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

Needle-felting is so popular, we’re delighted to be running these workshops in October and November. You can make these Christmas decorations for your own home or to give as personalised gifts. Run by experts Judy Balchin and Roz Dace, these days are perfect for beginners or those with more experience. It’s an easy technique to pick up. Christmas Penguin on 27 October Have fun needle-felting this cute 15cm-high penguin (below). Judy and Roz will show you how to create the basic figure then add his cute hat and hot-water bottle. 10am Meet and greet, with tea and coffee 10.30am Introduction and a short demonstration on the needle-felting technique 10.45am Start needle-felting body parts 11.30am Tea/coffee break 11.45am Continue needle-felting the body 1pm Lunch 2pm Assemble the figure and needle-felt the…

Knitted history Amanda Crawford’s designs have appeared in The Knitter, Simply Knitting and Designer Knitting, and she has contributed many designs to Rowan magazines. Formerly Head Designer at Patons yarns, Amanda now holds the same position at Yarn Stories, where she masterminds their collections, working with other designers and producing her own patterns, too. Her garments are characterised by a great use of colour, fantastic fit and little details that add a unique touch. She always has her eye on the latest fashions and her latest designs have a stylish and contemporary feel, in keeping with the current trends in knitwear and crochet. ‘Hand knitting is my idea of bliss and I feel very honoured to be able to turn my hobby into my full-time job,’ Amanda says. ‘I’m never…

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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! Tackling textured yarns Q I’ve been knitting for years, but I can’t get the hang of textured yarns. Bouclé, slub, chenille, I love the woven-look fabric created by these yarns. But when I knit with them, the end result is always loose-looking and invariably has loops hanging off it. What am I doing wrong? A There are so many yarns on…

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In order to be seamless the crackers are worked in the round – but as they are tubular, they’re just about the simplest example of this kind of knitting Measurement Approximately 15cm/6in long. Materials 1 x 100g (212m) ball of Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Turquoise (0515), Lime (0529 ) and Red (0510)* . Set of four or five of 4mm (No. 8) double-pointed knitting needles. Knitter’s sewing needle, lightweight card, sticky tape, ribbon (optional) and stick-on paper pompon (optional). Tension 22 stitches and 28 rounds, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch (every round knit), using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch; tog, together; yo, yarn forward and over needle to make a stitch. Note Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd…

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…

…to the November issue of Knitting & Crochet. As I sit writing this letter, torrential rain is falling outside – following what must have been one of the hottest weekends of the year! Typical British weather and very appropriate, as in this month’s magazine we’re celebrating British Wool and its annual calendar week (5th-11th October). So, as a nod to our great wool industry and this fantastic British Wool campaign, we’ve chosen only home grown, dyed and spun yarns throughout many of this issue’s features. You’ll find British wools in the ‘Best of British’ opener, offering a selection of classic timeless designs (p6); in the cardi from Yarn Stories’ head designer, Amanda Crawford, our Designer of the Month (p20); in the archive pattern – a man’s chunky jumper (p24); in…

We’re really lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of fantastic Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This classic sweater originally featured in July 1966 Measurements To fit chest sizes 86 (91) (97-102) (107-112) (117-122) cm/34 (36) (38-40) (42-44) (46-48) in. Actual measurements 92 (100) (110) (119) (128) cm/36¼ (39½) (43¼) (46¾) (50½) in. Side seam All sizes 38cm/15in. Length to back neck 61 (63.5) (66) (68) (70) cm/24 (25) (26) (26¾) (27½) in. Sleeve seam 46 (47) (48) (48) (49) cm/ 18 (18½) (19) (19) (19¼) in. Materials 10 (10) (11) (12) (12) 100g (110m) balls of Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds Chunky Undyed in Steel Grey Suffolk (954)*. Pair of 6mm (No. 4) and 7mm (No. 2) knitting needles. Tension 13 stitches and 18 rows, to 10…

Festive Bowls Measurements Each bowl is approximately 10cm/4in in diameter and 3.5cm/1¼in deep. Materials 1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in Purple (Glicine N30), Pink (Geranium N52) and Turquoise (N49)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook; 247 small beads. Tension 28 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 3.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch, dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; B1, bead 1 (with yarn at the back, push the bead close to the last st worked and keeping it at the back, insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through, yarn round hook and pull through 2 loops on hook tightly to fix bead firmly in position). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and…

Christmas Tree Decorations Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Petra No. 3 (100% cotton) in each of Dark Brown (5938), Red (5321), White (B5200), Light Brown (5434), Blue (5798), and Dark Green (5500)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook. Oddments of Orange and Dark Grey yarn for embroidery; 5 red beads for Christmas pudding; pair of safety eyes for reindeer; assorted coloured beads for Christmas tree; washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; tog, together; htr, half treble; tr, treble; dtr, double treble; dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; htr2tog, work2htr together thus: [yarn round hook, insert hook in…

Measurements Approximately 30cm/11¾in high. Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Flesh Tone (963), Royal (979) and Fox (779); 1 x 50g (140m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in Navy (971); small amount in each of Neon (884) and Emerald (916)*; length of DK yarn in each of Peach, Dark Green, White, Black and Red. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; tweezers. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb or p2togb, k2tog or p2tog through back of sts;…

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Dress Your Tech: 35 projects to customize your phone, laptop, tablet, camera and more By Lucy Hopping (CICO Books, £12.99) Technology has become a part of us, just like the clothes we wear. But unlike the clothes we wear, one iPhone looks just like any other. Until now. Lucy Hopping’s new book shows you how to make your gadgets and gismos an expression of who you are. Your earphones, chargers, cases and covers needn’t be merely functional. They can be fabulous. As well as many ideas for displaying your technology with bling, the book is crammed full of fun ideas for storing your gadgets and protecting them. The patterns would make great gifts or stocking fillers, from the knitted mouse computer cover, to the crochet camera case and the touchscreen…

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…

Learn how to make treats and decorate cakes for Christmas Join the Knightsbridge PME cake-decorating experts and get involved in a fabulous cake-decorating day on Saturday 17 October. The day is ideal for all abilities and you’ll be able to watch easy-to-follow decorating techniques, plus have the chance to try them yourself, too. This will give you plenty of time to practise the techniques before Christmas, so you can wow friends and family. The day will be led by Paula Macleod, who’s the Head of School at KPME. On The Day 10–10.30am Meet and greet With tea, coffee and cake 10.30am–12.30pm Christmas Magic with Paula Macleod Christmas ideas, including cakes, cookies and sugar treats 12.30–2.30pm Buffet lunch and mini demonstrations: Christmas Pops with Gemma Wiseman Make wonderful home-made treats Painting…

Broken-Rib Jacket Measurements To fit bust sizes 86 (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/34 (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 96 (101) (108) (113) (118) (124) (130) cm/37¾ (39¾) (42½) (44½) (46½) (48¾) (51¼) in. Side seam 32.5 (33.5) (33.5) (34.5) (34.5) (35.5) (35.5) cm/12¾ (13¼) (13¼) (13½) (13½) (14) (14) in. Length to shoulder 54.5 (55.5) (57) (58) (59.5) (60.5) (61.5) cm/21½ (21¾) (22½) (23) (23½) (23¾) (24¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 46cm/18in. Materials Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Wensleydale yarn pack which contains 6 (7) (7) (8) (8) (9) (9) 100g (160m) balls of Wensleydale Sheepshop Longwool Aran (100% wool) in Larch and costs £41.20 (£47.40) (£47.40) (£53.60) (£53.60) (£59.80) (£59.80). The yarn is also available in…

Measurements Approximately 36cm/14in high. Materials 2 x 50g (100m) balls of Sublime Natural Aran (100% wool) in Minky (455)*. Small amount of Aran yarn in Black. Oddment of DK yarn in Pink for embroidery. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; 60cm length of 2.5cm-wide pink satin ribbon. Tension 24 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; p1b, p1 through back of st; tog, together; skpo, sl1, k1, pass sl st over; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); yf, yarn forward to make a…

Set Of Christmas Cards Measurements Christmas stocking: Approx 11cm/4¼in high, excluding loop. Hat: Approx 6.5cm/2½in high including pompom. Mittens: Approx 5.5cm/2¼in high. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly Merino DK (100% wool) in each of Deep Red (052), White (01), Light Green (081) and Turquoise (074)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. 1 small striped button for Christmas stocking; 1 striped button and 2 smaller star-shaped buttons for mittens; glue; 3 plain greetings cards, approximately 15 x 10cm/6 x 4in. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; dec, decrease; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); skpo, sl1, k1, pass sl st over; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into back…

Welcome to the tenth 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 November With the run-up to Christmas just around the corner, the tenth pattern in our Collect & Create series has a festive paper-chain theme Measurements Each square measures approx 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:…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 56-61 (66-71) (76-81) cm/22-24 (26-28) (30-32) in. Actual measurements 76 (89) (102) cm/30 (35) (40) in. Side seam 19 (22) (26) cm/7½ (8¾) (10¼) in. Length to shoulder 38 (43.5) (50) cm/15 (17¼) (19½) in. Sleeve seam 24 (32) (37) cm/9½ (12½) (14½) in. Materials 1 (2) (2) 400g (800m) ball(s) of Wendy Aran with wool (75% acrylic, 25% wool) in Denim (687)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; a cable needle; 5 (6) (7) buttons. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); yf, yarn forward…

The only special stitch used here is the puff, which has a fat, firm, cushion-like quality Measurements Ring 22cm/8¾in in diameter, excluding decorations. Materials 1 x 50g (120m) ball of Patons Merino Extrafine DK (100% wool) in each of Pine (00177), Scarlet (00130), Violet (00147) and Lemon (00175)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Polystyrene balls: 2 x 4cm and 3 x 5cm or small amount of toy filling; 6 silver-coloured bells; 22cm diameter embroidery ring frame; knitter’s sewing needle. Tension 18 double crochet measure 10cm across, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; dc2tog, [insert hook in next stitch, yarn round hook, pull loop through] twice, yarn round hook and pull it through all 3 loops on hook; puff, in one stitch work [yarn round hook, insert hook, yarn…

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…