Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2016 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to Knitting & Crochet magazine, packed with lots of lovely projects for you to make. We’re kicking off with a selection of family designs inspired by life on the coast (p6). Each is knitted in a super-soft cotton yarn that looks great and is easy to wear. We’ve chosen shades of blue, so fitting for time spent by the sea, and the choice of uncomplicated stitch patterns gives the designs timeless appeal. Next up is my Ed’s Choice (p20) – a look at the Woman’s Weekly Guide to Crochet, published by Search Press. It’s a fab new title written by Tracey Todhunter that’s ideal for beginners and improvers alike. I’ve chosen patterns for some pretty pillowslip edgings and a floral-motif blanket to brighten up the bedroom. For our regular dip…

Measurements To fit ages 2-3 (3-4) (4-5) years. Actual measurements 70 (75.5) (81) cm/27½ (29¾) (32) in. Side seam 25 (27) (29.5) cm/9¾ (10½) (11¾) in. Length to back neck 38.5 (41.5) (45) cm/15¼ (16¼) (17¾) in. Sleeve seam 21 (22.5) (24) cm/8¼ (9) (9½) in. Materials Sweater: 3 (4) (4) 100g balls of Yeoman Cotton DK in Medium Blue (11)*. 6 buttons. Hat: 1 x 100g ball of Yeoman Cotton DK in Medium Blue (11)*. Both items: Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Cable needle. Yarn costs £2.95 per 100g ball. For more yarn details, write to Yeoman Yarns Ltd, Unit 2, Priory Business Park, Wistow Road, Kibworth, Leicester LE8 0RX, call 0116 240 4464, or visit yeoman-yarns.co.uk Tension 21 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over…

FLOWER BLANKET Measurements Approximately 105 x 150cm/41¼ x 59in. Materials 2 x 50g (125m) balls of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of Cream (03), Cerise (054), Red (055), Mauve (063), Peppermint (073), Lime (084), Yellow (094), Orange (102), Ivory (111) and Beige (112)*. Size 4.50 crochet hook. Tension Each flower measures 7.5 x 7.5cm, using 4.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. First flower motif 1st round: With 4.50 hook and first colour, make a slip ring as follows: wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn over hook…

Cot Mobile Measurements Cloud: Approximately 10cm/4in wide and 5.5cm/2¼in high. Moon: Approximately 6cm/2½in wide and 9cm/3½in high. Star: Approximately 9.5cm/3¾in in diameter. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in each of Snow White (18), Lemon (28) and Silver (25)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 27cm long and 3cm wide coat hanger; washable toy stuffing; length of glittery embroidery thread. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and 24 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by working…

Knitted Picture Frames Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (330m) ball of Patons 100% Cotton 4ply in each of Candy (1734), Cream (1692), Limestone (1716) and Nougat (1715)*. Pair of 2mm (No. 14) and 2¾mm (No. 12) knitting needles. 4 clip photo frames 18 x 13cm/7 x 5in; 24 small beads; 24 small flower-shaped buttons in various colours; 1m of narrow ribbon. Tension 28 stitches to 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 2¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; p1b, p1 through back of st; sl, slip; tog, together; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into back of it; yf, yarn forward to make a st; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; yrn, yarn round needle to…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86 (91) (97) (102) cm/34 (36) (38) (40) in. Actual measurements 94 (101) (107.5) (114) cm/37 (39¾) (42¼) (45) in. Side seam 36 (36) (38) (38) cm/14 (14) (15) (15) in. Length to shoulder 56 (58) (60) (62) cm/22 (22¾) (23½) (24½) in. Sleeve seam 36 (36) (38) (38) cm/14 (14) (15) (15) in. Materials 13 (14) (14) (15) 50g (113m) balls of Rowan Wool Cotton (50% wool, 50% cotton) in Elf (946)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Tension 18 stitches and 10 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; tr, treble; yoh, yarn over hook; inc, increase; dec, decrease; dc2tog, dc2 together, [insert hook in next st, yoh and draw loop through] twice, yoh,…

How To Design Your Own Knitted Cardigan with Tina on Friday 15 April Would you like to be able to alter a knitting pattern to your own specifications? Now’s your chance. We’ll teach you how to work out a pattern for a simple stocking-stitch cardigan in double-knitting yarn. It’s also aimed at budding designers with some knowledge of knitting. 10am Welcome, with coffee and tea 10.30am Draw line diagram with detailed measurements as required 11am Work out the tension from your own swatch to be used to translate all the measurements into stitches and rows 11.15am Calculating back and front instructions and working out all shapings 1pm Lunch 2pm Calculating sleeve instruction and working out all shapings 3.30pm Tea break 3.45pm How to incorporate a simple stitch pattern into your…

Sailor Doll Toy Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14FH009E Lavender Sachets Knitting Pattern, £1.99 WOWE14GI0002 Sailor Tunic Knitting Pattern, £3.99 WOWE14GH000A Detailed Jumper Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GD0008 Flower Top Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GD0007 Longline Belted Jacket Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14FH004C Union Jack Jumpers Knitting Patterns, £2.99 WOWE14FH0063 Nautical Boy’s Knitting Pattern, £3.99 WOWE14GH000Q Sea Creatures Knitting and Crochet Patterns, £1.99 WOWE14GH0005 Lace-Knit Cardigan Knitting Pattern, £3.99 WOWE14GD0002 Colour-Block Sweater Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GD0001 Nautical Sweater Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GH000T Lighthouse Crochet Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GH0008 Picnic Basket Cover Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GD0006 Camper Van Knitting Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GH0004 Seaside Bunting Crochet Pattern, £2.99 WOWE14GI0005…

In place of stuffing, fill these sweet hearts with lavender to perfume your bedroom Measurements Each heart measures approximately 11cm/4¼in at widest part and 13cm/5in high. Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (210m) ball of Patons 100% Cotton DK in each of Pale Blue (2173), Kiwi (2703), Candy Pink (2734) and Red (2115)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; small amount of washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions…

Practically all knitting and crochet patterns use some sort of abbreviations to make the instructions concise and easy to follow. Each pattern will have its own brief description of the most common abbreviations ( k , knit or ch , chain) with a more detailed description of specific abbreviations, like how to work cable or cluster. Also, the most regularly used words are either shortened (foll – following) or letters are used to describe what is needed to be done next (tbl – through back of stitches). Some widely used abbreviations have more or less the same meaning, but there could be exceptions. Listed below in alphabetical order are the most commonly used abbreviations, with an extended description of their meanings. alt , alternate – worked on every other row…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the needle into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop . 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the needle. Holding the yarn and needles To make even stitches, control the yarn by taking it over the first finger of the right hand, under the second, over the third and under the fourth, or even around the fourth if necessary. Your right hand also holds the needle that makes the new stitches. Hold this like a knife or a pencil – whichever is more comfortable. Your left hand holds the…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 91-97 (102-107) (112-117) cm/36-38 (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 111.5 (123) (134) cm/44 (48½) (52¾) in. Side seam 41 (44) (47) cm/16 (17¼) (18½) in. Length to shoulder 65.5 (70) (74) cm/25¾ (27½) (29¼) in. Sleeve seam 50 (52) (54) cm/19¾ (20½) (21¼) in. Materials 8 (9) (9) 100g balls of Yeoman Cotton DK in Denim Mix (12)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Cable needle. Yarn costs £2.95 per 100g ball. For yarn details, write to Yeoman Yarns Ltd, Unit 2, Priory Business Park, Wistow Road, Kibworth, Leicester LE8 0RX, call 0116 240 4464, or visit yeoman-yarns.co.uk Tension 21 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, 12-stitch cable panel measures 4cm across, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl;…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 76-81 (86-91) (97-102) cm/30-32 (34-36) (38-40) in. Actual measurements 96 (107) (118) cm/37¾ (42) (46½) in. Side seam 46 (47) (48.5) cm/18 (18½) (19) in. Length to back neck 63.5 (66.5) (70) cm/24¾ (26¼) (27½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 1cm/½in. Materials 5 (6) (7) 100g balls of Yeoman Cotton DK in Medium Blue (11)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. A 3¼mm (No. 10) circular needle. Cable needle. Yarn costs £2.95 per 100g ball. For more yarn details, write to Yeoman Yarns Ltd, Unit 2, Priory Business Park, Wistow Road, Kibworth, Leicester LE8 0RX, call 0116 240 4464, or visit yeoman-yarns.co.uk Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, 12-stitch cable measures 4cm across, using…

In this new regular slot, I’ll be sharing with you something that’s caught my eye and is just too lovely to keep to myself… This month I’ve chosen the Woman’s Weekly Guide to Crochet, a new skill-building book ideal for beginners and improvers alike. It’s written by enthusiastic and experienced teacher, Tracey Todhunter, who explains all the core skills of crochet, from picking up a hook for the first time, to creating stitch patterns and achieving a professional finish. Many of you will recognise the Woman’s Weekly ethos that runs throughout the book, with the sort of simple, clear instructions you’ve come to know and trust. There are plenty of colourful practice patterns for swatches and projects, and lots of detailed how-to pics, with easy step-by-step guidance to help you.…

Kitty Jumper Measurements To fit ages 6-9 (9-12) (12-18) (18-24) (24-36) months. Actual measurements 54 (58.5) (63) (67.5) (72) cm/21¼ (23) (24¾) (26½) (28¼) in. Side seam 17.5 (18) (20) (21.5) (23) cm/6¾ (7) (8) (8½) (9) in. Length to shoulder 28 (30) (32.5) (35) (37.5) cm/11 (11¾) (12¾) (13¾) (14¾) in. Sleeve seam 18 (20) (21.5) (23) (25) cm/7 (8) (8½) (9) (9¾) in. Materials 2 (2) (2) (3) (3) 100g (200m) balls of Sirdar Cotton Reach Aran (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) in Blush (006)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; length of Beige yarn for embroider; 1 button, small piece of beige felt and matching sewing thread. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles.…

Crochet Lamb Measurements Approximately 20cm/8in across, excluding tail and 14cm/5½in tall, excluding ear. Materials 1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in Ivory (N02)*. Size 2.50 and 3.00 crochet hooks; length of yarn in Black for embroidery; small amount of washable toy stuffing. Tension 25 stitches and 15 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over shell pattern, using 2.50 hook. 22 stitches and 25 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 2.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; tr, treble; htr, half treble; dc2tog, [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in…

The secret to crochet is how you hold the yarn in your hands. Get this right and the rest will be easy... For more help with crochet, take a look at Freddie’s easy-to-follow video guide at womansweekly.com/  crochet Tension Good, even tension comes with practice. So, if at first you don’t succeed… Just remember not to switch your holding style halfway through a project, as it could affect the tension. If you’re left-handed The good news is all these methods work in reverse. Everything is the same, it’s just like a mirror image. If you’re confused, have a look at the video tutorial for left-handed crochet. Traditional method Begin by making a slip knot. Hold your hook like a pencil in your right hand, with the yarn end…

Measurements Approximately 38 x 30cm/15 x 12in. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Rowan Cotton Glacé (100% cotton) in each of Dawn Grey (831), Heather (828), Dijon (739), Winsor (849), Blood Orange (445), Rose (861), Black (727) and Shoot (814)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 50cm of floral cotton fabric for cushion back and matching sewing thread; 38 x 30cm/15 x 12in cushion pad. Tension 22 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make With 3¾mm needles and Dawn Grey, cast on 66 sts. Joining in and breaking…

These neat covers will make brilliant gifts, made in the recipient’s favourite colours Measurements To fit 40cm/16in-wide plain wooden coat hanger. Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (210m) ball of Patons 100% Cotton DK in each of Pale Blue (2173), Kiwi (2703), Red (2115) and Candy Pink (2734)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook. Two 40cm plain wooden coat hangers; double-sided sticky tape; piece of thin wadding; 2 round beads. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; chsp, chain space; tr, treble; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Cover With 3.50 hook and Pale Blue or Kiwi, make 24ch. Foundation row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook (counts…

Tension Practically every knitting instruction will state a tension, with a few exceptions, like toys or small accessories. Tension is the number of stitches and rows that an average knitter will achieve to stated measurements, using specific yarn, pattern and needles. It is used to translate measurements into the number of stitches and rows to be worked. Before commencing a specific project, check your tension by working a swatch about 13cm square in pattern, yarn and needles or crochet hooks as stated. Stretch swatch in each direction and allow to rest. Mark 10cm horizontally in the middle of the test piece (diag. 1 and 3) and count stitches between markers. Mark 10cm vertically in the middle of test piece (diag. 2 and 4) and count the rows between markers. If…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the hook into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop. 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the hook. Holding the yarn and hook Both crochet and yarn are held in the left hand, with the right hand holding the hook preferably like a pencil, but like a knife if you prefer. The work is held between thumb and first finger, with the ball end of the yarn taken over the first three fingers and under the fourth, or around the fourth if necessary. Extending the second finger holds the…

Measurements To fit ages 2-3 (3-4) (4-5) years. Actual measurements 68 (73.5) (79) cm/26¾ (29) (31) in. Side seam 26 (27) (28) cm/10¼ (10½) (11) in. Length to back neck 40 (42) (44) cm/15¾ (16½) (17¼) in. Sleeve seam 26 (27.5) (29) cm/10¼ (10¾) (11½) in. Materials 2 x 100g balls of Yeoman Cotton DK in Denim Mix (12) and 1 (1) (2) ball(s) in Medium Blue (11)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Yarn costs £2.95 per 100g ball. For more yarn details, write to Yeoman Yarns Ltd, Unit 2, Priory Business Park, Wistow Road, Kibworth, Leicester LE8 0RX, call 0116 240 4464, or visit yeoman-yarns.co.uk yeoman-yarns.co.uk Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This cardi originally featured in the 30 July 1960 issue. ARAN CARDIGAN Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) in. Actual measurements 98 (108) (118) (128) (138) cm/38½ (42½) (46½) (50½) (54½) in. Side seam All sizes 39cm/15½in. Length to shoulder 57 (58) (59) (60) (62) cm/22½ (23) (23¼) (23½) (24½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 43cm/17in. Materials 14 (15) (16) (18) (19) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in Sunday (349)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; a cable needle; 6 buttons. Tension 24 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over side…

Baby Shoes Measurements To fit ages 3-9 months old. Materials 1 x 50g (125m) ball of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Pink (002)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles. Tension 28 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; skpo, sl1, k1, pass sl st over; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); wrap1, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn between needles to front of work after k st or to back of work after p st, place the slipped st back onto left-hand needle. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are…

Last year’s Knit-A-Long project was so popular, we thought we’d repeat the experience, but with crochet! So welcome to the third pattern in our new crochet Collect & Create series! Each month we’ll give you a different design square to make that will enable you to make this beautiful blanket. Why not join in with us on our ‘Crochet-A-Long’ – it’ll give you the chance to share your progress, get advice and enjoy a great social experience. For more details on how to get involved, visit womansweekly.com/crochetalong Measurements Each square measures approx 13 x 13cm/5 x 5in. When complete, the blanket will measure approximately 102 x 102cm/40 x 40in, including edging. Materials For complete blanket: 7 x 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in White…

Our monthly peek into the wool shops to bring you a must-have yarn we think you’ll love… This issue we’ve chosen Rico Creative Paper (100% paper fibre), a new and inventive yarn with real wow factor! Creative Paper is another interpretation of the ribbon theme yarns that make a regular appearance in many yarn ranges on the market, and features a subtle gloss finish, which really enhances its appeal. It knits or crochets on 6mm knitting needles or crochet hook to create a great fabric that feels just like paper. It’s hand-washable, so ideal for accessories and items for the home, and is available in 12 great shades that include brights and neutrals, plus four additional print effects. We think it could be the best-quality yarn we’ve seen in a…

LET’S GO CAMPING!: Crochet your own adventure by Kate Bruning (Kyle Books, £9.99) Kate Bruning has filled her new book with patterns for everything you might need for a crocheted camping trip. She also tells stories of her own childhood growing up in Australia: stories of summer trips to the Blue Mountains, of warm afternoons sketching wildflowers and of eager legs racing after the bells of an ice-cream van. The tents, sleeping bags, pillows and supplies projects in the book are meant to be played with by your child’s dolls, figures and teddies. But, as not every doll or bear likes camping, Kate has also designed caravans, canal boats and even a lakeside cabin. LEARN TO KNIT BLOCK BY BLOCK: A unique approach to learning to knit by Che Lam…

We want your knitting to be the best it can possibly be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true knitting professional, Tina’s been Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 16 years. And now she’s here to help you! Every month, Tina answers the most common questions you’ve sent in and resolves some of the issues we face as knitters. Together, we’ll make your knitting beautiful! Ladder-stitch lament Q I got into trouble when I tried to knit the cable sweater with ladder stitch you featured in the magazine recently. The cables were worked on a reverse stocking-stitch background, but what about the ladder stitch? Are your instructions wrong? A Although the instructions are unusual, there’s nothing wrong with them. You’ve already knitted part of the sweater,…