Simply Knitting No.241

ISSUE 241
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27 Forever Friends™ kids’ jumper The best treats, offers and exclusives! peek at what’s coming up soon
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Try Fair Isle with a difference when you knit this cropped sweater in
the sleekest contemporary colourway. By Dario Tubiana
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WHERE TO BUY
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE Q For yarn stockists
contact Cascade at
www.cascadeyarns.com
YOU WILL NEED
19 (19¼: 19¾: 20: 20½: 21¼: 22: 22¾)in

OR YOU COULD TRY…
18 (18: 18½: 18½: 19: 19: 19¼: 19¼)in
48 (49: 50: 51: 52: 54: 56: 58)cm

Q Cascade 220 Superwash (DK
46 (46: 47: 47: 48: 48: 49: 49)cm

Q LoveCrafts
weight, 100% wool, 100g/200m) 01409 404010 or
For yarn quantities and www.lovecrafts.com FRONT & BACK
measurements see size table Q Marilyn & Melrose SLEEVE
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles 01665 605661 or www.
Q A pair of 3.75mm needles marilynandmelrose.co.uk
Q A 3.25mm circular needle, 40cm
or 60cm long for neck edging
Q Stitch holder
Q Stitch marker
TENSION SHOP SMAR

24.5 sts and 28 rows to measure T 49 (54: 59: 64: 69: 73.5: 78.5: 83.5)cm
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10x10cm (4x4in) over stranded 19¼ (21¼: 23¼: 25: 27: 29: 31: 32¾)in
colourwork st st using 3.75mm L!
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FAIR ISLE JUMPER

BACK
Cast on 122 (134: 146: 158: 170: 182: 194: 206) sts using 3.25mm
needles and Yarn A.
Rib Row 1 (RS) K2, (P2, K2) to end.
Rib Row 2 (WS) P2, (K2, P2) to end.
These 2 rows form the rib.
Cont in rib as set until piece measures 5cm, ending after a WS row.
Change to 3.75mm needles.

Next row (RS) K1 in Yarn A, knit across Back/Front chart from right
to left 10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) times, stranding colours not in
use across the WS of the work, K1 in Yarn A.
Next row K1 in Yarn A, purl across Back/Front chart from left to
right 10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) times, stranding colours not in use
across the WS of the work, K1 in Yarn A.
Cont in stranded colourwork st st, with side sts in garter st as set
until piece measures 28 (28: 28: 28: 28: 29: 30: 31) from cast-on
edge, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping patt correct, cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13) sts at beg of
next 2 rows.
[110 (120: 130: 140: 150: 160: 170: 180) sts] **
FAIR ISLE JUMPER
FIND YOUR SIZE
SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38
cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157
TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62
cm 98 108 118 128 138 147 157 167
ACTUAL BUST
in 38½ 42½ 46½ 50¼ 54½ 58 61¾ 65¾
cm 48 49 50 51 52 54 56 58
LENGTH
in 19 19¼ 19¾ 20 20½ 21¼ 22 22¾
SLEEVE cm 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49
LENGTH in 18 18 18½ 18½ 19 19 19¼ 19¼
YARN Cascade 220 Superwash (DK, 100g/200m)

Yarn A Blueberry (848) 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10
Yarn B Black (815) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Yarn C White (871) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Yarn D Berry Pink
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(837)
Yarn E Tangerine
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Heather (907)
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions.
Simply follow our colour-coded measurements and you’re off
FRONT/BACK CHART SLEEVE CHART

40 48
39 47
38 46
37 45
Cont straight until armhole measures 20 (21: 22: 23: 24: 25: 26: 27) 36 44
cm from beg of shaping, ending after a WS row.
35 43
34 42
33 41
32 40
SHAPE SHOULDERS 31 39
30 38
Cast off 8 (9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15) sts at beg of next 4 rows. 29 37
[78 (84: 90: 96: 102: 108: 114: 120) sts] 28 36
27 35
26 34
25 33
SHAPE LEFT NECK 24 32
23 31
Cast off 9 (10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16) sts, patt until there are 13 (14: 22 30
21 29
15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20) sts on right needle, cast off next 34 (36: 38: 20 28
40: 42: 44: 46: 48) sts and patt to end. 19 27
18 26
Turn and cont on first 22 (24: 26: 28: 30: 32: 34: 36) sts for left side 17 25
16 24
of neck only. 15 23
14 22
13 21
Next row (WS) Cast off 9 (10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16) sts and patt to 12 20
11 19
end. [13 (14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20) sts] 10 18
9 17
Next row (RS) Cast off 3 sts and patt to end. 8 16
7 15
[10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) sts] 6 14
Cast off rem sts. 5 13
4 12
3 11
2 10
SHAPE RIGHT NECK 1 9
With WS facing, rejoin yarn to right side at neck edge, cast off 3 sts 8
10 5 7
and patt to end. [10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) sts] 6
5
Cast off rem sts. 4
3
2
1
FRONT
Work as for Back to **. HOW TO USE 10 5
[110 (120: 130: 140: 150: 160: 170: 180) sts] OUR CHARTS
Cont straight until you have worked 10.5 (11: 11.5: 12: 12.5: 12: 12: Start at the bottom right-hand KEY
12)cm from beg of armhole shaping, ending after a WS row. corner. Read right side rows K on RS; P on WS Yarn D
from right to left and wrong Yarn A Yarn E
SHAPE RIGHT NECK side rows from left to right. A
Yarn B Repeat
Next row (RS) Patt 45 (49: 53: 57: 61: 65: 69: 73), cast off next row of squares represents a
20 (22: 24: 26: 28: 30: 32: 34) sts and patt to end. row of knitting Yarn C
Turn and cont on first 45 (49: 53: 57: 61: 65: 69: 73) sts for right side
of neck only.
Work 1 row straight.
FAIR ISLE JUMPER
***Next row Cast off 3 sts, patt to end.

[42 (46: 50: 54: 58: 62: 66: 70) sts]
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row and foll alt row.
[38 (42: 46: 50: 54: 58: 62: 66) sts]
Cast off 1 st at beg of next row and 2 foll alt rows.
[35 (39: 43: 47: 51: 55: 59: 63) sts]
Cont straight in patt until Front matches Back to beg of shoulder

shaping, ending at armhole edge.
Cast off 8 (9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15) sts at beg of next row and foll alt
row. [19 (21: 23: 25: 27: 29: 31: 33) sts]
Cast off 9 (10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16) sts at beg of next row.
[10 (11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17) sts]
Cast off rem sts.
With WS facing, rejoin yarn to left front.

Work from *** to end.
SLEEVES
Cast on 60 (60: 64: 64: 68: 68: 72: 72) sts using 3.25mm needles
and Yarn A.
Rib Row 1 (K2, P2) to end.
Rib Row 2 As Rib Row 1.
These 2 rows form the rib.
Cont in rib as set until piece measures 5cm, ending after a WS row.

Work in patt as foll:
Row 1 Beg Sleeve chart on st 1 (1: 11: 11: 9: 9: 1: 1), knit in patt to end
of chart, then rep chart to last 0 (0: 2: 2: 4: 4: 0: 0) sts, knit 0 (0: 2:
2: 4: 4: 0: 0) sts in chart patt as set.
Row 2 Beg Sleeve chart on st 12 (12: 2: 2: 4: 4: 12: 12), purl in patt to
end of chart, then rep chart to last 0 (0: 2: 2: 4: 4: 0: 0) sts, purl 0
(0: 2: 2: 4: 4: 0: 0) sts in chart patt as set.
Cont straight as set for another 6 rows.
Next row (RS, inc) K1 in Yarn A, M1, patt to last st, M1, K1 in Yarn A.
[2 sts inc’d]
Taking new sts into patt and repeating Rows 9 to 48 of chart
A loose-fit ribbed neckband makes this throughout, inc as set on 10 (16: 15: 21: 19: 24: 24: 3) foll 4th (4th:
colourful Fair Isle knit perfect for layering 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 2nd) rows and then inc as set on 9 (5: 6: 2: 4:
2: 2: 25) foll 6th (6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 4th) rows.
STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO KNIT FAIR ISLE
1 These images show what happens 2 Work the next stitch in the new 3 Change back to the original 4 A completed row shows the yarn
to the yarn that you carry over on colour as normal. When working colour, not forgetting to twist the ‘floats’ carried across the back of
the wrong side of the work. Work a alternating stitches of two colours, two yarns together before you work the work. If you always keep the
stitch in the first colour as usual. To try and keep an even tension and do the stitch. floats of one colour above the other
change colour, twist the two yarns not pull the yarn too tight. colour, your work will look neater.
together before working the next
stitch.
FAIR ISLE JUMPER
[100 (104: 108: 112: 116: 122: 126: 130) sts]

Team a skirt or trousers in any of the
colours from this cute cropped knit
Cont straight in patt until sleeve meas 46 (46: 47: 47: 48: 48: 49: to create a complete ensemble look
49) cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off all sts.
NECKBAND
Join both shoulder seams.
With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular needle and Yarn A, and beg
at left shoulder seam, pick up and knit 10 (10: 12: 14: 16: 16: 16: 16)
sts down left neck edge, 40 (42: 44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54) sts across
all front neck shaping, 10 (10: 12: 14: 16: 16: 16: 16) sts up right neck
edge, 4 sts down right back neck edge, 40 (42: 44: 46: 48: 50: 52:
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[108 (112: 120: 128: 136: 140: 144: 148) sts]
Join to work in the round and pm for beg of round.
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Knit yourself some monochrome magic with these zig-zag
fingerless gloves in a cosy wool blend. By Carol Meldrum
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MEASUREMENTS
To fit palm circumference WHERE TO BUY
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 18-20.5cm (7-8in) Q For yarn stockists visit
Actual palm circumference Novita at www.novita
19cm (7½in) knits.com
YOU WILL NEED Actual length (through centre) OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q Novita Nalle (75% wool, 22cm (8¾in) Q Snuffle Bean Yarn www.
25% polyamide, 100g/260m) snufflebeanyarn.co.uk
1 ball of each ABBREVIATIONS Q Wool Box
Yarn A Black (099) For a full list see page 87 www.woolbox.co.uk
Yarn B White (011)
Q A pair of 3mm needles
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles
Q Locking stitch markers
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FINGERLESS GLOVES
RIGHT GLOVE
LOWER BORDER FRONT
Cast on 14 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Rows 1 and 2 Knit.
Row 3 (RS) K1, M1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
Row 4 Knit.
Rows 5 to 28 Rep Rows 3 and 4 another 12 times.
Row 29 (RS) K1, k2togtbl, knit to last st, M1, K1.
Row 30 Knit.
LOWER BORDER BACK

These bold, statement
gloves will boost a Rows 75 to 94 Rep Rows 28 and 29 another 10 times.
plain coat brilliantly Row 95 (RS) Rep Row 29.
Cast off knitwise.
STEP-BY-STEP M1 MAKE 1 INCREASE
1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Next slip the yarn back on to the 3 Insert the point of the right-hand 4 Pull the yarn all the way through
needle under the loop or line of yarn left-hand needle, ready for knitting. needle into the back of the stitch as and you will now have an extra
that lies between the two stitches. if to knit. stitch on your right-hand needle.
FINGERLESS GLOVES
MAIN GLOVE
Line up the stripes
With RS facing and cast-on edge to the right, and wrist band lying carefully before closing
horizontally, PM at centre point of each peak and dip. the side seam edges
Using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B, pick up and knit 16 sts up
chevron, 1 st at marker, 15 sts down chevron, 1 st at marker, 12 sts
up chevron, 1 st at marker, 13 sts down chevron. [59 sts]
Row 1 (WS) Knit.
Row 2 K1, k2tog, K13, yo, K1, yo, K14, s2kpo, K11, yo, K1, yo, K10,
k2togtbl, K1.
Row 3 Purl.
Repeating Rows 2 and 3 throughout, AT THE SAME TIME work in

stripe sequence as follows:
**Rows 4 to 9 Work 6 further rows using Yarn B.
Rows 10 and 11 Work 2 rows using Yarn A.
Rows 12 to 17 Work 6 rows using Yarn B.
Rows 32 and 33 Work 2 rows using Yarn B.
Rows 34 to 41 Rep Rows 30 to 33 twice more.
Break Yarn B.**
UPPER BORDER
Cont with Yarn A only. Row 3 (RS) K1, M1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
Row 1 (RS) K1, k2tog, K13, yo, K1, yo, K14, s2kpo, K11, yo, K1, yo, Row 4 Knit.
K10, k2togtbl, K1. Rows 5 to 22 Rep Rows 3 and 4 another 9 times.
Row 2 Knit. Row 23 (RS) K1, k2togtbl, knit to last st, M1, K1.
Rows 3 to 9 Rep Rows 1 and 2 another 3 times, then Row 1 only Row 24 Knit.
once more. Rows 25 to 42 Rep Rows 23 and 24 another 9 times.
Cast off knitwise.
LOWER BORDER FRONT
LEFT GLOVE Rows 43 to 68 Rep Rows 3 and 4 another 13 times.
LOWER BORDER BACK Rows 69 to 94 Rep Rows 23 and 24 another 13 times.
Cast on 14 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A. Row 95 (RS) Rep Row 23.
Rows 1 and 2 Knit. Cast off knitwise.
MAIN GLOVE
With RS facing and cast-on edge to the right, and wrist band lying
The pattern creates an horizontally, PM at upper centre point of each peak and dip.
attractive ridge along
the middle of the glove Using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B, pick up and knit 13 sts up
chevron, 1 st at marker, 12 sts down chevron, 1 st at marker, 15 sts
up chevron, 1 st at marker, 16 sts down chevron. [59 sts]
Row 1 (WS) Knit.
Row 2 K1, k2tog, K10, yo, K1, yo, K11, s2kpo, K14, yo, K1, yo, K13,
k2togtbl, K1.
Row 3 Purl.
Repeating Rows 2 and 3 throughout, AT THE SAME TIME work in
stripe sequence as for Right Glove from ** to **.
UPPER BORDER
Cont with Yarn A only.
Row 1 (RS) K1, k2tog, K10, yo, K1, yo, K11, s2kpo, K14, yo, K1, yo,
K13, k2togtbl, K1.
Row 2 Knit.
Rows 3 to 9 Rep Rows 1 and 2 another 3 times, then Row 1 only
once more.
Cast off knitwise.
MAKING UP (BOTH GLOVES)

Weave in ends. Block the gloves gently to measurements, following
any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Using mattress stitch,
join side seams neatly.
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Wait for treasured memories to flood back when you cast on this
gorgeous character knit for your nearest and dearest. By Angela Turner
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FOREVER FRIENDS™
TENSION
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking
stitch using 3.75mm needles and
Sirdar Snuggly Replay
YOU WILL NEED
Q Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK (50% ABBREVIATIONS
cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/150m) For a full list see page 87
16½ (17½: 18: 18½)in

42 (44.5: 46: 47)cm
Q Scheepjes Softy
FRONT & BACK
29 (29.5: 31.5: 35.5)cm

11½ (11¾: 12½: 14)in
(75% polyester, 25% nylon, SLEEVE
50g/145m)
For yarn quantities and
measurements see size table WHERE TO BUY
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles Q For yarn stockists contact
Q A pair of 3.75mm needles Sirdar on 01924 371501 or
Q 3 blue buttons, 1.5cm diameter visit www.sirdar.com. For
Q Black stranded embroidery Scheepjes stockists visit
thread www.scheepjes.com
32.5 (34: 36: 38)cm
Q Stitch holders TM & © Hallmark, used under license 12¾ (13½: 14¼: 15)in
neck and shoulder.

A trio of buttons on
the back makes Cast off 7 sts purlwise, P to end. [26 (28: 30: 31) sts]
dressing a breeze! Beg with a RS knit row, work 23 (27: 29: 31) rows in st st, ending
after a WS row.
SHAPE RIGHT NECK

Cast off 3 (4: 4: 4) sts purlwise, P to end. [23 (24: 26: 27) sts]
Next row (RS) Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [22 (23: 25: 26) sts]
Cast off 8 (8: 9: 9) sts purlwise, P to end. [14 (15: 16: 17) sts]
Cast off rem sts.
LEFT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to 26 (28: 30: 31) held sts.
Beg with a RS knit row, work 24 (28: 30: 32) rows in st st, ending
after a WS row.
SHAPE NECK
Cast off 3 (4: 4: 4) sts at beg of next row. [23 (24: 26: 27) sts]
Next row (WS) Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. [22 (23: 25: 26) sts]
Cast off 8 (8: 9: 9) sts at beg of next row. [14 (15: 16: 17) sts]
Next row Purl.
Cast off.
FOREVER FRIENDSTM BEE JUMPER FRONT

BACK Work as for Back to **. [59 (63: 67: 69) sts]
Cast on 73 (77: 81: 85) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Work 8 (10: 12: 14) rows in st st, ending after a WS row.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS) P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. SHAPE NECK
Rep last 2 rows another 5 times. Next row K35 (37: 39: 40), turn and put rem 24 (26: 28: 29) sts on a
stitch holder.
Change to 3.75mm needles. Cast off 11 sts purlwise at beg of next row, purl to end.
Beg with a RS knit row, work 80 (84: 86: 88) rows in st st. [24 (26: 28: 29) sts]
SHAPE ARMHOLE LEFT FRONT NECK

Cast off 3 (3: 3: 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. [67 (71: 75: 77) sts] Next row (RS dec) Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [23 (25: 27: 28) sts]
Dec row (RS) K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [65 (69: 73: 75) sts] Cast off 3 (4: 4: 4) sts purlwise at beg of next row.
Dec row (WS) P2tog, P to last 2 sts, p2tog. [63 (67: 71: 73) sts] [20 (21: 23: 24) sts]
Rep RS dec row on next row and following RS row. Next row (RS dec) Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [19 (20: 22: 23) sts]
[59 (63: 67: 69) sts] Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3) sts purlwise at beg of next row. [17 (18: 19: 20)
Next row (WS) Purl.** sts]
Next row (RS dec) Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [1 st dec’d]
DIVIDE FOR BACK NECK OPENING Next row Purl.
Next row (RS) K33 (35: 37: 38), turn and work on these sts for right Rep last 2 rows once more. [15 (16: 17: 18) sts]
FOREVER FRIENDS™
FIND YOUR SIZE SWISS DARNING / EMBROIDERY CHART

SIZE 4-5 yrs 6-7 yrs 8-9 yrs 10-11 yrs
cm 55.5-58.5 61-63.5 64-66.5 67-69.5
TO FIT CHEST
in 21¾-23 24-25 25¼-26¼ 26½-27½
cm 64.5 68 72 75.5
ACTUAL CHEST
in 25½ 26¾ 28½ 29¾
cm 42 44.5 46 47
LENGTH
in 16½ 17½ 18 18½
cm 29 29.5 31.5 35.5
SLEEVE LENGTH
in 11½ 11¾ 12½ 14
YARN Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK (50g/150m)

Yarn A Sea Blue Splash
5 5 6 7
(120)
Yarn B Bubblegum Pop
1 1 1 1
(128)
Yarn C Ice Cream
1 1 1 1
Dream (118)
Yarn D Midnight Snack
1 1 1 1
(121)
Yarn E Orange
1 1 1 1
Squashed (111)
Yarn F Whizz Kid White
1 1 1 1
(100)
YARN Scheepjes Softy (DK, 50g/145m)
Yarn G Black (478) 1 1 1 1
Yarn H Yellow (489) 1 1 1 1
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded
the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements
35 30 25 20 15 10 5
and you’re off
KEY
SHOP SMAR Background fabric
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LOCAPL! Swiss darn in Yarn C
Turn to
page 75 Swiss darn in Yarn D
Swiss darn in Yarn E
Swiss darn in Yarn F
Yarn C straight stitch
3 strands of embroidery thread

French knot using 3 strands
black embroidery thread
Half Swiss darn stitch in the
colour and directions shown
FOREVER FRIENDS™
Work Chart, using Swiss darning (see page 86).

Add a little fun to your haberdashery
with cheery smiling faces
BEE OUTFIT
Cast on 18 sts using 3.75mm needles and Yarn G.
Row 1 Knit.
Change to Yarn H.
Next row (RS inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. [20 sts]
Next row Knit to end.
Knitting every row, work stripe pattern as foll:
2 rows Yarn G.
2 rows Yarn H.
2 rows Yarn G.
2 rows Yarn H .
Change to Yarn G.
Next row (RS dec) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [18 sts]
Next row (WS dec) (K1, k2tog) to end. [12 sts]
Cast off and block.
Tie in loose ends of Yarn H. Place Bee Outfit over the body of the
bear and sew in place, stretching gently if necessary to meet the
duplicate stitches. Secure the ends at the back.
BEE HAIRBAND POMPOMS (MAKE 2)

Cast on 4 sts using 3.75mm needles and Yarn G.
Next row Knit. Knit 3 rows.
Next row (WS dec) P2tog, purl to end. [14 (15: 16: 17) sts] Next row (WS dec) (K2tog) twice. [2 sts]
Work 8 (10: 10: 10) rows in st st, ending after a WS row. Cut yarn and thread through.
Cast off. Gather round outer edge and pull up to make a sphere. Place
pompoms about 10 rows above the uppermost edge of head,
RIGHT FRONT NECK leaving about 2 visible stitches between them. Sew securely. Use a
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held 24 (26: 28: 29) sts. length of Yarn C to work a straight stitch stem from head to each
Next row (RS) Knit. pompom, securing along its length with a couple of small stitches.
Next row (WS dec) Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. [23 (25: 27: 28) sts]
Cast off 3 (4: 4: 4) sts at beg of next row. [20 (21: 23: 24) sts] SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Next row (WS dec) Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. [19 (20: 22: 23) sts] Cast on 44 (46: 48: 50) sts using 3.75mm needles and Yarn A.
Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3) sts at beg of next row. [17 (18: 19: 20) sts] Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Next row (WS dec) Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. [1 st dec’d] Row 2 (WS) P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Next row Knit. Rep last 2 rows another 5 times.
Rep last 2 rows once more. [15 (16: 17: 18) sts]
Next row Purl. Change to 3.75mm needles.
Next row (RS dec) K2tog, knit to end. [14 (15: 16: 17) sts] Next row (RS inc) K5 (5: 3: 4), kfb, (K10 (8: 9: 9), kfb) 3 (4: 4: 4)
Work 9 (11: 11: 11) rows in st st, ending after a WS row times, K5 (4: 4: 5). [48 (51: 53: 55) sts]
Cast off.
SIZES 4-5YRS AND 6-7YRS ONLY
PLACE BEE BEAR CHART Beg with a WS purl row, work 5 rows in st st.
Chart is placed centrally, with 18 (20: 22: 24) sts on either side, and Inc row (RS) Kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
20 rows up from the end of the rib. Rep last 6 rows twice more. [54 (57: -: -:) sts]
STEP-BY-STEP KFB INC 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK OF NEXT STITCH
1 Insert the tip of the right-hand 2 Then take the right-hand needle 3 Wrap the yarn around the tip of 4 Take the stitch off the left-hand
needle into the front of the stitch behind the left-hand one and insert the right-hand needle to knit the needle. You will have increased one
and knit as normal, but don’t drop it the tip of the needle down through stitch. Bring the needle through to stitch by knitting twice into the
from the left-hand needle. the back of the stitch on the make the stitch, keeping it on the original stitch, first at the front,
left-hand needle. right-hand needle. then at the back.
FOREVER FRIENDS™
SIZES 4-5YRS, 6-7YRS AND 8-9YRS ONLY Cast off in rib loosely.
Beg with a WS purl row, work 7 rows in st st. Sew button band in place at base, then place buttonhole band
Inc row (RS) Kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d] over the top and sew it at the same place. Sew 3 buttons on the
Rep last 8 rows another 1 (1: 4: -) times. [58 (61: 63: -) sts] button band to match buttonholes.
ALL SIZES FINISHING

Beg with a WS purl row, work 9 rows in st st. Sew seams of body and right shoulder. Sew Sleeve seams. Pin
Inc row (RS) Kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d] each Sleeve in place along armhole edges then sew securely.
Rep last 10 rows another 2 (2: 2: 7) times. [64 (67: 69: 71) sts] Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements, following
any yarn care instructions on the ball band.
Beg with a WS purl row, work in st st until piece meas 29 (29.5: 31.5:
35.5) cm.
SHAPE SLEEVEHEAD
Cast off 3 (3: 3: 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. [58 (61: 63: 63) sts]
SIZES 4-5YRS, 6-7YRS, AND 8-9YRS ONLY

Next row (RS dec) K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog. [2 sts dec’d]
Next row (WS dec) P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog. [2 sts dec’d]
SIZE 4-5 YRS ONLY

Rep last 2 rows once more. [50 sts]
SIZES 6-7YRS, 8-9YRS AND 10-11YRS ONLY

Next row (RS dec) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. [1 st dec’d]
Next row Purl.
Rep last 2 rows another – (1: 1: 3) times. [- (53: 55: 55) sts] Use 3.25mm needles to pick
Cast off loosely. up and knit the neckband
NECKBAND
Join left shoulder seam then turn right side out.
The bee bear’s pompoms are

Using Yarn A and 3.25mm needles, pick up and knit 12 (13: 14: 14) knitted and sewn on separately
sts across left back, 7 (9: 9: 9) sts down straight edge of left front,
12 (13: 14: 14) sts along curved edge, 11 (11: 11: 11) sts along cast-off
sts, 12 (13: 14: 14) sts along curved edge of right front, 7 (9: 9: 9) sts
to shoulder then 12 (13: 14: 14) sts across right back.
[73 (81: 85: 85) sts]
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS) P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows another 5 times.
Cast off in rib loosely.
BACK OPENING
BUTTON BAND
Using Yarn A and 3.25mm needles, and starting at right side (the
side closer to the right armhole) pick up and knit 10 sts down
neckband edge and then 19 (23: 23: 25) sts down back opening.
[29 (33: 33: 35) sts]
Rib row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Rib row 2 (WS) P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows another 5 times.
Cast off in rib loosely.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Using Yarn A and 3.25mm needles, and starting at left side, pick up
and knit 19 (23: 23: 25) sts up back opening and then 10 sts up
neckband edge. [29 (33: 33: 35) sts]
Work 6 rows in 1x1 rib, as for button band.
Buttonhole row (RS) Rib 3 (2: 2: 2), *cast off 2 sts, rib 6 (8: 8: 9)
(including the st left over from casting off); rep from * twice more,
rib 2 (1: 1: 0).
Buttonhole row (WS) Rib 8 (9: 9: 9), *cast on 2 sts, rib 6 (8: 8: 9);
rep from * once more, cast on 2 sts, rib 3 (2: 2: 2).
Work 4 rows in rib.
KNITTER’S WORLD
“We sell knitted treats

for charity that look
good enough to eat!”
Originally designed with children in
This dream duo These knits take the biscuit! This issue we’re mind, these makes are becoming
increasingly popular with adults
have already
raised £500 talking to retired schoolteachers and siblings
since November!
Lynda and Suzanne about their innovative way
to raise money in honour of their late mum
C
reative sisters Lynda Wallace and Suzanne Kelly decided to raise money for the
Marie Curie Hospice, in Belfast, by selling their knitted treats that look good
enough to eat! When their beloved mother spent her final weeks in the Marie
Curie Hospice in Belfast, the sisters were touched by the support they received by the
team. Wanting to give something back in memory of their mum, as well as to help Suzanne is in
others in their time of need, they decided to raise money for the hospice, and through charge of sales
and deliveries
their fundraising efforts, have managed to donate an impressive £500 so far! They are
hoping to get to £1,000 by the end of December this year.
Now selling under the name Knitted Food Inc, the initial idea to make woolly bakes
came when Lynda was knitting for her family. “Over the years, I have enjoyed the
challenges of creating my own knits,” explains Lynda. “I have always wanted to create
and sell something more unique. When we bought my grandson a toy kitchen, instead
of buying lots of extra food, I decided to knit him some.” Lynda started with a slice of
It’s not all cake! There’s also lemon meringue pie. “The next design was a pink wafer biscuit. This was knitted in
a range of knitted bagels
with different toppings layers and kept its shape much better. I therefore used this idea of layers and
re-knitted the pie. It was better and that was the idea behind the other designs.”
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DVSUDFWLFDODVëH\FDQEHIèFKLOGUHQSOD\LQJ:H The layered cakes
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difficult to design
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Custom orders are available,
if you’d love to own a knitted
version of your favourite food The knits have proved very popular – many of the sales are from adults who use the
food for display purposes, or give a knitted version of someone’s favourite food as a
quirky gift. In fact, one customer was keen to let the sisters know that on the first day
Lynda designs she received her order of yarny biscuits, her husband, thinking they were real, reached
and knits all of for one to accompany his morning coffee. “Only as he got closer to the plate could he
the orders
see they were not in fact real food,” laugh the sisters.
The process of designing the food items varies greatly, with sometimes the smallest of
detail taking the longest to get right. For example, it took a full evening of trial and error
to get the size and shape of the slice of egg for the salad bagel correct. “However, once
an item such as the cheesecake was designed, I was able to create many variations
with a simple adaption, like a change of colour or a different decoration,” says Lynda. Lynda is an accomplished knitter
– before turning her hand to tasty
“We want the items to be as realistic as possible, and as practical as they can be treats she tackled toys
for children playing,” says Suzanne. “We want knitters and non-knitters alike to be
amazed by them and bring a little joy and fun to those who look at them or play with
them.” The pair are currently working on mince pies and ice cream cones! “We’re also
thinking about maybe tackling complete meals, like a full English breakfast!”
To view the entire range of knitted items and prices (starting from £1 each for
biscuits), or to contact the sisters, visit Suzanne’s Facebook profile by searching
for ‘Suz Kelly’, or visiting www.facebook.com/suzanne.kelly.92560. You can also
email Suzanne at suzannekelly7@gmail.com
Written by Colette Earley
into the blue
With cool cables and textured Gansey panels, this classic men’s
slipover is one of this season’s must-knits! By Pat Menchini
C OMFY
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casual!
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ABBREVIATIONS
10% off!
M1P Pick up and purl into back
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS of horizontal strand lying before
next st
C6F Slip next 3 sts on cn and hold Black Sheep Wools are
YOU WILL NEED at front of work, K3, now K3 from offering 10% off WYS Colour
SHOP SMAR
Q West Yorkshire Spinners cable needle
Lab DK! Quote 241LAB when T
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you order. Call 01925 764231
ColourLab DK (100% British TW2 Slip next st knitways, K1, or visit www.blacksheep L!
wool, 100g/225m) pass slipped st over st just knitted wools.com. Offer ends 21 Turn to
For yarn quantities and and knit into back of it September 2023. page 75
measurements see size table
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles For a full list see page 87
Q A set of 3mm double-pointed
needles (DPNs) or a circular
needle, 60cm long WHERE TO BUY
25½ (26½: 26¾: 27: 27½)in

Q A set of 3.25mm double-pointed Q For yarn stockists contact
65 (67: 68: 69: 70)cm

needles (DPNs) or a circular West Yorkshire Spinners on FRONT & BACK
needle, 60cm long 01535 664500 or
Q A cable needle (cn)
www.wyspinners.com
Q 1 stitch holder OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q Safety pin or locking st marker Q Black Sheep Wools
01925 764231 or
TENSION www.blacksheepwools.com
22 sts and 28 rows to measure Q Wool and Crafts
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 01455 238768 or
4mm needles www.woolandcrafts.co.uk
51 (56.5: 62: 66¾: 72)cm
15-st Gansey panel 7cm wide 20 (22¼: 24½: 26¼: 28½)in
You’ll love the rich

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texture the Gansey GANSEY PANEL (WORKED OVER 15 STS)
panels and cables create Row 1 (WS) K7, P1, K7.
Row 2 P6, K1, P1, K1, P6.
Row 3 K5, P1, (K1, P1) twice, K5.
Row 4 P4, K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, P4.
Row 5 K3, (P1, K1, P1, K3) twice.
Row 6 P2, K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P1, K1, P2.
Row 7 (K1, P1) twice, K7, (P1, K1) twice.
Row 8 P15.
These 8 rows form Gansey Panel.
BACK
Cast on 121 (133: 145: 155: 167) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
Row 2 K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 5cm, ending after Row 1.
Next row (WS) P6, *M1P, P10 (11: 12: 13: 14); rep from * to last 5 (6:
7: 6: 7) sts, M1P, P to end. [133 (145: 157: 167: 179) sts]
Change to 4mm needles.

Row 1 (RS) K2, P2, TW2, P2, K4 (10: 16: 21: 27), (P1, TW2, P2, K6,
P2, TW2, P1, work 15 sts from Row 1 of Gansey Panel) 3 times, P1,
TW2, P2, K6, P2, TW2, P1, K4 (10: 16: 21: 27), P2, TW2, P2, K2.
Row 2 P15 (21: 27: 32: 38), K2, P6, K2, P3, (work Row 2 of Gansey
Panel, P3, K2, P6, K2, P3) 3 times, P to end.
Rows 3 to 6 Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice but working Rows 3 to 6 of

Gansey Panel.
Row 7 K2, P2, TW2, P2, K4 (10: 16: 21: 27), (P1, TW2, P2, C6F, P2,
TW2, P1, work row 7 of Gansey Panel) 3 times, P1, TW2, P2, C6F,
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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE S M L 1XL 2XL
cm 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137
TO FIT CHEST
in 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54
cm 102.5 113.5 124 133.5 144.5
ACTUAL CHEST
in 40½ 44¾ 49 52½ 56¾
cm 65 67 68 69 70
LENGTH
in 25½ 26½ 26¾ 27 27½
YARN West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100g/225m)

Harbour Blue (746) 4 5 5 5 6
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off
,ORYHëHFRORXURIëLVVOæYHOHVV9QHFN Cast off loosely 14 (16: 18: 19: 21) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[105 (113: 121: 129: 137) sts]
ÍLWUHPLQGVPHRIEHDXWLIXOFOHDUEOXHVNLHV Next row (RS) K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
7KLV:<6\DUQLVDGUHDPWRNQLWZLëDQG [2 sts dec’d]
Next row P1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, P1. [2 sts dec’d]
PDNHVëHFDEOHVVWDQGRXWLQFUHGLEO\ZHç Rep these 2 rows another 3 (3: 4: 5: 5) times.
JENNIFER MAY, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT [89 (97: 101: 105: 113) sts]
SIZES M AND 2XL ONLY

Next row (RS) K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
[2 sts dec’d]
P2, TW2, P1, K4 (10: 16: 21: 27), P2, TW2, P2, K2. Work 1 row straight.
Row 8 As Row 2 but working Row 8 of Gansey Panel.
These 8 rows set patt.
Cont in patt until work measures 42 (43: 43: 42: 42)cm from
Generous armhole
cast-on edge, measured through centre of work and ending after a shaping ensures a
WS row. comfortable fit
Place a marker at centre of last row.**
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Cast off 12 (14: 16: 17: 19) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[109 (117: 125: 133: 141) sts]
Next row (RS) K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
[2 sts dec’d]
Next row P1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, P1. [2 sts dec’d]
Rep the last 2 rows 1 (2: 2: 3: 3) times more, then first of these rows
again. [99 (103: 111: 115: 123) sts]
Now dec 1 st as before on every foll RS row only until 89 (95: 101:
105: 111) sts rem.
Work straight until Back measures 23 (24: 25: 27: 28)cm, from
marker, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cast off loosely 7 sts at beg of next 6 rows, then 5 (6: 7: 8: 10) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
Slip rem 37 (41: 45: 47: 49) sts on a stitch holder.
FRONT
Work as Back to **.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Note The Front armhole shaping is different from the Back to allow
greater movement in the Front armholes.
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There are more than 20

solid shades in the ColourLab
DK range to choose from
Pick up your stitches

from the point of the
‘V’ for the neckband
ALL SIZES NECKBAND

[89 (95: 101: 105: 111) sts] Join shoulders.
With RS facing, using 3mm DPNs or a circular needle, leaving
SHAPE NECK centre stitch left on safety pin free, rejoin yarn neatly at centre front
Next row (RS) Patt across 44 (47: 50: 52: 55) sts, turn. and pick up and K56 (58: 62: 64: 64) sts evenly up right side of
Cont on this group of 44 (47: 50: 52: 55) sts for left half of neck. neck, knit across 37 (41: 45: 47: 49) sts of Back, pick up and K55
****Dec 1 st neatly at neck edge on next row, then on every foll RS (57: 61: 63: 63) sts evenly down left side of neck, finally K1 from
row until 31 (31: 32: 33: 34) sts rem, then on every foll 4th row until centre front st left on safety pin. [149 (157: 169: 175: 177) sts]
26 (27: 28: 29: 31) sts rem.
Work a few rows straight until Front measures same as Back to Working back and forth in rows not rounds, and beginning Row 2
start of shoulder shaping, ending at armhole edge. work 6 rows in rib as on Back.
Cast off evenly in rib.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off loosely 7 sts at beg of next row and the 2 foll alt rows. ARMHOLE BORDERS
Work 1 row straight. With RS facing, using 3mm DPNs or a circular needle, pick up and
Cast off rem 5 (6: 7: 8: 10) sts. knit 141 (151: 163: 171: 177) sts evenly round armhole.
Change to 3.25mm needles and beginning row 2 work 6 rows in rib
With RS facing, slip next st (centre st) on a safety pin or locking as on Back.
stitch marker and leave. Rejoin yarn neatly at neck edge to rem 44 Cast off evenly in rib.
(47: 50: 52: 55) sts.
Work 2 rows straight. MAKING UP
Overlapping left side edge over right edge, stitch down the edges of
Complete as left half working from **** to end but working 1 row Neckband to base of ribbing. Join side seams, including Armhole
more before shaping shoulder. Borders. Weave in ends and gently block to measurements,
following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.
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Out & about!

Take a trip with us around the UK and discover some of the best
TURN to
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top craft
events!
and quirkiest yarn shops to visit, each one packed with knit-spiration
A knitter’s guidE to... Northamptonshire We yarn shops

Home to Silverstone race circuit and Althorp House – the stately home of the with cake!
Spencer family – there is plenty to explore in this Midlands county
JOOLS WOOLS AND FABRICS MILLERS YARNS AND CRAFTS
Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-4pm Yarn and a slice of cake – it’s the recipe for
27 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5JT 46 High Street, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BL a perfect day out! Need we say more…?
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Jools Wools and Fabrics is a family business This lovely local store has a wide range of yarns
based in Finedon, a historic town where you can from Sirdar and Stylecraft to Cygnet and King
come and browse. Choose from brands such as Cole. Browse their crafts books and haberdashery,
Stylecraft, King Cole, Sirdar and Rico and get and if you’re there from September, their popular We love
expert advice from owner Julie Busby. Knit and Natter lunches are coming back! Contact
01933 680119, www.joolswoolsandfabrics.co.uk them for details as you need to book in advance.
01933 311392, www.millersyarnsandcrafts.co.uk
GET KNITTING
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-5pm, SCOTCH LODGE FARM SHOP
Thursday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm
78 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton NN2 7HH Scotch Lodge Farm, Mears Ashby Road,
This is a family run business, staffed by keen Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0HQ
knitters who are always on hand to offer expert This, as the name suggests, is a store situated on
advice on your next purchase. Browse yarns such a working farm in the countryside of Earls Barton,
as Debbie Bliss, Noro, Sirdar, WYS and Adriafil, near Northampton. Not only can you browse their
KnitPro needles, loads of knitting patterns, range of yarns and knitting accessories, you can
accessories and much more. stock up on delicious local produce too! The Yarn Cake
201 Crow Road, Glasgow G11 7PD
Stocking all your favourite brands as well as local
hand-dyed yarns, pop in for cake in their Knitting
Nook and a squish of yarn! On-street parking.
www.theyarncake.co.uk
The Hive
43 High Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AQ
You’ll find yarns, fabrics, buttons, haberdashery
and craft items to tempt you alongside a bustling
café serving food, freshly ground coffee, yummy
cakes and their special Afternoon Tea.
www.sheptonhive.co.uk
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Janes Fishguard
14-18 High Street, Fishguard, Pembs SA65 9AR
This information is correct at the time
If you’re visiting West Wales, drop into Janes
of print. Please check with individual
stores for updates on their hours Fishguard for coffee, cake and their fab range
and services before you visit of knitting yarns, craft supplies and haberdashery.
www.janes-fishguard.co.uk
Shop of the month Wool Tree SHOP SMAR

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Who’s in charge? Me! Teresa Moore – I’m the owner of Wool Tree. page 75
When did your doors first open? We first opened on the 1st September 2017. I am
a one-man band, but I have a crochet teacher who comes in to teach crochet and Tunisian
crochet workshops from time to time.
What is your shop like? Everyone who walks in always gasps and says it’s an Aladdin’s
sweet shop for knitters and crocheters.
Who shops at your shop? We have a huge amount of customers from all walks of
life. Some travel as I stock the popular Scheepjes yarn brand. Sock wool sells well for us. I
personally love knitting socks and crocheting toys.
Top shopping tip? Always have the next project purchased ready to go!
Wool Tree, Plymstock Road, Plymouth PL9 7LH, www. wooltree.co.uk, 01752 491059 Find exactly
what you need
at Wool Tree!
hello ewe!
We have fallen in love with this adorable woolly cushion – don’t
you just adore its textured feel and cosy warmth? By Jane Burns
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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

ABBREVIATIONS
Loop st Knit into first st, do not
slip off needle, move RH needle to
15 % off!
Laughing Hens are offering
back, bring working yarn to front
15% off King Cole Merino Blend
of needle. Wrap yarn around DK! Quote offer code KING15
YOU WILL NEED thumb (from underneath to over when you order. To place your
Q King Cole Merino Blend DK the top), take yarn to back of RH order call 01829 740903 or
(100% wool, 50g/104m) needle, knit the st for the second visit www.laughinghens.
com. Offer ends 21
3 balls of Yarn A Thyme (3492) time and slide off needle, then Sept 2023.
1 ball of each pass first st over second st
Yarn B Pale Grey (3292)
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Q Cushion pad, 42x42cm contact King Cole on Turn to
Q Zip, 40cm long 01756 703670 or page 75
Q Matching thread for zip (optional) www.kingcole.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
TENSION Q Laughing Hens HOW TO USE
22 sts and 30 rows to measure 01829 740903 or OUR CHARTS
10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking www.laughinghens.com Start at the bottom right-hand
stitch using 4mm needles Q Purple Linda Crafts corner. Read right side rows from
www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk right to left and wrong side rows
MEASUREMENTS from left to right. A row of squares
40cm square (15¾in) represents a row of knitting
SHEEP CUSHION "You’ve just gotta love a cute cushion –

BACK PANEL
Cast on 88 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. DQGëLVRQHLVLUUHVLVWLEOH.QLWWHGLQ
Row 1 (RS) Knit. .LQJ&ROHÐVÏQRWLFNOHÐ'.\DUQLWÐVLGHDO
Row 2 Purl.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 40cm, ending after a
IèNLGVWRFXGGOHXSWRDWEHGWLPH
WS row. SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
Cast off.
FRONT PANEL
Cast on 88 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Beginning with a knit row, work from Chart to end. EARS (MAKE TWO)
Cast off. Cast on 3 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn E.
Rows 1 to 4 Beg with a RS knit row, work 4 rows in st st.
Row 5 K1, M1, K to end, M1, K1. [5 sts]
Rows 6 to 10 Beg with a WS purl row, work 5 rows in st st.
Row 11 K1, M1, K to end, M1, K1. [7 sts]
Row 19 Ssk, K3, k2tog. [5 sts]
Row 23 Ssk, K1, k2tog. [3 sts]
Row 24 Purl.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts and pull to form
tip of Ear, secure with sts.
MAKING UP
Using the image on page 41 as a guide and with a strand of Yarn D,
work chain stitch to embroider on the mouth, then sew on the ears.
Weave in ends and block gently to measurements, following any

yarn care instructions on the ball band.
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#KnitWellbeing update MORE FAB MALTON YARNS
You will remember Tanya Anderson’s wellbeing octopus that we CHARITY NEWS KERI COATES
featured in issue 213 – now there’s a new toy on the block! ON PAGE 50!
B
ack in 2021, we shared the
#KnitWellbeing pattern for
the Wellbeing Octopus, Tell us about your
Calamari, on our Knit Together page. company…
Last year, Tanya’s nonprofit social The idea for Malton
Yarns started during
enterprise Start at the Beginning
2021 – I remember
created BUTTER, the multi-coloured trying to find a specific
children’s rights caterpillar, which has colour for a blanket
been extended this year to turn into I was crocheting but
BRAVE BUTTERFLY. couldn’t, so I decided to
dye it up myself. Lots
HOT OFF THE PRESS (and lots!) of trial and
BUTTER stands for ‘Be United error over the next year or
so and Malton Yarns was
Together Teach Everyone Rights,’
born. I am a small batch
and is a worldwide creation for dyer based in Belfast,
every child. Over 50 schools in Northern Ireland.
Scotland helped create the new What can knitters find in your shop?
The books are full of colourful speech
#KnitWellbeing pattern, which is now bubbles, handprinted pictures and rhymes I dye mainly on sock/4ply and DK bases in
in use alongside the Wellbeing Learning various size skeins ranging from the traditional
Pack and two picture books – My First KNIT YOUR OWN 100g down to 10g. Whilst I love bright colours
Journey: BUTTER, and the brand-new BUTTER, the multi-coloured children’s I know not everyone does so you can find
rights caterpillar is knitted separately everything in the shop and we do have a great
to the wings, so the pattern then mix of variegated, speckled and solid yarn. I
creates two characters: BUTTER, and also have handmade project bags in stock. As
this is still a growing business I regularly put up
BRAVE BUTTERFLY. Every caterpillar
‘seconds’ or ‘one-of-a-kinds’ – dye ways that
becomes a Butterfly, in the same way didn’t go quite right or testing a new dye, these
every child becomes an adult! All the are all beautiful and deserve a good home so
#KnitWellbeing toys accompany the are priced considerably cheaper.
Wellbeing Packs and books, shared What are you planning for 2023?
with primary schools to help teachers We have a few collaborations planned for
and parents speak to the children about this year, will hopefully build our own website
wellbeing and children’s rights. and are working on some exciting wholesale
opportunities too. Watch this space!
Tanya chose a caterpillar GET IN TOUCH Where can we find out more?
because they come Visit www.startatthebeginning.co.uk You can keep updated by following us on
in so many varieties,
differ from their adult or email hello@startatthebeginning. Instagram @Malton_Yarns and browse our
counterparts, and are co.uk to request the pattern and find out yarn at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MaltonYarns.
easy to knit! where to send your completed toys. I’m always open to custom orders and would
love to hear from you, just get in touch!
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The Scotch Halfbred was created by crossing a
Border Leicester ram and a Cheviot ewe
his large sheep has no horns but large, tall ears and a clean, white
T face. They can be found in herds throughout the UK. Their white
and creamy wool has a staple length of 8-15cm, weight of 3-4kg
and micron range of 32.5-35 and is sometimes used in homewares, but is
most often found in knitwear and tweed clothes.
Discover more British sheep breeds at www.britishwool.org.uk.
spooky sweets
Give your trick-or-treaters something they won’t forget! Rebecca Roberts’
smiling ghost is the perfect size for guarding a chocolate orange
QUICK MEET THE

GIFT DESIGNER
knit! REBECCA ROBERTS

I started knitting when I was
five. Since then, my love of
designing novelty, decorative
gifts and toys has grown.
People’s faces beam when they
find the chocolate surprise
inside my toys!
www.knitclick.co.uk
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MEASUREMENTS
15cm (6in)
EASY TO KNIT
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For a full list see page 87 LOCAPL!
YOU WILL NEED Not suitable for children under three years old Turn to
Q Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, due to small parts. page 75
100g/298m)
1 ball each in
Yarn A White (0208) WHERE TO BUY
Yarn B Jaffa (6632)
Q Toy filling
Q For yarn stockists contact
Cygnet on 01274 743374 or
www.cygnetyarns.com
15 % off!
Wool and Crafts are offering
Q Oddment of black DK yarn OR YOU COULD TRY… 15% off Cygnet DK! Quote offer
Q 3 orange pipe cleaners Q Wool and Crafts code GHOST when you order. To
01455 238768 or place your order call 01455
TENSION www.woolandcrafts.co.uk 238768 or visit www.
24 sts and 30 rows to measure Q Holey Moley Crafts www. woolandcrafts.co.uk.
holeymoleycrafts.co.uk Offer ends 21 Sept
10x10cm over stocking stitch using 2023.
3.25mm needles
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for the eyes and a semi-circle for
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BOO THE GHOST

BODY AND HEAD
Cast on 25 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Start at base.
Row 1 (RS) (Kfb) 25 times. [50 sts]
Rows 2 to 22 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 23 (K2tog) 25 times. [25 sts]
Row 24 Purl.
Row 25 K1, (kfb, K1) 12 times. [37 sts]
Row 41 K1, (k2tog, K1) 12 times. [25 sts]
Row 46 to 48 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK
BOO THE GHOST

Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 10 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Rows 1 to 20 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
LETTER B
Cast on 40 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
Rows 1 and 2 Knit.
Cast off.
LETTER O (MAKE 2)
Cast on 26 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
Rows 1 and 2 Knit.
Cast off.
BASE (OPTIONAL) Pipe cleaners wrapped in knitting

Cast on 6 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. create the letters, which are sewn
Row 1 (WS) Knit. together and attached to the arms
Row 2 Kfb, K4, kfb. [8 sts]
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 Kfb, K6, kfb. [10 sts]
Row 5 Knit. Row 32 K2tog, K8, k2tog. [10 sts]
Row 6 Kfb, K8, kfb. [12 sts] Row 33 Knit.
Row 8 Kfb, K10, kfb. [14 sts] Row 35 Knit.
Row 10 Kfb, K12, kfb. [16 sts] Cast off.
Rows 11 to 27 Knit.
Row 28 K2tog, K12, k2tog. [14 sts] MAKING UP
Row 29 Knit. BODY AND HEAD
Row 30 K2tog, K10, k2tog. [12 sts] With WS tog, sew row ends tog (seam runs down centre back). Stuff
Row 31 Knit. Head, gather around neck sts, pull up tightly and fasten off.
ARMS
With WS tog, sew row ends. Stuff and secure to Body at neckline.
If you would prefer to fill your ghost
with stuffing rather than a chocolate
orange, you can knit the optional base LETTER B
Cut a pipe cleaner to 16cm, then join cast-on and cast-off edges
around pipe cleaner. Stitch row ends tog to form a continuous
piece. Straighten pipe cleaner to measure 5cm to form vertical
upright of letter B. Next, taking middle of rem piece, secure to
centre of upright length. Slightly bend rem sections to form curved
B shape.
LETTER O
Cut 2 pipe cleaners to 12cm, then join cast-on and cast-off edges of
each O piece around pipe cleaner. Stitch row ends tog to form a
continuous circle.
Secure 3 letters tog to form the word BOO and attach to Arms using
photos as a guide.
FACE
With black yarn, embroider 2 vertical chain stitches to form eyes
and a semi-circular shape to form mouth.
If you are making this as a cover for a chocolate orange you are
finished. However if you want to make as a toy, knit the optional
base piece. Stuff Body and stitch base in place all around Body.
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Each issue we find out more about one cowl a must knit
of the good causes you could help out
with your knitting…
Karen Williams OBE,

CEO and Founder IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
We love
Buddy Bag Foundation
Established 2015 YOU WILL NEED
What do you do? Q Stylecraft Special Aran
Supply Bags of Love to (100% acrylic, 100g/196m)
children in emergency 1 ball of each
care – restoring a sense of safety and security Yarn A Graphite (1063)
into a child’s life during a traumatic time is one Yarn B Plum (1061)
of the first steps to recovery. Buddy Bags are
Yarn C Raspberry (1023)
something a child can call their own, no matter
where they go. Tailored across a wide age
Yarn D Pale Rose (1080)
range from new born babies to teenagers, they Q A 5mm circular needle, 60cm long
contain all the essential items a child needs QStitch marker
straight away, such as toiletries, pyjamas,
socks and underwear. They also include TENSION
comfort items, such as a book, a photo frame 20 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm
and a teddy bear. We have recently celebrated (4x4in) over patt using 5mm needles
creating 50,000 Buddy Bags!
What can knitters do to help? Buddy Bags MEASUREMENTS
are funded through fundraising, sponsorship 56cm (22in) circumference 23cm (9in) tall
and donations. We require 800-1000 knitted
toys every month, and every single one helps! ABBREVIATIONS
You can find crafting packs on our website For a full list see page 87
which include patterns for knitted and sewn
bears, as well as drawstring bags and pencil
cases which are always appreciated. Volunteers
also meet throughout the West Midlands every
fortnight to help fill the backpacks. COWL Change to Yarn C.
Cast on 108 sts using a 5mm circular Rounds 13 and 14 Repeat Rounds 9
Contact details If you’re interested in helping
out the Buddy Bag Foundation, or just want a needle and Yarn A. Join into the round, and 10.
little more information, you can visit being careful not to twist the sts and PM Change to Yarn D.
www.buddybagfoundation.co.uk or email for beg of round. Rounds 15 and 16 Repeat Rounds 7 and 8.
Rounds 1 to 4 *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Repeat from ** until piece measures
Round 5 Knit. 20cm, ending on a Yarn C even round.
**Change to Yarn B. Change to Yarn B.
Round 6 Knit. Next round *K1, sl1; rep from * to end.
Change to Yarn C. Next round Knit.
Round 7 *K1, sl1; rep from * to end. Change to Yarn A.
Round 8 *K3, sl1; rep from * to end. Repeat Rounds 1 to 4.
Change to Yarn D. Cast off in rib.
Round 9 *K1, sl1; rep from * to end.
Round 10 K1, sl1, *K3, sl1; rep from * to FINISHING
last 2 sts, K2. Break off all yarns and weave in ends.
Change to Yarn B. Block lightly, following any instructions
This lovely little tag is added to every Rounds 11 and 12 Repeat Rounds 7 and 8. on the ball band.
bear included in the Buddy Bags
If you’re thinking of knitting projects for charity, or to sell, please refer to our information on page 89.
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13 FRONT & BACK
Q West Yorkshire Spinners OR YOU COULD TRY… 12
Q Black Sheep Wools 11
ColourLab DK (100% British
10
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measurements see size table Q Wool Stack 01242 300280 6
or www.woolstack.co.uk 5
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles 4
Q A pair of 4mm needles 3
2 49 (54: 60: 64: 70: 74)cm
Q Stitch holders
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5
KEY
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Black Sheep Wools are
offering 10% off WYS Colour P on RS; K on WS
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using Lab DK! Quote 241LAB when
4mm needles you order. Call 01925 764231
or visit www.blacksheep HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS
ABBREVIATIONS wools.com. Offer ends Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right
21 Sept 2023.
For a full list see page 87 to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares
represents a row of knitting
The Gansey detail

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features right around BACK
the jumper’s bottom Cast on 111 (121: 131: 141: 156: 166) sts using 3.25mm needles.
edge and sleeves Row 1 (RS) K2, * P2, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, P2, K2.
Row 2 P2, K2, * P3, K2, rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib as set for 6 (6: 6: 7: 7: 7)cm, ending after a RS row.
Next row Rib to end, dec 2 (0: 0: 0: 1: 1) sts and inc 0 (0: 2: 2: 0: 0)
sts evenly across row. [109 (121: 133: 143: 155: 165) sts]

Beg with a RS knit row, work 4 rows in st st.
Next row (RS) Beg with st 6 (8: 6: 5: 7: 6), work as set on row 1 of
chart working 8 st rep 13 (15: 16: 17: 19: 20) times, ending with st 2
(8: 2: 3: 1: 2).
This row sets chart placement.
Cont as set until Chart Row 20 has been worked.

Beg with a RS K row, working in st st throughout, cont until work
meas 26 (26: 26: 27: 28: 29)cm, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE FOR SLEEVE TOP

Inc row (RS) K1, M1, K to last st, M1, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
Beg with a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st.
Rep last 4 rows another 1 (0: 1: 2: 1: 1) times.
[113 (123: 137: 149: 159: 169) sts]
Work Inc Row on next row and 3 (5: 3: 1: 3: 3) foll RS rows.
[121 (135: 145: 153: 167: 177) sts]
Next row (WS) Purl.
Cast on 6 (6: 6: 7: 7: 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast on 7 (7: 7: 8: 8: 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[147 (161: 171: 183: 197: 207) sts]
Place locking SM at each end of last row. **
Cont without shaping until work meas 22 (24: 26: 27: 28: 29)cm
from SM, ending after a WS row.
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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30
cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137
TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54
cm 98 108 120 128 140 148
ACTUAL BUST
in 38½ 42½ 47¼ 50½ 55 58¼
cm 57.5 59.5 61.5 63.5 65.5 67.5
LENGTH
in 22¾ 23½ 24¼ 25 25¾ 26½
SLEEVE cm 25 26 26 26.5 26.5 26.5

LENGTH in 9¾ 10¼ 10¼ 10½ 10½ 10½
YARN West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100g/225m)

Yarn A Deep Teal (716) 4 5 5 6 6 7
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing
instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements and you’re off. SHOP SMAR
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7HDOLVVXFKDUHVWIXOFRORXUWRNQLWZLëÍ SIZES 8-10, 12-14 AND 20-22 ONLY

Cast off 14 (15: -: 18: -: -) sts at beg of next RS row and 0 (2: -: 0: -: -)
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ALL SIZES
GHWDLODGGVWRLWVIDEXORXVORRN SHAPE RIGHT FRONT NECK
KIRSTIE MCCLEOD, EDITOR With RS facing, working on rem sts, leave 21 (23: 23: 23: 25: 25) sts
on a holder for front neck, rejoin yarn to rem sts and knit to end.
[63 (69: 74: 80: 86: 91) sts]
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cast off 13 (14: 16: 17: 19: 20) sts at beg of next 6 (2: 8: 6: 8: 8) rows.
This knit’s relaxed
Cast off 14 (15: 0: 18: 0: 0) sts at beg of next 2 (6: 0: 2: 0: 0) rows. fit makes it ideal
Leave rem 41 (43: 43: 45: 45: 47) sts on a holder for Back neck. for autumn layering
FRONT
Work as given for Back to **.
Cont without shaping until armhole meas 13 (15: 17: 17: 18: 19)cm
from marker, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE LEFT FRONT NECK

Next row (RS) K63 (69: 74: 80: 86: 91), turn and leave rem sts on a
holder.
Cont on these sts only for first side of neck.
Next row (WS) Purl.
Dec row (RS) K to last 2 sts, K2tog. [1 st dec’d]
Dec row (WS) P2tog tbl, P to end. [1 st dec’d]
Rep last 2 rows once more.
[59 (65: 70: 76: 82: 87) sts]
Work decreases as set on next row and foll 3 (3: 3: 4: 2: 4) RS rows,
and then on 2 (2: 2: 2: 3: 2) foll 4th rows. [53 (59: 64: 69: 76: 80) sts]
Cont without shaping until armhole matches Back from marker to
start of shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER

Cast off 13 (14: 16: 17: 19: 20) sts at beg of next row and 2 (0: 3: 2: 3:
3) foll RS rows.
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Next row (WS) Purl.

The deep rib creates a nice
stretchy edge to a jumper Dec row (RS) SSK, K to end. (1 st dec’d)
that’s so easy to wear Dec row (WS) P to last 2 sts, P2tog. (1 st dec’d)
Rep last 2 rows once more. [59 (65: 70: 76: 82: 87) sts]
Work decreases as set on next row and foll 3 (3: 3: 4: 2: 4) RS rows,
and then on 2 (2: 2: 2: 3: 2) foll 4th rows.
[53 (59: 64: 69: 76: 80) sts]
Cont without shaping until armhole matches Back from marker to

start of shoulder shaping, ending after a RS row.
SHAPE RIGHT SHOULDER

Cast off 13 (14: 16: 17: 19: 20) sts at beg of next row and 2 (0: 3: 2: 3:
3) foll WS rows.
SIZES 8-10, 12-14 AND 20-22 ONLY

Cast off 14 (15: -: 18: -: -) sts at beg of next WS row and 0 (2: -: 0: -: -)
foll RS rows.
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MAKING UP
Join right shoulder seam.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles pick up and knit 29 (30: 30:
31: 33: 32) sts down left side of neck, knit across 21 (23: 23: 23: 25:
25) sts from front neck, pick up and knit 30 (30: 30: 32: 33: 32) sts
up right side of neck, knit across 41 (43: 43: 45: 45: 47) sts from
back neck holder. [121 (126: 126: 131: 136: 136) sts]
Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a WS purl row.
Beg with 2nd (WS) row, work 6cm in rib as set on Back.
Cast off in rib.
Join right shoulder and neckband seam.
SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE)

With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles, pick up and knit 93 (101:
109: 115: 119: 123) sts evenly between armhole markers.

Knit 3 rows, ending after a WS row.
Next row (RS) Beg with st 6 (2: 6: 3: 1: 7) and ending with st 2 (6: 2:
5: 7: 1) work Row 1 of Chart.
This row sets chart placement.
Cont until Row 20 of Chart has been worked, AT THE SAME TIME
dec 1 st at each end of 5th and 3 foll 4th rows.
[85 (93: 101: 107: 111: 115) sts]
When Chart is complete, beg with a RS knit row, work 5 rows in st

st, inc 1 (3: 0: 0: 0: 1) and dec 0 (0: 0: 1: 0: 0) sts evenly across last
row. [86 (96: 101: 106: 111: 116) sts]
Beg with 2nd (WS) row, work 7cm in rib as set on Back, ending with
RS facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.
FINISHING
Join side and underarm seams.
WYS Colour Lab DK comes in 32 Pin out to measurements given above, cover with cloths and leave
glorious shades to choose from until dry.
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SHORT-ROW SHAPING
Short-row shaping is great for adding subtle curves and when
worked properly, can be almost invisible on your finished project.
To do it, you turn your knitting part way through the row and carry
on along the stitches you’ve just worked. This means some sections between the needles back to its original position, slip the stitch
will have more rows than others. For a neater finish, you can wrap back to the LH needle and turn.
the stitch that’s at the turning point (w&t).
FRONT
W&T (KNIT ROWS) LEG CUFF
Take the yarn between the needles to the front of the work, slip the Cast on 20 (26: 30: 32) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
next stitch from LH needle to RH needle purlwise, take the yarn Row 1 (RS) *K1 tbl, P1; rep from * to end.
between the needles back to its original position, slip the stitch Row 2 *K1, P1 tbl; rep from * to end.
back to the LH needle and turn. Rep last two rows twice more.
W&T (PURL ROWS) LEG

Take the yarn between the needles to the back of the work slip the Change to 4mm needles.
next stitch from LH needle to RH needle purlwise, take the yarn Row 1 (RS) Knit.
STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT
1 Working with the yarn at the back of 2 Now slip the next stitch from the 3 Push the point of the left-hand 4 Bring the yarn around just as you
your knitting, insert the point of the left-hand needle onto the needle through the front of both the would for a knit stitch and knit these
right-hand needle into the next stitch right-hand needle in the same way slipped stitches. two stitches together. You will now
as if to knit, but instead slip the first as for Step 1. have a single stitch on the right-hand
stitch onto the right-hand needle. needle, and your two slipped ones will
create a left-leaning decrease.
MONSTER ROMPER
FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 0-6m 6-12m 12-18m 18-24m
cm 41 46 51 56
TO FIT CHEST
in 16¼ 18 20 22
40.5 (49.5: 66: 74)cm

16 (19½: 26: 29¼)in
FRONT
ACTUAL HIP CIR- cm 56.5 65.5 76.5 78
28 (33: 38: 39)cm
CUMFERENCE in 22¼ 25¾ 30 30¾ 11 (13: 15: 15½)in
INSIDE LEG cm 16 20 24 28
LENGTH in 6¼ 7¾ 9½ 11
YARN King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m)

Yarn A Leaf (4059) 3 3 4 4
Yarn B Platinum (4051) 1 1 1 1
Yarn C Grey (4052) 1 1 1 1
Yarn D Mustard (4026) 1 1 1 1
Yarn E White (4020) 1 1 1 1
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply
follow our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.
Change to Yarn A. SHAPE GUSSET

Row 2 Purl. Dec row (RS) Knit to marker, sl SM, ssk, knit to 2 sts before next
Inc row *K2 (5: 6: 15), kfb; rep from * another 5 (3: 3: 1) times, K2 marker, k2tog, sl SM, knit to end. [2 sts dec’d] [62 (72: 84: 86) sts]
(2: 2: 0). [26 (30: 34: 34) sts] Next row Purl.
Beg with a WS purl row, work in st st without shaping until piece Repeat last 2 rows another 0 (1: 0: 0) time(s). [62 (70: 84: 86) sts]
measures 16 (20: 24: 28)cm from cast-on edge at cuff, ending after Next row (RS) Knit to marker, sl SM, ssk, knit to 2 sts before next
a WS row. marker, k2tog, sl SM, knit to end. [60 (68: 82: 84) sts]
Break yarn and place sts on holder. Beg with a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st.
Work second leg as first, do not break yarn. Rep last 4 rows another 4 (4: 7: 8) times. [52 (60: 68: 68) sts]**
Remove markers and cont to work in st st as set until Front meas
JOINING LEGS 13 (16: 23: 24.5)cm from cast-on edge of gusset, ending after a
With RS facing, knit to last 2 sts of second leg, PM, K2, using WS row.
backward loop method cast on 12 (14: 18: 20) sts, K2 sts from first
leg, PM, knit to end. [64 (74: 86: 88) sts] SHAPE FRONT WAIST
Beg with a purl row work 3 rows in st st as set. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. [42 (50: 58: 58) sts]
Next row (RS) Sl1, knit to end.
Next row Sl1, K4, purl to last 5 sts, K5.
Repeat last 2 rows another 1 (1: 6: 8) time(s).
The tail is attached with a button so it can
be removed if needed, but you could sew
it directly to the romper if you prefer SHAPE BIB
Dec row (RS) Sl1, K4, ssk, knit to last 7 sts, k2tog, K5. [2 sts dec’d]
Cont in st st with garter edging (slipping first stitch as set) and
working dec row on every foll fourth row 2 (3: 4: 7) times, then on
every alt row 5 (6: 7: 3) times, ending after a WS row.
[26 (30: 34: 36) sts]
Next row (RS) Sl1, knit to end.
Next row Sl1, K4, p to last 4 sts, K5.
Rep last two rows once more.
TOP BORDER
Rows 1 to 6 Sl1, knit to end.
STRAPS
FIRST STRAP
Row 1 (RS) Sl1, K5 (7: 9: 9), place remaining sts on holder.
[6 (8: 10: 10) sts]
Working on these 6 (8: 10: 10) sts only, cont as follows:
***Next row Sl1, K5 (7: 9: 9).
Rep last row until strap meas 17 (21: 23: 24)cm.
Cast off.
SECOND STRAP
Using 4mm needles and with RS facing, rejoin Yarn A to rem 20 (22:
24: 26), cast off 14 (14: 14: 16) sts, K to end. [6 (8: 10: 10) sts]
Complete as for first strap from ***.
BACK
Work as Front to **. [52 (60: 68: 68) sts]
Remove markers and cont to work in st st without shaping until

Back meas 9.5 (12.5: 19.5: 21)cm from cast-on edge of gusset,
ending after a WS row.
SHAPE BACK WAIST

Row 1 (RS) K39 (45: 51: 51), w&t.
Move (or add) buttons as your baby
Row 2 Purl to last 13 (15: 17: 17) sts, w&t. grows so they can wear their romper
Row 3 Knit to 6 sts before last wrap, w&t. for as long as possible
Row 4 Purl to 6 sts before last wrap, w&t.
Rows 5 to 6 Rep Rows 3 to 4 once more.
Row 7 Knit to end, working wraps tog with st.
Row 8 Purl to end, working wraps tog with st. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
WAISTBAND Row 3 (K1, ssk, K5, k2tog, K1) twice, K1. [19 sts]
Change to 3.25mm needles. Row 4 Purl.
Row 1 (RS) *K1 tbl, P1; rep from * to end. Row 5 (K1, ssk, K3, k2tog, K1) twice, K1. [15 sts]
Row 2 *K1, P1 tbl; rep from * to end. Row 6 Purl.
Last 2 rows set rib. Row 7 (K1, ssk, K1, k2tog, K1) twice, K1. [11 sts]
Row 3 Rib to end. Row 8 Purl.
Row 4 Rib 19 (21: 25: 25), cast off 2 sts, rib 10 (14: 14: 14), cast off 2 Row 9 (Ssk, K1, k2tog) twice, K1. [7 sts]
sts, rib to end. Row 10 P2tog, P3, p2tog. [5 sts]
Row 5 Rib to cast-off sts, *turn and cast on 2 sts, turn, rib to Cut yarn leaving a long tail and pull to gather tip of Spike, sew
cast-off sts, rep from * once more, rib to end. side seam.
Rows 6 to 7 Work in rib.
Row 8 (fold line) Knit. TAIL
Rows 9 to 10 Work in rib. Cast on 11 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 11 Rib 19 (21: 25: 25) cast off two sts, rib 10 (14: 14: 14), cast Row 1 (RS) Knit.
off two sts, rib to end. Row 2 Purl.
Row 12 rib 19 (21: 25: 25) cast on two sts, rib 10 (14: 14: 14), cast on Rows 3 to 4 Rep last 2 rows.
two sts, rib to end. Row 5 (buttonhole row) K2, k2tog, yo, K3, yo, k2tog, K2.
Rows 13 to 15 Work in rib. Row 6 Purl.
Cast off loosely. Cont to work in st st as set until piece measures approx 8cm.
Cast off.
MOUTH POCKET Fold tail in half lengthwise and sew seams closed, lining up
Cast on 17 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C. buttonholes.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 K2, M1, knit to last 2 sts, M1, K2. [2 sts inc’d] FINISHING
Row 3 Purl. Cut out eyes from felt. Using image as a guide, sew on felt eyes and
Rows 4 to 11 Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. [27 sts] knitted teeth to mouth pocket piece. Attach pocket, leaving shaped
Row 12 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [25 sts] sides open for pocket opening.
Place locking stitch markers at each end of last row.
Row 13 Purl. Sew Yarn D spike to base of tail.
Rows 14 to 27 Rep last 2 rows. [11 sts]
Cast off. Cut elastic measuring 2cm shorter than Back waistband and sew to
each end to secure. Sew cast-off edge of waistband to inside of
TEETH (MAKE 5) back of Romper. If needed, place a couple of stitches under elastic
Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn E. to stop it obscuring buttonholes. Sew gusset and inside leg seams,
Row 1 (WS) Purl. then sew side seams so cast-off stitches at front sides line up with
Row 2 Knit. top of folded waistband.
Row 3 Purl.
Row 4 Ssk, K1, k2tog. [3 sts] Sew remaining spikes to side of leg. Sew on green buttons at end of
Row 5 P3tog and fasten off. straps. Sew small grey button to back of romper, placing at top of
gusset shaping and button tail to romper.
SPIKES (MAKE 3 IN YARN D, 2 IN YARN B
AND 1 IN YARN A) Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions
Cast on 23 sts using 3.25mm needles. on the ball band.
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This sweet birdhouse bunting has got us all of a flutter! Its pastel
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ABBREVIATIONS
EASY TO KNIT
YOU WILL NEED WHERE TO BUY

Q King Cole Cottonsoft DK Q For yarn stockists contact
(100% cotton, 100g/210m) King Cole on 01756 703670
1 ball of each or www.kingcole.com
Yarn A White (710) OR YOU COULD TRY…
Yarn B Apple (1851) Q Wool Warehouse
Yarn C Mint (715) 0800 505 3300 or
Yarn D Blush (3363) www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Yarn E Buttercup (1600) Q Knitting Village
Yarn F Black (746) 07738022813 or
Yarn G Fudge (1603) www.knittingvillage.co.uk
TENSION
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Birdhouses 19x13cm (7½x5in) page 75
Hanging String Approx 102cm
(42in) long
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BIRDHOUSE BUNTING
BIRDHOUSES (MAKE 10,
2 EACH IN YARNS A, B, C, D AND E)
Cast on 12 sts using 4mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K1, M1, K to last st, M1, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
Rows 4 to 6 Beg on a WS purl row work in st st.
Rows 7 As Row 3. [16 sts]
Row 13 As Row 3. [18 sts]
Row 24 Purl.
Row 26 Purl.
Row 27 K2tog, K to 2 sts, k2tog. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 28 Purl.
Rows 29 to 44 Rep Rows 27 and 28 eight times. [6 sts]
Row 46 (P2tog) twice. [2 sts]
Row 47 K2tog. [1 st]
Fasten off.
BIRDHOUSE BUNTING
Picot stitch makes a

pretty edging to the
eaves of the houses
Add the flower and leaf

at the end, and chain
stitch the stalk to finish
PERCH (MAKE 5) LEAVES (MAKE 5)

Cast on 18 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn G. Cast on 4 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Rows 1 to 4 Knit. Row 1 K3, turn.
Cast off. Row 2 Purl.
Cast off.
BIRD HOLE (MAKE 5)
Cast on 8 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn F. HANGING STRING
Row 1 *Kfb; rep from * to end of row. [16 sts] Cast on 225 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 2 Purl. Row 1 Knit.
Row 3 *K1, kfb; rep from * to end of row. [24 sts] Cast off purlwise.
Cast off purlwise.
ROOF EAVES (MAKE 10, 2 EACH IN YARNS A, B, C, D MAKING UP

AND E) Each of the Birdhouses is made up in the same way.
Row 1 (WS) Purl. 1 Sew the two matching houses together on the wrong side, leaving
Row 2 Knit. the bottom cast-on edge open. Turn right side out and sew across
Row 3 Purl. the seam.
Row 4 (picot edge) K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end of row. 2 The Roof Eaves are made by folding the piece in half lengthwise to
Rows 5 to 7 Beg on a WS purl row work in st st. expose the picot edge. Sew each of the Eaves to the top slanting
Cast off. edge of the birdhouse.
3 Fold the Hanging Hook in half and sew this to the top of the roof.
HANGING HOOKS (MAKE 5, 1 EACH IN YARNS A, B, C, 4 Gather up the cast-on sts of the Bird Hole and sew the row edges
D AND E) together to form a circle. Place the Bird Hole below the Roof Eaves
Cast on 15 sts using 4mm needles. and sew into place.
Row 1 Knit. 5 Place the Perch at the bottom cast-on edge and sew into place.
Cast off purlwise. 6 The Flowers are made in the same way as the Bird Hole.
Embroider a little bud in the middle of each of the circles in a
FLOWERS (MAKE 5, 2 IN YARNS E AND D, 1 IN YARN C) contrasting colour. Sew the Leaves to the back of each Flower. Sew
Cast on 12 sts using 4mm needles. the Flower and Leaf to the Birdhouse about one third of the way up
Row 1 Knit. from the bottom. Using chain stitch in Yarn B embroider a stalk.
Row 2 *P2tog; rep from * to end of row. [6 sts] 7 Thread the Hanging String through each of the Hooks and
Break yarn and thread rem st, pull tight to fasten off. sew to secure.
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GOSH DARN IT
I’ve worn my favourite pair of hand
needs repair. These mushrooms or eggs are
usually made from wood – or you can use
HENDERSON’S
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are showing signs of wear – in fact they
another smooth, rounded object of a similar
size, such as a ladle, or a tennis ball. You’ll
FAIR ISLE TIPS
have holes in the heels. They are far too also need a darning needle or a blunt-ended
precious to throw away – could you show tapestry needle with a large eye. Darning
me how to darn them? needles tend to be longer and have larger
Ayla Martinez eyes than regular sewing needles, so they’re
My favourite way to darn is with the woven ideal when you’re working with wool.
darn technique, which will cover or stabilise Darning is a relatively simple technique,
any holes in your socks – and knitwear in but don’t worry if your finished darn doesn’t
general. When darning hand-knitted socks, look perfect, as the fibres will start to felt
it’s a good idea to use a similar yarn to the together as you wear the item, and start
one you knitted the sock with. Either use to look neater and tighter. And even a
the same yarn if you have some left over, messy-looking darn will mean your lovingly
or something similar – or go for the ‘visible hand-knitted sock is wearable again, and
mending’ look using a contrasting colour to won’t need to be thrown away – which is
make a design feature out of your darn. always a good thing! You’ll find my complete
Before you start the darning process, masterclass at www.gathered.how/knitting-
you’ll need to stretch out the fabric on and-crochet/knitting/darning-socks which
a darning mushroom to create tension; will guide you through the whole process.
this makes it easier to see the area which Good luck! Helen Choose a pattern and colourway
1 you really like. Changing styles
and colours at a first attempt may
bring unintended consequences. Pick
something you know you will wear – a
hat, gloves or a jumper or waistcoat.
Use the wool specified in the

2 pattern. Changing, mixing and
matching will mean the garment may
Working the woven darn technique
not be in the correct size or fabric. It is
worth splashing out on Shetland yarn
– the ‘stickiness’ of the wool means it
strands and blocks well to give good
stitch definition to your knits.
Do a tension swatch, using the

3 technique specified in the pattern
(in the round, using double pointed
Invest in a darning mushroom needles or magic loop for a small
or egg to get the best results The finished repair circumference), then block it using a
low setting on a steam iron, covering the
knitting carefully with a tea towel. This
may sound fussy but you don’t want to
scorch your first attempt!
RECYCLE YOUR TEES
I really like the idea of upcycling my Check out different stranded
Q old T-shirts and turning them into
yarn. Is it easy to do?
4 colour techniques. I prefer using
both my hands: right for the background
Moira Hodgkins colour (throwing the yarn when making
T-shirt yarn is a fun way to re-use old a stitch) and my left for the motif/pop
garments and you can knit and crochet with colour (the continental way of knitting)
it as well as using it in macramé projects. Add a new colour at the beginning of
Make it into tote bags, plant pot holders, the round or row, gently tying the new
place mats and more! The best fabric to colour to the old – not too tightly at first,
make your yarn from is 100% cotton jersey just enough to keep the tension even.
and if they’re old white or light-coloured The end can be woven into the floats at
T-shirts you can always dye them first to the end. Do not cut colours not in use,
make the colour you’re looking for. You’ll carry the yarn upwards catching it by
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need a T-shirt with no side seams and firstly stranding yarn behind it.
cut the bottom hem off the garment. Then
cut across from one armpit to the other – Use Post-It notes or washi tape
this gives you a tube of fabric. To turn this
tube into one continuous strip of yarn,
5 to keep track of where you are on
your Fair Isle chart. Try not to leave them
check out our how-to guide here: www. stuck on the pattern though, as it can
gathered.how/arts-crafts/upcycling/ remove the print. Better still, photocopy
how-to-make-t-shirt-yarn. Once you’ve Breathe new life into an old cotton tee or
the chart and mark it as you go.
done this, simply stretch the length of two by turning them into knitting yarn!
T-shirt yarn to create the curled edges, roll Mary Henderson is on Ravelry: www.
neatly into a ball and away you go! Rachael ravelry.com/people/MarytheKnitter1
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Knit Harley the shire horse and get him show ready by adding
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pieces. Work most pieces flat on single pointed needles. The DPNs ëHUDFHVëDQ$PDQGD%HUU\ÐVVKLUHKèVH
are used to knit the i-cord reins and collar. (QWHULWLQWR\RXUORFDOFUDIWFRPSHWLWLRQDQG
HEAD \RXPLJKWZLQDULEERQWRR
Cast on 10 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR
Start at back of head.
Rows 1 and 2 Starting on a RS knit row, work 2 rows in st st.
Row 3 (RS) K1, (kfb) 8 times, K1. [18 sts]
Row 4 Purl. Row 28 P21A, P6B, P21A.
Row 5 K1, (kfb, K1) 8 times, K1. [26 sts] Row 29 K19A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K19A. [46 sts]
Row 12 Purl.** Row 36 P17A, P6B, P17A.
Rows 14 to 17 Starting on a WS purl row, work 4 rows in st st. Row 38 P16A, P6B, P16A.
Join bobbins of Yarn A and Yarn B to work the head flash in intarsia Row 39 K14A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K14A. [36 sts]
colourwork. Row 40 P15A, P6B, P15A.
Row 18 P26A, P2B, P26A. Row 41 K13A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K13A. [34 sts]
Row 19 K25A, K4B, K25A. Row 42 P13A, P8B, P13A.
Row 20 P24A, P6B, P24A. Break Yarn A and Yarn B and join Yarn D.
Row 21 K24A, K6B, K24A. Rows 43 to 54 Starting on a RS knit row, work 12 rows in st st.
Row 22 Rep Row 20. Row 55 K1, (k2tog, K2) 8 times, K1. [26 sts]
Row 23 K22A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K22A. [52 sts] Row 56 Purl.
Row 24 P23A, P6B, P23A. Row 57 K1, (k2tog, K1) 8 times, K1. [18 sts]
Row 25 K21A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K21A. [50 sts] Row 58 Purl.
Row 26 P22A, P6B, P22A. Row 59 (K2tog) 9 times. [9 sts]
Row 27 K20A, sskA, K6B, k2togA, K20A. [48 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
SHIRE HORSE
BODY Row 42 Purl.

Work as given for Head as far as **. [50 sts] Row 43 K1, (k2tog) 9 times. [10 sts]
Row 13 (RS) K1, (kfb, K5) 8 times, K1. [58 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Rows 14 to 54 Starting on a WS purl row, work 41 rows in st st.
Row 55 K4, (K6, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K6) 3 times, K4. [52 sts] FORELEGS (MAKE 2)
Row 56 and foll WS rows Purl. Cast on 6 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 57 K4, (K5, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K5) 3 times, K4. [46 sts] Start at top.
Row 59 K4, (K4, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K4) 3 times, K4. [40 sts] Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 61 K4, (K3, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K3) 3 times, K4. [34 sts] Row 2 Purl.
Row 63 K4, (K2, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K2) 3 times, K4. [28 sts] Row 3 K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [8 sts]
Row 65 K4, (K1, ssk) 3 times, K2, (k2tog, K1) 3 times, K4. [22 sts] Rows 4 to 9 Rep Rows 2 and 3 another 3 times. [14 sts]
Rows 66 to 80 Starting on a WS purl row, work 15 rows in st st. Row 10 Purl.
Cast off. Row 11 Cast on 4 sts, knit to end. [18 sts]
Row 12 Cast on 4 sts, purl to end. [22 sts]
EARS (MAKE 2) Rows 13 to 32 Starting on a RS knit row, work 20 rows in st st.
Cast on 22 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Break Yarn A and join Yarn B.
Start at bottom. Rows 21 to 26 Starting on a RS knit row, work 6 rows in st st.
Rows 1 to 8 Starting on a RS knit row, work 8 rows in st st. Row 27 (RS) K6, (kfb, K3) 3 times, K4. [25 sts]
Row 9 K4, ssk, k2tog, K6, ssk, k2tog, K4. [18 sts] Row 28 Purl.
Rows 10 to 12 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st. Row 29 K7, (kfb, K4) 3 times, K3. [28 sts]
Row 13 K3, ssk, k2tog, K4, ssk, k2tog, K3. [14 sts] Rows 30 to 33 Starting on a WS purl row, work 4 rows in st st.
Rows 14 to 16 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st. Break Yarn B and join Yarn D.
Row 17 K2, ssk, k2tog, K2, ssk, k2tog, K2. [10 sts] Rows 34 to 36 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st.
Row 18 Purl. Row 37 (RS, edge) Purl.
Row 19 K1, (ssk, k2tog) twice, K1. [6 sts] Rows 38 to 40 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 41 K1, (k2tog, K1) 9 times. [19 sts]
Row 42 Purl.
HIND LEGS (MAKE 2) Row 43 K1, (k2tog) 9 times. [10 sts]
Cast on 22 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Start at top.
Rows 1 to 20 Starting on a RS knit row, work 20 rows in st st. HORSESHOES (MAKE 4)
Break Yarn A and join Yarn B. Cast on 22 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn E.
Rows 21 to 26 Starting on a RS knit row, work 6 rows in st st. Start at outer edge.
Row 27 (RS) K6, (kfb, K3) 3 times, K4. [25 sts] Row 1 (RS) K5, (k2tog) 6 times, K5. [16 sts]
Row 28 Purl. Cast off purlwise.
Row 29 K7, (kfb, K4) 3 times, K3. [28 sts]
Rows 30 to 33 Starting on a WS purl row, work 4 rows in st st. REINS
Break Yarn B and join Yarn D. NOSEBAND
Rows 34 to 36 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st. Cast on 3 sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn E.
Row 37 (RS, edge) Purl. Work i-cord for a length of 20cm.
Rows 38 to 40 Starting on a WS purl row, work 3 rows in st st. Cast off.
This detailed design even A blue ribbon indicates first

includes little horseshoes place, red second place, and
which are sewn onto each hoof green sixth place
SHIRE HORSE
Use a crochet hook to attach

the mane and feathering
HEADPIECE
Cast on 3 sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn E.
Work i-cord for a length of 26cm.
Cast off.
COLLAR
Cast on 6 sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn F.
Work i-cord for a length of 23cm.
Cast off.
ROSETTES
(MAKE 1 EACH IN YARNS F, G AND H)
Cast on 14 sts using long-tail cast on and 3.25mm needles.
Row 1 Purl. MANE
Row 2 (K2tog) 7 times. [7 sts] Cut 15cm lengths of Yarn C. Use crochet hook to attach middle of
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. each length in a single line down back of Head and neck. Trim to
finish.
MAKING UP
BODY FEATHERING
Gather cast-on sts tog, and sew the side edges tog, stuffing as you This is long hair on lower legs which almost covers hooves. Cut
go, leaving cast-off edge open at neck (seam runs down back). 15cm lengths of Yarn B. Use crochet hook to attach middle of each
length to top 3 Yarn B rows on each Leg. Trim yarn to same length
HEAD around bottom of each hoof to finish.
Gather cast-on sts tog, and sew the side edges tog, stuffing as you
go (seam runs down underside of head). Attach buttons for eyes REINS
each side of Yarn B flash. Sew underside of Head onto neckline of Sew ends of Noseband piece tog to make a circle shape. Sew each
Body, catching a stitch on Head to a stitch on Body all the way end of Headpiece onto the circle, diametrically opposite to each
around. other. Place reins over Head, and sew back of Headpiece onto back
of Head under mane.
EARS
Sew side edges tog (seam runs down centre back). Sew cast-on COLLAR
edge onto top of Head just behind top of Yarn B flash. Wrap around neck then sew ends tog.
FORELEGS ROSETTES
Sew side edges tog from drawn up sts as far as cast-on sts at Row Sew side edges tog to make a circle shape. Fold a piece of ribbon in
11 (seam runs down back of Leg). Stuff Legs. Sew cast-on edges at half, place knitted rosette on top (WS down) and place a white
top and from Rows 11 and 12, and open side edges for Rows 1 to 10 button on top of RS of knitted rosette. Use a sewing needle and
onto centre front of Body; tops of Legs are 2 sts apart on Body and thread to sew through all 3 layers. Sew back of each rosette onto
join to Body Row 55 (first set of dec sts). Collar (1 blue and 1 green rosette) and onto Headpiece of the reins
(red rosette).
HIND LEGS
Sew side edges tog from drawn up sts as far as cast-on edge (seam TAIL PLAIT
runs down underside of Leg). Stuff Legs. Sew cast-on edge onto Cut fifteen 90cm lengths Yarn C. Hold all lengths tog at centre and
bottom front of Body. cut a 30cm length of Yarn C to tie long strands tog around middle.
Use that middle yarn to tie onto a chair leg or a fixed pole to hold
HORSESHOES yarn in position as you plait it. Plait for 8cm and use another length
Sew each horseshoe onto a hoof using a running back stitch in Yarn of Yarn C to tie around end to fasten plait. Trim loose ends to leave a
E along each curved edge. 5cm tassel at end of tail. Use middle yarn at top of the plait to sew
tail onto lower back of Body.
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KNIT
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Tuscan sun
With its delicate chevrons and bobbles, feel fabulous in this tunic –
it’s a classic shape that suits everyone! By Martin Storey
V-LACE TUNIC
26 (26¾: 27½: 28¼: 29¼: 30: 30¼: 31: 31½)in

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V-LACE TUNIC
Note Due to the number of sts for the larger sizes, you may prefer
to work backwards and forwards in rows, not rounds, on a circular
needle.
BACK
Cast on 155 (169: 183: 197: 211: 225: 239: 253: 269) sts using
2.75mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) P1 (2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1), K3, *P3, K3; rep from * to last 1
(2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1) sts, P1 (2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1).
Row 2 K1 (2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1), P3, *K3, P3; rep from * to last 1 (2: 0:
1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1) sts, K1 (2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1).
These 2 rows form rib.
Cont in rib for a further 8 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Now work in border patt as folls:
Rows 1 to 3 Knit.
Row 4 (WS) *P2tog, yrn; rep from * to last st, P1.
Rows 5 to 7 Knit.
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 K5 (6: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 2), MB, *K5, MB; rep from * to last 5 (6:
1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 2) sts, K5 (6: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 2).
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 K2 (4: 1: 3: 5: 2: 4: 1: 4), *yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K8; rep from *
to last 3 (5: 2: 4: 6: 3: 5: 2: 5) sts, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1 (3: 0: 2: 4: 1:
3: 0: 3).
Row 12 Purl.
Row 13 K0 (2: 1: 1: 3: 0: 2: 1: 2), (k2tog, yfwd) 1 (1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1)
times, *K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K5, k2tog, yfwd; rep from * to last 3
(5: 2: 4: 6: 3: 5: 2: 5) sts, (K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 1 (1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1)
times, K0 (2: 2: 1: 3: 0: 2: 2: 2).
Row 14 Purl.
Row 15 K2 (1: 1: 0: 2: 2: 1: 1: 1), (k2tog, yfwd, K1) 0 (1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1)
times, *K2, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, k2tog, yfwd, K1; rep from * to
last 3 (5: 2: 4: 6: 3: 5: 2: 5) sts, (K2, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 0 (1: 0: 1: 1:
0: 1: 0: 1) times, K3 (1: 2: 0: 2: 3: 1: 2: 1).
Row 16 Purl.
With loose-fit cap sleeves, Row 17 K2 (0: 1: 3: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0), (k2tog, yfwd, K2) 0 (1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0:
you can add an extra layer
under this tunic with ease 1) times, *K3, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, k2tog, yfwd, K2; rep from * to
last 3 (5: 2: 4: 6: 3: 5: 2: 5) sts, (K3, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 0 (1: 0: 0: 1:
V-LACE TUNIC
FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38
102- 122- 132-
cm 71-76 81-86 91-97 112-117 142-147 152-157
TO FIT BUST 107 127 137
in 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62
cm 110.5 120.5 130.5 140.5 150.5 160.5 170.5 180.5 192
ACTUAL BUST
in 43½ 47½ 51½ 55¼ 59¼ 63¼ 67¼ 71 75½
cm 66 68 70 72 74 76 77 79 80
LENGTH
in 26 26¾ 27½ 28¼ 29¼ 30 30¼ 31 31½
YARN Rowan Summerlite 4ply (50g/175m)

Touch of Gold (439) 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off
"This tunic style is easy to wear – when SHAPE BACK NECK

\RXÐUHWUDYHçLQJèVLWWLQJDWDGHVNDVLWÐV Next row (RS) Cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6) sts, K until there are 9
(9: 11: 11: 11: 13: 13: 13: 15) sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem
UHDç\URRP\WRR7KHFDSVOæYHVPDNHLWVR sts on a holder.
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Work each side of neck separately.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next
row, and AT THE SAME TIME cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6) sts at
beg of 2nd row.
0: 1: 0: 1) times, K3 (0: 2: 4: 1: 3: 0: 2: 0).

Row 18 Purl.
The delicate detailing
Row 19 K2 (4: 1: 3: 0: 2: 4: 1: 4), (k2tog, yfwd, K3) 0 (0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: adds interest to the
0: 0) times, *K4, yfwd, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yfwd, K3; rep from * to last bottom edge of the tunic
3 (5: 2: 4: 6: 3: 5: 2: 5) sts, (K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 0 (0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0:
0: 0) times, K3 (5: 2: 4: 0: 3: 5: 2: 5).
Row 20 Purl.
Rows 21 to 30 As Rows 11 to 20.
Row 31 Knit.
Row 32 to 34 As Rows 8 to 10.
Rep last 34 rows once more, ending with RS facing for next row.
These 68 rows complete border patt.
Beg with a K row, now work in st st throughout as folls:

Cont straight until Back meas 33 (34: 34.5: 35: 35.5: 36: 36: 37: 37)
cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE FOR CAP SLEEVES

Inc 1 st at each end of next and foll alt row, then on foll 2 rows,
ending with WS facing for next row.
[163 (177: 191: 205: 219: 233: 247: 261: 277) sts]
Place markers at both ends of last row (to denote base of armhole
openings).
Cont straight until work meas 22 (23: 24.5: 26: 27.5: 29: 30: 31: 32)
cm from markers, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5) sts at beg of next 12 (2: 26: 14: 32:
28: 14: 32: 22) rows, then 3 (3: 4: 4: -: 5: 5: -: 6) sts at beg of next 20
(30: 6: 18: -: 4: 18: -: 10) rows.
[79 (83: 89: 91: 91: 101: 101: 101: 107) sts]
V-LACE TUNIC
Work each side of neck separately.

Cast off 3 (3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5) sts at beg of 2nd and foll 9 (9: 4: 0:
11: 9: 2: 13: 8) alt rows, then – (-: 4: 4: -: 5: 5: -: 6) sts at beg of foll – (-:
5: 11: -: 4: 11: -: 7) alt rows AND AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge
of next 8 rows, then on foll 3 alt rows, then on 1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 3: 3: 3: 4)
foll 4th rows.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6) sts.
With RS facing, slip centre 37 (41: 41: 41: 41: 43: 43: 43: 41) sts onto
a holder (for neckband), rejoin yarn and K to end.
Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
MAKING UP
Block pieces gently, following any instructions on the ball band.
Join both shoulder seams using backstitch, or mattress stitch if
preferred (page 85).
NECKBAND
With RS facing and using 2.75mm circular needle, pick up and knit
20 (22: 22: 24: 24: 27: 27: 27: 31) sts down left side of front neck, K
across 37 (41: 41: 41: 41: 43: 43: 43: 41) sts on front holder, pick up
and knit 20 (22: 22: 24: 24: 27: 27: 27: 31) sts up right side of front
This 4ply yarn has a
lovely matt finish neck, and 3 sts down right side of back neck, K across 55 (59: 59:
and elegant drape 61: 61: 65: 65: 65: 65) sts on back holder, then pick up and knit 3 sts
up left side of back neck.
[138 (150: 150: 156: 156: 168: 168: 168: 174) sts]
Round 1 (RS) *K3, P3; rep from * to end.
Cast off rem 3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6) sts. This round forms rib.
With RS facing, slip centre 55 (59: 59: 61: 61: 65: 65: 65: 65) sts Cont in rib until neckband meas 2.5 cm from pick-up round.
onto a holder (for neckband), rejoin yarn and K to end. Cast off in rib.
Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
ARMHOLE BORDERS (BOTH ALIKE)
FRONT With RS facing and using 2.75mm needles, pick up and knit 123
Work as given for Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS (129: 135: 147: 153: 159: 165: 171: 177) sts evenly along armhole
facing for next row. row-end edges between markers.
Row 1 (WS) P3, *K3, P3; rep from * to end.
SHAPE SHOULDERS Row 2 K3, *P3, K3; rep from * to end.
Cast off 2 (2: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5) sts at beg of next 12 (2: 14: 10: 10: 6: These 2 rows form rib.
6: 6: 2) rows, then 3 (3: -: -: -: -: -: -: -) sts at beg of next 2 (12: -: -: -: -: -: Cont in rib until work meas 2.5 cm from pick-up row, ending with RS
-: -) rows. [133 (137: 149: 175: 179: 209: 223: 231: 267) sts] facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next row (RS) Cast off 3 (3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5) sts, K until there are FINISHING
45 (45: 51: 64: 65: 79: 86: 89: 108) sts on right needle and turn, Sew side and armhole border seams. Weave in ends.
leaving rem sts on a holder.
STEP-BY-STEP PICK UP AND KNIT
1 Holding the piece of knitting you 2 Wind your yarn around the needle 3 ...And pull the new stitch through 4 Continue to work like this along
are going to pick the sts up from in and ‘knit’ the first stitch... between the two stitches. the row or until you have picked up
your left hand, and starting at the the necessary amount of stitches.
top-right corner, insert the Try to space your stitches evenly.
right-hand needle between the first
two stitches of the row.
YARN REVIEWS
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deep sea tea
This angler fish cosy is really off the scale but can you be sure
that what lurks beneath is a nice cup of tea...?! By Tea Cosy Folk
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ANGLER FISH TEA COSY

10x10cm (4x4in) over bobble patt
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS using 5.5mm needles with yarn
held double
YOU WILL NEED MEASUREMENTS

Q Stylecraft Special DK To fit a 2 pint (6-8 cup) teapot
(100% acrylic; 100g/295m)
1 ball each in ABBREVIATIONS
Yarn A Storm Blue (1722) kfbf Knit into the front and back
Yarn B Citron (1263) and then front again of same
Yarn C Parchment (1218) stitch. [2 sts inc’d]
Yarn D Parma Violet (1724)
Yarn E Black (1002) For a full list see page 87
Q Stitch holder
WHERE TO BUY
Q Locking stitch markers Q For yarn stockists
Q Toy filling contact Stylecraft
on 01484 848435 or
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
TENSION SHOP SMAR
22 sts and 28 rows to measure OR YOU COULD TRY… T
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10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking Q Little Wool Shop LOCAPL!
stitch using 4mm needles with 01495 239416 or
Turn to
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Notes Divide Yarn A into two balls before you begin (or locate both
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MAIN COSY (MAKE 2) SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
Cast on 28 sts using 5.5mm needles and Yarn A held double.
Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rows 3 to 8 Rep Rows 1 and 2 three times.
Row 9 Knit. Leave sts on a holder.
Row 10 Purl. Work second piece in the same way, but leave sts on needle.
Row 11 K2, *kfbf, K3; rep from * to last 2 sts, kfbf, K1. [42 sts]
Row 12 P1, *p3tog, P3; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3tog, P2. [28 sts] COSY TOP
Row 13 Knit. Row 1 (RS, joining) (K5, k2tog) 4 times, with RS facing, return to
Row 14 Purl. held 28 sts and work (K5, k2tog) 4 times. [48 sts]
Row 15 K4, *kfbf, K3; rep from * to end. [40 sts] Row 2 *P4, p2tog; rep from * to end. [40 sts]
Row 16 P3, *p3tog, P3; rep from * to last st, P1. [28 sts] Row 3 K2, kfbf, K3, kfbf, (K2, kfbf) twice, K1, kfbf, K2, kfbf, K4, kfbf,
Rows 17 to 28 Rep Rows 9 to 16 once, then rep Rows 9 to 12 only K3, kfbf, K1, kfbf, K2, kfbf, K3, kfbf, K1, kfbf, K2. [64 sts]
once more. Row 4 P2, p3tog, P1, p3tog, P3, p3tog, P2, p3tog, P1, p3tog, P3,
STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK
Tea Cosy Folks’ incredible
detail is what turns her tea
cosies into masterpieces!
p3tog, P4, p3tog, P2, p3tog, P1, (p3tog, P2) twice, p3tog, P3, p3tog, Row 21 Knit.
P2. [40 sts] Row 22 Sl 1, P26, Sl 1.
Row 5 *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end. [32 sts] Row 23 Sl 2, K24, Sl 2.
Row 6 *P2, p2tog; rep from * to end. [24 sts] Row 24 Sl 3, P22, Sl 3.
Row 7 K2, kfbf, K3, kfbf, K2, kfbf, K1, (kfbf, K2) 3 times, kfbf, K3. Row 25 Sl 4, K20, Sl 4.
[38 sts] Row 26 Sl 5, purl to end.
Row 8 P3, p3tog, (P2, p3tog) 3 times, P1, p3tog, P2, p3tog, P3, Cast off loosely.
p3tog, P2. [24 sts]
Row 9 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [16 sts] 1 Join side seams for about 9cm down from centre top of cosy
Row 10 *P2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts] towards cast-on edge. At the bottom of each side seam, join
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. seam upwards for about 3cm. The holes are left for the teapot
handle and spout.
LOWER JAW 2 Notice on the Lower Jaw that there is a ‘valley’ in the work at
With 5.5mm needles, RS of Main Cosy facing and cast-on edge Rows 19 and 20. With WS tog, fold cast-off edge of Lower Jaw
uppermost, re-join Yarn A held double to RH side of cast-on edge down to Row 20 to make the fish’s big lip. Roll a sausage of
and pick up and knit 28 sts along cast-on edge. [28 sts] stuffing to fit inside lip roll then pin and sew lip into place.
Row 1 (WS) K10, kfb, K6, kfb, K10. [30 sts] 3 Put this part of the tea cosy onto the teapot, it is easier to sew
Row 2 Purl. things into place when the tea cosy is on a teapot.
Row 3 *K3, kfbf; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. [44 sts] 4 Fold Lower Jaw upwards so that it lies flat on Main Cosy (you
Row 4 P2, *p3tog, P3; rep from * to end. [30 sts] may find it easier to place the teapot on its side for this part). Pin
Mark each end of last row worked. and sew sides of Lower Jaw to Main Cosy so that when you turn
Row 5 K2tog, K26, k2tog. [28 sts] the teapot the right way up, jaw hangs open. Test it out with pins
Row 6 Purl. before you stitch.
Row 7 K2tog, K2, kfbf, *K3, kfbf; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, k2tog.
[38 sts] UPPER LIP
Row 8 P2, *p3tog, P3; rep from * to end. [26 sts] Cast on 36 sts using 5.5mm needles and Yarn A held double.
Row 9 K2tog, K22, k2tog. [24 sts] Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 10 P2tog, P20, p2tog. [22 sts] Row 2 Purl.
Row 11 K2tog, K1, *kfbf, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, k2tog. Row 3 Sl 2, K32, Sl 2.
[28 sts] Row 4 Sl 4, P28, Sl 4.
Row 12 P2tog, *P3, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog. [18 sts] Row 5 Sl 6, K24, Sl 6.
Row 13 K2tog, K14, k2tog. [16 sts] Row 6 Sl 8, P20, Sl 8.
Row 14 P2tog, P12, p2tog. [14 sts] Row 7 Sl 9, K27.
Row 15 K2tog, *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. [10 sts] Row 8 Purl.
Row 16 P2tog, P6, p2tog. [8 sts] Cast off loosely.
Row 17 K8, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up and knit 10 sts
along row-end edge as far as marker. [18 sts] 1 Roll a sausage of stuffing and lay it on WS of Upper Lip, then
Row 18 P18, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up and purl 10 bring knitting over so that cast-on and cast-off edges are tog and
sts along row-end edge as far as marker. [28 sts] sew these edges tog.
Rows 19 and 20 Purl. 2 With seam you have just sewn nearest to Main Cosy, pin ends of
ANGLER FISH TEA COSY
Upper Lip on Main Cosy front so that the ends are level with lip of EYE SOCKETS (MAKE 2)
Lower Jaw. The rest of the Upper Lip should arch upwards. Sew into Cast on 18 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
place. Rows 1 and 2 Purl.
Rows 3 to 6 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
FISHING ROD Row 7 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [9 sts]
Cast on 12 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A held double. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 1 (RS) *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts]
Row 2 Purl. With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog. Put an Eyeball inside
Row 3 (K2, k2tog) twice. [6 sts] each Eye Socket and sew around to secure. Squash Eyes to flatten.
Rows 4 to 10 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. With drawn-up part of Eye Socket flat against Main Cosy, pin and
Row 11 (K1, k2tog) twice. [4 sts] sew into place.
Row 17 K2tog, K2. [3 sts] TEETH (MAKE 9)
Rows 18 to 21 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. Cast on 5 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C.
Row 22 Knit. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Break Yarn A and join a single strand of Yarn B. Row 2 Purl.
Row 23 *Kfb; rep from * to end. [6 sts] Row 3 K2tog, K3. [4 sts]
Row 24 Purl. Row 4 Purl.
Row 25 *Kfb; rep from * to end. [12 sts] Row 5 K2, k2tog. [3 sts]
Rows 26 to 28 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. Row 6 Purl.
Row 29 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [6 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog. Pin and sew Teeth
With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog, stuffing as you go. into mouth in an uneven line, 6 on Lower Jaw and 3 on Upper Lip.
Stuff Yarn A part of Fishing Rod quite firmly to that it will stand.
With seam at centre front, pin and sew Fishing Rod over top of When Teeth are sewn into place, arrange them using photos as a
drawn-up part of Main Cosy, with Yarn B ball facing forwards. guide and heat with a hairdryer. When cooled they should keep their
shape.
EYEBALLS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 6 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C. TAIL
Row 1 (RS) *Kfb; rep from * to end. [12 sts] Cast on 32 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 2 Purl. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 3 *K2, kfb; rep from * to end. [16 sts] Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 Purl.
Rows 4 to 6 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. Row 3 (Ssk, K12, k2tog) twice. [28 sts]
Row 7 *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. [12 sts] Row 5 (Ssk, K10, k2tog) twice. [24 sts]
Row 8 Purl. Row 7 (Ssk, K8, k2tog) twice. [20 sts]
Row 9 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [6 sts] Row 9 Knit.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 10 P2tog, P6, (p2tog) twice, P6, p2tog. [16 sts]
Row 11 Knit.
With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog, stuffing as you go. Row 12 Purl.
With a length of Yarn E, embroider a small pupil on drawn-up part of Row 13 (Ssk, K4, k2tog) twice. [12 sts]
Eyeball. Row 14 P2tog, P2, (p2tog) twice, P2, p2tog. [8 sts]
The angler fish’s head light is

designed to lure prey towards its
mouth and razor-sharp teeth
With its scary mouth,

this cosy is perfect for a
Halloween tea party!
The majority of the tea cosy is knitted with yarn held
double, to add thickness and structure to the design
Just 15 rows of pattern are

worked to create the side fins –
you’ll need one for each side
With WS tog, fold in half, sew row ends tog and lightly stuff. With
seam at one side, flatten Fin. With seam in Tail Fin facing away from
Main Cosy, pin and sew cast-on edge of each Fin to Tail base with
one fin at centre top and one underneath.
Row 15 Purl. SIDE FINS (MAKE 2)

Break Yarn A and join Yarn D. Cast on 18 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 16 Purl. Row 1 (RS) (Ssk, K5, k2tog) twice. [14 sts]
Row 17 Kfb, P1, K1, (kfb) twice, K1, P1, kfb. [12 sts] Row 2 Purl.
Row 18 (P1, K1) 3 times, (K1, P1) 3 times. Row 3 (Ssk, K3, k2tog) twice. [10 sts]
Row 19 K1, pfb, K1, P1, K1, (pfb) twice, K1, P1, K1, pfb, K1. [16 sts] Row 4 Knit.
Row 20 P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K4, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1. Break Yarn A and join Yarn D.
Row 21 Kfb, P2, K1, pfb, K1, P1, (kfb) twice, P1, K1, pfb, K1, P2, kfb. Row 5 Kfb, K3, (kfb) twice, K3, kfb. [14 sts]
[22 sts] Row 6 (P1, K1) 3 times, P2, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Row 22 K1, (P1, K2) 3 times, K2, (K2, P1) 3 times, K1. Row 7 Kfb, (P1, K1) twice, P1, (kfb) twice, (P1, K1) twice, P1, kfb.
Row 23 P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, pfb, K1, P2, (kfb) twice, P2, K1, pfb, P1, [18 sts]
K1, P2, K1, P1. [26 sts] Row 8 P2, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P2.
Row 24 K1, P1, K2, P1, K3, (P1, K2) 3 times, P1, K3, P1, K2, P1, K1. Row 9 (P1, K1) twice, pfb, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, pfb, (K1, P1)
Row 25 P1, K1, pfb, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, pfb, K1, P2, K1, pfb, P1, K1, P3, twice. [20 sts]
K1, P1, pfb, K1, P1. [30 sts] Row 10 (K1, P1) twice, K2, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K2, (P1, K1)
Row 26 K1, P1, (K3, P1) 3 times, K2, (P1, K3) 3 times, P1, K1. twice.
Row 27 P1, K1, (P3, K1) 3 times, P2, K1, (P3, K1) 3 times, P1. Row 11 P1, K1, pfb, (K1, P2, K1, pfb) 3 times, K1, P1. [24 sts]
Rows 28 to 33 Rep Rows 26 and 27 three times. Row 12 K1, (P1, K2) 7 times. P1, K1.
Row 34 K5, P1, K3, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K5. Row 13 (Ssk, K8, k2tog) twice. [20 sts]
Row 35 (Ssk, K11, k2tog) twice. [26 sts] Row 14 P2tog, P6, (p2tog) twice, P6, p2tog. [16 sts]
Row 36 Purl. Row 15 (Ssk, K4, k2tog) twice. [12 sts]
Row 37 (Ssk, K9, k2tog) twice. [22 sts] Cast off.
Row 38 P2tog, P7, (p2tog) twice, P7, p2tog. [18 sts]
Row 39 (Cast on 3 sts, cast off 5 sts, slip last st on RH needle back With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog. With seam at one
to LH needle) 4 times, cast on 3 sts, cast off to end and fasten off. side, flatten Fin and sew cast-off edge to itself. Sew along colour
change, sewing 2 sides tog and lightly stuff Yarn A section. Pin and
With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog. With seam at one sew open cast-on end of each Side Fin to Tail half of Main cosy,
side, flatten Tail and sew cast-on edge to itself leaving spines to directly behind spout and handle openings.
stand out at the back. Sew along colour change of Tail, sewing 2
sides tog. Stuff base of Tail. With Tail seam upwards, pin and sew BODY SPIKES (MAKE 2)
open cast-on edge of Tail to Main Cosy. Cast on 8 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
TAIL FINS (MAKE 2) Row 2 Purl.
Cast on 18 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn D. Row 3 K2tog, K4, k2tog. [6 sts]
Row 1 (RS) K7, k2tog, ssk, K7. [16 sts] Row 4 Purl.
Row 2 Purl. Row 5 Knit.
Row 3 K6, k2tog, ssk, K6. [14 sts] Row 6 P2tog, P2, p2tog. [4 sts]
Row 4 P2tog, P3, (p2tog) twice, P3, p2tog. [10 sts] Row 7 Knit.
Row 5 K3, k2tog, ssk, K3. [8 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K2, k2tog, ssk, K2. [6 sts] With WS tog, fold in half and sew row ends tog. Lightly stuff wide
Row 8 P2tog, P2, p2tog. [4 sts] end of each Spike then pin and sew to back of Main Cosy, towards
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. the top of the fish.
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HOW TO KNIT
If you’re new to knitting, or just need a little refresher, our knitting

guide is here to make sure you get it right first time, every time
cable CAST-ON method Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work
1 2 3
Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle Push the point of the right-hand needle Pull the loop out with the right-hand needle,
into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the between the first and second stitches. Wrap then slip it over the tip of the left-hand
yarn around the point and pull through, the yarn anti-clockwise around the point of needle. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have
slipping the stitch on to the left-hand needle. the right-hand needle. the number of stitches you require.
thumb CAST-ON method A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily
1 2 3 4
Make a slip knot and place it Hold the tail in your left hand Push the needle tip along the Draw the yarn through the
on a needle, leaving a long tail. with your thumb sticking up. outside of your thumb so it thumb loop and then between
The tail length depends on the Make a circle anti-clockwise with passes through the loop. Wrap the arms of the cross. Slip your
number of stitches you wish to your thumb. You should end up the working yarn as if to knit. thumb out and pull to tighten the
cast on. Try a length about 3 with a cross on the front of stitch. Repeat from Step 2.
times the width of the project. your thumb.
Knit Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn
1 2 3 4
Hold the needle with the stitches Now wind the yarn anti- Bring the right-hand needle Push the point of the right
on it in your left hand. Keeping clockwise around the point of down through the loop, making needle further through the
the yarn in your right hand and the right-hand needle using your sure that you catch the yarn you stitch you created, then gently
at the back of your work, insert index finger. It’s important to wound around the needle. This pull the right needle up and to
the point of the right-hand keep the yarn in your right hand creates the stitch. Don’t pull the your left, taking the original loop
needle up into the front loop of relatively taut to maintain an free yarn too tightly, let out with it. You’ve now created one
the first stitch, as shown. even tension as you go. some slack. knit stitch. Repeat Steps 1 to 4
across the row.
HOW TO KNIT
Purl To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches
1 2 3 4
Holding the needle with all the Wind the yarn around the tip Now slip the right-hand needle Pushing the point of the right-
stitches on in your left hand, and of the right-hand needle from back through the stitch, ensuring hand needle a little further
ensuring that the yarn is at the right to left, in an anti-clockwise that you catch the yarn that through the stitch, pull the
front of your work, insert the motion, constantly keeping a you’ve already wound around the original loop up and off the left-
right-hand needle up through slight tension on the yarn. needle. This creates a stitch on hand needle. That’s your first
the front loop of your first stitch your right-hand needle. purl stitch! Repeat Steps 1 to 4
as shown. across the row.
K2TOG Knit two stitches together to give a right-leaning decrease
1 2 3 4
Insert the point of the right-hand Wind the yarn around the tip of Drop the two stitches from Knitting two stitches together
needle through the loops of the the right-hand needle and pull the the left-hand needle and keep decreases your stitch count by
next two stitches as if to knit. yarn through the two stitches, the new stitch on the right- one, and the decrease stitch
knitting them both together. hand needle. leans to the right. This is how a
series looks.
kfb Increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front and back of an existing stitch
1 2 3 4
Insert the tip of the right-hand Then take the right-hand needle Wrap the yarn around the Take the stitch off the left-hand
needle into the front of the stitch behind the left and insert the tip tip of the right-hand needle to needle. You will have increased
and knit as normal, but don’t of the needle down through the knit the stitch. Bring the one stitch by knitting twice into
drop it from the left-hand needle. back of the stitch on the needle through to make the the original stitch, first at the
left-hand needle. stitch, keeping it on the right- front, then at the back.
hand needle.
Cast off Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique
1 2 3 4
Start by knitting the first Insert the left-hand needle Knit another stitch so you have When you get to the last stitch,
two stitches of the row as through the first stitch, as two on the right needle. Lift the cut the yarn about 15cm (6in)
normal, but don’t go any further shown. Lift this stitch over first stitch over the second, then away, feed it through the loop
along as you usually would. the other stitch on the right-hand repeat Steps 1 to 3. and pull through firmly to
needle and over the needle point. fasten off.
HOW TO KNIT
MORE STITCHES TO MASTER

You may see these great finishing touches in our patterns!
kitchener stitch The best way to graft your sock toes together
1 2 3 4
Arrange your stitches so that Using your needle, thread the Thread the tail purlwise through Thread the tail knitwise through
the ones for the top of the foot tail purlwise through the first the new first stitch on the needle the new first stitch on the
are on one needle, and those stitch on the front needle, closest to you. Thread the tail needle furthest away from you.
for the bottom of the foot are and then knitwise through the purlwise through the first stitch Repeat from * to Step 4
on the other, with both needle first stitch on the back needle. on the needle furthest away until you’ve worked all your
tips pointing to the right. Cut *Thread tail knitwise through from you and drop that stitch off toe stitches.
a 40cm (15¾in) tail of yarn and the first stitch on the front the needle.
thread onto a tapestry needle. needle and drop off the needle.
duplicate stitch/Swiss darning Chain stitch Perfect for hanging loops

Swiss darning or duplicate
stitch is a great way to add small
3 4 2 details to your knitting, covering
the stitch with an embroidery
stitch the same shape as the
1 stitch beneath it. Work from
bottom to top, bringing the
needle out at the base of the 1 2
stitch at 1 . Take the needle
Make a loop on your crochet Pull hook and yarn back through
behind the top of the ‘V’, in at 2
hook. With the hook in your right the loop (1st chain). Repeat
and out at 3 . Take the needle
hand, hold the knot between Steps 1 and 2 until you’ve formed
down at 1 and bring it up at 4 ,
thumb and finger of the left a chain of the required length.
at the base of the stitch above.
hand. Move the hook under and Insert the thread end through the
Continue in this way up the line
over the yarn. last loop and pull tight to secure.
of knitted stitches.
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MATTRESS STITCH BACKSTITCH
Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on Pin your two pieces together and secure your sewing yarn tail a
to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start stitch length to the right of where you are starting. Now working
point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between from right to left, bring the needle up a couple of stitches away at
the first and second stitches of the left piece’s edge, then insert 1 . Take the needle down at 2 and up again at 3 and down at 4 .
the needle down between the first two stitches of the right piece’s Repeat this motion, keeping the stitches regular and ensuring you
edge (on the equivalent row). Moving upwards, bring the needle put the needle through the middle of each knitted stitch to avoid
back up on the right piece, scooping up the bar that lies at the splitting the fabric.
back of the stitch. Return to the opposite piece and repeat.
3 1 2
HOW TO KNIT
ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO
10
Needle sizes
25
alt alternate MB make a bobble ssp slip 2 stitches one at a time, purl 2
approx approximately MC main colour slipped stitches together through
UK METRIC US
beg beginning mrk marker back loops (1 stitch decreased)
24
b&t (break and tighten) break off the P/p purl st(s) stitch(es) 14 2mm 0
yarn and thread the end through patt(s) pattern(s) st st stocking stitch 13 2.25mm 1
the st(s) left on the needle. Pull PB place bead tbl through the back of the loop
the end of the yarn to tighten the pfb purl into front and back of stitch T2B slip next stitch to cn and – 2.5mm –
23
9
st(s) together PM place marker hold at back, K1; P1 from cn 12 2.75mm 2
C2B slip next stitch to cn and P2tog purl 2 stitches together (1 stitch T2F slip next stitch to cn and 11 3mm –
hold at back, K1; decreased) hold at front, P1; K1 from cn
22
K1 from cn P3tog purl 3 stitches together (2 10 3.25mm 3
C2F slip next stitch to cn and stitches decreased) tog together – 3.5mm 4
hold at front, K1; prev previous W3 (wrap 3 stitches) with
9 3.75mm 5
21
K1 from cn psso pass slipped stitch(es) over yarn held at back of work, slip
C4B slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold p(1)tbl purl (1) into back of the loop next 3 sts to cn and hold at front 8 4mm 6
at back, K2; K2 from cn pwise (purlwise) by purling the stitch of work. Wrap yarn 3 times 7 4.5mm 7
8
C4F slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold rem remain/remaining around these 3 sts, being careful
20
6 5mm 8
at front, K2; K2 from cn rep(s) repeat(s) not to pull it too tight and ending
C6B slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold rev st st reverse stocking stitch up with yarn at back of work. Slip 5 5.5mm 9
at back, K3; K3 from cn RH right hand the 3 sts to right needle without 4 6mm 10
19
C6F slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold rib2tog either k2tog or p2tog knitting them
at front, K3; K3 from cn dep on what next stitch WS wrong side
3 6.5mm 10½
cb cable back in ribbing should be w&t (wrap and turn) slip next st 2 7mm –
18
CC contrast colour (keeps ribbing looking from LH to RH needle, take yarn 1 7.5mm –
7
cf cable forward neat on buttonholes) between needles to other side of
cn cable needle rnd(s) round(s) (on a circular needle/ work, slip st back to LH needle, 0 8mm 11
co cast on DPNs) take yarn between needles to its 00 9mm 13
17
cont continue RS right side starting point, then turn. 000 10mm 15
dec decrease(ing) (by working two RT right twist On next row, knit or purl the
stitches together) s2kpo slip 2 stitches, K1, pass both wrapped stitch together with the – 12mm 17
16
est established slipped stitches over (2 stitches strand wrapping around it – 15mm 19
DK double knitting decreased) wyib with yarn in back – 20mm 36
DPNs double-pointed needles skpo slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass wyif with yarn in front
6
– 25mm 50
15
foll/s following/follows slipped stitch over (1 stitch ybk yarn to the back
g st garter stitch (knit every row) decreased) yfwd yarn forward
inc increase (usually knit into same sk2po slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches yo yarn over
stitch twice) together, pass slipped stitch over yrn yarn round needle Hook sizes
14
K/k knit (2 stitches decreased) yon yarn over needle
kbfb knit into the back, front and sl slip * work instructions immediately
UK METRIC US
back of the next st [inc 2 sts] slm slip marker following *, then repeat as
13
kfb knit into front and back of stitch sl st slip stitch directed 14 2mm B/1
5
kwise knitwise; by knitting the stitch SM stitch marker 13 2.25mm –
k2tog knit the next two stitches ssk slip 2 stitches one at a time, knit 2
12 2.5mm C/2
12
together slipped stitches together
k(1)tbl knit (1) into back loop (1 stitch decreased) 11 3mm –
LH left hand sssk slip 3 stitches one at a time, knit 3
10 3.25mm D/3
LT left twist slipped stitches together (two
11
meas measure(s) stitches decreased) 9 3.5mm E/4
M1 make one stitch by knitting into 8 4mm G/6
back of loop between two stitches
4
7 4.5mm 7
10
M1L
(increase 1 stitch)
(left leaning increase) with left
Yarn weight UK/US conversion 6 5mm H/8
needle tip, lift strand between 5 5.5mm I/9
4ply Sport/fingering
9
needles from front to back. Knit
lifted loop through back of loop
4 6mm J/10
M1R (right leaning increase) with left
Double knitting Light worsted 3 6.5mm K/10½
needle tip, lift strand between 2 7mm –
8
needles from back to front. Knit
Aran Worsted
0 8mm –
3
lifted loop through front of loop

M1P make one purlwise by purling into
Chunky Bulky 00 9mm –
7
back of loop between two stitches 000 10mm –

(increase 1 stitch)
Super chunky Super bulky
6
Aran Knit on 4 to 5.5mm needles. Originally created for fishermen’s

Yarn weights jumpers. Use when DK isn’t heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky.
Choose the right yarns to knit with Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing.
2
5
1, 2 and 3ply Knit on 2 to 3.5mm needles. Use for delicate lace Chunky Knit on 5.5 to 7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear
knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves.
4
and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments.
4ply Knit on 3 to 4mm needles. Super chunky Knit on 7 to 12mm needles. A great weight for
3
Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. beginners, as it produces quick results. Good for furnishings.
1
2
Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 to 4.5mm needles. Usually double Big Knit on 9 to 20mm needles. Perfect for eye-catching scarves
the weight of 4ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for and coats, as well as cosy cushions and throws.
1
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WHERE TO BUY
EASY TO KNIT Q For yarn stockists
contact King Cole on
YOU WILL NEED 01756 703670 or
Q King Cole Merino Blend DK www.kingcole.com
(96% pure new wool, OR YOU COULD TRY…
4% viscose, 50g/104m) Q LoveCrafts
1 ball of Parsley (3805) 01409 404010
Q A pair of 4mm needles www.lovecrafts.com
Q A tapestry needle Q The Knitter’s Attic
Q Button or toggle 01394 547077
www.theknittersattic.co.uk
TENSION
You could make a simple
10x10cm (4x4in) over Main Pattern i-cord to turn this into
using 4mm needles a cross-body phone case
ABBREVIATIONS SHOP SMAR

T
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LOCAPL! PHONE COVER
MEASUREMENTS Turn to Cast on 20 sts using 4mm needles.
8cm wide x 15cm long page 75 Row 1 (RS) K2, P7, K3, P7, K1.
(3¼x6in) with flap folded Row 2 (WS) P1, K7, P3, K7, P2.
Row 3 K2, P7, K3, P7, K1.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 P4, K3, P7, K3, P3.
Row 6 K3, P3, K7, P3, K4.
This would make a lovely gift
and the ideal excuse to use up Row 7 P4, K3, P7, K3, P3.
some DK yarn from your stash! Row 8 Purl.
Rows 1 to 8 make up the pattern.
Repeat Rows 1 to 8 another 12 times, or double the length of your
phone. Do not fasten off.
FLAP
Repeat Rows 1 to 8 once more, then repeat Rows 1 to 4 once more.
The following two rows create a buttonhole.
Next row P4, K3, P2, cast off 3 sts purlwise, P2, K3, P3.
Next row K3, P3, K2, cast on 3 sts over gap, K2, P3, K4.
Next row P4, K3, P7, K3, P3
Next row Purl.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Fold the rectangle in half lengthways, RS together, and fit to your
phone. The remaining length will be the flap. Using a tapestry
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stitch. Next, turn the piece RS out and sew a button or toggle in
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HOME WALL HANGING
MEASUREMENTS
26cm wide x 30cm deep
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
(10¼x11¾in)
ABBREVIATIONS
YOU WILL NEED For a full list see page 87 in
Q Rico Creative Cotton Aran Simply Knitting magazine
(100% cotton, 50g/85m)
1 ball each of
Yarn A Silver-Grey (22) WHERE TO BUY
Yarn B Banana (68) Q For yarn stockists visit Rico
Yarn C Red (05) at www.rico-design.de
Yarn D Light Pistachio (44)
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Q Wool Warehouse
Q Lining fabric – 1 piece 29x28cm;
0800 505 3300 or
5 pieces 8.5x9cm (includes www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
1.5cm seam allowance) Q Yarn Plaza
Q Wooden hanger www.yarnplaza.com
TENSION
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
4.5mm needles
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Cast on 53 sts using Yarn A.
Knit 5 rows. \RXURZQGHFè"
Row 1 (RS) Knit. SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
Row 2 K3, P to last 3 sts, K3.
Rep these 2 rows until work measures 25cm from cast-on edge.
ROOF
Change to Yarn C. FINISHING
Knit 28 rows. Sew in the ends. Block and press pieces.
Cast off. Embroider the motifs as folls using photos as a guide:
Door Using Yarn B, embroider panels in chain stitch, and French
DOOR knot in Yarn A for the handle.
Cast on 14 sts using Yarn D. Windows Using Yarn D, embroider a vertical and horizontal line in
Row 1 (RS) Knit. chain stitch.
Row 2 K1, P to last st, K1.
Rep these 2 rows until 26 rows have been worked. MAKING UP
Next row (RS) Purl. With lining fabric WS up, iron a 1.5cm hem all the way around all
Next row Knit. pieces. Pin and sew the small lining pieces onto the windows. Place
Cast off. the windows onto the main piece, using the photo as a guide, and
sew three sides of each window in place to make the pockets. Pin
WINDOWS (MAKE 5) and hand sew the large lining piece to the main piece, starting at
Cast on 14 sts using Yarn B. the bottom of the roof. Feed the edge of the roof through the
Row 1 (RS) Knit. hanger, and sew the border down at the back, ensuring the chimney
Row 2 K1, P to last st, K1. sits at the top of the roof.
Rep last 2 rows another 7 times, then work Row 1 once more.
Next row (WS) Knit.
Next row Knit.
You could use any
Cast off. colours from your
stash for the roof!
CHIMNEY
Using Yarn C, with RS facing, pick up 11 sts on the central knit row of
the roof (there should be 7 garter ridges on either side), 21 sts from
the edge.
Knit 7 rows.
Cast off.
colour wheel
Re-awaken a forgotten corner with this bold statement cushion
by Nicola Valiji. It’s perfect for using up your leftover yarn!
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MEASUREMENTS
36.5cm (14½in) diameter
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
ABBREVIATIONS
MB (make bobble)
YOU WILL NEED (Knit into the front and back)
Q Stylecraft Special DK twice, then into the front again,
(100% acrylic, 100g/295m) turn, on these five stitches work
1 ball of each four rows in st st starting with the
Yarn A Boysenberry (1828) purl row, then with the left-handed
Yarn B Lime (1712) needle lift 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
Yarn C Saffron (1081) sts over the first stitch
Yarn D Aspen (1422)
Yarn E Magenta (1084) For a full list see page 87 in
Yarn F Violet (1277) Simply Knitting Magazine
Yarn G Grape (1067)
Q A pair of 4mm circular needles,
100cm long (for magic Loop
method) or a set of 4mm DPNs WHERE TO BUY
Q Round cushion pad 40cm Q For yarn stockists visit Rico
(15¾in), ours is from at www.rico-design.de
www.therange.com OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q 2cm pom-pom maker (optional) Q Wool Warehouse
0800 505 3300
TENSION www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
22 sts and 30 rounds to measure Q Yarn Plaza
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using www.yarnplaza.com
4mm needles
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FRONT KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR
Cast on 8 sts using 4mm circular knitting needles or DPNs using
Yarn A and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts.
Round 1 *Kfb; rep from * until end of round. [16 sts]
Round 2 Knit.
Round 3 *K1, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [24 sts] Round 22 Knit.
Round 4 Knit. Round 23 *K11, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [104 sts]
Round 5 *K2, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [32 sts] Round 24 (lacy holes) *k2tog, yo; rep from * until end of round.
Round 6 (lacy holes) *K2tog, yo; rep from * until end of round. Round 25 *K12, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [112 sts]
Break Yarn A and change to Yarn B. Round 27 *K13, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [120 sts]
Round 8 Knit. Break Yarn E and change to Yarn F.
Round 10 (bobbles) MB, K3, *MB, K4; rep from * to last 4 sts, K4. Round 29 *K14, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [128 sts]
Round 11 *K5, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [56 sts] Round 30 (bobbles) *K5, MB; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Break Yarn B and change to Yarn C. Round 31 *K15, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [136 sts]
Round 12 Knit. Round 32 Knit.
Round 13 *K6, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [64 sts] Break Yarn F and change to Yarn G.
Round 14 (lacy holes) *K2tog, yo; rep from * until end of round. Round 33 *K16, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [144 sts]
Round 15 *K7, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [72 sts] Round 34 (ridge) Purl.
Round 16 (ridge) Purl. Round 35 *P17, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [152 sts]
Round 17 *P8, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [80 sts] Break Yarn G and change to Yarn A.
Break Yarn C and change to Yarn D. Round 36 Knit.
Round 18 Knit. Round 37 (ridge) *P18, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [160 sts]
Round 19 *P9 pfb; rep from * until end of round. [88 sts] Round 38 (ridge) Purl.
Round 20 (ridge) Purl. Break Yarn A and join Yarn B.
Round 21 *P10 pfb; rep from * until end of round. [96 sts] Round 39 *K19, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [168 sts]
Break Yarn D and change to Yarn E. Round 40 Knit.
Round 41 *K20, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [176 sts]
Round 42 (lacy holes) *k2tog, yo; rep from * until end of round.
Round 44 Knit.
Break Yarn B and join Yarn C.
Round 46 (ridge) Purl.
Round 47 *P23, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [200 sts]
Break Yarn C and join Yarn D.
Round 48 Knit.
Knit the cushion back
Round 49 (ridge) *P24, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [208 sts] in the round working
Round 50 (ridge) Purl. out from the centre
Break Yarn D and join Yarn E.
Round 51 Knit.
Round 52 (ridge) *P25, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [216 sts]
Round 53 Purl. Round 23 *K11, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [104 sts]
Break Yarn E and join Yarn F. Break Yarn F and change to Yarn G.
Round 55 (ridge) *P26, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [224 sts] Round 25 *K12, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [112 sts]
Round 56 (ridge) Purl. Round 26 Knit.
Break Yarn F and join Yarn G. Round 27 *K13, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [120 sts]
Round 57 Knit. Break Yarn G and change to Yarn A.
Round 58 (ridge) *P27, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [232 sts] Round 28 Knit.
Round 59 (ridge) Purl. Round 29 *K14, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [128 sts]
Break Yarn G and join Yarn A. Round 30 Knit.
Round 61 (ridge) *P28, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [240 sts] Break Yarn A and change to Yarn B.
Round 62 (ridge) Purl. Round 32 Knit.
Break Yarn A and join Yarn B. Round 33 *K16, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [144 sts]
Round 64 (ridge) *P29, pfb; rep from * until end of round. [248 sts] Round 35 *K17, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [152 sts]
Round 65 (Ridge) Purl. Break Yarn B and change to Yarn C.
Cast off. Round 36 Knit.
BACK Round 38 Purl
Cast on 8 sts using 4mm circular knitting needles or DPNs using Round 39 *K19, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [168 sts]
Yarn A and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Break Yarn C and change to Yarn D.
Round 1 *Kfb; rep from * until end of round. [16 sts] Round 40 Knit.
Round 2 Knit Round 41 *K20, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [176 sts]
Break Yarn A and change to Yarn B. Round 43 *K21, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [184 sts]
Round 4 Knit. Break Yarn D and change to Yarn E.
Break Yarn B and change to Yarn C. Round 47 *K23, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [200 sts]
Round 8 Knit. Break Yarn E and join Yarn F.
Break Yarn C and change to Yarn D. Round 51 *K25, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [216 sts]
Round 12 Knit. Break Yarn F and join Yarn G.
Round 13 *K6, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [64 sts] Round 52 Knit
Round 14 Knit Round 53 *K26, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [224 sts]
Round 15 *K7, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [72 sts] Round 54 Knit
Break Yarn D and change to Yarn E. Round 55 *K27, kfb; rep from * until end of round. [232 sts]
Round 16 Knit. Cast off.
Round 18 Knit. MAKING UP
Round 19 *K9 Kfb; rep from * until end of round. [88 sts] Sew in all the loose ends. Sew the Front and Back cast-off edges
Break Yarn E and change to Yarn F. together on the wrong side leaving a gap. Turn right-side out
Round 20 Knit. and place the cushion pad inside and sew up the hole. Make 19
Round 21 *K10 kfb; rep from * until end of round. [96 sts] pom-poms in all the colours and attach these to the seam around
Round 22 Knit. the cushion.
GREAT
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tidy as you go Find your pins in a flash and your tape measure in no time
with Siân Brown’s practical sewing tidy…
SEWING WALL TIDY
TENSION
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE
4mm needles
YOU WILL NEED MEASUREMENTS

Q Sirdar Stories (60% cotton, 26cm wide x 30cm deep
40% acrylic, 50g/14m) (10¼x11¾in)
2 balls of
Yarn A Invite (836) ABBREVIATIONS
1 ball of each For a full list see page 87 in
Yarn B Glow Sticks (827) Simply Knitting magazine
Yarn C City Break (838)
Yarn D Golden Hour (828)
Yarn E Iced Latte (831) WHERE TO BUY
Q A pair of 4mm needles Q For yarn stockists contact
Q Lining fabric Sirdar on 01924 371501 or
1 piece 29x30cm (11½x12in) visit www.sirdar.com
1 piece 21.5x10cm (8½x4in) OR YOU COULD TRY…
4 pieces 10.5x10cm (4¼x4in) Q Black Sheep Wools
All to include 1.5cm (½in) 01925 764231 or www.
seam allowances blacksheepwools.com
Q Wooden hanger Q Delta Wool Shop
01772 456535 or
www.deltawoolshop.co.uk
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Work in st st until piece meas 27cm. ZKLFKPDNHVLWIXQWRNQLW
Knit 28 rows.
Cast off.
RECTANGULAR POCKET (MAKE 1)

Beg with a K row, work in st st for 4 rows.
START MOTIF (INTARSIA)

Row 1 (RS) K4A, K31 sts from Row 1 of Chart A in Yarn C, K4A.
Last row sets Chart B placement.
Cont as set until 12 rows have been worked.
Break Yarn E and cont in Yarn A only.
Change to Yarn B.
Knit 2 rows.
Cast off.
BUTTON POCKET (MAKE 2)

START MOTIF
Row 1 (RS) K3A, K10 sts from Chart B Row 1, K3A.
Last row sets Chart B placement.
Cont as set until 16 Chart B rows have been worked.
Break Yarn D and cont in Yarn A only.
Change to Yarn B.
The pockets are ideal
Knit 2 rows. for keeping spools of
Cast off. thread at your fingertips
SEWING WALL TIDY
CHART A KEY
12 Yarn A
11
10 Yarn B
9
8 Yarn C
7
6 Yarn D
5
4 Yarn E
3
2 K on RS; P on WS
1
30 25 20 15 10 5
CHART B CHART C HOW TO USE

OUR CHARTS
16 16 Start at the bottom right-hand
15 15
14 14 corner. Read right side rows from
13 13 right to left and wrong side rows
12 12 from left to right. A row of squares
11 11 represents a row of knitting.
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
10 5 10 5
Fill your wall tidy with

COTTON REEL POCKET (MAKE 2)
stitchy accessories to Cast on 16 sts using Yarn A.
make a thoughtful gift Beg with a K row, work in st st for 2 rows.
START MOTIF
Row 1 (RS) K3A, K10 sts from Row 1 Chart C, K3A.
Last row sets Chart C placement.
Cont as set until 16 Chart C rows have been worked.
Break Yarn C. With Yarn A, beg with a K row work in st st for 2 rows.
Change to Yarn B.
Knit 2 rows.
Cast off.
FINISHING
Sew in the ends. Block and press pieces.
Embroider the motifs using photos as a guide as folls:
Scissors Using Yarn A, embroider French knot at centre of motif.
Cotton reel Using Yarn B, embroider lines across motif in chain
stitch.
Button Using Yarn B, embroider a circle in chain stitch. Using Yarn
A, embroider four French knots at the centre.
MAKING UP
With lining fabric WS up, iron a 1.5cm hem all the way around all
lining pieces. Pin and sew the smaller lining pieces onto the
pockets. Place the pockets onto the main piece using photos as a
guide, and sew the sides and bottom of each piece in place. Pin and
hand sew the large lining piece to the main piece, starting at the
bottom of the garter stitch top border. Feed the top border through
the hanger, and sew the border down at the back.
GR
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ME
idea
shine a light
Luminous light flows through pretty lace eyelets with
Sarah Murray’s elegant lamp shade
LACE LAMP SHADE
CHART
WHERE TO BUY
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE Q For yarn stockists contact
54
53
Stylecraft at www. 52
51
stylecraft-yarns.co.uk or 50
49
on on 01484 848435
YOU WILL NEED 48
47
Q Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic, OR YOU COULD TRY… 46
45
25% wool, 100g/298m) Q Little Wool Shop 44
43
1 ball of Cream (2305) 01495 239416 42
www.littlewoolshop.com 41
Q A 3mm circular needle, 40
50cm long Q The Knitter’s Attic 39
38
01394 547077 37
36
www.theknittersattic.co.uk 35
(for casting off) 34
Q Stitch markers 33
32
Q Lampshade frame: 26cm base, 31
30
14cm upper edge, height 19cm KEY 29
28
Knit 27
TENSION Yo
26
25
20 sts and 31 rows to measure 24
Skpo 23
10x10cm (4x4in) over lace pattern 22
K2tog 21
using 3mm needles 20
S2kpo 19
18
17
MEASUREMENTS 16
15
To fit a square lampshade frame 14
with an upper edge length of 14cm, 13
12
lower edge length of 26cm and 11
10
height of 19cm. Fabric stretches 9
8
slightly over the frame, so a slight 7
6
variation in these dimensions can 5
4
be accommodated 3
2
1
ABBREVIATIONS 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
For a full list see page 87 in
Simply Knitting magazine HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS
Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side
rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting.
"The square lampshade frame means you

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you could use a yarn from your stash"
KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR
LACE LAMPSHADE
Cast on 212 sts using 3mm circular needles.
PM and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Knit 3 rounds.
Next round *K53, PM; rep from * 3 times more.
Now begin working from the Chart, completing the Chart once
between each stitch marker (Chart will be worked 4 times in total).
Work the decrease rounds as follows:
Dec round K2, skpo, patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2. [8 sts dec’d]
Complete all 54 rows of Chart. [108 sts]
Knit 3 rounds.
Cast off using spare 3mm needle.
The cream lace
pattern adds a vintage MAKING UP
touch to your home Weave in loose ends. Sew upper and lower edges around top and
base of lampshade frame.
Stripes & twists
Colour and texture combine to create wonderful
warmth with Jo Allport’s aran blanket
R EAT
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idea
ARAN BLANKET
MEASUREMENTS
96cm (37¾in) square
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
ABBREVIATIONS
2TL (left twist) With the right hand
YOU WILL NEED needle, skip the first stitch and
Q Rico Design Creative Soft Wool knit the 2nd st on the left needle
Aran (75% acrylic, 25% wool, through the back of the loop, leave
100g/300m) the stitch on the left needle and
1 ball of each then knit both the first and second
Yarn A Ecru (002) sts together through the back of
Yarn B Mustard (028) the loop. Drop both sts off the left
Yarn C Pink (011) needle
Yarn D Lavender (027) 2TR (right twist) K2tog but leave
Yarn E Light Blue (015) sts on the left needle, then knit the
Yarn F Teal (029) first st again. Drop both sts off the
Yarn G Light Grey (016) left needle
Yarn H Rose Quartz (030) C6B Slip the next 3 sts onto a cn
Yarn J Plum (031) and hold at the back, K3, then K3
Q A pair of 5mm needles from the cn
Q A 5mm circular needle 120cm C6F Slip the next 3 sts onto a cn
long and hold at the front, K3, then K3
Q A cable needle (cn) from the cn
TENSION For a full list see page 87 in

18 sts and 24 rows to measure Simply Knitting magazine
5mm needles
"Cables and stripes are certainly a winning

PATCHWORK BLANKET FRPERIèëLVVWXQQLQJEODQNHW,ORYHëH
BLOCKS 2, 4, 6 AND 8
Work in the following colour scheme: PXOWLFRORXUHGEèGHUZKLFKMXVWåLQJVLWDç
Block 2 Yarn A and Yarn F. WRJHëHULQVW\OH
Block 4 Yarn D and Yarn E.
SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
Block 6 Yarn B and Yarn G.
Block 8 Yarn A and Yarn B.
For the relevant block, cast on 56 sts using the first colour and
using 5mm needles. Row 3 Repeat Row 1.
Row 5 Repeat Row 1.
Beg with a K row, work 2 rows in st st. Row 7 K2, *K3, 2TL, K2, 2TR; rep from * another 5 times, K5.
Change to the other colour and work 2 rows in st st, weaving the Row 9 K2, *K4, 2TL, 2TR, K1; rep from * another 5 times, K5.
unused yarn up the side. Row 11 K2, *K5, 2TR, K2; rep from * another 5 times, K5.
Repeat these 4 rows until work measures 30cm, ending with a WS Row 13 K2, *K4, 2TR, 2TL, K1; rep from * another 5 times, K5.
row. Row 15 K2, *K3, 2TR, K2, 2TL; rep from * another 5 times, K5.
Cast off all sts. Row 16 Purl.
Rep these 16 rows until work measures 30cm, ending with a WS
BLOCKS 1, 3, 7 AND 9 row.
Work in the following colour scheme: Cast off all sts.
Block 1 Yarn J.
Block 3 Yarn C. BLOCK 5
Block 7 Yarn A. Work Block 5 in Yarn A.
Block 9 Yarn G.
Working in the shade stated above for each block, work the Work in Cable Pattern as follows:
following pattern: Row 1 (RS) P2, *K12, P1; rep from * 5 more times, P1.
Cast on 61 sts using 5mm needles. Row 2 and all WS rows K2, *P12, K1; rep from * another 5 times, K1.
Work in pattern as follows: Row 3 P2, *C6F, C6B, P1, C6B, C6F, P1; rep from * twice more, P1.
Rows 5 and 7 As Row 1.
Row 1 (RS) P2, *P3, K6; rep from * 5 more times, P5. Row 8 As Row 2.
Row 2 and all WS rows Purl.
ARAN BLANKET
Blocking is the best way to ensure

BLOCK PLACEMENT GRID the knitted pieces are the same size
before you join them together
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Rep Rows 1 to 8 until work measures 30cm, ending with a WS row.

Cast off.
MAKING UP
Sew squares together according to the Block Schematic.
EDGE
With RS facing, using 5mm circular needles, Yarn A and starting in
one corner, pick up and knit 168 sts along each edge. [672 sts]
Join to work in the round, and work set up as foll:
Set up round (RS) *P168, PM; rep from * 3 more times. [4 SMs,
one at each corner]
Change to Yarn J and work the following 2 rounds:
Round 1 K1, yo, *knit to 1 st before marker, yo, K1, SM, K1, yo: rep
from * 2 more times, knit to 1 st before marker, yo, K1. [inc of 8 sts]
Round 2 Purl.
Rep the above 2 rounds, changing colour every 2 rounds in the

following shade order:
Yarn B, Yarn A, Yarn D, Yarn A, Yarn F, Yarn G, Yarn C, and Yarn J.
[744 sts]
Change to Yarn B and work round 1 once more. [752 sts]
Cast off all sts with Yarn B.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block lightly. See ball band for further care
instructions.
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