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Knitted, in Styleeraft Dreameatcher, pattern 9729 costs £2.99 from 0179 Your year is guaranteed to start of in style if you treat yourself to such a classic cardi, Knitted ina luxurious angora yarn, this gorgeous \ ‘garment is sft to the touch and will fatter your figure. of vintageknittinglady 20% ingorabirstall LTD, eaflt No. 165 os letskenit.co.uk 0303, theknittingnetworkeo.uk NOVELTY ‘This handmade keyring hhas been made using pastel shades of polymer cley. The distinctive fob is 25mm square and has been fastened to a high-quality metel ring, ‘The perfect tribute to your favourite hobby or a brilliant gift for a crafty companion, this delightful accessory costs £6 from kopowk.etsy.comWHAT'S New Best for Baby Feathered (31-3 I you were already a fan of Rico Design's Baby Dream DK, you are going to be extremely excited by the new trendy shades that have just been released, In celebration, Rico has released a selection of patterns for youngsters. From pullovers and jackets, to overalls and cudaly toys, there are so many adorable projects totry out. Here at Let's Knit HO, we're extremely taken with this super-cute sweater from Idea Compact 974. For more Information, visit rico-design.com Get set for 2020 with this briliant calendar from the RSPB, Itfeatures ‘2 patterns from LK favourite Nicky Fijakowska ‘and offers a fantastic ‘opportunity for you to keep your year on track whilst supporting a worthy cause. Unlike a generic wall calender, you won't just have attractive images to ‘admire each month - you will also have a selection of fun and fabulous projects to complete. Treat yoursetf oF a lucky loved one for £6 from 0345 034 7733, shopping.rspb.org.uk Keep it PERSONAL Why send a regular old greetings card, when you can take your crafty correspondences to the next level? Available attractive shades, this beautiful card has tobe the ultimate way to connect with your fellow creatives. 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Why not inject some colour with a classic Fair Isle yoke? Alternatively, opt for texture with simple yet effective knit and purl combos or big and bold cables! ee a 'THE STYLE f BACCO = Wetove this PITTED AND FLATTERING YOKE Cosy Top, ‘Down Sweater UNWIND TEXTURED. ‘CELEBRATE, TEXTURE WSwing Front CARDIGAN SUPER COSY KNIT Nothing beats a tactile yarn for adding instant snugaliness to any project. This cuddly cardi also has subtle textured knit and purl pattern running throughout, which is really ceagy to master. Don’t forget to work this pattern when making your tension square as it ‘might be different from the yarn ball band. BODY PATTERN Row 1 {RS}: [o,K3]t0 lasttwo sts, ptt MEASUREMENTS & SIZES ‘To it chest (em) 75 (85,95, 105, Row 2:p to end 115,125) Row 3:[k3, plltolast ‘Actual chest (em 88 (98,108, thvee sts, K3 11a, 128,138) Row 4p to-end Back width (em 44 (49,54,59, 64,69) Back length cmb 64, (65, 66,67, ge— 66,69) Start Front width (em): 27(29, 32,34, ann 37,39) knitting Front length (em) 54 (55, 55.57, 58,59) here. 2 Sleeve length: 45cm —- KNIT KIT Yarn: Sirdar Temptation, shade BACK (0800 Blush, 7(8, 8, 8,10, 1) Using 5mm needles, cast on 7 50g balls (79, 87,95, 103, hts, Needles: Sm K at rove Stitch marker Pone row ‘Tapestry needle Work in Body patt uni Back meas $4 55, 56,57, 68, 59) cm, TENSION SQUARE ending after a Row 2.0r4 iG sts 20 104s idem x 10cm |Overpatt mSmm needles ABOUT THE YARN Sirdar Temptation isa chunky Shape collar Next row cas off 27 (31,35, 39,43, 47) ss loosely kto end, Next row. cast off 27 (31,35, 39,43, 47) ss loosely kto end, sts K until Back meas 64 (65, 66, 67,68, 69) cm from cast-on edge Cast offloosely ‘weight blend of 70% acrylic ‘and 30% mohak, ghing a fuzzy, RIGHT FRONT light-to-wear yan. 's machine ‘washable and costs £4.25 per 50g 100m) ball rom 01924 565740, woolnstuftco.uk Using Smm needles, caston 43 (@7,51,55, 59,63) 15 K 40 rows Setup row M16, pm, kto end Setup row 2:pto marker, sm, NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? ktoend Stylecraft Cosy Delights a close [7 Row Ik to merker, 7, work in match, Itcomprises 76% acrylic Body patt and 24% polyamide but comes In larger basso check your ‘quantities. I costs £4.25 per 100 (220n) bal rom 01795 $70303,, ‘theknittingnetwork.co.uk Row 2: work in Body patt to marker, sm, kto.end Rep Rows 1-2 unt font meas 54 (55, 56, 57, 58, 59) em Cast off loosely 6 | : LEFT FRONT Using Smm needles, cast on 43 (47,54, 55, 59, 6) sts Kai rows Setup row 6, pm, pto-end Row t work in Body pat to marker, sm, kto end Row 2: to marker, sm, work in Body patt 1 end Rep Rows 1-2 unt front meas 54 (55, 56, 57, 58, 59} cm Cast off loosely SLEEVES (make two) Using 5mm needles, cast on 51 (61,55, 59, 67,75) ste Kat rows P one row Work in Body patt until Sleeve meas 45cm Cast off loosely letskanit.co.uk TO MAKE UP. Join shoulders. When sewing Collar, garter stich sections of fronts are 1 be sewn to sides of gatter stitch section of Back Join Sleeves, ensuring Sleeves are sewn evenly across front and Back pieces. Sew underarm and, sie seams. Weave in ends LK the yar: so textured, use markers to help you keep count of your rows, stitches and attern repeats" Lx Deputy Eator ‘Adrienne chandlerDress, £99.99, HEM; Tights, EB, Marks & Spencer Earings £25, amnlorcom 7 etsknit.co.uk THE STYLE Edit prey Bruns Prine irs Cetera y prone eeeCable Panel CAPE (Create a pretty and practical layered look with this wonderful garment. Wear over your favourite winter outfit foran extra helping of comfort and warmth. Or, keepa loved one super-cosy this, season, by them toa fashion forward gift! Designed with experiey is project features two different lus decorative hem trims, a MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Dress size (approx) 10-12 (1416, 18-24) To fit chest (em): 25.91 96-110, 112-130) Edgeto edge: 25cm Length to back neck (em): 52 (56, 60) KNIT KIT ‘Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat, shade 184 Harmony, 910,11) 100g balls "Needles: 6mm straight, 6mm long circular (optionay, 6.5mm straight Cable needle Stitch markers Stitch holders Tapestry needle TENSION SQUARE 15 3s x26 rows oem x Oem Marter stitch 6mm needles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS (CBF: sithzee sts onto en and nold at front ‘of work, K2,K3 from en (CBB: sitwo sts onto cn and hold at back ‘of work, K3,K2 trom en, LT: kinto second st then kino firsts, st ‘bot ss from needias together (CAF: si two sts onto en and hold at front lof work, K2,K2 from en CCI ABOUT THE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat is 100% wool. Designed with warm winter jumpers ‘and cosy accessories in mind, this chunky yar has an RRP of £5.50 per 1009 (140m) Dall Fr stockists, call 01535 664500, vwyspinners.com NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? Rowan Cocoon is a soft-oving, lnurious blend of merino woo! and kid mona. Availabe in a selection of subtle shades, this fibre costs £8.50 per 100g (im) ball ‘rom 01829 740903, laughinghens.com “Top, £989, H&M: Tousers £34 0, Unile Earrings. £8 |THE STYLE Edit CABLE TRIM PATTERN CENTRAL CABLE PANEL Oe Rows 1and 3 (WS): "2, NOTE: worked over 23 sts 4, rep fom toast two Rows 1,3 and 5 (WS) 2, 92 Rar erin Cabo pare! ptt S85 h2 12. ptt, 2.42 ) peal abiee asrale Row 2:*p2,C4F,rep from 1 Row 2: p2, LT, 2, CSF, Kt, Ait aaehadaeaaiay 2.9" 90 01 ont panes fr 5 “to ast wo st, p2 658, p2. 17.2 Prairie font secion and back panels § Chow 4:"p2.ka,rop fom* Rows 4and 6:p2..7,p2. kit, ) OMaeRenneReeaEg (00°30 sae > soiastiwo ss, p2 2.tT.p2 sideways starting fom the wel ‘These four rows form patt ‘These six rows form patt and (eee eeter el Se ceed modi ots repested are repeated Cee a eo 4 . ; pool NECKBAND [1Using 6mm neectes with Gepnes earner etre eet Sam > Senan ow Start ‘ont neck edge. pick up and k eee Teontin ptt without shaping" Nextrow pot to ene peau knitting toner Ee ee eee Bicastom prise tata 6905, 80 ts here. Contin pat athout shaping _PRML Pickup and k 12st up bis sack es Right front neck shaping, patt SWorkastorLentontto™ caso pice Faure Lal LEFT FRONT {i ontin pt on rem 74 (8,86) at Rg front neck ete oe eee sisfor rows LEFT BACK tcros sits ton older et darting with side wet Change“) C2StofT Dwg 5 Work as for Right front to Right back neck edge, pick up ate ie eae 5S Contin pat orem 740,86) andk sss along beck neck folong creer edie when aight FRONT sis for tows to cena ponel pat ars 23 NOTE: worked sideways staring "Casto wise Sts for back Catal panel, pk with sie we = tpand sists along Le back Using Grim neetes astonso whee welt Change 01009 9. civT.AL PANEL (make two) ecko sts on hole pat across 66,62)56 Wisra 6m needles easton 2 Sameer eens gal Shrek on hoe: fe sts Side welt Using 6mmneedies cast on 50. 72S Rows 1 and 3: [k2, pA] twice, C1 Work in Cable trim patt for (56, 62) sts I rows Side welt 1 pedyearel Wot in Coble tim pat fr (Set up row (WS): patt 6, pm, Lah! Klatt pm pot a at bed Body panel Row 1/R5) patt 6, sm,kto last" Setup row (WS): pat 6. pm, six st, sm, pat to end to last sist, pm, pat! to end Row 2: patt6,sm, ktolast six Rew (RS): patt 6, sm, ktolast sts, sm, patt to end sists, sm, pattto end TT Row 3: patt 6, sm, kb, to last ROW 2: pat 6, sm, kto last sb Sixt, sm, pattfoend. One stinc $s. pattto end Row 4: patt6,sm, kiolast six ROW 3 att 6.sm, ko last sts, sm, patt to end seven sts, fb, sm, pat! to end. One stine fare eee Coble tims gorerstin centre "1 ROW 4:pat 6, sm to ast six ei sts sm patio end nde euros 204mesin estou rva sat potion of toa 00/8, ee canlvina garter stn cane ‘SI first six sts onto holder and oe ae wroronrem (80 86)sas Reps our rows 20 tes in folls: * ey total. 80 (86, 92) sts Nest ow 4205, CNet ow at tat hts toend rear ‘| last six sts onto holder for neck iNest row WS}-patttoend ‘HM. 74 80, 86) sts "We love this solid shade, Dut you could add even more interest to your project by jorking with a variegated or self-patterning yarn." UK Estoril Assistant, L by Loughmanpatt across Central pane, [p4, 2] twice, K2, pa three times, patt across Central pane, [pd 2) three times Row 2:2, C4F three times, patt across Central panel, (C4, p2]three times, [p2, CAF] twice, patt across Central panel C4, p2jtwice Row 4: [p2, kdthree times, patt across Central panel, kd, p2]three times, [p2, ka] twice, patt across Central panel [kt p2jtwice Last four rows set patt ‘Work ix roe more in patt Cast off inpatt TO MAKE UP Join Central panels to cast off ledges of font and back panels Join shoulder seams HEM TRIMS foack and font ake) Using 6mm needles with RS facing, pick up and k 83 S15 along bottom edge of fst Panel, pick up and k 21 sts along bottom edge of Cental panel and 83 sts along bottom edge of second panel (one st per row ‘ver cable welts and one st per ‘wo rons over remainder of panel 187 ts ‘Caston thee sts, 190 sts ‘Work back along ss using an ord cast off as fol: cord row: k2, sk sl three sts back onto left needle, ep ‘om “until three sts rem Cast off Bloccto measurements gen LK. Cosy Top-Down SWEATER SWUM Y.cts SRO) nO Awwarmalpaca yar and a subse textured stitch effect makes this pattern an everyday classic. Unusually, this project has the same number of cast-on stitches for each size but you will be working more increases later on to fit the additional sizes, The top-down construction also means there are barely any seams to sew win! MEASUREMENTS & SIZES aes yo, pt 8,30, a2, sm. 84 ts Peebles Start Noteras ce een or Bock and To it chest (em) knitting Se 85 01,97 102,107 : ‘Actual chest (em): here... ped cased os 1095, 17 125,28) 7 _ Rrra natokiainesino Length from shoulder (cm): Ae eee ae ena Ro es Using 6m needles, cast on78 Cont toine asset on every alt eee ees St, Jin Inthe taking care not rnd 21 (2.21, 22.22] tes more sees en torwatsts,pmforbeg find 252 @52,252, 260,260) ss Working in Double Moss st cont NOTE: 70 (70,70, 72, 72) sts each OE: iceman eee oe eal for Back and Front, and 82 (52, of ease, foratighter fit. make a “Rnd t patt26,pm,k2,pm, 52, 54, 54) sts for each Sleeve, pore pait 8pm. k2, pm, patt 26,pm, plus eight sts fork2 detail on KNIT KIT 42, pm, pat 8, pm, k2 ‘glans. Sleeve incs are now ‘Yar: Rca Essentials Alpach Cont as set sipping allmarkers complete, cont to inc on Body Blend Chun, shade 003,10 (11, Untlds 4 of Double Mossst edge of each agian as fos: 1,12, 13509 balls have been worked tree times ‘Next end: yo, patt 70 (70,70, 72, esd Grr ieee Next nd (ne):yo,patt 26,90, 72}, yo, sm, k2, sm, yo, patt 210g, Stitch markers ‘sm, £2/5m, yo, patt 8, yo, sm, K2, ptt 48 (48,48, 50, 50), pat 2t0g, Nacsa sm,y®,patt 26, yo, sm, k2,5m, yo, sm, k2, Sm, yo, pat 70 (7, Tapestry needle TENSION SQUARE sts x22 (OHS, 10cm x fem Double moss stitch 6mm needies CSI ABOUT THE YARN Rico Essentials Alpaca Blend (Chunky sa mixof 20% alpace, 30% \wool and 50% acy savaiablein ‘4 colourvays and can be machine washed Itcosts £3.85 per 50g (20m) bal rom 01507 466838, thewoolfactoryonline.com DOUBLE MOSS STITCH \Wnen worked over a multiple offour sts plus two nds #2; k2,p2]to last two sis, I2 Rds 3-[p2,K2}to last two ss,p2 Rep Rds 14 ‘Wren worked over 2 multiple offour sts Rds #2: k2,p2]to end Rds 3-4 [p2,K2}to end Rep nds 14 20 letsknit.co.ukTHE STYLE Edit Oa NEEDLES [camemegseaees Ser eran) penereserateartes Potrero Ponce ey Ce aaa aa ae Picci Easier 70,72, 72), yo, Sm 12, sm, yo, patt 210g, patt 48 (48, 4, 60, 50), ptt 2109, yo, sm, K2, sm NOTE: 72 (72, 72, 74,74) sts each for Back and Front, 52 (52, 52, 54, 54) sts foreach Sleeve, plus ‘ight sts for k2 detall on raglans Next: pattto end taking ines in Double Moss st patt, Rep last two rows 3 (4 6, 9,10) times more. 268 (272, 280,300, 304) sts NOTE: 78 (80, 84, 92, 94) sts each for Back and Front, 52 (52, 52, 54, 54) sts foreach Sleeve plus ‘eight sts for k2 detall on raglans Place 52 52, 52, 54, 54) Sleeve sis lus one raglan ston either side ‘of each Sleeve onto waste yarn leaving 160 (164,172, 188192) sts ‘on neetle for Boy Next re, sm, yo, patt 20g, pat totwo sts before next marker, 09s 75, gga eweleny Toes. €24.98, HEM: Bangle oma stepatt 2tog, yo, sm, k2, sm, yo, patt 210g, pat to two sts before next marker, patt 109, yo, sm, K1 Patt one ma Rep last two mds unt work meas 55 (55, 56, 56, 57} em from beneath collar Divide for welt Dive front and back at k2 Lunderaim points. 80 (82, 86, 94 96) sts each for Front and Back Leave Back sts on waste yam and Cont on sts for Front. Work back and forth in rows as fol Ko end inc 2 (0,0, 0,2}sts. across 1ow, 82 (82, 86, 94, 98) sts Nextrow p2, 12, p2]to end Next row k2,[p2, K2] to end Rep lasttwo rows untl welt meas 75cm ‘Cast off loosely in rb Rejoin yarn to Back sts and complete as for Front SLEEVES Rejoin yarn to fist Sleeve and jin the round, pm for beg of nd ‘Work in Double Moss st untl Sleeve meas 36 (36, 37, 38, 38) cm dec 6 (6,6, 4,4) sts evenly actoss last nd, 48 (48, 48, 52 52) st5 Next n [k2,p2]to end Thisrnd sets Double rib Rep last nd until Double rib meas 75cm ‘Cast off loosely in rb TO MAKE UP Weave in loose yam ends. Black to shape (see p97) LK Fair Isle JUMPER LOOK AND FEEL Ua aoe WITH THE HELP OF THIS STYLISH GARMENT Here at Let’s Knit HQ we know the importance of a liable winter jumper and believe ‘everyone deserves to join in the fun. That isjust one of the reasons why we adore this inclusive design from MillaMia, As ifthe relaxed fit raglan sleeves and decorative yoke ‘weren't enough, this pattern also encourages am ous knitters to show off their skills. From working in the round to following a Chart, there are plenty of opportunities for you ‘to display your knitting know-how! MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Toritchest em: 8267.92.97, aa nag 102, 107,112,177) Start Actual chest emi: 8994, 99,104 itti tos 0.1 knitting Length to back neck for Woman's here... version (em: 62 (62, 63,63, 64, ee Y’ 65,65, 66) Length to backneckfor Mans BACK version em) 6 (68, 69,69, 70,71, Using 3mm needles and yarn A 7.72) cast on M4 (8,126, 130,138, 146, Sleeve length for Woman's 180,158) sts version: 46m ib row 2, p2,K2]t0 end Sleeve length for Man's version: — Rib row 2: p2,[k2, to end ‘490m {Rep lst two rows eight times, ‘ore, nc wo sts across last KNIT KIT row second, fourth, ft and Sateen aren cc seventhsizas only. 14 (120,126, Marine Mane Version shade ay 132.140, }46, 152,158) sts 167 Merino Tempest Blue, 99, 1,,~ Changeto 325mm needles 112,13, 14,15) 50g ball, 6) 105 Sable, (C)160 Fawn, (0)124Snqw, Woman's version only ‘one 50g ball of each; Woman's Beg with ak row contin t setion’ shade (fy 24 Soom 9 fy) Unt Back meas 47em trom 10, 1, 12,13, 14, 15) 50g bal, 6) 123, <2ston edge, ending ater a prow Lac Blossom, (C168 Butterscotch, Man's version only (0)163 Berry, one 50g ball ofeach Needles: 3mm straight and circular, 3.25mm straight and circular Beg with ak row contin st st unt Back meas 49cm from ccaston edge, ending afer a prow Stitch holders pahahenas Tapestry needle joth versions * Shape raglan armholes TENSION SQUARE Casto 5 (6,7 8,10, 11,12, 13) 25 216 x34 owe Sis atbeg of next two rows, 104 (108,12, 16,120,124, 128,192) sts Next row k2, skpo, Kto last, 225mm needles foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row p toend CE Sh os airman peu aaa more. 98 (102, 106, 110, 14, 18, ‘cicncuiycatne Sot toons Sipennilewpaninee 2 Datei aon HR OH (108 408010, tovecrafs.com Rep last two rows — (0, 1, 2,3, 4, = orn one eet For fist size ony leave rem sts ‘0n hoe. Conta fois for all 22 letsknit.co.uk FRONT ras ven for Back unl 18 rows fewer have been worked than on Back to ragian shaping Shape front neck ‘Wok fist side as fli Row 1 k48 (50,52, $4, 56, 58, 60,62}, wat Row 2: pto end Row 3442 (43, 4,45, 46,47, 48,49, wat Row 4p to-end Row 5: 36,8 ow 6: pto end Row 7: 130, wat Row 8: p to end Row 9: 24,8 Row10:pto.end owt: 8, w&t Row 12:p to end Row 13:12, wat Row 4: to end Row 15:16, wt Row 16:pto end Row 17:k across all sts, working \wraps and wrapped st together ‘Work second sie as fll owt: p48 (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60,62}, wat Row 2: kto.end Row 3 p42 (43,44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49) wat Row 4 kto end Row 5 p36, wt Row 6: kto.end Row 7: p30, wt Row 8: kto end Row: p24, wat Row 10: kto end owt: pi, wat Row 12:kto end Row 13:2, wat Row Wk to end Row 15: p6, wat Row 16: kto end Row 17:9 across al sts, working wraps and wrapped st together 118120, 126,132, 140,146,152, 158} sts ‘rk as given for Back from™to™THE STYLE LK Estoril Assistant, Libby Loughman (make wo) Using 3m needles and yarn A cast on 50 (54, 58, 62,65, 70,74, 78) sts Rib row £12, [p2,K2|t0 end Rib row 2: p2 k2,p2] to end Rep last two rows eight mes more, inctwo sts across last row on ith, sixth, seventh and eighth sizes only 50 4, 58, 62, 68, 72, 76, 80) sts Rep last two rows ten times ‘more, inc two sts across last row con ith, sith, seventh and eighth sizes only. 50 4, 58, 62, 68, 72, 76,80) sts Change to 325mm needles Beg with a krow contin st st Ine row: ki, to last four sts, kd ‘Werke nine ows inst st Rep lastten rows 12 times ‘more and ine row again. 78 (82, 36, 90,96, 10,104,108) sts ‘Cont without shaping unt Sleeve mess 46cm rom caston ledge for Womaris version and ‘49cm for Man's version, ending ater ap row Castoff 5 (6,7, 8,10, 11, 12,13) sts atbeg of next two ros. 68 (70,72, 74,76, 78, 80, 82) sts Find the Nextrow:k2,skpo.ktolast Pattern for four sts, k2t09, 12 ‘the child's Next rove p version on Replastivo rows 4(5,6,7.8, Page 57 9,10, 1) mes more and fist row again. 56's Nextrow: p Next row pi, p2t0g, p18, 2tog, pi? Next row: p18, mt, p20, rm, pI Leave rm 56 (54, 58,56, 54,58, 56, 54) sts on aholder~ommae» Keyhole Back x2t0g] 25 (28,26, 26, 26, 27,27, 27) times. 150 (150, 156, 156, 156, JUMPER iene Td 82 [pt across iss trom Char 2 25,26, 26,26 27, This rowsets Chat UPDATE YOUR WINTER WARDROBE anes Wire Sounds = dec 22 22, 24, 24, 24, 26,26, 26) Ss event, 128 (28, 122,132,122, JO Allport has done it again with another gorgeous garment! 126,136, 136) ts eaturinga distinctive keyhole back and a striking cable pattern, this beautiful project is anything but ordinary. Itean be knitted in ten different sizes, so why not make things easy for yourself by highlighting the instructions that apply to Neckband ‘Change to 3mm circular needle ‘and contin yam A only Rnd 57:[k2,p2]t0 end you? You could also complete test swatches of the different Rds 58-56: as Rd 57 patterns before you begin work on your jumper ) Castofin rid TO MAKE UP MEASUREMENTS & SIZES ABOUT THE YARN. Join raglan seams, Jon side and Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12,4. _Stylecraft Bellissima Chunky Be eri 16,18, 10,22, 24, 26) Is avaliable na range of eight voxe Toft chest (em: 81(86,91,97, beautiful shades. Supersoft and - lor need YOKE CHART (Adult Jumper) | 102,107,112 17,122,127) machine washable, this 100% uaa 3 Zor CRC eS ‘Actual chest (cm): 93 (98, 105,110, acrylic bre costs £2.92 per 100 and yarn A, work across left sleeve, Front ght sleeve and Back 5 fos Row 1 k2t0g, k52 (50, 54,52, 50,54, 52,50), skpo across left Sleeve, K2i0g, KS (96, 98, 100, ‘15, 123,128, 135, 10, 45) (145m) ball rom 0848 549 4573, ‘Actual length (cm): 56 (57.58.59, deramores.com 160,61, 62, 62, 63,63) ‘Actual sleeve length (cm): 43 (46, 46,46, 45, 47,47, 48, 48, 48) ce pene sou ir ee Soe Sleeve, K2iog, 84 (96,98, 100, 102, 104,106, 108} skp, across Back Join ind being careful Neatlon'Senmncome* — Specdat dlscount packs Cable needle with all the. yam ou notte twist sts pn for beg ofr Stitch holders 300 (200, 21,312, 312,324,324, ‘tten markers need are avvatlal ig inset rey edad nan at leramores.com/, working approprite row of Chart penne ound collections/lets-knit cont as fll: 16 sts x25 rows tcen coon Tra ft ass 2 tot i Borer NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? ee Bonners King Col ig Value Chunky ‘This row sets Chart TENSION SQUARE 's 100% acrylic. Incredibly sof ‘and avilable in an impressive selection of shades, this practical choice costs £2.39 per 100g (152m) bal fom 01785 $70303,, thekrittingnetwork.co.uk Contin patt to end of nd 18 Rnd 19: using yam A, kc, skpo, 6, k2tog, kl] 25 25, 26, 25,26, 26,27, 27,27 mes. 260 (250, 260, 260, 260, 270, 270, 270) sts Wie sts x24 rows ocm x oem Stocking stitch M6mmneecies SPECIAL Tica tcc some 5 26362827 ABBREVIATIONS | pee c= ern ne CABLES CE tee en a ce Secoescc =: rd verti soon aoe ardsag (APRs nd 37: using yam D, kt, skpo, eA RMRMIN Ocr acts rou of sch salon nae Ge ok ; oe Ee 27, 27,27) times. 200 (200, 208, om SS ee aro Cen ket pone 22S = ey Earsinettwe swore onan brant a eee 2 fealtentitentiton eee aaa of eee erg Bann om romamernmesssattcre) Bossa saan This row sets Chart, as cn CCont in patt to end of nd $0 24 letskrit.co.ukTHE STYLE Edit Pattern Stitches SINGLE RIB Row 1 (RSE pt ep fom “wend Row 2:rep Row 1 CABLE PATT NOTE, worked over 12 sts ‘and 32 rows owt (RS: k Row 2:kd, a, kd Rows 3, Sand 7:28 Row! Rows 4,6 and as Row 2 Row 9:43, C3B, C3F, 13 Row 10: 43, p2,k2, 2,13 Row 1:2, C38, 2, C3 ka Row 12: k2,p2, kp, K2 Row 13: C28, Kt Row 4: kt, p2,K6,p2, Kd Row 15: C38, k6, C3F Row 16:92, KB, p2 Row 7: Rows 1, 20, 22 and 24 as Row 16 Row19, 21 and 22: as Row 17 Row 25: CaF, KS, C3E. Row 26: as Row 14 Row 27:4, C3F, kd, a Row 28: as Row 12 Row 29:12, C212, 2 Row 20: as Row 10 Row 2:13, C3F, C38, 13 Row 22: as Row 2 Note: there is a seam allowance of fone st around all pieces. Dec fone st is worked over four sts ‘See special abbreviations for definition. CyContin patt 9s set untiwork 42), k2t0g, K2. 32 (34,36,38, 39, 23,24) sts meas 35 (86, 36,36, 36,36,36, 42,43, 46, 47,49) sts Next rowek to last four st, 36, 36) cm from cast-on edge, Next row:ptolastfoursts, 210g, K2. 16 (16, 17,17, 18, 20, 2, tending after 9 Row 2, 4,6,8,16, {kt pt]twice 24,22, 23) sts 18, 20, 22, 24 0r 32 Next row: kt, pl)twice, ssk.k Rep last two rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, to lastfoursts, K2t0g, K2, 30 (32, 1.1.1.1, ) more times. 16 (16,7. 17 Shape armholes 34,36,.37, 40, 41,44, 45,47) 518 18,18, 19,19, 20, 2) sts Beg with ak row and working“) Next row pt last four sts, Next row (WS): p instst-castoff3@,4,4,5.5, [kt plltwice Work decs on RS rows only 6,6,7,7) sts at beg of next two Next row (ki, pl)twice, kto as folls rows. 70 (74, 78, 82, 84,90,92, last four sts, dec one st K2to9, Next row (RSF k to last four sts, 98,100, 104) sts 2, 29 (31,33, 35,36, 39,40, 43, tog, K2. 15 (15, 16,16, 17,17, 18, Dec one stat each end of next 44, 46) sts 18,19, 20) sts two rows, 66 (70.74,78, 80,26, \ Nextrow:ptolastfoursts,[kl, _[) Next row p £88, 94, 96, 100) ts > piltwice Rep last two rows until 12(12, 13, Rop last two rows 0(1,2.3,3, 13, 14,14, 15, 15,16, 7) sts rem Right back 5,5,7.7.8)times more, ending Cont without shaping in stst Split for keyhole a fli: after a WS row. 29 (30, 31, 32,33, until Front meas same as Back to Next row (RS}:k2, sk, 25 (27, 34, 35,36, 37, 38) sts beg of shoulder shaping, ending, 29, 31,32, 5, 36, 39, 0, 42) [pl, Work without shaping asfolls: _aftera WS row kci}twice, tum and place rem 33 Next row (RS): pl twice, k (25, 37,39, 40, 43, 44, 47,48, 50) toend Shape shoulder sts on holder 32 (24, 36,38, 39, (1 Nextrow:ptolastfoursts,[kl, [1 Castoff 44, 4,4, 4,4, 5, 5,5, 5) 42,43, 46, 47,49) sts pfltwice sts at beg of nent 3(3,2.2.1.1.3, ‘Next row: [p1 ki}twice, pto.end Rep last two rows until 3,2,1)RS rows Next row: K2,ssk, ktolast six armhole meas 17 (17, 18,19, 20.21, Ci Castoff—(-.5, 5.5.5... 6, ss, K2t0g, pt, Ki] wice 22, 22,23,23)cm, ending after 6)stsat beg of next ~(-,1.1,2, 2 ‘Next ow: [pt ki}twice, pto.end 3 WS row 2) RS rows Next row: K2,ssk, to last four] Next row (RS [tt] twice, sts, pt, Kl] twice mi, kto end, 30 (1,32, 33,34, Shape right neck ~ ‘Next row: [pt ki}twice,p to ends. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) sts th RS facing leave central 24 Joe Rep last two rows 0, 2.2.3. \\LNext row: pto last foursts, kl, (26, 26, 28, 28, 26, 26. 28, 28, 28) - 5,5,7,7,8)times more, enaing | pl[twice sts on holder and join yarn at neck ee after a WS row.29 (20,31, 32,33, Wark Without shaping as folls: edge, ko end. 1818, 19,19, 20, 7 ae 34,35, 36, 27,38) sts ‘Next row (RS): pl twice, k 22, 23, 23,24, 25) sts Ne Work without shaping as tos _toend Next row (WS): p to las four sts, Next row (RS}:k to last four stay" Noxtfow:pto last four sts, kl, p2tog tol, p2.17 (17, 18, 1, 19,21, [pt id}twice piltvace 22, 22,23, 24) sts CT Tieton ites, 010 oh Seep ast wo rows ut Next row (RS) 2, ssk, Keto Rep last two rows unt ormhple- armhole meas 19 (19,20, 21,22, ond, 16 (16,1717, 18,20, 21,2122, ar pose meas 17 (1.18.19, 20, 21.22.22, 23,24,24,25,25}cm.ending 23)sts knitting 23, 23) cm, ending after a WS row | after a RS row Rep last two rows 0 (0, 0,0, 0, Pane Net row (RS: Kt as fours, 1.4,111) more times. 16 (16,171 2 mp, Ki] twice. 30 31,32,33, "Shape shoulder 118,19, 19, 20, 21) sts Ss BBS te 9 ss Contin ptt as set,castoff 4 Next row (WS):p Nextrow.[p1,Kltwice, ptoend (4,4, 4,4, 4,5,5,5,5}sts atbeg Work decs on RS rows only BACK Workwithoutshaping as ols: ofnext 3(3.2.2,113,3.2.9) as lls = Using 5.5mm needles, caston Next row (RS): Ko last four sts, WS rows Next row (RS), K2, sk, ko 76 (80.85, 90, 94,100, 104,110, pt, kitwice Cast off 0(0,5,5,5,5,0,0,6, end. 15 (15, 16, 16,1717, 18, 18, 19, 114, 1) sts Nextrow[pt.kl]twice, ptoend 6)sts at beg of next 0(0,1,1.2.2, 20)sts Werk in Single Rb unt work Rep lest two rows unt 0,0,1,2)S rows. Next row:p mens Sem, ending aera WSrow armhole meas 19 (19,20, 21,22, "Place rom 18 (9,19, 20, 20,21, Rep last two rows unt 1212, 1, Change to 6mm needles and work 23, 24,24,25,25)cm,ending 21,22, 22,22)stsonholder 13,14, 14,15. 15,16, 17) sts rem in. Cable Pat as fis ‘tera WS row Cont without shaping inst st NOTE: all sts on Row 1 are k FRON’ until Front meas same as Back to Row (RS): 2 (4,1,3,5,2,4 Shape shoulder Work to**as for Back shoulder, ending after a RS row 1.3.5), work Cable Patten Row Ci Contin pat as set, castoff4 “1 Dec one st at each end on across 72 72,84, 84, 84,96,95, (4, 4,4,4,4,5,5,5,5)steatbeg next and every RS row unt}60_- Shape shoulder 108,108, 108)5t5.42(4,1.3.5.2, ofnet3(.2.2,11.3.3.2. (62, 64,66, 68, 70,72, 74,76, 78) i Castoft 44, 4.4.4. 4,5,5, 5,5) 41.3,5) RSrows sts rem, ending after aWSrow sts at beg of next 33, 2,2,1, 1.3, Row 2:K2(4,1.3,5,2.4,1,3.5), [Cast off 0(0,5,5,5,5,0,0,6, — Contwithout shaping in stst 2,2, HWS rows work Cable Patt Row 2 actoss 72°) sts at beg of next 00, 1,1.2.2, as Set untl work meas 47 (48, Casto =(-, 5.5, 5,5,-.— (72, 84, 84, 84, 96, 96,108,108, 0, 0,1, 2) RS rows 49,50, 50, 51,52, 52,53, 53)cm, 6) sts at beg of next = (=, 14,22, 108) sts, K2(4.1.3,5.2.4.1.3,5) Ci Place rem 18(19, 19,20, 20, 1, ending aftera WS row =.=.) WS rows NOTE: these two rows set 21,22, 22,22) sts on haldet position of patt,2(4, 3,5, 2, Left neck SLEEVES make two) 4,1.3,5) edge stsat both sides Loft back Next row (RS) K18 8, 18,19, Using 5.5mm needles, cast on worker! in garter stand the With RS facing, join yarn at 20,22, 23,23,24,25),tum and 40 (40, 42, 42,44, 44, 46, 46,48, central 72 (72, 84,84, 84,96, keyhole edge and work as fos: leave rem sts on holder 48) sts 96,108, 18, 108) sts workedin Next row (RS: pl] ice, Next row (WSI:p2,p2t0g,p to Ci Work in Single Rib for Aer, Cable Pattern 125 27,29, 31, 32, 35, 36,39, 40, end. 17 (17.18, 18, 19,21.22.22, ending after aWS row 26 letsknit.co.uke‘Change to 6mm needles Bog witha k row, work four rows without shaping in stst Next row (cy RS}. K2, mf to last two sts, mi, k2. 42 (42, 44, 4 46, 46 48, 4, 50,50) sts Contin st st working above sleeve inc row every fol 8th (th, 6th, 6th 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th) row unt there are 56 (60,62, 14,66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 74) sts CCont without shaping untl arm meas 43 (46, 46,46, 46, 47,47, 48, 48,43) cm from caston edge, fending after a WS row ‘Shape sleeve cap as fll Castoff 33,4, 4,5,5,6,6,7.7) sts at beg of next wo rows, 50 (54, 54, 55, 56,58, 58, 60, 60, 60 sts ec one stat each end of next, fourrows. 42 (46,46, 48, 48, 50, 50, 52, 52,52) sts Dec one stat each end of next {and every alt row fora total of (@,8,8,8, 8, 8,10, 10, 10) ows 36 (98, 38, 40, 40, 42,42, 42,42, 42)3t5, Work 2 (0,2, 2,4, 6,8, 6,8, 8) rows without shaping Dee one st at each end of next and every alt row fora total of 6 (8,810, 10,10, 10,10, 10,10) ows. 30 (30, 30, 30,30,32, 32,32, 32, 32)sts Dec one stat each end of next four rows. 22 (22, 22,22, 22, 24 24,24, 24, 24) sts Cast off seven sts atbeg of nent two rows. 8 (8,8, 8, 8,10, 10, 10,10, 10) sts castott NECKBAND Join let shoulder seam Using 5.5mm needies, with RS facing and starting at back, k _2cr0ss 18 (19,19, 20, 20, 21, 2,22, 22, 22) sts from Right back holder, across 18 (9,19, 20, 20, 21,21, 22, 22, 22) is rom Let back holder pick up and k 16 6, 15,16, 17,18, 1, 18,18, 18) sts along Front left neck, k24 (26, 26,28, 28, 26, 26, 28, 28,28) sts from Front holder and pick up and k 16 16, 1616, 718,18, 18,18, 18) sts along Front ght neck. 92 (96, 96,100, 102, 104,104,108, 108,108) sts Work in Single Rib from Row 2 for lem, ending ater a RS row Castofin ib on WS TO MAKE UP Join right shoulder and Neckband seam. 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Available ina selection of self patterning colourways, this fantastic fibre costs £3.32 per 50g (00m) ball from purpletindacrafts.co.k NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? king Cole Venice Chunky is a gorgeous blend of alpaca, wool, polyamide and polyacrylic bre. Offering a stunning tweed effect, this fibre is part of King Cole's popular italian Collection and costs €2.81 per 50 (0m) bal from 01789 610695, wisebadger.com NTIALS "Even if you are pressed for time, it is a good idea to block your yi20 even up your stitches and prevent your edges from curling." LX Ecitorial Assistant Libby Loughnan Start knitting here. cowL Using 6.5mm crcuar needle, cast on 216 sts, join in ma being careful not to twist sts, 1pm for beg of ind nd "13, ylne, 12 1, p2ss0, yin, tep rom “oend nds 2-6:" 13, p3, rep from’ to end Rnd 7" yd st 2, Kt 2ss0, ye, 3, rep from “toend nds 8.12: *p3, 13, rep from’ to end Rep Rds 112 three times ‘Work nds +7 once more Cast off TO MAKE UP Weave in oase ends. Block to measurements LK Fae eS a —— De ar PRETTY LACE AND Cte eer eed SLIP STITCH COWL eee eer IN LUXURIOUS, Pate ee a a ‘WOOL YARN et ae Rees February isue of needle. Finally, move Let Kaiton sale cape this stitch ont the right needle, This technique wl Pee a at ee as 32 letskenitco.uke THURSDAY 16TH JANUARYHandknitting Special Unravel your creativity Creative ool + $0 Soft unky = $0 = Gotton chrear ron DK YARN GMM NEEDLES. KNIT JULIE FERGUSON’S BEDSOCKS Cees OuA Nias =e 8 ele ae MEASUREMENTS & SIZES joecess fon epg faperai ZZon Winter is well and truly set in, so there has never been a better time to Hot water bottle cover: 32cm cosy up with a luxurious pair of snuggly socks and super-soft hot water KNIT KIT | bottle. OF course, these seasonal accessories would make the perfect ‘Yam: King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, shade 3068 gifts for someone you love, but they could also help you to enjoy a Bes, Becsocks: twee 50g bal, Hot Water well-deserved evening of self-care. Even novice knitters willbe able to Bote Cover: wo 509 bal | work their way through the simple hot water bottle pattern. However, Nene 4mm straight, 4mm double-pointed experience will be required when tackling the socks, as you will need to See knit them in the round and make good use of your shaping skills. “Tapestry needle TENSION SQUARE 122 sts x30 rows em 10cm Stocking stitch 4mm needles Goruoacnceedeoses ABOUT THE YARN King Cole Baby Alpaca DK is available in a Selection of attractive shades. From rich jewel ones to understated neutrals, there reallyis something for everyone. Durable, hypoallergenic and 100% alpaca, tis yazn costs £4.99 per 50g (100m) bal from (0800 505 3300, woolwarehouse.couk = Rimes aunt as) cot pA iiepecemetonto generat _—_- ‘end of md 1 Rep Rows 1-2 12 times. Rr Start rnd more then Row Yonce more knitting — Cheprnist4tmectines Tun Feels fls OCAL ¢< TOBUYA\ here... mare Row t Ki, spo Kur, YOUR KNITTY pee Heel © Row 2:81 pee 95, ESSENTIALS NOTE: work back and forth p2iog, pl, turn. 22 sts, FInvvourss | Rodlsockes inrows Row 3 sI1pwise to fst ‘ON PS1 Setup row 1(RS):ki2, tum st before gap, skoo, kt, tum. Using 4mm dons, caston48 7 Setuprow 2 (WSK with 21sts sis, join in end being careful, wa can fo 2 ow "yt ise notte wists pmforbeg Bocesemadasontwo ren fom tenet ocere a atepton suecre ooo p2og pwn 2098 eieeuilan dae Setuprow 3:24, conton i Rows 58: rep Rows 3-4 these 2 cory twee nore ae en fndtuntiworcmess oy tal ipuse|p “Ifo rat pe kto ™ toend first st before gap, skpo, turn. Srow2wyibsitpvse kt, Tae Hanke a “wit wise, Arie menanwes 1 ow" wybs tons, letskait.co.ukerep trom * to one st before 98, p2t0g, turn. 14 sts Gusset and foot NOTE: return to working in rds as fos INE: across 14 sts, pek up and k 15 sts evenly down side edge of Heel, N2:k 24 sts from spare needles, NB: pick up and k 16 sts evenly up side edge of Hee! then k fist seven sts from NI im for beg of rnd. Ni: 23 ts, 2:24 sts,N3:23 sts NOTE: each end now begins atcentre back Heel, with decreases on Ni and N3 in kit, and keeping continuity of pattern on N2 Rt: NIK last three sts, K2t09, Kl, N2: pat, NB skpo, ko end. 68 sts Rnd 2: NI: k, N2: att, NB Rep Rods 4.2 untl 48sisem Rep Rnd 2 only until foot meas 19cm from back of Heel Shape toe Rd: NIK to lat three sts, K2t09, KL N2: I, skp, k to ast tee ss, K2t09, NB: Kf, skpo, kto end. 44 Sts Rd 2:4 Rep Recs +2 unt 2051s rem Graft sts using kitchener st ee 997) TO MAKE UP Sew in ends and block carefully Hot Water Cover BACK AND FRONT (alike) Using 4mm needles, cast on ats Row 1 RS): k Row 2 and every WS row: p Row 3°42, mi kto last 0 sts; 2.35 sts Rw 5: k2, mv kt,” rep trom" to ast two ss, k2.37 sts Row 7:12, mi, to last two sts, mf 2.39 sts Row 8p Rows 916: rop Rows 58 twice more. 47 sts Row 17:1," pt kl,rep from "to end Row 19: Row 20:p 35 letsknit.co.ukRep Rows 17-20 un work meas 20cm from 7 Carton edge ending ater a AWS row Next rove 12, skpo, pat ‘to last four sts, k2tog, k2. ——" ase © Netrow 02, p2too,pto lasour sts, p2tog tl p2 ass 17 Rep lst two rows tree times mre. 315% cuff Row tk2,*p2,k2, rep trom “to last Row 2K, p2,"K2, 2. rep trom to end Rep Rows 12 unt cutt meas 20em Ccastott loosely TO MAKE UP Join Back to Front at sides and along bottom edge, Seam on RS of Cuff fora neat, folded fish LK "The neutral shade aids relaxation, but don't be afraid to exper: with your colour: Perhaps try a subtle paste: even a str: jewel tone." in, LUC Esitorial Assistant Libby Loughnan February isue of Let's knitan sale THURSDAY ‘6TH JANUARYKEEP IT cosy shar obese this fre ist eal but we promise outs 100% polyester Designed with ick itso rind Sr Apne works > Fotis ata Vy nt get Striedon about rood trash sear? Gls, capes ‘rd cores would lo ooke ince whan nein is funy ie! SIRDAR ALPINE, shade ‘408 Lynx 805, £2.97, ‘heknitingnetworkco.k POPULAR: PICK Sein tong, thsprety and practcal yar has ‘any ade waves amongsthe letting comment Celebrated forts supersoft tecture and easycae quates, is avaiable inarangeof attactve hades, igh ‘ua, ye ure aforcable samo DK Fnottobe mised! SSTYLECRAFT ESKIMO DK, shade '5006 Winter White, 509, £4.89, Sq “adighthereat Las kta Svan cous tuxuey Fue, 6 shade 4200 Polar, 1005, —_ ) ASH ON | jsut UR te FUN FASHION can youresist snugglngup wth tis eight re! Ambre acyic and nen ths elas fect yam ay take anger et than as chunky an serch pes rwever jou wil be renerded wi anos texture ta can keep you warm all wit ng! RICO FASHION FUR, shade 001 Cream, 505, £2.30, Cottentaleraft.co. LIVING IN LUXURY the name waz ig enough he, King Cole ary yan fers anindlgent ea for eters hat appreciate the fe tings ine Si th anafferdble price ta, his impressive softies aready £5.09, wisebadgercom EXCITING ADDITION ‘beaut bend of 7% woo and 3% poem, you ‘louse tise ya ‘tom owanto ans Your interme Why nt [ook ad fel your best by ang trendy colar and fiste one of ourfvourte ‘Sweater pte? 90 Polar, 605, £3.99, SET FOR THE SEASON you preter work wt res ‘thateon be machine washed a ‘tumble ied you are going to ove Furious ram Cascade Yams! Not nly praca ao sts beauty agaist he skin anda brat chice {ora nde range of poets. Accesories, ‘ectng opto fr youto explore ‘CASCADE YARNS” FURLISCIOUS, 37 FANCY THAT FUR Mae rm apractcal 100% oles, ames. rots ‘able’ nea ‘versatile. Whether you choose to inita gorgeous acceso stor an acarable ‘toy on thing's or sure — youre reject llbe Impose put down! JAMES C. BRETT (CHINCHILLA, shade ‘CHo2, 1005, RRP £6.49, for stockist vist jamesebrettco.uk letskniteo.uk ‘Get more top yarns atyour local yam shop! Find your nearest store on pSMEASUREMENTS & SIZES Height (unfolded): Sem Height (folded): 38cm Circumference at top: 34cm Circumference at bottom: 27cm Bows Bem x3.5¢m ‘Button: 2em diameter KNIT KIT. Yarn: King Cole indulge Chunky, shade 2853 Carmine, two 100g balls "Neealles: Sm, 5.5mm, 6mm, all eq aun BNO BUDHOM Aa E“y>IAS s9UB und 2 SSuPINS WHT 50 letsknit.co.ukFEBRUARY ISSUE OF LET’S KNIT ON SALE THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER SPARKLY YARNS & (~ li wit 1” ro 77 PLUS TWO FREE’ BOOKS Wok CHIC & ELEGANT Ld. he Siomeiag Dkeeheciay (a OFFICIAL HARRY POTTER JUMPER CUTE HOMEWARES mn =i fingerless mittens 2 Baby bunny jumper “ALSO ree ion 4 Trendy crochet succulent 5 Discover 3 Alpa ly in tale E08UE... herringbone stitch 6 Beginner friendly yarn guide letsknit.co.uk| JERRY, JO-JO AND JULIA BRING A SMILE TO PLAYTIME WITH IPROvERS vaRN oat | THIS STRIPY TRIO FROM BERNAT MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Master knitting stripes in the round as you make three cuteand cuddly zebra. Their 305m tal _manes are worked using a lovely loop stitch. You can read how to do thisin our special | abbreviations on the left. This pattern is worked using double-pointed needles, but pee shaves toadapt it for straight needles, you'll need to add selvedge stitches and adjust every (2130008 antique Whit, (6| 30044 Flannel, alternate row to keep the stocking stitch pattern correct. 30810 Sof Peach, or 30221 Sof Fem, one ‘409 ball ofeach (Next nd 2tog) end, next and every fll fourth ma Needles: 4mm doublepoited, setoffou =f yg Tents Un 24 st em, stufing Body i Start a em score knitting Sobers SEs Embroidery thread: black here.. tight and fasten off Tapestry needle e—wr" LEGS (make two) 22 sts x30 rows “Using two dmavidpns ard, Head Set-up row: kf in each st Ie et eoton eparoiatrceengee = | Bret maorm irae pees Cfeooaras nous sase”fomtoand 42 fom toona se ao ea ee ee ciemetndoicnsecon | Samet mucenarenyamatae | matched Segceaiaengs eit ‘om "to end. 60 sts eet eemE | Workin fol twornd stipe es toate sequence: yam A, yarn B CO keight mas 5 Next nd deci: "Ks, K2t0a, ALOcAL rep fom "to end. 50 sts Taso Tetheee mes YARNSHOPIS Sent ne, K209, GREAT PLACE | fom *to end, 40 sts TO BUY Al Citheee mes CAL € YOUR KNITTY Next end" k2, k2t09, rep SSENTIA ‘rom "to end. 30 sts ESSE ma fone FIND YOUR: OK three mas ON Pst (Next end, k2t0g, ep from "to end. 20 ts (Next end: kto ene 52 letskait.co.uketee sts, k2t09, KB sts Next row: p10 end Rep last two rows unt five stsrem Next row ss, kt, k2109, Thwoe sis uM Zale 4 H “eepreferred colourway from the three provided or create your own stripy design! 1 en Kuni Leg meas cm, Row pny se tows: stufing as you go ee Cost oft este | Row 3:3, mt, k1, m4, k3. Nine ss ARMS (ake two) Row 5:44, mt Km, Work asforLegs untiArm ya iete meas oem 5 Row 75, Kt mt T Castes hse 16.138 EARS (make two each In yarns A and 8) Using two 4mm dons, cast on seven sts "Row 9: 6, mm, tm, 6.15515 Bog witha prow, work Wve rows inst st Next row: kt, 8 k toast Net row: tog. One st Fasten off MANE Using two 4mm dons and yan, cast on 32 ss Row (WS: ko ena Row 2:1 loop sin each st MeIJOGLESS JOG eames Peer ony Soe arte you'll end up with a slight step. The way to get around this ist use the iogiess Jog: T do this, join Cerner er Pent reer eer ene ner een Cee aes ed remember to move the stat of your round every enter pane cond tolastst M1 ‘Cast off vise TAIL Using two 4mm dpns and yamnB, cast on sists Row: 6, do not tun "Side sis to other end of needle, pling yarn across back af work K6, donot turn ‘Work in folltwe-ow stipe sequence: yarn B, yan & Rep fom" untl Til meas. ‘cm Next row: tog to end 53 letsknitco.uk 2 Cut yam leaving along tal, thread through rem ts, pul ght and fasten off TO MAKE UP Sew Head to Body, making sure to stuf generously at neck Sew Arms and Legs to Body. With WS together, sew yarn AEar to yarn B Ear. Attach Ears to Head. Sew Mane to Head and Body using photo as a guide. Knot short lenaths of yan 8 along straight end of Tall. Tim eveniy. Sew Ta to back of Body as shown. Sitch eves using bleck embroidery thvead LKa Nise YEAR, *. NEW KNITS! * READER OFFER _ = oe MAGAZINESTOYOU.COM 0800 904 700 BOLD My DETAILS ARE: Tie Quanity [Teta Gelato Yam Kit sy Yar Kit Pi Yarn Kit Bald and araht Varn Ki 1 [e000 POSTAGE [£5.90 letskait.co.ukCast you stitches on to one needle as narmal, then transfer the stitches onto tivee 0 four dps, as instructed in your specify cistbute the sltches as evenly possible. ing The F Your sitches wil be spreag over __Thiswilpreventa hole tthe start of your three or four needles but you only work Fst, make sure none ofthe stiches are need to hold wo ata time —one in wisted Move the fist caston stich from your teach hand, Leave the others fight needle to you eR needle. Then inser hanging, cememberng to postion your rightneecleint the as caston sttch, ‘your stitches in he middle of each whichis now the second sitch on your let needle so they don slip off needle. Move this stich orto the ight needle Working in the round Using an empty dpnas your right needle, knit thestiches on the ltt needle. When all the stiches have been kt, ths needle willbe ‘empy. Hold the next needle on yout eft in Youre hand, and use the emp needle as Your rightneedie. Keep working inthis way, Slipping the marker atthe end ofeach round, Yeu do not have to tun your work as every round has te ight side facing kant in Ve Round GET TO GRIPS WITH SEAM-FREE KNITTING! Discover how to use double pointed (dpns) and circular needles with our easy-to-follow guide, Dpns are sets of shorter needles witha point at each end that are ideal for projects with a small circumference. For alarger cireumference, Cero eerie urinted eee) ‘These most commonly come in 40cm, 60cm, 8Oem and 100em lengths. Choose a cular reece thats shorter than the circumference of your project re A ast: Joining In The Casall your stitches onto one needle tp and Hold a needle tp in each han and treet ‘spread thom out unt they the fullength of these as your le and ght needles. Join in ‘heretie. Tey should comfortably each io the round using the same method as or ‘he end of the other neecetn, ‘ouble-pointod needles, sZ Round ere's how it looks Proce amatkertoindeatethe begining of The ight ste ofthe work il aways be the ound, ae stat nting as normal facing you. This means that to produce When youreach the endof he round, just stacking stitch you knit every round — as sipthe marker and continue woking inthe there are no wang side rows you dont same decor fr your net round, eed to pur letsknit.co.ukADVERTORIAL Layer Up Layer up this year with the Regina Vest from DesignEtte tahich Is perfec for ptring witha wide range of outfits. Tho kit includes all the essentials you need to create the vest including the Rensiscence Glow 4ply nen mix yarn and Andrea di Bonaluto 2ply which provides a super kid mohair and sik ‘ix pls the patton and @ Designéite branded label to sew ito your completed project The kit is available from size XS ~ 2x, To purchase the kit head over to amazon.co.uk Head Turners ‘Tum heads this season ‘with Noro Ito, a siubby, ‘worsted weight, 100% woo! that comes in a big 200g/ 437 yard balls. (One of Nora's most colorful creations, Ite provides an ever-changing colour spectrum as you knit. One ball will produce a striking scar, but itis also a fabulous choice for eye-catching sweaters. The yarn has a RRP of £29.99, Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport is the perfect stash-staple yarn due to i's beautifully lightweight ‘and soft blend of the finest Merino wool, acrylic é {and cashmere. The yarn can be easily machine washed and is perfect for everyday essentials such as cardigans, hats and blankets for both babies and children. There is a gorgeous and subtle palette of soft pastel, classic shades which will help you create timeless classics. The yarn has an RRP of £5.50, Y ourbl) Love THIS YEAR! Time for Cake ‘At Woolfull you'll find a gorgeous collection of yarn ceakes to choose from leading brands Caron, Bernat, Rico and more. Ifyou are yet to knit with a yarn cake then 2020 Is the year! Whatever your favourite colour, yarn weight of fire blend the Woolfull team are on hand to help pick out the right yarn for you. With mohaie proving to be a big trend this season the shop is also stocking the Adriafl Soffio Plus which at only £3.50 a ball with a 40% mohair mix offers incredible value for money. To find out more visit ‘woolfullcom or vist the shop in Hope, Derbyshire, For those eco-conscious knitters the Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino is, ‘GOTS certified and ideal for those sensitive to and ecology in all processes from fibre to the %. finished yarn. The gorgeous 2-ply DK yarn is made from the finest organic Merino wool The yarn has an RRP of £12.99.Ifyouknow alittle one who, would love to follow in your footsteps, why not surprise them ‘witha matching winter jumper? Designed alongside the adult sweater pattern from Milla ia (see page 22), this gorgeous garment is not to be missed. The pattern also offersan excellent troduction to workingona Gircular needle, reading charts ‘and Fair Isle knitting. 57 letsknit.co.ukeé Start ’ knitting \K _here.. 4 BACK Using Sm nates na Yorn cast on 782,90, oy MERERM | Sas Rib row t: k2, [p2, k2) MEASUREMENTS & SIZES ——- ge ep 29165, 07,65 {Row 252 02.02 ‘Actual Chest (em): 61 (56, 70,75) Length to shoulder (em): 35 (38,41, 44) Sleeve length (em): 21(24, 27.20) Rep last two rows four times more, ine two ss ‘across last row on second ‘and fourth sizes only 78 (84, KNIT KIT 90, 96) sts Yam: lao Noturaly Soft Metin, Boy's oe oben nenten version shede(A) Merino TenpestBue,¢ gee SAN neetles (4.5.5) 50g balls (8106 Sable,(C)160Fawn, st uni Back mes 20 22. (©) 124 Snon, one 50g bal ofeach: Ges eae or eaareae version shade) 128 ow, 5,5) estore aTeTon 50g bas, 6) 123 ioe Blossom, (C168 : Busters, (0163 Bary. ore 50g ‘Shape raglen armholes ball ofeach a News: nm steight ond cicuar.325M yey graeurtac ane 70d straight and ceca Jee) Stitch holders Nex 00: 12, skpo, ko Tapestry needle last four sts, 20g, Next ron: p TENSION SQUARE Next ro 9125 55x34 rows Next romp idem dem ep last furrows once more. 66 70,74, 78) ts Next raw 2, skn0, Keto last fur sts, k2109, 12 Roc caaunia eee Next row p Rep last to rows 1(2 5,7) times, 62 sts ABOUT THE YARN ease eer MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is 100% wool, Avaliable nan impressive range of Epo stylish shades, this yarn wil be enjoyed by knitters and crochet fens alike. Also offered in tn ball value packs, this fibre costs £3.84 per 509 (125m) ball from 01409 404010, lovecratts.com Work as given for Back unt 12 ows fewer have been worked than on Back to ragan shaping Shape front neck Work tst side a os: Row #430 (22,24, 36) wat Row2:pto end oat Row 342425, 26 C € your kwirr opens SSENTIALS Row 4: p to end yy FIND Yours Rew 54, wat ‘ON POt Row 6: pto end Row 7a, wt Row 8: to end Row 9:6, wt Row 10:p to end Row i: kacroes al ts, working wraps og with st Work second side as fl 58 letskait.co.uk Row t p20 (2,34, 236), wat "Row 2:k to end 5 Row 3: p 24 25, 26, 2 wat Row 4: k toend Row 5: pia, wat Row 6:k to end “Row 7: pt2, w&t 5 Row 8: kto end Row 9:16, wat Row 10: to end Row tp across all sts, working wraps tog wit st. 78 (€2,90, 94) sts Work as glen for Back from *to"* SLEEVES (make two) Using 3mm needles and yain A, caston 38 (42, 46, 50} sts ib row 1:42, [p2,K2] toond Rib row 2: p2, (12, p2] toend Rep last two rows three times more. Change to 3.25mm needles Beg with ak row, work in i stfor four rows nc row: 13, mi, kto last three sts, mi, KS Work seven rows inst st Rep last eight rows 5 (6,7, £8) tmes and ine row again '52 (68, 64,70) sts Cont without shaping unt Sleeve meas 21 (24, 27,30) Cem fom caston edge, fending fter 3 prow Shape raglan top Castoff 46,6, 7)st5 ot beg of next two rows. 44 48, 52,56)sts Next row: 12, skpo, k to last four sts, K2 tog, K2 Next row. p Next row: Next row: 9 “Rep last four rows twice ‘more. 38 (42,46, 50) sts ‘Second, third and fourth sizes only Next row K2, skpo, kto last four sts, K2t0g, 2 "Next row a Rep last two rows (3,5) times. 38 ss Leave sts on a holder YOKE Using 325mm circular needle and yarn A, work across lef Sleeve, Front, sleeve and Back as fot Row k2t0g, 124, skpo across let Sleeve, k2t0g, 58, skpo across Front, 209,134, skpo across ight Sleeve, K2t0g, KBE, skpo ‘across Back, jon inthe nd, being careful not to twist sts, 1pm for beg of ind, 182 sts Working inst tc every rma) ‘and working appropriate row ‘of Chart cont as fol: Rnd [pat across 12 ss of Chart 16 times This endl sets Chart Contin pat to end of Rnd tt Rnd 12: using yarn A, i, skp, K6,K2 tog, ki} 16 times. 160 sts Rnd 18: (pat across ten sts of Chart] 16 times This tnd sets Chart Contin patt to end of, nd 22 nd 23: using yarn D, kp, K4, 12 tog, kl] 16 times. ae ts nd 24: att across eight st of Chat} 16 times This end sets Chart Contin patt to end of nd 34 nd 36: using yarn A. KB, 20g] 16 ties. 112 sts Neckband CChange to 3mm circular needle and contin yarn A only Rnd 36: (k2, p2|to end nds 37-43: rep Rnd 36 seven times Cast off in ib TO MAKE UP Join raglan seams. Join side ‘and Sleeve seams LK“Phere are so many beautiful colours in the MillaMia range, so why not experiment with alternate colourways?" UK Editorial Assistant Libby Loughnan Yoke Chart 59 letsknitco.ukSimpl crocheted Hats ‘CROCHETED TOYS. cen Ot iting Taek OMA GOBLE Crochet Special Pac Publications, £14.99) eee at ESET be reaching for thelr hoc any eri oes eed cetera ; ee Deets oie enter pee eae eet ACCESS ENDLESS INSPIRATION WITH THESE FANTASTIC TITLES i k busters KNITTING STASHBUSTERS = by Fiona Goble (CICO Books, £9.99) . 3 What beter ime to sort out you stash than the new year! Even if you have a seemingly endless collection of adés and ends, with if Knitting Stashbusters to hand, you can 7 transform your leftover yarns into pretty and practical creations. From baby krits to makes forthe home, there ae so many wondertul_ i projects for youtto enjoy. Poe HIGHLIGHTS: the Tiger Hat, ee Crocheted Toys: 25 Quick jand Easy Projects To Make Pear Publications, £14.99) CCancel your weekend plans Knitted Teddies by Sandra Polley (Collins & Brown, £7.99) you are atracitional knitter who loves to treat the litle one in your life, you are going to fall head over heels for this adorable collection of pattems, Featuring 15 designs for well-dressed bears, this book offers ‘everything you need to create an heirloom that willbe treasured fr yeas to come! HIGHLIGHTS: Lily the Panda This month’s focus... ce of super-cute proj Cee or KNIT BLANKETS 35 KNITTED BABY ‘SWEET & SIMPLE BABY ‘AND THROWS BLANKETS BLANKETS ‘Mademoiselle Sophie Laura Strutt (CICO Glenda Winkleman (Stackpole Books, £10.95) Books, £12.99) © (Annie's, £5.99) ‘Transform your home into a Hfyou have a special SP Lovers of crochet can space thatyou can be proud someone on the way, ‘also craft for baby thanks ‘of with this inspzationa wy not prepare to Winkloman’s six easy colection of throws and {or their artval blanket pattems. Even if blankets. Brought to you from the creative gens of with this prety yet practical collection of you ere under pressure with @ new arival Mademoiselle Sophie, these gorgeous patton are patterns? Instead of opting forshep-bought fast approaching, you willbe able to power Intended tobe enjoyable, accessible and timeless. solutions, treat your toto thoughtful gits through these projects in no time at al. Blonkets and throws eso make febulous gits,so such asa Teddy Bear Travel Blanket ora Written forall kil levels, there realy is your loved ones could be in for a treat! Dungaree-stvle Sleeping Bas. something for everyone, Must see: the elegant afghan Mustese: the cotton-backed blanket Wists the neutral unisex designs 60 letsknit.co.ukproject will brighten up laundry day really easy to make! The bagis, assembled from mitred squares which are great fun to knit. Read our panel over the page to find out more about them. The yarn’ ‘self patterning so the eolour cchangesare decided for you- even better Preophy by Janes GuMEASUREMENTS & SIZES 305 x305em KNIT KIT Yarn: Best Softee Baby Stripes. shade '53007 Sunny Side Up, ane 1209 bal Needles: 35mm stright 3mm ‘ouble-ponted Coat hanger: iooden, 305m long Fabric: 65cm x 35cm Tapestry needle TENSION SQUARE One square GoLccauceeeees ABOUT THE YARN Bernat Softee Baby Stripesis 2 seffstriping acrylic DK yarn that can bbemachine washed and tumble dred, There ae 16 shades to choose from and itcosts £5.95 per 120g (262m) ball from 01433 620933, wootfullcom NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? Use DK yarn from your stash or visit your local yarn shop! ON P91 ress more bright and een rere orem ened ‘ Start . knitting here... ~_ SQUARE (make 32) Using 3.5mm needle, cast ont sts Row tk to.end Row 2:1 wise, K3,s2 I, p2ss0, k13, KI tl. 29 sts Row 3 and every fll ait row: sI1 pwise,kto last st, rer Row 4:! 1 piso, K12, s2 1 p2ss0, kt2 tt. 27 sts Row 6:31 pwise, kil. s2, et, p2580, ke, tL 25 sts Row 8:11 pis, KIO, s2 1, p2ss0, KO, kt). 23 sts Row 9: s11 wise, kto last st Kt NOTE: for mult-cotoured squares, cut yarn and rejoin ata different point in colourway Row 10 sl pwiseyk9, s2 Kt, 2580, k9,KTTDL. 21 Sts Row ttand every fol alt row: as Row 3 Row 12:51 1 pwise, kB s2 I, 2580, ka tbh. 19 sts Row 14: I puso, 7 s12, 2580, K7, KIL f7 sts Row 16: sl pwise, KS, sh, 1, 2550, k6, KI 1b. 15 sts Row 18:51 1 pwiseyk5,s2 et 2580, 15, KI1bL. 13 sts Row 20: sl t pws, ka, st 2, Kt, p25s0, kd, KIL Hts Row 22:51 pwise, k3,s|2, 1c, 2550, 13, kN 1b. Nine sts Row 24:5! pwise, K2, s12, Kt, 2550, K2, KI tbl Seven sts ow 26: sl pwse, kt, s12, 1, 2550, KK tL. Five sts. Row 28: i pwise,s12, kt, 2550, Kitbl Thee sts Row 30:12, ki, p2ss0. One st Fasten off TO MAKE UP. For Back, lay out four squares across by four squares down. With RS together, join squares in horizonta rows then in vertical rows, For Front, jin squares as Back leaving top centre two squares open ‘across bottom to forma horizontal opening for pegs EDGING Using 3.5mm dpns and ‘th RS of Front facing, pick {Up 20 sts around opening on 62 letskenitco.uke each of fist and second {pns, and 23 sts on third {dpn, pass last st over st st ‘ade to in nd, pm for beg of md, 62 sts Ponemd Castoff ‘with RS together, sew bottom ledge of Back and Front together LINING Use knitted piece as template cutting, lowing 2cm extra all around for Seams. Sew ining onto keited pleco. Cutasitin lining t0 match pocket ‘opening in kiting Fotd lining edge to WS around ‘opening and pin. Neatly sew Itdown around opening. With S togotho, fold bag at ‘tom seam and join side rt {end top edges, leaving a hole at contre of top for coat hanger Fook: Insert hanger trough ‘opening, taking hook through top hole LK HEART GARLAND BY FIONA GOBLE February isue of Lets Knit on sale ‘THURSDAY 16TH JANUARYROWAN pure wool superwash dk - Professional - Complete OOL Wei warenouseFO heb Uue Oe a Top Buys for TOP UP YOUR STASH WITH THESE GREAT PRODUCTS FelinFach Natural Textiles The brand's collection of hand-dyed yarns are 100% natural, sustainable and biodegradable, and are created using only natural dyes at the FelinFach Dye Studio, These ‘environmentally fiendly yarns are available In a range of textures and shades, and are ideal for creating a wide variety of projects. The company regularly introduces new dye lots so do keep up-to-date on the latest products ‘on Facebook or the website, felinfach.com Wool4less ‘The Baby Book 8 from King 5 Cole i a must-have collection S ‘of designs for those cherished Ite ones. I features over 25, fabulous projects to ft { newborns, tts and chitdren Up to seven years, all created Using the scrumptiously soft Baby Alpaca DK and f A e Re Cottonsoft DK. With so many cute projects, you'll be spoilt for choice on what to make first! Atonly £8.95 the books ~ {great value for money too. wooldless.co.uk The Knitters Attic The Secret Pocket Infinity Searf pattern, available exclusively from The Knitters Attic, Is ideal for storing ane keeping safe your pphone, keys or cards in the cleverly concealed Zipped pocket. This Stylish design is an ‘easy knit that's ideal for all skill levels and provides an interesting textured look with its range of stitches. The patter costs just £2.50. To purchase the pattern visit theknittersattic.co.uk Stitch ‘n’ B**** In Time New in store are the scrumptious Woolly Mahoosive ‘Mammoth Giant Acrylic 1G balls. Thi super chunky yarn is perfect for creating those in-demand super sized homeware projects and chunky accessories. It can bbe used on giant needles oF for farm knitting and is available in a range of beautiful shades. The yarn costs £22.00 per ball and can be purchased in-store or Via telephone. The shop is located at 16 High St, New Romney TN28 BBY. For telephone orders, call 07958 427853 Marriner Yarns Marriner Yarns’ Double Knit is a must-have for your yarn stash heading into the new year. Smooth, soft and lightweight the yarn Is ideal for ‘both keting, ‘and crochet projects. Available In a ge variety of shades from brights to pastels this Double knit range will sut all budgets with the fantastic price of only £110 per 100g ball ‘marrineryarns.com The Knitty Critters This super cute and mE supersized citer from 888 the hugely popular Knitty < Critters range s sure to est capture the hearts of = crafters of all ages! Squish the Jellyfish kit contains allthe materials 12 ¥ you need to complete your project including yarn, crochet hooks. a pattern and stufing. With basy-tofolow instructions, the kif ideal fr al sk evels, especialy beginners looking for their fst project! The kt has an RRP of £25. keityerters.co.ukeSRK SD SADIE) (SY gS SW a ei i Y TRANSFORM YOUR INTERIOR WITH OUR COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN GUIDE! KK? QQ) SSK ) aS DONNA signer {think of no one better to guide you through the process of transforming your living space. “My top tp for knitting a cosy home isto create layerOf lhe roms in your home, your bthraom shouts be one ofthe most axing. The thought of taking knitted items Into a space that i regulary ‘wet and worm may sound counterproduetive, but thanks to ncredble advances inthe yan industry, tere are so mary wonderful options avaiable. For example this kaurous neck rest tp right) and practical ‘anne bottom rgnt and have teen knitted in King Cole big Value Disheoth and Craft Coton, Thanks tots unique strand structure, ts fibre Is ‘the perfect fitor bathroom ‘andictehen acceszores, Here ‘at Lets Kt HO, we also love the touch of fun oferec by ths Stipey Fishcoth (cenre} An ‘tga! desig rom Kiting Revolution this projects sure tomake your guess smile. If you havelitie ones at home, 1s tot that hey wal also Bo elghted with this colour dation. n fat, why not 90a lutandknta schoo! of coll ‘ish ~ one for allthe fami. ‘Treat your tot oa beautiful blanket knted in King Cole Comfort OK (ight As the yarn tite suggests this home accessory I sulted to. sensive skin and isa illant way to keep your youngster warm al ‘yearlong also offers an interesing textured effect and @ unique sign. Anather brilliant adeton are these supersoft cushions rom ‘lames C. Bret (et Depenaing on the age and size af your Ite ‘one, they could be used to stor cra on. However, these knits would als work wel as decorative trow plows, as te characters ‘a: tlerly adorable and the chunky yam isinerecbly sft though kite plans are @ ‘reat way to go, itmight be ‘hat you aso have a selecion of authentic leafy fends tat you would ike to give a home to. Instead of presenting them ina generic pot you could get plant baskets from Rowan (ight) ‘Worked inthe round using the Fale techrique, ust wit unt your guests fi out thatyou made them yourself Everyone wil also be in ave ‘of your seating area you decorate with » supersoft cushion (battom le Knited in luarious blend of merino wool and alpaca, this ibbed geometric cushion san instant ‘Casale I you re going oe srg and cosy onthe Sof, ts nlf that your tury tends fae aso given a treat. You can find the peter for this dog beaitop fe) over on page 69 ‘and dont worry you ae @ ee, proud eat parent ths design “pace Endy So can be osiy adopted! wei Er te 66 —_ a letseitco.ukts often sid thatthe ktchen i the heart ofthe home and that saying wil certainly ng tre f you upeate your interior with these ‘alvactv knits, Rowan's pretty table rune op lat} woul ook “fantastic ia tractona ome setting Just think how brillant it ‘would look when paved wit these prety placemats (ght), Krited inthe popular Pairtbox Yarns Coton Avan, there are a whole host ‘of colour combinations for you to choose from. you already have ‘odcments of this yam at home, you could work your way trough ‘them by kiting up a few prety coasters. Final, nothing says home sweet home quite ke his fantasti eacosy design. Although ithas been inspired by tradtonal Fair iste designs, fis makes. ‘nything but old-fashioned thonks to is exciting colourway! When decorating a bedroom, ist ts important to introduce points of intrest, there = 9 fine line between flexing your interior design muscles and creating 9 space thats far too busy forest ‘ad relaxation Designed by LK ‘avourtes Ame & Carlos, the ‘Grote cushion will ade a pop of colour to any bedroom witout ‘oversielming the senses. Choose between @ large orl motif and, a pleasing geomet patter 2s you decorate your duvet with sents that have Been ispied by the tadiona folk art of Norway, You could also get to work on a ‘worderol ktted lampshede, shel edging and set of paddea hangers. We lve the ps shades ofthis Bamboo and cotton yi, but depending on your | taste, you could aso experiment wi striking jewel tones. Finish ‘off your bedroom dspley with 2 beavtful textured blanket from Cascade Yar. Perfect or adding an eta layer of woth luring your winter and prot Your Bedspread for he rest of the year this ome accessory has got you covered Mera 67 ASU CL See 9 Creative Space leteknit.co.uk%T, partnership with ¢ . Sky 683, treatel Freeview 2a Create Create) inetd ' ° CRAFT] |Freesabg13 www.createandereft.com VIP Experience tickets 24-22 February 2020 Fe arnborough 18-19 September 2020 Kent - 15-16 May 2020 te) t Novi Make and takes, Workshops and Demonstrations from many of Your crafting favourites WWW. eitevents.com Tel : 07494096088)" Facebook’: createiteyents xq 26 Anril 2020 DS1- 12 September 2020 nal Stadium) CROCHET PATTERNS‘Treat your four-legged friend toa new resting place ‘with this fantastically ereative design. The pattern uses most of yourbread-and butter stitehesand gives you the chance to get to grips with shaping, ‘Remember to use machine-washable stuffing so you. an easily eean your project. This pattern could easily be tweaked to make a eatbed, too!¢ Start \ knitting x< «here. oy "onmens —vanw © “weknies"” | MIDDLE SECTION . (make two pieces) Using 4mm needles ang yarn B, cast on nine sts © Row 1 (5): i, eb) to end, MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Outer circumference: 100cm Inner circumference: 50cm aa ae or Row 2 and every WS row: to end KNIT KIT 5 Row 3: i, tb, KI) to enc. ‘Yam: Deramores Studio OK, haces /A) 25sts Catmea, wo 100g balls, (8) Gingerbread, one |= Row 5: Kt (kb, k2) to end. 100g ball (C) Chocolate, small amount. Lasts Needles: im, 45mm Row 7: kt, at, K3) 10 end, Safety toy stung Atsts Safety toy eyes: lage, two | Row 9: K(k, kA} to end, Tapestry needle 49 sts Row 1k, (kf, KS) to end TENSION SQUARE 57 sts 22 sts x28 rows Row 13: (kb, KS) to end 10cm x 10cm eB sts Stocking stitch Row 15: kita, K7ita end. 4mmneedies Bets Row 17k, (fb, Ke) to end atsts FEES ss tp, ton a9 ‘ABOUT THE YARN Row 2114 i,k) t0 Deramores Studio DKisacassicacyic ena, 37 sts ‘yen made wth ant-piling technology. Row 23K, bk to The yam comesin 48 shades ancécan en, 105 sts be machine washed and tumble red Rw 25: kt, eb, M2) 40 It costs £199 per 1004 (250m) ball rom ne. 13 ts (0845 519 4573, deramores.com Row 27: (eK) 0 ne 21sts TTP ow 28:1, 4) 10 CNEL oam rarer Row 3t: 1, (eb, kt) to fend, 137 ste sata Co) LOOK! Special discount packs with all the yarn you need are available at deramores.com/ collections/lots-knit ALOCAL ARN SHOP IS GREAT PL 0 BUY Al } YOUR KNITTY ESSENTIALS _ FIND Yours ‘ONS 70 letskanit.co.uke Row 33: K(k, K16)t0 ond. 145 sts Row 34: pto end cast of SIDE OF BED Using 4mm needles and yan A, cast on 80 sts 51 Bag vith ak (RS) row work In st stunt piece meas 70cm ast of TAIL Using 4mm needles and yain A. cast on 25 sts Rows 14: beg with ak (RS) row, workin st st Row 5:43, k2t09) to end 2oss 7 Rows 610: contin st st 5 Row Mt: k2tog to end, sts 5 Rows 12-24: cont inst st 5 Row 25: 2, K2t0g) to ena, sts Rows 26-32: contin st st 5 Row 33: 2, K2t0g) to end. Nine sts Rows 24-36: cont inst st Row 37: k2tog) to end. Five sts Er Cutyam leaving a tal, thread through rem st, pull Aight and fasten off EARS (make four pieces) Using 4mm needles and yainB, cast on nine sts 5 Row 1 WS}: p to end Row 2: Kf to last st mv. 1 sts Row 3: to end Row 4: Kt, to lasts, i 1.13 sts Ci Row 5: to end Row 6:4, mf, to last st m1. 15 sts Rows 7-13: beg with a p row, workin st st Row 1: spo, kt last two sis, I2i0g, 13sts 5 Rows 15-7: contin st st Row 18: skpo, Kt last two sis, k2t0g, sts 5 Rows 19-27: cont inst st © Row 28: skpo, kt last two i, k2t09, Nine sts 5 ast off LEGS (make four) Using 4mm needles and yamn A, caston ten sts Row 1 WS}: pto end 5 Row 2: (kth) to end, 20 sts Row 3: pto end 1 Row 4:43, Ki) to ena 25sts Rows 6:21: beg with ap row, workin st st Row 22: kb) to end, 20818 5 Rows 23-25: contin stst Row 26: k5, kb) to end, assis "Rows 27-29: cont inst st"To make pieces as set, an make a longer Side (Row 30: Kb) to end aasts Rows 31-35: contin st st © Row 36: k2teg) to end, 2ists Row 37:pto end © Row 38: (k2t0g) to end, sts ‘Cutyarn leaving ata, ‘thread through rem ss, pull tight and fasten off HEAD Using 4mm needles and yar A, cast on 12 sts Row 1): kb) to ene. 2asts Row 2: po end Rw 3: (kt, kb) to end 36 sts Row 4:p toend Row 5:5, kb to end, aasts Rows 6-8: beg wit a p row, work inst st © Row 9: (46, kb) to end 48 sts Rows 0-14: cont inst st 1 Rw 15, kf) to ena. S2sts Rows 6-20: contin stst © Row 2 (3, kb) 0 last our ss, ka. 64 ts Rows 22-24: cont inst st © Row 25: 03, kf) o-end, the bed 80 sts cembroider mouth and nose, Rows 26-44: cont inst st__using photo as a guide. Sew two Row 45:(k2t0g) toend. Ear pieces with RS together, 40s leaving caét‘on edge open. Turn Row 46:(p2tog) to end. right way out. Sew caston edges 201s together. Attach Eas to Head. Row 47: (20g) to end. Working on WS, fold caston Tents ledge of Foot in half and stitch. ‘Cutyarn leaving ata, ‘Sew row edges together upto ‘thread through rem ts, pull fastened-off edge, leaving a gap. tight and fasten off Turn eight way out and ade stuffing. Close seam. Using TO MAKE UP yarn C, embroider claws. Fin Gather up cast-on stitches of legs in position and and sev to leach Middle piece to form a secure. Working on WS, sew Tal cirele and fasten tightly, seam then tur right way out ane Working on WS, sew row stuf Sew in place LK edges together up to cast-off ledge. With RS together, sew ‘wo Middle pieces together leaving a gap. Tun right way fut and stuf then close seam. Sew row edges of Side of bed to make a long tube, plese Saag Stuf tube and curve into a ‘This pattern uses both the Cirle, sew cast-on and eer) Casto edges together, ett) Place this around Midale and eRe eaP Een Ntey sew together Stitch edges Cec femnnenesot eo io Pagina castonedge, Stuf head then aliases 9 reece) ee eee eer castion stitches at top of Conca’ PEST rich one you ncedtodo. tightly. Using yarn, letsknitco.uk HOME Vailas lent issue a eee ADORABLE ALPACA. ‘CUSHION FROM NICOLA VALU! February isue of Let's Knit on| THURSDAY 16TH JANUARYTALES OF YOUR TERRIFIC CHARITY EFFORTS! a Pudsey Bearicidfor BBC rao Suk fo Chien in Nees” Ros Bruce “Two Chistmas wreaths fra local care home ‘Margaret Nye My frst octopus forthe preemie charity group. "ve been sat onthe sidelines for '3 while, so decided i's time to put my hook to good use. Loved making it just about to sendit off for approval” Lynne Armstrong ‘Christmas dees for the tree for our cancer charity stalin December Chris Hancock “Pumpkins. Donated to my local hedgehog rescue 0 they can raise much needed funds.” Rachel Sobiechows Wildlife Brought to our attention by LK reader ‘Yonne Mcavery, Blankets for Baby Rhinos isa Facebook group with almost 3.500 international members and counting, Koiters,cocheters and fabric fans ‘alike have been making blankets for ‘orphaned baby rhinos. Tei ray Creations are also sent to orphaned elephants, vervet monkeys, fins chimpanzees, pangoins, meerkats and many more. Founded by Elsa Best and ‘Sue Brown in November 2016, the charity helps to heighten awareness ofthe plight of endangered species. For more information, vst blanketsforbabyrhinos.org Crafty Cruise Canty stig on he Ving Sin cron Case Sip Bevery Waker proseom Wh 201040 pope 209 Wer Cuse. on reed St thon S00 ecdonal tas by he ne ol baterseoicom ‘The Colchester Blanketeers have been working tirelessly to create trauma doll, twiddle muffs, ever 1400 end of Iie blankets and many more knitted and crocheted tems. They have done so with the intention of helping the patiants and familes of Colcnester Hospital. Recently celebrating ther second birthday and with no intention of slowing down this ‘generous collection of crafters are ays ‘on the lookout for new members. To learn ‘mare about the Colchester group or the thvee adaltional Bianketeers groups now set up at other hospitals, contact sarah.sandsdesneft.nhs.uk S= letsknitco.ukKnita simple baby blanket for babies in hospitals, refuges and care homes. Remember to contact the relevant departments at your local eentres to check if they have specific requirements. The larger size would workasa lap blanket for older patients, too, you're struggling with the edging, just omit it and work those stitches If your in garter stitch instead. cast-off edge seens tight, | switch to. ‘Wrath: 45 (65) om Length: 52 (80) cm ‘Yarn: Drops Baby Merino, shade 27 Old Pink, 3 (5) 50g balls, Needles: 35mm (80cm) circular Stitch markers ‘Tepestry needle 23 sts «45 rows 10cm x 10cm Garter stitch Smm needles Drops Baby Merino is a machine washable sportweight yarn. It costs £2.90 per 509 (75m) ball from purplesheepyarns.co.uk Start knitting here. BLANKET Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 120 (184) sts, pm four sts in from each edge Do notoin in the rnd, work back ‘and forth in rows as fol: Row 1/RS):kto end Row 2 (WS) kto end Row 3:kto lst four sts, k2t0g, yd, ab) tice. 122 (186) sts Row 4: skpo, kt, pass dec st over k stand off right needle, toast four sts, K2t09,yiwd, (eto) twice Row 5: skpo, Kl, pass dec st over k stand off right needle, Kto.end, 120 (184 sts Row 6: k to end Rows 346 set patt Rep Rows 3-6 unl work meas 45 (65) cm, ending after a Row 6 castott Weave in ends LKPurl Jones se SUPERHERO Yarn: King Cole Picewise DK, shades as for pag aus) 36 Den CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF VAL PIERCI Wooden bade Sal approx 35 AWESOME SUPERHERO - KNIT GIR Buttons: one Stich holder ‘When she's not flying around in her magic eape or tying up baddies with her mystical ‘Tapestry needle yarn skein, Knit Girl is busy saving the British high street one customer ata time! The proud owner of. fantastic yarn shop, Purl Jones has passion forassisting erafters.as pepe catia they peruse patterns, find fibres and power through their WIPS. Ifyou have a knitting EY0cm x 10m question, Purl your girl and she isalways happy to help. Dressed in an understated Stocking stten seater and skirt combo, you would never guess that this noble knitter isthe world’s 375mm needles newest superhero. In fact. our youngster will have endless fun transforming Purl into her alter-ego Knit Girl. Just think of the exciting adventures that are about to take place! ‘SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ‘wat: (worked over next two ss) Knit into {ont of second st then into front of fst st, sipping both sis off needle together aa eae : cr sa forhemine) Docket second then onto Starteknitting here... Change to 325mm needles ene be a = Begwith ak row, work six St sipping both ss off needle togeth ¢ ees cast ott RLCMUCMEGEE GEA SKIRT PANEL (hakows), CNestomp NOTE: work back and Neg row K8.mt kt4.mi, SWEATER FRONT front ake 3.328 Using 275mm needies and ABOUT THE YARN KingGolePrcewes DKisageatvaue _ USN@3TEnm needs ond Nest rowep yarn easton 3288 Reecas poe saya a yam 8, caston 28 sts contin st st working ines Rows 4" prep rom Ce eye nae CROWS -3:K, prep from as seton every RSrow unl “ioend EogS a pet 1009 282m) bag toon there are 38s, ending ater © Nex row:k9 3, p3. KO Cees C'Begwih akrov.worktwo aR rou © Next ow 9.13... 98 Pac nnacarcieronen rowsinstst SrBeguith prow, work16 Next row. K8, 63. 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If you missed the issue you Ce Sere letsknit.co.ukNewt ow: k9,93,(T02,Tw28) C1 Leave next 2 sts on holder, twice, p3, Kk return rem ten sts to needles and Now ow: p9, 13, 98,13, p9 complete to match fist side, Rep lst four rows four revetsing shapings times more Divide for neck as fol ‘SWEATER BACK Newt row: KI, leave rem 22sts Using 375mm needles and yarn, on holder, turn caston32 sts Newt ow: p Rows H4:" kt pt, rep fom Cont inst stworking k2tegat_—“toend neck edge on next andfllaltron, Beg witha krow, workin st st Sksts Lunt Back is same lenath as Front Beg with ap row,worktive to shoulders rows i stst without shaping Cast of Castott SLEEVES (make two) Using 375mm needles and yarn, a ae DO cast on 30 sts Rows 14:"Kt prep tom TT 0003 Beg with a krow, work inst st Uingwesteosogite BRP Cake Cast off fairly loosely ee , Sees Peace NECK rOcINs Ce i whee eee Uses yon ; cena To make Skit, sew side seams, tuen hom onto wrong side and sew in place. To make Sweater, Join shoulder seam for 05cm, ‘create a buon loop on one side ‘and sew button on other side of shoulder at neck edge, pin Sleeves in place onto Back and Front, sew in place then sew side seams To make necklace, thread small beads onto a length of = cotton yam, secure very fly ‘and pul knot trough beads LK Next issue SS HAPPY CLOUD PILLOW BY VAL PIERCE February issue of Let's Kniton sale THURSDAY 6TH JANUARY 16 letskait.co.uk