Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to the January 2017 issue of Knitting & Crochet. It’s that time of year when we spend much of our time in our homes – when comfort and feeling snug is key. Our Inside Story (p6) – a luxury knitwear collection that includes patterns up to size 26 – ticks that box, and knits in soft luxurious yarns will keep you and your man looking pretty stylish too. Next up is my Ed’s Choice (p20) – this month I’m taking a look at our love for Nordic patterns and their timeless appeal that never seems to go out of fashion whatever time of the year. Our archive pattern (p27) – a traditional jacket and matching hat for babies – will have you all reaching for your needles. It first appeared…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 91- 97 (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) cm/36-38 (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) in. Actual measurements104 (113) (124) (133) cm/41 (44½) (49) (52¼) in. Side seam 40 (40) (41) (42) cm/15¾ (15¾) (16) (16½) in. Length to centre back neck 60 (62) (64) (66) cm/23½ (24½) (25¼) (26) in. Sleeve seam 47 (48) (50) (51) cm/18½ (19) (19½) (20) in. Materials 9 (9) (10) (10) 50g (90m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Alpaca Blend Chunky (50% acrylic, 30% wool, 20% alpaca) in Aqua (005)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 14 stitches and 19 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); inc, increase…

For my Ed’s Choice this month, I’m taking a look at our love for Nordic patterns with their timeless appeal that have pretty much played a part in knitwear design for generations. They never seem to be out of fashion and inspire designers of both the catwalks and high street stores every winter. So what makes a Nordic pattern? The history of Nordic knitting is very old. It began with the wives of fishermen and farmers in the northern European and Atlantic countries. The most renowned design is the Icelandic Lopapeysa-style design with its circular yoke pattern that enjoyed popularity in the late 1960s and early 70s Historically, different patterns were designed for each village and were used to identify the fishermen who were drowned at sea. Looking towards the…

Crochet Doll Measurements Approx 24cm/9½in tall. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Rico Design Creative Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Natural (02), Orange (07) and Pistachio (16) *; a small amount of Red and Blue for embroidery. Size 5.00 crochet hook; 1m narrow ribbon; tapestry needle; a small button; stiff card; sharp scissors; washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; slst, slip st; 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. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Head and body Beginning at top of…

Crochet Rocket Measurements Approximately 24cm/9½in high. Materials 1 x 50g (85m) ball of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in each of Cherry (65) and White (80)*; small amount of Pearl Grey (52). Size 4.00 crochet hook; washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; 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. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Body Beginning at tail end, with 4.00 hook and White, make 2ch. 1st round: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in 1ch – 6dc. 2nd…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) in. Actual measurements 91 (98) (104) (110) (116) (123) cm/36 (38½) (41) (43¼) (45½) (48½) in. Side seam 43 (44) (44) (45) (45) (46) cm/17 (17¼) (17¼) (17¾) (17¾) (18) in. Length 64 (66.5) (67.5) (70) (70.5) (73) cm/25¼ (26¼) (26½) (27½) (27¾) (28¾) in. Sleeve seam 45 (45) (46) (46) (47) (47) cm/17¾ (17¾) (18) (18) (18½) (18½) in. Materials 3 (4) (4) (4) (5) (5) 100g (350m) balls of Wendy Fleur DK (44% cotton, 28% tencel, 28% acrylic) in Alium (3356) *. Pair of 5mm (No.6) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 19 stitches and 25 rows, to 10 x 10 cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p,…

These cosy mitts have no seam as they are worked in rounds with just the contrast shade ends to weave in at the end – turning after each round keeps the side seam straight. Measurements To fit average ladies’ hand. Materials 1 x 50g (112m) ball of Wendy Ramsdale DK (100% wool) in each of Settle (3306) and Bedale (3303)*. Sizes 4.00 and 4.50 crochet hooks. Tension 16 stitches and 12 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over half treble pattern, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; htr, half treble. 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 4.50 hook and Settle, make 28ch, slst…

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 101 (106) (115) (120) (125) (130) cm/39¾ (41¾) (45¼) (47¼) (49¼) (51¼) in. Side seam 35 (36.5) (37.5) (39) (40) (41) cm/13¾ (14¼) (14¾) (15¼) (15¾) (16¼) in. Length to centre back neck 55 (59) (63.5) (67) (71.5) (75) cm/21½ (23¼) (25) (26¼) (28) (29½) in. Materials 7 (8) (8) (9) (9) (10) 50g (90m) balls of Rico Creative Melange Chunky (53% wool, 47% acrylic) in Grey (007)*. Pair of 7mm (No. 2) knitting needles. Tension 16 stitches and 17 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over twisted rib, using 7mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; dec, decrease; dec2toglt, decrease 2 sts tog left…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 104 (116) (126) (136) cm/41 (45½) (49½) (53½) in. Side seam 25 (25) (27) (29) cm/9¾ (9¾) (10½) (11¼) in. Length to centre back neck 60 (62) (66) (69) cm/23½ (24½) (26) (27¼) in. Sleeve seam 42 (42) (43) (44) cm/16½ (16½) (17) (17¼) in. Materials 10 (11) (11) (12) (13) 50g (100m) balls of Sirdar Moonstone (70% acrylic, 30% glass beads) in Twilight (202)*. Pair of 5½mm (No. 5) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 16 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); dec, decrease (by…

NORDIC CAPE Measurements To fit bust sizes 76-81 (86 -91) (97-102) (107-112) cm/30-32 (34-36) (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements All round lower edge 133 (146.5) (160) (173) cm/52¼ (57½) (63) (68) in. Length 43 (45.5) (48) (50.5) cm/17 (17¾) (19) (19¾) in. Materials 9 (11) (13) (15) 50g (85m) balls of Patons Merino Extrafine Aran (100% wool) in Navy (250); 2 (2) (3) (3) balls in Cream (202); 1 ball in Cherry (231)*. A 4½mm (No.7) and 5mm (No. 6) circular knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 25 rounds, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch (every round knit), using 5mm circular needle. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl, st, stitch; tog, together; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; dec, decrease; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and…

Monkey Toy Measurements Approximately 23cm/9in tall. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Rico Design Creative Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Red (008), Light Yellow (003), Royal Blue (012) and Sky Blue (014) *. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Tension 26 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass sl st over; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and working into the back of it. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are…

Knitted Dog Next row: P13, wrap1, turn. Next row: K4, up1, k5, up1, k4. Next row: P13, wrap1, turn. Next row: K to end. Next row: P11, wrap1, turn. Next row: K3, up1, k5, up1, k3. Next row: P11, wrap1, turn. Next row: K to end. P 1 row across all sts – 72 sts. Next 2 rows: [K5, up1] twice, k5, wrap1, turn, p to end. Next 2 rows: K15, wrap1, turn, p to end. Next 2 rows: K4, up1, k5, up1, k4, wrap1, turn, p to end. Next 2 rows: K13, wrap1, turn, p to end. Next 2 rows: K3, up1, k5, up1, k3, wrap1, turn, p to end. Next 2 rows: K11, wrap1, turn, p to end. K 1 row across all 78 sts. Ss another…

PENGUIN DADDY Measurements Approximately 23cm/9in tall. Materials 35g (100m) of DK yarn in Black; 25g (70m) in White; 15g (40m) in Dark Orange; 10g (30m) in Light Orange; 5g (15m) in each of Dark Yellow, Light Yellow and Grey. Sizes 3.00 crochet hook; washable toy stuffing; pair of 12mm safety eyes. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble; st, 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; slst, slip stitch; dec, decrease. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Body and legs Body: 1st round: With 3.00 hook and Dark Orange,…

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! Not thrilled with the frill QI wanted to knit a tunic with a frilled-neck edging, which was recently featured in your magazine. The instructions were given for quite a few sizes, but the sizes were in pairs. As the pattern was plain stocking stitch I was wondering why they have not been given separately for each size. I am truly disappointed.…

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 Approximately 152 x 50cm/59¾ x 19½in. Materials 10 x 50g (115m) balls of Sublime Evie (94% cotton, 6% nylon) in Marisol (511)*. Size 6.00 crochet hook. Tension 2 pattern repeats and 8 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 6.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; tr, treble; slst, slip st; 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. To make With 6.00 hook, make 82ch. 1st foundation row (wrong side): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, [1dc in next ch] 80 times, turn – 81dc. 2nd foundation row: 1ch (does not count as a st), 1dc in base of ch, [miss next 3dc, 9tr in next…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-91 (97-107) (112-122) cm/32-36 (38-42) (44-48) in. All round at widest part, edge to edge 132 (143) (157) cm/52 (56¼) (62) in. Side seam All sizes 8cm/3in. Length to back neck, including edging 58.5 (62.5) (68) cm/23 (24½) (26¾) in. Materials 5 (6) (7) 50g (145m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Metallised Aran (58% acrylic, 42% wool) in Silver (002)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 17 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This baby’s set featured in the 14 April 1973 issue. BABY JACKET AND BONNET Measurements To fit ages 0-6 (6-12) (12-18) months. Actual measurements 46 (49) (52) cm/18 (19¼) (20½) in. Side seam 19 (20) (23.5) cm/7½ (8) (9¼) in. Length at centre back 30 (32) (36) cm/11¾ (12½) (14¼) in. Sleeve seam 15 (17) (19) cm/6 (6¾) (7½) in. Materials Jacket: 3 (3) (4) 50g (165m) balls of Rico Design Baby Classic DK (50% acrylic, 50% polyamide) in Azure (048) *. 4 buttons and 1 press stud. Bonnet: 1 x 50g (165m) ball of Rico Design Baby Classic DK (50% acrylic, 50% polyamide) in Azure (048) *. Both items: Pair of 3mm…

Crochet Dinosaur Measurements Approximately 15cm/6in tall and 32cm/12½in long. Materials 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly Merino DK (100% wool) in each of Green (081) and Red (051)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook; small amount of Black for embroidery; washable toy stuffing. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; dtr, double treble; htr, half treble; slst, slip st; htr2tog, work 2htr together thus: [yarn round hook, insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 5 loops on hook. 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 Beginning at tip of nose, with 3.00 hook and Green, make…

HAT AND SNOOD Measurements Hat: Fits average woman’s head. Snood: All round 120cm/47in and 19cm/7½in wide. Materials Hat: 1 x 25g (105m) ball of Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% wool) in each of Cornfield (410) and Natural White (104)*. Pair of 2¼mm (No.13) and 2¾mm (No.12) knitting needles. Snood: 2 x 25g (105m) balls of Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% wool) in each of Cornfield (410) and Natural White (104)*. Pair of 3mm (No.11) knitting needles. Tension 34 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 2¾mm needles. 29 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl, st, stitch; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); skpo, slip…

Finish your hat with a super-sized pompom – a key fashion trend. For fun we used the contrasting colour to co-ordinate with the stripe but it would look just as cool plain. Measurements To fit average ladies head. Materials 1 x 50g (112m) ball of Wendy Ramsdale DK (100% wool) in each of Settle (3306) and Bedale (3303)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No.10) 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; 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…

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…