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

….to the February Knitting & Crochet monthly magazine – and it’s a fab themed issue packed with makes for babies and the under-5s. Whenever I’m considering designs for babies or children, I can’t help but recall the hours of pleasure I had knitting for my own daughters when they were young. Now they’re much older, I enjoy knitting for family and friends to welcome the new additions to their families – and I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of grandchildren of my own! We know just how many of you love to make things for babies, too, and so with the new year being all about new beginnings, we thought it an appropriate time for this special edition. We’ve included a real variety of projects, from much-loved traditional designs to more…

Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual chest measurements 48 (52) (57) (61) cm/19 (20½) (22½) (24) in. Side seam 12 (14) (15) (16) cm/4¾ (5½) (6) (6¼) in. Length to shoulder 21 (24) (26) (28) cm/8¼ (9½) (10¼) (11) in. Sleeve seam 13 (15) (17) (19) cm/5 (6) (6¾) (7½) in. Materials 5 (6) (6) (7) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (100% wool) in Salty Grey (010)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 44 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); gst, garter st (every row k); yf, yarn forward to…

Double moss stitch blanket Measurements Approx 62 x 100cm/24½ x 30¼in. Materials 5 x 100g (80m) hanks of Erika Knight Maxi Wool (100% wool) in Canvas (200)*. Pair of 10mm (No. 000) knitting needles. Tension 10 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double moss stitch pattern, using 10mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, 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 10mm needles, cast on 62 sts. 1st row: K2, [p2, k2] to end. 2nd and 3rd rows: P2, [k2, p2] to end. 4th row: K2, [p2, k2] to end. These 4 rows form double moss st pattern. Continue in pattern until work measures 100cm from…

Our knitted boots are perfect for winter – they’ll keep baby’s feet snug-as-a-bug Measurements To fit 0-6 months old. Materials 1 x 50g (130m) ball of Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Turquoise (33)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and work into the back of it. 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 Sole: With 3¾mm needles, cast on 31 sts. K 1 row. 1st increase row: K1, up1, k14, up1, k1, up1, k14, up1, k1 – 35 sts. K 1 row. 2nd increase row: K2, up1, k14, up1, k3,…

Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual chest measurements 46.5 (51) (55.5) (60) cm/18¼ (20) (21¾) (23½) in. Side seam 13.5 (14) (15.5) (17) cm/5¼ (5½) (6) (6½) in. Length to shoulder 23 (25) (28) (31) cm/9 (10) (11) (12¼) in. Sleeve seam 13 (15) (17) (19) cm/ 5 (6) (6¾) (7½) in. Materials 4 (5) (5) (6) 50g (80m) balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran (100% wool) in Ivory (221) and 1 ball in Latte (203)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; small amount of washable toy stuffing for ears. Tension 18 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts…

Measurements To fit ages 3-6 (6-12) months. Materials Hat: 1 x 50g (80m) ball of MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran (100% wool) in each of Dusk (220) and Stone (202)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Boots: 1 x 50g (80m) ball of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Aran (100% wool) in each of Dusk (220) and Stone (202)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. 20 stitches and 29 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl, st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease; ss, stocking st (k on right side…

This month I’ve chosen an adorable baby set – all-in-one suit and patchwork blanket designed by Debby Robinson – for my Ed’s Choice. Well, who could resist? They’re both knitted in a fresh, modern palette – perfect for today’s fashion-conscious new mums. Knitting for babies has never been so easy and enjoyable, with an amazing number of lovely yarns and colours to choose from. When making your decision, though, bear in mind that you’ll need something soft and gentle – as it’ll be close to the baby’s skin – while also being robust enough to be washed in the machine. We chose Debbie Bliss’s Ecobaby for this gorgeous set. Debbie is renowned for the baby yarns in her range and her incredible eye for colour. The patchwork blanket is a…

Measurements To fit ages 0-6 (6-12) (12-18) months. Sweater: Actual measurements 54 (60) (66) cm/21 (23½) (24) in. Side seam 14 (16) (18) cm/5 (6) (6¾) in. Length to shoulder 24 (27) (30) cm/9½ (10½) (11¾) in. Sleeve seam 14 (16) (18) cm/5 (6) (6¾) in. Trousers: All round at widest point of seat 61 (66) (74) cm/24 (26) (29) in. Inside leg seam 18.5 (21) (23) cm/7¼ (8¼) (9) in. Materials Sweater: 4 (4) (5) 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton) in Sky (4)*; 2 buttons. Trousers: 3 (3) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton) in French Nay (19)*. Shirring elastic. Both items: Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3¼ mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 25 stitches and 34…

Measurements The layette will be suitable for a 6 to 9 month old baby. Matinee jacket: Side seam 18cm/7in. Length 28cm/11in. Sleeve seam 14cm/5½in. Dress: Side seam 21cm/8¼in. Length 31cm/12¼in. Sleeve seam 3cm/1¼in. Angel top: Side seam 18.5cm/7¼in. Length 29cm/11½ in. Sleeve seam 14cm/5½in. Vest: Actual measurement 52cm/20½in. Side seam including edging 17.5cm/7in. Length to back neck 24cm/9½in. Leggings: Depth from waist to crotch at back 25cm/9¾in. Inside length from crotch to ankle 23cm/8¾in. Length of foot 11cm/4¼in. Shawl: 84 x 84cm/33 x 33in. Bootees: Length of foot 11cm/4¼in. Mitts: Length 14.5cm/5¾in. Materials Matinee jacket: 5 x 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere) in White (100)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3¼mm (No. 10) long knitting needles; 4 buttons. Dress: 4…

These adorable shoes will make a gorgeous gift – and would look great in different colourways Measurements To fit 0 to 6 months old. Materials 1 x 50g (130m) ball of Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Magenta (13) and small amount in Turquoise (33)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; tr, treble; htr, half treble; slst, slip stitch; dc2tog, [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; htr2tog, [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; tr2tog, [yarn round hook, insert hook in next st, yarn round hook…

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 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 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual chest measurements 46 (50) (55) (59) cm/18 (19½) (21½) (23½) in. Side seam 12 (14) (15) (16) cm/4¾ (5½) (6) (6¼) in. Length to shoulder 21 (24) (26) (28) cm/8¼ (9½) (10¼) (11) in. Sleeve seam 13 (15) (17) (19) cm/5 (6) (6¾) (7½) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) (4) 50g (105m) balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool) in Pale Pink (65) and White (01)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 3 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 37 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over moss stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog);…

Measurements Approximately 23cm/9in tall, excluding ears. Materials Girl bunny: 1 x 50g (105m) ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool) in each of White (01) and Pale Pink (65)*. Boy bunny: 1 x 50g (105m) ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% wool) in each of White (01) and Duck Egg (19)*. Both items: Length of Beige DK for embroidery. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles. Washable toy stuffing. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease; inc, increase; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.…

STRIPED ALL-IN-ONE Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-12) months. Actual measurements 56.5 (61) (65) cm/22¼ (24) (25½) in. Length 45 (50) (55) cm/17½ (19½) (21½) in. Sleeve seam 15 (17) (19) cm/5¾ (6½) (7½) in. Materials 2 (2) (3) x 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Ecobaby (100% cotton) in White (01) and 2 balls in contrast (Rose 12 or Denim 29)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 6 buttons. Tension 23 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. 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); up1, pick…

Measurements Approximately 95cm/37½in long and 54cm/21½in wide at centre. Materials 14 x 25g (85m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (100% polyester) in Creamy (631); 1 x 50g (155m) ball of Sirdar Country Style DK (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic) in Black (417)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 100 x 60cm/39½ x 23½in of 4oz weight wadding; polyester stuffing for head. Tension 20 stitches and 29 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice in to same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Body…

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 the last 17 years. And now she’s here to help you! Every month, Tina will be answering the most common questions you’ve sent in and resolving some of the issues we all face as knitters. Together, we’ll make your knitting beautiful! Baby set edging Q A while ago, you featured a baby set, including hat and socks. It was cream and done in stocking stitch. I loved the edging around the hem and cuffs. The effect was so pretty. But it’s the edging I’m having trouble with. I just can’t get it right. A I do appreciate…

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…

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…