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

…to the latest Knitting & Crochet magazine. Planning the contents of each issue is a lovely part of my job and it’s never more enjoyable than at this time of year, when we can make the most of prettier shades and lighter lacy stitches. So, as we often hear from your letters and emails that you’d like us to offer more crochet patterns, it seemed the perfect time to create a special crochet issue – and that’s just what we’ve done. Our opening feature (p6) includes five super-cool tops in sunny sorbet shades and with minimal styling to create a contemporary look with this traditional craft. We’ve used the well-loved colour combination of grey, beige and white to set a Danish mood for the seasonal collection (p29) – five beautiful…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86 (91) (97) (102) (107) cm/34 (36) (38) (40) (42) in. Actual measurements 99.5 (103.5) (107.5) (111.5) (115.5) cm/39 (40¾) (42¼) (44) (45½) in. Side seam (including edgings) 47 (47) (46) (46) (45) cm/18½ (18½) (18) (18) (17¾) in. Length to back neck (including edgings) All sizes 59cm/23¼in. Materials 4 (4) (5) (5) (5) 100g (335m) balls of Sirdar Cotton 4 ply (100% cotton) in Hot Pink (511)*. Size 2.50 crochet hook. Tension 30 stitches and 10 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over filet pattern, and each motif measures 10 x 10cm, using 2.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; chsp, chain space; lp, loop; tr, treble; yrh, yarn round hook; slst, slip st; 2-stcl, 2 st cluster (yrh, insert hook in sp,…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) in. Actual measurements 91 (96) (102) (107) (112.5) (118) (123.5) cm/36 (37¾) (40) (42) (44¼) (46¼) (48½) in. Side seam All sizes 40.5cm/16in. Length to centre back neck 62 (63) (63) (63.5) (64) (65) (65.5) cm/24¼ (24¾) (24¾) (25) (25¼) (25½) (25¾) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 47.5cm/18½in. Materials 5 (5) (6) (6) (6) (7) (7) 100g (212m) balls of Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Mill White (501) and 1 (1) (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) ball(s) in French Navy (514)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12), 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. 7 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm…

Crochet Basket Measurements Approximately 24.5in/9½in wide, 17cm/6¾in deep and 14cm/5½in high. Materials 2 x 100g (330m) balls of Patons 100% cotton 4ply in White (1691)*. Size 2.50 crochet hook; Epsom salts for stiffening. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble; tr, treble; chsp, chain space. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Base With 2.50 hook, make 77ch. Foundation row: 1htr in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 2htr), [1htr in next ch] 74 times, turn – 76 sts. Pattern row: 2ch (counts as 1htr), [1htr in next st] 75 times, turn. Pattern another 37 rows. Fasten off and neaten ends. Back and front (both alike) With 2.50 hook, make…

Crochet Seat Pad Measurements Approximately 30 x 30cm/12 x 12in. Materials 1 x 50g (130m) ball of of Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Silver (03), Beige (91) and White (80)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook; zip fastener of appropriate length; beige sewing thread; 30 x 30cm cushion pad. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; dtr, double treble; slst, slip st; chsp, chain space. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Back With 3.50 hook and Silver, make 61ch. Foundation row: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1dc), [1dc in next ch] 59 times, turn – 60 sts. Pattern row: 1ch (does not…

Measurements Each cover measures 30 x 30cm/12 x 12in. Materials Rose cover: 3 x 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in White (Alabaster 003); 2 balls in Green (Camper 408) and 1 ball in each of Pink (Penelope 374) and Dark Pink (Redcurrant 017)*. Spot cover: 3 x 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in Lime (Peridot 487) and 1 ball in each of Mauve (Black Cherry 364), Green (Camper 408) and Dark Pink (Redcurrant 017)*. Stripe cover: 3 x 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in Turquoise (Gem 361) and 1 ball in each of White (Alabaster 003), Gold (Cinnamon 377), Mauve (Black Cherry 364)*. All items: Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and…

PATCH’S GRAND DOG SHOW: Best in Show by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne (Pavilion Children’s, £9.99) Patch is a dog who’s never quite fitted in. He’s lonely, too, and has no one to play with apart from his ball. Back in 2010, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne brought out the first in their Best in Show series, a collection of anatomically correct, knitted toy dogs. More dogs followed. And cats. And farmyard animals. And even zoo animals. And now, Patch. Unlike the books that have gone before, this contains one pattern only – for a Patch toy. Instead, the designers have become authors and created a unique storybook for children, lovingly illustrated with photos of knitted characters and scenes. A joy for any pre-schooler. KNIT THE SKY: Cultivate your creativity…

Rowan Summerlite 4ply (100% cotton) is a fine cotton that boasts a beautiful matt finish and a palette of 16 soft, subtle shades that are spot-on for summer. A pure cotton yarn was one of the first alternatives to draw designers away from the traditional use of wool and it’s been a firm favourite of WW designers for some time. Its ability to show off stitch definition means it suits lace patterns, eyelet designs and cables beautifully. We’ve chosen Summerlite 4ply to make this quirky bag: the muted tones mixed with old photos copied onto fabric produces a lovely vintage feel. The fine cotton, worked with a 2.5mm hook, keeps it light to carry and makes it really easy to work with. We found bamboo handles at a charity shop…

A statement necklace is a must-have this summer. You could embellish ours with small beads or sequins for extra wow-factor Measurements Approximately 45cm/17¾in long. Materials 1 x 50g (165m) ball of Larna Grossa Aria (100% cotton) in Orange (24)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; 1 button; sewing needle and matching sewing thread. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; yf, yarn forward to make a stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make With 4½mm needles and using two strands of yarn together, cast on 4 sts. Pattern row: K4, do not turn, but slip these sts back onto left needle, bring yarn tightly across back of work to beginning of these 4 sts. Repeat pattern row until cord is…

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 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 bust sizes 76-81 (86-91) cm/ 30-32 (34-36) in. Actual measurements 86 (94) cm/ 34 (37) in. Side seam Both sizes 32cm/12½in. Length to back neck 51 (52.5) cm/ 20 (20½) in. Sleeve seam Both sizes 5cm/2in. Materials 3 (4) 100g (335m) balls of Sirdar Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Sheer Coral (525)*. Size 2.50 and 3.00 crochet hooks; 8 buttons. Tension 30 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over bodice pattern, 60 stitches and 27 rows, to 20 x 20cm, over yoke pattern, using 3.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; slst, slip st; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; yrh, yarn round hook; qtr, quadruple tr (yrh 4 times, insert hook in next st, yrh and draw through st, [yrh and draw through 2 loops] 5…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86 (91) (97-102) (107-112) cm/34 (36) (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 94 (102) (110.5) (118.5) cm/37 (40) (43½) (46½) in. Side seam All sizes 33cm/13½in. Length 52 (53.5) (55) (56) cm/20½ (21) (21½) (22) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 34cm/13½in. Materials 6 (6) (7) (7) 100g (330m) balls of Patons 100% Cotton 4ply in Candy (01734)*. Size 1.50 and 2.00 crochet hooks; 8 buttons. Tension 29 stitches measures 10cm across and 31 rows measures 20cm in depth over pattern, using 2.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; slst, slip stitch; chsp, chain space; tr, treble; yoh, yarn over hook; 1trdf, 1tr down front (yoh, take hook round stem of next tr from right to left at front of work, yoh and complete tr in…

Crochet Blanket Measurements Approximately 95 x 73cm/37½ x 28¾in. Materials 2 x 100g (212m) balls of Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Mill White (501), Vanilla (502), Light Taupe (504) and Grey Dawn (520)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook. Tension Each square measures approximately 10.5cm. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch; yoh, yarn over hook; htr3tog, work 3 half treble together thus: [yoh, insert hook in st or space indicated, yoh and draw through] 3 times, yoh and draw through all loops on hook; htr4tog, work 4 half treble together thus: [yoh, insert hook in st or space indicated, yoh and draw through] 4 times, yoh and draw through all loops on hook; puff st, [yoh,…

Placemat Measurements Approximately 61 x 44cm/24 x 17¼in. Materials 1 x 100g (400m) ball of DMC Petra No.5 (100% cotton) in each of Cream (54460) and Light Grey (53024)*. Size 2.50 crochet hook; 50 x 90cm gingham fabric; Light Grey sewing thread; sewing needle. Tension Each motif measures approx 5cm. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; slst, slip stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; yoh, yarn over hook. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. First motif With 2.50 hook and Cream, make 6ch and join with a slst to form a ring. 1 st round: 3ch (counts as 1tr), work 17tr in ring, slst in 3rd of 3ch – 18 sts.…

Make The Woman’s Weekly Knitted Bear with Freddie and Monika On Monday 16 May You’ll need to be a confident knitter to make our adorable toy, as he requires some complex shaping techniques. We’ll take you through the tricky shapings, including turning rows and invisible seaming and facial embroidery. 10am Welcome, with coffee and tea 10.30am Start work on your bear 11am Basic shaping techniques 11.30am Tea break 11.45am Complex sole shaping and attaching legs to body 1pm Lunch 2pm Sewing-up instructions 2.45pm Indenting eye positions and adding embroidery 3.30pm Afternoon tea with WW’s Editor Diane 4pm How to stuff your bear 4.15pm Question time 4.30pm Workshop finishes Knit & Crochet Tea Party with Freddie and Monika on Friday 24 June  if you know how to…

For more help with crochet, take a look at Freddie’s easy-to-follow video guide at womansweekly.com/  crochet Lost in translation Double crochet can mean different things depending on where you are in the world. Woman’s Weekly patterns, both in print and online, always uses UK abbreviations. But in the USA, double crochet means something else altogether. So make sure to check the origin of your pattern before you get stuck into it! Double crochet single increase All you have to do to increase is work two dc into one stitch. First, work 1dc into your next stitch as normal, then insert hook into the same stitch again and work another dc. Double crochet across a chain First, insert your hook under the top two strands of the second chain…

We’ve used a metal button from the WW workbox to fasten this design. A shell or ribbon would make a great alternative Measurements Approximately 23cm/9in long, unfastened. Materials 1 x 50g (165m) ball of Larna Grossa Aria (100% cotton) in Green (Gelbgrun 15)*. Size 5.00 crochet hook; 1 button. Abbreviations Ch, chain; tr, treble; chlp, chain loop; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make With 5.00 hook and using two strands of yarn together, make 4ch. 1st row: 6tr in 4th ch from hook – shell made, 3ch, slst in same ch as shell, turn. 2nd row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 6tr around 3-chlp of last row, 3ch, slst in same place as shell, turn. Repeat 2nd row, 12 times more.…

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…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86-91 (97-102) (107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 100 (110) (120) cm/39½ (43) (47¼) in. Side seam 40 (41) (42) cm/15¾ (16) (16½) in. Length to shoulder 62.5 (64.5) (66.5) cm/24½ (25½) (26¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 40.5cm/16in. Materials 6 (7) (7) 100g (330m) balls of Patons 100% Cotton 4 ply in Nougat (1715)*. Size 2.00 crochet hook. Tension 5 shells measures 12cm across and 11 rows of pattern measures 10cm in depth, using 2.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; tr, treble, dtr, double treble; st, stitch; chsp, chain space. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes. Instructions in square…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86-97 (102-112) cm/ 34-38 (40-44) in. Actual measurements 99 (121) cm/ 39 (47½) in. Side seam 35 (39) cm/13¾ (15½) in. Length to shoulder 57 (62) cm/22½ (24½) in. Materials 4 (5) 100g (280m) balls of Patons 100% Cotton 4ply in Vanilla (1745)*. Size 2.50 crochet hook. Tension 2 pattern repeats measure 11cm across and 13 rows measure 10cm in depth, using 2.50mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; dtr, double treble; st, stitch; chsp, chain space; yrh, yarn round hook; cl, cluster; cl4, cluster 4 thus: [yrh, insert hook in next tr, yrh, pull though loop, yrh, pull through 2 loops] 4 times, yrh, pull through all 5 loops; cl2, cluster 2 thus: yrh, insert hook in next tr, yrh, pull through…

This month I’d like to introduce you to Louise Watling, who is part of our team of regular design contributors at Woman’s Weekly and our Knitting & Crochet monthly magazine. Louise was taught by her mum to knit and crochet when she was a child. She enjoyed making toys, and in particular loved those by Alan Dart and Jean Greenhowe, whose patterns were featured regularly in magazines such as Woman’s Weekly. Alan and Jean’s work inspired Louise to have a go at designing, which, she told me, ‘almost didn’t happen’, as she nearly quit knitting altogether. ‘I tried designing a doll and gave up when I couldn’t get it to work.’ So she put aside her yarn and needles for almost a year. Then, with her husband, she created the…

Storage Pot Duo Measurements Approximately 12cm/4¾in in diameter and 11cm/4¼in high. Materials 1 x 100g (75m) ball of DMC Natura XL (100% cotton) in each of White (01), Grey (12) and Beige (32)*. Size 6.00 crochet hook. Tension 11 stitches and 14 rounds, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 6.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; 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. WHITE AND GREY STORAGE POT Base 1st round: With 6.00 hook and White, wind yarn around index finger of left hand to form a slip ring, insert hook in ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch (does not count as a st…

Each pattern will be printed on A4 card and delivered to your door To order, call 0800 024 1212* or complete the coupon HOW TO ORDER Order By Phone Call 0800 024 1212* MasterCard or Visa cardholders can order direct on this number quoting K&C06. Lines open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, but closed bank holidays. Fill In The Coupon Payment must be made by cheque, sent with the coupon to the address provided. For more patterns, visit womansweekly.com/patterncollections TERMS AND CONDITIONS Subject to availability to readers in the UK, offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, prices are correct at time of printing. All correspondence concerning this offer should be sent to: K&C06 Vintage Knits Offer, WW Shop Customer Care, Blue Fin Building, room 06-C06, 110…

Measurements To fit ages 3-4 (5-6) (7-8) years. Actual measurements 66 (72) (78) cm/26 (28¼) (30½) in. Side seam 26 (28) (32) cm/10¼ (11) (12½) in. Length to shoulder 39 (42) (47) cm/15½ (16½) (18½) in. Sleeve seam 23 (25) (28) cm/9 (9¾) (11) in. Materials 4 (5) (5) 50g (113m) balls of Rowan Wool Cotton (50% wool, 50% cotton) in Moss Grey (990)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; size 3.50 crochet hook; sewing needle and sewing thread; approximately 70cm of 2.5cm-wide ribbon. Back and fronts Worked in one piece to armholes. With 4mm needles, cast on 110 (122) (134) sts. 1st row: K. 2nd row: P. 3rd row: K1, [yf, k1] twice, * [k2tog] 4 times, [yf, k1] 4 times, repeat from * to last 11 sts, [k2tog]…

CROCHET BAG Measurements Approximately 30 x 35cm/11¾ x 13¾in, excluding handles. Materials 1 x 50g (175m) ball of Rowan Summerlite 4 ply (100% cotton) in each of Duck Egg (419), Pinched Pink (426) and Periwinkle (424)*. Size 2.50 crochet hook; 30 x 40cm piece of white cotton fabric; two 38 x 55cm pieces of cotton fabric for lining; iron-on interfacing; tapestry needle; sewing thread to match lining fabric; pair of bamboo handles with 16cm base; pink chalk paint and brush – optional. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch; 2trcl, work 2tr cluster thus: [yarn round hook, insert hook in place indicated, yarn round hook and pull through, yarn round hook and pull through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn round hook and…

Measurements Approximately 30 x 25cm/12 x 10in, excluding candles. Materials 4 x 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Red (05) and 1 ball in each of White (80), Royal (39), Pearl Grey (52), Natural (60), Turquoise (36) and Vanilla (62)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook; washable toy stuffing; sewing needle and sewing thread to match shade used for candles. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yrh and pull through] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops on hook; bpdc, back post double crochet (at right-hand side of next st, insert hook from back to front and around stitch to back, yrh and draw through, yrh…

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! Too-tight neckbands Q I’ve made jumpers for my grandson in the past and he hates putting them on because they’re a bit tight when he pulls them over his head. Can I can make the neckband looser for him? A The neckbands in knitting patterns often come out slightly tighter than children like. A simple solution would be to cast off…

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…