Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

Come along to our knitting and crochet Make And Take workshops, run by Woman’s Weekly’s Freddie Patmore. For the first time we’ll be out and about around the UK – we’d love to see you in Exeter, Glasgow and Birmingham as well as in London. These day workshops will help you learn new skills, or improve on your existing skills, and at the end of the day you get to take home what you make. Our workshops will be held at selected craft shows around the country and when you attend one of them, you’ll also receive a FREE ticket to the show, so you can look around and shop on another day. Learn To Crochet Exeter on Thursday 24 and Sunday 27 September, Glasgow on Thursday 22 and Sunday…

Knitted history Shirley’s interest in knitting came from her mother, who taught her to knit at a young age; as a teenager she worked as a Saturday girl in her mum’s wool shop in south London. Always creative, she studied fashion and textile design at art college. After graduating, Shirley’s first job was in the design office of Emu Wools in London, where she was trained (by WW’s own Tina Egleton) to write, check and grade patterns for hand knitting. She went on to work for Woman’s Own magazine, then Woman where she became knitting editor. After having a family, Shirley went freelance and for the past 20 years has designed for books, magazines and spinners, as well as making clothes for herself and friends. She enjoys working on projects…

Printed Patterns By Post Each pattern will be printed on A4 card and delivered to your door…

Printed Patterns By Post Each pattern will be printed on A4 card and delivered to your door…

The cushion cover is knitted in one piece, starting at the front, and has an opening in the lower edge to make it removable. The insert is made with a dark-coloured fabric to emphasise the lacy stitches Measurement Approximately 40cm/16in wide by 28cm/11in deep. Materials 2 x 100g (230m) balls of King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton) in Glacier (609)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle; 40 x 28cm cushion pad in black, or a dark tone; 25cm/10in stick-on Velcro in black. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; c3b, slip next st on to cable needle and hold at back, k2 then k1 from…

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…

OUR EXPERTS For the first time, we’ll be taking our popular Make And Take workshops to Exeter, Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as London. These all-day workshops will help you to learn, or improve on, your sewing skills. You’ll come away having boosted your confidence and expertise and get to take your make home. Our workshops will be held at selected craft shows around the UK and when you attend one, you’ll get a FREE ticket to the show, too, so you can look around and shop on another day. You’ll need to have used a sewing machine and have a basic skill level. On each day you’ll be threading up a sewing machine, handling and cutting fabric correctly, cutting out and following a paper pattern. Sewing Workshops in association…

…to Knitting & Crochet magazine. It’s at this time of year, when I’m looking forward to some cosy hours spent indoors knitting and crocheting, that I’m reminded of the time when my own basic knitting skills graduated into something more creative and I fell in love with crafting things from wool. So, with autumn just around the corner we’ve used our opening feature on page 6 to highlight the lovely new-season yarns, patterns, shapes and colours. We’ve picked up on five key trends: ‘The Pattern’ – Fair Isle; ‘The Stitch’ – all-over cables; ‘The Yarn’ – a slub, thick and thin yarn; ‘The Colour’ – random-patterned, and ‘The Shape’ – oversized. Autumn is also a time for harvest celebrations, and we've chosen this theme for our…

We’re really lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of fantastic Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This pretty blanket originally featured in the 19 May 1956 issue Measurements Approximately 80 x 80cm/31½ x 31½in. Materials 8 x 50g (170m) balls of Patons Fairytale Fab 4ply (100% acrylic) in Cloud (01055)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 28 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; yf, yarn forward to make a st; psso, pass sl st over; skpo, (sl1, k1, psso); up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into back of it. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.…

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! Tips for a beginner Q I’m still very new to knitting, but my interest in the craft is growing all the time. Every month I read this page and try to remember all the tips and advice. And I am sure one day it’ll come in very handy! But until then, do you have any more general pearls of wisdom to…

Best In Show: Knit your own dinosaur by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne (Pavilion, £12.99) Sixtb e million years ago, the Earth was ruled by giant reptiles. Some had two feet, some had four, and others took to the sky on wings that spanned 20 feet. And then, the asteroid hit. The earth was plunged into a dark and dusty winter. Soon the dinosaurs were no more. Until now. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne have resurrected the giants of the Jurassic and the creatures of the Cretacious in their new book. The usual scaly suspects are all here. Diplodocus, iguandadon, stegosaurus, and the terrifyingly big-toothed and hungry tyrannosaurus rex. As in their previous books of patterns based on dogs, cats, and zoo animals, all these knitted dinosaurs are based on…

Key for chart Ecru (450) Dill (451) Whistler (414) FAIR-ISLE JACKET Measurements To fit bust sizes 91-97 (102-107) (112-117) cm/36-38 (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 106.5 (120) (133) cm/42 (47¼) (52¼) in. Side seam 31 (32) (33) cm/12 (12½) (13) in. Length to back neck 57 (59) (61) cm/22½ (23¼) (24) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 15cm/6in. Materials 6 (7) (7) 50g (100m) balls of Sublime Luxurious Aran Tweed (40% wool, 40% cotton, 20% llama) in Whistler (414); 3 balls in Dill (451); 2 balls in Ecru (450)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog);…

Men’s Denim Sweater Measurements To fit chest sizes 97 (102) (107) (112) cm/38 (40) (42) (44) in. Actual measurements 111 (117) (124) (131) cm/43¾ (46) (48¾) (51½) in. Side seam All sizes 41cm/16in. Length to back neck 63 (64.5) (66) (67) cm/24¾ (25½) (26) (26½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 50cm/19¾in. Materials 8 (9) (9) (10) 100g (210m) balls of Patons 100% Cotton DK in Denim (2697)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 24 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over cable and rib panel and 25 stitches to 10cm over rib, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into…

Welcome to the ninth pattern in our Collect & Create series. Each month we’ll give you a different Fair Isle-design square to make, together with a repeat of a plain coloured square that will enable you to knit this beautiful blanket. Why not join in with us on our ‘Knit-A-Long’ – it’ll give you the opportunity to share your progress, get advice and enjoy a great social experience. For more details on how to get involved, visit womansweekly.com/knitalong October The ninth pattern in our Collect & Create series features a bat motif for a spooky Halloween feel! Measurements Each square measures approximately 25 x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾in. When complete, the blanket will measure approximately 130 x 130cm/51 x 51in, including edging. Materials For complete blanket: 15 x 50g (85m) balls…

Printed Patterns By Post Each pattern will be printed on A4 card and delivered to your door…

These stitch patterns can stand alone or can be combined with other cables or lace stitches. Yarn Stylecraft Cotton Classique DK,using 4mm needles and a cable needle. yo, yarn forward and over needle to make a st (note that when followed by a purl st the yarn must be brought to the front again); c2b, slip next st on to cable needle and hold at back, k1 then k1 from cable needle; c2f, slip next st on to cable needle and hold at front, k1 then k1 from cable needle; cr2rt, slip next st on to cable needle and hold at back, k1 then p1 from cable needle; cr2lt, Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; ssk, slip, slip, knit (slip the next st knitwise, followed by 2nd…

It wouldn’t be difficult to make this in a larger size, either by continuing the increases or by using a thicker yarn Measurements To fit a 4 to 5 year old. Materials 1 x 50g (116m) ball of Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (100% wool) in each of Sunday (0349), Pumpkin (0373), Truffle (0447) and Holiday (0350)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; chsp, chain space; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; tr, treble; tr2tog, without completing the last wrap of each, work 1tr in each of next 2 sts, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; 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. To make With…

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…

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…