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WELCOME A common topic at get togethers and catch-ups these days is what we are watching on TV. Or rather, what we are watching on the many streaming options we have. There’s so many great shows out there and it seems there’s not enough time to watch them all. To make time “invested” in a new show seem more worthwhile, I like to do some handwork while I’m watching. That could be quilting, paperpiecing or knitting. Nothing complicated of course- I don’t want to lose track of the plot - but just enough that I feel like I’m being productive while I’m enjoying myself. If that sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place as this issue is full of projects to tackle over the darker winter months. Some…

INTO THE BLUE YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% British wool, 100g/225m) in Harbour Blue (746). For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A pair of 3.25mm knitting needles■ A pair of 4mm needles■ A set of 3mm DPNs (double-pointed needles) or a circular needle, 60cm long■ A set of 3.25mm DPNs (double-pointed needles) or a circular needle, 60cm long■ A cable needle (cn)■ 1 stitch holder■ Safety pin or locking st marker■ Yarn needle TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm over st st using 4mm needles 15-st Gansey panel 7cm wide ABBREVIATIONS M1P Pick up and purl into back of horizontal strand lying before next st C6F Slip next 3 sts on cn and hold at front of work, K3, now…

SWEET SQUEAK YOU WILL NEED • ■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (4 ply, 100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of Yarn A Gris Argent (09); A small amount of each: Yarn B Lobelia (82); Yarn C Canelle (37); Yarn D Nacar (35) and Yarn E Star Light (27)■ A 2.5mm crochet hook■ Stitch markers■ Black stranded cotton■ Pipe cleaner, 30cm (optional)■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm■ Toy stuffing■ Yarn needle MEASUREMENTS Julius measures approx 20cm tall. Lovey measures approx 7.5x7.5cm TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss in last ch from hook. For a full list see page 68 NOTES Pattern is worked in the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with…

HOLDING THE HOOK Try these methods and see which works best. PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE METHOD Hold the hook between your thumb and forefinger, about 3-5cm from the hooked end, resting the end of the hook against your palm. This will give you lots of control. HOLDING THE YARN Even tension results in even stitches. METHOD ONE Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your left hand (if you are right-handed), then behind the third and middle fingers, over your index finger. METHOD TWO Loop the ball end of…

PUT YOUR FEET UP YOU WILL NEED ■ Paintbox Simply Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/136m) 7 balls of Vintage Pink (355)■ A pair of 6mm knitting needles, 30cm long■ A cable needle (cn)■ A yarn needle MEASUREMENTS Footstool cover measures: width 40cm; depth 40cm To fit a cubed footstool measuring 40 x 40 x 40cm (although the cover will stretch to cover a footstool up to 44 x 44 x 44cm) TENSION 19 sts and 20 rows to measure 10x10cm over cable patt using 6mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C4B slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K2; K2 from cn For a full list see page XX SIDES/TOP (MAKE 5) Cast on 75 sts using 6mm needles Row 1 (RS) K1, P3, *K4, P3; rep from* to the last…

TWIST IT, SISTER! YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/196m) 1 ball of Yarn A Watermelon (1839)■ Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Nepp (77% acrylic, 20% wool, 3% viscose, 400g/816m) 2 balls of Yarn E Atlantic Blue Nepp (3391); 1 ball of each: Yarn B Dijon Nepp (3990) and Yarn C Grey Jazz Nepp (2494)■ Stylecraft Amor (60% acrylic, 40% wool, 100g/240m) 2 balls of Yarn D Heather (3758)■ A 5mm crochet hook■ Stitch markers■ Yarn needle■ Piece of cardboard 12cm long to make the tassels MEASUREMENTS Throw measures approx 145x145cm TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 68 NOTES Throw is made up of a large Granny Square worked in rounds. The corners…

STORM CHASER YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Denim Revive (8ply/DK, 95% cotton, 5% other, 50g/100m) in Silt (216). For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A 3.75mm circular knitting needle, no more than 40cm long■ A 3.75mm circular needle, 80cm long■ Open stitch markers■ Yarn needle TENSION 22 sts and 29 rows to measure 10x10cm over st st using 3.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 73 NOTE Poncho is worked in one piece, beg at neck edge. Cast on 128 (132: 136) sts using 3.75mm circular needle, 40cm long. Taking care not to twist cast-on edge, work in rounds as folls: Round 1 (RS) *K2, P2, rep from * to end. This round forms rib. Work in rib for a further 5 rounds. Next round (RS)…

LIFE’S A BEACH YOU WILL NEED • ■ Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 1 ball of each: Pillar Red (615); Blood Orange (620); Daffodil Yellow (622); Light Caramel (609); Bubblegum Pink (651); Champagne White (603); Sailor Blue (640) and Pure Black (602)■ A 4mm crochet hook■ 6 safety eyes, 8mm■ Yarn needle■ A 45mm or 55mm pompom tool or thick cardboard■ Beach bag MEASUREMENTS Motifs measure approx 12cm tall TENSION Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 68 NOTES Each Motif is made separately and sewn to the bag at the end. Refer to the images as a guide when joining the pieces together. MOTIFS CRAB Using Blood Orange, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS)…

CABLE CAST-ON METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work. STEP 1 Make a slip knot. Insert right‑hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left‑hand needle. STEP 2 Push the point of the right‑hand needle between the first and second stitches. Wrap the yarn around the point of the right‑hand needle. STEP 3 Pull the loop out with the right‑hand needle, then slip it over the tip of the left‑hand needle. STEP 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have the number of stitches you require. THUMB CAST-ON METHOD A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily. This method creates a…

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CHECK MATE YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m) in Yarn A Indigo Wash (7201); Yarn B Poppy (7170); Yarn C Flamingo (7179); Yarn D Blush (7177); Yarn E Carrot (7181); Yarn F Bone (7173); Yarn G Coral (7180); Yarn H Citronelle (7175); Yarn I Buttermilk (7174); Yarn J Amethyst (7185); Yarn K Jade (7191); Yarn L Peppermint (7172) and Yarn M Coffee Bean (7190) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A 4mm crochet hook■ Yarn needle TENSION See table for Motif measurements Motifs are made using a 4mm hook, or hook size needed to obtain correct tension/motif size ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 68 NOTES Tank Top is made up of 20 Motifs and 4 Corner Motifs. The Corner Motifs are…

PEEKABOO YOU WILL NEED • ■ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) in Chiffon (709) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table■ A pair of 3.25mm knitting needles■ A pair of 4mm needles■ A set of 4mm DPNs (double-pointed needles) or straight cable needles for forming pleats■ Stitch markers■ Stitch holders or waste yarn■ Crochet hook■ 1 flower button, 18mm diameter■ Yarn needle TENSION 23.5 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page XX FRONT Cast on 80 (82: 84: 88: 90) sts using 3.25mm needles. Work in garter st (K every row) until piece measures 2cm, ending after a WS row. Change to 4mm needles. NOTE Sl all markers as you come to them, unless otherwise noted.…

YARN WEIGHTS Choose the right yarn for your project 1, 2 & 3PLY Essentially one strand, or two or three strands of yarn twisted together, these are great for knitting fitted garments such as socks, gloves or lace. Most often, 2ply is knitted on 1.5-3.5mm needles or crochet hook, and it’s best used for delicate lace knitting and baby garments. 4PLY This is a favourite weight for baby clothes, socks, and lightweight jumpers and cardigans. The best needles to use with 4ply yarn range between 3mm and 4mm, although socks are knitted with smaller needles to create a denser fabric that’s more hard-wearing. To crochet 4ply use a hook between 3.5 and 4.5mm. 8PLY OR DOUBLE KNITTING (DK) So called because it’s usually double the weight of 4ply, DK is…

BASICS OF THE POM Begin the fun by making a standard pompom with some soft yarn. STEP 1 Start by making a spherical pompom, which we’ll sculpt into a heart shape later. You’ll need a pink or red yarn (or any colour you like for your heart) in any weight. You can use any method you prefer, but we made ours with a Clover pompom maker to make the process quick and easy (see our quick step-by-step guide below). STEP 2 You can make the pompom for your heart in any size – we made ours 4cm in diameter. If you’re using the fork or skein method, to make a 4cm-diameter pompom you need 4cm yarn lengths and a 2cm diameter yarn bundle. USING A POMPOM GADGET Pompom-making gadgets, such…