2° 4 a, AUS See RCS gas) C ie ea ISSUE 95 AUG 2015 la Tips, tricks / &new makes. Lovely lace’cape Fabulous socks Elegant “& ae WAVY Rae AVL i GOATS CEA Ce AARC Oe WIS DAS NUDES CONS UUs 2 107 Ve] aa D3 PSY) [SesLoveKnitting.com 0845 544 2196 Visit promo.loveknitting.com/LKAUG to get 10 FREE Toy Patterns Dausia GBp FREE delivery on Yarn, Needles, Buttons, @ rree retuns ks, Patterns, Kits i ‘ ’ i you don’t love your orde! 1d Accessorieswelcome to Meet the team DEPUTY EDITOR ‘Adrienne Chandler ‘drienne.chandler@> Seoullesco.uk ye been plotting, some areat routes for you to make your ‘own yarn crawl (39) fand tackle some intimidating techniques in this month's ait School (688). Lawrence, p85 EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Molly Todd molly toda eevilleco.uk : Heaney 6!) Eee eee ee ee dipoles th Vacant Read ove on oage 6 Truly Scrumptious, 973 EDITORIAL ‘ASSISTANT Isobel Smith isobelsmitha) ‘acevile.co.uk lve been exploring the new trend of a textured yarns (p56) and looking at wnat you need to start crocheting (p62). Sid the Koala, p53 DT Rea cole Cees oer Seas EDITOR'S LETTER ‘With Jurassic Word fever in full swing there's never been a better time to knit a dinosaur! We're delighted, therefore, that Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, authors of the much-loved Best In Show series, have given us a monstrous exclusive from their brand new title | | Knit Your Own Dinosaur. You can knit Freddie the Velociraptor today snith your free kit and bonus pattern, and then read more about the designers themselves on page 68, including why their creations were a favoutite of Princess Diana, ‘There'sa distinctly fun feel to this month’s pattern collection that’s perfect for sunny August. Who could resist a smile at the sight of Sid, our koala curtain tie-back (ps3), or our quintet of colourful knitted cakes (p73)? Our garments and accessories also have a joyful air about them; own White Whisper shrug (p29) would be perfect for a summer wedding, whilst our Palm Springs tote (p25) is the perfect companion for ajaunt to the beach, And there's absolutely no doubt that everyone ‘il fallin love with Lawrence, our grumpy crocheted chameleon on page 85! Ifyou're looking for a great day out this summer vehy not plan a yarn erawi? We've got several suggested itineraries to get you started on your way - check out our feature on page 39, tn if you haven’t done so alrcady don’t Forget to cast your vote in the British knitting Awards 201s. (see page 32) Happy knitting! Sarah sarah.neal@.acoville.co.uk Tf you find dinosaurs a bit too scary we've oF some cuter monsters on page 40 ~ these ‘ones double up as bags For kia! JOIN @LETSKNITMAG ON GooeWHAT'S INSIDE AUGUST 2015 CONTE oa 4s TURN TO PAGE 72 PATTERNS 18 Double Take 55 Sid the Koala flattering two-tone top by an tyle curtan te, at Manchin’ ack kids wil love 16 Gardeners World 59 Vintage Lilac Go back in ume with Helen Arcley’s dvine lace eapelat 21 Mother of Pet 65 Dorm Amanda Crawford 73 Truly Scrumptious sgusing chunky "Knit slice of heaven with cal “Ganderton by Lynne Rowe 29 White Whisps Sarah Meneat elicate shrug Avsensational sock pattern by Emma Wright 35 Diamond Cascade 80 Little Monsters A.sromy salgresnepirec fetes Grky bags f0 make for your = bbag by Jane Bur little one by Kelly Menzies = 148 Serene Skies 85 Lawrence the Chameleon Jule Ferguson's soft throw wil ‘Acool cred a trend by last througn the seasons Val Pierce 46 Kitchen Aid Knit yourself a tea towel and matching ot holder CC ‘www.letsknit.co.ukAAA WHAT'S INSIDE Ws Srna tcer) Make friends with Freddie, our free velociraptor kit! 39 Shopping Cheek out isingng 189 Knit Schoo! Demystiy the daunting techniques ing, elting and deliberately Sropaing stitches PEOPLE ip from our 50 Stop & Share pps around the UK Cateh up withthe LK community 88 What's in Store 91 Keeping It Teal 98 Last Word Vie chat (9 Ra of the tle Yar IN EVERY ISSUE... 3 Welcome FOCUS @ Let's Knit Loves Catch up with the latest news Jossip from the knitting 132 Britich Knitting Awards 2015 ve and Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www letsknit.co.ukWEST, YORKSHIRE SPINNERS"? Our Naturals Range Available in DK, Aran & Roving / (Our 100% Natural Bluefaced Leicester range is a superb example of what British Wool has to offer. To complement this range we also manufacture a selection of yarns using other ‘ popular fleeces from the UK. These are available in 100g hanks ee anda range of natural undyed colours, popular with knitters, ~ é crafters and hand dyers. 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The Crafty Yarn Council estimates that out of 30 million people zcho kuil or crv the US, teco million are men and boys: A litile luxury Trost yourzlfto aie wary wth 2 handcrafted yen bowl Keeping i British, Eka Knights bowl are handcrafted by renowned artisan ceramicit Jo Davda and slzedin shades to compliment the yarn Collection Indulge yourelf for £40 fora large bowl and £45 fra small from (07974 954663, www amoolytailcom AND THE WINNERIS. re int The competition to choose Ley feo ‘itor Sara Neal $ Abell ill narrowed down the eoieto just ten delicious shades. “Then the called on the ating public to east tele vate anu you did ~in your thousands! The elear winner was vek Ht which was submitted by Lorraine from Prestatyn ‘who wins 100 balls of Special DK and entry to this year's ‘Hoodie bat from Syleerft Congratulations! CHARITY WE LOVE... Knitted Knockers Knitting is now playing a Fantastic ral in helping new colour for Styeerafts Special ‘women who have undergone an mastectomy due to breast cancer. Introducing Knitted Knockers. The name may make you giggle but the idea is biliantly inspirational A group of volunteer knitters ond crochotors are crating breasts to be used as prostheses, which cause lee irtation than the generic silicone alternative. The average sat of knockers costs around £10 to make but this amazing charty gives them to ‘women who need them for fee, The group has already made over 1000 this year already As of mid-September, they wil 0 why not lend your needles to a worthy cause. Visit workittedkneckersuk.cors to find out more! inbe accepting applications ta volunteer Amazing Aisling The lng snl ram Eden Cate Yom hos beonan ote th sonmer sn much so thopve reeset inlovelyrew cost Designed by tra orto thetic wos of Mibarr ply teland wolf tho apn Yarrow slong th the pte osacatf Sonkand “ocotanbogtobeopt al sap yours or Sioa wemedncotagermneca UNDE! THE SEA The LK office has fallen in love With Stitch & Story’ new shade In The Chuney Yara. Aptly named Deep Sea Blue, the 100% sustainable ‘merino wool wonder:yern retails fr £8.95. Better yet we're giving away Deep Sea Blue, Stormy Grey and a par of am needles on page 50 a5 four Star Letter prize! wow titchand: YARNDALE “The today festival celebrating al things ‘woolly is back forts Hicyerntnatet y : oe cue £ North Yorkshire. «1 Tatnosice ¢” WIN snsertenber!! pains oF ethand 27th. TICKETS ON SISO sere ds) ‘ Seren designers yarn producers and independent yarn ‘tale plus demonstrations and werlshops Lack, wae giving away our pairs of thats to ‘ve you the chance to go with friend! See poge ‘72 oF vse www.yarndal.couk to fod aut more ‘sboutthe event Download hundreds of free knitting and crochet patterns today! www.lotsknit.co.ukThis Month's TOP BU Show a laved one ust how much you rally care with ‘acute sheop-themed coaster from Meenyminomo! You can personalise your gift with a sweet message and by adding up to four named litle lambs, making it the perfect present for giving to your beloved mam corded, Each coaster is hand-printed, made tocrder and costs £5; call 425 540060 oF Visi wwv.meenymineme.com for the fulrange of customisable sheepy goods, including mugs, aprons, keyrings and more! August IS THE MUST ViSIT— Whatever your passion - knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing, or just the marvel thats home-grown wool the British Wool Show is your go-to event this summed! Taking place in York from Friday th to Saturday 8th of ‘August this bre focused show aims to support the Campaign for Wool by showeasing the very NEWS | AUGUST Junius, a sumptuous Full-bodied shacch is ideal for these glorious Jong summer das Find the pattern and a selection of other stylish projects in Warm Days, § Coot Knits: Lighter Designs for Beery Season by Corrina Ferguson, published by Interweave, RRP £16.99, sewce.amazon.co.uk OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS AND SUMMER KNITS! THIS MONTH We're knitling Deputy editor Adrienne has knitted an adorable Munchkin! “I made him for Tea & Tents 2015 ~ it’s a camping weekend for WI members and we are having a Wizard of O= themed yarnbomb, He's 55cm tall and knitted in one piece, except for the hair. made up the pattern as 1 went along!” best in the British variety. With fantastic range of exhibitrs it's also a great place to stock up on any supplies you might be missing from your stash! Adult tickets cost {26 when purchased in advance: for more information, callo7790 39m42 0° vsit wn britishwooknet www.letsknit.co.ukNEWS | AUGUST DATES FOR August AI Shown in the Cit, ricog ae titty oral 7th-Sth Crating Weekend, etft WE) wor toxtectuibetortcoud 7th 8th British Wood Show, Yong we brthroolnet WE 8th9th the creat syn a neti Park ror greathrtisheraftcouk AW WSth Popup Woot Show, Cheshire ay 7 PoPHPMeclahon cok aamnesisecn how. Henieyon-- thames enemas ish Crap Pestina : WE ASKED our readers Do you have any top tips For knitting stripes? @UBBYSKNIT fere’s solution to a/oiding striping problems: buy gorgcousseif-striping yarn! PAM CROFTER ‘can’t gct enough oF elf~stiping yarns. Great For socks and shawls. WHAT'S HOT. ON THE LK WEBSITE Delicate, elegant and efforllessly pretty, there's ‘no better time than the summer to give lace knitting a try! If you're a total newbie, these sweet lavender pouches from Susie Fohns are perfect for getting you started, Download the free batiern on wiewedelsknit.co.uk! Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Ki MARTINE \~ et es Ss | ‘OUT MORE AT MARTINEELLIS.COM This month, Ive bean knitting stripes - lots and lts of stripes! Forme, stripes are best described sno concentration requied calourwork. Whilst | love knitting Fair Ile, or stranded colourwark, I dont always find it easy. Ihave to think about what fm doing and really concentrate on the pattern, Stripat,on the other hand. are simple, and as such are quite relaxing, They make simple kits ‘exciting and addictive, and for some reason striped knitting just seems to knit up faster than pln Techniques HF youare ay now toring. and have not quite gottokniting inthe round yt then the ma snping taehique you need io mater ioewryng veer rnp the se the work Boing ths means aldoittand oe Toving vo weave ine milion ends ncn yous inh four ting. IFyouwont oi stpesin the ound, you shold mastar the jogs pe othe pgs jo The whee point of triting nthe round inthat tie salon, ed on Yee keting stipes inthe ound. the Start and end ofthe stipe wort meetup, seam. Mismatched stipes en realy tute lock ofahat ora sock for txampla. YouTube as some great Choosing colours Sometimes selecting colours isthe most challenging part of completing a striped project. My gota Colour combining method usually involves tratehing a neuteal Colour etch as grey with something bright uch a8 yellow, The retlts are often plesing (grelow" isis my tie Favourite clour combination). ‘Akermativly, consul the celour wheel and choose ether complementary colours - two éelours rectly opposite each other onthe wheel - or analogous eelours~any three colours side videos demonstrating the jogloss stripe and jogless jog, Isnt time you added a striped project to your workinprogres pile? ipa onthe wel val ttomichhenselsrping yon TTFW is for you! Martine XOX Pick from the LK BLOG Picnics and ather forms of alfresea dining are summer staples, so why nat put a crafty twist on yours this August by heading ‘over to the LK blag? From colourful pene blankets to scrumptious cakes, we've rounded up a range of yarminspired ideas just for you! it appl www.lotsknit-co.ukVISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.RICO-DESIGN.C0.UKTRENDY TEE Step out in Pat Menchis two-tone tee ‘worw.lotsknit.co.ukTRENDY TEE Measurements Start knitting her & sizes 7 ~ Sooner eS mein aso FRONT ‘35cm from begending afer 43,45,47)asona sch bolder foe, Ye 20, 2224, 26-2 aWsrow Rejoin Ato vem 3 (22,48, Using3mm neediesand yaa, Fo. bust (em : 52,57, 62), patttoendofrow 76-1065 97-02,07 a, 1-2 ara) (aston 37 (108-121.133.145.157)5'5 SHAPE CAP SLEEVES. 1 Complete as given for frstside ‘Actual Dust (em: Ei ‘Workingextrasts in pattincone of Neck. ea 2a, mug) stateach end oflast row. 991 iF orn tap of shoulda (erm) 123,135,147,159) 3, stat each end of next raw then on Length rom top of shoulder em Salitseons nat rm on y Gammsicmennms — goklion iostizizte, BACK . ‘Change todmm needles and beg, 3,165) 55 Works Front to** ari main pattas folls: Inconestateachendofnext _Changeto dm needles andjain in Knit Kit Tow (5k userows 1210513514158, Jama loevemor Back Yarfico Baby Coton sottOx, — TRw2/pa fh, pslolattve at Paceamaer25asom ONertrow k (a) thade O84 Red Mouline, § sts, KL pt left edge on last row Next row: pe, [k,p5] to last five (6.7,7.8,8) 50a balls (8) shade Rows 2 set patt. 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Join side And sleeve seamsincluding sleeve borders, Pres seams UK Picking up stitches When your sleeve and neck Borders are worked ina aiferent colour your main fabric tls essential to pickup stitches neatly, 35 the contrast between the yarns wil make poor finishing more obvious, Check out our step-by-step ‘Moria and videot for how to do this ot worwiletskai.co.eTRENDY TEE “The solid red lines in this garment cinch the waist and accentuate the bust, which makes itvery flattering” Editorial Aste abel Sth Jeans £18 Red Herning at Debennams, bracelet ¥2, Gas ing Aeon ey CONE ares ‘wwwletsknit.co.uk40cm x dem Knit Kit ss Paloma, (A) ‘cdements of OK in purple, dare Needles: 5mm Crochet nook: mm Fabre: cotton, 42cm x 42cm Tapestry nesate Tension Square FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 82 About the Yarn epbie aise Paloma dienes {50% alpaca with 40% svool to ‘make a soft and snuggly yarn ‘being so super chunky. The Need an. Alternative? Wendy Serenity Super {Chunky comprises 10% wook itdoesnt have the same Conatration as the main Sxperiment with atterent ‘eee sizes to ensure tne Let's Shop er 809 (Ss) ball om 01762 £52552, wor cucumber patch.com Weney Serenity super Chunky oats £375 per 50g (oom) bal From 0865 003 0775, www. \wooldlesscouk THREE CRAFTS IN ONE Gardeners’ World Celebrate flowers in bloom with Nichi Tench’s eye-catching cushion ‘Originally created for our sister maysarine Homemaker, this striking cushion was inspired by the flowers in the designer's garden. combines knit, crochet and sltehing to great effect ~we love the hold flora fabri. The cushion is relly simple to make and feature a lovely textured double moss ‘itch patlern, The lowers are worked in crochet bu if youve nol a Fan ofthe tehiniqne, red aur ‘itwise panel for anslternalive suugestion, os Using mm hookand centre Santmtchiefomanng. CUSHION COVER Gian RS} ch acta ing, Using SSmm needles, caston63ss Flower power using petal colours sin fst de CiRow :kL.*pl.kl.repfrom"to | fyou're not comfortable Rnd 2:"3ch (counts as te, tr end Hetine oe comerteble | incachatnext two sts, ch lslst CRow2:p1,"id.pl.reptiomto you canmake some easy 2x13 repftom fourtimes end flowers by working in snore. ive perale ow 3:a8 Row 2 Teor simplyecsrtwo | 2Fastenolf (Row d:as Row] Stitches onto adouble- Usingatapestry needle weave in Hep Rows -4 until work meas pained needle and knit, —__beainning yarn il around centee 0.Sem, ending after 9 Row 2 Beross the stitches. Don't totlose hole, Weave fastening of carcass {wen at the tailon wrong side of ower. Sew Sewinends instead si lla lower in cents of Cushion tothe other end of the cover tran, snd sr other Howes FLOWERS edie and pull the yarn sound este flames, using photo NOTE: made using oddments _aetoss the back ready ssognide ofOKyer.make tvo in purple [eeeaeiae eam LEAVES (make six) with pink centres, twoinpsle” your icord measures Using 3m hookand green DK, pink with dark pink centres, two | $0emand east oft Now, | ™akedch inwhitewith purple and pale” Teopthe cord to folie Rnd! IR)-idcin second ch piikcentres,oncinilacwith Mo aflower shape and fiom hook Ihtrinnextch, tein orplecenii stiteh it in place. ach of net ta ch, 2ein next ch, Barat Ibten nexech, Ide in nextch *§ isthe sth) 2ch, working along : bottom of hain Ide in ze ch Thtrin next ch, 2trin next ch, Le Imeach of next two ch, tht in next ch, le in latch joi with slatinarstde Diasten off FABRIC BACKING “Take fabric squate and fold and Dressa LSem seam around each beg. With ight sides together pin and sev three sides of fabric back to knitted front. Tum right way tu and insert cushion pad. Sew Fourth side togetherto enclose cushion pad tkTHREE CRAFTS IN ONE 7 a ] : * “if you want both sides of | me re your cushion to be knitted, | ah simply double the amount of yarn and knit two pieces instead of one” Lic Deputy Elta, Advienne chandler j ‘ ‘wwwletsknit.co.ukSHOPPING | STYLE SPOTLIGHT Around the WORLD We celebrate great knitting treats from our favourite ALIA international brands COLOUR ME KP These bright and funky dens are the Colibri needles from German brand Adland make iteasy to see which needle is KnitPro are based in India and gives gorgeous needies and THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT! accessories. Give your knitted This charming pattern bag professionel insh with is from Spanish brand which! 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Why nat ade a coupe of podkets tothe rng for your andy items you can tink oF” LUCINDA GANDERTON I i i i i i 5 4 i i i wwwletsknit.co.ukMeasurements & sizes ‘Sem wide x 29em deep FOR AGBREVTONS SEE PGE 92 About the Yarn Need an SIMPLE SUMMER ACCESSORY “E re are struggling to hide your yarn tails, try splitting them to make them easier to weave into the wrong side of the bag.” LK Eta Assistant Molly ToddPANEL (make two) Using 6.5mm nee aston 30 ets Rows1-8: beg with a krow, work Change to vasn © Row 9: keto end, pickup and eight sts alongside edge. 58 ts Row 10: as Row 9. 66 sts Row IL: Kl, (fd ce, toend © Row 12 eto end, dzopping yrds from prev row “Change to yarn B Rows 3-14: ktoend Rows 15-16: rep Rows 1-12 Change toyarn A Rows 718: ktoend Rows 19-20: rep Rows 1-12 Change toyaan © Rovrs 2122: kto end Rows 23-24: rep Rows 1-12 * Rows 25-48; rep from ** to ** (Change toyasn 8 Rows 9.50: ktoend Rows SI-52:rep Rows I-12 Change o yarn Rows53-54:ktoend Rows 35.56: rep Rows 1-12 Change to raraD ow 57:[k,pl)toend Sow 58: [pl toend Rows 59-62: rep Rows 57-58 Casto? sand yarn D, STRAPS (make two) ow 1 [0 pl thre times, kd Rep Row Luntil work meas em Si castof coming Bate serr oath Renae SIMPLE SUMMER ACCESSORY eee BRITISH WOOL oe SHOW 2015 ‘change; simply drop the Friday 7th August and eter emit Saturday 8th August ccleaner York Auction Mart, YO19 5GF fing tot beg 900 dont neea to wort sbout catching any of your Showcasing the very best British wool and baggage inne sxtatoors | prqucts produced in the Bish Textile Industry there are less ends to ‘What ever your chosen craft there will be exciting poms Gat tia-enet treasures for you to discover as you explore the ‘stands at our show! 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Stich (Advance booking for tickets is available opening, just beow caso edge until 24 July 2015) eae Adult - £6.00 boner LK Concession - £5.00 Children - £3.00 Under 6's - free Tickets also available to purchase at the show across both days To purchase tickets please visit: www.britishwool.net or call: 07790 391142McAree Brothers ‘www meadirect. com all enquiries 0131 588 1747 fae) 28, ge ) greeg emg Sa emma STE Sateen "Edinburgh StirlingSTUNNING LACE SHRUG White Whisper This beautiful shrug from Sarah Menezes is perfect for summer weddings and special occasions! As much as weall enjoy wearing pretty dresses for posh parties is always good to have a pretty shrug on hand for when the sun starts to set and chilly. This gorgeous design features lace d nd sleeves, and a sweet tle rut Sue paters made up ofan roy ree butyl reed to start Exclusive to Knit meet our Pte Tees besarte i Trecing whan blocking” “SARAH MENEZES Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www. letsknit.co.uleMeasurements & Sizes Dress size (approx): XS 65, ML, XU) ‘Actual chost (em) 85-73 (70-80, 78-80, 87-99, 95-106) Length from shoulder (em) 32. G3, 36, 375, 39) Sleeve length to underarm emp: 22 (23, 23, 24.5, 24.5) NOTE: This garment is very strotchy duo to the lace panel ‘and larger needle size » Knit Kit Yarn: Katia Merino Baby, shade O01, 3 (3, 4, 4,5) 50g balls Needles: 7mm Button, large Stiteh holders Tapestry needle Tension Square 14 ats x 22 rows oem x 10cm stocking stitch @hetore blocking) 7mm needies 155 sts x20 rows, Oem x 10cm (etore blocking) 7mm needies FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE S2 About the Yarn Katia Merino Baby is» lovely and soft, pure merino wool yarn that. Kits to a stan 4ply tension. it can be machine washed although we recommend gently handwashing lacy knits. Need an Alternative? For an even more lunar knit try Sublime Baby Cashmore Merino Sie 4iy. This sumptuousiy Soft yarn Blends 73% fine merino woo, with 20% sik ana Sx cashmare for truly special make +! STUNNING LACE SHRUG rt knitting here BACK Using 7mm needles, caston 137 (048,167,185, 203) sts ows -5: sipping fast stof every row and beg witha prow, work five rows inst st Clow 6:51, [etog] toast. . 47 (51,57, 63,68) as Row 7:1 ptoend Row B:s1 1,17 (1 19,21, 23), ‘working size Indicated by colour coded key work 1 (3.17.19,23} sts from Back Chart las 1,20, 22,24) Row 9:s11, prolastst, kt These two ows set position ofhart Keeping positioning correct, ‘work 28 (30,34, 36,38) rows in st Stfoll appropriate row of Chart Keeping lace pat correct, very loosely cast af (3, 3.44) stsat begof nexttwo rows. (45, 51,55 Gl)sts Next row (det}:sl1,ssk, pat to last three sts k2t0g, 39 (43,49, 53,59) ts CNext row: sl, pattto end Replast wo roms 3[3,3,4,4) ‘umes mace 33(37, 43,4551) sts Next row (RS deel: ssk,patt tolastthree sts,kztog kd. 31(35, 41,43, 43] sts Nextrow (WS, dee):s12,p2tog ptt tolat three sts, p2tog tb, kl. 29 (33,39, a1, 47) sts Rep ast wo rs 314, 4,4, 5] times more. 1717, 23,25, 27) sts Work RS dec row 1(0,1.1.1), times more. 15 (17.21 23,25) sts Place rem stson holder LEFT FRONT Using 7mm needles, easton 74 (80, 88,98, 107) sts Rows 8: slipping firsts of every row and beg witha prow, ‘work Sve zoe inst t ow 6:1, [kStog] toast tk 26 28, 31.3437) sts Slipping fists of every rowand beguith prow, work9 (5,5,5,5), Next row (dec}:s1, eto ast thoee sts, 2g, Kl, 25 27, 30,33, 36)sis Slipping firsts of every row and beg with a prov, work three rows Rep last four rows 4(5,6,7.7) Let’s Shop Katia Merino Bat i Luxurious lace knit! 4 times more, then dec row once ‘mote. 20 23,23, 25.28) sts Begwith ap row, work (33.1, B}rows sts ARMHOLE SHAPING Contta dec atneckedge on 4 (a, 5.5.6) fol fourth rowsas set AT ‘THE SAME TIME wot armhole shaping fells) Next row: very loosely cast off 3(3.3,4,4) ats ktoend.17 (17,19, 21,23)st5, ‘Next row sl, ptolast st kd Next row (dec} 13, a5, to end 15 (16,18, 19.22) Ss Rep last wo rows 3(3.3,4,4) hhas an RRP of £4.40 per 509 (165m) ball, ‘For stockists, vist www.katia.com ‘Sublime Bat 509 (170m) Cashmere Merino Sik 4ply costs £4.99 per {rom 0845 003 0775, www. wooldless.co.uk www.letsknit.co.uk ran Shaping up When casting off and decreasing in the lace sections, be sure that all ‘eyelet pairs are complete. By this we mean that all yarn forward increases are matched with a decrease. Ifa yarn forward is lost cue to shaping, the stitches In the matching decrease should be knitted. Similarly, ita decrease has been incorporated into the shaping, omit the yarn forward, Where double decreases are worked, ateg or ssk may be substituted, providing one of the corresponding yorn Torwards remains.“if you want a lightweight cover-up, but are daunted by the idea of knitting a large shawl, this shrug is the perfect summer make!” Uc Deputy Edtor Adrianne Chandar times more. 1 (1 13,1316) sts [DiNext rows, pt last stl [B Next row (RS, de|:s11,ssk, kro end. 9 |10,12,12,14]st5 Next row [W5, dec): s!1,ptolast three sts, p2tog blk. 8 (9,111, B)sts Rep net tin rows 2(3,3.3.4) times more. 3(2,3,,3)ss (GiNexe row: tog, (0,1,1.3).2 0,2,2,2)sts Next row: [p2t0g] 1401.1) time. 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You'll ea felting pro before you know it enn DESIGNER Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www.letsknit.co.ukMeasurements & Sizes sremx 37em (excluding Hendley Knit Kit ‘Yarn: Jamieson’s of Shetland D&, (A) shade 1300 Aubretia, two 259 balls, (B) shade '585 Plum, four 25g balls, (©) shade 780 Lime, one 256 ball, (D) shade 304 White, two 25¢ balls Needles: 4mm double- pointed, 4mm (60cm) eireular Hook: 4mm (optional) Ring: 40mm, two Stitch markers Tension Square 20 ste x29 rows Oem ioem stocking stitch ‘4mm needles before felting FOR BRETONS SEE PLE SD “(D> sarsieson's of Shetland mE DK is a gorgeous Pa Brtich yarn made trom 100% wool that's both ‘grown and spun in the Shetland Islands. There are ‘an incredible 150 colours to choose from! Need an_ Alternative? Natura fibres work PB est or toting, such 2s Wendy Ramdale IS Dicwnich comprises 100% Masham fleece from right here in the UK. ies available in ten mated shades. Let's Shop : 2 Sg samioson's of sotana fe BO ESS, SES Cop valitom 01595 69314, www jamiesonsofshetlanel.co.uk Digg, eiords remediate OX outs Soe’ (per section SPR ism o1ezs 7r003, ‘wovw-laughinghens.com 56) Metal D-ring, 40mm, from £0.50, from NT TLELTe FUN AND FUNKY BAG Start knitting here SQUARE (make three) Using 4mm dpnsand yarn A. cast oneight sts, distribute evenly over three needles, join intothe md taking care not to twist tsp for begatsad Bd Land every alt nk Rad2:(kib}oend. 6 sts Rnd (ky kl fed kt) fourtimes. 24ste Change toyazn 8 Rnd Ske nd 6: (3, yr, kl yd, 2) fourtimes. 325 Rd (ky, yf, 3) fourtimes. 20ste Rn 10: (5, yd, ely, et) fourtimes. 48 se nd 12: 6, yd, ye, 5) fourtimes. 56 ts Cont to work asset until there are 224 sts changing o circular needle when thete are too many sisto itondpns AT THE SAME TIME working inthe fllcalour sequence Four rowsin yarn C Eight rows in yarn D Fourrowsin yarn A rows inyarnB Four rowsin yasn C Fourrowsin yarn Seven ows inyarn 8 Next row using yarn B, kto end Camo? HANDLE Using 4mm dpnsand yarn A, cast fon dss, Do NOT join inthe rac any Fabulous felting Felting is a techniaue that a aie finished project nthe washing machine on 9 hish temperature wash. The bent and agitation use the fibres ofthe kiting forstiek togetner acsing 2 fuzey texture to your Sori and n turn eaiing i prchatinderpartect for accessories such this bag, Natural fibres ike ‘wool (nt the superwash Kina) work Best for fetng, fand remember that felting Your project wil cause Shrink by round 40%, 50 one worry it seems a lilo bio wnen you cast. off vou can read al bout felting and how tod over on page 89. unt workmeas 20cm « Casto Turn to page 89 To make up for knit School, caecrea ck wavs where you can cing, foi each squacein half toform thre triangles. Arrange triangles so tipsofallthreeare touching at centre point. Sew along eigesthat are ying side-by-side or, altematvely, workaslipstitch Joinusinga crochet hook. Fold top ‘otnersofbagoverbag rings. Thread strap through rings and sew in place, Placein washing machine on 70% wash to felt se Knitrise) LK tind more felting tips and other techniques to try with your knitting!” i aol asst Moly Fed www.letsknit.co.ukGoa ncn nce YARNStree ulous range of ICE YARNS single balls Posted from our shop straight ta ‘your front door wwwkingfis! yD Melanie os Eu weg TE ier aN Yarn ule Rss se and craft plus lots, le at our online shop and ‘in-store! @ Stylecraft @ Woolcraft @ Lily Sugar n Cream ® King Cole @ Wendy (3 soos 5 Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 30 ‘Tek 0115 96% 3081 enquiries®knitworking co.uk Alice's Wool Shop www.aliceswoolshop.co.uk Tel: O1 SRS li yarns in Edinbu pets Me WOOL zi 83 Junction Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S11 8XA Tel: 0114 266 6262 www.thewoolbaa.co.uk info@thewoolbaa.co.uk www facebook.com/woolbaa neti Stocking our favouste yams from Debbie Biss, Nor, ss ess MWe Bergere de France witha Inge selection of sock yams, single pattems, kiting accessories buttons, bags, oaks and haberdashery, Very fend atmosphere and always happy to offer Rico, Sia, King Cole, Patons, Stleca, Cascade and fetes advice on your baiting quels and any oer mater! Open: Tues to Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm 9 Cross Sires, Abergavenny NP7 SEH ELS! 7:01873 851551 Emall: nfo@thewoolcroft.co.uk www.thewoolcroft.co.uk payFEATURE | YARN CRAWLS & 60 ge SSse0 SHOPPING spree Stop off at these great stores on your yarn crawl We've all heard of pub crawls, but they don't give you the opportunity to squeeze sumptuous yarns and often leave you with nothing to show for your ‘spending but an aching head. Yarn crawls win on every level and are the perfect excuse for vi but several stores one after the other. So, whether you go on your own or with your fellow knitters, we've put together a few suggestions for great places to stop and shop on your very own yarn crawl. HAMSHIRE RS aaa ‘THE ARTFUL BUTTONER, KINGSWAY, KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD. Allcrafters love buttons and this store has an impressive range. including glass, handmade and vintage designs. There's plenty of yarn to, ‘with tering from Sieda, King Cole, Waolerat and DMC. There are dally knitting groups, while tutorled crochet sessions take place on Saturday marnings and Wednesday evenings, Contact the shop ta find out more about the monthly ‘Crafternoons' and children's craft classes Open: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri gam-Spm, Weds gam-12 30pm, Sat 9am-apm, 01825 758684, wow facebook.com/theartfulbuttoner THREADS OF KEYWORTH, MAIN STREET, KEYWORTH aie ar stare oteaeeeor ee ae eee eel theater ld a te borat Naseer eee tree eae ree DMC, and Cygnet mong otors ond youre there ona Fey. why nt the ang ond raf grou? They ee oie 7 Inn, Main Street. (Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, KNIT NOTTINGHAM, MANSFIELD ROAD, NOTTINGHAM Get your kitty mitts on yarns from King Cole, Patons, Regia, Navia and ‘more - not ta mention gorgeous locally ‘dyed hanks from Truly Heoked, This ity contre store ia great place ta find inepiration. There are workshops running an mast Sundays, with tapies ranging from knitting basics to lace and Fair lee, Contact the store ta find out creas See ee, Operon attuned 39pm 0789 fence Mancwnhetocteghomsoak iv ¥ www.letsknit.co.uk OD) KNITWORKING, MAIN ROAD, Lceouns 5 iesreetient ster, then Knitworking is the place to be. There brands available from Debbie Bliss to Schoppel-Wolle, tnd many more in between, Youll leo El Find mare unusual brands like Lop and Lily Sugar Cream. Why not learn something new while you'te there? Getin touch with the shop. to find out more about the knitting and crochet workshops an oer. Open: Mon-Sat ga wiv knitworking.co.uk ons 961308,FEATURE | YARN CRAWLS EDINBURGH ROUTE: City Centre ~ Leith PINS & NEEDLES. GILMORE 2 romens PLACE, EDINBURGH HOWE STREET, Here there's a wide range of goodies EDINBURGH from Stylecraft King Cole, plus lots more knitting essentials. Don't forget te check out the exclusive collection of kits ineluding some brillant Edinburgh themed makes. There is plenty to tempt sitchers too, with accessories galore See the website or get in touch to find ‘out more about the kitting and crochet classes available. Got 10% off instore if ‘yu ring this isue with you endl show the ‘sdvert on page 38. Part of» chain cof sores across Seatland, MeAree Brothers isa wonderful cource of creative Inspiration for knitters and crochetors alike, With lots of familiar brands available, rom Rowan and Patons to Erika Knight and Jamieson & Smith, you're sure to find everything you need for your next project. Although most ofthe store's classes are held in tiring, keep an eye fon the website for events in Edinburgh, Open: Mon-Fri toam-s 50pm (Weds ‘tl 1.30pm), Sat am-Spm, O131 6227222, wow-pins-needles.net Open: Mor Sat 300n0pm orsseirarwmwmeadtectcom yf GLASGOW ‘THE KNITTING BEE, OS ir 4 MAIN ST, BARRHEAD With knowledgable staff and an extensive range of Rico, Wendy, Sirdar and King Cole i yams, plus many other big name brands, | 4) THREADS WOOL SHOP, shop has everything GLASGOW ROAD, DUMBARTON a knitter could ask Now located in bigger and brighter for. Jain in with one premises, Threads Wool Shop isthe of the shop's ‘kit perfect place to stack up on yarns from and chat’ sessions Sirdar, King Cole, Styleraft, James C. (on Wednesday and Brett, Cygnet and many more - lock Friday from 10am: cout for further additions coming soon, ‘znon, or pop along The expert staf are alwaye on hand to ona Thursday night, coffer adviee and assistance. A regular from 7-99. leiting group meets on Wednesday evenings, while crachet workshops Fare held on Thursdays enters (Open: Tues-Wed 10am-spm, Thurs 17pm, Fri-Satx oam-4pm (June-August, Sat tl apm) 2, ALICE'S WOOL SHOP, CROWHILL | | _) ROAD, BISHOPERIGGS (Open: Mom Frit0am-5pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm, } 01369761385, www.threadswoolshop.cowuk * OD THE YARN CAKE, QUEEN «MARGARET DRIVE, GLASGOW ‘Ths cty cate store ewe named ait ‘ombinesadeighyam shopwithatasy, FOC") <9 Tinwtlooknaroerenay Gale ofersnttersagreat selections (netsh. Voundyrrsfrom KingCole, Sn ee ene! Kata Cygnet Seen ad Sema Erandsctccing metemepawn | “ore 2000 patterns instock | flres-andyoucantrestyoussfto some 77rtlyworitbe short delicious homemade goodies while you a nati ‘hop. Theresa drinking anderechet_ "80m 930,.S9pm ono sien toa eet Tui oni ntng Thursdays sis spinning grouponthe. Se creshst Set Sundayofthe month | Open: Tue-Fri:am-Spm (Tues & Thurs ti “ropm) Sat-Sun: Mam-Spm, O11 948 5305, “wrthayarneake co.uk 5 Since moving premises in 2014 this traditional yarn store has doubled in size and isa good Sat9.30am-Spm, Sun arn-apm, 0141772 9214, werwaliceswoolshop.cowk Date wy wwwletsknit.co.ukKINGFISHERS BLUE, LEITH WALK, EDINBURGH Karaditional yarn shop with 2 modern feel this store is located just outside the city centre. It’s one ofthe fow places where you ‘can buy individual balls of lee Yarns, so is well worth a visit Youll also find yarns from Styleraft, Sirdar and King Cole, plus patterns, accessories from Pony, and exclusive waaden yarn bowls, ‘Opens Tues-Thurs Yoam4.30pm, Fritoamn-4pm, Sat 1oam-20m, 07881976746, ‘wovwikingfishersblue co.uk THISTLE, LONDON ROAD, COWPLAIN This shop isa great stop-off for kitting and stitching fane ali. stocks yarne from Sirdar, Styecraft tnd Sublime, plus a selection of patterns forthe whole fom. youve always wanted ‘to leam anew sill why not arrange your visit ta colncide with one of Thste's workshops? Contact the stare for more detail Open: Mon-Sat: gam-a:3pm (Thurs ti ‘6pm), closed Weds, 02392 255972, seissaveaaa NS HANDMADE STUDIOS, "THE GREEN, ROWLANDS CASTLE Situated ina) ‘converted 1th ‘century cottage, this yarn shop ‘ot only stocks some of your favourte brand, like Debbie Bliss land Rowan, but t ‘leo has gorgeous yarn from independent dyers including Litle Boo Yarns, Eclon Cottage and Unbelieva-wool just to name 2 few. Dor't forget to check out the range ‘of jewellery and gifts whilst instore. ‘Open: Tues: Sat 10am-spm, 02592 412901, wworhandmadestudios.org FEATURE | YARN CRAWLS YORKSHIRE ROUTE: York - Tadcaster - Knaresborough RAMSHAMBLES, SHAMBLES, YORK Nestled in York's famous treo, thistle yarn shop has plenty of treats in store. Featuring booth luxury and everyday brands, youl be able to {get your hands on yarns from West Yorkshire Spinners, Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Neve and King Cole, There are workshops too, so cantact the store to leern more, (Open: Mon-Fri toam-Spm, Sat 9:50am: ‘5.30pm, Sun & Bank hol 1130am-4:50pm, (01904 659500, www.ramshambles.co.uk 2. SEEDED, WINTER ROAD, SOUTHSEA ) This charming boutique store not only stocks 2 grant range of knitters excential, but also has an impressive collection of vintage button There are yarne and accessories from hig.name brands such fs Drops, Debbie Bliss, Erika Knight and KnitPro, pis many more, There's abways plenty going on. inelucing yarn aureries, product previews and more. Stop by on a Wednesday from 630-9.30pm for achance to knit and natter with your erafters. (Open: Mon-Sat 9:30am-Spm, wwwletsknit.co.uk KNITTING. PRETTY, MARKETPLACE, KNARESBOROUGH Fullofall those tecantiale that every kniter loves his colourful store ofers a wide choice of yarn from popular names like King Cole, Adviafl and West Yorkshire Spinners. To make sure you've go all your must-have accessories, take a look at the collections from KritPro and Clover. The shop also unveiled a new hristing comer on Yarn Shop Day earlier this year, sererhnneibneeotcrsenl (Opens Mon-Sat 9:503m-5:30pm, 01425 860538, ww.facebookcom/ knittingknaresborough ) NEEDLECASE, KIRKGATE, A TADCASTER : Stock up on goodies from Sublime, West Yorkshire Spinners, Lang and more at this cheerful shop. There are plenty of patterns to give you ideas, plus accessories and knting bags. For a unique purchase, take a look at the line of knitting kts that are exclusive to Needlecase. IF you're a sewing fan too, youll love the range of ribbons, buttons, fat ‘quarters and more, The new cass timetable forthe autumn will be available soon so keep an eye out for the latest announcements! pen: 9:30am-4.30pm (Sat til3:30), (01957 830 422, www.needlecase.co.uk LONDON If youre interested in joining bigger ‘event, check out The Great London Yarn Gravel, which takes place on September 55 Youlllbe spit into groups to visit three knitting and haberdashery shops across the capital, get discounts on the day and have a special sneak preview of the pop. up marketplace. Find out more at wrw.greatlondonyarncrawh.com. The event is run by Yam in the City, whe has alo organised yarn erawle in Bath {and Brighton. Get the latest news at wew.yarninthecity.comitish Knitting Awards! eer aur} ceric a Sent teat Pee ce ors er TE ws peer (sneer rat ee ee rece Pei 1 Bon South Sh FOR MORE DETAILS ‘wun johnsonsotbondstrest.com 2€ Main Street, Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5AD Tel: 0115 937 6010 www.threadsofkeyworth.co.uk ory SROP §) fool & ee ry is in Kirkby In Ashfield We sell X + Yarns from Sirdar, King we also run Cole & Jarol + Knit & natter, crochet & + Knitting & crocheting accessories TheArtful Butt@ner Wool & Habe: chatter classes for all ages. and abilities 15 Kingsway, Kirby in Ashfield Sn B ia. C RRITISH « itting, Anti Dh >» 4 AW Ais > ay ARDS nottingham Hie We are proud to be nominated in two British Knitting Award categories this year! 91 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FN www.knitnottingham.co.uk - (0115) 947 4239 te Vintage Buttons, wool, haberdashery and ideas to inspire you! 125 Winter Road Southsea PO4 8DS 023 9242 8230 cododbuttonsandwoot (J seedecetay THREADS Wool Shop Come Visit our new bigger and brighter premises! 143 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton G82 1RQ. 01389 761385 The Knittin gq Bee 72 Main Steet, Barhead, Glasgow G78 1RE ‘pening Hours - Monday closed Tuesday TOam-Spm - Wednesday 10am-Spm r Thursday 1pm-Tpm - day 10am-4pm Saturday 1am -2pm June July and August = (ummer months) - 1am-pm rest ofthe yea, Main suppl James C Brett. King Classes and workshops available call Doreen for ‘more information on 0141 881 1969COSY BLANKET EXCLUSIVETO Serene Skies ignit Julie Ferguson’s soft throw is a trans-seasonal delight Made from a superwash wool ble heavenly homeware is versatile and Ws the perfect size to eur up under fi hap otto adorn a baby eo. Usingonly garter stitch aud stocking stitch with no shaping Us design i areal for h can sth draped around someon shoulder the bosch, Ree ee Fen or wa JULIE FERGUSON Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www.letsknit.co.ukCOSY BLANKET r edges. 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Need an | Alternative? ‘Adria Mirage anc Mirage Multicolour are old ‘and patterned wool and ‘ery blonds that knit to ‘similar tension. it you're ‘not confident with working in a second yarn, simply Use Mirage Multicolour throughout to achieve spots of colour Let's Shop Ella Rae Cozy Soft has an RRP of £4.09 and Cozy Soft Prints has an RRP of £4.99, stockists for both can be ound at 01535 664222, ‘www intercontinentalyaras.co.uk Adriafll Mirage and Mirage Multicolour costs £2.85 and £350 per 50g (120m) ball from 0845 544 2196, ‘wonw.loveknitting.com atetetetetete tote te tet acetetatecetetetatateceteterecetecetareceteteteterereceteteereseteteee atetetetetetetete: rate! atetetetetete’ SORSRRICR ICD www.letsknit.co.ukMeasurements & sizes Tes Towa: 42cm x 24cm Pot Holder cm «2 Knit Kit Yar: King Cole Eaton Soft Needier 325mm sah Crochet hoc. 3mm optional Tension Square 2 Towel Potnolder FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 82 About the Yarn ing Cole Cotton Soft 0K = ‘Smachine washable, pore otton yarn with» sof ish ‘wit efferent combinations? Need an. Alternative? \Yrendy Supreme Luxury Cotten DR nn otton yarn thas been ‘morecrved fr aes Strength ond gives the Yama pratty sheen. shades ‘White are close matchoe tothe colours sown here, Let’s Shop king Cole Cotton Soft DK cos" wow.purplelindacrafts.com Wenay Supreme Lusury Cotton Dk corte £3.98 por 1003 OIm) ‘www.cucumberpatcheom FUN BAKE-DAY ACCESSORIES! Kitchen Aid Practise mosaic knitting with Fane Burns’ pretty cook’s set ‘These eye-catching makes are super easy to knit as they use slipped stitches to create the Inteieale colour pattern Bat means you are only wsig one shade per ow, ‘hey are kulted ina oft pure colon yarn, which isa hardwearing ancl eas to cae for. Mtosale kalting ‘ives double thickness fabric, and the pot holder is made of to layers or extra heat protection. 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Simmer mytotinghesoy ined . apoE Vs Hd op soma anon yon wl mms vouop "doen Wo TNA BION, How did youdo? —— exmnis:temn cobeolt auc po seep Oy Tate eh inl pene A Ne ea OREO www.letsknit.co.ukQUIRKY TIE BACK id the Koala iénit Make Fane Burns’ fun marsupial friend for your home vsill help to he gongeo i nosing create come toile Knitted ithe round, Sid can eas ie aden olours ost the theme the roo. Ad wife safety amendments Ted also he great at for ait ane! “Sonstmes acme di ie eer a ‘how the gender Bt this ovely cy oars the pate or — —— SENN Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www.letsknit.co.ukerotatete atetereteretats srefatetereters Measurements & Sizes 2em tal Knit Kit Yarns (A) Sirdar Country Style DK shade Periwinkle 397, one 509 ball, (8) Sirdar Snowflake DK, shade Milky 6630, one 509 ball, oddment of black yarn Needles: 5.25mm double pointed, 3.25mm straight Safety toy stuffing Safety eyes: black, sm Felt: black Sewing thread: black ‘Sewing needle [Narrow elastic: white, 20¢m Buttons: 2em, two Tension Square 25 st 28 rows foc: toc Hocking stitch FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 92 About the Yarn Sirdar Country Style DK is a versatile 40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic, blond that comes in lots ‘of bright colours as well ‘95 muted tones. Sirdor Snowfloke DK is.» ‘super soft leecy yarn that ‘creates a flutty texture and ‘comes in soft, ight shades. Need an | Alternative? Patons Diploma Gold DK J a wool, aeryle and nylon blend that knits toa similar tension to County Style DX: Shade Ble (220) olournicely King Cole Cuddles DK ic otete oreretererecereee, eferetetesete oere "a20%0%0tatet a: ststeretore Sasetahenasete : 5 atstetatstetets S oretetes oetess otete' erececetececetens QUIRKY TIE BACK art knittin HEAD Using’3. 25mm dpnsand yarn A caston eight sts and distibute ‘evenly, join into the md taking nd 1nd all edd numbered ids upto Rnd 38: nd'2:* kb, rep ftom *to end. 16 ts nd 4:2, ml, rep ftom end. 24 ts Rampton Rnd 14 K7, ml, rep from *to end, 64st8 Rd 16:* k8, ml, rep fom *ta end. 72st nds 721: Rnd 22:"K7, k2tog rep from *to end. 64 Rnd 24: "6, k2tog, rep from *to end. 56sts Sta irl nd 265; 5, to end. af sts Rnd 28:* ka, k2tog, ep from “to end 40 sts Rd 30: "43, k2tog, ep from “to end, 32st8 Rnd 32:"K2,k2tog cep from *to end. 24 18 ‘Add more suffing nd 34:" 1d, kdtog. rep from “10 end l6sts Rnd 35:*k2tog, ep from “to ‘end. Eight ts ‘Add more stulfing If required Leavealong tail. thread through rem eightsts, pulltight and fasten off Worka running stitch around aston ss and pull tight to close BODY Using 325mm dpnsand yarn A aston elghtstsand distribute ‘evenly, join into the md taking Work Rads 1-10 sor Head nds 1-22: nds 23-30: workasfor Head from Rnd 28 toend FOOT AND LEG (rake two) Using 325mm dpnsand yarn B,caston sixsts and distribute evenly, join into the md, taking Radke Rnd 2: (kb) sx tlmes. 12 sts Rnd 3" (kb tree times, 13 rep rom “once. 18 ts Rnd: (kf) three times. K6, “\wwwiletsknit.co.uk Let's Shop Sirdar Country Style DK costs £2.75 per 509 (155m) ball from 0845 544 2196, wwrwcloveknitting.com King Cole Cuddles DK costs £325 por 509 (186m) ball from 845 003 0775, www.nooldiess.co.uk Safety first If you are thinking of Siving this cute ite koala toa baby or todller, please make the following ‘mendments to ensure It iss safe as possible. ‘LEmbrolder eyes and nose instoad of using buttons ‘ne felt 3. Check the fibres in both ‘yarns used to ensure it will ot cause a reaction with Sensitive skin rep from once. 24st Rd 5:* (kf) three times, ko, rep from once. 30, Rnd 6:k Change to yarn A Rnds7-8: I ‘G knd 9:k14, k2tog, 04. 29 sts nds 10-3: nd 14: [kdtog four times, kto lasetiroats,katog. 20 5t= Rnd 15: Rnd 16: kdtog four times, kto last twosts, k2t0g. 19 ts Stuf foot Kfive nds CcastottQUIRKY TIE BACK outside ofhand, sew other button ‘on outside of other hand EARS (makotwe) Using 3.25mm straight needles and yarn B, cast on 24 sts gifrequired Using 25mm dpasand yarn A ‘aston 18 join into the rnd taking care not o twist Rnds 1-26: Rows -3:k Rnd 27: (k2tog)ninetimes. Change toyarn A Ninests Row 4 IRS} 43, sk, 3 sk Catyarn,theead through rem K2tog, g.43. 20 ts sts pull ight and fasten off Rows (WSi:p Secure with astitch, Stuf arms Row 6: kd, sk) twice, ke very lightly. Join ends of elas lests slastica on. Sew buttonto Row 8:2, ssk twice, 2, ts an Aussie If be making cut guy how UX Ei sit (k2t0g, kl) ice kd. 2 sts Row 9: [p2tog six mes | Cutyarn, thread through rem sts pull ight and fasten off To make up Jsing image a3 pie, sew arto ‘owe fom black el Sew nose into placeuing matchingthread ot fabnc ue Using image ata guide tnt fac, Attach the hea, body, logeandarms LR Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www.letsknit.co.ukTREATS EXPLORE THE WORLD OF TOUCHY-FEELY YARNS From furs to bobbles, sparkles to fuzz, textured yarns that create interesting effects are set to be the next big thing in the knitting world. We've selected aight of our favourite effect-creating yarns for you to try so that you're next projact is knitted in avant garde style. 1 ETINSE i Tinsel isn't just for Christmas, add sparkly accants to your kits ll year ‘ound! Perfect for cute litle toys and accessories with a jazzy edge, this yarn is available ine great range of bright burst of colour. One 50g (70m) ball ‘costs £2.45 from 01621 815576, wwe. thecheapshoptiptree.coak 2BERGERE DEF Add a hint of metallic luxury to any pattern witha fine sparkly thread. The slubs in this fine yarn also give texture to plain knits and highight the kuxury shine, Available in white, gold anc silver, Lunela ea jazzy must-have. ‘One 259 (525m) ball casts £6.25 from wwmrbergeredefrance.co.tk 3 r ‘100% wool yam with a tubular structure in contrasting shades, Tabata creates an interesting. furzy effect idea for cosy ‘accessories and highlight garments. This Fancy yan comes a rainbow of bright and neutral colours. One 50g (75m) bal costs £536 see www.adriafieom/uk for stocliets 4 The classic fursetfect yarn, Rowan’s 97% ‘wool and 39% polyamide blend has a sot cosy texture, This yarn is perfect for ‘warm scarves and tml accescories or Kit a gilat to make an anima-frienaly ‘garment. One 509 (60m) ball costs £5.25 from O151 558 1747, swwwrmeadirect.com SHOPPING | SPECIAL EFFECTS 5 ‘i Now from Cygnet this vibrant, super chunky boucl yarn knits up inno time ‘and creates a thick, heavily textured finish, Idea for blankets and small accessories with a fun twist in a range af bright and ‘.utumnal tones. One 1009 (60m) ball caste £5.95 from www.theyarnsh 6 When knitted up, the pam pom shapes in tis yarn line up to creat a thik, bublly finch. Alo available in solid calourways the multicoloured print highlights the fun, bouncy nature ofthis unusual yarn, One 2003 100m) ball casts £8.49 from 0800 505 3500, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 7 — So fll of velvety softness, you would bo forgiven for thinking this yarn ie made of clouds. Ina chunky weight itcomes in ‘beautiful range of pastel colours and punchy prints which when kitted, create ‘texture somewhere in between fleece and velvet. One 100g (175m) ball has an BRP of £4.09, for stockists call 974 565959, www jamesebrett.co.uk 8 R A gigantic bal of oft. fuffy goodness that knits into a sot throw, Multstonal Fighlights and complimentary shades feccentuate the mohair inthe blend which In turn adds the fuzziness that you can't resist curling up with. One 5009 (600m) ball costs £2150 from o1782 862552, ww.cucumberpatch.com www letsknSHOPPING | SPECIAL EFFECTS Download hundreds of free knitting and crochet patterns today!eipcoee im Let’s Knit! Bumper stash of yarn’ & Knitting Stylebook Collection of over TV O patterns EASY WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE pier el72s A473. Quote LKNO815CLASSIC CAPELET Escape into old world elegance with Helen Ardley’s lacy accessory A delicate floral shade and timeless Jace pattern will take you back toa time reminiscent ofa Jane Austen novel. Pir witha floaty summer dress or wear ‘o complete formal outfit fara summer Although the design looks comple, petition ofa straightforward 28 aw patter achieves deceptively inkricateresul. “Thi ace sh pe Ipeutaly over your shoulders. \ Ihe fe ie iccanchad for your summer holiday — : é = — Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! v sknit.co.ultecateteteretetenets oretetetetetetetete Measurements & Sizes ‘96em x 27¢m when flat Knit Kit Yam: Scheepjeswol Softfun inshade 2519 Violet, three 509 balls Needles: 5.25mm circular, ‘4mm circular 30°C and is available in a hhuge colour palette so you ‘can choose your favourite Button, one : Tension Square state! 21 stsx30 rows sees) Toem x oem sete: ttecking stiten Betas) Simm neces “> Special “Abbreviations 2255: iotino stitch below oo FORABBREWATIONS SEE PAGE 82 About the Yarn o%s Scheepjeswol Softfun is #5! a super soft 60% cotton, nates, GoM acrylic blend that e202: aves nice stitch definition foto! ina Dk weight ies v2"! machine washable up to 552) eS to suit your wardrobe, ~. Need an_ _ Alternative? James C. Brett Cotton (On DK is a 50% acrylic, 50% cotton blend which is available in 16 solid shades and 14 variegated ccolourways and knits to ‘2 similar tension. Shade (09 would make a good substitute for the purple colour used. ete Let's Shop ‘Shoepjeswol softtun costs £3.09 per 50g (140m) ball ‘om 0800 488 0708, | www deramores.com | To get 15% off all purchases at ©) Deramores see back page. James C. Brett Cotton On DK has an RRP of £2.09 per 509 (145m) ball. Call 01274 565959, or visit www jamesebrett.co.uk eastavenstetenstetetets CLASSIC CAPELET art knittin BODY Using 4mm circular needles, «aston 1813 Do notjoin in thernd ‘Row 1 |R5):1, "fp, ce, wd k2tog, yw Kl, yd, skp, ld Hap) ewiee, rep from * toend, 201 ts Row 2:"[p,K2} owe, p9, 12, pl, 2. rep from *tolastst. pL Row 3:k1,"[p2, ki) tice, fd, tog, yivdK3. fd, skp, fd, hd, p2) twice, ki ep from “to fends 22Lsts, Row 4:"(pl.K2) bwice, pl. 2, PLLK2.rep fom “toasts. Row 5:4," [p2tog, Kd) twice, syd k2tog, yd spo kl, k2tog, fwd spo, fwd, el ptog) twice, Ja. cep from wend. sists Row 6:"(pl kl) twice pI, Kl pl rep from" fo lasts, p Row 7:4," fp. kl) view. ye, 2tog, yuk (se Special “Abbreviations. yur, sk2p0, yd kb, fwd, kp, fe lp) ‘ice op from to end. 201 sts Row 8:* (pl, kl ewice pI, kh PL Io. rep from toast stp! Row 9:1,” (k2tog| twice, yr, 10g, ye 13, yd, KL. yi rl skp, yd spo) tree. rep from" to end Rows10, and 14: p Row il: L,* (k2tog, yu) rice, skpo, kd, k2tog yf, yf, skpo, Kl K2t0g yin, skpo) twice, KL rep ftom toend. 18158 Row 13: k2tog,* yd, k2iog, rye kyr skp, 0d 3, yl spo, yd, kb, fd, spo, lel k2po, rep ftom “to last rep [nd work skpo instead of sk2po Row 15:1," yf, skpo, yw, (kt p2)four times, kl, ye koe, syd 1d, rep from *to end. 201 sts Row 16:15," (e2 pl) three times, K2p9, rep ftom end last reps Row 17:42, yfwd,s _ kpo, yw el p2) four times, 0d, 2tog, yd, 13, rep from * ending laser with KZ. 22 sts Row 18:6, “2, pl three times, 42pi, rep fom "ending last rep with 76 Row 19:kt,*k2tog, yf, skpo, sed kl p2tog) four times. yd k2tog, yf, skp, kd, cep nom *toend, 181 sts Row 20; 6, kl pl three ‘umes, lap, rep fom" ending last ep with po Row 21: k2t0g,* yd, ktb, fwd, skpo, yd, (1, pl) four times, kyind tog ya, kb, fd, skapo rep from *tolastrepand ‘work skpo instead of sk2p0. 201 sts Row 22: p7,*(Kl,p) three ‘umes. kl p13 rep from “ending lastrep with p7| Rowe 23:4," ye, 13, yor, spo, yin, |skpo} twice, (k2t0g) ‘vce, yfnd, K2tog, fd, 3, yd, i.repfrom "toend Rows 24 and 26.p Row 25: Kl ° yr, skpo, kl, tog, yfrd, skp wee, (2tog. fed) rice, skp, ‘og. yd, kl rep from" to end 2olse Row 27:2," yf spo, yfwd ‘ab. yd, skpo, yd, sk2po, yf, atop, yd, kab, yd, sk2po, shed, 3, rep from" ending last rep swith Row 28-p Rows 1-28 set lace patt ‘Workin lace pate until work ‘meas approx 25em, finishing ater Row 14(25 pattreps] Change to3.25mm circular needles Next rom (RS|:"k02, k2tog rep from toast sts, k13, 169ste Beg with a prow, work the ‘Next ow: *S, k2tog, rep fiom * to lastnine tsb. 153 te Work four rowsin sts Castor LEFT SIDE EDGE ‘Using 3.25mm circular needles with RS facing pick up and k56 ss, down lefeside ofehavt ‘Workethree rows in sts Castott “\wwwiletsknit.co.uk RIGHT SIDE EDGE Using 325mm needles with RS facing, pickupand k56stsup right side of neck Nextrow:p Buttonhole row: KS, K2tog, ford, eto end Next row: Castott To make up Weave valve eds Sew Doron peop knit Lifeline Allein sa plece of Smooth, contrasting yorn placed through stehes fonarow that you have kitted correctly, and can bo invaluablo in the event of needing to rp back rows, ‘making t much easier to put the row back on the Neca, Thread your lifting ‘onto a tapestry needle and Sip through each stiten on the knitting need, ieaving several inches fon each side ofthe work So it doesnt get pulled through. Then continue to ket following the pattern, moving the fein every few inches.CLASSIC CAPELET “This capelet channels the vintage trend with timeless elegance! LX Editi Assistant bl Sith September ise of Let's Knit esse ey OAs Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! www.letsknit.co.ukSHOPPING | CROCHET ESSENTIALS HOOK ME Crochet is the hot trend of 2015! So if you're tempted by this curious craft, we've put together a little selection o what you'll need to get you hooking happily! 7 YUMMY YARN MARVELLOUS MARKERS Crachat favourite DMC Natura has Stitch markers are useful no matter what you need just been launched in Yurnmy.2 them for, but locking ones are especialy handy 0 ) limited edition range of pastel shades because you can insert and remove them as you fel please! They're especially handy for holding your Cee ee last stitch when you put your project down. 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Spun right here inthe UK, itcomes ins selection of 16 colours Let’s Shop Yarn Stories Fine Merino sn Baby Alpaca DK costs £7.25 er 50s (120m) ball from 01404 848431, www.yarnstories.com ct 10% off any yarn at ‘www.yarstories.com unt Eh ANE EV CaaS GET THE RETRO LOOK BACK Castoff717.7.8,8,9,10)st3at_ SAME TIME working buttonholes begofnextrow and 7(8,8,9,9,10, on BSrowsas follte correspond Usingamm needles.castontI5 9)atsatbegoffellaltrow.7(8,8, with markers on Left font (123,127,185, 143,147. 155] 915,10 lo}sts Next row (RS: ptt fourst, Row IRS), 2 pLRI,tep "Work one sow vised, k2t0g, patttoend ftom tolast wo ss 2 Gane wild Row2 |WS) kl pl 3, pl, Fep fiom "to last, Rows -2 er ib patt SLEEVES Usin Prn cm up ftom cast-on pm Tem dove from top of ‘pm further three timer des, easton 5959, 41.5 (40.5, 41.5, 40.5, 41.5, 40.5, at cach end 41.5} em, ending aftera WS row RIGHT FRONT ‘Sth. Sth, sth) Wor 2s for Left front, eversing shapings (see Kaitwise| AT THE ith re 7 tani these sth row 98,105,109, SHAPE ARMHOLES Cast off 55, 6,6.7,7, 8) stat begof next two ros. 105 13,15, 123, 129,133,135 sts Contin pat without shaping until armhole meas 19 (20, 21,22, 23, 24,25) cm, endingafter a WS '97, 99,105,107) SHAPE SHOULDERS. Cast off?(7,7.8,8,9,10] teat begof next two rows then 7 (8, 8.9, 9,10, 10) stsat beg of fl four Zows 53 (43, 45,45, 47,4 LEFT FRONT Using 4mm needles, 79,83, 7,91 sts Work in pate as or Back until work eas same as Backto aston 67 (7, aemhole shaping, ending aftera SHAPE ARMHOLES Cast off 55, 6.6.7,7. 8) stat bogaf row. patio end. 62 (65,69, 73,76, 80,83 sts one stat armhole edge.on next 3 [3.3,5,5,5,5)eows then every fol altrow until there are 52 (5457 60, 61.66, 67) sts Contin patt without shaping 4) rows ess than Back of shoulder shaping aRS row NECK AND SHOULDERS Cas off 3 sts at beg of row. patt tend, 39 (41,44, 47,48, 53,54} sts Conttedec onestarneckedge on every fol alt row untilthere are 21(23, 23,28, 26,29, 30) Contin pat without shaping until workemess same 2: Back to be wwwletsknit.co.ukGET THE RETRO LOOK 115, 19st, taking extras Contin pact without shaping until Sleeve meas 7 (47 47,48, 48 46,49) em, endingatera WS row Castof5(5,6.6,7,7,8) stat beg of next twa rows, 7983, 87 395,101,103) sts c nestateach end yell alt row Mt 5] simes then on yourself to ™ luxurious every tow until th Casto To make up Stott ores yw coding wonasaciong onal Band ne 93 Jonsholr and NECKBAND Using 4mm needles with RS facing, starting at necked up and 30 (20,31 31,34, 34.24) sss up igh font, 43 (43,45, 45,47, 47,47) from Back holder and 30 (36,31 31,34,34, 34) sts down Let front 103 [103 107,107, 15,115, 1B) sts © Workin pateas for Back forl0em Casto Join side seams and underarm seams. Sew buttons to correspond wth buttonhole Do the reverse This pattern asks you to reverse shapings when working the Right front of the cardigan. This means ‘you will be working @ mirror version of the Left front to keep the shaping correct - for example, Instead of easting off the stitches at the be of a RS row, you Easting the stitches off at the beginning of a WS. Tow instead. You will need to also work buttonholes fon the Right front to corrospond with the buttons you will sew onto the Left front, and for a neat finish, make sure your decrease stitches lean in the right direction. If you're getting in a muddle, try Using stitch markers and row counters to keep track ‘of where you are supposed to decrease your work. Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards available on the Let's Knit app! www.lotsknit.co.ukPROFILE: SALLY MUIR AND JOANNA OSBORNE ‘OOWNLOAD ‘OR FRE Bestin SHOW We chat with Sally Muir, one half of the talented pair behind our Freddie the Velociraptor and the much-loved Best In Show series of books From domestic favourites such as the loyal Labrador to more exotic choices like the. Sally Mule successful series of books, Now encompassing seven titles, the publications showcase The Early Days Like mo over 00 critters from right across the animal kingdom in kitted form and we're sure the latest addition to the series, Knit Your Own Dinesauy, is going to be jst as populac! We recently spoke to Sally to find ‘out how she and Joanne got stated in the world of keting and just where they get the inspiration for their glorious crestions, ‘cade Hoty Jette ‘It was towa our she on the cover of the Daily Express!” wwwletsknit.co.ukPROFIL back section dedicated tk “Wels book and people aved them” Sally explain. We decided it would be 2 goed ides to ido ancther ane centred slay aroun doe breeds. We thou bes off -we never tho id now be publishing Knit Your Oven Dinosaur! Since the publication in 2010 of the First ad afew kitted pets in our fi tle in the serie Knit Your Own og, the Best In Show collection Friends, 200 animale and prehistoric boasts. The series adoced by kniters, craters and anims dike, with Sally and Joanna desiqnina the | te counterparts, iret it was very dificult to make dogs in our first book a realistic asp (Own Zao and Koi presented thei own probleme as the ‘many diferent shapes. I's all rial and error We've got better att since then 30th salt simple! A lt of the realism is achieved through colour, lopy stitches and manipulation of “At first it was very difficult to make the dogs in our first book wera wihiter as realistic as possible there were many attempts! make your me t0 fe ink it about their creations that captures a Sally thinks i >the small scale af he and Joanna's unique designs. "Everyone loves host af other creatures to ot choos simp tact Thicke chat 1 Kot Your Own nimi Zoa such a2 the armedlla a te tb says “but | aleo love th lamb, and Jo has a sot spo forthe Jack Ruel "We made a pangolin for World Pangalin Day thie yea, which ‘would have been nice to seimkne Your Own naugh room, ‘eeales bout there ws re very endangered - a rough’ Looking Ahead a bespoke knitwear iclaoks lke the on With eight books ‘company to their no way is up for Sally and Joanna - but the certainly dat take anything for granted a There are both high points and lve wwwletsknit.co.uk SALLY MUIR AND JOANNA OSBORNE ‘But there are slays low paints including when our Best In Show boo sd by publishers it took us (9 2 amall business going, to0 Most impo do they have any plans tod hy for us kn Best In Show “We've just irished Krit Your Own Dinosaur and are wondering what to do To find out more about Sally and Jeanna along with their fabulous backs, {g0 to www.muirandosborne.cowk. 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These designs can be worn as a wrap, scart cowl er shawl so theyre super versatile, and better yet, they can be worked in any gauge! prehistoric world! Carle might just be the new lace shawl + ‘www.store-pavllionbooks.com | 01892 510 850, wwy.searchpress.com Pies) | Dinosaur Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne (61299, Pavizon) PF ins Are you a fan of Freddie the :) Veleciraptor nour fro yn kt? Well Freddie ha lots of ands for you to mak! From the dua who brought us Knit Your (Own Fare, Knit Your Own Zoa and Knit Your Own Pet comes a whole collection of prehistoric pas. Those fun creatures wil make a perfect gift fora dino-loving child in Fact you could knit them a whole We also SCONGH BLOB IF youare lacking for inspiration ar help wth your crochet (or knitting) then head over to ‘Sara Thomas (£9.99, ; E the Sconch blog. 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FREE Kiut Pre - << This versatile set gives you plenty of options as youcan swap between three needle sizes and three lengths of cables! 2 EASY WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE Online: www.letsknit.co.uk/subscribe __Tel O1795 414715 Quote LKNON5TRY A NEW STITCH SXCLUBIVE TO Knit Lotus Petal Emma Wright's sweet little ankle socks feature a pretty textured stitch pattern ‘One of the great things about socks is that they give you an ideal opportunity to try out new stitches and techniques, while knitting something useful. This design features the lotus flower stitch, which involves working several es into the sume set of stitches, Check out our special abbreviations overlea, and don't forget to practice. CAML DESIGNER “Thote sks aeinepiced by hemi sternaan bloom of Seow Tot ower present purity, which why {phe my etal bu Blurgalette of cream and he’ EMMA WRIGHT U Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let's Knit app! wv letshnit.co ukMeasurements Sizes, ‘Ankle creumorence: 202m Foot ents Knit Kit ‘Yarn: Rooster Baby Rooster, (A) shade 400 Cornish, two 50g bolls, (B) shade 406 Wild Lupin, one 509 ball Needles: 55min double- pointed, set of five Stitch markers ‘Tension Square 40 sts x 34 rows 10cm x 10cm over patt S'Smm needles Special Abbreviations pStogms: insert RH needle Into nent five ss pwise, tog Keeping sts on LH heedie, yr, insert RH needle into same five ss, p5tog keeping sts on LH needle, yr insert RH needle into Same five sts, tog, slipping allsts off LH needle p3togms: insort RH needle Into next three sts pwvise, {vg Keaphig sts on Lit heedle, yr, insert RH needle into same three ss, pStog, slipping al sts off LH needa FR RETONS SEE About the Yarn Rooster Baby Rooster i= ® superwash pure merino ‘yarn that fas between a ‘ply and DX in tension. It is lovely and soft on your feet and has great stitch definition for wool. Choose from 17 shades. Need an_ Alternative? Fora coo! summer mak %y Debbie Biss EcoBaby. ‘This machine washable ‘rganie cotton yarn knits toa similar tonsion and ‘Comes in 26 colourways. ssateratanen TRY A NEW STITCH SOCKS Using'3Smm dpnsand yarn 8, ‘aston S2stsusing picot easton asfolls: Fi Carton five ss cast off two te, return st from RH toLH needle, rep from * until SI sshave been ‘aston, caston one st. 528 Distribute ts over fourdpas, join im the md taking cae not to twist sts, pm forbeg of nd 1 Rnd 1: "kl, pl. tep from *toend ‘his nd ste rb) 1 Rep last ra five times mare ‘Change o yarn A 1 Next finc:* 3, ml, k2, ml rep from "to last two sts, 2. 72 sts Commence Lotus pats ols id * ae [ee Special Abbreviations pl, rep form Moend 1 Rnd 2:k 1 Rod 3 p2tog, yen pl,” ptogms, prep from tolast theee sts, p3togm3 (see Special Abbreviations) Rnd 4k Rds 1-4 set Lotuspatt 1 Rep lst four ds once more HEEL FLAP 1 Next rn K27, turn Transfer sts onto same needle, change to yarn Band work back land forth in cows across these 27 sony Row Is, ptoend, turn 1 Row 2: [sk to last st. 1 Rep these two rows until heel ‘ap meas 6om, ending aera Row? CNextiow: sLL peo end TURN HEEL PRow 1s) kd sk, et, car 1 Row2:s11,p5,p2tog. pl. turn Row 3:11, eto one t before gap.ssk kl turn 1 Row 4: s11,p to onest before sap, p2tog. pl. turn rep last wo rows three times more 1 Row 1:1, 14, sk 16st Cutyamn GUSSET Usinga spare dpm and yaen A, pick upand x17 sts along side of heel ap, pm. usinga new dpa work across instep asFoll:Ktog Let's Shop * pl, pStogms, rep from * six more times, yon, kl, pm, using a new don, piekupand k17stsdown ther side af hee Map, k across 16 stsofheel 95 ts INE:17sts,N2: 45 sts, NB: 17s, Naess Workin the nd as fll Rnd i: kta theee st before fret marker, }2009,H,sm, kio next ‘marker sm, kl, ssk keto end, 93 sts nd 3-kto frst marker, sm p3togm3, pl" pStogms. pl. rep from tolast four sts af instep, ptopm3,pl,sm,ktoend Bnd 3: to three sts before fist marker K2tog, Kl sm. ko next marker, sm, ss ktoend of nd. 9Lete nd 4 ktofirstmarker, sm, p2 * pStogms, prep fom "toast st afinstep,pl.sm, ktoend © Replast four rndsuncil Watsrem Foot NOTE: do not remove markers as there will be needed for tow shaping = Rnd i: kto end slipping all markers nd 2:kto fret marker, sm, pl pptogm3,pl,*pStogms, prep from tolast four sts f instep, ptogm3,pl,sm,ktoend Rnd 3. ktaend, sipping allmarkers Rnd 4 ktofirstmarker, sm, 2, * pstogms, pl, rep from * oat st ofinstep.pl.sm.ktoend Badel-asetpatt ‘Contin patt until foot meas 205emor2.Sem lessthan required foot length, TOE SHAPING [Next nd to first marker, sm, 12, tog) 20 times, K2,sm, to fend, remove marker, to Sts marker 55 ste “This e now sartofrnd ‘Kfourmds [Next md: kl, ssk, kro three sts before next marker, k2tog, km, lel, skapo, to las foursts kato, laos Next ml ktoend, slipping allmarkers 5 Next rn (dee}k, sok, kro three stsbefore next marker, k20g, le.em, he, et let shrce st, Rooster Baby Rooster his sn RRP of £5.15 por S08 (125m) ball For stockists, call 01829 740905 oF visit www.roosteryarns.com Debbie Bliss EcoBaby costs £4.05 per SOg (125m) ball from (01279 771183, wwew.modernknitting.co.uk www letsknit.co.uk Faking it “These socks begin with 9 pretty picot cast on, which Ereates decorative points Sround the top of your sock. Itis worked by casting on five stitenes, then cating offtwo stitches, Iryou are finding ita bit daly, you could worka mock pleat instead, as follows Cast on using your preferred stretchy cast on ‘method and join inthe roc © Rnd 1-3: Rnd 4: (tog, ytd) toend © nds 5-7: © Now continue in rib as given in the pattern ‘When the sock is complete, turn the cast-on edge to the inside of the work, folding at the eyelet row. ‘Sew the cast-on edge in place and you'll be left with a neat row of points. Alternatively, for a plain ‘cuff, just work in Txt rib,TRY A NEW STITCH Atri, AVIA: AN ec ang 1144 PATEL EA Gua ateCM Oeil secs AAT CASEG. 210g, ki. a5 ss [DNextrnd:kto end, slipping allimarkers 1D Rep dee md twice more. 37 sts [D Nexen: eto end, slippingall markers, Next md: kl, sklpo, ktofoursts before next marker, k3tog l,m, HH i,sk2po,ktolast three sts, K2og, Ki 30808 (Nexen: keto marker, sm, Kl sk2p0,ktolasfour ss, k3tog, h.26s8 (O Dividestsevenly over tro needles and graft toe using Kitchener stch (see p94) Weaveinends LK Lic Deputy EtorAdeonne Chandler LEARN HOW TO KNIT SOCKS ON THE LK BLOG Head on avert our brilliant ‘website for our top tips on rock knitting, We explain how knitted socks are constructed fiom cuff to tor offering handy hints and step-by-step guides. 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[involves workinginthe round, then cutting your knitting to createa la piece of work. Stocking can turn a sweater into cardigan or atube into blanket, and an alsobeused to add armholes toa jumpet. Usinga sewing machine sing a crochet hook his is usually worked over five tithes and must be worked F usinga ‘sticky’ pute wool yarn is ill not work witha mone slippery supernash yarn, When citing, alternate the stitches o create one-stich vertical stcipes [shown bere) ora hequer-board effect, This is usually worked over five stitches. Step 1:Machine sew two lines of straight sttchesdoven the centre of stitch, and do the same dowa stiteh # eon your hook, insert the hook through the centre ofstiteh 4and in the yara wth slip stch ‘Steps amore Step 2: Using sharp scisors,cut down the centre of stich 3 ‘Step 1: Make a slipknot and place With both methods you can now pick upand knitin stitches a and so make buttonbands, work sleeve oradd an edging, When finished fold the stecked edges to WS and sew in place Back issues from Jan 2011 onwards are available on the Let’s Knit app! www letsknit.co.uk TUTORIAL | STEEKING, FELTING & MORE! 1) Part 20: advanced techniques Deputy editor Adrienne Chandler takes the mystery out of steeking, felting and drop stitch patterns sponsored by HiyaHiya > Miya GETTING STARTED ‘Your pattern wil tall you whether to use waste yarn forthe stk stitches, o it will makeadjustmente in the colourwork pattern. When you have finished knitting, weavein any loose ends, making sure you weave them away from the steckingarea. There are two common methods of seeking ‘Step 2 Insert the hook through theleftlegofthevon sich aand therightleg ofthev on stitch and ‘work. double crachet stitch ‘Stepz ‘You will now have two lines ‘Step 3: Repent Ste 2down the vertical column of ttches tothe fend ofthe work, cut the yara and fasten off ‘Step 5 Insert your scissors between the two 10Ws of crochetand cut up the centre fofsttch 3.making sure you don'teut the crochet ‘Step 4: Rejoin the yarn to atthe bottom of stitch 2 with aap site. Inserting the hook through the right legof stitch 2 andthe left leg of itch, work ow of double crochet up the workand fasten offDROP STITCHES {Some patterns willask you to deliberately drop stitches in order to createa specifi pattern breffect. 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We'veall seen jumpers that have been accidentally shrunk in the wash -they get smaller andthe bres matt together to create thicker material Thlsis frustrating when is your favourite top but there are times when feted fabrics just what you need, strong. hard-wearing and keeps its shape roisideal WHAT YoU NEED: ‘Yarn: Not llyains canbe felted Fist look for yarn that instructs you to wash tby hand and ‘choose one that ie made from natural animal bes, ‘such asa pure wool ora woo!-alpaca blend. ‘Needles: [fyou want tight sturdy fabric. use the samesize thats recommended for yout yarn, Fora ‘moreflexible material, use larger needles ‘Washing machine: Most people uses washing ‘machine to felt thelr projects, but itlspossibleto doit by hand, fyou are prepaced todo alot cofserubbing! A pillowease: This wil protect your kiting and prevent futf escaping and clogging up your machine Anagitator: To gt the fibres to mat together, you need to createfriction, An old pale of jeans works ‘wel, but you could also use towels or tennis ball How To Dorr: Felting very much trial and eror, and the finished effect wil depend on many factors; theshrinkage inthe yarn the force of your washing machine the Jength ofthe cycle and the agitator used, justo ‘name a few. You can re-felea project to geta tighter fabric butt is dificult to rescue tit goes too fr. To see how much your project will shrink, you need todoatest swatch. Step: Kaita zocmsquare swatch - we've ‘used needles theee size anger than suggested fontheballband ofthe yarn, ‘swatch ina pillowcase. tie knotin the pillowease andpapitin the washing machine Step 3: Add some towels orapairafold jeans. You ‘canada small amountof detergent ifyou want to, ‘but make sure you choosea wool-tiendlly variety. ees www.letsknit.co.uk for projects like bags slippers or blankets that willsee alot ofuse. ‘Stop 4: As most UK ‘washing machines have the loading

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