Let S Knit - May 2016

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13 CHIC SUMMER SHRUG Part 1 of our delightful dress-up doll,
...WE DO! Knit a perfect holiday cardi with
a pretty lace edging
designed by Val Pierce
At Let’s Knit we understand that 55 LITTLE TREASURE

nothing is more annoying than 17 BEACH DAYS Knit a pretty dress for a little girl
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FLATTERING AND STYLISH TOP
Get
Riviera Style
EXCLUSIVE TO
with our
CHIC
SUMMER
SHRUG
P
retty lace panels make
Anniken Allis’s cover-up
a must-knit make for the
warm weather. It brings to
mind magical holidays and
sparkling seas, and the loose
fit means it drapes beautifully.
Start now in time for your
summer break, then pair it
with a floaty dress or cool and
casual vest.
meet our
DESIGNER
“This cardigan has curved hems
on the front and back and a
simple lace pattern along the
front opening.”
ANNIKEN ALLIS
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Measurements & Sizes CHART A WRITTEN Start knitting here... 104, 112) sts
INSTRUCTIONS £ Rep last two rows 2 (2, 3, 4)
Dress size (approx):
8 (10-12, 14-16, 18-20) £ Row 1 (RS): yfwd, k4, k2tog BACK times. 82 (86, 92, 96) sts
Using 3.5mm circular needle, £ Cont to dec on RS row only 1 (0,
£ Row 2 and all alt (WS) rows: p
To fit bust (cm): cast on 102 (108, 120, 130) sts 1, 1) times. 80 (86, 90, 94) sts
91 (97, 108, 117) £ Row 3: k1, yfwd, k3, k2tog
Do not join in the rnd, but work in £ Cont in st st without shaping
£ Row 5: k2, yfwd, k2, k2tog
Actual bust (cm): rows as folls: until Back meas 51.5 (53, 55, 56.5)
97 (103, 114, 123) £ Row 7: k3, yfwd, k1, k2tog
£ K four rows cm along side, ending after
£ Row 9: k4, yfwd, k2tog
Length along sides to shoulder (cm): £ Beg with a k (RS) row, work two a WS row
53 (54.5, 56.5, 58)
rows in st st Shape right neck
Sleeve length from underarm (cm):
23 (24, 24.5, 25.5) Short row shaping £ Row 1 (RS): k22 (24, 25, 26), turn
yfwd
£ Row 1 (RS): k to last ten sts, w&t Leave rem sts on holder
£ Row 2 (WS): p to last ten £ Row 2 (WS): p1, p2tog, p to end.
Knit Kit sts, w&t 21 (23, 24, 25) sts
£ Row 3: k to five sts before last £ Row 3: k to last three sts, k2tog,
Yarn: Katia Merino Baby, shade 57,
6 (7, 7, 8) 50g balls turn, w&t k1. 20 (22, 23, 24) sts
Needles: 3.5mm straight, 3.5mm £ Row 4: k to five sts before last Shape right shoulder
(80cm) circular CHART B WRITTEN turn, w&t £ Row 1 (WS): p14 (16, 16, 18), w&t
Stitch holder INSTRUCTIONS £ Rep last two rows once more £ Row 2 (RS): k to end
Buttons: 2.5cm, three £ Row 1 (RS): ssk, k4, yfwd £ Next row (RS): k to end, working £ Row 3: p7 (8, 8, 9), w&t
£ Row 2 and all alt (WS) rows: p wraps tog with st £ Row 4: k to end
Locking stitch markers
£ Row 3: ssk, k3, yfwd, k1 £ Next row (WS): p to end, £ Row 5: p to end, working wraps
Tapestry needle working wraps tog with st
£ Row 5: ssk, k2, yfwd, k2 tog with st
£ Row 7: ssk, k1, yfwd, k3 £ Cont in st st until Back meas 34 Leave sts on holder
Tension Square £ Row 9: ssk, yfwd, k4 (35, 36, 36.5) cm along side, ending
Shape left neck
after a WS row
l 21 sts x 24 rows Leave centre 36 (38, 40, 42) sts on
l 10cm x 10cm Shape armhole holder for Back neck, with RS facing,
l stocking stitch £ Cast off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts at beg of rejoin yarn to rem sts at neck edge
l (after blocking) yfwd
next two rows. 94 (98, 108, 116) sts £ Row 1 (RS): k22 (24, 25, 26)
l 3.5mm needles £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to last four £ Row 2 (WS): p to last three sts,
sts, k2tog, k2. 92 (96, 106, 114) sts p2tog tbl, p1. 21 (23, 24, 25) sts
For abbreviations see page 92 £ Next row (WS): p2, p2tog, p to £ Row 3: k1, ssk, k to end. 20 (22,
last four sts, p2tog tbl, p2. 90 (94, 23, 24) sts
Special Abbreviations £ Row 4: p to end
Working wrap tog with st on a k Shape left shoulder
row: insert RH needle up through
the wrap then into the st, k st and
wrap tog
Working wrap tog with st on a p
row: slip wrapped st from LH to RH
needle, insert LH needle into wrap,
return st to LH needle and p wrap
tog with st
Knitwise
About the Yarn To work a one-row buttonhole like
the one used here, first take the
Katia Merino Baby is a soft pure yarn to the front between the
wool yarn. It is close to a 4ply
in tension but you may need to needles, slip one stitch purlwise to
experiment with needle sizes. It the RH needle then take the yarn to
costs £4.49 per 50g (165m) ball the back between the needles. * Slip
from 0845 519 4573, the next stitch purlwise and pass
www.deramores.com the first slipped stitch over and off
To get 15% off all order at the needle. Repeat from * until you
Deramores use the code 5534 have cast off the number of stitches
instructed, then pass the stitch
Need an Alternative? remaining on the RH needle back to
the LH needle and turn. With the
Why not experiment with a
luxurious variegated yarn like
yarn at the back, cable cast on the
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend number of stitches you cast off plus
Fino. It mixes silk and wool fibres one more but before placing the
and comes in semi-solid and multi- last stitch on the LH needle, bring
tonal shades. It costs £8.49 per 50g the yarn to the front between the
(225m) skein from 01829 740903, needles. Place the last stitch on the
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LH needle and turn, then slip the
first stitch on LH needle kwise and
pass the last cast-on stitch over it.
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and while this doesn’t have an
equivalent in old UK sizes, it should
be widely available. Look online or
ask your local stockist.”
LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
FLATTERING
STYLE FOR
ALL SIZES
pm, work Row 1 of Chart B three front matches Back to armhole shap- edge on every row as set 4 (3, 6, 8)
£ Row 1 (RS): k14 (16, 16, 18), w&t
times, k2. 31 (34, 40, 45) sts ing, ending after a WS row times AT THE SAME TIME dec one
£ Row 2 (WS): p to end
st at neck edge on every row 2 (2, 4,
£ Row 3: k7 (8, 8, 9), w&t £ Row 2 (WS): p to marker, sm, m1, Shape armhole and neck 4) times, then dec one st at neck
£ Row 4: p to end p to end. 32 (35, 41, 46) sts £ Row 1 (RS): cast off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts,
£ Row 3: k to marker, m1, sm, work edge on RS rows only 11 (12, 11, 12)
£ Row 5: k to end, working wraps k to two sts before marker, k2tog,
Row 3 of Chart B three times, k2. 33 times. 20 (22, 23, 24) sts
tog with st sm, work Chart to last two sts, k2
(36, 42, 47) sts £ Cont in patt until Left front
Leave sts on holder £ Row 2 (WS): p to marker, sm,
£ Row 4 and all WS rows: p to matches Back to shoulder shaping,
p2tog, p to last four sts, p2tog tbl, p2
marker, sm, m1, p to end. 34 (37, 43, ending after a RS row
£ Row 3: k2, ssk, k to two sts before
LEFT FRONT 48) sts marker, k2tog, sm, work Chart to last Shape left shoulder
Using 3.5mm straight needles, £ Cont as set working appropriate two sts, k2 £ Row 1 (WS): p14 (16, 16, 18), w&t
cast on 30 (33, 39, 44) sts chart row and inc on every alt row only £ Row 4: p to marker, sm, p2tog, p £ Row 2 (RS): patt to end
£ K four rows for 28 more rows. 48 (51, 57, 62) sts to last four sts, p2tog tbl, p2 £ Row 3: p7 (8, 8, 9), w&t
£ Row 1 (RS): k to last 20 sts, m1, £ Cont without shaping until Left £ Cont to dec one st at armhole £ Row 4: patt to end
Pattern continues on page 72

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PERFECT FIRST PROJECT
EXCLUSIVE TO
Beach Days
Re-live childhood holidays at the seaside
with Nicola Valiji’s easy-knit doorstop
T
here’s something wonderfully cheerful and nostalgic about
beach huts painted in pretty pastel shades. And they bring
back such vivid memories – you can almost taste the sand
in your picnic! This knitted replica can be a cushion or a doorstop
and is a fun addition to any home. It’s great for beginners as it
uses simple stitches, with a little bit of shaping and some easy
stripes to help you develop your skills.
EASY
KNITTED HOME
STYLE
meet our
DESIGNER
“Pin all the pieces into place
before sewing them on to get
them level and make sure you’re
happy with the finished look.”
NICOLA VALIJI
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Measurements & Sizes Start knitting here...
23cm long x 16.5cm wide x 20cm tall
FRONT AND BACK
(alike)
Knit Kit Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, cast on 30 sts
shades (A) 1820 Duck Egg, £ K two rows
(B) 1005 Cream, (C) 1432 Wisteria, Change to yarn B
one 100g ball of each £ K two rows
Needles: 3.5mm £ Keeping stripe patt correct as set,
Tapestry needle cont until 60 rows have been worked
Button: pink, one Cut yarn A and cont in yarn B only
£ K four rows
Cardboard
£ Next row: skpo, k to last two sts,
Toy stuffing k2tog. 28 sts
Weight for doorstop (see Knitwise) £ Rep last row until four sts rem
£ Next row: skpo, k2tog. Two sts
£ Next row: skpo. One st
Tension Square £ Fasten off
l 21 sts x 41 rows
l 10cm x 10cm SIDES (make two)
Garter stitch
“When knitting two-row stripes, you don’t need to

l
l 3.5mm needles Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,
cast on 40 sts
cut the yarn each time, just carry it up the side of

£ K two rows
For abbreviations see page 92 Change to yarn B
the work until you need to use that colour.”

£ K two rows
About the Yarn £ Keeping stripe patt correct as set,
cont until 60 rows have been worked
Stylecraft Special DK is a great LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
£ Cast off
value stash staple. It’s made from
acrylic so is machine washable and
comes in an impressive rainbow of DOOR £ Rep from ** to ** until all flags £ Row 1: k
shades. It has an RRP of £2.20 per Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, are made, alternating colours as £ Row 2: p
100g (295m) ball. For stockists see Change to yarn C
cast on 14 sts you make them, using photo as guide
page 61.
£ K 40 rows for sequence £ Row 3: k
£ Cast off Change to yarn A £ Row 4: p
Need an Alternative? £ With RS facing, k across all sts on £ Keeping stripe patt correct, rep
Use any DK yarn from your stash WINDOWS (make four) needle. 36 sts Rows 1-4 until 28 rows have
been worked
£ K two rows
that matches your décor or suits Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, £ Cast off
the seaside theme. £ Cast off
cast on 12 sts
£ K 15 rows
ROOF EDGING TO MAKE UP
Knitwise
£ Cast off
(make two) Gently press all pieces. Cut cardboard
BASE Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, same size as Base, Sides, Front and
There are a number of different cast on 48 sts Back. Sew Base, Sides, Front and Back
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,
options when it comes to weighting £ K three rows together. Place cardboard against
cast on 30 sts
your doorstop. You could use a brick £ Cast off knitting and glue in place to add
£ K 67 rows
or an assortment of rocks and structure. Stuff with safety toy stuffing
£ Cast off
pebbles. Some people like to use DOOR EDGING and any weighting materials (see
cherry stones or dried rice or beans. Knitwise). Place Roof on top of beach
If you’re using these, make sure you ROOF Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C,
hut, leaving a small gap to add more
enclose them in a fabric pouch to Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on 19 sts
stuffing. Stuff Roof firmly, then sew up
prevent leakage. cast on 40 sts £ K three rows
gap. Pin then sew Roof edging in place.
£ K 85 rows £ Cast off
Pin Windows, Life buoy, Bunting and
£ Cast off Door in place as shown, then stitch to
LIFE BUOY secure. Attach pink button for
BUNTING FLAG Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, doorknob. Using yarn B, embroider
(make two in each colour) cast on ten sts crosses over the windows LK
** Using 3.5mm needles, cast on
two sts
£ Row 1: p coming
£ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to
end. Four sts
next issue
£ Row 3: p BEAUTIFUL KNITTED
£ Row 4: kfb, k2, kfb. Six sts BOUQUET BY NICOLA VALIJI
£ Beg with a p row, work three rows June issue of Let’s Knit on sale
in st st FRIDAY 13TH MAY
Cut yarn, but leave sts on needle **
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King Cole Fashion Aran

Found in all good wool Retailers
For your local stockist call: 01756 703670

email: enquiries@kingcole.com / www.kingcole.com
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For every King Cole pattern you buy, a donation will be made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Pattern’s featured: 4561 & 4562
IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS
Measurements & sizes
Dress size (approx): Have fun with textures
in our playful
6-8 (10-12, 14-16, 18-20, 22-24, 26-28
To fit chest (cm):
76-81 (86-91, 97-102, 104-109, 114-119, 124-129)
SUMMER
Actual chest (cm):
87 (96, 105, 114, 123, 132)
Length from shoulder (cm):
T-SHIRT
41 (42, 43, 45, 46, 47)
Sleeve length to underarm: 18cm
Knit Kit
Yarn: Stylecraft Malabar Aran, shade 2522
K
Fuchsia, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) 100g balls
nitting is such a tactile craft, it’s no surprise that we love to celebrate textured
Needles: 4.5mm, 5mm
designs. Every project has its place in your knitting planner – this isn’t a zoning-out-
Cable needle
Tapestry needle in-front-of-the-telly make as there’s quite a bit to think about, but is definitely one of
those ‘let’s revel in the joys of the craft’ designs. It features lacy details mixed with cables,
twists and bobbles, so there’s plenty to enjoy while you knit.
Tension Square
l 18 sts x 24 rows
l 10cm x 10cm
l
l
reverse stocking stitch
5mm needles
MEDALLION PANEL Start knitting here...
NOTE: worked over 13 sts FRONT AND BACK (alike)
£ Row 1: p4, p2tog, yon, k1, yrn, p2tog tbl, p4
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 79 (87, 95, 103, 111,
Special Abbreviations £ Row 2: k5, p3, k5
119) sts
C2F: sl next st on to cn, hold at front of work,
£ Row 3: p3, p2tog, yon, k1, p1, k1, yrn, p2tog tbl, p3
£ P six rows
k1, k1 from cn £ Row 4: k4, p2, k1, p2, k4
£ Beg with a p row (RS), work four rows in rev st st
Cr2F: sl next st on to cn, hold at front of work, £ Row 5: p2, p2tog, yon, k2, p1, k2, yrn, p2tog tbl, p2
Cont in rev st st working Medallion panels as folls:
p1, k1 from cn £ Row 6: k3, p3, k1, p3, k3
£ Row 1 (RS): p1 (5, 9, 5, 9, 13), [work Row 1 of
Cr2B: sl next st on to cn, hold at back of work, £ Row 7: p1, p2tog, yon, k3, p1, k3, yrn, p2tog tbl, p1
Medallion panel, p3] 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, work
k1, p1 from cn £ Row 8: k2, [p4, k1] twice, k1
Row 1 of Medallion panel, p1 (5, 9, 5, 9, 13)
MB: k into front, back, front then back again of next £ Row 9: p2tog, yon, k4, p1, k4, yrn, p2tog tbl
£ Row 2: k1 (5, 9, 5, 9, 13), [work Row 2 of
st, turn, k4, turn, (p2tog) twice, pass second st on £ Row 10: k1, [p5, k1] twice
RH needle over first st, k st after bobble very tightly Medallion panel, k3] 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, k1 (5, 9,
£ Row 11: p2, yon, skpo, k2, p1, k2, k2tog, yrn, p2
to ensure bobble protrudes on the RS 5, 9, 13)
£ Row 12: as Row 8
TW2: sl 1, k1, pass slipped st over st just knitted These two rows set position of Medallion panel
£ Row 13: p3, yon, skpo, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, yrn, p3
and k into back of slipped st £ Rows 3-18: rep Rows 1-2 eight times working
£ Row 14: as Row 6
Rows 3-18 of Medallion panel
£ Row 15: p4, sl next two sts on to cn, hold at front
For abbreviations see page 92 £ Beg with a p row, work four rows in rev st st
of work, k2, p1, k2 from cn, p4
Commence Bobble border as folls:
£ Row 16: k4, p2, k1, p2, k4
£ Row 1 (RS): k
£ Row 17: p4, k2, p1, k2, p4
About the Yarn £ Row 18: k13
£ Row 2: p
Stylecraft Malabar Aran is a lovely summery £ Row 3: k3, [MB, k3] to end
These 18 rows form Medallion panel
blend of 78% cotton and 22% silk. The fibres £ Row 4: p
are spun in a way to give the yarn a subtle £ Rows 5-6: rep Rows 1-2 of Bobble border inc
texture and we love the eye-popping shades. It three sts evenly across last row. 82 (90, 98, 106, 114,
costs £4.99 per 100g (165m) ball from 01621 122) sts
815576, www.thecheapshoptiptree.co.uk Change to 5mm needles and commence Main patt
as folls:
Need an Alternative? £ Row 1: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), * TW2, k1, yfwd, sl 1,
k2tog, psso, yfwd, k1, TW2, p3, TW2, k1, yfwd, sl 1,
Why not go green with King Cole Big Value
Recycled Cotton Aran? It contains 85% cotton, k2tog, psso, yfwd, k1, TW2 *, p5, [C2F, p4] 5 (6, 7, 8,
mixed with other fibres recycled from old 8, 9) times, p1, rep from * to *, p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10)
T-shirts. Shade 1165 Fuchsia would be a good £ Row 2 and every foll alt row: k all k sts and p all p
match for this top. It costs £2.99 per 100g sts as they appear (see Knitwise on page 22)
(160m) ball from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk
meet our
DESIGNER
“This is a simple, easy fit cropped sweater with a
medley of stitches including a simple cabled trellis
and lacy medallions”
PAT MENCHINI
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EXCLUSIVE TO
“The crosses and cables

in this panel are worked
in very similar ways,
but in the crossed
stitches, some of the
stitches are purled.”
LK Deputy Editor
Adrienne Chandler
Skirt from a selection at East; Necklace, £12, Accessorize
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MAKE
THIS FROM £20!
knitwise
It’s important to be able to read your work and
identify stitches, especially when you are asked to
work stitches “as they appear”. When you look at a
knit stitch, it looks like a ‘v’ shape, while purl stitches
look like little bumps. In this design you are told
to “knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches as
they appear” so check the next stitch and see if it
looks like a ‘v’ or a bump, then work accordingly.
panel, p3] 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) times, work Row 1 of

Medallion panel, p7 (3, 5, 9, 3, 7)
£ Row 2: k7 (3, 5, 9, 3, 7), [work Row 2 of
Medallion panel, k3] 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) times, work
Row 2 of Medallion panel, k7 (3, 5, 9, 3, 7)
£ Rows 3-18: rep Rows 1-2 eight times working
Rows 3-18 of Medallion panel
£ Beg with a p row, work four rows in rev st st
£ Work Rows 1-6 of Bobble border as for Front
and Back omitting incs on Row 6
£ Beg with a p row, cont in rev st st until Sleeve
meas 18cm from beg, ending after a p row
£ Cast off very loosely kwise
TO MAKE UP
Press work lightly on WS. Join cast-off edges of
£ Row 3: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), * TW2, k2, yfwd, £ Row 12: as Row 2 Back and Front leaving centre 25cm free for neck
skpo, k1, TW2, p3, TW2, k2, yfwd, skpo, k1, Rows 1-12 set Main patt opening. Stitch cast-off edges of Sleeves to
TW2 *, p4, [Cr2B, Cr2F, p2] 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) times, £ Cont in main patt until work meas 38 (39, 40, 42, corresponding side edges of Back and Front. Join
p2, rep from * to *, p to end 43, 44) cm from cast-on edge, meas through centre side and Sleeve seams. Press seams to finish LK
£ Row 5: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), rep from * to * as of work and ending after a WS row
given on Row 1, p3, [Cr2B, p2, Cr2F] 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, Change to 4.5mm needles
9) times, p3, rep from * to * as given on Row 1, p £ K 11 rows
to end Change to 5mm needle
£ Row 7: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), rep from * to * as £ Cast off kwise coming
given on Row 3, p3, k1, [p4, C2F] 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8)
times, p4, k1, p3, rep from * to * as given on
Row 3, p to end
SLEEVES next issue
Using 4.5 mm needles cast on 59 (67, 71, 79, 83, 91) SWEET
£ Row 9: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), rep from * to * as
sts SUMMER
given on Row 1, p3, [Cr2F, p2, Cr2B] 5 (6, 7, 8, 8,
£ P six rows VEST BY
9) times, p3, rep from * to * as given on Row 1, p
£ Work Rows 1-6 of Bobble border as for Front and LYNNE ROWE
to end
Back omitting incs on Row 6
£ Row 11: p2 (3, 4, 5, 9, 10), rep from * to * as June issue of
£ Beg with a p (RS) row, work four rows in rev st st
given on Row 3, p4, [Cr2F, Cr2B, p2] 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, Let’s Knit on sale
Cont in rev st st working Medallion panels as folls:
9) times, p2, rep from * to * as given on Row 3, p FRIDAY 13TH MAY
£ Row 1: p7 (3, 5, 9, 3, 7), [work Row 1 of Medallion
to end
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TWO FAB SOCK PATTERNS
FANCY
EXCLUSIVE TO
summer of
SOCKS
FOOTWEAR
Socks make great year-round projects and we’ve got two
patterns to get you started in our fabulous series
W
e’re back with our brilliant Summer of Socks collection. Running over the next
few issues, we’ll be bringing you new sock patterns to try! This issue we have
two different constructions and stitch effects for you to have a go at. Anniken
Allis has designed eyelet-patterned socks (below left) that are worked from the toe to
the cuff with an afterthought heel – see our Knitwise panel on page 27 for how to do pick
up stitches for this. Jan Henley works her socks (below right) from the top down and
combines crosses and cables to great effect. Which ones will you make first?
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Cabled
Socks
£ Rnd 8: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p2, k2, p4, C4B, p4, These 24 rnds set patt
k2, p2, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more £ Rep Rnds 1-24 once more
£ Rnd 10: k all k sts and p all p sts
£ Rnd 12: as Rnd 8 Heel Flap
Knit Jan Henley’s £ Rnd 14: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p2, (Cr3F, p2,
£ Keeping patt correct, work across 30 sts on
Cr3B) twice, p2, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from
colourful textured design * once more
N1, transfer N3 sts on to N2 and work as folls: k1,
(p1, k1) seven times, m1p, k1, (p1, k1) seven times
£ Rnd 16: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, Cr3F, Cr3B, p2,
Measurements & sizes Cr3F, Cr3B, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from
Distribute 30 sts from N1 on to two needles
for instep, then work on rem 31 sts for heel
Cuff to heel: 22cm * once more
flap as folls:
Heel to toe: 24cm £ Rnd 18: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4, C4B, p4, C4F,
£ Row 1: sl 1, p30, turn
p4, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more
£ Row 2: sl 1, (p1, k1) 15 times, turn
£ Rnd 20: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, Cr3B, Cr3F, p2,
Knit Kit Cr3B, Cr3F, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from
£ Rep last two rows 12 times, then Row 1
once more
Yarn: Rowan Fine Art, shade 302 Tawny, one * once more
£ Next row: sl 1, k14, k2tog, k14. 30 sts
100g skein £ Rnd 22: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, (k2, p2) twice,
Needles: 2.5mm double-pointed, set of four k2, slip last six sts worked on to cn, wrap yarn
four times anticlockwise around these six sts, Turn heel
Cable needle
sl these six sts on to RH needle, p2, k2, p3, * k1, £ Row 1: sl 1, p18, p2tog, turn
Tapestry needle £ Row 2: sl 1, k8, ssk, turn
(p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more
Stitch markers £ Rnd 24: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, Cr3F, Cr3B, p2, £ Row 3: sl 1, p8, p2tog, turn
Yarn costs £15.90 per 100g (400m) skein from Cr3F, Cr3B, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from £ Rep Rows 2-3 until ten sts rem, ending after a
0845 544 2196, www.loveknitting.com * once more Row 2, do not turn after last row
To get 15% off all orders at LoveKnitting, use the
code LKApr16
Tension Square For

l 30 sts x 40 rows abbreviations
see page 92
l 10cm x 10cm
l stocking stitch
l 2.5mm needles
Special abbreviations
Cr3B: sl next st on to cn, hold at back of work, k2,
p1 from cn
Cr3F: sl next two sts on to cn, hold at front of
work, p1, k2 from cn
C4F and C4B: see p92
Start knitting here...

CUFF
Using 2.5mm dpns and leaving a 15cm tail,
loosely cast on 60 sts, distribute sts over three
needles as folls: N1: 30 sts, N2 and N3: 15 sts
each, join into rnd being careful not to twist sts,
pm for beg of rnd
£ Rnd 1: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4, (k4, p4) twice,
k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more
£ Rep last rnd 14 times more
Leg
Commence patt as folls:
£ Rnd 1: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4, (k4, p4) twice,
Essential info
k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more Sock style: top down
£ Rnd 2: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4, C4B, p4, C4F, Flap heel
p4, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more Grafted toe
£ Rnds 3 and all odd-numbered rnds: k all k sts Level: intermediate
and p all p sts (see p22) NOTE: if you’re a
£ Rnd 4: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p3, Cr3B, Cr3F, p2, beginner, simply work
Cr3B, Cr3F, p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from all leg sts in st st (k
* once more every rnd) for an easy
£ Rnd 6: * k1, (p1, k1) twice, p2, (Cr3B, p2, Cr3F) version of this pattern
twice, p2, k1, (p1, k1) twice, rep from * once more
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NOTE: these ten sts form centre (bottom) of
heel, this is now N1
Gusset
£ Using N1, pick up and k 14 sts down first side
of heel flap, using a spare needle patt across all
30 sts left for instep, using another needle pick
up and k 14 sts down other side of heel flap,
using same needle, k5 from N1
NOTE: this is new beg of rnd. N1: 19 sts,
N2: 30 sts, N3: 19 sts
Commence gusset shaping as folls:
£ Rnd 1: N1: k to last three sts, k2tog, k1, N2:
patt to end, N3: k1, ssk, k to end
£ Rnd 2: N1: k, N2: patt to end, N3: k
£ Rep Rnds 1-2 until 15 sts rem on N1 and N3,
ending after a Rnd 2
Foot
£ Rep Rnd 2 as set until foot meas 24cm from
heel to base of big toe or desired length Essential info
Sock style: toe up
Toe Sewn cast-off
£ Rnd 1: N1: k to last three sts, k2tog, k1, N2: k1, Afterthought heel
ssk, k to last three sts, k2tog, k1, N3: k1, ssk, Level: advanced
k to end
£ Rnd 2: k to end
£ Rep last two rnds until six sts rem on N1 and
N3, and 12 sts rem on N2
£ Using N3, k sts from N1. 12 sts on each needle
£ Cut yarn leaving a 30cm tail, then graft toe
using Kitchener stitch (see p94)
Blue Socks
Use eyelets and rib in
Anniken Allis’s bold,
bright pair
Leg length to heel: 20cm (adjustable)

knitwise
Ankle circumference – slightly stretched:
20 (23) cm
Here’s how you do a Turkish cast on:

Knit Kit SOCKS
Step 1: hold two dpns in your left hand, make
Using 2.75mm dpns, cast on 22 (28) sts using
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply, slipknot and place it on the bottom needle
Turkish Cast On (see Knitwise)
shade 333 Blue Raspberry, one 100g ball, waste Step 2: take the yarn underneath both needles
yarn for afterthought heel £ Foundation rnd: k to end dividing sts over
from front to back and wrap it around the four needles
Needles: 2.75mm double-pointed, set of five needles half as many times as the total number
Tapestry needle of stitches required
For yarn stockists, call 01535 664500 or visit
Shape toe
Step 3: use a spare needle to knit the stitches £ Rnd 1: [k1, m1, k9 (12), m1, k1] twice.
www.wyspinners.com
from the top needle, turn your work 180˚ 26 (32) sts
Step 4: use another spare needle to knit the £ Rnd 2: k
Tension Square stitches from the bottom needle £ Rnd 3: [k1, m1, k11 (14), m1, k1] twice.
l 28 sts x 40 rows When working the first round of the pattern, 30 (36) sts
l 10cm x 10cm divide the stitches over four needles £ Rnd 4: k
l stocking stitch as instructed £ Cont to inc as set on every alt rnd until there
l 2.75mm needles are 60 (68) sts
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Top Tips From
Winwick Mum!
Sock knitter and blogger Christine Perry, a.k.a
Winwick Mum, shares her knitty wisdom
1. There’s nothing scary about sock knitting.
If you can cast on, knit and purl, you can knit
a sock!
ssk yfwd k2tog 2. If you don’t fancy using double pointed
needles, why not try a circular? You can knit on
sl 1, k2tog, purl knit short circulars from 20-30cm long or a long
psso
circular of 80cm for one sock or 100cm for two
socks using the magic loop.
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS 3. The worst that is ever going to happen is you
£ Rnd 1: k2, k2tog, k2, yrn, p2, yon, k2, ssk, k2 might to have to unpick some stitches. Lifelines
£ Rnd 2, 4, 6, 8: k6, p2, k6 are fantastic for saving stitches if you need to
£ Rnd 3: k1, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, p2, k1, yfwd, unravel, and give you the confidence to move
k2, ssk, k1 onto the next section without fear of losing
£ Rnd 5: k2tog, k2, yfwd, k2tog, yrn, p2, yon, your work.
ssk, yfwd, k2, ssk 4. Socks are such portable projects and knitting
If you don’t want to do the sewn £ Rnd 7: yfwd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfwd, k2tog, is a wonderful icebreaker. You’ll be surprised
cast-off used here, substitute another yfwd, k1, p2, k1, yfwd, ssk, yfwd, sl 1, k2tog, how many people want to know what you’re
stretchy cast-off method instead psso, yfwd making and share their own stories – and
perhaps be inspired to get the needles out
themselves!
Foot Chart once, [p2, k2] to last 2 (0) sts, p2 (0) 5. Don’t be stuck. Many people give up if they
£ Rnd 1: p 0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 1 of £ Rnd 3: p0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 3 of can’t follow the instructions but sometimes it
Chart once, [p2, k2] twice, p 0 (2), k to end Chart once, [p2, k2] to last 2 (0) sts, p2 (0) just takes a fresh eye to look and help. If you
£ Rnd 2: p 0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 2 of £ Cont as set by Chart until leg meas desired can’t get to a local knitting group, there are
Chart once, [p2, k2] twice, p 0 (2), k to end length, ending after Rnd 8 of Chart online forums or Facebook groups. The Winwick
£ Rnd 3: p 0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 3 of Mum Sockalong group on Facebook has
Chart once, [p2, k2] twice, p 0 (2), k to end Commence rib members in all time zones so there’s always
£ Cont as set working next row of Chart each someone around if you need advice.
time until foot meas 6cm shorter than desired £ Next rnd: p 0(2), [k2, p2] to last 2 (0)
foot length, ending after an even-numbered sts, p2 (0)
Chart rnd £ Rep last rnd nine more times
£ Next rnd: p0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work next Cast off using sewn cast off as folls:
row of Chart once, [p2, k2] twice, p0 (2), using £ Cut yarn leaving a tail three times length of
waste yarn k to end of rnd, return waste yarn sts sock circumference. * Insert tapestry needle into
to LH needle and k again in main yarn first two sts pwise, pull yarn through leaving sts
on knitting needle. Insert tapestry needle into
first of these sts kwise, pull through then slip this
Commence leg st off knitting needle, rep from * to end
£ Rnd 1: p0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 1 of
Chart once, [p2, k2] to last 2 (0) sts, p2 (0) AFTERTHOUGHT HEEL
£ Rnd 2: p0 (2), [k2, p2] twice, work Row 2 of
NOTE: see left
Picking up afterthought heel stitches

£ Pick up 30 (34) sts from top and bottom of
waste yarn, plus one either side. 62 (70) sts
Win a signed book!
We’ve got a signed copy of Super Socks by
£ Next rnd: k to end dec two sts evenly across Christine Perry to give away to one lucky reader.
rnd. 60 (68) sts To win, just complete this sentence: “I’d love to
£ K 7 (9) more rnds learn to knit socks because...” and send your
answers along with your name and address to
Shape ‘hat top’ heel adrienne.chandler@aceville.co.uk or our usual
£ Set up rnd: [k13 (15), k2tog] four times. address on page 51. Mark your envelope
56 (64) sts Winwick Mum Competition.
£ Rnd 1: [k5 (6), k2tog] eight times. 48 (56) sts
£ Rnd 2: k to end
This is much easier than it sounds, but do

£ Rnd 3: [k4 (5), k2tog] eight times. 40 (48) sts
coming
next issue
£ Rnd 4: k to end
take your time and make sure you don’t drop £ Cont to dec as set on every alt rnd until
any stitches. Carefully unravel the waste eight sts rem
yarn and insert a dpn under the right-hand £ Next rnd: [k2tog] to end. Four sts BEADED TRAINER
‘leg’ of each stitch above and below the £ Cut yarn, thread tail through rem sts, pull tight SOCKS FROM
waste yarn. Now insert a needle under one and fasten off LYNNE ROWE
stitch at each side. Distribute the stitches Thread tail through to inside of heel and weave June issue of Let’s Knit on sale
over your dpns ready to knit the heel. in. Weave in other ends and gently block sock FRIDAY 13TH MAY
if needed LK
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Rocking socks
Celebrate the Summer of Socks
S
ock knitting is a solid crafting favourite and never goes out of wearing socks you’ve made yourself. So we’ve rounded up eight of our
style. They are small, light, easily transported, combine a range favourite sock yarns from British, to self-striping, to luxurious, for you
of techniques and, let’s be honest, nothing feels quite as good as to treat your feet to.
Soft and light
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1. John Arbon Exmoor Sock 2. Debbie Bliss Rialto
Pick some of the finest British
sock yarn around from
Luxury Sock
Step out in style in the first sock
Devon-based spinner John
yarn from Debbie Bliss, made
Arbon. This yarn comprises 85%
from 75% wool with 25%
Exmoor Blueface for superior
polyamide and available in 14
quality blended with 15% nylon
delightful colours. Soft, but
for durability. It comes in six
hardwearing, each ball will give
bright bursts of colour and a
you enough wool to knit an adult
natural white shade. Plus, you can
pair of socks. The blends of colour
find a pretty bedsock pattern on
flecked with contrasting threads
the John Arbon website to put
are sure to create an eye-catching
your new yarn to good use. One
pair! One 100g (400m) ball costs
100g (400m) skein costs £10
£9.99 from 0845 519 4573,
from www.jarbon.com
www.deramores.com
3. Regia Arne & Carlos Sock 4. Madelinetosh Tosh Sock

This collaboration between yarn Your feet will thank you for the
company Regia and Norwegian luxurious fibres of pure
knitwear designers Arne and superwash merino in an
Carlos is a real treat for your feet. astounding range of shades –
Available in six stripy shades, the you’ll be spoilt for choice! It’s
faux Fair Isle effect of this beautifully soft to touch and is
stunning yarn means it is super hand-dyed for a character-filled
quick to work with so it won’t be multi-tonal effect. Best of all,
long before you’re adding a pop one skein is enough to make a
of striped colour to your tootsies. large pair of women’s socks.
One 100g (240m) ball costs One 100g (361m) skein costs
£5.19 from 0800 505 3300, £20.50 from 0845 544 2196,
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk www.loveknitting.com
5. Sylvan Tiger Sock Yarn 6. Coop Knits Socks Yeah!

Treat your toes to a little slice of This blend of 75% superwash
luxury and support the British merino and 25% nylon is
yarn industry in 100% British superbly smooth and pliable to
Bluefaced Leicester which is work with. Choose from a
hand-dyed in Yorkshire. This palette of ten muted shades and
multi-coloured yarn is gloriously earthy tones for your foot
eye-catching and available in a creations. Best of all, there’s a
range of colours. It has a high superb book bursting with
twist, making it durable as well stylish patterns to use with your
as soft against your skin, what’s new yarn. This yarn also comes
not to love? One 100g (365m) in a marled version. One 50g
skein costs £14 from (212m) skein costs £5.45 from
www.sylvantigeryarn.etsy.com www.coopknits.bigcartel.com
7. Rowan Fine Art 8. Opal Popcorn Sock Yarn

This premium, hand-painted This gorgeous blend of blue,
sock yarn is made with merino green, off white and black yarn
wool, kid mohair, mulberry silk and will knit up a funky striped
and polyamide to make it pair of socks that will keep your
suitable and durable for all feet toasty warm. Like all Opal
projects. Available in 15 shades, sock yarns, it is non-felting and
this yarn is a stunning blend of machine washable and one ball
fibre and colour that is will make up an adult pair of
hardwearing but gloriously soft socks. You can choose from a
and cosy, which is everything plethora of colour combinations.
you’d want in a sock yarn. One One 100g (425m) ball costs
100g (400m) skein costs £14.99 £7.95 from 01242 300 280,
from 01925 764231, www.woolstack.co.uk
www.blacksheepwools.com
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b e ls COLLECT THE SERIES
ro ia
a rd nt Part 5:
W sse THE ESSENTIAL
E
SUMMER TOP
Knit Penny Hill’s classic vest top ready for the sunshine
E
mbrace the warmer seasons with
a pure cotton sleeveless top and
EXCLUSIVE TO
add a stylish piece of knitwear to
your wardrobe at the same time. The
shape of this top is superbly flattering
and effortlessly fashionable. You can
knit this in any standard DK yarn; we’ve
chosen to show it in two gorgeous
printed cottons but see our panel
overleaf for further suggestions.
Necklace from a selection at Marks & Spencer, shorts £18 Next
l Sizes 8 – 22
l Standard tension
l Suits all shapes
l Cut out and keep!
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Measurements & sizes Start knitting here... rows. 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) sts
£ Work one row
8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
BACK £ Cast off
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 115 (121, 127, 133, £ With RS facing, slip centre 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31,
To fit chest (cm): 33, 35) sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts,
139, 145, 151, 157) sts
82 (86, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117) k to end
£ K five rows
Actual chest (cm): Change to 4mm needles £ Work one row
86 (91, 97, 102, 108, 113, 119, 124) Beg with a k row, cont in st st as folls: £ Dec one st at neck edge on next and seven foll RS
Length to shoulder (cm) £ Work ten rows rows. 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) sts
63 (64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70) £ Dec row: k9, skpo, k to last 11 sts, k2tog, k9 £ Work one row
£ Work 11 rows £ Cast off
£ Rep last 12 rows seven times more and dec row
Knit Kit again. 97 (103, 109, 115, 121, 127, 133, 139) sts FRONT
Yarn: (A) Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK, shade £ Cont without shaping until Back meas 42 (43, 43, £ Work as given for Back until four rows fewer have
Peach, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) 100g balls, or (B) 44, 44, 45, 45, 46) cm from cast-on edge, ending been worked than Back to neck shaping ending after
Louisa Harding Azalea DK, shade 213 Straw, 3 (3, after a p row ** a p row
4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) 100g balls
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm Shape armholes Shape front neck
£ Cast off 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) sts at beg of £ Next row: k27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34), turn
Tension Square next two rows. 79 (83, 87, 91, 95, 99, 103, 107) sts
£ Next row: k2, skpo, k to last four sts, k2tog, k2
and work on these sts for first side of neck shaping
£ Dec one st at neck edge on next seven rows, then
l 22 sts x 30 rows £ Next row: p
l 10cm x 10cm on seven foll RS rows. 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) sts
£ Rep last two rows seven times more. 63 (67, 71, £ Work one row
l stocking stitch
l 4mm needles 75, 79, 83, 87, 91) sts £ Cast off
£ Cont without shaping until Back meas 57 (58, 59, £ With RS facing, slip centre 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21,
60, 61, 62, 63, 64) cm from cast-on edge, ending 23) sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts, k to end
For abbreviations see page 92 after a p row £ Dec one st at neck edge on next seven rows then
seven foll RS rows
Shape back neck £ Work one row. 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) sts
About the Yarn £ Next row: k21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28), turn £ Cast off
Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK is a new pure Work on these sts for first side of neck shaping
cotton yarn which a has a nice weight and £ Work one row NECK EDGING
drapes beautifully. It also gives superb stitch £ Dec one st at neck edge on next and seven foll RS £ Join right shoulder seam
definition. It costs £6.95 per 100g (200m) ball
from www.laughinghens.com
Need an alternative?
Louisa Harding Azalea is a pure cotton printed
yarn which comes in a range of pastel hues. It
costs £8.95 per 100g (240m) ball from 0800
505 3300, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
To get 10% off all orders at Wool Warehouse
use the code LK105
knitwise
When it comes to sewing up your garment, we
suggest using mattress stitch. You can find a how-to
guide on page 95.
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“Once the warm weather is over, you can layer
this with a long sleeved top for chic style!”
LK Editorial Assistant, Isobel Smith
£ Using 3.75mm needles and with RS facing, pick

up and k 21 sts down left side of Front neck, k
across 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) sts from Front
neck holder, pick up and k 21 sts up right side of
Front neck, 15 sts down right side of Back neck,
k 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) sts from Back neck
holder, pick up and k 15 sts up left side of Back neck
102 (106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130) sts
£ K two rows
£ Cast off
ARMBANDS
Join left shoulder and Neckband seam
£ Using 3.75mm needles and with RS facing, pick
up and k 100 (100, 104, 104, 108, 108, 112, 112) sts
evenly round armhole edge
£ K two rows
£ Cast off
TO MAKE UP
Join side seams LK
make it your own

Here are some suggestions for other yarns you
could use to knit your Essential Summer Top.
For a solid finish in an

easy-care cotton and
acrylic blend try James C.
Brett Cotton On DK. It
costs £1.99 per 50g
(145m) from www.
purplelindacrafts.co.uk
Necklace £15, trousers £19.50, hat £18, all Marks & Spencer
For cotton garments that

spring back and stay in
perfect shape all summer
try Katia Cotton Stretch. It
costs £3.15 per 50g (170m)
ball from 0845 544 2196,
www.loveknitting.com
For stunning stripes in pure

cotton try Sirdar Cotton
Prints DK. It costs £5.99
per 100g (212m) ball from
0845 519 4573,
www.deramores.com
Wardrobe
Essentials
WILL BE BACK IN THE AUTUMN
WITH THE ESSENTIAL COSY
CARDIGAN –WATCH THIS SPACE!
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PRETTY SEASONAL TOP
Knit an
ELEGANT
LACY VEST
in luxurious yarn
K
8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) nit a perfect top for the new season and make a classic knit to last for years to come
To fit chest (cm):
with Kelly Menzies’ pattern. The cotton and silk blend yarn perfectly highlights the
81.5 (86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117)
Actual chest (cm): lace pattern and creates a light and breatheable fabric, ready for warm summer days.
87 (92.5, 98, 103.5, 109, 114.5, 120, 125.5) The deep ribbed waistband is beautifully flattering and works well with waist and hip
Back length approx (cm): height garments.
58 (58, 58, 59, 59, 61, 61, 62)
Knit Kit
Yarn: Sublime Cotton Silk DK, shade 441 FLAT LACE PATT Back sizes - (10, -, 14, -, 18, -, 22)
Tessie, 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) 50g balls
Front and Back sizes 8 (-, 12, -, 16,  Row 1: k1, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, * p1, k6, k2tog, k2,
Needles: 4mm (60cm) circular, yfwd, k1, rep from * to end
4mm double-pointed
-, 20, -)
 Row 2 and all alt rows: * p11, k1, rep from * to last
Tapestry needle £ Row 1: * p1, k6, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, rep from six sts, p6
* to end  Row 3: k2tog, k2, yfwd, k2, * p1, k5, k2tog, k2,
Row counter
£ Row 2 and all alt rows: * p11, k1, rep from * to end yfwd, k2, rep from * to end
Stitch markers
£ Row 3: * p1, k5, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k2, rep from  Row 5: k6, * p1, k4, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k3, rep from
* to end * to end
Tension Square £ Row 5: * p1, k4, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k3, rep from  Row 7: k6, * p1, yon, k2, k3tog, k2, yon, k4, rep
l 22 sts x 30 rows * to end from * to end
l 10cm x 10cm £ Row 7: * p1, yfwd, k2, k3tog, k2, yfwd, k4, rep  Row 9: k6, * p1, k1, yfwd, k2, ssk, k6, rep from
l stocking stitch from * to end * to end
l 4mm needles £ Row 9: * p1, k1, yfwd, k2, ssk, k6, rep from * to end  Row 11: k6, * p1, k2, yfwd, k2, ssk, k5, rep from
£ Row 11: * p1, k2, yfwd, k2, ssk, k5, rep from * to end
For abbreviations see page 92 * to end  Row 13: k6, * p1, k3, yfwd, k2, ssk, k4, rep from
£ Row 13: * p1, k3, yfwd, k2, ssk, k4, rep from * to end
Special abbreviations * to end.
£ Row 15: * p1, k4, yfwd, k2, sssk, k2, yrn, rep from
 Row 15: k6, * p1, k4, yfwd, k2, sssk, k2, yrn, rep
Sssk: one at a time, slip three sts knitwise, return
from * to last 12 sts, p1, k4, yfwd, k2, ssk, k3
* to last 12 sts, p1, k4, yfwd, k2, ssk, k3  Row 16: as for Row 2
sts to LH needle and k3tog tbl £ Row 16: as Row 2
About the Yarn Front sizes - (10, -, 14, -, 18, -, 22)

£ Row 1: * p1, k6, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, rep from
Sublime Cotton Silk DK is a 75% cotton, 25% Using 4mm (60cm) circular needle, cast on 200
silk blend which combines the structure of cotton * to last six sts, p1, k5
(208, 216, 232, 240, 248, 264, 272) sts, join in the
fibres with the supple, smooth softness of silk. £ Row 2 and all alt rows: p5, k1, * p11, k1, rep from
rnd and pm for beg of rnd and another after 100
It costs £4.79 per 50g (125m) ball from * to end
01925 764231, www.blacksheepwools.com (104, 108, 116, 120, 124, 132, 136) sts to mark sides
 Row 3: * p1, k5, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k2, rep from
 Rnd 1: * k1, p2, [k2, p2] to one st before marker, k1,
Need an Alternative? * to last six sts, p1, k5
 Row 5: * p1, k4, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k3, rep from
rep from * to end
Wendy Supreme Cotton Silk DK is another This rnd sets rib
* to last six sts, p1, k5
cotton and silk blend which knits to a similar  Rep Rnd 1 until work meas 5cm
 Row 7: * p1, yon, k2, k3tog, k2, yfwd, k4, rep from
tension and also comes in a pink shade.
* to last six sts, p1, yon, k2, k2tog, k1
It costs £5.25 per 100g (201m) ball from
 Row 9: * p1, k1, yfwd, k2, ssk, k6, rep from * to last Shape waist
07974 954663, www.awoollytail.com
six sts, p1, k1, yfwd, k2, ssk  Next rnd: * k1, p2tog, [k2, p2] to five sts before
knitwise
 Row 11: * p1, k2, yfwd, k2, ssk, k5, rep from * to last marker, k2, p2tog, k1, rep from * to end. 196 (204,
six sts, p1, k5 212, 228, 236, 244, 260, 268) sts
 Row 13: * p1, k3, yfwd, k2, ssk, k4, rep from  Keeping rib patt correct, work four rnds
This pattern uses markers which you will need to * to last six sts, p1, k5 without shaping
be able to see clearly so you can count the stitches  Row 15: * p1, k4, yfwd, k2, sssk, k2, yrn, rep from  Next rnd: * k1, p1, k2, p2tog, [k2, p2] to eight sts
before and after them. Try using markers that you * to last six sts, p1, k5 before marker, k2, p2tog, k2, p1, k1, rep from * to end.
can tell the difference between so you don’t get  Row 16: as for Row 2 192 (200, 208, 224, 232, 240, 256, 264) sts
confused and your pattern becomes easy!
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EXCLUSIVE TO
 Keeping patt correct, work four rnds

without shaping
 Next rnd: * k1, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2tog, [k2, p2] to 11
sts before marker, k2, p2tog, [k2, p1] twice, k1, rep
from * to end. 188 (196, 204, 220, 228, 236, 252,
260) sts
 Cont to dec four sts on every fifth rnd as set until
160 (168, 176, 192, 200, 208, 224, 232) sts rem
 Keeping patt correct, work six rnds
without shaping
Shape bust
First and fifth sizes only
 Next rnd: * k5, m1, rep from * to end. 192 (-, -, -,
240, -, -, -) sts
Second size only

 Next rnd: * [k5, m1] six times, [k4, m1] six times,
[k5, m1] six times, rep from * to end. - (204, -, -, -, -,
-, -) sts
Third size only

 Next rnd: * [k5, m1] four times, [k4, m1] to 20 sts
before marker, [k5, m1] four times, rep from * to end.
- (-, 216, -, -, -, -, -) sts
Fourth and eighth sizes only

 Next rnd: * [k6, m1] three times, [k5, m1] to 18
sts before marker, [k6, m1] three times, rep from
* to end. - (-, -, 228, -, -, -, 276) sts
Sixth size only

 Next rnd: * [k5, m1] eight times, [k4, m1] six
times, [k5, m1] eight times, rep from * to end. - (-, -,
-, -, 252, -, -) sts
Seventh size only

 Next rnd: * [k6, m1] six times, [k5, m1] to 36 sts
before marker, [k6, m1] six times, rep from * to end.
- (-, -, -, -, -, 264, -) sts
Lace pattern
 Rnd 1: * p1, k6, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, rep from
* to end
 Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: * p1, k11, rep from * to end
* to end
* to end
 Rnd 7: * p1, yfwd, k2, k3tog, k2, yfwd, k4, rep from
* to end
meet our
DESIGNER
“This is such a beautiful stitch pattern and so
easy to accomplish. Once you have worked a
few repeats it is very easy to read where you are
in the pattern and it’s very easy to remember
what comes next too.”
KELLY MENZIES Vest top, £7.99, New Look; Trousers, £35, Miss Selfridge; Bracelet, model’s own
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BACK
“Watch your tension

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to 96 (102, 108, 114, 120,
126, 132, 138) sts for Back
 Beg with Row 7 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) of Flat Lace Patt
when changing from work until Row 16 has been completed, then rep
Rows 1-16 a further 3 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, then
working in the round work Flat Lace Patt another 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) times,
ending after a Row 0 (14, 14, 2, 2, 6, 6, 10), cut yarn
to working flat.” NOTE: armhole should meas 19.5 (20.5, 20.5, 22,
22, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5) cm
LK Editorial Assistant  Next row: place first 12 (12, 12, 12, 24, 24, 24, 24)
Isobel Smith sts on a holder, rejoin yarn, * p1, k1, rep from * to last
12 (12, 12, 12, 24, 24, 24, 24) sts, turn
Place last 12 (12, 12, 12, 24, 24, 24, 24) sts on
to a holder
Neck edging
Cont on central 72 (78, 84, 90, 72, 78, 84, 90) sts
as folls:
 Next row: * p1, k1, rep from * to end
 Rep last row four more times
 Cast off
SHOULDERS
 With RS tog and beg on left side, slip first 12 (12,
12, 12, 24, 24, 24, 24) sts from front holder on to one
needle and first 12 (12, 12, 12, 24, 24, 24, 24) sts
from back holder on another needle, and using a
third needle, work a three-needle cast off (see p72)
 Rep for other shoulder
NECK
 Using mattress stitch, sew Back neck over Front
by attaching it at each side
SLEEVES
 Using 4mm dpns, beg at underarm, pick up and k
43 (46, 46, 49, 49, 52, 52, 55) sts up left side and
43 (46, 46, 49, 49, 52, 52, 55) sts down right side.
86 (92, 92, 98, 98, 104, 104, 110) sts
 Work in [k1, p1] rib for four rnds
 Rnd 9: * p1, k1, yfwd, k2, ssk, k6, rep from of patt has been completed, then rep Rows 1-16 a  Cast off
* to end further 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, then work Flat
 Rnd 11: * p1, k2, yfwd, k2, ssk, k5, rep from Lace Patt 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1) times more, ending after TO MAKE UP
* to end a Row 10 (8, 8, 12, 12, 0, 0, 4)
Weave in all loose ends. Block to bring out the lace
 Rnd 13: * p1, k3, yfwd, k2, ssk, k4, rep from work (see p93) LK
* to end Neck edging
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Front
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Measurements & Sizes Start knitting here...
Cushion: 25cm x 25cm
Heart: 14cm x 14cm
PURSE
Purse: 12cm x 16cm FRONT
Corsage: 10cm diameter Using 4mm needles and yarn A,
cast on 40 sts
£ Beg with a k row, work six rows
Knit Kit in st st
Yarn: Rico Baby Soft Cotton DK, NOTE: letter foll each instruction
shades (A) 08 Lilac, (B) 21 Bright indicates yarn shade
Pink, (C) 22 Purple, (D) 01 White, £ Next row: k5 A, (k1 C, p1 C) 15
(E) 04 Beige, (F) 02 Pink, (G) 03 times, k5 A
Blue, one 50g ball of each
£ Next row: p5 A , (p1 C, k1 C) 15
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm times, k5 A
Buttons: assorted £ Next row: k5 A, (k1 B, p1 B) 15
Cable needle times, k5 A
Stuffing £ Next row: p5 A, (p1 B, k1 B) 15
Fabric (for cushion and purse) times, k5 A
Zip (for purse) These four rows set patt
£ Work 24 rows more in patt
Brooch pin (for brooch) £ Next row: p
Tapestry needle
Change to yarn A HEART £ Next row: skpo, k6, k2tog. Eight sts
£ Beg with a k row, work six rows
in st st PANEL (make two) £ Next row: p
Tension Square £ Cast off Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, £ Next row: skpo, k4, k2tog. Six sts
£ Cast off **
l 22 sts x 28 rows cast on three sts
£ With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem
l 10cm x 10cm BACK £ Row 1: p
14 sts and p to end
l stocking stitch £ Row 2 (RS): k1, m1, k1, m1, k1. Five sts
Using 4mm needles and yarn A, £ Rep from ** to **
l 4mm needles £ Row 3 and all WS rows: p
cast on 40 sts
£ Row 4: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1. Seven sts
£ Beg with a k row, work 40 rows in TO MAKE UP
Special Abbreviations st st
£ Row 6: k1, m1, k5, m1, k1. Nine sts
£ Cont to inc as set on every RS row Placing WS together, sew around
C6B: slip three sts on to cn, hold at £ Cast off
until there are 33 sts heart shape using mattress stitch
back of work, k3, k3 from cn £ Beg with a p row, work seven rows leaving a small gap for stuffing . Stuff,
TO MAKE UP in st st then sew gap closed. Attach buttons
For abbreviations see page 92 Using knitted pieces as template, cut £ Next row: skpo, k to last two sts, to front
two pieces of lining fabric and with RS k2tog. 31 sts
About the Yarn together sew side and bottom seams. £ Next row: p CUSHION
Rico Baby Soft Cotton DK is a With WS together and using mattress £ Next row: skpo, k13, skpo, k12,
stitch, sew sides and bottom of knitted Wind two small balls of yarns E and G,
50/50 cotton-acrylic blend that is k2tog. 28 sts
easy to knit with and practical too. It purse. Sew zip into place along top six small balls of yarn D and one ball
£ Next row: p14, turn
comes in solid or marled shades and edge. Sew buttons to front. Place lining of yarn F (see p66)
£ ** Next row: skpo, k10, k2tog. 12 sts
costs just £2.29 per 50g (125m) inside purse and slip stitch top to £ Next row: p
ball from 0800 505 3300, inside opening edge £ Next row: skpo, k8, k2tog. Ten sts PANEL
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Using 4mm needles, cast on six sts in
To get 10% off all orders at Wool
yarn D, six sts in yarn G, six sts in
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Need an Alternative? sts in yarn G, six sts in yarn D, six sts
While you’re looking in your in yarn E and six sts in yarn D. 66 sts
button box, why not check out NOTE: letter foll each instruction
your yarn stash too and see what indicates yarn shade
DK yarns you can find? £ Row 1 (RS): k6 D, k6 E, k6 D, k6 G,
k6 D, k6 F, k6 D, k6 E, k6 D, k6 G, k6 D
Knitwise
This row sets colour sequence
Keeping colour sequence correct cont
as folls:
When casting on for the cushion, £ Row 2: k6, (p6, k6) five times
you need to use different colours £ Row 3: k
across the row. This is a lot easier £ Row 4: as Row 2
than it sounds as you will be using £ Rows 5-6: rep Rows 3-4
mini balls of each colour. The £ Row 7: (k6, C6B), five times, k6
two-needle or cable cast-on £ Row 8: as Row 2
methods will work better for this, These eight rows form patt rep
as opposed to the thumb method, £ Cont in patt until work meas 25cm
as you’ll get a neater join. After £ Cast off
each colour has been cast on, let
the yarn hang loose, so you can TO MAKE UP
pick it up on the first row. Weave in all loose ends. Sew buttons
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down two panels of cushion. Cut fabric £ Row 11: k1, * p5, m1p, k1, rep from * to
27cm x 27cm. Turn over 1cm on each end. 64 sts
side. Sew knitted panel to front leaving £ Row 12: p1, * k6, p1, rep from * to end
a gap for stuffing. Stuff cushion until Change to yarn C and work picot cast
plump, then close gap off as folls:
£ Cast off two sts, * sl rem st on to
CORSAGE LH needle, cast on two sts, cast off four
sts, rep from * to last two sts, cast off
LARGE FLOWER two sts
Using 4mm needles and yarn B, cast
on 19 sts MEDIUM FLOWER
£ Row 1: k1, * p1, k1 rep from * to end £ Rows 1-8: using yarn A, work as for
£ Row 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: k all k sts, p all Large flower
p sts as they appear (see Knitwise on £ Work picot edge cast off as for
p22) Large flower
£ Row 3: k1, * p1, m1p, k1, rep from * to
end. 28 sts
£ Row 5: k1, * p2, m1p, k1, rep from TO MAKE UP
* to end. 37 sts Weave in loose ends. Sew flower seams
£ Row 7: k1, * p3, m1p, k1, rep from * to using mattress stitch. Sew Medium
end. 46 sts flower in centre of Large flower, then
£ Row 9: k1, * p4, m1p, k1, rep from sew button into middle. Attach brooch
* to end. 55 sts pin to back LK
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Dear Star
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TEABreak SETTLE DOWN WITH A CUPPA TO READ,
RELAX AND TEST YOUR KNITTY KNOWLEDGE!
Wordplay
We’ve jumbled up three Let’s
Knit related words or phrases.
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blends silk and cotton how many you
your favourite hobby? got right!
l The fibres are plied to create a
1 Which two body parts can
precede the word knitting to
make variations on our craft?
subtle texture
l It’s well suited to knitting and crochet
2 Which knitted television

stars have a new exhibition Caption
at the V&A?
competition
3 What should you do to your
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finished knitting?
Email adrienne.chandler@aceville.
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PURLS OF WISDOM my staff were fully trained knitters,

enabling them to offer advice or get
you back on the right track, all while
duvets? It sounds like a perfect
evening to me.
The only question now is
By Claire Thomas
you sip a generous free sample and location. Where do we begin?
The Detail’s nibble free biscuits.

Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?
Where can I site my first shops?
Well, since we’re sticking with the
In The Retail Unfortunately, we knitters are

geographically spread. Not everyone
knitting theme...it’s really got to be
somewhere near...drum roll please...
who knits will live near enough to the M1. Geddit?
Lately, I’ve started to drive to work a my lottery numbers come up, I think my beautiful new off licence to find
different way – it’s quieter, so there’s I’ll buy SSK and market it purely as it easily reachable by public Claire Thomas is a freelance
less chance of being accidentally an off licence for knitters.“Lace transport or on foot. Well, I’ll have a journalist and founder of Stitch ‘n’
overheard while I belt out Uptown pattern keeps going wrong, madam? chain of SSKs! Surely every town Bitch group, Knit Pickers
Funk. Last night I noticed an off We have a beautiful Merlot just for deserves a knitting-themed off
licence called SSK. What a brilliant that. Two glasses and your licence. In fact ideally we’d have one
name! I love it when confidence in your next to every good independent
“SURELY EVERY TOWN

the names of shops ability to put it right yarn shop.
are accidentally will be restored. Best I understand that we have to
knitting-themes. If
SSK was my offy, I’d DESERVES A KNITTING-THEMED ask your partner to
lock the knitting
start small. One shop will do as a
beginning. We could have it next to
work knitting
references into its OFF LICENCE.” away till you’re
sober, though.” Or,
my duvet shop, K2Tog
(self-explanatory), and
advertising slogans. “Finally finished my patisserie, PSSO (short
“SSK – for when your decreases crocheting that massive throw, sir? for Pastry, Sugar, Spices and
have driven you to drink.” Or, “Make Why not try our offers on Other Deliciousness,
your left-slanting decreases even champagne?” And for when alcohol obviously). I mean, who can’t
slantier with SSK.” is not the answer (and there are use a combination of patisserie
This is such a good idea. When such times), I would also ensure that products, alcohol and
HOW DID YOU DO?

WORD PLAY: 1. eyelets, 2. locking marker, 3. Arctic Musk Ox NAME THAT YARN: Stylecraft Malabar Aran
QUICK QUIZ: 1. Arm and finger, 2. Clangers, 3. You should block it to even out the stitches, 4. rectangular, 5. Ghandi
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PART ONE: FUN DOLL
EXCLUSIVE TO
Tiger Lily M
eet Tiger Lily, a friendly little lady
with a big roar. She is knitted in
a great value James C. Brett yarn
which is easy care and great for toys. You’ll practise
simple stitches and shaping along with colour
changes and embellishments so it’s great for beginner
and intermediate toy knitters. Find her tiger suit in the
Create a fun play set with Val Pierce’s dress-up doll next issue of Let’s Knit, on sale 13th May 2016!
EASY
TOY FOR NEW
KNITTERS
meet our
DESIGNER
“To make the hair, wind brown
yarn around a book or a
similar-sized object. It’s much
easier than cutting individual
lengths. Then cut through
wraps to make long strands”
VAL PIERCE
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“Why not play around with colours
Measurements & Sizes and patterns to create a whole
Height: 45cm
wardrobe of outfits for Tiger Lily?”
LK Editorial Assistant Isobel Smith
Knit Kit
Yarn: James C. Brett Top Value
DK, shades (A) 8430 Black,
(B) 8443 Orange, (C) 8450 Flesh,
(D) 0844 Cream, one 100g ball
of each, oddments of brown and
pink DK
Needles: 3.75mm
Buttons: four black covered, three
small, one medium
Safety toy eyes, two
Safety toy stuffing
NOTE: yarns B is used for tiger
suit, get the pattern next issue
Tension Square
l
l
16 sts x 27 rows
10cm x 10cm
Start knitting here... rows in st st
£ Next row: k1, (kfb, k1) to last st, NAMED BY YOU
l stocking stitch BODY AND HEAD k1. 26 sts The name Tiger Lily was a
(slightly stretched) popular choice among our
(one piece) £ Beg with a p row, work seven
l 3.75mm needles Facebook followers, but it was first suggested
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn D, rows in st st by Debbie Boyes. Congratulations Debbie!
cast on 44 sts £ Next row: k2tog, (skpo) to last Look out for more opportunities to name our
For abbreviations see page 92 £ Beg with a k row, work 20 rows two sts, k2. 14 sts toys on www.facebook.com/letsknitmag
in st st £ Next row: p
About the Yarn Cut yarn D and join in yarn C £ Next row: (k2tog) to
James C. Brett Top Value DK is £ Work 32 rows st st end. Seven sts To make up
a pure acrylic yarn which comes Pm at each end of row £ Cast off Sew centre back seam of Body and head.
in a brilliant range of shades and, £ Cont in st st for 20 rows, ending Leave base open for stuffing. Stuff head to
as the name says, is really good after a p row
LEGS AND FEET make a round shape, then stuff rest of body.
value. It has an RRP of £1.79 per (make two) Using yarn C, sew running stitch around
100g (290m) ball. See www. Shape head NOTE: beg at base of foot marked row and pull to form neck. Using yarn
jamescbrett.co.uk for stockists £ Next row: (k2, k2tog) to Using 3.75mm needles and C, catch head to body with small stitches to
end. 33 sts yarn A, cast on 24 sts make it nice and firm. Stitch centre of pants
Need an Alternative? £ Beg with a p row, work three
rows in st st
£ Row 1: p to form leg holes, then sew both legs leaving
tops open for stuffing. Stuff and shape as you
£ Row 2: k1, (kfb) to last st,
Stylecraft Special DK is another £ Next row: (k1, k2tog) to k1. 46 sts go. Fold top of legs flat and sew up. Insert
acrylic yarn which is great quality, end. 22 sts
great value and comes in an £ Beg with a p row, work 11 legs into legholes on body, then sew in place.
astounding range of shades. It costs £ Next row: p rows in st st Sew arm seams and lightly stuff, then sew
£1.85 per 100g (295m) ball from £ Next row: (k2tog) to end. 11 sts top of arm closed. Cut 40cm lengths of
www.getknitted.com £ Cut yarn leaving a long tail, Shape foot brown DK and lay groups of yarn flat on top
thread through rem sts, pull tight £ Next row: k9, (k2tog) 14 times, of head. Stitch to head and arrange hair in
and fasten off k9. 32 sts two sections, flatten and tie to make
£ Next row: p bunches. Using pink yarn, embroider eyes
ARMS (make two) £ Next row: k9, (k2tog) seven and a mouth using image as a guide LK
Knitwise
NOTE: beg at shoulder edge times, k9. 25 sts
This pattern is made up of two main

of arm
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn C,
£ Beg with a p row, work three
rows in st st coming next issue
stitch patterns, garter stitch and cast on ten sts £ Work four rows in garter st KNIT TIGER LILY’S FAB OUTFIT
£ Row 1: p Change to yarn D June issue of Let’s Knit on sale
stocking stitch. Garter stitch means
£ Row 2: k1, (kfb) in each st to last £ Beg with a k row, work eight FRIDAY 13TH MAY
you knit every row and creates a
ridged effect. Stocking stitch is st, k1. 18 sts rows in st st
£ Beg with a p row, work three £ Work two rows in garter st
made up of alternating rows of
rows in st st Change to yarn C
knitting and purling. It gives you a
£ Next row: k1, (kfb, k2) to last two £ Beg with a k row, work 16
nice smooth fabric. The knit rows
sts, kfb, k1. 24 sts rows in st st
will be the right side of the work.
£ Beg with a p row, work 21 £ Next row: k4, (k2tog) three
Don’t forget to keep a row counter
rows in st st times, k5, (k2tog) three times,
nearby so you can keep track of how
£ Next row: k1, (skpo, k2) to end, k4. 19 sts
many rows you have worked.
skpo, k1. 18 sts £ Cast off
£ Beg with a p row, work three
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LUXURIOUS DRESS
LittleTreasure
Linda Whaley’s pretty knit is perfect for a mini princess EXCLUSIVE TO
T
his pattern uses a lovely new
summer-ready yarn in a 4ply
weight to create something
special yet practical for a fun little
lady. The superior quality of the
Rowan yarn makes for great stitch
definition in the lacy pattern and
is breathable for warm-weather
activities. The simple shape is
timeless and will be worn time and
time again. If you’re new to garment
knitting, this pattern is a great
opportunity to learn more skills.
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LUXURIOUS DRESS
Start knitting here... £ Next row: k2, k2tog, patt to last

four sts, sl 1, k1, psso, k2 47 (51,
28, 29) sts
£ Next row: p to last two sts, k2
BACK 53, 57, 59, 61) sts £ Next row: k2, sl 1, k1, psso, patt
Using 2.25mm straight needles £ Next row: p to end
work picot cast-on as folls: cast on £ Rep last four rows once more, £ Next row: p to last two sts, k2
five sts, cast off two sts, slip st on ending after a WS row ** £ Rep last two rows once more. 20
RH needle back onto LH needle, £ Work 4 (6, 8, 10, 12, 14) rows, (22, 23, 25, 26, 27) sts
* cast on four sts, cast off two sts, ending after a WS row £ Next row: k2, patt to end
slip st on RH needle back onto LH £ Next row: p to last two sts, k2
needle, rep from * until there are Divide for back opening £ Rep last two rows once more
75 (81, 83, 89, 91, 95) sts on LH £ Next row (RS): patt 19 (21, 22, £ Next row: k2, yfwd, patt to end
needle, cast on two sts. 77 (83, 85, 24, 25, 26) sts, k2tog, k2, turn, £ Next row: p to last two sts, k2
91, 93, 97) sts leaving rem sts on a holder. 22 £ Rep last two rows twice more. 23
£ Row 1 (RS): k (24, 25, 27, 28, 29) sts (25, 26, 28, 29, 30) sts
NOTE: work each side of neck
Change to 3mm needles
separately
Shape back neck
£ Work in garter st for a further three £ Next row (RS): k7 (8, 8, 10, 10, 10)
rows, ending after a WS row £ Next row (WS): k2, p to end
£ Next row: patt to last four sts, and slip these sts onto holder (for
Beg and ending rows as indicated and Neckband), patt to end. 16 (17, 18, 18,
repeating 20-row patt throughout, k2tog, k2
£ Next row: k2, p to end 19, 20) sts
cont in patt from Chart as folls: £ Complete to match first side,
£ Dec one st at each end of 9th £ Rep last two rows once more.
reversing shapings
Measurements & Sizes (5th, 11th, 5th, 11th, 7th) and every 20 (22, 23, 25, 26, 27) sts
To fit age (mths):

foll tenth row until 61 (65, 67, 71, £ Next row: patt to last two sts, k2
£ Next row: k2, p to end
FRONT
73, 75) sts rem £ Work as given for Back to **
0-3 (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24) £ Cont without shaping until Back £ Rep last two rows once more
£ Work 12 (14, 16, 16, 18, 18) rows,
meas 26 (27.5, 29, 30.5, 32, 33.5) £ Next row: patt to last two sts,
ending after a WS row
Knit Kit cm, ending after a WS row yfwd, k2
£ Next row: k2, p to end Shape front neck
Yarn: Rowan Summerlite 4ply, Shape armholes £ Rep last two rows twice more. £ Next row (RS): patt 17 (18, 19, 20,
shade 420 Blushes, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) £ Keeping patt correct, cast off 23 (25, 26, 28, 29, 30) sts 21, 23) sts and turn, leaving rem sts on
50g balls three sts at beg of next two rows. a holder
Needles: 2.25mm straight, 3mm 55 (59, 61, 65, 67, 69) sts Shape back neck £ Work each side of neck separately
straight, 2.25mm circular £ Next row (RS): k3, k2tog, patt to £ Next row (RS): patt 16 (17, 18, £ Keeping patt correct, dec one st at
Stitch holders last five sts, sl 1, k1, psso, k3 18, 19, 20) sts, turn, leaving rem 7 neck edge of next six rows, then on foll
Button £ Next row: p (8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts on a holder 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) alt rows. 8 (9, 10, 10, 11,
(for Neckband) 12) sts
£ Keeping in patt, dec one st at £ Work one row, ending with RS facing
Tension Square neck edge on next five rows, for next row
28 sts x 36 rows ending after a WS row. 11 (12, 13,
l
13, 14, 15) sts Shape shoulder
l 10cm x 10cm
£ Cast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of
37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47)cm
l over pattern Shape shoulder next and foll alt row. 2 (3, 4, 4, 3, 4) sts
l 3mm needles
£ Cast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at £ Work one row
beg of next and foll alt row AT £ Cast off
For abbreviations see page 92 THE SAME TIME dec one st at £ With RS facing, slip centre 13 (15, 15,
neck edge on next three rows. 2 17, 17, 15) sts onto a holder (for
About the Yarn (3, 4, 4, 3, 4) sts Neckband), rejoin yarn and patt to end
£ Complete to match first side,
£ Work one row
Rowan Summerlite 4ply is a new
£ Cast off reversing shapings
pure cotton yarn with a matte finish
which is made from high quality With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem
fibres and comes in a great range of sts and cont as folls: SLEEVES
seasonal shades. It costs £3.95 per (width at underarm) £ Next row (RS): k2tog, k1, sl 1, k1, Using 2.25mm needles work picot
50g (175m) ball from 0131 558 1747, 22,(23, 24, 25.5, 26, 27)cm psso, patt to end. 22 (24, 25, 27, cast-on as folls: cast on five sts, cast off
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Knitwise
To make the pretty decorative flower,
follow the instructions below:
Using 2.25mm straight needles, cast
on 48 (48, 48, 66, 66, 66) sts
£ Row 1 (RS): * k1, cast off 6 (6, 6, 9,
9, 9) sts, rep from * five times more
£ Cut yarn and thread through rem
12 sts. Pull up tight and fasten off
securely 18-24m 18-24m
18-24m 18-24m
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“This little dress is bound to
two sts, slip st on RH needle back onto
LH needle, * cast on four sts, cast off
be treasured! It can be made

two sts, slip st on RH needle back onto
LH needle, rep from * until there are 41
in sizes from newborn up to

(43, 43, 45, 45, 47) sts on LH needle,
cast on two sts. 43 (45, 45, 47, 47, 49)
sts
£ Row 1 (RS): k
Change to 3mm needles two years old.”
£ Work in garter st for a further three LK Editorial Assistant Isobel Smith
rows, ending after a WS row
Beg and ending rows as indicated and
repeating 20-row patt throughout, cont
in patt from Chart as folls:
£ Work 2 (2, 2, 4, 4, 4) rows, ending
with WS facing
Shape top
£ Keeping patt correct, cast off three
sts at beg of next two rows. 37 (39, 39,
41, 41, 43) sts
£ Next row (RS): k3, k2tog, patt to last
five sts, sl 1, k1, psso, k3
£ Next row: p2, p2tog tbl, p to last four
sts, p2tog, p2. 33 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39) sts
£ Next row: p
£ Next row: k2, k2tog, patt to last four
sts, sl 1, k1, psso, k2
£ Next row: p
£ Rep last four rows 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4)
times more. 17 (19, 19, 17, 17, 19) sts
£ Next row: p2, p2tog tbl, p to last four
sts, p2tog, p2
£ Rep last two rows 1 (2, 2, 1, 1,
2) times more. 9 (7, 7, 9, 9, 7) sts
Cast off
NECKBAND
Press carefully. Join both shoulder
seams using back stitch or
mattress stitch.
£ Using 2.25mm circular needle and
with RS facing, slip 7 (8, 8, 10, 10, 10)
sts on LH Back holder onto RH needle,
rejoin yarn and pick up and k nine sts up
left side of Back neck, and 16 (16, 16, 18,
18, 20) sts down left side of Front neck,
k across 13 (15, 15, 17, 17, 15) sts on
Front holder, pick up and k 16
(16, 16, 18, 18, 20) sts up right side of
Front neck, and nine sts down right side
of Back neck, then k across 7 (8, 8, 10,
10, 10) sts on right Back holder.
77 (81, 81, 91, 91, 93) sts
£ Work in garter st for two rows
£ Cast off kwise
TO MAKE UP
Set in sleeves. Make buttonloop and
attach button to fasten ends of Neckband.
Make flower (see Knitwise) and using
image on page 55 as a guide sew onto
front, then attach button at centre of
flower LK
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Sponsored by
MAGICAL
MANDALAS
Adrienne Chandler finds out what this
colourful crochet trend is all about
A
s much as knitting is our favourite hobby here at LK Towers,
we’re also big fans of crochet. It’s all about using the best skill for
the job and when we’re faced with a project that is more suited
to crochet, we are keen to pick up our hooks and give it a go. After all,
crochet hooks aren’t just for picking up dropped stitches! One of the
latest decorative trends in the world of crochet is for mandalas. We
take a look at what they are, why they are so popular and have even
got a pattern for you to try (p60). Hooks at the ready, knitters!
WHERE TO START?
WHAT IS A MANDALA?
These gorgeous designs and the
ones featured above are from
Haafner Linssen’s new book
The literal translation of the Sanskrit Mandalas To Crochet (£10.99,
word ‘mandala’ is circle, but it’s the Search Press). There are 30 projects
spiritual connotations that make them to choose from ranging from simple
truly special. The repeated patterns are yet modern colour block patterns to
often used to symbolise unity and more intricate lacy, openwork styles.
togetherness, as the structures grow The book takes you through all the
outwards from a central point. This can basic stitches and includes written
be taken further to represent the and charted instructions. There are
cosmic balance of the universe. also some brilliant ideas of how to
use your mandalas, like this beautiful
bedspread or summery shoulder
bag. To get your copy, call
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01892 510 850 or go online at
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Flat circular motifs are much easier
to work in crochet than knitting.
Clusters of stitches can make
different shapes within the mandala
and you can build openwork
structures with connecting chains
and make decorative edgings. They
can be as simple or as advanced as
you like, from basic crochet circles to
textured and kaleidoscopic designs.
They’re also quick to make and can
be crocheted in an evening.
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Sponsored by
EXPERT VIEW their shape and show off circular

patterns well. Stylecraft Cotton
Classique DK is great to work
Blogger and crochet with as it doesn’t split and
fan Lucy from Attic24 produces beautifully neat and
shares her love defined stitches.
of mandalas The instant gratification you
get with mandalas makes them
“Mandalas are decorative items
fantastic little projects when you
which reward the maker by
might just need to scratch a
providing a truly pleasurable
creative itch.”
creative experience. They add a
Read more about Lucy’s
welcome little dash of homespun
mandala making on our website
colour and pattern to any small bit
TOP CROCHET YARNS

at www.letsknit.co.uk or head
of wall or table space, and I love
over to her blog to discover
them for that.
FROM STYLECRAFT
her latest crochet projects,
The simplest of designs can be
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formed with basic treble crochet
Well known for its bold colours, stitches, while more complex
versatile yarns and fabulous collection designs invite you to experiment,
of patterns, Stylecraft has become a building outwards from a central
go-to brand for modern crochet fans. ring to create many rounds of
These three yarns would all make beautiful pattern and texture. It’s a
great additions to your stash as they great way to learn different stitch
can be used for knitting and crochet. techniques without committing
to a huge project. The scale of your
Classique Cotton DK mandala making can also dictate
A soft matt cotton that is where and how the finished crochet
We love this colourful mandala
great for crochet beginners is put to use.
cushion from Stylecraft!
and comes in 24 cheery My favourite yarns to use are DK
Download it for FREE at
shades. It has an RRP of weight pure cottons as they hold
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£2.40 per 50g (92m) ball.
Malabar DK
This yarn blends cotton and
silk and has a subtle texture. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOURS? @
A 100g (272m) ball has an “I’ve gone a bit mandala “I’ve made 2 as coasters,
RRP of £5.25 mad since I made my one under my knitting
first one after Christmas. needle jug and the other
Sundae DK They are all folded up under my fave house
Why not see what effects in my spare room at plant!” @floralfeather
you can create with a the moment.”
self-patterning yarn? This Jeni Ahern
“Did mine in cream
cotton-acrylic blend has an
RRP of £4.79 per 100g “I made and hung them in the
Tell us how you make use of
(246m) ball. mine into window with crochet
crochet mandalas by contacting
a picture” café curtains.”
us using the details on page 51.
Nan Oliver Teresa Evans
For your nearest stockist, call
01535 609798 or visit
TURN OVER TO HAVE A GO AT MAKING YOUR OWN MANDALA!
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JOIN THE CRAZE!
Measurements & Sizes
18cm diameter Make a colourful
Crochet Kit
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK,
CROCHET
MANDALA!
shades (A) 1263 Citron, (B) 1711
Spice, (C) 1435 Bright Pink, (D)
1068 Turquoise, (E) 1821 Grass
Green, one 100g ball of each
Hook: 3mm
Embroidery hoop: 18cm/7”
O
riginally featured in our
For abbreviations see page 92 sister title Let’s Get
Crafting, this vibrant
About the Yarn design from Karen Wiederhold
The yarn photographed was from a is a great example of how
Let’s Get Crafting kit, but Stylecraft eye-catching mandalas can be.
Special DK is a great alternative. This one uses a combination of
It has an RRP of £2.20 per 100g
(295m) ball. For Stylecraft clusters of stitches and lattice
stockists, see page 61. chain stitches to make a lovely
openwork design.
crochetclever Start to crochet here...

This project involves four different
stitches. Here’s how you do them: MANDALA
Chain stitches: make a slipknot and Using 3mm hook and yarn A, make
place it on the hook, * wrap the yarn 6ch, sl st in first ch to form a ring
around the hook from back to front £ Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 11tr
(yarn over hook), then pull the hook into ring, sl st to second of beg
through the loop already on your 2ch. 12 sts
hook, catching the yarn. You will have £ Rnd 2: (3ch, 1tr) in next st, (2ch,
one loop on your hook. This is one miss next st, 2tr in next st) five
chain stitch (ch). Repeat from * to times, 2ch, sl st in base of beg 3ch
make more chains. £ Fasten off yarn A
Join yarn B between any two tr
Slip stitch (sl st): insert hook into
from Rnd 2
stitch or chain, yarn over hook, pull
£ Rnd 3: 2ch, (3dc in next 2-ch sp,
yarn through the stitch and through
“When fitting the mandala into the

1dc between next two tr) five times,
the loop that is already on your hook.
3dc in next 2-ch sp, sl st in
Double crochet (dc): insert hook
embroidery hoop, do not stretch the outer
second of beg 2ch. 24 sts
into stitch or chain, yarn over hook, £ Rnd 4: (7ch, miss three sts,
pull yarn through stitch, so you have 1dc) to end, sl st in base of beg
two loops on your hook, yarn over
hook, pull it through both loops.
7ch. Six sts
£ Fasten off yarn B hoop over the inner hoop while pushing it
Treble crochet (tr): yarn
over hook first, then insert hook
Join yarn C to any 7-ch sp
£ Rnd 5: (1ch, 9dc) into same backwards as this will stretch the crochet”
into stitch, yarn over hook again, 7-ch sp, 10dc in each 7-ch sp to end, LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
pull yarn through stitch so there sl st in first st. 60 sts
are three loops on your hook. Yarn £ Fasten off yarn C next 4-ch sp, 3ch, 1tr in centre tr of of beg 3ch. 48 sts
over hook, pull it through first two Join yarn D between any two next 3tr group) five times, 1tr in £ Fasten off yarn B
loops only, then yarn over hook and 10dc groups centre of next 4-ch sp, 3ch, 1tr in Join yarn C to any 5-ch sp
pull in through the last two loops £ Rnd 6: (3ch, 2tr) in same sp, next st, 3ch, 1tr in centre of next £ Rnd 10: (3ch, 5tr) in same sp,
on your hook. (4ch, 1dc in sp between fifth and 4-ch sp, 3ch, sl st in second of (4ch, 6tr in next 5-ch sp) 11 times,
sixth tr of next 10dc groups, 4ch, 3tr beg 5ch 4ch, sl st in third of beg 3ch. 72 sts
between next two 10dc groups) five £ Rnd 8: sl st in each st to centre of £ Fasten off
times, 4ch, 1dc in sp between fifth next 3-ch sp, 6ch (counts as 1tr,
and sixth tr of next 10dc group, 4ch, 4ch), (1tr in centre of next 3-ch
sl st in third of beg 3ch. 24 sts sp, 4ch) to end, sl st in second of TO MAKE UP
£ Fasten off yarn D beg 6ch Join yarn C to edge of mandala
Join yarn A to centre tr of £ Fasten off yarn E and oversew around rim of inner
any 3tr group Join yarn B to any 4-ch sp hoop, working into tops of
£ Rnd 7: 5ch (counts as 1tr, 3ch), £ Rnd 9: (3ch, 3tr) in same sp, stitches around mandala edge.
(1tr in centre of next 4-ch sp, 3ch, (5ch, miss next 4-ch sp, 4tr in next Weave in ends and fit into
1tr in next st, 3ch, 1tr in centre of 4-ch sp) 11 times, 5ch, sl st in third embroidery hoop LK
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We have lovely baby designs in our new yarn Lullaby Print DK,
plus crochet patterns for shawls, bags, throws and cushions covers.
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Knitting, Crochet, Buttons, Books, Patterns Kit and Accessories
Yarn: Clevercrafters is a weekly callout for knitters and crocheters to
Stylecraft, Wendy, Robin, Sirdar, Rowan, Noro and Debbie Bliss share their finished Stylecraft projects with us via Facebook. Every
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made it.
ISLE OF WIGHT We love the community feel this brings to our Facebook page. It's
like we are all checking in with our friends to see what they have
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Drops, Stylecraft, DMC
Crochet is such a strong trend at the moment, and Stylecraft
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Holliers Farm, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 0LT knitters who are yet to take the plunge?
Tel: 01983 868123 Email: tajcrafts@outlook.com You’ll find beginners crochet workshops at your local stockists or
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SCOTLAND Start out with a basic granny square. This will allow you to
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FASHION FORWARD KNIT
Treat yourself to
meet our Zandra Rhodes’
DESIGNER
Zandra Rhodes is a fashion designer who
DRAPEY JAPANESE
CARDIGAN
is famous for her flamboyant textiles. She
has created this cardigan pattern for
Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine
number 59, out now. For more information
visit www.makeitcoats.com
K UPPER BODY FIRST

nit a truly special garment £ Cont in st st inc one st at shaped
that you’ll treasure for (inner) edge of fifth row, then on foll
SECTION
Measurements & Sizes a lifetime. With bold sixth row three times, then on foll
To fit chest: 81-107cm fourth row twice, then at same edge of NOTE: download Chart from
contrasting flowers set against
Width of upper and lower sections next two rows, ending after a RS row www.letsknit.co.uk/zandra
a calming blue background, rhodeschart or call our Support line
laid flat: 106.5cm AT THE SAME TIME dec one st at
this cardigan manages to using the details on page 93
Length from back neck to end of next row, then foll tenth row,
hem edge: 85cm be striking yet wonderfully then foll eighth row, then on every foll Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A,
Sleeve seam to underarm: 38cm
understated at the same sixth row twice. 127 sts loosely cast on 133 sts
time. The fold and drape of Work in st st from Chart as folls, beg
the fabric creates an Eastern- and ending rows as indicated for First
Join sections
Knit Kit inspired silhouette and the soft £ Next row (WS): p127 from Second
section and using intarsia method
(see p66 for tips):
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze, shades mohair yarn makes it light and section, turn, cable cast on one st,
(A) 632 Hurricane, 14 x 25g balls, NOTE: shaping is also shown on
easy to wear. There is a chart place green marker, cable cast on one
(B) 596 Marmalade, (C) 666 Chart, but refer to text for placement
Alhambra, (D) 606 Candy Girl,
online to show the placement st, turn, p across 127 sts from First of markers
(E) 579 Splendour, (F) 582 Trance, of the colourwork motifs, section. 256 sts £ Beg with a k row, work 62 rows in
one 25g ball of each but you’ll need to refer to the £ Dec one st at each end of next row, st st, ending after a WS row
Needles: 3.25mm written instructions too. then every foll fourth row four times, £ Keeping chart correct, dec one st at
Crochet hook: 3mm then on every foll alt row 26 times, end of next row, then every foll eighth
then on next 27 rows, ending after a
Stitch holders Start knitting here... WS row. 140 sts
row ten times. 122 sts
£ Work five rows in st st, ending after
Stitch markers: two red, two blue, £ Cast off three sts at beg of next six
one green LOWER BODY rows, four sts at beg of foll ten rows,
Chart Row 148
Tapestry needle FIRST SECTION then five sts at beg of next two rows,
** Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, six sts at beg of foll two rows, and ten Shape left armhole
£ Next row (RS): patt 52, turn
Tension Square loosely cast on 133 sts
£ Beg with a k row, work 62 rows
sts at beg of next two rows. 40 sts
£ Cast off Leaving rem sts on a holder, cont on
l 25 sts x 34 rows in st st, ending after a WS row
l 10cm x 10cm £ Cont in st st dec one st at end of
l stocking stitch
l 3.25mm needles
next row then every foll eighth row 13
times. 119 sts
£ Work seven rows in st st, ending
Special Abbreviations after a WS row
£ Cont in st st inc one st at end of
Crab st: with RS facing, insert hook next row, then every foll sixth row four
from front to back into next stitch
times. 124 sts
on the right, yoh, pull through stitch,
yoh, pull through both stitches £ P one row **
£ Cont in st st, inc one st at shaped
(inner) edge of fifth row, then on foll
For abbreviations see page 92 sixth row three times, then on foll
fourth row twice, then at same edge of
About the Yarn next two rows, ending after a RS row
AT THE SAME TIME dec one st at
Rowan Kidsilk Haze is a luxurious
yarn made from 70% super kid beg of next row, then foll tenth row,
mohair and 30% silk. The mohair then foll eighth row, then on every foll
gives it a fluffy texture and it comes sixth row twice. 127 sts
in over 40 colour options. A 25g Cut yarn and leave sts on a holder
(210m) ball costs £8.95 from
01829 740903,
www.laughinghens.com LOWER BODY
SECOND SECTION
£ Work as for First section from ** to
** dec at beg of shaping rows. 124 sts
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this set of sts for section below
left armhole
£ Keeping Chart correct, dec one st at
armhole edge of next 12 rows, then on
foll alt row three times. 37 sts
£ Work two rows in st st, ending after
Chart Row 169
Place red marker at armhole edge of
last row to mark base of armhole and
top of left side ‘seam’
£ Work three rows in st st, ending
after Chart Row 172
£ Inc one st at armhole edge of next
row then every foll alt row four times,
then on foll ten rows, ending after
Chart Row 191. 52 sts
Cut yarn and leave sts on another
holder for Left side ‘seam’
Shape left shoulder

£ Rejoin yarn to sts left on first holder,
cast off 20 sts, patt to end. 50 sts
foll alt row three times AT THE SAME
TIME dec one st at longer shaped
row-end edge of second row, then
every foll eighth row twice. 32 sts
Chart Row 169
Place blue marker at armhole edge of
last row to mark armhole edge of left
shoulder ‘seam’
after Chart Row 172
£ Inc one st at armhole edge of next
row then every foll alt row four times,
then on foll two rows AT THE SAME
TIME inc one st at longer shaped
row-end edge of third row, then two
foll alt rows, then on next four rows,
ending after Chart Row 183. 46 sts
Cut yarn and leave sts on another
holder for Left shoulder
UPPER BODY
SECOND SECTION HANDMADE
DESIGNER STYLE
£ Work as for Upper body First
section to armhole
Shape right shoulder

£ Next row (RS): patt 50, turn
Leave rem sts on a holder and cont on
this set of sts only for right front
shoulder section
every foll alt row three times AT THE
SAME TIME dec one st at longer
shaped row-end edge of second and
every foll eighth row twice. 32 sts
Chart Row 169
Place blue marker at armhole edge of
last row to mark armhole edge of right
shoulder ‘seam’
after Chart Row 172
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£ Inc one st at armhole edge of next at each end of next row, then foll tenth
row then every foll alt row four times, row, then foll eighth row, then every
then on foll two alt rows AT THE foll sixth row twice, then every foll
SAME TIME inc one st at longer fourth row five times, then on
shaped row-end edge of third row, foll 26 alt rows, then on next 27 rows,
then two foll alt rows, then on next ending after Chart Row 330. 140 sts
four rows, ending after Chart Row £ Cast off three sts at beg of next six
183. 46 sts rows, four sts at beg of foll ten rows,
then five sts at beg of next two rows,
Join shoulder sections six sts at beg of foll two rows, then ten
sts at beg of next two rows, ending
£ Next row (WS): kfb in first st, patt
after Chart Row 352. 40 sts
45, turn, cable cast on 14 sts, turn,
£ Cast off
patt across first 45 sts of left shoulder
section, kfb in last st. 108 sts
£ Inc one st at each end of next SLEEVES (make two)
seven rows, ending after Chart Row Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A,
191. 122 sts loosely cast on 74 sts
Cut yarn and leave these sts on £ Beg with a k row, work in st st inc
another holder for back shoulder one st at each end of ninth, then every
foll eighth row until there are 104 sts,
Shape right armhole ending after a RS row
£ Work nine rows in st st, ending
£ With RS facing, rejoin yarn to
after a WS row
section below right armhole, cast off
20 sts, patt to end. 52 sts
£ Keeping Chart correct, dec one Shape top
st at armhole edge of next 12 rows, Place red markers at each end of last
then on every foll alt row three row to mark top of Sleeve seam
times. 37 sts £ Cont in st st dec one st at each
£ Work two rows in st st, ending end of next seven rows, then on
after Chart Row 169 every foll alt row seven times,
Place red marker at armhole edge of then on every foll fourth row five
last row to mark base of armhole and times. 66 sts
top of right side ‘seam’ £ P one row
£ Work three rows in st st, ending £ Dec one st at each end of next row,
after Chart Row 172 then every foll alt row until 52 sts rem,
£ Inc one st at armhole edge of next then on next nine rows, ending after a
row, then every foll alt row four times, WS row. 34 sts
then on foll ten rows, ending after £ Cast off four sts at beg of next four
Chart Row 191. 52 sts rows. 18 sts
£ Cast off placing blue marker
Join sections between centre two sts
£ Next row (WS): patt 52 sts, turn,
cable cast on 20 sts, turn, patt 122 sts TO MAKE UP
of back shoulder section, turn, cast on Lightly block work (see p93), then lay
20 sts, turn, patt across 52 sts of left upper body flat, with RS facing. Lay
armhole section. 266 sts lower body on top, with RS together.
£ Work eight rows in st st, ending Join upper and lower body sections
after Chart Row 200 along cast-on edges, entire outer
£ Keeping Chart correct, dec one st shaped row-end edges and cast-off
“Add a little label to each section when you

place it on a holder so you can keep track of
Knitwise which part is which.”
Rowan also provides an alternative
colour selection for this striking
edges. Join Sleeve seams. Matching hem, front opening and neck edge,
garment. If you’d prefer paler
red and blue markers, sew Sleeves sl st in first dc, do not turn
colours, you can substitute these into armhole openings of upper body £ Row 2: 1ch, work in crab st to end,
shades instead. The quantities will sl st in first dc
be the same:
Yarn A: 642 Ghost BODY EDGING £ Fasten off
Yarn B: 665 Hibiscus Using 3mm hook and yarn C, join
Yarn C: 632 Hurricane yarn to body at green marker with CUFF EDGINGS (alike)
Yarn D: 580 Grace a sl st £ Using 3mm hook and yarn C, join
Yarn E: 583 Blushes NOTE: this is centre back hem edge yarn at base of Sleeve seam and work
Yarn F: 606 Candy Girl £ Row 1: 1ch (does not count as a st), as for Body edging
1dc in each st around entire outer Weave in ends LK
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TIPS, SHORT-CUTS AND MORE!
Ask Martine
Hi there! This month we have tips on felting
and clever ways to shape your knitting Q How do I felt my knitting
(on purpose)?
A If you’ve put a pure wool

knitted item in the wash by
mistake, you’ve already experienced ‘accidental’ felting
(the bad kind!). The water, agitation and heat of the
machine encourage the fibres of the wool to matt
together. This shrinks the knitted item and
the fabric becomes dense and, well, felted.
Accidental felting is no fun, but knitting
(or crocheting) an item with the intention
of felting is a different thing entirely. The
effects can be fantastic.
For your first felting project I would
recommend knitting an item where size
isn’t too important, for example a bag or
basket. The felting process can sometimes be a little
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unpredictable. Don’t forget to choose 100% wool or
animal fibre. Superwash wool will not felt. Pick a pattern
WHAT IS...
FOR FREE!
written for felting, with clear felting instructions.
SHORT ROW SHAPING? Alternatively You Tube is a handy resource for felting
tutorials. My first felted bag was a kit from Toft
To avoid the stepped effect you get when
(toftalpacashop.co.uk) – one of their iconic bulb bags. It
decreasing at the beginning and end of a This felted was easy to make and, although I made it years ago, it still
row it’s possible to use a method called short necklace idea by
row shaping. Instead of working a complete row, looks fabulous.
turn your knitting before you get the end and work Claire Fairall is Once you are feeling confident perhaps make some
back the other way, working a series of ever-shorter available as a felted slippers or boots. Felt fabric is particularly suitable
rows in the centre of your work to create a curved free download at for footwear due to its warmth and durability. I currently
have Erika Knight’s Slipper Boots on my crochet hook.
edge. Before turning it’s common to ‘wrap’ the www.ravelry.com Whilst they are not designed for felting, I might make an
next stitch to avoid a hole – check out ‘w&t’
(wrap and turn) on page 92 to see how extra large pair and see how they felt.
you do this. You can also enjoy small scale felting by hand with
children by making small felted balls out of colourful wool
What can I knit with...

fleece. These balls can be made into jewellery, gifts and
other fun items.
Martine Ellis is a knitter, teacher and crafter
TWO 50G BALLS OF 4PLY YARN based in Guernsey
HOW ABOUT YOU?

We asked for your advice on deliberately
felting your knits:
“If you end up over-felting an item it’s possible, in my
experience, to relax it a bit using hair conditioner’
Louise Barnes
“If you’re making a bag with a strap take care that it
doesn’t get twisted during the process or it won’t felt
evenly.” Bryony Lelland
Alfrick socks by Rachel Deco Mitts by Sheep Carousel teacosy, NEXT ISSUE:
Coopey, £3.50 from Dagmar Mora, $5.50 from £3.50 from www.kate Do you know of any apps that are useful for
www.loveknitting.com www.ravelry.com daviesdesigns.com knitters? Email suggestions to adrienne.
chandler@aceville.co.uk Printed ones win a prize!
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KNIT WITH US!
Learn to knit a bright

BIRD PRINT CUSHION
HAVE A GO AT INTARSIA COLOURWORK WITH
JEM WESTON’S COLOURFUL PILLOW
Here’s what Adrienne Chandler shows you how...

you need... For this kind of colourwork you will need to wind your main balls of yarn into smaller balls, these are known as ‘bobbins’ or
Five colours in Rowan ‘yarn butterflies’. You’ll need a new bobbin for each colour section, so look at the chart rows on page 68. If you are asked to
Pure Wool Superwash DK. use grey, then green, then grey again, you’ll need two bobbins of grey and one of green. You can use yarn straight from the
ball, but may find a small bobbin easier to manage when it’s hanging from the back of your work.
We’ve used three balls of
Winding bobbins
(A) shade 002 Shale, then
one ball each of shades Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 103 stitches
(B) 003 Anthracite, Step 1: lay the yarn tail in the palm of your hand with the First of all, using yarn A make a slipknot as shown on page
(C) 028 Raspberry, working yarn going between your thumb and index finger. 94 and place it on a 4mm needle. This is your first cast-on
(D) 019 Avocado, stitch. Now carry on using the two-needle cast-on method.
(E) 051 Gold. This yarn 1
costs £4.49 per 50g (125m) Step 1: insert your needle through the middle of the
ball from 0800 505 3300, slipknot and wrap the yarn around the needle tip from
left to right.
1
A pair of 4mm needles
Two pieces of patterned Step 2: bring the yarn around your thumb, across your
fabric, one measuring 29cm x palm and between your ring finger and little finger.
50cm and one measuring
2
40cm x 50cm, both edged
with pinking shears to help
Step 2: use the right needle to pull the yarn through the
prevent fraying
stitch then bring the left needle up from underneath and
through the new stitch so it is sitting on the left needle.
A 46cm square
cushion pad 2
This cushion has a knitted Step 3: wrap the yarn in a figure-of-eight motion around
front and fabric back. The your thumb and little finger until you have neat bobbin.
knitted panel will measure
46cm x 46cm. You’ll know 3
you are on track if you get
22 sts and 30 rows over a Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have cast on a total of 103
10cm square, using the yarn stitches, inserting the right needle through the middle of
and needles suggested here. the last cast-on stitch each time and remembering that
your initial slipknot counts as one stitch.
THIS TUTORIAL IS
SPONSORED BY Step 4: cut the yarn and wind it around the centre of your
HIYAHIYA NEEDLES. bobbin and tuck in the end to secure. Use the tail you left at
We’ve used the brand’s the beginning to knit with.
interchangeable
straight needles with
4
bamboo tips, from
the Premium Interchangeable
Set. For stockists, visit
www.hiyahiya- Starting with a knit row and working in st st throughout,
europe.com/stockists use the intarsia technique to complete the chart (p68).
Read on to find out how to do this.
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SEE OUR
ABBREVIATIONS ON
PAGE 92
Stocking stitch
that
This creates a lovely, smooth fabric
off your pictu re perfectly . It is
will show
purl rows . It
made up of alternate knit and
h row is whic h beca use
is easy to tell whic
n
knit stitches look like ‘v’ shapes whe
look
This pattern is worked entirely from the l Right side rows are read from right to left – they are facing you and purl stitches
chart (overleaf), which is actually a much that’s because when you are knitting the like little bumps.
easier way of expressing these sorts of stitches from your left needle, you are working Row 1: knit to end
patterns. Before you begin, there are some in that direction. Row 2: purl to end
important things you need to know about The knit rows form the right side of
l Wrong side rows are read from left to right, your work.
colourwork charts in knitting. because you are working back in the other
l One box equals one knitted stitch direction on purl rows
Rows 1-14 are worked in stocking stitch (see above)
l You start at the bottom and work up to l The chart is worked entirely in stocking using yarn A (grey) only.
the top. This reflects your knitting as your stitch – see the panel on the right for an
cushion will grow upwards from your explanation of what this is. On Row 15, knit the first 83 stitches in yarn A, then
cast-on row. use yarn D (green) for the next stitch.
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Introducing a new bobbin
Knit the next stitch in yarn D, leaving a 10cm tail to On the next row, use the correct bobbin to knit your
Oh sew simple!
colour section, remembering to twist the strands for To make the fabric back, turn under 2cm
weave in later.
a neat join. along one long edge of each piece of fabric.
Turn under the same amount again and
straight stitch in place. With the front of the
knitting facing the front of the fabric, place the
smaller fabric piece on the knitted front first,
then place the larger piece on top, overlapping
them in the middle. Pin and handstitch the
sides of the two fabric pieces to the knitted
front. Turn cushion the right way out and
insert the cushion pad. Congratulations, your
Use a small bobbin of yarn A to knit the next stitch,
cushion is now complete!
but twist the strand with your strand of yarn D to
If a colour section is really tiny, like the three grey
Love this?
avoid making a hole.
stitches between the wings on Rows 18 and 19,
don’t bother joining in a new bobbin. Instead, you
This pattern is from Jem
can loosely carry the yarn across the back of the
Weston’s book The Knitted
work using a method called stranding.
Nursery Collection (£9.99,
Search Press). It includes 14
When the chart is complete, cast off all the
colourful projects including
stitches on your needle – see how to do this
blankets, cushions and
on page 95.
mobiles. 01892 510850, www.searchpress.com
CHART KEY Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C Yarn D Yarn E

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133
131
129
127
125
123
121
119
117
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109
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WHAT’S IN
GET THE HOT GOSSIP FROM YOUR
FAVOURITE SHOPS AND BRANDS
Store?
Meet Tiny and Chris!
Get the patterns for our two
adorable Yarn Shop Day
mascots in any participating
store! To find out what’s
happening at shops across the
country, check out editorial assistant
Isobel’s feature on page 73 or take
a look at our interactive map at
www.letsknit.co.uk/yarnshopday
to find a store near you!
Tea & Togs Art and Craft Cafe KEEP UP-TO-DATE

Visitors to Ifracombe may have noticed some ON THE DAY!
exciting changes at The Periwinkle! Now Don’t forget to email, Facebook
under new management and renamed Tea & or tweet us with your fabulous
Togs Art And Craft Cafe @ The Periwinkle, photos from the day. We’d love
you can still enjoy lots of tasty treats, while to see which shops you’ve been
stocking up on all your essential supplies for visiting, and what you’ve been
knitting, crochet, haberdashery, arts and buying, making, winning and
needlecraft. There are some lovely gifts too as tasting! Find our contact
well as a fab programme of knitting and crochet details on page 51.
classes and craft clubs. Pop along on Yarn Shop Day
to see what special surprises are in store!
01271 855945, www.theperiwinkle.co.uk
KNITIQUE
Hook happy
KnitUK has some fantastic new products in stock
Celebrate Yarn Shop Day in Knitique’s brand including these pretty crochet hook sets. Each set
new store! The Lichfield-based retailer has comes with seven hooks, in sizes from 2mm up to
recently moved premises to Tudor Row, 5mm, and colourful handles for ease of selection.
Wade Street, and is still stocking all your They are presented in a polka dot patterned satin
favourite brands, from Sirdar and Hayfield to roll, complete with mesh pockets
Peter Pan and King Cole. There’s also a great for each hook and a secure
range of needles, notions, kits and patterns, fastening, and come in a choice
whether you’re just starting out or are a fully of three fantastic colourways.
fledged crafter. Stop by on the 30th April to Get all of this for the fantastic price
see what’s happening on Yarn Shop Day. of £5.60! Find more at www.knituk.com
01543 417700, www.knitiqueonline.com
FABRICATIONS
Get up bright and early on Yarn Shop Day as
this London shop has free goodie bags for the
first 20 customers! There’ll be 25% off certain
yarns, books and kits, a free knit-tea party, a
guerilla knitting workshop from 1:30-5pm,
and the chance to learn to knit or crochet on
macro needles or hooks. Plus, put your crafty
touch on the shop by dressing the bike racks
outside. Fabrications will provide all materials
and tasty snacks to fuel your creativity.
0207 275 8043, www.fabrications1.co.uk
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QUICK AND EASY KNIT
Cup of Joy
30cm x 15cm
Knit Kit
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
Aran, shade 075 Citrus, one 50g
Knit Sian Brown’s pattern with just one ball of yarn!
W
ball e love simple, quick knits for instant gratification and this easy home pattern is
Needles: 5mm just that. Using a merino blend yarn with superb insulating power, you can work
Button: small, one this cafetiere cosy in an evening and use it for your coffee the next morning. It’ll
make a colourful addition to any kitchen and keep your cuppa warmer for longer!
Tension Square
l 23 sts x 34 rows
l 10cm x 10cm
l over pattern “You can use any animal
fibre yarn for this pattern
l 5mm needles
For abbreviations see page 92

to make the most of the
About the Yarn
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
insulating properties.”
LK Editorial Assistant Isobel Smith
is a hugely popular yarn made
from a blend of merino, acrylic
and cashmere so its insulating
properties make it a great choice for
this pattern. It costs £4.75 per 50g
(90m) ball from 01612 170858,
www.tangled-yarn.co.uk
Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran is
another soft yarn comprising 100%
merino fibres and it comes in a
great range of shades. It costs
£3.69 per 50g (100m) ball from
01925 764231, www.black
sheepwools.com
knitwise
Don’t be put off by the use of yarn
overs before and after slipped
stitches in this pattern as it’s much
easier than you think. On Rows 1, 3
and 5, make sure the yarn over
needle is worked over the top of the
two slipped stitches. On Rows 7, 9
and 11, work the yarn round needle
over the top of the slipped stitches
and back between the needles to
the front.
One
ball knit!
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Using 5mm needles, cast on 70 sts
£ K three rows
£ Rows 1, 3 and 5 (WS): k3, * yfwd,
sl 2 pwise, yon, k2, rep from * to last
three sts, k3. 86 sts
£ Rows 2, 4 and 6: k3, * p2, k2tog tbl
(next st and yon of prev row), k1, rep
from * to last three sts, k3. 70 sts
£ Rows 7, 9 and 11: k3, * k2, yfwd, sl 1
pwise, yrn, p1, rep from * to last three
sts, k3. 86 sts
£ Rows 8, 10 and 12: k3, * k1,
k2tog tbl, p2, rep from * to last three
sts, k3. 70 sts
These 12 rows form patt. Rep Rows
1-12 twice more until a total of 36
rows have been worked
£ Next row: as Row 1
£ Next row: cast on five sts, k5, work
as Row 2 to end
£ Next row: work as Row 3 to last
eight sts, k8
£ Next row: k2, k2tog, yfwd, k1, work
as Row 4 to end
£ Next row: work as Row 5 to last
eight sts, k8
£ Next row: k5, work as Row 6
to end
£ K three rows
£ Cast off
TO MAKE UP
Block to measurements. Position
on cafetiere and sew side seam at
the bottom below handle. Sew
button to top to correspond with
the buttonhole LK
coming
next issue
A PAIR OF COLOURFUL
TEACOSIES BY
SIAN BROWN
June issue of Let’s Knit on sale
FRIDAY 13TH MAY
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SHRUG Using 3.5mm straight needles,
Continued cast on 66 (74, 80, 90) sts
from page 27
£ K five rows
£ Row 1 (RS): k2, m1, k to last two
sts, m1, k2. 68 (76, 82, 92) sts
£ Beg with a p row, work nine
rows in st st
£ Rep last ten rows 2 (1, 2, 1)
times more. 72 (78, 86, 94) sts
£ Cont in st st without shaping
FOR ALL LET’S *

until Sleeve meas 23 (24, 24.5,
25.5) cm, ending after a WS row
£ Row 5: p to end, working wraps
Shape sleeve cap
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tog with st
Leave sts on holder £ Cast off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts at beg of
next two rows. 64 (68, 74, 80) sts
RIGHT FRONT £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to last
Using 3.5mm straight needles, four sts, k2tog, k2. 62 (66, 72, 78) sts
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Chart A(see p26) three times, pm, £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to last
m1, k to end. 31 (34, 40, 45) sts four sts, k2tog, k2. 52 (56, 62,
£ Row 2 (WS): p to marker, m1, 66) sts
sm, p to end. 32 (35, 41, 46) sts £ Next row (WS): p2, p2tog, p to
£ Row 3: k2, work Row 3 of last four sts, p2tog tbl, p2. 50 (54,
Chart A three times, sm, m1, k to 60, 64) sts
end. 33 (36, 42, 47) sts £ Rep last two rows 4 (5, 6, 6)
£ Row 4: p to marker, m1, sm, p to times more. 34 (34, 36, 40) sts
end. 34 (37, 43, 48) sts £ Cast off 4 (4, 4, 5) sts at beg of
£ Cont as set inc on every alt row next four rows. 18 (18, 20, 20) sts
only for 28 more rows. 48 (51, 57, £ Cast off
62) sts CROCHET HOOKS
£ Cont without shaping until Right TO MAKE UP
front matches Back to armhole Block pieces to measurements.
shaping, ending after a WS row Return shoulder sts to needles and
join seams using three-needle cast
Shape armhole and neck off as folls:
£ Row 1 (RS): k2, work Chart to Holding both needles parallel in
marker, sm, ssk, k to end your left hand with RS together,
£ Row 2 (WS): cast off 4 (5, 6, 7) insert another RH needle through
sts, p to two sts before marker, first st on each needle and k them
p2tog tbl, sm, p to end tog, * insert RH needle through
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p to end and underarm seams
£ Cont to dec one st at armhole BUTTONBAND
edge on every row as set 5 (4, 7, £ Using 3.5mm circular needle,
9) times AT THE SAME TIME dec with RS facing and starting at
one st at neck edge on every row 2 bottom Right front, pick up and k
(2, 4, 4) times, then dec one st at 94 (98, 103, 107) sts to right
neck edge on RS rows only 11 (12, shoulder, five sts to Back neck, k36
11, 12) times. 20 (22, 23, 24) sts (38, 40, 42) from Back neck
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DAY TRIPPER
Find out what exciting events are taking place
at your local shop on Yarn Shop Day 2016
T
his year’s Yarn Shop Day celebrations are taking place on
30th April which is just around the corner. We’ve picked some
of this year’s participating stores to find out what they are doing ENJOY
DISCOUNTS
on the day so you won’t miss a thing. If you can’t find your local bricks
and mortar store below, hop online to www.letsknit.co.uk to find our
& CAKE
interactive map so you can track yours down and see what they’re
up to. Happy Yarn Shop Day knitters!
WOOL, Bath, Somerset

This beautiful and chic yarn shop will be offering 15% off to
anyone who takes along an issue of Let’s Knit so make sure
CHRISTINE’S you remember yours! There will also be a raffle to win a
WOOL SHOP, knitting bag, some bamboo needles and ten balls
Bournville, Birmingham of lovely yarn, plus handmade mini cupcakes
for essential sustenance whilst shopping.
Pop down to this great shop to meet knitting
01225 469144, www.woolbath.co.uk
royalty, Debbie and Nell Bliss, who will be
hosting book signings and ‘an audience with
Debbie’. They’ve also got fantastic discounts and
goodie bags just like last year. If you fancy learning a
new skill, Kate Hulme will be holding crochet
workshops throughout the day. How exciting!
0121 628 3977, www.cityknits.co.uk
MEET DEBBIE
THE GOOD WOOL ARN A SKILL

SHOP, Formby, LE
Liverpool JENNY WREN’S YARNS,
If you’re in the Liverpool area, Ipswich, Suffolk
make a point of visiting this lovely
shop to hear a special talk by This Ipswich yarn wonderland has a whole load of great
guest speaker Lynne Hawksworth, events happening on the day. There’s a knit and natter
the wonderful woman behind session from 10am-12pm, and classes for crochet
Knitted Knockers, a charity that hearts bunting at 1pm, pompom animals at 2pm, simple
knits and crochets prostheses for crochet flowers at 3pm and an introduction to cable
women who have had a knitting at 4pm. You can also snap up 10% off full
mastectomy. Plus you’ll still be priced stock, enter a raffle, get goodie bags, join yarn
able to enjoy all of the usual Yarn and book swaps and try extreme knitting with giant
SEE A GUEST SPEAKER

Shop Day patterns and goodies. needles. Best of all, all money raised goes to Autism
01704 830465, Suffolk so you’ll be crafting for a good cause. Also, join
www.thegoodwoolshop.co.uk the team for an after hours birthday party with food and
games, booking is essential. You’re spoilt for choice!
01473 805208, www.jennywrensyarns.co.uk
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Say hello
to Dennis!
Val Pierce’s popular
giraffe pattern can be
picked up at your local
participating store – another great
reason to visit on Yarn Shop Day!
ROCKIN’ BEADS, Devon

BUY UNIQUE YARNS After the recent premises move, this
Devon-based multi-craft store is better than
ever and all set for a smashing Yarn Shop Day
this year. Keep an eye out as they’ll soon be back
SITTING KNITTING, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham as The Woolly Beader, with all the same great
The folks at this Birmingham store are offering 10% off all purchases on Yarn Shop Day and yarns and products customers love.
they are also doing something a little different this year. The owner’s son will be selling his own 01837 657614, www.rockinbeads.co.uk
Indian-themed hand-dyed sock yarn to raise money for his World Challenge trip to India in
2017. What a great reason to add some gorgeous new yarn to your stash! They are also
offering a free tote bag with purchases over £50, tea and cake, a mystery yarn launch and a sit
and knit session from 3:30-5:30pm. 0121 308 4205, www.facebook.com/SittingKnitting
MEET A
DESIGNER
VISIT A NEW HOME
KNIT
NOTTINGHAM,
Nottingham ALL THINGS WOOL,
Knit Nottingham has set the Stockton-on-Tees,
bar high for casual Yarn Shop County Durham
Day events and we love it! Cruise
Boost your stash when you visit this shop, with
along to the store to enjoy
the chance to buy your choice from a pick and
beverages, cake, lots of knitting and
mix collection of whole and half balls of yarn
crochet, freebies and one off yarns from the
from £5, £10 and £15, which are perfect for
likes of Truly Hooked. They also have a very
small projects. You can also enter a prize draw,
special guest, Zoë Halstead, in store to sign books. It’s worth
taste yummy homemade muffins or take
checking out the bigger, better new shop just for fun.
advantage of 10% off selected yarns to inspire
www.knitnottingham.co.uk
your next project. 01642 740929,
www.allthingswool.net
THE KNITTING HUT, Woburn
Sands, Buckinghamshire
Take part in a bit of yarn bombing at The Knitting Hut
and beautify the outside with flowers, bees and
butterflies! You can also see great demonstrations for
two-handed colourwork, shadow knitting, crochet
granny squares and sock knitting as well as a chance
to have a go yourself ahead of the workshops they will
run later in the year. If you’re on the hunt to add to
your stash, there will be a flash sale with great
discounts. You’ll also find a raffle to win a £25 voucher
with all proceeds going to the Super Shoes charity.
LEARN NEW
ADD TO YOUR STASH
Tempt your sweet tooth with lots of cake and goodies.
There’s something for everyone!
TRICKS 01908 586244, www.theknittinghut.co.uk
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YARN SHOP DAY 2016
BUY HAND-
DYED YARNS
THE YARN CAKE,
Glasgow, Scotland
The Glasgow store is hosting an
Abstract Cat Crafts trunk show
this year so you can stock up on
ENJOY GAMES
Meet our mascots! glorious locally hand-dyed yarns
and will also have goodie bags
and prizes to be won. Don’t miss
WHITE GECKO CRAFT LOUNGE, We’re very pleased to introduce
Tiny the knitted Elephant and
the cakes, of course, for essential
Dinas Powys, Wales Chris the Monkey in crochet. The
shopping sustenance!
0141 946 5305,
These crafty newcomers are making a splash on the knitting scene patterns are available only from www.theyarncake.co.uk
with some fantastic events taking place. Join The Great Camms Corner participating stores on the day
Gecko hunt which is open to all ages and will feature a number of so make sure you get yours!
crocheted white geckos hidden in and around the Corner - you could
win great prizes! You can also drop in to the Knitting Clinic and ask the
experts if you’re stuck on a project or need help with a pattern.
0292 115 2628, www.whitegeckoevents.co.uk
LEARN NEW SKILLS
BLACK SHEEP WOOLS,

JOIN A SPECIAL GUEST
C&H FABRICS, Horsham, West Sussex
Warrington, Cheshire Take care of all of your crafting and home needs when you
As always, the Cheshire-based store has a full day planned, packed with pop into the Horsham branch of C&H Fabrics. They have
events that you won’t want to miss. The celebrations start with a sock a very special guest from 10:30am-2:30pm this year,
knitting workshop with blogger Winwick Mum from 9:30am-12:30pm, at Monica Russel! She will be available for book
the same time as crochet and natter with Sue Pinner from 10:30am- signings and demonstrations so be sure to
2:30pm. You can also try weaving with Beryl Weir from 10am-2pm or make the most of this amazing opportunity.
1-3pm, then enjoy crochet with Crafternoon Treats from 10.30am-12.30pm 01403 242127, www.candh.co.uk
or 1.30pm-3.30pm. 01925 764231, www.blacksheepwools.com
AMMONITE YARNS,
WHITKNITS, Pontyclun, Wales
Whitstable, Kent Double up on the celebrations with
The crafty haven in the both Yarn Shop Day and the
south will have two ladies Wales-based store’s first birthday!
from Whitstable You’ll find independent dyer
Yarnbombers creating live Michelle from Woolly Wumpkins
yarnbombing between
11am and 2pm, in which
along with her campervan, talking FIND SPECIAL YARNS
about sock yarn and how to adapt
you can take part! If that patterns, along with other ideas for
tickles your fancy, you’ll also
get the chance to join a big
DO SOME the yarn, and tips to make amazing Event sponsored by the British
community project taking place YARN BOMBING projects. Soak in all of the knitty
knowledge from 11am until 12:30pm.
Wool Marketing Board, and
The Campaign for Wool
later in the year so you’ll really be 01443 520200,
supporting local crafters and celebrating all things yarny. www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk
01227 282271, www.facebook.com/Whitknits.UK
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I MPP LDE AS YA C H E T S

To fit (mths): 3-6 (9-12)
Colours of
the Rainbow
Jumper
To fit chest (cm): 44-48 (50-54)
Actual chest (cm): 52 (58)
Actual length shoulder to hem (cm):
23 (27)
Hat
To fit head (cm): 40 (44)
Bootees
To fit: 3-9 months, one size only
Susie Johns’ set is perfect for any tot
S
ome people start knitting baby clothes months in advance, but if you wait until the birth of a
new baby has already been announced, you can start knitting a colourful set that will fit the
Knit Kit little darling at three months or, for slow knitters, nine months. Bright shades offer a colourful
Yarn: Patons Merino Extrafine 4ply, alternative to the more traditional pale blue and pink, and will suit both boys and girls and, with this
(A) 31 Cherry, (B) 23 Apricot,
(C) 20 Sundance, (D) 74 in mind, this jumper, hat and bootees are made in colourful stripes using 4ply yarn. You will need
Chartreuse, (E) 68 Iris, (F) 51 Royal, just one ball of each colour for the whole set, as 4ply goes a long way.
(G) 46 Plum and (H) 37 Pink, one
50g ball of each
Needles: 2.75mm, 3.25mm JUMPER Shape shoulder changing colour every four rows in
Stitch holders same sequence as Back and Front,
Tapestry needle
BACK £ Row 1: cast off seven sts, k to end
and inc one st at each end of fifth
£ Row 2: p
Buttons: four (five) ** Using 2.75mm needles and and every foll sixth row until there
£ Row 3: cast off 7 (8) sts, k to end
yarn A, cast on 66 (74) sts are 48 (52) sts, ending after
£ Row 4: p
£ Rows 1-10: [k1, p1] to end a WS row
Tension Square Change to 3.25mm needles, cut
Transfer rem 7 (8) sts to a holder
£ Beg with a k row, work a further
l 25 sts x 36 rows yarn A and join in yarn B 10 (14) rows in stripe patt
l 10cm x 10cm £ Beg with a k row, work four
Left back
l stocking stitch £ With RS facing, leave first six sts
l 3.25mm needles
rows in st st Shape top
Cut yarn B and join in yarn C from holder unworked, rejoin yarn to
rem sts and work left back to match £ Row 1: cast off four sts, k
£ Beg with a k row, work four
For abbreviations see page 92 rows in st st right back, keeping stripe sequence to end. 44 (48) sts
same and reversing shapings £ Row 2: cast off four sts, p
Cut yarn C and join in yarn D
to end. 40 (44) sts
About the Yarn £ Beg with a k row, work four
Patons Merino Extrafine 4ply is rows in st st FRONT £ Row 3: k1, skpo, k to last three
sts, k2tog, k1
an exceptionally fine and soft, yet Cut yarn D and join in yarn E £ Work as Back from ** to ** £ Row 4: p
hardwearing pure wool yarn. It is £ Beg with a k row, work four rows £ Cont in stripe patt work a further £ Rep Rows 3-4 8 (10) times. 22 sts
machine washable at 40°C and in st st 4 (8) rows
can even be tumble dried. It costs
£ Next row: k1, skpo, k to last three
Cut yarn E and join in yarn F
£4.25 per 50g (170m) ball. To sts, k2tog, k1
find your nearest local stockist call
£ Beg with a k row, work four rows Shape neck £ Next row: p1, ssp, p to last three
in st st £ Row 1: k18 (20), turn and leave
01484 681881 or visit sts, p2tog, p1
www.makeitcoats.com Cut yarn F and join in yarn G rem sts on a holder £ Rep last two rows three
£ Beg with a k row, work four rows £ Dec one st at neck edge on times more
in st st next and every alt row until 14 £ Cast off six sts
Cut yarn G and join in yarn H (15) sts rem
£ Cont working in four-row
stripes, in set colour sequence,
£ Work 10 (12) rows in stripe patt Left back button border
without further dec Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A,
until work meas 14 (16) cm from
cast-on edge, ending after a cast on seven sts
Shape shoulder £ Row 1 (RS): [k1, p1] three times, k1
WS row
£ Row 1: cast off seven sts, k to end £ Row 2: [p1, k1] three times, p1
Pick up everything you need £ Row 2: p £ Rep Rows 1-2 14 (19) times
for this project from your local
Shape armholes £ Cast off Do not cast off but transfer sts to
yarn store. £ Cont in striped patt, cast off two £ With RS facing, slip first 12 sts on stitch holder
sts at beg of next two rows. 62 to holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and
(70) sts work other side of neck to match, MAKING UP
meet our £ Row 3: k1, skpo, k to last three
sts, k2tog, k1
reversing shapings AND BORDERS
DESIGNER £ Row 4: p
£ Rep Rows 3-4 6 (8) times. 48
SLEEVE (make two)
Using 2.75mm needles and A,
Join side and sleeve seams, pin and
stitch sleeve tops to armhole openings
“Instead of dithering about (52) sts **
whether to knit a baby set in
cast on 34 (36) sts RIGHT BACK
£ Rows 1-9: [k1, p1] to end
pink for a girl or or blue for a RIGHT BACK £ Row 10: [k1, p1] 3 (4) times, [m1,
BUTTONHOLE
boy, I prefer to use as many £ Row 1: k21 (23), turn rib seven] four times. 38 (40) sts BORDER
colours as possible!” Leave rem sts on holder Change to 3.25mm needles, cut Using 2.75mm needles, yarn A and
SUSIE JOHNS £ Beg with a p row, work in striped yarn A and join in yarn B with RS facing, k3 from holder, m1, k
patt for 19 (27) rows £ Beg with yarn B, work in st st, rem three sts from holder. Seven sts
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EXCLUSIVE TO
knitwise
Using lots of colours generates lots of
loose ends, which will need to be
woven in at the making-up stage, so
allow a little extra time for this.
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£ Row 1: [k1, p1] three times, k1
£ Row 2: [p1, k1] three times, p1
£ Rows 3-6: rep Rows 1-2 twice
£ Row 7 (make buttonhole): k1, p1,
k1, yfwd, k2tog, p1, k1
£ Row 8: [p1, k1] three times, p1
£ Rows 9-10: as Rows 1-2
£ Rep Rows 1-10 2 (3) times
Do not cast off but transfer sts
to holder
Stitch Left back button border in
place behind Right back border and
stitch together at base
NECKBAND
£ Using 2.75mm needles, yarn A
and with RS facing, beg at top of
Left back button border, work seven
sts in rib, k 7 (8) sts from holder at
Left back neck, pick up and k 15 (17)
sts down left front neck, k six sts
from holder at centre front, m1, k
rem six sts from centre front, pick
up and k 15 (17) sts up right side, 7
(8) sts from holder, then work seven
sts from Right back buttonhole
border. 71 (77) sts
£ Row 1: [p1, k1] to last st, p1
£ Row 6 (make buttonhole): rib to
last four sts, yfwd, k2tog, p1, k1 80 (88) sts cast on 39 sts £ Row 5: k24, skpo, k5, k2tog,
£ Row 7: as Row 1 £ Row 5: [k6, k2tog] 10 (11) times. £ Row 1: k k24. 55 sts
£ Cast off loosely in rib 70 (77) sts £ Row 2: k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, £ Row 6: p23, ssp, p5, p2tog,
Weave in all yarn ends. Stitch 4 (5) £ Row 7: [k5, k2tog] 10 (11) times. k16, kfb, k1. 43 sts p23. 53 sts
buttons in place to correspond with 60 (66) sts £ Row 3: k £ Row 7: k22, skpo, k5, k2tog,
buttonholes on back opening £ Row 9: [k4, k2tog] 10 (11) times. £ Row 4: k2, kfb, k16, kfb, k3, kfb, k22. 51 sts
50 (55) sts k16, kfb, k2. 47 sts £ Row 8: p21, ssp, p5, p2tog,
HAT £ Row 11: [k3, k2tog] 10 (11) times. £ Row 5: k
£ Row 6: k3, kfb, k16, kfb, k5, kfb,
p21. 49 sts
40 (44) sts £ Row 9: k20, skpo, k5, k2tog,
Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, k16, kfb, k3. 51 sts k20. 47 sts
£ Row 13: [k2, k2tog] 10 (11)
cast on 100 (110) sts £ Row 7: k £ Row 10: p19, ssp, p5, p2tog,
times. 30 (33) sts
£ Row 1: [k1, p1] to end £ Row 8: k4, kfb, k16, kfb, k7, kfb, p19. 45 sts
£ Row 15: [k1, k2tog] 10 (11) times.
£ Rep Row 1 7 (9) times more k16, kfb, k4. 55 sts £ Row 11: k18, skpo, k5, k2tog,
20 (22) sts
Change to 3.25mm needles, cut £ Row 9: k k18. 43 sts
£ Row 17: [k2tog] 10 (11) times
yarn A and join in yarn B £ Row 10: k5, kfb, k16, kfb, k9, kfb, £ Row 12: p17, ssp, p5, p2tog,
£ Cut yarn, thread through rem 10
£ Beg with a k row, work in st st k16, kfb, k5. 59 sts p17. 41 sts
(11) sts, pull tight and fasten off
and stripe patt as for jumper for £ Row 11: k £ Row 13: k16, skpo, k5, k2tog,
26 (30) rows
TO MAKE UP £ Row 12: k6, kfb, k16, kfb, k11, kfb,
k16, kfb, k6. 63 sts
k16. 39 sts
£ Row 14: p15, ssp, p5, p2tog,
Shape crown Stitch seam on hat, weave in all yarn £ Row 13: k p15. 37 sts
ends. Stitch the back seam on Hat Cut yarn A and join in yarn B £ Row 15: * k3, m1, rep from * to
£ Row 1: [k8, k2tog] ten (11) times.
90 (99) sts £ Beg with a k row, work four last four sts, k4. 48 sts
£ Row 2 and every WS row: p BOOTEES rows in st st £ Row 16: p
£ Row 3: [k7, k2tog] 10 (11) times. Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, Cut yarn B and join in yarn C £ Row 17 (eyelets): k1, (yfwd, k2tog,
£ Beg with a k row, work four k2) 11 times, yfwd, k2tog, k1
Why not experiment rows in st st £ Row 18: p
with different Cut yarn C and join in yarn D £ Row 19: k
colour patterns £ Cont in st st, changing colour Change to 2.75mm needles
every four rows in the same and yarn A
sequence as Jumper £ K 11 rows
£ Cast off
Shape top
£ Row 1: k27, skpo, k5, k2tog, TO MAKE UP
k27. 61 sts Sew seam along base of sole
£ Row 2: p and up centre back. Make two
£ Row 3: k26, skpo, k5, k2tog, plaited or twisted cords approx
k26. 59 sts 45cm long and thread through
£ Row 4: p25, ssp, p5, p2tog, eyelets LK
p25. 57 sts
78
www.letsknit.co.uk

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YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
On the 30th April, we are joining up with bricks and mortar yarn shops across
Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for our annual Yarn Shop Day extravaganza!
Here is a taster of what you can expect:
● EXCLUSIVE knitted and crochet mascot patterns
● Workshops & demonstrations
● Meet wellknown authors and designers
● Special offers and discounts
● Yummy cakes, refreshments and more!
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop

BEDFORDSHIRE BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE BRISTOL
Stockist of a wide range of yarns and Award winning store with a

accessories from: huge selection of yarns and
King Cole, Stylecraft, Adriafil, needles to suit all budgets.
DMC, Manos de Uruguay and Fab range of workshops
Products to inspire ... Bergere de France.
Whether you are an experienced yarn and Knitting & Crochet lessons and regular Knit and
fabric crafter or its all brand new to you.
Yarn and fabric crafting supplies,
& workshops. Natter groups.
Moss End Garden Village,
haberdashery and kits all under one roof. Maidenhead Road, Warfield,
Bracknell RG42 6EJ Open Monday-Friday 9.00-5.00
www.lizhiannes.com 01189 712151 Saturday 10.00-5.00
Email: val@lizhiannes.com 01344 861942
Lizhiannes-Fleece-and-Fibre, Unit 3, Spire Ridge, www.Thebarnyarn.co.uk 39 Brislington Hill, Bristol BS4 5BE
Bath Road, Midgham, Berks, RG7 5XB info@thebarnyarn.co.uk Thebarnyarn 0117 300 5211 www.getknitted.com
BRISTOL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Come and join us for a Premature baby knitwear

great day of new yarns, Stocking a wide range of yarns
special offers, knitty including:
workshop King Cole, Rico, James C Brett,
demonstrations, Adriafil & Stylecraft
plus patterns & accessories!
yarnbombing, cake DMC Cross Stitch Kits, Buttons,
and more! Beads and Card Making supplies
24a High Street, Ely,
65 High Street, Woburn Sands,
Cambridgeshire CB7 4JU
Bucks MK17 8QY
info@theknittinghut.co.uk Tel. 01353 969426
01908 586244 www.curtisyarns.co.uk
CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CHESHIRE

Crafty Stitches
Tel: 01606 431 87
Stocking yarns from Sirdar,

Black Sheep Craft Barn Patons, Debbie Bliss, Rico
Chester Warehouse Studios
plus many more!
65 Frodsham Street, Glaziers Lane
CH1 3JJ Culcheth 48 Witton Street,
01244 323 640 Warrington Northwich
OPEN 7 DAYS
WA3 4AQ Cheshire, CW9 5AG
Abakhan.Fabrics
@AbakhanFabrics AbakhanFabrics
01925 764231 Email:sales@craftystitchesonline.co.uk
www.blacksheepwools.com www.craftystitchesonline.co.uk
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YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CORNWALL

Wool and Patterns
and Accessories from
Sirdar, Rico, King Cole,
ipity
Sewendof Stalybridge As a family run business with over
Patons 20 year s in experience
• YARN • HABERDASHERY • FABRIC
Haberdashery and Fabric WOOLS, CRAFTS & HABERDASHERY in the industry,
including exclusive Stocking:
King Cole, Sirdar, Stylecraft, Stockists of: we provide a
licensed brands: King Cole, Robin, Wendy & Teddy wide range of
Doctor Who, Marvel, Disney etc. Robin, Wendy, James C Brett Come along to our yarns and
Get creative with CROOKILLEY Rico and Makower. YARN SHOP DAY SALE products at
on Yarn Shop Day and help knit for our yarn bombing! competitive
19 The Precinct, Enter our raffle to win 1 hours free knitting
Bramhall Village Square, Bramhall, Romiley, Stockport, lesson and 1 hours free crochet lesson! prices.
Stockport, SK7 1AW Cheshire, SK6 4EA. 43 Melbourne St, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 2JJ 6 Gwel Avon, Gilston Road, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TW
0161 440 0094 crookilleycrafts@gmail.com
0161 430 2566 01752 840285
Tel: 0161 465 6820
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
CrookilleyCraftsEmporium CC_Emporium www.busyfingersshop.co.uk
CORNWALL CORNWALL COUNTY DURHAM CUMBRIA
Woolly Sue's
5 Albert Street
For all your knitting Penzance TR18 2LR
and sewing needs.
01736 361386 wool
knitting, crochet & felt kits
Find us at
Open Monday - patterns & books Visit us on
Truro Fabrics,
Calenick Street, Saturday 9.30am -5pm gifts Yarn Shop Day for
workshops
Truro, TR1 2SF
01872 222130
for all your 37 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees
United Kingdom TS18 1SB
demonstrations, discounts
and a huge sale!
info@TruroFabrics.com
www.trurofabrics.com
woolly needs! 07792 485103
www.allthingswool.net sandra@cumbriasewing.co.uk
DERBYSHIRE DERBYSHIRE DEVON DEVON
The Wool Shop

Stockists of: Specialising in exciting, unusual and
Stockists of: Friendly family run wool shop
Sirdar, James C Brett, natural yarns from around the world
Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Noro, Stockists of:
DY Choice, King Cole, Wendy, Peter Pan & Stylecraft, Wendy, King Cole
Ella Rae, Bergere de France and James C Brett
plus needles and accessories Knit Pro accessories We also stock a large selection of
from KnitPro. 2a Gladstone Road buttons and haberdashery supplies.
Now open 6 days at 28 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon 26 Fore St, Bovey Tracey,
19 George Street, Glossop, SK13 8AY. Spondon, Derby DE21 7JJ EX15 1JH Devon TQ13 9AD
Or visit our website: www.skeins.co.uk 01884 798180
01332 661285 fudgeswoolandhaberdashery@gmail.com Tel: 01626 836203
www.spinayarndevon.co.uk
www.fudgeswool.co.uk
DEVON DEVON DORSET DORSET

Tea & Togs
Art & Craft
Café
@
The Join us for yarn shop day on
Periwinkle Saturday 30th April for free
demonstrations, special offers and
We sell Italian clothing, competitions - follow our blog for
Visit our shop for
Textile art & craft, supplies all your fabric, more details nearer the time!
and hold workshops. haberdashery and
craft supplies, tips and 81 Cheap Street, Sherborne,
45 Fore Street, advice with a friendly service Dorset DT9 3BA
whatever you are making!
Ilfracombe EX34 9DJ www.butterflybright.com
5 Mill Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JT
www.theperiwinkle.co.uk 01237 470575 01935 817303
YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
DORSET ESSEX ESSEX ESSEX
Stockists of beautiful
Franklins Colchester, Chelmsford
yarns from Erika Knight, and Salisbury branches are all
Woolly Knits, Katia, Rico & more. happy to be taking part in National
Also Knit-pro needles and hooks. Yarn Shop Day.
Creative workshops all in the historic
town of Saffron Walden.
For branch addresses see
27 High Street, Saffron Walden,
Essex, CB10 1AT www.franklinsgroup.com and
www.craft-days.co.uk find us on Facebook at Franklins
01799218429 Group Colchester or Salisbury.
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop

ESSEX ESSEX ESSEX GLOUCESTERSHIRE
The Sewing B x Tilly’s Cotswold

EXTENSIVE YARN RANGE
28 High Street, Clacton-On-Sea,
Wool Wagon Sewing and Knitting
Machines
7a Lansdown, Stroud,
Essex CO15 1UQ Bridge Barn,
Tel: 01255 428352 Bones Lane Antique Centre Gloucestershire, GL5 1BB
Also at branch:
Battlesbridge, Essex
71 Connaught Avenue, Frinton, We stock King Cole, Rowan,
Essex CO13 9PP SS11 7RF Patons, Debbie Bliss, Noro,
A family run business trading since 1996. Tel: 01255 674456 Open Wednesday to Sunday Bergere de France & Wooly Knit
Stockists of: Patons, Stylecraft & Sirdar YARN, HABERDASHERY, LINEN, Free Parking
and so much more! FABRICS, CRAFTS & BABYWEAR
Shop 3 Central House, High Street, sandra_woolcabin@hotmail.com Tilly's Wool Wagon www.cotswoldsewingmachines.co.uk
Ongar, CM5 9AA
01277 366663 www.ongarwools.co.uk www.woolcabin.co.uk Tel: 07519 884222 01453 763660
GLOUCESTERSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER GREATER MANCHESTER
Here at The Button Draw we strive

to provide a personal and
welcoming service, and offer as
much help and information as we
possibly can.
Bolton Manchester
• Yarns Burnden Park, Manchester Road, 111-115 Oldham Street,
• Haberdashery BL3 2NE M4 1LN
16 Barton Street, Tewkesbury 01204 388 430 0161 839 3229

OPEN 7 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS
Gloucestershire GL20 5PP
Abakhan.Fabrics Abakhan.Fabrics
Tel: 01684 438596 @AbakhanFabrics AbakhanFabrics @AbakhanFabrics AbakhanFabrics
www.thebuttondrawhaberdashery.co.uk
GREATER MANCHESTER GREATER MANCHESTER HAMPSHIRE HAMPSHIRE
Kimberleys Krafts Handmade Studios

WOOL & HABERDASHERY
For all your wool &
haberdashery supplies
Pembroke Hall Market,
Lower Ground Floor,
Walkden Town Centre,
Manchester,
M28 3ZH
(We are based opposite Subway)
Open Mon-Sat 9-5

07922 210626
kimberleyminniskrafts
YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
HAMPSHIRE HERTFORDSHIRE HERTFORDSHIRE HERTFORDSHIRE
We stock a fantastic range

of knitting wool and crochet cottons.
Vintage Buttons, wool, Whatever your level of skill there is For all your wool
haberdashery always a knowledgeable member and cross-stitch needs
and ideas to inspire you! of staff who can help you.
We also offer a range of workshops
125 Winter Road Southsea
01442 245 383
PO4 8DP 3-5 Hitchin Street, Baldock SG7 6AL
142 Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead,
023 9242 8230 Herts, HP1 1JQ Tel: 01462 612889
www.needlecraftstore.co.uk www.wool-n-things.co.uk
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
ISLE OF WIGHT JERSEY KENT KENT

AvicraftWool
Now a Bergere de France
Stocking yarns including Premier Stockist!
● Yarn
Drops, Stylecraft, DMC ● Patterns & Books
● Gifts
and much more! ● Knitting & Crochet Clubs
Holliers Farm, Sandown, Everything you could need
Isle of Wight PO36 0LT under one roof!
www.figtreeyarns.co.uk 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent. BR2 9QW 5 Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB
020 8290 1238
Tel: 01983 868123 Le Picachon, St Saviour www.avicraftwool.com Tel: 01227 282271
Jersey JE2 7SB, Channel Islands email: sharonthesheep@gmail.com
Email: tajcrafts@outlook.com +44 1534 732374 • info@figtreeyarns.je Open 6pm-9pm every Wednesday www.whitknits.co.uk
LANCASHIRE LANCASHIRE LANCASHIRE LANCASHIRE
Wool & Haberdashery

Disabled Access. Toilet.
Free Car park.
Preston
Corporation Street,
Market Street Works,
Preston, PR1 2UQ Market Street,
01772 202 677
OPEN 7 DAYS Church, Accrington,
mrsjohnson@mrsjohnsonsemporium.co.uk
Abakhan.Fabrics BB5 0DP 29 - 31 Bond Street, Blackpool FY4 1BQ
07543 469999 T: 01253 404 550

www.mrsjohnsonsemporium.co.uk
LANCASHIRE LANCASHIRE LEICESTERSHIRE LEICESTERSHIRE

Needles and Pins
for your knitting and sewing needs
Come and join
us at The Yarn
Number One
Loft in Colne for in Leicestershire for
a truly fabulous
Yarn Shop Day service, yarn choice,
10-4pm.
We will have a very special workshop featuring
needles and patterns
the wonderful knitwear designer Emma 60c Queens Road, Unit 3, 74-76 Main Street, Broughton
Wright. We will also have lots of yarn related
fun. Light refreshments will be provided. Leicester, LE2 1TU Astley, Leicestershire LE9 6RD
Open Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10-4pm Thursday 10-6pm Visit: www.emilyfoulds.com for more details.
The Yarn Loft, Guy Syke Warehouse,
0116 270 0337 01455 285800
Primet Hill, Colne BB8 9NF. T: 0800 228 9400 knitone.uk.com www.needles-pins.co.uk
YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
LINCOLNSHIRE LINCOLNSHIRE LINCOLNSHIRE LONDON

Horncastle Hobby House
Stockists of King Cole,Katia,
Wendy & Jarol Yarn.
Now stocking:
Large selection of patterns,
Stylecraft, King
needles & knitting accessories Gorgeous British & Recycled Yarns
Cole, Rico, Notions, Craft Supplies & Gifts
The One Stop Hobby Shop
Needlework,Craft Kits &
Adriafil, Wooly Knitting, Crochet & Sewing Classes for all levels
Craft Club & Party bookings
Sugarcraft supplies Knit, WYS,
25 North Street, Horncastle, Juniper Moon Celebrating 16 years on Broadway!
and Ella Rae Yarn Shop Day Goody Bags & Free Workshop!
Lincs LN9 5DX
7 Broadway Market, Hackney, London E8 4PH
01507 522659 01427 614251 www.thewoolloft.co.uk Tel: 020 7275 9043
www.horncastlehobbyhouse.co.uk www.fabrications1.co.uk
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop

58 Bridge Street, Gainsborough DN21 1LS
MANCHESTER MERSEYSIDE MERSEYSIDE MERSEYSIDE
Crafts
by The Card Fairy Ltd
We stock Stylecraft Yarns
& Knitting patterns, Whitecroft Birkenhead Liverpool
knitting needles and crochet hooks. 8-12 Greenway Road, 34-44 Staﬀord Street,
Gütermann thread, Zips, buttons Tranmere, CH41 0NG L3 8LX
and much, much more. 0151 652 5195 0151 207 4029
OPEN 7 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS
57B High Street, Cheadle,
Cheshire SK8 1BJ Abakhan.Fabrics Abakhan.Fabrics
Tel: 07771 758 786 @AbakhanFabrics AbakhanFabrics @AbakhanFabrics AbakhanFabrics
Opening hours: 9 to 5 Mon to Sat.
MERSEYSIDE MERSEYSIDE MIDLANDS NORFOLK
Diss Wool &

A haven for British wool
Craft Shop
lovers on Merseyside! 2 Cobbs Yard, Diss,
Natural yarns, British wools Norfolk IP22 4LB
and budget blends. Knitting Open Tues to Sat
and crochet supplies and
courses. Friendly groups 9am to 4pm
and advice. Tel: 01379 650640
The Good Wool Shop at www.disswoolandcrafts.com
Derbyshire’s, 22 – 24 Chapel Lane,
Formby L37 4DU sales@disswoolandcrafts.com
01704 830465
www.thegoodwoolshop.co.uk
NORFOLK NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NORTHERN IRELAND NORTHERN IRELAND
The Glen
Gallery
Your one stop shop for all your
knitting needs!
CRAFTY WISHES
The shop offers a
variety of wonderful
yarns Main stockists of Rowan, Erika Knight,
to suit all budgets Sublime, Noro, Louisa Harding,
including: Knit Pro etc.
Wools and quirky gifts too! Workshops with international designers.
SIRDAR, DEBBIE BLISS, NORO, WENDY,
ROBIN, DESIGNER YARNS, 14 Main Street, Bessbrook, Workshop on Yarn Shop Day with
ELLA RAE & JAMES C BRETT Newry Let's Knit designer Helen Ardley.
www.yarnshopnorthampton.co.uk 028 30 839 702 48 Fenagh Road, Cullybackey,
01604 716768 crafty.wishes@yahoo.com Co. Antrim BT43 5PH
70 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton NN2 7HH
www.facebook.com/getknitting Tel: 028 2588 0354
YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
NORTHUMBERLAND NORTHUMBERLAND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

We offer a
Wool Tree Button Moon
personal shopping Andrea's Treasures Haberdashery & Wool
experience when 110, Front Street,
you visit our shop, A family run business. A quirky little independent
Bedlington NE22 5AE
with a warm Tel 01670 824493 We stock a wide range of yarns, haberdashery and wool
welcome Open Monday to knitting needles, patterns and shop in Arnold, Nottingham.
at all times. Saturday 9 ‘til 5 other accessories. We’re very excited to be
Stockists of: DY Yarns, participating in
King Cole, Rico and Debbie Bliss. Stocking a wide range of yarns including - We hold 3 knit and chat classes
Sirdar, Stylecraft, James Brett & Jenny Watson.
a week. National Yarn Shop Day!
We also run lots of workshops and We have something for every budget
weekly craft groups. Lots planned for April 30th!
from Hayfields Super Value Bonus Commissions taken.
16c Front Street, West Bedlington, to luxurious merinos. We also stock an
For more information call Andrea
www.bmhw.co.uk
extensive range of patterns, pattern books,
Northumberland, NE22 5UB needles, crochet hooks, knitting bags, buttons,
Button Moon, 12 Marketplace,
on 07557953884 Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6ND
01670 821758 ribbon and haberdashery.
Eucalan delicate wash, now in stock. or find us on Facebook.
www.crafthive.co.uk buttonmoon.arnold
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop
www.wooltree.co.uk Wool Tree
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

❁ Arts &
Crafts Supply
Stylecraft Knitpro Shop
Woolcraft King Cole ❁ Artistic
West Yorkshire Spinners services
A wide range of yarns, patterns and ❁ Crochet
needles for all your knitting and crochet
Winner of best projects! Workshops and Social Lessons
independent shop in Knitworking groups. ❁ Knit & Stockists:
Natter James Brett, Katia, King Cole, Knit Pro, Sirdar,
the Midlands 3 years running www.knitworking.co.uk Stylecraft and Rico & more
Newly located at: Come and join the celebrations on Saturday 30th April
No 9 Trinity Walk, Nottingam, NG1 2AN 5 Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham 15 Kingsway, Kirby-in-Ashfield, There will be cake, a free prize draw and giveaways.
NG4 3HQ Notts, NG17 7BB 3A Station Street, Mansfield Woodhouse,
www.knitnottingham.co.uk Tel: 0115 961 3081 Nottinghamshire NG19 8AE 01623 622175
(0115) 947 4239 enquiries@knitworking.co.uk 01623 758684 www.thetwoknits.com
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SCOTLAND
We have our own sheep where you can

learn how to prepare your own fleece and Craftworks is a unique,
independent arts and crafts
then knit your own hat or scarf from the
We stock a wide range of wool you spin.
boutique situated in the heart of the
picturesque Scottish Borders town of Kelso.
haberdashery products The shop is a social hub for creativity and
We can show you natural dying techniques
and a large selection of using wind blown materials found locally. offers a warm and welcoming
atmosphere to crafters and artists from
wool and patterns The Ariundle Centre runs regular craft all walks of life.
2C Main Street, Keyworth, workshops to suit all interests Craftworks 18The Square, Kelso
Nottinghamshire, NG12 5AD Scottish Borders TD5 7HH 20 High Street Kinghorn Fife KY3 9UE
Ariundle Centre, Strontian, PH36 4JA 01573 228623
Tel: 0115 937 6010 Telephone: 01592 891151
Tel: 01967 402 279 www.craftworks.scot
www.threadsofkeyworth.co.uk Email: ariundle@aol.com Email: info@craftworks.scot www.dragonsdenwools.co.uk
SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SCOTLAND

Jinty and Baa Needlecrafts KELTRA CRAFTS Skeins & Bobbins
We are a friendly local STOCKISTS OF: We are stockists of 120 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8DA
The Knitting Bee
Rico 52 Main Street, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1RE
shop catering to all of Sirdar and Rico.
your Knitting, Sewing
and Quilting needs
Stylecraft
Wendy We now stock the 01577 208107 Main suppliers Sirdar,
Knitting classes for King Cole, Rico, Wendy
WYS full range of and James C Brett.
Patons all ages
Harrap DK Tweed Regular knitting Classes and workshops available
Malabrigo
Juniper
and the brand new workshops call Doreen for more information
Moon Evie Sublime Wool Crochet and other on 0141 881 1969
craft classes also Opening Hours - Monday closed
Navia by Sirdar. available Tuesday 10am-5pm -
Opal
We also specialise in crochet workshops. Wednesday 10am-5pm
Knit Pro Skeins & Bobbins Thursday 1pm-7pm - Friday 10am-4pm
Prym 54 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, Saturday 10am -2pm June July and
27 Marine Parade, Kirn, Dunoon, Argyll, West Lothian, EH48 4PP Email:
Scotland, PA23 8HF Tel : 01369 707756 Hiya Hiya August (summer months) -
Email: jintyandbaa@hotmail.com AND MANY MORE
Tel: 01506 650852 skeinsandbobbins@outlook.com 10am-4pm rest of the year.
YARN SHOP DAY

Sponsored by:
2016
SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SCOTLAND

Scotland’s Award Winning
Knitting Café Varis Crafts
Open Monday - Saturday 10.00am-12.45pm
Workshops held thoughout the year
Pure Wool • Local spun wool & 1.15pm - 4.00pm
Yarns • Haberdashery • Accessories 2 Bogton Place, Nairn Road, Forres IV36 1EP
• Felting and Beading supplies 01309 696959 | variscrafts@hotmail.co.uk
• Fabrics
Varis Crafts stocks a wide range of
wool, fabrics & ribbon, including
JC Brett, Stylecraft, Debbie Bliss,
Sirdar & DY Yarns.
148 Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow G20 8NY
0141 946 5305 Regular classes & workshops,
www.theyarncake.co.uk weekly Craft & Chatter sessions.
LOVE YOUR Yarn Shop

SHROPSHIRE SOMERSET STAFFORDSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE
Sheepish
Specialising in British Offering a
and ethically sourced yarns, range of high
quality yarns
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EASY CROCHET APRON
Ground Force
53cm x 27cm excluding ties when
made up
Crochet Kit
Yarn: Rico Creative Cotton Aran, Forget green fingers, we’re going rainbow coloured with
shades (A) 60 Natural, two
50g balls, (B) 13 Fuchsia, (C) 41 Lucinda Ganderton’s gardening apron!
Pistachio, (D) 74 Orange, (E) 64
Candy Pink, one 50g ball of each
Hooks: 4mm, 4.5mm
Tapestry needle
Tension Square Make in

l 16.5 sts x 12 rows
l 10cm x 10cm
l half treble
a weekend!
l 4.5mm hook
For abbreviations see page 92
About the Yarn

Rico Creative Cotton Aran is an
affordable, pure cotton yarn that
has a soft finish and comes in some
lovely, bright shades. It costs £1.79
01925 764231,
www.blacksheepwools.com
Stylecraft Special Aran is an acrylic
yarn that comes in similar shades
I
to those featured here. It’s machine
washable too, which is perfect for f you’re a budding Carol Fasten off yarn A £ Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each dc
a project like this that’s sure to get Klein or Monty Don, then this £ Using yarn C, work ten rows in to end
grubby. It costs £1.79 per 100g project is just for you; whip up htr patt, joining yarn A in last st £ Row 3: 2ch, 1htr in each htr
(196m) ball from 01376 743123, Fasten off yarn C to end
www.sconch.com this quick-to-crochet pinny in
£ Using yarn A, work two rows in £ Rep last row six more times
just a few evenings. It’s worked
htr patt, joining yarn D in last st £ Fasten off
in the half treble crochet stitch
crochetclever
Fasten off yarn A
so grows really quickly. There’s
no shaping at all and if you
£ Using yarn D, work six rows in
htr patt, joining yarn A in last st
TO MAKE UP
To get a neat finish when working Fold work with WS together
read our crochet clever panel, Fasten off yarn D
your stripes, join the new colour until edge of Pockets overlaps first
during the last movement of the final you’ll find an easy colour- £ Using yarn A, work two rows in
htr patt, joining yarn E in last st three rows of Waistband. Pin side
stitch of the row before the colour change technique.
Fasten off yarn A edges together
change. In this case, that’s a half £ Using yarn E, work 14 rows in htr
treble stitch. So, using your old patt, joining yarn A in last st EDGING AND TIES
colour, wrap the yarn around the
hook and insert into the next stitch.
Start to crochet here... Fasten off yarn E Using 4.5mm hook and with RS
£ Using yarn A, work two rows in of apron facing, join yarn A to top
Wrap the yarn around the hook again
and pull the loop through the stitch.
POCKETS htr patt, joining yarn C in last st left corner of Waistband above
Using 4.5mm hook and yarn B, Fasten off yarn A yarn B Pocket
Now use the new colour to wrap the £ Using yarn C, work eight rows in
yarn around the hook and pull make 60ch £ ** Row 1: 2ch, work 6htr into
£ Row 1: 1htr in third ch from hook, htr patt row-ends of Waistband, working
through all loops on the hook to Fasten off and weave in ends
complete the stitch. You are now 1htr in each ch to end, turn through both layers of Pockets, 1htr
ready to work the next row. £ Row 2: 2ch (counts as 1htr), 1htr in each st to end, turn
in each htr to end, working last htr WAISTBAND £ Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each htr to
in top of 2ch at beg of prev rnd, turn Using 4mm hook and with RS end, working last htr in top of 2ch at
This row sets htr patt facing, join yarn A to bottom beg of prev row, turn
£ Rep last row 12 more times, right corner of foundation row, turn £ Make 100ch for tie **
joining yarn A in last st (see work 90° and work into row-ends £ Fasten off
Crochet Clever) as folls: Using 4.5mm hook and with WS
Fasten off yarn B £ Row 1: 1ch, work 3dc for every of apron facing rejoin yarn to top
£ Using yarn A, work two rows in two rows to end, working last dc left corner of Waistband above
htr patt, joining yarn C in last st in fasten off row, turn yarn C Pocket
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EXCLUSIVE TO
“This apron is made of

coloured rectangles so can
easily be adapted for knitting.
We’ve also got some free
flower patterns to download
at www.letsknit.co.uk”
£ Rep from ** to **
Change to 4mm hook
£ Next row: 2ch, 1htr in third
ch from hook, 1htr in each
of next 99ch, 3htr in
row-ends of Edging, 1htr
in each htr along top of
Waistband, 3htr in row-ends
Top £8, cropped trousers, £18, both Marks & Spencer

of Edging, 1htr in each ch to
end, turn
£ Next row: 2ch, 1htr in htr to
end working last htr in top of 2ch
at beg of prev row
£ Fasten off
Weave in ends. Sew backstitch
down yarn A stripes to
divide pockets
FLOWERS (make seven)

NOTE: use contrasting colours
for centre and petals
Using 4.5mm hook and first
colour, make 6ch, sl st in first ch
to join ring
meet our
£ Rnd 1: 1ch, 12dc in ring, sl st in
first dc
£ Fasten off first colour
Join second colour to any dc
£ Rnd 2: * 1ch, 3tr in next dc,
DESIGNER
“These easy crochet flowers can
sl st in next dc, rep from * five also be used to decorate bags,
more times cushions and other projects”
£ Fasten off LUCINDA GANDERTON
Sew flowers to Pockets LK
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PRACTICAL GUIDES
Turn the Keep these pages handy to

guide you on your way
TABLES YARN WEIGHTS

ABBREVIATIONS
YARN STANDARD STANDARD
TYPE TENSION NEEDLE SIZE
Lace 30-33 sts-36-50 rows 2mm-3mm
0 no stitches, times or rows skpo slip one, knit one, pass
slipped stitch over
4ply 28 sts-36 rows 3.25mm
- no stitches, times or rows
for that size sk2po slip next stitch purlwise, DK 22 sts-28 rows 4mm
alt alternate knit two together, pass
approx approximately slipped stitch over and Aran 18 sts-24 rows 5mm
off needle
beg beginning
sl 2, k1, slip next two stitches
Chunky 14 sts-19 rows 6.5mm
C4F (cable 4 front) slip two knitwise at the same time,
stitches on to cable knit one, pass both Super Chunky 9 sts-12 rows 10mm
needle, hold at front of p2sso slipped stitches over

work, k2, k2 from cable needle
C4B (cable 4 back) slip two stitches sl 1 slip one stitch
onto cable needle, hold at back
of work, k2, k2 from cable needle
sl st slip stitch
NEEDLE
SIZING
ch chain stitch sm slip marker
ch sp chain space sp (s) space(s)
ssk one by one slip the next
cm centimetres
two stitches knitwise. Put
UK (mm)
cn cable needle
Old UK/
your left needle through
Canada
the front loops of both
U.S.A
cont continue (ing)
slipped stitches and knit
dc double crochet them together
dc2tog (insert hook into next stitch,
yarn over hook, pull through st (s) stitch (es)
2 0 14
loop) twice, yarn over hook, st st stocking stitch (k on RS
pull through all three loops on hook row, p on WS row) 2.25 1 13
dec decrease (ing) tbl through the back loop (s)
dpn(s) double pointed needle(s) tr treble crochet
2.75 2 12
dtr double treble crochet w&t (on knit rows) take the 3 - 11
foll following yarn between the needles
to the front of the work, slip 3.25 3 10
htr half treble crochet the next stitch from the
inc increase (ing) Left Hand needle to the 3.5 4 -
k knit
Right Hand needle
purlwise, take the yarn 3.75 5 9
TENSION HEADACHE
kfb knit into the front and the back between the needles back It’s really important to knit tension
of the next stitch to its original position, slip 4 6 8 square before you begin a project. Not
k2tog knit two stitches together the stitch back to the Left
Hand needle and turn 4.5 7 7 everybody knits the same way – some
kwise knitwise (on purl rows) take the knit more tightly than others – and this
m1 make one stitch, by picking yarn between the needles 5 8 6 will affect how the stitch pattern looks
up the horizontal loop to the back of the work, slip
before next stitch and the next stitch from the 5.5 9 5 and the finished size of the item. Tension
knitting into the back of it Left Hand needle to the squares are usually presented like this:
m1p make one stitch, by picking Right Hand needle purlwise, 6 10 4
up the horizontal loop before take the yarn between the 22 sts x 30 rows
next stitch and purling into the needles back to its original 6.5 10 1/2 3 10cm x 10cm
back of it position, slip the stitch
back to the Left Hand needle 7 - 2 stocking stitch
meas measure (s)
and turn 4mm needles
mm millimeters 7.5 - 1
WS wrong side To knit your tension square, cast on the
N1 (2, 3) needle 1 (2, 3)
wyib with yarn in back 8 11 0 instructed number of stitches, in this case
p purl
wyif with yarn in front 22, plus five more. Then, using the needle

pb place bead 9 13 00
yb yarn back size and same stitch pattern given, work
pfb purl into the front and 10 15 000 the instructed number of rows, plus
back of next st yfwd yarn forward (between
knit stitches) five more. Using a ruler and taking your
pm place marker
yo work yfwd/yon/yrn as
12 17 - measurements from the centre of the
p2tog purl two stitches together appropriate 15 - - square, count the number of stitches
prev previous yoh yarn over hook and number of rows over a 10cm square.
psso pass slipped stitch over yon yarn over needle (between 16 19 -
and off needle If you have more than you should do, it
a purl and a knit stitch)
p2sso pass two slipped stitches yrn yarn round needle 19 35 - means your knitting is a little tight and
over and off needle (between purl stitches you may need to use larger needles.
pwise purlwise and between a knit and a 20 36 - Similarly, if you have fewer stitches
rem remain (ing) purl stitch) and rows, use smaller needles to get
y2rn wrap yarn twice around 25 50 - the correct tension.
rep repeat (ing) needle
rev st st reverse stocking stitch (p * repeat instructions
following the asterisk as
“Using the correct size of needles for the yarn

on RS row, k on WS row)
rm remove marker many times as instructed

rnd(s) round(s) () [] work instructions inside
the brackets as many
RS right side times as instructed
weight helps to produce a taut, neat fabric”
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PRACTICAL GUIDES
Pattern UPDATES
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free from errors, but sometimes they do slip through the net.
Here you will find our latest pattern updates; we apologise
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AT A LOOSE END?
Follow these steps for weaving in any up and down the loops of the stitches for
tails of yarn: 8cm. An alternative method is to weave
1. Thread the yarn on to a tapestry through the back of the stitch, splitting
needle and work with the WS of the the strand of yarn as you sew.
project facing upwards. 3. Cut the yarn close to the fabric.
2. Insert the needle under the loop of NOTE: In colourwork, weave the yarn
each stitch, and draw it through. Work it tails into the matching colour section.
SUBSTITUTION
There are many reasons to want
to substitute the yarn given in a
project, from price to colour selection,
but there are some important points
to remember.
n Choose a yarn with a similar
tension to the suggested yarn. Match
the tension given on the ball band of
the yarns, as the pattern may use a n Don’t forget to check the care
different stitch. Remember to do a instructions of your new yarn. Not all
tension square in the new yarn before yarns are machine washable.
you begin. n Look at the meterage of the new
n Consider the fibre content of the yarn, rather than the weight of the
yarn and how this might affect the ball. Not all 50g balls have the same LK101, January
finished project. For example, cotton meterage and you don’t want to
yarn will knit up very differently to a run short when nearing the end of Slip Stitch Sweater, p18
wool yarn. your project. You should have 14 stitches on the holder at the front of
the neck, not ten as stated. This means when you knit the
neckband, you will pick up 14 stitches at the front, giving a
total of 76 (78, 80, 82, 84, 88, 90, 90) stitches.
ON THE BLOCKS
Blocking is the process of stretching then leave them to dry. For delicate
and shaping your finished items fibres and lace projects, you can just
to create the correct dimensions spritz the pieces with a water spray,
from the pattern and even out your rather than submerging them fully.
stitches. It is also really useful for Steaming: lay a damp cloth over
ensuring that pieces to be joined your work and gently iron over
fit well together. There are a few the top – do not iron directly on
different ways to achieve this, to your knitting. Continue to iron
so check the information on the until the cloth is dry. Another
yarn ball band and pick the most option is to gently hover over your
suitable option. work with the iron and apply steam
Wet blocking: dampen the pieces until the knitting relaxes, this is
so that they are wet through and good for delicate projects and
gently squeeze out the excess textured stitches.
water. Lay out the pieces and pin Pin to the desired measurements
them to the correct measurements, and allow to set.
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GRAFT THE TOE
Kitchener Stitch is the method used to acheive this.

It is worked as follows:
SET UP: Before starting you need to prepare the stitches
on the needle. Hold the two needles with the remaining
Go to www.letsknit.co.uk stitches parallel. The loose end of yarn should be coming
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to you. Pull the yarn through but leave the stitch on
the needle.
KNIT STITCH
2 Insert the tapestry needle knitwise into

the first stitch on the back needle and
1 Once cast on, insert the tip of the right needle
upwards and from front to back into the top stitch
on the left needle. The right hand needle should sit
2 Using the right hand needle, pull a loop of the
wrapped yarn through the original stitch to create a
new one on the right hand needle. Slide the original stitch
pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch
on the needle.
behind the left hand one. Wrap the ball end of yarn off the left hand needle. Repeat from step one. You are
anticlockwise around the tip of the right hand needle. now knitting! The knit stitch can be combined with other
stitches to create hundreds of different stitch patterns.
HELPING HAND MAKING A SLIP KNOT

You can find the following step-by-step
instructions on page 72
Afterthought heel, p25
Winding bobbins, p66
Two-needle cast on, p66
Following colourwork charts, p66 3 Having set up as shown in steps 1 and 2, repeat
steps 3 and 4 until all stitches have been grafted.
Insert the tapestry needle knitwise into the first stitch
Intarsia colourwork, p66 on the front needle and slide the stitch off. Before you
pull the yarn through this stitch insert the tapestry
p66 needle into the next stitch on the front needle purlwise
and pull the yarn through, this time leaving the stitch
1 Holding the yarn under your left thumb, wrap it
twice around your left index and middle fingers,
with the second loop closer to the base of the fingers.
on the needle.
With the backs of the fingers uppermost, insert the

tip of the needle beneath the first loop and over the
second, and pull the second loop under the first.
4 Insert the tapestry needle purlwise into the first

stitch on the back needle and slide it off. Before
pulling the yarn through this stitch, insert the tapestry
2 Remove the two fingers and gently tug on

both ends of yarn to tighten the slip knot
around the needle.
needle into the next stitch on the back needle
knitwise and pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch
on the needle.
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1 Knit two stitches as normal. Insert the tip of your

left needle into the second stitch on the right needle
(the stitch closest to you), and carefully lift it up and
2 Knit another stitch and repeat the process in step
one. Continue until you have one stitch remaining.
Gently enlarge the loop. Cut the yarn, leaving a
over the top stitch, dropping it off the tip of the right long tail. Slip the loop off the needle and pull the tail
needle and pulling the yarn to tighten. You will be left through, gently tugging it until it is tight. Your knitting
with one stitch on the right needle. should now be completely fastened off.
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LAST
WORD... We speak to Linda Whaley,
designer of the new Little
Rowan Cherish book
“Each of my knitting pattern collections has

it’s own individual identity…” MY MUST-
HAVE
L inda Whaley is the knitter,
designer and mind behind
Little Pickle Knits, Jessica
Rose Hand Knits, Rocket Clothing
London, various designs for other
fashion looks for men, women
and children. This time in my early
career is a definite highlight for me,
as it was inspiring working with
other young designers. We created
knits for the home, which I hope to
launch
this autumn.
Each of my knitting pattern
collections has its own individual
YARNS
companies and now a new collection some beautiful collections together, identity. Rocket Clothing London
of baby patterns with Rowan. We and had so much fun doing it! is a collection of simple stripe and
sat down with her to find out more I also set up my first knitwear cable knits that have proved to be
about her amazing work... label, Rocket Clothing London timeless classics. Little Pickle Knits If you could only keep four
I think I began to knit when I was in 1995. I employed a team of concentrates on contemporary yarns in your stash, which
about eight years old when my outworkers to knit up my designs, picture knits inspired by my children’s ones would they be and why?
mother first showed me. I was and the collection was stocked in love of wearing clothes with pictures
always drawing, painting, creating
and making, and couldn’t wait to
children’s boutiques and gift stores
across the UK, Europe, and the US.
on them! Jessica Rose Hand Knits
is a collection of pretty tweedy and 1 ROWAN
SUMMERLITE 4PLY
leave school and head off to Art
College. It was during this time that
I do remember it was a very exciting
day when Harrods Knightsbridge
agreed to sell the collection. I
textured knits for girls.
My aim for Little Rowan
Cherish was to design
2 ROWAN
SUMMERLITE DK
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I realised just how much I loved
started selling knitting patterns of contemporary baby knits that are ROWAN WOOL
colour, texture, and playing around
my designs in 2009. I sell my PDF not only perfect for 2016, but will COTTON 4PLY
with knitted stitches. I graduated
with a BA Hons Degree in Fashion
and Knitted Textiles and have been
instant download knitting patterns
via my own website and a few other
also become timeless classics, that
are knitted and enjoyed for many
years to come. I designed knits
4 ROWAN SUPERFINE
MERINO 4PLY
I
knitting ever since. large online knitting supply stores love working with these yarns because
I’ve been in the knitting industry including www.loveknitting.com with beautifully simple stitchwork they are perfect for lightweight
for quite some time. I freelanced in and www.deramores.com. I will and considered detailing that layering in spring and summer and they
London design studios for the first continue to add new designs to my enhance Rowan’s quality yarns. My comes in a soft, cool colour palette
15 years of my career. During this baby and children’s collections. collection has a soft cool colour which runs throughout the book. I
time I was fortunate to have the I am also very excited as I am in palette that runs throughout the particularly love white, dove grey, duck
opportunity to design with many the process of putting together my book. White, dove grey, duck egg egg blue and contemporary pink shades.
yarn types, colour palettes and initial ideas for a new collection of blue and contemporary pinks
feature strongly in this collection.
Cute-as-pie My vision for this book was a

very tight cool colour palette that coming
patterns continued through into the styling
of the photography and the setting
next issue
Little Rowan Cherish is a delightful collection of of the shoot. It is really exciting to We chat with
Cilla Webb
patterns for 0-2 years, designed by Linda Wha- see the simple contemporary look
ley. Find more of her patterns and workshops at that I put forward to Rowan in my June issue of Let’s
initial mood boards come to life in Knit on sale
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times, k2tog, k5. 17 sts
designs
£ Row 17: p
£ Row 18: (k1, k2tog) to last two sts,
k2. 12 sts
£ Row 19 (snout ridge): k
£ Row 20: k
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
through rem sts, pull tight and
fasten off
EARS (make two)

cast on eight sts
£ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work
in st st
£ Row 3: p2tog, p1, p2tog, p1, p2tog.
Five sts
£ Row 4: k
£ Row 5: p
fasten off
TO MAKE UP
Assemble Body, Head and Ears as for
Dog. Using oddment of dark brown
DK yarn, embroider French knots for
eyes and two straight stitches
for nostrils
SHEEP
BODY
NOTE: this piece appears
smaller due to garter st, but it is
very stretchy
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, £ Rows 15-16: cont in st st TO MAKE UP EARS (make two)
£ Row 17: (p2, p2tog) to last st,
fold ear in half widthways and sew ends of base

together to shape. Attach Ears to Head. Attach
cast on 30 sts Assemble Body, Head and Ears as for £ Using yarn B, work as for Sheep
into three strands, then sew three whiskers on

for stuffing. Stuff legs and body and close gap.
mouth and nose. Split a short length of yarn D

underneath seam of Body, leaving an opening
seam of Ears. Positioning seam at inner front,

£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem
p1. 16 sts
tail. Using dark brown DK, embroider French

around cast-on edge and pull to gather. Sew
Stitch tips of front legs together. Sew centre

£ Row 1: k Dog. Stuff legs and bottom firmly.
knots for eyes and sew straight stitches for

Using cast-on yarn tail, sew running stitch
Assemble Head and front legs as for Dog.
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on
£ Row 18: k
£ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 32 sts
£ Row 19: (p2, p2tog) to end. 12 sts
For Horns, use yarn tail to sew seam HORNS (make two)
£ Row 3: (p2, p2tog) to end. Nine sts

£ Row 3: k and pull thread so Horn curves
£ Row 4: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 34 sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread £ Using yarn D, work as for
inwards. Attach Horns to Head.
£ Rows 5-21: k through rem sts, pull tight and Sheep’s Ears
Using oddment of dark brown DK,
£ Row 22: k2, (k2tog, k2) to fasten off
embroider French knots for eyes
sts, pull tight and fasten off

end. 26 sts and use straight stitches for nose TO MAKE UP
EARS (make two)
TO MAKE UP
£ Rows 23-32: k and mouth Assemble Body, Head and Ears as
each side of nose LK

£ Row 33: k2tog, k to last two sts, Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, for Dog. Sew seam of Horns and
k2tog. 24 sts cast on eight sts COW attach to Head. Using oddment of
£ Row 34: k £ Rows 1-3: beg with a k row, work
BODY dark brown DK, embroider French
£ Cast off
£ Row 35: k2tog, k to last two sts, in st st knots for eyes and nostrils using
TAIL
ten sts
k2tog. 22 sts £ Row 4: (p2tog) to end. Four sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, straight stitches. Cut 30cm of yarn A
£ Cast off £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread cast on 30 sts and create a twisted cord for tail.
through rem sts, pull tight and £ Rows 1-19: work as for Dog. 34 sts Knot ends to secure and attach to
HEAD fasten off £ Row 20: k4, (k2tog, k4) to back of Body
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on 12 sts

£ Row 28: k2tog, k to last two sts, k2tog. 14 sts
end. 29 sts
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D,

HORNS (make two) £ Rows 21-33: cont in st st
MOUSE
£ Row 8: k5, (k2tog, k1) three times, k2tog,

cast on seven sts
£ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work in st st

£ Row 15: p1, (p2tog, p1) to end. Nine sts
£ Row 34: k2tog, k to last two sts,
£ Row 12: (k2, k2tog) to last st, k1. 13 sts

£ Row 1 (WS): k Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,
£ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to cast on six sts
k2tog. 27 sts BODY
£ Row 35: p Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,

end. 14 sts £ Row 1: k
£ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 21 sts

£ Row 3: k £ Rows 2-4: p cast on eight sts
k2tog. 25 sts
£ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 14 sts

£ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 21 sts £ Rows 5-7: k £ Row 1: p

£ Rows 13-14: cont in st st
£ Cast off

£ Row 5: k £ Row 8-9: p £ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 16 sts
EARS (make two)

£ Row 6: (k2, kfb) to end. 28 sts £ Row 10: p2, p2tog, p2. Five sts £ Row 3: p
£ Rows 7-11: k £ Row 11: k HEAD £ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 24 sts
cast on seven sts

Change to yarn C £ Row 12: k2tog, k1, k2tog. Three sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, £ Rows 5-15: cont in st st
£ Row 27: p
£ Rows 12-13: beg with a k row, cont £ Row 13: k cast on seven sts £ Row 16: (k2, k2tog) to end. 18 sts
£ Row 3: p
£ Row 1: p
£ Cast off
HEAD
k5. 17 sts
in st st £ Row 14: p1, p2tog. Two sts £ Rows 1-15: work as for Dog. 21 sts
£ Row 14: k7, (k2tog) seven times, £ Row 15: k2tog. One st Change to yarn A £ Row 26: k2tog, k to last two sts,
k7. 21 sts £ Fasten off £ Complete as for Dog k2tog. 16 sts
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5 QUICK TOYS
times, k2tog, k5. 17 sts
designs
£ Row 17: p
£ Row 18: (k1, k2tog) to last two sts,
k2. 12 sts
£ Row 19 (snout ridge): k
£ Row 20: k
fasten off
EARS (make two)

cast on eight sts
£ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work
in st st
£ Row 3: p2tog, p1, p2tog, p1, p2tog.
Five sts
£ Row 4: k
£ Row 5: p
fasten off
TO MAKE UP
Assemble Body, Head and Ears as for
Dog. Using oddment of dark brown
DK yarn, embroider French knots for
eyes and two straight stitches
for nostrils
SHEEP
BODY
NOTE: this piece appears
smaller due to garter st, but it is
very stretchy
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, £ Rows 15-16: cont in st st TO MAKE UP EARS (make two)
£ Row 17: (p2, p2tog) to last st,
fold ear in half widthways and sew ends of base

together to shape. Attach Ears to Head. Attach
cast on 30 sts Assemble Body, Head and Ears as for £ Using yarn B, work as for Sheep
into three strands, then sew three whiskers on

for stuffing. Stuff legs and body and close gap.
mouth and nose. Split a short length of yarn D

underneath seam of Body, leaving an opening
seam of Ears. Positioning seam at inner front,

p1. 16 sts
tail. Using dark brown DK, embroider French

around cast-on edge and pull to gather. Sew
Stitch tips of front legs together. Sew centre

£ Row 1: k Dog. Stuff legs and bottom firmly.
knots for eyes and sew straight stitches for

Using cast-on yarn tail, sew running stitch
Assemble Head and front legs as for Dog.
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on
£ Row 18: k
£ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 32 sts
£ Row 19: (p2, p2tog) to end. 12 sts
For Horns, use yarn tail to sew seam HORNS (make two)
£ Row 3: (p2, p2tog) to end. Nine sts

£ Row 3: k and pull thread so Horn curves
£ Row 4: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 34 sts £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread £ Using yarn D, work as for
inwards. Attach Horns to Head.
£ Rows 5-21: k through rem sts, pull tight and Sheep’s Ears
Using oddment of dark brown DK,
£ Row 22: k2, (k2tog, k2) to fasten off
embroider French knots for eyes

end. 26 sts and use straight stitches for nose TO MAKE UP
EARS (make two)
TO MAKE UP
£ Rows 23-32: k and mouth Assemble Body, Head and Ears as
each side of nose LK

£ Row 33: k2tog, k to last two sts, Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, for Dog. Sew seam of Horns and
k2tog. 24 sts cast on eight sts COW attach to Head. Using oddment of
£ Row 34: k £ Rows 1-3: beg with a k row, work
BODY dark brown DK, embroider French
£ Cast off
£ Row 35: k2tog, k to last two sts, in st st knots for eyes and nostrils using
TAIL
ten sts
k2tog. 22 sts £ Row 4: (p2tog) to end. Four sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, straight stitches. Cut 30cm of yarn A
£ Cast off £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread cast on 30 sts and create a twisted cord for tail.
through rem sts, pull tight and £ Rows 1-19: work as for Dog. 34 sts Knot ends to secure and attach to
HEAD fasten off £ Row 20: k4, (k2tog, k4) to back of Body
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, cast on 12 sts

£ Row 28: k2tog, k to last two sts, k2tog. 14 sts
end. 29 sts
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D,

HORNS (make two) £ Rows 21-33: cont in st st
MOUSE
£ Row 8: k5, (k2tog, k1) three times, k2tog,

cast on seven sts
£ Rows 1-2: beg with a p row, work in st st

£ Row 15: p1, (p2tog, p1) to end. Nine sts
£ Row 12: (k2, k2tog) to last st, k1. 13 sts

£ Row 1 (WS): k Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,
£ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to cast on six sts
k2tog. 27 sts BODY
£ Row 35: p Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A,

end. 14 sts £ Row 1: k

£ Row 3: k £ Rows 2-4: p cast on eight sts
k2tog. 25 sts
£ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 14 sts

£ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 21 sts £ Rows 5-7: k £ Row 1: p

£ Cast off

£ Row 5: k £ Row 8-9: p £ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 16 sts
EARS (make two)

£ Row 6: (k2, kfb) to end. 28 sts £ Row 10: p2, p2tog, p2. Five sts £ Row 3: p
£ Rows 7-11: k £ Row 11: k HEAD £ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 24 sts
cast on seven sts

Change to yarn C £ Row 12: k2tog, k1, k2tog. Three sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, £ Rows 5-15: cont in st st
£ Row 27: p
£ Rows 12-13: beg with a k row, cont £ Row 13: k cast on seven sts £ Row 16: (k2, k2tog) to end. 18 sts
£ Row 3: p
£ Row 1: p
£ Cast off
HEAD
k5. 17 sts
in st st £ Row 14: p1, p2tog. Two sts £ Rows 1-15: work as for Dog. 21 sts
£ Row 14: k7, (k2tog) seven times, £ Row 15: k2tog. One st Change to yarn A £ Row 26: k2tog, k to last two sts,
k7. 21 sts £ Fasten off £ Complete as for Dog k2tog. 16 sts

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Yarn: DK, (A) Hay Bale, 24g,
(B) Rusty Brown, 18g, (C) Piglet
Knit all five of Sachiyo Ishii’s gorgeous animals with your free yarn kit! adrienne.chandler@aceville.co.uk”
Pink, 18g, (D) Woolly White, 15g, LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
H
oddment of dark brown DK ere at LK we are always striving to bring you the cutest toy patterns we can find and with this
Needles: 3.5mm month’s brilliant kit, you can make not one, but five adorable farmyard friends. These exclusive
Safety toy stuffing makes from popular author Sachiyo Ishii are based around similar shapes so are quick and easy
Tapestry needle to knit. Read our Knitwise panel if you need help sewing up the body pieces. Why not knit a green
rectangle to make a field and brown knitted rectangle for fences or a barn? Go on, get creative!
Tension Square
l 21 sts x 24 rows
l
l
10cm x 10cm
stocking stitch
Start knitting here... £ Row 4: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog,
k1. Six sts
£ Cut yarn, thread through rem sts,
l 3.5mm needles
DOG pull tight and fasten off
For abbreviations see
page 92 of main magazine
BODY
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, TAIL Knitwise
cast on 30 sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, Here’s some easy-to-follow photos to
£ Row 1 (WS): p cast on six sts help you make up the body for the
About the Yarn £ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 32 sts £ Rows 1-3: beg with a p row, work Dog, Pig, Sheep and Cow.
This yarn is exclusively produced £ Row 3: p in st st
for Let’s Knit magazine and is not £ Row 4: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 34 sts £ Row 4: (k2tog) to end. Three sts For the back legs, fold the corners of
available in the shops. It is made £ Rows 5-19: cont in st st £ Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, the cast-on edge diagonally with the
from acrylic and knits to a standard £ Row 20: k2, (k2tog, k2) to
DK tension. Note that these are
pull tight and fasten off WS together to make points, and sew
end. 26 sts them together for 4cm.
worked on smaller needles to create
a tight fabric. £ Rows 21-29: cont in st st
TO MAKE UP
k2tog. 24 sts To create hind legs, fold corners of
£ Row 31: p cast-on edge diagonally with WS
Need an alternative? £ Row 32: k2tog, k to last two sts, together, and sew them together for
4cm. Bring row-ends together
Knit a whole herd of cows or flock k2tog. 22 sts
£ Cast off underneath Body, folding remaining
of sheep using a standard DK yarn.
Stylecraft Special DK comes in cast-on edge outwards to make
bottom. Sew this edge closed. For
an impressive selection of shades,
including 1029 Copper, 1064
HEAD front legs, fold corners diagonally
Mocha, 1026 Apricot and 1005 Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, and sew until they meet in the Bring the row-ends together
Cream, which would all work for cast on seven sts centre. Stuff legs and Body and underneath Body and fold the
this kit. It costs £1.75 per 100g £ Row 1 (WS): p sew underneath seam closed. remaining part of the cast-on edge
(295m) ball from 01925 764231, £ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to Using yarn tail, sew head and stuff. outwards to make the bottom.
www.blacksheepwools.com end. 14 sts Sew running stitch around cast-on
£ Row 3: p edge and pull to gather and close
£ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 21 sts Head. Sew Head to Body with
meet our £ Row 5: p
seam facing down. Fold Ears in
half and sew back seam. Attach
DESIGNER £ Rows 7-13: cont in st st
£ Row 14: k7, (k2tog) seven times,
them to Head. Fold Tail in half and
sew back seam, attach Tail to Body.
“If you are making the whole k7. 21 sts Using oddment of dark brown DK
set, knit the large pieces first. £ Rows 15-16: cont in st st yarn, embroider French knots for
Work the pieces of the same £ Row 17: (p2, p2tog) to last st, eyes and straight stitches for nose Make the front legs as shown in Step 1
colour before you assemble p1. 16 sts and mouth but sew them until they meet in the
each animal.” £ Row 18: k centre. Stuff the body and sew the
SACHIYO ISHII £ Row 19: (p2, p2tog) to end. 12 sts
PAULA PIG underneath seam closed.
through rem sts, pull tight and BODY
fasten off £ Using yarn C, work as for Dog
EARS (make two) HEAD

Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, £ Rows 1-14: using yarn C, work as
cast on eight sts for Dog. 21 sts
£ Rows 1-3: beg with a p row, work £ Row 15: p
in st st £ Row 16: k5, (k2tog, k1) three

Farmyard
Cow: 10cm long x 9cm tall
Pig: 9cm long x 8cm tall
Friends
Sheep: 9cm long x 9cm tall
Dog: 9cm long x 8cm tall “Don’t forget to share your makes on
Mouse: 7.5cm long x 6cm tall
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – find
Knit Kit us @letsknitmag – or email me at
Yarn: DK, (A) Hay Bale, 24g,
(B) Rusty Brown, 18g, (C) Piglet
Knit all five of Sachiyo Ishii’s gorgeous animals with your free yarn kit! adrienne.chandler@aceville.co.uk”
Pink, 18g, (D) Woolly White, 15g, LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
H
oddment of dark brown DK ere at LK we are always striving to bring you the cutest toy patterns we can find and with this
Needles: 3.5mm month’s brilliant kit, you can make not one, but five adorable farmyard friends. These exclusive
Safety toy stuffing makes from popular author Sachiyo Ishii are based around similar shapes so are quick and easy
Tapestry needle to knit. Read our Knitwise panel if you need help sewing up the body pieces. Why not knit a green
rectangle to make a field and brown knitted rectangle for fences or a barn? Go on, get creative!
Tension Square
l 21 sts x 24 rows
l
l
10cm x 10cm
stocking stitch
Start knitting here... £ Row 4: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog,
k1. Six sts
£ Cut yarn, thread through rem sts,
l 3.5mm needles
DOG pull tight and fasten off
For abbreviations see
page 92 of main magazine
BODY
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, TAIL Knitwise
cast on 30 sts Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, Here’s some easy-to-follow photos to
£ Row 1 (WS): p cast on six sts help you make up the body for the
About the Yarn £ Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 32 sts £ Rows 1-3: beg with a p row, work Dog, Pig, Sheep and Cow.
This yarn is exclusively produced £ Row 3: p in st st
for Let’s Knit magazine and is not £ Row 4: kfb, k to last st, kfb. 34 sts £ Row 4: (k2tog) to end. Three sts For the back legs, fold the corners of
available in the shops. It is made £ Rows 5-19: cont in st st £ Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, the cast-on edge diagonally with the
from acrylic and knits to a standard £ Row 20: k2, (k2tog, k2) to
DK tension. Note that these are
pull tight and fasten off WS together to make points, and sew
end. 26 sts them together for 4cm.
worked on smaller needles to create
a tight fabric. £ Rows 21-29: cont in st st
TO MAKE UP
k2tog. 24 sts To create hind legs, fold corners of
£ Row 31: p cast-on edge diagonally with WS
Need an alternative? £ Row 32: k2tog, k to last two sts, together, and sew them together for
4cm. Bring row-ends together
Knit a whole herd of cows or flock k2tog. 22 sts
£ Cast off underneath Body, folding remaining
of sheep using a standard DK yarn.
Stylecraft Special DK comes in cast-on edge outwards to make
bottom. Sew this edge closed. For
an impressive selection of shades,
including 1029 Copper, 1064
HEAD front legs, fold corners diagonally
Mocha, 1026 Apricot and 1005 Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, and sew until they meet in the Bring the row-ends together
Cream, which would all work for cast on seven sts centre. Stuff legs and Body and underneath Body and fold the
this kit. It costs £1.75 per 100g £ Row 1 (WS): p sew underneath seam closed. remaining part of the cast-on edge
(295m) ball from 01925 764231, £ Row 2: (kfb) in each st to Using yarn tail, sew head and stuff. outwards to make the bottom.
www.blacksheepwools.com end. 14 sts Sew running stitch around cast-on
£ Row 3: p edge and pull to gather and close
£ Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 21 sts Head. Sew Head to Body with
meet our £ Row 5: p
seam facing down. Fold Ears in
half and sew back seam. Attach
DESIGNER £ Rows 7-13: cont in st st
£ Row 14: k7, (k2tog) seven times,
them to Head. Fold Tail in half and
sew back seam, attach Tail to Body.
“If you are making the whole k7. 21 sts Using oddment of dark brown DK
set, knit the large pieces first. £ Rows 15-16: cont in st st yarn, embroider French knots for
Work the pieces of the same £ Row 17: (p2, p2tog) to last st, eyes and straight stitches for nose Make the front legs as shown in Step 1
colour before you assemble p1. 16 sts and mouth but sew them until they meet in the
each animal.” £ Row 18: k centre. Stuff the body and sew the
SACHIYO ISHII £ Row 19: (p2, p2tog) to end. 12 sts
PAULA PIG underneath seam closed.
through rem sts, pull tight and BODY
fasten off £ Using yarn C, work as for Dog
EARS (make two) HEAD

Using 3.5mm needles and yarn B, £ Rows 1-14: using yarn C, work as
cast on eight sts for Dog. 21 sts
£ Rows 1-3: beg with a p row, work £ Row 15: p
in st st £ Row 16: k5, (k2tog, k1) three


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