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

…to the December issue of Knitting & Crochet – your bumper pattern collection designed especially for the festive season and well into the new year, too. We’re kicking off with some fantastic makes for the kids (p6): six super-cool designs that you’ll love to knit and they’ll love to wear. For my Ed’s Choice (p22), I’ve chosen some fun last-minute makes to help you celebrate Christmas Jumper Day on 16 December. It’s inspired by the Woman’s Weekly team’s annual dash to create something the night before they take part in this charitable day! If you’re looking to whip up something a little special for yourself this party season, then this month’s archive pattern (p27) could be just the thing – a simple, lacy top knitted in a lovely sequinned yarn.…

Measurements To fit ages 2-4 (6-8) years, shoe sizes 25-27 (28-31). Materials 2 (3) 50g (90m) balls of Bergere de France Sport (51% wool, 49% acrylic) in Cristal (51736)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles, 2 buttons; pair of sew on slipper soles. Tension 22 stitches and 40 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over rib pattern, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; k1d, k next st 1 row down. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work instructions in round brackets for larger size. Instructions in round brackets are worked as stated after 2nd…

Measurements To fit an average child’s head. Materials 1 x 100g (115m) ball of Rico Design Essentials Super Super Chunky (50% wool, 50% acrylic) in Cream (001)*. Pair of 10mm (No. 000) knitting needles. 1 x 13cm Rico Design fake fur pompom in Fuchsia (383176.007). Tension 9 stitches and 12 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 10mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease; 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 in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make With 10mm needles, cast on 43 sts. Beginning with a k row, work 18 rows in ss. Shape top: 1st dec…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 76-81 (86-91) (97-102) (107-112) (117-122) cm/30-32 (34-36) (38-40) (42-44) (46-48) in. Actual measurements 86.5 (97) (108) (118) (129) cm/34 (38¼) (42½) (46½) (50¾) in. Side seam All sizes 32cm/12½in. Length to centre back neck 48.5 (49.5) (51.5) (52.5) (54.5) cm/19 (19½) (20¼) (20½) (21½) in. Sleeve seam, including edging All sizes sizes 8.5cm/3¼in. Materials 4 (4) (4) (5) (5) 50g (175m) balls of King Cole Galaxy DK (65% acrylic, 31% wool, 4% soft payette) in Mercury (683)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 26½ stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; rss, reverse stocking st (p on right side and k on wrong side);…

Tree Decorations Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of White (01) and Red (052)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 35 x 35cm piece of red and white gingham fabric; fabric stiffener; 8 wooden buttons; tapestry needle; sewing needle and red and white sewing threads; scissors. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; yf, yarn forward to make a st; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k or p into back of it; skpo, sl1, k1, pass sl st over. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 97 (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/38 (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 110 (115) (120) (125) (129.5) cm/43¼ (45¼) (47¼) (49¼) (51) in. Side seam 41.5 (42.5) (42.5) (43.5) (43.5) cm/16¼ (16¾) (16¾) (17) (17) in. Length to shoulder 63.5 (65.5) (65.5) (67.5) (69) cm/25 (25¾) (25¾) (26½) (27) in. Sleeve seam 45.5 (46.5) (46.5) (47.5) (47.5) cm/18 (18¼) (18¼) (18¾) (18¾) in. Materials 12 (13) (14) (14) (15) 50g (125m) balls of Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK (100% wool) in Flint (015)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 25 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts…

Measurements To fit sizes 76 (81-86) (91-97) cm/30 (32-34) (36-38) in. Actual measurements 83 (92) (100) cm/32¾ (36¼) (39½) in. Side seam All sizes 44cm/17¼in. Length to shoulder 65 (66.5) (68) cm/25½ (26¼) (26¾) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 8.5cm/3½in. Materials 10 (11) (12) 25g (100m) of Anchor Artiste Metallic (80% viscose and 20% metallized polyester) in Gold (300)*. Sizes 3.00, 3.50 and 4.50 crochet hooks. Tension 29 stitches and 12 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over shell pattern, using size 4.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; sp, space; sl, slip; tr, treble; nil, meaning nothing is worked here for this size. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in…

We want your knitting to be the best it can be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true knitting professional, Tina’s been the Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 17 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! Which is left and right? Q Does anyone else get their left and right mixed up? I find it so confusing! I’ve been knitting for ages, but I find it really hard to tell which is the right side of a piece of knitting and which is the left. Also, which is the side edge, which is the front edge, and…

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 ages 4-5 (6-7) (8-9) (10-11) years. Actual measurements 65 (73) (80) (87) cm/25½ (28½) (31½) (34¼) in. Side seam 21 (24) (27) (30) cm/ 8¼ (9½) (10½) (11¾) in. Length to back neck 32.5 (37) (40.5) (45) cm/12¾ (14½) (16) (17¾) in. Sleeve seam 5 (6) (6) (7) cm/2 (2½) (2½) (2¾) in. Materials 2 (2) (3) (3) 50g (175m) balls of King Cole Galaxy DK (65% acrylic, 31% wool, 4% soft payette) in Pink (679)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 buttons. 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; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); dec,…

This month, I’d like to tell you about Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day – its annual fundraising campaign – on Friday 16 December. It’s a lovely day when silliness will sweep the nation with everyone ditching their usual top in favour of a festive knit. All this fun has a serious purpose, though. By sticking on a silly sweater and donating £2 to Save the Children (£1 if you’re at school) at christmasjumperday.org, you’ll be saving children’s lives, and helping the charity do whatever it takes to make sure the world’s forgotten children get the chance of a brighter future. So, if you’re like many of us who like to participate in this fab fundraiser, but are rarely organised enough to sort a jumper in advance, our speedy makes…

Coaster And Placemat Set Measurements Coaster: Approx 12cm x 12cm/4¾ x 4¾in. Placemat: Approx 31cm x 36cm/ 12 x 14in. Materials 1 x 100g (330m) ball of Patons 100% Cotton 4 Ply in each of Red (1115) and Cream (1692)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; yoh, yarn over hook; tr2cl, 2tr cluster (yoh, insert hook into 3rd ch from hook, yoh and pull through, yoh and pull through 2 loops on hook, yoh, insert hook into same ch as before, yoh and pull through, yoh and pull through 2 loops on hook, yoh and pull through all 3 loops on hook); spike, (insert hook into next tr, yoh and pull through, insert hook into base of same tr…

Yuletide Cushion Measurements Approximately 40 x 30cm/16 x 12in. Materials 2 x 50g (120m) balls of Sublime Superfine Alpaca DK (100% alpaca) in Cream (Tusk 430) and 1 ball in Red (Taylor 460)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 40 x 30cm cushion pad. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm 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 approx. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Front With 4mm needles and Cream, cast on 84 sts. Beginning with a p row, ss 3 rows. Join in Red. Stranding yarn not in use…

This month’s yarn selection is Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK (100% wool) – a great go-to yarn for all your double-knitting projects, as it can be washed in the machine! Its soft and durable quality offers great stitch definition, which makes it the perfect choice for this cable jumper. With a super range of 18 shades to choose from, it’ll be easy to find a colour the man you’re making it for will love. And, just like many of the yarns from this British brand – which is popular worldwide and has been producing quality, luxurious yarns for over 25 years now – it glides across the needles for effortless knitting. Just don’t tell him that!…

Measurements Approximately 30cm/12in tall. Materials 2 x 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere) in Slate (09) and 1 ball in each of Indigo (207), Royal (70), Butter (83), Baby Blue (204), Navy (08) and White (100)*; length of Black for embroidery. zes 3.00 and 3.50 crochet hooks; toy stuffing; pair of 10mm safety eyes; waist length of elastic cord; 4 toggles, 2 buttons. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; inc, increase; dec, decrease; dc2tog, [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; dc3tog, [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] 3 times, yarn round hook and pull through all 4 loops…

Our cosy babies’ beanie is too sweet for words – when friends see its little ears, you’ll hear a lot of aahs! Measurements To fit ages 12-18 months (2-4) years. Materials 1 (2) 50g (115m) ball(s) of Sublime Evie (94% cotton, 6% nylon) in Nougat (508). Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; 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 are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger size. Instructions in square brackets are worked as…

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 or…

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 3-4 (5-6) (7-8) years. Actual measurements 72 (79) (86) cm/28¼ (31) (33¾) in. Side seam 24 (27) (30) cm/9½ (10½) (11¾) in. Length to centre back neck 37.5 (42.5) (48) cm/14¾ (16¾) (18¾) in. Sleeve seam 28 (30) (32) cm/11 (11¾) (12½) in. Materials 3 (4) (5) 50g (125m) balls of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in Grey (124), 1 (1) (2) ball(s) in Navy (076) and 1 ball in Red (058)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); ss, stocking…

Measurements To fit ages 3-4 (5-6) (7-8) years. Actual chest measurements 73 (78) (83) cm/28¾ (30¾) (32½) in. Side seam All sizes 22 (25) (28) cm/ 8½ (9¾) (11) in. Length to shoulder 36 (41) (46) cm/ 14 (16) (18) in. Sleeve seam 27.5 (30) (32) cm/ 10¾ (11¾) (12½) in. Materials 2 (2) (3) 50g (125m) balls of DMC Woolly DK (100% wool) in A (Silver 121), 2 balls in each of B (Light Pink 042) and C (White 01), 1 (2) (2) ball(s) in D (Grey 124) and 1 ball in E (Dark Pink 043)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 6 (6) (7) buttons. Tension 25 stitches and 27 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit;…

Pompom Wreath Measurements Approximately 40cm/15¾in diameter. Materials 2 x 100g (140m) balls of Wendy Serenity Chunky (70% acrylic, 20% alpaca, 10% wool) in Cream (3213); 1 x 100g (350m) ball of Wendy Fleur DK (44% cotton, 28% tencel, 28% acrylic) in Jasmine (3350); 1 x 50g ball (112m) ball of Celeste DK (39% acrylic, 35% polyester, 13% mohair, 13% wool) in Veil (3331)*. 1 wire clothes hanger, length of ribbon. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make Make 12 large-size pompoms using two different yarns together at a time for each. Holding lengths used to tie pompom in one hand, trim each to 10cm diameter. Make 12 medium-size pompoms as before and trim each to 6cm in diameter. With remaining yarn, make…

Crochet Angel Measurements Approximately 14cm/5½in tall. Materials 1 x 100g (330m) ball of Patons 100% Cotton 4ply in each of White (1691) and Cream (1692)*; small amount of Black for embroidery. Size 3.00 crochet hook; small amount of washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; slst, slip st; chsp, chain space; yoh, yarn over hook; tr3cl, 3htr cluster thus: [yoh, insert hook in st indicated, yoh and pull through] 3 times, yoh and pull through all 7 loops on hook; tr2cl, 2htr cluster thus: [yoh, insert hook in st indicated, yoh and pull through] twice, yoh and pull through all 5 loops on hook ; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: insert hook in next st, yoh and pull through] twice…

Measurements Approximately 30cm/12in high. Materials 2 x 50g (145m) balls of Rico Design Baby Teddy Aran (75% polyester, 25% polyamide) in White (001). 2 x 50g (100m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool) in Red (008) and 1 ball in Natural (060)*. Oddments of DK yarn in each of Orange and Black. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Tension 20 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles and Teddy yarn. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; 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). Note Yarn amounts are based…

CROCHET TEDDY Measurements Approximately 24cm/9½in high, excluding ears. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Sublime Evie (94% cotton, 6% nylon) in Nougat (508)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook; oddments of black yarn for embroidery or pair of 9mm toy safety eyes and 1 toy safety nose – see note; washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; slst, slip stitch; dc2tog, work 2 sts 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. Note Safety eyes and nose are suitable for children 3 years and over. Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Body and head…

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…