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

…to the latest issue of Knitting & Crochet monthly. Summer is here at last, and it’s the inspiration for this month’s bright and beautiful collection of patterns. We’re kicking off with a colourful set of designs for the children (p6) – a pretty cardigan, cute dress, funky skirt, plus pretty accessories for the girls and sporty striped sweater for the boys. All just gorgeous for this time of year. My Ed’s Choice (p20) is the Woman’s Weekly bunting that’s been in the WW cupboard since the very first WW Live! show in 2012, when the lovely, much-missed Lynda Bellingham opened the show. Since then it has travelled to (and been admired at) most of our events. As it’s unlikely that many of you would wish to knit it word for…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 56-61 (66-71) (76) cm/22-24 (26-28) (30) in. Actual measurements 71 (76.5) (82) cm/28 (30¼) (32¼) in. Side seam 26 (29.5) (32.5) cm/10¼ (11½) (12¾) in. Length to shoulder 40.5 (45.5) (49.5) cm/16 (18) (19½) in. Sleeve seam 27.5 (31.5) (35.5) cm/ 10¾ (12½) (14) in. Materials 4 (4) (5) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Silver (025), 2 balls in Yellow (019) and 1 ball in Sky Blue (033)*. 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; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts together); ss, stocking st (k on right…

Measurements Approximately 19 x 22.5cm/7½ x 8¾in. Materials 3 x 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Grass Green (039) and 1 ball in each of Yellow (019), Snow-White (018) and Lobster (029)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10), 4mm (No. 8) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; a 6 x 16cm piece of stiff card. Tension 20 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4½mm needles and two strands of yarn together. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; yf, yarn forward to make a st; psso, pass sl st over; skpo, (sl1, k1, psso); k1b, k into back of st. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This neat cardi featured in the 25 September 1954 issue. 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 87.5 (96.5) (106.5) (115.5) cm/34½ (38) (42) (45½) in. Side seam All sizes 30cm/11¾in. Length to shoulder 47 (48) (49) (51) cm/18½ (19) (19¼) (20) in. Sleeve seam 13 (13) (14) (14) cm/ 5 (5) (5½) (5½) in. Materials 4 (5) (5) (5) 25g (210m) balls of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk) in Trance (582)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 7 buttons. Tension 26 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K,…

Crochet Sailboat Materials 1 x 50g (130m) ball of Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Dark Jeans (085), Red (02) and Silver (03)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook; fabric glue; plastic drinking straw – optional. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; htr, half treble; 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. Hull Bottom: With 3.50 hook and Dark Jeans, make 2ch. 1st row: 2dc in second ch from hook, turn. 2nd row: 1ch (does not count as a…

Measurements To fit chest sizes 91-97 (102-107) (112-117) cm/36-38 (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 117 (128) (138) cm/46 (50½) (54¼) in. Side seam All sizes 44cm/17¼in. Length to shoulder 69 (70) (71) cm/ 27 (27½) (28) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 49.5cm/19½in. Materials 12 (13) (14) 50g (120m) balls of Patons Diploma Gold DK (55% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon) in Cream (06142), 2 balls in Navy (06167) and 1 ball in Burgundy (06130)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 26 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); sk3togb, sl1 st on cable needle and leave at back,…

CROCHET EDGE-TO-EDGE SHRUG Measurements Actual measurements, all round edge to edge 79 (101) cm/31 (39¾) in. Side seam Both sizes 12cm/4¾in. Length to shoulder 28.5 (34) cm/ 11¼ (13¼) in. Sleeve seam 6.5 (12) cm/2½ (4¾) in. Materials 2 (3) 100g (280m) balls of DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton) in Mid Grey (5415)*. Size 2.00 and 2.50 crochet hooks. Tension One square measures 11 x 11cm, using 2.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; tog, together; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; yrh, yarn round hook; slst, slip stitch; tr2tog, work 2 treble tog thus: [yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull through, yrh and pull through first 2 loops on hook] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops on hook; tr3tog, work 3 treble…

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 the 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! Threading sequins and beads Q There’s nothing like a sequined top or beaded shawl to make you look and feel fabulous. I love knitting with them and wearing them. But threading beads and sequins onto the yarn can be a real pain in the neck. Do you know any way to make it easier? A I agree with you on…

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 ages 3-4 (5) (6-7) years. Actual chest measurements 61 (66) (72) cm/24 (26) (28¼) in. Side seam 22 (24) (26) cm/8½ (9½) (10¼) in. Length to centre back neck 34 (37) (40.5) cm/13¼ (14½) (16) in. Sleeve seam 24 (26) (28) cm/9½ (10¼) (11) in. Materials 4 (5) (5) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Sky Blue (033) and 1 ball in Melon (020)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 3 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm 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…

Measurements To fit ages 3-4 (5) (6) years. To fit chest sizes 56 (61) (66) cm/ 22 (24) (26) in. Side seam 35.5 (36.5) (38.5) cm/14 (14½) (15¼) in. Length to centre back neck 42.5 (45) (48.5) cm/16¾ (17¾) (19) in. Materials 3 (4) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Yellow (019); 1 ball in each of Sky Blue (033) and Snow-White (018)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 3 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on…

VIDEO GUIDE How To Pick Up A Dropped Stitch Dropped stitches unravel and form ladders, but when picked up correctly, you shouldn’t be able to see the mend at all. Just follow our instructions for a quick and easy solution. Purls of wisdom If you’re unlucky enough to have dropped your stitch on the purl side of the work, simply turn the work over when the dropped stitch position is reached and use the same method as on the knit side to mend the stitch. Turn the work back when all ‘rungs of the ladder’ have been worked and complete the purl row. Getting hooked All you’ll need for this technique is a crochet hook. Use one that is slightly smaller than the size of the knitting needles you are…

Home From Home Plaque Measurements Approx 30 x 30cm/11¾ x 11¾in. Materials 2 x 50g (155m) balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in Ivory (02) and 1 ball in each of Turquoise (49) and Coral (18)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook; assorted buttons; sewing needle and sewing thread; 30 x 30cm stiff white card. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; tog, together; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in place indicated, yrh and pull through] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops on hook; dc3tog, work 3dc together thus: [insert hook in place indicated, yrh and pull through] 3 times, yrh and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Note…

CROCHET BED COVER AND CUSHION WITH CROCHET FLOWER MOTIFS Measurements Bed cover: To fit an 180cm/72in-wide bed. Cushion: Approximately 50 x 50cm/ 19½ x 19½in. Materials Bed cover: Total of 84 x 50g (180m) balls of Mandarin Petit Cotton (100% cotton) made up from the following shades: Natural White (1002), Yellow (2315), Orange (2709), Cerise (4517), Pink (4505), Light Pink (4301), Lilac (4915), Turquoise (6705), Light Turquoise (6803), Lime (8722), Green (8514) and White (1001)* for joining and for edging. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Cushion: Oddments of above yarn in assorted shades. Size 3.00 crochet hook; a 50 x 50cm cushion pad; two 55 x 55cm of plain white cotton fabric; a sewing needle and white sewing thread. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; slst, slip…

This month’s choice is DMC Petra Size 3 (100% cotton), a smooth mercerised yarn that’s soft and silky to the touch. Regular readers will know that it’s a yarn chosen regularly by our designers for many of our projects, as not only does it have a good stitch definition, it also comes in a range of 39 colours – which makes it an irresistible choice. It’s lovely to work with and, with every ball individually packaged in a little drawstring bag, it’s neat and tidy, too. We think you’ll agree, this pretty floral motif pattern gives a delicate feel to our gorgeous shrug. It’s the perfect project for this yarn and it won’t take you forever to make.…

Set an inviting lunch table with our colour-mix mats. Try knitting in a single shade for more elegant, dinner-party style Measurements Approximately 29 x 22cm/11½ x 8½in. Materials 1 x 50g (55m) ball of Rico Design Creative Paper in each of Turquoise (009), Tropic Mix (015) and Powder (001)*. Pair of 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Abbreviations K , knit; st , stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make With 6mm needles and Turquoise, cast on 34 sts. K 14 rows. Change to Tropic Mix and k 14 rows. Change to Powder and k 14 rows. Cast off. Make another mat using Powder instead of Turquoise, Turquoise instead of Tropic Mix and Tropic Mix instead of Powder.…

THiS YeaR’S KNiTTiNG & CROCHeT WORKSHOPS iN LONdON TINA EGLETON WW’s Technical Knitting Editor has over 40 years’ experience. She has designed many of Woman’s Weekly’s knitting patterns and is an expert tutor. FREDDIE PATMORE Our Knitting Assistant has been crocheting since she was a child. She’s gone on to become a published author and designer and loves teaching our workshops. MONIKA COBEL Our newest member of the team has a calm and patient nature, making her a great tutor. She has recently started designing for Woman’s Weekly . Workshop Information Adult Workshops at our hQ begin at 10.30am and finish at 4.30pm, participants should arrive 30 mins before the start to meet the tutors and students. Tea and coffee will…

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 2-3 (4-5) (6-7) years. Measurement all round at base of waistband 53.5 (61) (68) cm/21 (24) (26¾) in. Length including waistband 25.5 (31) (37) cm/10 (12¼) (14½) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Sky Blue (033), Yellow (019), Snow-White (018), Lobster (029) and Grass Green (039)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; waist length of wide elastic. 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 (by working 2 sts tog); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; yf, yarn forward to make a st; s2kpo, slip 2…

Materials Oddments of DK yarn in each of Green and Coral. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles; a narrow hairband. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch; tog, together. To make With 3¼mm needles and Green, cast on 5 sts. Pattern row: K5, do not turn, but slip these sts back onto left needle, bring yarn tightly across back of work to beginning of these 5 sts. Repeat pattern row until tube is long enough to fit hairband, slip 2, k3tog, pass 2 slip sts over and fasten off. Insert hairband into tube and secure end. Flower With 3¼mm needles and Coral, cast on 9 sts. 1st and 2nd rows: K to end. 3rd row: Cast off 6 sts, k2 more – 3 sts. * 4th row: K3. 5th row: Cast…

This issue I’m bringing you the Woman’s Weekly knitted bunting. You might recognise it if you’ve been to the Woman’s Weekly Live! show in Manchester or the many other events and workshops we hold up and down the country. The earliest bunting was made in the early 1600s and seems to have been related to the flags used on a ship. Over the centuries it’s been used as a celebratory decoration at weddings and public events. These days, though, bunting is brought out at all sorts of occasions, and its shabby chic style even dresses our homes. The WW bunting was designed by Woman’s Weekly’s Technical Knitting Editor, Tina Egleton, for the first Live! show, in 2012. For the colours she chose the pink and blue that are synonymous with…

Anchor Cushion Measurements Approximately 35 x 35cm/13¾ x 13¾in. Materials 4 x 50g (85m) balls of Rowan Handknit Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Ecru (251) and 1 ball in Ice Water (239)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 35 x 35cm square cushion pad; 3 buttons. Tension 20 stitches and 29 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); yrn, yarn round needle to make a st. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as…

Measurements Approximately 19cm/7½in long and 17cm/6¾in high. Materials 1 x 50g (140m) ball of Rowan Kid Classic (70% wool, 22% mohair, 8% polyamide) in each of Cream (Feather 828) and Beige (Mellow 877)*. Small amount of gold metallic thread and size 3.00 crochet hook for crown. Length of DK yarn in each of Black and Brown 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 or p2togb, k2tog or p2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side…

Dot these round the house – they’re a great way to keep your surfaces looking good as new Measurements Approximately 14 x 14cm/5½ x 5½in. Materials 1 x 50g (55m) ball of Rico Design Creative Paper in each of Turquoise (009), Powder (001) and Tropic Mix (015)*. Size 6.00 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; slst, slip st. 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 and Turquoise, make 12ch. Foundation row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook (counts as 1 st), [1dc in next ch] to end, turn – 11dc. Pattern row: 1ch (does not count as a st), [1dc in next dc]…

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…