHcm 50 52 54 56 58

in 19� 20� 21� 22 22�

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cm 42 42 42 42 42

in 16� 16� 16� 16� 16�

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42cm16�in

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work. Rep these two rows three more times, k3, k2tog, yo, k1. Work sts from cn, K3, k2tog, yo, k1. Now continue with all sts

C12F slip next 6 sts onto cn at front of work, K1, yo, k2togtbl, k3. Now work on the 6 sts from the cn as follows: k1, yo, k2togtbl, k3, turn work, p6, turn work. Rep these two rows three more times, k1, yo, k2togtbl, k3. Now continue with all sts.

k2togtbl knit two stitches together through the back of the loop

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The cuffs and collar are worked in reverse stocking stitch to create a rolled edge

The extra rows worked for the cables make a 3D feature at the front of the sweater

Cast off 6 (7:8:9:11) sts at the beg of the next two rows. 40 (40:42:44:44) stsPlace rem 40 (40:42:44:44) sts on a st holder to be worked as neckband later.

FRONT

Work as back until 56 (60:62:64:66) rows have been completed.Begin cable pattern on next row as follows:Row 57 (61:63:65:67): K18 (21:24:27:30), C12B, k4, C12F, k to the end of the row.Row 58 (62:64:66:68): Purl.

Row 59 (63:65:67:69): K27 (30:33:36:39) sts, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k2togtbl, knit to end of the row.Row 60 (64:66:68:70): Purl.Repeat these four rows four more times.Begin neck shaping as follows:Row 77 (81:83:85:87): K14 (17:20:23:26) sts, k2tog, yo, k2.Place rem sts on a spare needle and work left side of neck first. 18 (21:24:27:30) stsRow 78 (82:84:86:88): P4, p2tog, p to end of the row. 17 (20:23:26:29) sts

Row 79 (83:85:87:89): K to last 4sts, k2tog, yo, k2.Work last two rows 5 (5:6:7:7) more times. 12 (15:17:19:22) stsRow 90 (94:98:102:104): Purl.Keeping eyelet patt correct, shape shoulders as follows:Cast off 6 (8:9:10:11) sts at the beg of the next row. 6 (7:8:9:11) stsPurl one row.Cast off rem 6 (7:8:9:11) sts.Now complete right side of neck.Place centre 28 sts on a st holder to be worked as part of neckband.Rejoin yarn to rem 18 (21:24:27:30) sts and shape right side of neck as follows:Row 77 (81:83:85:87): K2, yo, k2togtbl, k to the end of the row.Row 78 (82:84:86:88): P to last 6sts, p2tog, p4. 17 (20:23:26:29) stsWork last two rows 5 (5:6:7:7) more times. 12 (15:17:19:22) stsRow 89 (93:97:101:103): As row 77 (81:83: 85:87).Row 90 (94:98:102:104): Purl.Row 91 (95:99:103:105): As row 78 (82:84: 86:88).Keeping eyelet patt correct, shape shoulders as follows:Cast off 6 (8:9:10:11) sts at the beg of the next row, p to end of the row. 6 (7:8:9:11) stsCast off rem 6 (7:8:9:11) sts.

SLEEVES (MAKE TWO)

Cast on 34 (36:40:42:44) sts using 5.5mm needles.Border row 1 (RS): Purl.Border row 2 (WS): Knit.Repeat these two rows once more.Change to 6mm needles and begin main pattern.Row 1: K12 (13:15:16:17) sts, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k2togtbl, knit to end of the row.Row 2: Purl.Rep these two rows 3 (3:3:2:2:2) more times.Keeping this stocking stitch and eyelet pattern correct, increase 1 st each each end of the next row and every following 8th (8th:6th:6th:6th) row as follows:Row 9: K2, m1, k10 (11:13:14:15), k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k2togtbl, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 36 (38:42:44:46) stsContinue increasing until there are 50 (52:58:62:66) sts.Now work in rev st st and eyelet pattern only until sleeve measures 42cm (16�in).Cast off.

The eyelet pattern also runs vertically down the centre of the back

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1 Insert right hand needle into the next two stitches as if to knit them. Your needle should go into the second stitch on your left hand needle, before the first stitch.

2 Wrap the working yarn around your right hand needle and knit the two stitches together, working otherwise as if you were knitting a single stitch.

3 Slip the two old stitches off left hand needle. You now have a single new stitch on right hand needle to replace the two old stitches. You’ve now decreased one stitch.

SIMPLE STEPS K2TOG

K2tog (or knit two together) is the easy way to decrease. This decrease results in a stitch that leans right, so if a pattern asks for a right-leaning decrease use k2tog. When decreasing at both ends of a row, on the RS start with a left-leaning decrease and end the row with a right-leaning decrease. For the left-leaning decreases (SSK and SSP) see our tutorial section on page 91.

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MAKING UPBlock work according to ball band and measurements in blocking diagram, taking care not to �atten cables. Join right shoulder seam.

NeckbandWith RS facing and using 5.5mm needles, pick up and work neckband as follows:Pick up 11 (11:13:15:15) sts from left front neck, knit across 28 sts on front neck st holder, pick up 11 (11:13:15:15) sts from right front neck, knit across 40 (40:42:44:44) sts on back neck st holder. 90 (90:96:102:102) stsNext row (WS): Knit.Next row (RS): Purl.Repeat these two rows once more. Cast off.

Join left shoulder seam. Mark centre point of sleeve head, place this at shoulder seam. Pin sleeves in place evenly on either side of mid point and sew onto body. Sew side and underarm seams. Sew in any loose ends.

Soft, squishy cables and a roomy fit make for a cool, casual knit


TONAL COWL

COWLWith 4mm needles and New Denim, cast on 141 sts.Knit 1 row.Work in patt as follows:Row 1 (RS): K1, (yf, k2, p3, p3tog, p3, k2,yf, k1) to end.Row 2 (WS): P4, (k7, p7) to last 11 sts, k7, p4.Row 3: K2, (yf, k2, p2, p3tog, p2, k2, yf, k3) to last 13 sts, yf, k2, p2, p3tog, p2, k2, yf, k2.Row 4: P5, (k5, p9) to last 10 sts, k5, p5.5th row K3, (yf, k2, p1, p3tog, p1, k2, yf, k5) to last 12 sts, yf, k2, p1, p3tog, p1, k2, yf, k3.Row 6: P6, (k3, p11) to last 9 sts, k3, p6.Row 7: K4, (yf, k2, p3tog, k2, yf, k7) to last 11 sts, yf, k2, p3tog, k2, yf, k4.Row 8: P7, (k1, p13) to last 8 sts, k1, p7.Row 9: P2tog, (p3, k2, yf, k1, yf, k2, p3, p3tog) to last 13 sts, p3, k2, yf, k1, yf, k2, p3, p2tog.Row 10: K4, (p7, k7) to last 11 sts, p7, k4.Row 11: P2tog, (p2, k2, yf, k3, yf, k2, p2, p3tog) to last 13 sts, p2, k2, yf, k3, yf, k2, p2, p2tog.Row 12: K3, (p9, k5) to last 12 sts, p9, k3.Row 13: P2tog, (p1, k2, yf, k5, yf, k2, p1, p3tog) to last 13 sts, p1, k2, yf, k5, yf, k2, p1, p2tog.Row 14: K2, (p11, k3) to last 13 sts, p11, k2.Row 15: P2tog, (k2, yf, k7, yf, k2, p3tog) to last 13 sts, k2, yf, k7, yf, k2, p2tog.Row 16: K1, (p13, k1) to end.These 16 rows form the patt and are repeated.Patt a further 16 rows in True Blue, then 14 rows in Mid Blue.Next row: P2tog, (k11, p3tog) to last 13 sts, k11, p2tog.130 sts.Cast off knitwise on wrong side.

MAKING UPJoin row-end seam and you’re ready to wear your new cowl!

DENIM DREAMThis gorgeous accessory by Debbie Bliss is worked in a trio of on-trend denim shades

MATERIALS

Q��Yarn Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK 1 x 100g ball in the following colours: New Denim (shade 02) True Blue (shade 03) Mid Blue (shade 04) (You will need approximately 50g of each colour.)

Q��Needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) Tapestry needle

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TENSION


24 sts and 29 rows over pattern using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

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22 STS 28 ROWS

DK WEIGHT

4 MM NEEDLE

10 c

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THE DESIGNER

Q LIVES IN… London, UKQ KNIT BEGINNINGS:A Londoner and ex-art school kid, Anna has knitted for most of her life. She comes from a creative family and loves the feeling of being productive while chatting, travelling and watching TV. Also known on Instagram as Sweaterspotter, she’s the brains behind some of the

most eye-opening creative knitting projects seen over the past few years. Q SIGNATURE STYLE: Playful knits with plenty of colour and a large helping of humour. Whimsical works, like knitted nude suits and a collection inspired by penguins, bold, bright yoked sweaters and the slouchiest hats imaginable.Find her at annamaltz.com

THE JOKERANNA MALTZ

Clockwise from left: Adelie Hat, Rockhopper Shawl (both from Penguin); Diagonapples

Left to right: College-style cardigan and FairIsle Rib Tank, photos by Laura Edwards

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Buckinghamshire, UKQ KNIT BEGINNINGS: Anna started knitting when she was four or five – like most of us, she wasn’t very successful to begin with! Thrilled to bits with each wobbly shape she made, she improved at a slow, steady pace. Knitting became second nature to

Anna, and after studying textiles at Winchester School of Art, she now has two brilliant beginner-friendly books under her belt. Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Retro-style shapes with a modern edge – 1950s Americana, bright colour blocking, tweed and tartan. Find her at annaknits.com

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Trad and Tech – this month, we introduce Team Quirky! This lot like

to keep things fun and whimsical.

Whether it’s a love of fluffy fluorescent scarves, woodland wonders or faux taxidermy, this eccentric bunch don’t take themselves too seriously!

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Clockwise from left: Briyoke (photos by Jonna Jolkin); Penguono (photo by Stephen West); Exploration Station (photo & makeup by Alexandra Feo)

Clockwise from left: Deer with Little Antlers; Oh My Bear; Midsummer Night’s Dream

Clockwise from left: Tiger Rug; Fox Stole; Faux Fox Trophy Head

Q LIVES IN… London, UKQ KNIT BEGINNINGS: Louise caught the knitting bug while studying commercial photography at uni. Once she’d mastered the basics she started designing, and started up an Etsy shop selling ready-made faux fox stoles. Some of her work went viral, and a commission from online store Boden followed… Now her woolly

taxidermy knits are everywhere, inspiring other knitters to go faux! Q SIGNATURE STYLE: Really wild knitted homewares and wearables, from that famous fox stole to T-Rex trophy heads and an animal-friendly tiger rug. No furries were harmed in the making of this girl’s knits!See more from Louise at sincerelylouise.co.uk

THE ANIMAL LOVER LOUISE WALKER

THE PATTERNS

Q LIVES IN… AmsterdamQ KNIT BEGINNINGS: Stephen learned to knit from his friends in high school, and became addicted when he stumbled upon his local yarn shop while studying dance in college. He now designs knitwear full-time and admits to never being able to get his hands on enough wool. Stephen also brought us

Swants, the 2013 craze that turned sweaters into trousers! Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Shawls, shawls and more shawls! Cartoon-brights combine with delicate lace and the fluffiest mohair, while neon chevrons meet bold stripes and brioche stitch. Exciting, unexpected constructions and shapes. Find him at westknits.com

THE ECCENTRICSTEPHEN WEST

Q LIVES IN… the mountains with her unicorn and yarn stash full of gnomes.Q KNIT BEGINNINGS:

Stephanie got a job in a yarn shop as a crochet teacher, but couldn’t knit a stitch. The owners gave her a crash course, and she learnt the basics overnight – on her first day she helped a customer put a sweater together! Now

she has a popular pattern shop and a published book, and is also one half of musical duo Snowbird. Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Fantastical fairytale knits – Alice in Wonderland meets ‘90s grunge, with textured stitches, charms, felting and plenty of faerie magic. Find her at tinyowlknits.wordpress.com

THE FAERIE QUEEN STEPHANIE DOSEN

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TEAM CLASSIC

Looking for designs that will last a lifetime, through changing seasons and trends? These designers are the

superstars of our craft, having honed their skills over the years to become

experts in their field. Delve into their rich archives and you’ll find the classic knit your wardrobe is missing, the scarf you’ve always wanted or a beautiful heirloom-worthy knit.

Q LIVES IN… Brighton, UKQ KNIT BEGINNINGS:

Erika’s knitting journey began like so many others, with her granny teaching her the basic Ks and Ps, which she then honed and experimented with at art school to a punk soundtrack and developed into a career in knitwear design. She’s now back in

Brighton, celebrating British skills and fibres with a made in England brand.Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Distinctly British knits using wool born and bred in the UK, and a natural, understated style. Erika’s uncomplicated elegance allows the quality of the yarn to take centre stage. Find her at erikaknight.co.uk

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Debbie studied Fashion and Textiles at art college. After graduating, she knitted plants and flowers and sold them to shops like Liberty, which led to design gigs for knitting magazines. These days she has her own yarn line, magazine and patterns, and is one of the most recognised

and well-respected designers in the knitting world, constantly adapting to appeal to the contemporary knitter. Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Classically British, with contemporary takes on classic silhouettes. Beautiful, tonal shades inspired by rustic British landscapes and heritage pieces.Go to debbieblissonline.com

THE QUEEN BEEDEBBIE BLISS

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Clockwise from left: Capelet from Lara book; Baby Cashmerino sweater

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Q LIVES IN… Sheffield, UKQ KNIT BEGINNINGS: Sarah grew up in a crafty family. Being creative was always encouraged, with her parents teaching her cooking, drawing and everything in between. Her nana and mother got her knitting fairly early in life, and it’s stuck. The Rowan designer loves being

able to control every element of a garment, from the stitch pattern through to the shape, and is an expert in every step. Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Super-flattering, feminine garments, so wearable they instantly blend into your wardrobe as if they’ve always belonged there. Find her at sarahhatton.com

THE ALL-ROUNDER SARAH HATTON

Q LIVES IN… Ilfracombe, UK Q KNIT BEGINNINGS: Born in Hull and raised on a pig farm in the village of Beeford on the East Yorkshire coast, Martin was taught to knit by his primary school teacher. A fashion course at Middlesex University and a stint working for fashion line, Artwork, led to him becoming chief designer for the Jaeger brand

– he’s now one of Rowan’s most celebrated designers. Q SIGNATURE STYLE:

Martin’s eye for texture shines through in every collection, and he is particularly attentive to knitters’ needs, designing for a range of shapes, occasions and abilities. Cables are a strong theme in his collections. Find his designs at knitrowan.com

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CUTE AS A BUTTONSuper quick to knit, Jo Allport‘s sweet little pixie hat is made from soft, chunky cotton

QUICK & EASY


CHILD’S HAT

The button is the star of the show, so go bold when choosing, or get your child to pick one!

JO ALLPORT

Jo is passionate about handknitting, and designs for various magazines, as well as for her own label, Yarn Tree Designs.

yarntreedesigns.co.uk twitter.com/joallportdesign

PATTERN NOTERib patternWorked over mulitples of 5 sts plus 2 sts and 2 rows.Row 1 (RS): *P2, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.Row 2 (WS): K2, *p1, k1, p1, k2; rep from * to end.

HAT Using 6mm needles, cast on 57 (62:67:72) sts. Work in rib pattern.Row 1 (RS): *P2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2.Row 2 (WS): K2, *p1, k1, p1, k2; rep from * to end.Rep the last 2 rows 5 (6:7:8) times more.12 (14:16:18) rows.

Change to 7mm needles and work the foll increase row:Next row (RS): K14 (16:18:21), *m1, k15; rep from * to last 13 (16:19:21) sts, m1, k13 (16:19:21). 60 (65:70:75) sts

Work in st st from row 2 until work measures 17 (18:19:20) cm, 6� (7:7�:7�) in, ending with a WS row. Cast off all sts.

Bobble (To be used instead of a button for age 1-2)With 6mm needles, cast on 3 sts.Set up row: Purl.Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k1, kfb. 5 stsRow 2 (WS): Purl.Row 3: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 7 stsRow 4: Purl.Row 5: Knit.Row 6: Purl.Row 7: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 5 stsRow 8: Purl.Row 9: As row 7. 3 stsRow 10: Purl.Cast off sts. Run a running thread around the outside edges of the bobble and pull tight. Stuff with spare yarn or toy stuffing if required.

BUTTON LOOPYou can make this with an i-cord or crochet chain, or use ribbon if you prefer.

I-cordCast on 3 sts on double-pointed 6mm needles. Knit the first row. Do not turn. Push the sts to the other end of the needle and knit these sts again. Repeat until the i-cord measures 7cm (2�in), then k2tog, k1 and pass the first stitch over the last one and cast off the final st.

Crochet chain Use a 7mm crochet hook to make a 7cm (2�in) long chain.

Ribbon Make a button loop by sewing a small loop of ribbon to the top of the hat.

MAKING UP1 Seam the sides of the hat together. 2 Lay the hat so that the seam is central to the back of the hat.3 Insert the button loop (either i-cord, crochet chain or ribbon) at one corner and sew in place.4 Seam across top of hat. Attach button or knitted bobble to the opposite corner.5 Weave in the ends and fold the hat to fasten the button/bobble through the button loop.

Kids will love this dinky hat, almost as much as you’ll love how quick it is to make! Soft and cosy, this neat little

ear-warmer is perfect for springtime strolls, and as it won’t cost much to make you won’t feel guilty about making one in every colour of the rainbow!

16 STS 22 ROWS

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Q��Yarn Patons Summer Cotton 2 (2:2:2) x 50g balls in Peridot (shade 71)

Q��Needles and accessories 6mm (UK 4, US 10) knitting needles 7mm short DPNs for i-cord or 7mm (UK 2) crochet hook if making a chain (see button loop instructions) Button for sizes 3-8 years 4cm (1�in) of 1cm (�in) wide ribbon (if using to make loop)

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Q��Patons Summer Cotton makeitcoats.com 01484 681881

Q��Aran weightQ��44% cotton, 36% acrylic,

10% polyamideQ��50g/90m (98yds)Q��Machine wash at 40˚CQ��£2.95

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To fit age (head circumference in brackets): 1-2 years (36cm/14in)3-4 years (42cm/16�in)5-6 years (44cm/17�in)7-8 years (46cm/18in)

YARN ALTERNATIVES

Q��Schachenmayr Journey makeitcoats.com

Q��Rowan Cotton Lustre knitrowan.com


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That moment when you open the door to your office and find a man sitting on a hood of a car outside, knitting, in the cold. #helloreykjavik


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STAR KNITThis little cardigan is for my new grandson, due any day now. It won’t fit him until he is about six months old, but I couldn’t resist knitting it! Jane Razzell, Burgess Hill

COSY PUP Pepe is my neighbour’s

dog. When she became unwell I used to go in to visit her and got to know her little dog Pepe, and when she passed away I still went in to see Pepe as he missed her. I had got to know him well, and as he’d helped me to get over my fear of dogs I made him a little knitted coat to say thank you. He loves it and looks so cosy in it! Ruth Huddle, Bucks

THIS MONTH WE ASKED YOU...

IF YOU HAD ONE BALL OF YARN LEFT IN THE WORLD, WHAT

WOULD YOU KNIT AND WHY? ‘It would depend on the size of the ball. But if I was never going to be able to knit again, then it would be gloves so I

could twiddle my thumbs for the rest of my life.’

Linda Nagle, Dundee

ANIMAL LOVERS If there’s one thing you lot can’t stop knitting, it’s cute critters – here are a few of our faves from Facebook!

1. Nicola is obsessed with Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox, and couldn’t resist bringing her own interpretation of the crafty character to life – we love that he’s so scruffy! If you like Nicola’s style you can see the rest of her weird and wonderful creatures on her blog, which you’ll find at nicolpops.com! 2. Sarah knitted these mitts for her daughter using a child’s pattern. As her daughter is 22, she decided to adapt the pattern, using chunky yarn and slightly bigger needles to make them fit. “I always have a project on the go since I rekindled my love for knitting about three years ago” she says. We hope she never stops! 3. Joyce made one of these scarves for her sister who use to have a pet cockatoo named Masie Angel, and after receiving two more requests from other cockatoo owners (one in Canada and one in the Isle of Man) she’s finishing off her last scarf now!

�My daughter and her friend were appearing in a panto as servants to the Wizard of Oz, and they needed woolly glasses for a one-liner. Within a few hours I’d created these. The specs were worn for the rest of the show, and I even got a mention in the programme!Becca Newlyn, Whitstable

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PATTERN NOTESFor this blanket follow the written pattern below or use charts provided.Pattern 1 (also detailed in chart 1)Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k4, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 6 sts p1, k5.Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k5, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 3: Sl1, k4, *p2, k5, p1, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 4: Sl1, k5, *k1, p5, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 5: Sl1, k4, *p3, k3, p2, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 6: Sl1, k5, *k2, p3, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 7: Sl1, k4, *p4, k1, p3, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 8: Sl1, k5, *k3, p1, k4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 9: Sl1, k4, *k4, p1, k3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 10: Sl1, k4, p1, *p3, k1, p4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 11: Sl1, k4, *k3, p3, k2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 12: Sl1, k4, p1, *p2, k3, p3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 13: Sl1, k4, *k2, p5, k1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 14: Sl1, k4, p1, *p1, k5, p2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 15: Sl1, k4, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 6sts, k6.

Mastering simple patterns is the best part of knitting, and this lovely blanket, with no shaping,

is a great way to ease into a new skill, whether you’re used to charts or not.

Row 16: Sl1, k4, p1, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.Pattern 2 (also detailed in chart 2)Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k4, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k5, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 3: Sl1, k4, *p2, k6, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 4: Sl1, k5, *p6, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 5: Sl1, k4, *p3, k5, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 6: Sl1, k5, *p5, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 7: Sl1, k4, *p4, k4, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 8: Sl1, k5, *p4, k4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 9: Sl1, k4, *p5, k3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 10: Sl1, k5, *p3, k5, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 11: Sl1, k4, *p6, k2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 12: Sl1, k5, *p2, k6, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 13: Sl1, k4, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 14: Sl1, k5, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 15: Sl1, k4, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 16: Sl1, k5, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 17: Sl1, k4, *k6, p2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 18: Sl1, k5, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 19: Sl1, k4, *k5, p3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 20: Sl1, k5, *k3, p5, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 21: Sl1, k4, *k4, p4, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 22: Sl1, k5, *k4, p4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 23: Sl1, k4, *k3, p5, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 24: Sl1, k5, *k5, p3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 25: Sl1, k4, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 26: Sl1, k5, *k6, p2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 27: Sl1, k4, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 28: Sl1, k5, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.

BLANKETWith 4.5mm needles, cast on 123 sts.Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k to end.Rep row 1 five more times. Work in patt 1 for 80 rows (five vertical repeats).Work in patt 2 for 84 rows (three vertical repeats).Work in patt 1 for 80 rows (five vertical repeats).

Next row (RS): Sl1, k to end.Rep this row five more times.Cast off and weave in any loose ends.Block to finished measurements.

18 STS 28 ROWS

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Q��Yarn Rowan All Seasons Cotton 9 x 50g balls in Shale (shade 269)

Q��Needles 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) Tapestry needle

YARN DETAIL

Q��Rowan All Seasons Cotton knitrowan.com 01484 681881

Q��60% cotton, 40% acrylicQ��50g/90m (98yds)Q��Machine wash at 40˚CQ��£4.99

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18 sts and 28 rows over pattern 1 using 4.5mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square


FINISHED SIZE 69cm (27in) by 91cm (36in)

YARN ALTERNATIVES

Q��Rico Creative Cotton Aranrico-design.de

Q��Sirdar Cotton Rich Aransirdar.co.uk

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STITCH STORY

Bring summer holidays home with this ocean-inspired stitch pattern! The knitted fabric is made from left and right-leaning decreases, forming gentle ripples that look just like sea waves. Whether you use this technique to create a wavy border for a blanket or to knit a whole item, you’ll find that this is a rhythmic, pleasingly repetitive pattern that flows from your needles!

CHEVRON PATTERNRow 1 (WS): Knit.Rows 2-5: Knit.Row 6, 8 and 10 (RS): *K2tog, k2, (kfb) twice, k3, ssk; rep from * to end.Row 7, 9 and 11 (WS): Purl.Row 12: As row 6.These 12 rows form the chevron pattern and are repeated to create the wave panel.

WAVE PANEL Using 4mm needles, cast on 55 sts. Work in chevron patt across all sts, starting with row 1 (note that row 1 is a WS row). Work 6 twelve-row pattern repeats, ending with a RS row. Cast off all sts. Turn the page for more ideas using this stitch pattern.

CHEVRON STITCH Make waves with Jo Allport‘s gently rippled stitch!

STITCH STORY

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KAANAPALI CUSHION Add the ripple effect to your living room with cushions in soft sea greens and bright Mediterranean blues. The waves are knitted in variegated yarn, so the shades blend in and out of one another without the need to change colour – beautiful results with minimal effort!

Using 4mm needles, cast on 88 sts. Work in chevron pattern (see page 69) across all sts, starting with row 1. Note that the first row is a WS row.

Cont until work measures 23cm (9in) (measure along the side for length measurement), ending with a WS row. Put place markers at the beginning and end of the next row.

Cont in patt as set for another 40cm (15�in), ending with a WS row. Put place markers at the beginning and

end of the next row. Cont in the pattern as set until the work measures 82.5cm (32�in), measured from the cast on edge and ending at the end of row 12. Knit 4 rows, ending with a RS row. Cast off all sts.

MAKING UP1 Block and weave in ends. 2 Starting with the cushion cover WS upwards, fold cover at the markers so that the RS is uppermost and the back of the cushion is facing you. 3 Overlap the chevron edges so that the cast off edge is on top. 4 Sew side seams, including the overlapped section. 5 Make 8 button loops using either the ribbon, a crocheted chain or a loop using buttonhole stitch. 6 Attach button loops to the chevron points on the uppermost edge. 7 Attach buttons adjacent to button loops. Insert cushion pad.

22 STS 29 ROWS

DK WEIGHT

4 MM NEEDLE

10 c

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4 in

MATERIALS

Q��Yarn Stylecraft Sundae DK in Mint Chip (shade 3701) in the following amounts: Kaanapali cushion: 3 x 100g balls Makena throw: 7 x 100g balls Wailea lampshade: 1 x 100g balls

Q��Needles and accessories 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) crochet hook for cushion (optional) PVA glue for lampshade 8 x 1cm (1/3in) buttons for cushions 40cm (16in) narrow ribbon for cushion button loops

YARN DETAIL

Q��Stylecraft Sundae DK stylecraft-yarns.co.uk01535 609798

Q��DK weightQ��50% cotton, 50% acrylicQ��100g/246m (269yds)Q��Machine wash at 30˚CQ��£4.85

TENSION

22 sts and 29 rows over chevron pattern using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

FINISHED SIZES

Kaanapali cushion: To fit a 40cm (15�in) square cushionMakena throw: 120cm (47�in) wide by 95cm (37�in) longWailea lampshade: 25cm (9�in) diameter, 18cm (7in) tall


Create an ocean theme by knitting the whole collection


STITCH STORY

MAKENA THROW Named after one of Hawaii’s breathtaking sandy shores, this throw makes a great beach blanket, too – even if your holiday destinations are more Hunstanton than Honolulu!

Using 4mm needles, cast on 263 sts. Work in garter st and the chevron pattern (see page 69) as follows:Row 1 (WS): K5, (chevron pattern row 1) 23 times, k5.Row 2 (RS): K5, (chevron pattern row 2) 23 times, k5.Rows 1 and 2 set the pattern. Cont in patt as set until throw measures 93cm (36�in), ending at the end of row 12. Knit 5 rows, ending with a WS row. Cast off all sts.

Block to stretch out the chevron pattern if required and weave in the ends.

Turn a plain lampshade into a talking point with bold hues and a beautiful stitch pattern

JO ALLPORT

Jo is passionate about handknitting, and designs for various magazines, as well as for her own label, Yarn Tree Designs.

yarntreedesigns.co.uktwitter.com/joallportdesign

WAILEA LAMPSHADE Made from just one ball of yarn, this lampshade cover is a great way to add texture to a simply furnished room – not to mention a soft, sea-green glow! You’ll only need one ball of yarn to make it, so it’s an affordable home update, too!

Using 4mm needles, cast on 156 sts.Row 1 (WS): K1, (chevron pattern row 1) 14 times, k1.Row 2 (RS): K1, (chevron pattern row 2) 14 times, k1.

Row 1 and 2 set the pattern.

Cont in patt as set until 5 full 12-row patterns have been completed, ending at the end of row 12.

Knit 5 rows, ending with a WS row. Cast off all sts.

MAKING UPSew the side seams of the lampshade cover together with mattress stitch and weave in the yarn ends. Pull the cover over the lampshade carefully, with the cast on edge at the bottom of the lampshade. Use PVA or fabric glue to secure the cover to the lampshade.

Aqua shades lend a cool summer vibe to your living space

BRIGHT SCALLOPS MAKE COOL BEACHY BUNTING!

COLOUR ME HAPPY!Pops of colour and paintpot prints make for bright knits!SCALLOPS

Cast on 50 sts (use a needle that will give you the right

tension for your yarn).Row 1 (WS): Knit.Row 2 (RS): Knit.

Row 3: Knit.Row 4: K1, (k2 tog, yo)

to last 3 sts, k3.Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: K1, (k2 tog, yo) to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 7: Knit.Row 8: K5, (k2 tog) to last 5

sts, k5. 30 sts Work nine rows in stocking st,

starting with a purl row.Row 18: K5, (k2 tog) to last 5

sts, k5. 20 stsWork three rows in stocking st, starting with a purl row.

Row 22: K2, (k2 tog) to last 2 sts, k2. 12 stsRow 23: Purl.

Row 24: K1, (K2 tog) to last st, K1. 7 sts

Row 25: Purl.Row 26: K1, (K2 tog) to end.

4 stsRow 27: Purl.

Row 28: K2 tog twice and pass first stitch over the last.

Fasten off.


CONTENT 75% wool, 25% bamboo sourced viscose RRP £11.95BALL 100g/400m (437yds)NEEDLE 3.25-3.75mm (UK 10-9, US 3-5)TENSION 22-24 sts and 30-32 rows to 10cm or 4in square

Pittura means ‘painting’ in Italian, and this gorgeous new yarn has a watercolour effect when knitted up – perfect for your most artistic creations! Pittura has a silky sheen thanks to the bamboo-sourced viscose, and its amazing

yardage means it’s a great choice for larger projects if you want a little affordable luxury. There are eight shades, all named after painters and in their signature palettes. designeryarns.uk.com 01535 664222

LOUISA HARDING PITTURA

CONTENT 80% viscose, 20% wool BALL 50g/95m (104yds)NEEDLE 4mm (UK 8, US 6)TENSION 22 sts to 10cm or 4in squareRRP £3.95

Super soft and smooth to the touch and with a glossy sheen thanks to the bamboo content, this is a yarn for all seasons! Ella Rae have added 10 new printed shades to their 26-strong Cozy Bamboo range, including this bold-as-

you-like blend of aqua, purple and pink. Use it to make summery knits that you can throw in the washing machine and accessories to add a flash of colour to your wardrobe. intercontinentalyarns.co.uk 01535 664222

ELLA RAE COZY BAMBOO PRINTSCONTENT 80% cotton, 20% polyester BALL 50g/110m (120yds)NEEDLE 4mm (UK 8, US 6)TENSION 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm or 4in squareRRP £3.95

This exciting new yarn from Teresa and Nell at Conway + Bliss has a chainette construction, with multi-tonal neon sections throughout – perfect for younger knitters. The knitted-up fabric has a surprisingly subtle flecked

appearance, with tiny splashes of colour here and there. The cotton and polyester blend is washable at 30 degrees, so it’s ideal for kids’ garments and everyday knits. designeryarns.uk.com01535 664222

CONWAY & BLISS LOLLI

CONTENT 55% nylon, 45% acrylic BALL 50g/226m (247yds)NEEDLE 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3)TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm or 4in squareRRP £3.90

Want Fair Isle-style fun minus the hours of colourwork? Grab a few balls of Snuggly Crofter 4ply, a new, lighter version of Sirdar’s ever-popular yarn. There are eight gentle, heathery shades to choose from, inspired by the Scottish

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SIRDAR SNUGGLY CROFTER 4PLY

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Spun in Italy from a beautiful blend of bamboo-sourced viscose, merino wool and silk, Sophia is made for extra-special knits that make you feel like a million dollars. This beautiful blend comes in a palette of rich shades and soft,

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SUBLIME SOPHIA

YARN REVIEWS

CONTENT 100% Cotton BALL 50g/110m (120yds)NEEDLE 2-3mm (UK 14-11, UK 0) TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm or 4in square RRP £3.49

Light, airy and super soft, this pure cotton yarn has summer written all over it. Available in a range of vibrant variegated colourways and chalky pastel blends, the label promises to add a colour pop to your knitting, and it

certainly delivers! Use it to create lightweight cotton tops and dresses with beautiful drape, and take advantage of the crisp stitch definition to showcase texture and allow simple stitches to shine! rico-design.de

RICO FASHION COLOUR POP DK

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STRIPY SOCKS

HAPPY FEETWe think your toes deserve a pair of stripy socks by Rachel Coopey!

TREATS FOR YOUR FEET


STRIPY SOCKS

Instep patternPattern for stripes on instep sts, to be worked across 32 (36:40) sts on top of foot:Round 1 (small and large sides only): K1 (k6, k1 tbl, k1) 3 (–:4) times, k7.Round 1 (medium size only) K3 (k6, k1 tbl, k1) 3 times, k9.Round 2 (small and large sizes only): Yo, (k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo twice) 3 (–:4) times, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo.Round 2 (medium size only): K2, yo, (k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo twice) 3 times, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k2. The stripe sequence is as follows:Stripe 1: In Sphene, work 1 round before heel + 9 rounds.Stripe 2: In Kunzite, work 10 rounds.Stripe 3: In Sphene, work 10 rounds.Stripe 4: In Kunzite, work 10 rounds. Gusset shapingSet-up round: Sl1, k19 (21:23), pick up and knit 16 sts along edge of heel flap (1 stitch in each slipped stitch along edge of the flap), work round 2 of instep pattern above across instep sts, pick up and knit 16 sts along edge of heel flap, k36 (38:40). Place marker for new start of round (at start of instep sts). 84 (90:96) sts

N ot many things are cosier than handmade socks, especially when they’re designed by a superstar

like Rachel Coopey! Soft merino means toasty toes are guaranteed, and as there are 10 shades to choose from in her Socks Yeah range you can mix and match to create the perfect pair of lucky socks!

CUFFWith Sphene, cast on 64 (72:80) sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for start of round.

Rounds 1-3: *P2, k2; rep from * to the end of the round.Change to Kunzite.Round 4: Knit.Rounds 5-30: *P2, k2; rep from * to end of round. 26 rounds

LegRounds 1-42: *P2, k6; rep from * to end of round.

Partial roundSmall and large sizes only: P2, k3.Medium size only: P2, k1.Place marker for new start of round.

Change to Sphene.Knit 1 round.

Heel flapTurn work so WS is facing. Heel flap will be worked back and forth on the next 32 (36:40) sts, beginning with a WS row. Keep remaining 32 (36:40) sts on needles for instep.

Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, p31 (35:39).Row 2 (RS): *Sl1 wyib, k1; rep from * to end of row.Repeat last 2 rows 15 more times, then work row 1 once more.

Turn heelRow 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, k18 (20:22), ssk, k1, turn, leaving remaining 10 (12:14) sts unworked.Row 2: Sl1 wyif, p7, p2tog, p1, turn, leaving remaining 10 (12:14) sts unworked.Row 3: Sl1 wyib, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn.Row 4: Sl1 wyif, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn.Repeat last 2 rows 4 (5:6) more times. All heel sts have been worked. 20 (22:24) heel sts remain.

36 STS 50 ROWS

4PLY WEIGHT

2.25 MM NEEDLE

10 c

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4 in

MATERIALS

Q��Yarn Coop Knits Socks Yeah in the following colours: 1 x 50g skein in Sphene (shade 104) and Kunzite (shade 106)

Q��Needles 2.25mm (UK 13, US 1) circular needle 80cm (30in) for magic loop technique, or double-pointed needles Tapestry needle

YARN DETAIL

Q��Coop Knits Socks Yeah coopknits.co.uk

Q��4ply weightQ��75% superwash merino,

25% nylonQ��50g/212m (231yds)Q��Machine wash at 30˚CQ��£5.45

TENSION

36 sts and 50 rows over st st using 2.25mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

FINISHED SIZES

To fit foot circumference in small (medium: large): 20 (23:25.5)cm or 8 (9:10)in

PATTERN NOTE

Find an online tutorial for magic loop here: craftsy.me/1QpI5g7


The tiny eyelets on the foot mean these light and lacy socks are perfect for summer wear

Using a hardwearing yarn like Socks Yeah means your heels shouldn’t wear through!

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RACHEL COOPEY

Rachel is a self-confessed sock yarn addict, with her own yarn line and five brilliant pattern books under her belt!

coopknits.bigcartel.com twitter.com/coopknits

Round 1: Work round 1 of instep pattern above across instep sts, ssk, k to 2 sts before end of rnd, k2tog. 82 (88:94) stsRound 2: Work round 2 of instep pattern above across instep sts, knit to end of rnd.

Last 2 rounds set instep pattern and gusset decreases, taking care to remember to change colours as per stripe sequence above, repeat these 2 rounds 9 (8:7) more times. 64 (72:80) stsYou should now have 32 (36:40) sts each on instep and sole.

FootWork as set (instep pattern on instep and st st on sole) until stripe sequence has been completed.

Change to Sphene.Knit 1 round. Next round (small and large sizes only): K3, p2, (k6, p2) 3 (–:4) times, k3, knit to end.Next round (medium size only): K5, p2, (k6, k2) 3 times, k5, knit to end. Last round sets rib and st st. Continue to work as set until the sock measures 5cm (2in) less than the desired foot length.

ToeRound 1: Knit.Round 2: K1, ssk, k26 (30:34), k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 60 (68:76) stsRound 3: Knit.Round 4: *K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slm; rep from * once more. 4 sts decreased. 56 (64:72) stsRep last 2 rounds a further 9 (10:12) times. 40 (44:52) sts dec; 20 (24:24) sts rem.Cut yarn, leaving a 30cm (12in) tail. Graft sts together using Kitchener stitch (see tutorial opposite).

1 Arrange your stitches on two needles so that when the purl sides are facing each other, you have the points of the needles on the right.

2 On the front needle, go through the first stitch as if to knit. Pull stitch off needle.

5 Still on the back needle, go through the (new) first stitch as if to knit. Do not pull the stitch off the needle. Repeat steps 2-4.

3 Still on the front needle, go through the new first stitch as if to purl. Do not pull the stitch off the needle.

4 On the back needle, go through the first stitch as if to purl. Pull stitch off needle.

6 As you work you’ll see you’re creating a new row of knitting to join the sections. Work to end as set and weave in ends.

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TREE CUSHION

WORK FROM

A CHART

BRANCHING OUTMake Helen Ardley‘s textured knit cushion, complete with 3D leaves!


TREE CUSHION

Take a leaf from Helen Ardley’s book and bring the outside inside with this beautiful

textured cushion cover, complete with button ‘acorns’ and appliqué leaves!


A 1 x 100g ball of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted in Forest (126) and Olive (125) B 3 x 100g balls of Rowan British Sheep Breeds Chunky in Steel Grey Suffolk (954)

Q��Needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8, US 6) 1 pair 6.5mm (UK 3, US 10.5) 1 pair 7mm (UK 2) knitting needles

Q��Accessories 12 small buttons for front 10 medium buttons for back YARN DETAIL

Q��Rowan British Sheep Breeds Chunky knitrowan.com 01484 681881

Q��100% British woolQ��100g/110m (120yds)Q��Machine wash 40°CQ��£8.95

Q��Rowan Pure Wool Worsted knitrowan.com 01484 681881

Q��100% British woolQ��100g/200m (219yds)Q��Machine wash 40°CQ��£7.99 TENSION13 sts and 18 rows over st st using 7mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square FINISHED SIZE40cm x 40cm or 15� x 15�in

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONST4F sl next 2 sts onto a

cable needle and hold at front, purl next 2 sts then knit 2 sts from cable needle

T4B sl next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 2 sts then purl 2 from cable needle

C4B sl next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 2 then knit 2 from cable needle

C4F sl next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit 2 then knit 2 from cable needle


13 STS 18 ROWS

CHUNKY WEIGHT

4, 6.5 & 7 MM NEEDLES

10 c

m

4 in

1 To make C4L/F slip two sts purlwise onto a cable needle and hold them at front of work. This can be a spare DPN, or a cable needle with a notch in it to stop the stitches sliding off.

2 With the two stitches on the cable needle left ‘in wait’ for a moment, knit the following two stitches on your left-hand needle.

3 Return to your stitches on cable needle, knit them onto right-hand needle as well. You should have two twisted stitches that lean left. The pattern will tell you when to work the next cabled row.

SIMPLE STEPS CABLE LEFT/FRONT

Cable stitches are known by two different sets of names, which can be a little bit confusing! To make a left-leaning cable, hold half your stitches at the front of the work on a cable needle, so, for example, a four stitch cable like this may be called C4L or C4F. Usually half the stitches are cabled and half worked as normal. For odd cables (eg, C5L/F) the pattern should tell you what to do with the extra stitch.

FRONTCast on 52 sts using 7mm needles and yarn B.Row 1 (RS): P24, k4, p24.Row 2 (WS): K24, p4, k24.These 2 rows form the pattern. Working from chart on page 80, cont in pattern starting on row 3 until row 72 has been worked.Cast off.

BACK BOTTOMWith 7mm needles cast on 52 sts.Starting with a knit row work in st st until work measures 25cm or 9�in. Change to 6.5mm needles.Next row: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.Rep last row for a further 6 rows. Cast off.

BACK TOPWith 7mm needles cast on 52 sts.

Instead of wooden ones, you could add flower buttons for a blossoming tree!

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Starting with a knit row, work in st st until work measures 12cm or 4�in. Change to 6.5mm needles.Next row: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep last row once more. Next row (button hole row): *Rib 3, yon, rib2tog rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.Next row: *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Work last row three times more.Cast off in rib.

SMALL LEAVES (MAKE 20)**Using either Forest or Olive, cast on 1 st using 4mm needles. Knit into front, back and front of st. 3 sts.Next row: Knit.Next row: K1, m1, k1, m1, k1. 5 stsNext row: KnitNext row: K2, m1, k1, m1, k2. 7 sts**Work 5 rows in garter st. Next row: Sl 1, k1, psso, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. Cont dec as set until 3 sts. Next row: KnitNext row: Sl 1, k2tog, psso. Fasten off.

LARGE LEAVES (MAKE 20)Using either Forest or Olive, work from ** to **Next row: KnitNext row: K3, m1, k1, m1, k3. 9 sts.Work 7 rows in garter st.Dec as for small leaf.

TO MAKE UPSew in loose ends. Pin out front panel to 40cm x 40cm (15� x 15�in) and leave with a damp cloth over to pull the panel in shape. Sew backs of cushions to front using mattress stitch making sure buttonhole band goes over the button band at the back. Sew buttons to correspond with buttonholes. Pin leaves around outer edge of cushion and when you are happy with the position sew in place. Sew buttons around the leaves.

HELEN ARDLEYAlways ready for a challenge, designer Helen can turn her hand to anything. We particularly love her gorgeous homewares.

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MOSS STITCH JUMPER

INTO THE BLUEMarie Wallin‘s oversized denim

jumper is the ultimate weekend knit!

SIMPLE & SLOUCHY

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MOSS STITCH JUMPER

One of the best things about being a new knitter is that there are so many new techniques to

explore, but sometimes we all crave an easy-peasy garment that flies off the needles – here’s a perfect example!

19 STS 30 ROWS

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10 c

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4 in


18 (20:22:24:27) x 50g balls of Rowan Original Denim in Nashville (shade 002)

Q��Needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles

YARN DETAILQ��Rowan Original Denim

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Q��DK weightQ��100% cottonQ��50g/92m (100yds)Q��Machine wash 40˚CQ��£3.95

TENSIONBefore washing: 19 sts and 30 rows over moss st using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square After washing: 19 sts and 35

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rows over moss st using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in squareTension note: Denim will shrink in length when washed for the first time. Allowances have been made in the pattern for shrinkage (see size diagram for measurements after washing)


BACKUsing 4mm needles cast on 137 (147:157:169:183) sts.Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.Row 2 (WS): As row 1.These 2 rows form moss st.Work in moss st for a further 34 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.Place markers at both ends of last row – markers will match to front cast-on edge.Cont in moss st until back meas 71 (73.5:76:78:80.5) cm, 28 (29:30:30�:31�)in, from markers, ending with RS facingfor next row.

Shape shouldersCast off 5 (6:6:7:8) sts at beginning of next 4 (6:2:6:6) rows, then 6 (0:7:0:0) sts at beginning of foll 2 (0:4:0:0) rows. 105 (111:117:127:135) sts

Shape back neckNext row (RS): Cast off 6 (6:7:8:8) sts, moss

BACK & FRONT

st until there are 30 (33:34:38:41) sts on right needle and turn, leaving remaining sts on a holder.Work each side of neck separately.Keeping moss st correct, dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows AND AT SAME TIME cast off 6 (6:7:8:8) sts at beg of 2nd and foll 2 (0:2:2:0) alt rows, then 0 (7:0:0:9) sts at beg of foll 0 (2:0:0:2) alt rows.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 6 (7:7:8:9) sts.With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off centre 33 (33:35:35:37) sts, moss st to end.Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

FRONTUsing 4mm needles cast on 137 (147:157:169:183) sts.Place markers at both ends of cast-on edge – these markers match to back markers (so that front is 36 rows shorter than back).Work in moss st as given for back until 4 (4:8:8:12) rows less have been worked than on back to beg of shoulder shaping, measuring from markers and ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape front neckNext row (RS): Moss st 54 (59:64:70:77) stsand turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.Work each side of neck separately.Keeping moss st correct, dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 (3:4:4:4) rows, then on following 0 (0:1:1:3) alt rows. 51 (56:59:65:70) stsWork 0 (0:1:1:1) row, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape shoulderCast off 5 (6:6:7:8) sts at beg of next and foll 1 (4:0:2:4) alt rows, then 6 (7:7:8:9) sts at


MOSS STITCH JUMPER

beg of foll 5 (2:6:4:2) alt rows and at same time dec 1 st at neck edge of next (next:next:next:3rd) and foll 3 (3:1:1:0) alt rows, then on 1 (1:2:2:2) foll 4th rows.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 6 (7:7:8:9) sts.With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off centre 29 sts, moss st to end.Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVESUsing 3.25mm needles cast on 39 (39:41:41:43) sts.Row 1 (RS): P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.Row 2 (WS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.These 2 rows form rib.Cont in rib, shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of 9th (7th:7th:5th:5th) and 3 (4:4:5:5) foll 12th (10th:10th:8th:8th) rows, taking inc sts into rib. 47 (49:51:53:55) stsWork a further 5 (3:3:5:5) rows, ending with RS facing for next row (52 rows of rib completed).

Change to 4mm needles.Now work in moss st as given for back, inc 1 st at each end of 9th (9th:7th:3rd:3rd) and every foll 14th (12th:10th:8th:8th) row to 57 (61:61:57:69) sts, then on every foll – (–:12th:10th:10th) row until there are – (–:65:69:73) sts.Cont straight until sleeve meas 44.5 (45.5:46.5:46.5:46.5) cm, 17� (18:18�:18�:18�) in, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape topKeeping moss st correct, cast off 6 (6:7:7:8) sts at beginning of next 4 (2:4:2:6) rows, then 7 (7:8:8:0) sts at beginning of foll 2 (4:2:4:0) rows.Cast off rem 19 (21:21:23:25) sts.

MAKING UP1 Do not press.2 Join both shoulder seams using back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.3 Machine wash all pieces before completing sewing together, then block out to dry.4 Mark points along side seam edges 16 (17:18:19:20) cm, 6� (6�:7:7�:7�) in, either side of shoulder seams (to denote base of armhole openings).

Setting in the sleevesPlace the centre cast off edge to shoulder seam. Set in sleeves easing sleeveheads into armholes using the staight cast-off

MARIE WALLIN

Marie joined the Rowan team in 2005 as Head In-House Designer. She now has a design company and publishes her own books.

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method and matching markers along side seams so that back is 10cm (4in) longer than the front. Join side and sleeve seams.Sew in all ends.

1 Knit 1, purl 1 (RS). 2 Knit 1, purl 1 (WS).

SIMPLE STEPS MOSS STITCH (ODD NUMBER OF STS)Moss stitch is created by alternating a knit and purl stitch in every row. First, cast on an even number of stitches. K1, P1 to the end of the row, then P1, K1 to the end of the row. Repeat these two rows until the desired length is created, then cast off using a moss stitch.

This jumper is taken from the Coastal collection in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 59 (RRP £12.50). Visit knitrowan.com or call 01484 681881 for details and stockists.

Made from knit and purls, this is a simple, stress-free project

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ZIG-ZAG HEADBAND

GOOD HAIR DAYKeep messy tresses in check with Nicki Merrall’s lacy headband

FIRST-TIME LACE KNIT!


ZIG-ZAG HEADBAND

Hair not cooperating? This cotton headband is the fastest way to turn a bad hair day around – no one

need ever know you were wrestling with a hairbrush five minutes ago! If you’ve never tried lace knitting before then starting off small is sensible, and this mini project, with its rhythmic, repeated zig-zag pattern, is perfect for newbies!

Zigzag lace patternRow 1 (RS): K6, k2tog, (yo, k2tog) four times, m1R; k2.Row 2 (WS): K3, p9, k6.Row 3: K5, k2tog, (yo, k2tog) four times, m1R; k3.Row 4: K4, p9, k5.Row 5: K4, k2tog, (yo, k2tog) four times, m1R; k4.Row 6: K5, p9, k4.Row 7: K3, k2tog, (yo, k2tog) four times, m1R; k5.Row 8: K6, p9, k3.Row 9: K2, k2tog, (yo, k2tog) four times, m1L; k6.Row 10: K7, p9, k2.Row 11 (RS): K2, m1L, skpo, (yo, skpo) four times; k6.Row 12: K6, p9, k3.Row 13: K3, m1L, skpo, (yo, skpo) four times; k5.Row 14: K5, p9, k4.Row 15: K4, m1L, skpo, (yo, skpo) four times; k4.Row 16: K4, p9, k5.Row 17: K5, m1L, skpo, (yo, skpo) four times; k3.Row 18: K3, p9, k6.Row 19: K6, m1L, skpo, (yo, skpo) four times; k2.Row 20: K2, p9, k7.

HEADBANDUsing 4mm needles and the two-stranded German cast-on method (for a tutorial go to http://bit.ly/1QqTom6), cast on 18 sts.Row 1 (WS): Purl.Row 2 (RS): Knit.Row 3: Purl.Row 4: Work rows 1-20 of zig-zag lace chart eight times, reading odd-numbered rows from right to left, and even-numbered

24 STS 40 ROWS

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Q��Needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) circular or straight knitting needles

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24 sts and 40 rows over zig-zag lace pattern using 4mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

FINISHED SIZE

Length: 54cm (21�in)Width: 7.5cm (3in)

ABBREVIATIONS

m1L make one left leaning: bring tip of left-hand needle under strand between sts, from front to back. Knit through the back of this new stitch.

m1R make one right leaning: bring tip of left-hand needle under strand between stitches, from back to front. Knit into the front of this new stitch.

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rows from left to right, then rows 1-19 once.Row 183 (WS): Purl.Row 184 (RS): Knit.Row 185: P2tog, purl to end. 17 stsRow 186: (K1, p1), to last st, k1.Row 187: (P1, k1), to last st, p1.Repeat rows 186-187 until headband fits around head when slightly stretched, ending with a WS row.Knit one row. Cast off.

MAKING UPBlock gently to the measurements given, following any care instructions on the ball band. Use mattress stitch to join the ends together, then sew in the loose ends.

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ZIGZAG LACE CHART

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BABY BLANKET

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PATTERN NOTESFor this blanket follow the written pattern below or use charts provided.Pattern 1 (also detailed in chart 1)Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k4, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 6 sts p1, k5.Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k5, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 3: Sl1, k4, *p2, k5, p1, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 4: Sl1, k5, *k1, p5, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 5: Sl1, k4, *p3, k3, p2, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 6: Sl1, k5, *k2, p3, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 7: Sl1, k4, *p4, k1, p3, rep from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. Row 8: Sl1, k5, *k3, p1, k4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 9: Sl1, k4, *k4, p1, k3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 10: Sl1, k4, p1, *p3, k1, p4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 11: Sl1, k4, *k3, p3, k2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 12: Sl1, k4, p1, *p2, k3, p3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 13: Sl1, k4, *k2, p5, k1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 14: Sl1, k4, p1, *p1, k5, p2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 15: Sl1, k4, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 6sts, k6.

Mastering simple patterns is the best part of knitting, and this lovely blanket, with no shaping,

is a great way to ease into a new skill, whether you’re used to charts or not.

Row 16: Sl1, k4, p1, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.Pattern 2 (also detailed in chart 2)Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k4, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k5, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 3: Sl1, k4, *p2, k6, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 4: Sl1, k5, *p6, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 5: Sl1, k4, *p3, k5, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 6: Sl1, k5, *p5, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 7: Sl1, k4, *p4, k4, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 8: Sl1, k5, *p4, k4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 9: Sl1, k4, *p5, k3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 10: Sl1, k5, *p3, k5, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 11: Sl1, k4, *p6, k2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 12: Sl1, k5, *p2, k6, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 13: Sl1, k4, *p7, k1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 14: Sl1, k5, *p1, k7, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 15: Sl1, k4, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 16: Sl1, k5, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 17: Sl1, k4, *k6, p2, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 18: Sl1, k5, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 19: Sl1, k4, *k5, p3, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 20: Sl1, k5, *k3, p5, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 21: Sl1, k4, *k4, p4, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 22: Sl1, k5, *k4, p4, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 23: Sl1, k4, *k3, p5, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 24: Sl1, k5, *k5, p3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 25: Sl1, k4, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 26: Sl1, k5, *k6, p2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 27: Sl1, k4, *k1, p7, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 28: Sl1, k5, *k7, p1, rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.

BLANKETWith 4.5mm needles, cast on 123 sts.Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k to end.Rep row 1 five more times. Work in patt 1 for 80 rows (five vertical repeats).Work in patt 2 for 84 rows (three vertical repeats).Work in patt 1 for 80 rows (five vertical repeats).

Next row (RS): Sl1, k to end.Rep this row five more times.Cast off and weave in any loose ends.Block to finished measurements.

18 STS 28 ROWS

ARAN WEIGHT

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10 c

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MATERIALS

Q��Yarn Rowan All Seasons Cotton 9 x 50g balls in Shale (shade 269)

Q��Needles 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) Tapestry needle

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FINISHED SIZE 69cm (27in) by 91cm (36in)

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KNITTING KNOW-HOWThese step-by-steps, from casting on to casting off, will help you feel con�dent when you pick up your needles

HOW TO

BACKWARD LOOP CAST ONThe simplest of all cast ons, use this to cast on mid row, or if you need a very loose starting edge.

THUMB OR LONG TAIL CAST ONThe cast on your mum knows! This creates a nice stretchy edge and should be your first cast on choice.

1 Make a slip knot leaving a long tail and place it on your needle. The tail should be at roughly three times the finished width of stitches.

1 To work backward loop cast on you need to start off with a slip knot with a long tail. To do this you need to pull out about 12cm of yarn from your yarn ball. Make a loop in the yarn. Place the loop on top of the

yarn to the side of the loop. Pick up the yarn from inside the loop and pull it through. Pull the knot tight, keeping the loop at the top open. Slip the knot onto a knitting needle, and pull it nice and snug.

2 Hold the working yarn in your left hand and the tail in your right. Scoop your left thumb under the yarn and pull up to create a loop.

2 Holding the working yarn taut, scoop your thumb underneath it.

3 Catch the loop with the tip of the needle, wrap the tail yarn around the needle, while still holding the loop taut with your thumb.

3 Catch the loop with the tip of the needle and pull tight. Repeat from step 2 until you have enough stitches.

4 Slip the loop off your thumb and off the needle. Repeat from step 2 until you have cast on your desired number of stitches.


KNIT STITCHThe stitch you learn first. Knit stitch is what you knit on the ‘right side’ when making stocking stitch.

1 Insert your right needle diagonally, front to back into the first stitch on your left needle. Your needles should be roughly at right angles.

2 Wrap the working yarn around the right needle clockwise and pull this yarn through to the front of the stitch with your right needle.

3 Let the old stitch fall off the left hand needle, keeping the new stitch on the right hand needle. That’s your first stitch done!

Knit stitch is where most knitters start. It’s easy to learn, and garter stitch fabric (which is knitted every row) is lovely and squishy, although it is naturally shorter than stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row and repeat). Start here, but make sure you give purl stitch a go soon. It’s just over the page...

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PURL STITCHEssentially the same as knit stitch, but worked from the other side of your fabric.

1 Holding the working yarn in your right hand at the front of the work as you look at it, insert your right hand needle diagonally into the first stitch on your left hand needle, from back to front.

2 Wrap the working yarn around the front of your right hand needle anti-clockwise and push this new loop to the back of the stitch, taking your right hand needle tip through the old stitch.

3 Let the old stitch fall off the left hand needle, keeping the new stitch on the right hand needle. You’ve purled one stitch. So do some more!

Lots of new knitters stick with knit stitch for a really long time before tackling purl stitch. We think it’s worth trying to learn them both at the same time, as it means that you will be able to work stocking stitch fabric straight away. Stocking stitch fabric grows more quickly than garter stitch (knit every row) so you’ll feel like you’re making faster progress on your project, and that’s got to be good, right?

SIMPLE CAST OFFYou’ve finished your first project, but now what? This cast off makes a nice firm edge and is easy to learn.

1 Knit two sts. Now insert the tip of your left hand needle into the first stitch you knitted on your right hand needle, from left then right, as in the above picture.

2 Continuing to use your left hand needle tip, lift the first stitch up and over the second stitch you knitted, and drop it off the right needle first and then off the left hand needle.

3 Knit a stitch so that you have two stitches on your right needle and repeat the cast off as before until your last stitch. Break your yarn, thread it through the final stitch and pull taut.

The simple cast off creates a firm, hard-wearing edge to your fabric. It can end up being quite tight and pull in the edges of your work, so if you find this happening make sure you aren’t tightening your yarn after dropping off your stitch (step 2). If you are still finding it’s too tight, try going up a needle size or two, by using a larger needle in your right hand to create bigger stitches to cast off with.

STRETCHY CAST OFFThis cast off is a little more work, but creates a lovely stretchy edge, so it’s worth the extra effort!

This stretchy cast off is also known as the Russian cast off. In order to do it you need to know how to knit two stitches together, so see our handy tutorial for this at the top of the opposite page. When you get to the end of this cast off, and have just one stitch left, treat it as you would for the simple cast off – break your yarn, then thread it through the final stitch and pull taut.

1 Knit two stitches onto your right hand needle, one at a time, and slip them back to your left hand needle without twisting them.

2 Knit the first two stitches on your left hand needle together (see top of next page for help!). You will end up with a single stitch on your right hand needle.

3 Knit another stitch and repeat steps 1 and 2 again until the final stitch. You should find that the edge is quite stretchy.

HOW TO


SLIPPING A STITCH PURLWISE AND KNITWISETwo ways to move a stitch without working it.

1 To slip a stitch knitwise, insert your right needle into it from front to back as if to knit it and let it fall off the left hand needle. This twists the stitch, and tightens it up.

2 To slip a stitch purlwise, insert your right needle into it from back to front, as if to purl it, and let it fall off the left hand needle. This moves it to the right hand needle untwisted so it stays loose.

K2TOGThis is the simplest way to decrease stitches and is also used on the stretchy cast off.

1 Insert your right hand needle into the next two stitches as if to knit them. Your needle should go into the second stitch on your left hand needle, before the first stitch (see above image).

2 Wrap the working yarn around your right hand needle and pull the loop to the front.

3 Slip the two old stitches off the left hand needle. You should now have a single new stitch on your right hand needle to replace the two old stitches. You’ve now decreased one stitch.

There are lots of ways to decrease stitches but the easiest one to learn is probably ‘knit two together’, commonly known as k2tog. This decrease results in a stitch that ‘leans’ right, so if a pattern asks for a ‘right leaning decrease’ this is the one you need to use. For the left leaning decreases (SSK and SSP) see our tutorials over the page.

P2TOGYour go-to decrease for purl rows, and when you need to decrease on the ‘wrong’ side in stocking stitch.

1 With your yarn held at the front of the work, insert your right hand needle into the next two stitches purlwise, from right to left.

2 Wrap the yarn around the front of both stitches anti-clockwise, and push the new loop to the back.

3 Drop the two old stitches off the left hand needle and you will be left with a single stitch on your right hand needle. You’ve decreased one stitch.

The purl two together stitch (p2tog) is used to combine two stitches on a purl row, decreasing one stitch each time you use it. From the purl side of the work it leans left, so when viewed from the right (knit) side in stocking stitch it will lean right, and look like you’ve made a k2tog stitch on the knit side of the work.

HOW TO READ KNITTING CHARTSKnitting charts follow the same rules unless the pattern states otherwise. Right side rows are usually odd numbers and are worked right to left. Wrong side rows are normally even numbers and are worked left to right. Pattern repeats will be contained in an area outlined in red and some charts will have further coloured outlines for different sizes. The key will give you each symbol and tell you what stitch it is.

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SSPThis purled decrease leans right, so if you make it on the wrong side, from the front it looks like an SSK.

1 Slip the next two stitches knitwise, one at a time, from the left hand needle to the right hand needle, as you would if working ssk.

2 Slip them back to the left hand needle by putting your left needle through the front of both of them from left to right and pull them off your right hand needle.

3 With yarn held in front, put your right hand needle through the back loops of both two stitches from back to front, and purl them together. You’ve decreased one stitch.

Of all the decreases shown in this section slip, slip, purl (ssp) is probably the trickiest to master, as working purl stitches through their back loops can feel a bit fiddly until you get used to it. You’ll need to insert the right hand needle from back to front and pull this needle to the front of the left one so that you can purl the two stitches together. Don’t give up! It’s not as hard as it looks.

SSK This left leaning decrease is easy to do, and the finished stitch is neater than some other options.

1 Slip the next two stitches knitwise, one at a time, from the left hand needle to the right hand needle. This twists them to tighten them up.

2 Insert your left hand needle through both front loops of the stitches you’ve just slipped, from back to front.

3 Wrap the yarn around anti-clockwise and pull the loop to the front, and off the left needle. You’ve decreased one stitch.

There are several common options for a left leaning decrease. Patterns may also tell you to knit two stitches together through their back loops (k2togtbl) or to slip one stitch, knit the next one, and then pass the slipped stitch over the knitted one and (skp). However, we think slip, slip knit (ssk) is the neatest and easiest way to do it, so unless the pattern says otherwise we use this one every time!

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YARN OVER & YARN ROUND NEEDLEThese simple increases create a small hole in your work, so they’re also used in lace stitch patterns.

1 Yarn overs are used to make increases on knit rows. To make a yarn over, get to the increase point in your row and then take your yarn through your needles to the front of your work.

2 Now take the yarn over the top of your needle to the back of your work before knitting the next stitch as normal. You will now have one extra stitch on your right hand needle.

3 Yarn round needle is used to make increases on purl rows: Get to the increase point, and wrap the yarn around the work, taking the yarn over the needle and then through your needles to the side facing you again.

4 When you work your next stitch you’ll find that you now have an extra stitch on your right hand needle. As with a yarn over, there will be a small hole underneath this stitch. This is correct so don’t worry about it!

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To make a right leaning cable you hold the cable needle at the back of the work as you make the cable – that’s why it’s also known as the cable back stitch. You may find this stitch more straightforward to work than the cable left. When working a cable stitch be gentle as you hold the yarn, if you hold it too tightly you’ll make a hole.

Cable stitches are known by two different sets of names, which can be pretty confusing! To make a left leaning cable, you hold half your stitches at the front of the work on a cable needle, so, for example, a four stitch cable like this may be called C4L or C4F. Usually half the stitches are cabled and half worked as normal. For odd cables (eg, C5L/F) the pattern should tell you what to do with the extra stitch.


YARN WEIGHTS GUIDEYarn comes in different thicknesses, known as weights. Some yarns will

include the yarn weight in the name (eg, Rowan Superwash Merino DK),

but some weights have several different names!

If you want to swap the yarn suggested in a pattern for a different

one, the best way to do this is to find a yarn of the same tension. It is

important to remember that there may be more or

less meterage in the yarn you are swapping.

So a pattern calling for 10 balls of double

knit yarn at 100m per ball (1000m of

yarn in total) will need 13 balls of a

substituted double knit yarn which

only has 80m per ball. If you only use

10 balls you’ll be 200m short!

The finest yarn weights all use

similar needle sizes, and for lacy

patterns may be knitted on

much larger needles too.

NAMES Typical needle sizeTypical tension to 10cm or 4in square

Lace 2.25mm to 3.25mm 34 sts and 42 rows

3ply 2.25mm to 3.25mm 32 sts and 40 rows

4ply/ fingering/sock

2.25mm to 3.25mm 28 sts and 36 rows

Baby/sport/ light DK

3.75mm 24 sts and 32 rows

DK (double knit) 4mm 22 sts and 30 rows

Worsted/ light aran

4.5mm 20 sts and 28 rows

Aran 4.5mm to 5mm 18 sts and 24 rows

Chunky 6mm to 8mm 14 sts and 19 rows

Super chunky 9mm upwards 10 sts and 12 rows

CABLE LEFT/FRONTCables have great impact and are surprisingly easy. Here’s how to do them over four stitches.

CABLE RIGHT/BACKCables are often worked on a background on reverse stocking stitch to make them stand out.

1 To make C4L/F slip two sts purlwise onto a cable needle and hold them at the front of your work. This can be a spare double pointed needle, or a special cable needle with a notch in it to stop the stitches sliding off.

1 Slip two stitches onto your cable needle as for C4L/F. You can hold the cable needle at the front to do this if it’s easier, but remember to then move it to the back of your work.

2 With the two stitches on the cable needle left ‘in wait’ for a moment, knit the following two stitches on your left hand needle.

2 Knit the next two stitches on your left hand needle, leaving the stitches on your cable needle at the reverse of your work.

3 Now return to your stitches on the cable needle and knit them onto your right hand needle as well. You should now have two twisted stitches that lean left. The pattern will tell you when to work the next cabled row.

3 Now insert your right hand needle into the first stitch on the cable needle, and knit it, and the following stitch off the cable needle. You should now have two twisted stitches that lean right.

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alt alternatebeg beginningC4L/F cable 4 left/frontC4R/B cable 4 right/backcm centimetre(s)cont continue(ing)dec decrease(ing)dpn double-pointed

needlesg st garter stitch, knit

every rowfoll followinginc increase(ing)in inch(es)k knitkfb knit into front and back

of next stitchk2tog knit two stitches

togetherk3tog knit three stitches

togetherkwise knitwisem markerm1 make one stitch, by

picking up the horizontal loop before next stitch and knitting into the back of it

meas measure(s)p purlpm place markerp2tog purl two stitches

togetherp3tog purl three stitches

togetherpsso pass slipped stitch over rem remainingrep repeat(ing)rev st st reverse stocking stitchRS right sideskp slip 1 st, k1, pass

slipped stitch over

sl1 slip one stitchslm slip marker from one

needle to the other ssk one by one, slip the

next 2 sts kwise. Put the left needle through front loops of both slipped sts and k2togtbl

ssp one by one, slip the next 2 sts kwise and back to the left hand needle. Put the left needle through the stitches from back to front and purl them together

st(s) stitch(es)st st stocking stitchtbl through the back of

the loop(s)W&T wrap and turn (or short

rows). Knit row: slip next st pwise, bring yarn to front, return slipped st to LH needle without twisting. Turn work. Purl row: slip next st pwise, bring yarn to back of the work, return slipped st to LH needle without twisting. Turn work.

WS wrong sidewyib with yarn in backwyif with yarn in frontyb yarn backyf/yfwd yarn forwardyoh yarn over hookyo yarn over needleyrn yarn round the needle

STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS NEEDLE SIZE CONVERSION CHART

UK METRIC US

14 2mm 0

13 2.25mm 1

12 2.75mm 2

11 3mm 2/3

10 3.25mm 3

10/9 3.5mm 4

9 3.75mm 5

8 4mm 6

7 4.5mm 7

6 5mm 8

5 5.5mm 9

4 6mm 10

3 6.5mm 10.5

2 7mm 10.5/11

1 7.5mm 10.5/11

0 8mm 11

00 9mm 13

000 10mm 15

– 12mm 17

– 16mm 19

– 19mm 35

– 25mm 50

PICKING UP STITCHES AND KNITTINGThis is a great way to add an edging to a garment, and is often used for neckbands.

1 Insert your right hand needle into centre of the ‘V’ of your stitch and wrap the working yarn around your right hand needle.

2 Pull the edging yarn through the middle of the picked up stitch. You have now got a single new stitch on your needle.

3 Put your right hand needle back into the ‘V’ of the next stitch and repeat until you have picked up and knitted the required number of stitches for your edging.

When picking up and knitting along a horizontal edge, pick up every stitch. For a vertical edge, pick up and knit a stitch two out of every three rows, or three out of every four rows. If you pick up every row on a vertical edge it will flare out and it won’t look good. It is usual to go down a needle size when working an edging, again, to stop the edge flaring out.

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Whenever I’m dashing out on the school run or to the post office, I throw this oversized cowl

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I made this for myself, but you can find the pattern on Ravelry.com. The first one I made was super-sized, and then I made a smaller one, which my daughter is wearing in the photo (above). The whole project was completed in my living room on a cosy sofa last autumn. Often, projects make it out and about with me in my rucksack, and then get knitted on the train or bus, in

cafés and while waiting for appointments. This one was a bit too big to carry around, though! It’s knitted in my own Libby Summers Chunky Yarn, in brioche rib, one of my favourite stitches, which is great for creating a super-thick fabric. I named the pattern after Burghley Park. When my brother, sister and I were children we used to go there with my parents on Sunday afternoons – years later, I do the same with my own family. It’s a special place, with sheep and deer, and magnificent oak trees. I especially like going there on sunny winter days for cold frosty walks – this cowl is the ideal accessory to keep me toasty warm!Find out more at libbysummers.co.uk

Libby Summers’ rarely leaves home without a toasty cowl named after her favourite Sunday afternoon spot!

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